Abenteuer

You are braver than you believe.The fabled land of Atlantis faces annihilation again. This time, after the earthquakes, black holes appear to suck everything within reach into dark nothingness. After two years of failing to find a way back to Atlantis, fourteen-year-old Adam Danburg wants nothing to do with the special place. Then ancient forces pull him into the city once again. Conflicting prophecies, mistaken beliefs, and shifting time conspire against Adam, along with Orri, Tya, and Caileen, stopping them from saving Atlantis. Adam must discover the right path to battle the evil forces before Atlantis is swept into the black void.RETURN TO ATLANTIS is the second book in the Atlantis series from Aurora Finalist J.M. Dover.

Now PICTURE THIS...A giraffe in the street! A school bus in the living room?? Can you even IMAGINE THAT??Nino, a creative and playful boy, has a tough time convincing his sister Tenna about all of the WILD animals he saw during a walk in the woods. So it's a good thing he had his camera with him to take pictures. Looking at Nino’s photos, Tenna doesn't quite see exactly what he is describing...until she starts to PLAY along and use her imagination! Is that a rock—or is it a turtle hiding in its shell?In Picture THIS! Imagine THAT!, siblings Nino and Tenna, and their faithful sidekick Puppy Dog, demonstrate a simple example of how easy and entertaining it can be to use your imagination to play. This story offers a fun reminder to play, be creative, and use your imagination. If your child enjoys stories that capture their imagination and inspire their creativity, then they will LOVE reading this story with you!Join the adventure and take home Picture THIS! Imagine THAT! for your child today!P.S. Puppy Dog gives it TWO PAWS UP!More about this story...So it turns out that kids love to play...who knew?? It’s easy to forget how important it is for kids to just play. The hours in the day seem to disappear like a magic wand has waved over the clock. Days filled with making meals, picking up socks, brushing teeth, and all sorts of little activities that help those precious hours vanish. POOF!How often do you engage your kid’s imagination?How often do you stop and just play along?Play is fun, and it’s educational. It’s a chance for kids to explore their imagination, interact with different people, in new places, and express their own creativity.In this story Picture THIS! Imagine THAT! siblings Nino and Tenna, and their faithful sidekick Puppy Dog, demonstrate a simple example of how easy and entertaining it can be to use your imagination to play. This story is a fun reminder to play, be creative, and use your imagination.P.S. Reading is fun, too! Maybe you’d like to read this story with your child? Puppy Dog gives it TWO PAWS UP!

In this world of more questions than answers, extortion, kidnapping, and murder follow the Reynolds family in this twisted novel of lust, envy, and betrayal. Billionaire, Thomas Reynolds, and wife, Margaret, along with identical twin brother, Theodore. Different than night and day, all with an eye for business; where on the other hand secrets and betrayal lurk in the shadows of each of them, including Margaret.Haunted by her memories of the tragic shooting she witnessed causing the death of her younger brother, she will soon discover that her present and past will soon collide. Secretes are unfolding, and lives are unraveling. Friends turn into enemies, and love turns into hate in this jaw-dropping turn of events, where longtime college buddy and business colleague, William Caldwell, is being sought for questioning in the disappearance of his pregnant college girlfriend ten years ago.Will justice be served?

Farlee's Angel is a story of a boy who lives on a wildlife sanctuary. Farlee has great love for the Lord, his family, and the animals, and he is always looking for animals to help. But sometimes he goes too far and has to be saved."Farlee," Mother once said, "thinks he is the guardian of all the animals in and around the wildlife sanctuary."

William’s life was completely normal, if you consider living in a mansion with 526 rooms as normal. Everything changed after his father went missing. His aunt had lists of rules for him that could wrap around the house. All he wanted was to find his father but looking for him wasn’t allowed. His chance finally came when he was invited to stay with his uncle for a week. There was only one problem. He didn’t know he had an uncle, but that didn’t seem to matter. There are lots of things he didn’t know about until he saw a giant, a ball that freezes things, and a watch that never lets you get lost. For all the things he finds, there is one he wishes he could forget: a deadly puzzle organ. It would have been easy enough to ignore. Only, this puzzle holds something special. If he solves it, he could find his father. At least, that’s what he thinks… 

“... Elle se passe bien d’écrire, mais elle regrette encore de ne pas savoir lire. On a beau lui faire lentement la lecture d’une lettre, elle se méfie. Si elle savait, elle pourrait lire la lettre à son aise, la relire toute seule, en cachette, souvent...”

12-year-old Phoebe Sproule may be embarrassed by her mother’s blog (featuring every laughable fact of her existence!) but its 2 million followers prove useful in solving the mystery of Peter Philby’s disappearance from the Starbrite Diner in Brooklyn.  

Ashira, with big, brown, round eyes; pink, full lips, kissed by God and a lush, coily, brown crown that flows to the small of her back, can see through the soul of anyone she meets. She discovers her unique abilities one day while walking home from high school in the dirt and beer bottle ridden streets of Englewood in Chicago, Illinois.Ashira wins a contest that pays for her to travel to Paris and attend fashion college in New York, where she meets and marries an abusive, gray-haired billionaire from Pakistan. She moves into his luxurious midtown Manhattan mansion with hues of red and 24 carat gold. Ahmed lives with his daughter, extended family and servants and Ashira immediately notices two things. His missing wife and the gaping chasm between the haves and have nots.But, she is unaware of her codependency and her husband's ties to global human trafficking. She is compelled to visit Pakistan to find out the truth, where she encounters Ahmed's sinister, dark-haired, emaciated business partner, a former disgruntled servant who leveraged an opportunity to elevate his status.Ashira's great-grandmother, brother, and African Goddesses, Warriors, and Queens guide her in the quest to discover her power. Tariq Bin Ziyad is one of the Warrior Ancestors who visits Ashira. He is a historical figure who conquered Spain in 711 AD, ushering in over 700 years of peace.

Hi-interest, Lo-vocabulary, for reluctant readers or those reading below grade levelLarge printAndy Towell's dream of becoming a commercial fisherman is jeopardized when a co-worker goes missing.

Behind in her studies, Tracey must pay the price. Her social activities have been curtailed. She has lost the privilege of the use of her cell phone. Her world is upset down.But then life changes. Mr. Harding, the principal, has given Tracey the responsibility to show a new student, Sarah Browning around the school.Within a short period of time, Tracey, her best friend Nancy Ann, and Sarah become good buddies.Growing up, there can be three best friends not just two.The winter holidays are arriving soon. It brings a trip to New York City for the three girls. Sarah's father lives there. What happens in New Your stays in New York, or does it?