Liana De Girolami Cheney

Clark Kent has always known he is different. He is faster, stronger, and far more durable than anyone else in Smallville. But possessing incredible powers is not the same as earning them, and lately, keeping his abilities hidden in the shadows has become nearly impossible. When Clark hears a girl crying in the distance, his extraordinary senses lead him to Gloria Alvarez. He quickly uncovers a terrifying mystery: people are vanishing without a trace from the local Mexican-American and undocumented worker communities. The police are not helping, so Clark realizes he must step out of the darkness and take action. Teaming up with his fiercely loyal best friend, Lana Lang, he sets out to uncover the truth behind the disappearances. Before he can become the iconic hero the world knows as Superman, Clark must first save his own hometown. This bold and thrilling adventure explores the early days of a legendary figure, showing how a young man caught between two worlds learns to use his immense gifts for justice and hope.

Raj loves everything about school, except for one thing: the bathroom. The loud flushes, the strange smells, and the echoing walls make it the scariest room in the building. To cope, he has made a strict rule for himself to never, ever use the bathroom at school. But when a bathroom emergency strikes during his favorite class, Raj must figure out how to face his fear. Can he find the courage to break his own rule? This gentle, lighthearted story perfectly captures a common childhood anxiety with warmth and humor. It provides a reassuring look at navigating new and intimidating situations, making it a wonderful read for children adjusting to the routines of school life.

Jenna Chen is tired of being the almost girl: almost good enough, almost noticed, almost loved. Beside her brilliant, beautiful cousin Jessica, Jenna feels like a permanent disappointment. Then one desperate wish changes everything, and Jenna wakes up inside the life everyone seems to admire. At Havenwood Private Academy, being Jessica Chen means perfect grades, impossible pressure, and a spotlight that is far sharper than Jenna expected. The more she tries to hold on to this borrowed life, the more her own begins to vanish from everyone’s memory. For teen readers who like emotionally layered school stories with a touch of magic, I Am Not Jessica Chen explores envy, ambition, identity, and the painful question of how much of yourself you would trade to finally feel chosen.

Leah Zhang did not plan to become the disaster of her cousin’s wedding. But after a Mandarin mistake turns into a mortifying family moment, her parents decide she needs a reset: two weeks on a travel program through some of China’s most beautiful cities. Leah sees the trip as an escape. Then Cyrus Sui shows up. He is sarcastic, annoyingly handsome, and the former classmate Leah blames for ruining her life. Stuck together among luxury hotels, mountain views, unforgettable food, and family expectations, Leah has the perfect chance for revenge, if she can stop noticing that Cyrus may not be exactly who she remembers. Funny, romantic, and full of sharp banter, Never Thought I’d End Up Here is a teen contemporary romance about culture, language, grudges, and discovering pieces of yourself in places you never expected to call home.

Death has never missed a soul until Rujia asks for time. In a brilliant age where gods move through the three realms, the feared Death God is cursed, ruthless, and bound by fate to kill the healing god Rujia with his own hands. Rujia, however, has no intention of going quietly. She offers him a bargain: spare her for one month, and she will help break the ancient curse that has tormented him for a century. Their deal quickly spirals into disaster. When Rujia’s plan helps bring down the Celestial Palace and the crown prince disappears, she and Death must journey across the realms to find him before the other gods turn on them. But fate is not easily outrun, and every step draws them deeper into danger, desire, plague, flood, and impossible consequences. Lush and intense, To Dream in Darkness is a sweeping fantasy for teens who love gods, doomed bargains, and high-stakes romance.

Seventeen-year-old Sadie Wen is the picture of perfection. As school captain and valedictorian at the prestigious Woodvale Academy, she works incredibly hard to maintain her flawless reputation. Her secret to keeping a constant smile on her face? She channels all her hidden frustrations into fiercely worded email drafts that she never, ever intends to send. Whether it is a rant about a power-hungry teacher or a furious message to her infuriatingly arrogant co-captain, Julius Gong, Sadie holds nothing back in her drafts. It is the perfect system for letting off steam until the unthinkable happens and every single draft is accidentally sent out to its target. Overnight, Sadie's carefully crafted, conflict-free life explodes. Now everyone at school knows exactly what she thinks of them, and they are not holding back their opinions of her, either. Amidst the absolute chaos of her ruined reputation, Sadie discovers that the only person who seems to appreciate the real, unfiltered version of her is Julius, the very boy she swore she hated.

Alice Sun has always felt unseen at her elite Beijing boarding school. As the only scholarship student surrounded by ultra-rich classmates, she knows exactly what she needs to do: stay at the top, get into a prestigious university, and build a future secure enough to help her family. Then her parents tell her they can no longer afford the tuition. At the same time, Alice begins turning invisible. Not metaphorically. Completely, physically invisible. Alice soon realizes her strange new power can give her access to the secrets her classmates are desperate to uncover. With the help of Henry, her academic rival turned business partner, she starts selling information for a price. But the requests grow darker, the risks grow sharper, and Alice must decide how far she is willing to go to keep her place. Smart, suspenseful, and romantic, If You Could See the Sun blends speculative fiction with school drama, class pressure, and moral choices.

Eliza Lin’s essay about meeting the love of her life was supposed to be just good writing. Then it goes viral, and suddenly everyone at her Beijing international school believes she has the perfect romance, including the magazine offering her a dream internship. There is only one problem: Eliza made the whole thing up. To protect her secret, she makes a deal with Caz Song, the famous actor in her class. She will help him polish his college applications if he pretends to be her boyfriend. At first, the plan is simple. Caz passes notes in class, charms her little sister, and takes her through the city on motorcycle rides to the best snack stalls. But fake dating gets complicated when the feelings start to seem less fake. Warm, funny, and full of romantic tension, This Time It’s Real is a teen romcom about ambition, honesty, and figuring out whether the story you created can survive becoming real.

On a blazing summer day, one determined girl sets up a lemonade stand. There is just one problem: everyone else on the street seems to have the same idea. Instead of giving up, she rolls her stand away from the crowd and keeps going until she reaches the river’s edge. There, her customers are not the usual neighbors. They are unexpected, fantastical, and very thirsty. It Began with Lemonade is a colorful picture book about persistence, creativity, and finding your own place when the first plan does not work. With humor and imagination, it turns a familiar childhood project into a surprising adventure. Readers who like enterprising characters, strange animals, and summery read-alouds will enjoy following where the lemonade leads.

There is no single right way to be yourself, and this amazing collection of stories proves exactly that. You are invited to explore the lives of different kids from all across America, each experiencing their own unique journey of growing up Black. From sisters trying to get along at a summer camp in the woods to best friends hanging out and laughing on their walk home from the local pool, every story feels real and close to home. You will meet characters living in big bustling cities and quiet country towns. Some are navigating the confusing feelings of a first crush, while others are discovering what it means to stand up for their own identities. These brilliant tales capture the everyday joys, tough moments, and strong family bonds that make each character's life so special. Written by an all-star lineup of incredible authors, this book is a celebration of friendship, courage, and being exactly who you are. It is a wonderful reminder that your story is important, powerful, and more than enough.

Lina is spending her summer in Tuscany, but she is definitely not in the mood for Italy's famous sunshine or fairy-tale landscapes. She is only there because it was her mother's dying wish that she get to know her father. But what kind of father abandons you for sixteen years? Everything changes when Lina is handed a journal that her mother kept while living in Italy. Suddenly, Lina is swept into a hidden world of secret romances, hidden art, and a mystery that will turn everything she thought she knew about her family upside down. As she follows her mother's footsteps across the breathtaking Italian countryside, she uncovers startling truths and discovers that some secrets are too big to stay buried. Along the way, she might just find a little bit of romance—and a whole lot of gelato—for herself. Get ready for a sun-drenched, heartfelt adventure about love, loss, and finding yourself in the most unexpected places.

Liyana has spent her whole life preparing to vanish. In her desert tribe, a vessel gives up her body so a goddess can bring rain and save the people. Liyana accepts this duty until the ceremony fails: her goddess does not come. Abandoned in the desert, she expects death, but instead meets Korbyn, a trickster god already living inside his own vessel. Korbyn says other gods are missing, and without them the desert tribes cannot survive. Their search leads across a harsh world of sandstorms, danger, doubt, and divine secrets. Yet the closer Liyana comes to saving her people, the more fiercely she wants a future of her own. Atmospheric and thought-provoking, this YA fantasy explores sacrifice, faith, survival, and the courage it takes to question even the fate you were raised to accept.

Lina and Doon have successfully led the citizens of Ember out of the darkness and into a vibrant, sunlit world above ground. They find safe haven in a small, colorful village called Sparks, where the residents agree to take them in. But the transition is far from easy. You will see how quickly tensions rise when the struggling villagers are forced to share their limited food and resources with hundreds of hungry strangers. It only takes a tiny disagreement to ignite a fierce conflict between the two groups. Lina and Doon must step up once again, using their wits and compassion to prevent a disastrous battle. You will join them on a difficult journey to build trust and find a way for two very different communities to survive together. This powerful sequel explores the challenges of starting over and the courage it takes to choose peace over anger.

Princess Lina has a life that seems perfectly magical. She lives high up in a massive palace in the clouds, and everyone in her family can control the wind and weather. On a good day, she can even fly! Lina loves turning her bedroom into a real snow globe and riding wind gusts around the sky. But there is just one thing she really wants to do. She wants to go to a regular, non-magical school on the ground with her best friend Claudia. Before she can pack her backpack, she has to make a huge promise to keep her icy family secret completely under wraps. Her grandfather is trying to teach her how to control her powers, but hiding who you really are is harder than it looks. Jump into this frosty adventure to see if Lina can survive regular school without accidentally turning the whole classroom into a giant popsicle!

Princess Lina just wanted to help her best friend Claudia get the perfect pet. Using her special Winterheart magic, Lina transforms an ordinary snow sculpture into a playful, bouncing puppy. But this magical snow dog has a mind of its own, and it is officially running loose through the school hallways. You will join Lina and Claudia on a hilarious chase to catch the frosty pup before it causes a complete winter meltdown in class. If you love stories about princesses going to regular school and magical spells gone wrong, this funny chapter book is for you. Experience the joy of friendship, the fun of icy magic, and the chaos of a pet who will not sit still. Get ready for a frosty adventure full of laughs and puppy love.

Princess Lina has a sleepover to plan, and this one has to be snow much fun. Her best friend Claudia is coming up to the cloud palace, where Lina must keep her royal family’s winter magic a secret. Claudia is excited to see what princess life is like, but palace rules and proper behavior are not exactly the best ingredients for a great night. When the girls head down to the ground for snowy fun, Lina’s magic turns sledding and skating into an adventure. Then a real blizzard sweeps in, and the friends must stay brave, think creatively, and work together. Frost Friends Forever is a playful early chapter book about friendship, magic, and solving problems when plans go icy cold.

Princess Lina comes from a family of amazing Winterhearts. Her cousin Jack Frost makes dazzling snowflakes, Uncle Lee creates ice caves, and Great-Aunt Sunder can whip up winter storms over polar seas. Now it is Lina’s turn to choose her own magical weather specialty. That sounds exciting, except everyone else’s talents seem so impressive. Lina wants to make her mark in a big way, but figuring out what makes her magic special is harder than she expected. The Big Freeze is a light, magical early chapter book for readers who enjoy princess stories, school-age worries, and snowy adventures. With humor and heart, Lina’s story explores confidence, creativity, and discovering your own kind of sparkle.

Princess Lina is thrilled about her class field trip to the aquarium. She gets to ride a yellow school bus, spend the day with her best friend Claudia, and see penguins up close. The only problem is her cousin Jack Frost. Jack is supposed to help Lina with extra Winterheart magic lessons, but when he joins the trip, his tricks start causing trouble. Lina must keep her magic hidden, protect the field trip from turning into a frosty disaster, and figure out how to handle a cousin who will not chill out. On Thin Ice is a fun early chapter book about friendship, school adventures, winter magic, and staying cool when things do not go according to plan.

For the past five years, ten-year-old Lina Gao has only known her parents through the postcards they sent her in Beijing. While her little sister got to grow up with them in America, Lina was left behind with her grandmother. Now, the day has finally arrived: Lina is stepping off a plane in Los Angeles to join her family's fabulous American life! But when she arrives, things are not exactly like the letters promised. Her family is struggling to pay back rent on a small apartment, school is incredibly difficult, and after mispronouncing a few English words, Lina decides it is safer to just stop talking altogether. Meanwhile, her chatty little sister seems to do everything perfectly. Struggling with hurt and anger, Lina tries to keep her feelings locked away. But when a book she deeply loves gets challenged by her teacher, Lina must find her voice. Can she gather the courage to speak up, embrace her new life, and finally be seen for who she truly is?

Deep inside the mountain strongholds of Solace, Lina Winterbock is supposed to be studying. As an apprentice archivist, her days should be filled with cataloging the strange objects that fall from the sky. But the Iron War has turned her safe haven into a crowded refugee camp, and the archivists are too busy to notice her. Left to her own devices, Lina explores the forgotten, crumbling tunnels beneath the stronghold. In one of these hidden caverns, she uncovers a massive, half-buried airship. She knows she has to dig it out and fix it, but she cannot do it alone. Her solitary mission changes when she crosses paths with Ozben, a mysterious boy carrying a dangerous secret. Trusting him could be the key to repairing the airship, or it could drag them both into the heart of the war. You will join Lina as she breaks the rules, uncovers ancient mysteries, and discovers that saving her world requires more than just hiding in the archives. This thrilling companion story delivers a perfect blend of magic, courage, and hidden histories.

Are you ready to dive into the exciting (and sometimes tricky!) world of social media with Lina Gao? Ten-year-old Lina sees her mom’s video become super popular online, and suddenly, she wonders if going viral could help her feel more confident and seen. In real life, she sometimes feels like she's growing too fast, like microwave popcorn about to burst! With her best friends, Carla and Finn, and her little sister Millie by her side, Lina decides to try and make her own video go viral. But soon, she discovers that there's a lot more to social media than just likes and views. She sees glimpses into her classmates' lives, learns about secret group chats, and finds a bazillion stories about what to eat, wear, and put on your face. How can she tell what's real and what's just online chatter? As Lina explores deeper, she starts to realize that being true to yourself is the most important thing, even in a fast-paced online world. Join Lina as she navigates friendships, online trends, and discovers the courage to be her wonderful, authentic self. This book is a fun and insightful look at growing up with technology.

In June of 1941, a sudden knock at the door changes fifteen year old Lina Vilkas life forever. She is arrested by the Soviet secret police and deported from her home in Lithuania to a brutal work camp in Siberia, along with her mother and younger brother. Thrust into horrific conditions, Lina must find the strength to fight for her own survival and protect the people she cares about. Risking everything, she secretly passes along clues in the form of her beautiful drawings, desperately hoping these messages will somehow reach her father in his prison camp. This stunning graphic novel adaptation brings a deeply moving story of loss, fear, and ultimate courage to life in vivid color. As you follow Lina on her harrowing journey, you will witness the power of art and love to survive even the darkest moments of history.

A single knock at the door in the dead of night is all it takes to shatter fifteen-year-old Lina's life forever. In an instant, she is torn from her comfortable home in Lithuania by the Soviet secret police. Separated from her beloved father, Lina, her younger brother, and her mother are forced onto a crowded cattle car and sent on a brutal journey toward a Siberian work camp. Surrounded by fear and uncertainty, Lina finds a dangerous but vital way to fight back. An incredibly talented artist, she begins secretly drawing the horrors she witnesses and the people she meets. She risks everything to pass these drawings along as hidden clues, desperately hoping they will somehow reach her father's prison camp and let him know his family is still alive. In a frozen landscape where every day is a battle for survival, Lina's art becomes a beacon of hope and a testament to the human spirit. This deeply moving historical novel pulls you into a harrowing chapter of history, asking whether courage, love, and the power of memory are enough to keep a family together through the darkest of times.

Pack your fanciest clothes and get ready for a magnificent royal wedding high up in the clouds. Princess Lina is thrilled to be the flower girl for her cousin Iris, and she gets to bring her best friend Claudia along as a special guest. You will fly up to her grandfathers towering castle for a weekend filled with incredible magic. Every Windtamer, Sky Painter, and Winterheart is attending in their brightest finery. But the joyful celebration suddenly turns stressful when Lina discovers a challenging wedding tradition. Every single guest is expected to present a magical gift to the newlyweds. With the ceremony approaching fast, Lina has to figure out how to use her winter magic to create something truly spectacular. Join Lina and Claudia on a glittering, sky high adventure to find the perfect present before the wedding bells ring.

The great lamps that illuminate the underground city of Ember are beginning to flicker and fade. Built as a last refuge for the human race two hundred years ago, the city is running out of supplies and time. Twelve-year-old Lina finds a glimmer of hope when she discovers a torn and ancient message. She is convinced the document holds a secret set of instructions that can save her home from total darkness. You will join Lina and her friend Doon as they race against time to piece together the clues left behind by the original Builders. As they explore the shadowy, forgotten corners of their dying city, they must outsmart corrupt leaders and figure out a way to lead their people into an unknown world above. Step into the fading light of Ember and discover a thrilling story of courage, mystery, and the power of a bright idea.

Winter has arrived in the village of Sparks, and the former citizens of Ember are struggling to survive the freezing temperatures and dwindling food supplies. When a traveling roamer brings a torn, ancient book into town, Lina and Doon discover that it hints at a mysterious device left behind by the original Builders. Believing this machine could save their new community, they make a daring choice. You will follow Lina and Doon as they risk everything to journey back into the pitch-black, abandoned city of Ember. Navigating the treacherous, unlit tunnels of their old home, they must uncover the final secrets of the Builders before starvation and the cold destroy their people above ground. This action-packed conclusion to the epic series challenges you to dig deep, solve the ultimate puzzle, and find the lasting light in a deeply shadowed world.

Guy thought his life was finally returning to normal, but his mother just dropped the ultimate bombshell. She is getting remarried, and the groom is none other than the father of Lana, Guy's absolute worst enemy at school. The idea of living in the same house and actually becoming step-siblings with the girl who makes his life miserable is completely unacceptable. Desperate times call for desperate measures, so Guy realizes he has to do the unthinkable: team up with Lana. Together, these two sworn enemies must devise a foolproof plan to stop the wedding before it is too late. As they plot sabotage and try to derail their parents' romance, they might just discover that they have more in common than they ever wanted to admit. This laugh-out-loud sequel is packed with ridiculous schemes, unexpected alliances, and the hilarious reality of blending two very different families.

James, Hayden, Sam, Emily, and Lana have successfully used their newly acquired superpowers to defeat their evil mentors, the Vindico. Now, the five teenagers are ready to leave their villainous training behind and officially join the League of Heroes. But just as their induction approaches, their plans are shattered. A group of rogue Heroes frames them for a crime they did not commit, resulting in life sentences on the Perch, a notorious high-security prison. To make matters worse, the only person who can clear their names has vanished without a trace, and their friend Emily is suddenly abducted. Forced on the run, the teens must rely on their raw abilities and each other as they are hunted by terrifying Shadow people who track their every move. Adding to the chaos, their former evil mentors have been unleashed from captivity. Caught between corrupt heroes, mysterious assassins, and familiar villains, the group faces an impossible battle. They must track down Emily, expose the truth to clear their names, and figure out who they can genuinely trust before the League is dismantled and their freedom is permanently destroyed.

Sixth grade has officially started, and things are supposed to be back to normal for the world famous Desperado Detectives. Regular life never comes easy to a girl like Mo LoBeau. When her beloved guardian Miss Lana makes an accidental bid at the town auction, she winds up the proud, terrified owner of a creepy old inn. There is just one massive problem in the fine print. The inn comes with a real life ghost. Mo is absolutely itching to take the case, especially since identifying a historical spirit might earn her some much needed extra credit in history class. She and her best friend Dale set up a brand new paranormal division to crack the mystery before the town's huge anniversary bash. With unexpected help from the slick new kid in town, Harm Crenshaw, the detective team dives into the spooky past of Tupelo Landing. You will laugh out loud as Mo and Dale discover that the old inn might not be the only thing haunted by secrets.

Twelve-year-old Alex Sherlock, his older sister Zoe, and their best friends Lina and Yadi are not planning to have an ordinary summer in Miami. Instead of lounging by the pool, they have decided to form a detective agency and dive into the massive files of cold cases left behind by their grandfather, a former investigative reporter. Their very first mission? Tracking down a legendary buried treasure connected to the infamous gangster Al Capone. But as the newly formed Sherlock Society digs deeper into the clues hidden around the Florida Everglades, they realize they have stumbled onto a much bigger and more dangerous mystery involving illegal waste dumping. To crack the case, they will need to use their unique skills, outsmart dangerous criminals, and rely on each other. You will love following this clever group of friends as they follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and prove that kids can be the best detectives of all.

At seventeen, Serene is already an expert at threading needles and sketching couture, working as an intern for her mother s prestigious fashion label. But when a sudden medical diagnosis forces her mother to step back, Serene is thrust into the CEO chair overnight. Now, she must battle ruthless investors who doubt her age and talent, all while secretly searching for the father she never knew back in Beijing. Lian Chen is just trying to survive high school in a beach town where he feels like an outsider. While his parents push him toward a future in engineering at MIT, Lian hides his true passion for comedy. He feels invisible until the day he starts an after-school Chinese Club and Serene walks through the door. As they navigate the pressures of high-stakes business and family expectations, Serene and Lian find a rare refuge in each other. You will follow their journey through a world of fashion, secrets, and first love as they fight to define themselves on their own terms. It is a story about the courage to look back at your past so you can finally move toward your future.

Three elite members of Pig Force are flying on a highly classified, top-secret mission. They must successfully deliver the crucial blueprints for a brand new high-tech home base, the only structure strong enough to keep the Pig Force completely safe from the villainous Wolf Force. But transporting the plans through hostile skies is far more dangerous than they anticipated. Hot on their tail is Lana Wolf, a crack pilot equipped with a devastating Wind Turbine Blaster. Her powerful weapon can generate enough wind to blow their Hog-25b Jet Fighter right out of the sky. You will join the brave pigs in the cockpit as they pull off daring aerial maneuvers to outsmart their relentless pursuer. This high-flying graphic novel reimagines a beloved fairy tale as an explosive, futuristic sci-fi adventure.

Welcome to Tupelo Landing, North Carolina, where everybody knows your business and no secret is safe. You are about to meet Mo LoBeau, a rising sixth grader who washed ashore during a hurricane eleven years ago. She has been making waves ever since. While Mo dreams of finding her upstream mother, she already has a pretty great family with the Colonel, a cafe owner with no memory of his past, and Miss Lana, the fabulous cafe hostess. But life in this quiet southern town turns upside down when a grumpy detective arrives to investigate a murder. Suddenly, the people Mo loves most are in danger. To protect her family, she teams up with her best friend, Dale Earnhardt Johnson the Third, to uncover the truth. Together, they create their own detective agency to follow the clues, outsmart the adults, and solve a crime that changes everything. Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming mystery packed with quirky characters and unforgettable adventures.

Two hundred years ago, the city of Ember was built as a safe haven to protect the human race. Now, the massive generator that powers the city is failing, and the bright lights are starting to dim. In this stunning visual adaptation, you will experience the fading underground world through vivid, highly detailed artwork. When a young girl named Lina uncovers an ancient, damaged message, she realizes it might hold the key to escaping the darkness. You will follow Lina and her resourceful friend Doon as they decode the cryptic clues and search the shadowy depths of Ember for a way out. They must act fast to convince the frightened citizens to follow them into the dangerous unknown before the lights go out forever. This graphic novel brings a beloved dystopian adventure to life, offering a fresh way to explore the thrilling race to save a dying city.

Nine years after the legendary events of the original Secret of Platform 13, the magical Island of Mist is facing a terrible new threat. The protective, enchanted fog that shields the island from the ordinary human world is rapidly disappearing, leaving its magical residents completely exposed to danger. Prince Ben and his best friend, a deeply loyal hag named Odge Gribble, are forced into hiding as the island falls under siege. Desperate to save their home, Odge bravely travels through an enchanted portal known as a gump, arriving in the bustling city of Vienna to track down an expert mistmaker. However, in a classic case of mistaken identity, Odge does not find the magical expert she desperately needs. Instead, she stumbles upon Lina, a very ordinary but incredibly brave nine year old human girl who has been waiting her whole life for a real adventure. Together, this unlikely team must gather old friends and uncover powerful new magic to solve the mystery of the vanishing mist before their beloved island is lost to the outside world forever.

Jump into the story Two years have passed since the brave miner boy Curdie defeated the wicked goblins, but a new and silent danger is creeping through the kingdom. Princess Irene's father, the King, is terribly ill, and the greedy palace servants are secretly plotting against him. Guided by Irene's mystical great-great-grandmother, Curdie is sent on a desperate rescue mission. He is given a mysterious gift that lets him feel the true nature of anyone he touches, and he is joined by Lina, a frightening but fiercely loyal monster. Why it pulls you in You will be on the edge of your seat as Curdie and Princess Irene team up once again to outsmart the corrupt ministers and save the crown. The adventure is packed with strange magic, hidden secrets, and intense battles where only true courage and a pure heart can win. Who this is for Fans of classic fantasy and thrilling quests will devour this exciting sequel. It is a brilliant story about loyalty, looking past outward appearances, and fighting for what is right even when the odds are stacked against you.

The complete, epic journey of the city of Ember is now available in one incredible collection. This binds together four thrilling books that follow the struggle of a civilization fighting to survive the darkness. You will begin your adventure underground, racing alongside Lina and Doon as they try to save their dying, unlit city before the generator fails completely. The story then brings you above ground to the village of Sparks, where two very different groups must learn to share a fractured world. You will also journey into the past to uncover the origins of the disaster in the town of Yonwood, and finally return to the dark ruins of Ember to retrieve a device that could change everything. Experience the full scope of courage, mystery, and hope as young heroes tackle impossible odds to secure a bright future for humanity.