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The final book in Max Brooks's official Minecraft trilogy! The New York Times bestselling author of Minecraft: The Island details the story of two stranded heroes whose block-breaking expedition lands them squarely in the middle of a conflict that only they can resolve.Journeying into the unknown is a scary prospect, but together Guy and Summer can navigate any challenge. The two castaways strike out in this curious, blocky world, searching for a way home. As they cross the Overworld--traversing frozen wastelands and scorching deserts--the pair makes an exciting discovery: a community populated by villagers! Guy and Summer settle in to learn more about their new friends, trading with the residents and exploring the surrounding area as they work out the next steps in their voyage. But with monstrous mobs and perilous pitfalls around every corner, they soon find that they might be needed here more than they'd thought. When a villager disappears, their investigation uncovers new foes--one

Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!Ari is super excited for the holidays! He finally gets the chance to relax. That is, until he finds out that his sister is joining him on vacation. So lame! The trip soon takes an unexpected turn that leaves Ari and his friends stranded on a deserted island. How will they survive? And what about that strange buzzing that's coming from the island core?Ari, Zeke, and Jez are on another hilarious adventure in the eighth unofficial Diary of a Roblox Pro series!

An instant New York Times bestseller! "For readers who have just finished Naomi Novik's The Golden Enclaves and are ravenous for more dark academia" (Booklist), this "pulse-pounding" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) fantasy thriller follows six teenage wizards as they fight to make it home alive after a malfunctioning spell leaves them stranded in the wilderness. Ren Monroe has spent four years proving she's one of the best wizards in her generation. But top marks at Balmerick University will mean nothing if she fails to get recruited into one of the major houses. Enter Theo Brood. If being rich were a sin, he'd already be halfway to hell. After a failed and disastrous party trick, fate has the two of them crossing paths at the public waxway portal the day before holidays; Theo's punishment is to travel home with the scholarship kids--which doesn't sit well with any of them. A fight breaks out. In the chaos, the portal spell malfunctions. All six students are snatched from the safet

Trapped in a mansion with a murderer and a family of liars - how would you survive? A mind-blowing thriller from the author of THIS BOOK KILLS, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus. When three girls are stranded at the grand Bramble Estate in the middle of a snowstorm, they stumble into a murder plot. Someone has poisoned wealthy Emily Vanforte in the middle of a family dinner - which means Devi, Lizzie and Jayne are trapped in the house with a killer and a mystery to solve.With knives under floorboards, vanishing guns and secret passages in the walls, no one is safe and everyone is a suspect. But in a house of liars and corruption, will the girls save themselves...or learn to fit in?

"Loved it. Full of heart, laughs and adventure." Dermot O'Leary"Fearfully funny, and a book to get your teeth into! You'll be Kevin's biggest fang!" Danny WallaceWhen Kevin and his family get stuck in a strange town, they accidentally wake up something OLD and VERY HUNGRY. It's up to Kevin to save everyone - or else! The first in a brilliantly funny fantasy adventure series.Kevin Aurelius is just like any other almost eleven-year-old. Well, apart from his fangs obviously. And that he's immortal.Oh and did I mention he's a vampire?Together with his vampire parents and annoying older siblings, Kevin's on his way to Monstros City when, due to dodgy batnav, they get stranded in a strange, quiet place full of humans called Lower Drudging. With empty coffers in need of filling, their only choice is to put on an impromptu carnival to earn the gold they need to get back on their way. But Lower Drudging has a monstrous secret of its own.A secret that is old, very hungry and has just woken up! I

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a collection of steamy, STEMinist novellas featuring a trio of engineers and their loves in loathing--with a special bonus chapter! Under One RoofAn environmental engineer discovers that scientists should never cohabitate when she finds herself stuck with the roommate from hell--a detestable big-oil lawyer who won't leave the thermostat alone. Stuck with YouA civil engineer and her nemesis take their rivalry--and love--to the next level when they get stuck in a New York elevator. Below ZeroA NASA aerospace engineer's frozen heart melts as she lies injured and stranded at a remote Arctic research station and the only person willing to undertake the dangerous rescue mission is her longtime rival.

One girl sets out on a journey across the treacherous Arizona desert to rescue a young pilot stranded after a plane crash in this gripping story of survival, friendship, and rescue from a bestselling and award-winning author.​Twelve-year-old Jolene spends every day she can at the library watching her favorite livestream:The Desert Aviator, where twelve-year-old “Addie Earhart”shares her adventures flying an ultralight plane over the desert. While watching this daring girl fly through the sky, Jolene can dream of what it would be like to fly with her, far away from her own troubled home life where her mother struggles with a narcotic addiction. And Addie, who is grieving the loss of her father, finds solace in her online conversations with Jolene, her biggest—and only—fan.Then, one day, it all goes wrong: Addie's engine abruptly stops, and Jolene watches in helpless horror as the ultralight plummets to the ground and the video goes dark. Jolene knows that Addie won’t survive long in the

In DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 2: Muad'Dib, the second of three volumes adapting Frank Herbert's Dune, young Paul Atreides and his mother, the lady Jessica, find themselves stranded in the deep desert of Arrakis. Betrayed by one of their own and destroyed by their greatest enemy, Paul and Jessica must find the mysterious Fremen, or perish. This faithful adaptation of the 1965 novel, Dune, by Brian Herbert, son of Frank Herbert, and the New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson, continues to explore Paul's journey as he evolves from boy to mysterious messiah. Illustrated by Ra All幯 and Patricia Mart璯, this spectacular blend of adventure and spirituality, environmentalism, and politics is a groundbreaking look into our universe and transformed by the graphic novel format into a powerful, fantastical tale for a new generation of readers.

In the thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Minecraft: The Island, a stranded hero stumbles upon another castaway--and discovers that teamwork might just be the secret to survival. Wandering a vast, icy tundra, the explorer has never felt more alone. Is there anything out here? Did I do the right thing by leaving the safety of my island? Should I give up and go back? So many questions, and no time to ponder--not when dark is falling and dangerous mobs are on the horizon. Gurgling zombies and snarling wolves lurk in the night, and they're closing in. With nowhere to hide, the lone traveler flees up a mountain, trapped and out of options . . . until a mysterious figure arrives, fighting off the horde singlehandedly. The unexpected savior is Summer, a fellow castaway and master of survival in these frozen wastes. Excited to find another person in this strange, blocky world, the explorer teams up with Summer, whose impressive mountain fortress as a safe haven . . . for

Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends.Diary of a Roblox Prois a must-read for any kid who loves to game!Ari is super excited for the holidays! He finally gets the chance to relax. That is, until he finds out that his sister is joining him on vacation. So lame! The trip soon takes an unexpected turn that leaves Ari and his friends stranded on a deserted island. How will they survive? And what about that strange buzzing that's coming from the island core?Ari, Zeke, and Jez are on another hilarious adventure in the eighth unofficial Diary of a Roblox Pro series!

Discover the harrowing, true tales of those who have faced certain death...and survived!The stories seem too unbelievable to be true. Lost individuals facing the most severe natural disasters, the mos

In this inventive book, Peter Fritzsche explores how Europeans and Americans saw themselves in the drama of history, how they took possession of a past thought to be slipping away, and how they genera

本書延續前作事件之後的時間線，主角 Charley 在歷經 Harrogate 的恐怖經驗近一年後，與母親暫居於名為 Glendale 的偏僻小鎮。這裡表面寧靜，卻有著與女巫傳說相關的陰暗歷史。隨著萬聖節逼近，Charley 發現自己能與亡者溝通的能力似乎與小鎮過去密不可分。然而，接連發生的失蹤事件、行為異常的幽靈，以及本該消失的 Harrogate Killer 再度出現，使情勢迅速失控。本書以幽默節奏包裹驚悚元素，在逃生、友情與恐懼之間來回穿梭，既是對恐怖片公式的致敬，也是一場關於選擇與生存的考驗。Can you be a final girl and survive your own horror movie – twice?Almost a year after the horrors of Harrogate, Charley and her mum find themselves stranded in a small village called Glendale, AKA ‘The Devil’s Punchbowl’. Then she befriends the local misfits and learns of her new home’s ties to witchcraft – and realises that Glendale has even more secrets than she bargained for.However, the town’s troubled past might just be the key to Charley understanding her ability to speak to the dead, especially with Halloween approaching. But after a series of disappearances, the ghosts acting differently this time, and the Harrogate Killer making a shocking return, Charley realises she might have taken on more than she can handle.Before she can

Gigi、Moyo 和 Uncle Dee 從城市來到壯麗的「大熊雨林」探險，卻因皮划艇漂走、隨之失去大部分物資，而被困在地球上最原始的森林之一。沒有道路、通訊與糧食，他們必須依靠野外求生技巧尋找食物與庇護所，並面對與野熊相遇的可能。書中由生存專家與保育人士提供專業知識，漫畫分鏡結合真實技巧，讓讀者在故事中學會生火、搭建庇護所、觀星導航、河中抓魚等技能，同時理解保護原始森林的重要性。Gigi, Moyo and their Uncle Dee have come from the city to explore the Great Bear Rainforest. But, when their kayak goes adrift, carrying most of their things with it, they find themselves stranded in one of Earth's deepest tracts of wilderness. What will they do for food and shelter? What if they encounter a bear? And how will they get help in this remote place without roads and without phones or radios?Dee shows them all the tricks they need to survive, telling them all about life in this ancient forest - and why the wilderness needs to be preserved.- Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert advice from wilderness survival experts and conservationists - Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Finding camp- Firecraft

《Stinky’s Stories》系列第二集再次顛覆經典童話，這次由玩具臭鼬 Stinky 為 Hickleberry 小學的孩子們說起《傑克與魔豆》的後續故事。巨人從天而降之後怎麼了？據 Stinky 所說，他落地後迷了路，只好靠驚人的身高加入籃球隊 Droolville Dribblers！而 Jack 則靠金蛋發家致富，成了億萬富翁。兩人命運天差地別，巨人 Hubert 最終能否投出致勝一球，找到回家的路？Fee, fi, fo, FUN!It's story time again at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk--and this time the class is reading the classic Jack and the Beanstalk! Everyone knows the story ends with the giant falling from the sky, but only Stinky knows what happened next! Jack went on to sell all those golden eggs and become a billionaire, while Hubert the giant wound up stranded on the ground, far from home.With no one to help him and nowhere to turn, Hubert has no choice but to put his giant skills to work where they're valued the most--on the basketball court! He joins the Droolville Dribblers, but will Hubert sink the buzzer beater and find his way home? This second stinky story is the first-ever chapter book series from beloved New York Times bestselling authors Chris and

★深刻描寫跨性別青少年的生存與身份掙扎★融合經典恐怖元素與現代社會議題★關於希望與團結的訊息這部作品是帶有懸疑與恐怖色彩的青春小說。故事講述兩位跨性別青少年Max和Erin，一起從俄亥俄州開車前往加州，各自帶著自我認同和情感上的傷痕。Max渴望能夠到加州後順利完成性別轉換，Erin則希望理解自己為何要和已經斷聯兩年的前伴侶Max同行。途中，他們誤闖一個美國小鎮，被困在詭異的森林裡，被當地迷信居民盯上。根據傳說，這個小鎮每隔一段時間就要獻祭一位女孩予森林裡的怪物。Max和Erin需設法脫困，不只要對抗外在的怪物，還要面對人性的黑暗與自我內心的掙扎。小說以雙主角視角展開，不僅凸顯恐怖氛圍，也細膩描寫跨性別成長的情感歷程，並帶有對身分探索與社會偏見的深刻反思"Subversive and scary, with compelling characterisation, this YA horror thriller is a pulse-pounding debut." The Guardian"Had me on the edge of my seat." Bill Wood, author of Let's Split UpTwo trans teens end up in a small, isolated town, where they must escape the locals who plan to sacrifice one of them to an ancient monster that only eats girls...Erin and Max are two trans kids, just trying to get to California. Max is desperate to finally be able to transition, and Erin is longing to understand why she's on this trip to begin with, after Max suddenly broke up with her two years earlier.But when they find themselves stranded - and eventually separated - in th

三個孩子、荒島求生、還有一群不請自來的海盜──賽巴斯汀與朋友原以為只是划船比賽失誤，沒想到竟踏上一場充滿笑料與驚險的歷險記。從照顧海龜到對抗入侵者，他們要靠智慧與團結守護這座島嶼。本書幽默溫暖，適合喜愛冒險與輕鬆故事的讀者。"The perfect adventure story, packed with humour, just the right amount of danger and with amazing illustrations." Dermot O'LearyThree kids face shipwrecks, survival and pirates in the latest adventure from bestselling and award-winning author Jenny Pearson.Sebastian Sunrise and his two best friends, Lina and Étienne, are in a bit of trouble. They are stranded on a desert island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, after a rowing race went very, very wrong.The friends have no idea how long they might have to stay on the island, so they make a plan. They will try to survive, look after the island's baby turtles, and have fun, if they can.But Sebastian's life has never gone to plan, and they quickly face jellyfish stings, burnt bums and an out-of-control goat. But when a boat arrives, bringing pirates who want to hunt the island's baby turtles, the friends face their greatest da

電影《贖罪》原著小說作者伊恩•麥克伊旺全新作品，描寫主人翁羅蘭德，行過從二戰終末直至現今的歷史波瀾，在愛、傷痛、漂泊之中，嘗試解答對自身存在的疑問：我們是否能在不傷害他人的情況下，全然活出自我？The mesmerising new novel from Ian McEwan, the bestselling author of Atonement. The world is forever changing. But for so many of us, old wounds run deep. Lessons is an intimate yet universal story of love, regret and a restless search for answers.'The supreme novelist of his generation' Sunday Times'McEwan is one of the most accomplished craftsmen of plot and prose' New York Times'A true master' Daily TelegraphWhile the world is still counting the cost of the Second World War and the Iron Curtain has descended, young Roland Baines's life is turned upside down. Stranded at boarding school, his vulnerability attracts his piano teacher, Miriam Cornell, leaving scars as well as a memory of love that will never fade.Twenty-five years later, as the radiation from the Chernobyl disaster spreads across Europe, Roland's wife mysteriously vanishes and he is forced to confront the reality of his root

本書由暢銷青少年小說作家 Jessica Brody 所寫，是一部將悲傷、成長與偶然相遇細膩交織的青春小說。故事發生在一個被暴風雪困住的跨年夜，女主角 Ryn 滯留在丹佛機場，被迫停下腳步，直面那則一年來始終不敢打開的訊息——來自已逝摯友的最後一句話。在這個看似平凡卻漫長的夜晚，她因為一次意外與陌生男孩 Xander 產生交集，也逐漸走進一連串溫柔又古怪的相遇。Over the course of one chaotic night stranded at the Denver airport, Ryn confronts her shattered past thanks to the charm of romance, the uniqueness of strangers, and the magic of ordinary places in this stunning novel from the author of Boys of Summer.Ryn has one unread text message on her phone. And it’s been there for almost a year.She hasn’t tried to read it. She can’t. She won’t. Because that one message is the last thing her best friend ever said to her before she died.But as Ryn finds herself trapped in the Denver International Airport on New Year’s Eve thanks to a never-ending blizzard on the one-year anniversary of her best friend’s death, fate literally runs into her.And his name is Xander.When the two accidentally swap phones, Ryn and Xander are thrust into the chaos of an unforgettable all-night

When Tipper tells a small lie, he ends up stranded along the road by himself.

Stranded in a hostile alien jungle... Business as usual for Kim Keller. Bad luck, shoddy equipment and hostile fauna have stranded Kim and her companions thousands of miles from the Antares expedition

Practical advice for campers and hikers who must find food, water, warmth and shelter when lost or stranded

In 1921, Inupait seamstress Ada Blackjack joined a a group of four white men who wanted to establish a trading post on Wrangel Island in the freezing Arctic Ocean. The explorers were stranded on the i

The Printz Honor and Carnegie Medal-winning book telling the unforgettable story of eight boys stranded on a rock in the middle of the sea, left to fight for their survival.Every time a lad went fowli

Covered in earthworm slime and assisted only by her cat and her little brother, Roberta rescues tiny creatures. You know, the ones stranded in the middle of the sidewalk. Upside-down, flopping, or nea

An irresistable picture book about sharing and caring.Monkey and Fox are each stranded on an island, but their situations couldn't be more different. Monkey's island is a dessert island, made of choco

A tiny tugboat overcomes her fears of a turbulent storm to save a stranded barge in this timeless tale of persistence.When faced with a tough challenge, Little Scoot only tries harder. Sent into a gat

When Amy sees a dog stranded on the side of the highway, she knows what she has to do. She tells her dad to stop the car. She can’t understand why anyone would abandon a dog in such a way, tied up and

The New York Times bestselling series returns as Mal tries to prove her bravery...but ends up stranded in the Land of Lost Things!DINOSAURS, DANGER & DIMENSION-HOPPING AND ...OH MY!Mal wants to learn

You'd think that a penguin stranded on an ever-smaller block of ice, on a trip around the world wouldn't be so.FUN! But it is! There's our fearless penguin passing the gondolas of Venice.there's pengu