This was a challenging and inspirational book to write. I rewrote the poems to be more fun, inspirational, and soul searching. The Holy Spirit brouhgt thoughts alive in me that I did not know how to put on pper. Then I just began to writie and rewrite and looked up and there was about 60 poems are more. Your thoughts can be open to a new way of life. Come on get on board and take a gossamer journey into the unknown. Be open to new ways of life and don't put a period at the end of a sentence but just do a colon to continue on with life. Life is infinite and not finite.

A chilling tale from storyteller Ethan Crownberry. What gives you the willies? Strange noises? Creepy shadows? The feeling you are being watched? For a 12-year-old boy lost on Halloween night, it is all of these things and more. Join him on his adventure home as he encounters one hair-raising experience after another. Then, decide for yourself. Are the Willies just something we feel? Or are they actually little monsters that love to torment us when we are at our most vulnerable? Ethan Crownberry has done it again in this spine-tingling masterpiece.

A profound version of the theme of self discovery, this novel explores the thoughts and experiences of a Ghanaian girl on her travels in Europe.

Australia 1789. A young married lieutenant is directing rehearsals of the first play ever to be staged in that country. With only two copies of the text, a cast of convicts, and one leading lady who may be about to be hanged, conditions are hardly ideal... Winner of the Laurence Olivier Play of the Year Award in 1988, and many other major awards, Our Country's Good premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 1988 and opened on Broadway in 1991. 'Rarely has the redemptive, transcendental power of theatre been argued with such eloquence and passion.' Georgina Brown, Independent It is published here in a new Student Edition, alongside commentary and notes by Sophie Bush. The commentary includes a chronology of the play and the playwright's life and work as well as discussion of the social, political, cultural and economic context in which the play was originally conceived and created.

A stunning, highly illustrated poetry collection containing a festive flurry of classic and modern Christmas poems chosen and illustrated by Chris Riddell. This is the perfect Christmas selection for poetry lovers of all ages. Includes much loved traditional verse: The Night Before Christmas, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Deck the Halls, We Wish You a Merry Christmas and We Three Kings and poems by: Neil Gaiman, William Wordsworth, Thomas Hardy, Hollie McNish, Sue Hardy Dawson, Roger Stevens, Benjamin Zephaniah, Clare Bevan, Sara Teasdale, A.F. Harrold, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Sylvia Plath, Ogden Nash, Robert Burns and Jackie Kay.

A poetic tribute to the victims of the racially motivated church bombing that served as a seminal event in the struggle for civil rights. In 1963, the eyes of the world were on Birmingham, Alabama, a flashpoint for the civil rights movement. Birmingham was one of the most segregated cities in the United States. Civil rights demonstrators were met with police dogs and water cannons. On Sunday, September 15, 1963, members of the Ku Klux Klan planted sticks of dynamite at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, which served as a meeting place for civil rights organizers. The explosion killed four little girls. Their murders shocked the nation and turned the tide in the struggle for equality. A Jane Addams Children's Honor Book, here is a book that captures the heartbreak of that day, as seen through the eyes of a fictional witness. Archival photographs with poignant text written in free verse offer a powerful tribute to the young victims.

The bay owls came out of their house,
and they sat on the tree and waited.
A big branch for Sarah, a small branch for Percy,
and an old piece of ivy for Bill.
When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations from unique and striking perspectives capture the owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mother been so simply told or so beautifully rendered.

Travel to the snowy forests of Finland to meet the animals of the north in this charming and beautifully illustrated collection of traditional animal tales. Classic characters of Nordic folklore -- cunning Fox, gullible Wolf and great Bear -- star in these lively stories of mischief and fun. Readers will discover how Bear became lord of the northern forests, how Fox outwitted Raven, and how Rabbit earned his fluffy white tail. This stunning storybook collection is created by renowned Finnish author-illustrator Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin, with her trademark intricate, authentic and characterful drawings of the creatures and landscapes of Finland. Full of warmth and wit, this is a perfect way for readers of all ages to explore the tradition and magic of Nordic culture.

A collection of love poetry from anthologist Fiona Waters. Love - wishing for it, waiting for it, being in it, falling out of it, finding it, losing it, longing for it, grieving for it, silent admiration, great dramatic passion... all these and more can be found within this tiny hardback. Poems by Carol Ann Duffy, Wendy Cope, C. Day Lewis, Adrian Henri, Roger McGough, Dorothy Parker, Spike Milligan, John Betjeman, W.H. Auden and Noel Coward to name but a few.

Archie is a spider who knows about being knocked down, but he also believes there must be more to life. When a strong and determined new friend encourages him to take charge of his own destiny, Archie seizes the day! A charming story of friendship, tenacity and teamwork; Archie Wood-Knot is a hero for the next generation of young readers and an inspiration to all. A contemporary rhyming story for children age 0-6, Archie Wood-Knot's Wonder Web follows the adventures of Archie & Evie, two little garden spiders with very big ideas! The story reflects the growth mindset culture which is commonly taught across all areas of the curriculum at many schools today. The information page at the end of the story provides the reader with some interesting facts about garden spiders, and links the charming characters in the book with real life information relating to characteristics, habitat & diet. It teaches children that spiders are hard-working, resourceful and ingenious little creatures and are certainly not to be feared! This timeless story is brought to life with beautiful illustrations by the incredibly talented Leah Rowe. About the author: Sonia hails from Irish origins and has grown up with a passion for storytelling. Archie Wood-Knot's Wonder Web is her first published work, inspired by her background in linguistics & language development and her desire to immerse children in the magic of reading.