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The Lie Tree

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Author : Frances Hardinge
language : en
Publisher: ABRAMS
Release Date : 2016-04-19

The Lie Tree written by Frances Hardinge and has been published by ABRAMS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-19 with Young Adult Fiction categories.

Costa Book of the Year: This novel of science, magic, murder, and a determined Victorian-era teenager is a “heady concoction . . . absolutely unforgettable” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Faith Sunderly leads a double life. To most people, she is modest and well mannered—a proper young lady who knows her place. But inside, Faith is burning with questions and curiosity. She keeps sharp watch of her surroundings and, therefore, knows secrets no one suspects her of knowing—like the real reason her family fled to the close-knit island of Vane. And that her father’s death was no accident. In pursuit of revenge and justice for the father she idolizes, Faith hunts through his possessions, where she discovers a strange tree. A tree that bears fruit only when she whispers a lie to it. The fruit, in turn, delivers a hidden truth. The tree might hold the key to her father’s murder. Or, it might lure the murderer directly to Faith herself, for lies—like fires, wild and crackling—quickly take on a life of their own. “Frances Hardinge has joined the ranks of those writers of young-adult fiction, like Philip Pullman, whose approach to fantasy proves so compelling that they quickly develop an adult following, and The Lie Tree is a good demonstration of why this is so . . . [a] page-turner.” —Locus “The time is nineteenth-century England just after Darwin’s theory of evolution has thrown the scientific world into turmoil; the setting is the fictional island of Vane, between land and sea; the main character is a fourteen-year-old girl caught between society’s expectations and her fierce desire to be a scientist. . . . A stunner.” —The Horn Book (starred review) “A murder mystery that dazzles at every level, shimmering all the more brightly the deeper down into it you go.” —Chicago Tribune “Haunting, and darkly funny . . . features complex, many-sided characters and a clear-eyed examination of the deep sexism of the period, which trapped even the most intelligent women in roles as restrictive as their corsets.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Hardinge, who can turn a phrase like no other, melds a haunting historical mystery with a sharp observation on the dangers of suppressing the thirst for knowledge.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

Verdigris Deep

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Author : Frances Hardinge
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2008-09-04

Verdigris Deep written by Frances Hardinge and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-04 with Young Adult Fiction categories.

In the tradition of truly fantastic storytelling, Verdigris Deep is a darkly witty, utterly creepy and clever novel by Frances Hardinge, author of The Lie Tree. Verdigris n. a blue-green rust that tarnishes ageing and forgotten copper coins, altering them entirely . . . One evening, Ryan and his friends steal some coins from a well. Soon after, strange things begin to happen. Peculiar marks burn on Ryan's knuckles and light bulbs mysteriously explode. Then the well witch appears, with her fountains for eyes and gargled demands. From now on the children must serve her – and the wishes rotting at the bottom of her well. 'Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now' - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls.

Deeplight

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Author : Frances Hardinge
language : en
Publisher: ABRAMS
Release Date : 2020-04-14

Deeplight written by Frances Hardinge and has been published by ABRAMS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-14 with Young Adult Fiction categories.

“Equal parts dazzling fantasy, swashbuckling adventure, and tender coming-of-age tale” from the author of the Costa Book of the Year, The Lie Tree (Publishers Weekly, starred review). The gods are dead. Fifty years ago, they turned on one another and tore each other apart. Nobody knows why. Now, even coin-sized scraps of dead god are worth a fortune because of the strange powers they’re said to possess. But few are brave enough to dive and search for them. When fifteen-year-old Hark finds the still-beating heart of one of these deities, he’ll risk everything to keep it out of the hands of smugglers, scientists, and cults who would kill for its power. Because Hark needs the heart if he wants to save the life of his best friend, Jelt. But the power of a god was not meant for human hands. With the heart, Jelt begins to eerily transform, and Hark will have to decide if he can stay loyal to his friend—or what he’s willing to sacrifice to save him. “Hardinge is assured and sophisticated in her exploration of the dark temptations of power.” —The Wall Street Journal “Monsters and mortals collide in this fantasy adventure that explores the hypnotic allure of fear, the adamant grip of the past, and the redeeming power of stories . . . Thrilling.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Glorious thematic complexity inhabits a wildly inventive world, with the menacing roils of a dangerous sea threatening the archipelago and touches of steampunk rounding out the fantastical elements . . . Readers will be thrilled to be pulled into the alluring expanse of her work.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)

Lies We Tell Ourselves

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Author : Robin Talley
language : en
Publisher: Harlequin
Release Date : 2016-01-26

Lies We Tell Ourselves written by Robin Talley and has been published by Harlequin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-26 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

Includes questions for discussions and an excerpt from another novel.

The Lie Tree

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Author : Frances Hardinge
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2015-05-07

The Lie Tree written by Frances Hardinge and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-07 with Young Adult Fiction categories.

Winner of the Costa Book of the Year 'I can't think of anyone who would not love this story' – Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Library The Lie Tree is a wonderfully evocative and atmospheric novel by Frances Hardinge, award-winning author of Cuckoo Song and Fly By Night. Faith's father has been found dead under mysterious circumstances, and as she is searching through his belongings for clues she discovers a strange tree. The tree only grows healthy and bears fruit if you whisper a lie to it. The fruit of the tree, when eaten, will deliver a hidden truth to the person who consumes it. The bigger the lie, the more people who believe it, the bigger the truth that is uncovered. The girl realizes that she is good at lying and that the tree might hold the key to her father's murder, so she begins to spread untruths far and wide across her small island community. But as her tales spiral out of control, she discovers that where lies seduce, truths shatter . . . 'Dark, thrilling, utterly original' – Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls

Cuckoo Song

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Author : Frances Hardinge
language : en
Publisher: ABRAMS
Release Date : 2015-05-12

Cuckoo Song written by Frances Hardinge and has been published by ABRAMS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-12 with Young Adult Fiction categories.

“Full of rich language that is reminiscent of an old fairy tale. . . . [a] spine-chilling, creative work [and] a well-wrought fantasy.” —School Library Journal (starred review) Following a mysterious incident that leaves her feverish and sopping wet, Triss awakens to a world that’s eerily off-kilter. Her memories are muddled, her sister despises her, and when she brushes her hair, out come crumbled fragments of leaves. Is she going mad? Or has she endured a nightmarish chain of events? Is this related to the illnesses she’s had since her brother died in the Great War? And why is she so hungry? In her search for the truth, Triss ventures from the shelter of her parents’ protective wings into the city’s underbelly. There she encounters strange creatures whose grand schemes could forever alter the fates of her family, in an unnerving tale of one girl’s struggle to confront her darkest fears. “Few authors can evoke a twinned sense of terror and wonder better . . . Vivid, frightening, and inventive, with narrative twists and turns. . . . A piercing, chilling page-turner.” —Booklist (starred review) “Nuanced and intense.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Quiet but elegant prose moves the story seamlessly from an effectively creepy horror tale to a powerful, emotionally resonant story of regret and forgiveness.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “Gorgeously written and disconcerting . . . Hardinge delves deeply into the darker side of family life.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Cuckoo Song transcends its teen-reader designation. The psychological and historical nuances . . . will mesmerize older readers as well.” —BookPage

The Switching Hour

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Author : Damaris Young
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic UK
Release Date : 2019-08-01

The Switching Hour written by Damaris Young and has been published by Scholastic UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.

Never stay out after the Switching Hour... never let the outside in... Amaya lives in a land where the doors must be locked after the Switching Hour, to keep out Badoko, a creature that snatches people away to eat their dreams. When her small brother Kaleb is taken by Badoko, Amaya must journey into the terrifying forest to rescue him.

The Novel Cure

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Author : Ella Berthoud
language : en
Publisher: Text Publishing
Release Date : 2013-08-21

The Novel Cure written by Ella Berthoud and has been published by Text Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-21 with Literary Collections categories.

The perfect book for bibliophiles. The Novel Cure is a medical handbook for booklovers containing an extensive list of literary remedies drawn from the most brilliant minds and the most restorative reads. Sick? Tired? Lost your job? Take one dose of literature and repeat until better. The Novel Cure is an A-Z of literary remedies that offers a cure in the form of a novel for all kinds of ailments of the mind and body, and life's general ups and downs. Whether you have stomach flu, low self esteem or are just stuck in a rut, this book will recommend a novel to help ease your pain. This is a medical handbook with a difference. Austen for arrogance, Bronte for a broken heart, Pynchon for paranoia or Tolstoy for toothache: the remedy for your malady is at your fingertips. Featuring old and modern classics, unheard-of gems, novels for all tastes and ages, The Novel Cure is a warm and passionate, witty and wonderful way to expand your reading list (and cure what ails you), and the perfect gift for all bibliophiles. Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin have been best friends since university, where they began prescribing books for one another. Ella went on to study fine art and became a painter and art teacher. Susan became a novelist and was listed by Granta as one of the 20 Best of Young British Novelists in 2003. She is also a travel writer, journalist and reviewer. Together, they now hold sell-out bibliotherapy sessions and retreats in the UK and have a regular slot with The School of Life. textpublishing.com.au 'I loved this book within moments of dipping in and know I shall be returning to it for a long time to come. It's a wonderful reminder of the restorative power of fiction and ideal for anyone who has ever wondered what on earth to read next.' S. J. Watson 'Witty and wise, The Novel Cure is essential for anyone who needs to lie down and recuperate with a good book.' Sunday Age/Sun Herald 'It doesn't matter how obscure your physical or emotional ailment, you will cure in this A-Z of literary remedies. It offers more hope than medical nanotechnology with no side effects. Verdict: panacea.' Herald Sun 'I'll offer my own ailment and cure: Reading slump, being in a: Read The Novel Cure.' Whispering Gums 'This delightful book takes a...light-hearted approach to bibliotherapy...The book lists a splendid catalogue of ailments for which reading a book or two is the cure - of course I loved it!' ANZ Lit Lovers 'A fine remedy for bibliophiles.' Kirkus Reviews 'A delightful reference guide...[Berthoud and Elderkin] tackle serious and not-so-serious ailments with equal verve...elegant prose and discussions that span the history of 2,000 years of literature will surely make readers seek out these books.' Publishers Weekly 'The smart self-help money is not on Dukan or Atkins or Gina Ford but on Tolstoy, Hemingway and Austen...Even if these authors can't cure you, they can comfort you.' Australian 'Eclectic and infectious, The Novel Cure is one of the most revealing and bracing books about books to come along in some time.' Kirkus Reviews 'Anyone who has ever sought solace in a book will appreciate the concept behind this "medical handbook with a difference".' West Australian 'Whimsical and erudite...The Novel Cure remains serious without taking itself too seriously, gives advice without preaching, and advocates, with warmth and humour, the importance of literature as a therapeutic medium.' Sydney Morning Herald/Age

Lying Under The Apple Tree

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Author : Alice Munro
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2014-05-08

Lying Under The Apple Tree written by Alice Munro and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-08 with Fiction categories.

‘Munro is still one of our most fearless explorers of the human being, as she descends, time and again, headlamp on full beam, pickaxe and butter-knife at the ready’ The Times Spanning her last five collections and bringing together her finest work from the past fifteen years, this new selection of Alice Munro's stories infuses everyday lives with a wealth of nuance and insight. Beautifully observed and remarkably crafted, written with emotion and empathy, these stories are nothing short of perfection. A masterclass in the genre, from an author who deservedly lays claim to being one of the major fiction writers of our time.

Tree Of Smoke

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Author : Denis Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Release Date : 2007-09-04

Tree Of Smoke written by Denis Johnson and has been published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-04 with Fiction categories.

Once upon a time there was a war . . . and a young American who thought of himself as the Quiet American and the Ugly American, and who wished to be neither, who wanted instead to be the Wise American, or the Good American, but who eventually came to witness himself as the Real American and finally as simply the Fucking American. That's me. This is the story of Skip Sands—spy-in-training, engaged in Psychological Operations against the Vietcong—and the disasters that befall him thanks to his famous uncle, a war hero known in intelligence circles simply as the Colonel. This is also the story of the Houston brothers, Bill and James, young men who drift out of the Arizona desert into a war in which the line between disinformation and delusion has blurred away. In its vision of human folly, and its gritty, sympathetic portraits of men and women desperate for an end to their loneliness, whether in sex or death or by the grace of God, this is a story like nothing in our literature. Tree of Smoke is Denis Johnson's first full-length novel in nine years, and his most gripping, beautiful, and powerful work to date. Tree of Smoke is the 2007 National Book Award Winner for Fiction.