voyages and travels

The King is determined to create the first map of the world and has scoured the kingdom for boys who could become mapmakers. When Quinn is chosen for the King's training school, he's amazed - but that is nothing compared to his shock when he is selected as one of the three mapmakers and finds himself on board a ship, competing for the big prize. So begins Quinn's reluctant journey deep into the unknown, on a ship captained by a slave, with a stowaway girl on board, and a mysterious sea monster that seems to be following them. Hot on their trail are the other competitors for the King's prize, who will stop at nothing to win.

To celebrate their father's birthday, the Vanderbeeks go on a cross-country road trip, but things start out bumpy when their car breaks down and things get even rockier when Laney discovers Jessie and Orlando plan to interview at a college once they get to California.

"Fart, Pan, Moxie, and TickTock are facing their scariest challenge yet--an angry mom! The Great and Powerful Kevin has promised Pan, who lost her mother when she was a baby, that she could see her mom one last time. But instead, she sees a distorted spirit of her mother, transformed into an evil creature bent on revenge against those who caused her death. Meanwhile, some new information comes to light, and Fart and friends head out on a rescue mission. Deep within the goblin caves, they search for evidence of their long lost masters, facing goblins, fire rats, floor fiends, and a troll with some seriously disgusting toenails along the way"--Provided by publisher.

When their friend Jack cannot join them, Bub the pug and his human, Bella, vow to bring him souvenirs from their road trip, and despite some bumps along the way, Bub calls their trip a big success.

"Sir Ladybug--the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice--is on a new quest! With his herald, Pell, and his trusty squire, Sterling, he will have to be extra-clever to outwit the mean Queen Bee"--Back cover.

When their friend Jack cannot join them, Bub the pug and his human, Bella, vow to bring him souvenirs from their road trip, and despite some bumps along the way, Bub calls their trip a big success.

"A philosophy professor and freelance journalist born with a rare congenital condition which affects both her stature and gait discusses how she has navigated a world that both judges and pities her for her appearance"--BTCat.

In graphic novel format, retells the story of Katsa, a girl who lives in a world where some people are born with supernatural abilities called Graces, and who seeks redemption from her own horrifying Grace, the Grace of killing.

"After failing the test of the Chosen One as a young duck, Ralph had a tough time growing up as the village pariah, often getting into trouble due to an innate extra sense that's rather unbelievable, embarrassing, and unfortunate. That was only compounded by the constant visit of spirits that only he, Ralph, could see. Cut to today, his village is threatened by a vicious Horde, an apocalyptic flood may take the life of Ralph's only supporter, his father, and the Wise Men's Counsel are out for Ralph's hide after rumors he had his way with one of their daughters. Ultimately Ralph must leave the village and unlock the secrets of his childhood as he journeys to the Kingdom of Astolia, but not before he takes a young ward, Raoul, who bears an uncanny similarity to Ralph"--Amazon.