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Berserker (Berserker Ser. #1)
by Emmy LaybourneThe highly anticipated historical fantasy from Emmy Laybourne, author of the internationally-bestselling Monument 14 trilogy.Ancient powers. Strong love. Desperate times.1883. Hanne would give anything to be free of the ancestral Viking curse that overcomes her when she or anyone she loves is in danger. She becomes a Berserker—an elegant, graceful and shameless killer. When she kills three men attacking their father, Hanne and her siblings must flee Norway and head to the American frontier, on a desperate search for their uncle, the one man who can help Hanne learn to control her powers.Aided by a young cowboy who agrees to be their guide, Hanne and her siblings use their ancient powers to survive the perilous trail, where blizzards, wild animals, and vicious bounty hunters await.A gripping and emotional story filled with adventure, destruction, longing and redemption.
El Beso de la Vida
by Brian L. Porter¿Qué maldad esconde el corazón de Transilvania? Cada noche, Alan Dexter tiene el mismo sueño: es seducido por su antigua colega Christina cuando súbitamente, dos de sus perfectos blancos dientes se convierten en colmillos y le atraviesan la carne. Dexter es un periodista escéptico, pero la sensación de que Christina está en peligro sólo crece. Luego descubre que ella ha desaparecido hace dos meses en las misteriosas montañas de Los Cárpatos. ¿Podrá Alan resolver el misterio y encontrar a Christina a tiempo? El Beso de la Vida de Brian L. Porter es un thriller que explora la naturaleza de la maldad y los monstruos que conviven en nuestras mentes.
El beso del traidor
by Erin BeatyUna chica convencida de no casarse.Un soldado desesperado por demostrar su valía.Un reino al borde de la guerra. La nueva trilogía de fantasía que está triunfando en Estados Unidos. Con una lengua afilada y un temperamento indisciplinado, Salvia no es precisamente lo que se espera de una dama, lo que no le supone ningún problema. Cuando la consideran no apta para el matrimonio, tiene que aprender de la mano de una casamentera, junto a otras jóvenes damas, cómo ser la jovencita perfecta. El único fin es que acabe contrayendo matrimonio en una alianza política. Pero Salvia sabe que tiene que estar siempre alerta, así que escucha las conversaciones de sus compañeras y de los soldados que las escoltan para enterarse de las verdades que ocultan. Cuando la escolta militar de las damas siente un levantamiento político, Salvia es reclutada por un intrépido militar para infiltrarse en las filas enemigas. Cuanto más descubre como espía, menos segura está de en quién confiar... Salvia se ve en atrapada en la representación más importante de toda su vida: de su actuación dependerá el destino del reino. ¿Podrá ser la espía que todos esperan? La crítica ha dicho...«Una historia de acción, con un argumento perfectamente trazado, repleta de traiciones y de intriga, con una heroína irresistible y un romance dulce y sexy». -Publishers Weekly.
Un beso en tu futuro: Deja que la línea del amor adivine tus deseos
by Raquel CastroNancy ha recibido un augurio: hay un beso en su futuro. Ella no sabe si creer en semejante profecía, ¿ese beso será de quien ella espera? ¡Qué asco los besos! De la autora ganadora del premio Gran Angular 2012 por su novela Ojos llenos de sombra. Nancy ha recibido un augurio: hay un beso en su futuro, y está inquieta porque Jonathan, su mejor amigo desde niños, ha dejado de ser el chico raro y un poco tonto de la infancia. Tiene que aceptar que se ha convertido en un galán muy simpático y... sí, se ha enamorado de él. Ahora tiene delante un futuro en el que no sabe si creer y un secreto en su presente que no se atreve a revelar a nadie. Pero no es la única en su escuela que guarda un secreto, porque el amor es más complicado de lo que parece, la amistad está en juego y va a necesitar paciencia, buen humor y un poco de suerte para no salir lastimada. Y, claro, para llegar sana y salva al encuentro con aquel beso. Una historia que equilibra los sentimientos, el valor de la amistad y la tolerancia. -Mensa. No se te olvida la cabeza porque de veras... -me dijo con una sonrisa mientras me aventaba el suéter a la cara. -Es que tengo prisa -mentí descaradamente-. Quiero ver si todavía está la señora de las congeladas, ya ves que se va temprano... -Mentirosa -respondió con esa sonrisa tan bonita que hacía que se me doblaran las rodillas. -¡No es mentira! -quise reclamar, pero no se me ocurrió qué más decir. Él se rio. ¡Cómo me gusta su risa! -Qué se me hace... que te gusta alguien... Sentí frío. ¿Me habría cachado? -Cómo crees, menso. -¿Todavía no? Eres muy lenta, Nanny. Has de ser la única del salón que sigue pensando que los besos son pura baba y microbios. Me dio calor en las mejillas pero fingí que guardar el suéter en la mochila era la actividad más importante del planeta. -¡Te pusiste roja! ¡Sí te gusta alguien! -y empezó a hacerme burla como niño chiquito. -Qué zonzo. Me dio asquito. Guácala eso de que te metan la lengua en la garganta para dejarte todos sus gérmenes. -No la friegues, Nan. No sabes lo que dices. Ya te veré, ya te veré. Como te dijo la señora del tarot, Nanny: ¡hay un beso en tu futuro!
Besos de murciélago
by Sílvia HervásEl Premio Ellas Juvenil Romántica nace de la colaboración entre la web Juvenil Romántica y la colección Ellas de Montena. Besos de murciélago fue Finalista Premio Ellas Juvenil Romántica 2012. James, un chico de la alta sociedad inglesa, va a pasar las vacaciones de Navidad con los Graham, una familia de clase media americana. Kesley será la encargada de hacerle de anfitriona, pero la verdad es que no lo tendrá nada fácil: la personalidad excéntrica y sofisticada de James se desvelará muy pronto. Acostumbrado a un tipo de vida propio de las élites, no aprueba ni a los amigos, ni al hermano rasta, ni la comida, ni la forma de vestir de Kesley. James extiende periódicos para sentarse en el autobús, compra los alimentos más caros y exclusivos del supermercado, pide taxis cada día y humilla a Kelsey con sus comentarios impertinentes. A pesar de las continuas peleas, de las ironías fuera de tono del inglés y de los cortes exasperados de Kelsey, la convivencia les forzará a establecer pactos y, poco a poco, el abismo que hay entre ellos se irá estrechando# Hasta que una noche, con unas copas de más y ante la sorpresa de Kelsey, James la besará con la excusa del muérdago navideño# Reseña:«Irresistiblemente divertida. »Juvenil Romántica
Besos rojos (Chasing Red #Volumen 2)
by Isabelle RoninBesos rojos es la segunda parte de la saga «Chasing Red», la nueva serie romántica que te hará creer en el amor a primera vista. «Sé que le he hecho daño.»Antes, su mano habría buscado la mía, habría entrelazado sus dedos con los míos.»Ahora ya no.»Pero no voy a dejar que esto termine así, voy a recuperarle.» Desde que Verónica se fue a vivir con Caleb su vida ha dado un giro de 180 grados. A pesar de todos los líos y problemas a los que se ha tenido que enfrentar, Verónica por fin ha sido capaz de luchar contra sus fantasmas y sus miedos, y ha aprendido a confiar en alguien y a dejarse querer. Ahora está solo a un paso de convertir su relación con Caleb en algo realmente especial, solo les queda una barrera que cruzar. ¿Estará preparada para... eso? Reseña:«¡Sueños rojos es una novela romántica y sexy como pocas!»Anna Todd, autora de After
The Best Chef In Second Grade (I Can Read #Level 2)
by Katharine KenahA famous chef is coming to visit Mr. Hopper's second grade class, and everyone is excited about bringing in their family's favourite dish except Ollie, who loves to cook but cannot find a dish his whole family likes.
Best Dog Stories
by Lesley O'MaraA selection of favorite dog stories, including selections by James Herriot, Jack London, Rudyard Kipling, Albert Payson Terhune, Virginia Woolf, P. G. Wodehouse, G. K. Chesterton and more.
The Best Friend (Fear Street #Book 17)
by R.L. StineFEAR STREET -- WHERE YOUR WORST NIGHTMARES LIVE... Honey Perkins just moved to Shadyside. But she's telling everyone that she is Becka Norwood's best friend from elementary school. Trouble is, Becka doesn't remember her at all. But that doesn't stop Honey. She insists on doing everything Becka does -- borrowing her clothes, borrowing her boyfriend...and then the horrible accidents begin. Honey swears she has nothing to do with them. She's just being a good friend. A best friend...to the end.
Best Ghost Stories
by BPI India Pvt Ltd"BEST GHOST STORIES" is collection of Creepy stories about darkness and supernatural elements! by various Authors.
The Best Job for Scooter (Leveled Readers 2.6.3)
by Ryan FadusIn this story, the people learn that Scooter has his own special talents.
The Best Laid Plans
by Cameron LundHigh school senior Keely Collins takes on firsts, lasts, and everything in between in this sweet, sex-positive rom-com for fans of Meg Cabot and Jenny Han.It seemed like a good plan at first.When the only other virgin in her group of friends loses it at Keely's own eighteenth birthday party, she's inspired to take things into her own hands. She wants to have that experience too (well, not exactly like that--but with someone she trusts and actually likes), so she's going to need to find the guy, and fast. Problem is, she's known all the boys in her small high school forever, and it's kinda hard to be into a guy when you watched him eat crayons in kindergarten.So she can't believe her luck when she meets a ridiculously hot new guy named Dean. Not only does he look like he's fallen out of a classic movie poster, but he drives a motorcycle, flirts with ease, and might actually be into her.But Dean's already in college, and Keely is convinced he'll drop her if he finds out how inexperienced she is. That's when she talks herself into a new plan: her lifelong best friend, Andrew, would never hurt or betray her, and he's clearly been with enough girls that he can show her the ropes before she goes all the way with Dean. Of course, the plan only works if Andrew and Keely stay friends--just friends--so things are about to get complicated.Cameron Lund's delightful debut is a hilarious and heartfelt story of first loves, first friends, and first times--and how making them your own is all that really matters.
The Best Lies
by Sarah LyuRemy Tsai used to know how her story would turn out. But now, she doesn’t even know what tomorrow will look like. <P><P>She was happy once. Remy had her boyfriend Jack, and Elise, her best friend—her soul mate—who understood her better than anyone else in the world. <P><P>But now Jack is dead, shot through the chest… And it was Elise who pulled the trigger. Was it self-defense? Or something darker than anything Remy could have imagined? <P><P>As the police investigate, Remy does the same, sifting through her own memories, looking for a scrap of truth that could save the friendship that means everything to her. <P><P>Told in alternating timelines, this twisted psychological thriller explores the dark side of obsessive friendship.
The Best Part of Me: Children Talk About Their Bodies In Pictures And Words
by Wendy EwaldVarious parts of the body are portrayed in this book.
The Best Ranger (Leveled Readers 2.6.3)
by Jonah DavidWhat do rangers do at a park? Evaluate how well the author tells about the different jobs rangers do as you read the story.
Best Shorts: Favorite Short Stories for Sharing
by Carolyn ShuteFeaturing loyal pets, rogue waves, ghosts who use cell phones, and young people caught up in events beyond their control, these stories are written by some of the most entertaining and esteemed authors of children’s literature.
Best Shot in the West: The Thrilling Adventures of Nat Love—the Legendary Black Cowboy!
by Patricia McKissack Frederick McKissack Jr.The thrilling graphic biography of the unforgettable Nat Love, from acclaimed authors Patricia C. McKissack and Fredrick L. McKissack Jr., is now in paperback! Born into slavery in 1854, Nat Love, also known as Deadwood Dick, grew up to become the most famous African American cowboy in the Old West. A contemporary and acquaintance of Bat Masterson and Billy the Kid, Nat was widely known as an expert roper and driver, a crack shot, and a real Wild West character. Featuring lively full-color artwork by Randy DuBurke, Best Shot in the West is an exhilarating mix of high-interest historical fiction and nonstop adventure.
The Best Summer Programs for Teens: America's Top Classes, Camps, and Courses for College-Bound Students
by Sandra BergerRecord numbers of teens are applying to selective universities and the competition to gain entrance into college is tougher than ever before. The fourth edition of The Best Summer Programs for Teens helps teenagers find the coolest, most exciting, and most fulfilling summer programs across the United States. College-planning expert Sandra L. Berger provides students and parents with advice on using summer opportunities to help gain entrance into selective universities, and guidance on researching, choosing, applying for, and making the most out of summer programs. Students will be able to peruse the updated directory of more than 200 of the best summer opportunities in the areas of academic enrichment; fine arts; internships and paid positions; leadership and service; math, science, computer science, and technology; and study abroad or international travel, to find the program that fits them best.
Best Vacation Ever
by Jessica CunsoloTwo best friends, five hot guys, one dream vacation. What could possibly go wrong?Lori is beautiful, smart, and athletic. The one thing she can’t do is speak up for herself: she can’t stand up to a creepy guy at the gym, she can’t speak to her crush, and she certainly can’t tell her parents that she wants to take a year off to backpack around Europe rather than follow family tradition and go to med school. When her best friend, Faye, invites her on an all expenses paid, weeklong trip to a sunny destination with Faye’s brother, Adam, and four of his friends, she jumps at the chance to leave all her problems behind.Faye is Lori’s opposite in a lot of ways—maybe that’s why they’re such good friends. In fact, the only problem in Faye’s life is that her brother hates her, and she’s hooking-up with his best friend, Kellan, behind his back. She can’t let Adam find out. as that’ll only make their relationship worse. At the same time, she doesn’t want a hook-up; she wants a real relationship with Kellan. This vacation is her chance to figure out if he’s in this for real or not.When Faye hatches a scheme designed to make Kellan jealous, she drags everyone else into her drama—including Lori and her gym crush, who just happens to be on this trip too! Soon everyone is fighting with everyone else and relationships are being ripped apart as secrets are revealed. Going on the Best Vacation Ever may turn out to be the Worst Decision Ever.This delightful, stand-alone novel from YA superstar Jessica Cunsolo deals with romance and friendship, but it’s also about learning to stand-up for yourself and be who you want to be.
La bestia es un animal
by Peternelle Van ArsdaleEscóndete, tápate los oídos, cierra los ojos. La noche pertenece a las devoradoras de almas. Las devoradoras de almas pueden ser cautivadoras y a su vez peligrosas. Alys lo sabe bien porque vive en un mundo de adultos que se refugian detrás de altos muros y estrictas normas, a causa del terror que les infunden estas criaturas. Pero Alys tiene un vínculo con las devoradoras de almas… y con La Bestia del bosque. Y esconde una verdad sobre sí misma que no puede revelar a nadie. Cuando la amenaza se hace insoportable, Alys emprenderá un viaje a través del bosque lleno de peligros. Pero el mayor riesgo no se halla en el exterior; lo que aterroriza a Alys es el secreto sobre quién es... y sobre qué es.
El bestiario de Axlin (Guardianes de la Ciudadela #Volumen 1)
by Laura GallegoEl mundo de Axlin está plagado de monstruos. Algunos atacan a los viajeros en los caminos, otros asedian las aldeas hasta que logran arrasarlas por completo y otros entran en las casas por las noches para llevarse a los niños mientras duermen. Axlin ha crecido siendo consciente de que cualquier día le puede tocar a ella. Su gente ha sobrevivido a los monstruos durante generaciones y ha aprendido a evitarlos en la medida de lo posible. Pero un día Axlin descubre que existen muchos tipos de monstruos diferentes, que cada aldea se enfrenta a sus propias pesadillas y que hay criaturas que no conoce y ante las que no sabe cómo defenderse. Axlin es la escriba de su aldea, la única que sabe leer y escribir. Debido a ello, nadie de su entorno comprende realmente la importancia de su trabajo. Pero ella se ha propuesto investigar todo lo que pueda sobre los monstruos y plasmar sus descubrimientos en un libro que pueda servir de guía y protección a otras personas. Por eso decide partir con los buhoneros en una larga ruta para reunir la sabiduría ancestral de las aldeas en su precaria lucha contra los monstruos. No obstante, a lo largo de su viaje descubrirá cosas que jamás habría imaginado cuando partió.
Bet Your Life (Jess Tennant Mysteries #2)
by Jane CaseyJess Tennant has now been living in a tiny town on the English seaside for three months, and is just beginning to relax and think of it as home after the traumatic events of last summer. But in the small hours of Halloween night, a teenage boy is left for dead by the side of the road. Seb Dawson has a serious head injury and may not survive. Jess might not have liked Seb much, but surely he didn't deserve this. The police don't seem to be taking the attack very seriously, but Jess can't just let it go, and she takes matters into her own hands.As she investigates, Jess discovers that Seb was involved in some very dangerous games. A secret predator around girls, he would do whatever it took to abuse them, from lying and blackmail to spiking drinks. Could a group of vengeful victims be behind his attack? Or is there someone else with a grudge against Seb, who will stop at nothing to silence him? Jane Casey returns with another edge-of-your-seat mystery in Bet Your Life.
Betrayal at Cross Creek (American Girl History Mysteries #27)
by Kathleen ErnstOrphaned 12-year-old Elspeth Monro lives with her Scottish immigrant grandparents in North Carolina. The brewing American Revolution feels very far away to Elspeth and her Scottish neighbors -- until someone tries to force them to join the Revolutionary War.
The Betrayal of Africa: A Groundwork Guide (Groundwork Guides)
by Gerald CaplanThis fascinating look at Africa refutes the common assumption that the Western world is the solution to the challenges the continent faces. An excellent introduction to the subject for young adults. Think Africa, and many people think of brutal war, endless famine, pervasive corruption, unworthy rulers, universal poverty, an AIDS epidemic out of control. As this book in the Groundwork Guides series shows, these characteristics are both true and a caricature at the same time. With the bold new presence of China in Africa, with an active and angry civil society demanding more from their governments, and with a new generation of leaders apparently committed to doing better in the future, a real possibility for positive change now exists. But for Africa to move forward, the citizens of rich countries must be aware of the false premises on which their own leaders deal with the continent. While Africa faces a daunting list of challenges, the vast majority of the continent's citizens live ordinary lives with the hopes and dreams that all of us share. "[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." -- Globe and Mail Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2 Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.