Eda has spent her whole life being the perfect older sister and when her siblings are taken away from her home, she is forced to step out and find them and she is willing to do everything to get them back. On her journey, however, she meets people who she would have never thought would end up helping her. Even though she doesn't want to admit it...they do make a fine crew.
An exhilarating, wondrous middle grade debut about a brother and sister on a quest that “swoops from thrilling to terrifying to heartwarming and back again” (BookPage) to defeat a tyrannical ruler and protect a magical book. “[W]ill appeal to readers of Kelly Barnhill and Lemony Snicket” (Publishers Weekly). Rachel and Robert live a gray, dreary life under the rule of cruel and calculating Charles Malstain. That is, until one night, when their librarian father enlists their help to steal a forbidden book. Before their father is captured, Rachel and Robert are given one mission: find the missing final page. But to uncover the secrets of The Book of Stolen Dreams, the siblings must face darkness and combat many evils to be rewarded with the astonishing, magical truth about the book. Nevertheless, they resolve to do everything in their power to stop it from falling into Charles Malstain’s hands. For if it does, he could rule their world forever.
In the midst of war-torn Ukraine's city Kharkiv, Noura, a resilient Moroccan student, finds herself amidst unimaginable challenges. Her dreams of education and a brighter future seem like distant fantasies as the conflict engulfs her surroundings, shattering the life she once knew. Forced to abandon her familiar life, Noura embarks on a perilous journey in search of safety and stability. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, Noura's story transcends mere survival. It becomes a remarkable testament to the indomitable power of the human spirit. As she navigates through the turmoil, she unearths a wellspring of inner strength previously untapped. Within the pages of "A Tale Among Many," Noura's narrative unfolds, revealing not only her personal journey but also the shared struggles and triumphs of countless others. This heartrending tale delves into the depths of determination, the warmth of unexpected friendships, and the unbreakable threads that bind us together.
Fragments is a collection of short texts that attempt to explore the inner turmoil faced by a young girl trying to come to terms with mental illness in her late teens.
I don't want you to love me If you don't want it too. So please, not just when push comes to shove Lead this fight in me to an end and say the words that will bury this love. 17 little stories and poems, written for those who are lost, want comfort, inspiration or just a way to escape this world. There are some stories that consist of pure dialogue, some that tell a whole story without mentioning any names and a few that are simply meant to show how some people see the world. "Beautifully written, but I would be happier if you had done the laundry quickly in that time." ~ my mom
In the bustling '90s on Mackinac Island, Michigan, Camila Sánchez dreams of a life beyond her job at the Bayview Hotel, unaware of its criminal underbelly. Enter undercover FBI agent Spencer Thronefield, revealing a shocking secret involving illegal auctions within the hotel's shadowy corridors, where stolen treasures change hands mysteriously. Suddenly, chaos erupts, propelling Camila into a dangerous dance with criminals, testing her strength and determination. With dawn breaking over the island, secrets unravel, alliances shift, and Camila faces choices that will redefine her future. Will Camila and Spencer check out of the Bayview Hotel alive?
In the island of Ablach, where the wealthy not only are ruling, but also have supernatural powers, three fates are tied to each other by chains of past and future. A young love is damned from the start because of palace's intrigues, personal vendettas and a heart of ice.
''I am still thinking about these dreams. They were so intense, frying my brain for weeks.'' Some humans can't remember their dreams at all, believing they don't dream. Yet, even a newborn can dream. It may sound foolish, but I believe our minds travel to another world when we sleepwandering in an alternate universe while our Earthly bodies rest. From terrifying nightmares to exciting lucid dreams, the tales provoke contemplation about one's own sleep journey.
