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Kiersten White

26 Books

Kiersten White is a New York Times bestselling American author celebrated for her engaging young adult and middle-grade fiction. She is best known for her compelling work in the fantasy, paranormal, and historical fiction genres, including the Paranormalcy series and The Conqueror's Saga. Her diverse catalog ranges from the darkly comedic Sinister Summer series to contributing stories for major franchises like Star Wars.

The Sinister-Winterbottoms

Menacing Manor

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Adventure Humor

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The Sinister-Winterbottoms

Vampiric Vacation

Kiersten White

Adventure Fantasy

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Camelot Rising

The Excalibur Curse

Kiersten White

Action Fantasy

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Camelot Rising

The Camelot Betrayal

Kiersten White

Fantasy Kings

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Paranormalcy

Supernaturally

Kiersten White

Fantasy Humor

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The Conqueror's Saga

And I Darken

Kiersten White

Action

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Beanstalker and Other Hilarious Scarytales

Kiersten White

Anthologies Fairy Tales

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Paranormalcy

Endlessly

Kiersten White

Action Fantasy

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The Sinister-Winterbottoms

Camp Creepy

Kiersten White

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The Sinister-Winterbottoms

Wretched Waterpark

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Adventure Family

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The Chaos of Stars

Kiersten White

Family Fantasy

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The Conqueror's Saga

Now I Rise

Kiersten White

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The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein

Kiersten White

Fiction

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Mind Games

Perfect Lies

Kiersten White

Action

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The Sinister-Winterbottoms

Haunted Holiday

Kiersten White

Adventure Fantasy

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Star Wars

Padawan

Kiersten White

Action Adventure

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Camelot Rising

The Guinevere Deception

Kiersten White

Action Fantasy

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Illusions of Fate

Kiersten White

Action Fantasy

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The Conqueror's Saga

Bright We Burn

Kiersten White

Action Kings

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Slayer

Chosen

Kiersten White, Kekai Kotaki

Action Magic

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In the Shadows

Kiersten White, Jim Di Bartolo

Fantasy Magic

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Star Wars

From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back

Kiersten White, Tom Angleberger, Daniel Jose Older, Seth Dickinson, Hank Green, R. F. Kuang, Martha Wells, Elizabeth Schaefer, Mark Oshiro, Rob Hart, Michael Moreci, Mike Chen, Beth Revis, Zoraida Córdova, Lilliam Rivera, Mackenzi Lee, Amy Ratcliffe, Catherynne M. Valente, Emily Skrutskie, Tracy Deonn, C.B. Lee, Karen Strong, Delilah S. Dawson, Lydia Kang, Adam Christopher, Cavan Scott, S. A. Chakraborty, Alexander Freed, Jason Fry, Christie Golden, Michael Kogge, John Jackson Miller, Anne Toole, Austin Walker, Django Wexler, Gary Whitta, Brittany N. Williams, Charles Yu, Jim Zub, Katie Cook, Sarwat Chadda

Anthologies Science Fiction

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Who Done It?

Rebecca Stead, Sara Shepard, Liz Braswell, Libba Bray, Barry Lyga, Gayle Forman, Maureen Johnson, Adam Gidwitz, Kiersten White, David Levithan, Peter Brown, Melissa De La Cruz, Jon Scieszka, Lemony Snicket, Jacquelyn Mitchard, Lauren Myracle, Lev Grossman, Ned Vizzini, Todd Strasser, Jennifer E. Smith, Jordan Sonnenblick, Robin Wasserman, Michelle Zink, Susane Colasanti, Sarah Beth Durst, Lindsey Kelk, Lauren Oliver, Natalie Standiford, Jen Calonita, Adele Griffin, J.R. Angelella, Kate Angelella, Jennifer Belle, Steve Brezenoff, Elise Broach, Patrick Carman, Elizabeth Craft, Julia DeVillers, Paige Pooler, Larry Doyle, Dave Eggers, Daniel Ehrenhaft, Elizabeth Eulberg, Helen Fitzgerald, Aimee Friedman, Margaux Froley, Claudia Gabel, Michelle Gagnon, Anna Godbersen, Julia Mayer, Rebecca Gibel, Melissa C. Walker

Anthologies Fiction

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The Sinister-Winterbottoms

Menacing Manor

By: Kiersten White

The Sinister-Winterbottom twins are back for another wild and weird adventure. After a narrow escape, Theo and Alexander find themselves at the imposing Stein Manor Science Camp, run by the terrifying Mr. Frank and Dr. Stein. While the teenage camp director seems friendly enough, the twins know better than to drop their guard. Theo and Alexander have a daring plan. They are done running and are finally ready to face their enemies. They know exactly who is coming for them, and this time, they are prepared to fight back and uncover the truth about their missing parents. But carrying out their plan means exploring the dark corners of the lightning-struck manor and keeping a close eye on the enormous, lurking Mr. Frank. As they dig deeper into the mysteries of the camp, they stumble upon fake volcanoes, real sea caves, and strangely modified frogs. Worse yet, an unexpected foe is watching their every move. The twins must rely on their wits and each other to survive startling betrayals and solve the puzzle before it is too late.

Adventure Humor Mystery

9-12 Years 191 Pages

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The Sinister-Winterbottoms

Vampiric Vacation

By: Kiersten White

Drop right into the Sanguine Spa where the owners are a little too pale and love hanging upside down. The Sinister-Winterbottom twins, Theo and Alexander, have just survived their last bizarre summer getaway, but their aunt's newest vacation choice might be the deadliest yet. Nestled in the Transylvanian Mountains, this eerie spa is packed with secrets, a terrifying count, and a scavenger hunt that feels more like a trap. When the siblings start digging into the weirdness, they realize the spa might hold the very clues they need to find their missing parents. But the clock is ticking. Their friend Wil is starting to show some seriously fang-tastic symptoms, and the twins have to uncover the truth before the Sanguine Spa takes a permanent bite out of their summer. If you love spooky mysteries packed with quirky characters and thrilling escapes, grab your garlic and get ready for a wickedly fun adventure.

Adventure Fantasy Humor Mystery

9-12 Years 321 Pages

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Camelot Rising

The Excalibur Curse

By: Kiersten White

Guinevere has fallen right into the hands of her enemies, leaving Camelot vulnerable and her protectors scattered. Lancelot is trapped behind a magical barrier, and King Arthur has been lured away by false promises. But the most terrifying threat is not the gathering dark forces, it is the secret buried deep within Guinevere herself. Traveling north toward the Dark Queen, Guinevere must strike a dangerous alliance with the sorceress Morgana and her son, Mordred, navigating both deadly magic and her own forbidden feelings. As the devastating truth of her identity is finally revealed, she faces a crushing choice. She must either fix a terrible crime or stop a catastrophic war from destroying everything she loves. To remake the kingdom and defeat a rising evil, she may have to sacrifice her very existence. Step into a lush, heart-pounding reimagining of Arthurian legend where magic is dangerous, alliances are fragile, and a young queen must decide her own fate.

Action Fantasy Magic

13-18 Years 369 Pages

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Camelot Rising

The Camelot Betrayal

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Everything looks perfect in Camelot, but Queen Guinevere feels like a shadow in her own life. With King Arthur expanding his kingdom and her friends consumed by their own battles and forbidden loves, Guinevere is left wrestling with dark, terrifying dreams of unknowable power. No matter how hard she tries to play her royal part, she fears she will never truly belong. The devastating truth of her identity weighs heavily upon her, especially as she grows closer to Arthur, a king who belongs to his people before he belongs to her. When a rescue mission goes horribly wrong and ends in tragedy, Guinevere returns to the kingdom only to face a staggering new threat. It is not an invading army or the Dark Queen, but the arrival of the real Guinevere's younger sister. Now, her entire deception is on the verge of collapsing. Dive back into this sweeping Arthurian fantasy packed with dangerous secrets, haunting magic, and a girl desperate to discover who she really is.

Fantasy Kings Magic Queens

13-18 Years 383 Pages

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Paranormalcy

Supernaturally

By: Kiersten White

A normal life is everything Evie ever wanted, but attending high school is turning out to be completely exhausting. Without the thrill of working for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, her everyday routine feels completely empty. So, when the agency offers her a chance to step back into the world of supernatural field work, she jumps at the opportunity. But jumping back into danger is not as easy as she remembers. After a series of disastrous missions, Evie begins to second guess her choices. Things go from bad to worse when her faerie ex-boyfriend Reth shows up out of nowhere, dropping devastating secrets about her hidden past. Now, an ancient and terrifying battle is brewing between the faerie courts, threatening to plunge the entire supernatural world into total chaos. And the ultimate prize they are fighting over is Evie herself. Discover the hilariously witty and action packed continuation of Evie's story, where staying alive is way harder than surviving high school.

Fantasy Humor Magic Monsters

13-18 Years 356 Pages

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The Conqueror's Saga

And I Darken

By: Kiersten White

Ruthlessness is the only way to survive when your very bloodline makes you a target. Wrenched from their homeland of Wallachia and abandoned by their father in the Ottoman courts, Lada Dragwlya and her gentle younger brother Radu are forced to live as pawns in a deadly political game. Lada embraces her brutal nature, despising her captors and secretly plotting the day she will return home to claim her rightful throne in blood. Radu simply wants a place to belong and feel safe. Their fragile bond is tested when they meet Mehmed, the lonely and defiant son of the sultan. Radu finally finds a true friend, while Lada discovers a passion that challenges her icy heart. But Mehmed is destined to rule the very empire Lada has sworn to destroy. As the three form a complicated and toxic triangle, their loyalties are stretched to the absolute breaking point. Experience a brilliant, vicious, and sweeping historical fantasy where a fierce young woman will do whatever it takes to conquer her world.

Action

13-18 Years 498 Pages

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Beanstalker and Other Hilarious Scarytales

By: Kiersten White

Forget everything you know about happily ever after. In these delightfully twisted stories, the classic heroes and princesses you recognize have been tossed out the window. Instead, you will find a girl who skips into the forest and accidentally turns into a zombie, a terrible sheep-sitter who burns his tongue on stolen pie, and a prince who runs screaming from a pack of very hairy vampires. These are not your sweet, gentle bedtime stories where children are always perfectly behaved. This collection takes the fairy tales you grew up with and turns them completely upside down, injecting them with exactly the right amount of spooky thrills, gross out humor, and wicked fun. Grab a flashlight and prepare for a wild ride through a magical forest where danger lurks behind every tree and the jokes are just as sharp as the swords. Dive into a collection of scarytales that proves being a little bit bad is a whole lot more exciting.

Anthologies Fairy Tales Humor Monsters Short Stories

9-12 Years 164 Pages

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Paranormalcy

Endlessly

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Surviving high school is exhausting, but organizing the fate of the entire magical realm is pushing Evie to her absolute limit. Her to do list is completely out of control. Desperate paranormal creatures are begging her to open a faerie gate so they can flee the human world, and a terrifying Dark Queen is brutally torturing innocent people and needs to be stopped immediately. On top of the impending apocalypse, Evie just wants to enjoy her upcoming prom, but her shape shifting boyfriend is currently cursed to fall into an enchanted sleep the second they are in the same room. Even her cunning faerie ex-boyfriend cannot reverse the powerful dark magic keeping them apart. With an epic, world-shattering battle looming on the horizon, Evie must dig deep to find the strength to save her friends, defeat the queen, and finally secure her own future. Dive into the breathtaking, action packed conclusion of a witty and romantic paranormal adventure that will steal your heart.

Action Fantasy Monsters

13-18 Years 312 Pages

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The Sinister-Winterbottoms

Camp Creepy

By: Kiersten White

Theo and Alexander Sinister-Winterbottom have survived some truly bizarre vacation spots, but their newest destination might be the most terrifying one yet. They have arrived at a completely normal summer camp. At Camp Creek, there are cheerful counselors, silly lake games, and a cabin dedicated entirely to tie-dye. It is exactly the kind of place other kids dream about. But Theo knows better than to trust anything that seems too perfect. When the other campers start acting strangely, Theo begins to suspect that the fumes from the tie-dye cabin are doing more than just coloring shirts. They might be seeping right into everyone's brains. With their Aunt Saffronia oblivious to the danger, it is up to Theo and Alexander to uncover the truth hiding behind the happy camp songs and campfire crafts. If they do not act fast, they might just lose their minds to the most sinister threat of all: forced summer fun. This hilarious and eerie mystery will keep you guessing as the twins try to solve the puzzle before it is too late.

Adventure Humor Mystery

9-12 Years 289 Pages

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Mind Games

By: Kiersten White

Fia and Annie are sisters bound by blood and extraordinary abilities. Fia was born with flawless instincts. Her first impulse is always absolutely right, making her a dangerous weapon. Annie is blind, but her mind is plagued by sudden, gripping visions of the future. Together, they are trapped in a secretive school that exploits girls with unique powers, turning them into pawns for corporate espionage. Every day is a twisted game of survival. The sisters are constantly forced into impossible corners, made to choose between using their gifts for dark, unthinkable purposes or risking the only thing that matters: each other's lives. Fia will do anything to protect Annie, even if it means losing pieces of her own soul in the process. But the people running the school have underestimated the bond between the sisters. In a high-stakes world where one wrong move means death, Fia and Annie must find a way to outsmart their captors before their time runs out. This heart-stopping psychological thriller will pull you into a world of deception, power, and ultimate sacrifice.

Action Family Science Fiction

13-18 Years

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The Sinister-Winterbottoms

Wretched Waterpark

By: Kiersten White

Jump into a wild summer adventure with Theo and Alexander Sinister-Winterbottom! These twins are experts at finding trouble, especially with their older sister Wil and their super-strange Aunt Saffronia, who doesn't quite walk like other people. This time, they're off to the Fathoms of Fun Waterpark, but don't let the name fool you.

Adventure Family Humor Monsters Mystery Problem Solving

9-12 Years 13-18 Years 256 Pages

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The Chaos of Stars

By: Kiersten White

Growing up is hard enough, but it is a total nightmare when your parents are literal Egyptian gods. Isadora is the human daughter of Isis and Osiris, and she is completely over the ancient mythological drama that constantly surrounds her immortal family. Desperate for a normal life away from the glittering, suffocating presence of deities, she jumps at the chance to move to California with her brother. Leaving her divine roots behind feels like the ultimate escape, allowing her to finally figure out who she is without an ancient legacy hanging over her head. But ordinary life in the mortal world comes with its own set of messy complications, unexpected dangers, and confusing new romances. As dark forces begin to stir and her family's past catches up with her, Isadora realizes that escaping her destiny might be impossible. Lose yourself in a captivating, witty story that brilliantly weaves ancient Egyptian mythology into a modern tale of first love and family chaos.

Family Fantasy Mythology

13-18 Years 243 Pages

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The Conqueror's Saga

Now I Rise

By: Kiersten White

With no crown and no allies, Lada Dracul has only her own ruthless ambition to keep her alive. After failing to claim the Wallachian throne, she storms the countryside, unleashing her brutal vengeance on anyone who stands in her way. But brute force is not enough to win her a kingdom, and the memory of Mehmed, the Ottoman sultan she left behind, continues to haunt her thorny heart. Meanwhile, her diplomatic younger brother Radu is caught in a deadly political snare. Sent by Mehmed on a dangerous espionage mission to Constantinople, Radu finds himself acting as a double crossing spy behind enemy lines. Torn between his faith, his loyalty to the empire, and his unspoken love for the sultan, Radu is forced to make an impossible choice when Lada suddenly demands his help. As empires teeter on the brink of collapse and nations fall, the Dracul siblings must decide exactly what they are willing to sacrifice. Dive back into this fierce and sweeping historical epic where loyalty is a luxury and power requires blood.

Action Kings Queens

13-18 Years 482 Pages

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Paranormalcy

By: Kiersten White

Evie just wants to be a totally normal teenager, but that is practically impossible when your day job involves bagging and tagging supernatural creatures. As an agent for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, she is the only person on earth who can see straight through magical glamours, making her the ultimate weapon against monsters. If juggling her strange career is not hard enough, her personal life is an absolute disaster. Her ex-boyfriend is a manipulative faerie who refuses to leave her alone, and she is slowly falling for a mysterious shape shifter she is supposed to be guarding. Things take a terrifying turn when a dark, ancient prophecy surfaces, pointing directly at Evie and threatening to destroy every paranormal creature in existence. Suddenly, being normal is the least of her worries. Step into a brilliantly witty, fast paced adventure filled with sparkling romance, supernatural secrets, and a heroine who knows how to accessorize a taser.

Fantasy Magic Monsters

13-18 Years 356 Pages

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Slayer

By: Kiersten White

Growing up at a secret academy for monster hunters means a normal childhood was never an option. Nina and her twin sister Artemis live at the Watcher's Academy, surrounded by teens training to guide and protect the girls gifted with supernatural strength. While everyone else embraces the violent, weapon wielding lifestyle, Nina prefers to heal, working quietly as the school medic. But everything shatters the day Nina discovers her true, inescapable destiny. Thanks to the infamous Buffy, Nina is not just the newest Chosen One, she is the last Slayer to ever exist. Forced into rigorous training, Nina must learn to harness her sudden, overwhelming powers while juggling a monster fighting ring and a demon that feeds entirely on human happiness. When dead bodies start turning up on campus, Nina realizes someone she loves is next on the list. Enter a fresh, razor sharp expansion of a legendary universe where fighting the forces of darkness is the easy part, but figuring out who to trust is deadly.

Action Magic Monsters Superheroes

13-18 Years 404 Pages

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The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein

By: Kiersten White

Behind a sweet smile and innocent blue eyes lies the calculating heart of a girl who will do absolutely anything to survive. Starving and covered in bruises from her cruel caregiver, Elizabeth Lavenza is rescued from the streets and brought into the wealthy, eccentric Frankenstein household. She is presented as a companion to Victor Frankenstein, an unsmiling, solitary boy who has everything except a friend. Recognizing her one chance at a better life, Elizabeth transforms herself into the exact person Victor needs, securing her place among silk dresses and warm beds. But true survival comes with a dark and heavy price. As they grow older, Elizabeth must constantly manage Victor's terrifying temper and indulge his increasingly depraved, dangerous whims. She knows the boy who saved her is hiding monstrous secrets, but she refuses to be thrown back into the gutters. Immerse yourself in a brilliant, chilling psychological thriller that reimagines a classic tale from the perspective of a fierce heroine walking the razor's edge of madness.

Fiction

13-18 Years 306 Pages

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Mind Games

Perfect Lies

By: Kiersten White

Trusting the wrong person could cost them their lives, but trusting each other might be just as dangerous. Sisters Annie and Fia have spent years locked in a brutal, exhausting war against the ruthless Keane Foundation, forced to use their unique psychic abilities as weapons. Now, they have finally found allies who promise them a way out of the shadowy web of deceit that has controlled their entire existence. But escaping the foundation is not as simple as walking away. Annie's blinding visions of the future are becoming unpredictable, and Fia's flawless, deadly instincts cannot always warn her about the hidden motives of their new friends. With enemies closing in from every side and betrayals lurking in the shadows, the sisters are forced to rely solely on their fractured bond. Jump into a lightning fast, psychological thrill ride packed with espionage, psychic powers, and a desperate fight for freedom where every choice could be a fatal mistake.

Action

13-18 Years 140 Pages

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The Sinister-Winterbottoms

Haunted Holiday

By: Kiersten White

Escape is the only option, but getting out of Aunt Saffronia's spectral house will take everything the Sinister-Winterbottom twins have. Theo and Alexander are trapped in a terrifying supernatural nightmare, forced to outsmart their newfound nemesis, Essa, and her ruthless henchman. If they want to save their friend Wil and finally locate their missing parents, they have to work together and follow a trail of bizarre clues left behind in the chaos. Their desperate search leads them straight to the Siren's Song Seaside Amusement Park, a decaying coastal attraction built specifically to lure in visitors and trap their darkest secrets. Among the giant battle robots and cursed cotton candy, old faces reappear and shocking new surprises threaten to derail their rescue mission. As the siblings dig deeper into the park's mysteries, they must uncover Essa's true identity and stop her wicked plans. Get ready for a hilarious, spooky, and action packed finale where staying true to yourself is the ultimate challenge.

Adventure Fantasy Humor Mystery

9-12 Years 273 Pages

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Star Wars

Padawan

By: Kiersten White

Obi-Wan Kenobi desperately wants to be the perfect Padawan. But training under his new master, Qui-Gon Jinn, is proving to be incredibly frustrating. While his friends are off gaining real mission experience, Obi-Wan is stuck practicing forms and meditating on Coruscant. When he finally convinces Qui-Gon to take him on an expedition to a remote, ancient planet, his master mysteriously fails to show up for the departure. Impulsive and determined to prove his worth, Obi-Wan takes off by himself. Upon landing on the lush, uncharted world, he discovers a group of feral, Force-wielding teenagers living entirely without adults. Drawn into their wild freedom and daring adventures, Obi-Wan begins to wonder if this is the life he was truly meant to live. But a nagging darkness in the planet's Force threatens to shatter his newfound peace. Obi-Wan must test the absolute limits of his loyalty to the Jedi Order in this thrilling, soulful exploration of a legendary hero.

Action Adventure Science Fiction Space

13-18 Years 246 Pages

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Camelot Rising

The Guinevere Deception

By: Kiersten White

The girl traveling through the dark woods toward Camelot is a complete lie. Sent by the great wizard Merlin to wed the charismatic King Arthur, Princess Guinevere is meant to be the young king's ultimate protector against the dark magic clawing at the kingdom's borders. But this girl is not the real Guinevere. She is a changeling, a secret magical weapon hiding in plain sight, forced to give up her entire identity to keep Arthur safe from unseen enemies. Thrust into a glittering royal court, she must navigate deadly jousts, duplicitous knights, and the dangerous friction between old traditions and the hope of a better world. But the green forests and black lakes are pulsing with ancient power waiting to reclaim the land. With forbidden romance brewing and betrayal lurking in every shadow, she must figure out who she can actually trust. Step into a brilliant, lush reimagining of Arthurian legend where a girl's magic is the only thing standing between a kingdom and absolute ruin.

Action Fantasy Magic

13-18 Years 354 Pages

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Illusions of Fate

By: Kiersten White

Trading a warm island home for the dreary, fog-soaked streets of Albion is hard enough without being treated like a total outcast. Jessamin just wants to survive her new life and maybe get an education, but her plans are completely derailed when she crosses paths with the gorgeous and enigmatic Finn. He pulls her straight into the dazzling, secret world of the country's elite nobility, exposing her to a society built on immense power, outrageous wealth, and hidden, dangerous magic. But Finn is guarding terrifying secrets, and his magical abilities have caught the attention of the vicious Lord Downpike, a man who will destroy anyone to claim that power for himself. Armed with nothing but her sharp wits and unbreakable spirit, Jessamin must step into the line of fire to save the boy who changed her life. Indulge in a sparkling, romantic fantasy filled with witty banter, lavish parties, and a deadly magical conspiracy that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Action Fantasy Magic

13-18 Years 258 Pages

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The Conqueror's Saga

Bright We Burn

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Some loves heal, but others will absolutely destroy the world. Lada Dracul has finally secured her throne, enforcing a rule of absolute, bloody justice to create a Wallachia completely free of crime. But her crown is not enough. She wants her borders respected, and she will brutally execute anyone who challenges her sovereignty, even if it means sending a horrifying message directly to Mehmed, the Ottoman sultan she once loved. Forced into a corner, Mehmed and Lada's brother Radu must march to war against the girl who has truly transformed into a dragon. Radu is terrified of his sister's indomitable will, while the desperately lonely Mehmed believes he is the only one who can defeat Lada to keep her safe from herself. To build the perfect country, Lada may have to burn down every relationship she has ever cherished. Experience the explosive, edge of your seat conclusion to a fierce historical epic where passion, power, and loyalty collide in a devastating final battle.

Action Kings Queens

13-18 Years 434 Pages

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Slayer

Chosen

By: Kiersten White , Kekai Kotaki

Turning an ancient, gloomy castle into a peaceful sanctuary for hurt and lonely demons sounded like a great idea, but the utopia part is taking way too long to kick in. Nina is doing her best to manage the new residents, but with her sister gone and her mother acting incredibly distant, the pressure of being the very last Slayer is weighing heavily on her shoulders. Her newly restored powers feel strangely off balance, tainted by the evil succubus who previously stole them. While Nina struggles to control the lingering darkness inside her own mind, a terrifying new threat emerges in the outside world. A bizarre, recurring triangle symbol is appearing everywhere, linking a deadly demon drug ring to someone uncomfortably close to home. Apparently, surviving one apocalypse was not quite enough. Return to a fierce, witty, and deeply emotional expansion of a legendary monster-hunting universe, where the forces of darkness never stop knocking, and a hero's toughest battle is often against herself.

Action Magic Monsters Superheroes

13-18 Years 368 Pages

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In the Shadows

By: Kiersten White , Jim Di Bartolo

Strange things are happening in a small, stifling town where the shadows seem to hide more than just secrets. Cora and Minnie are sisters living at the local boarding house run by their mother, trying to ignore the mysterious events and the rumors of a witch living just up the hill. Their quiet lives are disrupted by the arrival of two brothers, Thomas and Charles, who have been exiled to the house. Thomas needs to tame his wild ways, while Charles is fighting a rapidly worsening illness that threatens his life. Desperate to outrun their family's sorrowful and guilty history, the brothers soon realize that you cannot escape the darkness that follows you. Their fates become deeply entangled with another new arrival, Arthur, who senses the dangerous magic circling the group but cannot explain why it is there or if any of them can survive it. Discover a spellbinding, deeply mysterious story that weaves dark conspiracy and creeping dread into an unforgettable reading experience.

Fantasy Magic Mystery

9-12 Years 13-18 Years 388 Pages

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Star Wars

From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back

By: Kiersten White , Tom Angleberger , Daniel Jose Older , Seth Dickinson , Hank Green , R. F. Kuang , Martha Wells , Elizabeth Schaefer , Mark Oshiro , Rob Hart , Michael Moreci , Mike Chen , Beth Revis , Zoraida Córdova , Lilliam Rivera , Mackenzi Lee , Amy Ratcliffe , Catherynne M. Valente , Emily Skrutskie , Tracy Deonn , C.B. Lee , Karen Strong , Delilah S. Dawson , Lydia Kang , Adam Christopher , Cavan Scott , S. A. Chakraborty , Alexander Freed , Jason Fry , Christie Golden , Michael Kogge , John Jackson Miller , Anne Toole , Austin Walker , Django Wexler , Gary Whitta , Brittany N. Williams , Charles Yu , Jim Zub , Katie Cook , Sarwat Chadda

Step back into the greatest galactic conflict of all time, but look through the eyes of those waiting in the shadows. To celebrate the fortieth anniversary of an iconic cinematic masterpiece, forty incredible storytellers have gathered to reimagine the most thrilling moments of a galaxy far, far away. Instead of following the familiar heroes with lightsabers, these stories shift the spotlight to the overlooked characters who witnessed history unfold. You will ride across the frozen plains of Hoth with a naturalist caring for tauntauns, navigate the criminal underworld with rival bounty hunters chasing a notorious smuggler, and plunge into the murky depths of a swamp planet to face a terrifying dark side vision. From the tragic tale of a wampa just trying to survive, to the quiet rebellion of workers deep within a floating city, every short story reveals a fresh, unexpected perspective. Discover a thrilling anthology that expands the universe you love, blending heart, humor, and breathtaking action into an unforgettable cinematic tribute.

Anthologies Science Fiction Short Stories

13-18 Years 576 Pages

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Who Done It?

By: Rebecca Stead , Sara Shepard , Liz Braswell , Libba Bray , Barry Lyga , Gayle Forman , Maureen Johnson , Adam Gidwitz , Kiersten White , David Levithan , Peter Brown , Melissa De La Cruz , Jon Scieszka , Lemony Snicket , Jacquelyn Mitchard , Lauren Myracle , Lev Grossman , Ned Vizzini , Todd Strasser , Jennifer E. Smith , Jordan Sonnenblick , Robin Wasserman , Michelle Zink , Susane Colasanti , Sarah Beth Durst , Lindsey Kelk , Lauren Oliver , Natalie Standiford , Jen Calonita , Adele Griffin , J.R. Angelella , Kate Angelella , Jennifer Belle , Steve Brezenoff , Elise Broach , Patrick Carman , Elizabeth Craft , Julia DeVillers , Paige Pooler , Larry Doyle , Dave Eggers , Daniel Ehrenhaft , Elizabeth Eulberg , Helen Fitzgerald , Aimee Friedman , Margaux Froley , Claudia Gabel , Michelle Gagnon , Anna Godbersen , Julia Mayer , Rebecca Gibel , Melissa C. Walker

Prepare for a literary whodunit like no other! When the notoriously unpleasant book editor Herman Mildew is found murdered, the guest list for his last party becomes a suspect list of epic proportions. Over eighty of your favorite young adult and children's authors, from Jon Scieszka to John Green, find themselves under the magnifying glass. Each author must provide an alibi, but there's a catch: every single one of them is a fabulist, a storyteller with something to hide. Dive into this star-studded anthology where every alibi is a twisted tale, and the truth is buried under layers of creative deception. Can you piece together the clues from these unreliable narrators and figure out who finally silenced the cantankerous Mildew? This collection of short, intriguing mysteries offers a unique challenge, blending humor and suspense as you try to solve the ultimate literary puzzle.

Anthologies Fiction Humor Mystery Problem Solving Short Stories

13-18 Years 373 Pages

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Kiersten White

Menacing Manor

Vampiric Vacation

The Excalibur Curse

The Camelot Betrayal

Supernaturally

And I Darken

Beanstalker and Other Hilarious Scarytales

Endlessly

Camp Creepy

Mind Games

Wretched Waterpark

The Chaos of Stars

Now I Rise

Paranormalcy

Slayer

The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein

Perfect Lies

Haunted Holiday

Padawan

The Guinevere Deception

Illusions of Fate

Bright We Burn

Chosen

In the Shadows

From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back

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