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She could make a mess of everything. Especially him. The Junzi-also known as the Four Gentlemen-are a set of ancient weapons fashioned from remnants. Dragons refer to them as the Four Storms, and Hisoka Twineshaft believes they will make a difference in the hunt for the rogue. But someone else is interested in gathering up these crystal masterpieces. The so-called Gentleman Bandit is responsible for two thefts already, and Hisoka is concerned for the Bamboo Stave. So he deploys an elite taskforce to guard the treasure. And to catch a thief.Juuyu Farroost and his teammates regroup at a safehouse tucked under the boughs of one of the oldest-and most heavily fortified-orphan trees in the Americas. Fumiko and her tree-twin have enough rooms for all of them. If they can shift enough of the woman's clutter to set up their equipment. Juuyu's expertise is essential to the success of their mission, but he can barely focus thanks to Fumiko, her messes, and Akira, who apparently owes Boon a favor.

For 16 years, the Promising Generation has been training the children of the CIA's best agents to prepare them to be the next generation of highly qualified agents. Over the years, they have accepted any mission the CIA assigned them, but when the CIA asks for their help, and issues a BOLO (Be on the Look-out) for a teenage girl Peter Carlyle recognizes, he opts to start his own investigation instead. If he gets caught, he could be jeopardizing his position in the Generation, and his future in espionage, but he doesn't believe she did what the CIA is claiming.When Alyx McLean returns to John C Kimball High School in Tracy California, she is eager to separate herself from her persona Alex Feilds, who has found herself a subject of interest in the British tabloids. She is more than happy to return to her life of anonymity in California, where no one knows what she did over the summer. But when one of her classmates is kidnapped, and her dad doesn't tell her he is the FBI agent assigned to the case, she will do just about anything to find the freshmen before her dad.

When Khadija's father arranges a match, she leaps at a chance to escape - a hot air balloon fighting its ropes for the sky. Soon, she is flying over the desert sands of her world, swept up in an adventure of black magic, jinn and revolution beyond her wildest dreams ...

A family attempt to make amends against the backdrop of an imminent world catastrophe - a stunning debut young adult novel about hope, healing and love.

Inspired by Jane Austen's Persuasion, Where the Rhythm Takes You is a romantic, mesmerizing novel of first love and second chances. Seventeen-year-old Reyna has spent most of her life at the Plumeria, her family's gorgeous seaside resort in Tobago.

This delightfully disastrous queer YA rom-com is a perfect read for fans of Jenny Han, Morgan Matson, and Sandhya Menon. When Nozomi Nagai pictured the ideal summer romance, a fake one wasn't what she had in mind. That was before she met the perfect girl.

Win is settling into her new life in Cedar Wood, accepting her newfound power with the help of her sister and her new friends, Luke and Ella. But she is tormented by a vision of the past and tasked with finding Iris, a lost soul who holds a vital clue to the curse.Win's calling is approaching rapidly, tuning slowly into her shifter side. She is heading into danger, hopelessly in love with her mysterious hunter, and is terrified for her grandfather, who seems to be growing weaker, as she grows stronger.Huntress is the fast-paced, action-packed second novel in the Wild Spirit saga. If you love mystery, cursed families, and forbidden love then you might just love this book! Join Win in a journey of discovery, as she finally meets the animal that hides inside her. (less)

When Bess tries to escape her harsh life at the cotton mill, can she also free the mermaid trapped in the millpond? History and myth entwine in this atmospheric tale of freedom and friendship from bestselling author Lucy Strange and acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy.

This sweeping YA fantasy romance full of star-crossed love, complex female friendship, and astrological magic is perfect for fans of Laini Taylor, Alexandra Bracken, and V.E. Schwab. From the acclaimed author of The Beholder.Best friends Rora and Claudia have never felt more like their lives are spiraling out of control. And when they meet Major and Amir?two boys from one of the secret cities of the spheres, ruled by the magic of the astrological signs?they discover they're not alone. There is a disruption in the harmony between the spheres, and its chaos is spreading.To find the source of the disharmony, Rora and Claudia will embark on a whirlwind journey of secrets, romance, and powerful truths?about themselves, each other, and two long-ago explorers named Dante and Beatrice, who were among the first to chart this course toward the stars.Inspired partly by the classic works of Dante Alighieri, this gorgeous stand-alone contemporary fantasy will captivate readers of Lore and Star Daughter.

"­Students who are learning to read will enjoy visiting a vibrant kindergarten ­classroom with ­Pinkalicious." ?School Library JournalPinkalicious gets a kindergarten buddy in this Level One I Can Read, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann! Pinkalicious can't wait to have a kindergarten buddy. But what if her buddy doesn't like kindergarten? Will Pinkalicious be able to show her how pinkatastic it can be?Young readers in kindergarten now or getting ready for it will relate to Pinkalicious's hopes and be reassured by her friendship success.Pinkalicious: Kindergarten Fun is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Plus readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!