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As the brutal Second World War stretches on with no end in sight,
life for ordinary Dutch people in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands is
fraught with peril and hardship. There is very little to eat and
the population lives under the constant threat of arrest and
enslavement. After the murder of her beloved uncle and the capture
of her brother by the Germans, Edda is determined to do anything
she can to help the resistance fight back against their oppressors.
But what can a teenage girl do and how much risk is she willing to
take? Award-winning author Tom Palmer shines a light on the
incredible work of the WWll Dutch resistance, in a story inspired
by the childhood of Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn.
Returning to the dark and glamorous 19th century world of her New
York Times bestseller, The Gilded Wolves, Roshani Chokshi dazzles
with another riveting tale full of mystery and danger in The
Silvered Serpents. They are each other's fiercest love, greatest
danger, and only hope. Severin and his team members might have
successfully thwarted the Fallen House, but victory came at a
terrible cost--one that still haunts all of them. Desperate to make
amends, Severin pursues a dangerous lead to find a long lost
artifact rumored to grant its possessor the power of God. Their
hunt lures them far from Paris and into the icy heart of Russia,
where crystalline ice animals stalk forgotten mansions, broken
goddesses carry deadly secrets, and a string of unsolved murders
makes the crew question whether an ancient myth is a myth after
all. As hidden secrets come to the light and the ghosts of the past
catch up to them, the crew will discover new dimensions of
themselves. But what they find out may lead them down paths they
never imagined. A tale of love and betrayal as the crew risks their
lives for one last job.
Acclaimed musician Jessamyn Violet's debut LGBTQA+ novel sizzles
with a coming-of-age story set in an industry of ambition, secrets,
lies, and utter joy. Eighteen-year-old Kyla Bell dreams of one day
being a professional musician... but gets little to no support from
her parents. Still, she practices every day and performs locally,
harboring her own secret hopes. One night, her dreams are answered
in the form of sultry rocker Ruby Sky, the magnetic frontwoman of
her favorite band, Glitter Tears. Ruby hears Kyla perform and asks
her to join the band on keys for their upcoming tour. In order to
accept, Kyla must drop out of her Western Massachusetts high school
and move to Los Angeles immediately to live with a renowned yet
highly volatile producer who has agreed to put her through "rock
star boot camp" in a matter of weeks. Blindsided by her emerging
feelings for Ruby Sky, Kyla tumbles through the lights and shadows
of the 90s music scene in Los Angeles.
California continues to be ravaged by devastating wildfires. Lauren
Tarshis's heart pounding story tells of two children who battle the
terrifying flames and -- despite the destruction -- find hope in
the ashes. The people of Northern California were used to living
with the threat of wildfires. But nothing could have prepared them
for the devastating 2018 fire season, the deadliest in 100 years
and the most destructive in history.In the 20th I Survived book,
readers join eleven-year-old Josh as he leaves his New Jersey home
for the rural northern California town where his cousins live.
Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him
and his mother across the country, Josh struggles to adapt to a
more rustic, down-to-earth lifestyle that couldn't be more
different from the one he is used to.Josh and his cousin bond over
tacos and reptiles and jokes, but on a trip into the nearby forest,
they suddenly find themselves in the path of a fast-moving
firestorm, a super-heated monster that will soon lay waste to
millions of acres of wilderness and -- possibly -- their town. Josh
needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but
first he'll have to survive the flames blazing all around him.
This is the story of Biscuit, a very curious dog with an uncanny
knack for getting into trouble. When exploring the garden at her
new home she would poke her nose into what looked like a rabbit
hole, as a curious dog was of course going to do, and be sent on a
strange and dangerous journey into the past where she would become
trapped in London during the Great Fire of 1666. Yet, with
determination and the help of a few new friends, she would fight to
find her way home, and in doing so influence the course of history.
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Fever Pitz
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She Wolf
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A gripping fusion of action, revenge and Norse legend from
award-winning author Dan Smith! 'Nothing is as it first appears in
this gripping tale of survival.' OBSERVER 'Action, adventure,
wolves, snow ... this story has EVERYTHING. I devoured it so
quickly I need to read it again.' EMMA CARROLL 'Another stunning
and original read from a master storyteller.' BOOKTRUST 'She Wolf
is defined by its masterly prose as much as by its thrilling
story.' THE IRISH TIMES A young Viking girl is swept by a storm on
to a desolate English beach. Cruelly orphaned there, Ylva becomes
set on revenge, tracking a killer through dangerous hinterland. She
wants only the favour of the Norse gods and the comfort of her
stories. But when a stranger decides to protect Ylva - seeming to
understand her where others cannot - Ylva must decide if her own
legend will end in vengeance or forgiveness ... A startlingly
original, emotional and action-packed adventure set in the dark
ages. Our unforgettable main character, Viking girl Ylva, is pulled
into an unforgettable adventure as she seeks vengeance - aided by a
wolf companion! Perfect for readers aged nine and up.
Join Albie on a brand new adventure in the TENTH book in this
brilliant series by the bestselling author and illustrator pairing,
Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves. Albie is outside feeding the horses, when
it starts to rain and he finds himself whisked off to Ancient Rome!
There he meets a young girl, Julia and before they know it they are
at the helm of a runaway chariot. Can they stop the chariot before
it's too late? Ancient History has never been so much fun!
A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with
gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris
Riddell, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens. The follow up to Katherine
Woodfine's bestselling debut novel, The Clockwork Sparrow. THE
HONOUR OF YOUR COMPANY IS REQUESTED AT LORD BEAUCASTLE'S FANCY
DRESS BALL. Wonder at the puzzling disappearance of the Jewelled
Moth! Marvel as our heroines, Sophie and Lil, don cunning
disguises, mingle in high society and munch many cucumber
sandwiches to solve this curious case! Applaud their bravery as
they follow a trail of terrible secrets that leads straight to
London's most dangerous criminal mastermind, and could put their
own lives at risk ... It will be the most thrilling event of the
season! The Jewelled Moth is the second book in the Sinclair's
Mysteries quartet, which is perfect for fans of Goodnight Stories
for Rebel Girls and M G Leonard's Beetle Boy. The other books are
The Clockwork Sparrow and The Painted Dragon. And look out for the
thrilling conclusion in The Midnight Peacock, coming in October!
*** Cover and interior illustrations by Julia Sarda. Praise for The
Clockwork Sparrow: 'A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a
true sprit of adventure' - Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers
'A real page-turner, it has murders, spies and gangs of thieves.
Thrilling!' - Indiana, aged 10, LoveReadingforKids reviewer
'Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted,
evocative novel' - Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times 'It's a
dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and
imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb' -
Julia Eccleshare, Guardian 'An incredible read full of mystery,
wonder and adventure...This is now one of my top ten.' - Celeste,
age 13, LoveReading4Kids reviewer The first book in the Sinclair's
Mystery series, The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow, was
shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2016.
Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of children's literature.
Until 2015 she was Arts Project Manager for Booktrust, where she
project-managed the Children's Laureateship and YALC, the UK's
first Young Adult Literature Convention, curated by Malorie
Blackman. She is part of the founding team at Down the Rabbit Hole,
a monthly show for Resonance FM discussing children's literature.
Katherine blogs at followtheyellow.co.uk. She lives in London.
Ivar is tired of sitting on the sidelines making sails while other
men experience adventure on the high seas. He decides to take
matters into his own hands and stows away on Leif Erikson's ship.
Find out what adventures await Ivar and Leif on their expedition to
explore new lands.
Set in the early industrial revolution and the great canal building
age, a young Jane Austen takes on the role of detective as she
seeks to solve the mysterious events at the Oxford canal terminus.
Nearing completion, convicts work on completing the wharf overseen
by the charming secretary Mr George, who shows Jane around. A rude
convict Gardiner does not make a good impression though. When
Gardiner goes missing and canal funds turn up short, an exciting
manhunt ensues but Jane begins to expect something suspicious about
the secretary and the reasons why Gardiner was in prison. Were
Jane's first impressions very wrong about the relative merits of
the convict and the secretary? With the ever-present Austen spirit,
Jane with notebook in hand, boldly overcomes the obstacles to
finding the truth and expose the secrets. Inspired by Austen's
third novel Pride and Prejudice (working title First Impressions).
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