Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire #8)

A prophecy. Five dragonets. A world at war.

For generations, a terrible war has raged across the land of Pyrrhia. According to the Dragonet Prophecy, five young dragons – Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny – are destined to end the bloodshed and bring peace to the warring tribes.

Raised in secret and trained for a destiny they barely understand, these dragonets yearn to escape their cave and fulfill their fate. But when their guardians' methods become too cruel, they decide to take matters into their own claws.

Embarking on a perilous journey, they'll face treacherous landscapes, power-hungry queens, and secrets that could shatter everything they thought they knew. Will they choose to embrace their destiny and end the war, or forge their own path in a world where nothing is as it seems?

Dive into the thrilling first book of the Wings of Fire series, where friendship, courage, and the power of choice will determine the fate of all dragonkind.

When Christopher discovers a wounded griffin in the woods, he's pulled into a world he never knew existed: the Archipelago, a secret cluster of islands where mythical creatures roam free. There, he meets Mal, a girl with secrets of her own, and learns that the Archipelago is in grave danger. The unthinkable is happening: mythical creatures are dying, and the islands are losing their magic.

Christopher and Mal must join forces to save the Archipelago, embarking on a perilous quest to discover the source of the blight. They'll face fierce battles, forge unlikely alliances, and confront a darkness that threatens to consume everything they hold dear.

In this extraordinary tale of courage, friendship, and the power of belief, Katherine Rundell weaves a breathtaking world where mythical creatures come to life and the impossible becomes reality. "Impossible Creatures" is a thrilling adventure for anyone who has ever dreamed of a world beyond our own.

Nico di Angelo, son of Hades, knows darkness. He's lost loved ones, faced prejudice, and battled his own inner demons. But he's found a ray of sunshine in Will Solace, son of Apollo. Together, they've faced every challenge. Until now.

A voice, desperate and familiar, calls to Nico from the depths of Tartarus. It's Bob, the reformed Titan, and Nico knows he needs help. An ominous prophecy confirms his fears: Nico must descend into the Underworld's abyss to save him.

Against the advice of Chiron and Mr. D, Nico prepares for a perilous journey. Will insists on joining him, but can a child of light survive in the ultimate darkness? And what price will Nico have to pay, when the prophecy demands he leave behind something of equal value?

In this standalone adventure from Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro, Nico and Will's love will be tested as they face external horrors and internal struggles. Can their bond withstand the terrors of Tartarus, or will the darkness consume them both?

Harry Potter's second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry promises to be anything but ordinary. A summer filled with ominous warnings from a peculiar house-elf named Dobby foreshadows a year of dark secrets and mounting danger. Back within the castle walls, Harry hears whispers echoing through the corridors, and students are mysteriously being Petrified.

As fear grips the school, Harry, Ron, and Hermione find themselves caught in a perilous race against time. With the aid of a magical diary and a new, flamboyant Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Gilderoy Lockhart, they must unravel the truth behind the Chamber of Secrets and confront a sinister force that threatens to consume Hogwarts. Could Harry's ability to speak Parseltongue, the language of snakes, be the key to unlocking the chamber, or will it lead his friends to suspect he is the heir of Slytherin?