Helen Cross crafts narratives that delve into the intricate dynamics of relationships and family life, her prose often characterized as incisive and emotionally resonant. Through her storytelling, she explores profound themes of identity, adolescence, and the search for belonging. Her works, frequently set against the evocative backdrop of Yorkshire, are distinguished by a deep psychological insight into her characters and their internal landscapes. Cross possesses a remarkable ability to capture the subtle nuances of human emotion, creating truly memorable reading experiences.
Grow, Cook, Inspire is a companion for parents, teachers or anyone supporting children. It will provide the tools to grow your own and cook seasonally. Full of recipe inspiration, recycling hacks, tips to reduce food waste, fun facts, it also looks at how gardening can not only benefit our environment but also our mental and physical health.
From the bestselling author of What Was Mine-a deeply moving family drama about a young Irish immigrant, an ancestral home in New England and a dark secret that lay hidden in its walls for five generations.
One of a series designed to provide an accessible approach to the works of great poets and playwrights. Each title includes general notes on the text; discussion of themes, issues and contexts.
Handsome Amir, somewhere in his twenties, somewhere in a Yorkshire town, is torn between duty and lust. While his tradition-bound family urges him to choose a wife from a parade of blank and bashful beauties, he remains a slave to boozy blonde goddess Jackie, his fellow-worker at the department store in town.
One of a series designed to provide a new, accessible approach to the works of great poets and playwrights. Each text includes general notes on the text; discussion of themes, issues and context; and suggestions for further reading.
It's 1984 and one of the hottest summers Yorkshire's seen. Mona is 15 years old. She's a drinker, a thief and a fruit machine addict. Things are already going badly in the pub where she lives with her obese step-brother PorkChop. But when Mona meets posh Tamsin Fakenham, a sassy girl with beautiful breasts, things very quickly get much worse.