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Sea Spell (Water Fire Saga, Book Four)
by Jennifer DonnellyAt the end of Dark Tide, Book 3 in the Waterfire Saga, Astrid leaves her mermaid friends to confront her ancestor, Orfeo, the evil force behind the rise of the monster Abbadon. Orfeo possesses one of the six talismans that the merls need in order to keep the monster locked up forever. But without the ability to songcast, how will Astrid be able to defeat the most powerful mage in history? Meanwhile, Serafina and her Black Fins train goblin troops for battle against her uncle Vallerio's death riders. Will Sera ever see her beloved home--and her beloved Mahdi--again, or will the Volneros take over the mer realms while Orfeo takes on the gods themselves? Nothing less than the fate of the underwater world is at stake in this breathtaking finale. <p><p>Praise for Deep Blue <p> "A richly imagined novel. Themes of conquering fear and believing in oneself are woven throughout, along with an acknowledgment of humans' environmental impact on the sea and its inhabitants. Despite the high stakes and a few frightening moments, the story is never over serious; it's just right for readers who have grown up with, but aged out of, The Little Mermaid and the Disney Fairies franchise." <br> - Publishers Weekly <p> "A fantastic addition to the genre of mermaids, this book will also appeal to readers of action and those who appreciate usurped leaders taking back their kingdom. It starts with a common enough concept: a royal girl who is worried about her betrothal and about love. Donnelly then adds layers of complexity to the tale and weaves her story into that of Atlantis. Friendship, trust, and responsibility are major themes as Sera struggles to grasp that she is really her kingdom's only hope. Quick-witted, loveable characters and a well-planned fantasy world make this an all-encompassing book. Readers will eagerly await future volumes and the answers they will provide." <br> - VOYA <p> "Best-selling Donnelly (Revolution, 2010) builds an alluring mermaid civilization and history, filled with painterly descriptions of Sera's underwater palace and its unearthly architecture, her sumptuous wardrobe, and the menagerie of half-human, half-marine animal denizens. There's also plenty of romantic tension with handsome mermen, strife between merls (that's girl mermaids) from rival regions, and some powerful female friendships amid the fast-paced plot, filled with wondrous magic." <br> - Booklist
Sea Turtles of the World (World Life Library)
by Jeff RippleMillions of sea turtles once roamed the earth’s oceans. Within the past five centuries, trade in sea turtle meat, eggs, shells, oil, and leather has driven almost every species to the brink of extinction. Explore the world of the sea turtle in this engaging book. Learn their general characteristics, how they navigate underwater, who their predators are, what human threats exist, and where conservation efforts are being made worldwide. Jeff Ripple profiles every species of sea turtle from the loggerhead to the leatherback. More than 60 breath-taking photographs capture these fascinating creatures underwater and on land.
Sea Witch
by Sarah HenningWicked meets "The Little Mermaid" in the captivating origin story of the sea's most iconic villainess, perfect for fans of Heartless and Dorothy Must Die.Ever since her best friend Anna died, Evie has been an outcast in her small fishing town. Hiding her talents, mourning her loss, drowning in her guilt.Then a girl with an uncanny resemblance to Anna appears on the shore, and the two girls catch the eyes of two charming princes. Suddenly Evie feels like she might finally have a chance at her own happily ever after. But magic isn’t kind, and her new friend harbors secrets of her own. She can’t stay in Havnestad—or on two legs—without Evie’s help. And when Evie reaches deep into the power of her magic to save her friend’s humanity—and her prince’s heart—she discovers, too late, what she’s bargained away.
Sea Witch Rising (The Sea Witch Novels)
by Sarah Henning“The Little Mermaid” takes a twisted turn in this thrilling sequel to villainess origin story Sea Witch, as the forces of land and sea clash in an epic battle for freedom, redemption, and true love. Runa will not let her twin sister die. Alia traded her voice to the Sea Witch for a shot at happiness with a prince who doesn’t love her. And his rejection will literally kill her—unless Runa intervenes.Under the sea, Evie craves her own freedom—but liberation from her role as Sea Witch will require an exchange she may not be willing to make. With their hearts’ desires at odds, what will Runa and Evie be willing to sacrifice to save their worlds? Told from alternating perspectives, this epic fairy tale retelling is a romantic and heart-wrenching story about the complications of sisterhood, the uncompromising nature of magic, and the cost of redemption.
Sea of Shadows: Book 1 of the Age of Legends Series (Age of Legends #1)
by Kelley Armstrong'We loved the dark fantasy and smoldering romance in this story of identical twins with very different personalities. A tale of heroes, filled with mythological creatures, valor and self-sacrifice--fans of high fantasies will happily slip into this action-packed and exciting tale.' - Justine Magazine'Armstrong smoothly switches from her customary modern paranormal setting to a high-fantasy adventure. Strong female protagonists make this trilogy opener a standout.' - Kirkus ReviewsIn the Forest of the Dead, where the empire's worst criminals are exiled, twin sisters Moria and Ashyn are charged with a dangerous task. For they are the Keeper and the Seeker, and each year they must quiet the enraged souls of the damned. Only this year, the souls will not be quieted. Ambushed by an ancient evil, Moria and Ashyn must race to warn the empire of a terrifying threat. Accompanied by a dashing thief and a warrior with a dark history, the sisters battle their way across a wasteland filled with reawakened monsters of legend. But there are more sinister enemies waiting for them at court - and a secret that will alter the balance of their world forever. The first volume in the Age of Legends trilogy, Sea of Shadows is a thrilling dark fantasy where evil hides in every shadow and the deadliest monsters of all come in human form . . .Books by Kelley Armstrong: Women of the Otherworld series Bitten Stolen Dime Store Magic Industrial Magic Haunted Broken No Humans Involved Personal Demon Living with the Dead Frost Bitten Walking the Witch Spellbound Thirteen Nadia Stafford Exit Strategy Made to be Broken Wild JusticeRocktonCity of the LostA Darkness AbsoluteThis Fallen PreyWatcher in the WoodsAlone in the Wild Darkest Powers The Summoning The Awakening The Reckoning Otherworld Tales Men of the Otherworld Tales of the Otherworld Otherworld Nights Otherworld Secrets Otherworld Chills Darkness Rising The Gathering The Calling The Rising Cainsville Omens Visions Deceptions Betrayals Rituals
Seafire (Seafire #1)
by Natalie C. Parker"One of the year's most anticipated new fantasies." --Entertainment WeeklyThe first in a heart-stopping trilogy that recalls the undeniable feminine power of Wonder Woman and the powder-keg action of Mad Max: Fury Road, Seafire follows the captain of an all-female ship intent on taking down a vicious warlord's powerful fleet. After her family is killed by corrupt warlord Aric Athair and his bloodthirsty army of Bullets, Caledonia Styx is left to chart her own course on the dangerous and deadly seas. She captains her ship, the Mors Navis, with a crew of girls and women just like her, who have lost their families and homes because of Aric and his men. The crew has one mission: stay alive, and take down Aric's armed and armored fleet. But when Caledonia's best friend and second-in-command barely survives an attack thanks to help from a Bullet looking to defect, Caledonia finds herself questioning whether to let him join their crew. Is this boy the key to taking down Aric Athair once and for all...or will he threaten everything the women of the Mors Navis have worked for? Pairing gorgeous prose with pulse-pounding action, Seafire reminds us of the importance of sisterhood and unity in the face of oppression and tyranny.
Sealed With a Kiss (Holly’s Heart #3)
by Beverly LewisToo many little white lies can create one big jam. Holly and her best friend, Andie, are having a race to see who can collect the most pen pals by Labor Day. The contest was exciting and fun at first, but Holly eventually finds herself in a bit of a mess when she starts writing to a male pen pal. College-aged Lucas Leigh, Holly's newest and top-secret pen pal and the nephew of her favorite author, thinks Holly is a much older, published writer. Holly is thrilled when Lucas suggests they read each other's manuscripts, but her seemingly innocent deception backfires when Lucas asks to meet Holly in person: Now Holly must give up the opportunity to meet her favorite author or face the consequences of telling lies.
Search for the White Jewel: The Jewels of Erda (The Jewels of Erda #1)
by Janet Lane WaltersWhen the Holder of the Yellow Jewel dies, her ward Liara believes she will become the new Yellow Holder. The dying word of the elderly woman astonishes the young woman. She will hold the White Jewel. This fabled gem has been lost for years since her mother and her sister fought and her aunt took hold of the Black Jewel. Liara, accompanied by her foster brother set forth to find the jewel, escaping the soldiers sent by the Queen and Black Jewel Holder. During their escape, Liara meets Valmir who saves her and her foster brother during a shipwreck. During their journey, they meet other holders of the Jewels, including Reena, daughter of the now dead Queen. Though she has the Black Jewel, Reena has no idea how to use the gem.
Searches: Affinities (Affinities #3)
by J. L. WaltersHaving found a safe place in a tower fortress, the four and their companions set out to find what they need to defeat Dom Senet and He Who Walks With Evil. They divide into three groups. The first group seeks the focus stones that enhance their affinities. The second group looks for the remaining artifacts, the swords, the staffs, the flutes and the scrying bowls. The third group sets out to find those with their affinities to round the groups to four of earth, four water, four air and four fire. Their strength will be needed in the final battle.
Searching for David's Heart: A Christmas Story
by Cherie BennettWhen her older brother, David, dies in an accident, Darcy feels responsible for his death. Then she meets the boy who received David's heart in an organ transplant, and learns that life truly does go on.
Searching for Yesterday (Shelby Belgarden Mysteries)
by Valerie SherrardCommended for the 2009 Best Books for Kids & Teens Annie Berkley, a schoolmate of Shelby’s who has appeared in previous books, lives in a foster home and has become depressed. Shelby is concerned and eventually wins over Annie’s trust in order to find out what’s bothering her. Annie’s mother disappeared several years ago, leaving with her boyfriend when Annie was 8. she was never in touch with her daughter again. But now, the boyfriend has returned, saying that he lost touch with the mother and doesn’t know what happened to her. Shelby suspects that something more sinister is going on, and as she digs through clues, discovers that the boyfriend knows far more about the mother’s whereabouts than he’s letting on. But the attempt to uncover secrets puts Shelby and Annie’s lives in danger.
Searching for the Loch Ness Monster (Mystery Explorers Series)
by Martin Delrio Nikki CaseSince 1933, the Loch Ness monster has captured the imaginations of countless children and adults alike. This book offers further explanation of the mythical creature, including its earliest sightings, history, and its intriguing photographs. With the latest research, this book stands as the most up-to-date account of this elusive creature.
Seasick
by Kristin Cast Pintip DunnThere's a killer on board a luxury yacht, and two former friends must team up to figure out which of their privileged classmates has a penchant for murder before they become victims themselves. Don't miss out on this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling authors Kristin Cast and Pintip Dunn!Ex–best friends Naya Morgan and Yana Bunpraserit have always felt like outsiders in their small Oklahoma town. But this year, everything changes when they&’re inducted into an exclusive society of Yatesville High&’s top recent graduates. Unimaginable opportunities await them, starting with a celebratory yacht trip to Bermuda. Despite the likely onslaught of microaggressions and backhanded compliments from their peers—in addition to their own rocky past—Yana and Naya are ready for an epic voyage.Then one of their classmates is brutally murdered, leaving them stuck at sea with a killer. Yana and Naya may have avoided each other for years, yet as the body count rises, rekindling their friendship might be the only way they&’ll both survive.
Season of Life: a Football Star, a Boy, a Journey to Manhood
by Jeffrey MarxJoe Ehrmann, a former NFL football star and volunteer coach for the high school football team, teaches his players the keys to successful defense: penetrate, pursue, punish, love. Love? A former captain of the Baltimore Colts and now an ordained minister, Ehrmann is serious about the game of football but even more serious about the purpose of life. Season of Life is his inspirational story as told by Pulitzer Prize--winning journalist Jeffrey Marx, who was a ballboy for the Colts when he first met Ehrmann. Ehrmann now devotes his life to teaching young men a whole new meaning of Masculinity. He teaches the boys at Gilman the precepts of his Building Men for Others program: Being a man means emphasizing relationships and having a cause bigger than yourself. It means accepting responsibility and leading courageously. It means that empathy, integrity, and living a life of service to others are more important than points on a Scoreboard. Decades after he first met Ehrmann, Jeffrey Marx renewed their friendship and watched his childhood hero putting his principles into action. While chronicling a season with the Gilman Greyhounds, Marx witnessed the most extraordinary sports program he'd ever seen, where players say "I love you" to each other and coaches profess their love for their players. Off the field Marx sat with Ehrmann and absorbed life lessons that led him to reexamime his own unresolved relationship with his father. Season of Life is a book about what it means to be a man of substance and impact. It is a moving story that will resonate with athletes, coaches, parents--anyone struggling to make the right choices in life.
Season of the Witch (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #1)
by Sarah Rees BrennanFrom the creator of Riverdale comes the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, a new Netflix series based on the classic Archie comic series. This prequel YA novel tells an all-new, original story.It's the summer before her sixteenth birthday, and Sabrina Spellman knows her world is about to change. She's always studied magic and spells with her aunts, Hilda and Zelda. But she's also lived a normal mortal life -- attending Baxter High, hanging out with her friends Susie and Roz, and going to the movies with her boyfriend, Harvey Kinkle.Now time is running out on her everyday, normal world, and leaving behind Roz and Susie and Harvey is a lot harder than she thought it would be. Especially because Sabrina isn't sure how Harvey feels about her. Her cousin Ambrose suggests performing a spell to discover Harvey's true feelings. But when a mysterious wood spirit interferes, the spell backfires... in a big way.Sabrina has always been attracted to the power of being a witch. But now she can't help wondering if that power is leading her down the wrong path. Will she choose to forsake the path of light and follow the path of night?Our exclusive prequel novel will reveal a side of Sabrina not seen on the new NETFLIX show. What choice will Sabrina make... and will it be the right one?
Seasons of Chaos (Seasons of the Storm #2)
by Elle CosimanoPerfect for fans of Holly Black and Victoria Schwab, this is the stunning conclusion to a lush, high-stakes fantasy duology, the first book of which New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Armentrout called “flawless and addictive.” As immortal Seasons, Jack and Fleur wielded powerful magic in their roles as a Winter and a Spring. Yet there wasn’t magic strong enough to keep them apart, and they risked everything for their love, for the freedom to live their lives as they choose—together. That choice came at a cost, and Jack had to sacrifice his Winter magic—and his immortality. Although he’d do anything for Fleur, he can’t deny the emptiness he’s felt since. And the world they thought they left behind is still dealing with the fallout of the battle. With Professor Lyon as the new Chronos, Seasons are free to do as they please. But not everyone is happy with the change in leadership. When an old enemy seeks revenge, immense magic runs wild and unchecked, creating chaos everywhere. Thrust into the middle of a new war, Jack and Fleur are again forced to choose between their freedom and saving the world from the storm.
Seasons of the Storm (Seasons Of The Storm Ser. #1)
by Elle CosimanoFor fans of Maggie Stiefvater and Laini Taylor, a perfect storm lies ahead in this riveting fantasy duology opener from award-winning author Elle Cosimano.One cold, crisp night, Jack Sommers was faced with a choice—live forever according to the ancient, magical rules of Gaia, or die.Jack chose to live, and in exchange, he became a Winter—an immortal physical embodiment of the season on Earth. Every year, he must hunt the Season who comes before him. Summer kills Spring. Autumn kills Summer. Winter kills Autumn. And Spring kills Winter.Jack and Fleur, a Winter and a Spring, fall for each other against all odds. To be together, they’ll have to escape the cycle that’s been forcing them apart. But their creator won’t let them go without a fight.
Seasparrow (Graceling Realm)
by Kristin CashoreMake the harrowing journey home with Queen Bitterblue's sister and spy, in the fifth novel in the bestselling Graceling Realm series. Hava sails across the sea toward Monsea with her sister, the royal entourage, and the world&’s only copies of the formulas for the zilfium weapon she saved at the end of Winterkeep. During the crossing, Hava makes an unexpected discovery about one of the ship&’s crew, but before she can unravel the mystery, storms drive their ship off course, wrecking them in the ice far north of the Royal Continent. The survivors must endure a harrowing trek across the ice to make it back to Monsea. And while Queen Bitterblue grapples with how to carry the responsibility of a weapon that will change the world, Hava has a few more mysteries to solve—and a decision to make about who she wants to be in the new world Bitterblue will build.
Sebastian Darke 1. Príncipe de los Bufones
by Philip CaveneyAunque a Sebastian Darke no le sale bien ningún chiste, él quiere ganarse la vida como bufón, igual que hizo su padre, y se dirige a la Corte para conseguirlo. Por el camino irá sumando amigos a su expedición: Max, el melenudo e irónico bufalope que habla sin parar, y Cornelius, un soldado enano pero con la fuerza y la valentía de tres ejércitos juntos. A lo largo de su viaje conocerán a la princesa, con la que se enfrentarán a numerosos peligros mientras se preparan para el mayor reto de todos: hacer reír al rey. Una historia ágil, divertida y moderna que enganchará a los jóvenes lectores desde la primera línea.
Sebastian Darke 2. Príncipe de los Piratas
by Philip CaveneyTras el éxito de Sebastian Darke Príncipe de los Bufones, vuelve nuestro protagonista con nuevas aventuras, esta vez a través del mar. Sebastian Darke, Max y Cornelius no pueden resistir la llamada de la aventura: en esta ocasión pretenden llegar al puerto de Ramalat para embarcarse en busca del tesoro perdido del rey de los piratas. Una poderosa bruja con un terrorífico secreto, batallas navales, piratas y peligrosas bestias marinas son sólo algunos de los obstáculos que tendrán que superar en su búsqueda. ¿Podrá ayudarles de nuevo el humor a seguir a flote sin perder la cabeza? ¿Dejará Max, el bufalope, de quejarse alguna vez?
Sebastian Darke 3. Príncipe de los Exploradores
by Philip CaveneyEn la corazón de las lejanas selvas de Mendip, Sebastian, Max y Cornelius van en busca de la legendaria ciudad perdida. En el corazón de las lejanas selvas de Mendip, Sebastian, Max y Cornelius van en busca de la legendaria ciudad perdida. Por el camino se encuentran con los jilith, una raza de guerreros condenada a una lucha a muerte con sus mortales enemigos, los fieros y brutales gograth. ¿Podrá Cornelius entrenar a los jilith para que consigan derrotar a sus enemigos? ¿Por qué Keera, la hija del jefe de los jilith, cree que conoce a Sebastián? ¿Evitará Max convertirse en un montón de costillas rebañadas? Y, si encuentran la ciudad perdida, ¿podrán Max, Sebastian y Cornelius sobrevivir a los corredores nocturnos, unas aterradoras criaturas que cazan en la ciudad perdida?
Second Chance Summer
by Morgan MatsonFrom the Flying Start author of Amy & Roger&’s Epic Detour comes a powerful novel about hope in the face of heartbreak. Taylor Edwards&’s family might not be the closest-knit—everyone is a little too busy and overscheduled—but for the most part, they get along just fine. Then, Taylor&’s dad gets devastating news, and her parents decide that the family will spend one last summer all together at their old lake house in the Pocono Mountains. Crammed into a place much smaller and more rustic than they are used to, they begin to get to know each other again. And Taylor discovers that the people she thought she had left behind haven&’t actually gone anywhere. Her former best friend is still around, as is her first boyfriend—and he&’s much cuter at seventeen than he was at twelve. As the summer progresses and the Edwards become more of a family, they&’re more aware than ever that they&’re battling a ticking clock. Sometimes, though, there is just enough time to get a second chance with family, with friends, and with love.
Second Chances
by Brenda ChapmanA coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of "peace, love, rock and roll," and the Vietnam War. It’s the summer of 1971, and fifteen-year-old Darlene travels with her mother to cottage country. This year her wild cousin, Elizabeth, is staying with them in the hopes that time away from Toronto will straighten her out – but Elizabeth has other plans. It’s her summer mission to torment Darlene by manipulating her friends and seducing every eligible male in her path. Meanwhile, Darlene is captivated by the mysterious strangers who rent the cottage down the road, particularly free-spirited Candy, who tells stories of traipsing across the United States with rock stars. Darlene is also friends with a reclusive journalist who will stop at nothing to pen the ultimate anti-war story. She, too, secretly dreams of becoming a writer, but knows that her father will never allow it. When the connections between the young strangers and the war start to become clear, Darlene is presented with more choices than she would like.
Second Family
by Diane Jonston Hamm[From the front dust jacket flat:] "If there is one thing lonely Mr. T. needs, it's a second family. As part of a house-sharing program, he has welcomed into his home two people who, it turns out, are just as lost as he is. Catherine, a prospective graduate student, and her son, Rodney, are trying to adjust to a new life after Rodney's father has left them. Rodney, bitter and resentful, in trouble both in school and at home, resists all of Mr. T.'s efforts to help--until he learns the hard way that friendship is a two-way street. Diane Johnston Hamm's deeply moving novel captures the moments of loneliness and those of healing. Diane Johnston Hamm lived for several years in the Seattle neighborhood where Second Family takes place. She holds a master's degree in counseling from the University of Washington and says of herself: "I grew up in western Montana and spent much of my early childhood on the back of a horse, riding with my brothers." Before settling down to write and raise a family, Ms. Hamm taught for two years in South America with her husband. Among her hobbies are sketching and carpentry. She now lives in Port Townsend, Washington, with her husband and four children. Ms. Hamm is the author of Bunkhouse Journal, named an ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Readers and winner of the 1991 Western Heritage Award.
Second Helpings (Jessica Darling #2)
by Megan MccaffertyCritics and readers alike fell in love with "Sloppy Firsts," McCafferty's first novel and the debut of the saucy, irreverent Jessica Darling. Well, Jessica is a senior now at Pineville High. Fall in love with Jessica all over again in this wonderful sequel to the best high school novel in years.