Ergebnis für "Phoenix" in Literatur & Belletristik

In the cold, echoing corridors of the starship The Origin, 14-year-old Jax Hutson clings to the only family he has left: the ghosts of his parents, lost to the monstrous banshees that ravaged Earth. As a subject in the mysterious Phoenix Experiments, Jax is supposed to find closure by connecting with the dead—but his secret, forbidden dreams hint at a deeper, more dangerous truth.

The sequel to Of Jade and Dragons, a thrilling and epic silkpunk fantasy inspired by the legendary Qing dynasty. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim and Xiran Jay Zhao. Two years after Ying leaves the Engineer’s Guild and the ghost of her father’s unjust death behind, life seems to regain a...

What can a phoenix rider do when her phoenix is missing? Alone in Briccatore with an untrustworthy ally and no phoenix available, Sersha is in over her head. The sun is stuck in the sky and until night falls again, she is on her own. Can new friends, new puzzles, and the return of unexpected allies be enough to help her realize the last wish of a dying man?

Elara Flameborn has always kept to the quiet edges of the room, certain magic belonged to braver apprentices. But when a warm living fire awakens in her palms, everything she believes about herself begins to change.

In a frozen wasteland suffocating beneath a dying sun, Mara is a young phoenix raised by her father to explode at his command. He’s the only one who can help her control her fire, and Mara desperately follows his orders to protect their phoenix family from relentless human hunters. Her sheltered existence is shattered when her family mysteriously vanishes, thrusting Mara into a perilous quest to find them. Along the way, she unravels a devastating truth: her people may not be the innocent victims she's been taught to believe.

The Island may be paradise to most of the agents stationed there, but Sarah and her twin brother Simon just want to leave. They’ve been training to be spies their whole lives and are ready for adventure. Strong, determined Sarah yearns to prove her worth as a top-notch agent, while intuitive, artistic Simon dreams of exotic wonders like street tacos and single family homes. The only problem? Their first assignment isn’t exactly what they hoped for.

War is imminent. A group of magic users want to crush all of humanity who believe in equality. Ember and their family have joined in the fight knowing this group’s dangerous message can only lead to division and harm … they’ve seen it occur before. Despite what’s happening in the greater world, Ember and their friends still have to go to school. To keep them safe, Ember’s Mom is teaching Ember more magic at home. Can Ember learn what’s needed in time? Will Ember and the alliance find allies to stop the momentum toward war before it’s too late?

When Ember learns of a stone that will help them better blend in at school, a journey to the legendary Phoenix Forest is the only solution to their problem. Though the trip starts off exciting, Ember and their companions swifty discover their path isn’t as easy as they thought it would be. Will the prize be worth the cost they may need to pay? Those fighting to show witches are superior to non-magic users find it easy to manipulate the masses.

Nyle’s life with her grandmother on their Vermont sheep farm advances rhythmically through the seasons until the night of the accident at the Cookshire nuclear power plant. Without warning, Nyle’s modest world fills with protective masks, evacuations, contaminated food, disruptions, and mistrust. Things become even more complicated when Ezra Trent and his mother, refugees from the heart of the accident, take temporary shelter in the back bedroom of Nyle’s house.

The haven city of Beckenshire has been demolished, and most of the rebels lie beneath the rubble. The few that remain scramble to communicate with the outside world, knowing that if they are to stand a chance in the coming war, they can't do it alone. In this gripping conclusion to The Liberty Box Trilogy, new and surprising alliances are formed, passions run high, and our heroes learn what they are really made of. Do they have what it takes to fight for freedom - even if it means paying the ultimate price?

First written in 1904, this is one of Edith Nesbit's best-loved children's stories. It it the second story about a group of five children - Robert, Anthea, Cyril, Jane, and their baby brother, the Lamb - who live in London. One day their mother buys a new carpet for the nursery which mysteriously contains a stone egg. When the egg falls into the fire by accident, nobody can possibly imagine what adventures will be unleashed.

She thought she could just leave her trouble behind. She was wrong. Sersha is relieved to be able to leave Landsfall. Her people aren't safe as long as she stays, and her future lies with Kazmerev now. But when her cousin, Mally, makes a series of headstrong decisions, it plunges Sersha and her friends into trouble they can't easily escape. Getting free will push her ethics, her abilities, and her newfound friendship with her beloved phoenix. Will she have what it takes to keep her people safe?

Princess Kyra Calmora was only fourteen when she watched her brother die. Vowing to hunt down the rebels who murdered him, she spends her nights flying across the fractured halves of her country, searching for justice. But after four long years, she has nothing to show for her hard work. Worse still, not even her parents seem to care about their fallen son anymore. When Kyra meets a mysterious servant boy whose sister was kidnapped by those same rebels, she sees a chance to finally find closure. Defying her parents, she leaves the comfort of her old life behind and runs away with Lewis.

Trapped in Occulus' Tower without their phoenixes to help, Mally and Sersha must face the biggest crisis of conscience yet as they see how far they're willing to go to fight the Stryxex and their other enemies for the future of phoenixes everywhere. For lovers of Dragon School, Crown of Feathers, Dragon Riders of Pern, and Howl’s Moving Castle comes the third season of the phoenix-rider serial novella series from USA Today best-selling author, Sarah K. L. Wilson, sure to fill you with the love of adventure and bright hope.

Caught in the middle of a coup attempt, a vicious war on phoenixes, and a curse brought down on them by an ancient octopus religion, Sersha and Kazmerev must dig deep to find ways to save their friends and their world. But when they are pushed to the very limits both physically and in their friendship, will they have what it takes to keep on fighting for hope, or will they fall into despair?

With the pain of loss still fresh in their minds, Sersha and Kazmerev flee the elven underworld with all that remains of their new allies. But even with enemies all around, Sersha's heart is consumed by Judicus and the puzzle of how to bring him back. For lovers of Dragon School, Crown of Feathers, Dragon Riders of Pern, and Howl’s Moving Castle comes the third season of the phoenix-rider serial novella series from USA Today best-selling author, Sarah K. L. Wilson, sure to fill you with the love of adventure and bright hope.

Always the black sheep, not caring what anyone thinks, and not a very good dancer, Raine is forced to attend the high school dance with her best friend, Shania. The last thing she expected was to meet Tristan, the gorgeous new kid in school, or experience her first kiss. Envious she wasn't the one that caught Tristan's eye, Shania watches Raine leave to spend more time with him, but both girls have no idea that there is much more to him than beautiful green eyes and electrifying kisses.

Rescued unexpectedly by allies and stuck in a foreign land, Sersha, Kazmerev, and Judicus must face the fact that nothing is what it seems and all their efforts have only played into the hands of their enemies. But the darkest times are not the time to give up hope, and together, they must choose to face the darkness and embrace a plan that could lead to their deaths.

When 16-year-old Jenna Waters mysteriously finds herself on a human-inhabited planet 28 light-years from Earth, she’ll do anything to find her way home. But the planet’s World Council is reluctant to help when all their resources are being directed into the war effort against the tyrannical dictator, Kael. They also don’t believe Jenna is as innocent as she claims. Desperate to prove she’s not some spy leaking council secrets, Jenna solicits the help of the gorgeous military tech, Luka, to hunt down the real culprit—only to find dead bodies in her wake.

A modern young adult fantasy adventure set right here in Texas. Dash Phoenix is as determined as a “little brother” can get. Spunky and smart, this 13-year-old is determined to rule the world. With his three crazy sisters, life has been a series of hot Texas weather, junk food, and never-ending schoolwork. But when unexplainable headaches set in, the family soon realizes that this all about to change. Dash and his sisters are about to enter a world of danger, enchantment, and intrigue that will push them beyond even their wildest imaginations.