Publisher: Graffeg Limited
When Fletcher tumbles happily onto the beach he is dazzled by the sun, sea and space. He soon finds a rockpool full of new friends… but as the sea disappears, they are stranded! Fletcher rushes to the rescue and manages to scoop up Little Crab… but do Fletcher’s new friends really need rescuing? Explore the glittering world beyond Fletcher’s wood in this heart-warming summer story.
A vibrant historical children's book about Tokyo's bicycle food deliverers, or demae, who balanced towering trays of steaming hot noodles on their shoulders while navigating crowded city streets. A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK • A BOOKPAGE, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND HORN BOOK BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR When the deliverymen set off in the morning, the children wait for the flicker of pedal and wheel. It's the demae—delivery men—setting off to deliver steaming trays of noodles to hungry customers all over the city. They are acrobats: whizzing past other bicycles, soaring around curves, avoiding the black smoke of motorcycles. When the children see them, they want to be them. And so they practice with bowls of wobbling water stacked on trays. The day passes, and, finally, exhausted, the demae return home, to their families, and, yes, to steaming bowls of noodles. This beautifully crafted story is sure to be adored by food lovers, young and old.Show book
From Newbery Honor Winner Cynthia Lord, a brilliant story about how to find home when everything around us is changing.Mia and her mom visit Grandma in Maine every summer, but this year Mia is going alone. Her mom will stay behind to get their house ready to sell. It'll be a new start, she says, after the divorce.Mia doesn't want a new start. She'd rather everything just stayed the same! At least things will be the same at Grandma's, though. Mia will walk to town for ice cream, and wait by the water, watching for birds, just like always.Then Mia meets Grandma's know-it-all new neighbor, who's just her age. Cayman acts like he belongs at Grandma's house. He acts like he's the expert on everything. And when he and Mia spot an unusual white bird of prey, he acts like it's his job to find out what it is.Unless, that is, Mia finds out first. And, in her effort to prove herself to him, she makes a decision that will change things for the town, for the bird, for Cayman, and even for herself. Can Mia stop what she's put into motion?Acclaimed author Cynthia Lord, with her trademark sensitivity, weaves her love of nature with a profound reflection on what it means to be at home in a changing world.Show book
Travel by Wire by Arthur C. Clarke - The first published story written by a then 19 year old Arthur C. Clarke. Travel by Wire was published in Amateur Science Stories in December 1937.Show book
Prepare to gallop into a magical and amazing world with Sunny and his equine friends! You'll accompany a fun-loving bunch of equine pals as they get ready for the Halloween party of a lifetime in this engrossing audiobook for kids ages 5-7. But their journey really starts when they enter an enchanted forest after being led there by an enigmatic invitation with a golden color. As the plot develops, you'll go on a magical adventure with Sunny, Rosie, Thunder, Luna, and Misty where fireflies light the path, owls reveal long-forgotten secrets, and fantastical animals come to life. They find a Halloween party unlike any other, complete with extravagant costumes, entertaining activities, and a breath-taking big surprise. The wonder of Halloween, the beauty of friendship, and the excitement of unexpected adventures are all celebrated in this endearing story. It's a tale that encourages young readers to embrace their sense of curiosity and go on their own adventures. Join us, then, for a spellbinding voyage into a world where every hoofprint has a story to tell and the magic of Halloween has no bounds.Show book
The Psychic Megan Series consists of twenty-three novelettes about a young girl`s growing realisation that she is able to do things that none of her family can. Megan is twelve years old in the first volume. She has two seemingly insurmountable problems. Her mother is frightened of her daughter`s latent abilities and not only will not help her but actively discourages her; and she can’t find a teacher to help her develop her supernatural, psychic powers. For she wants not only to know what it is possible to do and how to do it, but to what end she should put her special abilities. Megan is a good girl, so it would seem obvious that she would tend towards using her powers for good, but it is not always easy to do the right thing even if you know what that is. These stories about Megan will appeal to anyone who has an interest in psychic powers, the supernatural and the paranormal and is between the ages of ten and a hundred years old. In Megan and the Old Lady, Megan is sheltering from a storm, when she sees an old lady struggling up the street with two large shopping bags. Our psychic teen rushes to help bring her into the shelter, and they start talking, which develops into a life-long friendship that has far-reaching effects on Megan’s life. Megan gets to see the world from a completely different perspective through the eyes of the first foreigner she has ever met.Show book
The Jessie Harper Paranormal Cozy Mystery series is set in 1930s Liverpool, a city the author knows well. They are light-hearted tales with oodles of British humour partly supplied by Khan, the magical, talking cat. This box set comprises of:Murder at the Vicarage: Murder at the Vicarage is a thrilling paranormal cozy mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Full of engaging characters, intricate plotting, and a touch of the supernatural, this book is a perfect blend of mystery, humour, and history. Get ready to step back in time and join Jessie, Khan and George on their first crime caper in Liverpool's stirring 1930s.Khan's Christmas Capers: Amateur sleuths Jessie Harper and George Jenkins, of the Dale Street Private Investigations Agency, and Jessie’s companion, the mysterious talking cat Khan set off on another murder investigation in 1930's Liverpool, England.Murder at the Mansion: In 1930s Liverpool, England when a wealthy widow's life is put in danger and a mysterious amulet holds the key to the culprit, Jessie Harper and George Jenkins of the Dale Street Private Investigations Agency must use their wits and the help of Khan, a talking cat with magical powers, to unravel the mystery and save her.Show book
