Recommendations based on Lodestarby Shannon Messenger

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  1. Neverseen

    by Shannon Messenger
    Sophie Foster and her friends journey to the land of the Neverseen to rescue Keefe and unravel the mysteries of the Black Swan.

    Sophie Foster is on the run—but at least she's not alone. Her closest friends from the Lost Cities have gone with her to join the Black Swan. They still have doubts about the shadowy organization, ... (Goodreads)

  2. Nightfall

    by Shannon Messenger
    Sophie and her friends must stop the evil organization, the Neverseen, from unleashing chaos on the world of the Lost Cities.

    Sophie Foster is struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: she will not be defeated. The Neverseen have had their victories—but the battle is far from over. It’s time to change ... (Goodreads)

  3. Everblaze

    by Shannon Messenger
    Sophie Foster's world is turned upside down when she discovers a new ability and uncovers a dangerous secret. She must navigate a treacherous path to save her loved ones.

    A, New York Times, bestselling series, A, USA TODAY, bestselling series, A California Young Reader Medal–winning series Sophie uncovers shocking secrets—and faces treacherous new enemies—in this ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Finding Jake

    by Bryan Reardon
    A father searches for his missing son and confronts the possibility that he may have been involved in a school shooting.

    “I devoured Finding Jake . The tension is almost unbearable in this thriller-cum-character study as layer after layer of a father’s soul are revealed as reflected in the character of his missing son. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Trust No One

    by Linda Sue Park
    A thrilling mystery novel about a girl who discovers her father's secret past and must uncover the truth before it's too late.

    When seven members of their family were kidnapped, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill and his older sister, Amy, got ready for the fight of their lives. But their enemy, a terrifying group known as the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Day of Doom

    by David Baldacci
    A thrilling adventure of a former government assassin who must stop a terrorist group from unleashing a deadly virus on the world.

    International bestseller David Baldacci pens the stunning conclusion to Cahills vs. Vespers! Confidential until March, 2013! ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Skulduggery Pleasant

    by Derek Landy
    A mystical journey of sorcery, battling against forces of evil to save the world.

    Meet Skulduggery Pleasant Ace Detective Snappy Dresser Razor–tongued Wit Crackerjack Sorcerer and Walking, Talking, Fire-throwing Skeleton —as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Dead of Night

    by Peter Lerangis
    A group of teenagers on the run from a secret organization must uncover the truth behind their past and their connection to a dangerous experiment.

    A LIFE ON THE LINE When seven members of his family were kidnapped by the Vespers, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill knew he was in for the fight of his life. He knew he was up against an impossibly ... (Goodreads)

  9. Shatterproof

    by Roland Smith
    After surviving a plane crash, a teenage boy must navigate the Alaskan wilderness to save himself and his companions from a dangerous drug lord.

    The fourth book in the Cahills Vs. Vespers series, the follow up to the worldwide bestseller The 39 Clues. After pulling some spectacular heists, Amy and Dan have become two of Interpol's most wanted ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. The Ruins of Gorlan

    by John Flanagan
    A young orphan's rise to become a heroic knight, defending the kingdom against an evil sorcerer.

    Morgarath, the exiled lord of the bleak, barren Mountains of Rain and Night has been waiting fifteen years in his dark realm, carefully planning his revenge against the Kingdom of Araluen. His former ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The Revolution of Ivy

    by Amy Engel
    Ivy Westfall must navigate a new society after being exiled from her isolated, dystopian community. She must choose between loyalty and love.

    Ivy Westfall is beyond the fence and she is alone. Abandoned by her family and separated from Bishop Lattimer, Ivy must find a way to survive on her own in a land filled with countless dangers, both ... (Goodreads)

  12. Last Stand of Dead Men

    by Derek Landy
    The war between Sanctuaries intensifies as the Dead Men make their last stand against the evil forces.

    Five years prior The Man with Golden Eyes meets with the Torment, who tells him that he is onboard with his plans, and the man with the golden eyes sends several mortal mercenaries to kill some ... (Wikipedia)

  13. The Medusa Plot

    by Gordon Korman
    The first book in the "39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers" series. The Cahill family must stop the Vespers from unleashing a dangerous toxin on the world.

    The book starts out with the kidnappings of Fiske Cahill, Reagan Holt, Natalie Kabra, Nellie Gomez, Alistair Oh, Ted Starling, and Phoenix Wizard. Then jumping back to Dan and Amy waiting for the ... (Wikipedia)

  14. The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Eragon

    by Christopher Paolini
    A collection of short stories set in the world of Eragon, featuring new adventures and characters.

    It's been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Now he is struggling with an endless sea of tasks: constructing a vast ... (Goodreads)

  15. Death Bringer

    by Derek Landy
    The world is in danger as the Death Bringer rises. Skulduggery and Valkyrie must stop him before it's too late.

    Vandameer Craven has Melancholia trapped in the lower levels of the Temple undergoing the surge, and is in pain, but Craven insists soon she will be strong enough to be the Death Bringer . Kenny ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Bittersweet

    by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore
    A young woman's summer at a wealthy family's estate uncovers dark secrets and forbidden love.

    Suspenseful and cinematic, Bittersweet exposes the gothic underbelly of an idyllic world of privilege and an outsider’s hunger to belong. On scholarship at a prestigious East Coast college, ordinary ... (Goodreads)

  17. Starlight

    by Erin Hunter
    A young cat named Moth Flight must navigate the challenges of her clan and her own inner turmoil to become a medicine cat.

    The four Clans of warrior cats, ThunderClan , ShadowClan , RiverClan and WindClan , discover a lake which serves as their new home, replacing their old home which is destroyed by humans. The Clans ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Sunset

    by Erin Hunter
    A group of cats must navigate the challenges of survival and leadership in a changing world.

    After fierce badgers attack destroys much of ThunderClan's camp, Brook Where Small Fish Swim (Brook) and Stormfur, old friends of ThunderClan, help to rebuild the camp. The battle is not without its ... (Wikipedia)

  19. The Haunting of Sunshine Girl

    by Paige McKenzie
    A teenage girl moves into a haunted house and discovers her ability to communicate with ghosts. She must uncover the truth to save her family.

    When Sunshine and her mother (Mercedes Rose) move into a new house, Sunshine begins experiencing paranormal activity. She decides to document her experiences in order to prove to her mother that the ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life

    by Wendy Mass
    Jeremy Fink receives a box from his deceased father with four keys, leading him on a journey to discover the meaning of life.

    In one month Jeremy Fink will turn thirteen. But does he have what it takes to be a teenager? He collects mutant candy, he won't venture more than four blocks from his apartment if he can help it, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Dirty Little Secrets

    by Liliana Hart
    A small-town private investigator uncovers secrets that threaten to destroy her and those around her.

    From New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart comes a series that will knock your socks off! A smart blend of J.D. Robb's, Eve Dallas and Bones, J.J. Graves is a character everyone can root ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. The Bourbon Kings

    by J.R. Ward
    A wealthy Southern family's secrets and scandals are exposed when their bourbon empire is threatened.

    For generations, the Bradford family has worn the mantle of kings of the bourbon capital of the world. Their sustained wealth has afforded them prestige and privilege—as well as a hard-won division ... (Goodreads)

  23. Hunt for Jade Dragon

    by Richard Paul Evans
    A thrilling adventure of a young boy's quest to find the Jade Dragon and save his family.

    The Electroclan travel to Timepiece Ranch (a base owned by the Voice). There Michael, Ostin, and Taylor meet their respective parents (with the exception of Taylor's father) along with fellow Glows, ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Rise of the Elgen

    by Richard Paul Evans
    Michael and the Electroclan must stop the Elgen from taking over the world with their advanced technology.

    After forcing Hatch to flee the Elgen Academy in Pasadena , the Electroclan, led by Michael, escapes back to Idaho where Elgen guards are waiting to recapture them. When they try to hide out at ... (Wikipedia)

  25. The Dark Days Club

    by Alison Goodman
    In Regency London, Lady Helen discovers she is a Reclaimer, destined to fight supernatural beings. But can she balance her duty and society's expectations?

    London, April 1812. On the eve of eighteen-year-old Lady Helen Wrexhall’s presentation to the queen, one of her family’s housemaids disappears-and Helen is drawn into the shadows of Regency London. ... (Goodreads)

  26. Mercy Watson to the Rescue

    by Kate DiCamillo
    Mercy Watson, a beloved pig, gets into trouble and her owners must come to her rescue.

    To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig — she's a porcine wonder. And to the portly and good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that ... (Goodreads)

  27. Supernova

    by Marissa Meyer
    Two teens on a space mission fall in love as they race against time to save their ship from a deadly supernova.

    All's fair in love and anarchy... The epic conclusion to Marissa Meyer's thrilling Renegades Trilogy finds Nova and Adrian fighting to keep their identities secret. While the battle rages on between ... (Goodreads)

  28. Midnight Awakening

    by Lara Adrian
    A vampire and a human woman fight their forbidden attraction as they search for a missing girl.

    With a dagger in her hand and vengeance on her mind, Darkhaven beauty Elise Chase prowls Boston’s streets in search of retribution against the Rogue vampires who took from her everything she ... (Goodreads)

  29. Every Last Word

    by Tamara Ireland Stone
    A girl with OCD finds solace in a secret poetry club and a new friend who helps her navigate the complexities of high school.

    A, New York Times, Best Seller If you could read my mind, you wouldn't be smiling. Samantha McAllister looks just like the rest of the popular girls in her junior class. But hidden beneath the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

    by Karina Yan Glaser
    The Vanderbeeker family tries to save their beloved Harlem brownstone from being sold, while also navigating family dynamics and neighborhood relationships.

    From, New York Times, best-selling author Karina Yan Glaser comes one of, Times', Notable Children's Books of 2017: “In this delightful and heartwarming throwback to the big-family novels of ... (Barnes & Noble)