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The lost hero – by Rick Riordan

The Lost Hero

Rick Riordan

EAN:978-1423113393
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Published in: United States, October 2010
Published: October 2010

After saving Olympus from the evil Titan lord, Kronos, Percy and friends have rebuilt their beloved Camp Half-Blood, where the next generation of demigods must now prepare for a chilling prophecy of their own:

Seven half-bloods shall answer the call,
To storm or fire the world must fall.
An oath to keep with a final breath,
And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death.

Now, in a brand-new series from blockbuster best-selling author Rick Riordan, fans return to the world of Camp Half-Blood. Here, a new group of heroes will inherit a quest. But to survive the journey, they’ll need the help of some familiar demigods.

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May the odds be ever in Jennifer Lawrence’s favor

Rumors have been swirling all day, but we wanted to wait for the official word. Well, it’s here! Lionsgate has confirmed that Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Lawrence has signed on to play Katniss Everdeen in the much-anticipated big-screen adaptation of the bestselling trilogy from Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games.

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Harry Potter – quiz

Think you know a snitch from a bludger and the difference between divination and defence against dark arts? Test your wizarding knowledge and find out if you'd make it at Hogwarts => http://bit.ly/hv910Z

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Your next book club book … The Goose Girl

The Goose Girl

by Shannon Hale

She can whisper to horses and communicate with birds, but the crown princess Ani has a difficult time finding her place in the royal family and measuring up to her imperial mother.

More about the book, discussion notes, excerpt, and where to buy the book => http://bit.ly/e321wJ

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Brian Jacques, beloved children’s author of the ‘Redwall’ series, dies at age 71

Brian Jacques, the beloved British author of the Redwall series,died of a heart attack over the weekend at age 71.

Hailed as one of “the best children’s authors in the world,”Jacques’ 21 Redwall books were translated into 29 languages and sold 20 million copies worldwide. His novels — despite centering on anthropomorphic woodland critters, such as mice, otters, moles, and squirrels — told epic tales of good triumphing over evil and never spoke down to their young audiences.

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Brian JacquesBrian Jacques was a merchant seaman

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The latest from Rick Riordan’s Kane Chronicles – to be released in May


The Throne of Fire

by Rick Riordan

 

 


Carter Kane and his younger sister Sadie will once again match wits and magical powers with the gods of ancient Egypt in the second book in Rick Riordan's The Kane Chronicles series, Book Two: The Throne of Fire. The book won't be released until released May 3, but here's an exclusive look at the opening chapter.

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Recently released: the latest Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins and the Accidental Blast-off
by R.A. Spratt

In space no one can hear you oink!

Derrick, Samantha and Michael should be in school. Instead they find themselves in NASA's space shuttle, which Nanny Piggins manages to accidentally launch, blasting them all into outer space. This time she has gone too far!

In this thrilling fourth instalment of her adventures, Nanny Piggins wrestles with a crocodile, bungy jumps of the roof using the elastic from Mr Green's underpants, staples chicken wire over their chimney to keep out Santa, captures an apricot danish-loving jewel thief and rescues her brother, Boris, from an onslaught of professional wrestlers.

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The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett – trailer and teaching/reading ideas

The Wee Free men
by Terry Pratchett

A young witch-to-be named Tiffany teams up with the Wee Free Men, a clan of six-inch-high blue men, to rescue her baby brother and ward off a sinister invasion from Fairyland

A Teaching Guide to Terry Pratchett
Spark discussion about A Hat Full of Sky, The Wee Free Men, and The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents with the pre-reading activities and discussion questions in this printable teaching guide to these books by Terry Pratchett.

Discussion module

Teaching guide

Secrets of The Wee Free Men and Discworld: The Myths and Legends of Terry Pratchett's Multiverse

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Fourth book of Christmas – Merry Christmas, Splat

Merry Christmas, Splat
Written and Illustrated by Rob Scotton

The third hilarious story about Splat the Cat, the irresistible character from Rob Scotton, bestselling creator of Russell the Sheep Splat the cat can't wait for Christmas and is SURE he's been good enough for Santa to bring him all the presents on his Christmas list. But just in case Santa needs reminding of what an exceptionally good cat he is, Splat makes himself EXTRA helpful around the house. It's tiring work being helpful, but when Splat goes to bed on Christmas Eve he's kept awake by a worrying thought...Just how good do you need to be for Santa to visit? A charming Christmas story perfect for any eager child awaiting Santa's arrival.

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Out now – the latest in the Hunger games trilogy

Mockingjay (Hunger Games Trilogy) (Paperback)

By Suzanne Collins

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she's made it out of the bloody arena alive, she's still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge...This thrilling final instalment of this ground-breaking trilogy promises to be one of the most talked-about books of the year.

Watch the trailer ...

You can buy the book here=> http://bit.ly/cOC2Na