Title: Sword Quest Author: Nancy Yi Fan File Type: Mobi Subject:Children's Books Description:From School Library JournalGrade 4–6—In this good-versus-evil story, a prequel to Swordbird (HarperCollins, 2007), readers see a legend taking shape as evil forces attempt to conquer the inhabitants of a bird world. Prophecy says a hero will emerge on Heros Day, but no one knows who it will be. Scattered in unknown regions of the world lay strategically placed Leasorn gems that hold clues to where the heros sword waits. It is up to the hero to discover where and to retrieve it. The archaeopteryxes, an army of birds intent on cruelty and destruction, support the desires of the villainous leaders. Maldeor, a leader with a batlike wing forged from evil magic, has cast his eye toward claiming the sword. But unlikely birds lay down their lives to uncover the clues so they might save the sword for its true master. Fleydur, eagle prince of the Skythunder tribe, Stormac the mynah, and Ewingerale the woodpecker all play pivotal roles as companions to 013-Unidentified, a dovelike bird trapped as a slave. Readers will find the characters credible and well suited for their roles in this fabled adventure. The tightly crafted story line is nicely executed, but the most important element, and one that truly touches the heart, is the underlying theme of love.—_Robyn Gioia, Bolles School, Ponte Vedra, FL_ br Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. ReviewIn this good-versus-evil story, a prequel to Swordbird (HarperCollins, 2007), readers see a legend taking shape as evil forces attempt to conquer the inhabitants of a bird world. Prophecy says a hero will emerge on Heros Day, but no one knows who it will be. Scattered in unknown regions of the world lay strategically placed Leasorn gems that hold clues to where the heros sword waits. It is up to the hero to discover where and to retrieve it. The archaeopteryxes, an army of birds intent on cruelty and destruction, support the desires of the villainous leaders. Maldeor, a leader with a batlike wing forged from evil magic, has cast his eye toward claiming the sword. But unlikely birds lay down their lives to uncover the clues so they might save the sword for its true master. Fleydur, eagle prince of the Skythunder tribe, Stormac the mynah, and Ewingerale the woodpecker all play pivotal roles as companions to 013-Unidentified, a dovelike bird trapped as a slave. Readers will find the characters credible and well suited for their roles in this fabled adventure. The tightly crafted story line is nicely executed, but the most important element, and one that truly touches the heart, is the underlying theme of love. --Robyn Gioia, School Library Journal --School Library Journal

Title: The Great Altruist Author: Z. D. Robinson File Type: Mobi Subject:Fantasy Description:Genesis is a confident and brash time-traveler, sure of her abilities, and ready to use them on behalf on anyone in need of fixing a past mistake. But when she tries to help a young Holocaust survivor prevent World War II, she is forced to recognize that her powers are not without a price. Defeated and filled with regret, James Grant suddenly enters her life. Depressed over a lost love, James is taken back in time on a journey to save his parents marriage while learning that living in the past will destroy his future. Still filled with remorse, Genesis tries to leave James - the man she now loves - and live a life of solitude when she learns of her true origin and loses all of her powers...and just when humanity will need them the most! Halfway around the world, an organization bent on destroying civilization and starting anew is gathering its final members for a mission into Earths future to gather weapons of mass destruction. When James is dragged into their scheme, he is forced to choose between saving Genesis, his new bride, and the rest of the world. What follows is an adventure filled with backstabbing parents, ruthless secret societies, and a battle across time and space between Genesis reborn and the organizations most twisted agent.