This fantastic chapter book based on the hit TV show Adventure Time, is hilarious and fun and will tempt even the most reluctant reader! There are a lot of strange creatures in the Land of Ooo, but there's no one quite like Marceline, the Vampire Queen. First, she evicts Finn and Jake from their treehouse. Then she gets Finn to agree to be her henchman and obey her every command - even if the command is evil. Is this the queen of the damned or just a radical dame who's looking for a little fun?

Finn is the most heroic of all the heroes in the Land of Ooo – until he finds himself face-to-face with a wave of water.How can Finn call himself a hero when he's terrified of the ocean?Jake has a plan to help his best buddy, but will Finn even make it past step one of Jake's plan?

Finn and Jake are offered free magical powers from a creepy skeleton in a black cloak.All they have to do to become Ultimate Wizards is pass a few easy tests in the Grand Hall of Wizardry and take the Pledge of Ultimate Responsibility.But Finn finds out that the last power is not free.Is it worth what he will have to give?

This fantastic chapter book based on the hit TV show Adventure Time, is hilarious and fun and will tempt even the most reluctant reader! Finn has faced some daunting opponents during his heroic adventures in the Land of Ooo, but the Lich is by far the worst. If Finn fails to smite the Lich before he gets to his Well of Power and gets his magic back, everyone in the Land of Ooo will fall under the Lich's control. Will the Gauntlet of the Hero and Princess Bubblegum's pink sweater be enough for Finn to succeed in his most difficult mission ever?

This fantastic chapter book based on the hit TV show Adventure Time, is hilarious and fun and will tempt even the most reluctant reader! Finn and Jake head to the mountains to play fight with their favourite manly marauders. But Mountain Man starts crying boulders because he wants them to stop. Finn is determined to find a solution. What is an adventurer to do when solving one problem creates a new one for someone else?

This fantastic chapter book based on the hit TV show Adventure Time, is hilarious and fun and will tempt even the most reluctant reader! It's all fun and games until Finn accidentally turns Princess Bubblegum into a hideous-looking royal. When the princess wrongly blames the Duke of Nuts, it's easier for Finn to track him down than admit the truth. Will the good Duke pay for Finn's crime or will Finn finally come clean?

Fans will be laughing their pants off with this HILARIOUS joke book from Jack and Finn. Heroes of extreme charisma, Finn the Human and Jake the Dog, have adventured the many kingdoms in The Land of Ooo on their eternal quest for kick-butt jokes! Together, they've valiantly slain demons, advised businessmen, dodged ice bolts, and played dodge socks! But WHO has collected the most freaked-out funnies of all? Team Finn or Team Jake? YOU ARE THE JUDGE!(Just don't be evil when you wield this judge power, dude.)Warning: Contains EXTREME scenes of zombie slaying, viola playing, and Rainicorn smooching.

He made a stand against the end of the world...The Blight arose from nowhere. It swept across the bickering nations like the End of Times and spared only those with a single fortuitous blood type.Hot-headed religion and territorial savagery rule the cities now. Somewhere amidst the chaos a damaged man receives a signal, and with it the tiniest flicker of hope. The chance to rediscover the humanity he lost, long ago, in the blood and filth and horror of The Cull.The Afterblight Chronicles is an exciting news series of high-action post-apocalypse fiction set in a world ruled by crazed gangs and strange cults.

Jim travels back in time to meet some of the very first Trollhunters in this all-new epic story based on the hit Netflix series Trollhunters—from the limitless imagination of acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and DreamWorks Animation.Jim travels back in time and encounters Gogun the Guardian, hailed as the bravest Trollhunter who ever lived. However, Jim is shocked to discover that Gogun is inept, unskilled, and terrified of everything and everyone. Jim knew when he was chosen as Trollhunter he would have to save mankind in the present, but he never realized he was responsible for the past as well. The fate of the world is a lot of responsibility for a fifteen-year-old—but luckily Jim is up to the task; as long as he's home in time for dinner. DreamWorks Trollhunters © 2018 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Modern Family meets Harriet the Spy in this hilariously fun mystery series! Sita 'Squishy' Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! Like... 1. How can summer be fun if you don't go to the beach? 2. Why is rainbow cake so delicious? 3. What kind of scientist wears red sneakers? 4. Who would try to smuggle rare birds? A hilarious junior fiction book series from Australian author Ailsa Wild about solving mysteries, blending families and leaping to conclusions quicker than a ninja-gazelle! Australian superstar Squishy Taylor is a curious, likeable and instantly relatable hero for ALL kids aged 6 and up. She's part of a blended family – a new kind of normal for so many kids, whether it's a Modern Family or more of a Brady Bunch. Between nightly Skype-chats with her mum (who lives in Geneva), dealing with a...

Modern Family meets Harriet the Spy in this hilarious mystery series! Sita 'Squishy' Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! Like... Why are tunnels be both exciting and scary? How do dogs always know who the bad guys are? Why are pinkie-swears so important?  Who's storing toxic waste under the park?

Meet the next BIG little thing in junior fiction: Squishy Taylor! Genius solver of mysteries. The weirder the better! An apartment full of questions on a street full of mysteries ... How could a vase disappear from a locked apartment? How come everyone is getting Dad's special forehead-kisses too? Why does toast taste better on a balcony? How do you get rid of a Chinese-warrior ghost?

Meet the next BIG little thing in junior fiction: Squishy Taylor! Genius solver of mysteries. The weirder the better! An apartment full of questions on a street full of mysteries... What's the best way to sneak onto a film set? Why do grown-ups trust you more when you're carrying a Baby? Is a pizza even a pizza without mozzarella? What do you do when everyone hates your hero?

Modern Family meets Harriet the Spy in this hilarious mystery series! Sita 'Squishy' Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! Like... How long would it take to cycle to a space station? Why does red cordial make everyone more fun? How come you can't hug over the internet? Why is there a renegade astronaut on the roof?

An apartment full of questions on a street full of mysteries ...Why is Boring Lady being so interesting?What kind of person comes back from holidays with no luggage?Why can they only have dessert on Saturday nights?Who's been smuggling illegal diamonds?

An apartment full of questions on a street full of mysteries ...Why does Squishy have to share everything with her new step-sisters?Why is her next-door neighbor the crankiest man in the world?Why are green jelly snakes the yummiest?Who's that hiding in the basement?

"Brussels, Belgium's cosmopolitan, multilingual capital, has it criminal underside, as shown in the 13 dark—and sometimes darkly humorous—stories in this strong Akashic noir volume."—Publishers WeeklyAkashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.Brand-new stories by: Barbara Abel, Ayerdhal, Paul Colize, Jean-Luc Cornette, Patrick Delperdange, Sara Doke, Kenan Görgu¨n, Edgar Kosma, Katia Lanero Zamora, Nadine Monfils, Alfredo Noriega, Bob Van Laerhoven, and Émilie de Béco.From the introduction by Michel Dufranne:"For our grand tour, please be seated, ladies and gentlemen readers, in Tram 33...and no, there's no rain in the forecast today, just a leaden sky; for that matter, considering the timetables of the STIB, it's probably...

In this stunning follow-up to his epic fantasy debut, Alan Campbell propels readers into a captivating city battling for its own survival--and that of humankind--in a world of deities and demons, fallen angels and killers.After a destructive battle, the ancient swaying city of Deepgate has been overtaken. Most of the chains that suspend it have given way, toxic fumes are emanating from blazing structures, and the temple once inhabited by the ruling Presbyter now dangles upside down above the once-uncharted abyss. The victorious Spine have initiated martial law and are ruthlessly pursuing all who attempt to leave. Amid the turmoil, two captives are returned. Arriving by ship are the young angel Dill, now toughened by war, and traitor assassin Rachel Hael. Incarcerated in the slowly crumbling temple, the two await their fate, while from the abyss beneath them ghosts rise--for the death of the god Ulcis has left open the gates to Hell.But on orders...

In the cataclysm of the battle of the gods, a portal to Hell has been opened, releasing legions of unnatural creatures that have pushed humanity to the edge of extinction. While warring deities clash with fallen angels, the only hope for mankind's survival lies with the most unlikely heroes: Former assassin Rachel Hael has rejoined blood-magician Mina Greene and her little dog, Basilis, on one last desperate mission to save the world from the ravages of Hell. As Rachel travels to the final confrontation she has both sought and feared, she begins to realize that time itself is unraveling. And so she must prepare herself for a sacrifice that may claim her heart, her life, her soul--and even then it may not be enough.

When the last of the Gravediggers, an elite imperial infiltration unit, are disbanded and hunted down by the emperor they once served, munitions expert Colonel Thomas Granger takes refuge in the unlikeliest of places. He becomes a jailer in Ethugra - a prison city of poison-flooded streets and gaols in which a million enemies of the empire are held captive. But when Granger takes possession of two new prisoners, he realises that he can't escape his past so readily. Ianthe is a young girl with an extraordinary psychic talent. A gift that makes her unique in a world held to ransom by the powerful Haurstaf - the sisterhood of telepaths who are all that stand between the Empire and the threat of the Unmer, the powerful civilization of entropic sorcerers and dragon-mounted warriors. In this war-torn land, she promises to make Granger an extremely wealthy man, if he can only keep her safe from harm. This is what Granger is best at. But when other factions learn about Ianthe's unique ability, even Granger's skills of warfare are tested to their limits. While, Ianthe struggles to control the powers that are growing in ways no-one thought were possible. Another threat is surfacing: out there, beyond the bitter seas, an old and familiar enemy is rising - one who, if not stopped, will drown the world and all of humanity with it...

Product DescriptionAlice Fiend folded her arms and looked down at the little creatures from the third floor office of Blood Rag's headquarters. She'd scour this planet, rape it of every natural and synthetic resource and enslave those flesh wasters who referred to themselves as humanity.A" Bunny Flask, with the help of her friend Kiffany, has fought hard to champion women working in the horror genre in the magazine 'Blood Rag'. But, when it is bought out by the sexist, money grabbing Mick Jones her influence is stiffled and then snuffed out. With the arrival of the flame haired Alice Fiend her world falls apart completely. Kicked out of her job, dumped by text message and trying to cope with the nightmares of her past Bunny decides to make a stand - fully armed! But there is more to Mick and Alices' plans. Why are women dissapearing? What links Ms Fiend to a 'terrorist' attack in a tiny village in Ireland? Can Bunny trust anyone anymore? More disturbing and sinister than she could ever imagine; like the cult flicks she loves so much. It isn't as much fun when you're living the horror -

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the strongest boy in the world? Or the fastest? Or even the noisiest? Two ordinary young boys are about to find out!When the castle walls of Max and Finlay's den start crumbling away, little do the best mates know that everything is about to change . . . Trapped inside the wall is the ancient god Hercules and he needs the boys' help! The friends must complete a terrifying challenge every day for seven days and can choose only one of Hercules' amazing superpowers at a time to help them.In the penultimate, exciting Superpowers adventure, Max and Finlay have to defeat a snarling three-headed dog! Will they choose the right superpower?

In the second title in the slam-dunk new series from bestselling author Amy Ignatow, the Odds are back and trying to figure out just who inflicted these lame abilities on them in the first place. Nick can still teleport four inches to the left, and Farshad's thumbs are still super strong. Cookie can still read minds, if they're thinking of directions, and Martina can still change the color of her eyes. But now, Martina can see the invisible, and when Nick is super stressed, he can move a lot farther than four inches. As their powers evolve in possibly dangerous ways, the Odds are even more determined to solve the mystery of their origin, but it means interacting at school—a serious social risk to popular girl Cookie. Soon, it becomes clear that Auxano, the chemical company that employs half the town, is involved. With the help of some renegade Amish teenagers and Ed, the invisible bus driver, this unlikely group of companions will uncover a nefarious experiment in which...

For wild-card ex-FBI agent Xanadu Marx, the war on terror hits close to home—thanks to a remorseless enemy who's all too familiar—in this explosive thriller. "Joshua Corin is a master storyteller."—Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling co-creator of the Pendergast novels It begins on a beautiful day in Atlanta, with a mosque full of Muslim worshippers celebrating the end of Ramadan. The festivities are cut brutally short when a military drone appears in the sky—and launches a missile into the building. Then, at a mosque in Dearborn, Michigan, another peaceful gathering is torn apart by the violent blast of a suicide bomber. The attacks set the entire nation on edge, with authorities scrambling to make sense of the situation and keep the populace calm while pundits and politicians of all stripes fight for time in the spotlight. But for ex-FBI agent Xanadu Marx, her first instinct is revenge. Unwilling to let such...

Discover the Celtic Circle of BelongingJohn O'Donohue, poet, philosopher, and scholar, guides you through the spiritual landscape of the Irish imagination. In Anam Cara, Gaelic for "soul friend," the ancient teachings, stories, and blessings of Celtic wisdom provide such profound insights on the universal themes of friendship, solitude, love, and death as:Light is generousThe human heart is never completely bornLove as ancient recognitionThe body is the angel of the soulSolitude is luminousBeauty likes neglected placesThe passionate heart never agesTo benatural is to be holySilence is the sister of the divineDeath as an invitation to freedom

The ragtag Odds crew's useless gifts have gotten out of control. Farshad's thumbs are so strong that just trying to send a text will break his phone, and Cookie can now send mental directions instead of just listening in on them with her telepathy. To make matters worse, a bunch of their less-than-gifted classmates have become town celebrities thanks to their suspiciously good exam results. But Jay and Nick realize that all these whiz kids have parents who work for Auxano, so they race off to find out what's really going on. Fans won't want to miss the conclusion to the adventures of this motley group of heroes and their patchwork powers!

Once in a very blue moon, you are confronted with astonishing beauty ... Sid is a successful photographer in a boutique ad agency. He is single and has everything he wants – a great job, great colleagues and a hasslefree life. But if there is one thing that has eluded him – it is love. Until the gorgeous, free-spirited Cara walks into his life. Sexually obsessed, the two begin a charged affair that disrupts all his notions of love and transforms the way Sid thinks about erotic pleasure. But then something strange happens – Sid finds himself falling in love with another woman.

A little girl has to avenge the death of her parents. She must travel to the neither-here-nor-there land, a secret place hidden in shadows and whispers. The voyage turns out to be more than she bargained for, as the final battle draws her into the mystery and the dangers of self-discovery. The Lost Fragrance brings back the old-world charm of storytelling, conjuring up characters out of thin air and creating a world of magic and mystery. It is an adventure story woven around the eternal theme of good and evil. It is about the joy of music and love, of death and of letting go.

From the renowned author/illustrator of the Popularity Papers series, Amy Ignatow, comes the first installment in a new series about a diverse crew of middle school kids who develop very limited superhero powers after a strange accident and manage to become unlikely friends on the adventure of a lifetime.When a sweet nerd, an artsy cartoonist, a social outcast, and the most popular girl in school are involved in a mysterious bus accident, this seemingly random group of kids starts to notice some very strange abilities they did not have before. Artsy Martina can change her eye color. Nerdy Nick can teleport . . . four inches to the left. Outcast Farshad develops super strength, but only in his thumbs. And Cookie, the It Girl of school's most popular clique, has suddenly developed the ability to read minds . . . when those minds are thinking about directions. They are oddly mighty—especially together.This group—who would never hang out under normal...