How do you survive when your only purpose is to give your life to others ...bit by bit?In the derelict house next door to a building site, Dawn lives with a young woman who says to call her Mum. Dawn loves the hole in the roof, where she can always see blue. She loves her book of birds and she loves Mrs Goring, the old lady who lives on the ground floor.But when Dawn's medicine runs out and Mrs Goring disappears, Dawn begins see the world as it really is. Next door, the new f...

How do you survive when your only purpose is to give your live to others . . . bit by bit?In the derelict house next door to a building site, Dawn lives with a young woman who says to call her Mum.Dawn loves the hole in the roof, where she can always see blue. She loves her book of birds and she loves Mrs Goring, the old lady who lives on the ground floor.But when Dawn's medicine runs out and Mrs Goring disappears, Dawn begins see her world as it really is.Next...

"The Wonder Girls is a fast-paced, full-hearted, total romp of an adventure ..."Unlikely friends, despicable villains, and deadly peril – can a renegade gang stop the Blackshirts sending orphans to Hitler? THE WONDER GIRLS is a kick-ass historical adventure with kindness, inclusion and hope at its heart - Enid Blyton with oomph and diversity! Perfect for readers of Emma Carroll or Robin Stevens.ENGLAND 1936 and the Blackshirts are marching. Londoners are on the streets resi...

Unlikely friends, despicable villains, and deadly peril – can a renegade gang stop the Blackshirts sending orphans to Hitler? The Wonder Girls is a kick-ass historical adventure with kindness, inclusion and hope at its heart.ENGLAND 1936: The Blackshirts are marching and Londoners are on the streets resisting them. In the chaos, a terrified, golden-haired girl pulls street-thief Baby from certain death. But Blackshirts overpower them and seize the girl. Baby tracks the Blackshirts ...

ENGLAND 1938Nazis are overpowering Europe! declares The Nettlefield Courier.But in Nettlefield itself all appears to be well. The town is waking up to the fascist threat and the Wonder Girls are finding their places in the world. Except Baby, who feels out of place.The arrival of 16-year-old American investigative journalist, Veronica Park, puts Baby's nose further out of joint. Everyone is too awestruck by Veronica to be suspicious of Sir Malcolm Taggart, who says ...

Twelve-year-old Duggie Bones might not be the most popular kid in school but he is magic.When the mysterious Professor Mosotho sends Duggie, lessons on ancient African wisdom, along with magic spells to give him confidence, Duggie thinks he may have found the answers to some of his many problems, including how to tackle,'The Baddies', bullies, Brooke, Madison and Clint Baddley.But is Mosotho really a professor and is it really voodoo magic he's offering? As Duggie's problem...

A cast of thousands, despicable villains and an unexpected reunion with disastrous consequences!ENGLAND 1937: 4000 child refugees from The Spanish Civil War are due to arrive at Southampton Docks . . .Sixteen-year-old aspiring doctor, Letitia, is determined to help with the rescue effort. Most of the children are taken to a camp, north of the town but some under the 'care' of a teacher called Easton Fitzgerald are billeted at Nettlefield Grange Orphanage. Baby is sure the Bl...

How far will Bert go to avoid the truth about her family?Her name's Bert Smith, not Bertina – if only Bert could convince her mum that she likes it that way. Bert wants to be her Dad's first mate forever, taking tourists on boat trips around local beauty spot, Stonewave Cove.But Bert is forced to live with her Mum and Mum's boyfriend, Ronnie, in his super-clean starter home, only an hour away on the bus but a million miles from Stonewave and Dad.Bert decides that Dad...

A cast of thousands, despicable villains and an unexpected reunion with disastrous consequences!ENGLAND 1937: 4000 child refugees from The Spanish Civil War are due to arrive at Southampton Docks . . .Sixteen-year-old aspiring doctor, Letitia, is determined to help with the rescue effort. Most of the children are taken to a camp, north of the town but some under the 'care' of a teacher called Easton Fitzgerald are billeted at Nettlefield Gr...

Bohemian Masques & Phases – 5 Classic Artistic Satires is a fascinating exploration of the nuanced and often satirical portrayals of bohemian life and artistic expression. This carefully curated collection captures the essences of artistic satire through a blend of novella, dramatic writings, and narrative exploration. Within its pages, readers will encounter a panoply of voices, each offering a unique take on the bohemian ethos, delving into themes of creative rebellion, societal norms, a...

The magical seventh installment in this NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series!Ever since the magic mirror erased his memory, my brother, Jonah, doesn't believe that we really visit different fairy tales. So it's a relief when the mirror sucks us into a story -- and this time, it's Beauty and the Beast! Hoorah! Or, maybe not. When Jonah picks a rose from the Beast's garden, he messes up the story. The Beast is so angry he takes my brother prisoner... instead of Beauty! But if t...

What if the ordinary things in life suddenly…disappeared?Aila Quinn’s mother, Juliet, has always been a mystery: vibrant yet guarded, she keeps her secrets beyond Aila’s reach. When Juliet dies, Aila and her younger brother Miles are sent to live in Sterling, a rural town far from home—and the place where Juliet grew up.Sterling is a place with mysteries of its own. A place where the experiences that weave life together—scents of flowers and food, reflections from mirrors a...