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Sammy Feral's Diaries of Weird (Sammy Feral's Diaries of Weird #1)
by Eleanor HawkenSammy Feral is a lucky boy. His family run a zoo and so he spends his spare time hanging out with orangutans, crocodiles and snakes. But his luck has just run out - his entire family has been infected with a werewolf virus! Now his mum, dad and sisters are howling at the moon, craving raw meat and, worst of all, trying to infect Sammy! Luckily, Donny and Red - a crack team who investigate animals that don't exist - are on hand to help. But with an evil professor determined to take over Feral Zoo and no known cure for the virus, things aren't looking good for Sammy!
Sammy Feral's Diaries of Weird: Dragon Gold
by Eleanor HawkenSammy couldn't be more excited when two pandas arrive at Feral Zoo all the way from China. But when he finds a mysterious golden egg hidden inside the panda crate, he knows things are about to get WEIRD - again. Soon the egg hatches, and Sammy comes face to face with a tiny golden dragon. And, it seems to think he's its dad! Sammy needs answers, and he needs them fast - who sent the dragon, and why? It's not long before Sammy realises he's in more danger than he could ever imagine...
Sammy Feral's Diaries of Weird: Dragon Gold (Sammy Feral's Diaries of Weird #4)
by Eleanor HawkenSammy couldn't be more excited when two pandas arrive at Feral Zoo all the way from China. But when he finds a mysterious golden egg hidden inside the panda crate, he knows things are about to get WEIRD - again. Soon the egg hatches, and Sammy comes face to face with a tiny golden dragon. And, it seems to think he's its dad! Sammy needs answers, and he needs them fast - who sent the dragon, and why? It's not long before Sammy realises he's in more danger than he could ever imagine...
Sammy Feral's Diaries of Weird: Yeti Rescue (Sammy Feral's Diaries Of Weird Ser. #2)
by Eleanor HawkenSammy Feral is a lucky boy. His family run a zoo and so he spends his spare time hanging out with orangutans, crocodiles and snakes. But his luck has just run out - his entire family has been infected with a werewolf virus! Now his mum, dad and sisters are howling at the moon, craving raw meat and, worst of all, trying to infect Sammy! Luckily, Donny and Red - a crack team who investigate animals that don't exist - are on hand to help. But with an evil professor determined to take over Feral Zoo and no known cure for the virus, things aren't looking good for Sammy!
Sammy the Dragon
by David ThistlethwaiteOne day Mr Gordon Collins, a professional list-maker from the government, explores the mountain that overlooks his home and discovers a whole family who are not yet on his list. The difference is that this family – father Sammy, mother Eleanor, daughter Rosie and son Daniel – are dragons, and friendly ones at that… The adventures of this lively dragon family, and of Sammy in particular, formed the basis of numerous stories written by the author to entertain his granddaughter. Now a selection of ten of them is available to all readers, young and old alike. With wit and humour, these tales gently tackle aspects of life we all have to think about: the power of kindness, for instance, or learning to tell the difference between good and bad people. Suitable for reading aloud to children aged 6-8, SAMMY THE DRAGON is an excellent choice for anyone who loves stories that are both amusing and thought-provoking. So, come and join Sammy and his family in their adventures, and discover the many lessons to be learned from these delightful dragons.
Samouraï et vampire
by Vianka Van Bokkem Claire WatrinelLe nom de mon père est Naoko Kasaï. C'est un beau, brave, riche, samouraï de l'île de Tochigi, au Japon. Quand il épousa ma mère, ils voulaient des enfants tout de suite. Mon père voulait que le bébé soit un garçon pour lui apprendre à être un samouraï, et combattre à ses cotés. Le destin en avait décidé autrement et une fille était née. Ma mère m'appela Aiko. Quelques jours avant mes onze ans, mon père me demanda ce que je voulais pour mon anniversaire. Sans hésitation, je lui dis que je voulais une épée. J'obtins mon statut de samouraï quand j'avais dix-huit ans. Malheureusement, quelque chose de terrible arriva à moi et à ma cousine Kiku quand nous étions en vacances en Roumanie. Les Mongols et les Turcs avaient envahi le Japon et je vais les combattre à mort. Un vampire mystérieux et beau nommé Xander Van Buren va essayer de gagner mon amour.
Samsza: Romance paranormal
by Luthien NumenesseCuidado com suas ações, porque você pode ser condenado por suas boas ações e absolvido de seus pecados Meu nome é Samsza, sou mestre e senhor da Podsvetia, o demônio mais poderoso de todo o maldito universo. Minha força não tem limites, não há ninguém que possa se igualar a mim, então eu sou o rei dos demonov, mas então, aquele oráculo estúpido abriu a boca e proferiu a pior profecia que eu poderia ouvir. Agora serei forçado a fazer acordos com todos os tipos de criaturas, a fim de manter as coisas como estão. Sempre achei meu nome, Dawn, lindo, quase poético, gostava de imaginar que o recebi porque nasci durante o amanhecer, o momento mais bonito do dia, quando o sol anuncia que temos uma nova oportunidade de ser feliz. Nunca teria acreditado que era o contrário, que previa o momento em que morreria. Conhecê-la foi a única coisa que eu precisava para manter as coisas em ordem. Conhecê-lo foi o que desencadeou todo o caos que acabou com minha vida.
Samuel Blink and the Forbidden Forest
by Matt HaigFunny and captivating fantasy from rising star Matt Haig! Samuel and Martha?s new life with their Aunt Eda in Norway is filled with rules, but most important is rule number nine: NEVER?UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES? GO INTO THE FOREST. Sure their Uncle Henrik disappeared in the forest ten years ago, but it can?t be the forest?s fault?can it? Samuel is skeptical until he finds an unusual book, The Creatures of Shadow Forest, which describes the fantastic and sinister creatures supposedly living there. Could Aunt Eda be right? Samuel discovers the truth about the forest?s dangerous secrets when Martha becomes lost in the forest, and it?s up to him to save her. .
Samuel Blink and the Runaway Troll
by Matt HaigWhen Troll-Son runs away from home, he decides to leave the Shadow Forest behind and move in with his idol, Samuel Blink. Samuel isn?t thrilled with the idea of hiding a runaway troll, especially one who copies everything he does, even (ugh!) using his toothbrush. But should Samuel return Troll-Son to the Shadow Forest? After all, he?s running from something . . . what danger still lurks there? This engaging adventure showcases Matt Haig?s wry sense of humor, drawing readers deeper into the imaginative world introduced in Samuel Blink and the Forbidden Forest.
Samuel Johnson vs the Darkness Trilogy: The Gates, The Infernals, The Creeps
by John ConnollyBursting with imagination and impossible to put down, these novels - 'darkly comic' (Telegraph) and 'delightfully horrific and hilarious' (Eoin Colfer) - from The Sunday Times bestselling author John Connolly, are about the pull between good and evil, physics and fantasy - and a quirky boy, who is impossible not to love, and the unlikely cast of characters who give him the strength to stand up to a demonic power.The Gates: Samuel Johnson's neighbour Mrs Abernathy is trying to open the gates of hell. It's up to Samuel to stop her, except nobody will believe him, and time is running out.The Infernals (prev. Hell's Bells): Samuel and Boswell are pulled through a portal into Hell. But Mrs Abernathy has reckoned without their bravery and cleverness, or the loyalty of Samuel's friend, the demon Nurd, and Mr Merryweather's Elves.The Creeps: Samuel and Boswell are to be guests of honour at the opening of the greatest toyshop. A splendid time will be had by all, as long as they can ignore the sinister statue that keeps moving around the town, the Shadows that are slowly blocking out the stars, murderous elves, and the fact that, somewhere, a rotten black heart is beating a rhythm of revenge.
Samurai (EDGE: I HERO: Immortals #11)
by Steve Skidmore Steve BarlowExciting, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story in which YOU are the hero!In Samurai, you are a skilled fighter but have become a rogue ronin since your master was killed. Will you successfully avenge his death, and regain your Samurai status? Success is in your hands... In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is 'decide-your-own-destiny!Reading Age 6-8 years, Interest Range 7-10 years and printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia AssociationWritten by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves).
Samurai Awakening
by Ben MartinDavid Matthews is having a rough time. Being a teenager is bad enough, but when he picks up and moves to Japan for a year, with barely any knowledge of the language and none of the social behaviors of Japanese teenagers, things go from bad to worse.Until one day, David attends a temple ceremony and finds himself possessed by a Japanese god.Suddenly, he can understand and speak Japanese. He has unbelievable new powers, including the ability to shift into a tiger, and a powerful sword he can materialize at will from its sheath-his body. But nothing comes for free, and these changes bring David face-to-face with the most terrifying creatures of Japanese legend-vengeful okami, demonic oni and terrifying ghostly yurei.Trained by his host family, famous sword-makers and the keepers of an ancient secret entrusted to their family by the first Emperor of Japan, David must fight desperately to save his host sister from a hoard of Japanese monsters. Evil has returned to Japan, and David must overcome his own insecurities if he is to save her and become a True Samurai-the protector of Japan.
Samurai Awakening
by Ben MartinDavid Matthews is having a rough time. Being a teenager is bad enough, but when he picks up and moves to Japan for a year, with barely any knowledge of the language and none of the social behaviors of Japanese teenagers, things go from bad to worse.Until one day, David attends a temple ceremony and finds himself possessed by a Japanese god.Suddenly, he can understand and speak Japanese. He has unbelievable new powers, including the ability to shift into a tiger, and a powerful sword he can materialize at will from its sheath-his body. But nothing comes for free, and these changes bring David face-to-face with the most terrifying creatures of Japanese legend-vengeful okami, demonic oni and terrifying ghostly yurei.Trained by his host family, famous sword-makers and the keepers of an ancient secret entrusted to their family by the first Emperor of Japan, David must fight desperately to save his host sister from a hoard of Japanese monsters. Evil has returned to Japan, and David must overcome his own insecurities if he is to save her and become a True Samurai-the protector of Japan.
Samurai Game (GhostWalkers #10)
by Christine FeehanIn a world so dark and seductive, expect nothing less than a triple-cross in the explosive all-new Ghostwalker novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. . . In an underground club, a high-ranking public official spends his secret nights indulging in fantasies as exciting as they are depraved. For a seductive employee of the Dungeon, it's her job to fulfill them. But she's playing a far more dangerous game--one of blackmail, politics, and murder that reaches into the shadow world of the Ghostwalkers, and the creation of a spectacular, one-of-a-kind new weapon of defense. But when a dictator makes his own catastrophic moves, the Ghostwalkers have no choice but to bring in two major players--a man and woman both driven by passion and revenge. Both expendable. Both with nothing left to lose.
Samurai Game: Number 10 in series (Ghostwalker Novel #10)
by Christine FeehanIn an underground club, a high-ranking public official spends his secret nights indulging in fantasies as exciting as they are depraved. For a seductive employee of the Dungeon, it's her job to fulfill them. But she's playing a far more dangerous game - one of blackmail, politics and murder that reaches into the shadow world of the GhostWalkers, and the creation of a spectacular, one-of-a-kind new weapon of defense.But when a dictator makes his own catastrophic moves, the GhostWalkers have no choice but to bring in two major players - a man and woman both driven by passion and revenge. Both expendable. Both with nothing left to lose.
San Agustín: Una aventura de Helena Brandywine. (Helena Brandywine #4)
by Greg AlldredgeEl dorado es solo hasta cierto punto. Helena escapó de la ciudad, perseguida por aquellos que querían controlarla. Ahora está huyendo por todo el país. Debe reagruparse y descubrir el misterio de lo que buscaban sus padres y por qué desaparecieron. ¿Descubrirá Helena la verdad en San Agustín?
San Diego 2014: The Last Stand of the California Browncoats (Newsflesh Ser.)
by Mira GrantIt was the summer of 2014, and the true horrors of the Rising were only just beginning to reveal themselves. Fans from all over the world gathered in San Diego, California for the annual comic book and media convention, planning to forget about the troubling rumors of new diseases and walking dead by immersing themselves in a familiar environment. Over the course of five grueling days and nights, it became clear that the news was very close to home . . . and that most of the people who picked up their badges would never make it out alive.
San Diego 2014: The Last Stand of the California Browncoats (Newsflesh)
by Mira GrantIt was the summer of 2014, and the true horrors of the Rising were only just beginning to reveal themselves. Fans from all over the world gathered in San Diego, California for the annual comic book and media convention, planning to forget about the troubling rumors of new diseases and walking dead by immersing themselves in a familiar environment. Over the course of five grueling days and nights, it became clear that the news was very close to home...and that most of the people who picked up their badges would never make it out alive.
San Leibowitz y la mujer Caballo Salvaje
by Walter M. Miller Jr.<P>San Leibowitz y la mujer Caballo Salvaje es la continuación de Cántico por Leibowitz, un clásico de la ciencia ficción. <P>San Leibowitz y la mujer Caballo Salvaje trata de la oposición entre la Iglesia y el poder secular en las inhóspitas tierras de las montañas Rocosas, habitadas por los nómadas, nativos americanos con una cultura parecida a la de los pieles rojas y cuya religiosidad se compara al catolicismo restaurado. <P>En un continente dividido por la naturaleza, la política, la guerra y la religión, surgen rebeliones, asesinatos y sacrificios humanos, que hasta ese momento la vida monacal ha mantenido a raya.
Sanando a Cassiopeia
by Charlie DayeSinopsis ¿Qué pasaría si perdieras todo lo que alguna vez has amado? Cassie perdió todo en una sola noche… A su marido, su hijo no nacido y toda esperanza de un futuro feliz. Bienvenidos a Elvy, la tierra de las hadas y la magia infinita. En un intento por sacar a Cassie de la depresión en la que se estaba sumergiendo, sus padres la llevan a casa, a Elvy… Un mundo de belleza incomparable, magia e infinitas posibilidades. Pero Elvy no es todo lo que parece ser… hay engaños, trampas, una jerarquía social que Cassie no entiende y reglas que se niega a seguir. Amar de nuevo… Cuando el amor llame a la puerta, ¿Cassie caerá ante la presión de la sociedad élfica o seguirá su corazón hacia la felicidad que creyó haber perdido para siempre?
Sancta Sanctorum
by Gilbert GalloTeenaged Sabino is rebellious, full of life, and fond of rap music— all normal traits in a word that's far from normal. In Italy' s cities, reawakened Saints of the Christian tradition roam as superheroes in the fight against evil. The pontiff, a mysterious young man at the head of a new religion, brought them back to life. Under his guidance, the Saints freed the world from the threat of Luciferals, diabolical and bloodthirsty creatures.But the pontiff may have ulterior motives— something Sabino only discovers by being on the wrong side of the new church's operatives. When Sabino finds a holy relic, he's arrested and condemned, only to be rescued by the Martyrs, superpowered members of a secret society fighting to save humanity from something worse than the Luciferals. The apocalypse may be coming, and Sabino is now right in the middle of the fight to save the world.
Sanctuary
by G. Michael HopfBook 3 of the New World SeriesSurviving the attack proved to be more than they could have imagined... Months after a super-EMP attack devastated the United States, the country is now unrecognizable. Major cities are run by gangs, survivors are dying of starvation and the government is falling victim to lawlessness. Those who were prepared for the end find that they weren't really prepared at all. While some seek vengeance for their losses, others are determined to restore the nation. Gordon, Samantha, Sebastian, Barone, Connor and Pablo are all on different paths, but they are all in search of a home away from chaos. They are all in search of a sanctuary.
Sanctuary (A Sanctuary Novel)
by Caryn LixAlien meets Alexandra Bracken’s The Darkest Minds in this thrilling debut novel about prison-guard-in-training, Kenzie, who is taken hostage by the superpowered criminal teens of the Sanctuary space station—only to have to band together with them when the station is attacked by mysterious creatures.Kenzie holds one truth above all: the company is everything. As a citizen of Omnistellar Concepts, the most powerful corporation in the solar system, Kenzie has trained her entire life for one goal: to become an elite guard on Sanctuary, Omnistellar’s space prison for superpowered teens too dangerous for Earth. As a junior guard, she’s excited to prove herself to her company—and that means sacrificing anything that won’t propel her forward. But then a routine drill goes sideways and Kenzie is taken hostage by rioting prisoners. At first, she’s confident her commanding officer—who also happens to be her mother—will stop at nothing to secure her freedom. Yet it soon becomes clear that her mother is more concerned with sticking to Omnistellar protocol than she is with getting Kenzie out safely. As Kenzie forms her own plan to escape, she doesn’t realize there’s a more sinister threat looming, something ancient and evil that has clawed its way into Sanctuary from the vacuum of space. And Kenzie might have to team up with her captors to survive—all while beginning to suspect there’s a darker side to the Omnistellar she knows.
Sanctuary (Dragonlance: Elven Exiles #1)
by Paul B. Thompson Tonya C. CookThe first book in a brand new trilogy by well-loved Dragonlance authors! Two of the authors of the Elven Nations trilogy now continue the story of the elves! The fortunes of war have driven the once-great elven nations into exile in the desert land of Khur. The elves must overcome extraordinary perils including treachery to establish a new homeland.
Sanctuary (Roman's Chronicles #1)
by Ilona AndrewsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews comes a novella featuring Roman, our favorite Volhv wizard in the always intriguing, colorful, volatile Kate Daniels world.It’s not easy serving Chernobog, the God of Destruction, Darkness and Death…especially during the holidays; and especially when you’re out of eggnog and one of your pesky, freeloading mythic creatures has eaten your last cookie.Roman would like nothing more than to be left alone, but when a wounded boy stumbles into his yard and begs for sanctuary, Roman takes him in. Now elite mercenaries are camped out on his property, combat mages are dousing the house with fire, and strange priests are unleashing arcane magic. They thought Roman was easy pickings, just a hermit in the woods, but they chose the wrong dark priest to annoy. For while Roman might be patient, he is the Black Volhv, filled with the love of his terrible god. For his adversaries, it's a fight to the death, but for him, it's just another day in the neighborhood.Includes a bonus short story and more!