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Maze cutter trilogy volume 2
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FLARE ABOVE, MAZE BELOW.Sadina and the islanders are up against both man and nature as they navigate their way to Alaska. There, they hope to meet the mysterious Godhead, unsure of what separates myth from truth. But the Godhead, now led by Alexandra, is fractured. Within the cracks of their sacred trinity, secrets are revealed that blur the lines of good and evil forever.After a devastating discovery, Isaac and Sadina are forced to split up. Minho...
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A contestant on a brand-new game show offering young criminals the chance at freedom and a cash prize by winning over viewers, Emerson desperately needs the money to save her family, but little does she know that winning is her only chance at survival because losing means death.
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Willow is alone, confined to a bed with restraints. She can't remember how she got there...or how long she's been there. An old lady appears in her room to feed her twice a day. Granny doesn't talk, but Willow can hear thumping from somewhere beyond the door. It's not Granny's shuffling steps. It's too loud to be Granny's cat. Is it someone? Something? Then Granny's cat does in Willow's room. And Granny follows a few days later. Willow will do anything...
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This is the story of a bush legend of the 20th Century. A man who shunned society and chose to live a life alone with nature, with the mighty Murray River as his lifeline for 54 years. Max Jones, a Detective Sergeant with the South Australian Police Force became interested in "The Possum" and to why he had "gone bush."
Was he a murderer on the run?
Had he committed serious crimes that lead to him avoiding all human contact for years? Max Jones instincts...
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Margaret Staples was nine years old at the beginning of 1939 when her father was posted from England to the British colony of Malta with the Royal Engineers. Margaret and her four siblings thought they were in paradise, but everything changed when the Second World War broke out in September of that year.
Hitler wanted to take control of Malta for its strategic position, right in the middle of the Mediterranean. To fulfil this desire, the Axis dropped...
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When the final four women in competition for an aloof, if somewhat sleazy, bachelor's heart arrive on a mysterious island in the Pacific Northwest, they mentally prepare themselves for another week of extreme sleep deprivation, invasive interviews, and of course, the salacious drama that viewers nationwide tune in to eagerly devour. Each woman came on The Catch for her own reasons--brand sponsorships, followers, and yes, even love--and they've all...
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Zombie season volume 1
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IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 7
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Summer is zombie season in California and there are some kids who do not evacuate: Joule searches for her missing father, Regina worries about the secrecy surrounding the new anti-zombie technology her parents are developing, and Oliver is trying to convince the grownups that the zombies are becoming stronger.
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Perry was your normal average pig, living his life with his colony.
They were always on the move going somewhere but they never knew where. Everything was going fine until one day,when a storm hit them. A mysterious light blinded them and Perry got teleported into a field in the middle of nowhere. Injured and confused, Perry didn't know what to do. Luckily, Alex cameto his aid and took care of him. For a long time everything seemed to be going...
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"You took my baby from me, Mum! She should be here with us and her siblings, not stuck with two old stupid fools like you!"
She looked through me like I was invisible, pathetically calling out to her husband, in the next room. This woman was incapable of taking responsibility for anything!
"Don…Don, don't you think I did the right thing? I did the right thing, didn't I, Don?!"
He didn't answer.
Our mother-daughter relationship was always tumultuous...
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Do you remember the stories of those taken prisoner during WWII? Can you name any heroes from the war? How many of those names are of women?
So often, we remember war heroes as men completing great feats of strength on the battlefield, saving the lives of their fellow soldiers. There have been multiple books, films, and articles written about soldiers during WWII. Some are fictional, while some are based on true stories. From Saving Private Ryan to...
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Tuni's father began sexually abusing her when she was just four years old. Her mother, though aware of the abuse, was a silent witness-one either incapable or unwilling to intervene-and the abuse continued until Tuni was eleven. Three years later, when Tuni was fourteen, she was raped by an adult actor who was part of her cast in a professional theater production. These traumas would go on to shape much of her life.
Underwater Daughter follows how...
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For more than a century, plane crashes have been among the scariest catastrophes imaginable. The toll on human life is devastating. Yet, as this fascinating book reveals, there are some who defy the odds and survive the unsurvivable.
In this riveting collection of true stories from sole survivors, we get an inside look at their harrowing ordeal that changed their lives forever. Inside, you get to meet these amazing people such as:
And many others...
We...
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Bobby Rooster was sitting at home bored. He was waiting for an adventure in his hometown of Chickenville. He was on his day off from his part-time work down at the toy store.
Suddenly, Bobby heard a loud knock at his door and he ran over to see who it was. It was his best friend Stuart, the rabbit! Stuart was hopping around, excitedly, with a look of adventure in his eyes. He had a plan - to go on an adventure around Chickenville! Bobby was ecstatic,...
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Why should you read this book? If only to understand how important the fate of each individual person is. That anyone, even a little girl from an unknown village, through his desperate efforts, can affect the course of human history.Join archaeologist Christina on an incredible journey through ancient Egypt! This captivating children's book takes young readers on a thrilling quest filled with mystery, danger, and the power of love. In this enchanting...
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The ground in still-icy Yosemite National Park isn’t stable, and K-9 handler Von Sharpe fears the worst. But his worries are pushed aside when he sees an SUV viciously forced off the road…with his ex-fiancee at the wheel. It’s only when Stella Rivers steps out of the vehicle that the very ground under their feet cracks and breaks with the onslaught of a terrifying earthquake. When her meeting with a mysterious client is ambushed, Stella witnesses...
16) Life of a Piglin
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Piglin was happy with his life. He had his fortress, his family, and, more importantly, his gold. He woke up every day to view the lands he and his family owned in the Nether. His days were simple, his days were peaceful, his days were safe.
Then Steve came for a visit and offers Piglin the chance at an adventure.
Piglin goes to tell Steve that he won't go, but then Steve says something that instantly changes his mind. "This journey will take us...
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That's what Spencer Delucian wants to know.
On his twelfth birthday, his dad sends him off with his chatty terrier on a global expedition to rediscover the lost city of Macadamia-a place no one has heard of.
Spencer knew there'd be dangers, but he never imagined he'd earn a new bloodthirsty enemy at every stop.
Nonetheless, it is a noble quest. Really.
Well, mostly. There is some theft, but only from bad guys. And some accidental swindling. And one...
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In this highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling How to Be a Supervillain, Victor Spoil must save the world from an evil scheme to enslave the superheroes and villains -- to his parents' utter disappointment.
A sequel has never been this good . . . at being bad! Victor Spoil hates the Junior Super Academy. It makes him cranky -- and his parents couldn't be prouder, because supervillains aren't meant to be nice. Until Victor confesses he wants...
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Follow Willy Weta and Frowdy Frog on an exciting night-time adventure through the New Zealand bush. Together, they face their fears and discover the beauty of the natural world. This heartwarming tale teaches children the importance of overcoming obstacles and embracing the unexpected. Join Willy and Frowdy on their journey and let their bravery inspire you.
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"She glanced over her shoulder. Had the scarecrow moved? It stood there, smile stitched on its face, but now it felt like a smirk."
Prepare to be scared silly in this creepy middle-grade novel! Twins seek medical help in a remote village after their father is in a canoeing accident...only to discover the scarecrow that stands watch in town may have a stronger hold over the residents than expected. Perfect for fans of R.L. Stine, Dan Poblocki, and...
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