From the internationally bestselling author of Vespertine comes a heart-stopping new sequel novella to the breathtaking fantasy Sorcery of Thorns . This is the perfect read for fans of Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maass A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series, and Holly Black! Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new life with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn. Now that their demon companion Silas has returned, so has scrutiny from nosy reporters hungry for gossip about the citys most powerful sorcerer and the librarian who stole his heart. But something strange is afoot at Thorn Manor: the estates wards, which are meant to keep their home safe, are acting up and forcibly trapping the Manors occupants inside. Surely it must be a coincidence that this happened just as Nathaniel and Elisabeth started getting closer to one another . . . ? With no access to the outside world, Elisabeth and Nathaniel have to work together to discover the source of the magic before theyre due to host the citys Midwinter Ball. Faced with a house filled with unexpected secrets, the couple will have to lean on their connection like never before to set things right before its too late . . . Praise for New York Times bestselling Sorcery of Thorns : ''A bewitching gem . . . I absolutely loved every moment of this story'' Stephanie Garber , #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series ''If you loved the Hogwarts Library . . . youll be right at home at Summershall'' Katherine Arden , New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale ''An enthralling adventure replete with spellbinding characters, a slow-burning love story, and a world worth staying lost in'' Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Seul sur son navire, Robinson fait naufrage. Il découvre une île déserte, avec pour seuls compagnons, la mer et la solitude. Ce petit paradis se transforme alors en enfer. Comment survivre ? Loin de toute civilisation, quel avenir Robinson peut-il espérer ?
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*THE TOP-TEN BESTSELLER* From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling new YA fantasy about a teen girl with mythic abilities who must defend her world against restless spirits of the dead. Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo, Alexandra Bracken and Holly Black. The dead of Loraille do not rest. Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, a nun who cleanses the bodies of the deceased so that their souls can pass on. Shed rather deal with the dead than the living, who point and whisper about the odd girl who was once possessed by a violent spirit. When her convent is attacked by possessed soldiers, Artemisia fights back by awakening an ancient spirit bound to a high saints relic. It is a revenant , a malevolent being now whispering in her head. Wielding its extraordinary power almost consumes her in body and soul. But death has come to Loraille, and only a vespertine , a priestess trained to wield a high relic, has a chance of stopping it. As Artemisia investigates a mystery of saints, secrets and dark magic, an ancient evil is stirring. Can an untrained girl, tormented by the burden of containing the revenants devouring power, have any hope of defeating it?
Black Beauty is the prettiest young horse in the meadows, and spends many happy days under the apple trees with his friends Ginger and Merrylegs. But this easy life comes to an end when Beauty is sold and goes from farm to inn to cabhorse in London, enduring rough treatment from foolish and careless masters.
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Heidi is happy living on the mountainside with her grandfather, her friend Peter and the goats. But when she is taken to the city to be a companion for frail sickly Clara, she is miserable. Heidi longs to return to the freedom, fresh air and sunshine of the mountains.
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The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved cult classic about family, friendship and first love, from award-winning author Benjamin Alire Sáenz. This lyrical novel will enrapture readers of Love, Simon , John Green and Call me by your Name . A love story like no other. In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe , two boys fell in love. Now they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence. Ari has spent all of high school hiding who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante , and he cant go back. Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up to bullies and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante dreamy, witty Dante who can get on Aris nerves and fill him with desire all at once. The boys are determined to forge a path for themselves in a world that doesnt understand them. But when Ari is faced with a shocking loss, hell have to fight like never before to create a life that is truthfully, joyfully his own.
In the follow-up to their charming NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, What If It's Us, best friends Adam Silvera (They Both Die At The End) and Becky Albertalli (Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda) reunite to give Arthur and Ben another shot at true love.
From the creator of 13 Reasons Why, What If It's Us is soon to be a feature film!
Ben has spent his first year of college working on his fantasy manuscript with his writing partner Mario, who is a great Spanish tutor, and an even better kisser. So why can't he stop thinking about the fact that Arthur's back in town two years after they called it quits?
Arthur is in New York for a dream internship on Broadway, with a boyfriend back at home that he couldn't be happier with. But when he comes upon Ben cuddled up with a mystery boy, he starts to wonder if his feelings for Ben ever truly went away.
Even as the boys try to focus on their futures, they can't seem to help running into each other in the present. Is the universe forcing them to question if they're actually meant to be?
Possibly not. After all, things didn't work the first time around.
Possibly yes. After all, the sparks are still flying.
Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith and raise a glass.
Here's to celebrating old friends!
Here's to embracing new beginnings!
Here's to believing in second chances!
The moving, beautifully illustrated story of a little lost dog and his search for a place to call home. Poor Perdu is all alone as he journeys from the countryside to the city in search of a home. The city is a big place when you are very small, but is it possible that someone is looking out for Perdu? Perdu is the first picture book to be both written and illustrated by Richard Jones -- the illustrator of the internationally bestselling The Snow Lion . This poignant gem, with an important message about kindness at its heart, deserves to become a modern classic. Other books from Richard Jones: The Snow Lion , written by Jim Helmore Paper Planes , written by Jim Helmore
Shortlisted for Oscar''s Book Prize 2021 Shortlisted for Children''s Illustrated Book of the Year at The British Book Awards 2021 ''A wonderful, warm bear-hug of a story with sumptuous illustrations. A modern classic.'' - Jim Field, illustrator of Oi Frog Wherever you''re going, I''m going too. Whatever you''re doing, I''m sticking with you. It''s wonderful to have good friends to see you through the good times and the bad. But sometimes, friends can also be a bit . . . well . . . over bear ing. This completely irresistible rhyming text by Smriti Halls is perfectly complemented by artwork from fantastic new picture book illustrator, Steve Small.
Tired of spring cleaning, Mole ventures above ground into the warm sunshine, and happens upon his friend Ratty. Together they picnic on the sparkling, burbling river, brave the sinister Wild Wood in wintertime to visit the bad-tempered Badger, and take to the open road in a caravan with dear, silly old Toad.
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The Camel gets his Hump, the Whale his Throat and the Leopard his Spots in these bewitching stories which conjure up distant lands, the beautiful gardens of splendid palaces, the sea, the deserts, the jungle and its creatures. Inspired by Kipling's delight in human eccentricities and the animal world, and based on bedtime stories he told to his daughter, these strikingly imaginative fables explore the myths of creation, the nature of beasts and the origins of language and writing. They are linked by poems and scattered with Kipling's illustrations, which contain hidden jokes, symbols and puzzles.
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Dark secrets and forbidden love threaten the very survival of the Shadowhunters in Cassandra Clares Queen of Air and Darkness , the final novel in the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling The Dark Artifices trilogy. Queen of Air and Darkness is a Shadowhunters novel. What if damnation is the price of true love? Innocent blood has been spilled on the steps of the Council Hall, the sacred stronghold of the Shadowhunters. In the wake of the tragic death of Livia Blackthorn, the Clave teeters on the brink of civil war. One fragment of the Blackthorn family flees to Los Angeles, seeking to discover the source of the disease that is destroying the race of warlocks. Meanwhile, Julian and Emma take desperate measures to put their forbidden love aside and undertake a perilous mission to Faerie to retrieve the Black Volume of the Dead. What they find in the Courts is a secret that may tear the Shadow World asunder and open a dark path into a future they could never have imagined. Caught in a race against time, Emma and Julian must save the world of Shadowhunters before the deadly power of the parabatai curse destroys them and everyone they love. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas. Also by Cassandra Clare: The Dark Artifices: Lady Midnight Lord of Shadows The Eldest Curses: The Red Scrolls of Magic The Lost Book of the White
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