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Soft cover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Paperback. Black Salamander.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Good: A copy significantly used but complete with noticeable signs of use In good reading order.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. Very little disturbs the ordered calm of Fethering, a pleasingly self-contained retirement on England's southern coast. Which is precisely why Carole Seddon, who has outlived both her husband and her career at the Home Office, has chosen to reside there. So the last thing Carole expects to encounter in Fethering is a new neighbour with but one name and an obviously colourful past. 'Jude' was not really Fethering. but neither was the body Carole found on the beach. A body, it has to be said, that has disappeared by the time the police arrive. Only Jude is ready to believe what her neighbour says she saw - and from that moment on, the two women are resolved to turn detectives. 'Simon Brett comes up trumps yet again. an excellent thriller.' Irish News 'A new Simon Brett novel is an event for mystery fans.' P. D. James 'Pure pleasure from beginning to end.' Birmingham Post 'I stayed up until three in the morning finishing this delightful, thoroughly English whodunnit.' Daily Mail.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. A wonderful 90th anniversary gift edition of Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories by Joyce Lankester Brisley. With full-colour artwork and a ribbon marker, this is a book to treasure. Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as Milly-Molly-Mandy does the gardening, gives a party, and goes to a fete whatever she and her friends are up to, you're sure to have fun when they're around! The much-loved stories of Milly-Molly-Mandy and her everyday adventures in the countryside have charmed generations of children since their first publication in 1928. Perfect for reading aloud, these thirteen stories will bring back happy memories for parents and grandparents, and introduce younger readers to an enduringly popular heroine and her friends little-friend-Susan, Billy Blunt and Toby the dog.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A title in the BRITISH HISTORY series, suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 3, which looks at the main events, personalities and themes of different periods in history, with occasional features on the social history of how people lived in the past. Includes full colour illustrations. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this bestselling rhyming preschool classic, Hide-and-Seek Pig by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Pig and Hen are playing hide-and-seek. But where on earth could Hen be? Can you lift the flaps and help Pig find out where Hen is hiding? With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty-five years. Look out for the other ten Tales from Acorn Wood stories: Hare's New Dress, Foxs Socks, Cats Cookbook, Dormouse Has a Cold and more! A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Its time to go back to the beginning . . . Saul Anguish is a clever but troubled teenager with a dark past and a love of nature. Etta Fitzroy is a former police detective who now lives in New York, but is called back to London to help in a missing persons case. Saul and Etta had met two years before when five-year-old Clara Foyle was kidnapped by a serial killer, whose evil deeds had left scars on them both. When Saul discovers a graveyard on an island near his home town in Essex and Etta comes to investigate, the past comes back to haunt them both, and Saul will have to decide who he can trust. Quick Reads are short books from bestselling authors, perfect for a fast and satisfying read whether youre a regular reader, or just getting started. With A Boy Called Saul you can get a taste of the thrilling and sinister story of Saul Anguish. Read the background to Sauls story in Rattle and meet him in the sequel, The Collector. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A local myth. A deadly threat. Vera Stanhope, star of ITV's Vera, returns for her most shocking case so far . . . 'A series of expertly plotted and mesmerizing crime novels' Mick Herron, bestselling author of Slow Horses I can't see anything. It's as if this house is on its own in the world, as if I'm on my own in the world and nobody would care if I died . . . When a body is found on the common outside Rosebank, an isolated care home for troubled teens, DI Vera Stanhope is called out to investigate. The victim is Josh, a staff member, who never showed up to work, and her only clue is the disappearance of fourteen-year-old resident Chloe. Vera cant bring herself to believe that a teenager is responsible for the murder, but even she cant dismiss the possibility. Then, in the isolated wilds of the Northumbrian countryside, near the Three Dark Wives standing stones which have triggered legends across the centuries, a second body is found. As folklore and fact begin to collide, Vera knows she has to find Chloe to get to the truth. But it seems that there are dark secrets in their community - secrets that may be far more dangerous than she could ever have believed . . . The Dark Wives is the next thrilling mystery in the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling series from Ann Cleeves. **** 'Like Rendell and James before her, like McDermid and Rankin today, Ann Cleeves is one of our secret chroniclers, charting under cover of a series of expertly plotted and mesmerising crime novels how we live now' - Mick Herron, author of Slow Horses 'Ann Cleeves has a special place in her heart for Stanhope, and the shortcomings of the care system engage the sympathies of the author in this heart-wrenching story' - The Sunday Times 'A thoroughly engrossing thriller' - The Mail on Sunday 'One of Britain's best crime writers' - Daily Express 'A story that keeps you guessing until the end where all the clues are pulled together masterfully' - Reader review 'As stunning on the page as on TV' - Reader review 'The storyline, the characters and the atmosphere of North East England all fit together beautifully' - Reader review. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. September 1939. Young friends Maggie Shaunessy and Lizzie Taylor are heartbroken to be evacuated from their Liverpool homes to rural Yorkshire. Lizzie is sent to live with a vicar in the village of Gargrave, while Maggie finds herself delivered by chauffeur to Hawith Hall and Lady and Lord Bradley. Both the hall and the vicarage are far different to what the girls are used to and both girls are very homesick. Though, Maggie finds friendship in the form of Alice a young servant at the hall who takes her under her wing. But change is coming to the Dales, leaving the girls to harbour desperate plans of running back to Liverpool . . . From Diane Allen, Wartime in the Dales is a heartfelt, comforting tale of family, evacuation and dreaming of a better life. 'Warm-hearted and compassionate' Lancashire Post. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Can you work out Cluedunnit?! Team up with world famous private investigator Hartigan Browne to solve 50 fun brain-busting puzzles and crack the curious case of the missing Dumpleton Diamond. Use your detective skills to discover: * Who pup-napped Dave the dog? * What is important about The Flying Goat? * Why a missing key can unlock this case? Packed full of codes to crack, evidence to evaluate, clues to unravel and maps to navigate, Cluedle - The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond is a funny, mystery puzzle book for code-cracking families and skilful young super sleuths. The perfect activity book for holidays, car journeys and rainy days! Join Hartigan Brown to solve more mysteries in the bestselling Cluedle series with The Case of the Golden Pomegranate, The Case of the Silver Cipher and The Case of the Grindstone Goblet. Or, if you're a super sleuth on the go, why not try Cluedle - 5 Minute Mystery Puzzles: Agent in Training and Cluedle - 5 Minute Mystery Puzzles: Round the World, and solve 50 fiendishly fast puzzles. *Cluedle - The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond was number 1 in the Nielsen Bookscan children's non-fiction charts for three weeks commencing 7.5.2024. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. There are lots of laughs at every level in The Guide to the Treehouse: Who's Who and What's Where?, a laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated guide giving you the inside scoop into the world of the Treehouse from the creators Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. An essential guide for any Treehouse fan, this fantastic book welcomes readers old and new into the immersive world of Treehouse. Jam-packed with engrossing details full of trivia, fun facts, and with never-before-known details, this collection is a guide book like no other, as well as an essential companion to the Treehouse series. Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' Tom Fletcher, author of The Christmasaurus, on The 39-Storey Treehouse. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 'A hilarious and modern Cinderella story that feels like eating warm chocolate cake' Talia Hibbert, author of Get a Life, Chloe Brown Finding love was not the only goal . . . When grumpy ex-footballer Alfie Harding gets badgered into selling his memoirs, he knows hes never going to be able to write them. He hates revealing a single thing about himself, is allergic to most emotions, and can't imagine doing a good job of putting pen to paper. And so in walks curvy, cheery, cute-as-hell ghostwriter Mabel Willicker, who knows just how to sunshine and sass her way into getting every little detail out of Alfie. They banter and bicker their way to writing his life story, both of them sure theyll never be anything other than at odds. But after their business arrangement is mistaken for a budding romance, the pair have to pretend to be an item to satisfy a public ravenous for more of this Cinderella story. And now they have to decide: is their fake relationship all for show, or something so real it might just give them their fairy-tale ending? A steamy, opposites-attract romance with undeniable chemistry between a grumpy retired footballer and his fabulous and very sunshine-y ghostwriter. For fans of Ted Lasso and Tessa Bailey. 'Alfies Roy Kent-inspired voice is a triumph and very, very funny but sex is where Stein really shines. This, children, is how the professionals do it. Not a rote list of parts and positions, but a physical flow between two people. Its the difference between seeing choreography laid out in footprints on the floor, and being swept away by the dance' The New York Times. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This 25th birthday edition of The Gruffalo has a shiny gold foil cover and includes fun bonus material - a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler fans! A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good. Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon around the world. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children over the past twenty-five years, and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. The Gruffalo 25th Anniversary Edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as a letter from the author, early sketches from the illustrator, fun Gruffalo things to make and do and the lyrics to The Gruffalo Song to celebrate the anniversary year. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. As hilarious as it is perturbing, Jon Ronson's second collection of Guardian journalism, What I Do, is a treat for everyone who has ever suspected themselves to be at the mercy of forces they can barely comprehend. In part one, read about the time Jon inadvertently made a lewd gesture to a passing fourteen-year-old girl late at night in the lobby of a country-house hotel. And about his burgeoning obsession with a new neighbour who refused to ask him what he did for a living, despite Jon's constant dropping of intriguing hints. And about the embarrassment of being caught recycling small talk at a party. In part two, read some of Jon's longer stories, which explore manifestations of insanity in the wider world: the tiny town of North Pole, Alaska, where it's Christmas 365 days of the year; behind the scenes at Deal or No Deal, which Jon likens to a cult with Noel Edmonds as its high priest; a meeting with TV hypnotist Paul McKenna, who has joined forces with a self-help guru who once stood trial for murder but can they cure Jon of his one big phobia? A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Would you have the strength to fight to change the fortunes of an abandoned child? A Sunday Times bestseller, The Girl Who Wanted to Belong is an honest, moving memoir about a young girl in need of some care and compassion, from devoted foster carer Angela Hart. Lucy is eight years old and ends up in foster care after being abandoned by her mum and kicked out by her new stepmother. Two aunties and then her elderly grandmother take her in but it seems nobody can cope with her disruptive behaviour. Social Services hope a stay with experienced foster carer Angela will help Lucy settle down. A deeply personal account of Angela's struggles to help Lucy make a fresh start, The Girl Who Wanted to Belong is a testament to the power of quiet care, a watchful eye and sympathetic ear. Discover more inspiring stories from Angela Hart in The Girl with the Saddest Secret and The Girl with the Suitcase. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Heart-warming, uplifting and heartbreakingly honest, One Good Thing is an alternative love story about finding happiness and showing that sometimes you only need one good thing to turn your life around. From the million copy bestselling author of Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up, the perfect summer read for all those who enjoy Ruth Jones, Marian Keyes and Sophie Kinsella. In life, nothing is certain. Just when you think you have it all figured out, something can happen to change the course of everything . . . Liv Brooks is still in shock. Newly-divorced and facing an uncertain future, she impulsively swaps her London Life for the sweeping hills of the Yorkshire Dales, determined to make a fresh start. But fresh starts are harder than they look and, feeling lost and lonely, she decides to adopt Harry, an old dog from the local shelter, to keep her company. But Liv soon discovers she isnt the only one in need of a new beginning. On their daily walks around the village, they meet Valentine, an old man who suffers from loneliness who sits by the window. And Stanley, a little boy who is scared of everyone, who hides behind the garden gate. And Maya, a teenager who is angry at everyone and everything. But slowly things start to change . . . Praise for Alexandra Potter: 'The new Bridget Jones' Celia Walden, The Telegraph 'A funny, feisty tale' Mike Gayle, author of Half a World Away 'Pacy, absorbing, witty and tender' Karen Swan, author of The Last Summer Praise for So, I Met This Guy your next favourite novel, coming January 2026: 'THE mega hit of 2026!' Matt Cain 'A thrilling, witty, twisty, turny wonderful adventure with a grand splosh of self-discovery' Milly Johnson A rollercoaster ride of riotous humour, self-discovery, twists, turns Alex Brown 'A moving tribute to the transformative power of female friendship' Freya North 'I could not love this book more' Lindsey Kelk. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A thrilling novel from the worlds favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel. A small community is tested when their children go missing while exploring a dangerous local peak forcing them to band together during the crisis. Fishtail, Montana, is home to Anne and Pitt Pollock, local royalty, high school sweethearts and owners of the successful Pollock ranch. The sprawling foothills of the Beartooth Mountains surround the town, overlooking the Pollocks property and the nearby ranch belonging to Bill and Pattie Brown. The two couples have known each other since childhood. Their sons Peter Pollock and Matt Brown are the best of friends. When they and two other local kids meet Juliet Marshall, new to town after her parents bitter divorce, the five of them are soon inseparable, spending their summer days swimming, horseback-riding, hiking and fishing. But one August afternoon, their latest adventure takes a dangerous turn when they find themselves trapped on Granite Peak. Quickly, it escalates into a battle for survival. Fear reverberates through the town, as their parents grow ever more desperate to hear word that their children have been found. They must place their own trials aside amid a massive search-and-rescue operation. As they come to lean on one another for support, a media frenzy ensues, heightening tensions and testing some already fragile relationships. In the aftermath of this one fateful event, devastating secrets are revealed, new love appears on the horizon, and families are forced to reconsider what they once held dear. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Secret Barrister's first novel, The Cut Throat Trial, is available now. _____ The Sunday Times bestseller Full of hilarious and shocking stories, The Secret Barrister's memoir Nothing But The Truth tracks their transformation from hang 'em and flog 'em austerity-supporter to celebrated, campaigning, bestselling author. 'Masterful, compassionate and hilarious' Adam Rutherford In an entertaining diary that takes us behind the scenes of their middling ambition, Nothing But The Truth charts the progress down the winding path towards practising at the Bar. By way of the painfully archaic traditions of the Inns of Court, where every meal mandates a glass of port and a toast to the monarch, and the Hunger Games-style contest for pupillage - which most don't survive - here is the brilliant reality of being a frustrated junior barrister. With a keen eye for the absurd and an obsessive fondness for social media, The Secret Barrister reveals the uncomfortable truths and darkest secrets about life in our criminal courts. _____ Words tumble out with extraordinary fluency . . . entertaining and instructive The Times Written with compassion, wit and intelligence TLS Excellent . . . a cringe-inducing account of one barrister's travails' The Telegraph Nothing But The Truth was a Sunday Times besteller w/c 28.05.23. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. When the sun comes up it's time to join the friendly little puppy on a journey around the farm. From the sleepy sheep to the fluffy chicks, toddlers will love saying hello to all their favourite farm animals and joining in with the animal noises in this delightful book. With simple rhyming text from Ian Whybrow, author of the bestselling The Tickle Book, and bright, expressive illustrations from Tim Warnes, Say Hello to the Animals! is a fun-filled farmyard adventure young children will be asking for over and over again. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Make it easy to plan family meals with the help of this three-month companion from the million-copy bestselling authors of Pinch of Nom. With twenty-six exclusive Pinch of Nom recipes, this planner gives you everything you need to cook delicious family favourites and plan out your weekly meals. This vibrant planner helps to keep you on top of your meals for the week with space to record the food you've added to the freezer each day, places to note down ingredients that need using up, and batch-cook advice to streamline your daily routine. Meal planning helps to save money and minimize food waste, and this helpful little book makes that easier than ever thanks to a handy ring-bound format, gorgeous Nom stickers and tear-out pages for shopping lists. For the adults of the family, there is also space to help you keep track of your goals and achievements. The twenty-six exclusive recipes are perfect family fare comforting, delicious, packed with flavour and designed to keep everyone satisfied. You can easily batch-cook many of the recipes, too, so there will always be something tasty in the freezer. Beautifully designed and illustrated with line drawings and motivational tips, the diet diary-style planner doesn't have any photos of the recipes you can find them on the Pinch of Nom website which gives you more pages for planning your week ahead and getting organized. Whether you want to keep track of values, jot down your shopping lists, record crowd-pleasing meals or celebrate key achievements, this book is easily adaptable to the needs of you and your family. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Graham, Bob (illustratore). A wide-ranging collection of more than 100 poems from many different sources, for very young children. All the poems are illustrated in colour. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Never underestimate your actions even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact. Thats the power of kindness. From Marcus Rashford MBE and Carl Anka, the bestselling authors of You Are a Champion, comes the inspiring and positive follow-up, You Can Do It: How to Find Your Voice and Make a Difference. Marcus uses the power of his voice to shine a light on the injustices that he cares passionately about, and now he wants to help YOU find the power in yours! From surrounding yourself with the right team, to showing kindness to those around you, to celebrating and championing difference, You Can Do It shows you that your voice really does matter and that you can do anything you put your mind to. You don't have to be an International footballer to make a difference even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact. Packed with more inspiring stories from Marcus's own life, brilliant advice, and top-tips from social justice educator Shannon Weber, this book will show you how to use your voice and make a difference in this world. Shows kids how to: - Be kind to yourself you can't change the world unless you look after yourself first! - Be kind to other people - That theres no such thing as normal and its GOOD to be different - Celebrate and champion difference - Use your voice to make a change - Bounce back - Appreciate the squad - Always be a team player Praise for the number one bestselling You Are a Champion, from parents on social media: 'Perfect way to get your kids reading - get them a book by their hero!' 'Both lads smashing through Marcus Rashfords new book for kids. What a great role model for the next generation coming through.' 'What a brilliant, inspiring book that couldnt have come at a better time! Youre a legend & a fantastic role model.'. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Winner at the 2022 Parlimentary Book Awards Baroness Floella Benjamin is an inspiration, an actress and much-loved childrens television presenter who is a member of the House of Lords. But how did the girl from Trinidad end up lunching with the Queen? In What Are You Doing Here? Floella describes arriving in London as a child, part of the Windrush generation, and the pain caused by the racism she encountered every day. It was offset by the love of her parents, who gave her the pride in her heritage, self-belief and confidence that have carried her through life. From winning a role in groundbreaking musical Hair (while clearly stating she would not take her clothes off) to breaking down barriers on Play School, from refusing to be typecast in roles to speaking out for diversity at the BBC and BAFTA, she has remained true to herself. She also reveals how she met husband Keith, became a mother of two, was befriended by Kenneth Williams, hugged President Obama, and found a purpose that would underpin everything she did campaigning for the needs of children. Sharing the lessons she has learned, imbued with her joy and positivity, this autobiography is the moving testimony of a remarkable woman. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Never underestimate your actions even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact. Thats the power of kindness. From Marcus Rashford MBE and Carl Anka, the bestselling authors of You Are a Champion, comes the inspiring and positive follow-up, You Can Do It: How to Find Your Voice and Make a Difference. Marcus uses the power of his voice to shine a light on the injustices that he cares passionately about, and now he wants to help YOU find the power in yours! From surrounding yourself with the right team, to showing kindness to those around you, to celebrating and championing difference, You Can Do It shows you that your voice really does matter and that you can do anything you put your mind to. You don't have to be an International footballer to make a difference even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact. Packed with more inspiring stories from Marcus's own life, brilliant advice, and top-tips from social justice educator Shannon Weber, this book will show you how to use your voice and make a difference in this world. Shows kids how to: - Be kind to yourself you can't change the world unless you look after yourself first! - Be kind to other people - That theres no such thing as normal and its GOOD to be different - Celebrate and champion difference - Use your voice to make a change - Bounce back - Appreciate the squad - Always be a team player Praise for the number one bestselling You Are a Champion, from parents on social media: 'Perfect way to get your kids reading - get them a book by their hero!' 'Both lads smashing through Marcus Rashfords new book for kids. What a great role model for the next generation coming through.' 'What a brilliant, inspiring book that couldnt have come at a better time! Youre a legend & a fantastic role model.'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Kissi, Marta (illustratore). Dive into the first Breakfast Club Investigators mystery with Marcus and friends! This spooky adventure is the first exciting book in the series by England International footballer and bestselling author Marcus Rashford MBE. Inspired by Marcus's own experiences growing up! When twelve-year-old Marcus kicks his favourite football over the school fence, he knows he's never getting it back. Nothing that goes over that wall ever comes back. But when Marcus gets a mysterious note inviting him to join the Breakfast Club Investigators, he is soon pulled into an exciting adventure with his new mates Stacey, Lise and Asim to find out what is lurking on the other side of the fence and get his football back! Written with Alex Falase-Koya and packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence is the perfect book for children aged 8+. Join the Breakfast Club Investigators on more adventures in The Ghoul in the School and The Phantom Thief. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Switched is the first novel in Amanda Hocking's bestselling trilogy, Trylle. Wendy Everly knew she was different the day her mother tried to kill her and accused her of having been switched at birth. Although certain she's not the monster her mother claimed she is, she does feel that she doesn't quite fit in. She's bored and frustrated by her small-town life - and then there's the secret she can't tell anyone. Her mysterious ability - she can influence people's decisions, without knowing how, or why . . . When the intense and darkly handsome newcomer Finn suddenly turns up at her bedroom window one night, her world is turned upside down. He holds the key to her past, the answers to her strange powers and is the doorway to a place she never imagined could exist: Forening, the home of the Trylle. Finally everything makes sense. Among the Trylle she is not just different, but special. But what marks her out as chosen for greatness in this world also places her in grave danger. With everything around her changing, Finn is the only person she can trust. But dark forces are conspiring - not only to separate them, but to see the downfall of everything that Wendy cares about. The fate of Forening rests in Wendy's hands, and the decisions she and Finn make could change all their lives forever . . . The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Meet Nell. Shes like the thousands of women whove fallen in love with her story. Because most of us wonder why life isnt turning out quite as we imagined. This book will make you laugh and it may make you cry. But above all, it will remind you that youre not on your own. If you enjoy Bridget Jones, Sophie Kinsella, Ruth Jones and Marian Keyes youll love Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up. 'The new Bridget Jones' The Telegraph 'Say hello to a book that will have you laughing with every page, whether you're 20, 40 or 80' Heat A novel for any woman who wonders how the hell she got here, and why life isn't quite how she imagined it was going to be. And who is desperately trying to figure it all out when everyone around them is making gluten-free brownies. Meet Nell. Her life is a mess. In a world of perfect Instagram lives, she feels like a disaster. But when she starts a secret podcast and forms an unlikely friendship with Cricket, an eighty-something widow, things begin to change. Because Nell is determined. This time next year things will be very different. But first, she has a confession . . . 'Brilliant! Laughing out loud' Emma Gannon, podcaster (Ctrl Alt Delete) and author of Olive 'Funny but layered, light-hearted but surprisingly deep' Red. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Flying Angels is a compelling and inspirational story of women of courage in the Second World War, by the worlds number one bestselling author, Danielle Steel. It is 1941 and the devastating loss of life following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor leaves best friends Audrey and Lizzie distraught and bereft as they lose someone they both love deeply. As they come to terms with their grief, their resolve to play a worthwhile role towards the war effort is strengthened. As trained nurses they volunteer for the army medivac corps and are sent to England where they join a team who fly on dangerous missions to the Front to bring back wounded soldiers. Audrey, Lizzie and their fellow medics and pilots will suffer the tragedies of war and experience loss and suffering. They will come to understand the importance of friendship, respect, bravery and being true to yourself. But, once the war is over, can they learn one of the hardest lessons of all: the ability to love again? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This first book of jungle animals from the creator of Dear Zoo is sure to delight young children, with a big fold-out surprise ending and lots of animals to meet. 'We need some long grass, tall trees, an enormous elephant, lots of noisy monkeys and all kinds of creepy crawlies . . .' What else do you need to make a jungle? Find out in Our Jungle, with a simple, engaging text and appealing illustrations of favourite jungle animals. Look out for more novelty books from Rod Campbell including Look After Us, a first book about endangered animals. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Rose Garden is a richly imagined historical novel full of intrigue and secrets, spanning the luxury and poverty of Victorian England. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Rachel Hore. Every house has its secrets . . . For twelve-year-old Ottilie Finch, London is an exciting playground to explore. Her family have recently arrived in Hampstead from Durham, under a cloud of scandal that Otty is blissfully unaware of. The only shadow over her days is her mothers mysterious illness, which keeps her to her room. When young local girl Mabs is offered the chance to become Mrs Finchs companion, it saves her from a desperate life on the canals. Little does she know that all is not as picture-perfect as it seems. Mabs is about to become tangled in the secrets that chased the Finches from their last home, and trapped in an impossible dilemma . . . Tracy Rees is a natural storyteller . . . What a treat it is! Rachel Hore, author of A Gathering Storm. 'In this engrossing novel Tracy Rees takes the reader directly into the drama and action . . . the roles and attitudes to women at the end of the Victorian period and the emerging womens movement were riveting. Totally unputdownable' Dinah Jefferies, author of The Tea-Planters Wife. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.