Helen Peters captures the enchanting atmosphere of a childhood spent on a traditional farm, rich with the imaginative play and theatrical performances she staged with friends. After pursuing a career in teaching English and Drama, she found her calling in writing children's stories, inspired by the books she loved as a child. This passion for storytelling, nurtured from a young age, now fuels her work as she crafts narratives designed to captivate young readers. She embraces her identity as a writer with joy and wonder.
In this engaging tale, resourceful Hannah faces a new challenge as her family's farm is threatened by their landlord's plan to sell and evict them. Alongside her eccentric siblings and friends, she devises a clever rescue plan to save their home. The story explores themes of resilience, teamwork, and the importance of community, showcasing the characters' determination to protect their beloved farm from impending loss.
Look out for A Piglet Called Truffle, A Sheepdog Called Sky, A Goat Called Willow, A Seal Pup Called Pearl, A Rabbit Called Clover and many more!
A duo of heartwarming tales bringing to life the goings-on at Willow Farm from animal-story maestro, Helen Peters.
Look out for Jasmine's other adventures!A Piglet Called TruffleA Duckling Called ButtonA Sheepdog Called SkyA Kitten Called HollyA Lamb Called LuckyA Goat Called WillowAn Otter Called PebbleAn Owl Called StarA Deer Called DottyA Donkey Called Mistletoe
Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King- Smith for a new generation.
Will Pearl ever be able to return to the sea?
Warm and realistic stories about life on a farm, a modern James Herriot for young readers.
The book, originally published in the U.K. by Nosy Crow in 2021, features a captivating story that appeals to young readers. It combines engaging characters and imaginative narratives, encouraging creativity and exploration. With its vibrant illustrations and relatable themes, it invites children to delve into a world of adventure and discovery, making it a delightful addition to any child's library.
A warm and realistic new series about life on a farm. Perfect for young animal lovers.
Warm and realistic stories about life on a farm, a modern James Herriot for young readers.
The third in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon. A sick puppy abandoned on Jasmine's farm urgently needs her help to survive.
Hattie rescues a tiny little piglet from certain death. But Hattie's parents don't believe in farm animals being pets and insist that Truffle must be sold as soon as he's big enough. So Hattie begins a campaign to keep him. In the end, it takes two lost guinea pigs and one cold, frosty, nighttime adventure to save Truffle's bacon...
The story follows Jasmine Green and her friend Tom as they learn that their neighbor, Mr. Hobson, is relocating to an assisted-living facility. Eager to help, Jasmine hopes to bring his donkey, Mistletoe, to Oak Tree Farm, but managing a donkey proves challenging, especially with her younger brother in tow. As they prepare for the Christmas play, Jasmine finds a potential understudy that could solve their problems, blending themes of friendship, responsibility, and holiday spirit.
Look out for Jasmine's other adventures!A Piglet Called TruffleA Duckling Called ButtonA Sheepdog Called SkyA Kitten Called HollyA Lamb Called LuckyA Goat Called WillowAn Otter Called PebbleAn Owl Called Star
Look out for Jasmine's other adventures!A Piglet Called TruffleA Duckling Called ButtonA Sheepdog Called SkyA Kitten Called HollyA Lamb Called LuckyA Goat Called WillowAn Otter Called PebbleAn Owl Called StarA Deer Called Dotty
Some secrets are just too dangerous to know... A gripping World War II story about how two girls foil an aristocratic plot to bring down the government and hand the country to the Nazis...
On a trip to the local fair, Jasmine and her best friend, Tom, discover an orphaned baby goat for sale. The owner says he cannot raise her, so this seems like the perfect use for their spending money. But getting the goat home without Jasmine's parents realizing is nearly impossible, and so is keeping her inside a pen - Willow loves to jump! Jasmine decides to enter the goat in an agility contest (sheepdogs, move over) to show Mom and Dad just how wonderful Willow is. Will Jasmine's parents agree to keep the little escape artist? Or is there a better home for Willow than Oak Tree Farm? -- Amazon
Evie's journey involves using her cleverness to mend past mistakes to ensure a harmonious future. The narrative promises engaging and skillful storytelling, showcasing the author's talent, known for works like The Secret Hen House Theatre and The Jasmine Green Series. This tale weaves together themes of resilience and the impact of choices across time, appealing to readers who appreciate thoughtful and imaginative narratives.
Since the death of her mother, Hannah's family life has been somewhat chaotic. Her father is absorbed by running their dilapidated farm, and the four children are increasingly left to their own devices. But when the farm is threatened with demolition, Hannah determines to save it and realize her dreams at the same time.
The hugely anticipated sequel to The Secret Hen House Theatre with the same hallmarks as its predecessor: great writing and an emotionally engaging, entertaining story.
Look out for A Piglet Called Truffle, A Kitten Called Holly, A Goat Called Willow, An Owl Called Star, A Deer Called Dotty, A Seal Pup Called Pearl and many more!
Newborn lambs are in danger: can Lightning rise to the challenge?
Baranek zwany Szczęściarzem to kolejna część uwielbianej przez dzieci serii Dębowa farma. Jasmine Green ma ręce pełne roboty. Ratuje życie dwóm osieroconym ptaszkom, a jednocześnie musi się zająć nowo narodzonym barankiem, który stracił matkę. Dziewczynka robi wszystko, by wrócił do zdrowia, tymczasem całemu stadu owiec zagraża znacznie większe niebezpieczeństwo…Czy dziewczynce uda się uratować zwierzątka? Wspaniała, ponadczasowa opowieść pełna śmiechu i wzruszeń, która długo będzie zachwycać kolejne pokolenia czytelników.
Seria Dębowa farma to wspaniałe, ciepłe opowieści, których bohaterami są urocze zwierzaki i (prawie) tak samo wspaniali ludzie pełni miłości do zwierząt. Jasmine i Tom znajdują w lesie ranną sowę. Nie wahają się długo, by zaopiekować się rannym ptakiem. W trakcie leczenia Jasmine uświadamia sobie jednak, że sowa jest przecież drapieżnikiem. Czy Jasmine podjęła dobrą decyzję, decydując się na opiekę nad zwierzęciem? Sowa zwana Gwiazdą to wspaniała, ponadczasowa opowieść pełna śmiechu i wzruszeń, która długo będzie zachwycać kolejne pokolenia czytelników.
Jasmine i Tom dostrzegają nad brzegiem rzeki małą wyderkę, która jest zupełnie sama. Gdy nurt porywa zwierzątko, nie wahają się, by ruszyć mu na ratunek. Akcja ratunkowa kończy się powodzeniem, jednak maluch powinien być przy swojej mamie. Czy Jasmine i Tom odnajdą dom i rodzinę małej wyderki? Wydra zwana Kamyczkiem to wspaniała, ponadczasowa opowieść pełna śmiechu i wzruszeń, która długo będzie zachwycać kolejne pokolenia czytelników. Książki z serii Dębowa farma doskonale się sprawdzą się jako pierwsza książka do samodzielnego czytania.
Kolejna część wyjątkowej serii o Dębowej farmie i uroczej Jasmine Green. Jasmine i Tom potajemnie ratują życie malutkiej kozie, ale trudno jest utrzymać obecność niesfornego zwierzęcia na farmie w sekrecie. Czy rodzice dziewczynki pogodzą się z wybrykami Wierzby, czy może Jasmine będzie musiała pożegnać się z kózką na zawsze? Kózka zwana Wierzbą to wspaniała, ponadczasowa opowieść pełna śmiechu i wzruszeń, która długo będzie zachwycać kolejne pokolenia czytelników.
Zoznámte sa s Jazmínkou, ktorá zbožňuje zvieratá Jazmínkin otec je farmár a mama zverolekárka, preto Jazmínka trávi veľa času starostlivosťou o zvieratá, ktoré sa zároveň usiluje aj chrániť. Nanešťastie to znamená, že sa často dostane do ťažkostí… V piatej časti série sa Jazmínka stará o dve osirelé vtáčatká aj o jahniatko bez mamy, ktoré potrebuje jej pozornosť. Je odhodlaná postarať sa o Štvorlístka a udržať ho v bezpečí. Na stádo oviec však číha oveľa väčšie nebezpečenstvo, ktoré prichádza uprostred noci... Knižka doplnená milými čiernobielymi ilustráciami je priam stvorená pre všetkých milovníkov zvierat. Ilustrovala Ellie Snowdon. Pre čitateľov od 7 rokov Z anglického originálu preložila Zuzana Trstenská.
