Books with title The Crystal Mural

Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myridden Emrys - or as he would later be known, Merlin - leads a perilous childhood, haunted by portents and visions. But destiny has great plans for this no-man's-son, taking him from prophesying before the High King Vortigern to the crowning of Uther Pendragon . . . and the conception of Arthur - king for once and always.

"The Crystal Cup" reveals the struggle a young artist faces when he is taken from his family and forced to work for the king. He is promised freedom in return for his hard work making a perfect crystal vase. But the story takes a tragic twist when he dies immediately following his completion of the vase. The king jeopardizes his reign after displaying the artist's remains alongside the vase during a feast at the castle.

On a typical afternoon, teenage Joe is being chased by bullies from school when he accidentally runs through a portal to another world. He finds himself in a training camp for a group of teenage boys and girls who will become Runners. Each cycle, three Runners are sent to place the power sources that will secure the shield that protects their land, Carcassia, and keeps the enemy Kabanians at bay. Once they've achieved their objective, a toxin is released into their bodies, and they die. No one is permitted to return through the shield. And nobody can remain in the enemy territory. Joe is sent on the next Run, accompanying the Runner, Kaia. He is hoping that he will find a way back to Earth - much to Kaia's annoyance, as she is focused only on her goal. Gradually a delicate friendship develops between the two, and Joe wonders if he can save Kaia as well as himself. But as they pursue their Run, Kaia and Joe come to question the histories they've been given and the ambition of their enemy. The Run suddenly becomes more dangerous than anyone could have envisaged. Sheila is an ex-bond dealer and financial journalist whose novels have all been immediate number-one Irish best sellers; she also writes a weekly column for the Irish Times. Her books have been described as 'as necessary to women as chocolate, and just as addictive!' Her last three novels have sold in excess of one million copies in their British editions. With each publication she breaks her record of weeks at number one. She was the recipient of the prestigious Irish Tatler Literary Woman of the Year award in 2003.

Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myridden Emrys-- or as he would later be known, Merlin-- leads a perilous childhood, haunted by portents and visions. But destiny has great plans for this no-man's-son, taking him from prophesying before High King Vortigern to the crowning of Uther Pendragon -- and the conception of Arthur, king for once and always.

The line between human and monster is not as clear cut as they once thought.In the weeks since her escape from the hell of the Eastern Fortress, things have grown more complicated for Kai. She cast her lot with her brother's self-absorbed boyfriend, who controls the Western Army, but she's been separated from Finn, the soldier who found a place in her heart.Finn has defaulted to his signature move: he's run away; afraid of himself, his new feelings for Kai, and all the terrible truths he's learned. Tessa is free in the world for the first time, a force to be reckoned with. She's gone to the far west and the Dome of Artifacts to seek revenge on the system that ruined her life. The type 'A' soldier who was once a friendly boy named Charlie has been restored to factory settings, a weapon for Aric to use. The Science Council has unleashed new crystal compounds, more toxic and destructive than anything the world has seen. As Kai and her friends struggle with everything that's been done to them, they will have to find a way to unite and prepare for the fight of their lives.

Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myridden Emrys -- or as he would later be known, Merlin -- leads a perilous childhood, haunted by portents and visions. But destiny has great plans for this no-man's-son, taking him from prophesying before the High King Vortigern to the crowning of Uther Pendragon . . . and the conception of Arthur -- king for once and always.

The line between human and monster is not as clear cut as they once thought.In the weeks since her escape from the hell of the Eastern Fortress, things have grown more complicated for Kai. She cast her lot with her brother's self-absorbed boyfriend, who controls the Western Army, but she's been separated from Finn, the soldier who found a place in her heart.Finn has defaulted to his signature move: he's run away; afraid of himself, his new feelings for Kai, and all the terrible truths he's learned. Tessa is free in the world for the first time, a force to be reckoned with. She's gone to the far west and the Dome of Artifacts to seek revenge on the system that ruined her life. The type 'A' soldier who was once a friendly boy named Charlie has been restored to factory settings, a weapon for Aric to use. The Science Council has unleashed new crystal compounds, more toxic and destructive than anything the world has seen. As Kai and her friends struggle with everything that's been done to them, they will have to find a way to unite and prepare for the fight of their lives.

I’m Matt – the most ordinary boy you’ll ever meet. Except, that’s not true. I’m the most EXTRAORDINARY boy you’ll ever meet. I can read minds! No, I really can! I was given this weird crystal by an old lady I knew. And I was having a BLAST, listening in on all my friends’ – and teachers’ – thoughts, until one day I overheard a truly EVIL plot. Then I knew I had to try to use its power for something important – to save a life…-- ‘PETE JOHNSON is a master storyteller’ The Bookseller

About the Book: Twelve-year-old Dylan Fisher is a treasure hunter, and the creek behind his house has plenty of it. He hits the jackpot when he finds a geocache containing a cool crystal rock, and he meets the new girl next door. Both seem special, but both have a secret. When a corrupt eco-company steals the crystal and puts his new friend in danger, Dylan finds himself in the middle of a rescue mission. Through geocaching, he must solve encrypted codes, secure the crystal, and protect the girl, but it means facing his fear of natural disasters and putting his own life at risk. About DyslexiAssist: DyslexiAssist is a unique font and layout that combine to make reading easier and more enjoyable for the many children who struggle with dyslexia. Every child deserves to know the joy and wonder that come from the magic of stories! It is our sincere hope and desire that our DyslexiAssist books will help accomplish that for you and your child. The DyslexiAssist font and layout make it easier for children's eyes and brain to see the individual letters of each word by making each letter look substantially different from each other, as well as by adding more spacing between letters, between words and between sentences.

Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myridden Emrys-- or as he would later be known, Merlin-- leads a perilous childhood, haunted by portents and visions. But destiny has great plans for this no-man's-son, taking him from prophesying before High King Vortigern to the crowning of Uther Pendragon -- and the conception of Arthur, king for once and always.

“I thought the Red Guards were good,” Min Li said.“So did I,” her mother answered her.“Then why did you warn Xiong Yong about them?”“Because they’re not so good anymore.”Little Min Li believes she lives in the world’s greatest nation until the day the Red Guards come to terrorize her village. In the wreckage, Min Li finds a toy crystal monkey, the only thing left of the childhood she lost too soon.In the years that follow, Min Li must rely on her hope and courage in order to survive a world that’s changing all around her.Set during the Chinese revolution and based on real events, this well-researched drama will capture your heart.