Driven from his home by the Ku Klux Klan and still reeling from the death of his mother, Nathan moves with his father and grandfather to the desolate Pea Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina to start a new life. Fortunately, life on Pea Island at the end of the 19th century is far from quiet. The other island residents include the surfmen--the African American crew of the nearby U.S. Life-Saving Station--and soon Nathan is lending an extra hand to these men as they rescue sailors from sinking ships. Working and learning alongside the courageous surfmen, Nathan begins to dream of becoming one himself. But the reality of post-Civil War racism starts to show itself as he gradually realizes the futility of his dream. And then another dream begins to take shape, one that Nathan refuses to let anyone take from him.

Based on a true story, this is the tale of Lionel Luken, whose family at sea off the coast of England. After losing everything he loved, Luken was driven by a selfless passion to prevent future tragedies. He overcame tremendous odds and invented the first lifeboat in 1785.

The final tale of Orfeo begins as Herla, the young king of the storm-wracked Isle of Morien, is about to face his greatest challenge. When a band of mysterious elves is shipwrecked upon his shores, the delicate peace of the island is shattered. Herla is soon caught in a web of intrigue beyond his comprehension. Even there, there is one last great secret to be revealed. Original.

"You will let us pass!" Bluestar hissed. Fireheart froze as he saw his reader flexing her claws and raising her hackles, ready to attack

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

“Fans of Harry Potter or Percy Jackson can add Fionn Boyle as a generous and brave hero from the Emerald Isle.” – School Library Connection on The Storm Keeper's Island There is magic deep within Arranmore Island, and Fionn Boyle is beginning to discover how it has woven its way through generations of his family's history. But Arranmore is in trouble; evil sorceress Morrigan's soul stalkers have returned, giving rise to widespread fear and suspicion. Fionn wants to help, but the Storm Keeper magic passed down from his grandfather seems to have deserted him. Fionn sets out to summon the merrows, a vast army of sea creatures who may be his only chance. But how can he find them without the faintest idea of where to look? The battle to save Arranmore has begun. This gorgeously written, magical tale of family, bravery, and self-discovery is perfect for fans of Orphan Island and A Snicker of Magic.