Anthony Masters was a writer, educator, and humanitarian of exceptional gifts and prodigious energy. His fictional works delve deeply into social problems, informed by decades spent assisting the socially excluded. Beyond his novels, his non-fiction output was eclectic, encompassing biographies of notable figures and historical accounts. His extensive literary career, bridging fiction and non-fiction, reflects a versatile intellect and a profound commitment to understanding and addressing societal issues.
"The young Robinson Crusoe ignores his father's advice and decides to become a sailor. But Crusoe is soon caught up in violent storms and finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island. He will have to live on this island for the next twenty-eight years"--Back cover note
In this sequel to Ricky's Rat Gang, Mel, Molly, and Max have found a new home at the doughnut factory. But just as the mice are getting settled, Ricky and his nasty gang of rats try to drive them out. The mice fight back in this action-packed, jelly-filled, sugar-sprinkled adventure!
Spilt sugar in the supermarket storeroom means a sticky feast for Mel, Max and Molly Mouse. But their arch enemies, the gangsters Ricky and Ronnie Rat, want in on the action. But the mice devise a daring plan to lead the nightwatchman's dog to the rats. It's the mice's first victory in their long-standing battle with the rats and the sugar mountain tastes all the sweeter!
Joe's been acting strangely lately. Causing serious trouble, messing up his friends' lives. But they can't tell anyone. Not even each other. You see, no one would believe them. Everyone looks up to Joe... Then Joe mysteriously disappears. Distraught, his sister Debs pleads with his friends to look for him. Reluctantly, they head for the obvious place - the marsh where they used to play as kids. But they are not kids anymore, and without Joe they're leaderless. How will they even find him? and do they want to, after what he's done? In fact, they would be quite happy if Joe stayed missing for good...
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This thriller from an award-winning author is set in Cornwall. Sally has met a new man who makes her feel good. But who is stalking them? Is it her ex-boyfriend, or is it someone she doesn''t know?'
Una governante misteriosa così brava a raccontare storie da farle diventare pericolosamente reali; un castello popolato da lupi; una sala degli specchi dove il tempo non esiste; fantasmi vendicativi e fantasmi tormentati da una promessa non mantenuta; una gondola stregata su cui è anche troppo facile salire: basta essere abbastanza imprudenti da fare un patto col suo diabolico gondoliere. Dieci avventure terrificanti da raccontare intorno al fuoco, mentre fuori il vento, sempre che sia davvero il vento!, scuore la notte col suo ululato minaccioso.
Terry and Arthur are still in business. Now, take Terry McCann: he's a hard boy, he's even done a bit of porridge, but he's got a heart of gold. He'll do anything for anyone. And take Arthur Daley - please. I've heard he even charges his mum petrol money when he runs her home. Arthur will do anyone for anything; perhaps that's why he needs Terry as a minder... (Taken from back cover blurb)
