Books with title The Tinkerer's Daughter

On her first day at St. Mary’s School for Particularly Difficult Children, an unwanted girl named Georgie Tanner, and her bruised and bullied friend, Thomas Finnegan, sink through a bottomless puddle into a bizarre new world.Join Georgie and Thomas in this quirky, hair-raising adventure, as they learn the dizzying spy code of Batty Latin; play the potentially lethal sport of combat croquet; face a Dark Star who is bent on revenge; and in so doing, discover a secret about themselves they never would have believed!A novel for boys & girls aged 10-14.Approx 88,000 words, or 288 paperback pages. (The paperback retails for $16.95!)“A quirky, action-charged adventure to capture the imagination!”“Fantasy, adventure and comedy all rolled into one!”“A very exciting and very funny story … anyone who enjoyed Harry Potter, this would be a fantastic alternative.”"A book that restores the meaning of healthy fantasy."

"It ought to be quite a show," said the squire, obviously enjoying the attention of the crowd. "The false Shamer has been convicted of witchcraft and treason and is to be executed tomorrow."I couldn't move. I couldn't breathe. I knew now where my mother was. Drakan had her. And tomorrow he would give her to the dragons.Who dares look into the Shamer's eyes?Dina has unwillingly inherited her mother's gift: the ability to elicit shamed confessions simply by looking into someone's eyes. To Dina, however, these powers are not a gift but a curse. Surrounded by hostility and fear, she longs for simple friendship. But when her mother is called to Dunark Castle to uncover the truth about a bloody triple murder, Dina must come to terms with her Shamer's eyes-or let her mother fall prey to the vicious and revolting dragons of Dunark. And one of those dragons is human.

In the rodeo town of Pendleton, Oregon 17-year-old Maura lives with her 8-year-old sister and single father Mike. When Mike’s diabetes threatens to take his foot he decides to spend his final steps hunting in the Blue Mountains; leaving his children to fend for themselves. Meanwhile, back at home, Maura’s elderly alcoholic neighbor takes in his teenage grandson Alex. Before long Maura finds herself falling in love while navigating nearly 30 days entirely unsupervised. Though nothing about Maura’s summer has been easy it becomes far more challenging when Mike’s return date comes and goes with no sign of her father. Determined to bring Mike home she and Alex venture into the wilderness in search of the only real parent she has ever known. Maura has never doubted her father’s love but the deteriorating state of his health and the mental conflict that accompanies it has her wondering what she’ll do if it turns out she’s looking for a man who doesn’t want to be found. The Hunter’s Daughter is intended for readers ages 12 and up and will appeal to those who enjoy teen realistic fiction in the vein of Sarah Dessen, Huntley Fitzpatrick, and Simone Elkeles.

In ancient Japan, villagers struggled to survive as their lords battled for dominance. One boy, his family better off than many, finds himself drawn to an outcast girl as the heralds of war spread through the land. Will he claim his family's land, or will war wash away his future? Find out in this exciting new entry to the world of Samurai Awakening.

Martha Carrier was one of the first women to be accused, tried and hanged as a witch in Salem, Massachusetts. Like her mother, young Sarah Carrier is bright and willful, openly challenging the small, brutal world in which they live. Often at odds with one another, mother and daughter are forced to stand together against the escalating hysteria of the trials and the superstitious tyranny that led to the torture and imprisonment of more than 200 people accused of witchcraft. This is the story of Martha's courageous defiance and ultimate death, as told by the daughter who survived.Kathleen Kent is a tenth generation descendent of Martha Carrier. She is also a natural-born storyteller, and in her first novel, she paints a haunting portrait, not just of Puritan New England, but also of one family's deep and abiding love in the face of fear and persecution (2008)

Alone. Taken from my home, I face a future I never expected. Or wanted. Thrown into the midst of powerful men who want to use me for their own purposes, the line between ally and enemy is subtle. What is a ruse and what is the truth?Knowing whom to trust is more difficult than I thought possible. As I begin to unravel the mysteries of my family's disturbing past, what I discover is more sinister than I could have imagined. A battle rages for the throne. The throne that belongs to me. I discover that my biggest enemy is my friend, but seizing this truth could cost me everything. Will I have the courage to claim my inheritance for my own? Find out. Get the book now."The King's Daughter captivated me from beginning to end." - Anne "An engaging story with compelling characters. If you like books with plenty of palace intrigue, you'll like this." - Kim "All the ingredients of an epic tale are here: old family secrets, betrayal, war, politics, and romance... Those who read historical fiction will love the medieval feel of Irisa's world, and anyone who appreciates epic literature will be happily caught up in this adventure." - Carpe Librum