E.D. Baker made her international debut in 2002, a work that later inspired a major Disney film. She primarily crafts narratives centered on themes of childhood and family, employing an accessible yet enchanting style. Baker's focus is on storytelling that sparks imagination while exploring the significance of self-belief. Her books encourage young readers to explore realms of fantasy and discover their own inner strengths.
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Focusing on the intersection of public protests and police response, this book investigates the tragic fatalities of strikers in Australia due to police actions, highlighting the only three documented cases in the country's industrial history. It critiques police accountability, government biases, and the shortcomings of the criminal justice system. By analyzing the 2012 Marikana shooting in South Africa, the author draws lessons for improving police and union protocols during protests, questioning whether police actions were justified or indicative of systemic violence.
Serafina is living a normal life when she gets a mysterious letter from a great aunt she's never heard of. Little does 'Fina know, her great aunt is actually a Baba Yaga, a magical witch who lives in an even more magical cottage. Summoned to the cottage, Serafina's life takes an amazing turn.
Princess Emeralda a.ka. Emma isn't exactly an ideal princess. Her laugh is more like a donkey's bray than tinkling bells, she trips over her own feet and she does not like Prince Jorge, whom her mother hopes she will marry. But if Emma ever thought to escape her troubles, she never expected it to happen by turning into a frog! When convinced to kiss a frog so he might return to being a prince, somehow the spell is reversed and Emma turns into a frog herself! Thus begins their adventure--a quest to return to human form. Fascinating and hilarious characters ranging from a self-conscious but friendly bat to a surprisingly loyal snake and a wise green witch confirm that readers won't soon forget this madcap story. A fantastic debut from the talented E.D. Baker.