Theme: Evil

The Well of Sacrifice

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Eveningstar Macaw lives in a glorious Mayan city in the ninth century. When the king falls ill and dies, the city begins to crumble. An evil high priest, Great Skull Zero, orders the sacrifice of those who might become king, including Eveningstar’s beloved brother. As Eveningstar attempts to stop the sacrifice and to save her [...]

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The Icebound Land: Ranger’s Apprentice

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Kidnapped after the fierce battle with Lord Morgarath, Will and Evanlyn are bound for Skandia as captives aboard a fearsome wolfship. Halt has sworn to rescue Will, and he will do anything to keep his promise—even defy his King. Expelled from the Rangers he has served so loyally, Halt is joined by Will’s friend Horace [...]

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The Shadowmancer Returns: The Curse Of Salamander Street

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Sequel to Shadowmancer. Kate and Thomas have barely escaped the evil sorcerer Demurral, and are sailing to London to make a fresh start. But someone knows they are coming, and is lying in wait to lure them into the darkest heart of the city. Meanwhile, Raphah, who has had a narrow escape of his own, [...]

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A Dog Called Grk

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

When Tim is followed home by a dog on the street, he’s determined to find out who the friendly stray belongs to. But with a little investigating, Tim discovers that Grk’s owners don’t live in his town, or even in his country. Max and Natascha Raffifi, Grk’s owners, have been kidnapped with their ambassador parents [...]

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Here Be Monsters!

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Skulduggery is afoot!Welcome to Ratbridge. But beware — for there is skulduggery afoot. Young Arthur has fallen foul of the appalling outlaw, Snatcher, and is trapped alone in the town with every way home sealed. Meanwhile Snatcher and his men are working tirelessly in secret on a fiendish and dastardly plan to take over — [...]

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The Shadow World

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Ben Arnold had hoped that exposing Mr. Dodds’s vile Pet Emporium — abusiness that stole magical creatures from Eidolon to sell to England’s rich and curious — would prevent the Secret Country from fading away intoruin. However, it soon becomes clear that the evil, dog-headed Dodman’sreign of terror has only just begun. Ben’s mother, Queen [...]

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