![]() ![]() I also wanted to delve into Miles struggling with whether or not he’s worthy of such responsibility if he deserves to be special. Jason Reynolds: I wanted to upend the power and responsibility trope by figuring out how to address the idea that Miles is a teenager with super human abilities-how there aren’t many teenagers with special powers who would naturally lean toward being responsible with them…though he always has his best friend Ganke to encourage moments of silliness, especially if there are extra capabilities involved. : We’ve seen Peter Parker grapple what it means to be a hero before -how did you approach this theme when writing for Miles? We sat down with Jason Reynolds to learn more about the novel, Miles’ background, and the trouble that lies ahead for our young hero. In response, Miles Morales can only do one thing: suit up. As he negotiates the trials of everyday life, as well as those that come with his special abilities, Miles uncovers a chilling plot-one that puts his friends, his neighborhood, and his own life at risk. National Book Award finalist and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Jason Reynolds presents “Miles Morales: Spider-Man”-a young adult prose novel-available now! ![]() He’s even got a scholarship spot at a prestigious private school. Dinner every Sunday with his parents, playing old-school video games with his best friend Ganke, crushing on his brainy, beautiful classmate Alicia. Meet Miles Morales, your average Brooklyn teenager. ![]()
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![]() ![]() To save her, Ethan will have to dodge bullets, cross a jungle, and risk falling captive to a deadly drug cartel that threatens. His brothers have tried to bring Ethan into the KGI fold, tried to break through the barriers he's built around himself, but Ethan refuses to respond.until he receives an anonymous phone call claiming Rachel is alive. Maya Banks The Darkest Hour (KGI series Book 1) Kindle Edition by Maya Banks (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 786 ratings Book 1 of 12: KGI See all formats and editions Kindle Edition £1.49 Read with Our Free App Mass Market Paperback £7.21 6 Used from £5.60 6 New from £6. Overwhelmed by grief and guilt over his failures as a husband, Ethan shuts himself off from everything and everyone. ![]() It’s been one year since ex-Navy SEAL Ethan Kelly last saw his wife Rachel alive. But we'll start with how long will it take to get to this mysterious place you're taking me Her tone was frigid. The Kelly Group International (KGI): a super elite, top secret, family-run business that handles jobs the US government can't. Qualifications: Military background, high intelligence, and a rock hard body. MediaType eBook shortDescription THE FIRST ELECTRIFYING ROMANCE IN THE KGI SERIES FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR MAYA BANKS. IsPublicPerformanceAllowed False languages OverDrive Product Record readingOrder 1 images ![]() ![]() ![]() This book has a lot of things that some teens today can relate to. The book The Truth Game was a great read. "I LOVED it.sweet, sensitive, and delicious!" -Erin Dionne, author of Models Don't Eat Chocolate Cookiesĭon't miss the other books in this hilarious series about friendship, first crushes and sweet treats: The Dirt Diary, The Prank List, and The Gossip File. "Rachel's situation and feelings ring true.This realistic read is likely to appeal to middle schoolers and reluctant readers." -School Library Journal Gentle fun laced with equally gentle wisdom." –Kirkus Praise for award-winning Author Anna Staniszewski's The Dirt Diary series: But when her painful truths become public, Rachel's in danger of losing her best friend – permanently. At first, Rachel thought the Truth Game app would be a great way to do a little anonymous confessing, to see how others handle their friendship fails. but it feels like she and BFF Marisol are drifting apart. Holding hands with Evan in the hallway, future president of the baking club. Rachel Lee thought that ninth grade would be different. Do you ever wish you were best friends with someone else? No! Well, um. Have you ever told your BF a major lie? Ugh again. Have you ever had a fight with your BF? Ugh. ![]() ![]() 1.Do you have a best friend? That's one easy. ![]() ![]() ![]() Told in four parts-freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year-this provocative debut reveals the deep cuts of trauma. Nothing makes sense anymore, and she knows she’s supposed to tell someone what happened but she can’t. What she thought she knew to be true, is now lies. What Eden once loved-who she once loved-she now hates. ![]() But the night her brother’s best friend rapes her, Eden’s world capsizes. ![]() Starting high school didn’t change who she was. In the tradition of Speak, this extraordinary debut novel shares the unforgettable story of a young woman as she struggles to find strength in the aftermath of an assault.Įden was always good at being good. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This is the only James Bond book poster, but on you can find many more classic books printed on one page which make a great gift. This is raw Bond at his best: fast cars, beautiful women and his very particular taste in cocktails. 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The entire text of the book is printed on a single page, wrapped around the design and featuring the author's logo and signature. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Dominick's journey is illuminated, and further complicated, by a fable-like account of his grandfather Domenico Onofrio Tempesta's life.Īs Dominick continues to face the pain of loss, he must rebuild himself in the shadow of his twin, and come to grips with his anger in order to forgive. He attempts to come to terms with the desire to rescue his brother and fears about his own psychological health and his inability to love. ![]() The two brothers share a family history that includes an adoptive father, Ray, and a long-suffering mother, Concettina, a timid woman with a harelip and a huge desire to protect her troubled son, Thomas, as the demons of his schizophrenia become increasingly apparent.īut as Thomas commits an act which sends him to strict confinement for the mentally ill, Dominick's life spins even further out of control. In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Lamb weaves the story of Dominick Birdsey, whose entire life has been shaped by anger and fear, by the paranoid schizophrenic twin brother that he deeply loves and resents. Around the world, millions of readers have been captivated by Wally Lamb's incredible talent in representing the lost and the lonely. ![]() ![]() ![]() The illustrations are simplistic and yet the expressions on the face of the key character are very engaging, expressive and unambiguous. ![]() ![]() It builds suspense, it will most likely have all listeners calling out ‘Again, again’ after it’s all over, craving for a repeat of the surprises and the anticipation. ![]() What could possibly happen if I keep disobeying the ‘rules’? What I love about this story is how it engages the reader, children and adults alike. The thrill that comes from ‘breaking’ the rules by first opening the book and then continuing to turn pages will make them giggle with excitement and yearn for even more thrills as they anticipate what ‘danger’ could occur, what terrible thing could happen or in contrast, how much more exciting each page could possibly become! Young children have a natural curiosity and are typically encouraged to follow the rules by the family members, carers and educators around them. The suspense continually builds as we want to uncover what really will happen if we first OPEN the book, but then as we continue to turn pages even after very stern warnings not to! This book will capture the attention of even the usually less enthused young viewers. Surely you won’t get to the end of the book!Ī surprise (and a giggle I’m sure) after every page turn. 8 Recommendations Just Quickly, What Is It?ĭon’t open it! Too late? Don’t turn the page! Do you really want to see what happens if you keep turning pages?!? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Those unfamiliar with the book or the 1952 film, may be surprised by the smoldering sexuality of the story or femme fatale suspense in a gothic period piece. And it has just enough grit to engage those who may not quite be the target audience or a fan of the genre. It’s a must-see for costume drama and romantic literature enthusiasts. REEL TAKE: My Cousin Rachel is a lusty retelling of Daphne Du Maurier’s novel by the same name. Based on the novel by Daphne Du Maurier, My Cousin Rachel is a gothic did she or didn’t she. Short Take: A young man seeks vengeance on the woman he believes has murdered his guardian only to find himself besotted by her beguiling charm and helpless to resist her. Stars: Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin, Iain Glenn and Holliday Grainger ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Tasked with their protection, she's trapped between the magical heavyweights about to collide and plunge the state of Kentucky into a war that humans have no power to stop. Her enemies call her Abomination her people call her White Lady. Fast.Įlara Harper is a creature who should not exist. Hugh knows he must carve a new place for himself and his people, but they have no money, no shelter, and no food, and the necromancers are coming. Hugh is a shadow of the warrior he was, but when he learns that the Iron Dogs, soldiers who would follow him anywhere, are being hunted down and murdered, he must make a choice: to fade away or to be the leader he was born to be. ![]() Now his immortal, nearly omnipotent master has cast him aside. Hugh d’Ambray, Preceptor of the Iron Dogs, Warlord of the Builder of Towers, served only one man. While the first book is rough, the series as a whole is my favourite paranormal/urban fantasy series, probably ever, so if you like the genre and haven't checked them out yet, do yourself a favour and get caught up before you read this book. So there's quite a bit of back story you're missing out on if you've not read the other books first. While this is technically the first book in a new series, which can be read on its own, this book fits into the larger framework of the Kate Daniels universe (where this book is book 9.5 out of 10). ![]() ![]() ![]() The fear derives not from the gore and spooky settings of some, but from the more Radcliffian elements of the unknown. James straddles psychological and spiritual terror in this Gothic piece. The Uncle – Wealthy and charming but unabashedly selfish.Miss Jessel – Quint’s lover and former governess.A bad influence on the children before his sudden death. Peter Quint – Lower class and untrustworthy.They are the source of the fears and apprehensions of all other characters. Miles & Flora – “Angelic” and pleasant.Grose – Elderly and reliable, she aids the governess as best she can. Loves the children but fears their secrets. The Governess – A bright and imaginative woman prone to extreme intuition.Uniquely, every character in the text may be regarded as such under different lights ![]() Set in a Christmas Eve ghost story frame narrative, the events are related to readers decades later from a manuscript recorded by the narrator from the governess’ tale. Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw (1898) is a captivating blend of mounting horror and helplessness driven by the characters’ and readers’ inability to discern victim from villain and real from imagined. ![]() |