Theme: destiny

Wereworld: Rise of the Wolf

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

When a vicious beast invades his father’s farm and sixteen-year-old Drew suddenly transforms into a werewolf, he runs away from his family, seeking refuge in the most out of the way parts of Lyssia, only to be captured by Lord Bergan’s men and forced to battle numerous werecreatures while trying to prove that he is [...]

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Kojuro and the Bears

By Book Importer | Published: July 6, 2011

A bear hunter finds his destiny in the hills of Mt. Nametoko.

Descriptors: Asia, Fantasy, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Shadow Speaker

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Niger, West Africa, 2070: After fifteen-year old Ejii witnesses her father’s beheading, her world shatters. In an era of mind-blowing technology and seductive magic, Ejii embarks on a mystical journey to track down her father’s killer. With a newfound friend by her side, Ejii comes face to face with an earth turned inside out–and with [...]

Descriptors: Niger, Science Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Runemarks

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

In Maddy Smith’s world, order rules. Chaos, old gods, fairies, goblins, magic, glamours–all of these were supposedly vanquished centuries ago. But Maddy knows that a small bit of magic has survived. The “ruinmark” she was born with on her palm proves it–and makes the other villagers fearful that she is a witch (though helpful in [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myth, Scandinavia » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment