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Ember and Ash
by Pamela FreemanThe old ones will have their revenge.Two peoples have been fighting over the same land for a thousand years. Invaders crushed the original inhabitants, and ancient powers have reluctantly given way to newer magics. But Ember was to change all this with a wedding to bind these warring people together - until her future goes up in flames.Ember's husband-to-be is murdered by a vengeful elemental god, who sees peace as a breach of faith. Set on retribution, she enlists the help of Ash, son of a seer. Together they will pit themselves against elementals of fire and ice in a last attempt to end the conflicts that have scarred their past. They must look to the present, as old furies are waking to violence and are eager to reclaim their people.
Ember And Ash
by Pamela FreemanTwo peoples have been fighting over the same land for a thousand years. Invaders crushed the original inhabitants, and ancient powers have reluctantly given way to newer magics. But Ember was to change all this with a wedding to bind these warring people together - until her future goes up in flames.Ember's husband-to-be is murdered by a vengeful elemental god, who sees peace as a breach of faith. Set on retribution, she enlists the help of Ash, son of a seer. Together they will pit themselves against elementals of fire and ice in a last attempt to end the conflicts that have scarred their past. They must look to the present, as old furies are waking to violence and are eager to reclaim their people.
Ember and the Ice Dragons
by Heather FawcettA stunning middle grade fantasy about a girl who used to be a dragon and her adventure to save her new home—from Even the Darkest Stars author Heather Fawcett. Perfect for fans of the Nevermoor and His Dark Materials series. <P><P>Ember St. George is a dragon. At least she was before her adoptive father—a powerful but accident-prone Magician—turned her into a human girl to save her life. Unfortunately, Ember’s growing tendency to burst into flames at certain temperatures—not to mention her invisible wings—is making it too dangerous for her to stay in London. The solution: ship Ember off to her aunt’s research station in frigid Antarctica.Though eccentric Aunt Myra takes getting used to, Ember quickly feels at home in a land of ice storms, mischievous penguins, and twenty-four-hour nights. She even finds herself making friends with a girl genius called Nisha and a mysterious orphan named Moss. <P><P>Then she discovers that Antarctica is home to the Winterglass Hunt, a yearly tradition in which rare ice dragons are hunted for their jeweled scales. Furious, Ember decides to join the hunt to sabotage it from the inside.But being an undercover dragon isn’t easy—especially among dragon hunters. Can a twelve-year-old fire dragon survive the dangers that come her way in the Antarctic wilderness and protect the ice dragons from extinction?
The Ember Blade (The\darkwater Legacy Ser.)
by Chris WoodingA land under occupation. A legendary sword. A young man's journey to find his destiny.Aren has lived by the rules all his life. He's never questioned it; that's just the way things are. But then his father is executed for treason, and he and his best friend Cade are thrown into a prison mine, doomed to work until they drop. Unless they can somehow break free . . .But what lies beyond the prison walls is more terrifying still. Rescued by a man who hates him yet is oath-bound to protect him, pursued by inhuman forces, Aren slowly accepts that everything he knew about his world was a lie. The rules are not there to protect him, or his people, but to enslave them. A revolution is brewing, and Aren is being drawn into it, whether he likes it or not.The key to the revolution is the Ember Blade. The sword of kings, the Excalibur of his people. Only with the Ember Blade in hand can their people be inspired to rise up . . . but it's locked in an impenetrable vault in the most heavily guarded fortress in the land.All they have to do now is steal it . . .
The Ember Blade (The Darkwater Legacy)
by Chris Wooding'The Ember Blade is hands down the best fantasy novel I've ever read' Grimdark MagazineA land under occupation. A legendary sword. A young man's journey to find his destiny.Aren has lived by the rules all his life. He's never questioned it; that's just the way things are. But then his father is executed for treason, and he and his best friend Cade are thrown into a prison mine, doomed to work until they drop. Unless they can somehow break free . . .But what lies beyond the prison walls is more terrifying still. Rescued by a man who hates him yet is oath-bound to protect him, pursued by inhuman forces, Aren slowly accepts that everything he knew about his world was a lie. The rules are not there to protect him, or his people, but to enslave them. A revolution is brewing, and Aren is being drawn into it, whether he likes it or not.The key to the revolution is the Ember Blade. The sword of kings, the Excalibur of his people. Only with the Ember Blade in hand can their people be inspired to rise up . . . but it's locked in an impenetrable vault in the most heavily guarded fortress in the land.All they have to do now is steal it . . .Read by Simon Bubb(p) Orion Publishing Group 2018
Ember Falls (The Green Ember #2)
by S. D. Smith<p>The stage is set. It's war. Morbin Blackhawk, slaver and tyrant, threatens to destroy the rabbit resistance forever. Heather and Picket are two young rabbits improbably thrust into pivotal roles. The fragile alliance forged around the young heir seems certain to fail. Can Heather and Picket help rescue the cause from a certain, sudden defeat? <p>My Place Beside You <p>My Blood For Yours <p>Till The Green... Ember Falls</p>
Ember from the Sun
by Mark CanterIn the blue ice of an arctic cave, a scientist has made an extraordinary discovery: a woman's body, frozen for 25,000 years in a near-perfect state, with pliant tissues, vessels filled with blood--and an embryo waiting to be born... They called her Ember, the child of their heart, born to surrogate parents who refused to yield her after birth. Raised among the Quanoot Indians, Ember is as modern as those around her, a young woman struggling with a loneliness and yearning she does not yet understand. Stronger than her classmates, imbued with the power to heal, Ember's soul resounds with the cries and whispers of a time she has never seen, and of a people who beckon her home. Desperate to unravel the mystery of her birth, Ember embarks on a spellbinding journey to find the people who call to her in her dreams. Guided by a shaman who has waited for her return, pursued by the man of science who brought her to life, Ember is drawn to a place where no one else can go--where her ancestors, the golden-skinned people of her dreams, wait for her to set them free...
An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes #1)
by Sabaa TahirBOOK ONE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • One of Time Magazine&’s 100 Best Fantasy and 100 Best YA Books of All Time • People's Choice Award winner • Bustle's Best Young Adult Book &“This novel is a harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human—and how hope might be kindled in the midst of oppression and fear.&” — The Washington Post The beloved and bestselling fantasy series that &“glows, burns, and smolders.&” (Huffington Post). Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free. Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear. It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire&’s impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They&’ve seen what happens to those who do. But when Laia&’s brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire&’s greatest military academy. There, Laia meets Elias, the school&’s finest soldier—and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias wants only to be free of the tyranny he&’s being trained to enforce. He and Laia will soon realize that their destinies are intertwined—and that their choices will change the fate of the Empire itself. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR FROM The Wall Street Journal • Buzzfeed • LA Weekly • Bustle • Paste Magazine • Indigo • Suspense Magazine • The New York Public Library • Popsugar • Hypable
Ember of Night (Ember of Night #1)
by Molly E. Lee“What to read after A Court of Thorns and Roses! Full of twists you’ll never see coming!” –UppercaseYAI’ve never been a stranger to the darkness. But when darkness comes knocking and looks that good, who wouldn’t invite him in?Draven is mysterious, evasive, and hot as sin. The only thing more infuriating than his silence is how obnoxious he is every time he does open his mouth. But when a group of strangers attacks me and he fights back—causing them to vanish into a cloud of black dust—I know Draven is more than he seems.Now I know the truth. There’s a veil separating the world I know from a world of demons living all around us. Turns out, good and evil are just words. Some of the demons don’t fall into either category. And I’m realizing just how easily I fit in among the ancient warlocks, the divine soldiers, and the twisted supernaturals...There’s so much more to me and my past that I don’t know—let alone what I am truly capable of. So when all signs point to me having the ability to unleash Hell on earth? I’ll have to decide if I want to do the world a solid and save it…or give it one hell of a makeover.The Ember of Night series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order:Book #1 Ember of NightBook #2 Shadow of LightBook #3 Spark of Ash
Ember Quartet Digital Collection (An Ember in the Ashes)
by Sabaa TahirJourney deep into the Martial Empire and into &“one of the best fantasy series of the last decade&” (Buzzfeed) with the complete An Ember in the Ashes quartet by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir. For the first time together, all in one place, this ebook bind-up includes each complete book of the beloved epic series: An Ember in the Ashes, One of Time Magazine&’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All TimeA Torch Against the Night, A New York Times bestseller, A USA Today bestseller, A Wall Street Journal bestsellerA Reaper at the Gates, An Entertainment Weekly Summer Reads pickA Sky Beyond the Storm, One of Amazon&’s Best Young Adult Books of 2020 Praise for An Ember in the Ashes: &“Sabaa Tahir spins a captivating, heart-pounding fantasy.&” —Us Weekly &“This novel is a harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human—and how hope might be kindled in the midst of oppression and fear.&” —The Washington Post &“An Ember in the Ashes mixes The Hunger Games with Game of Thrones...and adds a dash of Romeo and Juliet.&” —The Hollywood Reporter Praise for A Torch Against the Night: &“The stakes here are high and the plot runs like a well-oiled machine, ratcheting up the tension with every chapter.&” —NPR.org &“An adrenaline rush till the very last page.&” —Buzzfeed "This sequel has a darker tone and even higher stakes than its predecessor, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion." —Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for A Reaper at the Gates: &“The book deftly handles serious issues like the costs of genocide and war. Both action-packed and emotionally engaging, A Reaper at the Gates is the perfect summer read.&” —The Washington Post "Tahir has created another compelling story that defies readers to stop turning the pages." —Booklist, starred review Praise for A Sky Beyond the Storm: &“Tahir&’s exquisite storytelling doesn&’t miss a beat… This series is an epic hero&’s journey, with love, adventure, and magic woven throughout. Recommended for every young adult collection.&” —School Library Journal &“In A Sky Beyond the Storm, Sabaa Tahir so expertly draws the reader into the lives and thoughts of her characters that their every emotion—anger, pain, love, longing—races through your heart with each turn of the page. A breathtaking conclusion to this incredibly rich and rewarding fantasy series.&” —Seira Wilson, Amazon Book Review
Ember Queen (Ash Princess #3)
by Laura SebastianThe thrilling conclusion to the series that began with the instant New York Times bestseller "made for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Sabaa Tahir" (Bustle), Ember Queen is an epic fantasy about a throne cruelly stolen and a girl who must fight to take it back for her people.Princess Theodosia was a prisoner in her own country for a decade. Renamed the Ash Princess, she endured relentless abuse and ridicule from the Kaiser and his court. But though she wore a crown of ashes, there is fire in Theo's blood. As the rightful heir to the Astrean crown, it runs in her veins. And if she learned nothing else from her mother, she learned that a Queen never cowers. Now free, with a misfit army of rebels to back her, Theo must liberate her enslaved people and face a terrifying new enemy: the new Kaiserin. Imbued with a magic no one understands, the Kaiserin is determined to burn down anyone and everything in her way. The Kaiserin's strange power is growing stronger, and with Prinz Søren as her hostage, there is more at stake than ever. Theo must learn to embrace her own power if she has any hope of standing against the girl she once called her heart's sister.Praise for the Ash Princess series"A darkly enchanting page-turner you won't be able to put down." --Bustle"A dark and spellbinding epic. . . . Brace yourself, because Theodosia Houzzara--wounded, driven, and deadly--is going to carve out a place for herself in your heart." --Sara Holland, New York Times bestselling author of Everless
Ember Shadows and the Fates of Mount Never: Book 1 (Ember Shadows #1)
by Rebecca KingIn a land trapped by fate, only courage can re-write the future.In the magical village of Everspring, everyone receives a fate card before their twelfth birthday, sent down from the mysterious Mount Never. It tells them their purpose, their profession and how old they'll be when they die.Nearly 12-year-old Ember Shadows has always believed she is destined for great things. But when her fate card arrives, it's blank. What does that mean? Then, worse still, her sister's card decrees she will die before her next birthday. No way is Ember's going to let that happen.Determined to challenge what - or who - is responsible for these cards, Ember sets off up the mountain, a place no one is allowed to go. She encounters forbidden realms full of magic, trickery and curious creatures. In a thrilling race through a magical landscape, Ember Shadows must uncover the secret behind the fate cards in order to save her sister ...But will Ember like what she finds at the top of the mountain? With hints of Alice in Wonderland, shades of The Phantom Tollbooth and echoes of Pixar's Inside Out, this a thrilling, warm-hearted race through magical realms, a classic magical adventure, beautifully illustrated throughout.
Ember Shadows and the Fates of Mount Never (Ember Shadows #1)
by Rebecca KingIn a land trapped by fate, only courage can re-write the future.In the magical village of Everspring, everyone receives a fate card before their twelfth birthday, sent down from the mysterious Mount Never. It tells them their purpose, their profession and how old they'll be when they die. <P><p>Nearly 12-year-old Ember Shadows has always believed she is destined for great things. But when her fate card arrives, it's blank. What does that mean? Then, worse still, her sister's card decrees she will die before her next birthday. No way is Ember's going to let that happen. <p><p>Determined to challenge what—or who—is responsible for these cards, Ember sets off up the mountain, a place no one is allowed to go. She encounters forbidden realms full of magic, trickery and curious creatures. In a thrilling race through a magical landscape, Ember Shadows must uncover the secret behind the fate cards in order to save her sister…. <p><p>But will Ember like what she finds at the top of the mountain? <p><p>With hints of Alice in Wonderland, shades of The Phantom Tollbooth and echoes of Pixar's Inside Out, this a thrilling, warm-hearted race through magical realms—a classic magical adventure. <p>(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Ember Shadows and the Lost Desert of Time: Book 2 (Ember Shadows #2)
by Rebecca KingWhen you can't fix the present, the only solution is to change the past...Having taken down the Fate-Weaver and freed the future, Ember thought things in Everspring would be easier. But not everyone is happy. People don't know how to live their lives without the Fate Cards telling them what to do. Then, Ember discovers something terrible on Mount Never. Someone has been cutting people's Fate Threads.Convinced it's her fault and determined to do something to stop the Thread-Cutter, Ember heads off to look for clues with Hans, eventually discovering that her only chance at preventing the Thread-Cutter from harming anyone is to go back in time to stop them.But to do that, Ember and Hans will have to travel through new and mysterious magical landscapes in search of the realm that controls time ... but it's called the Lost Desert of Time for a reason.With hints of Alice in Wonderland, shades of The Phantom Tollbooth and echoes of Pixar's Inside Out, this a thrilling, warm-hearted series, a classic magical adventure.(P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Ember Shadows and the Lost Desert of Time: Book 2 (Ember Shadows #2)
by Rebecca KingWhen you can't fix the present, the only solution is to change the past...Having taken down the Fate-Weaver and freed the future, Ember thought things in Everspring would be easier. But not everyone is happy. People don't know how to live their lives without the Fate Cards telling them what to do. Then, Ember discovers something terrible on Mount Never. Someone has been cutting people's Fate Threads.Convinced it's her fault and determined to do something to stop the Thread-Cutter, Ember heads off to look for clues with Hans, eventually discovering that her only chance at preventing the Thread-Cutter from harming anyone is to go back in time to stop them.But to do that, Ember and Hans will have to travel through new and mysterious magical landscapes in search of the realm that controls time ... but it's called the Lost Desert of Time for a reason.With hints of Alice in Wonderland, shades of The Phantom Tollbooth and echoes of Pixar's Inside Out, this a thrilling, warm-hearted series, a classic magical adventure, beautifully illustrated throughout by Raquel Ochoa.
Ember Shadows and the Secret of the Ocean: Book 3 (Ember Shadows #3)
by Rebecca KingWith the landscapes of her world in danger from a spreading poisonous greed, Ember and her friends are off on a rescue mission. Filled with illustrations that bring the magic to life, this is an adventure series perfect for fans of Alice in Wonderland and Jennifer Bell.Ever since Ember Shadows freed her world from the Fate Cards that fixed everyone's fates, things have been changing in her world ... and not always for the better.Now that people are learning about the existence of the magical landscapes, they want to explore them. But the landscapes are delicate, and the desire to access them is causing a terrible reaction: the Emocean is producing far, far too much greed, poisoning the lands. With both the realms and the creatures within them at risk, Ember and her friends have to travel through tunnels and across the world to administer an antidote to the greed. But with more and more people learning about the landscapes, planting an antidote may not work for long...Can Ember find a way to protect the landscapes for good?With hints of Alice in Wonderland, shades of The Phantom Tollbooth and echoes of Pixar's Inside Out, this a thrilling, warm-hearted series, a classic magical adventure, beautifully illustrated throughout by Raquel Ochoa.
Ember Shadows and the Secret of the Ocean: Book 3 (Ember Shadows #3)
by Rebecca KingWith the landscapes of her world in danger from a spreading poisonous greed, Ember and her friends are off on a rescue mission.Ever since Ember Shadows freed her world from the Fate Cards that fixed everyone's fates, things have been changing in her world ... and not always for the better.Now that people are learning about the existence of the magical landscapes, they want to explore them. But the landscapes are delicate, and the desire to access them is causing a terrible reaction: the Emocean is producing far, far too much greed, poisoning the lands. With both the realms and the creatures within them at risk, Ember and her friends have to travel through tunnels and across the world to administer an antidote to the greed. But with more and more people learning about the landscapes, planting an antidote may not work for long...Can Ember find a way to protect the landscapes for good?With hints of Alice in Wonderland, shades of The Phantom Tollbooth and echoes of Pixar's Inside Out, this a thrilling, warm-hearted series, a classic magical adventure, beautifully illustrated throughout by Raquel Ochoa.2024 Hodder And Stoughton Limited
Ember Spark and the Frost Phoenix (Ember Spark #2)
by Abi ElphinstoneThe second title in this magical NEW series filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . .'This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination… A joy.' The Daily Mail 'Elphinstone has the confidence to embrace fantasy's most popular tropes - unicorns, dragons, dark-hearted villains - and make them thoroughly her own.' The Telegraph Ember Spark has been working as an apprentice to Rusty Fizzbang, vet to magical creatures. When a baby frost phoenix guides her north to the Arctic circle, she soon realises that the migrating Neverwhales are at risk. And with arch-villain, Jasper Hornswoggle, tracking her, danger is afoot not just for the Neverwhales, but for ALL of the magical creatures. Praise for Ember Spark &‘A total masterclass in high-action, high-stakes, high-fun adventure.&’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse &‘Quirky and magical, this wonderful adventure proves what everyone should know – Abi Elphinstone is a writer to be cherished.&’ Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls &‘Ember Spark herself is a wonderful heroine – she&’s brave, curious and always up for an adventure.&’ Katie Tsang, author of the Dragon Realm series &‘I adored Ember Spark. Abi is a master storyteller . . . she&’s created a thrilling adventure fizzing with heart and magic and wonder.&’ Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea &‘Kids are going to go wild for this joyful, moving, thrill-ride of a book, guaranteed to leave you smiling. Every word is magic.&’ Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe series &‘Sure to ignite any reader&’s imagination and warm their heart. Wonderful and wonder-filled!&’ Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons 'Utterly charming, wonderfully wild and sprinkled with gutsy characters, dastardly villains & magical creatures galore . . .' Jo Clarke, author of The Travelling School Mysteries 'Ember Spark is bursting with adventure, magic & that very special Abi Elphinstone sparkle . . .' Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls
Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons (Ember Spark #1)
by Abi ElphinstoneA magical NEW story filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . .&‘This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination… A joy.&’ The Daily Mail'Elphinstone has the confidence to embrace fantasy's most popular tropes - unicorns, dragons, dark-hearted villains - and make them thoroughly her own.' TheTelegraph Rusty Fizzbang, vet to magical beasts, needs an apprentice. Ember Spark, looking for adventure, is his newest recruit - and together with an unlikely friend, Arno, she is sent to help a baby dragon whose parents have gone missing. But keeping magical beasts a secret isn&’t an easy task, especially with arch-villain, Jasper Hornswoggle, hot on their heels and keen to derail them…Praise for Ember Spark &‘A total masterclass in high-action, high-stakes, high-fun adventure.&’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse &‘Quirky and magical, this wonderful adventure proves what everyone should know – Abi Elphinstone is a writer to be cherished.&’ Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls &‘Ember Spark herself is a wonderful heroine – she&’s brave, curious and always up for an adventure.&’ Katie Tsang, author of the Dragon Realm series &‘I adored Ember Spark. Abi is a master storyteller . . . she&’s created a thrilling adventure fizzing with heart and magic and wonder.&’ Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea &‘Kids are going to go wild for this joyful, moving, thrill-ride of a book, guaranteed to leave you smiling. Every word is magic.&’ Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe series &‘Sure to ignite any reader&’s imagination and warm their heart. Wonderful and wonder-filled!&’ Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons 'Utterly charming, wonderfully wild and sprinkled with gutsy characters, dastardly villains & magical creatures galore . . .' Jo Clarke, author of The Travelling School Mysteries 'Ember Spark is bursting with adventure, magic & that very special Abi Elphinstone sparkle . . .' Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls
Ember Spark and the Unicorn's Secret (Ember Spark #3)
by Abi ElphinstoneThe third title in this magical SERIES filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . .&‘This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination… A joy.&’ The Daily Mail'Elphinstone has the confidence to embrace fantasy's most popular tropes - unicorns, dragons, dark-hearted villains - and make them thoroughly her own.' TheTelegraph Ember Spark, vet to magical beasts, is whisked off on a surprise flight, destination unknown! Soon she and her friend, Arno, find themselves deep in the Amazon rainforest. And with a new arch-villain tracking their every move, only a unicorn&’s secret can save them... Praise for Ember Spark: &‘A total masterclass in high-action, high-stakes, high-fun adventure.&’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse &‘Quirky and magical, this wonderful adventure proves what everyone should know – Abi Elphinstone is a writer to be cherished.&’ Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls &‘Ember Spark herself is a wonderful heroine – she&’s brave, curious and always up for an adventure.&’ Katie Tsang, author of the Dragon Realm series &‘I adored Ember Spark. Abi is a master storyteller . . . she&’s created a thrilling adventure fizzing with heart and magic and wonder.&’ Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea &‘Kids are going to go wild for this joyful, moving, thrill-ride of a book, guaranteed to leave you smiling. Every word is magic.&’ Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe series &‘Sure to ignite any reader&’s imagination and warm their heart. Wonderful and wonder-filled!&’ Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons 'Utterly charming, wonderfully wild and sprinkled with gutsy characters, dastardly villains & magical creatures galore . . .' Jo Clarke, author of The Travelling School Mysteries 'Ember Spark is bursting with adventure, magic & that very special Abi Elphinstone sparkle . . .' Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls
The Ember Stone: A Branches Book (The Last Firehawk #1)
by Katrina CharmanMagic, fantasy, and adventure combine to create a grippingly fast-paced new series for young readers -- The Last Firehawk!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!A terrible darkness is spreading across Perodia. Thorn, a powerful vulture, is using dark magic (and his dark army of spies!) to destroy the magical land. A young owl named Tag may be the only one who can save it! Tag dreams of one day becoming a brave warrior, but he is small . . . In this first book, Tag and his best friend -- a squirrel named Skyla -- meet the last firehawk. Together, the three friends learn about a magical stone. Could this stone be powerful enough to defeat Thorn? This action-packed series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for newly independent younger readers. Realistic black-and-white artwork appears on every page!
Emberclaw (Dragon Scales)
by L. R. LamFrom the author of USA Today bestseller DRAGONFALL&“Lam concludes the duology that began with Dragonfall in this action-filled novel with the highest of stakes.&” —Library Journal"Lam&’s character-driven plotting and intricate dragon lore continue to delight" —Publishers WeeklyThe final book in a lush and inventive fantasy duology with a slowburn romance, in which long-banished dragons, revered as gods, return to the mortal realm—a perfect read for your next book club!Arcady faces their greatest heist yet: posing as a noble student at the arcane University of Vatra. When the University announces the reinstatement of archaic trials of magic, the ever-penniless Arcady seizes the chance. If they win, they not only prove their worth, but the scholarship will give them more time to unlock secrets and reveal, once and for all, that their grandsire was not the Plaguebringer. Yet grief still leaves Arcady broken, and when they close their eyes, they dream of a certain dragon.Everen, once the hope of dragons, is now hated by his kind. When he is eventually released from his prison, the Queen is clear: while he may help protect the island from wraith attacks, he is no longer a prince of the realm. As he struggles to find his place in Vere Celene, visions of the past, the future, and tantalizing glimpses of Arcady still haunt him. If he steers the wrong path through fate&’s storm, he may never be able to create a future where both humans and dragons live in harmony.Arcady soon realizes that to survive the rising threats from both their old life and their new one, they must use every trick at their disposal—even magic stolen from a dragon they thought dead. And as time runs out before an ancient danger awakens, Everen must fight his way back to Arcady, earn their forgiveness, and learn what it truly means to be an Emberclaw.Explore the world of the Dragon Scales duology with bonus content, including historical timeline, glossary, and illustrated map!
Emberclaw: the epic, romantic fantasy sequel to Sunday Times bestseller Dragonfall (The Dragon Scales Series)
by L.R. LamArcady and Everen have been separated, parted by the Veil. Alone in Vatra, Arcady embarks on their greatest con yet: posing as a noble student at the University, determined to prove their grandsire's innocence once and for all. Imprisoned in Vere Celene, Everen is hated by his kind. When he is released to defend his people, visions of the past and the future haunt him. If he steers the wrong path, he may never create a future where humans and dragons can live in harmony. Time is running out. Threats rise from Arcady's old life and their new. And between the worlds, an ancient danger is awakening. Together Arcady and Everen can face it - but only if they can find their way back to each other and restore the trust that has been broken.
Emberclaw: the epic, romantic fantasy sequel to Sunday Times bestseller Dragonfall (The Dragon Scales Series)
by L.R. LamLong-banished dragons, revered as gods, return to the mortal realm in the second book in this magical, romantic, epic fantasy series from a Sunday Times bestselling author.An ancient danger. A broken bond. The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance. Arcady and Everen have been separated, parted by the Veil. Alone in Vatra, Arcady embarks on their greatest con yet: posing as a noble student at the University, determined to prove their grandsire's innocence once and for all. Imprisoned in Vere Celene, Everen is hated by his kind. When he is released to defend his people, visions of the past and the future haunt him. If he steers the wrong path, he may never create a future where humans and dragons can live in harmony. Time is running out. Threats rise from Arcady's old life and their new. And between the worlds, an ancient danger is awakening. Together Arcady and Everen can face it - but only if they can find their way back together, and restore the trust that has been broken.READERS LOVE EMBERCLAW'Trials, fated lovers, and a plot so knotted you'll be wishing this were a trilogy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If Dragonfall left you intrigued, Emberclaw will leave you breathless' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved reading every line of it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Each chapter had me gasping and ready for more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This second book was so enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Embers
by Laura BickleTruth burns. Unemployment, despair, anger--visible and invisible unrest feed the undercurrent of Detroit's unease. A city increasingly invaded by phantoms now faces a malevolent force that further stokes fear and chaos throughout the city. Anya Kalinczyk spends her days as an arson investigator with the Detroit Fire Department, and her nights pursuing malicious spirits with a team of eccentric ghost hunters. Anya--who is the rarest type of psychic medium, a Lantern--suspects a supernatural arsonist is setting blazes to summon a fiery ancient entity that will leave the city in cinders. By Devil's Night, the spell will be complete, unless Anya--with the help of her salamander familiar and the paranormal investigating team--can stop it. Anya's accustomed to danger and believes herself inured to loneliness and loss. But this time she's risking everything: her city, her soul, and a man who sees and accepts her for everything she is. Keeping all three safe will be the biggest challenge she's ever faced.