Emilia and Teo's lives changed in a fiery, terrifying instant when a bird strike brought down the plane their stunt pilot mothers were flying. Teo's mother died immediately, but Em's survived, determined to raise Teo according to his late mother's wishes-in a place where he won't be discriminated against because of the color of his skin. But in 1930s America, a white woman raising a black adoptive son alongside a white daughter is too often seen as a threat. Seeking a home where her children won't be held back by ethnicity or gender, Rhoda brings Em and Teo to Ethiopia, and all three fall in love with the beautiful, peaceful country. But that peace is shattered by the threat of war with Italy, and teenage Em and Teo are drawn into the conflict. Will their devotion to their country, its culture and people, and each other be their downfall or their salvation? In the tradition of her award-winning and bestselling Code Name Verity, Elizabeth Wein brings us another thrilling and deeply affecting novel that explores the bonds of friendship, the resilience of young pilots, and the strength of the human spirit.

"The year is 2061. North America is now called the Dark Realm, a territory controlled by a sadistic OCD cult known as the Randomists. By night the cloaked madmen prey on those who don't beat the sunset, and by day they lie in wait, giving fear time to fester. The outside world is cut off from the Dark Realm by unbreachable walls. Aurora Blessing, teenage survivor of the Dark Realm, knows a life of death and terror. Then she falls into the hands of the Intentionists, vigilantes who combat the Randomists. They want to use her as a savior, but she doesn't believe she could ever be one. In the midst of carnage and destruction, a horrifying truth waits to be discovered: there is a power even more dangerous than the Randomists lurking in the Dark Realm!"--Page 4 of cover

The life and accomplishments of an early champion of Texas independence as seen through the eyes of a young boy who grew to admire his courage and ideals.

Eighteen-year-old Delilah Greyson has just joined the Defenders, an elite team that works to keep the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, safe from a series of supervillains who periodically attack, causing death and destruction. Among the Defenders are Jake, their arrogant and inconsistent leader, and David, the second-in-command whose inventions help keep the team going. When Delilah learns that Jake has commandeered one of Davids inventions, she decides to steal it back--both to help her friend and to get revenge on Jake, who has decided to make her initial time in the Defenders unpleasant. Intended to enhance human strength, the malfunctioning device had been locked up for safety--and Delilah soon learns the hard way that using the machine has unintended side effects. She gains the ability to turn into a giant bird. With her powers, she may be the citys only hope of defeating a giant amphibious monster and another superhuman struggling to control her own dangerous abilities. Whats more, Delilah discovers that being the White Dove brings out a dark side of herself that she never imagined. In this science fiction novel for young adults, a young woman gains superhuman powers and uses them to protect her city--with an unexpected cost to herself.

A thrilling book referred to as "The White Dove" become written via a British creator named William J. Locke in the early 20th century. The tale moves together with a delicate mix of romance, thriller, and intellectual mind. The story is mainly approximately Juliette, a crucial person or woman who is an artist with an unhappy beyond. Locke skillfully crafts a tale of affection and forgiveness as Juliette unearths comfort in her artwork and the look for a mythical white dove that turns into a symbol of desire and renewal. Scenes are set in a beautiful part of France, and the film explores topics of energy and the way love can exchange things. As Juliette's life crosses paths with many different characters, together with a reclusive millionaire and a peculiar Russian princess, the story takes unexpected turns that preserve readers involved. Locke's writing is known for being eloquent and introspective, as the characters struggle with massive questions on life and why they do the things they do. Locke was a brilliant storyteller, and "The White Dove" is proof of that. It's full of feelings, human ties, and the famous look for internal peace. The book will continually be a study of the human spirit, combining romance and philosophy in a way that makes feel to readers of all ages.