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One of America's most distinguished poets now shares his fascination with a distinctive corner of our country. Richard Shelton first came to southeastern Arizona in the 1950s as a soldier stationed

An Adam Silvera Book Club PickA 2026 Children’s Book Council 9th–12th Grade Kids FavoriteA 2026 Children’s Book Council Librarian Favorite一座傳說能復活亡者的隧道，牽引 Monika 走進悲傷最深處。為了喚回已逝的 Shun，她必須與同樣懷抱執念的 Shiori 一起面對祕密、恐懼與失去。本書融合奇幻試煉與青春傷痛，寫出告別、友情與重新活下去的勇氣。This speculative coming-of-age YA novel follows a teenager as she undertakes a magical journey to bring her deceased childhood friend back to life.A poignant quest for hope with original, fantastical twists, perfect for fans of Dustin Thao and Ann Liang.Monika can’t bring herself to celebrate her last summer before college. Instead, she’s still grieving the loss of the one classmate who didn’t make it to graduation, a boy named Shun with whom she had a complicated relationship.Then, during her final Japanese Club meeting, Monika hears about the Yomigaeri Tunnel, a local urban legend. Those who venture into this mythological passageway undergo harrowing trials to confront their hidden secrets and worst fears. According to the lore, anyone who mak

The highly anticipated thriller about a serial killer's daughter and her race to solve the crimes of her family's twisted past before it's too late, from New York Times bestselling author E. Kennedy.The world is hunting for answers—but what if the truth leads straight to you?Ten years after her father—the infamous serial killer Gabriel Thorn—was caught, Ryan Shipley is back in Starling, Tennessee, trying to lay low. No one can know who she really is. No one can know the truth about her past.But as fresh eyes dig deeper into the case, old secrets refuse to stay buried. Cryptic texts, eerie coincidences, and a chilling note leave everyone wondering—does Ryan know more than she's letting on? As the truth unravels, one thing becomes clear: in a town full of secrets, Ryan might be the biggest mystery of them all.Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Jeneva Rose—get ready for a thriller packed with twists you won't see coming.

The third in a dark hockey romance series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Legacy of Gods series.When two ruthless enemies collide.My name is Preston Armstrong, and I’m the most depraved bastard you'll ever meet.I take what I want, ruin what I don’t, and live exactly how I please.That is, until I crash into the force of nature that is Marcus Osborn.Captain of our rival hockey team and the perpetual thorn in my side.A migraine in human form and the one person who refuses to play by my rules.He's my brand of heartless and just as deranged.I set out to crush him, his career, and his infuriatingly gorgeous face.But Marcus hits back with equal force, turning our rivalry into a violent, addictive dance neither of us can walk away from.We were supposed to annihilate each other.Instead, we spark a fire that threatens to devour everything in its path.In this battle of two unhinged souls, our bodies become collateral damage.But I never expected our stone-cold hearts to

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The thrilling high-concept Korean bestseller about conforming to society's standards, where one woman decides she has HAD ENOUGH - with the creepy dystopian undercurrent of a Black Mirror episode, perfect for fans of EARTHLINGS by Sayaka Murata and DIARY OF A VOID by Emi Yagi.The thrilling high-concept Korean bestseller about conforming to society's standards.HAPPINESS IS ALWAYS A CHOICEYoungah is a warm-hearted schoolteacher - always smiling, always yielding. She bends her life to everyone else's rules. But deep inside, this endless restraint is killing her. An unending sense of despair festers.Desperate for relief, she turns to a cutting-edge, four-week emotion regulation programme, which promises to sculpt her into a better version of herself.The procedure works a little too well.Unburdened at last, Youngah embraces her raw, unfiltered self, dismantling the weight of the exhausting expectations and ideals imposed upon her.WHO WOULD EVER CRAWL BACK WHEN FREEDOM FEELS THIS GOOD?** Tra

From beloved bestseller David Nicholls comes a brilliant, bittersweet novel about love and family, husbands and wives, parents and children.From beloved bestseller David Nicholls comes a brilliant, bittersweet novel about love and family, husbands and wives, parents and children. Us: a brilliant, bittersweet novel about love and family, husbands and wives, parents and children Longlisted for the Booker Prize'Perfect' INDEPENDENT 'I honestly can't imagine loving a novel much more' SUNDAY TIMES 'I loved this book. Funny, sad, tender: for anyone who wants to know what happens after the Happy Ever After' JOJO MOYES Douglas and Connie - scientist and artist, husband and wife - live a quiet and quietly unremarkable life in the suburbs of London. Until, suddenly, after more than twenty years of marriage, Connie decides she wants a divorce. Heartbroken but determined, Douglas comes up with the perfect plan: he is going to win back the love of his wife and the respect of Albie, their teenage so

Wiska Wildflower is back! From the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster. Told in diary format and packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations, this is the enchanting story of Wiska Wildflower's first school expedition-to one of the most dangerous places in all of Wiskling Wood! We're going on a school trip to Wiskling Mountain! We have to read a map and make our own camp and find and cook our own food-it's a BIG deal. Wiska is excited to be paired with Citrine for the school trip, but when Citirne persuades her to join her on a secret mission to find a rare starflower, she begins to have doubts.After disaster strikes, the friends seek sanctuary in a hidden spot in Wiskling Wood. What they find there is incredible and life-changing. But will their friendship survive this dangerous adventure? Book 2 following the Children's bestseller The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The New School.

Bill is bored. Not just a bit bored but really really bored. His owner Mrs Pickle is never bored. She's always busy reading, gardening, cooking or doing kung fu. But Bill finds it all very dull. Until one windy day, everything changes . . .Full of bold, wacky humour and animated illustrations, Liz Pichon takes us along a space adventure that pulls Bill out of his snooze-fest against all odds! A laugh-out-loud celebration of imagination and silliness, and a reminder that excitement can be found in the most ordinary of places.Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen's I Want My Hat Back, Rob Biddulph's Blown Away, or Liz's very own bestselling Tom Gates series, this story is bound to make you think twice before ever moaning to your friends or parents, 'I'm bored'!

For the first printing only! This paperback features stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson's blockbuster novel about a shy teen having the most unexpected summer ever now has a beautiful new look! The Pre-Sloane Emily didn't go to parties, she barely talked to guys, she didn't do anything crazy. Enter Sloane, social tornado and the best kind of best friend--the one who yanks you out of your shell. But right before what should have been an epic summer, Sloane just...disappears. No note. No calls. No texts. No Sloane. There's just a random to-do list. On it, thirteen Sloane-selected-definitely-bizarre-tasks that Emily would never try...unless they could lead back to her best friend. Apple Picking at Night? Ok, easy enough. Dance Until Dawn? Sure. Why not? Kiss a Stranger? Wait...what? Getting through Sloane's list would mean a lot of firsts. But Emily has this whole unexpected summer ahead of her, and the help of F

榮獲2024 年世界奇幻獎、Ignyte奇幻文學獎入圍軌跡獎、極光獎、英國奇幻獎、英倫科幻協會獎✚新時代洛夫克拉夫特同行者✚✚黑暗恐怖╳溫柔甜美╳絕無慈悲✚一點點可怕，一點點調皮不用思考，感受就好有如黑暗嘉年華的奇幻短篇集！這本書，一把將你推入童年聆聽故事的夜晚時光！這裡有神靈與怪獸，以血肉、石塊與復仇鑄就。它們從深空冰冷的深淵中浮現，從幽靜的海洋深處現身，在陌生的城市中遊蕩；這裡也是宇宙的領域與水域的疆界。古老的供奉已無法平息遠古舊神的怒火，新興的年輕神靈同樣難以安撫。神祇與野獸、生與死、愛與恨、科學與魔法，以及披著人皮、面帶微笑的怪物們──全都藏在這十七則短篇之中。如果您再靠近一點，將會遇見：會吃人的大教堂、被海中神靈拒絕的死去女孩、以家人聲音耳語的鼠輩、逃進人類軀殼裡閃閃發光的神靈；攜帶神祕力量的蜜蜂、不好好工作的死神、新神與舊神之間無可迴避的戰爭、還有孩子們挺身而出，拯救了整座城鎮的冒險，以及頭戴面紗的女子，講述著有人竊走古代遺跡的石頭而發瘋的神奇故事……推薦您睡前一日讀一篇，共十七夜，領你走入不可思議的魔幻世界。✚在此，先透露一些故事──〈教堂之下，丘陵之下〉燈塔守護人在海灘上發現了冰冷的小女孩 ，皮膚下蔓延著漆黑紋路。守護人以為女孩已經死了，但女孩突然咳嗽起來，還吐出了小魚骨與螃蟹爪。於是守護人帶她回燈塔，幫助她找回記憶……〈評估員〉主角雪菲爾是一名評估員，受僱於一家私人公司，負責調查並評估是否有人受到「不自然」的影響。他的任務是到偏遠的小鎮調查一名女孩。根據研究，女孩的變化和過去消失的神靈有關……〈凡是在野獸魔掌中〉法國鄉村一個名叫埃米爾的小男孩正在熟睡，醒來時發現大地在震動。龐大的怪物正無聲壓倒森林，向他的村莊逼近。這怪物是一座會走路的哥德大教堂，它不斷擴展自己的體積，摧毀沿途的一切……〈輪到將軍出手〉故事發生在一個正值戰爭的國家，維梭是一名將軍，他的國家長年與鄰國交戰，而他負責一項傳統儀式「死亡遊戲」。這次的玩家是年輕的戰俘史特雷明，他被選中，參與一場生死遊戲，必在黎明前辨認出「死神」的蹤跡，贏得活路……〈十六分鐘〉比爾是個普通的上班族，當核爆警報響起時，他知道自己只有16 分鐘的時間來做決定。他選擇保命，丟下家人，當一切塵埃落定時，他聽見老鼠傳出了家人的聲音：爸爸，你丟下我了……更多不可思議的短篇等你翻開這本書！【媒體評論】這部作品黑暗、奇異而又

A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES TODAY SHEREADS WOMAN’S WORLD PARADE THE NERD DAILY HER CAMPUS BOOKPAGEWhen your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop?No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there.The chance to re-live the moments that meant most.To see what kind of person you really were.For Wilbur his best days were with Maggie, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice.Before he gave it all away.He wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything . . .A magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library.

★ 《紐約時報》暢銷書・Stonewall Book Award 得主★ LGBTQ+ × 校園運動 × 成長故事的感動新經典★ 一個女孩，在球場與自我之間尋找真正的位置★ 幽默、真誠又熱血的青春小說Grace 曾是高中足球隊的明星踢球員，但在公開自己是跨性別女孩後選擇離開球隊。當舊隊友邀請她回歸球場，她再次面對對足球的熱愛與現實的偏見。在充滿挑戰的球季中，Grace必須學會整合過去與現在的自己，勇敢追尋真正的歸屬。本書是一部關於身份認同、友情與勇氣的動人YA成長小說。NOW IN PAPERBACK! Instant New York Times Bestseller! Stonewall Book Award WinnerBest of the Year: Chicago Public Library * New York Public Library * Booklist * Publishers Weekly * BookPageGrace Woodhouse has left a lot behind. She used to have a great friend group, an amazing girlfriend, and a right foot set to earn her a Division I football scholarship--before she came out as trans. As senior year begins, Grace is struggling to find her place in early transition, new social circles, and a life without football. But when her skills as the best kicker in the state prove to be vital, her old teammates beg her to come out of retirement, dragging her back into a sport--into a way of life--she thought had turned its back on her forever. When a chance meeting

英國暢銷金獎作家大衛·索洛蒙斯（David Solomons）打破以往爆笑特務風格、備受矚目的全新反烏托邦冒險力作！首刷限量版更特別採用極具視覺衝擊的「限量獨家螢光黃噴色書邊」，是一部專為8-12歲以上打造、深刻探討「在沉默中失去什麼，以及在反擊中找到什麼」的成長小說。保持安靜。保持禮貌。否則，你將被徹底噤聲。艾爾菲（Alfie）和瑪歌（Margot）這對霍桑兄妹，從小就在「禮貌部」（Ministry of Manners）的嚴密統治下長大。在這個社會裡，講禮貌不是一種美德選擇，而是絕對的「法律」——只要說錯一個字，人生就會面臨翻天覆地的懲罰。哥哥艾爾菲深諳生存之道，知道如何低調度日、遠離麻煩；然而妹妹瑪歌卻從來不是個甘願盲目服從的女孩。當瑪歌終於因為反叛而被禮貌部強行帶走時，一切都變了。她被關進了「禮節管訓所」（Manners Retreat），在這個旨在抹除個性的高壓機構中，瑪歌必須拼盡全力捍衛真正的自我。與此同時，留在外面的艾爾菲意外加入了名為「未噤聲者」（The Unsilenced）的地下反抗組織——這是一群至今仍敢於說出真話的勇敢人們。然而，禮貌部的陰謀正步步逼近，如果他們的計畫成功，反叛將不再只是被懲罰，而是會變得徹頭徹尾地「不可能發生」。EXCLUSIVE NEON-YELLOW SPRAYED EDGE - LIMITED FIRST EDITION AVAILABLE!A BOLD NEW MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR DAVID SOLOMONS EXPLORING WHAT'S LOST IN KEEPING QUIET AND WHAT'S FOUND IN FIGHTING BACK. 'A clever and compelling novel' THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK Be quiet. Be polite.Or be silenced. Alfie and Margot Hawthorne have grown up under the Ministry of Manners, where politeness isn't a choice - it's the law. And one wrong wor

A heartwarming tale of adventure, bravery and one baby turtle who changes her world for good - from the bestselling and award-winning creators of The Lion Inside.On a midnight-black beach, it''s time for a GRAND HATCHING. A rowdy crowd of animal onlookers have gathered to see which baby turtle will win the great race to safety in the sea.But when Tula''s brother loses his way, this baby turtle faces a difficult choice: will she choose to win the race or will she turn back to rescue her brother? And will the other animals stay on the sidelines, or will Tula''s brave decision inspire them to join the rescue mission?An inspiring and funny rhyming story of how we ALL have the power to change things for the better.Look out for more wonderful books from The World of Rachel Bright and Jim Field:The Lion InsideThe Koala Who CouldThe Squirrels Who SquabbledThe Way Home for WolfThe Whale Who Wanted MoreThe Gecko and the EchoThe Pandas Who PromisedThe Camel Who Had the HumpPraise for The Lion Ins

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! When Isadora's friend, Mignonette, needs somewhere to stay, Isadora offers to share her bedroom. But sharing a room is harder than she thinks . . .Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.When Isadora's fairy friend, Mignonette, needs somewhere to stay, Isadora offers to share her bedroom. But for a small fairy, Mignonette sure makes a lot of noise. Isadora wants her bedroom back! Luckily, her dad is ready with some expert advice to make things right.Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. De

★ Junior Library Guild 選書 × 多項年度童書榜入選★ 小作家 × 魔法筆記本，笑料滿滿的橋梁書冒險★ 《Ivy + Bean》《Amelia Bedelia》讀者必讀系列★ 想像力爆發的校園魔法故事Polly Diamond 有一本神奇的筆記本 Spell，只要寫下任何事情就會變成真的。當她想用魔法幫班上找到最棒的班級寵物時，事情卻意外失控。為了讓一切回到正軌，Polly必須想出最正確的字句。本書以幽默故事與輕魔法元素描繪校園生活，鼓勵孩子閱讀、寫作與發揮想像力。Now available in paperback! One aspiring writer plus one magic book. It all adds up to a whole lot of trouble. A Junior Library Guild selectionA Parents magazine Best Children's Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best of the BestA Common Sense Media Best Book for Little KidsAn Ontario Library Association Best BetA Cybils Award finalistA Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award nomineePolly Diamond is back in the third book about the magical mix-ups of Polly and her notebook, Spell! In this delightfully funny and magical chapter book series, Polly and Spell have all kinds of adventures together because whatever Polly writes in Spell comes true! But when they join forces to help get the best class pet ever, they get more than they bargained f

没看過《學霸托福ALL IN ONE》你敢上考場嗎？4大高分關鍵，讓你輕鬆征服新制TOEFL托福測驗！！就算你已經背完上萬個英文單字、做完上千題模擬試題，考前一定要看《學霸托福ALL IN ONE：30天托福TOEFL聽說讀寫全攻略》！「資深海外留學檢定名師」徐千惠 Chantal Hsu親自執筆，結合多年教學經驗與最新出題趨勢，近十年教學經驗精華大彙總！聽、說、讀、寫四大領域 ALL IN ONE！本書專為想在短期衝刺高分的考生而設計，針對 2026年新制變革，首度導入「適性測驗」機制全解析。透過30天系統化訓練與 「讀聽先行、說寫後應」 的遞進式設計，幫你在測驗縮短30%的高壓環境下穩定提升實力，直攻 TOEFL 5.5！《學霸托福ALL IN ONE》「每一頁都是重點，每一題都是必考題」！★全面解析最新「適性測驗」機制針對「聽、說、讀、寫」四大領域，精準對接最新適性測驗邏輯。詳細解析電腦化讀聽測驗第一階段的答題準確率如何影響第二階段的難度，手把手帶你鞏固基本分、破解高配分題型，讓你在有限的備考時間內，穩定達成TOEFL 5.5的目標！★從基礎「聽讀」到極速「說寫」的奪分路徑從輸入到輸出的完整應試路徑，採「先理解、後表達」的系統化備考邏輯，以語意理解與字彙累積為根基，迎戰反應時間極短的新制口說模擬面試及Email 寫作的雙重挑戰，在嚴格的時間壓力下，讓你仍能精準輸出、有效作答。★攻略新制托福寫作，附贈三種程度的範文完整對應新制寫作涵蓋的「電子郵件」與「學術討論」雙重任務，，獨家提供 B2、C1、C2 三種等級範文解析，幫助不同程度的考生精準剖析高分技巧，在短時間內完成邏輯清晰的文章。讓你在測驗縮短的高壓下，依然能精準輸出、不卡關。★附三回模擬試題、專業外師發音音檔全書最後提供三回聽說讀寫完整模擬試題，再搭配Youtor App（內含 VRP 點讀筆）使用，即可聆聽由外籍教師專業錄製的聽力、口說音檔，隨時隨地練習跟讀，同時強化聽力敏銳度與口語流暢度。【使用說明】無論你之前看了什麼教材、上過什麼課，面對新制TOEFL大改版：測驗時間縮短、題型更新、難度適性調整。想知道考點有哪些、怎麼快速準備？本書提供市面少見的完整獨家攻略，讓你游刃有餘地上考場！稱霸新制TOEFL托福考試！一舉奪下5.5高分！ Step 1 4週全面掌握聽說讀寫！本書專為TOEFL托福測驗十年來最大

《Soccer Kicks》：超過 60 則讓全場笑翻的足球漫畫笑話！誰說足球場上只有汗水？這裡滿滿都是笑聲！您的孩子是小小足球迷嗎？或者，您正為了孩子不愛看書而煩惱？國際插畫大師 Emiliano Migliardo 帶著這本《Soccer Kicks》來拯救世界了！這不只是一本書，而是一個能讓全家人大笑的秘密武器。Soccer Kicks is a hilarious collection of comic strip soccer jokes, filled with over 60 laugh-out-loud silly scenarios!Emiliano Migliardo's outrageously funny full-color comics are perfect for avid soccer fans andreluctant readers, as the jokes are mostly wordless. This awesome compilation of one-page comics is a winning combination of silly yet clever gags and pranks, filled with the joy--and frustration!--of soccer!Full of soccer japes about mischievous tactics, doing whatever it takes to get the ball in the back of the net, and even the perils of being nut-megged, this is the perfect gift for any young soccer fan. These short, sporty jokes will be the talk of the playground... or soccer field!

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a scorching standalone dark MM romance set in the world of Legacy of Gods. I’m hunting a monster. The first time I met Yulian Dimitriev, it was hate at first sight.He is brash, chaotic, a violence-junkie. In short, everything I disregard. As heirs to two notorious mafia organizations, we’re forced to spend time with one another.The more I learn about Yulian, the deeper my loathing seeps. Until I truly see the person within, and something forbidden sparks between us. When tragedy strikes, our co-existence is cut short.Forcing Yulian and I back to our parallel worlds that should never cross. But they do. And, once again, I’m dragged into the orbit of a man I shouldn’t want.Two men can’t be together in our world. But Yulian blurs every limit I thought existed. Soon, everything is in jeopardy.Our hearts included. Kiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note for content warnings before diving i

Unexpected Guests is an interactive picture book full of suspense and surprises from the multi-award-winning creator Mariajo Ilustrajo. Find out what happens when a family of mice investigate the unexpected guests in their home . . . humans! Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year – British Book Awards 2025 Step inside the mice’s hidden world in this interactive page-turner from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo. In a playful twist on the classic 'unexpected guest' story, humans become the surprise visitors in a tale told by mice! A family of mice living happily under the floorboards get the shock of the lives when they discover some very unusual houseguests – humans! At first, the mice are wary, but curiosity soon takes over. They investigate the strange objects and delicious food their guests have brought with them and decide maybe humans aren’t so bad after all . . . until one mouse gets trapped in a jar. When the mouse’s friends try to help, they get

★ K.L. Walther再度獻上甜度滿分的青春戀曲，假交往×好友變戀人，心動指數破表！★ BookTok話題作者，全新YA浪漫小說，首刷特別版附夢幻書口設計。★ 叛逆一點、勇敢一點——關於追夢、犯錯，以及終於聽見自己心聲的夏日故事。乖女孩Audrey想追求玻璃吹製夢想，卻被父母阻擋。當好友Henry提出假交往計畫，她也趁機偷偷出租家族豪宅籌錢。原本只是荒唐計畫，卻在謊言、混亂與心動中逐漸失控。這是一部甜蜜輕快的青春浪漫小說，寫追夢、叛逆與愛情成真的瞬間。This stunning first edition of We’re A Bad Idea, Right? will feature special designed edges!The business of love gets messy when two best friends decide to fake a romantic relationship in this uproarious and swoony novel by the bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules.Audrey Barbour has had enough of following the rules. Eighteen years of being the perfect daughter—exceptional grades, enviable college acceptances, tame dating history—and still, her parents don’t trust her enough to let her study her passion, glassblowing, on a prestigious fellowship.So when her best friend Henry proposes an outrageous fake-dating scheme to win back his ex-girlfriend, it feels like the first step to shaking up her perfect life. And the second? That comes when Audrey’s

The hotly anticipated second book in the HEARTSTRINGS series fromNew York Timesbestselling author, B. K. Borison. Two competing meteorologists are forced to find common ground in this opposites attract,When Harry Met Sally-inspired romance.'A new Borison book feels like coming home in the best way'- HANNAH GRACE'The romance of my dreams' -PEYTON CORRINE'There is simply no romance like a B. K. Borison romance'- ELLEN O'CLOVER'Borison’s words are a special kind of magic' -ELENA ARMASWeather boy meets weather girl. One big storm is heading their way . . .Jackson Clarklikes life neat, predictable, and preferably viewed from the comfort of his radio booth.Delilah Stewartprefers hers wild, spontaneous, and preferably in the eye of the storm, out in the field.For years, the two have clashed like thunder and lightning - until they’re partnered against their will to cover the snowstorm of the century, finding themselves scrambling to figure out how to work together.Eager to be taken seriously a

Instant New York Times bestseller! USA Today bestseller! "A heartrending masterpiece of middle-grade historical fiction.″ -Booklist, starred review "The whip-smart combination of intrigue and adventure along with thought-provoking reflection makes for a nail-biting, laugh-out loud, stop-and-think read." -School Library Journal, starred review "A headlong thriller laced with provocative and topical historical truths." -Kirkus, starred review Max Bretzfeld is back in Berlin where his most dangerous mission is about to begin! The thrilling conclusion to the World War II spy duology that began with Max in the House of Spies. Max is on a mission.Well, two missions. One has been assigned by his British spymasters: Infiltrate the Funkhaus, the center of Nazi radio and propaganda. The other they have forbidden: Find his parents. Max Bretzfeld was willing to do anything to return to Germany, even become a British spy. Training complete and forged papers in hand, the radio wunderkind's missions

From New York Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree – the soaring fifth novel in the bestselling Bone Season series.'A fabulous, epic fantasy thriller ... Lavish, ebullient, escapist' The Times'Samantha Shannon is a master storyteller and wordsmith' Katherine Webber'Blazing a trail for a new generation of feminist fantasy authors' GraziaEverything is about to change.Paige Mahoney is outside the Republic of Scion for the first time in more than a decade – but she has no idea how she got to the free world. Half a year has been wiped from her memory.As she makes her way back to the revolution, her journey takes her to Venice, where she learns a dangerous secret – one that could change the face of the war between humans and immortals. Before she can return to London, she must help the Domino Programme unravel the sinister Operation Ventriloquist.And it soon becomes clear that the one person who could recover her memories – Arcturus Mesarthim – might also hold the key to

史坎達的最後戰役，即將展開！混沌盃之後，真相曝光，史坎達被迫躲藏，而雷克斯正集結力量，準備攻向本土。島上人心惶惶，朋友變敵人，信任岌岌可危。為了阻止災難，史坎達必須與宿敵肯娜達成脆弱的聯盟，一同追溯島嶼魔法的起源，解開封印已久的力量。兇猛獨角獸、空中激戰、古老祕密與破碎的友情——史坎達是否能挺身而出，拯救世界，成為島嶼真正的守護者？這是史坎達系列的壯烈完結篇，一場寫給勇者的魔幻冒險，熱血、動人，絕對讓你翻頁到最後一刻！‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ – TelegraphBLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A MORTAL ENEMY.Don’t miss this epic final adventure in the number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO READ!Skandar is in hiding after the Chaos Cup where Rex Manning revealed a game-changing secret. But as Rex prepares to invade the Mainland, the Islanders are not sure who to trust.With one of Skandar’s closest friends now fighting for the enemy, Skandar must build new alliances – including an uneasy truce with Kenna. To defeat Rex, Skandar and his friends will need to look back to the origins of the Island, and harness the ful

In this sixth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies stages a rescue in Rome in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Charlie Thorne. Cairo, the newest member of the City Spies, takes the lead when his sister disappears in Istanbul. Determined to save the family of one of their own, the team risks discovery as their search leads them to Rome. Meanwhile, there's been intel that seems to threaten the royal wedding about to take place in Westminster, bringing the team back to the UK on an official case for MI6. With so much security all over the city, it's harder than ever for the City Spies to go unnoticed. Will their skills be up to the task?

A forest princess and a demon boy collide in this friends-to-enemies-to-forbidden-lovers romantic fantasy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Elly Blake.Once upon a time, a young forest princess became friends with a lonely demon boy. He gifted her a ring, a worthless trinket . . . or so he thought. Because no sooner did he slide it onto her finger than the demon queen and forest king declared war.Years later, Cassia is a crucial force in her father''s army, wielding her ring of light against hundreds of demons at a time. Then battle-hardened Zeru abducts her, planning to steal back the ring to fix his childhood mistake.Terrified, and more than a little mistrusting, Cassia is forced to travel with Zeru to a place they both believed only existed in storybooks, one where their friendship slowly rekindles into something much more. But it''s only a matter of time before the war they''ve escaped comes for them, and a hidden threat to forest folk and demon alike grows in the shadows.- fr

如果你喜歡《在咖啡冷掉之前》的奇幻設定與《歡迎光臨休南洞書店》的溫暖氛圍，那麼這本融合魔法、記憶與療癒的韓國小說，將是你今年不容錯過的作品 。走進由月兔與天界圖書館員守護的魔法世界，感動韓國百萬讀者的暖心力作！「如果能像翻書一樣，翻閱自己的人生，你會怎麼做？」​在都市一條不起眼的巷弄裡，有一間只在月光下煥發光芒的神秘酒吧 。沉默寡言的酒保 Mun 有著不為人知的過去...他曾是天上魔法圖書館的守護者，那裡收藏的不是書，而是一個個獨一無二的生命故事 。他深信故事應該存在於人們心中，而非蒙塵的書架上，這個信念卻讓他被貶下凡間 。​失去歸宿的 Mun 遇見了神奇的月兔 Bo-reum，並從牠身上獲得了將回憶化為魔法的神秘配方 。現在，他調製的每一杯飲品，都蘊含著改變一切的可能：一個重新記住、深刻理解、進而療癒過往的機會 。坐下來，讓你的故事在杯中慢慢展開 。有時候，最微小的一口，就能改變所有事 。What if you could turn the pages of your own life, like the pages of your favourite book?Step into the magical and uplifting world of THE MOON GLOW BOOKSHOP - the Korean sensation for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and DallerGut Dream Department StoreHidden down a quiet alley, glowing softly under moonlight, there is a bar like no other. This otherworldly venue is manned by Mun, a quiet bartender with a knowing gaze and a mysterious past. He serves not just drinks, but moments. Hand-crafted cocktails that shimmer with stardust and emotion; each one a reflection of your own life: your hid

本書以精緻插畫與翻翻頁設計，帶領讀者走進兩千多年前的古希臘世界。從最早的希臘人、雅典城邦，到神殿、運動競技與流傳至今的神話故事，內容循序鋪陳，呈現一個充滿思想、藝術與行動力的文明。翻開書頁，不僅能看到繁忙的市集、陸海交錯的戰爭場景，也能理解古希臘如何形塑後世的政治、文化與生活方式。書中並貼心附上延伸閱讀的網站連結，讓好奇心自然延續，是認識世界文明的重要起點。翻翻頁設計，閱讀互動性高圖像生動，重現古希臘生活主題涵蓋城市、神話與影響A beautifully illustrated flap book taking readers on a tour of one of history's most incredible - and most important - civilizations.Take a tour of Ancient Greece...Travel back over 2,000 years to see magnificent marble temples and bustling market places, and find out about Ancient Greek cities, armies, myths and sport. With lively illustrations, flaps to lift, and links to specially selected websites for more information, this book tells the story of a civilization that changed the world.Chapters in this book include:- The first Greeks- Ancient Athens- A Greek house- Greek Games- At the temple- Myths and legends- War on land...- ...and at sea- New powers- Legacy of Greece

Chiri and Dai are back, levelling up their magic and sword-fighting and determined to face the oncoming Darkness... But can they survive their most evil test yet, and can their friendship survive it? Chiri and Dai are levelling up their sword fighting and spellcasting skills in the land of Puddin', and with the Shadow King safely imprisoned in his bottle, they decide to go to one of Puddin's most exciting events - a huge market filled with wonders and treats. They can't catch a break, however, and when a troupe of skeletons causes havoc and delivers a mysterious invitation to the duo, they find themselves in more danger than ever before. The invitation is to the Obsidian Maze, the terrible place where Bruno Puddin sealed the first and most dreaded Darkness after it wreaked havoc on the land. Since the Shadow King is one of the Darkness' first children, Chiri and Dai are forced to come to terms with the fact that he's not the only bad guy after them now. The MidKnight is another of thes

A classic of science fiction, Journey to the Center of the Earth is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. Renowned geologist Professor Liedenbrock sets out on a fantastic adventure through time and place with his 16-year-old nephew: from Iceland's frozen tundra far down into underground prehistoric worlds and back up again through the fires of an erupting volcano, they experience one of the most incredible journeys ever imagined.

THE INSTANTNEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLERThe must-read new book from Jonathan Karl, the author ofNew York TimesbestsellersTired of Winning,Betrayal, andFront Row at the Trump ShowInRetribution, Jonathan Karl’s unparalleled access brings us behind closed doors deep inside the White House and presidential campaigns, revealing the extraordinary moments that ended one man’s presidency and brought another back to power.This is a story of unprecedented political plot twists, showing what happened behind the scenes as political fortunes fell and rose again, and as a new team coalesced around President Trump with the goal of creating an entirely new world order. From President Biden’s shocking withdrawal and Vice President Harris’s historic run, to the multiple assassination attempts on President Trump, his election, and the changes he has brought to every corner of the country, this book reveals in surprising new detail how we got here, and what we can expect from American politics in the years to

本書由《Wow in the World》節目團隊創作，延續 podcast 中深受孩子喜愛的輕鬆語調與豐富內容，將目光投向遠古地球的生命故事。從火山與叢林，到巨型生物與化石拼圖，孩子在翻頁之間可以認識演化的奧祕，也能在遊戲式設計中培養邏輯與好奇心。無論是喜歡恐龍的孩子，還是愛聽奇妙故事的大人，皆能在這本書中找到屬於自己的驚嘆時刻。圖文配置節奏明快，適合小學中高年級閱讀，也很適合用作家庭共讀或科學課堂的延伸讀物。Join #1 New York Times bestselling authors and award-winning podcast creators Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the hit podcast Wow in the World, as they give readers a prehistoric primer on history's most bonkerballs beasts!Take a trip back in time with Mindy and Guy in this highly illustrated and hilarious tour of prehistoric Earth.Visit a world filled with colossal creatures, dense jungles, and explosive volcanos. Uncover the ancient secrets of the past by piecing together fossilized clues. Pack your bags for a tour of Paleozoic Park: a bonkerballs (and scientifically accurate) theme park based on one of the most explosive times in our planet's history. And get ready to rumble with smackdowns involving some of the greatest dino matchups of all time!Packed with eye-popping illus

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume we explore the Great Depression, an era of economic turmoil, resilience, and innovation.In October 1929, a stock market crash in the United States caused millions of people to suddenly lose their savings, their jobs, and everything they owned. Many had to survive by waiting in long breadlines for free food, building their own homes from trash, and making clothes from scraps. Some rode railroad cars in a desperate search for work, only to end up on farms battling huge dust storms. This was the Great Depression, a time of tragedy but also one where people showed immense grit.

Find your baby's face in this delightfully festive new title, the latest book in a lift-the-flap book series with a mirror on every page!One thing is for certain - babies love mirrors! This series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play as very young children will enjoy finding their own face in the five mirrors found inside. Each of the mirrors is hidden behind a large card flap, which is easy for even the littlest hands to grab and lift up. Will baby be behind little snowman, little elf, little Santa, little reindeer? Lift the flap to find out! Scan the QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic 'Finger Family' rhyme! Other books in the series include: Little Bear, Little Dog, Little Owl, Little Tiger, Little Lamb, Little Lion and Little Penguin.

Never say never!Follow Abby and Jonah as they embark on a thrilling journey through Neverland--meeting pirates, mermaids, the Lost Boys, Tinkerbell, and Peter Pan himself-- in this third Special Edition of the dazzling New York Times best-selling Whatever After series.Abby and Jonah are at home with Jonah's friends and their fairy friend, Maryrose, when they receive a visit from another fairy--a famous one. It's Tinkerbell! She's come to their window with none other than Peter Pan. It's exciting at first--but when Peter Pan announces that he needs new Lost Boys, he whisks away Jonah and Jonah's friends. It's up to Abby (and Maryrose) to follow them all into Neverland! She soon finds herself inside the beloved book Peter Pan.Even if Abby can convince Peter Pan to give her back Jonah and his friends, there's still the evil Captain Hook and his band of pirates to contend with. And can Abby trust anyone--even Tinkerbell? She'll have to rely on her courage--and a little bit of magic fairy d

The Curlfriends are back and hitting the dance floor in Sharee Miller's NAACP image award-nominated graphic novel series. Nola Washington has never met a problem she can't solve. She's a fashionista and an honor roll student, and she knows her way around a comb. When she's not helping her mom at their family's hair salon, Nola's hanging out with her besties, the Curlfriends! This time, Ella has signed them up for the school talent show, and who better to lead them in a dance routine than Nola, with her amazing moves? All she needs is a stylish new outfit to perform in, but when one of the salon's hair dryers breaks down, Nola finds out her mom is having money trouble. If they can't pay the bills, will the salon go out of business? Not on Nola's watch! She'll do anything to help, but her mom keeps shutting her out. It's hard to focus on dance practice with her girls, let alone school, when life at home is nowhere near perfect anymore. This doesn't feel like something Nola can fix on her

"I'm hungry! Fish are boring! I want something new. Something soft... and fluffy!"Meet a little penguin who is super hungry but totally bored of eating fish. An older penguin recalls hearing of a fluffy creature called a 'bolar pear', so the little penguin sets off on an adventurous mission to find and eat this 'mystery' creature.On arrival at the North Pole, the penguin can't see a polar bear anywhere and eventually turns back home, hungry as ever. Little does penguin know that an equally hungry polar bear is following right behind...This story will have readers gleefully shouting 'it's behind you!' as this hilarious story unfolds. The reader can follow oblivious penguin on every step of its journey as it narrowly escapes being gobbled up by the polar bear.