Ruth Symes Books

Bella Donna, a seemingly ordinary student, harbors a secret: she is a witch. As she prepares for a spell casting contest with other witches from Coven Road, Bella faces the challenge of mastering spells while maintaining her normal life. However, when unusual occurrences disrupt her school, she begins to doubt her abilities and the feasibility of managing her magical training. Balancing her dual existence proves to be more complicated than she anticipated, raising questions about her potential to succeed in the contest.

Fred can't wait to start monster school. There will be mud splashing, howling and growling and stomping and stamping!

Looks at the many ways or ancestors wrote down their thoughts and ideas and shows family historians how to get the most information from their ancestors' writings.

This book is an updated edition of Ruth Symes' previous book, titled Stories From Your Family Tree: Researching Ancestors Within Living Memory (2008).

Set in a whimsical world, the story follows a witch and her feline companion as they navigate through enchanting adventures filled with magic. Together, they encounter various challenges and mystical creatures, showcasing themes of friendship, courage, and the power of believing in oneself. The narrative weaves humor and charm into the fabric of their journey, making it a delightful read for those who enjoy tales of sorcery and companionship.

In a whimsical world filled with enchantment, a witch teams up with her clever cat to navigate a series of magical adventures. Together, they explore the intricacies of spellcasting and face various challenges, showcasing the bond between them and the wonders of their mystical surroundings. The story promises a blend of humor, friendship, and the unexpected twists that come with wielding magic.

This title Brings together family history and social history, allowing you to 'see' and analyse your own family against the background of all the other families living in Britain at the same time.

The Secret Animal Society needs to help an old friend - Spike.The Secret Animal Society - an organisation which protects those very rare animals few people know even exist - is located in a remote valley close to the sea. When twins Eddie and Izzie move there with their family, they're very disappointed that many of the animals keep themselves hidden. In fact, the only one they see regularly is Cornflake the dragon. Noah, the old caretaker, tells them that it's normal - there are some creatures that they haven't seen for years.Then there's a sighting of an unidentified creature far out at sea, which seems to be heading to the sanctuary. The media goes into a frenzy - is it some sort of sea monster, a giant squid or octopus, perhaps? But it's really a sea serpent (a plesiosaur). Noah recognises its song - it's Spike, one of his favourite animals who no one's seen for years. But now Spike is returning to the society, and it sounds like he's in distress. It turns out he's got his baby with him, who's sick, and he's hoping the society can help.

A witch, a cat and a lot of magic!Some girls dream of being a princess, but Bella Donna has always longed to be a witch. But no one seems quite right until she meets Lilith.With Lilith's help, will Bella Donna be able to make both of her secret wishes come true?