the moth keeper

Being a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth Keeper decides to take a break from the moon and see the sun for the first time? From the author of the beloved Tea Dragon Society comes a must-read for fans of the rich fantasies of Hayao Miyazaki and the magical adventures of Witch Hat Atelier.Anya is finally a Moth Keeper, the protector of the lunar moths that allow the Night-Lily flower to bloom once a year. Her village needs the flower to continue thriving and Anya is excited to prove her worth and show her thanks to her friends with her actions, but what happens when being a Moth Keeper isn’t exactly what Anya thought it would be?Night after night, it is lonely in the desert, with only one lantern for light. Still, Anya is eager to prove her worth, to show her thanks to her friends and her village. But is it worth the cost? And yet something isn’t right. When Anya glimpses the one thing that could destroy what she’s meant to protect, her village and the lunar moths are left to deal with the consequences.K. O’Neill brings to life a beautifully illustrated fantasy with lush, gorgeous art and intricate world-building. A story about coming of age and community, The Moth Keeper is filled with magic, hope, and friendship.“Expressing quiet resilience, this story lifts up nature’s symbiotic relationships and the power of community.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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As head phoenix keeper at a world-renowned zoo for magical creatures, Aila s childhood dream of conserving critically endangered firebirds seems closer than ever. There s just one glaring caveat: her zoo s breeding program hasn t functioned for a decade. When a tragic phoenix heist sabotages the flagship initiative at a neighbouring zoo, Aila must prove her derelict facilities are fit to take the reins.But saving an entire species from extinction requires more than stellar animal handling skills.Carnivorous water horses, tempestuous thunderhawks, mischievous dragons... Aila has no problem wrangling beasts. Inspiring zoo patrons? That s another story.Mustering the courage to ask for help from the hotshot griffin keeper at the zoo s most popular exhibit? Virtually impossible.Especially when that hotshot griffin keeper happens to be her arch-rival from college: Luciana, an annoyingly brooding and insufferable know-it-all with the grace of a basilisk and the face of a goddess who s convinced that Aila s beloved phoenix would serve their cause better as an active performer rather than as a passive conservation exhibit.With the world watching and the threat of poachers looming, Aila s success is no longer merely a matter of keeping her job... She is the keeper of the phoenix, and the future of a species now rests on her shoulders. There s just one thing she has to remember: she is also not alone.Against an epic fantasy backdrop teeming with all your favourite mythical beasts from dragons and unicorns to kelpies and krakens, The Phoenix Keeper combines the cozy fantasy stakes of TJ Klune and Travis Baldree with the heartwarming contemporary romance of Alice Oseman and Casey McQuiston.

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As head phoenix keeper at a world-renowned zoo for magical creatures, Aila s childhood dream of conserving critically endangered firebirds seems closer than ever. There s just one glaring caveat: her zoo s breeding program hasn t functioned for a decade. When a tragic phoenix heist sabotages the flagship initiative at a neighbouring zoo, Aila must prove her derelict facilities are fit to take the reins.But saving an entire species from extinction requires more than stellar animal handling skills. Carnivorous water horses, tempestuous thunderhawks, mischievous dragons... Aila has no problem wrangling beasts.Inspiring zoo patrons? That s another story. Mustering the courage to ask for help from the hotshot griffin keeper at the zoo s most popular exhibit? Virtually impossible. Especially when that hotshot griffin keeper happens to be her arch-rival from college: Luciana, an annoyingly brooding and insufferable know-it-all with the grace of a basilisk and the face of a goddess who s convinced that Aila s beloved phoenix would serve their cause better as an active performer rather than as a passive conservation exhibit.With the world watching and the threat of poachers looming, Aila s success is no longer merely a matter of keeping her job... She is the keeper of the phoenix, and the future of a species now rests on her shoulders. There s just one thing she has to remember: she is also not alone.Against an epic fantasy backdrop teeming with all your favourite mythical beasts from dragons and unicorns to kelpies and krakens, The Phoenix Keeper combines the cozy fantasy stakes of TJ Klune and Travis Baldree with the heartwarming contemporary romance of Alice Oseman and Casey McQuiston.

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As head phoenix keeper at a world-renowned zoo for magical creatures, Aila s childhood dream of conserving critically endangered firebirds seems closer than ever. There s just one glaring caveat: her zoo s breeding program hasn t functioned for a decade. When a tragic phoenix heist sabotages the flagship initiative at a neighbouring zoo, Aila must prove her derelict facilities are fit to take the reins.But saving an entire species from extinction requires more than stellar animal handling skills. Carnivorous water horses, tempestuous thunderhawks, mischievous dragons... Aila has no problem wrangling beasts. Inspiring zoo patrons? That s another story. Mustering the courage to ask for help from the hotshot griffin keeper at the zoo s most popular exhibit? Virtually impossible.Especially when that hotshot griffin keeper happens to be her arch-rival from college: Luciana, an annoyingly brooding and insufferable know-it-all with the grace of a basilisk and the face of a goddess who s convinced that Aila s beloved phoenix would serve their cause better as an active performer rather than as a passive conservation exhibit.With the world watching and the threat of poachers looming, Aila s success is no longer merely a matter of keeping her job... She is the keeper of the phoenix, and the future of a species now rests on her shoulders. There s just one thing she has to remember: she is also not alone.Against an epic fantasy backdrop teeming with all your favourite mythical beasts from dragons and unicorns to kelpies and krakens, The Phoenix Keeper combines the cozy fantasy stakes of TJ Klune and Travis Baldree with the heartwarming contemporary romance of Alice Oseman and Casey McQuiston.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An inspiring and entertaining collection of unforgettable true stories about finding unexpected beauty in life’s transitions—from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Elizabeth Gilbert, Quiara Alegría Hudes, and many more. “The Moth taught me how to be vulnerable, how to take my time, and how to listen to someone else’s story and share in their moments of triumph, laughter, or, yes, sometimes embarrassment with an open heart.”—Mike Birbiglia, from the Foreword An international rescue mission for Paddington Bear. A family matriarch running numbers in Detroit. An epic Lucha Libre showdown in Mexico City. A beach vacation spent looking for the Kennedys. Storytellers from around the world share times they found real beauty in the moments when their lives changed forever—for better or for worse. Carefully selected by the creative minds at The Moth and adapted to the page to preserve the raw energy of stories told live, on stage, and without notes, A Point of Beauty features voices familiar and new. This collection offers a shared message: If we look closely enough, we can find power in strengthening frayed bonds but also in having the courage to walk away from things that no longer feed our spirit. Through these storytellers’ passion and their hope, they teach us all about what’s worth holding on to: our relationships with those we love the most, our understanding of ourselves, and—of course—gathering together to tell and listen to our stories.

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WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH BEST SPORTS WRITING AWARD 2021SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2021 One of the best books ever written about the early attempts to conquer Everest. A fine, fine slice of history by a truly special writer who proves time and time again that he is among the best of his generation Dan Jones, author of The Plantagenets A small classic of the biographer s art Sunday TimesIn the 1930s, as official government expeditions set their sights on conquering Everest, a little-known World War I veteran named Maurice Wilson conceived his own crazy, beautiful plan: he would fly a Gipsy Moth aeroplane from England to Everest, crash land on its lower slopes, then become the first person to reach its summit - all utterly alone. Wilson didn t know how to climb. He barely knew how to fly. But he had pluck, daring and a vision - he wanted to be the first man to stand on top of the world.Maurice Wilson is a man written out of the history books - dismissed as an eccentric and a charlatan by many, but held in the highest regard by world class mountaineers such as Reinhold Messner. The Moth and the Mountain restores him to his rightful place in the annals of Everest and in doing so attempts to answer that perennial question - why do we climb mountains? A towering, tragic tale rescued from oblivion by Ed Caesar s magnificent writing Dan Snow This bonkers ripping yarn of derring-don t is a hell of a ride The Times It s hard to imagine a finer tribute to one of Everest s forgotten heroes Elizabeth Day

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With an introduction by Neil GaimanBefore television and radio, before penny paperbacks and mass literacy, people would gather on porches, on the steps outside their homes, and tell stories. The storytellers knew their craft and bewitched listeners would sit and listen long into the night as moths flitted around overhead. The Moth is a non-profit group that is trying to recapture this lost art, helping storytellers - old hands and novices alike - hone their stories before playing to packed crowds at sold-out live events.The very best of these stories are collected here: whether it s Bill Clinton s hell-raising press secretary or a leading geneticist with a family secret; a doctor whisked away by nuns to Mother Teresa s bedside or a film director saving her father s Chinatown store from money-grabbing developers; the Sultan of Brunei s concubine or a friend of Hemingway s who accidentally talks himself into a role as a substitute bullfighter, these eccentric, pitch-perfect stories - all, amazingly, true - range from the poignant to the downright hilarious.

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This stunning YA debut is a timely and heartfelt speculative narrative about healing, faith, and freedom.Seventeen-year-old Marisol has always dreamed of being American, learning what Americans and the US are like from television and Mrs. Rosen, an elderly expat who had employed Marisol s mother as a maid. When she pictured an American life for herself, she dreamed of a life like Aimee and Amber s, the title characters of her favorite American TV show. She never pictured fleeing her home in El Salvador under threat of death and stealing across the US border as an illegal , but after her brother is murdered and her younger sister, Gabi s, life is also placed in equal jeopardy, she has no choice, especially because she knows everything is her fault. If she had never fallen for the charms of a beautiful girl named Liliana, Pablo might still be alive, her mother wouldn t be in hiding and she and Gabi wouldn t have been caught crossing the border. But they have been caught and their asylum request will most certainly be denied. With truly no options remaining, Marisol jumps at an unusual opportunity to stay in the United States. She s asked to become a grief keeper, taking the grief of another into her own body to save a life. It s a risky, experimental study, but if it means Marisol can keep her sister safe, she will risk anything. She just never imagined one of the risks would be falling in love, a love that may even be powerful enough to finally help her face her own crushing grief. The Grief Keeper is a tender tale that explores the heartbreak and consequences of when both love and human beings are branded illegal.

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The Moth Catcher is the seventh book in Ann Cleevesâ ™s Vera Stanhope series â “ which is now a major ITV detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn as Vera.As though to a flame, they were drawn to their deaths . . .Life seems perfect in Valley Farm, a quiet community in Northumberland. Then a shocking discovery shatters the silence. The owners of a big country house have employed a house-sitter, a young ecologist named Patrick, to look after the place while theyâ ™re away. But Patrick is found dead by the side of the lane into the valley â “ a beautiful, lonely place to die.DI Vera Stanhope arrives on the scene and when searching the attic of the big house â “ where Patrick had a flat â “ she finds the body of a second man. The only thing connecting the two victims is a fascination with studying moths â “ and catching these beautiful, rare creatures.Those who live in the close-knit Valley Farm development have secrets too, and as Vera is drawn into the claustrophobic world of this increasingly strange community, she realizes that there may be deadly secrets trapped there . . .Enjoy more of Vera Stanhopeâ ™s investigations with The Seagull and The Darkest Evening.

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Set in rural Tennessee between the world wars, The Orchard Keeper is the unique, darkly biblical debut novel from the legendary author of Blood Meridian and The Road, Cormac McCarthy. McCarthy has the best kind of Southern style â “ New York TimesJohn Wesley Rattner is a young boy when his father is murdered. Marion Sylder, an outlaw and bootlegger, strangled him to death.By chance, John and Marion will meet. They will not recognize each other; John will not know what this man has done.An experimental debut following in the footsteps of William Faulkner, this is a magnificent conjuring of an American landscape â “ and a devastating portrayal of innocence lost.Part of the Picador Collection, a series celebrating fifty years of Picador books and showcasing the best of modern literature. A complicated and evocative exposition of the transience of life â “ Harperâ ™sPraise for Cormac McCarthy:â ˜McCarthy worked close to some religious impulse, his books were terrifying and absoluteâ ™ â “ Anne Enright, author of The Green Road and The Wren, The Wren His prose takes on an almost biblical quality, hallucinatory in its effect and evangelical in its power â “ Stephen King, author of The Shining and the Dark Tower series [I]n presenting the darker human impulses in his rich prose, [McCarthy] showed readers the necessity of facing up to existence â “ Annie Proulx, author of Brokeback Mountain

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⠘What a wonderful escape to perfect Cornwall⠦truly magical! More please!⠙ Faith Hogan #1 eBook bestsellerWhen journalist Rosa Fernley⠙s ailing gran, Jocelyn, passes on a long-held secret of her past in her dying days, Rosa embarks on a quest to Cornwall to find answers and resolution to free her grandmother from guilt and pain as she leaves this earth.But in the wild, beautiful landscape of Tintagel, Rosa encounters something she could never imagine as the past comes to life and walks the beaches once more. Unravelling the truth of what happened to the man her grandmother once loved and left leads Rosa on an unexpected journey, one which unlocks not only her gran⠙s secrets, but the secrets of who ⠓ and what ⠓ Rosa truly is⠦This book was previously published as Summer in TintagelReaders are loving The Secret Keeper:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘My favourite so far from this author. So good I read it in 24 hours as I couldn t put it down!!⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘A story of friendships, love and healing which will keep you wanting to read more⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘Oh my, heart-breaking and beautiful in equal measures⠦ The book has beautifully descriptive passages about the Cornwall coastline and Tintagel, makes you dream of summer holidays⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘Comes with a touch of Cornish magic⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘A wonderful contemporary romantic mystery which I loved⠦Cornwall is a place of mystery and magic⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘A magical, mystical read set in Tintagel⠦Highly recommend⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘Gosh where do I start to review this fabulous book. I loved the characters and the beautiful descriptive writing about Tintagel. I also loved the close bond between Rosa and her grandmother Jocelyn⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘A real gem of a story. Atmospheric and full of wonderful characters⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘Such a beautiful story⠦it has its heartbreaking moments but just stunning⠙

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FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary Cecilia Ahern__________Banished for centuries, as punishment for trying to measure time, the inventor of the world s first clock is finally granted his freedom, along with a mission: a chance to redeem himself by teaching two people the true meaning of time.He embarks on a journey with two unlikely partners: a teenage girl who is about to give up on life and a wealthy, ageing businessman who wants to live for ever. To save himself, he must save them both.Gripping, and filled with deep human truth, this unforgettable story will inspire readers everywhere to reconsider their own notions of time and just how precious it truly is.__________WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT THE TIME KEEPER As usual, Albom kept me completely captivated throughout this entire book. My only complaint is that it wasn t longer! A touching story which everyone can relate to. This book is philosophical, touching and insightful - a true gem Another awesome read . . . Wish his books went on forever One of the best books I have ever read! An absolute masterpiece! This one book provides much wisdom

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Evie once again leaves her world behind to rescue Blight Harbor’s ghosts in this “deliciously dark and gripping” (Kirkus Reviews) second book in the middle grade Blight Harbor trilogy that’s reminiscent of Doll Bones and Small Spaces. Evie Von Rathe has been home for only a few weeks from her adventure in the strange world of seven houses when Blight Harbor’s beloved ghosts begin to disappear. Did they leave without saying goodbye, or has something gone horribly wrong? Soon Evie is invited to a mysterious council meeting, where she learns about the Dark Sun Side and a terrible secret. Yes, the ghosts have gone missing. And that means serious trouble. With the help of an eleven-year-old (or 111-year-old, but who’s counting) ghost named Lark, trusty Bird, and a plump ghost spider, Evie must find a way to defeat the vicious Nighthouse Keeper responsible for the missing ghosts, save her otherworldly friends, and find her way home from the Dark Sun Side before she’s trapped there forever.

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1961. On a sweltering summer’s day, while her family picnics by the stream on their Suffolk farm, sixteen-year-old Laurel hides out in her childhood tree-house dreaming of a boy called Billy, a move to London, and the bright future she can’t wait to seize. But before the idyllic afternoon is over, Laurel will have witnessed a shocking crime that changes everything.Present day. Now a much-loved actress, Laurel finds herself overwhelmed by shades of the past. Haunted by memories, and the mystery of what she saw that day, she returns to her family home and begins to piece together a secret history. A tale of three strangers from vastly different worlds – Dorothy, Vivien and Jimmy – who are brought together by chance in war-time London and whose lives become fiercely and fatefully entwined.Transporting you through the 1930s, 1960s and present day, The Secret Keeper is an exceptional, emotional mystery from much-loved storyteller, Kate Morton.

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It was Benjamin Postlethwaite s job all his long life to make sure the light shone brightly high up in the lighthouse on Puffin Island. Not once in all his years as the lighthouse keeper had he ever let his light go out. But sometimes even the brightest light on a lighthouse cannot save a ship.This is a story of a life-changing friendship, a lost puffin, and a lonely artist. It s the story of an entire lifetime, and how one event can change a life forever. From masterful storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, and world-class illustrator, Benji Davies, comes a magical new story. This truly beautiful tale will enchant readers of all ages.

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Explore nature with Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends! A fun-packed autumn and winter activity book from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night.Learn all about autumn and winter in this fun-filled nature activity book.Percy and his animal friends are here to guide you on an amazing discovery of plants, birds, animals, insects and more. Including wildlife facts and photos, nature-spotter guides and exciting creative projects â “ as well as more than four hundred stickers â “ this book is bursting with indoor and outdoor fun for all the family! Perfect for young nature lovers.Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

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Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr Grinling... Mr Grinling LOVES his food, but - oh no! - he s not the only onewho likes a snack and the local seagulls have started stealing MrsGrinling s tasty treats...!Can Mr and Mrs Grinling come up with a cunning plan to keep thosepesky seagulls away?

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The epic conclusion to the dark, twisting thriller trilogy about a teen assassin’s attempt to live a normal life. ‘An immersive, fast-paced thriller’ The Irish Times #39;Moth to a Flame is a brave, brilliant and blistering conclusion to an exceptional YA trilogy… Finn Longman has crafted one of the best YA trilogies I’ve ever read… #39; A Short Book Lover Isabel Ryans has fled Espera, leaving behind her identity as teen assassin the Moth. Now she’s trying to adjust to the reality of the outside world. But her grief and trauma are catching up with her, and surrounded by civilians who will never understand what life is like in the walled city, she feels more alone than ever. When a journalist is murdered nearby, suspicion automatically falls on Isabel. And inside Espera’s walls, the abolitionist movement is gaining strength. When Isabel’s search for the killer leads to an unexpected reunion, she’s forced to decide whether she can really leave the city behind, and what part the Moth might have to play in the uprising. Is Isabel Ryans the city’s saviour . . . or its scapegoat? From award-winning author Finn Longman, an exhilarating voice in YA fiction, comes an addictive trilogy for fans of global phenomena The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Killing Eve and The Hunger Games. PRAISE FOR THE BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN: ‘This dark, enthralling thriller is a compulsive debut’ The Guardian ‘An electrifying debut!’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You ‘A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that grips you from the first page until the very last.’ Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead ‘A bold, jagged and uncompromising thriller that will keep you guessing all the way to the end.’ Tom Pollock, author of White Rabbit, Red Wolf ‘Sharp and layered, with a bright beating heart. The Butterfly Assassin will lure you deep into a fascinating and dangerous new world.’ Rory Power, author of Wilder Girls ‘An utterly addictive story. I told myself just one more chapter well into the night.’ Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil ‘Fierce, thrilling, and impossible to put down. Packed full of amazing friendships, plot twists and a desperate fight to survive’ C. G. Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses

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From the New York Times million-copy bestselling author Rachel Gillig comes the next big romantasy phenomenon: a gothic, mist-cloaked tale of a prophetess who is forced on an impossible quest with the one devilishly handsome knight whose future is beyond her sight.Sybil Delling has spent nine years dreaming of having no dreams at all. Like the other foundling girls who traded a decade of service for a home in the great cathedral, Sybil is a Diviner. In her dreams she receives visions from six unearthly figures known as Omens. From them, she can predict terrible things before they occur, and lords and common folk alike travel across the kingdom of Traum s windswept moors to learn their futures by her dreams.Just as she and her sister Diviners near the end of their service, a mysterious knight arrives at the cathedral. Rude, heretical, and devilishly handsome, the knight Rodrick has no respect for Sybil s visions. But when Sybil s fellow Diviners begin to vanish one by one, she has no choice but to seek his help in finding them. For the world outside the cathedral s cloister is wrought with peril. Only the gods have the answers she is seeking, and as much as she d rather avoid Rodrick s dark eyes and sharp tongue, only a heretic can defeat a god.

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Sybil Delling has spent nine years dreaming of having no dreams at all. Like the other foundling girls who traded a decade of service for a home in the great cathedral, Sybil is a Diviner.In her dreams she receives visions from six unearthly figures known as Omens. From them, she can predict terrible things before they occur, and lords and common folk alike travel across the kingdom of Traum s windswept moors to learn their futures by her dreams.Just as she and her sister Diviners near the end of their service, a mysterious knight arrives at the cathedral. Rude, heretical, and devilishly handsome, the knight Rodrick has no respect for Sybil s visions.But when Sybil s fellow Diviners begin to vanish one by one, she has no choice but to seek his help in finding them. For the world outside the cathedral s cloister is wrought with peril. Only the gods have the answers she is seeking, and as much as she d rather avoid Rodrick s dark eyes and sharp tongue, only a heretic can defeat a god.

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Learn how to create a garden that works both day and night for moths and butterflies, attracting stunning species and helping both flora and fauna to thrive.Moths are a crucial but forgotten pollinator, often overlooked in favour of their brighter cousin â “Â the butterfly. But, by ignoring moths, we are missing out on gardens that could be filled with more joy, movement and biodiversity. If we could build gardens that pay both pollinators the attention they deserve, we might just be rewarded with healthier, more beautiful ecosystemsâ ¦Lifelong gardener and author of Second Nature: The Story of a Naturalistâ ™s Garden, Susie White has spent over a decade constructing a lively, abundant wildlife haven at her Northumberland home. Her garden is a sanctuary for all creatures and values life, variety and growth, of which both moths and butterflies are a crucial part. In this compact volume, she teaches us how to find plants that attract moths and butterflies, how to support these insects through their larval stages, and how to identify and study them.As with so many insects, numbers of moths and butterflies have declined dramatically in recent years. Actively creating a beautiful garden that welcomes all forms of life is a simple but joyful step to take towards protecting them.

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A wonderful page turner Kate Galley A beautiful and fresh twist on a familiar period of history Neema ShahAn utterly heart-wrenching and unputdownable novel about love, loss and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Lorna Cook and Kathryn Hughes.1940. Having grown up surrounded by nature, Bella Gardner loves nothing more than getting her hands dirty. When war breaks out, she immediately signs up for the Air Transport Auxiliary, frustrated she can⠙t play a more active role, yet keen to do something for the war effort. But when her brother is involved in a tragic accident, Bella must make a decision that changes the course of her life forever.2014. Archaeologist Jennifer Dawson is excited when she is told about an unrecovered World War 2 Spitfire but is shocked to discover that the body of the pilot is still inside the plane. Trying to avoid her own demons, Jennifer sets out to solve the mystery of the forgotten pilot ⠓ and finds that the answer might lie a lot closer to home⠦Praise for Corin Burnside:⠘Five stars for this very accomplished debut, with characters that will pull your heartstrings and an intriguing mystery that made me rush through the chapters.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A beautiful romance⠦ Loved it!⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I was completely swept up in this epic story of love, loss and adventure⠦ I hugely recommend this debut!⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘So well written and meticulously researched⠦ The characters were really believable and I found it easy to picture the story in my head.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I feel like I have lost a group of friends after finishing this book⠦ a great storyline to devour.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A well written and captivating story.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Zane Obispo s new life on a beautiful secluded tropical island, complete with his family and closest friends, should be perfect. But he can t control his newfound fire skills yet (inherited from his father, the Maya god Hurakan); there s a painful rift between him and his dog ever since she became a hell hound; and he doesn t know what to do with his feelings for Brooks. One day he discovers that by writing the book about his misadventures with the Maya gods, he unintentionally put other godborn children at risk. Unless Zane can find the godborns before the gods do, they will be killed. To make matters worse, Zane learns that Hurakan is scheduled to be executed. Zane knows he must rescue him, no matter the cost. Can he accomplish both tasks without the gods detecting him, or will he end up a permanent resident of the underworld? In this cleverly plotted sequel to The Storm Runner, the gang is back together again with spirited new characters, sneaky gods, Aztec royalty, unlikely alliances, and secrets darker than Zane could ever have imagined. Secrets that will change him forever.

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Provence, 1942. Luc Bonet, brought up by a wealthy Jewish family in the foothills of the French Alps, finds his life shattered by the brutality of Nazi soldiers. Forced to abandon his lavender fields, Luc joins the French Resistance in a quest for revenge. Paris, 1943. Lisette Forestier is on a mission: to work her way into the heart of a senior German officer, and to infiltrate the very masterminds of the Gestapo. But can she balance the line between love and lies? The one thing Luc and Lisette hadn t counted on was meeting each other. Who, if anyone, can be trusted - and will their love prove to be the greatest risk of all?

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Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.They took his home. They took his name. They called him Boy. He lived with the lions in the Tower of London but dreamed of going back to Africa. This is the story of how he managed to escape and finally return home.Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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Open this scrapbook to learn how fossils are as precious as gold - because of what they tell us about the past. Uncovering key dinosaur, plant and human fossils, with embossed fossils to touch on every spread, this interactive book is a keepsake for the whole family to treasure. Take a journey through time and discover:- A fish that could walk on land, the Tiktaalik Roseae- The lizard king, T. Rex- Our human ancestor, LucyAnd so much more!A new novelty series with real embossed fossils to touch and discover throughout, expertly written by fossilologist Amy Atwater, the Director of Development and Membership at Dinosaur Ridge.

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When 12-year-old Lily McKinley finds her deceased fatherâ ™s stone pendant, she is transported to a new dimension where she must battle evil nightmares with the help of a dragon named Cedric to save the dream keepers and rescue the Realm.

Objev podobné jako The Dragon and the Stone (The Dream Keeper Saga Book 1) - Kathryn Butler

There s a lighthouse emergency! Hamish the cat is locked inside thelighthouse!And not just that - if Mr and Mrs Grinling can t get the door open,then who will turn on the light to warn the ships in the bay?This calls for a clever rescue plan... but will they get there intime?

Objev podobné jako The Lighthouse Keeper

FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOME TRUTHS AND ONE MINUTE LATERYou never forget your first love.18 years ago, Olivia learned to live without Sean Kenyon.She moved on, building a life with her husband Richmond and their two children in the picturesque town Kesterley-on-Sea.But when Sean unexpectedly appears on Oliviaâ ™s doorstep, her world is turned upside down once more. As old feelings resurface, and new truths come to light, Olivia finds herself questioning everything.Is her husband really the person she thought he was?The past and present collide, and Olivia must uncover the truth before itâ ™s too late. But if everyone is keeping secrets, how will she know who to trust?

Objev podobné jako The Secret Keeper - Lewis Susan

While exploring World s End, an area in Aski they ve just discovered, Morgan and Emily delight in their developing relationship, while Eli struggles to understand his new-found power: the ability to locate a portal. A shocking turn of events leads them to a new village, Ministik, where the animal beings who live there are going missing. Horrified to discover who is responsible, the children vow to help and turn to friends, old and new. But it s getting harder and harder to keep the two worlds separate, especially when details of a traditional legend change everything. Forever.

Objev podobné jako The Portal Keeper - David A. Robertson

Kniha - autor Mitch Albom, 236 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Banished for centuries, as punishment for trying to measure time, the inventor of the world's first clock is finally granted his freedom, along with a mission: a chance to redeem himself by teaching two people the true meaning of time. He returns to our world and embarks on a journey with two unlikely partners: a teenage girl who is about to give up on life and a wealthy, ageing businessman who wants to live for ever. Gripping, and filled with deep human truth, ...

Objev podobné jako The Time Keeper (0751541184)

Looking out of the window one evening Mrs Grinling spots a whaleon the beach and - oh no - it s stuck! Mr and Mrs Grinling realisethey can t possibly move the whale alone, but will they be ableto get everyone to help before it s too late?

Objev podobné jako The Lighthouse Keeper

Mr Grinling has a puzzling mystery on his hands: someone isdumping rubbish into the sea! His nephew George thinks it mightbe pirates... but could the culprit be someone closer to home?

Objev podobné jako The Lighthouse Keeper

Mr Grinling loves to eat, and Mrs Grinling is the best cook in thewhole world. She puts on a truly scrumptious spread for the villagepicnic, but later Mr Grinling wishes he hadn t eaten quite somuch...

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Disease is an inevitable risk for those who keep cattle and very often it has a huge impact on the animal s welfare, as well as its productivity. This easy-to-understand book covers the principal diseases and conditions that occur in cattle. It is suitable for those who own, or care for, cattle.

Objev podobné jako The Cattle Keeper

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn. Give the gift of adventure this Christmas!WATERSTONES CHILDREN #39;S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ – The Daily Telegraph Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar’s dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island’s most powerful unicorn – and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . .PRE-ORDER SKANDAR AND THE CHAOS TRIALS, THE UNMISSABLE BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE SERIES, NOW!Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: #39;Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm. #39; – The Times Children #39;s Book of the Week‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ – Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland ‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!’ – Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns‘The best book I’ve ever read.’ – Patrick, age 10 ‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series ‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey ‘A magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It’s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.’ – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear ‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman #39;s cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’ – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn ‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ –Tọlá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun #39;Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast. #39; – The Sunday Times

Objev podobné jako Skandar and the Unicorn Thief - A. F. Steadmanová

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures.Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN #39;S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023 The Island always wins… Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both at the Eyrie, but tensions are high. To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit – only the strongest will make it. Meanwhile Kenna’s forged bond to a wild unicorn has left her alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction . . . As dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide how far is he willing to go – for Kenna, and for the Eyrie. Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out! Praise for the SKANDAR series: ‘Skandar Smith’s adventures at the Eyrie, a training school for unicorn riders, have made him the most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter.’- The Daily Telegraph #39;Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm. #39; – The Times Children #39;s Book of the Week‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ – Louie Stowell, author of Loki ‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!’ – Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns‘The best book I’ve ever read.’ – Patrick, age 10‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of Starfell ‘A magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It’s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.’ – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear #39;Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast. #39; – The Sunday Times Reader Reviews: ***** #39;Overall amazing in every way. #39; ***** ‘My daughter has rated them better that Percy Jackson.’ ***** ’I don’t know how I’m going to wait for the next one.’ ***** ’I have read Harry Potter and I think Skandar is better.’ ***** ’Move over Harry Potter there’s a new hero in town!’ *Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27 April 2024

Objev podobné jako Skandar and the Chaos Trials - A. F. Steadmanová

This is how you do chemistry! The Second Death of Locke is a masterful epic that combines classic fantasy worldbuilding with an addictive love story. Alternately charming and hauntingly dark, this one will stay with you long after the last page Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde s Encyclopaedia of FaeriesLove. Loyalty. Sacrifice.Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier.She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector. The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier s to use. Grey would do anything for Kier - be anything for him - if he would only ask.When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into the dangerous heart of their nation s war, Grey and Kier will need to decide what they are willing to sacrifice to protect their secret. For Grey is no ordinary magical well, but heir to the lost island of Locke - the root of all power. If she dies, all magic dies with her.The Second Death of Locke is a devastatingly romantic epic fantasy and about the undying bond between a knight and their mage, perfect for fans of The Knight and the Moth and The Six Deaths of the Saint. Gritty, romantic, and breathlessly fierce, The Second Death of Locke will grip your heart and never let go Tasha Suri A rich exploration of the way the ties of love and friendship can be complicated, the way the sacrifices we make can be easier to accept than the sacrifices others make for us. Impressive and transporting Megan Whalen Turner, author of The Thief This book has it all: Arthurian themes of devotion and betrayal, the carnage of courtly politics and combat, every manner of unadulterated yearning. Glorious Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six A gloriously haunting story, with a searing chivalric romance that burns bright and bittersweet, The Second Death of Locke will hold your heart in its fist until the very end Georgia Summers, author of The City of Stardust Intricately imagined and deftly told, The Second Death of Locke is the perfect pairing of romance, pining, and sprawling epic fantasy Hannah Whitten, author of The Foxglove King An epic tale that explores what it truly means to love Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy A gripping tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power to be found in the bonds we make M.H. Ayinde, author of A Song of Legends Lost An astonishing tale of loyalty, sacrifice and loss, and at its centre - a sweeping romance that will melt the iciest of hearts Holly Race, author of Six Wild Crowns A heady, unputdownable epic fantasy with a heartfelt romance at its core Hadeer Elsbai, author of The Daughters of Izdihar Sweeping, epic and deliciously romantic, The Second Death of Locke is the perfect marriage of magic and swordplay Kate Dylan, author of Until We Shatter A masterfully crafted world of warring knights, fierce friendships and breathtaking romance. This story broke my heart and made it anew A. S. Webb, author of Daughter of Chaos

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Doyleâ ™s talent for creating windswept, stormy tension and physical threat sweeps all before it. This is one for a seaside holiday, whatever the weatherâ ™ The Daily MailIn the brilliant sequel to The Storm Keeper s Island, winner of the Books are My Bag Readers Award, Fionn Boyle finds himself at the heart of the fight for the island s survival.Fionn Boyle has been Storm Keeper of Arranmore for less than six months when thousands of terrifying Soulstalkers arrive on the island. The empty-eyed followers of the dreaded sorceress Morrigan have come to raise their leader and Fionn is powerless to stop them. The Storm Keeperâ ™s magic has deserted him and with his grandfatherâ ™s memory waning, Fionn must rely on his friends Shelby and Sam to help him summon Dagdaâ ™s army of merrows.But nobody else believes the ferocious sea creatures even exist. And how can he prove heâ ™s right without any magic? As Fionn begins his search for the lost army, the other islanders prepare for invasion. The battle to save Arranmore has begun.Praise for The Storm Keeper s Island: WINNER OF THE BAMB READER S AWARD FOR MIDDLE GRADE SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS Magical in every way EOIN COLFER So magical and wild that itâ ™s like being swept away by the sea KATHERINE RUNDELL

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Warrior unicorns fly again . . .Don t miss this second book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, an unmissable adventure for readers age 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Eragon. The Island shall have its revenge . .. Skandar Smith has achieved his dream to train as a unicorn rider. But as Skandar and his friends enter their second year at the Eyrie, a new threat arises.Immortal wild unicorns are somehow being killed, a prophecy warns of terrible danger, and elemental destruction begins to ravage the Island. Meanwhile, Skandar s sister, Kenna, longs to join him - and Skandar is determined to help her, no matter what. As the storm gathers, can Skandar discover how to stop the Island tearing itself apart - before it s too late for them all? Get ready for more action, unforgettable characters, and mesmerizing world building.Be one of the first to join the adventure - PRE-ORDER NOW!Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, the first book in the SKANDAR series: Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm. - The Times Children s Book of the Week Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read. - Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it! - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns The best book I ve ever read. - Patrick, age 10 My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series.Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to! - Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read! - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey A magnificent book. I raced through it - at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed.It s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly. - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman s cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read.Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable. - Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you ve finished reading. -Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun SKANDAR soars with magic, adventure, and pulse-pounding fun - the book equivalent of riding a rollercoaster while eating cake with fireworks exploding overhead! - Andy Sagar, author of the Yesterday Crumb series

Objev podobné jako Skandar and the Phantom Rider - A. F. Steadmanová

Friend by day. Traitor by night. The second book in the dark, twisting thriller trilogy about a teen assassin’s attempt to live a normal life. Don #39;t miss the epic conclusion to the series, coming May 2024. #39;A dark, enthralling thriller #39; The Guardian Teen assassin Isabel Ryans now works for Comma, and she’s good at it: the Moth is the guild’s most notorious killer, infamous throughout the city of Espera. But Isabel still craves normality, and she won’t find it inside the guild. She moves in with a civilian flatmate, Laura, and begins living a double life, one where she gets to pretend she’s free. But when Isabel’s day job tangles her up with an anti-guild abolitionist movement, it becomes harder to keep her two lives separate. Forced to choose between her loyalty to her friends and her loyalty to Comma, she finds herself with enemies on all sides, particularly those from the rival guild Hummingbird, putting herself and Laura at risk. Can Isabel ever truly be safe in a city ruled by killers?From award-winning author Finn Longman, an exhilarating voice in YA fiction, comes an addictive trilogy for fans of global phenomena The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Killing Eve and The Hunger Games.PRAISE FOR THE BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN: #39;An immersive, fast-paced thriller #39; The Irish Times #39;An electrifying debut!’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You ‘A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that grips you from the first page until the very last.’ Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead #39;A bold, jagged and uncompromising thriller that will keep you guessing all the way to the end.’ Tom Pollock, author of White Rabbit, Red Wolf ‘Sharp and layered, with a bright beating heart. The Butterfly Assassin will lure you deep into a fascinating and dangerous new world.’ Rory Power, author of Wilder Girls ‘An utterly addictive story. I told myself just one more chapter well into the night.’ Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil ‘Fierce, thrilling, and impossible to put down. Packed full of amazing friendships, plot twists and a desperate fight to survive’ C. G. Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses

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HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES . .. The highly anticipated third instalment in the biggest fantasy series for readers age 9+ since Harry Potter is available for pre-order now!SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF WAS THE WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, the first book in the SKANDAR series: Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm. - The Times Children s Book of the Week Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read. - Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it! - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns The best book I ve ever read. - Patrick, age 10 My book of the year.Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to! - Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read! - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey A magnificent book.I raced through it - at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly. - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy.Steadman s cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable. - Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn A. F.Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you ve finished reading. - Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun SKANDAR soars with magic, adventure, and pulse-pounding fun - the book equivalent of riding a rollercoaster while eating cake with fireworks exploding overhead! - Andy Sagar, author of the Yesterday Crumb series

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From the bestselling author of The History of Bees Longyearbyen, 2110: Far to the North, buried deep in the mountains, is a massive vault filled with seeds from every corner of the Earth. Tommy grows up in the brutal landscape of Spitzbergen alongside his two brothers, for whom he would do anything, and his grandmother, the seed keeper of the vault. Life just to the South of the North Pole is demanding, but their tiny community has found its shape. It has been many years since they cut off contact with other countries, and in their isolation, they live in harmony with nature. When Longyearbyen is hit by a disaster, Tommy, his brothers, and his grandmother are among the few survivors. Six lonely people in a deserted landscape, in possession of a treasure the world thought forever lost. At the same time, in a place far, far away, Tao subsists on the memories of her son Wei-Wen, whom she lost twelve years ago. Every day is the same; she is numb with sadness. And she is starving, like the rest of her people, trapped on a barren, impoverished land where countless species have disappeared. But everything changes the day Tao is asked to lead an expedition to the North. The destination is Spitzbergen and its legendary seeds. From acclaimed Norwegian author Maja Lunde, The Dream of a Tree is a chilling and gripping tale about our responsibility to this planet, both as a species and as individuals. Past, present and future are woven together, and the novel poses questions that our age is striving to answer: How did homo sapiens become the species that changed everything? Do we deserve to be masters of nature? And are we, too, an endangered species?

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** Shortlisted for the BOOKS ARE MY BAG Readers Award for Children s Fiction **⠘Clever, inventive and a cracking read⠙ ⠓ Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis FowlA locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science, The Clockwork Conspiracy is a must for fans of the Adventures on Trains series and Sharna Jackson s High Rise mysteries.Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the clocks go back, leaving behind only a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message, Isaac determines to find him.Hunting a trail of clues through London⠙s landmarks, Isaac uncovers a sinister plot in the gears of government and embarks on a race against time to save his father ⠓ and time itself.⠘An ingenious mystery full of fascinating facts. Sedgman has cracked the code for an absolute triumph of a book⠙ ⠓ A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief⠘The Clockwork Conspiracy offers a captivating and perilous adventure that surprises and delights at every turn⠙ ⠓ Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper s Island⠘A smart and pacey thriller. Time well spent⠙ ⠓ The Times⠘A taut, tense mystery with perfectly-timed plotting, this is guaranteed to make the time fly⠙ - Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out? ⠘A gripping mystery delivered with panache⠙ ­⠓ The Observer⠘A thrilling story from start to finish⠙ ­­⠓ Inis Magazine⠘Action-packed with twisty turns and a gripping plot⠙ ⠓ Daily Mail⠘THE CLOCKWORK CONSPIRACY is a fiendishly clever contraption, featuring brilliantly savvy characters and a well-wound plot that ticks along like ⠓ what else? ⠓ clockwork⠙ - Andy Sagar, author of Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup⠘A thrilling locked-room mystery, with a plot as beautifully engineered as clockwork⠙ - Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild: The World Behind the Door⠘An action-packed, thrilling adventure⠙ ⠓ The Week Junior⠘A rapid adventure, combined with an encyclopaedic focus on a particular subject ⠓ and an ability to make it sing⠙ ⠓ The Telegraph⠘I predict this will be a very popular addition to any library, home or classroom⠙ ⠓ Books for Keeps

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How did an Ivy League activist become a global fugitive? The New York Times bestselling co-author of Billion Dollar Whale and Blood and Oil chronicles the heart-pounding tale of a self-taught operative his high-stakes attempt subvert the North Korean regime. “Propulsive . . . Hope’s account is both deeply reported and novelistic.”—Ed Caesar, contributing staff writer for The New Yorker, author of The Moth and the MountainIn the early 2000s, Adrian Hong was a soft-spoken Yale undergraduate looking for his place in the world. After reading a harrowing account of life inside North Korea, he realized he had found a cause so pressing that he was ready to devote his life to it. What began as a trip down the safe and well-worn path of organizing soon morphed into something more dangerous. Hong journeyed to China, outwitting Chinese security services as he helped asylum-seeking North Koreans escape across the border. Meanwhile, Hong’s secret organization, Cheollima Civil Defense (later renamed Free Joseon), began tracking the North Korean government’s activities, and its volatile third-generation ruler, Kim Jong-un. Free Joseon targeted North Korean diplomats who might be persuaded to defect, while drawing up plans for a government-in-exile. After the shocking broad-daylight assassination in 2017 of Kim Jong-nam, the dictator’s older brother, Hong, along with U.S. Marine veteran Christopher Ahn, helped ferry Kim Jong-nam’s family to safety. Then Hong took the group a step further. He initiated a series of high-stakes direct actions, culminating in an armed raid at the North Korean embassy in Madrid—an act that would put Ahn behind bars and turn Hong into one of the world’s most unlikely fugitives. In the tradition of Jon Krakauer’s Into the Wild, The Rebel and the Kingdom is an exhilarating account of a man who turns his back on the status quo—to instead live boldly by his principles. Acclaimed journalist and bestselling author Bradley Hope—who broke numerous details of Hong’s operations in The Wall Street Journal—now reveals the full contours of this remarkable story of idealism and insanity, hubris and heroism, all set within the secret battle for the future of the world’s most mysterious and unsettling nation.

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In this spectacular novel inspired by true events, New York Times bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly weaves a captivating tale of love, loss, and resilience. A delight! KATE QUINN A heart-in-your-mouth tale of family, friendship, and romance CHARMAINE WILKERSON A dreamy beach book that also sizzles with tension FIONA DAVIS-----------2016Fresh from her mother s funeral, Mari arrives on Marthaâ ™s Vineyard off the coast of Massachusetts to study under the enigmatic painter Elizabeth Devereux.But she soon realises that her relationship to the island runs deeper than she ever thought possible.1942Itâ ™s World War II, and Smith sisters Briar and Ginny are faced with the impossible task of holding their failing family farm together as the US army arrives on their island.In an attempt for normalcy, the sisters start a book club that quickly grows in numbers and becomes a lifeline for the women who remain on the island.That is, until a German soldier s arrival casts shadows of doubt and danger. Who can they really trust in their tight-knit community?-----------Praise for The Martha s Vineyard Beach and Book Club Irresistible . . . This story drew me in, then swept me away! LISA WINGATE The glorious Martha Hall Kellyâ ™s most personal novel yet . . . with a surprising turn that will inspire readers everywhere Adriana Trigiani, author of The View from Lake Como An ode to the human heart and the power of books to connect usâ ”no one writes about the sustaining cords of female friendships quite like Martha Hall Kelly Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of Finding Margaret Fuller Her characters are so beautifully crafted. Genevieve Graham, nationally bestselling author of The Secret Keeper Full of thoughtful and detailed prose, endearing characters, swoony romance, and thriller-worthy intrigue. Natalie Jenner, nationally bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society A heartwarming novel of audacious women inspiring hope with a dash of heartbreak Sarah McCoy, New York Times bestselling author of The Bakerâ ™s Daughter

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HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn.WATERSTONES CHILDREN #39;S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023! #39;Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm. #39; – The Times Children #39;s Book of the Week‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ – Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland ‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!’ – Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns‘The best book I’ve ever read.’ – Patrick, age 10 Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar’s dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island’s most powerful unicorn – and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . . PRE-ORDER SKANDAR AND THE CHAOS TRIALS, THE UNMISSABLE BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE SERIES, NOW!Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: ‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series ‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey ‘A magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It’s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.’ – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear ‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman #39;s cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’ – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn ‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ –Tọlá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun #39;Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast. #39; – The Sunday Times

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A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERA REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK Captivated me from the first chapter to the final page. —Reese WitherspoonVivid and compelling in its portrait of one woman’s struggle for fulfillment in a society pivoting between the traditional and the modern, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel.Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist—and confidante—to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own…Known for her original designs and sage advice, Lakshmi must tread carefully to avoid the jealous gossips who could ruin her reputation and her livelihood. As she pursues her dream of an independent life, she is startled one day when she is confronted by her husband, who has tracked her down these many years later with a high-spirited young girl in tow—a sister Lakshmi never knew she had. Suddenly the caution that she has carefully cultivated as protection is threatened. Still she perseveres, applying her talents and lifting up those that surround her as she does.“Eloquent and moving…Joshi masterfully balances a yearning for self-discovery with the need for familial love.”—Publishers Weekly Look for The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris from New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi!

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Twelve-year-old Moll Pecksniff wakes one night in the middle of the forest, lured there by a recurring nightmare - the one with the drums and the rattles and the masks. The Dreamsnatcher is waiting. He has already taken her dreams and now he wants her life. Because Moll is more important than she knows… The Oracle Bones foretold that she and Gryff, a wildcat that has always been by her side, are the only ones who can fight back against the Dreamsnatcher #39;s dark magic. Suddenly everything is at stake, and Moll is drawn into a world full of secrets, magic and adventure.Catapult into this page-turning adventure from the author of Sky Song, perfect for fans of J.K. Rowling, Michelle Harrison and Eva Ibbotson. #39;Abi Elphinstone #39;s glorious novels make you feel as if you #39;re living the adventure yourself. They #39;re pure adrenalin and joy’ Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe ‘Fast paced and full of charm #39; Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild #39;No one does edge-of-seat action like Abi Elphinstone #39; Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse #39;Abi Elphinstone’s books are full of adventure, wit, heart, and, above all, bravery’ Katherine Rundell, author of The Explorer ​ ‘Abi Elphinstone is proving to be a worthy successor to CS Lewis’ The Times #39;A gifted storyteller... one of today #39;s greatest children #39;s authors #39; LoveReading You can watch the magical trailer for Abi #39;s book on her website: www.abielphinstone.comAlso by Abi Elphinstone:The Shadow Keeper The Night Spinner Sky Song Winter Magic (anthology)Everdark (World Book Day)RumblestarJungledrop The Crackledawn Dragon

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Magic, adventure, and a whole new world is waiting to be discovered! The perfect series for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler. The Unmapped Chronicles will not only leave children entertained, but will also empower them to battle climate change and environmental issues.Where the map ends, the adventure begins . . . 11-year-old Zebedee Bolt is on the run. Again. Only this time it’s not the police who find him. It’s an evil harpy called Morg. And when she hauls him into Crackledawn, an Unmapped kingdom that conjures sunlight for our world, Zeb discovers running away only gets you so far. When magic’s involved, you’ve got to pick a side. And though Zeb vowed he wouldn’t trust anyone ever again, he didn’t expect to stumble aboard The Kerfuffle, an enchanted boat belonging to a girl called Oonie and her talking chameleon, Mrs Fickletint. Suddenly, Zeb finds himself on a voyage complete with silver whales, fire krakens and underwater palaces. Can he muster up enough trust in others, and in magic, to summon a dragon, find the Ember Scroll and defeat Morg once and for all? This is a story about saving the world but it’s also a story about trusting friends, and chameleons, even when kingdoms are falling apart. Praise for Abi Elphinstone! #39;Imaginative, adventurous and wonderful #39; Robin Stevens, author of A Murder Most Unladylike series #39;The Unmapped Chronicles series is irresistible #39; Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe #39;Abi Elphinstone has created a complete world so believably and effortlessly, I can only marvel #39; Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild Trilogy #39;Brimming with enchantment and adventure #39; Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper #39;s Island ‘Abi Elphinstone is proving to be a worthy successor to C. S. Lewis’ The TimesAlso by Abi Elphinstone:The Dreamsnatcher The Shadow Keeper The Night Spinner Sky Song Winter Magic (anthology)Everdark (World Book Day)RumblestarJungledrop

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