adventure fiction

"By sinking a fleet of Imperial Warships, the Pirate Supreme and their resistance fighters have struck a massive blow against the Emperor. Now allies from across the empire are readying themselves, hoping against hope to bring about the end of the conquerors' rule and the rebirth of the Sea. But trust and truth are hard to come by in this complex world of mermaids, spies, warriors, and aristocrats. Who will Genevieve--lavishly dressed but washed up, half-dead, on the Wariuta island shore--turn out to be? Is warrior Koa's kindness toward her admirable, or is his sister Kaia's sharp suspicion wiser? And back in the capital, will pirate-spy Alfie really betray the Imperials who have shown him affection, especially when a duplicitous senator reveals he would like nothing better? Meanwhile, the Sea is losing more and more of herself as her daughters continue to be brutally hunted, and the Empire continues to expand through profits made from their blood. The threads of time, a web of schemes, shifting loyalties, and blossoming identities converge in Maggie Tokuda-Hall's remarkable companion to The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea, as unlikely young allies work to forge a new and better world"--.

In this sequel to "Star Wars: The Rising Storm," the High Republic and its Jedi protectors have so far repelled the raiders called the Nihil, and the Starlight Beacon hangs in the Outer Rim as proof of the High Republic's culture, knowledge, and help for those fleeing the Nihil. At the Beacon live the Knights and Padawans of the Jedi Order, and Bell Zettifar, the new leader following the death of Loden Greatstorm. While Elzar Mann is escorting others back to the Beacon, they become caught in a trap created by Marchion Ro, the force behind the Nihil, who launches his most deadly attack against the Jedi.

Betrothed to Princess Aurora since her birth, young Prince Phillip has seen the power of magic first-hand after witnessing Aurora being given special gifts by good fairies and doomed to death by the evil fairy Maleficent. He has spent his whole life training to defeat Maleficent, but he's shocked when he experiences a strange burst of magic, and the three fairies tell him he can defeat Maleficent with own powers. Phillip begins learning how to master his magic, but he is also haunted by dreams of a mysterious girl named Briar Rose.

Harleen Quinzel starts attending Gotham University and becomes an Arkham Asylum intern, paired with the most high-profile female inmate, the notorious Talia al Gh aul, but as they spend more time together, the lines between good and bad begin to blur.

"Runt the villager, Blurp the zombie, and Maggie the warrior all have only one goal: to find the portal to the End and to battle the Ender Dragon. This is no easy quest, especially with a fierce warrior like Alberic trying to block their every move. Will our heroes manage to get past Alberic, make their way to the End unscathed, and face the great Ender Dragon?"--.

Ghost Patrol's Andres and Desmond gain celebrity status from the new kid in Kersville, but there is more behind his adoration than meets the eye.

Harry Potter wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the Quidditch World Cup with Hermione, Ron, and the Weasleys. He wants to dream about Cho Chang, his crush (and maybe do more than dream). He wants to find out about the mysterious event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that hasn't happened for hundreds of years. He wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. Unfortunately for Harry Potter, he's not normal; he's different - even by wizarding standards. And in this case, different can be deadly.

The second volume in the Minecraft warrior adventure series follows Runt and Blurp on their quest into the Nether to face the impossible task of defeating an Ender Dragon. Cube Kid's bestselling characters come to life for young readers along with fun illustrations from the 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel format. Runt, his new friend Blurp (who's a zombie!), and their wolf, Mobslayer, are off on a new adventure together. They meet a great warrior named Maggie who suggests taking a magic portal to the ominous Nether. They will have to go there if they ever want to face the Ender Dragon. Will Runt and Blurp be brave enough to venture into the Nether?.

"Tykotech City is a marvelous and peaceful place, filled with technology beyond anyone's wildest dreams. But as power cuts begin to plague the residents, and a sinister force infiltrates the city, the lives of the cityfolk are in terrible danger... It falls to Juniper Mae, a tiny, brave inventor, obsessed with the legends of the Guardian Knights, to overcome her fears and save her city. Can she embody the bravery of the Guardian Knights and invent some cool gadgets to save Tykotech City in time?"--Publisher marketing.

This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader with stickers is based on Disney and Pixar's Luca--in theaters June 18th, 2021! Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar's original feature film Luca is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water's surface. Directed by Academy Award nominee Enrico Casarosa (La Luna) and produced by Andrea Warren (Lava, Cars 3), Luca opens in theaters June 18, 2021.