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Kill All Enemies
Par Melvin Burgess. 2011
Everyone says fourteen-year-old BILLIE is nothing but trouble. A fighter. A danger to her family and friends.But her care worker…
sees someone different. Her classmate ROB is big, strong; he can take care of himself and his brother.But his violent stepdad sees someone to humiliate. And CHRIS is struggling at school; he just doesn't want to be there.But his dad sees a useless no-hoper. Billie, Rob and Chris each have a story to tell. But there are two sides to every story, and the question is . . . who do you believe?I'll Be Seeing You: A spellbinding and emotional wartime novel of love and secrets
Par Margaret Mayhew. 2004
An enthralling novel of love and secrets from the Second World War, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Fiona…
Valpy.READERS ARE LOVING I'LL BE SEEING YOU!"I consider Margaret Mayhew to be an exceptional author and this is one of her best offerings!" - 5 STARS"Exceptional story kept me enthralled until the end. I loved the way this book was written." - 5 STARS"This is the first book I have read by Margaret Meyhew. It won't be the last." - 5 STARS"Absolutely loved this story, so much so I just stayed up all night reading it , desperate to see how it unfolded, yet hating seeing it come to an end. So well written and researched." - 5 STARS*********************************WHAT IF EVERYTHING YOU BELIEVED TURNED OUT TO BE A LIE?1992: When Juliet Porter's mother dies, she leaves her some old letters and a photograph which shatter everything Juliet thought she knew about her upbringing. Discovering her real father was an American bomber pilot who met her mother while serving in England during the Second World War, she sets out to trace him...1944: Daisy, Juliet's mother, is in the WAAF and plans to marry the American bomber pilot she has fallen deeply in love with once his tour is over. But one day he is shot down over France and posted missing, presumed dead. Pregnant and grieving, she marries Vernon - a long term admirer - only to discover at the end of the war that her pilot has survived...Let million copy and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlotte Bingham sweep you away with this sparkling, moving and emotionally charged…
novel of the complexities of female friendship. If you like Louise Douglas, Dinah Jefferies and Kristin Hannah, you will love this!"Superbly written...A big, fat, cheering up that brings the magic of childhood reading back to life in an adult world" - DAILY MAIL"Smashing" - Prima"Will satisfy all Bingham's fans" - SUNDAY TIMES"Outstanding" -- ***** Reader review"Another excellent read by Charlotte Bingham" -- ***** Reader review***********************************************************************************EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENTS CAN HAVE LASTING CONSEQUENCES...Brougham is the stateliest of stately homes, but for Lady Artemis Deverill it proves a lonely, loveless place. Eleanor Milligan, born in downtown Boston, knows only poverty and a continuing battle against bullying brothers and a sadistic father.From the moment Artemis and Ellie meet on a liner sailing to Ireland, they are destined to become friends. And when Eleanor's Cousin Rose asks not only Eleanor but also Artemis to stay on at Strand House, County Cork, it marks the start of what is for both of them an idyllic time.But with the arrival of the devastatingly handsome artist, Hugo Tanner, it seems as though nothing will be quite the same.For in the sunlit pre-war summer, all three become emotionally entwined, with startling consequences that threaten to haunt them for the rest of their lives...The Holiday Bookshop: The perfect, feel-good beach read for summer 2022
Par Lucy Dickens. 2022
Are you looking to start a new chapter?Role: Bookseller wanted! (3-month fixed-term contract)Location: A luxury resort on the island of…
Bounty Cove Cay.Skills required: The ideal candidate will have experience in a retail environment, preferably within the book industry.Desired qualities: This role will appeal to a book lover with an adventurous streak who is looking for an escape from their everyday life.What to expect: Sun, sea, and a bookshop that is far from thriving. No one said it would be smooth sailing. . .Please note: You may fall in love with more than just our island along the way.Looking for your next beach read? Look no further! Escape with The Holiday Bookshop, perfect for fans of Jo Thomas, Phillipa Ashley and Jenny Colgan._______________________________Praise for Lucy Dickens:'Funny, inspirational and so evocative' Cathy Bramley'The ultimate armchair adventure!' Heidi Swain'Will leave you feeling inspired' Cressida McLaughin'A journey full of laughs and drama. . . A really brilliant read!' Rosie BlakeInvisible Vinnie
Par Jenny Millward. 2012
'Zack's not scared of anything. But everyone's scared of him.'Rose wishes Zack wasn't such a big bully. He's always teasing…
her at school. Luckily for Rose, her Uncle Vinnie has a wizard trick or two up his sleeve - maybe he can conjure up a magic solution to her problem?Soon, with a little help from Uncle Vinnie and the classroom pet rat, Rose is ready to teach Zack a lesson he'll never forget . . . A comical and thought-provoking story by an award-winning author.Illustrated by Sue Heap, winner of the Smarties Prize Gold Award.Invisible Vinnie
Par Jenny Millward. 2011
'Zack's not scared of anything. But everyone's scared of him.'Rose wishes Zack wasn't such a big bully. He's always teasing…
her at school. Luckily for Rose, her Uncle Vinnie has a wizard trick or two up his sleeve - maybe he can conjure up a magic solution to her problem?Soon, with a little help from Uncle Vinnie and the classroom pet rat, Rose is ready to teach Zack a lesson he'll never forget . . . A comical and thought-provoking story by an award-winning author.Illustrated by Sue Heap, winner of the Smarties Prize Gold Award.Glubbslyme
Par Jacqueline Wilson. 1987
'Glubbslyme. You're magic!'When Rebecca wades into the witch's pond after a row with her best friend Sarah, she meets a…
very unusual new friend - a huge, warty toad! And Glubbslyme is no ordinary toad. Hundreds of years old, he can talk and - best of all - he can work magic. Maybe, just maybe, he can help Rebecca be best friends with Sarah again . . .A House By The Sea: A beautifully moving and heart-warming novel about life and loss
Par Elvi Rhodes. 2008
Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Rosamunde Pilcher, an emotional and powerful novel by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes.READERS…
ARE LOVING A HOUSE BY THE SEA! "A...lovely story that I wanted to go on forever..."-5 STARS"A beautiful story, I couldn't put it down..." -5 STARS"What a fantastic read" - 5 STARS"I've read this book several times and always feel sorry to leave the house and its occupants at the end." - 5 STARS*********************************Will she be able to live and love again?Feeling lonely and stuck in a rut since the death of her beloved husband Pete, Caroline decides to buy a dilapidated house in Brighton - a place which holds many happy memories for her.Soon she is settled in her new life by the sea. Yet things are never simple: those who care for her are outraged by her impulsive decision and, at times, there seem to be insurmountable obstacles ahead.Can she overcome these difficulties, find happiness in her new life and even leave a little room for love?The Hero Pup
Par Megan Rix. 2014
The Hero Pup is a heartwarming and uplifting story from Megan Rix, bestselling author of The Great Escape, The Victory…
Dogs, The Bomber Dog and A Soldier's Friend.'For now Patch is just a Helper Pup,' Joe said. 'But one day . . .'Eleven-year-old Joe is dreading his first Christmas without Dad.But then Mum suggests they volunteer for Helper Dogs and train puppies to help people in need.Joe has always wanted a dog and when he meets golden Labrador Patch he knows he's found him. With Joe's love and training, can Patch go from playful pupy to heroic helper - and mend Joe's broken heart along the way?A classic-in-the-making, Megan Rix takes little-known true stories of animal heroes and turns them into must-have heartwarming stories for 8+ readers, perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Sarah Lean. 'If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this' Sunday Express'A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate' The Times 'Every now and then a writer comes along with a unique way of storytelling . . . Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are deeply moving and will strike a chord with animal lovers.' LoveReading'A perfect story for animal lovers and lovers of adventure stories' Travelling Book CompanyAbout the author:Megan Rix is the recent winner of the Stockton and Shrewsbury Children's Book Awards, and has been shortlisted for numerous other children's book awards. She lives with her husband by a river in England. When she's not writing she can be found walking her two golden retrievers, Traffy and Bella, who are often in the river.Also available by Megan Rix:The Great Escape, The Victory Dogs, The Bomber Dog and A Soldier's FriendHound Music
Par Rosalind Belben. 2001
To George Lupus, Master of the Quarr Hounds, the fox is a 'gentleman'. The four children all hunt, and are…
tremendously keen. But Dorothy Lupus dislikes the sport that has been her beloved husband's passion. When a tragedy occurs, Dorothy finds she can't bear the proximity of the kennels across the park. Roguish, Rakish, Harebell, Arcady and Argot, Striver, Decorous, Fearless, Snowmaid... Dorothy wishes never to hear their hullabaloo again. She is adamant...A Girl Called Dog
Par Nicola Davies. 2011
Dog wasn't really a dog, she was a human girl. But she was called Dog because that is what Uncle…
had always called her.Dog has never been outside of nasty Uncle's pet shop. She sleeps in a box on a floor and has no idea what the world outside looks like. Then in a flurry of colour and feathers, Carlos the parrot arrives in the shop and her world as she knows it changes for ever.Managing to escape, Dog, Carlos and her best friend Esme the coati set out, in search of the same thing, somewhere they belong, somewhere they can call home. But the world is a huge, dangerous place, and they face danger and adventure at every turn . . . A spirit-soaring tale of adventure, friendship and belonging that will appeal to all lovers of Michael Morpurgo and Roald Dahl.Harry and the Dinosaurs: The Snow-Smashers! (Harry and the Dinosaurs)
Par Ian Whybrow. 2011
Harry thinks he's too old for his bucketful of dinosaurs but they have other ideas. He looked after them when…
he was little and now they're determined to stick by him . . . for life. And Harry is not the only one who's got a lot bigger! When a mysterious set of plastic dinosaur cards appear on his key-ring, Harry soon finds that he can call on an army of Back-Up Dinosaurs. It only takes a rub with his finger to call up some MONSTER-sized muscle! When a big snow storm blocks the roads, the residents of Huntingdon village are trapped. Harry and his friends - Jack, Charlie and Siri - want to deliver emergency supplies. But it would take the strength of a triceratops or the enormous bulk of an apatosaurus to help them . . .Harry and the Dinosaurs: Roar to the Rescue! (Harry and the Dinosaurs)
Par Ian Whybrow. 2011
Harry thinks he's too old for his bucketful of dinosaurs but they have other ideas. He looked after them when…
he was little and now they're determined to stick by him . . . for life. And Harry is not the only one who's got a lot bigger! When a mysterious set of plastic dinosaur cards appear on his key-ring, Harry soon finds that he can call on an army of Back-Up Dinosaurs. It only takes a rub with his finger to call up some MONSTER-sized muscle! When Harry hears that Mr Oakley has been robbed by a nasty crook, he hopes that he and his friends - Jack, Charlie and Siri - can solve the crime. And after a night-time visit from a grateful Spinosaurus, Harry discovers that he now has a whole pocketful of back-up . . .Harry and the Dinosaurs: A Monster Surprise! (Harry and the Dinosaurs)
Par Ian Whybrow. 2011
Harry thinks he's too old for his bucketful of dinosaurs but they think he's wrong! He looked after them when…
he was little and now they want to stick by him - forever . . .When a mysterious set of plastic dinosaur cards appear on his key-ring, Harry discovers he can call on an army of Back-Up Dinosaurs. Just a rub with his finger calls up some MONSTER-sized muscle!In this adventure, Harry and his friends are kayaking when they discover someone is stealing rare birds' eggs. But there's a SURPRISE in store for the thief!Harry and the Dinosaurs: The Flying Save! (Harry and the Dinosaurs)
Par Ian Whybrow. 2011
Harry thinks he's too old for his bucketful of dinosaurs but they think he's wrong! He looked after them when…
he was little and now they want to stick by him - forever . . .When a mysterious set of plastic dinosaur cards appear on his key-ring, Harry discovers he can call on an army of Back-Up Dinosaurs. Just a rub with his finger calls up some MONSTER-sized muscle!Dangerous dogs are worrying sheep near where Harry lives. He calls on Charlie, Siri and Jack to help investigate. But it's going to take a rather special FLYING friend to save the day!Ghost Of Whitechapel: a compelling and moving novel with a touch of mystery from the East End of London
Par Mary Jane Staples. 1997
When danger abounds, an unwelcome lodger becomes anything but...A riveting saga with an edge that will keep you reading. Perfect…
for fans of Maggie Ford, Kitty Neale and Katie Flynn.Readers are loving GHOST OF WHITECHAPEL***** - 'It had everything; suspense, murder, mystery and humour - a really good read.'***** - 'Authentic, darkly comic in places, thoroughly enjoyable.'***** - 'I was engrossed from beginning to end. The characters were so real and funny.'*********************************************************When Bridget Cummings advertised for a lodger, she did not expect a policeman to apply for the room. She wasn't fond of the coppers, but her family allowed P.C. Fred Billings to move in and she seemed to have little say in the matter.Still, she was glad of his company in the walk back from her late-night washing up job, particularly when a young girl was found in a nearby street with her throat cut.The discovery of the body of Maureen Flanagan, a respectable woman, naturally stirred memories of Jack the Ripper. His horrific crimes had shocked the neighbourhood only twelve years before, although Chief Inspector Dobbs of the City of London Police believed that the Ripper was dead.But when a second body was discovered, and Bridget noticed a strange man following her, could the terror have returned?Greyfriars Bobby (Puffin Classics)
Par Eleanor Atkinson. 1940
The famous classic Scottish tale based on the true story of a dog's lifetime devotion to his master, first published…
in 1912, loved and widely read the world over.Bobby, a sparky silver-haired Skye terrier, adopts lonely shepherd Auld Jock, for his master and the two become inseparable. When Jock is dismissed by the farmer he tries to find work in the city, but sinks into poverty and dies, having suffered one cold winter too many. The farmer tries to reclaim Bobby as a pet for his daughter but the little dog remains faithful only to Auld Jock, guarding his master's grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard in the heart of Edinburgh's old town. By day, he plays with the local orphans and eats at a nearby tavern but, in spite of anything even the Lord Provost himself can do, Bobby returns each night to sleep by his master. Bobby's devotion changes the lives of those around him and ultimately the conditions of the poor in Edinburgh. And as the years go by, the little dog's loyalty is rewarded in a very special way.The Great Escape
Par Megan Rix. 2012
The Great Escape is a gripping and heartwarming story for 9+ readers about three pets who are separately from their…
beloved owners in Second World War London, fleeing to the countryside to survive.Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse and Lauren St John.BUSTER is a lively Jack RussellTIGER is a feisty white and ginger tomROSE is a faithful Collie Robert and Lucy Edwards love their pets more than anything; but the threat of the Second World War forces them to flee to Devon - leaving their animals behind. And as the air raid sirens sound over London, the frightened animals are sent to be put down.Buster, Tiger and Rose make a daring escape but with danger at every turn, can the trio make it across the country as it prepares for battle - and cheat death for the second time?Praise for Megan Rix:'If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this' Express 'A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate' The Times'Every now and then a writer comes along with a unique way of storytelling . . . Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are deeply moving and will strike a chord with animal lovers.' LoveReadingAbout the author:Megan Rix lives in England with her husband, and their adorable dogs, Traffy and Bella. Also available by Megan Rix:The Great Escape, The Victory Dogs.www.meganrix.comA Great Escape
Par Colin Dann. 1990
Eric made up his mind. He would go to the pet shop, open the cages and let the little troupe…
of animals free, to make their own way in the world. And so began A Great Escape.The Great Fire Dogs
Par Megan Rix. 2016
London 1666 - A terrible plague has swept through the city and people live in fear of animals carrying the…
disease.Woofer is a loveable stray who works in the palace kitchen and Tiger Lily is the pampered pet spaniel of King Charles II. They come from very different worlds but this hasn't stopped them becoming the best of friends and looking out for each other. When Woofer finds himself in trouble he has to escape the palace grounds and Tiger Lily isn't far behind him.It's not long before a new danger emerges - a great fire is sweeping across London destroying everything in its path. Can these two brave dogs survive the blazing fire and make their way to safety?