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1) Insurgent
Author
Series
Divergent trilogy volume 2
Language
English
Description
"As war surges in the dystopian society around her, sixteen-year-old Divergent Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves--and herself--while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love."--
2) Allegiant
Author
Series
Divergent trilogy volume 3
Language
English
Description
The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered--fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she's known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories. But Tris's new reality is even more alarming than the one she left...
Author
Series
Lorien Legacies volume 3
Language
English
Description
The aliens must come together because their power is in numbers.
The third installment in the action-packed Lorien Legacies series that launched with "I Am Number Four" and "The Power of Six", finds the stakes higher than ever as John, Number Six, and Number Seven desperately try to find the rest of the Lorien Nine before it's too late.
Author
Series
Dragon defenders volume 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
An Unfamiliar Place continues the adventures of Paddy and Flynn, who are trying to stop evil boss The Pitbull from stealing the dragons from their paradise island. The Pitbull lures the boys away from the island and imprisons them along with his disobedient niece Briar. Escape looks virtually impossible!
Author
Series
Dragon defenders volume 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Months have passed since evil boss The Pitbull stole a dragon's egg from Flynn and Paddy's paradise island. By now, it should have hatched. But when he discovers that it's nothing more than an egg-shaped rock, The Pitbull flies into a terrible rage and plots revenge. Will Flynn and Paddy be able to stop him this time? And why is Briar - The Pitbull's niece- helping them"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A collection of four pre-Divergent stories plus three additional scenes from Divergent, all told from Tobias's point of view, that follow Tobias's transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his Dauntless initiation, the first clues that a foul plan is brewing in the leadership of two factions, and the weeks after he meets Tris Prior.
Author
Series
Shadow children volume 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
In a society that allows families to have only two children, a group of third-borns tries to save themselves and others like them. Fifth in the series.
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a Victor's Tour of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games, The Quarter Quell, and announces a...
11) Insurgent
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Tris and Four are now fugitives on the run, hunted by Jeanine, the leader of the power-hungry Erudite elite. Racing against time, they must find out what Tris₂s family sacrificed their lives to protect, and why the Erudite leaders will do anything to stop them. Haunted by her past choices but desperate to protect the ones she loves, Tris, with Four at her side, faces one impossible challenge after another as they unlock the truth about the past...
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Katniss realizes the stakes are no longer just for survival; they are for the future. With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends; including Gale, Finnick and Peeta; Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem, and stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become...
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Formats
Description
What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? In this epic journey into the world of dinosaurs, an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.
15) Allegiant
Publisher
Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Tris must escape with Four and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time ever, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known. Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths. Tris and Four must quickly decide who they can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago which threatens all of humanity. In order to survive, Tris will be forced to...
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
2001
Language
English
Description
His parents keep forgetting that Winston is a big bear now, but when he discovers a burglar in the house who has eaten all of his porridge, Winston proves that he is both big and brave. Includes suggested activities.
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Formats
Description
Once upon a time in the far away kingdom of Dor lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro. The two go on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness.
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? In this epic journey into the world of dinosaurs, an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.
Publisher
Health Communications
Pub. Date
�1996
Language
English
Description
On hope. What cancer cannot do / Source unknown -- The soul menders / Susan Chernak McElroy -- From on chemo to on camera / Kristine Kirsten -- You can teach an old dog new tricks / Howard J. Fuerst, M.D. -- The boy and the billionaire / John Pekkanen -- Hope / William M. Buchholz, M.D. -- Amy Graham / Mark Victor Hansen -- Wild Bill / Mary L. Rapp -- Kids with cansur [i.e. cancer] / Geralyn Gaes -- Cancer had been a blessing / Kimberly A. Stoliker...
Author
Series
Desmond Cole ghost patrol volume 1
Publisher
Little Simon
Language
English
Description
When supernatural things start happening in the house timid Andres and his parents just moved into, next-door-neighbor Desmond Cole, eight, comes to the rescue.