An underground factory, a terrifying laboratory, and the eerie whistle of the Night Watchman Express... Miriam has only her guardians' son for company, and she and Simon dislike each other from the start. But they must find a way to trust each other, or they will end up on the sinister Night Watchman Express. Full of danger, suspense, betrayal, and a hint of romance, this steampunk adventure is for readers of all ages. "Alison DeLuca is a master storyteller who deserves much more recognition than she gets. I would not hesitate to recommend not only this book but also the entire series. This...

In The Night Watchman Express, Miriam and Simon were kidnapped and thrown on the strange train... Now in Book Two of The Crown Phoenix series, they arrive at the terrifying destination known as Devil's Kitchen. There they will face human experiments in a laboratory known as The Infirmary. Miriam will be forced to work in an underground factory. Simon is held in a luxurious prison by jailers who are as beautiful as they are deadly... And their courage will be tested to the breaking point. "The story is told almost as if it were a fairy tale, but it has a gritty steampunk quality that makes it...

Lizzie and her sister are forced to work in a huge manor and on a steamship to support their family. They are caught up in several mysteries: The squire's oldest son cannot leave the attic An old typewriter seems to move time and space A passenger hides in a secret room A beautiful visitor is plotting against them And Lizzie discovers that she has a strange, new ability. She and her sister must discover the secrets of The Lamplighter's Special before their enemy catches up with them. "DeLuca writes in an enjoyable faux-Victorian voice, capturing the 'prim and proper' spirit of the times while...

From the ashes of an ancient empire, five must save the future. Jake: Last in line to the Elementi High King throne, sent through time and space to be brought up in an alien world, he has no knowledge of his past. Mirim: As the caretaker of the mysterious Citadel which hosts the dying crystal mind of the Matrix, her air power is the only link to the old world. Kiera: A Romani foundling with growing powers over nature, she is searching for a better life away from her criminal past. They must find the other two heirs and reunite all their elemental powers over earth, air, fire, and water...

Christmas O'Clock is a collection of holiday-themed stories including magic, space travel, and Rudolph. With two complete chapter books, lots of stories, and plenty of spirit, this anthology is great for kids of all ages. All proceeds go to Water Is Life to help children and families in an international effort.

Three years without a word from the magical half of the world, and suddenly there was a demon in her bedroom. And not just any demon, but Samanith the representative of the sinister Kendrick & Clarke Temp Agency and he had come with a job offer. To feel the intoxicating power of magic just one last time, Vara Harper would have said yes to anything. Even if it meant breaking her promise never to practice magic again. Besides, it was only a babysitting position and it would be their secret. What would be the harm in doing one simple job? What Sam neglected to mention was that the 'baby' was a...