On the Edge of Nowhere
Title | On the Edge of Nowhere PDF eBook |
Author | James Huntington |
Publisher | Epicenter Press |
Pages | 196 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780970849335 |
Huntington is only seven when his mother dies, and he must care for his younger siblings. A courageous and inspiring man, Huntington hunts wolves, fights bears, survives close calls too numerous to mention, and becomes a championship sled-dog racer.
The Edge of the Water
Title | The Edge of the Water PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth George |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 450 |
Release | 2014-03-11 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 1101602481 |
Sequel to the Edgar-nominated The Edge of Nowhere, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George A mysterious girl who won’t speak; a coal black seal named Nera that returns to the same place every year; a bitter feud of unknown origin—strange things are happening on Whidbey Island, and Becca King, is drawn into the maelstrom of events. But Becca has her own secrets to hide. Still on the run from her criminal stepfather, Becca is living in a secret location. Even Derric, the Ugandan orphan with whom Becca shares a close, romantic relationship, can’t be allowed to know her whereabouts. As secrets of past and present are revealed, Becca becomes aware of her growing paranormal powers, and events build to a shocking climax anticipated by no one. Acclaimed author Elizabeth George brings her extraordinary talents to this intriguing story that blends mystery and myth. "A ripping good thriller." —School Library Journal
The Edge of the Light
Title | The Edge of the Light PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth George |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 418 |
Release | 2017-08 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0147513960 |
The climactic final installment of New York Times bestseller Elizabeth George's award-winning saga. Seth Darrow is a straightforward guy, and he likes life to be simple. Lately, it's been anything but. Since his beloved grandfather's stroke, Seth has been focused on getting Grand home again, before his aunt can take advantage of the situation to get her hands on Grand's valuable real estate. Seth would also like to get his relationship with Prynne on solid ground. He loves her, but can he believe she has her drug use under control? Meanwhile, things are complicated for the other Whidbey Island friends. Derric has found Rejoice, the sister he left behind in Uganda, but no one - including Rejoice - knows she is his sister. Jenn is discovering feelings for her teammate Cynthia, feelings her born-again Christian mother would never find acceptable. And Becca, hiding under a false identity since her arrival on the island, is concealing the biggest secret of all. In the final book of the Whidbey Island saga, events build to an astonishing climax as secrets are revealed, hearts are broken, and lives are changed forever.
The Edge of the Shadows
Title | The Edge of the Shadows PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth George |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 466 |
Release | 2015-05-26 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 0698169190 |
The first fire may have been an accident, but what about the second? And the third—the one that killed someone. Becca King and her friends wonder if one of the newcomers to the island is to blame. Perhaps it’s Isis Martin’s brother, Aidan, just home from a school for troubled teens. Or Parker Natalia, a talented musician fired by his bandmates for unknown reasons. Meanwhile, Becca’s education in the paranormal continues, as fellow psychic Diana Kinsale encourages her to explore her growing extrasensory abilities. Beautiful Whidbey Island may seem like a tranquil haven, but all is not as it seems. The third book in the Whidbey Island saga confirms Elizabeth George’s place as a top-notch writer of suspense novels.
Edge of Nowhere
Title | Edge of Nowhere PDF eBook |
Author | John E. Smelcer |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | JUVENILE FICTION |
ISBN | 9781935248576 |
A castaway teen struggling to return home through the wilderness comes to terms with his father's loneliness and love.
The Dark Side of Nowhere
Title | The Dark Side of Nowhere PDF eBook |
Author | Neal Shusterman |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 257 |
Release | 2012-08-14 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 1442422823 |
A classic science fiction novel from bestselling author Neal Shusterman is back in print. Jason is having a bad day. The kind of day when you just don’t feel like yourself. Only for Jason, it’s not just a feeling. He really isn’t himself. Not anymore. Who is he? That’s the problem. Jason isn’t sure. And it’s not just him. Everyone in town is acting weird. His friends. His parents. Everyone. Billington is usually such a normal town. As Jason is about to discover, nothing will ever be normal again….
The Great Death
Title | The Great Death PDF eBook |
Author | John Smelcer |
Publisher | Henry Holt and Company (BYR) |
Pages | 177 |
Release | 2014-05-27 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 1466872187 |
The Great Death arrived with the man from downriver, the one who came with the light-colored strangers and had little red spots covering his body. Thirteen-year-old Millie and her younger sister, Maura, are fascinated by the guests, but soon sickness takes over their village. As they watch the people they know and love die, the sisters remain unaffected and begin to realize that they will have to find a new home. Alone in the cold Alaskan winter of 1917, struggling to overcome the obstacles nature throws their way, the girls discover that their true strength lies in their love for each other. John Smelcer's spare and beautiful prose shapes the sisters' story with tenderness and skill, presenting a powerful tale of determination, survival, and family.