Bensin, a teenage slave and martial artist, is desperate to see his little sister freed. But only victory in the Krillonian Empire's most prestigious tournament will allow him to secretly arrange for Ellie's escape. Dangerous people are closing in on her, however, and Bensin is running out of time. With his one hope fading quickly away, how can Bensin save Ellie from a life of slavery and abuse? Also available as an audiobook!
“I never thought I’d have to dress in rags or sleep on the floor. But hiding my identity as the Prince of Alasia is better than being killed.” “Information? Manipulation? Assassination? I have lots of talents! How can I help you?” “They said it wouldn’t hurt anything. They said no harm would come of it. They said my troubles would be over the moment I did them that one tiny favor. What other choice was I supposed to make after everything started going wrong?” An orphaned prince desperate to keep his identity a secret. A double agent happy to offer a variety of services … for a price. A well-meaning merchant who may have just caused the biggest disaster in his kingdom’s history. Meet the citizens of Alasia and Malorn and prepare to be drawn into a tangled web of war and intrigue. This collection of twenty-four character interviews is designed to complement the first three books in the Annals of Alasia but can also be enjoyed on its own.
The life of Princess Kalendria, the younger sister of King Korram, should be full of excitement and privilege. Instead, her family is constantly undermined by those who think they could rule Malorn better than her brother. Desperate to lighten the mood in the palace, and hoping to make her seventeenth birthday special while she’s at it, Kalendria plans a lavish ball. But a sinister plot to assassinate the king and his powerful ally, King Jaymin of Alasia, soon threatens to ruin her plans. Faced with no other choice, the trio flees into the wilderness in a desperate attempt to escape their unknown assassins. With her brother's throne and their lives at stake, Kalendria is determined to uncover the truth before war destroys both kingdoms. Can she help reclaim her brother's throne, and maybe catch Jaymin's attention while she's at it, before it's too late?
Enslaved when invaders take over Alasia, ten-year-old Anya discovers ways to spy on the enemy and slip information to the resistance. But then Anya uncovers a disturbing reference to her own family and is confronted by a stranger who seems to know her secrets. Holding her life in his hands, he claims to have proof that her father was involved in the betrayal that led to the Invasion itself.
While some might think it would take magic to make a bowl of oatmeal delicious, others believe it just takes the right recipe. In this cookbook, we present a little of both! Tasty enough for kids to crave but wholesome enough to appeal to health-conscious parents, these mouth-watering recipes will give you plenty of energy for your day while pleasing your taste buds too. With surprising ingredients such as velvety peanut butter, tangy applesauce, fresh fruit, crunchy nuts and seeds, creamy coconut milk, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant extracts and spices, this unique cookbook will revolutionize the way you think of oatmeal! Not only that, but almost all the recipes are easy to prepare in ten minutes or less, saving you time in your busy morning. Once Upon a Bowl of Oatmeal contains 70 hearty recipes packed with natural ingredients and brimful of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. These recipes fit a variety of diets and healthy lifestyles: gluten-free (assuming you use gluten-free oats) vegan low sodium high fiber heart healthy diabetic friendly Oh … and no more math! Whether you’re cooking just for yourself, for a family of six, or any number in between, every recipe comes in the form of a handy table that shows exactly how much of each ingredient you’ll need for however many servings you want. So grab your copy of Once Upon a Bowl of Oatmeal now and say goodbye to boring, bland, unhealthy breakfasts that don’t fully satisfy, and hello to quick, simple, delicious breakfasts full of nutrition, flavor, and enchantment!
When Bensin, a teenage slave and martial artist, is falsely accused of a crime and condemned to a gladiator’s fate, he has to use all his skill and courage to survive in the corrupt arena system where life is cheap and freedom is a distant dream. Will Bensin be able to stand up to the brutality of the arena and find his freedom before it's too late? Also available as an audiobook.
Two alien worlds. One teen emissary. No reality she can trust. Thirteen-year-old Liz Smith has been ripped away from one foster family after another for years, so the idea of a permanent home is tantalizing. Who cares if that home is a colony sixty-five thousand light-years from Earth? The friends in her trusty e-reader will keep her company just fine on her interstellar relocation. But when the adventure of a lifetime turns into the disaster of the cosmos, Liz can only retreat so far into the books that have always sheltered her from loneliness and loss. Trapped in half-truths and secrets that leave her questioning reality, can one orphaned bookworm find a way to stop two races from destroying each other … and somehow write a happy ending to her own story? If you like books about space travel, aliens, or cross-cultural transitions, you’ll love this poignant science fiction adventure. Get your copy of Heartsong now to start the journey today!
Erik would give his life to protect King Jaymin. However, when an old enemy shows up with new schemes, that may not be enough. Anya longs to be noticed by the king’s handsome bodyguard. But as she finally gains Erik’s attention, the notorious spy and double agent Dannel blackmails her into fulfilling a favor she has owed him for years. Anya is forced into a terrible choice: save Erik’s life, or protect her homeland. With assassins on their tail and war looming, can Erik and Anya stop Dannel before he destroys everything that matters to them and to the kingdom? Find out in this thrilling tale of courage and loyalty.
What do you do when you’re the only survivor? Nineteen-year-old Tarvic bears the name of a mighty hero from Alasia’s past. However, the young soldier feels anything but heroic when he regains consciousness to find himself the lone survivor of a brutal attack by invaders from the neighboring kingdom. Forced to leave his identity behind, Tarvic is thrust into civilian life in the role of protector to three war orphans. When the four of them encounter a mysterious stranger, he must choose between keeping the young girls safe and taking on a mission that could help free his kingdom. Can Tarvic live up to his noble name and find a way to balance his duty and his dreams? The Nameless Soldier is the fourth book in the Annals of Alasia, but the first four books in the series can be read in any order, and each of them can stand on its own.
Watch a violinist spin stars and snowflakes into existence and wake dragons. Step into a bookstore full of dusty treasures, and wander through a graveyard for poems that died before their birth. Join a solitary star treading the measures of its stately dance above a rainbow like a stream of dripping jewels. Then mourn with the alien who crash-landed on Earth and can’t get home - but be careful to avoid the deadly shadow creatures slinking through the darkness. Grab your copy of this volume of poetry now and embark on an unforgettable journey across the miles!
