Books in Children Of The Red King series

A hidden island. A prince in disguise…and a lady torn between love and duty.Lady Tayte Bashan never desired the distinctive black hair that marks her as Undae royalty, but when her family perishes in a devastating tsunami, the burden of leadership falls upon her young shoulders. Even as she prepares her island for the prophesied prince, she fears the duty to marry him is truly meant for another.Sent from the King to an island untouched by the outside world for centuries, Prince Geoffrey Athan D’Ambrose's mission is to lead its people to the ultimate truth. The first sent out, he desires to serve his King, but how is he supposed to win the heart of Undae’s princess when the King sends him disguised as a tutor?Betrayal stirs within Castle Bashan, a threat as deadly as the rising wave. Now Tayte and Athan must brave the maelstrom or watch as the entire island succumbs to treachery’s destructive tide.

An Imprisoned island. A desperate leader…and a prince gambling on faith.Since her parents' courageous sacrifice, Kylie Laperouse leads a band of rebels in the underground tunnels of Karoo. She lives to free prisoners from the governor's systematic slavery and to protect them from the island's dragon.Prince Mitchell Chifley Monroe eagerly seeks his mission to Karoo, but he'd rather forgo pursuing a princess. As he uncovers the island's secrets, he discovers more than the penitentiary keeps its inhabitants cowering in the shadows.When darkness deals a fatal hand, Kylie and Mitch must trounce the real enemy enslaving Karoo and play their final ace—shining the King's light into generations of hearts blinded by fear.

What's happening to Charlie Bone?Charlie doesn't want to believe it when he discovers that he can hear the thoughts of people in photographs. But his horrible aunts are delighted – it means that he is one of the chosen and must attend the Bloor's Academy for gifted children. Once there, Charlie realizes that some of his classmates have equally mysterious powers, and soon Charlie is involved in uncovering the mysterious past of one of them.Book One in The Children of the Red King series!

A dying island. A traditional pharaoh ... and a princess beaming with change. Princess Mina Everheart is thrilled with the opportunity to introduce the people of Osaze Island to the King and free them from their fixation on outward appearance. Her mantra, "Win the pharaoh; win the island," proves difficult since the pharaoh clings to his professional mask as closely as his official paint covers his skin.As pharaoh and the divine son of the sun god Aten, Hawk must keep up appearances. But if he is divine, why is he rendered immobile by the weight of his responsibilities? When the prophesied princess arrives, he expects her to assist ... not undermine ... his endeavors.When Aten explodes, the citizens erupt in fear and aggression. To save their nation, Mina and Hawk must unite beyond pretense and surrender heart and soul to the King who outshines the sun.When darkness deals a fatal hand, Kylie and Mitch must trounce the real enemy enslaving Karoo and play their final ace—shining the King's light into generations of hearts blinded by fear.The Children of the King series weaves the past and future together in these inspirational tales of hidden islands. With a touch of fantasy, the charm of historical fiction, and a world that will stir your imagination and heart, you won't want to miss these adventurous romances!Each story stands alone, but for the full impact of the series read them in order. Get all the books in the series and be prepared to get swept away!1. Washed Under the Waves2. The Fire Starter3. From the Frozen Depths4. Dealing in Shadows5. Lost in Beauty

The highly anticipated conclusion to the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Charlie Bone series!Charlie and his friends take on a powerful and dangerous magic in Book Eight of this extraordinary series. Wicked forces come to a head at Bloor's Academy, and Charlie and his friends must use all their skills and magic to fight the evil and save Charlie's parents. In his greatest adventure yet, Charlie must discover the fate of his family, the evil intentions of the Bloors, what has become of Septimus Bloor's will, and, most important, the destiny of the Red King's heirs. But are the Children of the Red King strong enough to defeat the darkness and find the answers?

A magical fantasy that is fast-paced and easy-to-read. Charlie Bone has a special gift- he can hear people in photographs talking.The fabulous powers of the Red King were passed down through his descendants, after turning up quite unexpectedly, in someone who had no idea where they came from. This is what happened to Charlie Bone, and to some of the children he met behind the grim, gray walls of Bloor's Academy.Charlie Bone has discovered an unusual gift-he can hear people in photographs talking! His scheming aunts decide to send him to Bloor Academy, a school for genius's where he uses his gifts to discover the truth despite all the dangers that lie ahead.

Something strange is happening at Bloor's Academy. Asa, one of the endowed students who changes into a beast at dusk, has suddenly gone missing, and a new endowed student named Dagbert Endless has enrolled. When Dagbert is seen hanging around with Manfred Bloor, Charlie is sure the pair is up to something wicked. With the help of the Flames, can Charlie and his friends rescue Asa before it's too late? Jenny Nimmo is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Charlie Bone series, as well as the award-winning Magician Trilogy, Griffin's Castle, and The Dragon's Child, all published by Orchard Books. She lives with her husband in an old mill in Wales. Simon Jones, a Golden Voice of audiobooks, has won four Audie awards for narration. Frequently seen on Broadway, film, and television, he is still best-known for Brideshead Revisited and The Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy. He lives in Manhattan with his wife Nancy and son Timothy.

Fate sweeps Amian from the ruins of a devastated space station to the halls of the Dreaming Tower, a bizarre orphanage where the children have been expecting her. But Amian doesn’t remember who she used to be, and she doesn’t know anything about the darkness said to follow her across the universe. Her dreams are haunted by the Seeker, a formless being bent on finding her... A mysterious boy with an affinity for white spiders conspires to lure her away… And a power stirs just underneath her skin, one with the potential to destroy everything… When the orphanage is threatened, Amian vows to protect her new home—her new family—at all costs. But as the truth of her identity comes into focus, Amian must ask: Can she protect the orphans from herself?