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A Darkling Plain by Philip Reeve cover

A Darkling Plain

It’s been six months since the events on Brighton and Cloud 9. Wren and Tom are traveling the Bird Roads, making a living by buying and selling goods. All is quiet- a truce has been formed between the Green Storm and the Traction Cities.  It’s a fragile truce, but a truce none the less. Although … Continue reading

Infernal Devices by Philip Reeve cover

Infernal Devices

15 prosperous years have passed, and Anchorage-in-Vineland is a delightful, growing town, completely secluded from the outside world, thanks to Pennyroyal. But for the first time, somebody has arrived there. It is Gargle, and he seeks The Tin Book; a pre-sixty minute war book, which contains unfathomable codes to perhaps even deadlier weapons than MEDUSA. … Continue reading

Wintercraft by Jenna Burtenshaw cover

Wintercraft

Years ago, Albion was once a flourishing kingdom. Not anymore. Not since the old ways were overthrown by the power hungry High Council. The old secrets have been forgotten, and many dangers have come with this ignorance. Now, one of the rulers has decided to unlock the old secrets and use the knowledge of her … Continue reading

Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve cover

Here Lies Arthur

The stories say that Arthur was a forgiving and regal king. During his years of rule, they say, a golden time reigned. But what if this isn’t so? What if the Arthurian legend is only a lie, told to cover up the real Arthur?… There’s something about the Arthurian legend that thrills and fascinates people … Continue reading

I Am Not A Serial Killer UK Cover

I Am Not A Serial Killer

Most people are normal. Some are not. John Cleaver is one of those who isn’t; he is obsessed with death and he has all the traits of a serial killer. There’s only one difference between him and every serial killer he’s ever studied: John wants to restrain the evil thoughts that his evil side thinks … Continue reading

Rich and Mad by William Nicholson cover

Rich and Mad

17 and never been in love? Then you’re not alone. Maddy Fisher is just the same. But that is all about to change; she has set a course for a great love. But some unexpected happenings arise, and she is swept away with a boy she hardly dreamed of falling in love with. But it … Continue reading

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief cover

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Zeus’ master lightning bolt has been stolen- and everyone is pointing their fingers at Poseidon, Lord of the Oceans. If the bolt is not returned by the summer solstice, then Zeus will begin a war that will surely destroy the gods and humanity as we know it. And Percy Jackson is caught right in the … Continue reading

Mr Monster by Dan Wells cover

Mr Monster

John Cleaver is a sociopath and a mortician. And he’s enthralled by death and all that surrounds it. Mr Monster -his dark side- wants to mutilate and disfigure those around him. John wants to be peaceful and normal, like everyone else. But ever since he murdered the Clayton Killer- the serial killer that caused much … Continue reading

Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve cover

Mortal Engines

In a world where cities have wheels and eat each other, prey is running out. Sooner or later, London will have to starve, and become static once more. But the Lord Mayor has over plans. With an ancient weapon garnered from the Sixty Minute war that happend a long way back, Crome hopes to reinstall … Continue reading

Lex Trent Versus the Gods by Alex Bell cover

Lex Trent Versus the Gods

Lex Trent is a master cheat, thief and lier. He was born lucky. But this time he isn’t so lucky. Lex Trent has been chosen to take part in the Games; where six humans are the chess pieces of three Gods, battling against each other. And Lex has just gotten himself the worst partner out … Continue reading

Magyk by Angie Sage cover

Magyk

Septimus Heap is the seventh son of the seventh son. And yet he died soon after birth, knowing not how powerful he might get for the number seven is extremely magykal. But on the same night that Septimus died, a girl is found by Silas Heap in the forest. They named her Jenna, and she … Continue reading

Dark Fire by Chris d'Lacey cover

Dark Fire

Two days have passed since David last appeared to Zanna and Alexa in the park. Those two days have filled Zanna with a confusion and hatred. Where was he? How did he survive? Who is he? What she does not know, is that David has been entrusted with a mission; a mission that will decide … Continue reading

Fever Crumb by Philip Reeve cover

Fever Crumb

1,000 years before the time of mortal Engines, baby Fever Crumb is left for an engineer of the post-apocalyptic London, Dr. Crumb. 14 years later, she is an admirable engineer herself, helping out Dr. Crumb and the rest of the Engineers. But when she is employed by a digger, she realises that she bargained for … Continue reading

Shade's Children by Garth Nix cover

Shade’s Children

What would it be like to live in the future? In Gold Eye’s case, not very nice. Ever since the Change, Overlords have taken over the world, killing all over 14 years old. They are needed, for at 14, they are transformed into machines of war, for use in the Overlords’ battles. But there are … Continue reading

Imperial Spy by Mark Robson cover

Imperial Spy

Set in the lands of Thrandor and Shandar, Femke, a spy, has been framed for murder on a much needed ambassadorial meeting. When peace is necessary, this is the last thing you need, and Femke is  trying to prove she did not commit the crime. But the murderer is always two steps ahead… The fact … Continue reading

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer cover

Artemis Fowl

This is the first installment of the series by Eoin Colfer. Young Artemis has absolute power in his hands; with his father’s criminal empire in one, and his witty and concise brain in the other, he marches to war. His enemies? Fairies. You are mistaken if you think they are little pink-flying-cute creatures. No, these … Continue reading