Books with title The Marketmaker

When a mysterious drawing binder appears on thirteen-year-old Nate Smith’s windowsill, he starts having visions—and drawing them. Strange creatures come for his work, launching him on a space adventure to learn the alien art of making. Armed with an otherworldly pen that brings his drawings to life, Nate must save planets, and his parents, from the dark creations of an alien mastermind. If only he believed he had talent.

Magnolia learns a secret about her late grandmother's unfinished book while visiting the attic. Before she realizes what is happening, she's transported to a mysterious place in this thrilling tale that will keep young readers in suspense until the final page.For as long as she can remember, Magnolia's grandmother loved to write and paint in the backyard. After her grandmother passed away, Magnolia heard about her final, unfinished book, but had never seen it...until that one fateful day in the attic. When Magnolia finally discovers the book and decides to read it, she embarks on an amazing adventure — in a place she has never heard of or been to before. Using her vivid imagination, 13-year-old Jazmynn Lewis takes you on a journey to a far away land filled with suspense and adventure. This exciting fantasy book for kids is all about the ability to make a difference and create your own story.Mystery, magic, and medieval tales...all in one book.

When Kate Winthrop stumbles upon the Millbank Social Stock Market (the MSSM), she's horrified to discover that out of the 140 girls in her class, she’s ranked a bleak 71. Determined not to accept her fate as a "junk bond," she and her friends, Dev and Callie, set out to make her the fastest rising stock on the Market - and their plan works. Kate is suddenly embraced by the most popular girl in school and attracts the attention of the hottest boy. But Kate's remarkable stock rise is coupled with a moral descent, till she is in danger of losing her friends and herself in her obsessive run to the top of the market.Get ready for a bullish ride into the world of popularity in The Market, an irrationally exuberant new offering by the author of The Taker.

Magnolia learns a secret about her late grandmother's unfinished book while visiting the attic. Before she realizes what is happening, she's transported to a mysterious place in this thrilling tale that will keep young readers in suspense until the final page. For as long as she can remember, Magnolia's grandmother loved to write and paint in the backyard. After her grandmother passed away, Magnolia heard about her final, unfinished book, but had never seen it...until that one fateful day in the attic. When Magnolia finally discovers the book and decides to read it, she embarks on an amazing adventure — in a place she has never been or heard of before. Using her vivid imagination, 13-year-old Jazmynn Lewis takes you on a journey to a far away land filled with suspense and adventure. This exciting fantasy book for kids is all about the ability to make a difference and create your own story. Mystery, magic, and medieval tales...all in one book.

British brokerage firm Dekker Ward created and currently dominate the turbulent market in Latin American bonds. Their economic stranglehold is enforced by aggressive trading and smart decisions by Ricardo Ross, their most successful trader, better known as the Marketmaker. For disgruntled academic Nick Elliott, a job with Dekker's is his ticket to finally being able to carry his mortgage, and he is content to ride his luck as the new boy--until strange things start happening to Dekker employees. One top trader is fired, another dies in a bungled robbery. Nick falls for his colleague Isabel, and soon after she is kidnapped. Just what sort of business is he really involved in? And has he left it too late to run away?

Disgruntled academic Nick Eliot is the greenest trader on the stand at a tough firm of brokers in the City. Dekker Ward created, and now dominates, the turbulent market in Latin American bonds. But can they stay on top and still play by the rules? Dekker's South American business is run by Ricardo Ross-the most successful trader the region has ever seen. He is the Marketmaker. As Nick discovers, you're either with him or you've made an enemy for life. At first the new boy is content to ride his luck until strange thing start happening to Dekker employees. One top trader is fired without warning. Another dies in a bungled robbery. As tension mounts, Nick can't disguise his feelings for his attractive colleague, Isabel. Then she too is kidnapped. Just what sort of business is he really involved in?

If your pen can make a spaceship, it is indeed mightier than the sword.When a mysterious drawing binder appears on thirteen-year-old Nate Smith's windowsill, he starts having visions--and drawing them. Strange creatures come for his work, launching him on a space adventure to learn the alien art of making. Armed with an otherworldly pen that brings his drawings to life, Nate must save planets, and his parents, from the dark creations of an alien mastermind. If only he believed he had talent.A unique middle-grade science-fiction/fantasy novel that will keep readers hooked to the end.

Another hot summer has arrived in the Twin Cities and Jane Timbrill is looking forward to her yearly trip to Duluth to visit her grandparents. When her trip is interrupted by a strange man who gives her an old compass and an even older map, things start to spiral out of control around her very fast. When catastrophic events begin hap­pen­ing in Duluth and someone tries to kidnap her, she finds an ally in Jake, the boy of her dreams. Together they are offered the chance to find Jane’s sister who disappeared over a year ago and take part in the biggest adventure of their lives.