The story unfolds in a tight-knit English village where a tragic incident shatters the friendship between two women, Chrissy and Alice. After Alice's son Robbie is killed by Chrissy's son Leo, their lives spiral into chaos. With Leo's early release from prison, tensions rise as Chrissy discovers he is missing, prompting suspicion towards her former friends, especially the vengeful Alice. As the village's dark secrets resurface, the narrative explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and the haunting echoes of the past.
A new edition of Helen Cooper's comprehensive single-volume guide to the The
Canterbury Tales, bringing together a wide range of material and providing an
accessible commentary on all aspects of the work.
From twice-Kate Greenaway WINNER comes an exquisite story within a story,
featuring a mouse who is forced to tell stories to save his life, a cat who
plans to eat said mouse as soon as the story is finished, and our
protagonist's protagonist, a princess in trouble. Gorgonzola watched Brie with
her tail twitching .
They're your best friends. Lucy and her husband do everything with their closest friends Cora and Scott. They've even bought a beach house together to enjoy summers with their kids. They're more than friends: they're family. They're hiding something. When a colleague passes around photographs from her honeymoon in the Maldives, Lucy is shocked to see Scott in one of the pictures, his arm around another woman. The truth will change everything. Then news breaks that the woman from the photograph has mysteriously vanished. Why was Scott there and what is he hiding? As Lucy looks for answers, her whole life begins to unravel. If the lies start here, where do they end? EVERYONE IS ALREADY LOVING THE COUPLE IN THE PHOTO . . . 'I was hooked from the first page and positively devoured this masterfully constructed tale of lies and deceit. An absolute must-read for all thriller fans: I LOVED it!' SARAH BONNER ''A twisty and intriguing suspense filled with lies and secrets that will have you salivating for more. Her best yet' MIRA SHAH 'The perfect book to keep you on your toes. I couldn't put it down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW
From first steps to final submission, this accessible guide takes students through each stage of the assignment-writing process and equips them with the skills they need to construct and develop convincing academic arguments.Concise and compact, it offers practical advice on forming ideas, structuring arguments and finding your academic voice. The authors, both of whom are experienced in working directly with students, also provide valuable guidance on a number of important subtleties in academic writing, including expressing reservations or enthusiasm in academic writing and using evidence to convey different viewpoints.The second edition contains new material on synthesizing ideas from different sources, as well as more varied examples of what 'finding your academic voice means' in the context of different assignments, including blogs and observations.Applicable to different types of assignment, this is an essential resource for all undergraduates and postgraduates who are looking to communicate their arguments effectively and improve the quality of their academic writing.
When rescuers meet the boat, there are only two people left--a big child and a little one. The big one, remembering the trip across the dark sea, hides indoors. The little one ventures out, making friends, laughing, growing strong. When he brings the outside in, in the form of a butterfly, will his sister find the courage to guide the winged creature back into the world where it belongs?
A wonderfully inventive and heart-warming story starring a brave and adventurous lost rabbit, from the award-winning Helen Cooper. Molly's toy rabbit, Tatty Ratty, is lost again. But don't worry, he's on his way back to her - and there are lots of adventures on the way, including flying on a dragon, and jumping aboard a pirate ship.... all before waiting for her to come and pick him back up in the toyshop. This imaginative and heart-warming adventure story is perfect for little ones - especially those missing a teddy. With glowing illustrations from Helen Cooper, twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. Other stories available by Helen Cooper: The Bear Under the Stairs The Baby Who Wouldn't Go to Bed Pumpkin Soup A Pipkin of Pepper Delicious!
After a shocking death at a luxurious Italian resort, two very different women
must question everything - and everyone - they love in order to untangle truth
from lies
The story follows Ben, who is drawn into a strange museum after receiving an enigmatic invitation. Inside, he discovers a realm filled with forgotten secrets and enchanting magic, leading him on an extraordinary adventure. This illustrated novel combines whimsical elements with a captivating narrative, inviting readers to explore the mysteries that lie within the museum's walls.
'The unrelenting tension of this well-crafted debut kept me whizzing through the book . . . I loved the tension, the secrets and the satisfying, unexpected conclusion' KL Slater In a converted Georgian townhouse in south west London, three families live under one roof. The large flat that takes up the top two floors is home to the Harlow family: happily married Paul and Steph, and their bubbly teenage daughter Freya. The smaller first floor flat is rented by Emma, who spends most of her time alone, listening to people coming in and out of the building. And the basement flat belongs to Chris, a local driving instructor, who prefers to keep his personal life private from the neighbours. But their lives are all upended when Freya vanishes. As the police become involved and a frantic Paul and Steph desperately search for answers, they begin to realise that the truth behind their daughter's disappearance may lie closer to home than they were expecting. When everyone has something to hide, can you ever really know those closest to you? Or will some secrets be taken to the grave?
