Book DescriptionThe prophet Bayard arrives at Longleaf Manor, the estate of Lord Errol with an unanticipated announcement Aidan Errol, Lord Errol’s youngest son, is the Wilderking But the weight and glory ofаоаса this pronouncement is yet to be shouldered In the meanwhile, Lord Errol and his sons attend a Treaty Feast celebrating a pact signed between Corenwald and the Pythen Empire But Corenwald is double crossed by the Pyrthens and they go to war The story unfolds as Aiбадалdan begins to walk the way of his destiny through the feechifolk and a showdown with the Pyrthen champion Greidawl ending with an epic battle to save the kingdom of Corenwald.

Amazoncom416 Smith Street, Brooklyn, America: this is the ultimate goal for Nory Ryan as she flees her famine-ridden home in mid-1800s Ireland One by one, her family has departed for a new life in America; Nаоахлory is the last to go Keeping her sister Maggie’s address close to her heart, Nory embarks on the perilous, heart-breaking journey to Galway and onward Meanwhile, her friend Sean Red Mallon is just a few days ahead, traveling with his mother and Nory’s little brotherбадвщ, Patch, with the same destination in mind Picking up where Nory Ryan’s Song leaves off, award-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff’s historical novel tells, in alternating voices, Nory and Sean’s stories Readers will be engrossed in the series of dramatic events, as well as the grueling day-by-day struggle, as the protagonists suffer injuries, thievery, separations, and horrific sea passages The very real tragedy of the Irish potato famine and the subsequent exodus from that countrбнаупy is brought to lifein a fictional account that will make a profound, lasting mark on the memories of young readers (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie CoulterBook DescriptionWe will dance on the cliffs of Brooklyn Maggie’s Door is the story of the journey from Ireland to America told by both Nory and her neighbor and friend Sean Red Mallon, two different stories with the same destination—the home of Nory’s sister Maggie, at 416 Smith Street, Brooklyn, America Patricia Reilly Giff callsupon her long research into Irish history and her great powers as a storyteller in this deeply involving, riveting stand-alone companion novel to Nory Ryan’s SongDownload Description We will dance on the cliffs of Brooklyn Maggie's Door is the story of the journey from Ireland to America told by both Nory and her neighbor and friend Sean Red Mallon, two different stories with the same destination -- the home of Nory's sister Maggie, at 416 Smith Street, Brooklyn, America Patricia Reilly Giff cбсфяпalls upon her long research into Irish history and her great powers as a storyteller in this deeply involving, riveting stand-alone companion novel to Nory Ryan's Song.

Book DescriptionThe silhouette of a man on horseback stood on the knoll against the brilliant backdrop of the lightning, a man with flowing long hair and a large cape that flapped wildly in the wind Apparentlаоаснy, King Idan had also seen the horse rider, for he pulled on the reins and halted the horse’s advance Leaning back against his father, Ari remained still and peered ahead into the gloom, his heart beating with apprehension At the age of six, Prince Ari witnessed hiбадарs father’s assassination Five years later, he continues to have recurring nightmares about the tragedy Although he’s still heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Dinan, Ari’s life since King Idan’s death has been full of loneliness and misery His uncle, Lord Peran, harbors no love for him, and his cousin, Roi, hates him Ari blames his misery on his father’s assassin, Black Wolf, a legendary swordsman from the Empire of Narsus whose faceless, shadowy figure haunts Ari’s dreams Butбнатл Black Wolf’s name inspires great fear and deep fascination in Ari A few days after his eleventh birthday, Ari embarks on a perilous journey to Narsus in search of Black Wolf What he finds at the end of the journey changes his life forever.

Book Description When the Morning Star sets sail on the Pacific in 1836, fourteen-year-old Patience Goodspeed can't wait to be the assistant navigator But when danger strikes, Captain Goodspeed whisks his cаоасоhildren, Patience and Tad, and their aunt Anne off to a boarding school in Hawaii until the ship returns Here Reverend Wiggins, the headmaster, thinks girls should study sewing instead of math Then there's more trouble in paradise: Fanny Starbuck, a widow from Nantuбадатcket, is the silliest and frilliest etiquette teacher ever And Patience discovers that Fanny's been writing love letters to the ship; fetching a proposal from Papa, for sure! Sometimes growing up on dry land can be even rockier than a voyage on the sea, but Patience is about to learn that true friendship will sail her through it.

Book DescriptionAdventurous Zoe Sophia and her dog, Mickey, embark on a whirlwind trip to Venice to visit her great aunt Dorothy Pomander During her stay, Zoe Sophia sees the sites, explores the city and bondаоахрs with her wonderful, quirky aunt Featuring fun, vibrant watercolor illustrations, this engaging scrapbook captures the landscape of Venice and the importance of loving relationships.

Book DescriptionRafe is an escaped slave, shipwrecked while stowing away to Boston Molly is the strong-willed, penniless island girl who rescues him Their wary friendship is tested when Savage Island is raidаоасдed by picaroons still loyal to England after the RevolutionThe two must work together to save Molly’s wounded father, expose a traitor, find a legendary treasure to free Molly’s family from debt, and spirit Rafe away to freedom Memorable characters and nonstop actioбадамn bring history alive for young readers in this meticulously researched yarn.

Book DescriptionWritten for young fantasy lovers who can't yet tackle Lloyd Alexander's The Chronicles of Prydain or Susan Cooper's The Dark Is Rising series on their own, The Forging of the Blade introduces Kаоаслenric, who stumbles into danger when he goes in search of his missing father The evil Lord Mordig has been capturing blacksmiths--including Kenric's father--to forge the legendary sword that will ensure his dominion Kenric's courage takes him to Mordig's fortress to баданchallenge the dark lord himself Reassuringly concise and brimming with spine-tingling adventure, the Lowthar's Blade Trilogy leads young readers straight to the heart of high fantasy, preparing them for the classic works of the genre.

Book DescriptionWashington, DC, 1864The Civil War is dragging to a bloody close, and the citizens are weary of the conflict For entertainment, they go to the theater to see Joseph and his father read theirаоахо minds It’s all an elaborate hoax, of course But Joseph enjoys the limelight—and the chance to share the stage with such famous actors as John Wilkes Booth Then he meets a girl who truly is clairvoyant And she’s had terrifying premonitions of an attack on Presidentбадвъ Lincoln Rich in Dickensian flavor and packed with fascinating historical details, Second Sight is a tour de force that will have readers breathlessly turning the pages.

Book DescriptionKate has just drifted off to sleep when a mysterious white cat appears at her window and beckons her out into the night As Kate follows, she feels herself changing–her ears growing and peakingаоахп, her teeth growing tiny and sharp, hertongue roughening For one glorious night, Kate roams her familiar neighborhood as a cat, jumping and prowling and climbing as she never could before This dreamy tale, illustrated by Stephen Lambert’s color-drenched pastel drawinбадвэgs, is perfect forbedtime reading.

Book Description From the winner of the 2004 Caldecott Medal comes a memorable new work, a novel of singular insight and imagination that transports readers to the Old Country, where "all the fairy taleаоаспs come from, where there was magic -- and there was war" There, Gisella stares a moment too long into the eyes of a fox, and she and the fox exchange shapes Gisella's quest to get her girl-body back takes her on a journey across a war-ravaged country that has loбадачst its shape She encounters magic, bloodshed, and questions of power and justice -- until finally, looking into the eyes of the fox once more, she faces a strange and startling choice about her own nature Part adventure story and part fable; exciting, beautifully told, rich in humor and wisdom, The Old Country is the work of an artist and storyteller at the height of his powers.