Books with title The Conspiracy

In a virtual reality treasure hunt game, a gamer named Gadget is a steampunk pirate looking for her captain's lost treasure―a mysterious mechanical device. If she can find the scattered pieces that make up the device, she'll be released from the game. But the further she gets into it, the more Gadget worries she's in over her head. In a game where it's hard to know who's a real person and who's a non-player character, can Gadget trust anyone?

Thirteen-year-old Emily Ross has just lost her mother, with whom she had a love-hate relationship. Her mother, Becky, was a brilliant, gorgeous, athletic woman, all the things Emily is not. She is, however, great on computers, since she was taught by her dad, physicist Josh Ross, who has just created a holographic computer. Out of it suddenly come a tiny version of Becky and her 18th century friends, writer Samuel Johnson, a barmaid, and her blacksmith boyfriend. These four can survive only a little while in the real world, since their pixels are degrading. Emily's little brother, Jamie, wants to keep his small mom, but their big brother wants to send them back where they came from before their dad finds out that his kids messed with his computer.Jamie's in trouble at school and the nurse, lovely Mexican Carmen Torres, scolds Josh for not handling Jamie's problem. She and Josh get together to fight the military boss of Josh's firm, who wants to use the tiny people for espionage. Becky is mad at Josh for finding a new woman and wants to stay with her family, even though Sam Johnson wants her to come home with him. By the end, Becky and Emily confront each other about their differences. Emily learns she's attractive in her own way and her new boyfriend, Jason, helps the family to fend off the military people and get the Lilliputians back where they came from. Among the themes of the book are sibling rivalry, manners, compassion, friendship, and understanding that parents aren't perfect, no matter how much they love you.

Manitoba Young Readers Choice Award finalist, 2013 Adam's band, "Sick on a Snow Day", is challenged by more than just an unusual name. Adam is mistakenly accused of cheating on a test and must maintain a clean record and B-average if he wants to stay in the band. When lead singer Daniela Olafson gets hit with stage fright at the last minute, Adam creates her alter-ego, Olaf Danielson, the Swedish exchange student who becomes an instant tween sensation. But one kid who holds the key to both Adam's and Daniela's fates, is Adam's nemesis, the dorky Eldrick Hooperberg. And all he wants in return for his cooperation is to be a part of "Sick on a Snow Day".

Nobody said senior year was going to be easy, but I wasn’t expecting pure hell, either. That’s right. HELL. Demons attacking. Cheerleaders screaming. Vampires and werewolves asking where the bathroom is. Just another day here at St. Michael’s Guardian Training Academy. It wouldn’t be so bad if the administration would let me get back to my demon-slaying duties like every other angelblood on campus. But with my bondmate Jack promoted to head trainer, my annoying fiancé Luc trying to start a political uprising, and that pesky prophecy still floating around predicting I’m going to kill everyone I love...well, let’s just say “complicated” took on a whole new meaning. But things are looking up. If I can survive Luc’s deadly Sovereign Trials and keep my evil twin sister from starting a war, Jack and I might actually have a chance of saving the world. If not, at least I won't have to worry about what to wear to prom.

Centered in the town of Odyssey, the story starts when a backpack filled with money is found in Gower's Field. Then a plane crashes outside town and a mysterious survivor is discovered who may be an undercover agent or part of a counterfeit ring'or something else altogether! Enter an underworld errand-boy who has a cell-phone full of secrets. And that's just the beginning of The Green Ring Conspiracy, a special adventure that puts our favorite Odyssey characters at the center of intrigue, suspense, and a scheme of international proportions. New friends may not be who they seem. Old friends have secrets they must keep. Deception and double-crosses are the order of the day. Trust, loyalty, and faith are all put to the test. The Green Ring Conspiracy is unlike any collection of stories found in Odyssey, yet still brings together the drama, fun, humor, and life-lessons audiences have come to expect from the show over the years.

The dazzling exploits of The Company of Eight continue in this rich fantasy adventure… In a world where magic is so powerful it has been outlawed, Cass is a rare creature ­– an obtuse, someone who is unaffected by magic. But what has always felt like a handicap becomes a strength when sorcerers and magicians begin to perform magical deceptions with malicious intent. The Queen of Minaris is in grave danger and it’s up to Cass to protect her. But how can Cass defeat the sinister magician behind it all with no powers herself? A thrilling tale of bravery and ingenuity from Harriet Whitehorn, author of the VIOLET series, for fans of COGHEART, NEVERMOOR and THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS.

Kaye's father is in danger! The young Knight, Kaye, and his friends Reggie, and Beau enter Eldridge in search of the only man who can save his father. During their journey they encounter and make a powerful enemy of Baron Thomas--the self-proclaimed heir to the throne of Eldridge--who also has his sights set on ruling the country of Knox. Together, the boys dodge the baron's henchmen and race against time to stop an assassination that would plunge the two kingdoms into war in this exciting conclusion to the series.

A fast-paced international escapade, laced with adrenaline, glamour, and romance--perfect for fans of Ally CarterAvery West's newfound family can shut down Prada when they want to shop in peace, and can just as easily order a bombing when they want to start a war. Part of a powerful and dangerous secret society called the Circle, they believe Avery is the key to an ancient prophecy. Some want to use her as a pawn. Some want her dead.To unravel the mystery putting her life in danger, Avery must follow a trail of clues from the monuments of Paris to the back alleys of Istanbul with two boys who work for the Circle—beautiful, volatile Stellan and mysterious, magnetic Jack. But as the clues expose a stunning conspiracy that might plunge the world into World War 3, she discovers that both boys are hiding secrets of their own. Now she will have to choose not only between freedom and family--but between the boy who might help her save the world, and the one she's falling in love with.