Books with author Jacqueline Pye

Rule #1: An Assassin is cruel, cold, and ruthless.Rule #2: An Assassin is never, under any circumstance, an elf.Until Mercy.Seventeen years after being given to the ruthless Assassins’ Guild, Mercy will do anything to prove her worth to the headmistress of the Guild . . . but her cruel tutors and fellow apprentices will stop at nothing to keep from being bested by an elf.Her mission?Kill the prince.The mad king’s court is a web of deadly secrets, blackmail, and strange supernatural occurrences. If she can find a way to assassinate the prince before the cutthroat courtiers discover her true identity, she’ll earn her place as the greatest Assassin the Guild has ever trained.If not, it’ll be more than her pride on the chopping block.Merciless is the first book of the Born Assassin series, the epic fantasy adventure Sarah J Maas and Holly Black fans are loving. If you enjoy tough-as-nails assassins, snarky blacksmiths, mad kings, and dreamy princes, you're not going to want to put this book down! Claim your copy today!

Shannon is excited about spending a week at her friend Rina's house, but she's a little nervous too. Rina seems to be able to do everything better than she can and her home is chaotic compared to Shannon's own. When things fall apart, Rina's grandmother is there to tell them a story from her past, early in the Second World War. The story is about a rift between her and her childhood friend, Mitsu, a rift that could never be healed because Mitsu and her family were taken away from the small town of Paldi and interned with other Japanese Canadians. Rina's grandmother, Jas, never saw Mitsu again. That is, not until Shannon and Rina find a handful of forgotten beads in the bottom of a cardboard box.

Inspired by the legendary Hawai`ian snow goddess Poli`ahu, the fiery volcano goddess Pele, and the breadfruits, `ulu, that have always played a key role in Polynesian daily living, this is a story of friendship, compassion, and an uncommon display of appreciation for the power that renews and creates the land, sustaining life for generations.Poli`ahu and Pele, celebrated archrivals over hundreds of years, have become best friends and work harmoniously to protect and bring prosperity to their beloved people of Hawai`i. This spectacular story was born from a pleasant afternoons dream while visiting the Huallai region of the Big Island, Hawai`i. It is beautifully illustrated in full color to enhance the readers imagination.An audio book version of this story is created specifically to complement the printed book and promote the Hawaiian tradition of storytelling. Wonderfully narrated by Teri Manawale`a Corpuz, the audio book reminds us of those breezy summer evenings under the starry night sky, when we gathered at the knees of our mothers and grandmothers to hear mystical stories of a far away land.

An electrifying historical fiction novel perfect for fans of Josephine Angelini's Starcrossed series and Kyla Stone's novel Labyrinth of ShadowsTwo thousand years after the infamous destruction of Pompeii, seventeen-year-old Ella Young must travel back in time to prevent the eruption of Mount Vesuvius with the help of Cyprian, her long-lost love, and Pretia, an immortal goddess of vengeance. Except Ella has a secret: She is an immortal, forced to live with the knowledge that her selfish choices so many years ago caused the eruption which killed thousands of people. In a race against the clock, Ella is forced to revisit a home she never expected to see again, caught in the midst of a dilemma which ultimately pits love against fate.

Still reeling from the Assassins’ deadly attack, Mercy, Tamriel, and Calum have no choice but to venture to the wild and war-torn Cirisor Islands for the one ingredient which may cure the deadly plague sweeping the country. They have no idea what they will face in the land of the fabled elves, except that the brutal Cirisians do not hesitate to kill any humans who trespass into their territory. When secrets, betrayals, and misplaced trust threaten to tear their group apart, Mercy finds herself caught between her desires to protect Tamriel and to expose Calum’s crimes—secrets the sharp-tongued blacksmith will kill to keep hidden. After a Cirisian clan leader takes them hostage, the three of them must work together to ensure that Cassius Baccha’s vision of the cure comes to fruition. They’ll do anything to save Tamriel’s people and right the wrongs the mad king has committed, but first, they have to survive the Islands—and each other.

12 year old Dean and his dog, Mr. Quiggs, find themselves on a journey of a lifetime as they are thrown from a cruise ship into a turbulent ocean and horrific typhoon. Hunkered down in the life boat, Dean knows there is a possibility that they just might not survive. He prays for a miracle, which comes in the form of a two inch tall funny looking little alien creature, from Planet Twerp, named Skrugs. So begins an adventure of a lifetime.

Defy the court. Find the cure. Win the war.After their grueling, death-filled journey to the land of the bloodthirsty Cirisian elves, Mercy and Tamriel have returned to the capital with their two desperate hopes for curing the plague: Niamh, an immortal with ties to the Old Gods; and the Cedikra, a rare medicinal flower which could save Tamriel’s people—if they can figure out how to use it before the king’s court tears them apart. Meanwhile, war is brewing in the Cirisor Islands. Under the thrall of his cruel, cunning father, Calum can do nothing but watch as Firesse assembles an army unlike any before. Armed with unnatural magic, deadly Assassins, and world-class weaponry, the Cirisians will stop at nothing to make the humans pay for the mistreatment of their ancestors. Unable to speak, unable to act, Calum must find a way to break free of his captors’ grasp before Firesse destroys everyone and everything he loves.

Beltharos may have won the battle against the Cirisians, but the true war is yet to come.For the first time since breaking the Guild’s sacred oath, Mercy is under the control of the woman who has manipulated and tormented her all her life—and Illynor has no shortage of punishments awaiting Mercy for her crimes. All will be forgiven if she repents and dedicates herself to the Guild, but doing so means losing the family and life she left behind.Chained and half-starved, she vows to never give Illynor the satisfaction of seeing her break, but her resolve weakens every day she must endure the Guildmother’s torture. She can only hope Tamriel finds a way to free her before it gives out entirely.

The perfect gift to welcome or thank your ring bearer. This playful picture book will tell your ring bearer all about his big role in the bridal party and about all the exciting activities that may occur before and throughout the wedding day.Includes a glossary of terms and a "Remembering a Special Day" activity to reflect on the highlights of his experience in the bridal party. For ages 3-10.