Books with title Darker the Night

Tracie and her older brother, Dawson, embark on a summer afternoon hike only to find themselves on the greatest adventure of their lives. In the midst of it all, Tracie comes face to face with her greatest fear. Trapped and unable to escape the dangers lurking in the darkness, she is forced to face the long, dark night that looms ahead. The night gives way to a transforming personal encounter with God that changes everything. The sibling's riveting journey and the impact it has on Tracie, will strengthen your desire to know and walk with God.

Under the stars, in a secret world...Rowena, the youngest of twelve sisters, loves to slip out of the castle at night and dance in a magical forest. Soon she convinces her sisters to join her. When Sir Ethan notices that his daughters' slippers look tattered every morning, he is certain they've been sneaking out. So he posts a challenge to all the suitors in the kingdom: The first man to discover where his daughters have been is free to marry the one he chooses.Meanwhile a handsome young knight named Bedivere is involved in a challenge of his own: to return the powerful sword, Excalibur, to a mysterious lake. While looking for the lake, Bedivere meets the beautiful Rowena and falls for her. Bedivere knows that accepting Sir Ethan's challenge is the only opportunity for him to be with Rowena forever. But this puts both Bedivere and Rowena in a dangerous situation...one in which they risk their lives for a chance at love.

In December of 2010, the rarest of celestial events occurred, a total eclipse of the moon on Winter Solstice. The Longest, Darkest Night! tells the story of that night; the magic and mystery, through the eyes and voices of a community of nocturnal forest animals. The wonders of nature, celestial cycles and the “humanness” of animals are part of this modern folktale. Fear of the unknown, collaboration, generosity and the wisdom of the elders are underlying themes. The story is presented in first person, present tense, creating an inclusive and action-packed reading experience. The delightful illustrations by famed Northwest artist Leslie W. LePere include recognizable representations of animals, trees and events on Earth and in the sky. The rich images and sing-along interactivity bring even more personal engagement. Story synopsisThe story begins as the forest community gathers to celebrate Winter Solstice, which is interrupted by a lunar eclipse. At first, the moon appears to have a bite taken out, over time she goes completely dark. The trees loose their moon-shadows altogether. What is going to happen? The moon turns orange, then red. Everyone is scared. The animals wonder if the moon is on fire and will crash into the Earth. Clues to the story are nicely snuggled into the enchanting illustrations. Finally, overcome by fear, the animals hear the wind-whispers of Grandfather Cedar reassure them everything is okay and he explains the eclipse. As they share this magical moment, the animals begin singing the Song of Solstice, and together they look forward to brighter days ahead. In the end, they remind themselves, “Things usually go better when we listen to our elders, their wisdom is our strength.”Back-matter bonusScientific Notes about the Moon, celestial cycles and eclipses plus interesting facts about nocturnal creatures add value to the book. Topics include, how the moon was formed, a list of key nocturnal animals and many links to facilitate personal exploration. Back-matter for The Longest, Darkest Night! has been peer-reviewed for accuracy by the Department of Astronomy, University of Washington.Target audienceThe Longest, Darkest Night is for preschoolers through third graders. The peer-reviewed book also fits into early elementary school STEM and STREAM curriculum in science.

It is First Century A.D. and Saint John is the elder of Ephesus. In the Roman province of Lydia, a girl called Junia must find the strength to endure…THROUGH THE DARKEST NIGHT.The road is hard. The way uncertain. The choices many. Her heart is ripped with decision. Will staying silent make her lose everyone she has ever loved?A story of a shallow-spirited Christian girl, a harlot and a robber in their quest for redemption. Will love find their way home?

The epic conclusion in the blood-poundingly brilliant Department 19 series, from bestselling author, Will Hill.The brave men and women of Department 19 have fought Dracula at every turn, but now Zero Hour has passed and the ancient vampire is at full strength.Inside Department 19, the Operators are exhausted and fractured. Jamie, Larissa, Matt and Kate are each struggling with their own demons. When the friends need each other most, they are further apart than ever.Outside the Department, the world reels from the revelation that vampires are real. Violence and paranoia spread around the globe and, when it finally comes, Dracula’s opening move is more vicious than anyone could have imagined.A final battle looms between the forces of darkness and the last, massed ranks of those who stand against it. A battle that will define the future of humanity. A battle that simply cannot be lost…

It’s bedtime, but in the warmth of the den, a young wolf cub cannot sleep. Papa Wolf knows why: the time has come to take his cub out into the dark night. As they walk deeper into the woods, Papa Wolf soothes his young son’s fears away. And when they reach the top of the world, he shows how big wolves make the night their own — and that the cub, too, is now part of the night. Magical watercolor illustrations of the wolves and their forest home are the perfect complement to this enchanting read-aloud story.