Books with title The Crystal Stair

A parallel universe, a crystal cave, a talking mastodon, and one tough granny.The World Jumper has misfired and inventor-in-training Angus Clark finds himself in a primitive, snowy village with no running water, no electricity, and enormous animals that haven't roamed the earth for thousands of years. Together with the fearless Ivy Calloway, Angus must battle a prehistoric monster, rescue his little sister, and live in a tiny cottage full of ornery women.Will Angus survive the most colossal dung heap he's ever seen? Can Ivy overcome a huge flea infestation? Will Angus ever find his invention? And what will become of the tranquil Clark household when a fierce hunter moves in?The Crystal Lair is the second novel in the Inventor-in-Training series. Angus and Ivy have survived the pirates and now come face-to-face with prehistoric animals, harsh blizzard conditions, and the worst chores any child has ever endured. Along the way, Angus discovers that he'd do anything to protect his irritating little sister.D.M. DARROCH continues the story of Angus Clark and Ivy Calloway with humor and family. Action-packed scenes, colorful characters, and two overlapping storylines will intrigue readers who enjoy adventure with a twist.

Akar Kessel, a weak-willed apprentice mage sets in motion events leading to the rediscovery of the magical device, the crystal shard. But is it merely an inanimate device . . . or is it capable of directing the defeat of Ten-Towns?Or have the barbarians already arranged for that themselves? Their brutal attack on the villages of Ten-Towns seals their fate, and that of the youn barbarian Wulfgar. Left for dead, Wulfgar is rescued by the dwarf, Bruenor, in exchange for five years of service . . . and friendship. With the help of the dark elf, Drizzt, Bruenor reshapes Wulfgar into a warrior with both brawn and brains.But is Wulfgar strong enough to reunite the barbarian tribes? Can an unorthodox dwarf and renegade dark elf persuade the people of Ten-Towns to put aside their petty differences in time to stave off the forces of the crystal shard?

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.

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 the High King Vortigern to the crowning of Uther Pendragon . . . and the conception of Arthur -- king for once and always.

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.

A parallel universe, a crystal cave, a talking mastodon, and one tough granny. The World Jumper has misfired and inventor-in-training Angus Clark finds himself in a primitive, snowy village with no running water, no electricity, and enormous animals that haven't roamed the earth for thousands of years. Together with the fearless Ivy Calloway, Angus must battle a prehistoric monster, rescue his little sister, and live in a tiny cottage full of ornery women. Will Angus survive the most colossal dung heap he's ever seen? Can Ivy overcome a huge flea infestation? Will Angus ever find his invention? And what will become of the tranquil Clark household when a fierce hunter moves in? The Crystal Lair is the second novel in the Inventor-in-Training series. Angus and Ivy have survived the pirates and now come face-to-face with prehistoric animals, harsh blizzard conditions, and the worst chores any child has ever endured. Along the way, Angus discovers that he'd do anything to protect his irritating little sister. D.M. DARROCH continues the story of Angus Clark and Ivy Calloway with humor and family. Action-packed scenes, colorful characters, and two overlapping storylines will intrigue readers who enjoy adventure with a twist.

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.