Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe

Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe
Author: James M. Ward
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2006-10-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780765351104

Halcyon Blithe, being a young man of good breeding and lineage as well as endowed with those qualities and abilities of a sorcerous nature and wishing to fulfill his full potential, is ready to assume his proper place in the world. He aims to seek his fortune among those who tend and sail the awesome nautical juggernauts-the dragonships. With this in mind, Blithe gladly accepts his rank as Midshipwizard and becomes a member of the crew who man the dragonships-vessels which harness the bodies and strength of living dragons with seafaring technology. Combining elements of Hornblower with Harry Potter, and Robert Louis Stevenson with Robin Hobb, Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe is a nautical tale rich in magic and intrigue. A tale set against a panorama of fantastic naval battle as we follow the career of a young midshipwizard as he moves up through the ranks of His Majesty's Navy.

Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe

Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe
Author: James M. Ward
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2006-10-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466806435

Halcyon Blithe, being a young man of good breeding and lineage as well as endowed with those qualities and abilities of a sorcerous nature and wishing to fulfill his full potential, is ready to assume his proper place in the world. He aims to seek his fortune among those who tend and sail the awesome nautical juggernauts-the dragonships. With this is mind, Blithe gladly accepts his rank as Midshipwizard and becomes a member of the crew who man the dragonships-vessels which harness the bodies and strength of living dragons with seafaring technology. Combining elements of Hornblower with Harry Potter, and Robert Louis Stevenson with Robin Hobb, Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe is a nautical tale rich in magic and intrigue. A tale set against a panorama of fantastic naval battle as we follow the career of a young midshipwizard as he moves up through the ranks of His Majesty's Navy. At the publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied.

Dragonfrigate Wizard Halcyon Blithe

Dragonfrigate Wizard Halcyon Blithe
Author: James M. Ward
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2007-11-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780765351111

Halcyon Blithe, being a young man of good breeding and lineage as well as endowed with the qualities and abilities recognized as great potential, is ready to seek his fortune among those who tend and sail the awesome nautical juggernauts--the dragonships which harness the bodies and strength of living dragons with seafaring technology--as he accepts his rank as Dragonfrigate Wizard Halcyon Blithe. In the latest chapter of the young wizard's nautical education he finds himself second in command of a captured enemy vessel that must engage a demonship in combat. When he returns to port, Blythe is assigned duty on a dwarven dragonship. It is on this very ship that he and his shipmates encounter deceitful politics before they can regain the security of their Arcanian dragonship and trusted crewmates. Combining elements of Hornblower with Harry Potter, and Robert Louis Stevenson with Robin Hobb, Dragonfrigate Wizard Halcyon Blithe is a nautical tale rich in magic and intrigue set against a panorama of fantastic naval battles.

Dragonfrigate Wizard Halcyon Blithe

Dragonfrigate Wizard Halcyon Blithe
Author: James M. Ward
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2007-11-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466806427

His yeoman voyage now behind him, Blithe must now accept new responsibilities as he ascends to the rank of DRAGONFRIGATE WIZARD HALCYON BLITHE. In the latest chapter of the young wizard's nautical education he finds himself second in command of a captured enemy vessel that must engage a demonship in combat before returning to port. Upon his return he is assigned duty on a dwarven dragonship where he and his shipmates encounter the deceit of politics and diplomacy before they can regain the security of their Arcanian dragonship and the company of their trusted crewmates. Combining elements of Hornblower with Harry Potter, and Robert Louis Stevenson with Robin Hobb, the Halcyon Blithe are nautical tales rich in magic and intrigue set against a panorama of fantastic naval battles as we follow the career of a young midshipwizard as he moves up through the ranks of His Majesty's Navy. At the publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied.

Novel Ideas-Science Fiction

Novel Ideas-Science Fiction
Author: Brian M. Thomsen
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2006-04-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101157569

For the first time in one volume, seven classic, award-winning stories which were the genesis for some of the most memorable novels and series in the field of science fiction.

Novel Ideas-Fantasy

Novel Ideas-Fantasy
Author: Brian M. Thomsen
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2006-03-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101157550

How do novels get their start? The answers to that question often prove as varied as the authors who create them. In Novel Ideas: Fantasy, seven of the genre's most talented tellers of tale are represented by eight masterful short works--many of them award winners--which laid the groundwork for some of the most acclaimed fantasy novels and series in the field.

Read On...Speculative Fiction for Teens

Read On...Speculative Fiction for Teens
Author: Jamie Kallio
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2012-08-14
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1610692780

This guide offers exciting new reading paths for students who enjoy fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal themes. With over 350 titles organized into their primary appeal characteristics and scores of thematic lists, librarians and educators will benefit from lists of contemporary selections specifically written for teens. Interest in teen fiction has grown in popularity in the last decade, especially within the fantasy and paranormal genres. This timely guide is one of the few books on the subject that lists titles that are written specifically for teens. Read On...Speculative Fiction for Teens features popular, contemporary themes ranging from vampire love and ghost stories to epic fantasy and out-of-this-world science fiction. Each of the five chapters caters to a specific area of interest—story, character, setting, mood, and language—and within the chapter, numerous lists of novels are organized by topic, with the best titles highlighted. Each of the more than 350 listed titles includes bibliographic information and a brief, punchy description.

101 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Teens

101 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Teens
Author: Nancy J. Keane
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2012-03-14
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1610691350

Building on the author's work in The Big Book of Teen Reading Lists, this book provides 101 new and revised reading lists created in consultation with teachers and public librarians—an invaluable resource for any educator who plans activities for children that involve using literature. Nancy J. Keane is the author of the award-winning website Booktalks—Quick and Simple (nancykeane.com/booktalks), as well as the creator of the open collaboration wiki ATN Book Lists. With her latest book, 101 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Teens, she provides another indispensable resource for librarians and teachers. The lists in this book are the result of careful consultation with teachers and public librarians, and from discussions on professional email lists. These indispensable lists can be utilized in many ways—for example, as handouts to teachers as suggested reading, to create book displays, or as display posters in the library. This collection will facilitate the creation of valuable reading lists to support the extended reading demands of today's teens.

Sails & Sorcery

Sails & Sorcery
Author: Elaine Cunningham
Publisher:
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2007-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780971360891

Mermaids. Pirates. Flying ships. Creatures from the deep. Embark upon a journey across leagues of unimaginable adventure. Ride the waves to mystery and magic in this anthology of 28 stories, including tales by "New York Times" bestseller Elaine Cunningham, Paul S. Kemp, Patrick Thomas, and James M. Ward, with an all-new story featuring Halcyon Blithe.