A dystopian, poignant and action-packed love story.
Gina lives in a world where wildlife is largely extinct and epidemics are ravaging. The gigacity Prospect City is divided into rings, and when an epidemic strikes, the government can close one or more of the rings to prevent contagion. During the latest epidemic, Gina lost her little brother, Zack, and now her mother is pregnant again. Gina wants to do everything to give her new little brother a better chance of survival, and decides to audition for a new show PIONEER, where the prize is health insurance for the whole family. The selected participants must live a year in a human back up colony on top of the mountain Mount B. The participants must have implanted a so-called Third Eye so that people with a FollowMe mask in Prospect City can follow their thoughts. Gina's friend Angie and her partner Certo also apply. But what are the odds that that all three of them are among the chosen? And what are the consequences if they are selected?
M. J. Kuhn returns to the gritty world of heists, magic, and deception in this high-stakes fantasy follow-up to internationally bestselling Among Thieves perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and V.E. Schwab.
Ryia Cautella, a.k.a. the Butcher of Carrowwick, and her motley crew have succeeded in the ultimate heist...with the most dire possible consequences. A terrifyingly powerful tool has fallen into the hands of Callum Clem, the criminal leader of the Saints, who was already one of the most dangerous men alive. With the newfound ability to force magic-wielding Adepts to his will, he is unstoppable.
With their group scattered throughout the five kingdoms of Thamorr—and not all on the same side of the fight—things seem hopeless. But can Ryia get the gang back together for one last job? Or will chess-worthy power plays and shifting loyalties change Thamorr as they know it?
Escape to Italy with the brand-new romcom from the author of You Had Me at Halloumi
When Ramona's dream to launch a size-inclusive fashion line comes crashing down she decides it is time for a bold change. Realising there is little inclusivity in the exclusive world of haute couture, Ramona bids ciao for now to her old life and heads to Milan for fashion inspiration (and gelato).
Thrown off course, she rents a room in a Tuscan village where the locals are sceptical - particularly the infuriating Marco, who seems to be there whenever Ramona makes a fool of herself. Which is often.
Can a year in Tuscany get her life back on track? And will Ramona discover amore when she least expects it?
Ginger Jones is back with her next laugh-out-loud, mouth-watering tale from the rolling fields of sun-drenched Italy. Add a dash of romance to your life with this tale that's sure to satisfy your appetite . . .
Praise for You Had Me At Halloumi
'It is pure fabulous escapism, perfect for poolside reading' Rachel's Random Reads
'Fun and quirky romcom!'
''I devoured this book in two days, it is such a fun read.'
'Perfect for a sunny afternoon'
'This mouth watering and sunny story is the epitome of escapism'
How close would you hold those you love, when the end comes?
In a society where self-preservation is as much an art as a science, Norah and Arthur are learning how to co-exist in their new little world. Though they hardly know each other, everything seems to be going perfectly - from the home they're building together to the ring on Norah's finger.
But survival in this world is a tricky thing, the air is thicker every day and illness creeps fast through the body. And the earth is becoming increasingly hostile to live in. Fortunately, Easton Grove is here for that in the form of a perfect little bundle to take home and harvest. You can live for as long as you keep it - or her - close.
File Under: Science Fiction [ Teratoma for One | Nine Lives | Cell Patchwork | Till Death ]
At the age of seventeen, after a childhood in an fostered family followed by six years in care homes, Norman Greenwood was given his birth certificate. He learned that his real name was not Norman. It was Lemn Sissay. He was British and Ethiopian. And he learned that his mother had been pleading for his safe return to her since his birth.
Here Sissay recounts his life story. It is a story of neglect and determination. Misfortune and hope. Cruelty and triumph.
Sissay reflects on a childhood in care, self-expression and Britishness, and in doing so explores the institutional care system, race, family and the meaning of home. Written with all the lyricism and power you would expect from one of the nation's best-loved poets, this moving, frank and timely memoir is the result of a life spent asking questions, and a celebration of the redemptive power of creativity.
A love of horses, friendship, and adventure are the key elements of the White Cloud Station series, which combines great storytelling with an in-depth knowledge of horses and horsemanship. NZ Best Seller - Children & Teen List -- Penguin Group NZ, 2009 -- Second Edition, Horsecrest Press, 2014.
Suzy, Alexa and Lucy live and breathe horses. But unfortunately for Suzy her allergies mean she is forbidden to have a horse of her own.
When the three girls attend the round-up of the wild horses at White Cloud Station, Suzy falls in love with a curly-coated horse that she desperately wants to buy. However, things don't go according to plan when he gets sold to another bidder.
Just when it looks like Suzy will never get her dream, an unexpected friend comes to the rescue.
"Ripple was so addictive I just couldn't put it down!" - Caprice.
"I love White Cloud Station! The characters are so realistic and, as a major horse fan, I can say truly that I connect to the books!" - Emily
