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History brims with silenced stories. Will Mira's be one of them? Mira's Way, Book 2 of The Miramonde Series, continues the mesmerizing tale of a Renaissance-era female artist and the modern-day art scholar who risks everything to learn her secret. 1504: Young artist Mira wants nothing more than a peaceful life by the sea, painting portraits of wealthy merchants. But when she and her new husband try to help a friend, they are catapulted into a series of dangerous adventures that leave them scrambling to survive. 2015: Art scholar Zari races through France, working feverishly to connect Mira with a series of masterful unsigned portraits. Meanwhile, an academic rival peddles his theory that the...
LevelUp's fiction stories present a unique blend of high-interest stories and stimulating educational material. Each story brings readers on a new adventure that is perfectly suited to their reading level. The LevelUp program offers reading materials at each Lexile level, so readers can learn to read, read to learn, and read for fun. No matter their reading abilities, LevelUp readers can find stories that speak to them, from fairytales to out-of-this-world alien encounters to everyday experiences. In this story, Mira wishes she could be the fastest mermaid, but maybe her special power is something she already has within her.
In this extraordinary debut novel with its deft nod to Dickensian heroes and rogues, Mira Bartók tells the story of Arthur, a shy, fox-like foundling with only one ear and a desperate desire to belong, as he seeks his destiny. Have you been unexpectedly burdened by a recently orphaned or unclaimed creature? Worry not! We have just the solution for you! Welcome to the Home for Wayward and Misbegotten Creatures, an institution run by evil Miss Carbunkle, a cunning villainess who believes her terrified young charges exist only to serve and suffer. Part animal and part human, the groundlings toil in classroom and factory, forbidden to enjoy anything regular children have, most particularly sing...
Mira is a young girl who loves to whirl. One magical day, she decides to set out on a spectacular worldwide adventure to discover art, cultures, and freedom without any idea of the treasures her voyage of the heart will eventually unveil. Mira begins in France where she visits little patisseries and eats cake with friends, boards the train to Paris, and visits the Louvre Museum. As her journey leads her through the Venice canals to Greece, Italy, and beyond, she finds herself while riding a motorcycle through Vietnam, hiking the Himalayan mountains, taking a boat down the river Ganges in India, and visiting Zen gardens in Japan. Along the way, Mira meets people in cities and villages who teach her the importance of love, forgiveness, and being true to herself. In this colorful, rhyming storybook for young adults, a spirited girl embarks on a traveling adventure around the globe in search of art, new cultures, and freedom where she discovers the keys to living a joyful life.
Galena has recovered the Sword of Lumina and now she has to race to find her brother, the leader of the elf army, to aide him in battle against Rau's forces. Together, they push the enemy back until they find themselves facing Blackwell and every dark creature imaginable, including Rau himself. Galena uses all the magic she possesses battling creatures never before seen until she finds herself face to face with the one who has ruled the elven nation for far too long. In a battle of light versus dark, Galena proves why she is Mira's Last.
Mira’s Discovery: A Story of Curiosity and Why It’s Great to Ask Questions is a delightful adaptation of an age-old story, inspired by the essence of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. This children’s book is crafted to spark curiosity, a love for truth-seeking, and a passion for knowledge in young minds, making it the perfect read-aloud for parents and kids alike. Moral Curiosity is a powerful tool that helps us understand the world beyond what we initially see. It teaches young readers that asking questions, exploring, and seeking truth are valuable practices that lead to knowledge and growth. The story encourages children to think independently and to embrace a mindset of curiosity and...
More and more pupils are learning Spanish, starting in the second year of Secondary school (Year 8). This book is designed specifically for Year 8 starters.
"Compelling and edgy, dark and evocative, Stray is a must read! I loved it from beginning to end." —New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter STRAY is New York Times bestselling author Rachel Vincent first book in her acclaimed Shifter series. I look like an allAmerican grad student. But I am a werecat, a shapeshifter, and I live in two worlds. Despite reservations from my family and my Pride, I escaped the pressure to continue my species and carved out a normal life for myself. Until the night a Stray attacked. I'd been warned about Strays—werecats without a Pride—constantly on the lookout for someone like me: attractive, female and fertile. I fought him off, but then learned t...
A gorgeous memoir about the 17 year estrangement of the author and her homeless schizophrenic mother, and their reunion.
Restored to life, Galena finds herself in a world with which she is unfamiliar. The chains of Rau having been removed, Galena's magic is unchecked and Rau knows it. In a desperate race to retrieve the Sword of Lumina after Mira reveals her hiding place, Galena is plagued with self-doubt and a fear of what's to come. Not to mention that her brother Tark decides to stay behind after battling torlics in search of them, to train an army of elves should Galena survive the dreaded cave. Will Galena survive her worst fears, or will Mira's hope lie with another?