Victoria Hanley
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 10
Description
Bryn is the daughter of a humble stone-cutter. But the day comes when a spinning thistledown leads Bryn to her destiny - the famous Temple of the Oracle. Here she discovers that her innate gifts make her a terrifying threat to those who seek to abuse the Temple's power for their own glory.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 12
Description
Princess Torina, who has the ability to see the future, and her friend Landen, who seeks a sword that belongs to his conquered kingdom, are separated when a treacherous murderer gains power, but from exile each works to restore peace and the rightful rulers.
3) Violet wings
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 11
Description
After learning that she is an extremely powerful fairy, twelve-year-old Zaria Tourmaline uses her magic to try to learn about her parents' and brother's disappearance three years before, and to explore the human world--activities which put her and all of Feyland at risk.
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
This book is an excellent resource for both teenagers and their teachers. From the development of characters, setting, voice, style, and plot, to the end with rewriting and polishing, readers are able to hone their writing skills. By using the "building your story" activities at the end of each chapter, they have opportunity to apply the techniques presented and experience the whole process. Hanley uses examples from familiar novels and authors such...