A message from the World Beyond. Can a thirteen-year-old boy heal our planet's broken balance?

Crashed UFOs. A boy with an alien power. You can't put this book down now because you'll instantly want to know why aliens came to Earth.

Why did aliens come to Earth? Thirteen-year-old Ben Archer continues to unravel this mystery in book 2 of The Alien Skill Series.

Can Ben Archer save his alien friend from the claws of unscrupulous enemies in time to send him on his way home?

A modern-day classic. This highly acclaimed adventure series about two friends desperate to save their doomed city has captivated kids and teachers alike for almost fifteen years and has sold over 3.5 MILLION copies! Lina and Doon escaped the dying city of Ember and led their people to the town of Sparks. But they soon discover that winter is harsh aboveground. When Doon finds a book with torn pages that hints at a mysterious device from the Builders, it doesn’t take much for him to convince Lina to join him for one last adventure in the city of Ember. But what—and who—will they find when they return? Praise for the City of Ember books: Nominated to 28 State Award Lists! An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection A Kirkus Reviews Editors’ Choice A Child Magazine Best Children’s Book A Mark Twain Award Winner A William Allen White Children’s Book Award Winner “A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau’s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more.” —USA Today “An electric debut.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred “While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.” —VOYA, Starred “A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred

THE COMPLETE ALIEN SKILL SERIES (BOOKS 1-3) IN A SINGLE VOLUME "The reveals are monumental!" (Amazon review) A BOY WITH AN ALIEN POWER. "The thing is, it wasn't meteors that fell into the woods that night. It was alien spacecraft." The destinies of a twelve-year-old boy and alien man become inextricably linked as they go on the run from government agents and a shapeshifting enemy. However, one question hovers above their unlikely friendship: why did the aliens come to Earth in the first place? The Alien Skill Series is a science-fiction adventure story for fans of Percy Jackson, A Wrinkle in Time and Lost in Space. The young-at-heart will revel in this family-friendly, action-packed series filled with alien powers, engaging characters and a riveting 'alien' hunt. "This series will be around for years!" (Amazon review) "I'm hooked on Ben Archer." (Amazon review) "Wouldn't I just love to have the skill!" (Goodreads review)

Marian Robertson rescued a child and destroyed her reputation. Now, to keep her family safe, she must marry the stern, dark–eyed warrior negotiating a truce between their clans and risk her heart to protect the truth. Manipulated into marrying the exiled "Robertson Harlot," Duncan, peacemaker for the MacLerie clan, finds his new wife's courage and spirit make it impossible to resist her. But will he put his honour at stake to free her from her past and claim her love forever?