03337cam a2200481 4500 606944608 TxAuBib 20221009120000.0 ||||||s2022||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781728255934 1728255937 B09PZCFKZY Amazon f9c3faa1-4c1b-4dfa-9e69-b0ee2528376e OverDrive (Reserve ID) 8720119 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Chupeco, Rin. The Sacrifice [Libby]. Sourcebooks, 2022. Action. human sacrifice. legend. supernatural. God. Young Adult. Horror. Adventure. survival. thrilling. YA horror. island_setting. Format: OverDrive Adobe EPUB eBook, Filesize: 2433kB. Format: OverDrive Kindle Book. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read. Horror. Mythology. Young Adult Fiction. Young Adult Literature. HTML:<p><strong>An island oasis turns deadly when a terrifying legend threatens to kill off visitors one by one in this haunting novel from the highly acclaimed author of The Girl from the Well and the Bone Witch trilogy.</strong></p> <p>Pristine beaches, lush greenery, and perfect weather, the island of Kisapmata would be the vacation destination...if not for the curse. The Filipino locals speak of it in hushed voices and refuse to step foot on the island. They know the lives it has claimed. They won't be next.</p> <p>A Hollywood film crew won't be dissuaded. Legend claims a Dreamer god sleeps, waiting to grant unimaginable powers in exchange for eight sacrifices. The producers are determined to document the evidence. And they convince Alon, a local teen, to be their guide.</p> <p>Within minutes of their arrival, a giant sinkhole appears, revealing a giant balete tree with a mummified corpse entwined in its gnarled branches. And the crew start seeing strange visions. Alon knows they are falling victim to the island's curse. If Alon can't convince them to leave, there is no telling who will survive. Or how much the Dreamer god will destroy...</p> <p><strong>Creepy and suspenseful, The Sacrifice is perfect for readers looking for:</strong></p> <li>Spooky, scary books for young adults</li> <li>Horror novels</li> <li>Ghost story books for teens</li> <li>East Asian folklore</li> <p><strong>Praise for The Girl from the Well</strong></p> <p>"Solidly scary and well worth the read."—<strong>Booklist</strong></p> <p>"Chupeco makes a powerful debut with this unsettling ghost story."—<strong>Publishers Weekly, STARRED review</strong></p>. Media Type: eBook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2022-10-08 20:00:03. https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=f9c3faa1-4c1b-4dfa-9e69-b0ee2528376e&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Adobe EPUB eBook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=f9c3faa1-4c1b-4dfa-9e69-b0ee2528376e&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Kindle Book) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=f9c3faa1-4c1b-4dfa-9e69-b0ee2528376e&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Read)