Orphan refugee Faly has a dark and troubled past. When she is adopted into a new family, she finds it hard to adjust. So does Jake, whose life of showjumping and caring for his horse, Thunder, is suddenly interrupted by a new sister that he never asked for - a sister who won't even speak to him. Faly has survived more than Jake can possibly imagine. Now she has a second chance at life. If only she could tell him...--
In this gripping dual narrative adventure story set in Viking times, Astrid and Finn battle against suspicion as their carefully tended livestock continue to disappear. Will they succeed in finding and stopping the secret night raider? And who or what will it turn out to be?
"Zoe and her friends are looking forward to a fun summer at Footlights--their local youth drama club. When their leader, the charismatic Mr. Beaven, announces he wants to put on a major production at the end of the holidays, the whole cast is very excited. Amidst rivalry, hopes, disappointments and disasters, will there be more drama on or off the stage"--Page 4 of cover.
Charlotte's life has been torn apart. Disguising herself as a stable boy, she seeks refuge at a grand country estate. There, she meets Belle, a horse so beautiful and kind Charlotte almost forgets the disturbing events that forced her into hiding. But as she's stopped running from her past, it's rapidly catching up with her . . .
Smugglers are cut-throat rascals. At least that's what Isabelle's always been told. But when she's rescued from drowning at sea by the crew of a notorious smuggling ship, her principles are thrown into confusion. Outwitting the king's men fills her with excitement, especially when she's with one mysterious smuggler in particular . . .
'Stand and Deliver! Hand over your valuables if you value your life!' Sophia's duty is clear. Look pretty, behave well, and find a husband as soon as possible. But Sophia hates the social whirl of balls and masquerades, so under the cover of darkness, she secretly swaps her ball gowns for breeches, and turns to highway robbery.
Eleanor's mother is imprisoned in the tower after a terrible accusation. For four years Eleanor's only comfort has been their secret notes to one another. A chance discovery reveals a plot to murder her mother. Now Eleanor must free her before it is too late. But with danger and betrayal at every turn, she can trust no one. Not even her father.