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The book of lost things
By John Connolly. 2006
Mourning the loss of his mother, David finds comfort in the books she left behind. But soon the make-believe world…
of the books melds with David's reality, and the figments of his imagination become startlingly real. Suddenly, he finds himself in a brutal land populated by trolls, harpies, and werewolf-like creatures. His only hope is to find the king, whose Book of Lost Things could show David the way home. Junior and Senior high. 2006.The burning bridge (Ranger's apprentice. #2.)
By John Flanagan. 2006
Will is forced to overcome his fear of Wargals, the foot soldiers of rebel warlord Morgarath, as Araluen's army prepares…
to battle Morgarath's forces. Sequel to “The Ruins of Gorlan”. Followed by "The Icebound Land". For Grades 5-8. 2006.The burning time
By Carol Matas. 1994
In 17th century France, healer and midwife Madame Rivas falls under suspicion when her village is in the grip of…
a witch-hunt. Her daughter Rose realizes that she must face the fears and prejudices of her friends and neighbours. For Junior High readers and older. Some descriptions of violence. c1994.The Brentford triangle (Brentford Trilogy Ser. #2)
By Robert Rankin. 1992
All over Brentford, electrical appliances were beginning to fail. Could it be that Brentford had been chosen as the first…
base in an alien onslaught on planet Earth? Sequel to "The antipope" (DC38161). 1992.The book of swords
By Robin Hobb, Garth Nix, George R. R Martin. 2017
Acclaimed editor and bestselling author Gardner Dozois presents an all-new anthology of original epic tales by a stellar cast of…
award-winning modern masters--many of them set in their authors' best-loved worlds. Join today's finest tellers of fantastic tales, including George R.R. Martin, K. J. Parker, Robin Hobb, Scott Lynch, Ken Liu, C.J. Cherryh, Daniel Abraham, Lavie Tidhar, Ellen Kushner, and more on action-packed journeys into the outer realms of dark enchantment and intrepid derring-do, featuring a stunning assortment of fearless swordsmen and warrior women who face down danger and death at every turn with courage, cunning, and cold steel. 2017.The Briar king (Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone. #1.)
By J. Gregory Keyes. 2003
The Briar King is waking from his slumber to an unknown but cataclysmic end. Dark agents are afoot in the…
land, stirring war and edging an ancient prophecy closer to fulfillment. In destiny's path are a king's woodsman, his headstrong lover, a bookworm priest, a cocksure swordsman, and the embattled kingdom of Crotheny. Explicit descriptions of violence. Followed by "The charnel prince" (DC26181). 2003. (The kingdoms of Thorn and Bone ; 1)The book of dreams (Chronicles of Faerie. #4.)
By O. R Melling. 2003
The gateways that connected the Faerie world to the Earthworld have been destroyed by the Enemy, and the only hope…
of restoring them lies with Dana. In a dream, her fairy mother tells Dana that she must find The Book of Dreams somewhere in Canada. Along the way, Dana gains the help of some new friends both from the Faerie world and from Earth. Some descriptions of sex. Sequel to "The Light-Bearer's Daughter." For junior high readers. 2003.The blue girl
By Charles De Lint. 2004
New at her high school, Imogene enlists the help of her introverted friend Maxine and the ghost of a boy…
who haunts the school, after receiving warnings through her dreams that soul-eaters are threatening her life. Some descriptions of violence and strong language. For senior high readers. 2006, c2004.Sous le divan (Gardien des soirs de bridge. #1.)
By Annie Bacon. 2015
Savez-vous que certains divans de banlieue abritent des spiratins? Et que les bruits dans la tuyauterie du sous-sol signalent parfois…
la présence de plombivares? Partez à la découverte de ces créatures farfelues en compagnie d'Émile, d'Ophélie et de l'étrange professeur Habbitrole, éminent spécialiste en pestiologie. On plonge dans le livre d'Annie Bacon comme Alice dans le terrier du lapin blanc. Suivi de "Dans la baignoire". Années 2-4. 2015.Sorcière de sang (Sorcière. #3.)
By Cate Tiernan, Lyse Deschamps. 2010
Morgan poursuit ses recherches afin d'en apprendre davantage sur sa mère biologique, une puissante sorcière d'origine irlandaise qui a été…
assassinée peu après son arrivée sur le sol américain. Et voilà que l'adolescente découvre, dans la bibliothèque secrète de la mère de son petit ami, le Livre d'ombres de la défunte! Tout en se plongeant dans cet ouvrage qui regorge d'informations sur l'usage des plantes dans la pratique de la magie, Morgan s'efforce de découvrir l'origine de cette sourde menace qu'elle sent planer sur elle dès qu'elle croise la route de Sky et de Hunter, deux sorciers anglais de passage dans la région. Et quel lien ces derniers entretiennent-ils avec Bree, son ancienne meilleure amie, qui ne lui a toujours pas pardonné d'avoir entamé une relation amoureuse avec le beau Cal? Pour les lecteurs du collégial. Quelques descriptions de violence. 2010. (Sorcière ; 3) Titre uniforme: Blood witch.Sombre présage (Métamorphose. #3.)
By Ericka Duflo. 2016
Senna continue sa formation. Mais elle est hantée par le sombre présage qu'Io lui a adressé et elle n'a toujours…
pas résolu le mystère de ses affaires volées. La situation d'Ian se dégrade. La jeune fille n'a personne sur qui compter. Entre manigances, déceptions et trahisons, Senna est plus méfiante que jamais. Pour faire face à ces difficultés, elle va être amenée à faire des choix, à créer de nouvelles alliances et peut-être devoir renoncer à certaines amitiés. Suite de "Paradis osbcur". Pour les lecteurs du collégial. 2016.Tantes Midi-Minuit et les deux coucous (Émilien. #3.)
By Louise Catherine Bergeron. 2016
Plus que quelques semaines avant Noël... Émilien va passer le week-end avec ses tantes, les jumelles Midi et Minuit, dans…
leur nouvelle horlogerie. Ses tantes réussissent toujours à l'étonner. Qu'est-ce qu'elles ont encore inventé, cette fois ? Des horloges-calendriers de l'avent qui distribuent des surprises ! Mais Émilien, Midi et Minuit découvriront que les surprises ne sont pas réservées aux clients seulement. Suite de "Tante Maggie-Noire et les chocolats ensorcelés", suivi de "Tante Mélimélo et Tournotour". Années 1-3. 2016.Tante Maggie-Noire et les chocolats ensorcelés (Émilien. #2.)
By Louise Catherine Bergeron. 2016
Émilien a plusieurs tantes, dont une qui est super gentille, très coquine et... sorcière ! Pour l'aider à vendre ses…
chocolats ensorcelés au grand Marché printanier, il croque les chocolats, qui le transforment. Et le voilà avec les cheveux zébrés ou encore des oreilles de lapin... Inquiétant ? Non ! Car tante Maggie-Noire a aussi prévu des chocolats antidotes, qui éliminent tous ces effets bizarres. Mais attention au voleur ! Suite de "Tante Violinette et le violon magique", suivi de "Les tantes Midi Minuit et les deux coucous". Années 1-3. 2016.Tante Violinette et le violon magique (Émilien. #1.)
By Louise Catherine Bergeron. 2016
Émilien a une drôle de famille! Sa tante Violinette en est un bon exemple. D'abord, elle vit avec ses 32…
chats. En plus, elle a un secret : un violon magique qui lui donne des ailes. Mais est-ce suffisant pour sauver ses chatons égarés ? S'il veut aider sa tante, Émilien devra affronter sa peur des hauteurs - et vivre une aventure à saveur de bleuets! Suivi de "Tante Maggie-Noire et les chocolats ensorcelés". Années 1-3. 2016.Sirènes (Ailes d'Alexanne. #t. 6.)
By Anne Robillard. 2015
Les ailes d'Alexanne est une série fantastique enlevante peuplée de créatures intrigantes. Elle met en vedette des adolescents dotés de…
pouvoirs paranormaux qui ont chacun une mission bien précise à accomplir. Dans ce sixième tome toujours plus palpitant que les précédents, la jeune Sara-Anne, accompagnée d'Alexanne et de leurs amis, se rend aux Bahamas afin de rencontrer un mystérieux bienfaiteur. En chemin, le hasard place sur leur route l'équipage du Rédemption, un navire à la recherche des vestiges de l'Atlantide. Cette rencontre inopinée changera-t-elle leurs plans? Suite de "Spirales", suivi de "James". Pour les lecteurs du collégial. 2015.The black chalice
By Marie Jakober. 2000
A young knight, Karelian of Lys, returns from the Crusades to his home in 12th-century Germany, having witnessed enough to…
undermine his faith in God and himself. Though he craves peace, Karelian soon becomes the lover of a half-human witch queen and the enemy of a nobleman who claims to be a direct descendant of Jesus, and thus the destined king of Earth. Karelian must use all his combat skills, intelligence, and empathy to fight his way through the tangle of duty and passion in which he's caught. Some descriptions of sex, violence, and some strong language. 2000.The Black Witch (Black Witch Chronicles. #1.)
By Laurie Forest. 2017
Elloren is believed to be the heir of the Black Witch, even through she is utterly devoid of magical power.…
So when she is allowed to pursue her dream of becoming an apothecary, Elloren is eager to embrace a destiny of her own and be free from her grandmother's legacy. But she soon realizes that the apothecary school is a treacherous place for the granddaughter of the Black Witch. For senior high readers. 2017.The bloodsworn (Bloodbound. #3.)
By Erin Lindsey. 2016
As the war between Alden and Oridia draws to an end, the fates of both kingdoms rest on the actions…
of a select group of individuals--and, of course, on the unbreakable bonds of blood. Unbeknownst to most of Alden, King Erik, in thrall to a cruel bloodbinder, is locked away in his own palace, plotting revenge. To save her king, Lady Alix must journey behind enemy lines to destroy the bloodbinder. But her quest will demand sacrifices that may be more than she can bear. Meanwhile, as the Warlord of Oridia tightens his grip on Alden, the men Alix loves face equally deadly tasks: Her husband, Liam, must run a country at war while her brother, Rig, fights a losing battle on the front lines. If either of them fails, Alden could be lost--and even if they succeed, their efforts may be too late to save everyone Alix holds dear. Sequel to "The bloodforged". 2016.The bloodforged (Bloodbound. #2.)
By Erin Lindsey. 2015
When the war began, Lady Alix Black played a minor role, scouting at the edge of the king's retinue in…
relative anonymity. Though she's once again facing an attacking Oridian force determined to destroy all she holds dear, she is now bodyguard to the king and wife to the prince. Still, she is unprepared for what the revival of the war will mean. Erik is willing to take drastic measures to defend his domain, even if it means sending Prince Liam into a deadly web of intrigue and traveling into the perilous wild lands of Harram himself. Only the biggest threat to the kingdom might be one that neither Alix nor Erik could have imagined, or prepared for. Sequel to "The bloodbound". 2015.The bloodbound
By Erin Lindsey. 2014
A cunning and impetuous scout, Alix only wishes to serve quietly on the edges of the action. But when the…
king is betrayed by his own brother and left to die at the hands of attacking Oridian forces, she winds up single-handedly saving her sovereign. Suddenly, she is head of the king's personal guard, an honour made all the more dubious by the king's exile from his own court. Surrounded by enemies, Alix must help him reclaim his crown, all the while attempting to repel the relentless tide of invaders led by the Priest, most feared of Oridia's lords. But while Alix's king commands her duty, both he and a fellow scout lay claim to her heart. And when the time comes, she may need to choose between the two men who need her most. 2014.