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El baile del rebelde: Serie El baile - Nº2 (El baile del ahorcado #Volumen 2)
by Anna DayHay historias que pueden salvarte.Esta puede destruirte La esperada continuación de El baile del ahorcado. SIEMPRE REGRESAMOS A LAS HISTORIAS QUE NOS HAN MARCADO. Violet y Alice consiguieron escapar del universo de El baile del ahorcado, su saga de novelas y películas favoritas. Pero Nate, el hermano de Violet, quedó atrapado en su mundo distópico. Un año después, y a pesar de las protestas de Alice, Violet decide volver a entrar para rescatarlo. Cuando un escritor de fanfiction sin escrúpulos publica nuevos y oscuros capítulos ambientados en el mundo en el que están sus amigos, Alice es la única persona con el poder necesario para salvar la historia, y la vida de Violet y los demás... PERO HAY HISTORIAS QUE TIENEN VIDA PROPIA. Y UN PEQUEÑO CAMBIO PODRÍA DESATAR UNA REBELIÓN.
Bailey the Bunny: Fairy Animals Of Misty Wood (Fairy Animals Of Misty Wood Series #11)
by Lily Small<P>Enter an enchanted world of fairy animal friends! <P>Bailey the Bunny loves springtime. Easter is coming soon, and Misty Wood is full of flower buds for the bud bunnies to open with their little pink noses. But when poor Bailey gets the hiccups, she fears she won't be able complete her special job. Can mischievous Petey the Puppy help?
Bailey's Cafe: A Novel (Vintage Contemporaries Ser.)
by Gloria NaylorA &“moving and memorable&” novel about a cafe where everyone has a story to tell from the award-winning author of The Women of Brewster Place (The Boston Globe). In post–World War II Brooklyn, on a quiet backstreet, there&’s a little place that draws people from all over—not for the food, and definitely not for the coffee. An in-between place that&’s only there when you need it, Bailey&’s Cafe is a crossroads where patrons stay for a while before making a choice: Move on or check out? In this novel, National Book Award–winning author Gloria Naylor&’s expertly crafted characters experience a journey full of beauty and heartbreak. Touching on gender, race, and the African American experience, Bailey&’s Cafe is &“a sublime achievement&” about the resilience of the human spirit (People).
Bairro sem saída
by Fernando RibeiroNo seu primeiro romance, Fernando Ribeiro pegou no realismo mágico e transformou-o em matéria suburbana, pintada em tons de profundo negro. A acção situa-se no Bairro mais clandestino da Europa durante os anos 70 e 80: a Brandoa e é narrada por "Rogério Paulo", nascido durante o terramoto de 28 de Fevereiro de 1969. O narrador cresce marcado pela morte do seu primo Fernando dois dias antes de nascer, acompanhado pelas personagens fantásticas do "Bairro sem Saída": o seu amigo e Mário, diabético que vai "desaparecendo"; a cigana Zíngara e suas maldições; o monstruoso ser de duas cabeças que lhe ensombra a infância; a Noiva de Branco, que se atira da janela do quarto andar. Um livro com os batimentos rápidos do heavy metal e a melancolia escura do gótico, sem esquecer uma boa dose de humor, apresentando a eterna guerra entre ricos e pobres. Este é o primeiro romance de Fernando Ribeiro, que aqui apresenta a sua outra voz, tão forte e ousada como na sua banda, mas, agora, traduzida nas palavras de um livro que grita, emociona, entretém e encanta.
Baiser ardent: Une romance paranormale (Le feu du dragon #1)
by Deborah CookePendant des millénaires, les guerriers dragons métamorphes connus sous le nom de Pyr ont vécu en paix en tant que gardiens des quatre éléments et des trésors de la terre. Mais aujourd'hui, l'heure des comptes a sonné entre les Pyrs, qui comptent les humains parmi les trésors de la terre, et les Tueurs, qui veulent éradiquer les humains et les Pyrs qui les protègent... Un baiser peut changer le cours du destin... Lorsque la comptable hors pair Sara Keegan décide de s'installer et de diriger la librairie New Age de sa tante excentrique, elle ne cherche pas l'aventure. Elle ne croit pas au destin ni à la magie des cartes de tarot, mais lorsqu'elle est sauvée d'une attaque brutale par un homme qui a la capacité de se transformer en dragon cracheur de feu, elle se demande si elle ne perd pas la tête - ou si elle n'est pas sur le point de perdre son cœur. Quinn Tyrrell, un loup solitaire, s'est longtemps méfié de ses compagnons Pyr. Lorsqu'il ressent la tempête de feu qui annonce sa future compagne, il est déterminé à protéger et à s'approprier Sara, quel qu'en soit le prix. Mais quand la véritable destinée de Sara est révélée, Quinn comprend qu'il doit tout risquer - même l'amour de Sara - pour accomplir leurs destins qui s’entrecroisent. « Cooke, alias Claire Delacroix, plonge dans le monde du paranormal avec sa nouvelle série Dragonfire. L'intrigue efficace fait avancer l'histoire à un rythme soutenu et ouvre la voie à d'autres batailles passionnantes à venir. »-Romantic Times « Les fans de paranormal ayant un faible pour les dragons métamorphes apprécieront certainement Baiser ardent, une histoire débordant de héros sexy, d'antagonistes prêts à semer le chaos, la mort et la domination du monde, d'anciennes prophéties et d'une histoire d'amour captivante... Une mythologie intrigante et plusieurs fils conducteurs sans réponse ouvrent la voie à de no
A Bait of Dreams
by Jo ClaytonThree unlikely heroes fight to save their planet from a deadly plague in this thrilling space opera set in Jo Clayton&’s beloved Diadem universe. No one on the barbarian planet Jaydugar knows where the hypnotically beautiful Ranga Eye gems came from, but everyone who encounters them pays a terrible price. These magic alien crystals, so smooth and pleasing to the touch, provide the holder with an extraordinary sense of peace and joy, causing them to see and experience wondrous, enchanting things. But the need for the visions the Ranga Eye provides quickly becomes an addiction that eats away at the soul and ultimately leads to a horrible, drawn-out death. An exquisite embroiderer, Gleia has pined for independence and true purpose throughout her life of servitude. She finds both when she manages to buy her freedom and sets out to locate and obliterate the sparkling, druglike scourge that ripped a devastating hole in her personal world. On a quest fraught with peril across a treacherous landscape of slavers, brigands, and mercenary aliens, Gleia&’s path will intertwine with those of the enigmatic, long-lived juggler Shounach—a perplexing, often infuriating rogue born off-world three centuries earlier to intergalactic adventurer Aleytys—and young Deel the Dancer, both of whom have suffered tragic, life-altering loss as a result of the terrible, beautiful jewels. Now the fate of the entire planet depends upon three unlikely champions locating the source of the sparkling plague and destroying the gems forever. But in a world of uncertainty and ever-present danger will they even survive to reach their journey&’s end, and once there, can they resist the irresistible fatal seduction of the deadly Ranga Eyes? Accomplished world-builder Jo Clayton returns to the galaxy she so brilliantly brought to life in her sensational Diadem Saga, once again seamlessly blending science fiction and high fantasy in an epic, thrill-packed quest adventure that confirms her position among C. J. Cherryh, Alan Dean Foster, Andre Norton, and other speculative fiction greats.
Bajo el puente de Rialto
by Raquel Gil EspejoUn viaje al pasado, un inesperado encuentro bajo las aguas del puente de Rialto, una plaga de peste negra y un amor que se abre paso. Giulia Barone regresa a su Venecia natal tras pasar los últimos ocho años en Madrid, ciudad a la que marchó por amor. Con treinta y dos años, ve cómo su proyecto de vida se hace añicos; al tiempo que no puede evitar recriminarse haber permitido que la convirtieran en alguien que no era, renunciando con ello a su esencia. En un callejón anexo a la mansión de su nonna, Giulia, tras maldecirse sin piedad, se verá sorprendida por una mujer que cambiará por completo el rumbo de su vida. Tras verse sumida en un profundo sopor, Giulia despierta en la Venecia de la segunda mitad del siglo XVI; o lo que es lo mismo, en la Serenísima República de Venecia. Joseph Sullam es uno de los médicos judíos de Venecia y, como tal, se ve obligado a vivir en la zona conocida como el Gueto. Debido a su profesión, Joseph contará con permiso para recorrer las calles de la ciudad, ayudando a todo aquel que pueda necesitarle. Un encuentro fortuito, mientras Giulia trata de dar con la mujer que la ha hecho retroceder en el tiempo, acabará con Giulia y con Joseph bajo las aguas del Gran Canal, en el puente de Rialto. Sus caminos volverán a cruzarse, pero nada será como ellos pudieran esperar. Olimpia Massoli, una respetable noble veneciana, se convertirá en su benefactora y pretenderá que Giulia se haga pasar por su sobrina y se despose con Francesco Renier, miembro del Consejo de Venecia. Lo que nadie sabe es que el corazón de Giulia ya ha elegido a Joseph Sullam, al médico judío del Gueto; y, todo ello, con el trasfondo de una plaga de peste negra que asolará a más de un tercio de la población veneciana. ¿Podrá Giulia burlar el férreo control que Olimpia ejerce sobre ella? ¿Se verá obligada a contraer matrimonio con Francesco Renier o, por el contrario, podrá vivir su historia de amor con Joseph pese a la censura de una sociedad veneciana en la que no estaba bien visto que una noble y un judío intimasen? ¿Regresará a su siglo o renunciará a todo cuanto un día fuera... por amor?
Bajo Fuego
by W. J. May Susan BalyeatEl muy esperado quinto libro de las Crónicas de Kerrigan Ahora que el secreto se ha revelado, Luz Kerrigan está determinada a encontrar a su mamá. Por más que Devon, o el Consejo Privado traten de convencerla de lo contrario, nada va a hacerle creer que su madre no está viva. Trabajando con Devon y Luke en contra de los deseos del CP, Luz no se detendrá hasta encontrarla. Desgarrada entre amistad y lealtad, Luz debe también elegir entre Luke y Devon. No puede, desde ya, seguir negándolo, ni siquiera a sí misma. El corazón quiere lo que el corazón quiere. Cuando el Consejo Privado comienza a cuestionar sus motivos y escudriñar cada movida que hace, de pronto se encuentra bajo fuego. Las personas en quien confía se vuelven desconfiables. Aquellos a quienes les hace una confidencia, no pueden guardar un secreto. Los que ama quizás la dejen con el corazón roto. ¿Llegará el día en que ella finalmente se sienta libre de ser sí misma – sin importar las consecuencias? BAJO FUEGO es el quinto libro de la serie de ventas exitosas, las Crónicas de Kerrigan. En la mayoría de los cuentos de hadas, la princesa debe encontrar su amor verdadero-elegir a su príncipe. Pero de vez en cuando, hay una princesa que elige algo diferente...
Bajo la luna de Navidad
by Christina McKnightSilas Anson, conde de Lichfield, está anclado en los errores del pasado… qué bueno que se va a casar con Lady Mallory Hughes, que ve el futuro. UN HOMBRE QUE INTENTA ESCAPAR DEL PASADO… Cuando Silas Anson hereda el condado de Lichfield de un padre que nunca conoció, tiene un objetivo: proteger a sus hermanos. Para hacerlo, necesita dos cosas: llenar las arcas vacías de la propiedad y ganar el apoyo de su familia influyente, aunque esta haya traicionado a su madre hace años. Un matrimonio arreglado con la hija del marqués de Blandford le hará alcanzar esos objetivos y le dará la oportunidad de vivir una vida feliz y normal. NECESITA UNA MUJER QUE PUEDA VER EL FUTURO. Excepto que Lady Mallory Hughes no es la debutante normal que él espera. Junto con una abundante dote, ella ha heredado el don familiar de predecir el futuro. Durante años, su familia la ha mantenido apartada de la sociedad por temor que ella manche el nombre de la familia. Si Mallory quiere tener la oportunidad de tener una existencia independiente —y llena de amor—, debe superar esa semana sin alertar a Silas acerca de sus visiones. Pero cuando Mallory toca a Silas, ve su muerte. Ahora que la vida de Silas corre peligro, ¿cómo puede Mallory salvarlo sin revelar su don y arriesgar su oportunidad de tener un futuro juntos?
Bajo tu hechizo
by Sofía AriasUna historia de amor entre el jefe más temido de las provincias bárbaras y una poderosa hechicera que hará las delicias de los lectores. Cuando los caminos de los protagonistas se crucen, el corazón dictará sus propias reglas. Naora, una hechicera de las lejanas tierras orientales que viaja con una embajada, se ve obligada a aceptar la hospitalidad de un jefe bárbaro, Vadyn de Kaard. Él representa todo lo que a Naora le han enseñado a odiar desde niña: es fanfarrón, egoísta y violento. Por su parte, Vadyn solo ve en ella frialdad y desdén, y no puede imaginar a nadie que encaje menos en su ideal de mujer. Pero el destino parece empeñado en juntar los caminos de ambos, mientras la guerra inminente amenaza con destruir todo lo que aman.
The Baker and the Bard: A Cozy Fantasy Adventure
by Fern HaughtAuthor-artist Fern Haught weaves an enchanting, gentle fantasy tale of friendship, determination, and respecting nature in their debut graphic novel, The Baker and the Bard. Perfect for fans of The Tea Dragon Society, Legends & Lattes, and Animal Crossing.Juniper and Hadley have a good thing going in Larkspur, spending their respective days apprenticing at a little bakery and performing at the local inn. But when a stranger makes an unusual order at the bakery, the two friends (and Hadley’s pet snake, Fern) set out on a journey to forage the magical mushrooms needed to make the requested galette pastries.Along the way, Juniper and Hadley stumble across a mystery too compelling to ignore: Something has been coming out of the woods at night and eating the local farmers' crops, leaving only a trail of glowy goo behind. Intent on finally going on an adventure that could fuel their bardic craft, Hadley tows Juniper into the woods to investigate.What started as a simple errand to pick mushrooms soon turns into a thrilling quest to save some furry new friends—and their caretaker, a softspoken little fey named Thistle—who are in danger of losing their home.
The Baker's Boy (The Book of Words #1)
by J. V. JonesThe first novel in a brilliantly crafted trilogy. As the King of the Four Kingdoms lays dying, traitorous conspirators prepare a political marriage to ensure their control of the crown. But the young Melliandra refuses to betroth a sinister Prince and flees the castle in the company of a miracle-working kitchen apprentice.
The Baker's Boy: Book 1 of the Book of Words (The\book Of Words Ser. #Vol. I)
by J. V. JonesAt Castle Harvell, two fates collide. Melliandra refuses to marry the sinister Prince Kylock while an apprentice named Jack is terrified by his sudden ability to work miracles. Together they flee the castle, pursued by the sorcerer Baralis, while elsewhere a knight embarks on a perilous voyage of his own. Soon destiny will draw the travellers together, and that meeting will shatter the world ...For more information on this or any other Orbit book, visit the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk
Baker's Dozen: 13 Short Fantasy Novels
by Martin Greenberg Charles Waugh Isaac AsimovThirteen short (40 to 60 page) novels of fantasy full of adventure, magic, swords, sorcery, demons, monsters and so on; including -- POUL ANDERSON, The Gate of the Flying Knives--A Thieves' World tale wherein the hero ruefully decides that the rewards of chivalry are not as desirable as they may seem. SUZY McKEE CHARNAS, Unicorn Tapestry--The tale of a modern-day encounter with a vampire that explores different perceptions of the same reality. AVRAM DAVIDSON, Sleep Well of Nights--A prophetic dream leads to hidden treasure and buried secrets in the eerie jungles of South America. SIR H. RIDER HAGGARD, Black Heart and White Heart--An arrogant hunter in Zulu territory learns too late that magic serves those who believe in its power. ROBERT E. HOWARD, Red Nails--Conan the Cimmerian meets his match in a defiant, courageous female when the two are caught in a war to the death between dueling clans. JOHN JAKES, Storm in a Bottle--In a story of wizardry and betrayal, a captive attempts to break the curse of drought that is strangling the land of his overlords. FRITZ LEIBER, Ill Met in Lankhmar --The 1970 Nebula Award winner for Best Novella. Two thieves in a fantastic and awful city invite a dreadful end by stealing in others' territory. MICHAEL MOORCOCK, The Lands Beyond the World--Elric, Prince of Melibone, travels through the Crimson Gate to another world where he confronts the powerful magic of an ancestor. JANET MORRIS, A Man and His God--Another Thieves' World story about Tempus of Sanctuary who fights a terrible destiny and triumphs over his past transgressions to find himself and his own god. ANDRE NORTON, Spider Silk--A blind woman journeys to a dangerous land to obtain the secret of exquisite weaving and learns a greater secret no seeker before her has lived to tell. THOMAS BURNETT SWANN, Where Is the Bird of Fire?--A faun's heartbreaking story of the enchanted land of the gods and of the brothers Romulus and Remus before the building of Rome. JACK VANCE, Guyal of Sfere--A story of coming-of-age in a far world, in a far distant time, wherein Guyal of Sfere defies a great power in his quest for love and knowledge. ROGER ZELAZNY, Tower of Ice--In a fantastic frozen land a brave knight seeks an evil wizard, saves a princess, and forces a cataclysmic battle between good and evil.
A Baker's Guide to Robber Pie
by Caitlin SangsterA clever young girl looking for adventure gets more than she bargained for when she stumbles into a nest of robbers in this tale baked with magic, fun, and friendship!Evie Baker is a great story-teller, an avid prankster, and a fantastic baker. And while she loves her parent’s bakery, she has no plans to stay in their small town and become stuffy or static. Evie wants to go on adventures and she knows just what she needs to do it! With her best friend, Cecily, by her side, Evie sets off into the Old Forest to find one of the Fel, a group of crow-like magical creatures who can’t lie. She is sure her family’s irresistible raspberry tart and a carefully crafted deal will get them to take her on a magical adventure—without getting her eaten or worse. But the forest hides many dangers and when they finally find their Fel, they also discover a nest of robbers! Having seen the Robber Lord’s face, Evie is whisked away into hiding for her own protection. But even in the queen’s own city, trouble has a way of finding her…YA novelist Caitlin Sangster makes her middle-grade debut in A Baker's Guide to Robber Pie, a fun fairytale filled with adventure, friendship, baking, and the power of a tale well-told.
The Baker's Man
by Jennifer MoormanIn the Southern town of Mystic Water, magic is always in the wind—and in the ovens.Anna O&’Brien inherited several gifts from her late Grandma Bea: culinary superpowers, a bakery in a charming Southern town, and a mysterious box with a note:Open the box only when you need to. You&’ll know exactly when you do, and you&’ll know what to do with it. I love you.The night her presumed fiancé crushes her dreams, Anna opens the box and finds &“magic sugar&” inside, along with a recipe to bake &“the perfect man.&” Encouraged by her best friend Lily (and maybe a wee bit too much rum), a heartbroken Anna sets out to do what she always does when she&’s feeling blue: bake.She hardly believes her eyes the next morning when a man—a breathing and rather handsome man—is in her bakery and seems to know all her likes and dislikes, her quirks and preferences. Elijah is everything Anna dreamed and nothing she expected. Where did he come from? Is he real? And when he fashions his own ideas about what makes a good life, can she let him go?Escape into this whimsical and enchanting tale of magical realism and the spellbinding power of following your dreams as Anna discovers the sweetest side of life.
The Bakery Dragon
by Devin Elle KurtzThe heroic tale of a tiny dragon with a heart of gold and a taste for treats! A scrumptious picture book for fans of funny fairytales and fantastic beasts.Ember has always been different from the other dragons. His fearsome roar sounds more like a polite sneeze, and when he breathes fire, the villagers just pat his head and say awwww.Ember fears he&’ll never collect a respectable hoard of gold until a chance encounter with a baker causes his fortunes to turn (and his stomach to grumble). As the little dragon soon discovers, the gold you make is way better than the gold you steal—and gold that is shared? That&’s best of all.Magic shimmers on every page of Devin Elle Kurtz's feel-good picture book that celebrates baked goods, dragons, and generosity in equal measure. Filled with adorable illustrations, this is a perfect read aloud for bedtime or brunchtime!
Baktu
by Jimm Grogan Christophe DemarcqLa suite riche en action de Négatif Zéro met en scène Tomek sur une planète séquestrée, Baktu, à la recherche de la créature terrifiante qui a enlevé son ami et en première ligne face à une invasion impériale. La suite de Négatif Zéro démarre tambour battant puisque notre intrépide concepteur de vaisseaux spatiaux se retrouve durant quelques minutes sous les feux de deux croiseurs d’élite appartenant à la flotte impériale Azten. Après avoir défié directement l’Empire Azten des Mondes Fédérés, Tomek se dirige vers la surface d’une planète confinée, Baktu. Coincé depuis presque un an sur cette planète où la technologie n’est guère évoluée, Tomek a trouvé un foyer. Il est même tombé sous le charme de Spri, une jeune baktie. Mais les Baktis ont préservé un secret à l’égard de cet étranger. Un mystère qui pourrait l’aider à retrouver la créature qui a enlevé son ami Claymore. Cette même confidence explique pourquoi la planète a été mise en quarantaine par le gouvernement Azten depuis près de deux siècles. Pendant que Tomek traque des monstres sur cette planète tranquille, une guerre civile a éclaté au sein de l’empire. Sans compter que l’organisation Trident n’a pas oublié leur ennemi juré. En outre, l’armada de Golanta fonce vers Azten, détruisant toute forme de résistance sur son passage… Baktu étant situé à la frontière de l’empire, comment les Baktis vont-ils gérer cette menace par leurs propres moyens ?
Balada de los ángeles caídos
by Israel T. HoltzeimerUna novela de traiciones, amores desastrosos y falsos pofetas en un México distópico. «Y se sintió como un vulgar ladrón a un costado de Cristo, como una adúltera esperando a ser lapidada. Entendió que el amor, tan intenso y fracturado en su pecho, se diluyó entre sus dedos delgados como cañas secas.» México, 2018. El presidente anterior se ve obligado a renunciar, pues el país está inmerso en la incertidumbre económica y la descomposición social. Los aires de renovación se sienten en el ambiente y el Partido Inteligente postula a Máximo, que llega a la presidencia de manera sorpresiva. Sin embargo, lo que parecía un gran cambio resulta en un gobierno totalitario y clasista. Con un poder absoluto, el ahora dictador prohíbe la libertad de credos y criminaliza cualquier actividad religiosa. El progreso propuesto por Máximo margina y castiga a más de la mitad dela población. Ante este escenario apocalíptico, un pequeño grupo de creyentes se atrinchera en la delegación de Iztapalapa. Allí, algunos jóvenes llamados «Ángeles» hacen frente a la opresión del gobierno de Máximo. La existencia de estos Ángeles está marcada por el desafío constante de las fuerzas federales, el amor incondicional a Dios, las tentaciones y la supervivencia en la pobreza extrema. ¿Podrá su ejemplo encender la rebelión en el resto del país? ¿Hasta dónde llegará Máximo en su brutal manera de ejercer el poder?
Balan Wonderworld: Maestro of Mystery, Theatre of Wonders
by Square Enix Soshi KawasakiThe Balan Theatre will always be there when your heart needs it most.Though you might not remember, you&’ve been to this theatre many times before. One day—just as it does for you and for all—it appears to an aloof boy and a warm-hearted girl in their time of greatest need. Through its doors they embark on an adventure into the magical land that dwells within all our hearts: Balan&’s Wonderworld!
Balance Keepers #1: The Fires of Calderon (Balance Keepers #1)
by Lindsay CummingsThe Fires of Calderon is Book One in Lindsay Cummings's epic Balance Keepers series. These exciting fantasy adventure books are full of magic, mystery, friendship, and humor and are perfect for fans of books like Brandon Mull's The Candy Shop War or the Unwanteds series by Lisa McMann.Bestselling author of the Skeleton Creek series Patrick Carman describes The Fires of Calderon as "fast paced and packed with adventure," and Peter Lerangis, bestselling author of the Seven Wonders series, says, "Wow!"With themes of friendship, self-discovery, and courage; both boy and girl main characters; fierce creatures to battle; a mystery to solve; and a boarding school that could be described as Hogwarts underground, there's something for every reader to enjoy in this contemporary--and fantastically imaginative--spin on the classic Journey to the Center of the Earth.When eleven-year-old Albert Flynn follows a mysterious map deep into the woods, and then under the woods, he discovers he's a Balance Keeper--someone with special magical skills for keeping harmony in fantastical underground worlds. Together with his teammates Leroy and Birdie, Albert must master his magical talents in time to stop the fires in the Calderon Realm from destroying New York City above.
Balance Keepers, Book 2: The Pillars of Ponderay
by Lindsay CummingsThis second book in Lindsay Cummings's Balance Keepers series explodes with just as much magic, mystery, friendship, and humor as Book One. <P><P>Fans of books like Brandon Mull's The Candy Shop War or the Unwanteds series by Lisa McMann will love the action and imagination in this epic fantasy adventure series.With both boy and girl main characters, creatures like Hammerfin sharks to battle, a traitor to expose, and a boarding school that could be described as Hogwarts underground, there's something for every reader to enjoy in this series reminiscent of the classic Journey to the Center of the Earth. An anti-bullying theme also makes this great for in-classroom reading.In The Pillars of Ponderay, Balance Keepers Albert, Birdie, and Leroy enter the underground watery Realm of Ponderay along with their archrival, Hoyt, in an attempt to reset the Balance of the Realm. If they don't succeed in time, all of California above could be consumed by tsunamis and hurricanes.
Balance of Nature
by Heather JarmanIn the wake of the catastrophic events of Wildfire, P8 Blue returns to her homeworld, only to find herself caught up in a web of intrigue. Strange disappearances among her fellow Nasats and odd happenings throughout her homeland have stymied local authorities. Due to her experiences with Starfleet in general and the S.C.E. in particular, Blue is asked to aid in the investigation. What they turn up will lead to a terrible secret from the Nasat's past, and it will take all of Blue's ingenuity to save her people -- and an entire world....
Balance of Power (Star Trek: The Next Generation #33)
by Dafydd ab HughWhen a famous Federation scientist dies, his son puts his inventions up for sale to the highest bidder, be they Federation, Klingon, Romulan, or Cardassian. Among the items at auction is a photon pulse canon capable of punching through a starship's shields with a single shot. Meanwhile, Wesley Crusher is kidnapped from the Academy by renegade Ferengi who have set their sights on the photon canon as well, and Captain Picard must outmaneuver enemies on every side to save Wesley and protect the EnterpriseTM from the deadly fire of the new canon.
Balance Point: Star Wars (The New Jedi Order) (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order - Legends #6)
by Kathy TyersIn the aftermath of one tragedy,will a young Jedi's search for redemptionlead to yet another?There is no place else to channel the flood of refugees fleeing the murderous Yuuzhan Vong but the overcrowded planet Duro, poisoned by centuries of technological excess. Fortunately a deal is struck: In exchange for a new home, the refugees will work to restore the planet to health, under the watchful eye of Leia Organa Solo.While tempers flare between the Duros and the New Republic, Han Solo, his son, Jacen, and the Ryn called Droma arrive to keep the peace. They are unaware that Leia is on Duro . . . and that Luke, Mara, and Anakin are on their way, searching for a missing Jedi apprentice. And none realize that the Yuuzhan Vong have chosen this embattled planet as the next target in their brutal coreward thrust.Now, as the fragile stability on Duro threatens to collapse into violence, Jacen Solo must face his greatest dilemma: At what point does the use of power become aggression? Whatever he decides, his next step could tip the galaxy's destiny toward the light or toward darkness-with the life of someone he loves hanging in the balance . . .Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!