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.
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
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?
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 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?
Featuring helpful examples and top tips throughout, this handy guide equips students with the tools to understand, respond to and apply lecturer feedback in order to continuously improve their academic performance. Chapters take students through the entire feedback process, from handling common feelings associated with feedback and making sense of criticism through to creating an effective action plan and applying feedback across their course. Using Feedback to Boost Your Grades will be an invaluable toolkit for students of all subject areas and levels who want to take control of their academic progress and make the most of the feedback they receive.
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.
Rudy the Reindeer lives at Cob House Country Park with his reindeer family.
Along with his best friend Spike (a cheeky little mouse), Rudy gets into
trouble and can't ride Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. Santa and the reindeer
go to deliver the presents but a storm causes the sleigh to crash.
