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A suspicious truce. An unsolved murder. To clear her name, she'll need more than the skills of her ancestor...Methusal is willing to work harder than any man for the sport she loves. The eighteen-year-old has trained for years for a chance to win the Kaavl Games and bring victory to her community. But before the competition against the worthy Behran can begin, her best friend is tragically murdered. When all clues point to her, Methusal is determined to find out exactly who framed her...Her kaavl arch rival Mentàll is the chief of Dehre, her town's longtime enemy. His dubious offering of peace comes at the exact same time Methusal's supernatural senses begin stirring. And she knows her abilities only manifest in times of war...To catch her friend's killer and save her community, Methusal must uncover Mentàll's devious plans... even if it means teaming up with her kaavl opponent, Behran. Even with the power of teamwork by her side, Methusal's training still may not be enough to keep her village alive..."Kaavl Conspiracy is the first imaginative fantasy novel in the Kaavl Chronicles. If you like engaging characters, brand new worlds, and spellbinding mysteries, then you'll love Jennette Green's fantasy sports adventure." Buy Kaavl Conspiracy to join the team for a pulse-pounding read today!

George Orwell was a much-respected English novelist, who wrote some of the finest pieces in literary criticism, fiction.Orwell’s work is known for its simplicity and wit. He wrote with smartness on subjects such as anti-fascism, democratic socialism etc.His best works include “ANIMAL FARM”. It’s an allegorical novella. It got published in August 1945.The fiction based on Farm animals, the author has named them too. Such as Major (a majestic-looking pig), 3-dogs (Bluebell, Jessie, and Pincher), many hens, pigeons, ducklings, sheeps and cows. Two horses, Boxer and Clover. Amongst them, Major is their leader. He wanted to speak on “the nature of life on this earth” and “How any animal is now living”. The author has nicely elaborated through these Characters about the animals’ misery and slavery. Animals complain that despite their hard labour, why then do they continue in the misrable condition? They also complain about human beings that they use to steal nearly the whole of their produce. Their main enemy is - Man. So, remove Man from the scene and the root cause of hunger and overwork will be abolished for ever.The book narrates about the agony of ill-treated farm animals. Then what decision they take and how this Animal Farm born, everything has become very interesting.The ultimate satire on fascism. A must-read book.‘A Wise, Compassionate, and Illuminating Fable for our Times’THE NEW YORK TIMES‘Orwell’s Satire is Amply Broad, Cleverly Conceived, and Delightfully Written’SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE‘Absolutely First-Rate... Comparable to Voltaire and Swift’THE NEW YORKER

Get the gold. Change Mom back. Stop the zombies.Jeff has a lot on his hands.He almost misses the days when all he had to worry about was his math homework. Luckily, he has friends to help him--resourceful Zion, brave Lila and the cranky witch, Zara.But can Jeff manage it all without getting poofed?Jump into this continuing tale of adventure Today!Disclaimer: This book is an unofficial Minecraft book, a work of fan fiction. It is not endorsed, authorized, licensed, sponsored, or supported by Mojang AB, Microsoft Corp. or any other entity owning or controlling rights to the Minecraft name, trademarks or copyrights. Tags: Great Minecraft Books for Kids age 5-7, 6-8, 8-10, and 9-12, and older. Minecraft adventure stories for kids. Computer games tie-in.It's good to read. This book or any book. Available for borrowing in KU.

Meet eccentric Aunt Cecil; she's not just an ordinary relative but an extraordinary one. Uniquely charming, she brings with her a hint of mystery, a touch of romance, and a lot of fun. An old maid she may be, but Aunt Cecil is also one adventurous lady. Come along as she travels with her niece, Megan, to Scotland where a romantic mystery is unraveled; one that she may not be willing to share. The first in a series, Aunt Cecil's Mysterious Past is a fast-paced, wholesome story that will take you on a short magical journey. Including a diverse cast of characters, this story highlights Aunt Cecil's teenage niece, Megan, who sees a mystery and can't let it go without a little detective work behind the scenes of a Scottish castle. Patricia Gray Diamond resides in the New River Valley of Southwest Virginia. She is currently working on the sequel to Aunt Cecil's Mysterious Past and has two previously published books for young people, If These Walls Could Talk and Angels For All Time. Visit her website at www.diamondwriter.com.

The Last Witch is the standalone origin story of Branna, one of the main characters from The Saint and the Sorcerer. Ireland: the 11th Century. As the pagan world of witches and wise-men falls to the sword of Christianity, Branna, the daughter of a powerful witch, tries to keep out of the way of the new religion. The new faith is the respectable face of evil forces that are just as powerful as the gods and goddesses of Branna’s religion. A near fatal encounter with a demon from the new religion changes Branna’s life forever. The shy young witch must transform into a powerful warrior as she tries to save her people. She must raise an army, of men and mythical creatures, from across the ages, to fight in a battle that will determine the destiny of all mankind. Filled as it is with creatures from Irish folklore, and the unseen, Narnia-like land in which they dwell, The Last Witch is brimming with magical trills on every page.