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Dick King-Smith, creator of ''Babe the Sheep-Pig'', presents the cleverest guinea pig in the world!Judy''s classmates snigger when she claims guinea pigs are brainy. But, when her guinea pigs have a baby son, she decides to call him Jenius and train him to prove her point. Soon he can do all kinds of clever tricks, and Judy can''t wait to show him off at school. After all, what could possibly go wrong?

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The 35th anniversary of The Hodgeheg - a timeless classic tale for young children from the master of animal stories, Dick King-Smith. Includes an author profile and interview, and fun facts.''Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith''s trademarks'' - Books for Your ChildrenMax is a hedgehog who lives with his family in a nice little home, but it''s on the wrong side of the road from the Park where there''s a beautiful lily pond and plenty of juicy slugs, worms and snails!The busy road is dangerous but Max is determined to make his way across. If humans can do it, why can''t hedgehogs? His first attempt ends in a nasty bump on the head and, when Max tries to speak, he realises his words are all mixed up. He is no longer a hedgehog but a hodgeheg! Still determined to fulfil his mission, Max discovers the best way to cross the road - with the help of the lollipop lady and some careful detective work . . .

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''This book demonstrates everything that is good about writing for children. It is a book of love, trust and wonder thoroughly recommended to adults and young people alike'' - Carousel Bestselling author Dick King-Smith creates a fascinating picture of rural life at the time of the Second World War. Discovered as a foundling in a lambing pen, Spider Sparrow grows up surrounded by animals. From sheep and horses to wild otters and foxes, Spider loves them all, even the crows he must scare away from the newly sown wheat. Crowstarving is the ideal job for Spider - he is on his own, yet never alone for all around him are animals of one sort or another. Amazingly, every animal who meets Spider implicitly trusts the young boy. This magical rapport is Spider''s unique gift, but nothing else in his tough life is so easy.

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A tale loved by many from one of Britain''s best-known authors, this wonderful new edition of The Sheep-Pig comes with a delightful introduction by Michael Morpurgo.The Sheep-Pig is one of Dick King-Smith''s most famous tales. It shot to further fame when the film adaptation, Babe, was released in 1995.''Why can''t I learn to be a Sheep-Pig?''When Babe, the little orphaned piglet, is won at a fair by Farmer Hogget, he is adopted by Fly, the kind-hearted sheep-dog. Babe is determined to learn everything he can from Fly. He knows he can''t be a sheep-dog. But maybe, just maybe, he might be a sheep-pig.''An unexpectedly thrilling, funny charmer of a book'' - Guardian''Dick King-Smith is a huge favourite with children'' - Observer***Winner of the Guardian Fiction Award***Dick King-Smith served in the Grenadier Guards during the Second World War, and afterwards spent twenty years as a farmer in Gloucestershire, the country of his birth. Many of his stories are inspired by his farming experiences. He wrote a great number of children''s books, including The Sheep-Pig (winner of the Guardian Award and filmed as Babe), Harry''s Mad, Noah''s Brother, The Queen''s Nose, Martin''s Mice, Ace, The Cuckoo Child and Harriet''s Hare (winner of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Harmony''s uncle sends her on a treasure trail - which disappointingly ends in her finding a 50p piece. But the coin is a magic one, and when you rub the queen''s nose, your wishes will come true!From the bestselling master of funny animal stories, Dick King-Smith, author of The Sheep-Pig, The Hodgeheg, The Invisible Dog and many more much-loved adventures.

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A funny and fantastical adventure story featuring a finger-eating troll and a very determined heroine, from one of the world''s favourite children''s authors.Dick King-Smith, the much-loved author of Babe, spins a hilarious cautionary tale perfect for readers aged 5+. Featuring black and white illustrations by Arthur Robins, this is a classic story that will delight both parent and child.Long ago, in the cold lands of the North, there lived a troll named Ulf who had a very bad habit – he liked to eat fingers! Many, many men, women and children had found their hands a finger short thanks to the razor-sharp teeth of the Finger-eater. And who knows how many more might have suffered the same fate if it hadn''t been for the actions of a resolute girl called Gudrun!

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''Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith''s trademarks'' - Books for Your ChildrenAn exciting new publication in celebration of the centenary of his birth, a recently discovered funny and poignant animal story by Dick King-Smith, completed by his great granddaughter, Josie Rogers.Ambrose may seem like an ordinary rabbit but he has the most extraordinary sense of smell. He can detect any aroma from sweets to kittens - and even niffy foxes!He lives with his family in a hutch and is visited every day by Biddy, who is desperate to take him home to be her pet - if only her mum and dad would let her. Biddy trains Ambrose to become a tracker rabbit - which comes in very handy when Ambrose''s little sister Roly goes missing. But when Biddy''s family find themselves in real danger, can Ambrose''s sensitive nose save the day?

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In this collection of stories you will meet a guinea-pig that can do clever tricks, the Queen''s favourite Corgi pup, a secret mouse hiding in a tree-house, a chick that wants to be a duck AND you''ll learn how to look after all kinds of pets!A delightful anthology from the master of animal adventures Dick King-Smith, featuring a never-before-published story.

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A very funny family story written by one of the nation''s most beloved writers for childrenLaura is amazed when her baby brother George starts talking to her when he''s only four weeks old, particularly as he sounds like a grown-up! It''s a big secret to keep from their parents and the rest of the family and leads to all sorts of comic confusion until George''s first birthday - when he makes a speech to his startled family.''Dick King-Smith is a huge favourite with children'' - Observer

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Small but very determined, Sophie is everyone''s favourite farmer-to-be! A bind-up of three classic stories for young readers by the beloved author of Babe.The inimitable Sophie is Dick King-Smith''s most adored (human!) character, beautifully re-imagined twenty years later by the witty, perceptive paintbrush of the award-winning Hannah Shaw. Sophie loves animals of all kinds, but how will she grow up to be a farmer if she is not allowed any of her own? She goes looking for creatures to keep in her menagerie, but all she seems to find is trouble – yikes! And there is one pest she certainly doesn''t want around: her prissy new neighbour, Dawn...

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A super collection of five of Dick King-Smith''s most charming and hilarious animal stories. All Because of Jackson - Jackson is a very unusual rabbit - one who dreams of going to sea. So one day he stows away on the Atalanta and sails off in search of a new life . . .The Catlady - Muriel lives alone with lots and lots of cats. But Muriel''s cats are no ordinary cats - they are people she once knew reincarnated in feline form!The Guard Dog - The story of a ragged little pup with a grand ambition - to be a guard dog. The other pups laugh at him. Could such a small and scruffy dog really guard a home?Hairy Hezekiah - Hezekiah lives a quiet life, and seems to be the only animal in the zoo without a friend. So he decides to escape and go on the run!Horse Pie - Jenny the donkey finds herself unwelcome at the Old Horses'' Home, but when rustlers start looking for horses to make into pies, it''s up to Jenny to save the day.

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The story begins with a mysterious egg washed up on a Scottish beach, the morning after a great storm. Kirstie and her brother Angus find the egg and take it home. The next day it has hatched into a tiny greeny-grey creature with a horse''s head, warty skin, four flippers and a crocodile''s tail. The baby sea monster soon becomes the family pet - but the trouble is, it just doesn''t stop growing!

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Flightless, helpless and often, more than a little silly, chickens are no match for the cunning, merciless foxes stalking their coop. Or are they?Thanks to a careless farmer and generations of determined foxes, the chickens on Foxearth Farm have evolved into quick-witted, long-legged, high flying fox dodgers. Then, just a week after a vicious fox ambush in the water trough, three sisters are hatched. And Ransome, Sims and Jefferies are no ordinary chicks: they grow up determined to fight back. They are the legendary Fox Busters . . .From the number one author for animal magic comes this wonderful new edition of a much-loved classic.

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There are six puppies in the pet shop window; five posh pedigree puppies, and a scruffy little mongrel with a grand ambition - to be a guard dog. The other pups laugh at him. How can such a small, scruffy dog possibly expect to be bought to guard a home? Especially when his bark is the most horrible, earsplitting racket they have ever heard! Will the poor little guard dog be doomed to a lonely life in the Dogs'' Home - or worse...?

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A little girl who desperately wants a dog introduces an imaginary Great Dane called Henry into her home. Her wish comes true when she is allowed a real Henry. Was neighbour Mrs Garrow, with her cackling laugh and black cat, responsible for her wish coming true?From the number one author for animal magic comes a wonderful new edition of this much loved classic.

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''If only that horrible cat didn''t live here!''When Beaumont Robinson, an inquisitive young mouse, is nearly killed by the cat, his family decide there is only one thing to do. They must emigrate! And so they all set out on a midnight adventure to find a new house.A delightful story with a truly engaging mouse hero - just right for new readers of 7+. Ben Cort''s illustrations are tremendous fun.

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From the king of animal stories for children and one of the national''s most beloved writers, a very funny and heart-warming story. Harry isn''t very pleased when he inherits a parrot from Great-Uncle George, but Maddison is no ordinary parrot. Not only can he talk, but you can have conversations with him and he and Harry quickly become great friends - but then Maddison is stolen ... Will he and Harry ever be reunited?

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Unlike most kittens, Martin doesn''t like eating mice - let alone catching them. When he catches one by mistake he decides to keep it as a pet and soon Drusilla the mouse is established in an old bath tub in the attic. Martin is kept busy getting food, water, bedding - and then Drusilla''s babies start to arrive. How can Martin cope with all his mice?From the number one author of animal magic comes this wonderful new edition of Martin''s Mice.

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''T. rex! T. rex! Run!''The terrible Tyrannosaurus rex is scaring all the dinosaur families that live on the Great Plain. Nosy, the little pterodactyl, and his great friend Banty, the apatosaurus, agree that T. rex has got to be stopped. But how?Luckily Nosy has a plan ...

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''I want to sail the seas,'' said Jackson. ''I want to see the world ...''Jackson is a very unusual rabbit - a rabbit with a dream. He spends his days watching the tall sailing-ships coming and going. He LONGS to go to sea too. So one day - with his girlfriend, Bunny - Jackson stows away on the Atalanta and sails off in search of a new life ...

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From the beloved author of Babe come three more adventures from feisty farmer-to-be Sophie. Now whimsically re-imagined by the perceptive paintbrush of award-winning illustrator Hannah Shaw. In this book Sophie visits the farm, learns to ride a pony AND gets to visit Great Aunt Al in the Scottish Highlands! Sophie always makes a big impression, and these stories beautifully capture the dynamics of family life. Timeless adventures with a fresh, contemporary feel.

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When Farmer Buzzard''s collie, Kay, has four puppies, he doesn''t know what to do. Three are fine puppies which he can sell, but the fourth is the ugliest puppy ever. No one wants to buy him and, as he grows, it becomes clear he''ll never make a sheepdog - and he certainly isn''t house-trained! Farmer Buzzard is too kind-hearted to get rid of Smasher, and eventually, when a burglar calls, the big dog has a chance to prove his worth.

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A very funny animal story by one of the nation''s most beloved children''s writers.Magnus is so big and so hungry that his parents have to find extra food for him. But perhaps pig-fattening pills weren''t quite the right thing as Magnus grows and grows and becomes a huge, fearless mouse, a real Power Mouse! But as Magnus grows, so do the problems he faces...

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When Ned helps his grandmother clear out her attic, he finds a very unusual Victorian doll - she speaks! Ned and Lady Daisy soon become fast friends, even though he''s teased at school for owning a doll. Ned learns to stand up to his father and the school bully in order to protect Lady Daisy. But then the doll is stolen - will Ned ever find her again?

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When Mr and Mrs Bone go down with the Titanic, their six children are left on their own. Binnie, the eldest at 17, stands her ground against well-meaning relatives and says she will bring up the family. And for the next four years she runs the Edwardian household, looking after her brothers and sisters, and starting a gentle romance with the vicar. Then the First World War breaks out and Binnie''s two elder brothers and her sweetheart all volunteer - but not all of them come home.

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"You are NOT keeping a mouse in this house!"Every Saturday - or Mouseday, as Pete calls it - Pete asks his mum and dad if he can have a pet mouse. And every week, the answer is the same. No. Then Pete gets a terrific idea. He could secretly keep a mouse in his tree-house...

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Titus is a young corgi puppy, growing up in Windsor Castle. There is lots he must learn - how to sit upright and beg for a custard cream biscuit, how to ask nicely to go outside, and how not to trip up Prince Philip. Soon he becomes a favourite of the Queen. She even breaks a lifetime rule - and lets him sleep on her bed at night! And it is because of Titus that Her Majesty finally does something very surprising . . .

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Three classic adventure tales in one from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies’ Detective AgencyImagine living in the heart of Africa. Imagine living in a place where the sun rises every morning over blue mountains.Akimbo and his parents live on the edge of an African game reserve. It''s his father''s task to protect the thousands of amazing animals who make it their home, and wildlife-loving Akimbo dreams of helping him. In these three adventures, Akimbo protects elephants from poachers, saves a lion cub from a trap, and rescues a man from a crocodile!This 3-in-1 collection contains Akimbo and the Elephants, Akimbo and the Lions and Akimbo and the Crocodile Man.Fans of The Jungle Book and the Just So Stories will love these stories of wild animals and thrilling adventures.Alexander McCall Smith grew up in Zimbabwe and then moved to Scotland. He was a professor of Medical Law and has written almost 100 books, including the well-loved and bestselling No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. He lives in Edinburgh.Illustrator Peter Bailey has worked with some of Britain''s best-known authors and poets, including Allan Ahlberg, Dick King-Smith, Michael Morpurgo and Philip Pullman.

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Join Ace and the Farm Squad in their next magical adventure by award-winning farmer, TV presenter and performer JB Gill! Perfect for readers 6+ and fans of Clare Balding, Michael Morpurgo and Dick King-Smith.When Ace is wearing his magical yellow wellies, he’s able to talk to animals. So when the weather starts acting up, he knows the farm squad aren’t happy. There’s snow, hail, rain and sun – and that’s just in one day!Now Ace and his best friend Bear need to come up with a plan to solve the mystery of the wacky weather. But will they be able to fix it in time for the farm’s first festival?Beautifully illustrated by Becka Moor, The Wacky Weather Mystery is full of magic, friendship and environmental themes.About the Author:JB Gill rose to fame as a member of one of the UK''s biggest boybands - JLS. He''s now best known for being an award-winning farmer in the Kent countryside. Together with his family, JB presents Channel 5''s Milkshake TV series Cooking With The Gills. He is also the lead presenter on CBeebies BAFTA-nominated television series Down on the Farm and features on Channel 5''s On The Farm series.

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The joyful first book in a heart-warming and cosy animal rescue series from Carnegie-winner Katya Balen and beloved illustrator Gill Smith, for readers who love animals and all things vets. "Cosy, heartwarming escapism in the spirit of Dick King-Smith." The Times, The 20 Best Children's Books of 2025When Mattie wishes on a shooting star for a puppy, she knows her wish is hopeless. Her dad just doesn't believe Mattie is responsible enough to look after a puppy. She finds the next best thing when she and her friend Zoë start helping the new vet and animal rescuer, Dr Polly. Mattie still may not have a pet of her own, but she has amazing adventures rescuing a runaway ferret, trying to stop a greedy goat from eating everything in the garden and looking after an adorable puppy with a hurt paw. But as the animal rescue gets more and more crowded, Mattie, Zoë and the vet's son, Casper, realize that they need to do something more. Can they help the animals find their forever homes?Set in the cosy village of Mossdale in the lead up to their village fête, this uplifting animal and friendship story is the perfect gift for readers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dr Dolittle meets Dick King-Smith in this funny, charming animal adventure from pop-star, presenter and award-winning farmer JB Gill. The perfect next read for fans of Michael Morpurgo''s Mudpuddle Farm and David Baddiel''s Animalcolm! ''Ace couldn''t believe his ears. NO WAY did a pig, two goats and a donkey just speak!''When Ace receives a surprise gift from a long-lost relative, he and his amazing grandparents pack up their life in the city and move to the countryside to live on a run-down farm.And there''s an even bigger surprise in-store for Ace when he tries on some magical new wellies and realises he can talk to animals! He''s going to have to master this new skill to take on the evil Councillor Crabbington, who is determined to shut down the farm!With a little help from Ginger the Pig, some squawkative hens and a new best friend, Ace must find a way to save the farm before Councillor Crabbington gets his hands on it!Full of hilarious illustrations from Becka Moor, the illustrator behind Pamela Butchart''s Wigglesbottom Primary series!See what readers are saying about Ace and the Animal Heroes:''[V]ery entertaining and a pleasure to read for any young child . . . This ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Victory Dogs is the incredible story of two puppies who become heroes of the blitz.A heartwarming story for 9+ readers who are fans of Michael Morpurgo''s War Horse and Lauren St John. BARK and HOWL are two puppies, born on the London undergroundSHEBA is an elderly one-eared catWhen the Blitz begins, how will they survive?It''s the start of the Second World War and Bark and Howl are lost in the dark maze of tunnels under London.With Sheba''s help, they learn how to survive. But when the bombs begin to fall, the puppies become separated. As the attacks continue, Bark and Howl are frightened, but they know the tunnels so well - they''re the only ones who can lead hundreds of trapped people out of danger. Will Bark and Howl find each other - and be victorious in leading Londoners to safety?''If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this'' Express ''A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate'' The Times''Every now and then a writer comes along with a unique way of storytelling . . . Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are deeply moving ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A heart-warming story about a hen with as much pluck as she has cluck from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark.Hilda is a small, speckled hen. And when Hilda makes up her mind, nothing can stop her. Hilda''s auntie has just had a family of chicks, and she''s determined to visit them. But how is Hilda going to travel the five miles to her auntie''s farm?Filled with gentle humour and comfort, Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. Perfect for kids aged 5+ who love Julia Donaldson, and Dick King Smith''s The Sheep Pig. This edition is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.Have you enjoyed all of Jill''s animal stories?The Owl Who Was Afraid of the DarkThe Cat Who Wanted to Go HomeThe Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow UpThe Hen Who Wouldn''t Give UpThe Otter Who Wanted to KnowThe Penguin Who Wanted to Find OutJill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer. She trained as an opera singer, and then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured. But illness intervened, and she had to find another outlet for her energies. She ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The classic story about a cat in danger of using up all of her nine lives from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark.Suzy is a little striped cat, who lives in a French seaside village with a fisherman and his four sons. Like all cats, Suzy is very inquisitive, which causes problems when she climbs into the basket of a hot air balloon – and is carried off over the channel to England! How will she ever get back to France? It won''t be easy, but Suzy refuses to be put off by a bit of water.Filled with gentle humour and comfort, Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. Perfect for kids aged 5+ who love Julia Donaldson, and Dick King Smith''s The Sheep Pig. This edition is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.Have you enjoyed all of Jill''s animal stories?The Owl Who Was Afraid of the DarkThe Cat Who Wanted to Go HomeThe Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow UpThe Hen Who Wouldn''t Give UpThe Otter Who Wanted to KnowThe Penguin Who Wanted to Find OutJill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Snow and puppies cause fun-filled chaos in a heart-warming animal rescue story set in a cosy village from Carnegie-winner Katya Balen and beloved illustrator Gill Smith - the perfect gift for kids who love pets, animals and all things vets. "Cosy, heartwarming escapism in the spirit of Dick King-Smith." The TimesThe Appletree Animal Agency have found three brand-new clients: a terrapin called Algernon, a ginger cat called Crumpet, and a three-legged dog called Domino!When Domino escapes in a snowstorm, the team set out to rescue him. They track his paw prints - but when they find their dog, they stumble upon someone else who needs help... Set in the happy village of Mossdale, this charming animal and friendship story is perfect for readers ages 6, 7, 8 and 9. And discover more animal adventures for the friends in The Appletree Animal Agency. "A huge heap of fun!" Ross Montgomery, NYT bestselling author of I Am Rebel"Balen has a wonderful gift for blending humour and emotion and this heart-warming animal adventure overflows with both." Daily Mail"This heartwarming and festive animal and friendship story is the perfect Christmas stocking filler for young readers who love pets." Lancashire Post

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The Bomber Dog is a gripping and heartwarming story for 9+ readers about a brave puppy who joins the paratroopers during the Second World War and becomes a heroic war dog. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo''s War Horse and Lauren St John.GREY is just a puppy when he arrives at the War Dog Training school.NATHAN, his trainer, is a brave young soldier.WOLF is a war dog who''s seen it all.Grey and Nathan soon become inseparable. Until the day a parachute jump goes tragically wrong . . .As the Second World War rages, Grey faces his most important mission yet: to find his best friend. With Wolf at his side, he must journey across France and behind enemy lines. His path is fraught with danger. Can he reach Nathan before it''s too late?Praise for Megan Rix:''If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this'' Express ''A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate'' The Times''Every now and then a writer comes along with a unique way of storytelling . . . Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are deeply moving and will strike a chord with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Great Escape is a gripping and heartwarming story for 9+ readers about three pets who are separately from their beloved owners in Second World War London, fleeing to the countryside to survive.Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo''s War Horse and Lauren St John.BUSTER is a lively Jack RussellTIGER is a feisty white and ginger tomROSE is a faithful Collie Robert and Lucy Edwards love their pets more than anything; but the threat of the Second World War forces them to flee to Devon - leaving their animals behind. And as the air raid sirens sound over London, the frightened animals are sent to be put down.Buster, Tiger and Rose make a daring escape but with danger at every turn, can the trio make it across the country as it prepares for battle - and cheat death for the second time?Praise for Megan Rix:''If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this'' Express ''A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate'' The Times''Every now and then a writer comes along with a unique way of storytelling . . . Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*2015 RED HOUSE CHILDREN''S BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED AUTHOR*A brand new animal adventure for 8+ readers set during World War One from classic-in-the-making and bestselling author, Megan Rix. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Sarah Lean.Two friends, fighting their way home . . . SHANTI and her calf TARA are beautiful circus elephants. HARVEY is the faithful old collie who leads the show.In war they will perform their most death-defying trick yet.When the First World War seizes Europe, Cullen''s Circus is forced to close. The men are sent to fight and the animals are torn apart from their keepers, and each other. But while Shanti must help on a farm, it''s little Tara who faces a far worse fate. . . Separated too soon from her mother, Tara''s life is in danger. Only old, brave Harvey can bring them back together. And so side-by-side, dog and elephant set out on an extraordinary journey across the English countryside - but can the unlikely friends find Shanti in time? Praise for Megan Rix:''If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this'' Sunday Express''A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A heart-warming story with a great girl-power message'' - Jacqueline WilsonCharlie Bass is a horse-mad ten-year-old who dreams of owning her own pony. So when she accidentally manages to buy a racehorse, Charlie is thrilled.The horse she buys, Noble Warrior, looks the part: strong, fit and healthy. There''s just one problem - he won''t gallop. In fact, he won''t even leave his stable without his best friend, a naughty palomino pony called Percy. Charlie is convinced that Noble Warrior has what it takes to be a champion. But can she prove it? Derby Day is fast approaching and only a win can save the family farm from being repossessed.The stakes couldn''t be higher for the Basses. Can Charlie turn her chaotic family into a top training team? Can Noble Warrior overcome his nerves? Will Percy the pony ever stop farting?Find out in this classic, funny animal story, perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and Gerald Durrell.

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Winston and the Marmalade Cat is the first in a brand-new series from award-winning author Megan Rix! Full of adventure, fascinating history and super-cute animals, this series is perfect for 6-8 year old readers and fans of Dick King-Smith and Michael Morpurgo.Nine-year-old Harry is desperate for a pet of his own but working at the local animal rescue centre is the next best thing. One day, he''s asked to take a very special birthday present to Chartwell, home of the famous Prime-Minister and animal-lover Winston Churchill. During his visit, Harry learns all about Winston''s past and his much-loved pets. Will Harry get to meet Winston Churchill and will he ever get a pet of his very own?

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A collection of laugh-out-loud funny short stories and extracts including:The hilarious antics of Arabel and pet bird MortimerLaid-back Clever Polly and the stupid wolfThe zany Bold familyThe crazy killer AuntiesAnd many more! From best-loved classic authors Joan Aiken, Terry Pratchett, and Dick King-Smith, to new hilarious voices from Rebecca Elliott, Humza Arshad and Henry White, Julian Clary, Sam Copeland, there is something for EVERYONE to enjoy.

Objev podobné jako The Puffin Book of Funny Stories - Puffin

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''No one writes better thrillers than this - a classic'' 5***** Reader Review''Tight plot, excellent locations and explosions of tension! You don''t get much better than that'' 5***** Reader Review''So many twists and turns, the tension never lets'' 5***** Reader Review______Charles Todd, a successful artist who paints horses, arrives at his cousin Donald''s house and stumbles on a grisly scene:Police cars everywhere, his cousin arrested for murder and Donald''s wife brutally slain. Believing - unlike the police - Donald''s story of a burglary gone wrong, Charles follows clues which lead him from England to Australia, and to a diabolical scheme involving fraud and murder. But soon Charles realises that someone is on his trail.Someone who wants to make sure that Charles won''t live long enough to save Donald . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, In the Frame is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A reborn beauty is already turning heads at school! The old Hero-King Inglis was thrown far into the future, reborn as a beautiful girl. Now, together with Rafinha, her lifelong friend, and Leone, an aspiring knight the two met on their journey to the capital, Inglis studies the ways of war at the royal knights’ academy—where she’s turning heads with her battle prowess more than her looks! School life isn’t all about making new friends, though, as she hears rumors of a Rune-Eater that targets knights... “A Rune-Eater, huh? Sounds fun. I bet it’s pretty tough.” This extraordinary squire marches on through fun with friends and all the fights she could ask for!

Objev podobné jako Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire, Vol. 2 (light novel) - Carly Smith, Nagu Nagu, Mike Langwiser, Hayaken Hayaken

An unusual collection of writing by and about mystic artist Harry Smith• Explores in depth the occult and mystical side of Smith—his “heaven and earth magic”—focusing on how his varied artistic efforts were part of a comprehensive magical and alchemical practice• Includes unpublished photos of and letters from Smith, rare interviews, one of his unpublished texts, and essays by scholars and friendsHarry Smith (1923–1991) was a legendary twentieth-century artist, filmmaker, painter, anthropologist, ethnomusicologist, and archivist. Especially well known for his Anthology of American Folk Music, innovative abstract realms, and extraordinary collection of paper airplanes now housed at the Getty Research Institute, Smith also had a deep esoteric and mystical side, with experimentation in magic, Tarot, Kabbalah, and other occult practices. Like other alchemists, Smith’s life mission was to create a unified work from disparate elements, a synthesis of correspondences between seemingly unrelated topics—from music, string figures, and Seminole patterns to the relationship between sound and film imagery.Presenting the most diverse collection of writings about Harry Smith, this volume explores the far-ranging esoteric themes that run throughout his art and career. The book includes never-before-seen photos, rare interviews, personal letters, and an unpublished text by Harry Smith, The 96 Apparitions of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Occult Harry Smith - Harry Smith

Audiokniha: Ve svých slavných vzpomínkách Patti Smith dokumentuje bouřlivý milostný vztah, i vlastní profesní začátky v divokém prostředí amerického undergroundu. LÁSKA, SEX A AMERICKÝ UNDERGROUND - PATTI SMITH O PATTI SMITH. Patti Smith v knize Just Kids: Jsou to jen děti upřímně a zároveň se strhujícím zápalem vypráví o vztahu s fotografem Robertem Mapplethorpem, kterému sepsání knihy slíbila před jeho smrtí. Jejich milostný vztah byl poznamenán chudobou i Robertovým hledáním vlastní sexuality, po jeho skončení přesto zůstali přáteli. Kniha Just Kids zaznamenává zpěvaččiny hudební začátky i divoká společná léta mimo jiné ve slavném newyorském hotelu Chelsea a dodnes zůstává jedním z nejsilnějších dokumentů o americkém undergroundu konce 60. let a poloviny 70. let. Americká zpěvačka a básnířka Patti Smith je jednou z nejvýraznějších tváří dějin punku a nové vlny. Proslavilo ji už její debutové album Horses z roku 1975 a dlouholetá hudební i literární dráha. Kniha Just Kids jí vyšla v roce 2010, a stala se součástí několika žebříčků nejoceňovanějších knih daného roku. Ve stejném roce za ni Patti Smith získala také National Book Award. Anita Krausová je přes své mládí už interpretkou řady audioknih, třeba O Pavlovi, Do tmy či Zmizení Sáry Lindertové. Přesto s ní práce na Just ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Just Kids: Jsou to jen děti - Patti Smith - audiokniha

Grammy Award winner Michael W. Smith’s The Way of the Father offers a deeply personal reflection on his father Paul Smith’s legacy and its profound effect on every area of his life. Through the life and lens of his earthly dad, the multi-platinum selling Christian artist gives glimpses of a Father in Heaven that anyone can approach and experience.Michael W. Smith, multi-platinum artist, celebrated songwriter, producer, best-selling author, and acclaimed actor, himself a father of five adult children and grandfather of sixteen, calls upon his humble experiences of growing up in a small West Virginia town to share his father’s story. Each chapter identifies a quality and characteristic of his dad that came out of an obedient and sacrificial life, committed to serving his Abba Father, including: - Finding truth in tragedy - Loving unconditionally - Persevering through pain - Bringing righteousness to the world - Influencing and inspiring generations - Discovering identity and approval in Christ Paul Smith was a familiar face in the crowd at Michael W. Smith’s concerts over the years. A kind and joyful man who would sing, dance, and worship to the singer’s countless number one hits, with his countenance beaming brighter than the spotlights ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Way of the Father - Michael W. Smith

Following a run of New Year's concerts at San Francisco's legendary Fillmore, Patti Smith finds herself tramping the coast of Santa Cruz, about to embark on a year of solitary wandering. Unfettered by logic or time, she draws us into her private wonderland, with no design yet heeding signs, including a talking sign that looms above her, prodding and sparring like the Cheshire Cat. In February, a surreal lunar year begins, bringing with it unexpected turns, heightened mischief, and inescapable sorrow. In a stranger's words, "Anything is possible: after all, it's the year of the monkey." For Patti Smith - inveterately curious, always exploring, tracking thoughts, writing the year evolves as one of reckoning with the changes in life's gyre: with loss, aging, and a dramatic shift in the political landscape of America.Smith melds the Western landscape with her own dreamscape. Taking us from Southern California to the Arizona desert; to a Kentucky farm as the amanuensis of a friend in crisis; to the hospital room of a valued mentor; and by turns to remembered and imagined places - this haunting memoir blends fact and fiction with poetic mastery. The unexpected happens; grief and disillusionment. But as Patti Smith heads ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Year of the Monkey - Patti Smith

A special reissue of the first book in Wilbur Smith's long-running Courtney Series to mark the 60th anniversary. With an introduction by bestselling author, Conn Iggulden.Brothers by birth. Enemies by blood.Natal, 1860; the Courtney twins are born. Heirs to their father's fortune, destiny divides the boys from the start - Garrick is eager to stay indoors with a book and escape the hardships of cattle-rearing, while Sean, strong and much-loved, wants to try his hand at everything. When Garrick is forced to take ownership of their farm, Sean must explore the opportunities awaiting him: the rush and horrors of the Zulu Wars, the women who will fall for his charms, the rise and fall of gold fever and the deadly thrills of big game hunting on the African plains. But will Sean's adventures really be his making - and at what ultimate cost . . . ?'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' THE TIMES'Best Historical Novelist - I say Wilbur Smith, with his swashbuckling novels of Africa. The bodices rip and the blood flows. You can get lost in Wilbur Smith and misplace all of August' STEPHEN KING'Action is the name of Wilbur Smith's ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako When the Lion Feeds - Wilbur Smith

A BATTLE FOR THE HEART OF A COUNTRY AT WAR WITH ITSELFPraise for Wilbur Smith'A master storyteller' Sunday Times'No one does adventure quite like Smith' Daily Mirror'Best historical novelist' Stephen King South Africa, 1899 - the smouldering hostility between the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State and the British colonies of the Cape and Natal is about to burst into flame. War is coming and no one can prevent it. Colonel Penrod Ballantyne, hero of Abu Klea and Omdurman, is sent to Mafeking, 'the place of stones', to recruit and train men for the fighting ahead. Amber, his wife, the successful novelist, accompanies him - eager to see more of the country her husband is about to risk his life for. But when war is declared, Amber must flee with their baby son and pray for her husband's survival against impossible odds.Eight hundred miles to the south, in Cape Town, Ryder Courtney - adventurer, maverick, industrialist - is using his wealth and connections to bankroll the British war effort. His artist wife Saffron, frustrated by stuffy Cairo society, has joined him with their three children. There is peace in the Courtney household, or so Saffron believes, until their ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Fire on the Horizon - Wilbur Smith, Imogen Robertsonová

Presentamos la biblioteca Martin Luther King Jr.Con un nuevo prlogo de Amanda Gorman.Una hermosa edicin coleccionable del legendario discurso del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr en la Marcha en Washington, parte de los archivos del Dr. King publicados exclusivamente por HarperCollins. El 28 de agosto de 1963, el Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. se present ante miles de estadounidenses que se haban reunido en el Lincoln Memorial en Washington, D.C. en nombre de los derechos civiles. Incluyendo las palabras inmortales, "Tengo un sueo", el discurso de apertura del Dr. King dinamizara un movimiento y cambiara el curso de la historia.Con referencias al Discurso de Gettysburg, la Proclamacin de Emancipacin, la Declaracin de Independencia, la Constitucin de los Estados Unidos, Shakespeare y la Biblia, el discurso de la Marcha en Washington del Dr. King ha sido aclamado durante mucho tiempo como uno de los mejores escritos y oraciones de la historia.Profundo y profundamente conmovedor, es tan relevante hoy como lo fue casi sesenta aos antes.Esta edicin de tapa dura bellamente diseada presenta el discurso del Dr. King en su totalidad, rindiendo homenaje a este lder extraordinario y su inconmensurable contribucin, e inspirando a una nueva generacin de activistas dedicados a continuar ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The I Have a Dream \ Yo tengo un sueno - Martin Luther King jr.