The Elfstones of Shannara Heart of Darkness a Clash of Kings (A Song

The Elfstones of Shannara Author: Terry Brooks Publisher: Del Rey Books ISBN: 9781101886052

Synopsis: In the far future, unbeknown to humankind, an apocalyptic war is brewing. Fearsome, vengeful Demons rage at the boundaries of the world, held at bay by a spell called the Forbidding. But now that barrier is dying. Evil is beginning to break through. And only the Chosen can banish the Demons back to their realm.

Heart of Darkness Author: Joseph Conrad Publisher: Transatlantic Press ISBN: 9781908533753

Synopsis: One tranquil evening, while at anchor in England, Charles Marlow recounts the tale of his first voyage as a ship’s captain—a trip into the heart of the Congo to the Company’s Inner Station. Over the course of Marlow’s voyage into the Congo, he comes face to face with the darkest depths of the jungle.

A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2) Author: George R. R. Martin Publisher: Bantam Books ISBN: 9780553579901

Synopsis: Two great leaders, Lord Eddard Stark and Robert Baratheon, who held sway over an age of enforced peace are dead victims of royal treachery. Now, from the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding shores of Winterfell, chaos reigns, as pretenders to the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms prepare to stake their claims through tempest, turmoil, and war.

A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 5) Author: George R. R. Martin Publisher: Bantam Books ISBN: 9780553841121

Synopsis: In the aftermath of a colossal battle, Daenerys Targaryen, rules with her three dragons as queen of a city built on dust and death. However, Daenerys has thousands of enemies, and many of them have set out to find her. Once they gather, a young man embarks upon his own quest for the queen, with an entirely different goal in mind.

A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 4) Author: George R. R. Martin Publisher: Bantam Books ISBN: 9780553582024

Synopsis: After centuries of strife and fatal treachery, the seven powers dividing the land have made an uneasy truce. It is not long before the survivors, outlaws, renegades, and carrion eaters start to fight for the spoils of the dead, daring new plots and new dangerous alliances are formed, while some surprising familiar faces and new faces are emerging from the past struggles and chaos to face the challenges up ahead.

A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) Author: George R. R. Martin Publisher: Bantam Books ISBN: 9780553573404 Synopsis: A preternatural event caused the seasons out of balance. The cold is returning, where summers can last decades and winters a lifetime. A time of conflict has arisen in the Stark family, as they are pulled into a whirlpool of tragedy, betrayal, assassination, plots and counterplots, which have pulled them together into the most deadly game — the game of thrones.

A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3) Author: George R. R. Martin Publisher: Bantam Books ISBN: 9780553573428

Synopsis: Of the five contenders who are fighting for power, one is dead, another is in disfavoured, and the wars still rage violently since alliances are made and broken. Meanwhile, as opposing forces preparing for the final showdown, an army of barbaric wildlings arrives with a horde of mythical “Others”, a supernatural army of the living dead whose animated corpses are unstoppable in their vanguard.

The Da Vinci Code Author: Dan Brown Publisher: Anchor Books ISBN: 9781400079179

Synopsis: The elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered in the museum. A baffling cipher is found near the body. While Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu are solving the enigmatic riddle, they discover that it leads to a trail of clues hidden in the works of Da Vinci, which are visible to see but yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.

The Lost Symbol Author: Dan Brown Publisher: Anchor Books ISBN: 9780307741905

Synopsis: An object, which is gruesomely encoded with five symbols, is discovered at the epicentre of the Rotunda. When Robert Langdon's revered mentor, Peter Solomon is kidnapped, he has to accept this ancient invitation to a long-lost world of hidden esoteric wisdom and follow wherever it leads him to save his friend's life.

Inferno Author: Dan Brown Publisher: Anchor Books ISBN: 9780804171540

Synopsis: Robert Langdon and his doctor, Sienna Brooks, are forced to flee with a relentless female assassin trailing them through Florence. Embarking on a harrowing journey, they must unravel a series of codes, which belong to one of the most influential masterpieces ever written by a brilliant scientist who was obsessed with the end of the world, Dante Alighieri's The Inferno.

Deception Point Author: Dan Brown Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd ISBN: 9780804171540

Synopsis: A new NASA satellite detects evidence of an astonishingly rare object buried deep in the Arctic ice. The President dispatches White House Intelligence, analyst Rachel Sexton to the Arctic to verify the authenticity of the find. Rachel uncovers a bold deception that threatens to plunge the world into controversy.

Angels and Demons Author: Dan Brown Publisher: Corgi Books ISBN: 9780552161268

Synopsis: In a breathtaking race against time, Harvard professor Robert Langdon must decipher a labyrinthine trail of ancient symbols if he wants to defeat the Illuminati, a secret brotherhood presumed extinct for nearly four hundred years that has reborn to continue their deadly vendetta against their most hated enemy, the Catholic Church.

The Classic Works of Rudyard Kipling Author: Rudyard Kipling Publisher: Bounty Books ISBN: 9780753728888

Synopsis: This collection includes Kipling's well-loved stories, including The Jungle Book, the Just So Stories, Stalky & Co. and Kim. Explore the wild world of Baloo the bear, discover the political conflict of The Great Game and lose yourself in Kipling's immersive prose.

The Illustrated Works of Jane Austen (Volume 1 & Volume 2) Author: Jane Austen Publisher: Bounty Books ISBN: 9780753724743

Synopsis: This two volume, illustrated with Hugh Thompson's delicate drawings, containing six of Jane Austen, one of the finest English novelist's classic novels. Her novels are all set in the narrow world of eighteenth-century society. However, her novels sparkle with wit and humour by creating a splendid gallery of living characters.

The Complete Illustrated Sherlock Holmes Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Publisher: Popular UK Pte Ltd ISBN: 9788129129680

Synopsis: This comprehensive compilation includes all four novels, including A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Hound of The Baskervilles and The Valley of Fear, and five short stories anthologies, featuring the iconic Sherlock Holmes and his spectacular deductions.

A Thousand Pieces of You Author: Claudia Gray Publisher: HarperTeen ISBN: 9780062278975

Synopsis: Marguerite Caine's father is murdered by her parent's enigmatic assistant-Paul. Before the law can touch him, he uses her parent’s device called the Firebird to escape into another dimension. Marguerite chases after Paul through various dimensions and soon she discovers the truth behind her father's death is far more sinister than she expected. Ten Thousand Skies Above You Author: Claudia Gray Publisher: HarperTeen ISBN: 9780062427892

Synopsis: Marguerite Caine resists to help her enemies in dominating the multiverse until her boyfriend, Paul is attacked and his consciousness is scattered across multiple dimensions. The hunt for each splinter of Paul's soul sends her racing through a war-torn San Francisco, the criminal underworld of New York City and a glittering Paris, where another Marguerite hides a shocking secret.

Demigods and Magicians: Three Stories from the World of Percy Jackson and the Kane Chronicles Author: Rick Riordan Publisher: Puffin ISBN: 9780141367286

Synopsis: Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase who are accompanied by two magicians, Carter and Sadie Kane have been drawn to the Big Apple. Meanwhile, a crazed sorcerer, Setne is determined to devour the Gods to obtain the gift of immortality. Demigods and magicians must combine their powers to stop him before it's too late.

The Blood Guard Author: Carter Roy Publisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9781407136998

Synopsis: Thirteen-year-old Ronan Truelove discovers that he is a member of The Blood Guard, an ancient order of protectors with invaluable skills and magical talents. However, he falls for the wrong girl and overlook the right one. Only then he will find out his true purpose by guarding a geeky girl who is a computer genius, and by saving her to save the world.

Ninth Ward Author: Jewell Parker Rhodes Publisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9780545484121

Synopsis: In New Orleans' Ninth Ward, twelve-year-old Lanesha, who can see spirits, and her adopted grandmother has no choice but to stay and weather the storm as Hurricane Katrina bears down upon them.

Seraphina Author: Rachel Hartman Publisher: Random House Children's Publishers UK ISBN: 9780552566001

Synopsis: When a member of the royal family is murdered, which seems to be committed by a dragon, the peace and treaty between both worlds is seriously threatened. Seraphina, is soon drawn into the murder investigation. As she uncovers a sinister plot to destroy the peace in Goredd, she finds herself caught desperately in the middle of the tension.

Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere Author: Julia T. Lamana Publisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9780545791649

Synopsis: At the end of August 2005, ten-year-old Armani is looking forward to her birthday party in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, where she and her extended family live. However, Hurricane Katrina is on the way, bringing destruction and tragedy to her and her loved ones.

Footprints of Taiwan: Taichung City (Full Set of 3) Author: Si-yue Lu Publisher: General Association of Chinese Culture ISBN: 9789866573323

Synopsis: Taichung City is known as "Cultural City" in the world. "Footprints of Taiwan: Taichung City "is a book planned with 33 routes, which the upgraded Taichung City has been used as category so that Taichung cultural heritage can be presented to the reader in a more meaningful way.

All Fall Down Author: Sally Nicholls Publisher: Marion Lloyd Books ISBN: 9781407135342

Synopsis: One of the most terrifying events in history - the outbreak of the Black Death in 1349. When Isabel's Yorkshire village is devastated by the Black Death, the world is ending in horror and fear. However, for the survivors of the terrible plague, a new and freer society will rise from the destruction of the feudal system that enslaved her family.

Drought Author: Pam Bachorz Publisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9780545426275

Synopsis: Ruby dreams of escaping the Congregation, slaver Darwin West and his cruel Overseers, escaping from 1812, the year they were all enslaved. When Ruby meets Ford, an irresistible, kind and forbidden new Overseer. She wishes to run away with him to the modern world where she could live as a normal teenager.

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters Author: Rick Riordan Publisher: Puffin Books ISBN: 9780141346847

Synopsis: The enchanted borders that protect Camp Half-Blood are dissolving and now it is under attack by a horde of mythical monsters, In order to save Camp Half-Blood, Percy Jackson and his friends need to go to the Sea of Monsters to find the magical Golden Fleece otherwise the whole camp will be invaded by monsters.

Percy Jackson and the Titan’s Curse Author: Rick Riordan Publisher: Puffin Books ISBN: 9780141346816

Synopsis: Percy Jackson and his friends go on a dangerous quest to rescue his friend, Annabeth Chase and the Greek goddess, Artemis, who have both been kidnapped. However, Percy and his friends now are faced with their most dangerous challenge-the chilling prophecy of the Titan's Curse, which says that none of them will be survived.

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Author: Rick Riordan Publisher: Puffin Books ISBN: 9780141346809

Synopsis: With the help of a satyr, Grover and daughter of Athena, Annabeth Chase, Percy Jackson sets out the most dangerous quest of his life by traveling across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen Zeus’s lightning bolt. Most of all, he must come to terms with a father he has never known, and an Oracle that has warned him of betrayal by a friend

Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth Author: Rick Riordan Publisher: Puffin Books ISBN: 9780141346830

Synopsis: The war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. The Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos's army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders, Percy Jackson and his demigod friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth-a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn.

Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods Author: Rick Riordan Publisher: Puffin Books ISBN: 9780141358680

Synopsis: The son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson explains how the world was created, then gives his personal take on a who's who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy does not hold back. "If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on, because it definitely was a Golden Age for all that."

Life of Pi Author: Yann Martel Publisher: Canongate Books ISBN: 9780857865540

Synopsis: After the tragic sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild and blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen year- old boy named Pi, a hyena, a zebra with a broken leg, a female orangutan and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger.

The Hobbit Author: J.R.R. Tolkien Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd ISBN: 9780007525508

Synopsis: Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable and unambitious life. However, his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey with a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and dangerous dragon.

City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments) Author: Cassandra Clare Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books ISBN: 9781481455923

Synopsis: Fifteen-year-old Clary Fray witnesses a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. She is a little startled when the body disappears into thin air. Soon, Clary is introduced with a vengeance to the world of the Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of warriors dedicated to driving demons out of our world and back to their own.

City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments) Author: Cassandra Clare Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books ISBN: 9781481444422

Synopsis: Chaos and destruction overwhelm the Nephilim as Clary, Jace, Simon, and their friends together to fight Clary’s own brother, Sebastian Morgenstern who transforms Shadowhunters into creatures of nightmare, tearing apart families and lovers as the ranks of his Endarkened army swell by bearing the Infernal Cup.

City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments) Author: Cassandra Clare Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books ISBN: 9781481455985

Synopsis: To save her mother’s life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters. As Clary uncovers more about her family’s past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadowhunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadowhunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies.

City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments) Author: Cassandra Clare Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books ISBN: 9781481455992

Synopsis: Someone is murdering Shadowhunters, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second and bloody war. When Jace begins to pull away from her, Clary is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery, which reveals her worst nightmare that she herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves.

City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments) Author: Cassandra Clare Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books ISBN: 9781481456005

Synopsis: When Jace and Clary meet again, Clary is horrified to discover that the demon, Lilith’s magic has bound her beloved Jace together with her evil brother Sebastian, and that Jace has become a servant of evil. As Alec, Magnus, Simon, and Isabelle wheedle and bargain with Seelies, demons, and the merciless Iron Sisters to save Jace, Clary plays a dangerous game of her own.

City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments) Author: Cassandra Clare Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books ISBN: 9781481455978

Synopsis: Clary Fray wishes that her life would go back to normal. However, she is a demon-slaying Shadowhunter who can see Downworlders and her mother is in a magically induced coma. Clary’s only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, her father who is probably insane and certainly evil.

Insurgent Author: Veronica Roth Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books ISBN: 9780062127846

Synopsis: Tris Prior continue trying to save those she loves and herself while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love. However, war now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so.

The Comet’s Curse: A Galahad Book Author: Dom Testa Publisher: Tor Teen ISBN: 9780765360779

Synopsis: Desperate to save humanity, a renowned scientist creates a ship, Galahad that will carry a crew of teenagers to a home in a distant solar system. However, they discover that a saboteur is hiding on the Galahad. Triana Martell and her council must neutralize their enemy, the stowaway. Otherwise if their mission fails, it will mean the end of the human race.

Spellbinding Author: Maya Gold Publisher: Point ISBN: 9780545433808

Synopsis: Abby Silva is trying to harness her newfound power by concocting a love potion to win over her longtime crush and exact revenge upon his cruel and bullying girlfriend. However, old magic is not to be trifled with. Soon, Abby is thrust headlong into a world of hexes, secrets, and danger.

Thirteen Days of Midnight Author: Leo Hunt Publisher: Orchard Books ISBN: 9781408337462

Synopsis: When Luke Manchett's estranged father dies suddenly, he leaves his son a dark inheritance. Luke has been left in charge of his father's ghost collection-eight restless spirits. In the Halloween night, Luke has just thirteen days to uncover the closely guarded secrets of black magic, and send the unquiet spirits to their eternal rest.

The Fault in Our Stars Author: John Green Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Synopsis: Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-year-old cancer patient, meets and falls in love with Gus Waters, a similarly afflicted teen from her cancer support group. They both share the same acerbic wit and a love of books, especially Grace's touchstone, "An Imperial Affliction" by Peter Van Houten. When Gus scores an invitation to meet the reclusive author, he and Hazel embark on the adventure of their brief lives.

The Fallout Author: S. A. Bodeen Publisher: Square Fish ISBN: 9780545796101

Synopsis: Eli and his family lived in an underground shelter called the Compound for six years. Their ordeal has made them too famous so they must stay hiding because everyone from doomsday preppers to the tabloid media wants a piece of them. As Eli tries to determine who the family can trust, he learns the nightmare of the Compound and his father’s experiments might not over. Lady Midnight Author: Cassandra Clare Publisher: Simon & Schuster Export ISBN: 9781481475266

Synopsis: Emma Carstairs bent on discovering what killed her parents and avenging her losses with Julian Blackthorn. Julian s brother Mark who was captured by the faeries five years ago has been returned as a bargaining chip because the faeries are desperate to find out who is murdering their kind and they need the Shadowhunters’ help to do it.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Author: L Frank Baum Publisher: The Commercial Press ISBN: 9781481475266

Synopsis: Dorothy Gale carries by a tornado to the Land of Oz. Her only hope for returning home is to seek out the Great Oz. Along the way she rescues a forlorn Scarecrow and a broken hearted Tin Woodman, and is joined by a deeply insecure Lion. However, they must first help the Great Oz to kill the Wicked Witch of the West, Oz's last remaining enemy before he will help them.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Author: Lewis Canoll Publisher: The Commercial Press ISBN: 9789620703515

Synopsis: Alice falls down a rabbit hole and into a magical dream world populated by surreal characters and bewildering adventures. It's a journey of self-discovery for Alice as she searches for a way out of Wonderland and encounters many bizarre creatures such as the White Rabbit, the March Hare, the Queen of Hearts, and the Dormouse.

Choke Author: Diana Lopez Publisher: Scholastic Press ISBN: 9780545492591

Synopsis: Windy would change everything about herself but nothing ever changes because the mean girls at school are still mean, and Windy's best friend, Elena is still more interested in making up words than talking about boys. One day, Windy gets the change she's been looking for. Nina who is impossibly cool, confident and not afraid of anyone starts hanging out with her. However, her inclusion in the new crowd comes at a dangerous price.

Trash Author: Andy Mulligan Publisher: Scholastic Press ISBN: 9780545479400

Synopsis: Raphael lives on a dumpsite, eking out a living by sifting through rubbish. One unlucky-lucky day, he makes an extraordinary and deadly discovery. Now he and his two friends, Gardo and Rat are wanted by the corrupt forces that run the city and will do anything to get back what they've lost. From the slums to the mansions of the elite, it's going to take all of their quick-thinking and fast-talking to stay alive.

Get Happy Author: Mary Amato Publisher: Scholastic Inc ISBN: 9780545863308

Synopsis: Minerva has been raised by her single mother after her father left them both. On her 17th birthday, she is shocked to discover that her father has been trying to keep in touch, but her mother has been sabotaging his attempts. As she makes her way, trying to build her performing and songwriting career, her jealousy takes over and threatens to derail her life completely.

Hannibal Rising Author: Mary Amato Publisher: Arrow Books ISBN: 9780099489849

Synopsis: Hannibal Lecter emerges from the nightmare of the Eastern Front but has brought his demons with him. His uncle's wife, Lady Murasaki helps Hannibal to heal. He becomes the youngest person ever admitted to medical school in France. However, Hannibal's demons visit him and torment him. When he is old enough, He discovers that he has gifts beyond the academic and he becomes death's prodigy.

Star Wars Rebel Force Vol 2: Hostage Author: Alex Wheeler Publisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9789810919153

Synopsis: The Empire's deadly assassin, X-7, has gained Princess Leia's trust and is closer than ever to discovering the identity of his target. However, he still hasn't been able to get Leia to give up the classified information. Leia, who has survived kidnapping and torture under Darth Vader, will complete her most difficult mission-going home. X-7 knows that this will be the perfect opportunity to destroy her.

Stand Strong: You Can Overcome Bullying Author: Nick Vujicic Publisher: WaterBrook Press ISBN: 9781601426796

Synopsis: With no arms, no legs, and no defense, Nick Vujicic was once a bully's target and knows what it feels like to be picked on and pushed around. However, Nick shows how you too can overcome and rise above bullying. Nick has experienced bullying of all kinds for being "different" but he's learned that he doesn't have to play the bully's game-and neither do you.

The Classic Works of Thomas Hardy Author: Thomas Hardy Publisher: Bounty Books ISBN: 9780753728192

Synopsis: Dealing with themes of determinism and inescapable fate, Thomas Hardy's novels are also renowned for depicting the intimate relationship between character and the environment that brings out three of his most celebrated novels in this collection, including Tess of the D’ Ubervilles, The Mayor of Casterbridge and Far From the Madding Crowd.

Prisoners in the Palace Author: Michaela MacColl Publisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9780545436281

Synopsis: In London 1838, sixteen-year-old Liza's dreams of her society debut are dashed when her parents are killed in an accident. Alone and penniless, she accepts the position of lady's maid to young Princess Victoria and steps unwittingly into the gossipy intrigue of the servant's world below-stairs as well as the trickery above.

Eight Keys Author: Suzanne LaFleur Publisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9780545487979

Synopsis: Elise has always lived in the big house with her loving uncle and aunt because her parents died when she was too young. There's always been a barn behind the house with eight locked doors on the second floor. After her 12th birthday, Elise receives a mysterious key left for her by her father that unlocks one of the eight doors upstairs in the bar.

The Teen's Guide to World Domination: Advice on Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Awesomeness Author: Josh Shipp Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin ISBN: 9780312641542

Synopsis: Josh is pulling together all of his unique advice for "world domination" into a must-have survival guide. With hilarious, inspirational, and authentic, Josh offers golden nuggets of wisdom for everything that has made you freaking out. So, learn to dominate the seven "villains" that are keeping you from awesomeness.

Graveyard Shift Author: Chris Westwood Publisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9780545399203

Synopsis: Ben Harvester has become Mr. October’s new recruit, who works for the Ministry of Pandemonium, a secret organization that is responsible for tracking down lost souls and guiding them to the afterlife wants to be his new recruit. However, the ghoulish Lords of Sundown want those spirits for their own sinister reasons. As far as they’re concerned, Ben's just chosen the wrong side in a very dangerous war.

Conspiracy 365: January Author: GabrielleLord Pulisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9789810744588

Synopsis: Hurled into a life on the run, with a price on his head, the 15-year-old fugitive is isolated and alone. Hunted by the law and ruthless criminals, Cal must somehow uncover the truth about his father's mysterious death and a history-changing secret.

Under Heaven Author: Guy Gavriel Kay Pulisher: HarperCollins Publishers ISBN: 9780007342105

Synopsis: Tai must try to return alive from solitude to a glittering, dangerous court. For to give a man even one of the famed Sardians is to honour him greatly; to give him so many is a reward which would overwhelm an emperor, and could be Tai's death warrant.

The Classic Works of Charles Dickens Author:Charles Dickens Publisher:Octopus Publishing Group ISBN: 9780753728161

Synopsis: A Christmas Carol is the immortal tale of mean Ebenezer Scrooge, who ultimately reunces his curmudgeonly and tight-fisted ways after being visited by ghosts at Christmas time. Hard Times reflects Dickens' deepening interests in social inequalities

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Tough Times Author: Jack Canfield Publisher: CSS ISBN-13: 9781935096030

Synopsis: Being a teenager is difficult even under idyllic circumstances. But when bad things happen, the challenges of being a teenager can be overwhelming, leading to self-destructive behavior, eating disorders, substance abuse, and other challenges.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive for Kids Author: Kevin Sorbo Pulisher: CSS ISBN: 9781611599275

Synopsis: Give a child gifts that will last a lifetime - self-esteem, tolerance, values, and inner strength. This book is filled with inspirational stories for children and their families to share, all about kids making good choices and doing the right thing.

Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul Real Stories by Real Girls About Real Stuff Author: Jack Canfield Pulisher: CSS ISBN: 9781623610319

Synopsis: From Barbies to your first bra, from holding your teddy bear to slowdancing with your first boyfriend, from knowing everyone in elementary school to trying to make new friends in middle school. . . . When dealing with these changes, it's no wonder preteen girls can freak out from time to time.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: From Lemons to Lemonade Author: Jack Canfield Pulisher: CSS ISBN: 9781611599145

Synopsis: When life hands you lemons make lemonade! This collection is full of inspiring true stories from others who did just that, and will help you make the best of any bad situation.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Extraordinary Teens Author: Jack Canfield Pulisher: CSS ISBN: 9781935096368

Synopsis: Extraordinary Teens will inspire any young adult with its tales of teenagers achieving great success, with personal stories from many well-known young professional athletes, business entrepreneurs, motivational speakers, actors, writers, and filmmakers.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive Author: Jack Canfield Pulisher: CSS ISBN: 9781935096566

Synopsis: Every cloud has a silver lining. And the stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive will encourage readers to stay positive, because there is always a bright side.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Author: Jules Verne Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing,Croxley Green ISBN: 9781908533296

Synopsis: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.

Robinson Crusoe Author: Daniel Defoe Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing,Croxley Green ISBN: 9781908533029

Synopsis: Robinson Crusoe is a true page-turner: Dr. Samuel Johnson said it was one of only three books he had read that would have been better for being longer.

Oblivion Author: Anthony Horowitz Pulisher: Scholastic Paperbacks ISBN: 9780439680059

Synopsis: To save the world as they did ten thousand years ago. With enemies dogging their every step and the doors broken, the Gatekeepers' only hope is “Oblivion”. The five have arrived at the end of the world.

The Magic Author: Rhonda Byrne Pulisher: SIMON SCHUSTER ISBN: 9781451673449

Synopsis: One word changes everything... For more than twenty centuries, words within a sacred text have mystified, confused, and been misunderstood by almost all who read them.

The Screaming Staircase Author:Jonathan Stroud Pulisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9780545765879

Synopsis: Only young people have the psychic abilities required to see-and eradicate-these supernatural foes. Many different Psychic Detection Agencies have cropped up to handle the dangerous work, and they are in fierce competition for business.

Little Women Author: Louisa May Alcott Pulisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 9780007350995

Synopsis: Little Women tells the story of the lovable March family. Meg, Beth, Jo and Amy try to support their mother at home while their father is away at war and enter into various scrapes and adventures as they do so.

One Season of Sunshine Author: Julia London Pulisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment ISBN: 9781416547099

Synopsis: Adopted as an infant, Jane Aaron longs to know the identity of her birth mother and why she gave her up. Her only clue is the name of the small Texas town where she was born, so she’s come to Cedar Springs for answers.

Persuasion Author: Jane Austen Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing,Croxley Green ISBN: 9781908533081

Synopsis: Anne has a new chance: Captain Wentworth has returned from the Royal Navy. With everything stacked against her, can she overcome their heartbreak and persuade him to love her again?

33 Minutes Author: Todd Hasak-Lowy Pulisher: Scholastic Paperbacks ISBN: 9780545855655

Synopsis: Does this live up to the awesome title? You bet. The end of a friendship has never been so fun. In exactly 33 minutes, Sam Lewis is going to get his butt kicked. He and Morgan Sturtz used to be best buddies.

The Abominables Author: Eva Ibbotson Pulisher: Marion Lloyd Books ISBN: 9781407133027

Synopsis: Agatha knows that there is one place in the world where they would be protected - her ancestral home at Farley Towers. When a boy and his sister stumble upon her hidden valley, she knows she has found the courageous people who will carry out her plan.

The Summer Lion Author: Margi McAllister Pulisher: Scholastic Paperbacks ISBN: 9781407145570

Synopsis: Fans of Michael Morpurgo will love this animal adventure story full of charming characters and a lion. Drina loves nothing more than spending time with the old retired lion from her family's circus.

Going Vintage Author: Lindsey Leavitt Pulisher: Scholastic Paperbacks ISBN: 9781407134857

Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old Mallory loves her boyfriend, Jeremy. Or at least likes him more than she's ever liked any other boy. She's sure he feels the same way.

The Enchantress Returns Author: Chris Colfer Pulisher: Little, Brown Books ISBN: 978-0316201551

Synopsis: Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother!

Hideout Author: Gordon Korman Pulisher: Scholastic Paperbacks ISBN: 978-0545448673

Synopsis: The Man With The Plan and his friends return in this fifth romp in the Swindle series! HIDEOUT: a place to escape detection, especially when being chased by someone determined to have revenge . . .

Showoff Author: Gordon Korman Pulisher: Scholastic Paperbacks ISBN: 978-0545320603

Synopsis: After former attack dog, Luthor goes berserk at a dog show, he's accused of ruining the career of the three- time national champion. Griffin has always wondered whether you could teach such a vicious dog new tricks but he also smells a setup of some kind

13 Moons Author: Ee Leen Lee Pulisher: Fixi Noxo, Malaysia ISBN: 9789670374994

Synopsis: A couple struggles to keep their family together when their son becomes a zombie. And a nightclub with a supernatural door policy depending on when you choose to go.

Murder in the Mews Author: Agatha Christie Pulisher: HarperCollins Publishers ISBN: 9780007120888

Synopsis: How did a woman holding a pistol in her right hand manage to shoot herself in the left temple? What was the link between a ghost sighting and the disappearance of top secert military plans?

The Varnished Untruth Author: Pamela Stephenson Pulisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd ISBN: 9781849839211

Synopsis: Don't be thinking this is easy for me. I'm darn good at getting under other people's skin, but opening up about my own life is quite a different matter. So how shall I portray myself?

To Explain the World: The Discovery of Modern Science Author: Steven Weinberg Pulisher: Penguin Press ISBN: 9780141980874

Synopsis: In To Explain the World, pre-eminent theoretical physicist Steven Weinberg offers a rich and irreverent history of science from a unique perspective - that of a scientist. Through the struggle to solve such mysteries as the backward movement of the planets and the rise and fall of tides, the modern discipline of science emerged.

Ashes, Ashes Author: Jo Treggiari Pulisher: Scholastic US ISBN: 9780545255646

Synopsis: As the weather continues to rage out of control, and Sweepers clean the streets of plague victims, Lucy survives alone in the wilds of Central Park. But when she's rescued from a pack of vicious dogs by a mysterious boy named Aidan, she reluctantly realizes she can't continue on her own.

Gulliver's travels Author: Jonathan Swift Pulisher: Yilin press

ISBN: 9787544747332

Synopsis: The travels of swift's remarkable satire. to a more perfect art form to express the author's ideas. the author USES satire and fiction fantasy bizarre plot,profound analysis of the British social reality at that time.Is considered to be one of the great repositories of literature.

The Secret Garden Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett Pulisher: Commercial Press ISBN: 9789620703904

Synopsis: Mary Sojourn in arrogant uncle's home, where she heard about a decade dusty garden. In Robin lead the way under, she found the key to the secret garden. Since then, she has undergone a metamorphosis. This long-abandoned garden, what is the hidden secret?

Sherlock Holmes Adventures Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Pulisher: Commercial Press ISBN: 9789620703928

Synopsis: Holmes who saw through the trick, on his mind? What a big fat goose amazing hidden secret? Trailer whistles actually died? Seven wonderful stories of Sherlock Holmes, take you into the bizarre twists and turns of the plot, step by step to unlock the mystery of the case.

A Christmas Carol Author: Charles Dickens Pulisher: Commercial Press ISBN: 9789620703881

Synopsis: Marley's ghost appears in front of a Christmas Eve miser Scrooge governance, to tell his own lifetime because of selfishness, death becomes wandering souls, tonight is the last chance history in rehabilitative treatment.

The Great Gatsby Author: F Scott Fitzgerald Pulisher: Commercial Press ISBN: 9789620703980

Synopsis: When he failed to combine with her because of poverty, but Gatsby old love obsession, he became wealthy after Daisy lived in the other side to buy the mansion, often home dock overlooking Daisy green thoughts lover, even every every weekend at home to engage in party, just hope one day to see Daisy.

The Literature Book Author: Dorling Kindersley Pulisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd ISBN:9780241015469

Synopsis: The Literature Book encompasses celebrated masterpieces from the most renowned authors to have ever lived. Stunning images and inspirational quotes jump out from the pages, as detailed plot summaries and helpful context bring the timeless works of literature to life.

Hero Author: Rhonda Byrne Pulisher: Simon & Schuster ISBN: 9781476758589

Synopsis: Imagine if there was a map that showed you step by step how to get from where you are now to your true calling and the life you were born to live was the most brilliant, rich, fulfilling, and dazzling life you could ever dream of. You are holding in your hands such a map. Hero is the map for your life.

Beowulf : A Translation and Commentary, Together with Sellic Spell Author: J. R. R. Tolkien Pulisher: HarperCollins Publishers ISBN: 9780007590094

Synopsis: It is as if he entered into the imagined past: standing beside Beowulf and his men shaking out their mail- shirts as they beached their ship on the coast of Denmark, listening to the rising anger of Beowulf at the taunting of Unferth, or looking up in amazement at Grendel's terrible hand set under the roof of Heorot.

The Lord Of The Rings Author: J R R Tolkien Pulisher: Harper Colins ISBN: 9780261103252

Synopsis: Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring, the ring that rules them all, which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.

Twelve Years a Slave: A True Story Author: Solomon Northup Pulisher: William Collins ISBN: 9780007580422

Synopsis: Taken from his family in New York State - with no hope of ever seeing them again - and forced to work on the cotton plantations in the Deep South, he spends the next twelve years in captivity until his eventual escape in 1853.

Harry Potter (7 Series) Author:J.K. Rowling Pulisher: Bloomsbury ISBN: 9781408834992

Synopsis: When the Quidditch World Cup is disrupted by Voldemort's rampaging supporters alongside the resurrection of the terrifying Dark Mark, it is obvious to Harry that, far from weakening, Voldemort is getting stronger.

Awaken The Giant Within Author: Tony Robbins Pulisher: Free Press ISBN: 9780671791544

Synopsis: From the bestselling author of Inner Strength, Unlimited Power, and MONEY Master the Game, Anthony Robbins, the nation's leader in the science of peak performance, shows you his most effective strategies and techniques for mastering your emotions, your body, your relationships, your finances, and your life.

Family Wisdom from the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari Author:Robin Sharma Pulisher:Harper Element ISBN: 9780007549634

Synopsis: Catherine, a top businesswoman with a young family, is the sister of Julian Mantle, the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. After being involved in a life-threatening accident, Catherine realises that, regardless of how high she has risen in the business world , regardless of her achievements and accolades , her family is the most important thing in her life.

The Clocks Author: Agatha Christie Pulisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd ISBN: 978-0007121090

Synopsis: It was then that she made a grisly discovery: the body of a dead man sprawled across the living room floor. What intrigued Poirot about the case was the time factor. Although in a state of shock, Sheila clearly remembered having heard a cuckoo clock strike three o'clock.

The secret tree Author:Natalie Standiford Pulisher:Scholastic Press ISBN:9780545489768

Synopsis: After sixth grader Minty discovers a secret tree with a hollow trunk that holds the secrets of everyone in the neighborhood, Raymond, a new boy drawn to the tree and Minty start watching their neighbors.

Human4 Author: MIKE A. LANCASTER Pulisher: SCHOLASTIC PUBLISHING ISBN: 9780545515832

Synopsis: What if humans could be updated? Would we be as excited if there were new versions of us? And what about humans who for some reason missed the latest update? Kyle and four others at the Millgrove annual talent show volunteered to be hypnotized.

Operation Yes Author: Sara Lewis Holmes Pulisher: Arthur A. Levine Books ISBN: 978-0545107969

Synopsis: The first middle-grade novel about the home front during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Operation Yes is a poignant, funny, and generous book about an amazing teacher and the students she inspires.

Death in the Clouds Author: Agatha Christie Pulisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 9780007119332

Synopsis: A woman is killed by a poisoned dart in the enclosed confines of a commercial passeneger plan.From seat No.9, Hercule Poirot was ideally placed to observe his fellow air passengers.

Unstoppable Author: Nick Vujicic Pulisher: Waterbrook Press ISBN: 9780307730893

Synopsis: Being unstoppable is about believing and achieving. Its about having faith in yourself, your talents and your purpose and, most of all, in Gods great love and His divine plan for your life. Millions around the world recognize the smiling face and inspirational message of Nick Vujicic.

Madame Bovary Author: Gustave Flaubert Pulisher: Transatlantic Press ISBN: 9781908533814

Synopsis: We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed worksworldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Dracula Author: Bram Stoker Pulisher: Hyde Park Editions ISBN: 9781907176982

Synopsis: The Times review advised when it was hot off the press, indicative of the power of the text to those more familiar with comic or schlocky adaptations of this Gothic classic.

Emma Author: Jane Austen Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533067

Synopsis: Commissioned by award-winning Penguin art director Paul Buckley, the Penguin Threads series debuts with cover art by Jillian Tamaki for three gift-worthy Penguin Classics.

The Picture of Dorian Gray Author: Oscar Wilde Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533159

Synopsis: While Dorian descends into a cesspit of hedonistic excess, the ugliness of his sins is etched upon the painting. But as the years pass, the bill for corruption and debauchery mounts, one that cannot be settled merely by an increasingly disfigured canvas.

Kim Author: Rudyard Kipling Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533784

Synopsis: As the two men become fired by a quest that takes them across the country, Kim tries to reconcile these opposing impulses. A celebration of their friendship in an often hostile environment.

Hound of the Baskervilles Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Pulisher: Trans Atlantic Press ISBN: 9781908533210

Synopsis: A curse has hung over the Basjerville family for generations,ever since the lecherous Sir Hugo Basjeville met a terrible end while pursuing a young maiden across the Devonshire moors.

Parallel Author: Lauren Miller Pulisher: Scholastic ISBN: 978-1407135120

Synopsis: What if you woke up to a new life every day? A collision of parallel universes leaves eighteen-year-old Abby Barnes living two lives and sharing them with her double. Two worlds. Two guys. Two selves.

Sinner Author: Maggie Stiefvater Pulisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9780545654593

Synopsis: Cole and Isabel share a past that never seemed to have a future. They have the power to love each other and the power to tear each other apart. The only thing for certain is that they cannot let go.

Forever Author: Maggie Stiefvater Pulisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9780545682800

Synopsis: Sam would do anything for Grace. But can one boy and one love really change a hostile, predatory world? The past, the present, and the future will all collide in one pure moment - a moment of death or life, farewell or forever.

Sense and Sensibility Author: Jane Austen Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533074

Synopsis: The Dashwood sisters are very different from each other in appearance and temperament; Elinor's good sense and readiness to observe social forms contrast with Marianne's impulsive candor and warm but excessive sensibility. Both struggle to maintain their integrity and find happiness in the ace of a competitive marriage market.

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533166

Synopsis: Dr Henry Jekyll is convinced that inside him instincts for good vie with darker impulses. Interested in separating these competing forces within, he develops a potion that brings his evil side to the fore: the hideous Mr Hyde.lo

Kidnapped Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533791

Synopsis: With the help of an unlikely friend, a Scotsman who is rebelling against English rule, David escapes. However, together they still face more danger before David can regain his stolen inheritance from his uncle.

Silas Marner Author: George Eliot Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533722

Jude the Obscure Author: Thomas Hardy Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533777

Pride and Prejudice Author: Jane Austen Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533050

Synopsis: Elizabeth Bennett is young, clever and attractive, but her mother is a nightmare and she and her four sisters are in dire need of financial security and escape in the shape of husbands.

Jane Eyre Author: Charlotte Bronte Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533012

Synopsis: When Jane becomes governess at gloomy Thornfield Hall, she falls deeply in love with the brooding, tormented Edward Rochester--and he with her. But soon Jane realizes that the house holds terrifying mysteries.

The Time Machine Author: H. G. Wells Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533883

Synopsis: An evening of dinner and light conversation turned into a discussion of math and science. Soon, our host was showing us his latest contraptiona machine to travel in time. He promised to return the following week with a story of his adventures

Wuthering Heights Author: Emily Bronte Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533036

Synopsis: In this special collector's edition, the powerful, complex bond between Heathcliff and Catherine that unfolds in the wild, romantic landscape of the Yorkshire moors is beautifully presented in illustrated form for the first time.

Treasure Island Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533364

Synopsis: Drunken old sea dog Billy Bones drops anchor at the Admiral Benbow, an inn run by Jim Hawkins’s mother and father. When Billy’s former shipmates, Black Dog and Blind Pew track him down to the inn, Jim learns that they were once crewmen to notorious pirate Captain Flint.

The Ambassadors Author: Henry James Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 978-1908533692

Synopsis: Lambert Strether, a mild middle-aged American of no particular achievements, is dispatched to Paris from the manufacturing empire of Woollett, Massachusetts.

Great Expectations Author: Charles Dickens Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781907176999

Synopsis: His visits to the mysterious Miss Havisham are his only escape from his childhood of poverty. But then an anonymous bequest changes his life for ever--until secrets from Pip's past emerge, threatening to destroy the genteel new life he has built for himself.

The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side Author: Agatha Christie Pulisher: HarperCollins Publishers ISBN: 9780007120987

Synopsis: One minute, silly Heather Badcock had been gabbling on at her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg. The next, Heather suffered a massive seizure. But for whom was the deadly poison really intended?

The Friendship Doll Author: Kirby Larson Pulisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9780545492331

Synopsis: Our work wasn't all peach blossoms and tea cakes. My story will take you from New York to Oregon, during the Great Depression. Though few in this tale are as fascinating as I, their stories won't be an unpleasant diversion.

Hound Dog True Author: Linda Urban Pulisher: SCHOLASTIC ISBN: 9780545500975

Synopsis: Mattie, a shy fifth-grader, wants to hide out at her new school by acting as apprentice to her Uncle Potluck, the custodian, but her plan falls apart when she summons the courage to speak about what matters most and finds a true friend.

The Last Book in the Universe Author: Rodman Philbrick Pulisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9780439087599

Synopsis: When he meets an old man called Ryter, he begins to learn about Earth and its past. With Ryter as his companion, Spaz sets off an unlikely quest to save his dying sister -- and in the process, perhaps the world.

Fawn Author: Margi McAllister Pulisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9781407131054

Synopsis: Kirsty longs to be as free as the deer, but her home life is difficult. Her mum suffers with depression and her dad is struggling to keep his business afloat. Kirsty discovers that a fawn has been left abandoned on the hill.

Warp Speed Author: Lisa Yee Pulisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9780545391191

The Bridge from Me to You Author: Lisa Schroeder Pulisher: scholastic ISBN: 9780545775502

Synopsis: Lauren is a girl with a dark secret and Colby is a football hero with dreams of something more. In alternating chapters, they find each other and build something stronger than either of them thought possible. The plot contains profanity and alcohol use.

The Secret Author: Rhonda Byrne Pulisher: Atria Books ISBN: 9781582701707

Synopsis: By applying the knowledge of The Secret, they bring to light compelling stories of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles, and achieving what many would regard as impossible.

The Dream Thieves Author: Maggie Stiefvater Pulisher: Scholastic ISBN: 9780545424950

Synopsis: Ronan Lynch has secrets. Some he keeps from others. Some he keeps from himself. One secret: Ronan can bring things out of his dreams. And sometimes he's not the only one who wants those things.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Find Your Happiness Author: Jack Canfield Pulisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC ISBN: 9781935096771

Synopsis: What makes you happy? Others share how they found their passion, purpose, and joy in life in these 101 personal and exciting stories that are sure to inspire and encourage readers to find their own happiness.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Author: Mark Twain Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533135

Northanger Abbey Author: Jane Austen Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533272

Synopsis: Northanger Abbey follows seventeen-year-old Gothic novel aficionado Catherine Morland and family friends Mr. and Mrs. Allen as they visit Bath, England. Catherine is in Bath for the first time. There she meets her friends such as Isabella Thorpe, and goes to balls.

The Murder on the Links Author: Agatha Christie Pulisher: HarperCollins Publishers ISBN: 9780007119288

Synopsis: On a French golf course, a millionaire is found stabbed in the back...An urgent cry for help brings Poirot to France. But he arrives too late to save his client, whose brutally stabbed body now lies face downwards in a shallow grave on a golf course.

Moll Flanders Author: Daniel Defoe Pulisher: Atlantic Publishing ISBN: 9781908533227

Synopsis: Moll Flanders is dealt a despetately poor hand,born in Newgate Prison to a convicted felon mother about to be transported to America for her crimes.