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Fire - Edition révisée

Auteure: Kristin Cashore

Nombre de pages: 391

Fire n’est pas belle, elle est sublime. Elle est aussi télépathe et peut contrôler les esprits, des qualités qui attisent la passion comme la haine. Aussi a-t-elle choisi de vivre à l’écart du monde. Mais des seigneurs rebelles ont rassemblé leurs armées et s’apprêtent à marcher contre le royaume des Combes. Fire peut le sauver... à condition d’affronter les ombres du passé et des ennemis déterminés à l’anéantir. La beauté est une arme, et Fire va s’en servir. Il n’existe pas assez de mots pour dire à quel point ce roman est impressionnant. Romantic Times. Kristin Cashore est l’une des rares autrices à parvenir à donner une véritable profondeur à un roman de fantasy. Dans Fire, elle décortique les mécanismes du désir [...] et aborde sans détour la dure réalité de la vie d’une jeune femme. Los Angeles Times. Dans l’univers de Graceling : Graceling Bitterblue Fire Winterkeep Traduit de l’anglais (États-Unis) par Raphaële Eschenbrenner et révisé par Louise Carson.

Winterkeep

Auteure: Kristin Cashore

Nombre de pages: 672

Garde-Hiver est une terre de merveilles : une république démocratique dont le ciel est parcouru de dirigeables, où les citoyens communiquent avec des créatures marines intelligentes et adoptent des renards télépathes comme animaux de compagnie. Cependant, lorsque les émissaires dépêchés là-bas par Bitterblue, la jeune reine de Monsea, se volatilisent ainsi que leur bateau dans des circonstances suspectes, celle-ci décide de se rendre sur place afin d’enquêter. Mais très vite, elle-même est portée disparue en mer... Un roman d’action fascinant doté d’une intrigue irrésistible. The Horn Book Magazine. Kristin Cashore excelle dans l’élaboration de personnages complexes ainsi que dans l’exploration des effets que provoquent des parents toxiques sur leurs enfants. Kirkus Reviews. Dans l’univers de Graceling : Graceling Bitterblue Fire Winterkeep Traduit de l’anglais (États-Unis) par Thibaud Eliroff.

Encountering Enchantment

Auteure: Susan Fichtelberg

Nombre de pages: 414

The most current and complete guide to a favorite teen genre, this book maps current releases along with perennial favorites, describing and categorizing fantasy, paranormal, and science fiction titles published since 2006. Speculative fiction continues to be of consuming interest to teens, so if you work with that age group, keeping up with the explosion of new titles in this category is critical. Likewise, understanding the many genres and subgenres into which these titles fall—wizard fantasy, alternate worlds, fantasy mystery, dystopian fiction, science fantasy, and more—is also key if you want to motivate young readers and direct them to books they'll enjoy. Written to help you master a complex array of genres and titles, this guide includes more than 1,500 books, most published since 2006, organizing them by genre, subgenre, and theme. Subgenres growing in popularity such as "steampunk" are highlighted to keep you current with the latest trends. The guide will serve three audiences. Of course, you can turn to it as you help your teenage patrons select the books and genres that will interest them most. Teen readers, whether devoted fans or newcomers, can use it themselves...

Between Innocence and Despair

Auteure: Ethan Surland

Nombre de pages: 359

Andrew Witchland is a despondent and depressed man in search of hope. He is poisoned with destructive memories of his service in the military. After fleeing into Northern England, Andrew is forced to live behind a false identity. He walkes through the moors daily in the chains of his own depravity in search of a key to free himself. Rachel Graceling is a young and wealthy lady, whose life is headed into a forced marriage. She is desperately trying to find a way out of the clutches of a man who wants her for ambiguous reasons. When their paths inevitably cross, Andrew Witchland wonders if he can trust Rachel Graceling with his darkest secrets. Or if his past is worth telling her and losing a very precious relationship that may save his sanity.

Bitterblue

Auteure: Kristin Cashore

Nombre de pages: 609

Enter the Graceling Realm and let it work its magic in this unforgettable novel from New York Times bestselling author Kristin Cashore. When Queen Bitterblue took the throne of Monsea, she was a child, and her advisers ran the kingdom for her. Now she is beginning to question their decisions, especially how they handle the legacy of her father Leck, who who ruled through his Grace—a special talent for mind-altering—and his taste for darkness and violence. Bitterblue needs to know Monsea’s past to lead it into the future, so she begins exploring the city sreets at night, disguised and alone. As she does, she meets two thieves, who hold a key to the truth of Leck's reign. And one of them, with a Grace that he hasn't yet identified, holds a key to her heart. Bitterblue is a gateway to the Graceling Realm that braids together magic, memory, and romance. Look for Kristin Cashore's highly-anticipated return to the Graceling Realm, Winterkeep! "Some authors can tell a good story; some can write well. Cashore is one of the rare novelists who do both. Thrillingly imagined and beautifully executed, Bitterblue stands as a splendid contribution in a long literarly tradition." —The New ...

Bitterblue - Edition révisée

Auteure: Kristin Cashore

Nombre de pages: 671

Bitterblue avait dix ans quand son père, le roi Leck, a été assassiné et qu’elle est devenue reine de Monsea. Huit ans plus tard, l’influence néfaste de l’ancien monarque, un tyran pervers et violent qui possédait le pouvoir de contrôler les esprits, empoisonne toujours les rues de la cité. Jusqu’au jour où Bitterblue rencontre deux voleurs : l’un détient la clé sur la vérité du règne de Leck ; l’autre, doté d’un pouvoir exceptionnel, détient celle de son cœur. Certains auteurs savent raconter une belle histoire, d’autres savent bien écrire. Kristin Cashore réussit à faire les deux. New York Times. Traduit de l’anglais (États-Unis) par Alexandra Maillard

Fire

Auteure: Kristin Cashore

Nombre de pages: 325

A must-read title for all fans of Patrick Rothfuss and Trudi Canavan, Fire will have you hooked on its gripping action, political intrigue, and beautiful central relationship. 'The book is REALLY good. Reading it made me very, very happy!' Tamora Pierce Set in a world of stunningly beautiful, exceptionally dangerous monsters, Fire is one of the most dangerous monsters of all - a human one. Marked out by her vivid red hair, she's more than attractive. Fire is mesmerising. But with this extraordinary beauty comes influence and power. People who are susceptible to her appeal will do anything for her attention, and for her affection. They will turn away from their families, their work, and their duties for her. They will forget their responsibilities to please her ... and worse, crush nations, neglect kingdoms and abuse their power. Aware of her power, and afraid of it, Fire lives in a corner of the world away from people, and away from temptation. Until the day comes when she is needed - a day when, for her king, she has to take a stand not only against his enemies, but also against herself ... Readers can't get enough of Fire: 'I was BLOWN AWAY! I fell in love with the world with...

Graceling - Edition révisée

Auteure: Kristin Cashore

Nombre de pages: 402

Dans les Sept Royaumes, on les appelle les Gracelings – des êtres rares, dotés de pouvoirs incroyables. Katsa, par exemple, peut tuer un homme à mains nues, et son oncle, le roi des Middluns, l’oblige à assassiner pour son compte. Elle ne se reconnaît pas dans le rôle qui est devenu le sien. Mais sa rencontre avec l’énigmatique prince Po, un autre Graceling, va changer le cours de son existence. Avec ce premier roman captivant, Kristin Cashore a placé la barre très haut. Publishers Weekly. Kristin Cashore dépeint avec justesse l’éveil à la sexualité d’une jeune femme, tour à tour ambigu, fougueux, enivrant et mélancolique. New York Times. Dans l’univers de Graceling : Graceling Bitterblue Fire Winterkeep Traduit de l’anglais (États-Unis) par Raphaële Eschenbrenner et révisé par Louise Carson.

Sirens: Collected Papers 2009-2011

Auteure: Hallie Tibbetts, Editor

Nombre de pages: 278

Sirens: Collected Papers 2009-2011 combines written versions of presentations from three years of Sirens, a conference on women in fantasy literature. During those years, presenters were encouraged to analyze women warriors, fairies, and monsters. Presentations for Sirens were chosen by vetting boards made up of scholars, professionals, and readers. Following each year’s conference, presenters were invited to submit text versions of their presentations for the Sirens compendium; twenty-five of the nearly ninety presentations from 2009–2011 are represented in these collected papers.

Storytelling around the World

Auteure: Jelena Cvorovic , Kathryn Coe

Nombre de pages: 305

Explore storytelling as an art form that has existed for centuries, from the first spoken and sung stories to those that are drawn and performed today. This book serves as an indispensable resource for students and scholars interested in storytelling and in multicultural approaches to the arts. By taking an evolutionary approach, it begins with a discussion of origin stories and continues through history to stories of the 21st century. The text not only engages the stories themselves, it also explains how individuals from all disciplines – from doctors and lawyers to priests and journalists – use stories to focus their readers' and listeners' attention and influence them.

Le Royaume blessé, T3 : Le Roi des assassins

Auteure: Rj Barker , Nenad Savic

Nombre de pages: 458

La conclusion épique de la trilogie de RJ Barker, dans un monde ravagé par la magie où se croisent assassins, chevaliers et nobles aux desseins troubles... Pendant un temps, l'assassin Girton Pied-bot a vécu dans une paix relative. Mais son souverain, Rufra ap Vthyr, convoite désormais le trône suprême. Au sein de la capitale de Maniyadoc, vingt années d'intrigues politiques et d'assassinats abjects vont trouver leur sanglante conclusion à l'occasion de l'accession au trône du roi de tous les rois. Des amis trahissent leur camp et d'anciens adversaires deviennent de précieux alliés, tandis que le redoutable dieu de la mort se fait plus présent que jamais, menaçant tous ceux qui comptent pour Girton... « Barker est un conteur-né. » Nicholas Eames, auteur de La Mort ou la gloire « Une histoire captivante, pleine d'action et d'émotion, souvent drôle et aussi tranchante qu'une lame. » Jon Skovron, auteur de Hope et Red « Des dieux morts, une magie terrifiante et une intrigue haletante. Un excellent choix. » Peter Newman, auteur de The Vagrant

Pack Los Siete Reinos

Auteure: Kristin Cashore

Nombre de pages: 1556

Kristin Cashore va creando su propio universo a través de cada una de las novelas que componen la serie Los siete reinos. Con protagonistas diferentes, situadas en escenarios que aunque relacionados, no tienen nada que ver, su mundo está lleno de fantasía, amor, honor, traición y aventura y sus personajes resultan complejos y fascinantes. Por primera vez, puedes leer los tres libros de su fantástica serie.

Olga

Auteure: Bernhard Schlink

Nombre de pages: 224

"Face à la neige et à la glace, aux armes et à la guerre, là vous vous sentez à la hauteur, vous les hommes, mais pas face aux questions d’une femme." Allemagne, fin du XIXe siècle. Dans un village coupé de toute modernité, Olga, une jeune orpheline, se bat pour devenir enseignante. Herbert, le fils d’un riche industriel, rêve plutôt d’explorer le monde. En dépit de leur condition opposée, ils tombent amoureux. Mais Olga découvre bientôt qu’Herbert nourrit une soif intarissable de conquêtes patriotiques. Leur amour survivra-t-il aux rêves de grandeur d’une nation ?

Forgotten

Auteure: Cat Patrick

Nombre de pages: 300

Une intrigue mystérieuse plongeant le lecteur au coeur de la vie d’une adolescente qui va tout faire pour comprendre comment sa vie a basculé. Chaque nuit, la mémoire de Lili Lane s'efface. À son réveil, tout ce qu'il reste est un petit mot, écrit de sa main, lui relatant les événements de sa journée précédente. La vie de cette jeune fille de 16 ans est rythmée grâce à ces petits papiers, par le lycée et par son petit ami dont elle oublie chaque jour le nom. Lili Lane est hantée par des cauchemars d’un passé qu’elle ne comprend pas et par des visions de l’avenir qui l’effraient. Y aurait-il un lien entre toutes ces visions ? Lorsqu'elle découvre que Luke, son petit ami, en sait plus long qu’il ne le dit et que sa meilleure amie court un danger que seul son étrange don de voyance lui permet de combattre, Lili réalise qu’il est temps pour elle d’en apprendre un peu plus sur son passé... pour ne pas mettre son propre avenir en péril. En démêlant tous les indices, flashbacks et visions toujours plus troublantes, Lili Lane verra peu à peu surgir l’image d’une tombe. Quel est donc cet être cher qui a disparu ? Parviendra-t-elle, au fil de...

The Nazi’s Daughter

Auteure: Tim Murgatroyd

Nombre de pages: 424

The Netherlands, Spring 1943. When her glittering career as a ballerina is cut short by a dancing injury, Elise Van Thooft-Noman, rebellious daughter of a powerful Dutch Nazi, flees to an isolated island off the coast of Holland. Here she meets Pieter Goedhart, reluctant village schoolmaster and Resistance fighter. A dangerous affair is kindled between them. Meanwhile Elise’s Nazi family and the terrifying brutality of war are closing in, threatening to destroy all she holds dear . . . New York, September 2008. Uncomfortably overweight, single and scraping thirty, Jenni Malarkey is summoned to a mysterious party to celebrate her estranged grandmother’s glamorous life. Her journey through Elise’s secret history will force her to confront a legacy of guilt and shame . . . Past and present intersect, as unlikely hearts connect to seek love and redemption, in this haunting time-shift novel set in wartime Holland and contemporary New York.

Graceling

Auteure: Kristin Cashore

Nombre de pages: 414

Dans les Sept Royaumes, on les appelle les Graceling – des êtres rares, dotés de pouvoirs incroyables. Katsa, elle, peut tuer un homme à mains nues et son oncle, le roi des Middluns, l’oblige à assassiner pour son compte. La rencontre de la tueuse avec le prince Po, un autre Graceling, va changer le cours de son existence... Née en Pennsylvanie il y a un peu plus de trente ans, Kristin Cashore se place d’emblée, avec ce roman traduit dans plus de vingt-cinq langues et récompensé par de nombreux prix, parmi les meilleures plumes de la fantasy anglo-saxonne.Ce volume propose un texte inédit de Kristin Cashore.

Awake

Auteure: Natasha Preston

Nombre de pages: 335

Noah, c’est le nouveau du lycée. Il est beau, calme, mystérieux. Et il n’a d’yeux que pour Scarlett, chargée de l’aider à prendre ses marques au lycée. Très rapidement, elle tombe sous son charme. Et pourtant, la voix qui sommeille en elle lui crie de se méfier. Noah, si parfait, lui cache quelque chose, elle en est persuadée. Au même moment, Scarlett, qui ne se souvient de rien du tout concernant son enfance, commence à se remémorer des fragments d’un passé qui la terrorise. Un passé que ses parents lui ont caché... et un secret qui pourrait la tuer. Entre mensonges et manipulations, à qui peut-elle faire confiance ?

Jeux et énigmes geek

Auteure: Stéphanie Bouvet

Nombre de pages: 225

184 énigmes classées en trois niveaux de difficulté ! Amis des Sept Royaumes, de Tatooine, d’Ankh Morpok et des confins des galaxies connues et inconnues, réjouissez-vous ! C’est le moment de voir si votre intelligence est plus qu’artificielle. L’heure de dépasser vos limites a sonné. Vous allez être confronté au plus grand défi que l'univers connu et inconnu ait jamais... connu. Près de 200 énigmes vous attendent et sachez-le, vous n'en sortirez pas indemne ! Voici les différents mondes que vous allez rencontrer : - Star Wars - Tolkien - Manga et animation - Jeux vidéo - Comics et super héros - Univers geek et technologie - Fantastique et Fantasy - Science-fiction QUE LA FORCE SOIT AVEC VOUS !

Seasparrow

Auteure: Kristin Cashore

Nombre de pages: 625

Make the harrowing journey home with Queen Bitterblue's sister and spy, in the fifth novel in the bestselling Graceling Realm series. Hava sails across the sea toward Monsea with her sister, the royal entourage, and the world’s only copies of the formulas for the zilfium weapon she saved at the end of Winterkeep. During the crossing, Hava makes an unexpected discovery about one of the ship’s crew, but before she can unravel the mystery, storms drive their ship off course, wrecking them in the ice far north of the Royal Continent. The survivors must endure a harrowing trek across the ice to make it back to Monsea. And while Queen Bitterblue grapples with how to carry the responsibility of a weapon that will change the world, Hava has a few more mysteries to solve—and a decision to make about who she wants to be in the new world Bitterblue will build.

Fuego

Auteure: Kristin Cashore

Nombre de pages: 492

Al otro lado de las montañas al este de los Siete Reinos en una tierra rocosa y asediada por la guerra que se llama Dells, Fuego tiene 17 años y es la última monstruo del reino con forma humana. Es preciosa en cuerpo y mente, tiene una cabellera de...

Young Adult Literature: Magical Worlds

Auteure: Torrey Maloof , Christina Hill

Nombre de pages: 54

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Why is the magical world so mighty and alluring? How does it cast such a powerful spell over readers? Explore the themes and elements found in young adult fantasy fiction novels and series including Eragon, the Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Narnia, and more. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book builds reading skills and includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

Crossover Readers' Advisory

Auteure: Jessica E. Moyer

Nombre de pages: 333

Help maximize your existing collection with this browsable volume containing titles that serve double-duty with their appeal to both teens and adults and cover genres spanning crime novels, romance, horror, science fiction, and more. An indispensable reference for libraries, this book takes the guesswork out of crossover readers' advisory by allowing you to easily guide teens who enjoy reading adult books and adults who enjoy reading teen stories. Chapters written by genre experts will help you better understand each genre's appeal to teens and adults as well as list dozens of titles that lend themselves to both groups of readers. The approach will help you maximize your collection while better serving your patrons. The work is divided into two parts: the first part covers adult books for teens, while the second section delves into teen books for adults. Chapters include a definition of the genre, appealing features unique to the category, the factors that make the works suitable for crossover, a listing of relevant titles and annotations, and trends on the horizon. Genres covered include urban fantasy, mainstream, historical fiction, graphic novels, and nonfiction.

Jane, Unlimited

Auteure: Kristin Cashore

Nombre de pages: 482

An instant New York Times bestseller—from the award-winning author of the Graceling Realm series—about adventure, grief, storytelling, and finding yourself in a world of seemingly infinite choices. "A wild gift for readers who like books that take them to unexpected places."—Melissa Albert, author of The Hazel Wood Jane has lived a mostly ordinary life, raised by her recently deceased aunt Magnolia, whom she counted on to turn life into an adventure. Without Aunt Magnolia, Jane is lost. So she's easily swept away when a glamorous, capricious, and wealthy acquaintance from years ago asks Jane to accompany her to a gala at the extravagant island mansion called Tu Reviens. Jane remembers her aunt telling her: "If anyone ever invites to you to Tu Reviens, promise me that you'll go." What Jane doesn't know is that the house will offer her five choices that could ultimately determine the course of her life. One choice leads Jane into a heist mystery. Another takes her into a spy thriller. She finds herself in a gothic horror story, a space opera, and an extraordinary fantasy realm. She might fall in love, she might lose her life, she might come face-to-face with herself. Every...

101 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Teens

Auteure: Nancy J. Keane

Nombre de pages: 281

Building on the author's work in The Big Book of Teen Reading Lists, this book provides 101 new and revised reading lists created in consultation with teachers and public librarians—an invaluable resource for any educator who plans activities for children that involve using literature. Nancy J. Keane is the author of the award-winning website Booktalks—Quick and Simple (nancykeane.com/booktalks), as well as the creator of the open collaboration wiki ATN Book Lists. With her latest book, 101 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Teens, she provides another indispensable resource for librarians and teachers. The lists in this book are the result of careful consultation with teachers and public librarians, and from discussions on professional email lists. These indispensable lists can be utilized in many ways—for example, as handouts to teachers as suggested reading, to create book displays, or as display posters in the library. This collection will facilitate the creation of valuable reading lists to support the extended reading demands of today's teens.

Death Wore High Heels

Auteure: Lawrence Wagger

Nombre de pages: 230

Death Wore High Heels exposes the symbiosis of the needs of the of today's fashion marketers with the arrogance of today's fashion designers. Shoe manufacturer Barry Howard has a fascinating conversation with the very famous Oscar de la Renta where they form an extremely unlikely business partnership, and makes Barry feel dizzy at his first experience with Oscar's haute couture. The book's centerpiece is the party that Barry has at the famous New York City's Plaza Hotel's Presidential Suite. Here, Barry has presented a new line of shoes together with Oscar's new dress line that requires Barry's shoes to have extremely high heels. The party's unique oleo of designers from Italy, Spain and Singapore and famous marketers of the great stores of the United States and Europe all of whom become involved one way or another in the murder of Ellen Hahoney, the world's most recognized merchandise manager,

The New Heroines

Auteure: Katheryn Wright

Nombre de pages: 190

This book explores how the next generation of teen and young adult heroines in popular culture are creating a new feminist ideal for the 21st century. Representations of a teenage girl who is unique or special occur again and again in coming-of-age stories. It's an irresistible concept: the heroine who seems just like every other, but under the surface, she has the potential to change the world. This book examines the cultural significance of teen and young adult female characters—the New Heroines—in popular culture. The book addresses a wide range of examples primarily from the past two decades, with several chapters focusing on a specific heroic figure in popular culture. In addition, the author offers a comparative analysis between the "New Woman" figure from the late 19th and early 20th century and the New Heroine in the 21st century. Readers will understand how representations of teenage girls in fiction and nonfiction are positioned as heroic because of their ability to find out about themselves by connecting with other people, their environment, and technology.

Handmaids, Tributes, and Carers

Auteure: Myrna Santos

Nombre de pages: 248

This book is a multi-disciplinary anthology about the role of female figures in dystopian narratives. Such female figures, from all stages of life, are often critical to these narratives, positing females as particularly powerful heroines or catalysts to action, especially in young adult manifestations, such as The Hunger Games and Divergent trilogies, among others. This book explores the totality of these rich and varied roles, from fiction to television to film. This collection will capture the interest of scholars and students in popular culture, literature, gender studies, and media, as well as fan readers and followers of genre fiction, television, and film.

Beyond the Blockbusters

Auteure: Rebekah Fitzsimmons , Casey Alane Wilson

Nombre de pages: 250

Contributions by Megan Brown, Jill Coste, Sara K. Day, Rachel Dean-Ruzicka, Rebekah Fitzsimmons, Amber Gray, Roxanne Harde, Tom Jesse, Heidi Jones, Kaylee Jangula Mootz, Leah Phillips, Rachel L. Rickard Rebellino, S. R. Toliver, Jason Vanfosson, Sarah E. Whitney, and Casey Alane Wilson While critical and popular attention afforded to twenty-first-century young adult literature has exponentially increased in recent years, classroom materials and scholarship have remained static in focus and slight in scope. Twilight, The Hunger Games, The Fault in Our Stars, and The Hate U Give overwhelm conversations among scholars and critics—but these are far from the only texts in need of analysis. Beyond the Blockbusters: Themes and Trends in Contemporary Young Adult Fiction offers a necessary remedy to this limiting perspective, bringing together essays about the many subgenres, themes, and character types that have until now been overlooked. The collection tackles a diverse range of topics—modern updates to the marriage plot; fairy tale retellings in dystopian settings; stories of extrajudicial police killings and racial justice. The approaches are united, though, by a commitment to...

Lucky Us

Auteure: Genevieve Jack

Nombre de pages: 281

Happily ever after is worth fighting for. Luck was on our side when Seven and I thwarted an evil plan to sabotage Dragonfly Hollow. Now all we want is to be together, but to protect my daughter Arden, we agree to keep our relationship secret a little longer. Keeping our hands off each other though proves more of a challenge than we anticipated. Things are going our way until my friend, a satyr named River, is found hunched over a human victim in front of his restaurant. Turns out danger still lurks in the fairy realm. Soon Godmother has us on the case, and the clues surrounding who framed River just get weirder and weirder. Solving this mystery is the key to freeing Seven from Godmother’s hold and paving the way for us to become a family. Only, our happily-ever-after won’t come easily. Lucky for us, we’re ready for a fight.

To Sleep in a Sea of Stars

Auteure: Christopher Paolini

Nombre de pages: 1019

She dreamed of life on new worlds. Now she has awakened a nightmare. To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a masterful, epic science fiction novel from Christopher Paolini, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Eragon and the Inheritance Cycle. *Winner of the 2020 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction Novel* During a routine survey of an uncolonized planet, Kira Navárez finds an alien relic. At first she’s delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. First contact isn’t at all what Kira imagined, bringing new revelations and a transformation that will push her to the very limits of what it means to be human. But when Kira’s discovery leads to war among the stars, she is launched into a galaxy-spanning mission, determined to end what she started. While she faces unimaginable peril, the world and its colonies is driven to the brink of annihilation. And Kira becomes humanity’s greatest – and final – hope . . . Explore titles set in the Fractalverse Fractal Noise To Sleep in a Sea of Stars Praise for To Sleep in a Sea of Stars ‘A powerful piece of SF, with intelligent writing and big ideas’ – Adrian Tchaikovsky, author...

Graveyard Plots

Auteure: Bill Pronzini

Nombre de pages: 287

In this collection of 23 short stories, Bill Pronzini, prolific, award-winning west-coast mystery writer and creator of the well-known "Nameless Detective" series, the author's style and versatility truly shine. These talesincluding three that feature his well-known series chararacter, the "Nameless Detective"run the gamut from psychological suspense ("Strangers in the Fog") to satire ("A Craving for Originality") to Western gothic ("The Hanging Man" and "His Name was Legion"). Of special note, "Proof of Guilt" is a dandy murder-in-a-locked-room puzzle; "Multiples" (written with Barry N. Malzberg) is an intriguing literary exercise about a man who can't decide whether to kill his wife or simply write about it; "Rebound" is a solid character piece about a washed-up reporter stalking a once-great basketball player; and "Peekaboo," about the lone tenant in a large, eerie house, has an ending guaranteed to deliver the shivers.

Get Started in Writing for Children: Teach Yourself

Auteure: Lisa Bullard

Nombre de pages: 211

LEARN HOW TO WRITE COMPELLING STORIES FOR CHILDREN. Get Started in Writing for Children will help you at the very beginning of the creative journey to gain confidence and find inspiration, and then support you in the completion of your first piece of children's literature, whether it's a picture book, a middle-grade story or a young adult novel. Each chapter includes a central writing exercise and four shorter ones, while key quotes, key ideas and focus points will be clearly signposted and will summarise important concepts and advice. At the heart of each chapter is the 'Workshop', a key exercise in which you will gain a deeper insight into the craft of writing for children. In addition to coverage of the key categories and their conventions, this book includes substantial information on getting established in the writing community, gathering a fan base and pitching your work to publishers. What are you waiting for? This book has all you need to get started.

Teen Genreflecting

Auteure: Sarah Flowers , Samuel Stavole-carter

Nombre de pages: 289

Teen Genreflecting serves as a guide to contemporary teen fiction, encompassing every genre and format, including graphic novels, scrapbook-formatted books, verse novels, historical fiction, speculative fiction, contemporary realistic fiction, and more. Teen literature is one of the most popular and quickly growing segments of the publishing world. Not only are teens continuing to read for pleasure, but many adults have discovered the joys of teen literature. As part of the Genreflecting Advisory Series, Teen Genreflecting provides librarians with a road map to the vibrant and diverse body of literature focusing on recent fiction for teens, organizing and describing some 1,300 titles, most published within the past ten years, along with perennial classics. The authors indicate where each title fits in the genre scheme; its subject matter, format, and general reading level; and any pertinent awards. They also provide advice on readers' advisory services to teens, descriptions of genres and subgenres, and lists of favorites for each genre. As with previous editions, this guide will prove invaluable to librarians building their teen collections and will help them assist teens in...

The Texas Experiment

Auteure: William V. Flores , Christina Hughes , Anita Chadha , Gene Preuss

Nombre de pages: 538

The Texas Experiment: Politics, Power, and Social Transformation provides an all-encompassing view of Texas government. Authors William V. Flores, Christina Hughes, Anita Chadha, and Gene Preuss bring together the historical and the contemporary, the political and the personal, to walk students through the state′s past, present, and future. Through the book′s rich historical narrative that tells the unvarnished story of how Texas came to be, depictions of the processes and structure of Texas government, and finally, insights on shifting demographics, we learn that the soul of Texas is multicultural, diverse, and thriving. The Second Edition has been updated through the state′s 2023 legislative cycle and what it means for those living in Texas.

Livres hebdo

Nombre de pages: 530

Assassini, T2 : Lame bannie

Auteure: Jon Courtenay Grimwood , Louise Lafon , Benjamin Carré

Nombre de pages: 472

Venise grouille de complots : les deux régents se haïssent, et les empereurs d'Allemagne et de Byzance espèrent en profiter pour s'emparer de la ville. Tous intriguent autour de Dame Giuletta : à 16 ans, à la fois vierge, mère et veuve, elle est la clé de quiconque voudrait réclamer le trône. Sir Tycho, ancien esclave, guerrier et monstre contre-nature, l'aime en secret. Il fera tout pour la défendre, contre elle-même, et contre sa propre famille. Parviendra-t-il à gagner son amour sans détruire Venise ? « Aiguisé comme une dague, sombre et éblouissant comme une mascarade, le Venise de Grimwood est saisissant. » Mike Carey

Foc

Auteure: Kristin Cashore

Nombre de pages: 432

Fire és l'última descendent dels monstres que habiten les terres muntanyoses de Dell. És jove i especialment guapa, capaç de penetrar i manipular les ments dels qui l'envolten. Filla del conseller del malvat rei Nash, amaga el seu poder al seu pare per por que aquest els utilitzi. Pressionat i amenaçat, el rei decideix demanar ajuda a la jove Fire per utilitzar els seus poders, això voldrà dir separar-se del seu amic i amant.

Nimona

Auteure: Noelle Stevenson

Nombre de pages: 274

Nimona, une superhéroïne pas comme les autres : un récit fantastique sorti tout droit de l'imaginaire déjanté de Noëlle Stevenson. Nimona est une jeune fille impétueuse qui a le chic pour la bagarre, les plans diaboliques et le chaos en règle générale. Elle a le don de changer d'apparence, ça aide (surtout quand elle se transforme en dragon) ! Lord Ballister Blackheart est l'homme le plus célèbre du royaume : cantonné dans le rôle de méchant, il veut rétablir la vérité et prouver à tous que sir Goldenloin et ses potes du ministère ne sont pas les héros qu'on croit. Ensemble, ils mènent une vendetta impitoyable et explosive. Nimona, un one shot explosif !