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Urn Burial
by Robert WestallLife is simple where Ralph lives, up in the Pennines. It's peaceful. Ordinary.Until one day, when out with the sheep, he finds something strange, too strange to be from Earth. The alien grave holds secrets of the past, but also draws Ralph into the middle of an epic war between two alien races, taking place among the stars above his head. Has he thrown his planet into a battle it can't possibly fight? This war has raged for centuries, but perhaps Ralph could hold the key to ending it once and for all.
Ursula K. Le Guin Beyond Genre: Fiction for Children and Adults (Children's Literature and Culture)
by Mike CaddenThis book critically examines Le Guin's fiction for all ages, and it will be of great interest to her many admirers and to all students and scholars of children's literature.
Ursula K. Le Guin’s "A Wizard of Earthsea": A Critical Companion (Palgrave Science Fiction and Fantasy: A New Canon)
by Timothy S. MillerWritten not so long after "Tolkien mania" first gripped the United States in the 1960s, Ursula K. Le Guin's novel A Wizard of Earthsea (1968) has long been recognized as a classic of the fantasy genre, and the series of Earthsea books that followed on it over the next several decades earned its author both considerable sales and critical accolades. This new introduction to the text will closely contextualize the original novel in relation to its heady decade of composition and publication — a momentous time for genre publishing — and also survey the half century and more of scholarship on Earthsea, which has shifted in direction and emphasis many times over the decades, just as surely as Le Guin frequently adjusted her own sails when composing later works set in the fantasy world. Above all, this book positions A Wizard of Earthsea as perhaps an "old text" that nevertheless belongs in a "new canon," a key novel in the author's career and the genre in which it participates, and one that at once looks back to Tolkien and his own antecedents in masculinist early fantasy; looks forward to Le Guin's own continuing feminist and progressive education; and anticipates and indeed helped to shape young adult literature in its contemporary form.
Us in Ruins
by Rachel MooreMargot is on the quest to uncover and reassemble an ancient—and cursed—vase, with the help of a boy who went missing in 1932, because it's the only way to put back together her broken heart in this standa-lone adventure rom-com, perfect for fans of What the River Knows and The Lost City.The mythical Vase of Venus Aurelia hasn’t been seen since 1932, but Margot Rhodes is determined to change that.Drawn by the vase’s supposed magical properties, Margot embarks on her school’s archaeological trip to Pompeii. Sure, it’s her first time holding a shovel, but she’s got something no one else does: lost teenage explorer Van Keane’s journal.Poring over the poetic entries that serve as a map to the vase’s missing shards, Margot finds herself falling in love with the boy who wrote it a century ago. She’s shocked when her search leads her to a statue that looks exactly like Van, and then the statue comes to life.Catapulted into the present, Van is nothing like the wordsmith Margot imagined. He’s all sharp edges, intent on retrieving the relic for all the wrong reasons. But it takes two to survive Venus’s death-defying challenges, and, together, Margot and Van must excavate the treasure—and their buried pasts—before their story ends in ruins.With a blend of humor, magic, and love, Rachel Moore crafts another stand-alone adventure rom-com full of double- and triple-crosses, hilarious shenanigans, and frustration-fueled banter, where the best treasure is true love.
Us Kids Know
by Jj Strong"A gripping, tragic debut novel that will fascinate and trouble sophisticated teen readers." —Kirkus ReviewsWe all knew about Cullen Hickson. Siblings Bri and Ray O'Dell are lost. Anxious. Restless. Ray—bullied at his Catholic school for being small and timid—wants to be someone people respect or, even better, someone people fear. Meanwhile, Bri knows that something is off about her friendship with the shiny, happy, sophisticated blond girls on her field hockey team. They don't really understand Bri, and if Bri is being totally honest, she doesn't really understand them either. When storied delinquent Cullen Hickson enters the orbit of the O'Dell siblings, though, everything changes. Bri and Ray find an alluring, addictive outlet in Cullen, who opens their eyes to a world they didn't know existed. For Ray, that means experiencing the singular thrill of crime—from breaking and entering to grand theft auto—while Bri quickly dives into an all-consuming romance with the enigmatic upperclassman. As Bri and Ray become more and more entwined with Cullen's antics, and their once-thrilling experiences grow increasingly dangerous, a series of life-changing events threatens to lead the teens down a dark path—one that could forever alter the course of their lives.
Usborne Illustrated: Pirate Stories
by The Editors at Usborne PublishingA collection of original adventure stories about swashbuckling pirates, their lives on the ocean waves, and buried treasure.
Username: Regenerated
by Joe SuggThe second book by YouTube star Joe Sugg, Username: Regenerated picks up after the events of Username: Evie. In it, Evie is coming to terms with e.scape's reboot and the loss of avatar Lionel. She is desperate to gain access to the virtual reality again and pretends to have feelings for real-world Lionel so he'll fix the program. When he discovers that she's using him, real-world Lionel deletes e.scape in a fit of anger. Immediately regretting what he's done, he finds an older version, reboots it, and inadvertently brings an earlier virtual reality back to life. Meanwhile, in the e.scape, avatar Lionel befriends one of the brutes. After the reboot, the brute finds a computer that allows him to escape to the real world. Once he's gone, avatar Lionel quickly discovers what happened and goes after his friend. The two stories become intertwined with old friends reunited, new dangers faced, and Evie confronting a part of her past that she thought was long gone.
The Usual Rules
by Joyce MaynardWendy loses her mother in the World Trade Center disaster. She has to pick up the pieces and thinks the best place to do this is in California with her natural father. Will her family survive?
Utopian and Dystopian Writing for Children and Young Adults: Utopian And Dystopian Writing For Children And Young Adults (Children's Literature and Culture #29)
by Carrie Hintz Elaine OstryThis volume examines a variety of utopian writing for children from the 18th century to the present day, defining and exploring this new genre in the field of children's literature. The original essays discuss thematic conventions and present detailed case studies of individual works. All address the pedagogical implications of work that challenges children to grapple with questions of perfect or wildly imperfect social organizations and their own autonomy. The book includes interviews with creative writers and the first bibliography of utopian fiction for children.
V: An empowering celebration of the vulva and vagina
by Florence SchechterFrom the creator of the world's first Vagina Museum, discover your go-to guide to the vulva.The Vulva. For thousands of years, our vulvas and vaginas have been considered mysterious, taboo and shameful. In fact, 50%* of us, don't even know where the vagina actually is.In this uplifting, informative, witty and empowering guide, we'll explore:- How to label a vulva- The power of periods and the many myths around them- How vulvas have inspired art, folklore and music throughout history and across the world- How to cut through the noise of the feminine hygiene industry- How to feel empowered to call a vulva a vulva!Packed with fascinating contributions from leading activists and experts, V will help every reader discover their own BIG V ENERGY*2021
VACANCY: (the Last Lodge On Earth #1) (The Last Lodge on Earth #1)
by Kailin Gow Kira G.Schitt's Creek Meets Stranger Things AND the Walking Dead... I moved with my mother from Hollywood, California to a small town in Texas. I thought my life was over, but... It was the move that would save our lives when the world suddenly turned crazy! **The Last Lodge on Earth Series s a YA Fantasy Action Adventure with a nod to Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, and the Walking Dead and is appropriate for age 14 and up!
Vaccination Investigation: The History and Science of Vaccines
by Tara HaelleVaccines are biological substances that cause the human immune system to build up its defenses against specific diseases. Public health officials recommend a series of vaccines for all children, as well as some vaccines for teenagers and adults. But not everyone gets the vaccines they need. Many poor nations don't have the resources to deliver vaccines to every community. Some parents refuse to have their children vaccinated because they don't believe the evidence proving that vaccines are safe. The effort to wipe out diseases using vaccines continues. Vaccine Investigation recounts the fascinating history of vaccines, their important role in protecting community health, and the excitement of cutting-edge research.
El vacío no se llena
by Dani Marrero¿Qué significa «El vacío no se llena»? Es la frase que pronunció Dani Marrero en redes tras regresar de su repentina ausencia. ¿Es un grito de socorro, o tal vez uno de victoria? Es la razón de su desaparición, del viaje de autoconocimiento que hace consigo mismo en estas mismas páginas. Con este libro, Dani nos abre su corazón y nos invita a conocer su historia, su infancia, su adolescencia. Con esta frase, Dani nos confiesa que lleva años luchando por su salud mental y tiende la mano a sus seguidores: no estáis solos, nos dice. Y esto es lo que ocurre cuando el vacío no se llena.
Vagabond Summer
by Anne EmeryAt 17, Peg Madison, though talented in art, still has no idea of what she wants to do with her life. She feels as though she'd like to get away from it all. When a friend casually suggests a youth hostel trip, she immediately decides that here is the answer. With the money she has saved all year long and with her parents' somewhat reluctant consent, she sets off in blithe confidence. With travels through Washington, D.C., Colorado, Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Vancouver, Banff National Park, Montreal, and New York, Peg and the young, hostel group have hilarious adventures mixed with a little romance! And though Peg had not planned to pursue her art studies during the trip, an attractive boy takes note of her talent and suggests that Peg illustrate the book he is writing on hostel trips. Will there be competition for the job when another hosteler takes an interest in illustrating the book?
Vagues de vie
by Lina MoacaSi à 9 ans Irina Albu perd ses parents dans un accident de voiture maudit, neuf ans plus tard elle tombe amoureuse. Mais non n’importe comment et non de n’importe qui. Les chemins imprévisibles de la jeune fille sont totalement particuliers. Plus elle souhaite vivre sa vie, plus la vie s’obstine la vivre pour elle, selon des règles implacables. Pourrait une âme survivre dans un monde sans espoir ?
Vagupparai Charalgal - Azhagiya Thooralgalai...!
by Navin Raj ThangavelA collection of poems written by the author during his college days based on his feelings on love and other thoughts.
Valentine Blues
by Jeanne BetancourtAviva faces problems when orphaned Josh comes to live with them.
Valerie: NO SUBTITLES
by Carlos Díaz del CastilloLes adversités de Valérie, une belle jeune fille de seize ans, ont commencé à devenir plus perceptibles la nuit où elle a été obligée de marcher pieds nus, pendant plus de cinq kilomètres, pour rentrer chez elle. Cependant, ce n'était que le souvenir de ce qu'avait été sa vie à ce moment-là et comment, probablement, elle continuerait de l'être, à moins qu'il n'ait la force et la détermination de se surmonter, de réaliser son rêve d'étudier l'aviation, de connaître l'amour, et commencez à vivre comme vous avez toujours rêvé.
Valérie
by Carlos Díaz del CastilloSet in Montreal, Canada, in the early eighties, Valérie tells the story of an attractive girl, who has had to fight against her shyness, her fellow students, and her lack of financial resources and injustice to get out of the situation in which she finds herself. Her great dream is to become a commercial pilot, and to achieve this she must put her skills to the test in her work, study and relationships with those around her, all this in the midst of an environment that will lead her to discover her first love.
The Valiant (Valiant #1)
by Lesley Livingston<p>Princess. Captive. Gladiator. Always a Warrior. <p>Fallon is the daughter of a proud Celtic king and the younger sister of the legendary fighter Sorcha. When Fallon was just a child, Sorcha was killed by the armies of Julius Caesar. <p>On the eve of her seventeenth birthday, Fallon is excited to follow in her sister's footsteps and earn her place in her father's war band. She never gets the chance. <p>Fallon is captured and sold to an elite training school for female gladiators—owned by none other than Julius Caesar himself. In a cruel twist of fate, the man who destroyed Fallon’s family might be her only hope of survival. <p>Now, Fallon must overcome vicious rivalries, deadly fights in and out of the arena, and perhaps the most dangerous threat of all: her irresistible feelings for Cai, a young Roman soldier and her sworn enemy. <p>A richly imagined fantasy for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Cinda Williams Chima, <i>The Valiant</i> recounts Fallon’s gripping journey from fierce Celtic princess to legendary gladiator and darling of the Roman empire.</p>
Valiant Ladies
by Melissa GreyTwo teen vigilantes set off on an action-packed investigation to expose corruption and deliver justice in Valiant Ladies, Melissa Grey's YA historical fiction novel inspired by real seventeenth century Latinx teenagers known as the Valiant Ladies of Potosí. By day Eustaquia “Kiki” de Sonza and Ana Lezama de Urinza are proper young seventeenth century ladies. But when night falls, they trade in their silks and lace for swords and muskets, venturing out into the vibrant, bustling, crime-ridden streets of Potosí in the Spanish Empire's Viceroyalty of Peru. They pass their time fighting, gambling, and falling desperately in love with one another.Then, on the night Kiki's engagement to the Viceroy's son is announced, her older brother—heir to her family’s fortune—is murdered. The girls immediately embark on a whirlwind investigation that takes them from the lowliest brothels of Potosí to the highest echelons of the Spanish aristocracy.
El valle del dragón: Gran temblor I (Gran Temblor #Volumen 1)
by Scarlett ThomasSi tuvieras poderes mágicos secretos, ¿cómo lo sabrías? Primera entrega de la serie «Gran Temblor», donde un grupo de niños está destinado a salvar el mundo en un reino maravilloso donde la magia existe y el mal acecha. Un cataclismo de proporciones colosales, ocurrido hace cinco años y recordado como el Gran Temblor, ha acabado con los avances tecnológicos que la humanidad había desarrollado a lo largo de las últimas tres décadas. El planeta ha vuelto al pasado, internet es un recuerdo lejano y nadie sabe ya el significado de palabras como «wifi» o «blog». En esta nueva realidad se desenvuelve Effie Truelove, una niña de once años muy especial que estudia en el Colegio Tusitala para Dotados, Problemáticos y Raros. A Effie le gusta la escuela, pero cuando su adorado abuelo Griffin sufre un ataque violento, no duda un instante en saltarse las clases paraacudir a su lado. El anciano, agonizante, encarga a su nieta que proteja su biblioteca de la codicia de un tal Leonard Levar, un turbio coleccionista de volúmenes antiguos. Pero cuando éste se hace con ella, Effie se siente obligada a embarcarse en una aventura repleta de peligros: ha de viajar al Altermundo, descifrar el significado de un libro llamado El Valle del Dragón y enfrentarse a los terribles diberi, un grupo secreto cuyos planes maléficos amenazan con destruir el universo. Reseñas:«Deslumbrante. [...] Una de las fantasías más brillantes que he leído.»Neil Gaiman «Ingeniosa y original.»Philip Pullman «El debut más prometedor en ficción juvenil desde Harry Potter. Entretenido, absorbente y emocionante a la vez.»Joanne Harris
The Valley and the Flood
by Rebecca Mahoney"A tense and beautiful tale about the monsters we make and the memories that haunt us." --Kate Alice Marshall, author of I Am Still Alive and Rules for VanishingRose Colter is almost home, but she can't go back there yet. When her car breaks down in the Nevada desert, the silence of the night is broken by a radio broadcast of a voicemail message from her best friend, Gaby. A message Rose has listened to countless times over the past year. The last one Gaby left before she died.So Rose follows the lights from the closest radio tower to Lotus Valley, a small town where prophets are a dime a dozen, secrets lurk in every shadow, and the diner pie is legendary. And according to Cassie Cyrene, the town's third most accurate prophet, they've been waiting for her. Because Rose's arrival is part of a looming prophecy, one that says a flood will destroy Lotus Valley in just three days' time. Rose believes if the prophecy comes true then it will confirm her worst fear--the PTSD she was diagnosed with after Gaby's death has changed her in ways she can't face. So with help from new friends, Rose sets out to stop the flood, but her connection to it, and to this strange little town, runs deeper than she could've imagined. Debut author Rebecca Mahoney delivers an immersive and captivating novel about magical places, found family, the power of grief and memory, and the journey toward reconciling who you think you've become with the person you've been all along.
Vampire (Buffy The Vampire Slayer Ser.)
by Richie Tankersley CusickA young girl attracts the attention of a killer who&’s thirsty for bloodDarcy never expected to spend a summer vacation living with her long-lost uncle Jake. Although he&’s only six years older than her, they have never met. By the end of the summer, she&’ll know him better than she ever wanted. Jake and his friends share a dark sense of humor. He lives in the Dungeon, a wax museum filled with gory scenes of famous monsters. His favorite is the statue of Dracula, which stares out with lifelike eyes and crimson lips. His friends seem to be obsessed with vampires, and one of them is even playing Dracula in a play. It&’s all harmless fun until the bodies of murdered young girls start appearing in the back alleys of their small town—throats cut and necks bitten. One of Jake&’s friends is playing vampire for real, and he has his eyes on Darcy&’s neck. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Richie Tankersley Cusick including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
Vampire Academy: A Graphic Novel (Vampire Academy #1)
by Richelle Mead**Read the book and watch the original TV series, now streaming on Peacock!**Join the legion of fans who skyrocketed this six-book series to the top of the charts. Start here, with the first book that kicked off the international #1 bestselling Vampire Academy series. Love and loyalty run deeper than blood. St. Vladimir&’s Academy isn&’t just any boarding school—it&’s a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi Vampire Princess. They&’ve been on the run, but now they&’re being dragged back to St. Vladimir&’s—the very place where they&’re most in danger. . . . Rose and Lissa become enmeshed in forbidden romance, the Academy&’s ruthless social scene, and unspeakable nighttime rituals. But they must be careful lest the Strigoi—the world&’s fiercest and most dangerous vampires—make Lissa one of them forever. **cover image may vary** &“We&’re suckers for it.&” — Entertainment Weekly