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Fighters, Feared and Fallen: Third in the Boulton Quest Series
Fighters, Feared and Fallen
Thomas is swept into Robert Cain’s web of terrorHe's forced to fight in a child armyAgainst the most evil of peopleAnd learns the first casualty of war is the truth“If you can’t trust yourself, Thomas, who can you trust?”

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Return to the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel (The Descendants)
Return to the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel
Melissa de la Cruz
The sequel to the #1 New York Times best seller The Isle of the LostMal's an expert at intimidating her enemies, but she's broken the habit since leaving her villainous roots behind. So when she and her friends Evie, Carlos, and Jay all receive threatening messages demanding they return home, Mal can't believe it. Sure, she's King Ben's girlfriend now, and she's usually nice to her classmates, but she still didn't think anyone would be silly enough to try to push her around. The thing is, it kind of worked. Especially since she and her friends have a sneaking suspicion that their villainous parents are behind the messages. And when Evie looks into her Magic Mirror, what she sees only confirms their fears. Maleficent's just a tiny lizard after her run-in with Mal at Ben's Coronation, but she's the worst villain in the land for a reason. Could she have found a way to escape? Whatever's going on, Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay know they have to sneak back to the Isle and get to the bottom of it. Without its infamous leader, the island's even worse than when they left it, but the comforts of home-even a home as gloomy as the Isle of the Lost-can be hard to resist for recently reformed villains. Will the kids be able to beat the evil bubbling at the Isle's wicked core, or will the plot to destroy Auradon succeed?

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When the Sea Turned to Silver
When the Sea Turned To Silver
Grace Lin
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A New York Times Bestseller A National Book Award FinalistAn IndieBound BestsellerThis breathtaking, full-color illustrated fantasy is inspired by Chinese folklore, and is a companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.Pinmei's gentle, loving grandmother always has the most exciting tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. However, the peace is shattered one night when soldiers of the Emperor arrive and kidnap the storyteller.Everyone knows that the Emperor wants something called the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night. Determined to have her grandmother returned, Pinmei embarks on a journey to find the Luminous Stone alongside her friend Yishan, a mysterious boy who seems to have his own secrets to hide. Together, the two must face obstacles usually found only in legends to find the Luminous Stone and save Pinmei's grandmother--before it's too late.A fast-paced adventure that is extraordinarily written and beautifully illustrated, When the Sea Turned to Silver is a masterpiece companion novel to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky.

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Packing Evil (The Kylxon Chronicles) (Volume 1)
Packing Evil
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Magical shoes. Dead souls looking for a new leader. Incredible new powers. It’s enough to make any 7th grader doubt his sanity! Thirteen year old Pack's world is turned upside down when his deceased ancestors arrive to test his worthiness to be the next Kylxon. Clueless about his unique ancient family, and with only the help of his best friend, Sydney, he must endure their challenges as he discovers the amazing abilities and powers of the Kylxon. Unfortunately, there’s plenty of rotten fruit on Pack’s family tree to lead a young boy astray and down a dark path which could ultimately destroy his friend. But Sydney's a tough girl and she's not giving up her best buddy to a bunch of dead guys without a fight! Book one in the exciting new series “The Kylxon Chronicles”, a fantasy adventure about a reluctant hero.

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Ollie's Odyssey
Ollie's Odyssey
William Joyce, William Joyce
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From the creator of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore and The Guardians of Childhood comes an grand adventure of valor, friendship, and a look into the mysterious world of favorite toys.In the secret realm of toys, there are many mysteries. There is the Code of the Toys, which is as ancient as childhood. There’s also the magic of becoming a child’s favorite, the highest honor in the Toy World. Made by hand by Billy’s mother, Ollie is a special toy, “a toy who will matter.” He becomes Billy’s best friend, confidant, pal, and yes, Billy’s “favorite.” But there are villains in the Toy World, and Zozo, the clown king, is the most feared. He and his toy henchman (the Creeps) have sworn to steal and imprison favorite toys until they forget their children and become forever lost. When Ollie is toynapped, Billy must rescue his beloved favorite from Zozo’s subterranean lair in the old Carnival Place, past the park, through the woods, and into the night. Never has a journey of ten blocks been more epic.

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The Ship of Sight and The Hand of Shadow (The History Mysteries Book 2)
The Ship of Sight and The Hand of Shadow
A phone call before dawn launches Nat Sheppard into a world of intrigue that leaves her fighting for her life. Entrusted with a sacred task that must be completed within two phases of the moon, Nat and her friends race up New Zealand toward Cape Reinga. But the ruthless villain they outwitted last holidays is hunting them, and she will do anything to stop Nat completing her mission.

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The Secret of Sinbad's Cave (The History Mysteries Book 1)
The Secret of Sinbad's Cave
In the remote jungle of New Zealand, an old man waits. Some say he is a wizard. Others believe him to be cursed. Abraham lifts his head and watches the sky. It is almost time.In her lair far away, Drake pours over ancient charts. The McGuire Cache, full of the world's secrets, is close. She drums her fingers on the desk. Her teams have been dispatched to Waitomo Caves to find the cache and the Sinbad treasure. She smiles. Let the old man try and stop her now.In the high country above Waitomo, a weary farmer sits down with his three children and breaks the news that's been coming for months. The family farm is broke and going on the market. Nat, Jack and Kathleen stare at their Dad. The world of Nat Sheppard, almost 14, turns upside down. Her little sister climbs onto the roof to see the view one last time and crashes into the attic, discovering a secret room. Inside is an unopened letter to Nat's great, great grandmother, a copy of Sinbad the Sailor, and two cave maps with clues to an ancient treasure. Drake looks up suddenly. Something's different. Abraham stands. Finally, the wheels are in motion. It doesn't look good for Nat and her friends when they're pitted against Drake's gang of ruthless treasure hunters. Abraham has magic and history on his side, but will that be enough? The Secret of Sinbad's Cave is a non-stop adventure through a mythical imagining of New Zealand history.

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The Secret Keepers
The Secret Keepers
Diana Sudyka, Trenton Lee Stewart
A New York Times Bestseller!By the author of The Mysterious Benedict Society, this heart-pounding mystery adventure is laced with magic and humor.When Reuben discovers an extraordinary antique watch with a secret power, his life takes an intriguing turn. As one secret leads to another, Reuben finds himself torn between his honest nature and the lure to be a hero.Now he is on a dangerous adventure--full of curious characters, treacherous traps, and hairsbreadth escapes--as he races to solve the mystery before it is too late. With fearless Penny, mighty Jack, and the wise Mrs. Genevieve on his side, can Reuben outwit a sly villain called The Smoke and save the city from a terrible fate?In this ingeniously crafted novel, acclaimed author Trenton Lee Stewart invites readers to join the adventure, decipher the clues, and ask themselves the question: Is knowing a secret a gift or a curse?

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Liberty Frye and the Sails of Fate
Liberty Frye and the Sails of Fate (series, Book Two)
On the morning of her eleventh birthday, nothing feels particularly celebratory to Liberty Frye. As if being a witch in training isn’t confusing enough, her mother’s mysterious illness has grown worse overnight and her best-friend-turned-foster-sister Ginny is driving her crazy.Then there’s the matter of the new invention that Uncle Frank has brought to her surprise party. When her freaky powers accidentally activate it, Libby and her unsuspecting party guests are transported into an ocean of darkness. Literally. Soon, they’re running – or rather, sailing – for their lives, chasing after clues while dodging angry islanders and makeshift spells gone awry. If they have any hope of finding their way home, Libby knows she must confront the dark forces bent on deciding their future. But what she doesn’t know is … how?

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Flamecaster (Shattered Realms)
Flamecaster
Cinda Williams Chima
Set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Seven Realms series, a generation later, this is a breathtaking story of dark magic, chilling threats, and two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line between life and death. This dazzling beginning to a new series is indispensable for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and a perfect starting point for readers who are new to her work.Adrian sul’Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic—and a thirst for revenge. Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. Now he’s closer than ever to killing the man responsible, the cruel king of Arden. With time running out, Ash faces an excruciating choice: Can he use his powers not to save a life but to take it?Abandoned at birth, Jenna Bandelow was told that the magemark on the back of her neck would make her a target. But when the King’s Guard launches a relentless search for a girl with a mark like hers, Jenna assumes that it has more to do with her role as a saboteur than any birth-based curse. Though Jenna doesn’t know why she’s being hunted, she knows that she can’t get caught. Eventually, Ash’s and Jenna’s paths will collide in Arden. Thrown together by chance and joined by their hatred of the ruthless king, they will come to rescue each other in ways they cannot yet imagine.

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