Books with title Con Quest!

Jemma Alder doesn’t do the outdoors. Her books might get wet. At seventeen, she’s endured more than her fair share of tragedy, and her future is uncertain, but she has her friends, her good grades, her part time job, and her devastatingly romantic daydreams set to sweeping cinematic music - even her loathsome step-father, Lord Robert Clayworth, has treated her tolerably since ‘The Change’ last Christmas.Then, Jemma’s familiar life deviates. Her best friend falls ill with a mysterious virus; social Queen Bee, Veronika Mason, reels Jemma into her clique; and her crush, Aaron Norling, takes an unexpected interest in her social life.But even Jemma’s wild imagination couldn’t have foreseen how these events would catapult her into another world, nor dulled the shock of finding Aaron part of the Otherworld family who take her in. Before she can make sense of what’s happened, Jemma’s worst nightmares come true and she’s coerced into joining a team of five other teens on an expedition into the wilderness. But troubles are simmering in this land. The family are keeping secrets and the tribal system is not what it seems.Soon, a challenging quest becomes a deadly game for survival, as it seems someone does not want the team to return, let alone succeed."'Quest' is young adult fiction at its very best." (Amie's book Reviews)"I don't really read a lot of fantasy, but I went into this book not knowing what to expect at all, and it just kind of unfolded into fantasy in a way that worked perfectly for me." (@welovebigbooksandwecannotlie)"We want all you guys to read this so it can get really popular and then become a movie!" (@welovebigbooksandwecannotlie) "'Quest is a FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC young adult novel and the beginning of what promises to be an awesome new series...this book is UN-PUT-DOWNABLE!" (@aimiesbookreviews) Suitable for ages 13+

In the spring of 1891, thirteen-year-old Sam Silverthorne is left in the care of his heartless Aunt Bertha as his father, Sir Arthur Silverthorne, Ornithologist to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, sets out on an expedition to find the infamous silver bird of paradise. But when Sir Arthur disappears without a trace, Sam runs away and embarks on a journey to find him.Nothing could prepare Sam for the dangerious, violent and unpredictable world that awaits him and the search for his father quickly becomes a fight for his own life.

QUEST All readers who love non-romantic YA sci-fi adventure series will want to read QUEST When Jed discovers that the boy in his mind is not only real but his identical twin brother Jai who was lost at birth, he sets off on a quest to find him. He chooses Vendran as the most likely planet, but when he lands in the forest on Vendran he is attacked by aliens and thrown into jail. Even when he escapes he must run the gamut of killer ferals hunting him down and soldiers out to get him, not to mention the evil intentions of the Ancient Ventors to feed him and his friends to their bird-gods. Will he ever find his brother? And if he does, will Jai be willing or even able to take his rightful place as heir to the throne of Jeddon?The third young adult science fiction adventure ebook in the Jeddon Series, QUEST does not disappoint with its share of alien worlds, savage alien animals, space travel and the desperate struggle Jed faces to find and save a brother he can barely communicate with, making up one of the most exciting science fiction for teens available. There are six books in this teen and young adult sci-fi series and they will take you to many alien worlds when Jed and his brother strive to avoid capture, escape from their enemies and prevent a war that could destroy them and their planet. In this YA science fiction series you can read about:-•Determination and courage•Betrayal and fierce loyalty•Struggles for survival These and the many more thrilling elements that all the most popular teen and YA science fiction and fantasy novels contain will keep you on the edge of your seat as you enjoy the cliff-hangers that make up QUEST and the other exciting action adventure ebooks in this YA science fiction series.

QUEST is an inexpensive short story children’s e-book with a Critical Thinking activity section with questions designed to discover how much of the story your child retained along with vocabulary activities. Each Critical Thinking e-book is an independent short story devoted to inspire the excitement of reading and learning comprehension skill beginning with preschoolers up to third graders.The story QUEST starts with Harry the turtle at his tall grassy home confronted by three bully turtles beside a brook. Best friend Gecko Joe expresses his concern about the confrontation and then talks to Harry about visiting the beach and seeing the ocean his friend, Gully the sea gull, told him about. Harry is very curious about learning more, so Joe finds Gully to answer the many questions Harry has. Gully then takes both Harry and Joe to his beach home where they discover fun on the beach and a new home and the three develop a long lasting friendship.

“I couldn't put this book down. I literally read it on my phone on a plane.” — Vickie Martin, author & editor*Note: soft scifi opening into fantasy Con Air meets Dragonriders of Pern. Jackson is an eager adventurer caught on a treacherous path. He finally got what he was looking for, the adventure of his lifetime. But, how long will that life last? After a deep space prison transport crashes onto a fantastical planet, young Jackson is set on a perilous journey that will transform him…or leave him bones and ash. Should Jackson…Look for survivors of the crash, possibly running into some of the grisliest criminals ever assembled?Explore the alien planet for signs of a lost kingdom?Trust the local, and very dangerous, wildlife?Fight to become the man he’s always wanted to be?All of the above?Enemies will test his resolve through sword and shield, royal beauties will temp the boy, and mentors will fight alongside him as Jackson takes up his quest. Will he ever fly?Quest & Transform Now!

Battle and foul sorcery lie behind Talon…but his future seems darker still. Thromdar Castle is now besieged by the goblin horde. Worse, a sorcerer steeped in evil and master of black arts leads the offence. He will let nothing stop him, least of all the wizard who stands upon the battlements and defies him. Mighty is the battle of steel against steel, goblin against man and army against army. Yet just as mighty is the lone contest between sorcerer and wizard. But in the end, the castle will fall despite the courage of its defenders. So it stands as Talon seeks to bring help. But as he proceeds, the Chung who hunt him and the creature of dark magic that stalks him draw ever closer. He knows they will find him before he fulfills his quest, and then a battle will be fought that he cannot win. Yet he must find a way, or all that he loves will fall to ruin and flame.

When seventeen-year-old John Hudson sets sail aboard the Discovery with his father, Henry Hudson, he is eager to explore the open seas and the New World. He is not, however, anxious to leave behind his girlfriend, Isabella Digges, a nobleman's daughter. But Isabella has adventures of her own in store as an undercover spy for the king. And while Richard Hudson simply wants his older brother, John, to come home to London, John's shipmate Seth Syms is desperate to avoid returning to the city any time soon. The key to their futures lies in the hands of John's father. But as Henry Hudson's obsession to find the Northwest Passage to Asia grows, so does the unrest of those around him -- both at sea and at home. Letters, diary entries, and personal narratives spill mutinous and surprising secrets, while revealing a struggle of hope, heartbreak, and survival. Through the use of four alternating viewpoints, Kathleen Benner Duble brings historical and fictional personalities to life, showing the widespread waves of one real-life and unpredictable voyage.

"An absolute treasure, full of heart, fandom, and family."―Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times-bestselling authorThe debut novel from bestselling author Sam Maggs, Con Quest! is a comics convention adventure for young readers about fandom, family, and finding your place in the world!Cat and Alex are excited to be at the world’s most popular comics convention―and they’re even more excited to compete in the Quest, a huge scavenger hunt run by an anonymous organizer. The big prize: a chance to meet their favorite nerdy celebrity!The twins ditch their older sister Fi and set off to find geeky clues, tackle nerdy challenges, and cross as many items as possible off their Quest list, which includes volunteering at an Artist Alley booth, gathering cosplayers in enough colors to make a double rainbow, and actually finding something healthy to eat in the convention center!Can the twins work together even when they disagree on how to compete? Will Fi find the Cat and Alex before their parents realize they’re missing? Most importantly, can these ultimate fans complete the Quest?An Imprint Book