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After breaking ancient curses and becoming the leader of two realms, Isla Crown faces the aftermath of a devastating betrayal, but as old secrets unravel and her kingdom is threatened, Isla must confront her past as her future hurtles towards two possible fates.

Cleopatra, the ultimate influencer, tells her version of events as the ruler of the last ancient Egyptian dynasty. What would happen if the famous people of ancient Egypt were given the opportunity to tell their version of historical events-in their own words? It would be incredible! In this highly entertaining and comically illustrated book, Cleopatra is brought back to life to tell her own version of history.--|cAmazon.com.

Life is tough for twelve-year-old orphan Adia. Her aunt and uncle believe she's an ogbanje, a demon-possessed child that brings misfortune wherever they go, and Adia can't disagree, especially when she suddenly manifests mysterious powers that she can't control, causing an earthquake in her village. So when Adia is offered a kitchen apprenticeship at the faraway Academy of Shamans, she flees with nothing but a pouch of change, her cat Bubbles, and...

"Royal siblings Vira, Ronak, Kaleb, and Riya battle vengeful enemies, centuries-old mysteries, and their own personal demons in order to save their country from ruin"-- Provided by publisher.

After the events of the night of the Red Moon and the tragic battle in the Castle of the Moon, what King Emil Solerian wants is peace between Ilarya and Alariel. Although the grudges and prejudices of a millennium are not easy to heal, Emil is determined to do his best with a new Treaty that achieves a harmonious coexistence. However, first he must deal with something more urgent: the Lestra rebels, who are willing to commit unimaginable atrocities...

"Imagining himself to be a real king, king penguin Percival is off to find subjects who will obey him--as long as they don't eat him first."--|cProvided by publisher.

Arek hadn't given much thought to what would happen after completing the prophecy that said he was destined to save the Kingdom of Ere from its treacherous ruler. So now that he's (somewhat clumsily) managed to behead the evil king (magic swords found in the swamps, it turns out, don't come sharpened from the factory), he and his motley crew of quest mates don't know what to do. As a temporary safeguard, Arek's best friend and wizard, Matt, convinces...

In an alternate America, Beatrice, Samantha, and Jefferson struggle to determine what they really want and how much it is worth when weighed against the crown.

"Three bunnies are left without their mother when she goes off to Brazil to learn jujitsu. With quick thinking, ingenuity, and maybe a little bit of raccoon manipulation, these three buns will take on all comers to be the rulers of the park. Will they win?"-- Provided by publisher.

"Danger washes ashore in the port of Silvertown, where a missing ship brings rumors of pirates. But before Prince Lucas and Lady Clara can investigate, a most unusual and rare gift arrives at the castle. At first, Prince Lucas and Lady Clara think nothing of it. Then their memories become hazy, and a newcomer who seemed like a friend might suddenly become a foe."--