A riveting and poignant graphic novel about four kids living in the shadow of Nazi Germany -- and the Chinese diplomat whose uncommon compassion shone through the darkness.Vienna, 1938. Nazi Germany has annexed Austria, but daily life goes on. Jewish girls Thea and Rachel were once best friends, but social differences -- and a crush on the same boy, Jacob -- have driven them apart. Hu, a Chinese boy whose father works as a diplomat, feels adrift in his new city. Bu...

No one knows for sure where Minerva Mint came from. She just appeared in a London train station one day‚ a baby in a bag. Since then she's been living with Mrs. Flopps, the woman who found her, in a rundown mansion called Lizard Manor. It's been nine years now, and Minerva is no closer to finding her parents. Fortunately, her two new friends, Thomasina and Ravi, have turned the mystery of finding her identity into a wonderful adventure.

The mystery of Minerva's parents is pushed aside once again when the ghost of old Black Bart, a cruel pirate, wreaks havoc in the village of Pembrose. Legend has it that the old pirate was so mean during his life that his spirit cannot find peace until he performs a good deed. Minerva is certain that she can convince Bart to do just that, but first she and her friends have to find him. Will the search for Black Bart's spirit lead Minerva and her friends into danger?

The people of Pembrose have long believed that King Arthur and the sorcerer Merlin once lived near their small town. In fact, the cave where Merlin did his magic is a popular attraction for visitors. But now a handsome archeologist has come to town claiming that the cave is just a hoax, a legend to attract tourists. Minerva, Ravi, and Thomasina believe in the legend and in Merlin. Once they prove it to the scientist, the three friends can get back to the mystery of Minerva's missing parent...

Constructivist and sculptor Naum Gabo’s personal account of his development as an artistA leading exponent of the modern art movement known as Constructivism, Russian-born Naum Gabo was one of the most important sculptors of the twentieth century—an artist, designer, and theorist whose work changed the course of modern art. Of Divers Arts is Gabo’s beautifully written personal account of his development and growing into consciousness as an artist and his c...

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 . . .

Friendship, animals and secret royal adventures! With over one million Rescue Princesses titles sold, this action-packed series is the perfect combination of good friends, beautiful dresses, ninja moves and baby animals!Princess Emily is excited about her first Grand Ball, but she'd rather be on the zip wire in the castle grounds than trying on dresses. Her three friends feel the same, so they slip out after dinner. The zip wire is fun! But things take a serious turn when the girls...

It is Twink's Autumn term in her second year at Glitterwings Academy, and there is another new girl in Bluebell Branch now that Lola has moved out. She seems nice enough. But Twink has to think very carefully about the nature of friendship and loyalty when the new girl starts being extremely friendly with Bimi. Will the new girl take Twink's best friend away from her?Glitterwings Academy is a lovingly created series by acclaimed author Lee Weatherly, writing as Titania Woo...

It is the Winter term in Twink's second year at Glitterwings, which means the all-important Seedling Exams are just round the corner; these are the exams that will indicate the sort of career that all young fairies should follow. Twink is determined to be an animal medic and follow in her parents' footsteps. But as she continues to take the Creature Kindness classes, she realises that she isn't quite as good at the lessons as she thought she was. And that actually she rather enjoys the Flo...

Flame is heir to the Lion throne but though powerful he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who is trying to claim the throne. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can't stay in any place for too long. Flame travels from place to place in various kitten guises using his own special brand of magic to help children who need it along the way...It's Abi's first term at boarding school and class bully Keera Moore is picking on her. Abi doesn't know what ...

Nick and his family are forced to leave Earth in order for him to keep his cat, Horace - because all pets are now banned, as they use up badly needed resources. They settle on Plowman's Planet, where they discover a variety of strange and wonderful alien lifeforms.But not all of these weird lifeforms are benevolent - and the family is involved in a series of increasingly dangerous mishaps. Can Horace and Nick manage to outwit the Wub, the Werjes, the Trobes - and the most dangerous...

Stancliffe House. A sprawling old house in the hills of Yorkshire - and a new home for the Brooks family. But for Frances and her brother Tom, their first day in the house is their first day of fear and terror. There's a cold presence in a long corridor in their strange new home, a presence that leads brother and sister to uncover the dark, terrifying history of Stancliffe House.