With the grittiness and mystery of Veronica Mars and the magic and romance of Once Upon A Time, The Seeker’s Shadow is a captivating urban fantasy mystery readers are sure to be enchanted by! This fairytale retelling is packed with mystery, adventure, and forbidden romance with characters from favorite fairytales! Alice has always felt like an outsider in Wonderland...and with the resurgence of an old cold case involving her best friend, she begins to find out why. Determined to unearth the real culprit and deliver justice, Alice embarks on a perilous quest, finding herself reluctantly drawn into the treacherous realm of the Fae. Teaming up with the charismatic yet unpredictable Fae prince, Rumpelstiltskin, she must navigate a world where trust is scarce and betrayal lurks around every corner. As if her pursuit of truth wasn't challenging enough, Alice finds herself entangled in another mystery. An acquaintance seeks her help to unravel a dark secret, a crime that hits too close to home. Sympathy compels her to take on the case, but with her non-magical status attracting unwanted attention, Alice treads carefully, knowing that her actions could have far-reaching consequences. In a race against time, Alice must balance her desire for answers with the dangers that surround her. With every step closer to the truth, Wonderland's shadows grow darker, and the line between friend and foe becomes blurred. Can Alice expose the secrets that bind her town and find redemption, or will she become lost in a world where magic and danger intertwine? With the magic of Once Upon a Time and the mystery of Veronica Mars, The Seeker's Shadow is a captivating contemporary romantic fantasy, weaving together elements of mystery, magic, and fairytale retellings.

With a flash of light, and a crack of thunder, Alex's world is changed forever. With the aid of his friends, and an old spyglass that can reveal the things that lurk in the shadows, he will discover an ancient threat growing within the town of Sundown, and possibly the world. What will he discover in the shadows? Will he stop the spreading curse before it's too late? Find out in Rise of the Shadow Seekers, The First Seeker.

A dying friend, a terrible bargain, an underwater quest, and dangerous magic . . . the adventure continues in this sequel to CHILDREN OF THE FOX. Fans of twisty, clever stories like The False Prince and Ocean's Eleven will love this newest series from Kevin Sands, author of the bestselling Blackthorn Key. Rule number one: Never mess with magic. Even so, a life-or-death situation calls for Callan and his criminal friends to make a deal with the Eye—the sinister, sentient artifact they stole from a sorcerer. It's Lachlan's life in exchange for a future task, and the gang has no choice but to agree. But even as Lachlan is resurrected, it's not without cost. Through the Eye, Callan can see a tiny purple stain inside Lachlan's soul, which will eventually consume him. The cure—and their part of the deal—lies with the Dragon's Teeth, a pair of swords with extraordinary powers, and the search for them leads the thieves on a quest that will unravel the mystery of the Eye. Old friends, new betrayals, and an even more daring break-in than the last culminate in a confrontation that will take all the gang's skill and power to resist—or they'll die trying.

Author of War Horse, and bestselling storyteller Michael Morpurgo touched our hearts with this beautiful story of a boy, his lost dog, and the lengths he would go to be reunited. This timely story of battle-scarred Afghanistan delivers a masterful portrait of war, love, and friendship. With the horrors of war bearing down on them, Aman and his mother are barely surviving in an Afghan cave, and staying there any longer will end horribly. The only comfort Aman has is Shadow, the loyal spaniel that shows up from places unknown, it seems, just when Aman needs him most. Aman, his mother, and Shadow finally leave the destroyed cave in hopes of escaping to England, but are held at a checkpoint, and Shadow runs away after being shot at by the police. Aman and his mother escape--without Shadow. Aman is heart-broken. Just as they are getting settled as free citizens in England, they are imprisoned in a camp with locked doors and a barbed wire fence. Their only hope is Aman's classmate Matt, his grandpa, and the dream of finding his lost dog. After all, you never lose your shadow.

Abraham Kent leaves Boston to find his destiny on America’s frontier in this saga by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of North and South. Continuing the saga of the Kent family, John Jakes turns his masterful eye to the settlement of the untamed American West. Abraham Kent, the son of Philip Kent and Anne Ware, fought valiantly on the frontier, only to return home to Boston and a life he doesn’t want. Determined not to live in his father’s shadow, Abraham and his young bride join the wave of pioneers carving out farms in the turbulent, dangerous West. But life on the nation’s frontier soon becomes more than their fledgling family can endure. Furthering his reign as the living master of American historical fiction, Jakes unfurls the epic of The Seekers. This ebook features an illustrated biography of John Jakes including rare images from the author’s personal collection.

The author offers exploration of self and practical guidance dealing with the dark side of personality based on Jung's concept of "shadow," or the forbidden and unacceptable feelings and behaviors each of us experience.

Fablehaven meets How to Train Your Dragon in this action-packed fantasy about a young boy and girl who become reluctant allies when caring for a baby dragon—the first in brand-new duology! Twelve-year-old Bryn has always dreamed of becoming a Seeker, just like her dad. Only the Seekers are allowed to journey from their small village into the fantastical, untamed wilderness of their island known as the Wild Realm. Once there, they obtain magical items for the village and use magic to protect and heal the incredible creatures native to the Realm. When one of the elderly Seekers retires, leaving a vacant position, Bryn knows this may be her chance. There’s just one problem: Only boys have ever been Seekers. And the training master makes it clear he will not be training a girl. But then Bryn’s biggest rival for the Seeker position, a boy named Ari, shows up at her door. He reveals the baby dragon he’s been hiding, and the two strike a deal—if Bryn helps care for the dragon, Ari will share all his training with her. Even as the two bond over their love of magical animals and their secret trips into the Wild Realm, Bryn doesn’t completely trust Ari’s motives. Especially as she suspects Ari may know more than he’s letting on about the enemy clan stirring up unrest in their village. When all these secrets come to a head and the stakes are at their highest, Bryn realizes it’s up to her to save her family…and the Realm.

A new day dawns in the town of Sundown, but it brings new challenges for the Shadow Seekers. Challenges that they may not be ready to face... Nelson, Angel, and Alex are back, having left the Shadow Seeker Academy. And despite the fact that they saved Sundown High's students from a monstrous takeover, they feel more unwelcome than ever. After all, with their strange powers having been revealed to the school's faculty and students along with a strange new world of supernatural beings, they aren't exactly popular. But teenage torment isn't the worst of their problems. For Mr. Blackmore and the shadow sorcerer Aldasean have concocted a dangerous plan that could jeopardize the world as they know it. A plan that involves resurrecting an evil and all-powerful ancient being who can bring about the end of everything the Shadow Seekers hold dear. Will Nelson, Angel, and Alex be able to navigate normal day to day high school activities, all while trying to save the world? Or will they fall prey to the dark forces around them? This second installment in the Shadow Seekers series offers a captivating and breathtaking continuation of the first novel. With new characters, conflicts, and dire stakes, this fantastic sequel written by author Korey L. Ward is a powerful coming-of-age fantasy perfect for young adult audiences.

NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH "This stunning tale of betrayal, trickery, and friendship takes the reader on a wild ride." —School Library Journal Ocean's Eleven meets The False Prince in this thrilling heist story for young readers, in which five kids with unusual talents are brought together to commit an impossible crime. Failure is unacceptable ... but success could be deadly. From the bestselling author of the Blackthorn Key series, this magic-infused fantasy brings together a ragtag group of kids to pull off a crime so difficult, countless adults have already tried and failed. Lured by the promise of more money than they've ever dreamed of, five young criminals are hired to steal a heavily guarded treasure from the most powerful sorcerer in the city. There's Callan the con artist, Meriel the expert at acrobatics (and knives!), Gareth the researcher, Lachlan who can obtain anything, and Foxtail, whose mysterious eyeless mask doesn't hinder her ability to climb walls like a spider. Though their shadowy backgrounds mean that they've never trusted anyone but themselves, the five must learn to rely on each other in order to get the job done. But as Callan has been warned most of his life, it's best to stay away from magic. It can turn on you at any moment, and make you think you're the one running the con game, when in reality you're the one being fooled. Faced with these unsurmountable odds, can the friends pull off this legendary heist, or has their luck finally run out?

Before Isabeaus birth, Queen Penelope, the most powerful mermaid in the ocean, decrees the little girl will bring great joy to her parents, the king and queen. But Isabeau, meaning one who cares, will be different. She will gain her strength from the water. Queen Penelope will be her protector; Xysta, the mermaid, will guide her; and Rafy, the narwhal, will aid Princess Isabeau on her journeys. While Princess Isabeau knows nothing of her special gift, she believes in herself and leads the Seekers through an odyssey of multiple adventures and perils. Traveling the Eastern Caribbean Sea on a nutmeg boat, the Seekers face challenges at every step. While overcoming the trials, they meet new friends and learn about themselves and the meaning of friendship. The Seekers: The Secret of the Turtles narrates a colorful, mystical tale that follows a young woman who learns she has an extraordinary future unlike any she imagined for herself.