"Few coaches in the history of high school coaching have been able to reach such dedication and determination with their player..." - Post Register Never did a man have as great an influence on a group of young men as did Coach Vernon Ravsten. Through his example and determination, he taught his team members what courage really is. Because of their love for this inspirational man, these spirited young athletes showed remarkable character as they learned to give more tha...

A passionate, bittersweet memoir of a love cruelly cut short, set in the splendour of East Africa.Natasha Illum Berg is secretly in love. As she waits for her married lover in her beautiful house in the African countryside, she reflects on her Danish childhood, her African present, the tides of her life. She has been changed forever by meeting her lover – her previous existence, her family, her journey to Africa and her other lovers seem to belong to a different person. But one eve...

At noonday, on the 11th of October, 1673, the little seaport of Harwich, beside the mouth of the River Stour, presented a very lively appearance. More than a hundred tall ships, newly returned from the Dutch War, rode at anchor in the haven, their bright masts swaying in the sunshine above the thatched and red-tiled roofs of the town. Tarry sailors in red and grey kersey suits, red caps and flat-heeled shoes jostled in the narrow streets and hung about St. Nicholas's Churchyard, in front o...

Sky’s small town turns absolutely claustrophobic when his secret promposal plans get leaked to the entire school in this witty, “earnest, heartfelt” (Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author), and ultimately hopeful debut novel for fans of What if it’s Us? and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.Sky Baker may be openly gay, but in his small, insular town, making sure he was invisible has always been easier than being himself. Det...

A compelling and poetic deep dive into the intricacies of a love cut short, "Tea on the blue Sofa" dissects Natasha Illum Berg's reflections on her childhood in Sweden and her life in Africa.This autobiographical love letter is an ode to the beauty and brutality of life in which Natasha tries to come to terms with the violent loss of her great love.©2024 Natasha Illum Berg (P)2024 Saga Egmont

In "The Blue Pavilions," Arthur Quiller-Couch deftly intertwines elements of mystery and romance against a backdrop of an idyllic yet enigmatic landscape. The narrative follows the lives of its richly drawn characters as they navigate love and intrigue amid a setting that mirrors the emotional turbulence of their lives. Quiller-Couch employs a lyrical prose style, evocative descriptions, and intricate plotting that reflect the literary trends of the early 20th century, particularly the fas...

Is it a hot air balloon? Is it a taxi? No! It's . . . a sofa!Jessy and Tom love their big blue sofa. They love pretending it's a submarine. They love riding it like an elephant. And most of all, they love bouncing on it. Until one day . . . THUD!A joyful adventure story about family life and imaginative play, featuring bright, colourful artwork that will appeal to all ages.Our Big Blue Sofa by Tim Hopgood was the winner of the Cambridgeshire 'Read It Again!...

YOU enter the village of Gantick between two round-houses set one on each side of the high road where it dips steeply towards the valley bottom. On the west of the opposite hill the road passes out between another pair of round-houses. And down in the heart of the village among the elms facing the churchyard lych-gate stands a fifth, alone. The five, therefore, form an elongated St. Andrew’s cross; but nobody can tell for certain who built them, or why. They are all alike; each built of co...

An exciting naval adventure story which takes place in the 17th century.

Dodo Collections brings you another classic from Arthur Quiller-Couch ‘The Blue Pavilions.’The Blue Pavilions was first published in 1891.Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch was a Cornish writer, who published under the pen name of Q. He published his Dead Man's Rock (a romance in the vein of Stevenson's Treasure Island) in 1887, and he followed this up with Troy Town (1888) and The Splendid Spur (1889). After some journalistic experience in London, mainly as a contributor to t...

"The Blue Pavilions" is set in Cornwall, England, where Quiller-Couch spent much of his life and found inspiration for many of his works. The story follows the lives of several characters, including young lovers, adventurers, and members of the local community. The narrative weaves together themes of romance, adventure, mystery, and the supernatural.The title "The Blue Pavilions" likely refers to a significant location or motif within the story. Quiller-Couch was known for his descriptive ...

Hace tiempo que Sky Baker salió del armario, con consecuencias catastróficas para su vida familiar. Pero, aunque no se esconda, en la pequeña ciudad en la que vive resulta más cómodo tratar de pasar inadvertido. Aun así, este es su último año de instituto, y Sky está decidido a celebrarlo a lo grande invitando a Ali, el chico que le gusta, a ir con él baile de graduación. ¿Y qué mejor manera de empezar a vivir con orgullo que haciendo la proposición más gay que Rock Ledge, Michigan, haya v...