Books with author Sallie Stephenson

"A story that delivers action, conspiracy, and betrayal alongside a meditation on love, family connection, and humanity." —Publishers Weekly Sasha Stephenson's intriguing debut is a combination road trip story and sci-fi adventure about the strange, strong bond between two sisters. Fans of Under the Never Sky and The Darkest Minds will devour ICELING, the first book in a new and utterly original sci-fi series.Seventeen-year-old Lorna loves her adoptive sister, Callie. But Callie can't say "I love you" back. In fact, Callie can't say anything at all. Because Callie is an Iceling--one of hundreds of teens who were discovered sixteen years ago on a remote Arctic island, all of them lacking the ability to speak or understand any known human language.Mysterious and panicked events lead to the two sisters embarking on a journey to the north, and now Lorna starts to see that there's a lot more to Callie's origin story than she'd been led to believe. Little does she know what's in store, and that she's about to uncover the terrifying secret about who--and what--Callie really is.

Many people think of the Greek or the Romans when they think of mythology, but the Chinese have an extensive history of myths and mysterious beliefs in the supernatural. In this guide, you will become acquainted with the most common stories and gods from the orient. Stories and legends such as the 8 immortals, the war between the gods, the famous story of the monkey king, the alchemist, the Yen Ch’ eng god, and so many others will blow you away.Don’t wait. Get it now!

Indigo Lerk and his assistant Hapley are two failed adventurers, now living on the streets of Fenwick City. Always on the look for schemes and opportunities, they find themselves on an epic journey to find the greatest adventurer that the world has ever known after his mysterious disappearance. Accompanied by a newcomer named Evelyn Dagger, they set out to find the legendary Baron of Barone and his famed fortune. Along the way they'll escape flaming zeppelins, flee treacherous villains, uncover shocking conspiracies, and other exciting adjective/noun combinations. So join our heroes in The Great Search for the Baron.

Many people think of the Greek or the Romans when they think of mythology, but the Chinese have an extensive history of myths and mysterious beliefs in the supernatural. In this guide, you will become acquainted with the most common stories and gods from the orient. Stories and legends such as the 8 immortals, the war between the gods, the famous story of the monkey king, the alchemist, the Yen Ch’ eng god, and so many others will blow you away.Don’t wait. Get it now!

SUBJECTLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865Presidents -- United States -- BiographyCONTENTSI. THE CHILD OF THE FORESTII. THE MYSTERIOUS YOUTHIII. A VILLAGE LEADERIV. REVELATIONSV. PROSPERITYVI. UNSATISFYING RECOGNITIONVII. THE SECOND STARTVIII. A RETURN TO POLITICSIX. THE LITERARY STATESMANX. THE DARK HORSEXI. SECESSIONXII. THE CRISISXIII. ECLIPSEXIV. THE STRANGE NEW MANXV. PRESIDENT AND PREMIERXVI. "ON TO RICHMOND!"XVII. DEFINING THE ISSUEXVIII. THE JACOBIN CLUBXIX. THE JACOBINS BECOME INQUISITORSXX. IS CONGRESS THE PRESIDENT'S MASTER?XXI. THE STRUGGLE TO CONTROL THE ARMYXXII. LINCOLN EMERGESXXIII. THE MYSTICAL STATESMANXXIV. GAMBLING IN GENERALSXXV. A WAR BEHIND THE SCENESXXVI. THE DICTATOR, THE MARPLOT AND THE LITTLE MENXXVII. THE TRIBUNE OF THE PEOPLEXXVIII. APPARENT ASCENDENCYXXIX. CATASTROPHEXXX. THE PRESIDENT VERSUS THE VINDICTIVESXXXI. A MENACING PAUSEXXXII. THE AUGUST CONSPIRACYXXXIII. THE RALLY TO THE PRESIDENTXXXIV. "FATHER ABRAHAM"XXXV. THE MASTER OF THE MOMENTXXXVI. PREPARING A DIFFERENT WARXXXVII. FATE INTERPOSESBIBLIOGRAPHY

The first book in a new and utterly original sci-fi series thats perfect for fans of Under the Never Sky and The Darkest Minds, about the strange, strong bond between two sisters, one of whom cannot speak or understand any human language. Seventeen-year-old Lorna loves her adoptive sister, Callie. But Callie cant say “I love you” back. In fact, Callie cant say anything at all. Because Callie is an Iceling—one of hundreds of teens who were discovered sixteen years ago on a remote Arctic island, all of them lacking the ability to speak or understand any known human language. Mysterious and panicked events lead to the two sisters embarking on a journey to the north, and now Lorna starts to see that theres a lot more to Callies origin story than shed been led to believe. Little does she know whats in store, and that shes about to uncover the terrifying secret about who—and what—Callie really is.

The sociology and mythology of the Chinese culture has a long, extended history, and the creatures and superpowers in them have often been neglected by western culture. But not for long!As you read through this gem of a book, you will find all kinds of answers to questions related to Chinese mythology, such as:What role do Confucianism and Buddhism play in their religion?What kinds of gods and goddesses were there?Did the Chinese really believe in spirits?What is Taoism and how does it relate to any of these things?What were the conditions in society at the time of the myths?What were their perceptions and beliefs about the 5 elements they came up with?And so much more. Don’t wait and start reading or listening to this book right now.

[Young Adult Fiction (Ages 12-17)][Read by Katie Schorr] The first book in a new and utterly original sci-fi series that's perfect for fans of Under the Never Sky and The Darkest Minds, about the strange, strong bond between two sisters, one of whom cannot speak or understand any human language. Seventeen-year-old Lorna loves her adoptive sister, Callie. But Callie can't say ''I love you'' back. In fact, Callie can't say anything at all. Because Callie is an Iceling -- one of hundreds of teens who were discovered sixteen years ago on a remote Arctic island, all of them lacking the ability to speak or understand any known human language. Mysterious and panicked events lead to the two sisters embarking on a journey to the north, and now Lorna starts to see that there's a lot more to Callie's origin story than she'd been led to believe. Little does she know what's in store, and that she's about to uncover the terrifying secret about who -- and what -- Callie really is.

[Young Adult Fiction (Ages 12-17)][Read by Katie Schorr] The first book in a new and utterly original sci-fi series that's perfect for fans of Under the Never Sky and The Darkest Minds, about the strange, strong bond between two sisters, one of whom cannot speak or understand any human language. Seventeen-year-old Lorna loves her adoptive sister, Callie. But Callie can't say ''I love you'' back. In fact, Callie can't say anything at all. Because Callie is an Iceling -- one of hundreds of teens who were discovered sixteen years ago on a remote Arctic island, all of them lacking the ability to speak or understand any known human language. Mysterious and panicked events lead to the two sisters embarking on a journey to the north, and now Lorna starts to see that there's a lot more to Callie's origin story than she'd been led to believe. Little does she know what's in store, and that she's about to uncover the terrifying secret about who -- and what -- Callie really is.