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2) Elvene
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Elvene, a solo Space Corps agent, is on a reconnaissance mission when she is ambushed by space marauders: militaristic robotic drones, designed to hunt and kill.
She escapes by taking refuge on an uncharted planet, where she discovers the Kiri, an unknown tribe living a subsistence life on an ocean archipelago. They have no knowledge of her world nor her of theirs; but they readily adopt her and give her the title of Ocean Woman.
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In the 2022 Backhouse Lecture, Yarrow Goodley looks at the critical issue of climate justice-at how our responses to the climate emergency have the potential for great suffering, as well as great redemption. In a world where the rich pollute, and the poor suffer, we do not just need to address our rapidly-warming planet, but also the injustices which drive this environmental catastrophe.
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Raymond witnessed a harrowing sight that no child should ever see: an environmental catastrophe that wreaked havoc on his town, its people, and the local wildlife. This disaster left deep scars and drew the attention of powerful, sinister forces intent on burying the truth. To escape their clutches, Raymond was forced to flee, ultimately finding refuge on a secluded island in the middle of a lake in his town. There, he spent five long years in hiding,...
5) Snow-walker
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The snow-walker Gudrun came from the swirling mists and icy depths beyond the edge of the world to rule the Jarl's people with fear and sorcery, but a small band of outlaws will fight to the death to restore the land to its rightful leader.
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Adventure Beckons as the team work hard to get themselves and their ship ready to set sail while the good weather holds.
They have a mission in mind, but no real idea what it will entail, and only half a team with any experience at sea, so they need to be clever about how they prepare. They use all their skill and ingenuity but, as usual, there are other surprises in store for them, both before they set sail and after!
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Embark on an adventure that descends into a colossal natural pit, so vast it cradles a towering castle within its depths. Here, a young man, far from his own lands, encounters an elderly genius whose granddaughter has fallen prey to a villain's scheme. The malevolent captor exploits her, using her enchanting harp music to mesmerize gold miners, compelling them to relinquish their precious finds from the caverns above. The grandfather, armed with an...
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After their long adventure in the Nether, our ragtag group of heroes have one final trial to overcome. Their friendships will be tested, as family seeks to tear them apart, and a looming threat lurks in the Overworld. Figuring out who was behind the plague is one thing, but stopping them? That's another.
The clock is counting down as the witch, Esmerelda, grows stronger, and our favorite adventurers are struggling to band together to form a plan....
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"A state of chaos, I know how that feels. The experiments doubled and went on longer than anyone would have thought. In a state formed strictly by classes, I got the brunt of the injustices. The only thing that keeps us going is the fear of the torture that'll be inflicted upon us if we stop.
Several years in the future a state has been blocked off for an "experiment" that has gone on way longer than expected. A group of strangers brought together...
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Homeless and ashamed, a young women named Arabelle struggles to survive. When she seeks to escape her reality with friends in a forest, an accident occurs causing the forest to erupt in flames. While everyone makes it out alive, the blame falsely falls on one friend, leaving Arabelle with immense guilt for hiding the truth.
She finds herself with an ultimatum that will change the course of her life. Blocking out his past, a firefighter named Tucker...
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Stanley is happily minding his own business when Bones suddenly crashes into the room with news that his friend Berkeley Basset thinks he's got a ghost.
He didn't have one before, so Bones instantly suspects foul play.
Stanley is unimpressed and really doesn't fancy spending the night in a potentially poltergeist-ridden castle out in the middle of nowhere.
Crashes, bangs and weird noises convince Bones that a secret tunnel exists. A voice in the...
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"She glanced over her shoulder. Had the scarecrow moved? It stood there, smile stitched on its face, but now it felt like a smirk."
Prepare to be scared silly in this creepy middle-grade novel! Twins seek medical help in a remote village after their father is in a canoeing accident...only to discover the scarecrow that stands watch in town may have a stronger hold over the residents than expected. Perfect for fans of R.L. Stine, Dan Poblocki, and...
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Matt wishes he could remember what happened before he found himself in the piglin village, but it's all a blur. He's the perfect candidate to frame for stealing the King's crown.
As the innocent piglin looks for a way to keep the guards off his tracks, he learns of an ancient prophecy and finds new friends to help him learn all the skills he needs to stay alive and uncaptured.
Why do these newly taught skills come so easily to Matt? What...
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The Champions – a quirky family of Mum, Dad, twelve-year-old Brett, his whimsical younger brother Shane, and their spirited dog, Rover – relocate to Australia in search of sunnier skies. Deciding on an authentic outback camping experience to economize, they venture far from civilization, setting up camp amidst Australia's untamed wilderness. Soon, they find themselves hilariously ill-equipped to handle Australia's unpredictable weather, wild creatures,...
16) Twilight Crosser
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Adrift in an alien sea, he must find and destroy the evil attacking his world.To save her sick brother, she vows to stop a new factory from polluting her home.Alone, they are helpless. Together, they stand a chance. Twilight Crosser, second book in 'Seeking the Jewel Fish', an environmental fantasy. "... takes me back to the joy of reading Anne McCaffrey!" A magical fantasy spanning parallel dimensions. Adventures on the ocean and a fight to subsist...
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Arlo and his baby brother Rumi live in a town on the surface surrounded by thick woods. Everyone believes it's safe from the evil Decayer creatures that have driven much of the population into the air, but one day the town's warning bell tolls. Can Arlo and Rumi get to safety, or will everything be destroyed?
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"The Mysterious Adventures of the Curious Kids" is a collection of 8 short stories for kids aged 5-9, featuring a group of four curious children named Lily, Sam, Max, and Ava. The stories revolve around the kids as they embark on exciting adventures, encountering new mysteries to solve in each story.
The kids use their detective skills, teamwork, and bravery to solve the mysteries, ranging from missing treasure to haunted mansions. Each story provides...
19) Letting Go
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A thoughtful and moving novella of love, loss and learning when to let go, from the YA 'queen of emotional suspense' Cat Clarke. When Agnes made a promise to her girlfriend Ellie, she thought they would be together forever. One year later, Agnes is keeping that promise and it's put her in a situation she never could have predicted; climbing a desolate mountain, in miserable weather, with Ellie and her new boyfriend Steve. But when the weather takes...
20) Resist
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The shocking and thrilling sequel-and conclusion-to Breathe, which Kirkus Reviews called "intelligent and absorbing." Three teens confront danger, uncertainty, and the yearning to live-and breathe-freely. This powerful dystopian novel is for fans of Veronica Roth and Patrick Ness.
What would you do if you were desperate? Bea, Alina, and Quinn are outlaws. They started a rebellion and have been thrown out of the pod-the only place where there's enough...
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