Books with title The Ninth Star

Ideal for graduates! A gorgeous new edition of the universal fable that has inspired seekers of all ages to follow their heart’s desire.Ask yourself where it is you want to go. . . .It is often said that life is a journey, and it’s true. But sometimes it’s hard to know which path to follow, when signs point in so many directions. In this beautifully illustrated book, Peter H. Reynolds once again encourages readers to observe, to wonder, and to consider diverging from the well-worn path—to pursue their dreams. Originally published ten years ago, The North Star has had a profound effect on its many readers. This edition, featuring all-new art, celebrates the book’s own decade-long voyage connecting people around the world. It has inspired classroom activities, a musical, and thousands more thoughtful journeys.

Dystopian adventure, Book #1 of The Ninth Star ChroniclesAs a child, they took her from her parents. At eighteen, they will choose her profession. At twenty one, they will marry her to a stranger. At twenty three, they will grant her a single child. Lark Finisterre’s life under the benevolent Authority is perfect. Free of worries, free of choice, she knows that she is safe. She knows she should be happy. But she doesn’t know the truth.Lark may not remember Earth, but that has never stopped her dreaming of it. She was born in Icenii, a shielded colony on the planet Meer, light years away from the war ravaged home world of her ancestors, but like all citizens she has grown up with a hope one day to return. For all of her seventeen years she has followed the rules and precepts of the Authority, obedient and unquestioning in her loyalty. Until now. On the once peaceful colony, things are beginning to go wrong and when her best friend disappears Lark will find herself dragged into dangers she could never have imagined. For beneath Icenii’s perfection lies a terrible secret: At the heart of its peace, a terrible lie. With the help of Ander, a mysterious survivor shipped from Earth, Lark will discover the truth – a truth that could set her free or destroy her world forever.What readers are saying about The Ninth Star:"A gripping dystopian page turner. This debut novel by British author Laura Albins will hook you from the start.""Clever plot lines which keep the pages turning at a rapid rate.""A captivating, well written adventure full of twists and unpredictable plots.""A great read with a likeable heroine. This has lots of plot twists and would appeal to fans of the Hunger Games and anyone that enjoys a good adventure story."

As the millennial anniversary of galactic peace nears, the Lazarus project achieves its first success with unforeseen consequences. In the fallout of the devastation, a boy is found in the wreckage of a fortress from the Great War. The strongest of the Weavers, ones who can sense emotions in others, is dispatched to monitor the child. As the boy matures it becomes evident there is a dangerous power within him. Relocated to an academy on the edge of the Commonwealth, Brent is put to the test to determine if he is the greatest threat humanity has ever encountered. As his every move is observed and scrutinized he’ll have to face the exams of instructors, attempts on his life, and the wrath of the young Weavers.

It is told that the Roman invasion of Britain was successful because of the vastly superior training and discipline of the Roman army.It is told that the Iron Age technology and centralized power structures of first century Rome easily defeated the dirty, illiterate and barbaric highland tribes.But there is another story, one never written down, only told person to person, generation to generation.It is told in a prophecy that The Ninth daughter of the Nine daughters would possess unusual powers.It is told that prosperity would flow from the fingers of The Ninth, that a shining horde would be under her command, that a flaming wand would rise and The Ninth would disappear.Taytha is The Ninth, revered and controlled by her clan, she lives in fear that others will discover that she is just an ordinary girl with no magical powers to save her people.

Journey with this tiny star as it seeks its purpose in the Milky Way Galaxy and discovers that it is destined to participate in a wonderful Christmas event! Beautiful illustrations compliment this spectacular story of the announcement of the Christ Child. This book is a Silver Medal Winner of the 2016 Illumination Book Awards! Comments/Reviews About "the Star" by Michele Breza: 1) "the Star" (by Michele Breza) is an enchanting book with a great message. I purchased it for my 4-year-old niece and she loves it. Highly recommended." -- Margaret Brown, Shelf Unbound magazine, THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE, INC. Lifetime Member 2) "It was amazing. This book is wonderful for children, young adult, and adults. I highly recommend for a fresh view of the familiar Christmas story. " -- Lisa Fabian rated it 5 stars on GoodReads. 3) "I absolutely adored this. I gave it to my niece and nephew after reading it myself. Such a sweet story about a star with a very important purpose. A great story for around Christmas time." -- Jezier C. Akin rated it 5-stars on GoodReads. 4) "the Star" is a delightful tale of a star looking for it's purpose and wishing to be great. The dark illustrations with their barely there shadow trees in some cases and their easier to see colorful pictures in others make the book. I also love that the book introduces several constellations and explains the Star of Bethlehem. I would definitely recommend this book to small children. (I received this in a GoodReads giveaway.) - Kathleen rated it 4-stars on GoodReads.

It was on the first day of the new year that the announcement was made, almost simultaneously from three observatories, that the motion of the planet Neptune, the outermost of all the planets that wheel about the sun, had become very erratic. Ogilvy had already called attention to a suspected retardation in its velocity in December. Such a piece of news was scarcely calculated to interest a world the greater portion of whose inhabitants were unaware of the existence of the planet Neptune, nor outside the astronomical profession did the subsequent discovery of a faint remote speck of light in the region of the perturbed planet cause any very great excitement.

It was on the first day of the new year that the announcement was made, almost simultaneously from three observatories, that the motion of the planet Neptune, the outermost of all the planets that wheel about the sun, had become very erratic. Ogilvy had already called attention to a suspected retardation in its velocity in December. Such a piece of news was scarcely calculated to interest a world the greater portion of whose inhabitants were unaware of the existence of the planet Neptune, nor outside the astronomical profession did the subsequent discovery of a faint remote speck of light in the region of the perturbed planet cause any very great excitement.