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1. Scarlet
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Bonus Content EditionDescription
The second book in the #1 New York Times- and USA Today- Bestselling Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer! Our cyborg heroine teams up with two new characters, Scarlet and Wolf, to defend Earth against a wicked space queen.
"An interesting mash up of fairy tales and sciencefiction . . . a cross between Cinderella, Terminator, and Star Wars."Entertainment Weekly on the Lunar Chronicles
"Prince Charming among the cyborgs." The Wall Street Journal on the Lunar Chronicles
Cinder is back and trying to break out of prisoneven though she'll be the Commonwealth's most wanted fugitive if she doesin this second installment from Marissa Meyer.
Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit's grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn't know about her grandmother, or the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother's whereabouts, she is loath to trust this stranger, but is inexplicably drawn to him, and he to her. As Scarlet and Wolf unravel one mystery, they encounter another when they meet Cinder. Now, all of them must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen Levana.
The adventure continues in this fresh fairytale retelling that combines elements of Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood.
An NPR Best Book of 2013
Don't miss these other books from #1 New York Times- and USA Today-Bestselling author Marissa Meyer:
The Lunar Chronicles:
Cinder
Scarlet
Cress
Winter
Stars Above
Fairest
The Lunar Chronicles Coloring Book
Wires and Nerve: Vol. 1
Wires and Nerve: Vol. 2
Renegades:
Renegades: Book One
Heartless
Praise for the Lunar Chronicles:
#1 New York Times-Bestselling Series
USA Today Bestseller
Publishers Weekly Bestseller
"Terrific." Los Angeles Times
"Marissa Meyer rocks the fractured fairytalegenre." The Seattle Times
"Epic awesome." Bustle
"A binge-reading treat." MTV
"Takes the classic to a whole new level." NPR
A great choice for all ages, with strong appeal for both girls and boys, these novels will be read and enjoyedrepeatedly. VOYA, starred review on Scarlet
It's another Marissa Meyer roller coaster ride, part science fiction/fantasy, part political machination with a hint of romance. Booklist, starred review on Scarlet
Returning fans of Meyer's Cinder will gladly sink their teeth into this ambitious, wholly satisfying sequel. Publishers Weekly, starred review on Scarlet
The author has stepped up the intrigue and plot from the first novel, and readers will be eagerly awaiting the next. School Library Journal on Scarlet
The sci-fi elements are stronger than the fairy-tale allusions this time out, but the story remains just as absorbing. . . . Readers will be thrilled to discover that this steampunky fairy-tale/sci-fi mashup promises two more installments. BCCB on Scarlet
Further development of this futuristic world plus plenty of action, surprises, and a fast pace will keep readers invested in their journey. The Horn Book on Scarlet
2. Cinder
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CinderDescription
A New York Times bestseller Book One in the Lunar Chronicles and a reboot of the Cinderella story Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing A deadly plague ravages the population From space a ruthless lunar people watch waiting to make their move No one knows that Earth s fate hinges on one girl Cinder a gifted mechanic is a cyborg She s a second class citizen with a mysterious past reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister s illness But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai s she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle and a forbidden attraction Caught between duty and freedom loyalty and betrayal she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world s future Marissa Meyer on Cinder writing and leading men Which of your characters is most like you I wish I could say that I m clever and mechanically minded like Cinder but no I can t fix anything I m much more like Cress who makes a brief cameo in Cinder and then takes a more starring role in the third book She s a romantic and a daydreamer and maybe a little on the nave side things that could be said about me too although she does find courage when it s needed most I think we d all like to believe we d have that same inner strength if we ever needed it Where do you write I have a home office that I ve decorated with vintage fairy tale treasures that I ve collected my favorite is a Cinderella cookie jar from the forties and NaNoWriMo posters but sometimes writing there starts to feel too much like work On those days I ll write in bed or take my laptop out for coffee or lunch If you were stranded on a desert island which character from Cinder would you want with you Cinder definitely She has an internet connection in her brain complete with the ability to send and receive comms which are similar to e mails We d just have enough time to enjoy some fresh coconut before we were re3. Renegades
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RenegadesDescription
NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer, comes a high-stakes world of adventure, passion, danger, and betrayal.
Secret Identities.
Extraordinary Powers.
She wants vengeance. He wants justice.
The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigieshumans with extraordinary abilitieswho emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone...except the villains they once overthrew.
Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and she is on a mission for vengeance. As she gets closer to her target, she meets Adrian, a Renegade boy who believes in justiceand in Nova. But Nova's allegiance is to the villains who have the power to end them both.
4. Wires and Nerve: Volume 1
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The first graphic novel from #1 New York Times and USA Today bestseller Marissa Meyer!
In her first graphic novel, bestselling author Marissa Meyer extends the world of the Lunar Chronicles with a brand-new,action-packed story about Iko, the android with a heart of (mechanized) gold.When rogue packs of wolf-hybrid soldiers threaten the tenuous peace alliance between Earth and Luna, Iko takes it upon herself to hunt down the soldiers' leader. She is soon working with a handsome royal guard who forces her to question everything she knows about love, loyalty, and her own humanity. With appearances by Cinder, Cress, Scarlet, Winter, and the rest of the Rampion crew, this is a must-have for fans of the bestselling series.
5. Heartless
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HeartlessDescription
The #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestseller that Gregory Maguire (Wicked and After Alice) calls "full of heart."
Long before she was the terror of Wonderland, she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love.
Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next queen.
Then Cath meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the king and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship. Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.
In her first stand-alone teen novel, the New York Times-bestselling author dazzles us with a prequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
6. Carve the Mark
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Globally bestselling Divergent author Veronica Roth delivers a breathtaking fantasy featuring an unusualfriendship, an epic love story, and a galaxy-sweeping adventure.
#1 New York Times bestseller * Wall Street Journal bestseller * USA Today bestseller * #1 IndieBound bestseller
Praise for Carve the Mark:
Roth skillfully weaves the careful world-building and intricate web of characters that distinguished Divergent. VOYA (starred review)
Roth offers a richly imagined, often brutal world of political intrigue and adventure, with a slow-burning romance at its core. ALA Booklist
Cyra Noavek and Akos Kereseth have grown up in enemy countries locked in a long-standing fight for dominance over their shared planet. When Akos and his brother are kidnapped by the ruling Noavek family, Akos is forced to serve Cyra, the sister of a dictator who governs with violence and fear. Cyra is known for her deadly power of transferring extraordinary pain unto others with simple touch, and her tyrant brother uses her as a weapon against those who challenge him. But as Akos fights for his own survival, he recognizes that Cyra is also fighting for hers, and that her true giftresiliencemight be what saves them both.
When Akos and Cyra are caught in the middle of a raging rebellion, everything theyve been led to believe about their world and themselves must be called into question. But fighting for whats right might mean betraying their countries, their families, and each other.
When the time comes, will they choose loyalty or love?
And don't miss The Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful follow-up novel!
7. Tripwire Buzzing Wire Game Test Your Nerves and Don't Get Zapped (Bolt)
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Test your patience, test your skills and test your nervesHook the wand around the wire and try to get from oneside to the other without making the wire go BUZZ
2 x AAA batteries not included
Lightening bolt design
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A nerve racking challenging game as you compete with friends to see who can complete the wire course without touching it.8. Wire for nerve