Curse of the Forgotten City

by Alex Aster
Curse of the Forgotten City
Author: Alex Aster
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2021-06-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1492697249
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From #BookTok phenomenon and New York Times bestselling author of the YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, the second book in this fast-paced middle grade series steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and Percy Jackson. In this tale Tor, Engle, and Melda must stop a band of cursed pirates from taking over their home. Tor is adjusting to life with the Night Witch's powers, with his best friends Engle and Melda by his side. But when a mysterious girl named Vesper washes ashore claiming a band of cursed pirates is on their way to Emblem Island, life changes fast. Vesper is from an underwater city that was destroyed by the terrible Calavera pirates and she warns Tor that his village is next. To stop the pirates, Tor, Engle, and Melda join Vesper on the hunt for the famed Pirate's Pearl, an ancient relic that would give them complete control of the high seas. But the journey is perilous, filled with legendary sea creatures that are determined to see them fail. To save his village and everyone he loves, Tor must accept his new abilities—and use them—in the race to find the pearl. You'll love Curse of the Forgotten City if you're looking for: Summer reading for tweens and teens ages 11-14 Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books) Stories based on fascinating mythology Your next favorite fantasy series for girls ages 9-12 Praise for Curse of the Night Witch: A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer! A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America! "Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one's fate in a world where destiny is predetermined."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Worthy of every magical ounce."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

Curse of the Night Witch

by Alex Aster
Curse of the Night Witch
Author: Alex Aster
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2020-06-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1492697214
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From #BookTok phenomenon and New York Times bestselling author of the YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, this fast-paced middle grade series starter is steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Curse of the Night Witch is filled with fantasy, action, adventure, and an unforgettable trio of friends. A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer! A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America! On Emblem Island all are born knowing their fate. Their lifelines show the course of their life and an emblem dictates how they will spend it. Tor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, just like his mother. But he hates his mark and is determined to choose a different path for himself. So, on the annual New Year's Eve celebration, where Emblemites throw their wishes into a bonfire in the hopes of having them granted, Tor wishes for a different power. The next morning Tor wakes up to discover a new marking on his skin...the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline, giving him only a week before an untimely death. There is only one way to break the curse, and it requires a trip to the notorious Night Witch. With only his village's terrifying, ancient stories as a guide, and his two friends Engle and Melda by his side, Tor must travel across unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline. You'll love Curse of the Night Witch if you're looking for: Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books) Stories based on fascinating mythology Your next favorite fantasy series "Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one's fate in a world where destiny is predetermined."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Worthy of every magical ounce."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

The Witch's Curse

by Blake Hudson
The Witch's Curse
Author: Blake Hudson
Publisher: ECONO Publishing Company
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2023-05-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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In a kingdom ruled by a powerful and malevolent witch, the people have long suffered under her dark reign. But when a young wounded healer sets out on a journey to rid the kingdom of its curse, she begins a quest that will test her courage and determination to their limits. Joined by a band of allies, the wounded healer must confront powerful enemies, overcome treacherous obstacles, and make difficult sacrifices along the way. Together, they travel through enchanted forests, ancient temples, and treacherous mountains, seeking out powerful artifacts and ancient knowledge that could help them harness the power of the elements and defeat the witch. As they journey towards their ultimate goal, they discover that the path to victory is filled with challenges and unexpected dangers. Betrayals and confrontations with the dark lord himself test their resolve, but they remain steadfast in their quest to save the kingdom. In the end, the wounded healer and her allies face their greatest challenge yet - a final battle against the witch herself. They fight fiercely and valiantly, knowing that the fate of the kingdom rests on their shoulders. The triumph of good over evil brings about a new era of peace and prosperity for the kingdom, and the wounded healer and her allies are hailed as heroes. But their legacy goes beyond their victory, inspiring hope and courage in those who follow in their footsteps. This epic tale of fantasy and adventure will take readers on a journey they'll never forget, filled with action, magic, and unforgettable characters.

Chronicles of Conan Volume 6: The Curse of the Golden Skull and Other Stories

by Roy Thomas
Chronicles of Conan Volume 6: The Curse of the Golden Skull and Other Stories
Author: Roy Thomas
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2004-11-23
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1621153819
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In the years that have passed since prolific pulp writer Robert E. Howard created his seminal sword-and-sorcery adventurer Conan, many other scribes have tried to re-create the passion and energy Howard infused into his stories. Few have come as close as comics writer Roy Thomas did during his long and influential run on Marvel's monthly Conan the Barbarian series back in the 1970s. Collaborating with the most acclaimed and talented artists of the time, Thomas wove a narrative tapestry of action, intrigue, and heroism that's as powerful today as it was when it was first published. This volume features completely remastered color and text corrections.

The Forgotten City: The Demon War Chronicles 2

by Nina D'Aleo
The Forgotten City: The Demon War Chronicles 2
Author: Nina D'Aleo
Publisher: Momentum
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2013-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1760080438
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The battle is over. The war begins. Scorpia City enters a new era. The Androts have fallen and the gangsters rule. The Trackers stand scarred but together, unaware that a new threat stalks them from the shadows of a dying world. A nightmare from Silho's past returns to claim her, driven by an evil more formidable than anything the team has faced before. The Indemeus X has risen. As the team is ripped apart, new alliances are forged, enemies unite and friendships fall apart. Diega and Shawe fight to survive a new and violent world, while Eli ventures into the darkest levels of the city, making a shocking discovery that will change everything. Meanwhile in a forgotten place built on secrets and lies, a city spirals into madness, and hope emerges from the darkness. The Forgotten City is the second book in The Demon War Chronicles. The first book, The Last City, is available now.

The Fall of Nystol and Other Tales

by H. G. Potter
The Fall of Nystol and Other Tales
Author: H. G. Potter
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2020-03-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1732549923
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Six epic stories from the lands of Whitehawk: THE NOMADS OF SARDU: a monk dares travel across forbidden lands to obtain a forbidden book...but will he dare to read it? 2) THE DEMON PROOF: a retired philosopher receives an unexpected guest, one who is being hunted by the mind of darkness...3) DIALOGUE WITH A STRANGER: two would-be-hell-raiders get themselves involved in a secret society that is far deeper than they can fathom...4) THE TOWER WYRDD: a company of soldiers is led by a mad dwarf into the underworld with the promise of sacking Nystol, the wizardic academy of many towers...5) THE LAST DAYS OF THE MAGI: a condemned prisoner recounts how the most powerful academy of magic was compromised and finally betrayed by insane ideologies. 6) THE FALL OF NYSTOL: an eyewitness account of the barbarian sack of Nystol...

Muck City

by Bryan Mealer
Muck City
Author: Bryan Mealer
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2013-08-13
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0307888630
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In a town deep in the Florida Everglades, where high school football is the only escape, a haunted quarterback, a returning hero, and a scholar struggle against terrible odds. The loamy black “muck” that surrounds Belle Glade, Florida once built an empire for Big Sugar and provided much of the nation's vegetables, often on the backs of roving, destitute migrants. Many of these were children who honed their skills along the field rows and started one of the most legendary football programs in America. Belle Glade’s high school team, the Glades Central Raiders, has sent an extraordinary number of players to the National Football League – 27 since 1985, with five of those drafted in the first round. The industry that gave rise to the town and its team also spawned the chronic poverty, teeming migrant ghettos, and violence that cripples futures before they can ever begin. Muck City tells the story of quarterback Mario Rowley, whose dream is to win a championship for his deceased parents and quiet the ghosts that haunt him; head coach Jessie Hester, the town’s first NFL star, who returns home to “win kids, not championships”; and Jonteria Willliams, who must build her dream of becoming a doctor in one of the poorest high schools in the nation. For boys like Mario, being a Raider is a one-shot window for escape and a college education. Without football, Jonteria and the rest must make it on brains and fortitude alone. For the coach, good intentions must battle a town’s obsession to win above all else. Beyond the Friday night lights, this book is an engrossing portrait of a community mired in a shameful past and uncertain future, but with the fierce will to survive, win, and escape to a better life.

The Immortal's Curse

by Ajay Kumar Tiwari
The Immortal's Curse
Author: Ajay Kumar Tiwari
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2024-05-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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In the ancient city of Varanasi, where the sacred Ganges River flows with the currents of time, an age-old curse casts a shadow over the land. "The Immortal's Curse" weaves a tale of mystery, mythology, and redemption set against the backdrop of one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. When Rajan Kapoor, a young scholar with a thirst for knowledge, stumbles upon a cryptic symbol etched into the walls of an ancient temple, he unwittingly unlocks a doorway to a world of ancient secrets and forbidden knowledge. Joined by Inspector Anjaneya Kumar, a determined investigator with a keen eye for detail, and Vikram Kumar, a loyal friend with a thirst for adventure, Rajan embarks on a journey that will test his courage, challenge his beliefs, and unravel the mysteries of his own destiny. "The Immortal's Curse" is a journey into the heart of darkness, a testament to the enduring power of hope, and a tribute to the timeless spirit of Varanasi—a city where the past meets the present, and the echoes of eternity linger in the air. Join Rajan, Anjaneya, and Vikram as they embark on an adventure that will take them to the very brink of existence and beyond—a journey where the threads of fate are woven and the immortal's curse is both a burden and a blessing.