Publisher: Clarion Books
A person or place that becomes a word is an eponym, and here we have the surprising stories behind more than a hundred eponymous words.
The sequel to A Corner of White. “Mixed in with the regal intrigue is a complex, moving look at families, friendship, and loss . . . thrilling.” —School Library Journal (starred review) Picking up where A Corner of White left off, Elliot is more determined to find his father than ever, now that he knows he’s still alive. But first he must help Princess Ko find her own missing family, as the secret search for the royals of Cello begins. As part of the Royal Youth Alliance, Elliot will travel all over the Kingdom of Cello looking for any clue or detail or spell that could bring them (and maybe his own father) home. But once he learns that the royal family has been trapped in the World all this time, with no memory of their former lives, his real value to the Alliance becomes clear: He’s the only one with a connection to the World, through Madeleine. Together, through notes, letters, and late nights, Elliot and Madeleine must find a way to travel across worlds and bring missing loved ones home. The stakes are high, the writing both hilarious and heart-poundingly suspenseful, and the experience of reading it, sheer pleasure. “Madcap, whimsical, smart and even heartbreaking . . . By turns coming-of-age and wild adventure, this volume complicates the characters, expands the worldbuilding and sets things up for a grand finish in the trilogy closer . . . even better than the first.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Full of clever invention and intrigue, excellent surprises, and all the sophisticated wit Moriarty’s fans expect.” —The Horn Book (starred review)Show book
In the third novel of this YA dystopian series, a teen goes up against a global organization trying to control humans through a bar code tattoo. The year is 2025 and the mysterious, ubiquitous, and seemingly omnipotent multi-national corporation, Global 1 is still in power. A power Grace Morrow is okay with—until she meets her biological father, who is the head of Global 1’s nanobot injection project. When he warns Grace not to get the anticipated bar code tattoo when she turns seventeen, Grace is stunned by his revelations. Then she goes home to find her adoptive family vanished. Determined to find them, she turns to the anti-bar-code group Decode. Going undercover for Decode, Grace is on a mission to figure out what Global 1 is up to and ultimately, to shut the organization down for good.Show book
Telling the Truth Could Get Them Killed. Remaining Silent Could Be Worse. When Cooper, Hiro, and Gordy witness a robbery that leaves a man in a coma, they find themselves tangled in a web of mystery and deceit that threatens their lives. After being seen by the criminals—who may also be cops—Cooper makes everyone promise never to reveal what they have seen. Telling the truth could kill them. But remaining silent means an innocent man takes the fall, and a friend never receives justice.Is there ever a time to lie? And what happens when the truth is dangerous?The three friends, trapped in a code of silence, must face the consequences of choosing right or wrong when both options have their price.Show book
An unknown enemy threatens humankind's very existence. In the Underworld, the Hellgod Antares, is cursed to a slow and painful demise after taunting Death. To remain alive, he sends his agents, the Harbingers, to the surface to bring him souls and cure him from Death's curse.Show book
The eighth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon. Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself... When Jasmine and Tom discover an injured barn owl in the woods, they race to save his life. But as Star recovers, Jasmine realises that this beautiful bird is also a deadly hunter. Has Jasmine taken on more than she can handle? Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up. Check out Jasmine's other adventures: A Piglet Called Truffle, A Duckling Called Button, A Sheepdog Called Sky and many more!Show book
Highlights presents How to Grow Your Own Money Tree by Paul H. O'Neill. How to save your money.Show book
