The city of Ilvernath has a tragic curse, and an even more horrific history. Every 20 years when the Blood Moon rises, the 7 families of Ilvernath must send their children to compete for high magick. High magick is the world’s most treacherous and powerful resource, thought to be long gone. However, this year’s tournament is very different from the ones of the past. It is now brought under international attention due to the publication of an unknown book. This book tells of all the families’ strengths, weaknesses and the story of the curse.
Treasure Hunters: Peril at the Top of the World is the fourth installment in the exciting Treasure Hunters series by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. The story follows the Kidd family, a group of treasure hunters who travel the globe to protect the world's most precious treasures and ancient artifacts.
Treasure Hunters: Danger on the Nile is the second book in the Treasure Hunters series featuring the Kidd family and their wild adventures across the world, seeking treasure as a family while also on the run from rival treasure hunters who simply try stealing their finds. The Kidd kids are on their own, as while searching for treasure, their mother was taken by kidnappers in Cyprus and their father swept off the deck during a freak storm near the Cayman Islands.
Treasure Hunters: The Greatest Treasure Hunt is another thrilling installment in James Patterson's Treasure Hunters series. The novel follows the adventurous Kidd family—twins Beck and Bick, their older siblings Storm and Tommy, and their parents—as they traverse the globe, recovering lost treasures and donating them to museums.
Ski Spy School is the 4th inclusion to the Spy School series by Stuart Gibbs. Let me just start off by saying that this book is a story that checks off all the genres: thriller, mystery, romance, action, you name it! The tale also is very unpredictable, and many different things can go haywire in the blink of an eye.
The Ranger’s Apprentice: Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan follows the journey of an orphan boy named Will when he begins his journey as a Ranger. Will follows his mysterious mentor, Halt, on the assignments that he receives, all varying from assisting a farmer to following an order from the king to investigate the possible revival of a man long thought to be dead. Throughout his journey, Will learns more about what exactly being a Ranger means, and whether he wants to continue along the path of becoming one.
Lauren Robert’s debut novel Powerless takes place in an exhilarating fantasy world. It revolves around female protagonist Paedyn, a regular, disguised Ordinary in a world of Mundanes and mostly Elites. Surviving in the slums, Paedyn poses as an elite, concealing her true identity. However, when she finds herself saving the Elite Prince Kai, she is voted into the brutal “Trials” for the royal’s entertainment.
The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington follows the journey of Davian, a young man who discovers he possesses powerful abilities in a world where magic is feared and controlled. As he grapples with his newfound powers and the secrets of his past, Davian becomes entangled in a web of politics and ancient prophecies. Alongside his friends Wirr and Asha, Davian embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about his heritage and the threat of dark forces that threaten to plunge the world into chaos.
Rusty, a housecat, had always dreamed of being set free in the wilderness outside of his dull routine. His friends, on the other hand, would always warn him of the shrouded mysteries hidden outside the comfy life of housecats. In an attempt to explore the place, he finds something shocking, to the point where it changes his life and mentality towards others, forever…
Catching Fire is the second movie in the Hunger Games series, and it is an absolute must-watch. The movie takes us deeper into the world of the Capitol and the life of the people living in the Districts. I enjoyed the exciting experience to watch the story unfold, with original characters and new ones being introduced. The movie is a great portrayal of the tension between the districts and the Capitol, and it does an excellent job of highlighting the 75th Hunger Games.
