Synopsis: Darkness falls . . . Despair abounds . . . Evil reigns . . . Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesméra, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspiring new places and people, each day a…

Synopsis: Reproducible study guide to accompany the novel: in chapter-by-chapter format includes vocabulary, comprehension questions, writing activities, cross-curricula connections, graphic organizers and more.

Synopsis: Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen—all of them, and they're stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. She needs their blood—the blood of Olympus—in order to wake. The demigods are having more frequent visions of a…

Synopsis: He's b-a-a-ack! Despite their best efforts, Carter and Sade Kane can't seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down. Now Apophis is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness, and the Kanes are faced with the impossible task of having to destroy him once and for all.

Synopsis: In this fourth installment of a series about a society that allows only two children per family, Luke Garner is finally adjusting to his new life at Hendricks School as Lee Grant. While the Grants belong to the highest class of society called the Barons, Luke avoids snobbish affectations and befriends his classmates, who are also illegal thirds. When the real Lee Grant's younger brother arrives at the school, along with his fierce body guard,…

Synopsis: Suppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named John and Abigail Templeton. Let's say John was pragmatic and played the drums, and Abigail was theoretical and solved cryptic crosswords. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometime confused, inventor. And suppose that another set of twins—adults—named Dean D. Dean and Dan D. Dean, kidnapped the Templeton twins and their ridiculous dog in order to get their father to turn over…

Synopsis: Lester and his friends travel to the American Midwest in Book Two of Rick Riordan's uproarious Trials of Apollo series, now in paperback."A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike."--Kirkus Reviews#1 New York Times best-selling series Rick Riordan is considered the "storyteller of the gods" because of his five #1 New York Times bestselling series based on mythology A continuation of the Percy…

Synopsis: Charlie Bone berharap semester baru di Bloor’s Academy tidak akan memberikan kejutan yang mengecewakan. Namun, muncullah Henry Yewbeam, yang keluar melalui mesin waktu dari musim dingin bersalju pada tahun 1916. Dengan para bibi Yewbeam yang jahat selalu memata-matainya dan keluarga Bloor siap untuk menangkapnya, Henry membutuhkan bantuan Charlie hanya untuk bertahan hidup.“Novel yang sangat menarik.”—Sunday Telegraph Volume kedua dari seri…

Synopsis: A.J. and the gang from My Weird School star in this series of after-school, holiday-themed chapter books featuring brand-new hilarious stories and thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more.It's Christmas, and you know what that means! Santa Claus is coming to town! Or at least to the local mall. But what happens when kid rapper Cray-Z gives a Christmas concert at the same mall and all his fans go bananas? One thing's for sure--if A.J. and his…

Synopsis: From David Baddiel, the brightest new star of children's books and winner of the LOLLIES award, comes a laugh-out-loud adventure for every child who ever wondered what it might be like to be a bit of an animal... Malcolm doesn't like animals. Which is a problem because his family love them. Their house is full of pets. What the house is NOT full of is stuff Malcolm likes. Such as the laptop he wanted for his birthday. The only bright spot…

Synopsis: A hilarious rollercoaster ride of pure entertainment for 9+ readers everywhere, Birthday Boy is the new Baddiel Blockbuster: featuring David's inimitable and award-winning combination of wish-fulfilment, heart and hilarity, all brought to life by regular collaborator Jim Field's witty, stylish illustrations. What if it was every day? This is the story of Sam Green, who really, really, really loves birthdays. He loves the special breakfasts in…

Synopsis: Three bears . . . one destiny From the author of the nationally bestselling Warriors books comes a brand-new animal fantasy series. Three young bears from different species—black, polar, and grizzly—are separated from their families when they are just young cubs. They find themselves brought together on a perilous journey. Fate is about to change all these bears lives forever, setting their paws on a path toward a future they cannot yet…

Synopsis: There is peace at last between the warrior Clans, and all four are thriving. Then Firestar, legendary leader of ThunderClan, discovers a shocking secret: StarClan, the warrior ancestors who guide his paw steps, have lied to him. Firestar must embark on a perilous quest to discover a long-forgotten truth. Whatever he finds at the end of his journey, he’s sure of one thing: Nothing will ever be the same again.

Synopsis: Now the truth can be revealedLook within to find:The mystical origins and secret legends of the Clans.An insiders' tour of the Clan camps and territories.The histories and characters of each Clan, and information about their leaders and medicine cats.Knowledge of cats outside the Clans.The tenets of the warrior code.Prophecies and omens, and how they have been fulfilled.And many more truths about the secrets, beliefs, and daily lives of the cats…

Synopsis: Hear the stories of the great warriors as they've never been told before! Cats of the Clans is chock-full of visual treats and captivating details, including full-color illustrations and in-depth biographies of important cats—from fierce Clan leaders to wise medicine cats to the most mischievous kits, as well as loners, rogues, and kittypets.This collectible guide is a great introduction to the Warriors series for new fans and is indispensable…

Synopsis: The secrets behind the warrior code will finally be revealed.An ominous sign from StarClan that signaled the need to patrol bordersThe unexpected help from a warrior ancestor that cemented the importance of eldersA secret coup that led to a deputy's new roleA medicine cat's pleas that stopped a spree of interClan bloodshedand many more never-before-told stories!

Synopsis: A perilous promise . . . Crookedkit dreams of becoming a great RiverClan leader. Then a mysterious cat appears, whispering promises of greatness and glory—if only Crookedkit will pledge his undying loyalty to his Clan. No cat could have ever imagined the terror and destruction that would lie in one seemingly harmless promise.

Synopsis: The winner of numerous awards and recipient of four starred reviews, Anne Ursu's Breadcrumbs is a stunning and heartbreaking story of growing up, wrapped in a modern-day fairy tale.Once upon a time, Hazel and Jack were best friends. But that was before he stopped talking to her and disappeared into a forest with a mysterious woman made of ice. Now it's up to Hazel to go in after him. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen,"…