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Greta
by J. S. LemonFish in a Tree meets Fighting Words in J. S. Lemon’s middle grade debut, a fiercely original story about friendship, healing, and the beauty of transformation.“What new classics should look like. A strange and beautiful tale . . . This story will spark important discussions.” —Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera Greta Goodwin’s life is changing. On top of moving to a new neighborhood far away from her best friend, Lotti, she’s also starting middle school. Greta isn’t totally ready for boys, bras, and the chaotic cafeteria. She still feels like a little kid compared to those female classmates who have suddenly matured over the summer. Girls who are now the talk of the school—unlike Greta, who would rather fly under the radar, especially after a bad haircut that makes her look less “effortlessly beautiful” and more “triangle with legs.”But at her first-ever middle-school party, a boy does pay attention to Greta. Initially it feels good. And then it feels awful. In the aftermath, Greta can’t make sense of what’s happened, let alone talk about it, even to Lotti. Impossibly, Greta’s body starts to change in a vastly different way from everyone else’s. What follows leads Greta to believe the world might finally see her as she truly is: ethereal, powerful, and free.Sensitively told, stunningly written, and surprisingly funny, Greta will transform readers just as Greta herself is transformed.
Greta and the Ghost Hunters
by Sam CopelandThe hilarious tale of a family coming to terms with its ghosts - literally.Greta Woebegone did not believe in ghosts until the day she was knocked over by a car and almost died. Then everything changed...Now Greta can not only see the spirits that haunt her ancestral home, she can talk to them too - from her grumpy Grandpa Woebegone and Percy the poo-pushing plague victim to the sinister spook in the cellar.Can Greta help the ghosts avoid being exorcised (a fate worse than undeath)? Can the ghosts help Greta stop her beloved Grandma being put in a home? And can they all help each other overcome the pain in their past that's holding them back from the future?From the acclaimed author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken comes a touching and side-splitting new story guaranteed to delight readers of nine and up.'Hilarious, fast-paced and full of heart' - Sunday Express'Funny, engaging and utterly heartfelt' - LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency
Greta and the Goblin King
by Chloe JacobsWhile trying to save her brother from the witch three years ago, Greta was thrown into the fire herself, falling through a portal to a dangerous world where humans are the enemy, and every ogre, goblin, and ghoul has a dark side that comes out with the full moon. To survive, 17-year-old Greta has hidden her humanity and taken the job of bounty hunter-and she's good at what she does. So good, she's caught the attention of Mylena's young Goblin King, the darkly enticing Isaac, who invades her dreams and undermines her determination to escape. But Greta's not the only one looking to get out of Mylena. The full moon is mere days away, and an ancient evil being knows she's the key to opening the portal. If Greta fails, she and the boys she finds stranded in the woods will die. If she succeeds, no world will be safe from what follows her back . . .
Greta the Earth Fairy: Special (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsJoin Kirsty, Rachel and Greta as they help save the planet!Greta the Earth Fairy's special magic helps fairies and humans everywhere care about the environment. But when Jack Frost steals her magical objects, everyone forgets to recycle, uses too much plastic and starts having really long showers! Can Rachel, Kirsty and Greta get the magical objects back and teach the world about how best to save our planet?Rainbow Magic is the perfect stepping stone for children to become independent readers. With black and white illustrations, short chapters and lots of books to collect, these books are really accessible for children aged 5+. 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comDo YOU have a Rainbow Magic fairy? Find a fairy with your name at https://orchardseriesbooks.co.uk/rainbow-magic/ and collect all the books in the range.
Gretel Pushes Back (Grimmtastic Girls #8)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsIn this fairy tale retelling, Gretel ventures into a forbidden forest and falls into the hands of evil villains and must foil their dastardly plans.Welcome to Grimm Academy, where beloved fairy tale characters are BFFs—and saving the world from the E.V.I.L. Society, one magical adventure at a time! Gretel joins the Grimmtastic quest for justice in a world where the E.V.I.L. Society must be stopped when she goes hiking in Nevermore Forest, against her the warnings of her teacher. When she is captured by the E.V.I.L. society, she must summon all her strength to fight back!
Grey
by Jon ArmstrongFor Michael Rivers, life is perfect. He is tall, handsome and worshiped by billions of fans around the globe. He is wealthy beyond measure, the heir apparent to one of the high-tech corporations that controls the world. He is fashionable, setting trends with his wardrobe of immaculate designer suits. And Michael is in love with Nora, his beautiful, witty and equally perfect fiancee. When an assassin's bullets pierce Michael's body before the cameras at a press junket, everything changes. Forcibly separated from Nora, his illusions shattered, Michael seeks to uncover the reasons behind the attempted assassination. Michael delves deep into his past, finding that all paths lead to a time when he was the golden boy, dancing furiously to the beat of notorious all-night Rage parties thrown by his father.
Grey
by Jon ArmstrongFor Michael Rivers, life is perfect. He is tall, handsome and worshipped by billions of fans around the globe. He is wealthy beyond measure, the heir apparent to one of the high-tech corporations that controls the world. He is fashionable, setting trends with his wardrobe of immaculate designer suits. And Michael is in love with Nora, his beautiful, witty and equally perfect fiancée. When an assassin's bullets pierce Michael's body before the cameras at a press junket, everything changes. Forcibly separated from Nora, his illusions shattered, Michael seeks to uncover the reasons behind the attempted assassination. Michael delves deep into his past, finding that all paths lead to a time when he was the golden boy, dancing furiously to the beat of notorious all-night Rage parties thrown by his father.
Grey
by Jon ArmstrongFor Michael Rivers, life is perfect. He is tall, handsome and worshipped by billions of fans around the globe. He is wealthy beyond measure, the heir apparent to one of the high-tech corporations that controls the world. He is fashionable, setting trends with his wardrobe of immaculate designer suits. And Michael is in love with Nora, his beautiful, witty and equally perfect fiancée. When an assassin's bullets pierce Michael's body before the cameras at a press junket, everything changes. Forcibly separated from Nora, his illusions shattered, Michael seeks to uncover the reasons behind the attempted assassination. Michael delves deep into his past, finding that all paths lead to a time when he was the golden boy, dancing furiously to the beat of notorious all-night Rage parties thrown by his father.
Grey Griffins: The Brimstone Key (Grey Griffins: The Clockwork Chronicles #1)
by Derek Benz J. S. LewisA brand new adventure starring The Grey Griffins!Max---the leaderNatalia---the brainsErnie---the changelingHarley---the muscleA year ago, the Grey Griffins were just regular kids from Avalon, Minnesota. That was before they learned about the existence of evil fairies, werewolves, and other things that go bump in the night. Now they are monster-hunters, celebrated heroes, and allies to the legendary Templar knights---but even heroes have to go to school. When the Griffins enroll at Iron Bridge Academy, a school to train young recruits in the fight against the forces of evil, they find themselves at the center of a whole new adventure. The Clockwork King, a Templar foe from days past, has returned to finish the plan he set in motion decades ago. A plot to steal the souls of changelings---humans infused with fairy blood and supernatural abilities---in order to power his army of clockwork war machines. In The Brimstone Key, authors Derek Benz and J.S. Lewis deftly blend the mystical wonder of steampunk with magic and adventure to create an action-packed thrill ride.
Grey Griffins: The Relic Hunters (Grey Griffins: The Clockwork Chronicles #2)
by Derek Benz Jon S. LewisIn just one semester at Iron Bridge Academy, The Grey Griffins have already had quite an education-clockwork robots, students with super powers, and a hidden land beyond our world where mystical creatures and incredible inventions exist. But as second semester begins, their friendship is put to the test-Max, Ernie, Natalia, and Harley are growing apart. When their arch nemesis Otto Von Strife reemerges with another evil plan, the Griffins must learn to set aside their differences and reunite to save the world. And each other.
Grey Lensman (Golden Age Masterworks)
by E.E. 'Doc' SmithSomewhere among the galaxies is the stronghold of Boskone - a network of brilliant space-criminals whose hunger for conquest threatens the continued existence of all known civilisation.But where is this stronghold? Boskonian bases are scattered across the universe - hidden by gigantic thought-screens that defy penetration. The best minds in the Galactic Patrol have tried. And failed. Now it is up to Lensman Kim Kinnison, using his fantastic powers, to infiltrate the Boskonian strongholds, find the location of the enemy's Grand Base - and smash it forever.But Kinnison doesn't know that the power of Boskone reaches further than anyone dreamed - into the Galactic Patrol itself . . .Grey Lensman is the fourth self-contained novel in E. E. 'Doc' Smith's Lensman series, one of the all-time classics of adventurous, galaxy-spanning science fiction.
Grey Sister (Book of the Ancestor #2)
by Mark LawrenceThe second novel in a brilliant fantasy series from the international bestselling author of Prince of Thorns. <p><p> Behind its walls, the Convent of Sweet Mercy has trained young girls to hone their skills for centuries. In Mystic Class, Novice Nona Grey has begun to learn the secrets of the universe. But so often even the deepest truths just make our choices harder. Before she leaves the convent, Nona must choose which order to dedicate herself to--and whether her path will lead to a life of prayer and service or one of the blade and the fist. All that stands between her and these choices are the pride of a thwarted assassin, the designs of a would-be empress wielding the Inquisition like a knife, and the vengeance of the empire's richest lord. <p><p> As the world narrows around her, and her enemies attack her through the system she is sworn to, Nona must find her own path despite the competing pulls of friendship, revenge, ambition, and loyalty. And in all this only one thing is certain: there will be blood.
Grey Wolf, Prince Jack and the Firebird: A Magic Beans Story
by Alan GarnerWhen fruit is stolen from his golden tree, the King is furious! Prince Jack must locate the culprit, but his simple quest to find the thief soon turns into a thrilling tale of love, friendship and betrayal . . .This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children. This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.
Greya Virus. La historia de dos mundos
by Elena KryuchkovaEn el mundo de Cerulean Terra, hace cien años ocurrió algo que se denominó "Ira de la diosa oscura Greya". Se trató de una serie de extraños sucesos que provocaron la inexplicable desaparición y muerte de muchas personas. Después de cien años, la tragedia sigue viva en la memoria de la gente. Azure Rimone es un joven aristócrata que vive en la ciudad de Aqualake. Su vida transcurre con normalidad, aunque a veces, la chica tiene sueños inusuales. Lily Teiwaz es una aprendiz de sanadora que vive en los pueblos cercanos a Aqualake. Su vida también transcurría como de costumbre. Pero los cielos que ve Lily y los cielos que ve Azure son diferentes. En los cielos de Lirio, se eleva una misteriosa isla voladora, Ilusión. De la que se dice que allí encontraron refugio las almas de los que murieron y desaparecieron durante la "Ira de la Diosa Oscura Greya". Azure, sin embargo, no sospecha nada de la existencia de Ilusión... ¿Por qué los cielos que ven Lily y Azure son tan diferentes? Azure tiene que responder a esta pregunta. Y también experimentar diversos acontecimientos, para conocer la verdad sobre la "Ira de la Diosa Oscura Greya", sobre la naturaleza de sus extraños sueños, y sobre el porqué de su encuentro con Lily. El libro fue publicado anteriormente bajo el seudónimo de Darina Beloyar.
Greya Virus. Oath and Story of Two Worlds
by Darina BeloyarBook 1. Greya Virus. The Story of Two Worlds In the world of Cerulean Terra, a hundred years ago something happened that was named ‘Anger of the Dark goddess Greya’. The incident was a series of strange events that led to an inexplicable disappearance and death of many people. After a hundred years, the tragedy is still alive in the memory of people. Azure Rimone is a young aristocrat living in the city of Aqualake. Her life went on as usual, although at times, the girl had unusual dreams. Lily Teiwaz is a healer’s apprentice living in villages near Aqualake. Her life also went on as usual. But the skies that Lily sees and the skies that Azure sees are different. In the skies of Lily, a mysterious flying island soars, Illusion. About which people say that it was there that the souls of those who died and disappeared during the ‘Anger of the Dark Goddess Greya’ found their refuge. Azure, however, suspects nothing of the existence of Illusion... Why are the skies that Lily and Azure see so different? Azure has to answer this question. And also to experience various events, to learn the truth about the ‘Anger of the Dark Goddess Greya’, about the nature of her strange dreams, and why her meeting with Lily is destined. Book 1. Greya Virus. The Story of Two Worlds In the world of Cerulean Terra, a hundred years ago something happened that was named ‘Anger of the Dark goddess Greya’. The incident was a series of strange events that led to an inexplicable disappearance and death of many people. After a hundred years, the tragedy is still alive in the memory of people. Azure Rimone is a young aristocrat living in the city of Aqualake. Her life went on as usual, although at times, the girl had unusual dreams. Lily Teiwaz is a healer’s apprentice living in villages near Aqualake. Her life also went on as usual. But the skies that Lily sees and the skies that Azure sees are diff
Greybeard
by Brian AldissEcological disaster has left the English countryside a wasteland. Humanity faces extinction, unless Greybeard and his wife Martha are successful in their quest for the scarcest and most precious of resources: human children.
Greybeard (S. F. Masterworks Ser.)
by Brian W. AldissHuman reproduction has ceased and society slowly spirals in this &“adult Lord of the Flies&” by a Grand Master of Science Fiction (San Francisco Chronicle). After the &“Accident,&” all males on Earth become sterile. Society ages and falls apart bit by bit. First, toy companies go under. Then record companies. Then cities cease to function. Now Earth&’s population lives in spread‑out, isolated villages, with its youngest members in their fifties. When the people of Sparcot begin to make claims of gnomes and man‑eating rodents lurking around their village, Greybeard and his wife set out for the coast with the hope of finding something better.
Greyfax Grimwald (Circle of Light, Book #1)
by Niel HancockWelcome to Atlanton Earth! Drawn together by an enchanted summons, three loyal friends--Bear, Dwarf, and Otter--bid farewell to their fair home in the kingdom of Lorini and embark on a magical journey to the fabled World Beyond Time. A place where glows the ageless Circle of Light. Along the way they meet many marvelous friends, including the mighty wizard Greyfax Grimwald. But little does the trio realize the dangers that await them: the gloomy border of the Northerland ... the green fires of the Palace of Darkness ... evil spells and dark enchantments ... the dread city of Humans and--most fearsome of all--the evil Dark Queen. (For grades 6-9)
Greyfax Grimwald: The Circle Of Light, Book 1 (The Circle of Light #1)
by Niel HancockWelcome to Atlanton Earth!Drawn together by an enchanted summons, three loyal friends-Bear, Dwarf, and Otter-bid farewell to their fair home in the kingdom of Lorini and embark on a magical journey to the fabled World Beyond Time. A place where glows the ageless Circle of Light. Along the way they meet many marvelous friends, including the mighty wizardGreyfax Grimwald. But little does the trio realize the dangers that await them: the gloomy border ofthe Northerland ... the green fires of the Palace of Darkness...evil spells and dark enchantments ... the dread city of Humans and-most fearsome of all-the evil Dark Queen.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Greyfriars Reformatory (Fiction Without Frontiers)
by Frazer Lee"Greyfriars Reformatory delivers on suspense and a classic asylum setting that brings to mind novels like One Flew Over the Cuckoo&’s Nest." — Chicago Review of BooksNineteen year-old Emily's acute dissociative disorder causes her to be institutionalised - again - at Greyfriars Reformatory For Girls. Caught in the crossfire between brutal Principal Quick and cruel bully Saffron Chassay, Emily befriends fellow outcast Victoria. When the terrifying apparition of the mysterious &‘Grey Girl' begins scaring the inmates to death, Emily&’s disorder may be the one thing that can save her. FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
Greyglass
by Tanith LeeThe house... always growing, adding to itself, blooming, decaying, becoming reborn...But Susan doesn't live in the house of Catherine, her grandmother. Instead, she grows up in a one parent family, with her mother, the glamorous and determined Anne. And Catherine, old forbidding and unkind, is only a nuisance. When Catherine dies, no one mourns.Why is it then that whenever some new problem swamps Susan's far from calm existence, she is driven to revisit the house? As when her mother takes up with the worrying Wizz. Or years later, at the end of a deeply-felt and broken love-affair of Susan's own.The house is always changing. As if at last it must achieve some irresistible transformation.Frankly, there is something uncanny about the house.Isn't there.
Greyhound Of A Girl
by Roddy DoyleThe best-ever children's novel from the brilliant Roddy Doyle is a funny, sad story about four generations of a family. <P><P>Twelve-year-old Mary's beloved grandmother is near the end of her life. <P><P>Letting go is hard-until Granny's long-dead mammy appears at Mary's door, returning to help her dying daughter say goodbye. <P><P>But first she needs someone to drive them all on a visit to the past. <P><P>A Greyhound of a Girl is a perfectly pitched, sharp and tender tale of family history, cracking characters, and bonds between mothers and daughters that will entrance readers from 10 to adult.
Greyland
by Dave Van ArnamHe awoke as from some misty, prolonged, vaguely disturbing dream, yet somehow he knew that what had happened and what was happening had a strange reality. It was not the kind of reality his disciplined mind would have accepted in the past, though his consciousness rejected the concept of present and past. This reality seemed to exist outside thought and -apart from emotion. There was the lingering physical sensation of having traveled infinite distances through! - unimaginable dimensions. There was, too, the sense of unthreatening mystery, of soft, overpowering greyness. This total greyness meant limitless peace, he seemed to know. He knew his name. He spoke it aloud. The beautiful girl bending over him repeated it. Her skin was grey.
Greylorn
by Keith LaumerCommander Greylorn must find a lost colony and beg it to come to Earth's aid. But before he can accomplish this he must first survive a mutiny aboard his own star ship. A taut story of interplanetary intrigue and adventure!
Greymist Fair
by Francesca ZappiaThe villagers of Greymist Fair know that the woods are a dangerous and magical place, and that they should never set foot off the road. But when a young tailor discovers a body, her search for the culprit reveals even more strange and dark happenings around her town. From acclaimed author Francesca Zappia, Greymist Fair is a suspenseful and inventive murder-mystery infused with magic and inspired by the lesser-known fairytales of the Brothers Grimm. Two roads lead into a dark forest. They meet at Greymist Fair, the village hidden in the trees, a place kept alive by the families that never leave. The people of Greymist Fair know the woods are a dangerous and magical place, and to set foot off the road is to invite trouble.When Heike, the village’s young tailor, discovers a body on the road, she goes looking for who is responsible. But her quest only leads to more strange happenings around Greymist Fair.Inspired by the original, bloody, lesser-known fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, acclaimed author Francesca Zappia crafts an enthralling murder-mystery that will keep readers turning the pages. Told from multiple points of view, with each narrative building on the crime discovered by Heike, Greymist Fair examines the themes of childhood fears, growing into adult responsibilities, and finding a place to call home amid the trials of life and death.Features chapter decorations by the author throughout, as well as a map.