Orphan Boy

When scavengers come across an Orphan in the rubble of the Old City, they do not know what they are in for. When Assessor Alena takes the boy in, however, she can see clearly what Alarion represents. A risk. A weapon. An opportunity. Bending imperial law, she takes him into the merciless care of the House of Hunger, a place where his brittle Aptitude will either be forged into steel, or ruined and discarded.

A young widow bound by grief and promise, Evelyn Grant is running from a powerful man determined to reclaim his nephew for his inheritance, while hiding a secret that grows heavier with every mile. As danger shadows the trail, she never expects to fall for the man sent to arrest her… Hired to recover a stolen child, Samuel Reid joins the wagon train under false pretenses, convinced he is hunting a criminal. As days turn into weeks, the quiet devotion of the woman guarding the boy begins to fracture the story he was paid to believe, forcing Samuel to question his duty, his past betrayals, ...

A National Book Award finalist and instant fantasy classic about the power of community, generosity, books, and baked goods, from the author of the beloved Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon. The town of Stone in the Glen used to be lovely, but it hasn’t been so in a very long...

To save his life, they sent him away from everything he ever knew. Following their father’s unexpected death, four-year-old Joseph and his brothers face the terrible fate reserved for Jewish orphans in Yemen: the Orphans’ Decree. To save them from being forcefully converted to Islam, their young mother, Luluah, decides to send them away to the port city of Aden, where their uncle awaits to smuggle them out of the country and into the Promised Land. Under the cover of darkness, five small figures leave their home in the nameless Yemenite village, never to return. The journey to the city ...

On his sixteenth birthday, orphaned Martin receives a mysterious gift from a trusted caretaker – a key to a past he never knew existed. But before answers come, he’s pulled into a medieval world filled with castles, knights, swordfights, and secrets that could change everything. Why does everyone seem to think he’s special? Why are enemies suddenly after him? And what power lies hidden in the golden sword?

For fans of Lemony Snicket and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, this first book in the bestselling, award-winning Mysterious Benedict Society Series is not to be missed! "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the...

"The Golden Boy is not just an astoundingly ambitious novel, but also—and more importantly, in my opinion—a wildly entertaining one, by turns hilarious and heartbreaking. Bravo, Patricia Finn!" ―Richard Russo, author of Empire Falls and the North Bath Trilogy An unexpected letter sends a...

Between 1854 and 1930, more than 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children were sent west on orphan trains to find new homes. Some were adopted by loving families; others were not as fortunate. In recent years, some of the riders have begun to share their stories. Andrea Warren alternates chapters about the history of the orphan trains with the story of Lee Nailling, who in 1926 rode an orphan train to Texas.

Clara never believed in love at first sight, but after losing her parents, she sought security in an engagement to a wealthy banker. When her sister dies, leaving behind her son Tommy, Clara travels to Sweetsbrough to bring him home. What she didn’t expect was the undeniable bond between the sheriff, and the boy, and how it would make her question everything... Edward buried his hopes of ever having a family the day he lost his wife. As sheriff, his life revolves around duty—until he rescues Tommy from a stagecoach wreck. The boy’s presence awakens a yearning he thought was gone. When...

Discover an astonishing true story of resilience and triumph that will inspire you. Taken from his mother at age three, Steve Klakowicz lives a terrifying existence. Caught in the clutches of a cruel foster family and subjected to constant abuse, Steve finds his only refuge in a box of books...

The brilliant and beloved gang from the New York Timesbestselling series is back -- and ready to face new threats, dangerous dilemmas, and irresistible adventures. The Mysterious Benedict Society is a modern classic, drawing comparisons to J.K. Rowling and Roald Dahl, named a Timemagazine "Best...

Elias Hartman is an unusual sort of man. The only son of one of the wealthiest ranchers in Wyoming, his interests tend toward books and poetry rather than cattle and poker. His oddness prevents him from finding a suitable wife—that, and the fact that young unmarried women are few and far between in Miles Gulch. He writes to a matrimonial agency and is introduced to his perfect match: Cora Bennett is bookish, quiet, shy, and loves poetry. Their correspondence carries the spark of love both have been looking for—until, that is, they finally meet in person. Suddenly, the connection ...

This program is read by David Aaron Baker, who brings the nightmare to life with his sinister narration. He has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards and has been a three-time finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for Best Male Narrator. The Exorcist meets Lord of the Flies, by way of...

Instead of succumbing to life on the streets, Kimbrough sought the one thing that would redeem him from that dismal, expected fate—education. This is the story of a young man who, despite all the forces that worked against him, fiercely determined to make a better life for himself, and is resolute about showing others the way.

A National Book Award Longlist title! ""A wondrous book, wise and wild and deeply true."" —Kelly Barnhill, Newbery Medal-winning author of The Girl Who Drank the Moon ""This is one of those books that haunts you long after you read it. Thought-provoking and magical."" —Rick Riordan, author...

From beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon comes a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist. So, you want to be a young mad scientist. Congratulations! Admitting it is the first step. The second step is reading the (definitely true) tale...

A New York Times bestseller! From Saturday Night Live legend Kate McKinnon comes the highly anticipated second book in her #1 New York Times bestselling series about mad science, three peculiar sisters, and the mysterious Millicent Quibb! The Porch Sisters are in trouble. It’s summertime in...

3 Books. 1 Epic Destiny. Over 750 Pages of Time-Traveling Magic! "A fun, fast read for all ages... Hard to put down!" — Kindle Customer Jack Mac Paidin was five years old when his parents were killed — and grew up separated from his brother and sister, never knowing why. When he touches a golden telescope hidden beneath the streets of Portland, fire erupts in his hands, a lifetime of secrets come to light, and nothing will ever be the same. A shadowy organization called the Dark Cabal has been pulling strings for generations, and now they have their sights set on Jack and his siblings. ...

From National Book Award Finalist Albert Marrin comes the moving story of Janusz Korczak, the heroic Polish Jewish doctor who devoted his life to children, perishing with them in the Holocaust. Janusz Korczak was more than a good doctor. He was a hero. The Dr. Spock of his day, he established...

His life has never been more dangerous, but she is determined to have his heart. Ditch has always been seen as a good guy and an even better brother to the other Sinners. He's VP for a reason. And now he's being rewarded by getting to spearhead Lords of the Underground alongside Eric and the overhauled cartel. He will get to save those burned by the system, much like him, bringing his life full circle. What more could he want? The answer is simple: her. The one who got away. the one he hasn't seen or heard from in years. the beautiful and lucky girl who haunts his memories in more ways than...