Deformed and weak, Coe is constantly reminded that this is a world where dry land dwindles at every high tide, and she is not welcome. The only bright spot in her harsh life is the strong, capable Tiam. Sadly, love has been forgotten by her society. Only survival is known, but when the king falls ill, she is invited into the palace, a beautiful castle that she soon learns has many secrets. Coe must race to find the answers to save the people she cares about before their world and everything they know is lost to the tides of the ocean.
Are Lara's visions a gift or a curse? Lara grows up the daughter of a kennel steward in Russia. She has a way with dogs that no one else has and has been promised the job when she grows up. When Papa says a puppy won't live Lara decides it will after a vision she has. Papa allows her to keep the pup but makes her promise never to speak of the vision again. Not only does Lara have to hide her visions but she also finds out she has to leave her beloved dogs. When her new brother arrives Lara finds out that the position of kennel steward is no
In the book "Get Psyched," Zoey Christopher is a fifteen year old girl with psychic abilities. Zoey starts to have visions of a fire at an upcoming cheerleading competition. While trying to prevent the fire, Zoey experiences friendship and even a little romance.
The Mirk and Midnight Hour by Jane Nickerson is an enchanting and suspenseful tale based on the Scottish ballad of Tam Lin. The Mirk and Midnight Hour is set in Civil War Mississippi, where 17-year-old Violet Dancey is trying to adjust to her father’s remarriage and her twin brother’s death. Then, she finds a wounded Union soldier in an abandoned cabin in the woods, and her life becomes even more complicated. She knows that he is an enemy, but she tries to help him.
After moving to Japan, Katie Green expected life to be more tranquil, quiet and simple. Instead, she meets Japanese legends and is kidnapped by the fearsome Yakuza. So naturally, after all this, timid Katie turns down the offer to escape Japan and return to the Americas. Though this time she’s prepared; she has her legendary boyfriend Tomo, mysterious ally Jun and developing powers of her own. Katie feels like she can take on anything. Then the power that fuels Katie, Jun and Tomo revolts,causing all three to face their deepest fears: their pasts.
In the aftermath of a dangerous trial, tension between the Virals are higher than ever. Life's just all jumbled up for Tory right now, ever since her fellow pack member Ben Blue confessed his feelings for her as the source of his betrayal, and then insistently causes problems with his constant use of the mysterious, wolf-like powers that all the Virals have had since tinkering an unknown virus that changed their lives-and possibly leaving them in mortal danger.
Corinthe, an exile to the human world, falls in love with a human, Luc. Since she is not mortal and from Pyralis Terra (a universe in the Crossroad), she is confused why she feels like this..... but she likes it. Anyway, with help from her guardian Meranda, her last task before going back home is to kill Luc. The problem is, Luc likes Corinthe back and Corinthe doesn't want to do it at all. But, she loves her home more. So, when Corinthe goes in for the kill, she can't do it. When she finally focuses, Luc jumps through the Crossroad (a link between all universes).
Deza Malone, the main character in The MightyMiss Malone is an enthusiastic, realistic little black girl living through the great depression. Her mom holds a job, but her dad can’t find work. Deza sees herself as a great author and a girl who will go far in life.
In a futuristic United States, Madeline Landry is next in line in the most powerful family of the ruling class; the Gentry. This lavish and rich social class has ruled over the poor for nearly 200 years with an iron and unrelenting grip. Within the lower classes are the Rootless, the bottom feeders of society that are forced to do the dirty and dangerous work for the Gentry for no reward.
