Jackie French Books

10th. Anniversary Edition: Find out how one wombat - between scratching, sleeping and eating - manages to fit the difficult job of training humans into her busy schedule.

Rotters and Squatters continues the warts-and-all story of Australia from 1820 to 1850. This period saw new colonies founded and squatters spreading into new areas and taking the best land. Clashes with the Indigenous population were inevitable and often brutal. As the supply of convict labour dried up, free settlers began arriving and the demand for self-government grew.

A powerful novel from master storyteller Jackie French The soldiers she saved called her the Angel of Waterloo. The husband she loved and lost called her Hen. The patients she treated in secret called her Auntie Love. She was Henrietta Bartlett, a surgeon's daughter, a survivor of the Napoleonic Wars. But now the battlefield is just a blood-soaked memory, and Hen dreams of peace, a home, and a society that allows women to practise medicine. On the other side of the world, the newly founded colony of New South Wales seems a paradise. But Europe's wars cast long shadows ... From bestselling author Jackie French comes the story of one woman's journey from the hell of Waterloo to colonial Australia, where she can forge her own dreams in a land of many nations. PRAISE FOR JACKIE FRENCH 'a master storyteller ... [she] gives women a rich, strong, and brutally honest voice' - Better Reading 'Heartwarming, heartbreaking and hard to put down' - Australian Women's Weekly on If Blood Should Stain the Wattle

THE STORY IS EQUAL PARTS DOWNTOWN ABBEY AND WARTIME ACTION, WITH ENOUGH ROMANCE AND INTRIGUE TO MAKE IT 100% NOT- PUT- DOWN-ABLE. Australian Woman's Weekly A tale of espionage, love and passionate heroism. Inspired by true events, this is the story of how society's 'lovely ladies' won a war. Each year at secluded Shillings Hall, in the snow-crisped English countryside, the mysterious Miss Lily draws around her young women selected from Europe's royal and most influential families. Her girls are taught how to captivate a man - and find a potential husband - at a dinner, in a salon, or at a grouse shoot, and in ways that would surprise outsiders. For in 1914, persuading and charming men is the only true power a woman has. Sophie Higgs is the daughter of Australia's king of corned beef and the only 'colonial' brought to Shillings Hall. Of all Miss Lily's lovely ladies, however, she is also the only one who suspects Miss Lily's true purpose. As the chaos of war spreads, women across Europe shrug off etiquette. The lovely ladies and their less privileged sisters become the unacknowledged backbone of the war, creating hospitals, canteens and transport systems where bungling officials fail to cope. And when tens of thousands can die in a single day's battle, Sophie must use the skills Miss Lily taught her to prevent war's most devastating weapon yet. But is Miss Lily heroine or traitor? And who, exactly, is she?

The world is at war, and women are working, often behind the scenes, in areas from nursing to espionage. And despite their many successes, these are the women the men don't see. Unimaginable danger creeps ever closer to Miss Lily and her loved ones . . . Amid the decadence and instability of Berlin in the 1920s, a band of women must unite to save all that is precious to them. With her dangerous past behind her, Australian heiress Sophie Higgs lives in quiet comfort as the Countess of Shillings, until Hannelore, Princess of Arneburg, charms the Prince of Wales. He orders Sophie, Nigel - and Miss Lily - to investigate the mysterious politician Hannelore believes is the only man who can save Europe from another devastating war. His name is Adolf Hitler. As unimaginable peril threatens to destroy countries and tear families apart, Sophie must face Goering's Brownshirt Nazi thugs, blackmail, and the many possible faces of love. And then the man she once adored and thought was lost reappears, and Sophie will be confronted by the girl intent on killing the mother who betrayed her family in the war: Miss Lily. The third book in the Miss Lily series, The Lily in the Snow is a story filled with secrets that also explores the strength of friendship and the changing face of women in this new Europe.

Third title following on from the award-winning and best-selling HITLER'S DAUGHTER and PENNIES FOR HITLER. Ages: 10 years + Hitler killed forty-four million people. Johan does not know forty-four million people. But this is his story, and Frau Timmins', and the story of the strange girl now known as 'Helga'. This is the story of how they survived the death camps, the vast wilderness of World War Two refugees and eventually found happiness in Australia. This searing sequel to Heide's tale in Hitler's Daughter and Georg's in Pennies for Hitler, Goodbye Mr Hitler shows us that evil must be faced and fought. But once you've won, the hardest and most necessary battle is to understand and forgive - and learn how to love and live. Ages: 10 years+

The year is 1936 and the new King Edward VIII wishes to marry American divorcee, and suspected German agent, Wallis Simpson. Top-secret documents that the king must read and sign are being neglected for weeks, and some are even turning up in Berlin. And as Germany grows its military might with many thousands of new fighter planes every year, Britain and its empire are under increasing threat. Can Miss Lily's most successful protege, Sophie Vaile, the Countess of Shillings, seduce the new king, prevent his marriage to Wallis Simpson, and turn him from fascism? And if a man can sacrifice his life for his country, should a woman hesitate to sacrifice her honour? Based on new correspondence found in German archives, Lilies, Love and Lies is a work of fiction.Or is it?

Angus & Robertson an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

The Tinytoreum takes you to the world of Shaggy Gully where bush-genius George Gunna Goanna began his career as an inventor. Using just his imagination and whatever bits and pieces he could find, Gunna created many fabulous things for his friends and family. This book showcases just a few of them. This is the story that Jackie French and Bruce Whatley came up with when we invited them to weave a tale around these smaller-than-life-size objects from the Museums collection. The result is a journey of the imagination that brings these little things to life in a surprising, funny and extremely inventive way.

Bestselling Mothball is back - with birthday cake! (Carrot, of course.)She eats, she sleeps, she scratches. But today it's Mothball's birthday and it's time to celebrate!Created by author Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley, Happy Birthday Wombat is a very funny picture book about enjoying a special day - as seen through the eyes of the world's most famous wombat.PRAISE FOR DIARY OF A WOMBAT AND OTHER BOOKS STARRING MOTHBALL'French and Whatley have conjured an affectionate, believable wombat self-portrait' - The New York Times Book Review'I absolutely love the tone of Mothball's diary entries - the dry brevity and classic wombat behaviour that's made this gorgeous creature an Aussie literary treasure. Whatley's divinely funny illustrations yet again make for an all-rounder of a book that will loosen smiles on readers of any age' - Kids' Book Review

The final and thrilling conclusion to the popular and bestselling Miss Lily series A mysterious telegram that says, 'Lily needs you' arrives just before a plane from war-ravaged England lands in one of Sophie Greenman's paddocks. Sophie, Countess of Shillings, has been living a quiet life on her property in Australia, until love and loyalty draw her back to England where she once trained to become one of Miss Lily's 'Lovely Ladies'. Now, in 1942, Shillings Hall trains women to become espionage agents. Sophie's mission? To seek out disaffected German officers prepared to kill Hitler. Across Europe women like Sophie, or Parisian couturier Violette, or Hannelore, German Prinzessin and spy, must determine where their deepest loyalty lies. And as Europe slowly disintegrates, Miss Lily must also decide her final fate. Based on real-life events, this is the story of the women who wielded immense, yet secret, power. And in this fifth and final book in the Miss Lily series, Jackie French tells the story of the remarkable women who have been carefully left out of our war histories: those lost lilies of allied espionage.

Set against a backdrop of historical events, this book introduces readers to Captain Cook's goat, a unique animal that plays a significant role in bringing history to life. Through its adventures, the narrative explores themes of exploration and discovery, offering an engaging perspective on the past. The story highlights the connection between humans and animals, illustrating how they shape our understanding of history.

Australian heiress Sophie Higgs was 'a rose of no-man's land', founding hospitals across war-torn Europe during the horror that was WW1. Now, in the 1920s, Sophie's wartime work must be erased so that the men who returned can find some kind of 'normality'. Sophie is, however, a graduate of the mysterious Miss Lily's school of charm and intrigue, and once more she risks her own life as she attempts to save others still trapped in the turmoil and aftermath of war. But in this new world, nothing is clear, in politics or in love. For the role of men has changed too. Torn between the love of three very different men, Sophie will face her greatest danger yet as she attempts an impossible journey across the world to save Nigel, Earl of Shillings - and her beloved Miss Lily.

This second title in a series reimagines Shakespeare's classic plays for a young audience, building on the themes and characters from I AM JULIET. Aimed at readers aged 10 and up, it offers a fresh perspective on the original works, making them accessible and engaging for a new generation. The series encourages exploration of timeless narratives through a contemporary lens.

The school sports day is on and Mothball wombat is competing! She eats. She sleeps. She scratches. But can this wombat win? From the award-winning, bestselling creators of Diary of a Wombat. This is a book about a wombat ... winning. Yes, Mothball has become an athlete, albeit a little accidentally. In her never-ending quest for carrots Mothball stumbles upon the children at the local school competing in the school sports. And despite her somewhat limiting physique and lack of training, Mothball manages to go home with a gold medal. Why puff and pant when you can eat, sleep and scratch?PRAISE'A great addition to any first reader's library and a book to be savoured many times, alone or in shared reading. Highly Recommended.' - Reading Time

From the award-winning, best-selling creators of DIARY OF A WOMBAT comes another Wombat picture book - this time about more senior members of the species. Ages: 3+ She eats. She sleeps. She scratches. And like all grandmas, she thinks her grandson is the best-behaved baby ever. But this baby wombat has other ideas ... Created by author Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley, this delightfully funny book celebrates the love and joy that being a grandma can bring. Ages: 3+

Cuter, stroppier and even more determined than her mother - meet Mothball's baby. This baby wombat and her mum are finding it hard to fit into their home. When setting out to dig a new, bigger hole with room for them both, Shaggy Gully's newest resident gets some help from a friend, causes more mayhem than Mothball ever did.

From Jackie French and Bruce Whatley comes a story about the importance of believing in yourself. Josephine loves to dance. the emus show her how to point her toes. the eagles teach her how to soar to the music of the wind. then the ballet comes to the sleep town of Shaggy Gully and Jospehine learns that there's a new way to dance. this is how Josephine wants to dance, but will her dream come true? Now in durable board-book form, for the tiniest twikle toes to enjoy! Ages: 2 - 5

A prizewinning novel for readers of 8 - 12, told through the voice of a contemporary child, as she weaves a story about a secret child of Hitler. schovat popis

A collection of stories examines the magic of unicorns, and the enchantment that often lies side by side with the ordinary world

His name is Fairy Peaseblossom, but he'd rather be known as Pete. Pete prefers pizza to sugar plums -- and wants to choose his own life too. But how can he when his role is to serve the fairy queen, Titania? This is Shakespeare's delightful comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream reinterpreted with an army of Amazons, a sea serpent and a selkie called Gaela, who luckily for Pete makes the best pizza in the world. It is also a story of the intrigues of the fairy court, of vampire plots to dominate the world and impossible loves that might just come true. Not with enchantment, but when two hearts thread together making a magic of their own. Ages 12+ Fantasy Magical Realism Time Travel.

Part of a series on herbs, this book celebrates the unique properties aromas and uses of mint. Beginning with the mythology and folklore, it outlines culinary, homoeopathic, craft-based and even magical uses of this herb. It also contains information on cultivation, propagation and storage.

„Der Goldene“ - so nennen die Menschen den jungen Prinz Narmer. Doch ein tragischer Unfall macht alle Hoffnungen Narmers auf den Thron seines Vaters zunichte. Als Krüppel verlässt er sein Heimatland und tritt eine Reise an, an deren Ende er nicht nur gelernt haben wird, die Fluten des Nils nutzbar zu machen, sondern auch, was es heißt, ein wahrer König zu sein.

Ein Mädchen Kämpft Um Seine Freiheit: Als Die Wikinger Eines Tages Ein Kleines Schottisches Dorf überfallen Und Die Bewohner Niedermetzeln, Ist Das Friedliche Leben Der 12-jährigen Hekja Plötzlich Zu Ende. Sie Wird Von Ihnen Auf Einem Schiff Nach Vinland Verschleppt. Zum Glück Darf Sie Ihren Treuen Hund Snarf Mitnehmen. Hekja Gelingt Es Dank Ihrem Mut Und Der Eigenwilligkeit, Die Sie Sich Bewahrt Als Dienerin Freydis, Der Tochter Eriks Des Roten, Deren Achtung Zu Gewinnen. Und Da Ist Auch Noch Der Sänger Snorri, Dessen Herz Für Sie Entflammt Ist. Nach Vielen Abenteuern Und Jahren In Gefangenschaft Als Sklavin, Erhält Hekja Schliesslich Ihre Freiheit Zurück. Ein Fesselnder Roman, Der Um Die Jahre 1000 N.chr. Spielt Und Der Auf Wahre Begebenheiten Basiert. Spannend Von Anbeginn Beschreibt Er Den Kampf Eines Mädchens, Das Versucht In Gefangenschaft Sich Selber Treu Zu Bleiben. Ab 12 Jahren, ****, Beatrice Balint.

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Warum soll man nur kleine Bissen zum Mund führen? Wo beginnen, wenn man bei Tisch von einem Heer Messer, Gabeln und Löffel umgeben ist? Ganz einfach: Wer kleine Bissen zu sich nimmt, hat die größeren Chancen, auf die Frage „Wer will eine Million Euro?“ schnell zu antworten. Und wer sich in der Auswahl des Bestecks von außen nach innen vorarbeitet, muss die Rote Grütze zum Nachtisch nicht mühsam mit der Gabel essen. Warum man sich nicht in der Öffentlichkeit am Po kratzt oder in der Nase popelt, wie man gesittet Wassermelone isst, feinen Umgang mit Vampiren pflegt und was sich schickt, wenn die Königin von England zum Tee kommt - alles das erklärt dieses Buch auf köstlich witzige und herrlich unterhaltsame Weise. Ein Benimm-Buch für Kinder und all jene, die nicht wie James Bond als perfekter Gentleman geboren wurden.

Die Wombatdame staunt nicht schlecht, als ihr plötzlich ihre geliebten Karotten direkt vor die Nase gestellt werden. Seltsamerweise tauchen komische Kreaturen auf, die die Karotten ebenfalls verputzen möchten. Voller Tatendrang macht sich die Gute daran, ihre Karotten zu verteidigen und weitere Karottenquellen zu entdecken. Eine höchst vergnügliche Reise durch die weihnachtliche Welt nimmt ihren Lauf - ohne dass die Wombatdame weiß, wer eigentlich der Typ mit dem roten Mantel und dem gemütlichen Schlitten ist.

Sie schläft gern. Sie schläft gern lange. Sie liebt Karotten und Haferflocken. Sie ist fest davon überzeugt, dass sie aus Menschen passable Haustiere machen kann. Sie ist ein Wombat mit Stil - und dem gemütlichsten Hinterteil der Welt. Seit über 15 Jahren begeistert Jackie Frenchs Liebeserklärung an einen Wombat Kinder und Erwachsene gleichermaßen. Erstmals erscheinen die amüsanten Tagebucheintragungen des australischen Tieres jetzt als Pappbilderbuch.

En gorilla till farmor kan man väl inte ha? Jo, om pappa heter Tarzan och mamma Jane. TJ's farmor är ganska cool och TJ och farmor förstår varandra utmärkt även om farmor bara säger "ik". Men han vill ändå inte att kompisarna ska få veta. Så till skolan får farmor inte komma. Men det gör hon, för hon har sett spår efter en elefant och tjuvjägare. Dom måste stoppas och TJ måste göra det! [Barnbokskatalogen].