Winner of the 1982 IRA Children's Book AwardLondon is poised on the brink of World War II. Timid, scrawny Willie Beech--the abused child of a single mother--is evacuated to the English countryside. At first, he is terrified of everything, of the country sounds and sights, even of Mr. Tom, the gruff, kindly old man who has taken him in. But gradually Willie forgets the hate and despair of his past. He learns to love a world he never knew existed, a world of friendship and affection ...

All I want for my birthday is to find my magic and maybe get my first kiss.But that’s pretty hard to do when rumors fly around that my girly bits are cursed.I've lived among witches ever since my mother dropped me off.That was the last I ever saw of her. I've always felt like I was looking in and never quite belonged.For most of my life, my aunt cared for me, raised me, and hid me from the world. My world.Until she can’t anymore.My mates have...

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.T**om tucked a blanket round him, drew up a chair by the fire and watched Willie fall asleep. The tales he had heard about evacuees didn't seem to fit Willie. 'Ungrateful' and 'wild' were the adjectives he had heard used, or just plain 'homesick'. He was quite unprepared for this timid, sickly little specimen.Britain, 1940. With World War Two raging all around, young ch...

When escaping, one should make a plan. Someone should have told past-me that first…I also need to fix a little issue or four if I ever escape.‘Surprise, I have a caster for mate’ wasn’t exactly how I saw my wedding going.I also didn’t see this. He betrayed me.Now that I’ve found my powers, you’d think I know what I’m doing.The betrayal among the wolves is worse than ever and I’m not sure how to end it.Add in that my past is catching up to me ...

Don't judge a book by its cover model, unless he's an orc with abs of steel and a pierced…After the makeover of the century, I walk onstage in too-high heels… and trip in front of thousands of people! I'm saved from becoming a face-plant meme by Brokk, who catches me in a romantic dip that makes my tummy flutter. Which it so totally shouldn't.Because Brokk's not just the hunky model on my book covers. He also lives 24/7 in an orc costume with tusks and gree...

Brought to you by Puffin.Winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM is of one of the best-loved stories set during the Second World War.*'*Everyone's idea of a smash-hit novel: full-blown characters to love and hate, moments of grief and joy, and a marvellous story that knows just how to grab the emotions' - GuardianGoodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian is the unforgettable story of young Wil...

The 2012 congressional elections played an equally vital role in determining the future course of America as the presidential race that topped the electoral ticket. Readers of this book will gain insights about the formative aspects of the 2012 campaign season as well as in depth coverage of key races for Congress. Exclusive to this volume are three chapters that look at important processes which impacted the campaign cycle: voter suppression laws passed in nearly every state, the role of ...

Athletic trainers have a responsibility to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care while meeting both legal and ethical requirements. Clinical Pharmacology in Athletic Training empowers athletic trainers with a functional understanding of pharmacology that enables them to formulate a treatment plan intended to mitigate disease and improve the overall health of their patients. This text incorporates the most up-to-date content from the 2020 Commission on Accreditation of Athletic ...

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Sanitary reform was one of the great debates of the nineteenth century. This reset edition makes available a modern, edited collection of rare documents specifically addressing sanitary reform. Each volume will begin with an introduction, and the documents presented have headnotes and endnotes provided. A full index appears in the final volume.

My name is Nugget. Chicken Nugget . . .It's not easy being the smallest chick in the family, but Nugget has had some good news: he's going to be a big brother! Little baby Benedict is still an egg at the moment and it's Nugget's job to look after him. What could possibly go wrong?Another cracking story from bestselling duo Michelle Robinson and Tom McLaughlin.