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A Strange Awakening
This is the story of a young boy growing up and how, although he is not aware of it at the time, he is destined for something beyond his wildest dreams. Since he was young, strange and unusual things have often seemed to happen to him: strangers who appear to know him; dreams and fantasies that merge with reality; and strange coincidences in which the events of his life draw in and interweave with the lives of many around him.
Torn between Australia and England, it seems as though the map of his life has already been laid out for him. But life has so much more in store for him than he ever imagined. Even if it lies beyond his understanding, he has no choice but to go along for the ride.
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Alucard
Emery is no ordinary teenage girl. She is the result of two gods that weren’t meant to fall in love, who were forbidden to love. She is the daughter of Goddess Indie Jones and the devil himself, Jethro Mist.
Emery’s life is far from ordinary. With people out to kill her, school bullies and living in the underworld, she has enough to worry about without him: her parted soul, her star-crossed lover, Tyler. He consumes her every thought and her body desires him in every way, yet he couldn’t care less.
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Dragon Times
Have you ever wondered if dragons are real?
Well, of course they are real. Just because you haven’t ever seen one, it doesn’t mean that dragons don’t exist. The sad truth is that there are not many left nowadays. In times gone by, we humans lived very happily with dragons by our sides. But times change; nothing stays the same for ever.
In extraordinary times, extraordinary things can happen. And these are most definitely extraordinary times. A dreadful virus is sweeping through the country – around the whole world, in fact – with consequences for us all.
But in these troubled times, siblings Alexander and Lily discover many positives as they embark on an adventure into the unknown. Along the way they find that lots of important lessons are not learned in school!
Dragon Times is a heart-warming, inspirational tale of generosity, resilience and hope. Definitely hope!
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DwarrowDelve: Paths of Rock and Shadow
In a world where Light threatens to corrupt and conquer, Taithe, a prisoner, possesses something invaluable: a formidable sword. This relic lures enemies from every corner – human, Effelin, and Dwarf alike – all desperate to claim its power and conceal their betrayals. But amidst this chaos, dark magic rises, vying to curb Light’s dominance.
Rescued from the clutches of the malevolent Spite and on the brink of death, Taithe is transported to Dwarrowdelve, the fabled lost mine of Dwarvern legends. Here, alongside the fierce Effelin Caliphe and the legendary Tunnel-Hunters, The Styx, he confronts a multitude of foes, from vicious black wolves to lurking Orcs and other treacherous beings.
But the most insidious threat of all is the Imp who shadows Taithe, hungry for the stolen treasure. In the depths of Dwarrowdelve, alliances will be tested, loyalties forged, and a choice must be made: to stand with the Light or embrace the Rock and Shadows. The balance of the world teeters on this decision, with Spite’s freedom – and the potential downfall of all – in the balance. The true enemy isn’t always as it seems; will they discern it in time?
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Gobby
Sam feels like he’s always in the shadows. While his peers excel in academics, sports, or charm, he struggles to find his place. To make matters worse, his seemingly clueless younger brother, Gobby, is a hidden prodigy, excelling in almost everything. As if navigating the treacherous waters of adolescence wasn’t hard enough, Sam grapples with his parents’ crumbling marriage and the sting of his crush pairing up with his best friend.
But life has a way of teaching lessons when least expected. Through an unforeseen accident, Sam learns that growing up isn’t just about age – it’s about maturity, understanding, and perspective. Dive into Sam’s journey as he discovers that sometimes, the most significant growth happens in the mind and heart.
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Legend of Ekarto: The Stones Arise
An exciting, lovable story about kingdoms, empires, war, and a family broken apart.
Ekarto, a young man from the poor Silk Village is determined to find out if the Kingdom of Eldonville is truly a real civilisation, a powerful dynasty only told in rumours and tales. With his trusty friend Ayron, they go to satisfy Ekarto’s curiosity and lo and behold Eldonville is a real kingdom! And Ekarto is the heir! But they also find out a horrible truth.
As Prince of Eldonville, Ekarto must avenge his father of his death and put an end to his uncle, Emperor Okoto, who killed his father Okarto for the throne. But how can he if Okoto has such enormous power? All that is left with the Spirits who guide Ekarto and his friends through an adventure of new friendships, battles, finding long-lost family, and an empire sought out to destroy Ekarto.
Can Okarto be avenged?
Will Ekarto survive?
Could Okoto finally get rid of all his hurdles and be the king he truly wanted to be?
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Tales of the Turnip Knight
“A hero is not measured by the strength of his sword, but by the strength of his justice.”
When 8-year-old Derek first heard the story of the Turnip Knight he was obsessed. Now he trains every day to be strong enough to one day become a Turnip Knight. But everyone around him tells him it isn't real! Strange things begin to happen around Derek and Doko Village. Perhaps the truth is not something anyone expected.
Follow Derek and his friend, Pippie Lip, as they embark on a journey of discovery and friendship. Everyone's adventure should start small, and with Derek being small himself, this first adventure is the perfect size for him. Magic, warriors, monsters and mischief await in Tales of the Turnip Knight.
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The Crossingway
Strange things are happening to Howell. His mother disappears after a car crash in the mountains, and his uncle insists that only he, Howell, can find her. And what of the unknown Latino blind boy who rescues Howell from school bullies, the Haitian-Creole deaf girl stopping him from falling into a pit that magically appears in his bedroom, and the Native-American girl appearing in his town, accompanied by a large grey wolf? Howell’s uncle insists everything relates to Howell’s upcoming birthday and his need to journey through the Crossingway to complete the Transfer—whatever that is.
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The Elder Tales
Maddie Scribble is a young girl with a problem: her best friend has disappeared without a trace, and no one else has even noticed. The worst part is that the only person that can help her is the one person that wants absolutely nothing to do with her, her older sister Lyla.
Meanwhile, fairy tale creatures and other mythological beings that really shouldn’t exist have started showing up everywhere and attacking people. Now it seems that the only hope the city has is a fairy that has lost her magic, a goblin with no concept of personal hygiene and two young sisters that can’t stand to be in the same room together.
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The Fairy Corp
Join the hapless William as he discovers the magical world all around him. Meet fantastic creatures from myth as William blunders through multiple adventures. William is soon joined by his elf partner Jess and his furry protector, Nina, who has a deep love of shoes. Together they encounter light vampires, sprites and all manner of creatures good and bad. Things aren’t always rosy for William however as a mysterious evil figure quickly takes an interest in him. William will not only learn about the magical kingdom, he will also learn about himself.
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The Last Survivor
The astonishing tale of Spottedfur the Wildfire Cat begins with Survivor Clan, Windwarrior, Ricky, Saphi, and Freya.
Adventure through a world where conch horns blow, there is no time for speeches, and the armies of Windwarrior and Survivor Clan start silently forward. Take a stand alongside them as dawn rises on a new world, where heroic friendship and action-packed tragedy break through to a new beginning...
‘Suddenly, a horn rang out over the treetops. It was a distress signal from Survivor Camp! They were in trouble...’
‘We must fight...Who will stand?’ For a moment, silence, then a lone voice called, ‘I will stand...’
‘Spottedfur heard a soft tapping. She looked over to the window, and there perched a blue jay, its beak tapping, tapping, tapping against the window frame. Spottedfur smiled...’
‘Violence is rarely the answer,’ he would say, ‘but when it is it, my sweet little cat, fight with everything you have...’
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The Lion Hotel
Readers are transported to the historical town of Shrewsbury. The Lion Hotel provides the setting for a story in which a detective’s daughter is wrongly accused of a crime. One might have expected her father, Inspector Horace no less, to have easily been able to prove her innocence, but things never quite work out that way when you are a teenager. Fortunately, Florence is quite capable of remaining one step ahead of her father and the hotel staff.
Florence’s predicament begins, in her mind, when she exclaims, ‘Father, I think we’re stuck. We’re not supposed to be in the same section of the revolving door,’ and ends with her reflecting upon a set of circumstances.
During their time at the hotel, the family encounter all sorts of strange behaviour, including that shown by a waiter obsessed with Charles Dickens, who makes himself a suspect too.
Philip Jones’s refreshingly different writing style combines history with witty and engaging dialogue to bring the characters to life and allow the reader to imagine the whole situation unravelling in front of them.
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