Exploring the themes of identity and potential, this book invites readers to ponder the future of a child. Through gentle and poetic language, it reflects on the dreams and aspirations parents hold for their little ones, emphasizing the beauty of growth and discovery. The narrative encourages imagination and curiosity about the possibilities that lie ahead, making it a heartfelt read for families and a celebration of the journey of life.
The book provides a comprehensive explainer on the Israel/Palestine issue through a collection of short, alphabetically arranged entries. It addresses key topics, organizations, and historical events that often go overlooked, such as Hamas, the Balfour Declaration, the Palestinian Authority, and the Oslo Accords. By covering a wide range of subjects, from Administrative detention to Zionism, it aims to clarify the complexities of the situation in Palestine and enhance understanding of the ongoing conflict.
a gripping and heart-warming new story of love, bravery and resistance in WW2, inspired by a true story
Set against the backdrop of German-occupied Jersey during World War II, this novel follows a group of women who form a book club to seek comfort in literature. As they navigate the challenges of resistance and the dangers of their time, the power of forbidden books becomes a source of strength and camaraderie. Inspired by true events, the story highlights themes of bravery, friendship, and the transformative impact of storytelling amidst turmoil.
With fun characters, rhyming text and a wonderfully relatable take-away message about normalising feelings, this heart-warming book is an amazing addition to any little hero's bookshelf.
With fun characters, rhyming text and a relatable take-away message about normalizing feelings, this is a great addition to any little hero's bookshelf.
'A splendid warm-hearted novel' - Rachel Hore London, 1944. Clara Button is no ordinary librarian. While the world remains at war, in East London Clara has created the country's only underground library, built over the tracks in the disused Bethnal Green tube station. Down here a secret community thrives: with thousands of bunk beds, a nursery, a café and a theatre offering shelter, solace and escape from the bombs that fall above. Along with her glamorous best friend and library assistant Ruby Munroe, Clara ensures the library is the beating heart of life underground. But as the war drags on, the women's determination to remain strong in the face of adversity is tested to the limits when it seems it may come at the price of keeping those closest to them alive. Based on true events, The Little Wartime Library is a gripping and heart-wrenching page-turner that remembers one of the greatest resistance stories of the war.
The sides are steep, the water's deep, From bank to brae the water's pouring, And the bonnie grey mare she sweats for fear, She stands to hear the water roaring. As he rides along the unexplored green lane beyond the wired-up gate, fifteen-year-old Michael finds a brief respite from the pressures of school and the family horse-dealing business. At the end of the lane he meets Annie, who is destined to bring colour and warmth into his troubled life. Between her home and Michael's lies the Annan Water, a deep and mysterious river. In its dark past, and in the old song about it, there are warnings that their love for each other will end in tragedy. Can it be true?
The second novel in the Homefront Girls series set in wartime Stratford, from bestselling author Kate Thompson
'I absolutely love this fun, brilliantly illustrated book' - Elizabeth Dale, children's book author 'An important story for young readers, told in lively, dynamic rhyme, which matches the colourful and fun illustrations brilliantly' - Clare Helen Welsh, children's book author 'An action-packed, fun-filled story to reassure even the littlest of Superheroes' - B B Taylor, author of The Vigilante Tooth Fairy Superheroes Don't Get Scared... Or Do They? is an awesome rhyming tale about normalising fear and finding inner powers by realising there's a hero inside of us all. Scared Maisie Brown dreams of being a fearless superhero because they never get frightened, right? But when Dad explains that even the strongest, boldest and bravest hero can sometimes feel afraid, and that's perfectly fine, Maisie realises there's superhero in all of us. With fun characters, rhyming text and a wonderfully relatable take-away message about normalising feelings, this heart-warming book is an amazing addition to any little hero's bookshelf.
Set in a fictional Warlpiri community in central Australia, the narrative follows an English doctor drawn to the region's red desert. His journey begins when a patient requests him to sell her paintings, leading him into the complex world of Aboriginal art and its ethical dilemmas. As he navigates this landscape, he ultimately seeks a deeper connection with the land, confronting what it truly means to be in 'the middle of nowhere.' The story explores themes of cultural exchange, morality, and the profound bond between people and their environment.