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Rowan Oakwing (Rowan Oakwing #1)
Par E. J. Clarke. 2016
Being a fairy is a lot more dangerous than you think . . .There's a strange magic to London's parks.…
When the sun sets and the gates are closed, tiny winged creatures come to life. The only way to meet them is to become one. And if you become one, there's no way back.Rowan cries herself to sleep in Hyde Park and wakes up ten centimetres tall, with tiny oak-leaf wings. She's about to go on an adventure in the hidden world of fairies and foxes. But Rowan's quest will be perilous, with fearsome enemies at her heels. If she wants to get home, she'll need to find the courage she never knew she had, and discover powers she'd never even imagined . . .Wilf the Mighty Worrier and the Alien Invasion: Book 4 (Wilf the Mighty Worrier #4)
Par Georgia Pritchett. 2016
Fantastically funny Wilf was shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards!Meet Wilf. He worries about everything. He is a…
Mighty Worrier. And now the most evil man in the world has decided he wants to become the most evil man in the whole UNIVERSE...Things Wilf was worried about before:1. Suits of armour.2. Bald cats.3. Aliens laying eggs in him.Things Wilf is worried about now:4. The most evil man in the world.5. Anyone called Alan.6. Alan becoming ruler of the UNIVERSE. Alan is Wilf's self-styled evil lunatic next-door-neighbour. He has a grumpy robot sidekick and a silent right-hand-dog, Kevin Phillips. He is ridiculous. But when Alan decides to build a rocket and take over outer space, Wilf knows he will have to overcome his fears and anxieties to help the aliens fight back...Join Wilf for a fantastically funny adventure, illustrated throughout by Jamie Littler!Katy's Pony Summer: Book 5 (Katy's Exmoor Ponies #5)
Par Victoria Eveleigh. 2016
The latest adventure in Victoria Eveleigh's KATY'S EXMOOR PONIES series. Perfect for fans of pony and animal stories, Michael Morpurgo…
and Lauren St John.It's summertime at Barton Farm in Victoria Eveleigh's latest Exmoor adventure.Katy is looking forward to a carefree summer on the farm, riding and having fun with her best friend, Alice. But all that changes when an injured foal leads to a mystery that no one can solve.It's up to Katy and her friends to discover exactly what's going on.Crewe Train (Virago Modern Classics #16)
Par Rose Macaulay. 1928
Denham Dobie has been brought up in Andorra by her father, a retired clergyman. On his death, she is snatched…
from this reclusive life and thrown into the social whirl of London by her sophisticated relatives. Denham, however, provides a candid response to the niceties of 'civilised' behaviour. Crewe Train is Macaulay's wittiest social satire. The reactions of Denham to the manners and modes of the highbrow circle in which she finds herself provide a devastating - and very funny - social commentary as well as a moving story.This bitingly funny, elegantly written comedy of manners is as absorbing and entertaining today as on the book's first publication in 1926.Heartstones: A captivating dual-time novel of love, loss and secrets
Par Kate Glanville. 2014
'Poignant, warm, and unpredictable.' Julie Cohen '[...] the best book I've read all year *****' Amazon reviewerA heart-warming exploration of…
love, loss and secrets.It's hard to run away from your darkest secrets... When Phoebe's married lover dies in a car accident, she dare not openly express her grief for fear of their affair being found out. Heartbroken, she leaves her life in England to search out the old boathouse bequeathed to her by her Irish grandmother. Enthralled by the stunning scenery of the West Coast of Ireland, she soon finds herself swept up by life in the nearby village of Carraigmore. When she discovers a collection of her grandmother's old diaries hidden beneath the boat house floorboards, she becomes immersed in a story of family scandal, repressed sexuality and a passionate affair between her grandmother and a young Irish artist. With many questions unanswered Phoebe sets out to find out more, but it seems that no one in Carraigmore is telling her the truth. She's not the only one with something to hide...Find out why readers love HEARTSTONES: '[...] the best book I've read all year *****' Amazon reviewer 'I can't recommend this highlyenough if you are after a cosy read by the fire with lots of smiles, sadness and eventually tears *****' Amazon reviewer 'A beautiful heartwarming story *****' Amazon reviewer 'Couldn't put it down *****' Amazon reviewer 'This feel good story will warm your heart *****' Amazon reviewer 'Well worthfive stars *****' Amazon reviewer '[A] fab, lovely and captivating book by Ms Glanville *****' Amazon reviewer 'My favourite read this summer *****' Amazon reviewer 'Remarkably hard to put down *****' Amazon reviewer'Utterly Wonderful*****' Amazon reviewerThe Bastard Legion: Book 1 (The Bastard Legion)
Par Gavin G. Smith. 2017
'High octane SF adventure with Smith's trademark twist' Jamie Sawyer'An exceptional talent' Peter F HamiltonFour hundred years in the future,…
the most dangerous criminals are kept in suspended animation aboard prison ships and "rehabilitated" in a shared virtual reality environment. But Miska Corbin, a thief and hacker with a background in black ops, has stolen one of these ships, the Hangman's Daughter, and made it her own. Controlled by explosive collars and trained in virtual reality by the electronic ghost of a dead marine sergeant, the thieves, gangsters, murderers, and worse are transformed into Miska's own private indentured army: the Bastard Legion. Are the mercenaries just for fun and profit, or does Miska have a hidden purpose connected to her covert past?'Gloriously action-packed and often brutal military SF adventure . . . This series launch will keep readers turning pages, eager to see what bloody adventure awaits and how the legion develops into a force to be reckoned with' Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEWDeep Sea Dive: Book 15 (Frankie's Magic Football #15)
Par Frank Lampard. 2016
Frankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game. And now that they have their magical…
football they're playing against teams they never imagined! During a visit to a holiday park, Frankie and his friends discover a theme park with a difference - each ride is a portal into an amazing fantasy world. This time, the magic football takes them all on an underwater adventure that asks Max to swim his best doggy paddle, and makes playing football a game against the tide!Jack West Jr and the Hero's Helmet
Par Matthew Reilly. 2016
An ebook-exclusive short story from bestselling author Matthew Reilly featuring Jack West, before he returns in a new adventure The…
Four Legendary Kingdoms. Includes an extract from the thrilling new novel. Late on Christmas Eve, decorated SAS officer and Egyptologist Jack West Jr is about to make a discovery that could rewrite history.In the ancient Temple of Dendur, housed in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, a legendary weapon has lain hidden for millennia.But Jack is not the only person who knows about the artefact's existence. As Jack examines the temple in the deserted museum, he is watched by a mysterious figure. A man intent on stopping him at any cost.Seaside Sprint!: Book 3 (Go Mo Go #2)
Par Kes Gray, Mo Farah. 2018
From Olympic gold medal winner Mo Farah and bestselling author of Oi Frog!, Kes Gray, comes a fun fiction series…
which will get kids reading, and running too!Mo and his friends pack a lunch and head to the seaside for their next running adventure. It's a good job they have good trainers to run along the beach. But what's that? Could it really be a sea monster? RUN!Follow Mo on his madcap adventures as his running skills go from strength to strength.The perfect book to share and read aloud.The nation watched with bated breath as Mo Farah seized Olympic gold in the 10,000m and 5000m - he's been a national treasure ever since. In this adventurous series father of three, Mo Farah, combines two lifelong passions - literacy and exercise.Children's books by Mo Farah: Ready Steady Mo, Go Mo Go: Monster Mountain Chase!, Go Mo Go: Dinosaur Dash!, Go Mo Go: Seaside Sprint!Emily''s Legs
Par Dick King-Smith. 2011
Emily was like her ninety-nine brothers and sisters, until she won all the eight-legged races at spider sports. People grew…
suspicious. And then, they counted her legs. She had ten!It''s not her fault, but everyone turns against her. But there''s something very special about Emily''s legs that will change her life for ever . . .War Hawk
Par Grant Blackwood, James Rollins. 2016
A Former Army Ranger Tucker Wayne and his war dog Kane are thrust into a global conspiracy that threatens to…
shake the foundations of American democracy in this second exciting Sigma Force spinoff adventure from New York Times bestselling authors James Rollins and Grant Blackwood.Tucker Wayne's past and his present collide when a former army colleague comes to him for help. She's on the run from brutal assassins hunting her and her son. To keep them safe, Tucker must discover who killed a brilliant young idealist - a crime that leads back to the most powerful figures in the U.S. government.From the haunted ruins of a plantation in the deep South to the beachheads of a savage civil war in Trinidad, Tucker and Kane must discover the truth behind a mystery that leads back to World War II, to a true event that is even now changing the world . . . and will redefine what it means to be human.With no one to trust, they will be forced to break the law, expose national secrets, and risk everything to stop a madman determined to control the future of modern warfare for his own diabolical ends. But can Tucker and Kane withstand a force so indomitable that it threatens our very future?All The World's A Stage: Erast Fandorin 11 (Erast Fandorin Mysteries)
Par Boris Akunin. 2017
THE 11TH BOOK IN THE BESTSELLING ERAST FANDORIN MYSTERIES SERIESEBRD LITERATURE PRIZE FINALIST'This is Akunin on characteristic form... the pages…
race by' GuardianEliza Altairsky-Lointaine is the toast of Moscow society, a beautiful actress in an infamous theatre troupe. Her love life is as colourful as the parts she plays. She is the estranged wife of a descendant of Genghis Khan. And her ex-husband has threatened to kill anyone who courts her.He appears to be making good on his promise.Fandorin is contacted by concerned friend - the widowed wife of Chekhov - who asks him to investigate an alarming incident involving Eliza. But when he watches Eliza on stage for the first time, he falls desperately in love . . . Can he solve the case - and win over Eliza - without attracting the attentions of the murderer he is trying to find?What readers are saying about the Erast Fandorin Mysteries:'I loved how it consumes you, making you believe that you're indeed living in different era' Olga on Goodreads (five stars)'A delightful mystery/adventure! There's a dark twist at the end that has me anxious to continue in this series' Neil on Goodreads (five stars)'These books are a fun, riotous read that you don't want to put down until you've completed each and every one of them' Jill on Goodreads (five stars)'Every sentence is a delight to read... I am almost feeling bereft now that I have once more run out of English copies of Akunin's work.' Kate on Goodreads (five stars)A page-turning delight perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot and the Russian literary greats. Shortlisted for the inaugural EBDR Literature Prize.Soara the Stinging Spectre: Series 18 Book 2 (Beast Quest #96)
Par Adam Blade. 2016
Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged…
7 and up.Tom and Elenna have tackled many Beast Quests before, but now there is a challenger for his title of Master of the Beasts! Join them as they fight a new set of Beasts and battle to save the kingdom...There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Trial of Heroes series: Krytor the Blood Bat; Soara the Stinging Spectre; Drogan the Jungle Menace; Karixa the Diamond Warrior.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!Death in the Arena: Book 3 (The Roman Quests #3)
Par Caroline Lawrence. 2017
Third in a new historical adventure series from million copy selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign…
of the evil Emperor Domitian.Eleven-year-old Ursula is happily learning to be a Druid in the woods of Britannia. But then she is asked to go on a quest to find a boy who was abducted as a baby. Will her mystical training equip her for life on the road - with a troupe of Roman pantomime dancers and beast hunters? Her task: to adapt to life in the arena Her quest: to find the boy everyone is seekingHer destiny: to protect children and animalsFrom the bestselling author of THE ROMAN MYSTERIES, perfect for children studying at Key Stage 2.THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN…
ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD..ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST FANTASY NOVELS OF ALL TIME."Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" combined" Nick Frisch, New Yorker"Like every fairy tale you're ever loved, imbued with jokes and epic grandeur. Prepare to be swept along." Jamie Buxton, Daily MailChina: 1200 A.D. The Song Empire has been invaded by its warlike Jurchen neighbours from the north. Half its territory and its historic capital lie in enemy hands; the peasants toil under the burden of the annual tribute demanded by the victors. Meanwhile, on the Mongolian steppe, a disparate nation of great warriors is about to be united by a warlord whose name will endure for eternity: Genghis Khan.Guo Jing, son of a murdered Song patriot, grew up with Genghis Khan's army. He is humble, loyal, perhaps not altogether wise, and is fated from birth to one day confront an opponent who is the opposite of him in every way: privileged, cunning and flawlessly trained in the martial arts.Guided by his faithful shifus, The Seven Heroes of the South, Guo Jing must return to China - to the Garden of the Drunken Immortals in Jiaxing - to fulfil his destiny. But in a divided land riven by war and betrayal, his courage and his loyalties will be tested at every turn.Translated from the Chinese by Anna HolmwoodDrogan the Jungle Menace: Series 18 Book 3 (Beast Quest #97)
Par Adam Blade. 2016
Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged…
7 and up.Tom and Elenna have tackled many Beast Quests before, but now there is a challenger for his title of Master of the Beasts! Join them as they fight a new set of Beasts and battle to save the kingdom...There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Trial of Heroes series: Krytor the Blood Bat; Soara the Stinging Spectre; Drogan the Jungle Menace; Karixa the Diamond Warrior.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!Madoc
Par Bernard Knight. 2016
The epic story of Prince Madoc, son of the ruler of North Wales, who after the death of his wife…
leaves behind the battles for power and prestige in his homeland and journeys into the unknown, sailing with a small group of companions across the Western Ocean.In this novel, acclaimed author Knight skilfully blends historical fact and the histories of medieval Britain and France with the story of a Welsh prince who, legend says, discovered the continent of North America.Secret Seven Colour Short Stories: Book 4 (Secret Seven Short Stories #4)
Par Enid Blyton. 1955
The Secret Seven are siblings Peter and Janet, and Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George. Together they are The Secret…
Seven - ready to solve any mystery, any time - in Enid Blyton's classic series of 15 mystery novels.When the Secret Seven visit a haunted house they discover it is not empty after all. Soon, they are trapped inside. How will they escape?In addition to the Secret Seven novels, Enid Blyton wrote six short stories based on the characters which are published in The Secret Seven Short Story Collection (Hodder). The stories are also available in individual volumes, divided into chapters to make them ideal for newly confident readers. They have been illustrated in full colour by Tony Ross.The Sons: The completely thrilling follow-up to crime bestseller The Father (Made in Sweden)
Par Anton Svensson. 2017
'Unique and stunning. One of the most powerful novels you'll read this year'Stephen Booth on The FatherIn the second part…
of the highly acclaimed and internationally bestselling series Made in Sweden, one brother fictionalises the real crimes of his own family for a remarkable and epic novel.After six years in prison, Sweden's most notorious criminal Leo Dûvnjac is free, acquitted of all but two of the ten bank robberies he and his two younger brothers pulled off.While behind bars, he befriended Sam Larsen, who was convicted of murdering his own father - and also happens to be the brother of the cop who caught Leo, Detective John Broncks.With Sam at his side, Leo seeks out his now-law-abiding brothers for one last job and a chance at redemption - or revenge. But Bronks is on to him, and Leo's father has other plans for his sons . . .Now two sets of brothers will play out the tragic and thrilling destinies of childhoods built on heartbreaking betrayal.Praise for The Father and The Sons'A powerful real-life story'Guardian'The emotional centre of the story is truly compelling . . . the sweep and scope are epic'Herald'Superior. . . builds to a breathless climax'Sun'A deep, clean cut into the body of fathers, sons, loyalty and family'Sainsburys Magazine'Will delight fans of Nordic Noir'Crime Fiction Lover'Mind boggling and captivating'The Crime Warp'An unbelievably exciting and authentic story. . . One of the year's best crime stories'Östran, Sweden'One of the summer's best thrillers'Café, Sweden'A thrilling novel that becomes something much more than a book you can't put down'Tara, Sweden'A gripping coming-of-age story, flush with exciting scenes and the psychological battle between father and son'Falu-Kuriren, SwedenSecret Seven Colour Short Stories: Book 3 (Secret Seven Short Stories #3)
Par Enid Blyton. 1955
The Secret Seven are siblings Peter and Janet, and Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George. Together they are The Secret…
Seven - ready to solve any mystery, any time - in Enid Blyton's classic series of 15 mystery novels.Peter is running the hoopla-stall, but when Fred offers him a pony ride, Scamper is left in charge. When Peter returns Scamper and the money are missing!In addition to the Secret Seven novels, Enid Blyton wrote six short stories based on the characters which are published in The Secret Seven Short Story Collection (Hodder). The stories are also available in individual volumes, divided into chapters to make them ideal for newly confident readers. They have been illustrated in full colour by Tony Ross.