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In Nideea—on the edge of the Shining Sea—Alleak lives a peaceful life, unaware of the dangers that surround him. Whimsical and carefree, and isolated from the greed of those who run the land, he knows little of the competitions for power that rage beyond his borders… but when an old friend brings a cargo to Nideea that sparks a war, Alleak’s life plunges into Chaos. Placing his trust in the man whose actions caused for the destruction of his hometown, Alleak allies himself with a madman. Battling enemies that are not his own, he struggles every day to survive the horrors he has endured. Torn between his need for justice and his desire to protect a woman he barely knows, Alleak discovers that both his fortune and hers are entwined with the doom of Dragonsclaw.
The Spirit of the Earth is broken. The world is thrust into a new age of discord but in the arid wilderness of West Texas; a prophecy is born. The Power to thwart the wicked regime of insanity lay in the hands of a young woman warrior…The Daughter of the Lakota. In a world ravaged by war and greed, Bryony Anderson – the US army’s newest and most promising recruit – has stumbled into the middle of a political minefield. Joined by a mysterious Native American man, who is convinced it is her destiny to restore the Earth’s faith in mankind, Bryony is forced to examine her heart and embrace her heritage as she struggles to lift the world out of darkness.
Within the borders of the Ashwood, Laana—touched by fire—lives hidden, cursed by the deeds of her ancestors. Unseen beneath her hooded cloak, tormented by the judgement of others, Laana has witnessed the worst of man. Ridiculed for her appearance, she is burdened by a jealousy and rage that can only be tempered by the woods... but hidden within the wilds, a darkness is stirring. When an ancient foe emerges from the shadows, threatening to destroy everything she holds dear, Laana must find the courage to confront her fears. Shaped by her traumatic youth and the actions of her enemies, she discovers herself adrift in the midst of an adventure that will decide the future of the land. Struggling to survive the destiny that has claimed her, Laana comes to understand that her deepest hopes have forever been allied with the will of Dragonsbreath.
Raised as a foundling in the lawless city of De Halona, Khyra dreams of a life untroubled by the mayhem that has ensnared her; but she knows, better than most, that freedom comes at a price. When an artifact of great importance is unearthed, Khyra quickly becomes trapped in a treacherous world where every move she makes falls under scrutiny. Coveted for her skills and beauty she finds herself desperately alone, wanting nothing more than to discover a way off her sinister path before it delivers her into absolute and unavoidable corruption. Aware of the dangers that surround her, Khyra rages against those who would have her abandon her very humanity. Only then does she begin to understand that her decisions will alter the lives of many. Seeking peace as she strives to thwart the cultivation of the monster that lies within, she discovers that her only solace lies in the Blood of a Traitor.
Darkness is spreading through the city of Renim. The young population is infected with hostility and malice and their tolerance for diversity has abandoned them. Strong of arm, and of will, Nyxes Dragonbone is unique. Born to the fires of her family's smithy, she has endured a lifetime of judgment from her peers but when a tragic accident forces her into exile she finds herself stumbling into a quest that is driven by prophecy. Surrounded by people whose legend is renowned, and humbled by her inclusion in their endeavors, Nyxes weighs the promise of her future as she is encouraged to embrace her destiny and become The Blacksmith.
In a peaceful village that has no name, twins Kadean and Delyah have everything they could ever want at their fingertips; but a dark secret threatens to destroy it all. On their sixteenth bornday, a stranger appears from the East and his arrival heralds the beginning of change, casting a menacing shadow over the celebrations. Realizing they were raised in a tangled web of lies, the twins discover their parents’ true identities; and their own. Forced to flee the only home they have ever known and thrust into a world where every dark corner conceals a threat, Kadean and Delyah quickly learn of the foe they face and taste the bitter sting of mortality. Caught up in a war that began decades ago, and haunted by the legacy of their birth, the twins’ only chance for survival is to embrace their heritage as the Children of the Dragonbones and end the Rise of the Redeemers.
Born into the presence of the Goddess, Uwan-the boy-child, orphaned at birth-has been touched by destiny. Living on the outside of a society of powerful women, Uwan bears the gift of prophecy; but when his visions carry him to a faraway land, beyond the comforts of everything he has ever known, he finds himself drawn into a world tainted by greed and deception. Trapped between forces that rage against one another, Uwan struggles to understand his involvement in a war that has spanned centuries. Desperate to ensure that an ancient wrong is righted, Uwan accepts his fate and surrenders himself to Dragonsight.
Raised in a time of war, prophecy and magic; within the safe walls of the King’s Palace in Sarolia, Nilis has become complacent. Burdened by a keen intellect, and an inclination to speak the truth in a world where lies are the most valuable commodity, Nilis finds peace in study and isolation… but deep in his heart he longs for adventure. Accompanied by the only two friends he has ever made, a pair of uncles he barely knows, a secretive elf and the most powerful man in the kingdom, Nilis embarks on a grand quest where he learns that the most terrifying threats are those that are born in the hearts of men. Experiencing wonders that surpass his expectations, Nilis’ determination to succeed is made stronger when he discovers that the fate of the Kingdom, and all within it, is tied to the Dragonscrolls.
In Emmiel, a tranquil village in the heart of western Lanacoby, young Dorean is set to follow in his father’s farming footsteps; but the words of a prophecy, spawned centuries ago, have committed his life to a much greater purpose. When a mysterious man arrives, unannounced and uninvited, in the winter before Dorean’s eighth bornday, the peace of Emmiel is shattered and the village spirals into chaos. Torn from their parents, the village children are thrust into a savage world where the weak lose themselves to despair and only the powerful survive. A cloud of treason and murder looms over Dorean’s head and he, along with seven others, seeks to put an end to the madness. Beneath the shadow of uncertainty, the eight young warriors are forced to overcome their fears and find the strength to act - but the cost of failure is high. Swept up in a conflict that is not their own; they battle against the wrath of the Breeder of Warriors.
Taking a critical, research-oriented perspective, this book explores the theoretical, empirical, and pedagogical connections between reading and teaching young adult literature in middle and secondary classrooms and adolescent identity development.