In this World Fantasy Award-winning novel of magic and kungfu, four siblings battle rival clans for honor and power in an Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis. *Named one of TIME's Top 100 Fantasy Books Of All Time * World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, winner Jade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon. It has been mined, traded, stolen, and killed for -- and for centuries, honorable Green Bone warriors like the Kaul family have used it to enhance their magical abilities and defend the island from foreign invasion. Now, the war is over and a new generation of Kauls vies for control of Kekon's bustling capital city. They care about nothing but protecting their own, cornering the jade market, and defending the districts under their protection. Ancient tradition has little place in this rapidly changing nation. When a powerful new drug emerges that lets anyone -- even foreigners -- wield jade, the simmering tension between the Kauls and the rival Ayt family erupts into open violence. The outcome of this clan war will determine the fate of all Green Bones -- and of Kekon itself. Praise for Jade City: \"An epic drama reminiscent of the best classic Hong Kong gangster films but set in a fantasy metropolis so gritty and well-imagined that you'll forget you're reading a book.\" --Ken Liu, Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award-winning author \"A beautifully realized setting, a great cast of characters, and dramatic action scenes. What a fun, gripping read!\" --Ann Leckie, Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author \"An instantly absorbing tale of blood, honor, family and magic, spiced with unexpectedly tender character beats.\" --NPR The Green Bone Saga Jade City Jade War Jade Legacy
Discover the Graceling Realm in this unforgettable, award-winning novel from bestselling author Kristin Cashore. A New York Times bestseller * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature Winner * Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, and BCCB Best Book of the Year ?Rageful, exhilarating, wistful in turns' (New York Times Book Review) with ?a knee weakening romance? (Los Angeles Times). Graceling is a thrilling, action-packed fantasy adventure that will resonate deeply with anyone trying to find their way in the world. Graceling tells the story of the vulnerable-yet-strong Katsa, who is smart and beautiful and lives in the Seven Kingdoms where selected people are born with a Grace, a special talent that can be anything at all. Katsa's Grace is killing. As the king's niece, she is forced to use her extreme skills as his brutal enforcer. Until the day she meets Prince Po, who is Graced with combat skills, and Katsa's life begins to change. She never expects to become Po's friend. She never expects to learn a new truth about her own Grace?or about a terrible secret that lies hidden far away . . . a secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone. And don't miss the sequel Fire and companion Bitterblue, both award-winning New York Times bestsellers featuring Kristin Cashore's elegant, evocative prose and unforgettable characters.
Winner of the 2023 Locus Award for Best AnthologyA 2023 World Fantasy Award NomineeA 2023 British Fantasy Award NomineeA 2023 NAACP Image Award NomineeA NPR Best of the Year pickA Book Riot Best SFF of the Year pick"[A] magnificent and wide-ranging anthology . . . A must-read for all genre fans."—Publishers Weekly, starred reviewFrom award-winning editorial team Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, and Zelda Knight comes an anthology of thirty-two original stories showcasing the breadth of fantasy and science fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora.A group of cabinet ministers query a supercomputer containing the minds of the country’s ancestors. A child robot on a dying planet uncovers signs of fragile new life. A descendent of a rain goddess inherits her grandmother’s ability to change her appearance—and perhaps the world.Created in the legacy of the seminal, award-winning anthology series Dark Matter, Africa Risen celebrates the vibrancy, diversity, and reach of African and Afro-Diasporic SFF and reaffirms that Africa is not rising—it’s already here. DETAILS ISBN-13: 9781250848192 Publisher: Tordotcom Publication Date: November 14, 2023 Pages: 528
The finalists for the 2024 Nebula Award for Best Novel represent a diverse array of themes, settings, and storytelling styles, promising readers an immersive journey into the realms of science fiction and fantasy. From the mystical landscapes of "The Saint of Bright Doors" to the dystopian future depicted in "Translation State," each novel offers a unique perspective on the human condition and the wonders of the universe. As we delve into the pages of these exceptional works, we are transported to worlds where magic and technology intertwine, where heroes and villains clash in epic battles, and where the boundaries of imagination are pushed to their limits. Join me as we embark on an exploration of the Nebula Award finalists for Best Novel, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, and the possibilities are truly endless.
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Professor Vellitt Boe teaches at the prestigious Ulthar WomenÆs College. When one of her most gifted students elopes with a dreamer from the waking world, Vellitt must retrieve her. "Kij Johnson's haunting novella The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe is both a commentary on a classic H.P. Lovecraft tale and a profound reflection on a woman's life. Vellitt's quest to find a former student who may be the only person who can save her community takes her through a world governed by a seemingly arbitrary dream logic in which she occasionally glimpses an underlying but mysterious order, a world ruled by capricious gods and populated by the creatures of dreams and nightmares. Those familiar with Lovecraft's work will travel through a fantasy landscape infused with Lovecraftian images viewed from another perspective, but even readers unfamiliar with his work will be enthralled by Vellitt's quest. A remarkable accomplishment that repays rereading." ùPamela Sargent, winner of the Nebula Award | Author: Kij Johnson | Publisher: Tordotcom | Publication Date: Aug 16, 2016 | Number of Pages: 192 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback/Fiction | ISBN-10: 0765391414 | ISBN-13: 9780765391414
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This novel study for The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera contains 92 pages of chapter resources. The Last Cuentista, is the 2022 Newbery Award Medal winner by Donna Barba Higuera. Petra Peña is a girl who wants nothing more than to be a storyteller, just like her grandmother. But the world as Petra knows it is ending. Earth has been destroyed by a comet. Petra and her family were on one of only a few ships to relocate to a distant planet. This is a journey that takes hundreds of years, and along the way, the caretakers of the ship decide to change the directive for everyone on board. Petra alone carries the stories of the past, and with them, all hope for the future. You will love sharing this chapter book with your students! ** The book, written by Donna Barba Higuera, must be purchased separately to be used alongside this resource.** This is a PDF resource only for print and go. Excellent for school or home school. No-prep, ready to copy, and very easy for teachers, parents, and students to follow. This product includes: Student Chapter Work Making Connections (1 written short answer response) Vocabulary (5 words per chapter/chapters) Multiple Choice (2 questions), Sequencing (5 chapter events), OR True/False questions (5 questions) Short answer comprehension questions (3 per chapter) This resource is provided on a chapter or grouped by two chapter basis (dependent on the length of the chapters). These chapter groupings are listed as follows: Chapters 1-2 Chapters 3-4 Chapter 5 Chapters 6-7 Chapters 8-9 Chapters 10-11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapters 14-15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapters 21-22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapters 26-27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 An answer key is provided.
Earlier in the summer, we asked you to vote for your favorite science fiction and fantasy reads of the past decade — so here are 50 fabulous reads, curated by our expert judges and you, the readers.
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