Wands and Worlds Book News

Just released (U.S.): The Time Paradox (Artemis Fowl book 6)

2008-07-15T04:00:00.001-05:00

The Time Paradox (Artemis Fowl book 6) by Eoin Colfer was just released in the U.S.

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Just released (U.S.): Kaimira: The Sky Village (Kaimira book 1)

2008-07-08T04:00:00.002-05:00

Kaimira: The Sky Village (Kaimira book 1) by Monk Ashland and Nigel Ashland was just released in the U.S.

Description: High over China, twelve-year-old Mei arrives at the Sky Village, an intricate web of hot-air balloons floating above an Earth where animals battle machines for control. Deep below the ruins of Las Vegas, thirteen-year-old Rom enters a shadowy world where he is commandeered to fight, gladiator-style, against hybrid demons for the entertainment of a mercenary crowd. Mei and Rom have never met, but they share a common journal—a book that allows them to communicate with each other and reveals that they carry the strange and frightening Kaimira gene, entwining aspects of human, beast, and machine within their very DNA. In this thrilling, intricately plotted novel, Mei and Rom must find the courage to balance the powers that lurk within—and overcome outside forces that seek to destroy them—if they are to survive and save the ones they love .
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Just released (U.S.): Encyclopedia Mythologica: Fairies and Magical Creatures

2008-07-08T04:00:00.001-05:00

Encyclopedia Mythologica: Fairies and Magical Creatures by Robert A. Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart was just released in the U.S.

Description: Open this entrancing book and meet Shakespeare's Queen Titania, springing up with her silver wings aflutter. Further on, a crystalline elfin castle rises into the clouds, not far from some scary hobgoblins and trolls. And on a truly stunning spread, a humanoid magical tree spreads its branches to reveal a face within its foliage, while flowers unfold and rearrange their petals, turning into flower fairies. Visiting mythical beings around the world, from household brownies to the merfolk lurking deep below the sea, this breathtaking 3-D book, brimming with facts and fancy, will hold humans of all ages in its spell.
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Just released (U.S.): Superior Saturday (The Keys to the Kingdom book 6)

2008-07-06T16:49:00.001-05:00

Superior Saturday (The Keys to the Kingdom book 6) by Garth Nix was just released in the U.S.

Description: The secret of his own identity. The identity of The Architect. The complete Will of the House. The fulfillment of his fate. Arthur Penhaligon is getting closer and closer to these things...but not without risks, conflict, and adventure.
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Just released (U.S.): Alfred Kropp: The Thirteenth Skull (Alfred Kropp book 3)

2008-06-24T04:00:00.000-05:00

Alfred Kropp: The Thirteenth Skull (Alfred Kropp book 3) by Rick Yancey was just released in the U.S.

Description: Alfred Kropp lost - then found - the legendary sword Excalibur. Then he defeated King Paimon, arguably the nastiest of demons ever to roam the earth. What could possibly be in store for him now? Plenty. Not only is a dangerous new enemy tracking Alfred's every move, even the people who have sworn to protect him no longer seem trustworthy. Who, or what, is "Sofia," and is there a connection between Sofia and the mysterious Thirteen Skull? The reluctant hero who has always narrowly avoided death may not be getting out of this adventure alive. Just right for fans of Alex Rider and Stephen King, this third installment in Rick Yancey's acclaimed series is a compulsive page turner readers won't soon forget.
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Just released (U.S.): Out of the Wild

2008-06-19T04:00:00.001-05:00

Out of the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst was just released in the U.S.

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Just released (U.S.): The Quest Begins (Seekers book 1)

2008-05-27T04:00:00.001-05:00

The Quest Begins (Seekers book 1) by Erin Hunter was just released in the U.S.

Description: From the author of the nationally bestselling Warriors books comes a brand-new animal fantasy series. Three young bears from different species—black, polar, and grizzly—are separated from their families when they are just young cubs. They find themselves brought together on a perilous journey. Fate is about to change all these bears' lives forever, setting their paws on a path toward a future they cannot yet imagine...
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Just released (U.S.): Moribito: Guardian Of The Spirit

2008-05-02T04:00:00.001-05:00

Moribito: Guardian Of The Spirit by Nahoko Uehashi was just released in the U.S.

Description: Above all, before everything. Balsa is a fighter. She protects children and adults, the rich and the poor, in a quest to redeem eight lives lost for her sake. She is a master of the short spear and expert in the martial arts, dazzling even her opponents with her fearlessness in combat. And she will need every one of her skills in her latest job: guarding the Second Prince, Chagum. For the prince is the Moribito - the Guardian of the Spirit - chosen to deliver the egg of the Water spirit to its home in the distant sea. If he fails, a drought will devastate the land of New Yogo. But as Balsa and Chagum travel across the country, learning more about the spirit and the secret history of the empire, they find themselves hunted by two deadly enemies: the egg-eating monster, Rarunga...and the prince's own father.
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Just released (U.S.): Ink Exchange

2008-04-29T04:00:00.002-05:00

Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr was just released in the U.S.

Description: On the surface, Leslie seems like a normal teen, but she hides the truth of her life from her friends. Ever since her mother left, Leslie's life has been difficult. Her father has basically abdicated responsibility for the family, and Leslie's drug-addicted brother controls the house. Leslie tries to pay the bills when she can, and stay out of the way of her brother's drug dealing cronies - especially since some of those cronies raped her with her brother's permission for payment of his debt. Leslie lives in fear, but she's determined to take control of her life. She decides to get a tattoo as a symbol, a promise to herself, and a way to reclaim her own body. One of Leslie's friends is Aislinn, the new Summer Queen of the faerie. But Aislinn is keeping her own secrets - she doesn't tell Leslie about her new faerie life, or that her new friends are not human. Aislinn wants Leslie to have as normal a life as possible, so she has forbidden any of the faerie to reveal themselves or their nature to Leslie. But keeping secrets can have unforeseen consequences. Leslie doesn't realize that her new tattoo will tie her to the faerie King of the Dark Court, Irial. Nor does she know that Aislinn's friend Niall, who appears to show an interest in her, is really a faerie whose powers are devastating to mortals. As Leslie becomes more closely tied to the Dark Court, she finds the darkness exhilarating and liberating. But the price that Leslie has to pay for freedom from fear may be more than she is willing to pay.
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Just released (U.S.): Dragon Flight

2008-04-29T04:00:00.001-05:00

Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George was just released in the U.S.

Description: With the Dragon Wars over, Creel finds herself bored with life as a seamstress. Then word comes that a bordering country has been breeding dragons in preparation for an invasion. Never one to sit around, Creel throws herself headlong into an adventure that will reunite her with her dragon friend Shardas, pit her against a vicious new enemy and perhaps rekindle a friendship with Prince Luka that seems to have gone cold. Sequel to Dragon Slippers.
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Forthcoming book (U.S.): The Diamond of Darkhold: The Fourth Book of Ember (Book of Ember book 4)

2008-04-23T04:00:00.002-05:00

The Diamond of Darkhold: The Fourth Book of Ember (Book of Ember book 4) by Jeanne Duprau will be released on August 26, 2008 in the U.S.

Description: It's been several months since Lina and Doon escaped the dying city of Ember and, along with the rest of their people, joined the town of Sparks. Now, struggling through the harsh winter aboveground, they find an unusual book. Torn up and missing most of its pages, it alludes to a mysterious device from before the Disaster, which they believe is still in Ember. Together, Lina and Doon must go back underground to retrieve what was lost and bring light to a dark world.
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Forthcoming book (U.S.): Alfred Kropp: The Thirteenth Skull (Alfred Kropp book 3)

2008-04-23T04:00:00.001-05:00

Alfred Kropp: The Thirteenth Skull (Alfred Kropp book 3) by Rick Yancey will be released on June 24, 2008 in the U.S.

Description: Alfred Kropp lost - then found - the legendary sword Excalibur. Then he defeated King Paimon, arguably the nastiest of demons ever to roam the earth. What could possibly be in store for him now? Plenty. Not only is a dangerous new enemy tracking Alfred's every move, even the people who have sworn to protect him no longer seem trustworthy. Who, or what, is "Sofia," and is there a connection between Sofia and the mysterious Thirteen Skull? The reluctant hero who has always narrowly avoided death may not be getting out of this adventure alive. Just right for fans of Alex Rider and Stephen King, this third installment in Rick Yancey's acclaimed series is a compulsive page turner readers won't soon forget.
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Just released (U.S.): Outcast (Warriors: Power of Three book 3)

2008-04-22T04:00:00.003-05:00

Outcast (Warriors: Power of Three book 3) by Erin Hunter was just released in the U.S.

Description: A secret prophecy shapes the lives of Firestar's grandchildren, but only one of the three knows about it. Jaypaw is captivated by the power it promises, and he believes the key to that power may lie buried in the distant past -- with the ancient cats who once walked these woods and now prowl through his dreams. His search for answers leads him toward the mountains -- the home of the Tribe of Rushing Water. Lionpaw and Hollypaw feel drawn to the mountains too, for different reasons. But the mountains hide secrets as well as answers, and if the three cats find a way to get there, they may discover more than they ever expected.
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Just released (U.S.): Warrior's Return (Warriors Manga book 3)

2008-04-22T04:00:00.001-05:00

Warrior's Return (Warriors Manga book 3) by Erin Hunter was just released in the U.S.

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Just released (U.S.): The Sisters Grimm: Tales From the Hood (The Sisters Grimm book 6)

2008-04-11T04:00:00.001-05:00

The Sisters Grimm: Tales From the Hood (The Sisters Grimm book 6) by Michael Buckley was just released in the U.S.

Description: This book sees Mr. Canis, dear friend and protector of the Grimm family, put on trial for past crimes. Considering that he's really the Big Bad Wolf, he has a lot to answer for. Is there any truth to the story told by Little Red Riding Hood? What's the deal with all that huffing and puffing? Will Mr. Canis be forced to answer for his crimes? A kangaroo court of Everafters, led by the cruel Queen of Hearts, is determined to find Canis guilty and force the Grimms out of Ferryport Landing. Meanwhile, Puck has decided to focus more on his mischievous ways, making a few new troublemaker friends. So it's up to Sabrina and Daphne to find evidence to save Canis - and their investigation may reveal more than they hoped.
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Forthcoming book (U.S.): The Sisters Grimm: Tales From the Hood (The Sisters Grimm book 6)

2008-04-10T04:00:00.001-05:00

The Sisters Grimm: Tales From the Hood (The Sisters Grimm book 6) by Michael Buckley will be released on May 1, 2008 in the U.S.

Description: This book sees Mr. Canis, dear friend and protector of the Grimm family, put on trial for past crimes. Considering that he's really the Big Bad Wolf, he has a lot to answer for. Is there any truth to the story told by Little Red Riding Hood? What's the deal with all that huffing and puffing? Will Mr. Canis be forced to answer for his crimes? A kangaroo court of Everafters, led by the cruel Queen of Hearts, is determined to find Canis guilty and force the Grimms out of Ferryport Landing. Meanwhile, Puck has decided to focus more on his mischievous ways, making a few new troublemaker friends. So it's up to Sabrina and Daphne to find evidence to save Canis - and their investigation may reveal more than they hoped.
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Just released (U.S.): The Tygrine Cat

2008-04-08T04:00:00.003-05:00

The Tygrine Cat by Inbali Iserles was just released in the U.S.

Description: Alone and lost, a young cat called Mati is struggling to be accepted by a colony of street cats in the bustling marketplace at Cressida Lock. What Mati doesn't know is that he is the last of a vital, age-old breed and that a mysterious feline assassin named Mithos is close on his trail. With his enemy nearing, can Mati learn to harness his ancient powersbefore a deadly feline force destroys both him and his newfound friends and takes the spirit of every cat on earth?
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Just released (U.S.): Queste (Septimus Heap book 4)

2008-04-08T04:00:00.001-05:00

Queste (Septimus Heap book 4) by Angie Sage was just released in the U.S.

Description: There's trouble at the Castle, and it's all because Merrin Meredith has returned with Darke plans for Septimus. More trouble awaits Septimus and Jenna in the form of Tertius Fume, the ghost of the very first Chief Hermetic Scribe, who is determined to send Septimus on a deadly Queste. But Septimus and Jenna have other plans - they are headed for the mysterious House of Foryx, a place where all Time meets and the place where they fervently hope they will be able to find Nicko and Snorri, who were trapped back in time in physik. But how will Septimus escape the Queste?
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New in Paperback (U.S.): Skulduggery Pleasant (Skulduggery Pleasant book 1)

2008-03-25T04:00:00.004-05:00

Skulduggery Pleasant (Skulduggery Pleasant book 1) by Derek Landy was just released in paperback in the U.S.

Description: Gordon Edgley recently died and young Stephanie, his niece, got a surprise when she came to the reading of his will, when almost his entire cast of possesions and property are left to HER rather then her weaselly uncle or her two delightfully snobbish and impolite cousins, or perhaps the odd friend of Gordon Edgley's, Skulduggery Pleasant who speaks in phrases like "Good luck with whatever you decide to do with your life." It was altogether shocking. Shortly afterward, chance brings her to her Uncle Gordon's house, a man breaks in with intent to kill, but is stopped by Skulduggery Pleasant, who appears to be a fire throwing skeleton. Soon, strange events begin to unfold around Stephanie and Skulduggery Pleasant, and in the end, they are the only ones that can stop a dark magic from being unleashed on the worlds.
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Just released (U.S.): The Softwire: Betrayal on Orbis 2 (The Softwire book 2)

2008-03-25T04:00:00.002-05:00

The Softwire: Betrayal on Orbis 2 (The Softwire book 2) by PJ Haarsma was just released in the U.S.

Description: Johnny Turnbull - JT to his friends - is a softwire: he has the rare and highly prized ability to communicate mentally with computers. But JT and his friends are indentured servants. They were born from frozen embryos on a seed-ship, and their parents, who were already dead before the children were born, sent the children to the Rings of Orbis in hopes of a better life. JT and the other children will have to work off their parents' debt for the passage as servants on Orbis; when their term is ended, they will have the opportunity to apply to become citizens. In the first book, Virus on Orbis 1, JT had to solve the problem of a malfunction with the central computer, while trying to prove that he wasn't the once causing the problem. Now, JT, his sister Ketheria, and the other children in their group have other problems. Their guarantor, Weegin, is essentially bankrupt, and instead of turning the children over to the Keepers as directed, he takes them to Orbis 2 to sell them. JT ends up with a new job, communicating with the Samirans, huge aliens who live in the water and are responsible for cooling the crystals harvested on Orbis. Because of his softwire abilities, JT is the only one who can communicate directly with the Samirans. The Samirans are upset, and it's JT's job to find out why before the Samirans can disrupt the upcoming harvest of the critical Crystal of Life. If he succeeds, he'll be a hero on Orbis. If he fails, the consequences will be enormous. But JT learns that there are dirty secrets lurking under the surface of Orbis, and that there is more at stake than success or failure of the harvest.
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Forthcoming book (U.S.): Moribito: Guardian Of The Spirit

2008-03-25T04:00:00.001-05:00

Moribito: Guardian Of The Spirit by Nahoko Uehashi will be released on June 1, 2008 in the U.S.

Description: Above all, before everything. Balsa is a fighter. She protects children and adults, the rich and the poor, in a quest to redeem eight lives lost for her sake. She is a master of the short spear and expert in the martial arts, dazzling even her opponents with her fearlessness in combat. And she will need every one of her skills in her latest job: guarding the Second Prince, Chagum. For the prince is the Moribito - the Guardian of the Spirit - chosen to deliver the egg of the Water spirit to its home in the distant sea. If he fails, a drought will devastate the land of New Yogo. But as Balsa and Chagum travel across the country, learning more about the spirit and the secret history of the empire, they find themselves hunted by two deadly enemies: the egg-eating monster, Rarunga...and the prince's own father.
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Just released (U.S.): The Final Warning: A Maximum Ride Novel (Maximum Ride book 4)

2008-03-17T04:00:00.001-05:00

The Final Warning: A Maximum Ride Novel (Maximum Ride book 4) by James Patterson was just released in the U.S.

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New in paperback: Skulduggery Pleasant

2008-03-10T20:52:00.003-05:00

Skulduggery Pleasant will be released in paperback on March 25. The new edition includes bonus extras: an interview with Skulduggery himself, and a new, humorous short story about him. Click here for more information or to purchase.

New Book Review: Freewalker (The Longlight Legacy book 2)

2008-03-09T04:00:00.001-05:00

New review of Freewalker (The Longlight Legacy book 2) by Dennis Foon posted by David.

Description: Roan's village was destroyed, everyone he knew killed. His sister was taken to the City, and he doesn't know what's happened to her. He underwent many trials and adventures, meeting up with a disease survivor called Lumpy and eventually reaching the town of Fairview, where he met one of the mysterious Dirt Eaters who had helped him through his journey by sending guidance. But Roan hasn't yet found peace- The children in Fairview have been meeting a terrible fate for years, sent away to The City to meet their certain doom. Roan, Lumpy, and the dirt eater, manage to escape with the children and start the seeds of a new town to shield the children and themselves. But Roan begins to become suspicious of his Dirt Eater friend, and it soon seems that everyone has ulterior motives... Meanwhile, his sister, Stowe, has been turned into a celebrity goddess in The City. But soon enough she discovers that she is being used, and plots to escape and wreak revenge on those who had fooled her. Roan and Stowe both struggle in different ways, but betrayal is all around, and both siblings soon discover something strange and horrible inside both of them...
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Forthcoming book (U.S.): Ink Exchange

2008-02-28T05:00:00.002-05:00

Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr will be released on April 29, 2008 in the U.S.

Description: On the surface, Leslie seems like a normal teen, but she hides the truth of her life from her friends. Ever since her mother left, Leslie's life has been difficult. Her father has basically abdicated responsibility for the family, and Leslie's drug-addicted brother controls the house. Leslie tries to pay the bills when she can, and stay out of the way of her brother's drug dealing croniesespecially since some of those cronies raped her with her brother's permission for payment of his debt. Leslie lives in fear, but she's determined to take control of her life. She decides to get a tattoo as a symbol, a promise to herself, and a way to reclaim her own body. One of Leslie's friends is Aislinn, the new Summer Queen of the faerie. But Aislinn is keeping her own secretsshe doesn't tell Leslie about her new faerie life, or that her new friends are not human. Aislinn wants Leslie to have as normal a life as possible, so she has forbidden any of the faerie to reveal themselves or their nature to Leslie. But keeping secrets can have unforeseen consequences. Leslie doesn't realize that her new tattoo will tie her to the faerie King of the Dark Court, Irial. Nor does she know that Aislinn's friend Niall, who appears to show an interest in her, is really a faerie whose powers are devastating to mortals. As Leslie becomes more closely tied to the Dark Court, she finds the darkness exhilarating and liberating. But the price that Leslie has to pay for freedom from fear may be more than she is willing to pay.
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