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Nothing Left But Dust is a powerful tale of love, loss, and hope set against the backdrop of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Follow Jo, a young woman struggling to heal after her Papa's death, as she tries to break free of her uncle's indentured servitude and secure an apprenticeship at a map-making shop.

Could you survive in a cave...for a whole year? That's the challenge facing 14-year-old Jacob. Set in Ukraine during the final months of World War II, The Hidden Room is based on the true story of a Jewish family who escapes from the Nazis by taking refuge in a remote cave. Jacob adjusts to the hardships of living underground and the dangers of nighttime adventures outside the cave. Food is scarce. Darkness, bone-chilling cold, and the fear of being captured are constant. But a surprising discovery gives his family reason to hope.

From New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson, beloved for her enchanting fairy-tale retellings, comes a sparkling medieval adventure inspired by Jack and the Beanstalk, perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Bernard Cornwell. All her life, Louisa has dreamed of finding the rumored...

Rich in imagination and romance, and based on the legends and history of the Aztec and Maya people, the Age of the Seventh Sun trilogy brings to vivid life a world on the edge of apocalyptic disaster.

It is the winter of 1705, and the 10th Guru of the Sikhs is under attack by the armies of the mighty Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Under siege and isolated, Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s men are exhausted beyond measure, and 40 soldiers decide to head home. Back in the villages of Punjab, these 40 men are met by a fiery Sikh woman—a warrior who has been preparing all her life for this very moment—who leads the deserters back to the Guru. This is the story of that warrior, the fierce Mai Bhago, who chose the sword to symbolize her unwavering loyalty and devotion to her people and her faith.

Slavný román o putování hlavních hrdinů Kopčema, Veverčáka a jejich lovecké tlupy stále znovu uchvacuje živým popisem našich krajů v době před 20 – 30 tisíci let. Lovci bojují o holé přežití, jsou nuceni putovat z okolí Věstonic na Moravě až na území Velké Prahy, a musí se utkat s nepřáteli, šelmami, i s přírodou. Tenkrát, kdy v lesích a močálovitých nížinách u nás ještě žili mamuti, nosorožci, lvi, tygři šavlozubí a stáda sobů, byli lidé vyzbrojeni jen primitivními zbraněmi, nástroji z pazourků, a dorozumívali se více posunky než souvislou řečí.

Nádherně napsaný dobrodružný příběh přibližuje představu o životě našich předků v pravěku. Odehrává se na Kunratickém potoku na území nynější Prahy a líčí nepřetržitý boj o přežití, odolávání nebezpečí a snahu o harmonické soužití s přírodou. Hlavního hrdinu, chlapce Havranpírko, přinese rozvodněná řeka do nového domova mezi členy Havraního rodu. Jak obtížné bylo obstát v kruté zimě, jak se zacházelo se zrádci, jak bojovaly jednotlivé rody s přírodou i mezi sebou, co je žluté kouzlo a jak se z Havranpírka stal muž Bystrý havran?

In this gorgeous stand-alone cozy fantasy romance perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Allison Saft, a rebellious witch undertakes a last-ditch quest to restore magic to medieval Wales—as two princes vie for her heart. Magic is fading from Wales—choked off by King Offa’s Dyke, the...

At the heart of an ancient prophecy is young Lucas, who has the sole power to save two medieval kingdoms from destruction...but will he discover this ultimate secret before it’s too late? Lucas has been raised as a blacksmith’s son—an outsider ostracized by the other village children. One night at a nearby monastery, a mysterious black stone whispers a haunting premonition to Lucas. When his father is murdered, the monks take Lucas in, convinced he is an extraordinary hero foretold by destiny.

Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit is a beautifully written novel in verse loosely based on author Colby Cedar Smith’s maternal grandmother. The story follows Mary as she and her family emigrate from Greece to Detroit in the 1930s, creating a historically accurate portrayal of life as an immigrant during the Great Depression, hunger strikes, and violent riots. Mary lives in a tiny apartment with her immigrant parents, her brothers, and her twin sister, and she questions why her parents ever came to America.

Lady Hazel Sinnett ist vollkommen allein. Nicht sicher, ob Jack noch am Leben ist, bleibt ihr nichts anderes übrig, als weiterhin Patienten zu behandeln. Da wird sie vom Königshaus beauftragt, die Leibärztin der kranken Prinzessin Charlotte zu werden. Schon bald findet die junge Lady sich in einer glanzvollen Welt wieder, in der nichts so ist, wie es scheint. Jeder hat etwas zu verbergen, vor allem der geheimnisvolle Gesellschaftsklub der Todesgefährten. Während Hazels Arbeit sie mehr und mehr mit dem britischen Hof verstrickt, merkt sie, dass ihre eigene Zukunft als Chirurgin nicht das Einzige ist, was für sie auf dem Spiel steht.

Brought to China by a Syrian monk, the Scrolls contain a timeless wisdom for humanity. For hundreds of years, they have remained in the East. Now, a Chinese master gives Captain Jacob van Horn a sacred mission—find the one in the West destined to receive the Scrolls’ wisdom.

Eighteen-year-old Kyla Bell dreams of one day being a professional musician . . . but gets little to no support from her parents. Still, she practices every day and performs locally, harboring her own secret hopes. One night, her dreams are answered in the form of sultry rocker Ruby Sky, the magnetic frontwoman of her favorite band, Glitter Tears. Ruby hears Kyla perform and asks her to join the band on keys for their upcoming tour.

The captivating sequel to Foul Lady Fortune, by the New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights. Winter is drawing thick in 1932 Shanghai, as is the ever-nearing threat of invasion. Rosalind Lang has encountered the worst possible fate for a national spy: she's been exposed. With...

Zu Unrecht anfänglich als Jugendbuch aufgefasst, ist "Tom Sawyer" mit seiner episodischen Reihung von heiter-unterhaltsamen Abenteuern Mark Twains nostalgische Hommage an seine eigene Jugend am Mississippi. Da ist Tante Polly, Tom Sawyers Ziehmutter, und sein strebsamer Halbbruder Sid. Da ist die Witwe Douglas, die Huck Manieren beizubringen versucht, da sind Richter Thatcher und seine hübsche Tochter Becky, Toms erste Liebe. Lauter brave, gute Menschen und eine Handvoll Gauner und Ganoven. Dieser Roman wird zu den Schlüsselwerken der amerikanischen Literatur gerechnet.

In southern Japan, Tamiko spends her time writing in her diary, dreaming of making theatrical costumes, and praying her brother Kyo makes it back from the war. She wishes she could be brave like him and help the war effort. In rural Oregon, Nellie spends her time lying in the grass, studying the stars, and wishing for her pa to return from the war. She also wishes the boy next door, Joey, would talk to her again like he used to. Soon the girls' lives become inextricably linked.

Eleven-year-old Be hasn't spoken a word since her mother left. She hangs on to the hope that one day they will be reunited, but after two years of waiting, it's becoming more difficult. Her father can do little to protect her from her stepmother, Big Mother. Thankfully, Be has a secret friend, her little kitten Meo, to comfort her in the worst of times. Unfortunately, Big Mother has other plans. 

Meses después de derrotar al oso sanguinario que mató a su padre, Torak cree haber encontrado por fin en el Clan del Cuervo un entorno seguro y a salvo de los Devoradores de Almas. Sin embargo, su tranquilidad dura muy poco: una misteriosa enfermedad empieza a propagarse por el Bosque y el pánico cunde entre los clanes. Desesperado, Torak opta por emprender un peligroso viaje hacia una lejana isla, donde al parecer se conoce un remedio secreto contra la terrible epidemia.

2025 Rainbow Book List In this fresh reimagining of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel by acclaimed author L. L. McKinney, Jane Eyre and Bertha Mason must save each other from the horrifying machinations of Mr. Rochester in this intrigue-filled, empowering young adult romance. Jane Eyre has no...

Was, wenn deine Liebe verboten ist? Die siebzehnjährige Lily wächst Mitte der 50er Jahre in der chinesischen Community von San Francisco auf. Als sie bei einem Schulprojekt Kathleen kennenlernt, wird ihr klar, dass sie anders ist – und anders fühlt – als die anderen Mädchen. Die beiden freunden sich an und besuchen nachts heimlich eine verbotene Lesbenbar, den Telegraph Club. Hier taucht Lily in eine Welt ein, die sie maßlos fasziniert. Und ihr wird klar, dass sie mehr für Kath empfindet.

“A high-stakes, high-drama mystery…led by a plucky, determined hero I would have followed anywhere…[A] romantic, delightful romp!” —Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author of A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue A down-on-his-luck actor and an English lord reluctantly team...

Bloodied and barely conscious, a teenage boy wakes up at the side of a railway track in the middle of nowhere. It’s night and the dead of winter–bone-chillingly cold. Where he is and how he got there, he doesn’t remember. Nor does he remember anything else for that matter–not even his own name. The only clue left behind is a backpack covered in a foot of snow lying next to him. The one thing he knows for sure is that if he doesn’t get up and start moving, he’s going to freeze to death.

The 15th birthday is a huge event in Latin culture. When a young boy turns 15th, he is a man. On Ramon's 15th birthday a chain of events sets him on course for an adventure on the Caribbean and Atlantic filled with pirates and slavers.

Part dark gothic fantasy, part journey into the bizarre, this delicious blending of tall tales and Latin American surrealism will haunt you as you devour it! "Highly imaginative and powerfully affecting."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review 1836, Wisconsin. Catalina lives with her pa and brother in...

2024 Sydney Taylor Book Award Young Adult Honor "Haunting, exhilarating, and a howl of vengeance." —Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Hell Followed With Us Frankenstein meets Inglourious Basterds in this stunning Jewish historical horror novel from the award-winning...

In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds reinterpret classic works through their own cultural lens to subvert the overwhelming cishet, white, and male canon. This bittersweet Pride & Prejudice remix follows a trans boy yearning for the freedom to live openly...

Ethel Rosenberg's story is seldom told and not widely known. What tends to be told is the life of a convicted spy who was killed for her beliefs, a victim of social injustice. Barbara Krasner pays tribute to this complex and misunderstood woman and lets her sing—sing out about her childhood, her dreams to perform on stage, her love for a college boy with shared ideals, her tender love for her husband and sons, and her deep love for what she felt was right for her country and the world.

Der Kaiser Konstantin von Kostenopel war ein griesgrämiger und bärbeißiger Tyrann. Die Kaiserin, seine Gemahlin, und seine schöne Tochter Oda hatten viel unter den üblen Launen und unter dem Zorn des bösen Kaisers zu leiden. Wenn etwas nicht nach seinem Willen ging, dann ergrimmte Kaiser Konstantin und brüllte in seinem Zorn fast ebenso wie der zahme Löwe, den er immer als Wächter bei sich hatte. Wehe, wenn der Zorn des Königs erst bis zum Gebrüll gekommen war und der Löwe mitbrüllte.

Ger, der König des Irenlandes war gestorben. Witwe wurde seine Gattin Ute, und beider Sohn Siegband besteig den Königsthron des Irenlandes. Sieben Fürsten mit viertausend Recken waren untertan dem jungen Könige. Unter all diesen Recken aber war im Kampf-Spiel der beste Jung-Siegband, des Landes König. Als nun die Trauerzeit vorüber war, mahnte Frau Ute ihren königlichen Sohn, nach den Sitten des Landes ein Weib zu freien. Genug Trauer sei im Lande gewesen, und in Freude sollte sich der Schmerz verkehren.

Mit aufgebundenen Helmen und hocherhobenen Speeren nahten die beiden Kämpfer auf ihren Streitrossen der Stelle der Schranken, wo der König mit der Königin saß. Hier verneigten sie sich und baten den König noch einmal, das Gottesurteil zwischen ihnen stattfinden zu lassen. Der König nickte Gewähr; die Trompeten schmetterten, die Ritter banden sich die Helme zu und sprengten jeder an ein Ende des weiten Platzes, um auf das gegebene Zeichen der Kampfrichter aufeinander los zu stürzen.

* Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller * In this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Dark Rise, Will and his allies have survived the Dark’s first assault, but at a terrible cost. A new threat from the past is rising, and only a handful of heroes remain to...

Gwen, the quick-witted Princess of England, and Arthur, future lord and general gadabout, have been betrothed since birth. Unfortunately, the only thing they can agree on is that they hate each other. When Gwen catches Art kissing a boy and Art discovers where Gwen hides her diary (complete with racy entries about Bridget Leclair, the kingdom's only female knight), they become reluctant allies. By pretending to fall for each other, their mutual protection will be assured.

515 d.C. Il regnum Italiae è sotto il controllo del goto Teodorico e solo Vaèl, la terra dei salvanes, ancora resiste all’invasore. Quando la spietata Amala riesce a guidare l’esercito gotico oltre le sue porte e a sottomettere la popolazione, il giovane Dola viene incolpato dell’accaduto. Di aspetto umano, ma cresciuto a Vaèl, lui è disposto a tutto pur di dimostrare di essere ancora degno del Nesso, il sacro legame che unisce le anime dei salvanes. Anche a imbarcarsi in un’impresa suicida.

Los chicos de Huaxia sueñan con ser emparejados con una chica para poder convertirse en pilotos de crisálidas, los gigantes mecanizados que se usan para luchar contra las criaturas que acechan al otro lado de la Gran Muralla. El mayor honor para una chica de Huaxia es que la seleccionen como piloto-concubina, aunque esto signifique una muerte segura. Cuando su hermana muere en una crisálida, Zetian le toma el relevo para vengarla.

El poder es embriagador, como el primer amor puede dejarte sin aliento. Desde su nacimiento, la princesa Beatrice lo posee. La princesa Samantha nació con menos. Algunos, como Nina González, se sienten atraídos por él. Otros se abrirán camino para conseguirlo. Sí, estamos pensando en tí, Daphne Deighton. Mientras América intenta acostumbrarse a ver a una mujer en el trono... Beatrice lidia con todo lo que perdió cuando ganó la corona; Samantha está ocupada haciendo honor a su fama de princesa fiestera.

Edith still has much to learn about the art of ruling a kingdom, but when her parents, sisters, and mentor are murdered, she is faced with the much harder challenge of staying alive long enough to get her revenge.

As the clock ticks forward to midnight during Wendy Davis’s historic filibuster of the abortion bill HB2 in June 2013, an Austin teen grapples with his past mistakes, the complex issue of abortion, and the kind of person he wants to be. It’s been a rough year for Alex Collins. In the past...

The heart-pounding conclusion to the Daughter of Sparta series forces Daphne to face her past, her deepest fears, and an enemy who can defeat even the all-powerful gods of Olympus in this epic reimagining of classic Greek mythology, for fans of Lore. After fighting in the Trojan War against her...

"Listening to a rollicking adventure mystery narrated well is a delight, and that's the case with this newest installment in the Enola Holmes series. [Series narrator Tamaryn] Payne brings the wry humor, boisterous personality, and incomparable wit of Enola to life so well that listeners will...

Eine Begegnung, die dein Leben verändert "Ihr seid mein engster Vertrauter. Worum ich Euch bitte, darf niemand erfahren." Kjar ist Leibwächter der Königin. Sie befiehlt ihm, einen Jungen namens Jorin in ihre Festung zu holen. Kjar tritt die weite Reise nur widerwillig an: Mit Kindern kann er nichts anfangen. Warum nur hat die Königin ihm befohlen, Jorin zu ihr zu bringen? Und wieso hängt ein Königswächter am Galgen, als Kjar aus der Festung reitet? Tauche ein in ein spannendes Mittelalter-Abenteuer mit Helden, die ans Herz wachsen.

For siblings Henrietta and Clifton Nichols, life in colonial Savannah is happy and quiet. Their childhood is idyllic. But when beautiful but willful Henrietta dreams of marrying into high society, Clifton takes it upon himself to protect her from the philandering man who has set his sights on her.