Cela fait trois mois que les enfants de la petite ville californienne de Perdido Beach sont piégés dans une bulle qu'ils ont baptisée la Zone. Trois mois que tous les habitants de plus de 15 ans ont disparu. La nourriture commence à manquer, la famine s'annonce et personne n'a de solution. Bientôt des dissensions éclatent entre les " mutants ", qui développent des pouvoirs surnaturels, et les " normaux ". Le chaos s'installe en ville. Sans compter qu'un danger bien plus terrible menace les habitants de la Zone. L'Ombre, une créature inquiétante terrée dans les collines, appelle ses serviteurs. Elle s'est réveillée. Et elle a faim.
Imaginez... Cela fait six mois que tous les adultes ont disparu de Perdido Beach. Six mois, que les enfants errent dans les rues, abandonnés, tenaillés par la faim, assoiffés d'un profond désir de vengeance. Six mois qu'une bulle surnaturelle les coupe du reste du monde. Jusqu'au jour où les rumeurs les plus folles circulent, propagées par Orsay qui se proclame "Prophétesse". Elle affirme que la mort est le seul moyen de quitter la Zone. Désormais les enfants ne songent qu'à une chose : fuir. Mais sont-ils assez désespérés pour croire que seule la mort les délivrera ?
Qui n'a jamais rêvé d'un monde sans adultes ? Imaginez... Tous les êtres humains de plus de 15 ans ont disparu. Plus incroyable encore, ceux qui restent développent des super-pouvoirs mais ils ne parviennent pas encore à les maîtriser... Cette aventure extraordinaire est arrivée à Sam, 14 ans, et à tous les enfants de la petite ville californienne de Perdido. Passé la première période d'euphorie, les enfants doivent maintenant s'organiser pour survivre. Qui va s'occuper des bébés et des malades ? Comment trouver de la nourriture ? Autant de questions vitales à résoudre en urgence !
New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant unleashes the gritty and powerful conclusion to the Front Line series and evokes the brutal truth of World War War is hell. An epic tale of historical reimagining, perfect for fans of Code Name Verity and Salt to the Sea. Courage, sacrifice, and fear have lead Rio, Frangie, and Rainy through front-line battles in North Africa and Sicily, and their missions are not over. These soldiers and thousands of Allies must fight their deadliest battle yet—for their country and their lives—as they descend into the freezing water and onto the treacherous sands of Omaha Beach. It is June 6, 1944. D-Day has arrived. No longer naive recruits, these soldier girls are now Silver Star recipients and battle-hardened. Others look to them for guidance and confidence, but this is a war that will leave sixty million dead. Flesh will turn to charcoal. Piles will be made of torn limbs. The women must find a way to lead while holding on to their own last shreds of belief in humanity. Praise for Silver Stars : "Exhaustive research, immersive storytelling, and emotional depth make for a superlative tale.” — Kirkus (starred review) Praise for Front Lines : “A gripping and heart-wrenching tale.”— Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A magnificent alternate history.” —Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity
Suddenly it's a world without adults and normal has crashed and burned. When life as you know it ends at 15, everything changes ... Answers to every mystery of the FAYZ are revealed, unexpected heroes emerge as sacrifices are made, and the Darkness is finally conquered by a force even more powerful than itself in this conclusion to the Gone series.
Who's Who in Classical Mythology is an indispensable guide to all the Greek and Roman mythological characters, from major deities such as Athena and Bacchus, to the lesser-known wood nymphs and centaurs. Also included, of course, are the heroic mortals, figures such as Jason, Aeneas, Helen, Achilles, and Odysseus, all brought to life in a fascinating series of portraits drawn from a wide variety of ancient literary sources. Each entry offers a small window into a timeless mythological world, one filled with epic battles, bizarre metamorphoses, and all sorts of hideous and fantastic monsters. The perfect book for casual browsers and folklore enthusiasts alike, Who's Who in Classical Mythology offers a rich and readable guide to some of the greatest stories ever told.
The wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant returns in a new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Chris Grine. Sometimes weird things happen to people. Ask Jake. He could tell you about the night he and his friends saw a strange light in the sky that seemed to be heading right for them. That was the night five normal kids learned that humanity is under a silent attack -- and were given the power to fight back. Now Jake, Rachel, Cassie, Tobias, and Marco can transform into some of the most dangerous creatures on Earth. And they must use that power to outsmart an evil greater than anything the world has ever seen. . . .
As the young residents of Perdido Beach begin to better comprehend the truths of who they are and their relationships to one another, the Darkness finds a new way to be born, bringing their understanding of fear to a new level.
Michael Grant looks at the policies and government of the hundreds of independent city-states and at theeveryday life of the citizens. With fluency and scholarships he shows how the brilliance of the Ancient Greeks' civilizationwas by no means limited to the Golden Age of its classical fifth century, but its early period was remarkable too. Foe 500 years the Greek city-states achieved a civilisation which has been an inspiration and an ideal ever since.
Empty nesters Norm and Ruth embark on a trip to rekindle their romance at the Bear Bones Family Campground, only to find it transformed into a nudist retreat. As they navigate this unexpected environment, they face challenges in communication and self-discovery. With the support of fellow guests and staff, they work to reconnect and redefine their relationship, ultimately seeking to rediscover their happiness together. The story explores themes of love, vulnerability, and personal growth in the face of change.
