The Robin And The Kestrel

Author : Mercedes Lackey
Publisher : Baen Publishing Enterprises
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1993-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781618241085

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The Robin and the Kestrel by Mercedes Lackey Pdf

Rune, Robin and Nightingale together they will save us all. (If we're very lucky) Rune: She ran away from an abusive home to become the greatest violinist her world had ever known¾and when The Ghost of Skull Hill tried to stop her, she played him to sleep! Robin: No mean musician herself, she must make her own visit to Skull Hill¾to recruit the dreadful ghost to their cause. Nightingale: Alone she could accomplish nothing. So she joined forces with T'fyrr, a strange nonhuman with the face of a raptor and the voice of an angelic choir. This unlikely set of heroes had the daunting task of saving the King¾and through him the Gypsies, Free Bards, and non-humans of the twenty kingdoms. Fortunately, their opponents had no idea how potent a weapon music could be . . . . At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). " . . . fast and furious. Romance, action, intrigue all blend in a believable fantastic setting. Fans of Lackey and fantasy will be delighted with this addition to her series." ¾Kliatt

Author : Ian Serraillier,Fritz Wegner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:614536604

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The Robin and the Wren by Ian Serraillier,Fritz Wegner Pdf

Author : Mercedes Lackey
Publisher : Baen Publishing Enterprises
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1994-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781618241238

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The Lark and the Wren by Mercedes Lackey Pdf

A GHOST OF A CHANCE A voice, an icy, whispering voice, came out of the darkness from all around her; from everywhere, yet nowhere. It could have been born of her imagination, yet Rune knew the voice was the Ghost's, and that to run was to die. Instantly, but in terror that would make dying seem to last an eternity. "Why have you come here, stupid child " it murmured, as fear urged her to run away. "Why were you waiting here For me Foolish child, do you not know what I am What I could do to you " Rune had to swallow twice before she could speak, and even then her voice cracked and squeaked with fear. "I've come to fiddle for you-sir " she said, gasping for breath between each word, trying to keep her teeth from chattering. The Ghost laughed, a sound with no humor in it, the kind of laugh that called up empty wastelands and icy peaks. "Well, then, girl. Fiddle, then. And pray to that Sacrificed God of yours that you fiddle well, very well. If you please me, if you continue to entertain me until dawn, I shall let you live, a favor I have never granted any other. But I warn you-the moment my attention lags, little girl-you'll die like all the others and you will join all the others in my own private little Hell." At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Author : Lloyd Alexander
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2002-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0812412788

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The Kestrel by Lloyd Alexander Pdf

In the second volume of the Westmark trilogy, Theo is about to be Prince of Westmark, a province marked by great poverty and corruption. But an assassin's pistol shot makes things even more dangerous for the new monarchy.

Author : Barry Hines
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780141958026

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A Kestrel for a Knave by Barry Hines Pdf

Penguin Decades bring you the novels that helped shape modern Britain. When they were published, some were bestsellers, some were considered scandalous, and others were simply misunderstood. All represent their time and helped define their generation, while today each is considered a landmark work of storytelling. Barry Hines's A Kestrel for a Knave was published in 1968, and was made into one of the key British films of the sixties. Billy Casper is beaten by his drunken brother, ignored by his mother and failing at school. He seems destined for a hard, miserable life down the pits, but for a brief time, he finds one pleasure in life: a wild kestrel that he has raised and tamed himself.

Author : Robin Hobb
Publisher : Spectra
Page : 769 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1998-01-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553565690

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Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb Pdf

“An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitz—or so his enemies and friends believe. But with the help of his allies and his beast magic, he emerges from the grave, deeply scarred in body and soul. The kingdom also teeters toward ruin: Regal has plundered and abandoned the capital, while the rightful heir, Prince Verity, is lost to his mad quest—perhaps to death. Only Verity’s return—or the heir his princess carries—can save the Six Duchies. But Fitz will not wait. Driven by loss and bitter memories, he undertakes a quest: to kill Regal. The journey casts him into deep waters, as he discovers wild currents of magic within him—currents that will either drown him or make him something more than he was. Praise for Robin Hobb and Assassin’s Quest “Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin “Superbly written, wholly satisfying, unforgettable: better than any fantasy trilogy in print—including mine!”—Melanie Rawn

Author : Barry Hines,Lawrence Till
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Drama
ISBN : 1854594869

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Kes by Barry Hines,Lawrence Till Pdf

"This new stage adaptation of Barry Hines' well-known film and novel once again proves its gritty charm and popular staying power..." --Back cover.

Author : Mercedes Lackey
Publisher : Baen Publishing Enterprises
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2004-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781618244215

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Four and Twenty Blackbirds by Mercedes Lackey Pdf

A MAGICAL MANIAC IS LOOSE IN ALANDA! A magical murderer is loose in Alanda. The victims are always women, always lower-class, and the weapon is always a three-sided stiletto, most often found among Church regalia. But the killers are never churchmen, and they always commit suicide immediately after the bloody deed. Tal Rufen is just a simple constable. But he really cares about his job, and when one of these murder/suicides happens on his beat he becomes obsessed. His superiors don't care¾the victims will never be missed, and their murderers are already justly dead. But every instinct Tal Rufen has cries out that he has seen only one small piece of a bigger and much nastier puzzle.... At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Author : Maurice Saxby
Publisher : Macmillan Education AU
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1997-10-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 0732945208

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Books in the Life of a Child by Maurice Saxby Pdf

Books in the Life of a Child explores the value of books and reading in the stimulation of children's imagination and their fundamental importance in the development of language and true literacy. It examines not only the vast range of children's books available but also how to introduce young people to the joys of reading in the home, the school and in the community. The book has been written as a resource for all adults, especially teachers, student teachers, librarians and parents, and those who care about the value of literature for children. It is a comprehensive and critical guide, with chapters on the history of children's literature and an analysis of its many forms and genres, from poetry, fairytale, myth, legend and fantasy, through realistic and historical fiction, to humour, pulp fiction and information books.

Author : Karla Neblett
Publisher : Random House
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473581418

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King of Rabbits by Karla Neblett Pdf

CHOSEN AS BOOK OF THE MONTH BY AFRORI BOOKS FEATURED ON BBC RADIO 4: OPEN BOOK 'It's hard not to fall for the main character . . . you can see the car crash coming, but you can't look away' CLAIRE FULLER 'A brilliantly crafted story about class and race, and the failure of society to catch children who fall through the cracks' INDEPENDENT Kai lives on a rural council estate in Somerset with his three older sisters, and his mum who is being led into an addiction by his troubled father. Kai adores three things: his dad, his friend Saffie and the school rabbit Flopsy - and is full of ambition to be the fastest runner in Middledown Primary. But Kai's natural optimism and energy collide with an adult world he doesn't understand. And when his life drifts towards an event that will change everything, will his love of nature and the wild rabbits in the woods provide him with the resilience he needs to overcome the odds? 'A heartfelt novel about poverty, race and trauma' GUARDIAN 'A brilliant debut; vivid and compelling' JENNI FAGAN

Author : Diana Wynne Jones
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2003-02-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0192752804

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The Spellcoats by Diana Wynne Jones Pdf

Tanqui discovers she has the only means to conquer the evil Kankredin who threatens her own people and the Heathens who have invaded prehistoric Dalemark.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Best books
ISBN : UOM:39015064550406

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Kliatt Young Adult Paperback Book Guide by Anonim Pdf

Author : Diana Wynne Jones
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780008170691

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The Spellcoats (The Dalemark Quartet, Book 3) by Diana Wynne Jones Pdf

The third book in the epic fantasy-adventure series from ‘the Godmother of Fantasy’, Diana Wynne Jones. Now back in print!

Author : Roland H. Wauer
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1555663532

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The American Kestrel by Roland H. Wauer Pdf

Using scientific research and easily understood interpretations, Roland H. Wauer covers many topics, such as the falcon's keen eye sight; its amazing migration patterns; its eating habits; and its hunting styles. At the heart of the book is a complete natural history including courtship routines. Foreword by William S. Clark.

Author : Laura Spess Jackson,Carol A. Thompson,James J. Dinsmore
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1587291169

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The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas by Laura Spess Jackson,Carol A. Thompson,James J. Dinsmore Pdf

"The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas"—the first comprehensive statewide survey of Iowa's breeding birds—provides a detailed record of the composition and distribution of the avifauna of the Hawkeye State. The atlas documents the presence of 199 species, 158 of which were confirmed breeding. This landmark volume will alert Iowans to the limited distribution of numerous species and serve as a guide to the management practices—such as forest and wetland management, set-aside programs, reduction in farm chemical use, and crop diversity—which could help insure that many future changes are positive ones. "The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas" provides a welcome and much-needed baseline for future comparisons of changes in Iowa's birdlife and, by extension, the lives of all animals in the state.