Books with title The Crystal Mask

The line between human and monster is not as clear cut as they once thought.In the weeks since her escape from the hell of the Eastern Fortress, things have grown more complicated for Kai. She cast her lot with her brother's self-absorbed boyfriend, who controls the Western Army, but she's been separated from Finn, the soldier who found a place in her heart.Finn has defaulted to his signature move: he's run away; afraid of himself, his new feelings for Kai, and all the terrible truths he's learned. Tessa is free in the world for the first time, a force to be reckoned with. She's gone to the far west and the Dome of Artifacts to seek revenge on the system that ruined her life. The type 'A' soldier who was once a friendly boy named Charlie has been restored to factory settings, a weapon for Aric to use. The Science Council has unleashed new crystal compounds, more toxic and destructive than anything the world has seen. As Kai and her friends struggle with everything that's been done to them, they will have to find a way to unite and prepare for the fight of their lives.

I’m Matt – the most ordinary boy you’ll ever meet. Except, that’s not true. I’m the most EXTRAORDINARY boy you’ll ever meet. I can read minds! No, I really can! I was given this weird crystal by an old lady I knew. And I was having a BLAST, listening in on all my friends’ – and teachers’ – thoughts, until one day I overheard a truly EVIL plot. Then I knew I had to try to use its power for something important – to save a life…-- ‘PETE JOHNSON is a master storyteller’ The Bookseller

About the Book: Twelve-year-old Dylan Fisher is a treasure hunter, and the creek behind his house has plenty of it. He hits the jackpot when he finds a geocache containing a cool crystal rock, and he meets the new girl next door. Both seem special, but both have a secret. When a corrupt eco-company steals the crystal and puts his new friend in danger, Dylan finds himself in the middle of a rescue mission. Through geocaching, he must solve encrypted codes, secure the crystal, and protect the girl, but it means facing his fear of natural disasters and putting his own life at risk. About DyslexiAssist: DyslexiAssist is a unique font and layout that combine to make reading easier and more enjoyable for the many children who struggle with dyslexia. Every child deserves to know the joy and wonder that come from the magic of stories! It is our sincere hope and desire that our DyslexiAssist books will help accomplish that for you and your child. The DyslexiAssist font and layout make it easier for children's eyes and brain to see the individual letters of each word by making each letter look substantially different from each other, as well as by adding more spacing between letters, between words and between sentences.

* Book 2 of the award winning Echorium Sequence. * Twenty years after the Khizpriest was defeated in Song Quest, a wild girl who kicks like a centaur comes to the Isle with hazy memories of half creatures being enslaved to mine dark crystal. Troubled novice Renn is the only one who can understand the wild girl's strange speech, although he wishes he could not! Renn and Shaiala accompany a Singer mission to the Purple Plains, where they are kidnapped by a woman who wears a mask of dark crystal. Chained in a barge with other frightened youngsters and a runaway Horselord prince, can they escape and work together to stop this sinister new threat to the world of the Singers? "Roberts writes vividly and dramatically with an accomplished grasp of plotting that carries the reader along." Books for Keeps

Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myridden Emrys-- or as he would later be known, Merlin-- leads a perilous childhood, haunted by portents and visions. But destiny has great plans for this no-man's-son, taking him from prophesying before High King Vortigern to the crowning of Uther Pendragon -- and the conception of Arthur, king for once and always.

“I thought the Red Guards were good,” Min Li said.“So did I,” her mother answered her.“Then why did you warn Xiong Yong about them?”“Because they’re not so good anymore.”Little Min Li believes she lives in the world’s greatest nation until the day the Red Guards come to terrorize her village. In the wreckage, Min Li finds a toy crystal monkey, the only thing left of the childhood she lost too soon.In the years that follow, Min Li must rely on her hope and courage in order to survive a world that’s changing all around her.Set during the Chinese revolution and based on real events, this well-researched drama will capture your heart.

A 'Mages of Elsynvaal' novelCymon - The last in a long line of powerful mages, is about to take his oath to the Wizards' Council when fate steps in. Beth - She is brought to Elsynvaal from her home world Earth by the Mage Emasiyo, who is intent on extracting her warped revenge on those she believes have wronged her. Ambrose - A clerical mage on a quest to right an error committed in his youth What is the price of a mother's love? Cymon defies the Council ban placed Ether-travelling, aiding his vengeful mother, Emasiyo, to return to Elsynvaal. However, his action does not go unnoticed. as Brother Ambrose discovers through a vision. After the body of a mage is found in the Western Forest and brought to Rowlan Gayts, Brother Ambrose discovers that Cymon may be implicated in the mage's death. After Cymon escapes from the city and disappears, Ambrose is given the task of finding him.The man-hunt has begun. A 'Mages of Elsynvaal' Book

Mary Stewart tells the Arthurian legend in her own unique way, bringing to life one of the world's greatest legends and mysteries, shedding a fascinating new light on the turbulence and mystery of fifth-century Britain. An enthralling work, Ms. Stewart once again reveals those qualities of suspense and romantic adventure that have made her one of the world's most widely read novelists."A master storyteller."Best Sellers