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  The Dolls' Castle

  Henry Chapman Mercer

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  Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930) was, amongst other things, an eccentric archaologist, historian, architect, antiquarian collector and author of Gothic horror stories very much after the fashion of M. R. James.'The Dolls' Castle' is the creepy story of a haunted house with a sinister past which uses old, rotting dolls to lure unwary children away from their parents.

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  Tiny Shoes Dancing and Other...

  Audrey Kalman

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  This collection of short fiction, shortlisted for the 2019 Rubery Book Award, opens a door on ordinary worlds turned extraordinary, where deeper meaning hides beneath everyday conversations and the possibility of tragedy—and redemption—is always close at hand. 
  In the title story, Jody catalogues her parental failures as she worries whether her ballet-crazed teen daughter will make it onto the stage. C.J. adopts his dead grandmother’s dog, risking eviction but opening himself to the possibility of love. Brianna uses a spoonful of pudding as a weapon. Judy begins a secret life as an erotica writer. Jake’s Bar Mitzvah preparations reveal tensions that threaten to split his family. 
  The women, men, children, dogs, and cats in these stories fight their worst impulses, circle each other warily, and occasionally connect. They struggle to make sense of the world and their place in it, with results sometimes tragic, sometimes funny, and always relatable."The author charts a course deep into the heart of our psychological preoccupations, exploring those dark places with relentless wit, lyricism and candour. A superb collection." --from the 2019 Rubery Book Award review

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  At the End of the Passage

  Rudyard Kipling

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  Rudyard Kipling was one of the most popular writers of prose and poetry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  He was awarded the Nobel prize for literature in 1907. 
   
  Born in Bombay on 30th December 1865 both he and his sister were sent back to England when he was five, as was the custom of the British ruling elite in India. The ill-treatment and cruelty by the couple they boarded with in Portsmouth had one useful effect that Kipling himself suggested; it gave him an early impetus for a literary life. 
   
  This was further enhanced by his return to India at the age of sixteen to work on a local paper. Not only did this result in him writing constantly but also gave him the opportunity to explore issues of identity and national allegiance which pervade much of his work. 
   
  Whilst he is best remembered for his many classic children’s stories and a host of popular poems including ‘If….’ he is also regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story.

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  Rocky and Dog Go To The Beach -...

  Stephen Stratford

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  Embark on a delightful beach escapade with Rocky and Dog, the cherished characters from Stephen Stratford's captivating children's rhyming picture book series. As your little ones turn each mesmerising page, they'll revel in the unexpected twists and humorous escapades of their favourite canine duo. The engrossing rhyming narrative pairs perfectly with vivid illustrations, making this enchanting tale an ideal read for young children in the UK. Ignite their imaginations and keep them chortling for more with the delightful adventures of Rocky and Dog. 
  Set sail on this magical voyage to the seaside, where your children will encounter a vividly illustrated world of hidden treasures, soaring seagulls, and sandy paws. Each engaging scene brings the whimsical words to life, as our two protagonists, Rocky and Dog, teach important lessons on friendship, cooperation, and perseverance. The clever wordplay, entertaining plot, and delightful rhymes will keep young readers engaged, while the warmth of the story will resonate with both children and adults alike. 
  Parents, guardians, and educators will appreciate the subtle moral undertones woven into each tale. With themes such as courage, teamwork, and kindness, the Rocky and Dog series creates the perfect opportunity for meaningful conversations with your children about character building and personal growth.

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  Robots Have No Tails

  Henry Kuttner

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  A complete collection of Galloway Gallegher stories from “one of the major names in science fiction” (The New York Times).   In this comprehensive collection, Henry Kuttner is back with Galloway Gallegher, his most beloved character in the stories that helped make him famous. Gallegher is a binge-drinking scientist who’s a genius when drunk and totally clueless sober. Hounded by creditors and government officials, he wakes from each bender to discover a new invention designed to solve all his problems—if only he knew how it worked . . .   Add a vain and uncooperative robot assistant, a heckling grandfather, and a host of uninvited guests—from rabbit-like aliens to time-traveling mafia lawyers to his own future corpse—and Gallegher has more on his hands than even he can handle. Time for another drink!   “[A] pomegranate writer: popping with seeds—full of ideas.” —Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 421

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  The Blue Sequin

  R. Austin Freeman

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  Richard Austin Freeman (1862 – 1943) was a British writer of detective stories, many featuring the investigator Dr. Thorndyke who uses a mixture of medical and forensic techniques to solve the most baffling crimes. In "The Blue Sequin" a beautiful young woman as been found alone, dead in a railway carriage, with a peculiar combination of head injuries inflicted with great force by a sharp round implement. Suspicion immediately falls on her former lover, an artist, with whom she had quarrelled earlier, and who is in posession of her locket and a stout umbrella with a pointed end. But Dr. Thordyke is not convinced of the artist's guilt and sets out to investigate....

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