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All five books in Susan Cooper’s epic, bestselling, and Newbery Medal–winning The Dark Is Rising sequence are now available together in a paperback keepsake boxed set with a brand-new look! Will Stanton’s ordinary life is shattered with the dreadful revelation that the Dark—the source of all evil—is rising in its last and greatest bid to control the world. He finds that he is no ordinary boy, but the last-born of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to keeping mankind free from the Dark. Soon Will is swept up in the great battle, along with his ageless master, Merriman; the three mortal Drew children with their own vital part to play; and a strange boy named Bran. These six servants of the Light fight fear and death in a quest through time and space interwoven with the most ancient myths of the islands of Britain—searching for the weapon that will ultimately vanquish the Dark. This thrilling paperback collection includes: Over Sea, Under Stone The Dark Is Rising Greenwitch The Grey King Silver on the Tree

The life and times of Elizabeth Barry and Anne Bracegirdle, two of the Restoration's most celebrated actresses.

Experience three enchanting adventures filled with magic and mischief featuring the whimsical Boggart. Created by Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper, this collection promises to captivate readers with its imaginative storytelling and playful spirit, making it a perfect choice for fans of fantasy and adventure.

In a whimsical tale, a group of pirates with an insatiable appetite for words devours the world's finest stories. The narrative follows the Word Wizard and the children she reads to as they embark on an adventurous quest to reclaim the stolen tales. This imaginative story highlights the power of literature and the importance of storytelling in a fun and engaging way.

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Renowned for her contributions to children's literature, Susan Cooper has garnered numerous accolades, including the Newbery Medal for her celebrated work, The Dark Is Rising sequence. With a background in journalism, she has successfully transitioned to writing novels, plays, and television scripts. Her Boggart series and King of Shadows have also received prestigious nominations, showcasing her talent and versatility. Now residing in America, Cooper continues to inspire young readers with her imaginative storytelling.

Accidentally transported from his remote Scottish castle to the bright, fast-moving, hi-tech city of Toronto, the highly mischievous Boggart simply can't resist the opportunity for pranks, and wreaks havoc for the Volnik family, inheritors of his distant castle home. But the Boggart doesn't mean any real harm, and when he begins to pine for the rolling Scottish mists and the sound of bagpipes, he turns to his two young friends, Emily and Jessup Volnik, for help. A delightfully funny and moving story for children.

Focusing on the intersection of evaluation, professionalism, and practice in youth and community work, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of the complexities involved in effective evaluation. It addresses the challenges faced in demonstrating the impact of youth and community initiatives, offering insights into both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. The text aims to enhance understanding of how evaluation can contribute to meaningful outcomes in these fields.

A Monika Paniatowski British police proceduralOn the night the Whitebridge Players staged their last ever performance, the idealistic young actors in the company resolved that twenty years on they would return to the same theatre and stage the same play.But two decades later, old resentments have grown and new jealousies have germinated, and it is a very different company that returns to re-enact the Spanish Tragedy. The cast members all have their axes to grind – and some have clear targets for those axes . . .It is in this world – where normal rules and standards have no meaning – that DCI Monika Paniatowski finds herself, once a tragedy within the Tragedy has occurred. But how can she uncover the killer’s motive when everyone seemed to want the victim dead? And how can she decide who is telling the truth – when all these people lie for a living?

Could Graham Pugh really be involved in a murder? E.J. Pugh finds herself back at her old university stomping ground, determined to prove her son is no killer . . .Graham Pugh should be having a ball as a first-year student at the University of Texas in Austin. Unfortunately for him, his roommate, Bishop ‘Call Me Bish’ Alexander, is an arrogant asshole he can’t stand, to the point of dreaming of killing him in his sleep. Even more unfortunately for Graham, when he wakes up early one morning for a lecture, he finds that Bishop actually is dead on the floor.With Graham the prime suspect, E.J., Willis and the girls race up to Austin immediately. Unsurprisingly, it just so happens that Bishop annoyed a lot of people on campus, not just Graham. But who killed him? E.J. is soon facing a desperate battle to prove her son’s innocence.