It also attracts the attention of Admiral Comita. This gift earns her a position as a junior navigator among the Archipelago Fleet. Under pressure, she can even pinpoint longitudinal and latitudinal locations without the use of modern navigation systems while submerged deep below the ocean’s surface. Rose was born with the uncanny ability to identify cardinal points, hence the name Compass Rose. Life is lead on large man-made mega-ships and colonies that are under the command of the Archipelago Fleet. I still catch my thoughts meandering back to this story and I can’t wait to sit down with it for the second time to savor the experience of reading it all over again.Īs the result of man’s selfish abuse of earth’s resources, the seas have risen, and the planet has become covered in water. As I read scene after scene it became clear that I was powerless to put it down. It challenges the meaning of loyalty and takes to heart the saying, “To thine own self be true”. The second book is not stand alone so the series gets a review.Ĭompass Rose by Anna Burke is a fast-paced pirate tale set in the dystopian future of 2513. This is a review for the Compass Rose Series.
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Lewis’s classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. Witness the greatest of all battles in The Last Battle, is the seventh and final book in C. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia. The full-color jacket features art by three time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator, David Wiesner, and black-and-white interior art by the series’ original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.ĭuring the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge-not an invader from without but an enemy from within. A beautiful hardcover edition of The Last Battle, book seven in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. “The moment we choose to love, we begin to move towards freedom, to act in ways that liberate ourselves and others.” In honor of her life, I personally want to direct your attention to four quotes that not only showcase her brilliance, but serve as a call of action for us to stay engaged in this lingering battle for educational justice. When I think about the current issues that we’re facing in our education system, hooks was ahead of her time in pointing out these very issues. She understood the assignment of fighting for an equitable world and dedicated her life to ensure that all of us understood it as well. Never one to hold back her words, hooks spoke with powerful conviction and an unbridled confidence that pushed all of us to tap into the power of our own voices. As evidenced in Ain’t I a Woman, All About Love, Teaching to Transgress, and many of her seminal works, hooks always kept her finger on the pulse of our educational landscape. Undoubtedly one of the most prominent scholars of our generation, bell hooks possessed the uncanny ability to use her words to paint a portrait of possibility for love, liberation, and justice. This week, we gained an ancestor who sadly left our physical world way too soon. Rowling’s wizarding world with the dazzling artistic alchemy fans around the globe have come to know and love, perfectly complemented by Neil Packer’s own unique and eclectic illustrations, skilfully woven into the heart of the story. Prepare to be enchanted once again as Jim Kay depicts J.K. Now an exciting new collaboration brings together two virtuoso artistic talents, as Kate Greenaway Medal winner Jim Kay is joined by acclaimed guest illustrator Neil Packer, winner of the 2021 BolognaRagazzi Award for non-fiction. Rowling’s classic series is an epic artistic achievement, featuring over 160 illustrations in an astonishing range of visual styles. The deliciously dark fifth instalment of Jim Kay’s inspired reimagining of J.K. Home > Children's > Magic & Fantasy for Children > Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Illustrated Edition) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Illustrated Edition) By (author) JK Rowling and (illustrator) Jim KayĪs the Order of the Phoenix keeps watch over Harry Potter, troubled times have come to Hogwarts in a year filled with secrets, subterfuge and suspicion. Mason seeks out his former partner, Nadia, and the two spies embark on a mission that takes them around the world in an effort to stop Manticore, all while contending with a relationship built on secrets, lies, and a dangerous-yet-undying love. Until one night, when Mason is tracked down by his former Citadel colleague, Bernard Orlick (Tucci), who desperately needs his help to prevent Manticore from establishing a new world order. They've remained hidden ever since, building new lives under new identities, unaware of their pasts. Melissa de la Cruz, author of the best-selling Blue Bloods series, ably sets the stage for a juicy new franchise. With Citadel's fall, elite agents Mason Kane (Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Chopra Jonas) had their memories wiped as they narrowly escaped with their lives. Witches of East End - Melissa de la Cruz Move over, zombies, vampires, and werewolves, and make way for witches. The independent global spy agency-tasked to uphold the safety and security of all people-was destroyed by operatives of Manticore, a powerful syndicate manipulating the world from the shadows. Here's how Prime Video describes Citadel's plot:Įight years ago, Citadel fell. If you think Citadel is simply another typical action series, you're mistaken because it's shot in multiple languages with various actors.įor example, although Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas starred in the English version, the Indian version will star Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Citadel is an anticipated science fiction action series written by David Weil ( The Twilight Zone) and produced by Amazon Studios and Russo Brothers ( Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: End Game). |