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Cara the Coding Fairy: Special (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsThree stories in one! Join Rachel and Kirsty for a magical adventure with another fairy friend in this bestselling and much-loved series for girls aged 5 and up!Join Kirsty, Rachel and Cara for a brand-new fairy adventure!Best friends Rachel and Kirsty are very excited to be going to a coding convention! They can't wait to start building their own programmes and apps. But naughty Jack Frost has other plans - to steal the magic of coding for himself!'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Cara – Ghost Girl at a Spooky Wedding (Cara the Ghost Girl #3)
by Ralf LeutherA teachers' wedding that’ll give you the creeps It's a very special day. Not only are Jonathan's teachers getting married, they're having a Halloween wedding. The students are all allowed to come in spooky costumes! Jonathan's best friend, Cara, the glowing green ghost girl, is the only one who doesn't have to dress up for a change. But then some nasty ghost pranks plunge the celebration into chaos. Together with vampire girl Varella, Jonathan and Cara are hot on the heels of the culprit when suddenly the bride disappears from her own wedding.
Cara – Ghost Girl on a Class Trip: A school trip full of spooky adventures (Cara the Ghost Girl #3)
by Ralf LeutherJonathan is hugely excited. He’s about to go on a class trip to an old castle. And the best part: his glowing green friend Cara, the ghost girl, is coming too! What with their disorganised teacher Mr Bierbacher and Cara’s ghost pranks, it’s going to be great fun. But it soon becomes clear that the castle is haunted! What Jonathan can’t grasp is that the person who’s most afraid is Cara! What kind of ghoulish spectre can make even a ghost girl scared?
Cara – Ghost Girls are Green: An exciting and fun adventure with a nine-year-old boy and a Berlin ghost girl (Cara the Ghost Girl #3)
by Ralf LeutherGlowing green and bold as brass, Cara the ghost girl gives Jonathan's life a shake-up! She teaches Jonathan's nasty classmates a lesson with her pranks, and the child-hating caretaker of his apartment building, Mrs Krakenhuber, also gets a taste of Caras ghostly powers. With his new green friend, Jonathan finally gets to have fun again, and the move to Berlin turns out to be not so bad. But then Cara suddenly loses her powers, and Jonathan must do everything he can to help her…
Cara – Le ragazze fantasma sono verdi: Le ragazze fantasma sono verdi
by Ralf LeutherHa la pelle verde e luminosa, un gran bel caratterino e niente peli sulla lingua: è Cara, la ragazza fantasma che ha messo sottosopra la vita di Jonathan! Con i suoi scherzi spiritosi e un po’ impertinenti difende l’amico dalle cattiverie dei compagni di classe e dà del filo da torcere anche alla signora Polpostorto, l’amministratrice del condominio che detesta i bambini. Con la sua nuova amica verde, Jonathan finalmente si diverte e riesce ad affrontare con più leggerezza la nuova vita a Berlino. Un giorno, però, Cara perde improvvisamente i suoi poteri e Jonathan dovrà fare tutto il possibile per salvarla...
Cara – Ragazza fantasma in gita scolastica (Cara #3)
by Ralf LeutherJonathan è entusiasta, perché sta per andare in gita scolastica in un antico castello e la cosa più bella è che ci sarà anche Cara, la sua amica verde, la ragazza fantasma! Con il caotico insegnante Panzabirra e gli scherzi di Cara ci sarà sicuramente da divertirsi. A un certo punto, però, si scoprirà che il castello è infestato, ma ciò che sgomenterà davvero Jonathan è che ad aver più paura è proprio Cara! Che specie di spettro raccapricciante può terrorizzare persino una ragazza fantasma?
Cara's Twaalf
by Debbie Verschueren Chantel SeabrookOpgegroeid in een uithoek van de provincie Crowthorne, wordt Cara's lot bezegeld door een systeem dat ze veracht en een godin waar ze niet meer in gelooft. Wanneer duidelijk wordt dat de troonopvolger van Elbia in ongenade is gevallen in de ogen van de godin, wordt Cara door haar bloedlijn verplicht de plaats van haar nicht in te nemen als wettelijke erfgenaam. Een man uit elke twaalf provincies wordt gekozen door de koninklijke raad om hun leven en zwaard te wijden aan de toekomstige koningin als haar consorten. Uit deze mannen, moet Cara de toekomstige koning van Elbia kiezen. Voordat ze in staat is plaats te nemen op de troon, moeten Cara en haar Twaalf iedere provincie bezoeken en een heilige ceremonie uitvoeren, een ritueel waardoor Cara alles in vraag stelt wat ze dacht te kennen. Cara beseft al snel dat niet alle mannen die hadden gezworen haar te beschermen, zijn wie ze lijken, en dat er mensen zijn die haar willen gebruiken als middel om macht te verkrijgen. Cara's Twaalf is een verfrissend, romantisch fantasieverhaal over mooie vrouwen en onverschrokken strijders in een middeleeuws tijdperk.
Cara's Twelve - Il Trono di Elbia
by Stefania Parente Chantel SeabrookCresciuta nella provincia sperduta di Crowthorne, Cara scopre che il suo destino è legato a un sistema che disprezza e a una dea in cui non crede più. Quando diventa chiaro che l’erede al trono di Elbia è caduta in disgrazia agli occhi della dea, a Cara, per i suoi legami di sangue, viene ordinato di prendere il posto di sua cugina come erede legittima. Un uomo da ognuna delle dodici province viene scelto dal consiglio reale per consacrare la propria vita e la propria spada come campione e consorte della futura regina. Tra questi uomini Cara deve scegliere il futuro re di Elbia. Prima che possa sedersi sul trono, Cara e i suoi Dodici consorti devono visitare ogni provincia e celebrare una cerimonia sacra, che le farà mettere in discussione tutto ciò che pensava fosse reale. Cara presto capisce che non tutti gli uomini che hanno giurato di proteggerla sono quello che sembrano e che ci sono quelli che la vorrebbero usare come strumento per ottenere il potere. Cara’s Twelve – Il trono di Elbia è una storia di giovani fanciulle e guerrieri senza paura in una terra medievale, una ventata d’aria fresca nel panorama del fantasy romance
Cara. Chica Fantasma en una Excursión Escolar
by Ralf LeutherJonathan está muy emocionado. Se va de excursión con sus compañeros del colegio a un viejo castillo. ¡Y lo mejor es que su amiga verde brillante Cara, la chica fantasma, estará allí! Con el incrédulo profesor, el Sr. Bierbacher y las bromas fantasmales de Cara, va a ser muy divertido. Pero pronto queda claro que el castillo está embrujado. Lo que da que pensar a Jonathan: ¡La que más miedo tiene es Cara! ¿Qué clase de fantasma aterrador puede ser, que incluso una chica fantasma tiene miedo?
Caradoc of the North Wind: Book 4 (Destiny's Path #4)
by Allan Frewin JonesHOW FAR CAN THE BONDS OF LOYALTY BE STRETCHED?As the war with the Saxons reaches its darkest hour, Branwen is taking on 'suicidal' missions. Disaster strikes, and a valued friend suffers a devastating injury, testing the loyalty of her band of followers to the limit. Branwen must trust in the power of her destiny more than ever - and when she discovers her greatest ally has entered a secret alliance with her greatest enemy, she decides enough is enough. But a deadly trap awaits, and Branwen finds herself the prized prisoner of a man half-blinded by a thirst for revenge ...
Caras Zwölf
by Chantel Seabrook Eva Markert, Christina LöwAufgewachsen in der rückständigen Provinz Crowthorne, muss Cara eines Tages feststellen, dass ihr Schicksal von einem System bestimmt wird, das ihr verhasst ist, und von einer Göttin, an die sie schon lange nicht mehr glaubt. Da die Thronerbin von Elbia keine Gnade vor den Augen der Göttin findet, wird Cara als Nächste in der Abstammungslinie dazu erkoren, den Platz ihrer Cousine in der Thronfolge einzunehmen. Aus den zwölf Provinzen kürt der königliche Rat zwölf Beschützer und Gefährten, die der zukünftigen Königin ihr Leben und ihr Schwert weihen. Unter diesen Männern soll Cara ihren Gemahl, den König von Elbia, auswählen. Bevor sie den Thron besteigen kann, müssen sie und ihre Zwölf jede Provinz besuchen und eine heilige Zeremonie durchführen, bei der Caras bisheriges Weltbild völlig auf den Kopf gestellt wird. Bald merkt sie auch, dass sie nicht jedem ihrer Beschützer trauen kann. Einige wären sogar bereit, sie aus Machtgier als Mittel zum Zweck zu benutzen. „Caras Zwölf“ ist eine erfrischend andere, romantische Fantasygeschichte über holde Maiden und furchtlose Krieger in einem Land des Mittelalters.
Caraval (Caraval #1)
by Stephanie Garber<P>Whatever you've heard about Caraval, it doesn't compare to the reality. It's more than just a game or a performance. It's the closest you'll ever find to magic in this world . . . <P>Welcome, welcome to Caraval—Stephanie Garber’s sweeping tale of two sisters who escape their ruthless father when they enter the dangerous intrigue of a legendary game. <P>Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful, and cruel, father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the far-away, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over. <P>But this year, Scarlett’s long-dreamt of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season’s Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner. <P>Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But she nevertheless becomes enmeshed in a game of love, heartbreak, and magic with the other players in the game. And whether Caraval is real or not, she must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over, a dangerous domino effect of consequences is set off, and her sister disappears forever. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Caraval: the mesmerising and magical fantasy from the author of Once Upon a Broken Heart (Caraval)
by Stephanie GarberWelcome to Caraval, where nothing is quite what it seems. Scarlett has never left the tiny isle of Trisda, pining from afar for the wonder of Caraval, a once-a-year week-long performance where the audience participates in the show.Caraval is Magic. Mystery. Adventure. And for Scarlett and her beloved sister Tella it represents freedom and an escape from their ruthless, abusive father.When the sisters' long-awaited invitations to Caraval finally arrive, it seems their dreams have come true. But no sooner have they arrived than Tella vanishes, kidnapped by the show's mastermind organiser, Legend. Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But nonetheless she quickly becomes enmeshed in a dangerous game of love, magic and heartbreak. And real or not, she must find Tella before the game is over, and her sister disappears forever.This audiobook includes a bonus interview with the author.(P)2017 Macmillan
Caraval: the mesmerising and magical fantasy from the author of Once Upon a Broken Heart (Caraval)
by Stephanie Garber'If you ever wondered how it would feel to step into a living dream, here's your ticket' - Stacey LeeWelcome to Caraval, where nothing is quite what it seems . . .Scarlett has never left the tiny isle of Trisda, pining from afar for the wonder of Caraval, a once-a-year week-long performance where the audience participates in the show.Caraval is Magic. Mystery. Adventure. And for Scarlett and her beloved sister Tella it represents freedom and an escape from their ruthless, abusive father.When the sisters' long-awaited invitations to Caraval finally arrive, it seems their dreams have come true. But no sooner have they arrived than Tella vanishes, kidnapped by the show's mastermind organiser, Legend. Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But nonetheless she quickly becomes enmeshed in a dangerous game of love, magic and heartbreak. And real or not, she must find Tella before the game is over, and her sister disappears forever.*** Pre-order Stephanie Garber's magical new Caraval novella, Spectacular, now! ******************PRAISE FOR CARAVAL'Impressive, original, wondrous' - USA Today'Spellbinding' - US Weekly'Magnificent' Publishers Weekly'The Hunger Games meets The Night Circus' - Entertainment Weekly'I lost myself in this world' - Sabaa Tahir'Beautifully written' - Renée Ahdieh'Shimmers with magic' - Marie Rutkoski
Carbide Tipped Pens: 17 Tales of Hard Science Fiction
by Ben Bova Eric Choi[From the dust jacket:] "Seventeen hard science fiction stories by today's top authors. Hard science fiction is the literature of change, rigorously examining the impact--both beneficial and dangerous--of science and technology on humanity, the future, and the cosmos. As science advances, expanding our knowledge of the universe, astounding new frontiers in storytelling open up as well. In Carbide Tipped Pens, more than a dozen of today's most creative imaginations explore these frontiers, carrying on the grand tradition of such legendary masters as Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein, and John W. Campbell, while bringing hard science fiction into the twenty-first century by extrapolating from the latest scientific developments and discoveries. Ranging from ancient China to the outer reaches of the solar system, this outstanding collection of stories, written by an international roster of authors, finds wonder, terror, and gripping human drama in topics as diverse as space exploration, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, climate change, alternate history, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, interplanetary war, and even the future of baseball. From tattoos that treat allergies to hazardous missions to Mars and beyond, from the end of the world to the furthest limits of human invention, Carbide Tipped Pens turns startling new ideas into state-of-the-art science fiction. Includes stories by Doug Beason, Gregory Benford, Aliette de Bodard, Ben Bova, Eric Choi, David DeGraff, Carl Frederick, Nancy Fulda, Howard Hendrix, Liu Cixin (translated by Ken Liu), Jack McDevitt, Leah Petersen & Gabrielle Harbowy, Robert Reed, Kate Story, Dirk Strasser, Jean-Louis Trudel, and Daniel H. Wilson!"
Carbide Tipped Pens: Seventeen Tales of Hard Science Fiction
by Ben Bova and Eric ChoiThis hard sci-fi anthology features seventeen all-new stories from an international roster of today’s most acclaimed authors.Hard science fiction is the literature of change, rigorously examining the impact of science and technology on humanity, the future, and the cosmos. As science advances, new frontiers in storytelling open up as well. In Carbide Tipped Pens, over a dozen of today’s most creative imaginations bring the grand tradition of Isaac Asimov and Robert Heinlein into the twenty-first century.Ranging from ancient China to the outer reaches of the solar system, this outstanding collection of original stories finds wonder, terror, and gripping human drama in topics as diverse as space exploration, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, climate change, alternate history, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, interplanetary war, and even the future of baseball.From tattoos that treat allergies to hazardous space missions, from the end of the world to the farthest limits of human invention, Carbide Tipped Pens turns startling new ideas into state-of-the art science fiction.Includes short stories by Ben Bova, Gregory Benford, Robert Reed, Aliette de Bodard, Jack McDevitt, Howard Hendrix, Daniel H. Wilson, and many others!
Carbonidus (Serie Superfieras #Volumen 6)
by Joaquín Londáiz Montiel EscletxaJoaquín Londáiz presenta una nueva colección de primeras lecturas dirigida a los más pequeños. Con ilustraciones a color. El viento era gélido y soplaba con tanta fuerza, que hasta la supercaravana parecía tiritar de frío. Estábamos al norte, muy al norte. Una llamada de socorro nos había llevado hasta allí. Una desaparición misteriosa, un almacén vacío cerrado con diez llaves plateadas, unos diminutos seres negros, un bosque oscuro y una fortaleza de hielo salida de la nada# ¡Chuletas y chuletones! Aquello iba a ser difícil de resolver.
Carbonidus (Superfieras #6)
by Joaquín Londáiz Montiel Escletxa EscletxaEl viento era gélido y soplaba con tanta fuerza, que hasta la supercaravana parecía tiritar de frío. Estábamos al norte, muy al norte. Una llamada de socorro nos había llevado hasta allí. Una desaparición misteriosa, un almacén vacio cerrado con diez llaves plateadas, unos diminutos seres negros, un bosque oscuro y una fortaleza de hielo salida de la nada? ¡Chuletas y chuletones! Aquello iba a ser difícil de resolver.
Carcassonne
by Lord DunsanyAnd the diviner rose up, stroking his grey beard, and spake guardedly--"There are certain events," he said, "upon the ways of Fate that are veiled even from a diviner's eyes, and many more are clear to us that were better veiled from all; much I know that is better unforetold, and some things that I may not foretell on pain of centuries of punishment. But this I know and foretell--that you will never come to Carcassonne."
Card Sharks (Book I of a New Cycle of Wild Cards)
by George R. R. MartinSomeone is trying to kill all the jokers, nothing less than genocide will do.
Cardboard: A Graphic Novel
by Doug TenNapelWhen cardboard creatures come magically to life, a boy must save his town from disaster.Cam's down-and-out father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday and he knows it's the worst present ever. So to make the best of a bad situation, they bend the cardboard into a man-and to their astonishment, it comes magically to life. But the neighborhood bully, Marcus, warps the powerful cardboard into his own evil creations that threaten to destroy them all!
Cardboardia 1: The Other Side of the Box (Cardboardia #1)
by Lucy CampagnoloA group of friends must use their ingenuity to save a parallel world that can only be accessed through cardboard boxes in this series starter from Black Sand Beach author Richard Fairgray and Lucy Campagnolo. Perfect for readers ready to step up from Jelly.When Mac, Masie, and Bird find mysterious tokens in their cereal boxes, they're transported to Cardboardia, a magical landmade of paper and cardboard. In this parallel universe to ours, creativity thrives: Every time a box of anything is created in our world, a replica appears there, bringing residents art supplies, food, books, and more. But an evil presence is slowly moving in, threatening to wipe all art and beauty from this paper paradise. It's no mistake that the three friends have been transported through their cardboard portals. Each has a special talent they never knew existed. And only when they figure out to harness them together will they be able to stop the destruction.
Cardboardia 2: This Side Up (Cardboardia #2)
by Lucy CampagnoloA war for the very fate of the cardboard kingdom smolders and could ignite at any moment in the second book in the Cardboardia graphic novel series, perfect for fans of Furthermore and Nightlights.Pokey is lost in Cardboardia, and her older brother, Mac, and friends, Maisey and Bird, are desperately trying to find her. Taken in by a band of wild witch girls—friends or foes?—Mac, Maisey, and Bird learn more about how the world off Cardboarida works. What&’s in all the boxes? What are the rules of travel? They also learn that there are a few humans in Cardboardia, like an old man named Warwick, who teaches Bird how to manipulate paper pulp who also tells them the rulers of Cardboardia want to end it. Then a posse is sent for the kids by the Gray King, and a full-on battle ensues: Maisey, Mac, Bird, Warwick, and the witches vs: the Gray King&’s coal monsters, who threaten to burn down everything. The stakes just got a whole lot higher. . . .
Cardinal Sins (Hidden Gem #2)
by Lissa KaseyHidden Gem: Book TwoParis Hansworth, star whore turned senator and the most powerful man in City M, has been hiding his terminal illness for years. Searching for a way to reverse the toxic environment that's killing him, Paris stumbles upon a lost research facility, and a merman named Rain. Years alone have made Rain long for companionship, and the beautiful man on the other side of the glass intrigues him. But Rain speaks the wrong language, and is decades out of touch. He isn't quite sure what to think of the new environment he's been thrust into. As a virus spreads through the city targeting City M's most private residents--A-Ms--Paris realizes he's out of time. He's willing to sacrifice everything, even his own life, to stop it. But Rain might just be the missing DNA link to explain the mutations created in the last plague, maybe even the cure. Watching Paris race to save his friends, Rain knows he's found someone special and will do anything to stay by his side. But the past Paris thought he'd escaped is seeking revenge, and he's forced to adapt yet again, possibly even becoming a monster. He only hopes Rain will still want him.
Cards & Caravans
by Cindy Spencer PapeBook five of The Gaslight Chronicles.Belinda Danvers isn't a witch. But that won't stop them burning her at the stake...Connor McKay can tell at a glance that Belinda's magickal powers are minimal at best. She can't be guilty of murdering village children. There's something suspicious about her arrest and lightning-quick sentence. Unfortunately, telling anyone how he knows would mean revealing his own powers. He's been sent by the Order of the Round Table to help and he can't just let her die.Escaping from jail and running from vindictive villagers in her grandfather's steam-powered caravan is more excitement than Belinda's had in years. And despite the danger-or maybe because of it-she loves the time spent with her sexy rescuer. But there's more to his magick than he's letting on...There's something going on that's bigger than the two of them. It's time for good to make a stand.52,000 words