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The Chalet School now boasts over 30 pupils. The autumn term sees adventures of all kinds -- a flood that threatens the school and the dramatic rescue of an unwanted St Bernard puppy. Finally Joey, Robin and Madge spend a delightful Christmas at Innsbruck.
Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fello villagers when they fall sick. But when Papa Eze himself becomes ill, he knows he must tell Ada the truth about her real identity – something he has kept hidden to protect his daughter from danger. Ada must now travel deep into the forest and discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin, connect with her past and to use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart. Pursued by those who want her dead, Ada sets off on a journey which will test her strength to the limit – with just her friends, the guidance of her ancestors and her own self-belief to help her. Children of the Benin Kingdom is fast paced adventure story, set in one of Africa's most fascinating civilisations, the Edo Kingdom of Benin. Written by British Nigerian author Dinah Orji, the book appeals to any child that likes to be transported to another world and is about friendship, loyalty and the bonds of family. The story is rich in historical detail and the cultural traditions of West Africa and as accurate historical fiction it is also perfect for celebrating Black history. Reviews "This is a gripping adventure story that offers something fresh and original to the middle grade historical fiction market." Books for Topics, children's fiction reviews blog "A riveting historical adventure… as much about friendship and loyalty and the bonds of family as a quest for identity." Books for Keeps, children's fiction magazine "When reading this book, you become completely absorbed into the culture of the West African people … because the story is rich and gripping." Reading Zone, children's fiction reviews blogZum Buch
Sara loses her voice after she forgets her lines while performing at the school play. To find her voice, she must go to the forest of fears, find her fears of failure, judgement and the unknown, and face them. Will Sara succeed in facing her fears and find her voice?Zum Buch
The earth is thriving – with wilderness status protecting land and wildlife, and scientific organisations researching new ways to support human life sustainably. Rory's mum is a geologist on one of these projects, and Rory is beyond excited to join her on a work trip to the Arctic. But the project isn't all that it seems, and Rory soon learns what's at stake for the people and animals who live there… A thrilling and thought-provoking ecological adventure from the author of the highly acclaimed WHERE THE WORLD TURNS WILD and BETWEEN SEA AND SKY. Perfect for fans of THE EXPLORER, THE LAST WILD and WHERE THE RIVER RUNS GOLD. PRAISE FOR BETWEEN SEA AND SKY: "Atmospheric, memorable, extraordinarily gripping, this is storytelling at its finest." – The Guardian "I loved Penfold's debut … and this confirms her as a rising star of children's fiction, mixing a thrilling evocative adventure with pertinent themes of the environment and recovery." – Fiona Noble, The Bookseller "A beautifully told adventure that will have readers, like its protagonists, diving deep to discover the fragility of our eco-system and emerging emboldened to protect its delicate balance." – Sita Brahmachari, author of Where the River Runs Gold "A message to us all in the most powerful, evocative and hopeful story spinning." – Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks' War "I loved Between Sea and Sky. I was totally immersed… I could almost smell the sea and feel salt in my hair. Powerful storytelling and a thought-provoking tale." – Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk "A shimmering testament to the restorative power of nature and the limitless wonder unearthed by childhood curiosity." – Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild "BOSS level MG dystopia, so vivid!" - Louie Stowell, author of The Dragon in the Library "Nicola Penfold makes me want to love our planet harder, hold it closer." – Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How to Change the World "This is compelling, high-stakes storytelling… This will be a favourite that I will return to over and over again." – Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant "An original and wonderful story of wild children and a world in trouble … so perfectly written that reading it is living it. And living it is an adventure." – Rachel Delahaye, author of Mort the MeekZum Buch
Lost Sci-Fi Books 91 thru 95 - Five Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1940s, 50s and 60sExhibit Piece by Philip K. Dick - As curator of the Twentieth Century Exhibit, George Miller felt that to do a good job he had to live his work. Then, one day, somebody got into his exhibit and he went to investigate...The Misplaced Battleship by Harry Harrison - It might seem a little careless to lose track of something as big as a battleship ... but interstellar space is on a different scale of magnitude. But a misplaced battleship—in the wrong hands!—can be most dangerous.$1,000 A Plate by Jack McKenty - When Marsy Gras shot off its skyrockets, Mars Observatory gave it the works—fireworks!The Other Now by Murray Leinster - He knew his wife was dead, because he'd seen her buried. But it was only one possibility out of infinitely many!Rabbits Have Long Ears by Lawrence F. Willard - The computer classified it "rabbit" and Montresig was not one to argue, long ears or not!Zum Buch
Collected poems from one of the Twentieth Century's most influential voices. Frank O’Hara was one of the great poets of the twentieth century and, along with such widely acclaimed writers as Denise Levertov, Allen Ginsberg, Robert Creeley, and Gary Snyder, a crucial contributor to what Donald Allen termed the New American Poetry, “which, by its vitality alone, became the dominant force in the American poetic tradition.” Frank O’Hara was born in Baltimore in 1926 and grew up in New England; from 1951 he lived and worked in New York, both for Art News and for the Museum of Modern Art, where he was an associate curator. O’Hara’s untimely death in 1966 at the age of forty was, in the words of fellow poet John Ashbery, “the biggest secret loss to American poetry since John Wheelwright was killed.”. This collection is a reissue of a volume first published by Grove Press in 1957, and it demonstrates beautifully the flawless rhythm underlying O’Hara’s conviction that to write poetry, indeed to live, “you just go on your nerve.Zum Buch
THE ALCHEMIST'S EQUATION Cultivating Energy, Consciousness, and Abundance for Extraordinary Achievement In a world obsessed with productivity and performance, burnout has become the silent epidemic. The Alchemist’s Equation offers a radical shift: success isn’t just about managing time—it’s about mastering energy. Drawing from ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience, Sathyamoorthy Buma Sridhar—Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Coach—guides you through a transformative journey. Learn how to harness your inner life force, cultivate deep focus, emotional resilience, and spiritual clarity, and apply these principles to thrive in any field—from entrepreneurship to academia. Through personal stories, practical tools, and holistic disciplines like energy retention, chakra navigation, and mindful living, this book empowers you to transmute inner power into outer achievement. Are you ready to stop surviving and start thriving? Your journey to extraordinary begins within.Zum Buch
