NBS recommends 'spooktacular' reads
Identical
By Ellen Hopkins
Kaeleigh and Raeanne are identical down to their dimples. As daughters of a district court judge father and a politician mother, they are an all-American family — on the surface. Behind the façade each sister has her own dark secret, and that’s where the differences begin. Secrets like the ones the twins are harboring are not meant to be kept — from each other or anyone else. Pretty soon it’s obvious that neither sister can handle it alone, and one sister must step up to save the other, but the question is — who?
Dragonology: The Frost Dragon Book and Model Set
By Dugald Steer
In this essential guide for all budding dragonologists, Dr. Ernest Drake shares the knowledge you will need to track the Draco Occidentalis maritimus, commonly known as the Frost Dragon, in the field. This official S.A.S.D. publication includes an easy-to-assemble lifelike model of the Frost Dragon, which will aid recognition of this species at a distance — an invaluable tool for accomplished dragon trackers.
The Wizardology Handbook
By Dugald Steer
The Wizardology Handbook is the perfect companion to the bestselling Wizardology. This faux instruction manual claims to be the authority in the ways of ancient magic — all apprentice wizards must read it! Largely entertaining and informative, this book will intrigue the believers and the non-initiated alike.
The Glass Word (The Dark Reflections Trilogy)
By Kai Meyer
Merle has arrived in Egypt with her friend Junipa, who has mirrors for eyes, and Vermithrax, the winged stone lion. Of course, the Flowing Queen is with them as well, since Merle swallowed her in Venice. Together they journey to the Iron Eye, the vast fortress of the sphinxes. The Flowing Queen wants Merle to do something there, but what? Meanwhile, the master thief Serafin, the beautiful sphinx Lalapeya, and the mermaid Eft are also headed for the Iron Eye. Serafin is not sure how they can fight the pharaoh, but Egypt has captured and enslaved his beloved Venice, and surrender is not an option. The final battle, however, will not be one that Serafin has even imagined — and the cost will be higher than anyone can bear.
Sweep, Book 11: Origins
By Cate Tiernan
Sweep, Book 11: Origins follows Hunter and Morgan as they get to the bottom of the deadly Woodbane conspiracy and find themselves entangled in a world of powerful witches whom they must struggle to ultimately vanquish.
