Alex Alice's Castle in the Stars: A Frenchman on Mars is the fourth volume in a lavishly illustrated graphic novel series set in a world where space exploration began during the Victorian era. As Seraphin, Hans, and Sophie make their descent to the Mars surface—with stowaway Loïc and the wicked Gudden in tow—they’re prepared for danger. But with its gravity-defying rain and giant carnivorous beasts, Mars is even more treacherous than they expected. When Seraphin suddenly finds himself separated from his friends and alone in the Martian wilderness, he must trust a mysterious shape-shifting creature to guide him back to safety. But this creature has an agenda of their own.
What if man journeyed into space in 1869, not 1969? In Castle in the Stars: The Knights of Mars, the third volume in this breath-taking fantasy graphic novel series, Alex Alice draws on Jules Verne and nineteenth-century romanticism to create a watercolor world of adventure and wonder to enchant adults and younger readers alike. When Seraphin, Hans, and Sophie returned from their voyage to the moon, they didn’t come home empty-handed—they brought with them aetherite, a miraculous substance that defies gravity! To keep their secret safe from the Prussians, the trio lives in hiding on a remote island in Brittany. Meanwhile, Seraphin’s father has founded the International Society of Aether, a group of scientists dedicated to the peaceful pursuit of space exploration. But on the eve of their inaugural meeting, he vanishes without a trace! The Knights of Aether’s last hope lies in a daring rescue of King Ludwig and Professor Dulac. They will find them on the farthest outskirts of the Prussian empire—the planet Mars!
In search of the mysterious element known as aether, Claire Dulac flew her hot air balloon toward the edge of our stratosphere—and never returned. Her husband, genius engineer Archibald Dulac, is certain that she is forever lost. Her son, Seraphin, still holds out hope. One year after her disappearance, Seraphin and his father are delivered a tantalizing clue: a letter from an unknown sender who claims to have Claire’s lost logbook. The letter summons them to a Bavarian castle, where an ambitious young king dreams of flying the skies in a ship powered by aether. But within the castle walls, danger lurks—there are those who would stop at nothing to conquer the stars. In Castle in the Stars, this lavishly illustrated graphic novel, Alex Alice delivers a historical fantasy adventure set in a world where man journeyed into space in 1869, not 1969.
What if man journeyed into space in 1869, not 1969? In The Moon-King, the second volume in this breath-taking fantasy graphic novel series, Alex Alice draws on Jules Verne and nineteenth-century romanticism to create a watercolor world of adventure and wonder to enchant adults and younger readers alike. In anticipation of their maiden voyage, Seraphin and the Knights of Aether had prepared for everything—except treason. The villainous chamberlain wants to overthrow King Ludwig and claim the electro-aetheric technology for Prussia. The only escape for the king and his companions lies in the frosty skies above Bavaria. The aethership’s first flight is a success, but their respite is short-lived. As long as the chamberlain is free to spread his lies, these travelers will find no safe harbor. To save the king’s throne, they must push the ship even farther—out of the sky . . . and into the stars!
From the award-winning author of Melissa, a phenomenal novel about queerness past, present, and future. Sam is very in touch with their own queer identity. They're nonbinary, and their best friend, TJ, is nonbinary as well. Sam's family is very cool with it... as long as Sam remembers that nonbinary kids are also required to clean their rooms, do their homework, and try not to antagonize their teachers too much. The teacher-respect thing is hard when it comes to Sam’s history class, because their teacher seems to believe that only Dead Straight Cis White Men are responsible for history. When Sam’s home borough of Staten Island opens up a contest for a new statue, Sam finds the perfect non-DSCWM subject: photographer Alice Austen, whose house has been turned into a museum, and who lived with a female partner for decades. Soon, Sam's project isn't just about winning the contest. It's about discovering a rich queer history that Sam's a part of -- a queer history that no longer needs to be quiet, as long as there are kids like Sam and TJ to stand up for it.
Shortly after my last entry, the town of Irondequoit was taken over by the United States Armed Forces. People in black camouflage uniforms were up and down every street, marching in synchronization. Occasionally, they will hand off their position to another member of the troop, but otherwise the streets are constantly combed through for escapees. My father and I are scared for our lives, though Dad thinks he could help start a revolt against them One minute I'm listening to my ratty old iPod, and the next I have these guys busting down my door. Guards were storming in, uninvited, capturing the both of us. Two guards held on to me and my dad while the other two ran throughout the house collecting all of my stuffa A second guard came from behind them and pulled out his gun from his holster. I opened my mouth to warn them, but it was too late. The two guards ganged up on the three of them and emptied their guns into the triplets- bodies-Blood was trickling down the fronts of their faces, forming a small crimson pool around their heads And then, right there, I vowed that I-in memory of Jeremy, Peter, and Shaun-would survive through this crisis the USAF had in store for Irondequoit if it was the last thing I could do. Sincerely, Alice Johnson
Professor Alice Creed doesn’t have tenure. And she never will, as long as she keeps ditching her lectures to kill monsters. But when a dark force from between universes begins seducing young souls through an innocent computer game, she packs her occult relics, holy water, and iPad to kick eldritch ass! * Collecting two complete arcs from Dark Horse Presents! * A modern monster slayer from Alex de Campi and Jerry Ordway!
A knightly fairy tale of royalty and dragons, of midwives with secrets and dashing strangers in dark inns. Taking the original French legend as his starting point, The Story of Silence is a rich, multilayered new story for today’s world – sure to delight fans of Uprooted and The Bear and the Nightingale.
The Doctor, Alice, and The Sapling decided to take a little down-time in a British summer fair… but a day of fun quickly escalated into a mystery when all of the village residents began to lose their memories! And even worse, somehow the Sapling had managed to obtain them! He was not to blame, however – an alien photographer had used his ‘camera’ to steal the memories, with the intention of selling them on to a wealthy buyer. The camera destroyed, the memories were restored to their rightful owners. But not without leaving The Sapling with some troubling thoughts…
The Scream has returned! Not that the TARDIS gang can remember of course... The Doctor, Alice, the Sapling and the Kushaks are on the path back to 1968 where all this decade-hopping business began. Will they be able to prevent a catastrophic time turbulence, or will planet Earth be doomed to endure the pressures of other decades forever?
To read or not to read? With a pulse-pounding historical thriller series like The Shakespeare Plot there’s really only one answer! Journey back in time to danger-filled Elizabethan London. Alice Fletcher is a stagehand at the Globe theatre. When her brother, Richard, goes missing, Alice seeks him with the help of Tom Cavendish, servant to the power–hungry Earl of Essex. Packed with a heady Elizabethan atmosphere of political scheming, romance and murder. The swiftly paced, suspenseful plot will keep young readers on the edge of their seats while giving them an insight into the history of Shakespeare’s England.
The journey begins with a heart shaped birthmark that Alice Kendrick was born with and connects her to her soulmate. She was told many times that it was about her past life and her true soulmate. The story begins with her on an evening walk that takes her to a curio shop called the Tigers Eye, it is by the proprietor that she learns more about the birthmark and her past life as Ann Cumberland. In knowing this she has a curiosity about Ann and sets out to find out more more about her. She finds that Ann was a passenger of the Garrison returning to England from New York in the late 1800's. It was the one story that had a grip on England for years when they found that the Garrison had run aground on Leeds beach due to a major storm without one passenger except for a child unable to talk. The London Daily Times continued to request information on this tragedy to what happened to the 2200 hundred passengers since no bodies were found in the water or on the ship. They even requested anyone with an ability as a psychic to read through their vision of what they could see, then with this in mind Alice begain to see several ghostly figures moving throughout her house late at night. She soon finds out that the ghostly figures are that of Ann Cumberland and her husband Richard Shaw with two close friends that begin to connect with her telling her about that day when the Garrison lost every passenger and what happened to them. After gathering all the information she decided to send the information of what she was told to the London Daily Times which they comfirm to her and ask her to come to England. It was also at this time that she receives a letter a man named Jonathan Moore who works for Buckingham Palace as Events coordinator that the King and Queen is requesting her appearence to be crowned Princess. This leaves her questioning why? But, it is also when she finds out that her soulmateis Mark Roberts and that he is known as Prince Mark in line to becoming king. But, Alice also finds out that there was another figure in Ann's pasted that was very jealous and wanted her and now he begins to appear to Alice trying to do the same.
From a western gal in pursuit of the local sheriff to a single mom running a cooking show withher small children, romance blossoms in many situations. These wonderful stories prove that love is for all ages. A.A. Schenna, Alex Pilalis, Donna Alice Patton, EB Sullivan, Heidi Renee Mason, Johnny Gunn, Susan Lynn Solomon, M. H. Newhouse, and Susanne Matthews delight romantics on this special holiday with their tales of love.
The night of London's grandest ball, a bold group of women downstairs plot a daring revenge heist against Mayfair society in this dazzling historical novel about power, gender, and class Named a Best Book of Summer by The Washington Post * Good Housekeeping * Harper's Bazaar * Reader's Digest “Rollicking fun and entirely original... Anyone who relishes a good party gone wrong will devour this.” —Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary Mrs. King is no ordinary housekeeper. Born into a world of con artists and thieves, she’s made herself respectable, running the grandest home in Mayfair. The place is packed with treasures, a glittering symbol of wealth and power, but dark secrets lurk in the shadows. When Mrs. King is suddenly dismissed from her position, she recruits an eclectic group of women to join her in revenge: A black market queen out to settle her scores. An actress desperate for a magnificent part. A seamstress dreaming of a better life. And Mrs. King’s predecessor, with her own desire for vengeance. Their plan? On the night of the house’s highly anticipated costume ball—set to be the most illustrious of the year—they will rob it of its every possession, right under the noses of the distinguished guests and their elusive heiress host. But there’s one thing Mrs. King wants even more than money: the truth. And she’ll run any risk to get it… After all, one should never underestimate the women downstairs. “A deliciously clever novel... You’ll never have so much fun cheering on grand larceny.” —Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair, a Reese’s Book Club Pick *Don't miss Alex Hay's clever next novel, The Queen of Fives, in which a mysterious heiress with a secret sets her sights on London's biggest wedding of the season
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