John Christopher
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Series
Tripods trilogy volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 8
Description
Three boys set out on a secret mission to penetrate the City of the Tripods and learn more about these strange beings that rule the earth. Sequel to "The White Mountains."
4) Fireball
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Two cousins are thrust into a parallel reality when they travel through time and fire in the first book of the alternative history Fireball Trilogy, from critically acclaimed Tripods author John Christopher.
Simon and his cousin Brad hadn't wanted to spend the summer together. And the quiet London suburb where Simon lived was the last place they expected anything unusual to happen.
Then the fireball came.
The huge whirling ball of light was like...
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During World War 2, Hitler's engineers had pioneered an incredible array of futuristic secret weapons, from the Me 262, the first operational jet fighter, to the deadly V2 inter-continental ballistic missile. With the Third Reich shattered and lying in ruins, in the summer of 1945, the Allies launched a frantic race to grab what they saw as the justifiable spoils of war. The Americans and Russians in particular were anxious to secure not only the...
Author
Series
Tripods trilogy volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 7
Description
Young Will Parker and his companions make a perilous journey toward an outpost of freedom where they hope to escape from the ruling Tripods, who capture mature human beings and make them docile, obedient servants. Long ago, the Tripods -- huge, three-legged machines -- descended upon Earth and took control. Now people unquestioningly accept the Tripods' power. They have no control over their thoughts or their lives. But for a brief time in each person's...
7) Aaliyah
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Don't miss the inspirational biography behind the exciting new Lifetime movie Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, starring Alexandra Shipp as the extraordinary singer Aaliyah.
Aaliyah Dana Haughton was that music business rarity: a teen idol who transformed herself into a critically acclaimed hip-hop soul artist, a singer who successfully made the transition to actress, and a beautiful woman who never let the trappings of celebrity go to her head. Following...
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All his life, Dr. Peter Northcott has been plagued by
disturbing dreams--apocalyptic scenes of angels and
demons and visions of fire and blood. Concentrating on
his scholarly life in Rome, Peter is approaching his thirty-
third birthday when he is accosted by a mysterious priest.
Father Renauld claims to have important information
regarding Peter's destiny. He spins a tale of secret
societies and ancient texts and enemies who not only
threaten...
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Description
Bob Marley was a reggae superstar, a musical prophet who brought the sound of the Third World to the entire globe. Before the Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley goes beyond the myth of Marley to bring you the private side of a man few people ever really knew. Drawing from original interviews with the people closest to Marleyincluding his widow, Rita, his mother, Cedella, his bandmate and childhood friend, Bunny Wailer, his producer Chris Blackwell, and...
11) The pool of fire
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Series
Tripods trilogy volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 8
Description
Will and a small group of free people plan to destroy the three great cities of the Tripods before the arrival of a space ship destined to doom the planet.
13) Zero o:clock
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"In early March 2020 in New Rochelle, New York, teenager Geth Montego is fumbling with the present and uncertain about her future. She only has three friends: her best friend Tovah, who's been acting weird ever since they started applying to college; Diego, who she wants to ask to prom; and the K-pop band BTS, because the group always seems to be there for her when she needs them (at least in her head). She could use some help now. Geth's small city...
16) The wicked dead
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Tome of Bill volume 7
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THERE ARE REASONS WE FEAR THE NIGHT. NOW HE MUST BECOME ONE OF THEM.
Bill Ryder has a powerful destiny. He just never expected it to involve an amnesiac bloodsucker, a bunch of D&D dorks, and a hormonal witch. It's time for the gamer, geek, and legendary vampire to embrace his fate. Ordered to storm the vampire stronghold in Boston, Bill must approach the doorstep of the invincible undead warlord he's destined to face. It's his only chance of stopping...
17) Holier than thou
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Tome of Bill volume 4
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THERE ARE REASONS THE UNDEAD FEAR THE NIGHT.
Bill Ryder – gamer, geek, and legendary vampire – has woman troubles. The girl he wants is deadly to him. The girl who wants him is deadly to everyone else. He's trapped in the most lethal love triangle he can imagine and it's only going to get worse.
On the eve of war, The Icon – ancient foe of the vampire race – has arisen. Panic is about to break out within the undead ranks and Bill is caught...
18) Bill the vampire
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Series
Tome of Bill volume 1
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Description
THERE ARE REASONS WE FEAR THE NIGHT. HE'S NOT ONE OF THEM.
Loud-mouthed gamer Bill Ryder thought the dice had finally rolled in his favor when he met Sally. Sadly, his triumph quickly turned into a critical failure - leaving him at death's door with his throat torn out.
Now he's a vampire, trapped in a world of monsters that are stronger, deadlier, and a hell of a lot cooler. They're giving him just ninety days to prove he has what it takes to be...
19) Half a prayer
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Series
Tome of Bill volume 6
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TERROR LURKS BELOW AND IT'S ABOUT TO SURFACE.
The end of the world is rapidly approaching, but Bill Ryder – gamer, geek, and legendary vampire – finds himself with more pressing concerns to worry about: the women in his life. Sidelined from action, he's forced to reevaluate his feelings. Sadly for him, it's a luxury he can ill afford.
An unstoppable terror from the dawn of time has awoken deep beneath the Earth and is headed his way. To make matters...
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Tome of Bill volume 3
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THREE WORDS: VAMPIRES VERSUS SASQUATCH.
Bill Ryder – gamer, geek, and legendary vampire – is back in his wildest adventure yet.
A war is brewing between ancient enemies from the dawn of time. If it can't be stopped, the veil will be lifted and all of humanity's darkest nightmares will be unleashed to wreak havoc. Bill and his friends are the only chance we have – Lord help us all!
The leaders of the vampire nation dispatch Bill to a faraway...