From the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett, beloved and bestselling author of the Discworld fantasy series, comes a reality-bending tale of virtual heroism that will leaves readers breathless from laughter, and suspense. 

The alien spaceship is in his sights. His finger is on the Fire button. Johnny Maxwell is about to set the new high score on the computer game Only You Can Save Mankind.

Suddenly:

We wish to talk.

Huh?

We surrender.

The aliens aren’t supposed to surrender — they’re supposed to die! Now what is Johnny going to do with a fleet of alien prisoners who know their rights under the international rules of war and are demanding safe-conduct? It’s hard enough trying to save Mankind from the Galactic Hordes. It’s even harder trying to save the Galactic Hordes from Mankind.

But it’s just a game, isn’t it? Isn’t it…?

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Black Beauty

by Anna Sewell

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Here’s the set-up:

Black Beauty, a young colt with jet-black hair, spends his formative years in a comfortable meadow with a kind mother, a powerful father, and the perfect upbringing. He switches hands with various masters over the years—some rough, some kind, and others indifferent. Black Beauty learns about true friendship, loss, adversity, and human nature from his experiences throughout his life. Jog beside Black Beauty as he develops into a seasoned, handsome, obedient, and steadfast old horse.