Books with author Karen Wrighton

Sacrifice your own life - or watch your people, and those you love die a horrible, painful, death? A choice Rose must make. What would you choose? Against all odds, Rose has survived El-on-ah's attacks twice. Now, though Rose's powers are growing, she is still not safe. If Rose is to cast the Incantatio spell, then someone must travel to Aurum where Lord Ka and his army are now in full control. She has little choice but to send Ash. The fate of their world rests upon his success or failure.Rose prepares the city for battle as she knows that the time is fast approaching when Lord Ka will have the means to wipe out everything and everyone she cares about. Can she ever hope to stop Lord Ka when even the great Lord Eldwyn failed?The third book in the fantastic AFTERLAND CHRONICLES series.What readers are saying: "A thrilling climax to this wonderful magical series - I just didn't want it to end.""Everything you want from a magical fantasy adventure - brilliant!"

Rose is being hunted.Her escape has taken her to the lair of an ancient and powerful witch, a woman whose fate is linked with her own in a way she could never have imagined. “The truth, my dear Rose, is only ever an opinion, never a fact. Whereas a lie... A lie can make speaking the truth a terrorist act.”After uncovering a deceit of epic proportions, Rose must decide who she can trust. She has already lost one friend. Now, as she journeys through an eerie, snow-covered wasteland of dragons and Fae, can she avoid losing more? What readers are saying: “A labyrinth of magical adventure, I got totally caught up in this amazing world.”If you loved Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Percy Jackson or Game of Thrones series, then you should enjoy this magical, roller coaster ride of fear, tenacity and courage.

What if you died and woke up in a land where anything seemed possible? In a land of magic, privilege and prejudice where wizards and dragons reign. What if you were asked to lead a magical war against a being so powerful that he once obliterated an entire race. Would you?Rose accepts this challenge, entering the Aurum Oratory - a school of magic and wizardry, where she is prepared for a dangerous, magical quest. It's aim - to destroy one of the greatest evils of all time. “An epic fantasy to rival that of the great classics” If you loved Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Percy Jackson or Game of Thrones series, then you should enjoy this magical, roller coaster ride of fear, tenacity, and courage.

It took the end of the world for Harper to find love. The disease spread quickly, within weeks it seemed that everyone was dead - everyone except Harper McKenzie. Barely fifteen, Harper was an orphan, but a true survivor - life made her that way. An autistic loner, suffering years of abuse at the hands of her alcoholic mother, Harper appeared remarkably undamaged, but could anyone hope to survive a lifetime of isolation without descending into madness? Then there were the dogs; they hunted in packs, and nothing living was safe. After surviving a savage attack, Harper begins an expedition of hope. Looking for other survivors, searching for the security and love she had never known. She records her journey in a diary. The diary of a survivor - because damaged people know how to survive. This is her story; Harper Lee McKenzie - The Last Girl Guide. What readers are saying: "A post-apocalyptic survival story with a fascinating, endearing and unforgettable character. I couldn't put it down!" - EAD Press"A dark, compelling story, with a remarkable and resourceful teenage character. As original as The Girl with all the Gifts, but minus the Zombies! I found it quite captivating and I will definitely be reading more of this author." Jan Brooks - The Book Villiage."Terrifying look into our dystopian future in this post-Apocalyptic 'Diary of Anne Frank' - I gobbled it up in one sitting!" - J. Burns, The Book Worm."Damaged people know how to survive... An electrifying, and often touching insight into one girl's struggle to survive and find love in a hostile dystopian world. Captivating.." Kelly Morris, The Bibliophiles Bookbag."Harper McKenzie will stay with me for for a long time...." R. Crask, YA Readers Club. If you love dark tales or enjoyed Divergent, One Second After, The Road, The Passage, Oryx and Crake, or Alas Babylon you should enjoy this roller coaster ride of fear, tenacity, and courage, and the unlikely friendship that develops between one girl and a dog.

The International Space Station - or ISS - is the largest ever manned object to be put into space. The ISS orbits the Earth at a speed of 17,500 mph (28,000 kph) taking just 90 minutes to complete a journey round the planet.Karen Wright provides you with a detailed list of important facts about the International Space Station - including why and how it was built, how the astronauts aboard the ISS live for long periods in space and what the future holds.We are sure that that you will be fascinated by the facts about the International Space Station in our book and that you will be encouraged to discover even more about this incredible and important spacecraft.Chapters: What is a Space Station? | Building the ISS | Becoming an Astronaut | Getting to the ISS | Life on Board the ISS | Space Walks | Getting Back to Earth | Assorted International Space Station Facts

The Fantasy Series that every fan of Throne of Glass and Harry Potter needs to read… This three-novel boxed set follows the adventures of Rose, a girl who died, only to be reborn Into a land of magic, privilege, and prejudice, where wizards and dragons reign. There, she is asked to lead a magical war against a being so powerful that he once obliterated an entire race. Entering the Aurum Oratory, a school of magic and wizardry, Rose is prepared for a dangerous, magical quest. Its aim – to destroy one of the greatest evils of all time… The trilogy includes: Ascension of the Whyte, Ryte of Passage and Ice and Fyre What readers are saying : “An epic fantasy series to rival the great classics.” “A spellbindingly romantic, magical fantasy adventure series, I wished it would never end.”If you loved Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Percy Jackson or Game of Thrones series, then you should enjoy this magical, roller coaster ride of fear, tenacity and courage.

Magic is dead - or so Molly thought... Molly Midnight is descended from a long line of witches, but their magic was long forgotten. Until the day Molly inherited her Grandfather's doll’s house.The Midnight family doll’s house hides a secret. Inside, live all of Molly's long-lost ancestors. Now, the lives of these tiny people are under threat – there is a Witch Hunter in the village.Can Molly learn how to use magic in time to save her family and the house full of little people? Or will she be the worst witch ever?What readers are saying“A truly magical adventure story.”“An enchanting new series, my children have already fallen under Molly Midnight’s spell!”"My daughter loves the 'Worst Witch' series and now she has another favourite."

Magic is dead - or so Molly thought... Molly Midnight is descended from a long line of witches, but their magic was long forgotten. Until the day Molly inherited her Grandfather's doll’s house. The Midnight family doll’s house hides a secret. Inside, live all of Molly's long-lost ancestors. Now, the lives of these tiny people are under threat – there is a Witch Hunter in the village. Can Molly learn how to use magic in time to save her family and the house full of little people? Or will she be the worst witch ever? What readers are saying“A truly magical adventure story.” “An enchanting new series, my children have already fallen under Molly Midnight’s spell!” "My daughter loves the 'Worst Witch' series and now she has another favourite."

The International Space Station - or 'ISS' - is the largest ever manned object to be put into space. The ISS orbits the Earth at a speed of 17,500 mph (28,000 kph) taking just 90 minutes to complete a journey round the planet.Karen Wright provides you with a detailed list of important facts about the International Space Station - including why and how it was built, how the astronauts aboard the ISS live for long periods in space and what the future holds.We are sure that that you will be fascinated by the facts about the International Space Station in our book and that you will be encouraged to discover even more about this incredible and important spacecraft.Chapters: What is a Space Station? | Building the ISS | Becoming an Astronaut | Getting to the ISS | Life on Board the ISS | Space Walks | Getting Back to Earth | Assorted International Space Station Facts

It took the world to end for Harper to discover how to love. The pox spread quickly, within weeks it seemed that everyone was dead - everyone except Harper McKenzie. Barely fifteen, Harper was an orphan, but a true survivor - life made her that way. An autistic loner, suffering years of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her alcoholic mother, Harper appeared remarkably undamaged, but could anyone hope to survive a lifetime of isolation without descending into madness?Then there were the dogs; they hunted in packs, and nothing living was safe.After surviving a savage attack, Harper begins an expedition of hope. Searching for other survivors, she records her journey in a diary. The diary of a survivor - because damaged people know how to survive. This is her story; Harper Lee McKenzie - The Last Girl Guide. What readers are saying: "An electrifying, and often touching insight into one girl's struggle to survive in a hostile dystopian world." "An emotional and action filled post-apocalyptic survival story with an unforgettable character. You won't want to put it down!" "A Post-Apocalyptic 'Diary of Anne Frank', that is both horrifying and life-affirming." Fans of Divergent, One Second After, The Road, The Passage, and Alas Babylon should enjoy this roller coaster ride of fear, tenacity and courage, and the unlikely friendship that develops between one girl and a dog.

The Fantasy Series that every fan of Throne of Glass and Harry Potter needs to read… This three-novel compilation follows the adventures of Rose, a girl who died, only to be reborn Into a land of magic, privilege, and prejudice, where wizards and dragons reign. There, she is asked to lead a magical war against a being so powerful that he once obliterated an entire race. Entering the Aurum Oratory, a school of magic and wizardry, Rose is prepared for a dangerous, magical quest. Its aim – to destroy one of the greatest evils of all time… The trilogy includes: Ascension of the Whyte, Ryte of Passage and Ice and Fyre What readers are saying : “An epic fantasy series to rival the great classics.” “A spellbindingly romantic, magical fantasy adventure series, I wished it would never end.” If you loved Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Percy Jackson or Game of Thrones series, then you should enjoy this magical, roller coaster ride of fear, tenacity and courage.

What if you died and woke up in a land where anything seemed possible? A land of magic where wizards and dragons reigned.What if you were asked to lead a magical war against a being so powerful that he once obliterated an entire race? Would you?Rose accepts this challenge, beginning a dangerous, magical quest. It's aim - to destroy one of the greatest evils of all time. What readers are saying: "An epic fantasy to rival that of the great classics""A magical fantasy adventure story, I wished it would never end""I haven't experienced that wonderfully magical feeling since I read the first Harry Potter book when I was a child. I can't wait to read the next one!"