Journey through the night sky on a poetic trip that blends adventure, imagination and science to teach the basics of our solar system. Includes endnotes about the planets, stars, moons, constellations and even a little mythology.
Luke is in trouble. Skin and the gang have a job for him. They want him to break into Mrs Little's house and steal the jewellery box. They want him to prove that he's got what it takes. That he's part of the gang. But Luke finds more than just a jewellery box in the house. He finds something so unexpected it will change his life forever . . . This is a wonderful, rich novel, written with lyricism, drama and power. Tackling issues of loss, love, and healing, and filled with the sense of a universe bursting with music, it is unputdownable from the first page to the last.
“Katniss and Tris would approve.”—TeenVogue.com The night Quin Kincaid takes her Oath, she will become what she has trained to be her entire life. She will become a Seeker. This is her legacy, and it is an honor. As a Seeker, Quin will fight beside her two closest companions, Shinobu and John, to protect the weak and the wronged. Together they will stand for light in a shadowy world. And she'll be with the boy she loves--who's also her best friend. But the night Quin takes her Oath, everything changes. Being a Seeker is not what she thought. Her family is not what she thought. Even the boy she loves is not who she thought. And now it's too late to walk away. "This book will not disappoint."-USAToday.com "Fans of Veronica Roth’s Divergent, Marie Lu’s Legend, and Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games series: your next obsession has arrived."-School Library Journal "In this powerful beginning to a complex family saga...Dayton excels at creating memorable characters."-Publishers Weekly “[A] genre-blending sci-fi, fantasy…[with] action-packed scenes.”—Booklist "Secrets, danger, and romance meet in this unforgettable epic fantasy." —Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures & author of Unbreakable "A tightly-woven, action-packed story of survivial and adventure, Seeker is perfect for fans of Game of Thrones." —Tahereh Mafi, author of the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series
In ""Starseeker's Legacy,"" the universe teeters on the brink of an unprecedented crisis as stars mysteriously vanish without a trace. Zara Novak, a brilliant young astrophysicist, finds herself at the center of this cosmic enigma when she discovers an ancient alien artifact that could hold the key to saving all sentient life. Joined by an unlikely crew of misfits, including a jaded ex-military pilot and an eccentric alien linguist, Zara embarks on a thrilling interstellar adventure that will challenge everything she thought she knew about the cosmos. As they race against time to unravel the secrets of the disappearing stars, Zara and her companions must navigate treacherous political waters, outsmart cunning space pirates, and harness forgotten technologies. Their journey takes them to the farthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter mind-bending scientific phenomena and face life-altering decisions that will echo throughout eternity. This gripping tale seamlessly blends classic space opera with cutting-edge astrophysics, offering readers a unique and thought-provoking exploration of destiny, sacrifice, and humanity's enduring quest for knowledge in the face of the unknown.
With Polaris, multiple Nebula Award-nominee Jack McDevitt reacquainted readers with Alex Benedict, his hero from A Talent for War. Alex and his assistant, Chase Kolpath, return to investigate the provenance of the cup. Alex and Chase follow a deadly trail to the Seeker - strangely adrift in a system barren of habitable worlds. But their discovery raises more questions than it answers, drawing Alex and Chase into the very heart of danger.
Named a "Parents Best Children's Books 2018"! What would you do with a fallen star? When a little boy stumbles across a lost star, he decides to take care of it, putting it in a jar and carrying it with him everywhere. But when the sky calls out for its missing star, can the little boy and his sister figure out a way to return the star to its friends in the sky...even if it means saying goodbye forever? This warm-hearted and enchanting bedtime story celebrates the rewards of true friendship. Praise for Star in the Jar: "A cheery, warm-hearted tale, beautifully told." —The Guardian
Her best friend¿s untimely death and her parents¿ messy divorce leave Violet Swinson trapped in the most depressing period of her young life. They say misery loves company, but Violet would rather grieve alone¿until Adrian Wilson enters the picture. Adrian is seemingly perfect for Violet¿he just isn't human. A progeny of an immortal race called the Star Seekers, Adrian might be invincible but not enough to survive direct contact with human blood. When Violet makes an astounding discovery that reveals who she really is, she finds herself caught in the middle of a longstanding war between powerful races¿a war in which she will risk her own life to save Adrian and the world to which she truly belongs.
""Starseeker's Odyssey"" plunges readers into a thrilling space adventure where the boundaries of science and imagination collide. Zara Novak, a brilliant young astronavigator, finds herself and her crew stranded in uncharted space when a routine mission goes awry. Surrounded by mind-bending phenomena and ancient alien artifacts, they must navigate a cosmic labyrinth that defies the very laws of physics. As Zara leads her diverse team through a gauntlet of temporal anomalies and otherworldly challenges, she discovers that their journey may be guided by an unseen force. The crew's quest for survival becomes a profound exploration of humanity's place in the universe, with each bizarre encounter pushing the limits of their understanding. Blending hard science fiction with the sweeping scope of space opera, this odyssey through the stars offers readers a unique fusion of intellectual stimulation and pulse-pounding adventure, all while unraveling a cosmic mystery that could redefine reality itself.
As an old warhorse Captain is pulled out of retirement to command a starship unlike any other, a mysterious ancient vessel appears in space with enough advanced technology to grant whomever possesses it with unlimited power! With hostile aliens closing in on it, only one thing can save the young galactic peace; and it's called Starseeker.
Written by the New Leaf creative writing groups. The Junior writers' club (ages 9-12) and Creative Ink (ages 12-16) Whispers from the Shelf, is a collection of short stories and poems. The young writers have worked individually, and in groups to create their unique and expressive pieces. They have explored characterisation, poetry, conflict and adventure. From wicked witches to Christmas cheer. Sky diving school girls to Arthurian legends, this book has something for everyone. So join our young writers as they explore the written word, and who knows, maybe you will be inspired to write a story of your own.