The Other Side of the World by Anne Richey (3 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

AUSTRALIA 1850. Lizzie Fordham just wants to go home to England, a place she last saw when she was seven. Her husband George knows this all too well, so when the opportunity comes up for him to earn a lot of money very fast, he decides to take the chance. He disappears into the night. Three months later, he still hasn't returned. George's niece Amelia (11), an English-Ceylonese orphan arrives in Hobart and it is expected that she will be taken in. Lizzie and Amelia need to set out on the dangerous journey to find George. Lizzie and Amelia have little money, and need to rely at times on the kindness of strangers. Sometimes these strangers are not so kind. They encounter thieves, liars and murderers, but they also encounter philosophers, benefactors and rough diamonds. The search for George takes Lizzie and Amelia from Tasmania to Melbourne and into the high country. Dangers await them as they are not the only ones on a quest. Lizzie is sharp, unsentimental and cynical while Amelia ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The EmberEarth Chronicles by Matthew Bunch (22 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

William Tate is young and brilliant and desperate to save his dying mother. When the doctors fail in their efforts, Billy begins to study on his own, determined to find what they have missed. His quest leads him to the Rare Manuscripts room at the New York library where he becomes mysteriously drawn to a strange book written in a strange language. Focused to the point of obsession, Billy is determined to crack the secret code, utterly unprepared for success. EmberEarth trembles. A millennium has passed since Wizards and DireMages battled for control of this world, Rending the Fabric and unleashing powerful forces which destroyed almost everything. Billy arrives and immediately seeks to return to his mother, irresistibly drawn into events which threaten to set those mighty forces free again. EmberEarth crawls with monsters and Billy faces constant danger, slowly realizing more lives are at stake than just his mother's. Dragons, long asleep and awaiting the return of magic, awaken to ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

APEX by Evan Bollinger (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

WHAT HAPPENS IN APEX, STAYS IN APEX He's heard them. The boys at Education have talked about it. Here, there and everywhere. So when the day of his first egress arrives, Johnathan is ready. Or so he thinks. But something is wrong. Nobody, even Mother and Father, will answer him. The explanations are few, the strange device used for "processing" waiting and waiting in silence... What is The Company hiding? It isn't till Johnathan takes matters into his own hands that he discovers the truth. Nothing in this utopian world is what it seems, and with its future and its lies hanging in the balance, Johnathan and his one and only friend have only one choice. The Company is watching. Because in this world in this place, eyes see best in the dark...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Freedom Fighters: Dragon City (Book 2) by Michelle Leyland (Violet Star Publishing) (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Book 2 of the teen action series. Can also be read as a single novel. When Rickie finally gets the call to say that the evil dictator Lord Snider has now been found, he and Starlet go straight to Dragon City to find out what he's up to; but they soon discover that he's not after revenge or to reclaim Twilight City. Lord Snider is now planning to take over Dragon City instead and wants to kill the Mayor in order to dominate. Rickie, Carl, Starlet and the others must return to their roles as freedom fighters and begin a new fight to protect another city from evil. Book 1 - Freedom Fighters: Twilight City (OUT NOW) Book 3 - Freedom Fighters: Lost City (OUT NOW) Extra Book: Bounty Hunter (Coming Out July 2015) Book 4 - Freedom Fighters (Coming Soon)

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The Cursed Academy Complete Series Boxset [Books 1-6] by Holly Hook (1,221 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The Cursed Academy Complete Series Boxset is six books of young adult magic, mythical creatures, snarky romance, and academy adventure! Binge on one complete series. Twists and turns await. Dive into a tale of magic, myth, and chaos today! One academy prepares the lucky descendants of Greek gods for a life of power and privilege. Another must teach the descendants of mythical monsters how to serve their betters. When the Greek gods mysteriously woke twenty years ago, everyone with divine blood gained magic. Everyone dreams of that rare, sacred invite to the Olympian Academy. A small-town, awkward klutz like me has no chance of an invite. I can only hope to escape working in my grandmother's dusty convenience store after graduation. But when I accidentally summon a void that almost eats my so-called friend, my tracker finds me. Ronin. Insanely gorgeous, descended from Zeus, and out of my league, he sweeps me out of my boring life. Of course, there's a catch. Only some magical ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files: (Special Edition 1, Books 1 thru 5): Urban Fantasy Paranormal Shifter Series (Smoke Special Edition) by Craig Halloran (Two-Ten Book Press, Inc.) (1,006 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Boxset #1 is FREE and Boxset 2 only $1.99 June 5th-9th on a Kindle Countdown Deal! He thought it was an ordinary investigation. But it was a werewolf hunt. After losing her partner in the line of duty, Agent Sidney Shaw is forced to team up with a renegade bounty hunter. And she doesn't' like it. John Smoke -- an incarcerated wild card -- is released into her custody, only to push her vaunted training to the limits and toss the FBI playbook out. But a vast hidden network of criminals with the terrifying ability to shapeshift into monsters is spreading its supernatural sickness in the very fabric of human society. Innocents end up dead or missing. Hunting malevolent fiends into the darkest most secret corners of Washington, DC, Smoke and Sid collide with supernatural forces that will stop at nothing to kill them while destroying a nation. Can they set egos aside in time, or will they destroy each other first? "Think Mulder and Scully, but with more personality and better action." ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Soul Asylum by Brendan Jones (11 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

UNLEASH YOUR INNER DESIRES... When a group of teenagers take a drug which literally sends them to hell and back they are granted their most intimate desires. But when you make a deal with the devil there's always consequences, deadly consequences. Writing sample: The pounding beat blasts with primal intensity as the packed dance floor is consumed by its rhythm. Bodies close together. Waiting to be touched. Sex hanging in the air. To be readily taken. To be freely given. There is no better time to be alive. And Eugene knows it. Tonight is his night. Tonight is important. Tonight Cassandra is going to be his. He pushes through the seductive sea of pulsating bodies towards her. She dances invitingly. Eugene notes with annoyance that someone has taken up that invitation. Cassandra pushes her body up against a swinger wannabe, tight leather pants, silk shirt unbuttoned to reveal bum fluff chest hair, cologne that can knock out a rhino at six feet. A wannabe? A never gonna be. In ten ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Science Fiction Short Stories for Young Readers (Age 12 and up) by Wayne Bass (2 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

A collection of five science fiction short stories for young readers (Age 12 and up, high school and middle school ), although scientifically-minded adults may enjoy them as well. All of these stories take place within our solar system. The author combines plausible, futuristic space adventure with moral, ethical, and literary threads, all within a positive educational framework. (1) THE OLD MAN AND THE MOON : An old man goes fishing on the Moon. A spin on Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea. (2) UNDER THE PINK SKY OF MARS : Friends Joey and Alison crash-land their Mars hopper at the bottom of the Mariner Valley, then must fight off a pair of fugitive Martian criminals and climb the steep wall of the canyon to get out before the brutally cold Martian night sets in. (3) THE MOON NEXT DOOR : The Earth has a Moon, and Michelle has a beautiful five-year-old daughter. Or do they? (4) ON MARS, A GIRL LOVES HER DOG : Amy lives on Mars with her robot dog Marzo. When faced with choosing between ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The Fallen Star by Jessica Sorensen (11,213 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

For eighteen year-old Gemma, life has never been normal. Up until recently, she has been incapable of feeling emotion. And when she's around Alex, the gorgeous new guy at school, she can feel electricity that makes her skin buzz. Not to mention the monsters that haunt her nightmares have crossed over into real-life. But with Alex seeming to hate her and secrets popping up everywhere, Gemma's life is turning into a chaotic mess. Things that shouldn't be real suddenly seem to exist. And as her world falls apart, figuring out the secrets of her past becomes a matter of life and death. BookWhisperer's review 5 out of 5 stars "This is definitely a book to be recommended." Katina Hernandez's (Tigris Eden) review 5 out 5 stars "There are so many twists and turns in the story and the ending will leave you wanting more. Sorensen wrote a dark and intriguing book." Book Passion for Life's review "Overall, this is a fantastic debut novel. Jessica has done a great job and I'm dying to get my ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The Attraction: House of Illusion (A YA Mystery Series) by Rick Polito (12 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"An engaging and moving blend of comedy, suspense, and a well-defined male teen voice." -- Kirkus Reviews Discover a thrilling mystery by the author of Off Trail -- a humorous journey filled with chilling twists and a hidden fortune waiting to be found. Nate and Lily knew their mother was different. All it took was a hunch or a bad feeling and the family would be uprooted and moving to a different apartment or even a different town. But when the two are torn out of their life in the ritzy North Bay for the summer and dropped in "the Mississippi of California" on the Sacramento River Delta, Nate Caldwell and his sister Lily see it as one more move in a series of lurching disruptions driven by their mother's suspicion that something or someone is after them. When they settle into life around their uncle's House of Illusion roadside attraction, Nate meets Mia -- who makes all the girls he knew in the North Bay seem shallow and dull -- and begins to connect with local teens who ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Adulting: A Young Adult's Guide to Financial Security to Help Set Goals, Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, Avoid Burnout, and Find Fulfillment in ... by Marie Jimenez (22 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Your guide to a fulfilling and balanced life is just a click away: ?? GREAT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION OR COLLEGE GIFT ?? FREE FINANCIAL WORKBOOK ?? Master adulting today - discover secrets to navigating life's twists and turns with confidence and grace! ?? Do you feel like adulthood came with no instruction manual? ?? Wondering if you're the only one struggling to balance work, relationships, and personal goals? ?????? Adulthood, or "adulting," can be overwhelming and confusing at times. It's a period of life where you are expected to have your act together and take on full responsibility for yourself. ?? You will explore how to navigate this journey like a pro. From developing time management skills to building healthy relationships and finding your purpose, this guide has got you covered. ???? Reading this book, you'll discover: Skills you need to master to take on the adult world - how to acquire them and continuously develop them for lifelong success! ?? The secrets to ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Motivational Basketball Stories for Kids: Lessons from the Court – Mental Toughness and Growth for Young Readers and Listeners by Carson Bridgeford (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Encouraging the Next Generation: The First Steps Discover basketball's most thrilling moments through stories that inspire and excite. Perfect for young fans, this book is designed for parents to share these motivational stories with children starting at age 8, while older kids will find them engaging to read on their own. This collection brings to life the iconic events of basketball, teaching the history of the sport and its legendary players in a fun and captivating way. Experience tales of resilience and heroism that feature: ? Michael Jordan's winning formula ? Kobe Bryant's relentless "Mamba Mentality" ? Maya Moore's impactful career ? Magic Johnson's legendary plays ? Tim Duncan's quiet greatness ? Cheryl Miller overcoming challenges ? Stephen Curry's sharpshooting brilliance ? Hakeem Olajuwon's Dream Shake Ideal as a gift, this book doesn't just recount thrilling sports moments; it also imparts crucial lessons about overcoming challenges and the importance of teamwork. ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Springdale Bulldogs Junior Year Box Set: A real-life high school book about love and dating for teens (The Extraordinarily Ordinary Life of Cassandra ... by Tamara Hart Heiner (10 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Season 7 in The Extraordinarily Ordinary Life of Cassandra Jones! Get over him. It's her junior year, and that's what everyone keeps telling Cassandra. Like not loving someone is a choice. Like her heart hurting is a decision. So Cassandra rebounds. And she rebounds hard, determined to keep her heart out of it. Until one of the rebounds catches her before she can fly away and redefines everything for her... Love. Desire. Passion. Life. And now everything is different. Don't miss this dramatic addition to the Cassandra Jones saga!

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The Progenitor : Space Opera Fantasy (Book One of The Progenitor Chronicles) by Sara Wright (27 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

A young woman with secret powers. A conspiracy to topple a government. Will the princess be the catalyst for war? Xendara teems with anxiety. After disturbing visions of her first planetary aid mission, the young royal dreads leaving home. When a mysterious figure assassinates her father aboard their spaceship, the fledgling girl is left to face the future alone. Navigating the complex political landscape of their multi planet coalition, Xendara struggles to accept her newly discovered powers. Constantly pursued by enemies aiming to control her, the apprehensive leader fears her friends and family may not survive. Will Xendara discover her adversary's schemes in time to avert annihilation? The Progenitor is the captivating first book in The Progenitor Chronicles young adult space fantasy series. If you like elemental powers, deep bonds of friendship, and sweet romance, then you'll love Sara Wright's enchanting adventure. Buy The Progenitor to plot your prosperous planetary ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The Ultimate Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide: Be Prepared for Anything by ivan so Price verified 8 hours ago

Understanding the Zombie Threat is crucial for anyone looking to survive in a world overrun by the undead. Zombies are reanimated corpses with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. They are typically slow-moving and lack intelligence, but their numbers can quickly overwhelm even the most prepared survivor. It is important to understand their behavior and weaknesses in order to effectively defend yourself and your loved ones.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The God Eater: A Found Family Small Town Urban Fantasy by Beau Wallis (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Hidden in the mountains of California lies a mysterious stone labyrinth known as the God Eater. No one knows where it came from or what it does, but the locals fear it. For eight-year-old Nova Franklin, it's a daily struggle to survive in a world plagued by demons. Marked as cursed by her family, she's left to fend for herself in the small mountain town of Penstemon. When a stranger named Ashbel D'Ignis arrives, claiming to be a writer but possessing the ability to see and control demons, Nova's already terrifying world becomes even more complicated. As she gets caught up in a dangerous mystery involving murdered goddesses and demons that don't act like demons, she must navigate the blurred lines between good and evil and decide who she can trust. With the looming threat of the God Eater, Nova must stay one step ahead in a game where appearances can be deceiving. A gripping and modern-day mythos filled with unexpected twists; this stunning fantasy novel will keep you on the edge ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Write It Right by Ambrose Bierce (E-BOOKARAMA) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Ambrose Bierce is best known for "The Devil's Dictionary" (also published by E-Bookarama Editions), but the prolific journalist, satirist, and fabulist was also a usage maven. In 1909, he published several hundred of his pet peeves in "Write It Right". "Write It Right" is a compilation of witty and opinionated alphabetical examples of what Bierce considered poor (American) English and advice on alternatives - entertaining, thought-provoking, occasionally outdated but so interesting to see how style and taste have changed.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult