Ergebnis für "Hayden" in Literatur & Belletristik

Nothing ever happens on the Otter Lake reservation. But when 16-year-old Tiffany discovers her father is renting out her room, she’s deeply upset. Sure, their guest is polite and keeps to himself, but he’s also a little creepy. Little do Tiffany, her father, or even her astute Granny Ruth suspect the truth. The mysterious Pierre L’Errant is actually a vampire, returning to his tribal home after centuries spent in Europe. But Tiffany has other things on her mind.

As fiercely feminist as it is hopeful, this speculative, sapphic YA romance from the author of For Girls Who Walk through Fire is simultaneously a modern-day war cry and a PSA that there is a wolf who slumbers inside us all—we only have to wake her. Rue’s life is over. After she’s caught...

Sage Little is a proud Soldat, ready to serve his king on his Joining Year. But as his mission turns to a success, he finds himself questioning everything he believed in.

Bound by a name, driven by a desire to become more, Cecily and Frost have survived their first battle and come out stronger for it. However, the bond they share comes with more than a way to communicate and a life long friendship; it comes with a death sentence should anyone discover the taboo magic they've undertaken. No one knows yet, but a single moment's mistake can lead to dire consequences for both dragon and mage.

Del 5: Utsatta barn. I Rävungen beskrev Torey Hayden sitt arbete med en sorgsen och tyst autistisk flicka, Sheila. I sin gripande uppföljare Tigerungen berättar hon hur Sheila, som nu är en ung kvinna, till slut lyckas komma fram till en uppgörelse med sin mardrömslika barndom.

The first of three parts in The Book Of Imaginari series. "Where do our imaginations go"? Eleanor Fields is leading an ordinary teenage life when her family moves to the small village of Mow Cop. As well as trying to settle into a new school and life, she soon finds herself in the middle of a centuries old battle for the very survival of our world. Her fate was ordained centuries ago, the world of Imaginari is out there and one of the inhabitants, the Man Of Mow, wants to destroy our world to allow his to thrive.

Stranded on Catalina Island after the Outbreak, a small group of Adventure Scouts confront the “Infected”, testing their mettle and the strength of their friendships. This immersive audio drama is a heart-pounding blend of horror and adventure as these preteens, armed with only determination and their Scout Rules, navigate the rugged island, discovering the essence of courage and sacrifice in the face of an apocalypse.

Palaces, politics, and poison await the hapless You Bugger, a beggar who just wants to be left alone so that he can beg in peace. But with a ruthless warrior-king challenging him, an assassin hunting him, and an army deserting him, his days of peace are numbered. He will duel, fight, and scheme in order to get away with his head, but this time the odds truly are not in his favor. There is always a way to win, however, provided that you are prepared to pay the cost of victory. And remember...there are fates worse than death...

On his 17th birthday, Prince Kaleb Donnie sets out on a mission to find and destroy the rebel sorceress destined to kill his beloved father. Along with his two best friends Brent and Nate, Kaleb sees the kingdom he will one day rule and is shocked to realize the outside world is different than he believed. As Kaleb and his friends work to kill the sorceress, they are set on a path that will reveal the truth, even if the truth is something Kaleb doesn’t want to face.

Perso’s Creek stands on the brink of collapse. Its king has vanished, the throne is contested, and whispers of poison, betrayal, and prophecy spread through the streets. As rival heirs prepare for a deadly melee, the fate of the kingdom rests on secrets buried in blood, lies, and long-broken vows. Thought dead, Faryn Quint returns to the land that burned her—scarred, stronger, and no longer willing to be silenced.

Bree Long is surprised when she befriends Faryn, a scarred and broken young woman from Perso's Creek. Even though their friendship is brief, she feels connected to her in a way she doesn’t understand. Bree’s life changes when she is taken as prisoner and forced to join the crew of Liberty Rambler. Rickie and Angie of Ruccis are joined by Drew to travel the sea with the crew of Liberty Rambler to save their parents and the captain’s son. When their ship sails into the path of one that may be loyal to their enemy, they fight, unprepared for the shocking truth of the other journey.

Fia Broxen was born with red eyes—the mark of a curse feared across the land. Legends say those born cursed will one day destroy what they love…unless one among them can break the curse for all. Raised in safety at Socolla School, Fia has spent her life proving she is more than the fate written for her. Her magic is powerful, unpredictable, and dangerous—but she believes curses are not destiny. As her twenty-first birthday approaches, the truth of who she is begins to awaken, and the world takes notice.

I 'Vackra barn' tar Torey Hayden hand om en grupp barn med svåra psykiska störningar, bland annat den åttaåriga flickan Venus som inte kommunicerar med omvärlden. Efter ett tag lyckas Hayden komma under skalet på Venus, men bara för att inom kort se henne glida tillbaka in bakom sin avskärmning på nytt. Hayden blir övertygad om att förklaringen till Venus tillstånd finns att söka i flickans hem...

One of Us Is Lying meets Sadie in this twisty, feminist thriller for the Me Too era. The troublemaker. The overachiever. The cheer captain. The dead girl. Like every high school in America, Jefferson-Lorne High contains all of the above. After the shocking murder of senior Emma Baines, three of...

Megan Broxley has always believed destiny should be a choice, not a sentence. But when she is ripped from her family and forced into the grasp of a powerful lord obsessed with claiming her, she realizes her life has never truly been her own. Trapped, hunted, and stripped of freedom, Megan must find the courage to fight a future she never agreed to.

Jerrika Little is plain, but everyone treats her as if she's hideous. Raised in Perso's Creek, a country where King Navion Perso rules his subjects unjustly, she is the daughter of a high noble and sent to Krijar Castle to train to be a Soldata, an elite female warrior. She and her beautiful, adopted sister, Rayna, find themselves in a school where they continue to distrust and hate each other.

Rom-com lovers and fans of Elise Bryant and Jenna Evans Welch will adore this next summer read from Hot British Boyfriend and Dungeons and Drama author Kristy Boyce. No one has ever accused Sage Cunningham of being easily distracted. She has a plan, and she won’t be swayed. She’ll spend the...

For generations, Solapin has lived under the shadow of dragons, curses, and ancient betrayals. The Dragon King and Dragon Queen—once thought defeated—are rising again, and their return threatens to plunge the world into fire and ruin. The prophecy is clear: Only the tears of an innocent can save Solapin. As long-buried secrets resurface, old wounds reopen, and bloodlines collide, those once shaped by destiny must face the cost of their past choices. Heroes thought lost return, villains hide behind familiar faces, and the line between curse and salvation grows dangerously thin.

Princess Kalei of Marama is moon-blessed, allowing her to resurrect her kingdom's loyal subjects. But when she's attacked in her safe lighthouse by a fiery pirate, her worldview is shattered once she learns what her power is really being used for. Determined to prove her innocence and willingness to stop her father, she has no choice but to trust her would-be killer to safely deliver her to the Vodaeardean princess. But who can she trust in when it seems Captain Evhen is not the only one who wants her dead?

Born with red eyes—and a fate she never chose—Wren Appleton has spent her life hidden from the world. Cursed children are feared in Najos, whispered about in legends and hunted in the dark. To protect her and everyone else, Wren’s parents raised her deep in the forest, where animals were her only companions and solitude her only safety.