Ella Lynch
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When a hunting fox pounces through the snow and finds itself inside a warm home, it's welcomed and given dinner by a kind bearded man with a big round belly. Soon yawning, the man leaves the fox to explore through piles of strewn wrapping paper and rows of empty shelves. As the man sleeps, the fox curls up, too, until the sun and flowers return, luring them both outside. But soon the man gets back to work-drawing and measuring, painting and hammering,...
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"When one of her readers asks for advice following a suspected murder, Victorian countess and agony aunt Amelia has no choice but to investigate in this first book in a thrilling new historical mystery series. Amelia Amesbury-widow, mother, and countess-is bored, crushingly so. In an attempt to fill the days, Amelia becomes an "agony aunt" for a London penny paper, doling out advice on fashion, relationships, and manners. But when a lady's maid writes...
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"What happens when a little white fox meets a certain jolly old soul? A sweet, enchantingly illustrated take on how Santa spends the year leading up to Christmas. When a hunting fox pounces through the snow and finds itself inside a warm home, it's welcomed and given dinner by a kind bearded man with a big round belly. Soon yawning, the man leaves the fox to explore through piles of strewn wrapping paper and rows of empty shelves. As the man sleeps,...
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In the tradition of Camilla Sten and Victor LaValle, Melanie Golding’s newest novel is a chilling carnival-set suspense, perfect for fans of Stranger Things.
Look into her eyes—she can tell you how you'll die . . .
As a child, Faith acquired the ability to see when and how people would die—a “gift” she neither wanted nor could get rid of.
After foreseeing a family tragedy and being ostracized,...
Look into her eyes—she can tell you how you'll die . . .
As a child, Faith acquired the ability to see when and how people would die—a “gift” she neither wanted nor could get rid of.
After foreseeing a family tragedy and being ostracized,...
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"In 1597, Shakespeare debuted his newest play, a tragedy about a young Italian couple whose families were sworn enemies. Romeo and Juliet quickly became one of the most famous couples in literary history, and this play became one of Shakespeare's most performed shows. But did you know that much of Romeo and Juliet's story was adapted from tales by other writers? Learn all about how William Shakespeare's dynamic and romantic teenage duo sprouted from...
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"Find the second star from the right, and fly straight on 'til morning, all the way to Neverland, a children's paradise with no rules, no adults, only endless adventure and enchanted forests - all led by the charismatic boy who will never grow old. But Wendy Darling grew up. She has a husband and a young daughter called Jane, a life in London. But one night, after all these years, Peter Pan returns. Wendy finds him outside her daughter's window, looking...
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"A rollicking adventure with innovative technology and characters you'd trust with your life—or your imagination!" —Shelley Adina, bestselling author of the Magnificent Devices steampunk series.
"[Perils of Sea and Sky] is a riveting story that will keep readers glued to their seats until its satisfying conclusion." —Booklist
In the early 1700s, the discovery of antigravity technology led to the development of the
...10) Pixie Shoes
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Pixie Shoes weaves the enchanting tale of Neesa, a pixie-in-training whose clumsiness makes her the odd one out among her peers. Unlike other pixies who master their tasks with grace, Neesa struggles with the simplest activities, from floating on bubbles to dancing with fireflies. Her biggest challenge? She has no interest in the extensive training manual meant to guide her, much preferring action over reading.
Yet, Neesa's story is about to take...
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A princess in disguise. A charming lord. A quest for true love.
Half-Indian, orphaned and abandoned...
...Penelope Reid is done waiting for love.
Masquerading as a boy, she ventures to London to search for the man she's loved her entire life: her elusive guardian, who's all but forgotten she even exists. But proving her mettle in the bewildering world of men turns out to be a challenge. Lost and out of her depths, she prowls the streets of London,...
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A runaway Duke's daughter. A dashingly handsome blacksmith. A festering secret.
Everything was a lie...until it all unraveled.
Being a Duke's daughter is not what it's cut out to be. Surely, there must be more to life than embroidery, balls, and finding a husband? Running away to work as a governess, Lady Arabella does not count on being hired by a precocious 14-year-old girl who runs the family…and a dashingly handsome father.
Mr Philip Merivale,...
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When Lotty, a brave, young orphan, and her cheeky dog, Mr. Jacks, are shipwrecked, they encounter ruthless pirates, hidden treasure, and discover the exciting truth about Lotty's golden locket. The mystery will change her life forever!
An exciting story for 6-12-year-old children full of adventure, friendship, humor, and pirates!
14) World Will Fall
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Outnumbered. Outsmarted. Outgunned.
Now we're chief suspects in a terror attack we prevented.
Well, you won't believe what's coming next.
There'll be two weeks of hellish spy and assassin training. A heartbreaking memory of Philippe's. Plus an undercover mission in the world of the rich and super-dangerous.
And let's not forget our evil assassin friends at JPAC.
Turns out they've got this super-weapon that could mean the end of the world.
And...
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You know you're having a bad day when...
Your social life is DOA
You're falling for someone you really shouldn't
A secret agency is trying to kill you
Ever since the heart transplant, Lorna hasn't been the same. The crazy behaviors. The insane new spy skills. And the violent memories. Could they really be her donor's? Soon, Lorna's on the trail of a mysterious object her donor hid before his death. Not long after, she's top of a secret agency kill...
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A battle-scarred duke. A substitute bride. A dangerous secret that brings them together.
The Honorable Roberta Talbot is tired of being the practical one in her family. As the impoverished daughter of a reckless baron, she has spent years supporting her mother and siblings. When a chance meeting brings an opportunity for adventure her way, Birdie grabs hold and takes it… all the way to a haunted castle in Scotland and into the domain of its beastly...
17) Infinite Kill
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I’m officially dead.
Unofficially, I’m alive and on the run.
There are new questions. New dangers. New scars that cut deep.
There’s also my new travel buddy, a total psycho who could kill me any moment.
And did I mention I’m hated all over the internet?
Meanwhile, the evil JPAC are planning something terrible that puts us all eyeballs deep in trouble.
So, do I lay low and keep running? Or risk everything and fight back?
Whatever I do...
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The Pirate Princess and the Sirens' Song.
Book two in the Pirate Princess Series
Can Lotty save her friends in another exciting adventure?
When a fierce storm pushes the pirate ship Annie's Revenge into the path of three mythical Sirens, Lotty must use all her courage and skill to overcome her fears and master the challenges ahead.
Can Lotty solve the Sirens' riddle and discover what they most desire? Will she rescue her shipmates in time, or will...
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"For fans of Lucy Foley and Liane Moriarty, She Started It is a hot, twisty summer thriller about a group of young women whose Caribbean bachelorette party takes a sinister turn. It's Lord of the Flies meets And Then There Were None...but with Instagram and too much prosecco."--
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An afternoon spent in disguise leads to a passion that …
She wanted to explore the promise of his kiss. He wanted to persuade her to become his mistress. Will a case of mistaken identity lead to a marriage of love?
While trying to prevent her friend from a scandal Sophia Turlington becomes entangled in her own. As she waits for her friend in a brothel, a duke mistakes her for a harlot. When he requests an arrangement, Sophia decides to explore the...