Chapter Age

Londinium, the last stronghold of the Romans left in Britannia, remains in a delicate state of peace with the ancient kingdoms that surround it. As the only daughter of a powerful merchant, Cassandra is betrothed to Marcus, the most eligible bachelor in the city. But then she meets Devyn, the boy with the strange midnight eyes searching for a girl with magic in her blood.

A story of friendship, courage and a bit of crime. Bridget wants a quiet life, including, if possible, keeping her parents out of prison. Then a boy called Menzies makes her an offer she can't refuse, and they set off on a job of their own. It's a desperate, daring plan, to rescue two kids, Jamal and Bibi, from a desert detention centre. Can Bridget and Menzies pull off their very first jail break, or will they end up behind bars too? Sometimes to help a friend, you have to dig deep.

Space Station Oberon is expecting a Very Important Person, and Hal Junior has been given a choice: he must look after the VIP's snotty little kid, or miss out on a camping trip to planet Gyris. Bear in mind Hal Junior has spent his entire life aboard a space station, and he'll do anything to go camping. Well, almost anything. No homework, no chores ... and absolutely no babysitting! It turns out the kid is the least of Hal's problems, because together they uncover a terrible secret which could mean the end of the space station!

Jackson has barely reached manhood when lightning heralds the end of the world as we know it. The lightning has awakened the Lamians: descendants of the mythological creature Lamia.

After Helgha meets Erik in the woods surrounding her home near Jorvik—modern-day York—she learns that he is lost, and helps him by taking him into her home for the night. In time, the two grow close, much to the anxiety of her parents as there is no message from his father suggesting a betrothal, but Erik behaves as though they are betrothed. Soon, they learn that there is another reason why Erik has not asked her to marry him. With the honor of their family at stake, Helgha's father takes drastic measures to rectify the situation.

Alice has lived in the forest on the fringes of Alder Vale ever since her parents abandoned her. Alone, exiled, and feared by all. All except Lily. Nature has always been Lily’s tonic, and she never feels more alive than when she’s amidst the trees. It was Alice who first called them the sisters of shadow, Lily, the sunshine to her moonlight, for neither can exist without the other. But something is stirring beyond the mountains. Whispers of spectres stalking the moors, women of unfathomable power luring children into a cult that has haunted local lore for a generation.

Sixteen-year-old Alison Brennan’s mother, Bernadette, is an agoraphobic hoarder, and her father Harry seems to have no past. Struggling every day, Alison seeks the help of a school counsellor. When an old homeless man is found dead in a Melbourne park, Alison's life changes. Somehow, the man's death is connected to her family and the Polish Home Army. Fighting for her future, can Alison unravel the mystery of her family and the dead man, and find a way to place her trust in others again?

Genie When a mysterious job offer brings me back to my hometown, the last person I expect to see is my former fiancé. Turns out he’s behind the company that wants to bring me on board — but he also wants to rekindle our relationship. I’m still drawn to him, but I don’t know if I can trust that he won’t hurt me again. Grant She’s the only woman I ever loved — and the only one I’ve ever left. I’ve thought about her every day since, and I’m desperate to win her back. Getting Genie to give me another shot will take a Christmas miracle. But I’ll do whatever it takes to ...

Rafael is the top marketer at Frisien, André’s biggest competition there, but things are about to change with the entry of a villain or two into his life. He never expected to ever have a villain, he was more used to being the villain. Now he’s tired of carrying everything and he needs a little help, maybe from a Daddy. Maybe not. He’s unsure of what he needs. Besides work, Owen is pretty much all he thinks about these days, but Owen doesn’t want him. Owen was kept for a while by a media mogul, at least that’s what all the tabloids called it, but now she’s set him free. He’s ...

The Best Collection of 5 minute stories for children! VOLUME:FOUR If you are looking for short stories for kids age 6-8, or short stories for kids 2-4, then luckily, You are on the right page. This book contains some of the handpicked moral stories for kids and night time stories for kids. There are 7 Volumes in the series, and these books promote Honesty, Discipline, self-control, Helpfulness, Generosity, Positivity, Persistence, Gratitude, Hard Work, and more! Each story is designed in such a way that not only does it mesmerize your little devil, but also makes him partake throughout the ...

Everyone in Peter Powers' family has super awesome superpowers - except Peter. All he can do is make ice cubes and freeze stuff. But it's his favorite time of year, so who cares?! There's nothing like the holidays to put people in a good mood! But after Mr. Powers vanishes without a trace, other things in Boulder City start to disappear too. Now, it's up to Peter and his best friends, Chloe and Sandro, to search out who has a sinister heart of ice. Can the trio face the army of snowmen alone, or will the holidays be ruined for everyone?

Isn't it amazing how quickly children learn when they're young? Their brains are like sponges, soaking up all the information they come across. They are intrigued about Jesus and God, but by the time they reach adolescence, the majority may have stopped asking questions about the Lord Jesus and may have begun to doubt their faith entirely.

READERS' FAVORITE "FIVE STAR" RATED BOOK FOR KIDS! Give Up Video Games for 40 Days? Oh No! Sophie and Cole's parents want her to give up tattling and him to give up playing his video games for 40 days before Easter. The kids agree, or so their parents think...Soon after Lent begins, Cole starts sneaking to play his video games. Things get out of control and he comes to his sister for help. Should Sophie break her promise and tell on him? Here's what Goodreads reviewers say about Sophie Washington: The Gamer: "Adorable series, Sophie and her friends have lots of fun, very age appropriate." "...

In the sequel to bestselling author Merriweather Hope’s “Magical Sweets in Story Time,” Jinn, Stefan, and Kaia are joined by two new companions in their quest to save magic! Stefan’s best friend Adam has been feeling left out because Stefan’s been spending all his time with Kaia (he thinks Kaia is Stefan’s girlfriend!) so Stefan and Kaia decide to tell him about all the secret adventures they’ve been having. Little do they know, but Adam has a magical item of his own – a little dragon figurine – and when Jinn shows up and turns it into a REAL dragon named Fire, the friends...

Have you ever felt it? You know, boredom? Through brain teasers, we can sharpen the brain and increase productivity! This will help get rid of boredom and spark creativity. Brain teasers are reliable options for breaking monotony. When you are trying to search for answers to brain teasers, it is like a journey with challenges. You feel challenged to get the answers. Decoding the mind games correctly provides a unique sense of emotional satisfaction.

You are a parent, and that is the most demanding job in the world by far! The world is constantly changing, and you have to be vigilant just to stay one step ahead. Raising a strong, confident, and courageous child is no easy job with the influence of social media and other people on your child. But it's much easier than you think once you know the right tips and secrets. You've probably heard the parable in Matthew 7:24-27 about the wise man building his house on the rock. No rain, floods, or winds could make the house fall because it was built on rock.

What started out as fun just turned dangerous. When 14-year-old Jeffrey's high school teacher hires him to find the driver responsible for a hit-and-run car accident, he thinks it's an easy case—until his investigation leads to a harrowing encounter with a ruthless criminal and the clues to an ancient treasure. Now he and his friends Pablo, Marisol, and Susie are in a race against time with a trio of sinister treasure hunters who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the prize. Exciting Mystery Books for Kids, Teens, and Everyone in Be-Tween! If you like action-packed stories of ...

When the matriarch of the least successful Jewish family in America gets tired of their misfortune, she begins to consult mystical texts for help. Determined that their next born grandchild will be a genius who changes their fortunes, and convinced that no one in her clan is smart enough to raise a genius by themselves, she decides that the child will be passed from household to household to gain their collective wisdom.

THE DARK ENEMY NEVER RESTS, BUT NEITHER DO THE HEROES OF THE HIGHEST ORDER!Dan finds out he's even more powerful than he thought when he and Page search the catacombs in Italy, escape from the enemy in the streets of India, and walk in Mother Teresa's footsteps to rescue their grandfather from the Prison of the Shadows.

Tadeusz Pankiewicz, a real-life hero, helps Dan and Page rescue two children from the Nazis in World War II Poland.THE DARK ENEMY NEVER SLEEPS. BUT NEVER DO THE HEROES OF THE HIGHEST ORDER!