voyages and travels

Collects two stories of summer romance, including "26 Kisses" in which Veda embarks on a summer love quest to move on after boyfriend unceremoniously dumps her right after graduation by kissing 26 boys, one for each letter of the alphabet; and "How My Summer Went Up In Flames" in which seventeen-year-old Rosie, placed under a temporary restraining order for torching her former boyfriend's car, embarks on a cross-country car trip from New Jersey to Arizona while waiting for her court appearance.

"Marina and four other girls who didn't get their animal familiars on Pairing Day discover they are Mythics, who must find their familiar among the mythical beasts through quests of courage, pitting them against others seeking their mysterious power"--Provided by publisher.

"When Jinwoo sets about mentoring one of Jinho's recruits- who also happens to be his sister's good friend--a White Tiger Guild training operation seems like the perfect opportunity to show her what being a hunter really entails. But the moment he and Songyi enter the gate, Jinwoo realizes something is wrong. With a flash of red, the exit vanishes, stranding them and the White Tiger trainees in a frozen forest for what could be weeks--or until someone can defeat the dungeon's formidable boss . . ."--Back cover.

"Explore the geography, inhabitants and legends of D&D landscapes, from the challenges of the Forgotten Realms to spaces and places beyond, with this illustrated guide to adventurous travel"--Provided by publisher.

"With worlds everywhere under threat of collapse and mysteries abounding, it's up to Flick and Jonathan to discover why the Strangeworlds Society exists and who it is trying to protect. And only if they can uncover these secrets, and the secrets of a mysterious new world called the Stormforest, will they have any hope of defending their world--and others--from the threat that is facing them all"--Provided by publisher.

In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage. They encounter enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds, and ancient folklore.

Loulie al-Nazari is the Midnight Merchant, a criminal who hunts and sells illegal magic. But when she saves the life of a prince, she is blackmailed by the sultan to find an ancient lamp that has the power to revive the barren land. Accompanied by the sultan's oldest son, her jinn bodyguard, and Aisha, one of the eldest prince's Forty Thieves, Loulie sets out to find the relic. The group soon faces attacks by ghouls, a fearsome ancient jinn queen, and the assassin that killed Loulie's family.

Left at the Mostly Silent Monastery as a toddler and home-schooled by a retired nun, twelve-year-old Bicycle rides cross-country to meet a famous cyclist who she hopes will be her first friend.

"Join Adric Fell, the halfling Bree Three-Hands, the dwarf Khal Khalundurrin, the tiefling Tisha Swornheart, and the elf Varis in a tale of high adventure and deep secrets. Adric Fell leads a band of wayward heroes in a world where civilization has been reduced to a few scattered points of light amid a rising tide of shadows. Plus, play as the heroes of the book in three Game Adventures created for this series, replicating pivotal scenes in the story as roleplaying game encounters. You can use these as the foundation for a longer adventure of your own creation, or you can simply play them as a short delve!"--Back cover.

"Ralph has a dangerous, yet simple plan to avenge the murder of his mother, not to mention the killing of innocent children, by the evil King Malek: He's going to become allies with Malek's all-powerful enemy, Vom Syrus. But Vom Syrus is virtually a world away, and to get to him Ralph must journey to Octania with his new lover, the warrior woman, Zania, and his friend, a ten year-old wizard, Yassou. And along the way, Ralph is mistaken for the Chosen One"--Provided by publisher.