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Magnus Fin and the Ocean Quest - Janis Mackay

Middle grade fantasy adventure based on traditional folklore, from an award-winning authorThere has always been something unusual about Magnus Fin, a school misfit. On his eleventh birthday Magnus throws a message in a bottle out to sea, wishing for a best friend and to be more brave -- and he gets a lot more than he bargained for. Magnus discovers that he is half selkie -- part seal, part human -- and his selkie family urgently need his help.Can Magnus save his new-found family from the evil force threatening all the ocean s creatures? And will he find the friend he has always dreamed of?

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Magnus Fin and the Selkie Secret - Janis Mackay

On his eleventh birthday, schoolboy Magnus Fin found out that he is half selkie - part human, part seal. Although he looks like a boy and lives on land, he can breathe underwater. When a rusty metal chest is flung ashore in a storm, Magnus Fin decides to investigate. But he injures his hand on the strange box, and his sealskin starts to show through. His teacher realises that there s something very unusual about Magnus Fin -- and rumours start to spread. Deep in the ocean, the great sea god Neptune has problems of his own. The treasures of wisdom have been stolen, and his memory and powers are fading fast. Could his missing treasure be inside the chest that s been washed ashore? Magnus Fin is the only one who can find out and restore order under the sea. But a young journalist is investigating the rumours about fish people . Can Magnus Fin complete his mission before the selkie secret is revealed and his selkie family are forced to leave the bay forever?. --Publisher description.

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The Selkie Girl - Janis Mackay

A classic Scottish folktale, retold with hauntingly beautiful illustrations.Fergus lives with his father by the sea, but is lonely. He wants a friend more than anything.One day Fergus finds treasure on the beach: a beautiful fur blanket hidden in the rocks. But Fergus doesn t know that his treasure belongs to someone else -- a selkie girl has lost her seal skin and can t go home to the sea without it.Will Fergus give his new friend what she needs, and risk being lonely again?This is a lovely retelling of the traditional Scottish folk tale of the selkie (a seal who can become human) adapted for a young audience. Beautifully written by storyteller and selkie storyteller Janis Mackay, the tale is accompanied by stunning illustrations by Ruchi Mhasane.The Selkie Girl is one of the first titles released in the Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales range of picture books that bring classic Scottish folk and fairy tales to life for young children.

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The Fairy Song - Janis Mackay

A luminous midsummer story of fairies, with a message of standing up for yourself. Perfect for fans of Cicely Mary Barker?s Flower Fairies.Rose lives with her parents in a small cottage in the forest. Her family are poor and hardworking, and Rose yearns for fun, friendship and flowers. One Midsummer s Day, walking wearily home, Rose hears beautiful singing and follows the joyful sound deep into the trees. As she listens, a flurry of fairies bursts out of a tiny door in the side of a hill! One of the fairies invites Rose to join their party. Entering the fairy world, Rose is enchanted with her new friends and gladly joins in with their Midsummer song. Will she ever want to leave? Inspired by traditional tales of fairy folk, celebrated storyteller Janis Mackay weaves a magical tale that will capture any child s imagination. Rushi Mhasane s delightful illustrations sparkle with joy and vitality.

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Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead (Book 3) - Rick Riordan

Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award 2017 for Best Middle Grade Children s!Loki the trickster god is free from his chains. Now he s readying Naglfar, the Ship of the Dead, armed with a host of giants and zombies, to sail against the Norse gods and begin the final battle of Ragnarok.It s up to Magnus Chase and his friends to stop Loki s plans. Along the way, they will face angry sea gods, hostile giants, and an evil fire-breathing dragon. But Magnus s biggest challenge will be facing his own inner demons . . .

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Fin and the Memory Curse - Stachera Helenka

A chilling Victorian London adventure about one girl s mission to break a centuries-old curse with her long-lost family at its heart - perfect for fans of Cogheart and The Castle of Tangled Magic.Fin is a foundling growing up in the Hackney marshes, living in a tiny attic and selling leeches for a living. When she accidentally discovers she is the long-lost child of a rich Polish family called the Kaminskis, she is swept up into a supernatural adventure where she has to use everything she has learned on the streets of London and deep in the marshes to stay alive.For the Kaminskis are haunted by an ancient evil - and Fin is the key to stopping it forever . . .PRAISE FOR THE ICE WHISPERERS: Heart-warming, adventurous and thought-provoking . . . An enchanting debut from Helenka Stachera - Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home A gorgeously-written book full of magic and adventure - Radiya Hafiza, author of Rumaysa: A Fairytale

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Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1) - Rick Riordan

The first book in the incredible new series from the author of Percy Jackson, the Kane Chronicles and Heroes of Olympus.My name is Magnus Chase. I m orphaned and living rough on the streets of Boston. And things are about to get much worse.My day started out normally enough. I was sleeping under a bridge when some guy kicked me awake and said, They re after you. Next thing I know, I m reunited with my obnoxious uncle, who casually informs me that my long-lost father is a Norse god.Nothing normal about that. And it turns out the gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Apparently, if I can t find the sword my father lost two thousand years ago, there will be doom. Doomsday, to be precise.A fire giant attacking the city?Immortal warriors hacking each other to pieces?Unkillable wolves with glowing eyes?It s all coming up.But first I m going to die. This is the story of how my life goes downhill from there...

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Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor (Book 2) - Rick Riordan

Thor s hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon - the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer isn t just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can t retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Ragnarok will begin. The Nine Worlds will burn. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammer s return is the gods worst enemy, Loki - and the price he wants is very high.

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Emerald and the Ocean Parade - Harriet Muncaster

Beautifully illustrated in two colour, this new series from the world of Isadora Moon introduces Isadora s mermaid friend, Emerald!Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but she doesn t feel like one at all. She s not very good at waving to crowds and royal headdresses just aren t her thing - her hair is too spiky and wild. Emerald s wriggly pet octopus, Inkibelle, doesn t much like living at the royal palace either.The annual Ocean Parade is coming up. Will Emerald be brave enough to be a mermaid princess but do it her own, special way?Beautiful gift edition packed with extra activities and things to make and do.

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Emerald and the Ocean Parade - Harriet Muncaster

Beautifully illustrated in two colour, this new series from the world of Isadora Moon introduces Isadora s mermaid friend, Emerald!Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but she doesn t feel like one at all. She s not very good at waving to crowds and royal headdresses just aren t her thing - her hair is toospiky and wild. Emerald s wriggly pet octopus, Inkibelle, doesn t much like living at the royal palace either.The annual Ocean Parade is coming up. Will Emerald be brave enough to be a mermaid princess but do it her own, special way?

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And the Ocean Was Our Sky - Patrick Ness

Mind-bendingly brilliant and fearlessly strange. - Frances Hardinge A haunting, lyrical fable. - The Bookseller Awe-inspiring. - The Times, Children s Book of the WeekFrom the multi-award-winning author of A Monster Calls comes a haunting tale of power and obsession that turns the story of Moby Dick upside down. The whales of Bathsheba s pod live for the hunt. Led by the formidable Captain Alexandra, they fight a never-ending war against men.Then the whales attack a man ship, and instead of easy prey they find the trail of a myth, a monster, perhaps the devil himself... With their relentless Captain leading the chase, they embark on the final hunt, one that will forever change the worlds of whales and men.

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ocean Life - Claudia Martin

Dive into an amazing underwater world with this extraordinary visual encyclopedia. It s packed with deep-sea facts that are sure to delight young readers.From the fiercest sharks to the strangest jellyfish, and from the tiniest plankton to mightiest whales, this guide is perfect for children who want to know more about the seas that cover our blue planet - and the ocean-dwelling creatures that call them home.Written in easy-to-follow language and reflecting the latest research, this volume is precision engineered to engage the minds and fire the imaginations of bright young things.Spectacular full-colour illustrations by Marc Pattenden bring the text to life while fact boxes and diagrams present in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers.A perfect in-depth guide to the oceans for all children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Reference Library series brings together beautifully illustrated, fact-packed encyclopedias for children. Entertaining, visually appealing and accessible, these hardback guides are perfect for any child s bookshelf.

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At the Mountains of Madness and Other Novels of Terror - Howard P. Lovecraft

The finest works of H P Lovecraft, renowned as one of the great horror writers of all time.A major figure in twentieth-century supernatural fiction, H P Lovecraft produced works of enduring power. He has influenced the whole spectrum of those working in the horror genre, from Stephen King to the creators of hit TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.Gathered together in this volume are seven of his greatest works, including the three short novels, The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, At the Mountains of Madness and The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath. Timeless in their appeal, these classics of the sinister and the macabre hold the power to truly terrify.

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The Way of the Psychonaut Vol. 1 - Stanislav Grof

The Way of the Psychonaut, Volume 1 is one of the most important books ever written about the human psyche and the spiritual quest. The new understandings were made possible thanks to Albert Hofmann’s discovery of LSD―the microscope and telescope of the human psyche―as well as other psychedelic substances. This comprehensive work is a tour de force through the worlds of psychology and psychotherapy, Holotropic Breathwork, maps of the psyche, birth, sex, and death, psychospiritual rebirth, the roots of trauma, spiritual emergency and transpersonal experiences, karma and reincarnation, higher creativity, great art, and archetypes. Written in his late eighties, at the height of his magnificent career, The Way of the Psychonaut is possibly Grof’s greatest contribution. The commanding breadth and depth of his knowledge is astounding, the tone of his writing easy and accessible, and his narratives brightened with amusing anecdotes, intriguing personal accounts, and brilliant case studies. Grof reviews the history of depth psychotherapy, the important revisions that are needed to make it more effective, and why the inner quest is such an essential pursuit. As one of the fathers of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, its most experienced practitioner, and deeply deserving of a Nobel Prize in medicine, in these two volumes Grof has successfully unveiled a new and sweeping paradigm in self-exploration and healing. The vast and practical knowledge in this book is sure to be an invaluable and treasured resource for all serious seekers.

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The Island - Armin Greder

In the morning the people of the island found a man sitting on the shore, where fate and the ocean currents had set him and his frail raft in the night. When he saw them coming towards him, he rose to his feet.He was not like them. This internationally acclaimed, award-winning picture book is astonishing, powerful and continues to be searingly relevant. Starkly illustrated ... brilliant and haunting... - Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian

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Princess Olivia Investigates: The Wrong Weather - Lucy Hawkingová

The brand new series for young readers from bestselling author Lucy Hawking. The more we find out about the world around us, the more we can work out other, more complicated things, such as how the universe began or how life got started on Earth . . . Olivia Alez is delighted about finally living a life away from the royal palace in the mountains that used to be her home, after the Kingdom of Alez decides it doesn t want a royal family any more. Now she can finally give up boring princess lessons and learn about real things, like volcanoes and the ocean and space!But Olivia is completely unprepared for the world that awaits her. Thick, dark clouds hang low over the city, and the rivers that she so longed to see are choked with rubbish. And on top of it all, the weather just feels wrong. With scorching hot sun one day and torrential rainfall the next, it seems nearly impossible for the people and animals in Alez to adapt to their extreme climate.Olivia, horrified by what she sees, becomes determined to get to the bottom of Alez s dangerous weather patterns. With the help of some new friends and armed with a scientific lab coat that would make Albert Einstein jealous, Olivia sets out to solve the mystery and save Alez from climate destruction before it s too late . . .

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Eye of the Turtle - Gloria Barnett

In the first of a series of adventure stories, eleven-year old Lucy is moving away from everything she has ever known. The Caribbean is a long way from London, but she soon finds friends, Jack and Solomon, who introduce her to the beach and the ocean s wonderous creatures. As Lucy finds out, plastic poses a serious threat to the ocean environment, and mitigating that danger leads her to find the courage to learn new skills and brave the ocean deep, which of course, just might be full of sea monsters. This is an exciting story with a twist. You can learn scientific facts and understand more about keeping the oceans healthy, as well as reading a really good adventure! Gloria Barnett is an award-winning author, educator, and a real-life explorer. She is a leading voice in the emerging genre of cli-fi for young people.

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Little World: Under the Sea - Alison Black

A push-and-pull adventure Introducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that makes our big world little. Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from cities and jungles to outer space and the ocean depths.The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children on their adventure as they dive the ocean depths and discover the secrets of the sea. A novelty slide, push or pull on every spread also helps children to engage and explore. Allison Black s bright artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play, with lots to spot, see and enjoy on every spread.This series has been created in collaboration with subject experts, to produce an accurate representation of the world around us and provide a perfectly designed Little World.

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The Art of Prophecy - Wesley Chu

An epic fantasy ode to martial arts and magic about what happens when a prophesied hero is not the chosen one after all, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lives of Tao. So many stories begin the same way: With a prophecy. A Chosen One.And the inevitable quest to slay a villain, save the kingdom, and fulfil a grand destiny. But this is not that kind of story. It does begin with a prophecy: A child will rise to defeat the Eternal Khan, a cruel immortal god-king, and save the kingdom.And that prophecy did anoint a hero, Jian, raised since birth in luxury and splendour, and celebrated before he has won a single battle. But that s when the story hits its first twist: The prophecy was wrong. What follows is a story more wondrous than any prophecy can foresee, and with many unexpected heroes: Taishi, an older woman who is the greatest grandmaster of magical martial arts in the kingdom but who thought her adventuring days were all behind her; Sali, a straitlaced warrior who learns the rules may no longer apply when the leader she pledged her life to is gone; and Qisami, a chaotic assassin who takes a little too much pleasure in the kill.And Jian himself, who has to find a way to become what he no longer believes he can be - a hero after all.

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Mack Moon and the P.E.T.S. - Dan Jolley

Mack Moon has always loved space, so it’s EPIC when he discovers that his three pets are actually secret agents from P.E.T.S. But it #39;s NOT-so-epic when Mack finds out they #39;re here because an evil space ferret, Barbara has arrived on planet Earth. Mack Moon dreams of being the first kid in space. So imagine his surprise when he discovers that his three regular pets—a goofy Labrador named Pickles, a tough gray cat called Lady, and a goldfish dubbed The Fish—are actually undercover agents. They belong to a secret agency called the Planetary, Enforcement, Tactics, and Stealth, AKA the P.E.T.S. When the True Form of Evil, aka a ferret named Barbara (and yes, she gave herself that nickname), crash lands into Mack’s hometown, the P.E.T.S. must spring, jump, and swish into action to stop her.Barbara’s goal? Take over plant Earth. After that? Eat pancakes. Extra fluffy, please. Add in a battalion of poop-slinging space monkeys, a TV news station that’s gone to the dogs, and an epic pillow fight—and you’re holding in your hands the perfect recipe for an action-packed and hilarious graphic novel that’s perhaps even more delicious than Mack’s dad’s super-awesome ravioli. (Just kidding! Nothing is that delicious.) Except pancakes…MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA.Mack Moon and the P.E.T.S. is a hilarious and LOL-worthy, action-packed space adventure that #39;s perfect for fans of Galactic Hot Dogs, The Last Kids on Earth, The Moosicians, and Zita the Spacegirl. 3, 2, 1 . . . Commander Moon, prepare for blast off! This is a brand-new full-color graphic novel series that #39;s Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth meets The Secret Life of Pets.

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Beside the Ocean of Time - George Mackay Brown, George Mackay-Brown

WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY AMY LIPTROTSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 1994WINNER OF THE SALTIRE SOCIETY LITERARY AWARD 1994 Intimate, humorous, effortlessly combining the strands of history and folklore, the past and the present, this is a deceptively simple book, like a tale told to a child. But its echoes sound on unforgettably. A whole universe is created from a grain of Orkney sand IndependentIn this novel set on the fictitious island of Norday in the Orkneys, George Mackay Brown beckons us into the imaginary world of the young Thorfinn Ragnarson, the son of a crofter. In his day-dreams he relives the history of this island people, travelling back in time to join Viking adventurers at the court of the Byzantine Emperor in Constantinople, then accompanying a Falstaffian knight to the battle of Bannockburn.Thorfinn wakes to the twentieth century and a community whose way of life, steeped in legend and tradition, has remained unchanged for centuries. But as the boy grows up - and falls in love with a vivacious and mysterious stranger - the transforming effect of modern civilization brings momentous and irreversible changes to the island. During the Second World War Thorfinn finds himself in a German prisoner-of-war camp, and it is here that he discovers his gifts as a writer.Long afterwards he returns, now a successful novelist, to a deserted and battle-scarred island. Searching for the peace and freedom of mind he had in abundance as a child, he finds instead something he didn t even know he was looking for.George Mackay Brown intertwines myth and reality to create a novel of deceptive simplicity. The story of Thorfinn and the island of Norday is a universal and profound one, rooted in the timeless landscape of the Orkneys, the inspiration of all his writing.

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Quest Kids and the Mystery of the Goblin Gazebo - Mark Leiknes

The Quest Kids are ready for an epic showdown in the thrilling conclusion to the three-book series from comics artist Mark Leiknes. In the wake of the narrow escape from the evil Doug (an ex-bard determined to bum out and rule the world), the Quest Kids’ leader, Ned, was turned into a Doug-loving zombie by Doug’s powerful soul-stealing gem. The rest of the Quest Kids—Terra, Boulder, Gil, and Ash—have spent a year wandering the Seven Kingdoms, going from town to town trying to warn the people of Doug’s impending invasion. But always too late! By the time they revive Ned, all but one kingdom—the Goblin citadel of Dunglemire—has been transformed into mindless Doug fans. Arriving at Dunglemire, the Quest Kids find a huge encampment of Doug followers, ready for the biggest soul-stealing event of all time: Dougfest! The Quest Kids must work fast to pierce the impassable walls of Dunglemire, make common cause with the mysterious, and reputedly hideous, Goblins, and solve the mystery of an ancient spell that can neutralize Doug and free the world. Using their wits, magic, and questing knowledge (as well as the help of a flame-farting dog-lizard thing), can the Quest Kids stop this world conquerer? And can they reunite Ned and his long-lost parents? Mixing clever diary-style writing with charming graphic novel sequences, Mark Leiknes once again takes readers on a hilarious romp through the perilous world of the Quest Kids.

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Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona - Michael Garner

The Veronese wine regions of Soave and Valpolicella – home to Amarone – are currently producing some of the world’s most drinkable quality wines. But both regions still struggle with a reputation for cheap, poor-quality wines brought about through industrial-scale production during the economic depression following the Second World War. In Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona, Italian wine specialist Michael Garner traces a shift in focus towards new levels of quality driven by a generation of producers inspired by the area’s outstanding potential for producing fine wine.Both regions produce versatile wines which, as well as being both deliciously drinkable and relatively affordable, have the flavour and structure to accompany a wide range of foods. In Valpolicella an appassimento wine, the famed Amarone, has gained comparable status to Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino, while Soave overlaps with the tiny denomination of Lessini Durello, where sparkling wine is produced from the rare, local white grape Durella. Garner begins Amarone and the fine wines of Verona with a summary of the region’s history, before detailing its geography, grape varieties and approach to both viticulture and winemaking, leading into a discussion of each denomination’s character and wine styles.A cross-section of around 100 producers provides a capsule profile of each, along with analysis of some of their best and most distinctive wines. For students of wine, those in the wine business and wine adventurers alike, Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona provides a gateway to a sorely misunderstood wine region.

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Quest Kids and the Dark Prophecy of Doug - Mark Leiknes

It s been six months since the Quest Kids⠔Ned, Terra, Gil, Boulder, and Ash⠔saved a village from a furious dragon (no big deal) and turned their questing efforts toward finding Ned⠙s parents. But when the crew notices a serious sense of doom and gloom across the Seven Kingdoms, they set out in search of Doug, whose mysterious Dark Prophecy has the potential to send the world into even more dire darkness and dread. With help from new and old friends, the Quest Kids sail through stormy seas, vacation on the newly rebranded Contentment Island, and venture into the Forsaken Lands to find Doug, whose wicked tunes and even wickeder plans are in full force. Can the Quest Kids get it together to counter Doug s plans and find Ned s parents⠔or must they watch as a triumphant Doug surfs on waves of fire and fulfills his terrible prophecy?

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Maddalena and the Dark - Fine Julia

A darkness takes shape beneath the waters of Venice . . . and somewhere in the Ospedale della Pietà , there are two girls breathing beside each other, legs entwined. Enchanting and suspenseful ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Rich and heartbreaking ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A lush, decadent fairytale ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Maddalena and the Dark is an opulent and sensuous Venetian fairytale, full of music, magic, passion, and betrayal, perfect for fans of Bunny, A Study in Drowning, and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. [A] beguiling fairy tale VANITY FAIR (A Best Book of Summer) Enchanted...A slow-burn gothic novel that will make you lose track of your surroundings . . . An atmospheric banger LITHUB Fine beguiles with this decadent tale of desire . . . With the alluring Venice backdrop, this will frighten and captivate in equal measure PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review************************Venice, 1717. Before Maddalena arrived at the Ospedale della Pietà , Venice s most illustrious music school, fifteen-year-old orphan Luisa has only wanted one thing: to be the best at violin. Luisa is good at violin, but she is not the best. She has peers, but she does not have friends. Until Maddalena. Sent to the Pietà until her noble family can find her a husband, Maddalena is cunning, passionate, and unlike anyone Luisa has ever met. Maddalena can promise the world to Luisa, and when she does, their fates intertwine.But Maddalena has made a dangerous wager and, for both girls, there will be an unimaginable price to pay. Maddalena and the Dark is chocolate laced with poison. To read it is to fall under an enchantment . . . A sweeping, dark fairy tale about the violent hearts of teenage girls KATIE GUTIERREZ A sumptuous feast of a novel, rich and strange and heady. Julia Fine is an extraordinary writer KELLY LINK From its first sentence, this novel curled its crooked little witch s finger around my heart and still hasn t let go AMY JO BURNS A tense, slow-burning portrait of how desire too easily tangles with envy and the price we pay when we get what we want ISLE McELROY An ecstatic, immersive, layered and astonishingly rendered depiction of girlhood, ambition, violence, art, and desire LYNN STEGER STRONG Beautiful, suspenseful, sensuous, real. If you love music or Venice, or if you ve ever simply been a young girl aching for womanhood, this is the book for you. Reading this felt like indulging in a secret, in the best way AJA GABEL Maddalena and the Dark is the book of my dreams - a feverish, intimate story of obsession and ambition, set in Venice s shadowy canals and glittering palazzos SARA SLIGAR

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Maddalena and the Dark - Fine Julia

A darkness takes shape beneath the waters of Venice . . . and somewhere in the Ospedale della Pietà , there are two girls breathing beside each other, legs entwined. Enchanting and suspenseful ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Rich and heartbreaking ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A lush, decadent fairytale ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Maddalena and the Dark is an opulent and sensuous Venetian fairytale, full of music, magic, passion, and betrayal, perfect for fans of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. [A] beguiling fairy tale VANITY FAIR (A Best Book of Summer) Enchanted...A slow-burn gothic novel that will make you lose track of your surroundings . . . An atmospheric banger LITHUB Fine beguiles with this decadent tale of desire . . . With the alluring Venice backdrop, this will frighten and captivate in equal measure PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review************************Venice, 1717. Before Maddalena arrived at the Ospedale della Pietà , Venice s most illustrious music school, fifteen-year-old orphan Luisa has only wanted one thing: to be the best at violin. Luisa is good at violin, but she is not the best. She has peers, but she does not have friends. Until Maddalena. Sent to the Pietà until her noble family can find her a husband, Maddalena is cunning, passionate, and unlike anyone Luisa has ever met. Maddalena can promise the world to Luisa, and when she does, their fates intertwine.But Maddalena has made a dangerous wager and, for both girls, there will be an unimaginable price to pay. Maddalena and the Dark is chocolate laced with poison. To read it is to fall under an enchantment . . . A sweeping, dark fairy tale about the violent hearts of teenage girls KATIE GUTIERREZ A sumptuous feast of a novel, rich and strange and heady. Julia Fine is an extraordinary writer KELLY LINK From its first sentence, this novel curled its crooked little witch s finger around my heart and still hasn t let go AMY JO BURNS A tense, slow-burning portrait of how desire too easily tangles with envy and the price we pay when we get what we want ISLE McELROY An ecstatic, immersive, layered and astonishingly rendered depiction of girlhood, ambition, violence, art, and desire LYNN STEGER STRONG Beautiful, suspenseful, sensuous, real. If you love music or Venice, or if you ve ever simply been a young girl aching for womanhood, this is the book for you. Reading this felt like indulging in a secret, in the best way AJA GABEL Maddalena and the Dark is the book of my dreams - a feverish, intimate story of obsession and ambition, set in Venice s shadowy canals and glittering palazzos SARA SLIGAR

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Tracks on the Ocean: A History of Trailblazing, Maps and Maritime Travel - Caputo Sara

From their first appearance on Renaissance maps, linear tracks representing maritime voyages have shaped the way we see the world. But why do we depict journeys as lines, and what is their deeper meaning? Ferdinand Magellan s route to the Pacific embodied the promise of adventure and colonisation, while the scientific charts of the Royal Navy inspired others to plan conquests, navigate treacherous waters and establish settlements across the oceans.In Tracks on the Ocean, prize-winning historian Sara Caputo charts a hidden history of the modern world through the tracks left on maps and the sea. Taking us from ancient Greek itineraries to twenty-first-century digital mapping, via the voyages of Drake and Cook, the decks of Napoleonic warships and the boiler rooms of ocean liners, Caputo reveals how marks on maps have changed the course of modernity.

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Shang-Chi and the Quest for Immortality - Victoria Ying

Marvel break-out Shang-Chi sets off to unlock the keys to immortality and save his father in this all-new, original graphic novel adventure! Twelve-year-old Shang-Chi and and his younger sister, Shi-Hua, are the only children in the grand palace of the Five Weapons Society. Their father, Zheng-Zu, is a harsh master, and all Shang-Chi wants is to prove himself in his father s eyes. So when he overhears that his father s powers may be waning and discovers an ancient scroll that might be the key to helping him get those powers back, Shang-Chi knows exactly what to do.For the first time in his life, he sneaks out of the palace and into the outside world, hoping to return with one of the legendary Peaches of Immortality to gift his father. But the world beyond the palace is very different from everything Shang-Chi has been taught, especially a boy called Lu, who knows more about Zheng-Zu than he should. With his home and father s health on the line, Shang-Chi cannot fail in his quest - but does his father deserve to be saved? A bright graphic novel following Marvel s Shang-Chi An action packed and fun story Perfect for fans of Marvel

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The Endeavour of Elsie Mackay - Flora Johnston

1927. Flight fever is running high and daring flyers are all anyone can talk about. And now the Honourable Miss Elsie Mackay, glamorous former film star and regular name in gossip columns, has a new ambition - to be the first woman to fly the Atlantic.Elsie s friend Stella Campbell once felt at the heart of world events, but now post-war hopes are frayed and marriage and motherhood have worn away her sense of self. In recent years, Stella s sister Corran has been wrapped up in her books and academic career, determinedly single, or so it seems. But when Corran s carefully guarded secrets start to emerge, will she choose to follow her heart?The Endeavour of Elsie Mackay takes the moving story of a pioneering Scottish aviator and weaves in the threads of other women straining to reach for their dreams on the cusp of an uncertain future. Flora Johnston brings to life the tragic story of pioneering Scottish aviator Elsie Mackay who disappeared in 1928 while attempting to be the first person to fly the Atlantic east to west and the first woman in either direction. Johnston s follow-up to The Paris Peacemakers is a powerful evocation of the 1920s, its sweeping outlook taking in the international aviation race, Glasgow s ship yards and the insidious threat of Mussolini s Italy. Perennial fascination with early female aviators like Amelia Earhart and Amy Johnston.

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The Art of Moy Mackay - Moy Mackay

From inspiration and design to the finished vibrant picture, learn to become the felt artist you ve dreamed of becoming through this third book by bestselling author and renowned felt-maker, Moy Mackay.The brand new, opulent book by bestselling author and renowned felt-maker, Moy Mackay. This book shows you how to find inspiration - and hone it - for your own felt painting creations, gradually helping you to develop personal and original ideas. For the first time, delve into the catalogue of Moy s beautiful, colourful sketchbooks and photographs and learn about her own design process and influences, through which your own artistic abilities can be ignited and explored. In addition, Moy takes you through every step of the felt-making process, including the materials and tools you need, the process itself (which is easier than you d imagine), and how to put together four fabulous felt paintings of varying subjects - all of which Moy has devised to give you the basic knowledge for eventually designing your own felt creations. There is also guidance on stitching - both hand- and machine-stitching - as well as how to use colour and introduce texture in the form of different fibres and threads. There are numerous examples of Moy s work throughout the book, inspired by the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Borders where she lives and works, providing further inspiration for your own gorgeous felt paintings.

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Magnus Chase 01 and the Sword of Summer (0141342447)

Kniha - autor Rick Riordan, 498 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The first book in the incredible new series from the author of Percy Jackson, the Kane Chronicles and Heroes of Olympus.My name is Magnus Chase. I'm orphaned and living rough on the streets of Boston. And things are about to get much worse.My day started out normally enough. I was sleeping under a bridge when some guy kicked me awake and said, 'They're after you.' Next thing I know, I'm reunited with my obnoxious uncle, who casually informs me that my long-lost father is a Norse god.Nothing normal about that. And it turns out the gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Apparently, if I can't find the sword my father lost two thousand years ago, there will be doom. Doomsday, to be precise.A fire giant attacking the city?Immortal warriors hacking each other to pieces?Unkillable wolves with glowing eyes?It's all coming up.But first I'm going to die. This is the story of how my life goes...

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The Testament of Gideon Mack - James Robertson

The Testament of Gideon Mack is James Robertson s acclaimed novel exploring faith and belief.For Gideon Mack, faithless minister, unfaithful husband and troubled soul, the existence of God, let alone the Devil, is no more credible than that of ghosts or fairies. Until the day he falls into a gorge and is rescued by someone who might just be Satan himself.Mack s testament - a compelling blend of memoir, legend, history, and, quite probably, madness - recounts one man s emotional crisis, disappearance, resurrection and death. It also transports you into an utterly mesmerising exploration of the very nature of belief.

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Na cestě s Janis Joplin - Cooke John Byrne

Obsáhlá životopisná kniha o fenomenální americké zpěvačce, divokých 60. letech a hudbě, se kterou dobyla svět. John Byrne Cooke pomáhal Janis Joplin jako road manager a filmař - a také všechno zaznamenal pro budoucí pokolení. Nyní vypráví dosud neznámý příběh o době, kterou strávil s mladou ženou z Port Arthuru, z níž se stala první rokenrolová ženská superstar - ale příliš brzy odešla. Jako člen filmového štábu D. A. Pennebakera byl svědkem fascinujících průlomových vystoupení Janis Joplin a Jimiho Hendrixe na popovém festivalu v Monterey v červnu 1967. O necelých šest měsíců později přiletěl do San Franciska a ujal se role road managera Janis Joplin a její skupiny Big Brother and the Holding Company. Dělal tuto práci, i když se u Janis Joplin střídali muzikanti i pomocný personál a byl stále v pozadí veškerého dění, zatímco žena, které se říkalo Pearl, bouřlivě dobývala svět. Cooke byl u toho, když se Janis s těžkým srdcem rozhodla odejít od Big Brother a založit novou skupinu. Doprovázel ji a Kozmic Blues Band na jaře 1969 na turné v Evropě, na festivalu ve Woodstocku a stejně tak, když se svou následující kapelou Full Tilt Boogie podnikla slavnou cestu Festival Express vlakem přes Kanadu. Cookovy podrobné paměti vypráví celý Janisin příběh od začátku jejího legendárního vzestupu až do posledních tragických dní tak, jak ho může vylíčit jen ten, kdo ho osobně prožil.

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My First Pop-Up and Play: In the Ocean - Sophie Giles

Packed with fantastic fun and sturdy, colourful pop-ups, this First Pop-up and Play Book is a perfect introduction to favourite ocean animals. With easy, rhyming text, and interactive play prompts, thereâ ™s lots to learn and enjoy as you discover all about the animals in the world around us. The pop-up and mirror feature engage and entertain, while the play elements add extra fun, and another dimension to the reading experience.

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The Invention of Sicily - Jamie Mackay

A crossroads of the Mediterranean, Sicily links Europe, Africa and the East. In this riveting, rich history Jamie Mackay peels away the layers of this most mysterious of islands. It is a story with origins in ancient myth that embraces two thousand years of reinvention through both conquest and resistance. Mackay leads the reader from ancient amphitheatres through Arab gardens to baroque cathedrals. He delves into the island’s great literature, such as Giuseppe di Lampedusa’s masterpiece, The Leopard. In its modern era, Sicily has been the site of revolution, the Cosa Nostra and, in the twenty- first century, a focal point in the refugee crisis. The Invention of Sicily is a dazzling introduction to the island, its history and its people.

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The Kindness Revolution - Hugh Mackay

Revolutions never start at the top. If we dare to dream of a more loving country - kinder, more compassionate, more cooperative, more respectful, more inclusive, more egalitarian, more harmonious, less cynical - there s only one way to start turning that dream into a reality: each of us must live as if this is already that country.Following the ravages of 2020 s bushfires and pandemic on our mental and emotional health and on the economy, Hugh Mackay reflects on the challenges we faced during that year of upheaval and the questions many of us have asked. What really matters to me? Am I living the kind of life I want? What sort of society do I want us to become?Urging us not to let those questions go, and pointing to our inspiring displays of kindness and consideration, our personal sacrifices for the common good and our heightened appreciation of the value of local neighbourhoods and communities, he asks in turn: Could we become renowned as a loving country, rather than simply a lucky one? Absorbing, wise and inspiring, The Kindness Revolution is a distillation of Hugh Mackay s life s work. Written for our times, this truly remarkable book shows how crises and catastrophes often turn out to be the making of us.

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Na cestě s Janis Joplin: Biografie první velké rockerky (978-80-87506-79-0)

Kniha - autor John Byrne Cooke, 408 stran, česky, pevná s přebalem matná John Byrne Cooke pomáhal Janis Joplin jako road manager a filmař – a také všechno zaznamenal pro budoucí pokolení. Nyní vypráví dosud neznámý příběh o době, kterou strávil s mladou ženou z Port Arthuru, z níž se stala první rokenrolová ženská superstar – ale příliš brzy odešla. Jako člen filmového štábu D. A. Pennebakera byl svědkem fascinujících průlomových vystoupení Janis Joplin a Jimiho Hendrixe na popovém festivalu v Monterey v červnu 1967. O necelých šest měsíců později přiletěl do San Franciska a ujal se role road managera Janis Joplin a její skupiny Big Brother and the Holding Company. Dělal tuto práci, i když se u Janis Joplin střídali muzikanti i pomocný personál a byl stále v pozadí veškerého dění, zatímco žena, které se říkalo Pearl, bouřlivě dobývala svět. Cooke byl u toho, když se Janis s těžkým srdcem rozhodla odejít od Big Brother a založit novou skupinu. Doprovázel ji a...

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The Endeavour of Elsie Mackay - Flora Johnston

1927. Flight fever is running high and daring flyers are all anyone can talk about. And now the Honourable Miss Elsie Mackay, glamorous former film star and regular name in gossip columns, has a new ambition - to be the first woman to fly the Atlantic.Elsie s friend Stella Campbell once felt at the heart of world events, but now post-war hopes are frayed and marriage and motherhood have worn away her sense of self. In recent years, Stella s sister Corran has been wrapped up in her books and academic career, determinedly single, or so it seems. But when Corran s carefully guarded secrets start to emerge, will she choose to follow her heart? The Endeavour of Elsie Mackay takes the moving story of a pioneering Scottish aviator and weaves in the threads of other women straining to reach for their dreams on the cusp of an uncertain future.

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The Ocean Speaks - Matt Porteous, Tamsin Raine

A collection of remarkable stories from the founders of charity Ocean Culture Life. Explore Earth’s most remote open oceans, with telling insights from the extraordinary heroes making new discoveries every day.The Ocean Speaks brings together more than 45 ocean culture life enthusiasts who have taken ocean protection into their own hands, documenting the unknown and telling stories that aim to connect humans with water. Whether they are divers, marine biologists, surfers, influencers, conservationists, photojournalists, or filmmakers, each of these ocean lovers is playing a part in deepening our understanding of our planet’s largest life support system, 80% of which remains unmapped, unobserved, and unexplored. Split geographically by oceans and continents, the stories include a project that documents the world’s largest population of tiger sharks in the Maldives, divers who unofficially patrol a UNESCO world heritage site near the volcanic ‘Ring of Fire’ in the Tropical Eastern Pacific, a visit to the touching but ghostly turtle cemetery in Malaysia, and incredible natural spectacles like the mass spawning of grouper in French Polynesia, or the humpback whales who flock to the remote Silver Bank in the Dominican Republic to birth and mate. With over 200 underwater images from every ocean on the globe, The Ocean Speaks is a stunning celebration of ocean life, a unique glimpse into the biggest habitat on the planet, and marks a small point on the journey towards protecting it. This inspiring collection of testimonies is a must for anyone concerned about our waters, and those wanting to protect our environment. The battle to protect the deep blue is ongoing, but stories like these are taking us in the right direction.Ocean Culture Life is a charity dedicated to promoting the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural marine environment, by widening and deepening public understanding of the ocean #39;s issues and challenges.

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On A Northern Shore - Janis Mackay

This far north, they say the dead are with us⠦  Hogmanay, the far north of Scotland. Alone on the shoreline, lobster fisherman Rob Sinclair pours a dram into the freezing waves of the North Sea. It⠙s a family tradition; an offering to the sea spirit, the Selkie.  That same night, a stranger arrives in Rob⠙s village. A young woman, Mairi, charged by her dead mother to carry out three acts of vengeance. Bitter revenge for deeds done before Mairi was born.  Lonely and damaged, Rob and Mairi are drawn to one another. Rob is beguiled by Mairi, but she is elusive, frustrating, her personality shapeshifting. The only certainty is that Mairi is not who she says she is⠦

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The Storm - George Mackay Brown

The legendary poet of the Orkneys - who later became one of Scotland s most loved C20th poets - George Mackay Brown: this is his first published book of poems, here reissued with a new introduction by Kathleen Jamie and illustrations by Julia Sorrell. George Mackay Brown was born in Stromness, Orkney, on 17 October 1921. He died there in 1996. His many awards include a Society of Authors Travel Award, 1968; SAC Literature Prize, 1969; Katherine Mansfield Menton Short Story Prize, 1971; Hon. LLD from Dundee University, 1977; OBE, 1974; James Tait Black Memorial Prize 1987 (for The Golden Bird). He was nominated for the Booker Prize in 1994 for his novel Beside the Ocean of Time. He left behind him an extraordinary body of work: novels, short stories, poetry, journalism and even two operatic collaborations with Peter Maxwell Davis.

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Fossil Men : The Quest for the Oldest Skeleton and the Origins of Humankind - Pattison Kermit

Brilliant. ... A work of staggering depth. ... Pattison deftly weaves strands of science, sociology and political science into a compelling tale that stretches over decades. -Minneapolis Star TribuneA decade in the making, Fossil Men is a scientific detective story played out in anatomy and the natural history of the human body: the first full-length account of the discovery of a startlingly unpredicted human ancestor more than a million years older than LucyIt is the ultimate mystery: where do we come from? In 1994, a team led by fossil-hunting legend Tim White uncovered a set of ancient bones in Ethiopia s Afar region. Radiometric dating of nearby rocks indicated the resulting skeleton, classified as Ardipithecus ramidus-nicknamed Ardi -was an astounding 4.4 million years old, more than a million years older than the world-famous Lucy. The team spent the next 15 years studying the bones in strict secrecy, all while continuing to rack up landmark fossil discoveries in the field and becoming increasingly ensnared in bitter disputes with scientific peers and Ethiopian bureaucrats. When finally revealed to the public, Ardi stunned scientists around the world and challenged a half-century of orthodoxy about human evolution-how we started walking upright, how we evolved our nimble hands, and, most significantly, whether we were descended from an ancestor that resembled today s chimpanzee. But the discovery of Ardi wasn t just a leap forward in understanding the roots of humanity--it was an attack on scientific convention and the leading authorities of human origins, triggering an epic feud about the oldest family skeleton.In Fossil Men, acclaimed journalist Kermit Pattison brings us a cast of eccentric, obsessive scientists, including White, an uncompromising perfectionist whose virtuoso skills in the field were matched only by his propensity for making enemies; Gen Suwa, a Japanese savant whose deep expertise about teeth rivaled anyone on Earth; Owen Lovejoy, a onetime creationist-turned-paleoanthropologist with radical insights into human locomotion; Berhane Asfaw, who survived imprisonment and torture to become Ethiopia s most senior paleoanthropologist; Don Johanson, the discoverer of Lucy, who had a rancorous falling out with the Ardi team; and the Leakeys, for decades the most famous family in paleoanthropology.Based on a half-decade of research in Africa, Europe and North America, Fossil Men is not only a brilliant investigation into the origins of the human lineage, but the oldest of human emotions: curiosity, jealousy, perseverance and wonder.

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Will and the Whisp - Ross MacKay

The voice was coming from inside him ... But it wasn t his. The Whisp is a fugitive. Living between worlds, she flees from veteran hunters and the General who wishes to corrupt her power. For Will Devine, nothing could be worse than someone else knowing his thoughts.When an unfortunate incident in the boy s toilet mysteriously binds the two souls together, Will is horrified to find he is no longer the only voice inside his mind. With no way apart, the two of them must work together to find a solution. But with one teacher dead and another student s life on the line, can they survive long enough to escape from each other?

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Dino Quest: The Trouble with Tyrannosaurs - Dino Quest Ian Billings

Meet Moss, an apprentice dino-dung shoveler working in Primordia s royal stables. He couldn t be any further down the pecking order without being underground - and he ll certainly never get a chance to be a knight like his hero, Sir Brutus Fallsword. But fate takes a twist when Moss discovers that he has a gift for speaking to dinosaurs. He is suddenly and unexpectedly enlisted into training a truly fearsome beast - the huge and mighty Tyrannosaurus rex belonging to the king s own daughter, Princess Opal!When a treacherous knight launches a coup against the king, the castle descends into chaos. Can Moss and Opal hope to save the Kingdom? Or will they be added to the dino-dung-pile?Find out in this first book in the Dino-Quest series!JOIN THE QUEST! Medieval fantasy collides with prehistoric peril in the illustrated Dino-Quest series, packed with action, drama, and laugh-out-loud humour. Perfect for young adventurers aged 7+.

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The Vanished - NJ Mackay

A detective searches for the missing - his ex-wife is nextWhen DI Sebastian Locke gets a call about his ex-wife, Charlie, he fears the worst.Charlie has been a drug addict for years, so Seb has anticipated discovering her death ⠦ and wonders how he will tell Tilly, their teenaged daughter. But it⠙s Charlie⠙s boyfriend whose body he finds at the squalid flat ⠓ and Charlie is nowhere to be found.But the case soon ramps up as more addicts go missing from the streets. As Seb and the Thamespark squad delve deeper, they uncover the twisted plan behind these disappearances.But can Seb find the shadowy man at the centre of it all ⠓ and rescue the mother of his child ⠓ before it⠙s too late?An unputdownable police procedural that fans of Lynda LaPlante and Karin Slaughter will love.Praise for NJ Mackay:⠘I loved every paragraph, every sentence and every word of this masterpiece!⠦I am totally hooked!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘I was glued to this⠦A great story with a fantastic never saw it coming twist. Highly recommended.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘The ending was mind-blowing⠦I cannot say enough good things about this book.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘Brilliant book. Didn⠙t want to read it all in one go as I was enjoying it so much.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘So well plotted that you⠙ll find yourself staying up reading half the night.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘Plenty of red herrings and an ending I did not see coming. This really sucked me in from the start⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘A terrific book⠦enough twists and false leads to keep things gripping, amazing characters and natural dialogue.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

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Stamps and Stamp Collecting, World Encyclopedia of - James Mackay, Matthew Hill

A directory of the world s greatest stamps, the history of philately and the stories behind the most collectable stamps, and step-by-step advice on creating and preserving a collection. A newly updated edition of the classic guide to getting the most out the world’s most popular hobby, with countless examples of rare, vivid and historical stamps spanning two centuries, plus advice on price and guidance about acquisition. Read some of the fascinating stories behind the world’s most sought-after stamps, from the famous commemoratives of American presidents to issues from some of the most remote post offices in the world. Stamps trace the character and history of the country from which they originate, and this encyclopedic visual directory is a stunning account of some of the most bizarre, vivid and poignant examples ever created. Dr James MacKay was one of the foremost authors on stamps and stamp collecting, writing over 100 books and thousands of articles. Matthew Hill is editor of Stamp Collector magazine and www.allaboutstamps.com and author of A History in Postage Stamps: Great Britain

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Rayleigh Mann and the Quest of Misfits - Ciannon Smart

Welcome back to the world of Below London, the magical home of monsters, where causing a ruckus is the best thing you can do!A lot has changed for Rayleigh Mann in the last few months.On the previous All Hallow #39;s Eve, Rayleigh was just a regular boy. Or he thought he was. Now, Rayleigh has embraced his monster heritage, passed all the tests to stay in Below London with the rest of monster society, and even saved his father - the Bogey Mann - from the notorious Illustrious Society.But his adventures are far from over.With the return of the Imposter and the Illustrious Three, Below London is on edge, waiting for the other shoe to drop. Since Rayleigh #39;s own actions foiled the Illustrious Three #39;s sinister plot last time, he #39;s supposed to be staying far away from trouble. But as strange shadows start to reach out to him for help and clues begin to fall into place, Rayleigh and his new friends find themselves embroiled in a mysterious treasure hunt to prevent Below London from falling into chaos - and not the good kind this time.A wonderfully monstrous fantasy adventure for readers aged 9-12 and fans of AMARI, NEVERMOOR and THE MARVELLERS!

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Ember Shadows and the Secret of the Ocean - King Rebecca

With the landscapes of her world in danger from a spreading poisonous greed, Ember and her friends are off on a rescue mission. Filled with illustrations that bring the magic to life, this is an adventure series perfect for fans of Alice in Wonderland and Jennifer Bell.Ever since Ember Shadows freed her world from the Fate Cards that fixed everyone s fates, things have been changing in her world ... and not always for the better.Now that people are learning about the existence of the magical landscapes, they want to explore them. But the landscapes are delicate, and the desire to access them is causing a terrible reaction: the Emocean is producing far, far too much greed, poisoning the lands. With both the realms and the creatures within them at risk, Ember and her friends have to travel through tunnels and across the world to administer an antidote to the greed. But with more and more people learning about the landscapes, planting an antidote may not work for long...Can Ember find a way to protect the landscapes for good?With hints of Alice in Wonderland, shades of The Phantom Tollbooth and echoes of Pixar s Inside Out, this a thrilling, warm-hearted series, a classic magical adventure, beautifully illustrated throughout by Raquel Ochoa.

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Beast Quest: Krestor the Crushing Terror - Adam Blade

Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Evil Wizard Malvel is steering the land of Tavania towards total destruction. Tom must stop him by defeating six rampaging Beasts and sending them back to their rightful homes. Krestor the Crushing Terror awaits him...There are SIX thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Lost World series: Convol the Cold-Blooded Brute; Hellion the Fiery Foe; Krestor the Crushing Terror; Madara the Midnight Warrior; Ellik the Lighning Horror; Carnivora the Winged Scavenger.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

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Beast Quest: Ellik the Lightning Horror - Adam Blade

Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.The land of Tavania slips further towards ruin as portals rip the sky and terrible Beasts roam the land. Tom and his companions must now defeat a giant electric eel: Ellik the Lightning Horror!There are SIX thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Lost World series: Convol the Cold-Blooded Brute; Hellion the Fiery Foe; Krestor the Crushing Terror; Madara the Midnight Warrior; Ellik the Lighning Horror; Carnivora the Winged Scavenger.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

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