New Releases by Patrick Carman

Tremor, the second book in bestselling author Patrick Carman''s Pulse trilogy, is filled with more action-packed scenes and romance. Tremor will excite fans of I Am Number Four and The Maze Runner with its richly developed characters and electrifying story of love and revenge. In the year 2051, some people have a second pulse. Like all who have "the pulse," Faith Daniels and Dylan Gilmore have telekinetic powers—they can move objects with their minds. But there are five second pulses in the world who have an even greater power: They are virtually indestructible. Both Faith and Dylan have the second pulse. As Dylan executes a plan to infiltrate enemy grounds, he''ll have to face his only weakness—and a family secret that will threaten his very existence.

The final adventure in bestselling author Patrick Carman''s delightfully wacky Floors trilogy! Taking mystery and adventure to the next level. It''s not every day that a hotel loses its top floor. Then again, the Whippet Hotel is no stranger to wackiness. So when the entire floor is hoisted into the night sky by a nearly invisible airship, Leo and Remi know they''re in for the ride of their lives. But little do the boys know just how amazing their voyage will become. They are headed to the field of wacky inventions, where they will have to compete against a number of foes for an incredible prize. It will take all of Leo and Remi''s bravery, skill, and burping power to decode the outrageous puzzles hidden among the floors of Merganzer D. Whippet''s newest and most peculiar construction. But they must -- because if they don''t, they''ll lose their beloved Whippet Hotel forever.

Will Besting and the other teens whose phobias were "cured" at Fort Eden have been summoned back by Mrs. Goring. Her dying wish is to see them together one last time. Or is it? Ensnared in a dangerous, ever-deepening mystery, Will must lead his friends through a perilous underground trap masterminded by two devious souls at war with each other. Can Will outwit both Rainsford and Goring, ending their reign of fear forever? Patrick Carman''s Dark Eden: Eve of Destruction offers a harrowing journey into the depths of fear, love, revenge, and—ultimately—redemption.

Fans of action-packed sci-fi thrillers such as I Am Number Four and The Maze Runner will love bestselling author Patrick Carman''s Pulse, with its epic action scenes and memorable love story. In the year 2051, who has the power called a pulse? With the help of her mysterious classmate Dylan Gilmore, Faith Daniels discovers that she can move objects with her mind. This telekinetic ability is called a "pulse," and Dylan has the talent, too. In riveting action scenes, Faith demonstrates her ability to use her pulse against a group of telekinesis masters so powerful they will flatten their enemies by uprooting streetlights, throwing boulders, and changing the course of a hurtling hammer so that it becomes a deadly weapon. But in order to save the world, Faith will have to harness not only the power of her mind, but the power of her heart, too. The first in a stunning trilogy, Pulse is a triumph about the power of the mind—and of love.

In Dark Eden: Eve of Destruction, the thrilling sequel to New York Times bestselling author Patrick Carman’s Dark Eden, the seven teens who were “cured” by Rainsford reunite to find relief from their ailments...and realize they may have the power to stop Rainsford’s ghoulish reign once and for all. Ensnared in a dangerous and ever-deepening mystery, Will Besting must lead his friends through a perilous underground trap masterminded by two devious souls at war with one another. It’s a game of cat-and-mouse, and not everyone will be alive when it’s over. Dark Eden: Eve of Destruction is a harrowing journey into the depths of fear, love, revenge, and—ultimately—redemption.

Leo has explored the Whippet Hotel from top to bottom, discovering trains, flying goats, and mazes, and when he learns the secret beneath the hotel, a new adventure will begin.

"Leo has explored the zany, wonderful Whippet Hotel from basement to top floor, with trains, flying goats, and mazes (among other things) in between. But even Leo doesn''t know every secret of the Whippet - and when he discovers that there''s more beneath the hotel than he''d thought, it doesn''t take long for more adventures to unfold!"--Jacket.

Leo (10) woont met zijn vader in het Wiedeweerhotel. Als de eigenaar honderd dagen vermist is, vindt Leo een kistje met een geheimzinnige opdracht. Vanaf ca. 9 jaar.

Charlie had his chocolate factory. Stanley Yelnats had his holes. Leo has the wacky, amazing Whippet Hotel. The Whippet Hotel is a strange place full of strange and mysterious people. Each floor has its own quirks and secrets. Leo should know most of them - he is the maintenance man''s son, after all. But a whole lot more mystery gets thrown his way when a series of cryptic boxes are left for him . . . boxes that lead him to hidden floors, strange puzzles, and unexpected alliances. Leo had better be quick on his feet, because the fate of the building he loves is at stake . . . and so is Leo''s own future!

Fifteen-year-old Will Besting is sent by his doctor to Fort Eden, an institution meant to help patients suffering from crippling phobias. Once there, Will and six other teenagers take turns in mysterious fear chambers and confront their worst nightmares—with the help of the group facilitator, Rainsford, an enigmatic guide. When the patients emerge from the chamber, they feel emboldened by the previous night''s experiences. But each person soon discovers strange, unexplained aches and pains. . . . What is really happening to the seven teens trapped in this dark Eden? Patrick Carman''s Dark Eden is a provocative exploration of fear, betrayal, memory, and— ultimately—immortality.

When Will Besting approaches Fort Eden for the first time, he knows something isn’t right. With more terrifying secrets at every turn he discovers a hidden fear deep inside himself, a dark mystery a thousand years in the making, and the unexpected girl of his dreams. But can he save everyone from the dangers of Fort Eden before it’s too late? This enhanced edition contains the full text of the novel, plus the following bonus content: Seven live-action video clips depicting scenes from the book Patrick Carman’s Top Ten Scariest Things Q&A with author Patrick Carman Sneak peek at Dark Eden 2: Eve of Destruction Links to the downloadable Dark Eden app that started it all

The ad promised you’d be able to see into the spirit world. But they couldn’t work for real . . . could they? A short story from Guys Read: Thriller, edited by Jon Scieszka.

The highly anticipated Book Five of the #1 bestselling The 39 Clues series. A strange telegram lures fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, deep into Russia and away from the only trustworthy adult they know. Signed with the initials NRR, the telegram launches a race to uncover a treasure stolen by the Nazis and the truth about the murder of the last Russian royal family. All too soon, the treasure hunt starts to smell like a Lucian trap. But the bait might just be irresistible . . . what will Amy and Dan risk to find out what really happened on the night their parents died?

An extraordinary debut weaving magic and heroism into a classic tale of good and evil, featuring a heroine you''ll never forget.Inquisitive twelve-year-old Alexa Daley is spending another summer in the walled town of Bridewell. This year, she is set on solving the mystery of what lies beyond the walls. Legend says the walls were built to keep out an unnamed evil that lurks in the forests and The Dark Hills. But what exactly is it that the townspeople are so afraid of? As Alexa begins to unravel the truth, pushing beyond the protective barrier she''s lived behind all her life, she discovers a strange and ancient enchantment -- and exposes a danger that could destroy everything she holds dear.

The second dazzling installment in Patrick Carman''s masterful Land of Elyon trilogy!Alexa thought her troubles were over when she defeated the man who had threatened to bring down Bridewell from within. But now that the walls around her land have fallen, a new, unexpected threat has risen from outside. Suddenly, Alexa is involved in a battle much, much larger than her own life . . . a battle in which she is destined to play a key role. In order to help good defeat evil, Alexa and her friends must venture farther than they''ve ever gone before -- confronting giants, bats, ravenous dogs, and a particularly ghoulish mastermind in order to bring back peace.

You are indestructible. These are the words that transfer an astonishing power to Jacob Fielding... and it changes everything. After all, there''s something addictive about testing the limits of fear, experiencing the thrill of walking through fire, or saving your friend from a beating in front of the whole school. Then Ophelia James, the beautiful and daring new girl in town, suggests that they use the power to do good, to save others at risk of death. But with every heroic act, the power grows into the specter of a curse. How to decide who lives and who dies? And why does darkness seem to be chasing them? Jacob only has thirteen days to figure out how to harness this terrifying power... and the answer is chilling: What if he has to kill the one he loves to save her? In the context of a dark, unconventional superhero story, Patrick Carman has envisioned a high concept tale of intrigue, romance, friendship and adventure that probes deep into what teens face as they enter young adult years: navigating increasingly complex choices with greater consequences, as well as the gray areas blurring the definitions of right and wrong.

Book has video/internet tie-ins.

This collection of standalone, spooky short stories boasts urban legends, creature features, and campfire ghost stories--all re-imagined for the 21st century. Each story takes 15 minutes or less to read.

Captain Roland Warvold tells Alexa and Yipes about the adventures he shared with his brother Thomas in Elyon, before the wall went up and divided the world in two.

The Crossbones have a long history of destroying people who get in their way and now Ryan and Sarah find themselves in their crosshairs.

Join anytime to play for the chance to win! INCOMING! Amy and Dan have been found UNHARMED! But perhaps not for long - the ruthless Irina Spasky is right on their tail. And WHAT are those crazy kids doing poking their noses into Lucian secrets?!? Are they TRYING to get themselves killed? The 39 Clues Book 5 takes Dan and Amy on their most dangerous quest yet, one that brings them face to face with the only force capable of scaring the vicious Lucians: the Madrigals.

The Walnut Cup, the only American stop onthe World Squirrel Soccer League tour, is takingplace in Elliot''s Park this year! Teams are arrivingfrom around the globe, and excitement''s runninghigh. But when the game ball (a perfectly roundwalnut) goes missing, it''s up to Elliot and the restof the gang to get it back!Loaded with a great story, a hilarious cast ofcharacters, and adorable artwork throughout--plus extra activities, park tips, and more--thislatest Elliot''s Park story is an irresistible read forboys and girls!

Although housebound following an eerie accident, teenaged Ryan continues to investigate the strange occurrences in his hometown of Skeleton Creek, recording his findings in a journal and viewing email video clips sent by fellow detective Sarah. The reader may view Sarah''s videos on a website by using links and passwords found in the text.

Twelve-year-old Alexa and her companions unwittingly lead Abaddon, now in the form of an enormous, horrible sea monster, to the secret community known as the Five Stone Pillars when they go to bring the people living there home.

Atherton was once a magnificent three-tiered world, but few inhabitants know the truth of its dark origin: it is a giant man-made satellite, created as a refuge from a dying Earth. Now this strange place is torn apart--its three lands, formerly separated by treacherous cliffs, have collapsed and collided. But a gifted climber and adventurous orphan boy, Edgar, is determined to discover the secret of Atherton''s survival, and embarks on a life-or-death quest to find its mad maker. In bestselling author Patrick Carman''s rich and riveting follow-up to The House of Power, an extraordinary world meets its destiny in an epic and unforgettable rebirth.

Edgar, a gifted climber, secretly scales the treacherous walls separating the three worlds of Atherton: the humble grove that is his home...a mysterious highland realm of untold beauty and sinister secrets ...and a vast wasteland below, where a monstrous danger lurks that could destroy them all. While searching the forbidden cliffs for a treasure lost in his faded memory, Edgar discovers the first of many startling revelations to come: the three realms are beginning to collapse, turning his entire world inside out. Atherton is not what it seems, but something far more dangerous, with a history locked inside the mind of a madman and a future beyond Edgar''s wildest imagining.

Best-selling author Patrick Carman''s wild and wacky chapter book series for readers 6-8 Excerpt from Saving Mister Nibbles: While everyone was busy looking at Crash, Elliot and Twitch raced down the tree. They joined Chip at the top of the jungle gym. When they were all looking down on the party, Chip pointed his little squirrel finger. "There!" he shouted. A fluffy squirrel was lying on its side with all the other gifts. It wasn''t moving. "Why doesn''t he run away?" cried Elliot. "Maybe they stepped on him. Maybe he''s injured! I don''t know!" said Chip. Just then the boy with the red hair and all the freckles picked up the squirrel. "Run away! Run away!" yelled Twitch. But the fluffy squirrel didn''t move. "That child must have a grip of steel," said Chip. Then-to everyone''s surprise-the squirrel began to speak. The boy was pressing the squirrel''s tiny ear. He was making it speak! "Hello! My name is Mister Nibbles. What''s your name?" Mister Nibbles has been captured and taken to the yellow house across the street from Elliot''s park! Squirrels aren''t meant to live indoors (not even stuffed ones like Mister Nibbles), so Elliot and his friends come up with a plan to rescue their new friend. Can Elliot, Crash, Chip, and Twitch save Mister Nibbles before it''s too late? The cast of characters for Saving Mister Nibbles: Elliot - When there''s a problem, Elliot solves it. A lovable nerd. Chip - An amusing and athletic klutz, also Elliot''s best friend. Crash - She''s a flying squirrel visiting fron England who hasn''t quite mastered the fine art of landing. Mister Nibbles - All the squirrels in the park think Mister Nibbles is neat, but he''s a stuffed animal. Says funny things if you pinch his ear. Twitch - Elliot''s hyperactive sister who is always going.