A renowned business man, Roger Winston and his wife Amanda Winston along with two children Ben and Maria were living happily at Brighton Street, house number 46. The happy couple had no such family issue that could make such a horrendous event to take place. One day Roger stabbed his wife Amanda. People found it hard to believe that a person like Roger could Stab his own wife. He was arrested by police. In the prison he killed a prisoner and ate human flesh. Since then he was never been found anywhere. What had actually happened that night? What was the reason that a pious person turned into a cannibal?’ Two boys had been disappeared in the woods near the churchyard. Some people were witnessing a crooked man wandering around the churchyard. People are claiming the crooked man is behind the whole issue. Benjamin Winston and Alastair had an adventure in the churchyard. They got a time gate. Moreover Professor Nixon was murdered by the crooked man. Who is the crooked man and what is his purpose in Brighton Street?

The Cursed Island is a gripping fantasy thriller that plunges you into the heart of an uncharted and mysterious island, where survival is not just a matter of skill, but of fate. When a seasoned crew sets sail to investigate the island’s dark past, they are unprepared for the horrors that await them. Legends speak of an ancient curse that haunts the land, one that no one has survived to tell. Vishal, the ship’s brave yet conflicted leader, must navigate not only the island’s treacherous terrain but also the growing tension within his crew. As eerie supernatural forces and sinister creatures close in, the crew begins to unravel both mentally and physically. Haunted by their own pasts and by the sinister presence lurking in the shadows, they must rely on each other to survive — but trust is hard to come by when the island itself seems determined to turn them against one another. With danger around every corner, The Cursed Island is a high-stakes adventure filled with suspense, secrets, and a race against time. As the crew’s numbers dwindle, they must uncover the truth behind the curse before it claims them all.

Seven young adults, en route to an adventure of a lifetime, crash-land on an uncharted island. Stranded and alone, they quickly discover that the island harbors remnants of an ancient civilization and a dark, supernatural curse. Each night, eerie phenomena plague their minds of sleep, Intensifying their fear and desperation. As they delve deeper into the island's mysteries, they unearth cryptic clues and hidden artifacts that hint at a lost culture's unimaginable blood-fueled hatred. In this hatred however, these same clues reveal the island's ancient inhabitants, are bound by that curse to protect their secrets from outsiders. Facing harrowing trials and supernatural entities, the group must decipher the ancient riddles and brave perilous landscapes to lift the curse. In a race against time and the island's vengeful spirits, they must combine their strengths and wits to survive and destroy the truth behind this island's haunting legacy.

From #BookTok phenomenon and New York Times bestselling author of the YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, this fast-paced middle grade series starter is steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Curse of the Night Witch is filled with fantasy, action, adventure, and an unforgettable trio of friends. A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer! A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America! On Emblem Island all are born knowing their fate. Their lifelines show the course of their life and an emblem dictates how they will spend it. Tor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, just like his mother. But he hates his mark and is determined to choose a different path for himself. So, on the annual New Year's Eve celebration, where Emblemites throw their wishes into a bonfire in the hopes of having them granted, Tor wishes for a different power. The next morning Tor wakes up to discover a new marking on his skin...the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline, giving him only a week before an untimely death. There is only one way to break the curse, and it requires a trip to the notorious Night Witch. With only his village's terrifying, ancient stories as a guide, and his two friends Engle and Melda by his side, Tor must travel across unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline. You'll love Curse of the Night Witch if you're looking for: Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books) Stories based on fascinating mythology Your next favorite fantasy series "Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one's fate in a world where destiny is predetermined."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Worthy of every magical ounce."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

From #BookTok phenomenon and New York Times bestselling author of the YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, the second book in this fast-paced middle grade series steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and Percy Jackson. In this tale Tor, Engle, and Melda must stop a band of cursed pirates from taking over their home. Tor is adjusting to life with the Night Witch's powers, with his best friends Engle and Melda by his side. But when a mysterious girl named Vesper washes ashore claiming a band of cursed pirates is on their way to Emblem Island, life changes fast. Vesper is from an underwater city that was destroyed by the terrible Calavera pirates and she warns Tor that his village is next. To stop the pirates, Tor, Engle, and Melda join Vesper on the hunt for the famed Pirate's Pearl, an ancient relic that would give them complete control of the high seas. But the journey is perilous, filled with legendary sea creatures that are determined to see them fail. To save his village and everyone he loves, Tor must accept his new abilities—and use them—in the race to find the pearl. You'll love Curse of the Forgotten City if you're looking for: Summer reading for tweens and teens ages 11-14 Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books) Stories based on fascinating mythology Your next favorite fantasy series for girls ages 9-12 Praise for Curse of the Night Witch: A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer! A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America! "Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one's fate in a world where destiny is predetermined."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Worthy of every magical ounce."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

It's your summer vacation, you embark on an exciting journey with your cousin, Indiana Jones, to the distant Coral Sea.

The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (+Biography and Bibliography) (Matte Cover Finish): " That homely proverb, used on so many occasions in England, viz. "That what is bred in the bone will not go out of the flesh," was never more verified than in the story of my Life. Any one would think that after thirty-five years' affliction, and a variety of unhappy circumstances, which few men, if any, ever went through before, and after near seven years of peace and enjoyment in the fulness of all things; grown old, and when, if ever, it might be allowed me to have had experience of every state of middle life, and to know which was most adapted to make a man completely happy; I say, after all this, any one would have thought that the native propensity to rambling which I gave an account of in my first setting out in the world to have been so predominant in my thoughts, should be worn out, and I might, at sixty one years of age, have been a little inclined to stay at home, and have done venturing life and fortune any more. "