the thunk michelle robinson

*A BookTrust Great New Book of 2024-2025*A hilarious, flawlessly rhyming adventure from award-winning Michelle Robinson, author of She Rex and The World Made a RainbowMeet Hector Voltaire: a young explorer who canâ ™t wait to discover all the wonders of the wide world. First up: a magical, mythical creature called the THUNK.The Thunk has a trunk and its furâ ™s blue-ish pink, and itâ ™s ever so slightly, completely . . . EXTINCT. Or at least, that s what everyone else thinks. Hector is determined to prove them wrong, and sets out with all his exploring equipment on a grand journey of discovery.With stunning illustrations by bestselling Deborah Allwright, illustrator of There Is No Dragon in This Story, a world of adventure awaits - perfect for fans of The Gruffalo and Where the Wild Things Are.

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Combining counting and actions for pre-schoolers â “ perfect for fans of the Ten Little series and Oi Frog! **Shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize!**Chomp, chomp, chomp! Letâ ™s do the dinosaur!One, two, three and everybody ROOOAR!Thereâ ™s a rumble in the jungle and Tom calls on all his friends to copy him â “ chomping, swishing and roaring together. But when they stumble across a huge hill, theyâ ™re in for a big, toothy surpriseâ ¦With a gentle bedtime ending â “ perfect for winding down before bed.Reassuring messages about facing fears and making friends.Look out for 1, 2, 3! Do the Shark â “ another irresistible bedtime adventure1 million copies sold globally across the series!

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Let s paint a big rainbow to put on display.When people pass by it and see it, they ll say â ¦ All rainstorms must end, and this rainstorm will too. And they ll feel a bit happier, all thanks to you.Light can t shine without dark. Rainbows can t colour the sky without rain. And the world is always full of hope and possibility, even when we feel lost and alone.Inspired by the rainbows that children across the world have been creating and displaying in their windows, The World Made a Rainbow is a beautiful story with a hopeful message of staying connected to the people we love, and a proportion of proceeds will be donated to Save the Children UK.Bestselling author Michelle Robinson was desperate to find a way to help small children navigate their way through the complex emotions caused by the 2020 lockdown. She has written a story that matters now, but will last for ever. With charming illustrations from new talent Emily Hamilton, The World Made a Rainbow will reassure, uplift and is the perfect reminder of fun, hope and togetherness. The Save the Children Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales (213890) and Scotland (SC039570)

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A big owl and a small owl sit up in a tree. In trying to show each other how big they are, the small owl is accidentally knocked out of the tree. Can the big owl save him? This quirkily illustrated story is written by Michelle Robinson.A big owl and a small owl sit up in a tree. In trying to show each other how big they are, the small owl is accidentally knocked out of the tree. Can the big owl save him? This quirkily illustrated story is written by Michelle Robinson.Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations.Pages 14â “15 provide an illustrated storyboard that consolidates understanding of the story and provides a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.Text type: A story with patterned languageCurriculum links: Personal, social and emotional development

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From Lollies Award-winning Michelle Robinson comes this colourful rhyming story following trains, boats and planes in their busy day. But where are they all going?Join three busy transport vehicles as they speed their doggy passengers to the Big Festival! The running isnâ ™t smooth, and thereâ ™s a rainstorm on the way... Trains, boats and planes: which one would you ride?Featuring hundreds of vehicles, all with doggy drivers, and with a wind-down bedtime ending, this book is sure to keep your little one busy spotting every time you read it together.

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Ten fat sausages sizzling in the panâ ¦ decide to escape, if they can!Come on a great escape through the kitchen as we follow each sausage that decides to make a run for it. Will they succeed or will the cat, blender, plug hole or fan prove their downfall? Michelle Robinson s no-holds-barred humour is perfectly matched by Tor Freeman s mad-cap artwork. Hilarious and merciless, this tale will have you hooting out loud. Bright condiments, stricken-looking frankfurters and wicked comedy will appeal to the ruthless reader GUARDIAN

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Inspired by ESA astronaut Tim Peake and his sons, and featuring an introduction from Tim, this is the perfect bedtime book!Two space-mad little boys get ready for bed and say goodnight to their toy rockets, launch pads and planet mobiles, before being whisked away into space on an adventure beyond their wildest dreams . . .Tim Peake is the first official British ESA astronaut. He left Earth on 15th December 2015 to begin a six month long mission aboard the International Space Station. His time in space has been watched by millions and he is inspiring a new generation of explorers, adventurers and questioners.Goodnight Spaceman is the sixth book in Michelle Robinson and Nick East s beloved series. Look out for Goodnight Digger, Goodnight Tractor, Goodnight Princess, Goodnight Pirate and Goodnight Santa too!

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With sing-along song from David Gibb, Lollies Award-winning Michelle Robinson s busy story based on the tongue-twister is bursting with trucks, doggie drivers, vehicles and colour!Red Lorry and Yellow Lorry must get to the construction site, but they have a snow-drift, a breakdown and a speeding tractor to contend with along the way... Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry: which one would you drive? Jam-packed with lorries, trucks, cars, motorbikes and all kinds of vehicles!Sing along with a QR code link to the official Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry song by David Gibb! Dares to dive deep into a magnificent fiasco, a delight for the youngest of truck aficionados KIRKUS A celebration of traffic jam-packed with fun. It will be essential reading for any young transportophile, but just as entertaining for the rest of the family too LoveReading4Kids

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Think that being a witch is just about pointy hats, relaxing broomstick rides, and gathering around the steamy cauldron singing spooky songs? Well, think again. A riotous picture book with a crisp, catchy rhyme sequence and wickedly detailed illustrations make this a spellbinding joy. Daily MailBetty is brewing her first ever potion! And potions need ingredients â “ ingredients that can only be found in the WILD. So Betty, with her mum by her side, soars off into the magical, moonlight night to bravely gather her wicked and wonderful supplies: vampire fangs, fairy dust, werewolf whiskers, and more. The only problem is, she might have to come face-to-face with a few monsters â “ a few treacherous monsters! â “ along the way... With rollicking read-aloud rhymes from Michelle Robinson, and spellbinding art from Briony May Smith, this is a funny, edge-of-your-broomstick adventure for aspiring witches and wizards everywhere.

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Chicken Nugget is a hilarious new picture book by Michelle Robinson and Tom McLaughlin.My name is Nugget. Chicken Nugget.This is my family.I m the smallest.And when you re the smallest, nobody ever listens.When Nugget s long-lost-cousin Franz turns up, all isn t quite as it seems. There s definitely something fishy - or foxy - about this chicken. This is Nugget s chance to save the day, because sometimes the bravest hero of all is just a little chicken.

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Fred and Nell s grandma is babysitting and the kids couldn t be happier. But hang on, there s something not quite right about her. In fact, she s acting very strangely indeed. And is that a spare eyeball? A tail? A striped tongue? That s NOT their grandma; it s an alien ... RUUUUUUN!Find out how Fred and Nell overcome the invasion by grandmas from Mars (and get their own grandma back!) in this completely crazy and brilliantly bonkers, fun and irreverent picture book from the talented Michelle Robinson, with illustrations by rising star Fred Blunt.

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When Mark the shark is playing with his friends, he loves to tryhis best. But no matter how hard he tries, sometimes he loses atthe games or colours outside of the lines. And the more mistakeshe makes, the more frustrated he gets until he... SNAAAPS!But when there s a commotion in the ocean, can Mark use his besttalents to save the day?

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Boo the pumpkin does NOT like Halloween. And she does NOT like trick-or-treating. Why? Because she s afraid of the dark. So, when Halloween comes around Boo is especially worried. But when she meets a little boy who also shares his fears, Boo realisesthat perhaps Halloween - and the dark - aren t quite as scaryas she thought.

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A fantastically funny book about loving what makes you YOU!When Banana is thrown into the reject binwith the other mis-shapen fruit and veg,he decides that enough is enough -he may be a little bit bruisedbut that doesn t mean he s any less brilliant!So be proud of your bumps!Because going bad can sometimes be very, very good.

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When a boy s pumpkin won t stop growing and growing, it suddenlycomes roaring to life shouting, ME WANT HALLOWEEN! Now his pumpkin is on a rampage. Will it destroy Halloween foreveror can an extra special trick show pumpkin that it s better toshare the treats?And will pumpkin be sorry for his naughtiness?

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I couldnâ ™t put this one down - Janice Hallett, author of The AppealWry, twisting and suspenseful, bestselling author Michelle Frances tells a story of schoolyard sniping turning into something much uglier in The Playground, for fans of Liane Moriarty and Adele Parks.Looking to escape her old life, Nancy and her ten-year-old daughter Lara move to Ripton. A quiet, picturesque village in the rolling Derbyshire countryside, it seems like the perfect place to settle down. At first.But when Nancy reaches the school gates, she learns that beneath the quaint village atmosphere is a minefield. And after her daughter clashes with her school friends, Nancy quickly finds herself outside the whispering circle of parents.As much as Nancy finds the playground politics absurd, they soon become impossible to ignore when Lara is accused of hurting another girl.Desperate to clear Lara s name, Nancy is about to learn just what lengths a parent will go to for their child . . .Praise for the number one bestselling author Michelle Frances: Michelle Frances is an author we re going to hear a great deal about â “ Jilly Cooper Taut, dark, and seriously addictive â “ Will Dean, author of The Last Passenger I tore through the pages . . . A high-speed chase of a novel â “ Louise Candlish, author of The Only Suspect Michelle Frances manages to bring fresh energy to this age-old theme of family secrets . . . The finale doesn t disappoint â “ Daily Mail Toxic family relationships, sultry European settings and an intricate plot which leaves you never knowing who to trust â “ Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet

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??? The Swiss Family Robinson â “ A Classic Tale of Survival, Adventure, and IngenuityShipwrecked on a deserted island, one family s courage, unity, and cleverness turn disaster into an unforgettable adventure.The Swiss Family Robinson is an inspiring story of resilience and exploration. When the Robinson family is stranded on a remote island, they must learn to survive using their wit, teamwork, and resourcefulness. This abridged and beautifully illustrated edition makes the beloved classic accessible to young readers, while review questions at the end of the book encourage deeper understanding and reflection.?? Why This Edition is Ideal for Young Readers: Abridged for clarity and comprehensionâ ”perfect for children aged 8+ Includes review questions to spark discussion and reading comprehension Illustrated pages bring the tropical island setting to life Promotes values like teamwork, resilience, family bonding, and problem-solving Encourages independent reading and builds vocabulary?? Great For: Classroom and home reading for middle-grade learners Parents and teachers looking for value-based classic literature Children who enjoy survival stories and imaginative settings Supplemental reading with built-in questions for discussion? A timeless story of hope and human spiritâ ”this edition of The Swiss Family Robinson is an enriching read for every curious child s library.

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Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 photographs, including never-before-seen images, The Look is a stunning journey through Michelle Obama s style evolution, in her own words for the first time. In this celebration of style, from the moment she entered the public eye during her husband s U.S. Senate campaign through her time as the first Black First Lady of the United States and today as one of the country s most influential figures, Michelle Obama shares how she uses the beauty and intrigue of fashion to draw attention to her message.Featuring the voices of Meredith Koop, Obama s trusted stylist, as well as her makeup artist Carl Ray, hairstylists Yene Damtew and Njeri Radway, and many of the designers who have dressed Obama for notable events, The Look brings readers behind the scenes not only to reveal how her most memorable looks came together but also to tell a powerful story about how we present ourselves. Obama s intimate and candid stories illuminate how her approach to dressing has evolved throughout her life - from the colourful sheath dresses, cardigans, and brooches she wore during her time as First Lady to the bold suits, denim, and braids of her post-White House life and all the active looks and beautiful gowns in between. In The Look, Michelle Obama explores the joy and the purpose of fashion and beauty and how - when wielded with grace and care - they can uplift and affirm the values one holds most dear.Confidence, she concludes, cannot be put on. But when you re wearing something that s intentional or beloved, clothing can make you feel like the best version of yourself.

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He loves you not.Amy is fiercely independent, with a high-powered career, a flat of her own and tight-knit friendships. But as she approaches her thirtieth birthday, she can’t help but rue the one thing she doesn’t have – a relationship.When Amy comes around following a serious fall, she doesn’t remember anything from the last six months. Not even the upcoming skiing holiday at her aunt’s luxurious chalet in Val d’Isère with her mum and best friends to celebrate her birthday. And she certainly doesn’t remember being swept off her feet by the handsome Dr Jack Stewart . . .Jack is the full package – charming, caring and devoted to Amy. Everyone is smitten with him, but as the week goes on, Amy begins to find Jack’s presence chilling. Is her broken mind playing tricks? Or is the perfect boyfriend really too good to be true?For fans of The Chalet and The Hunting Party, The Boyfriend is a twisting anti-love story that will keep you guessing with every page, by Michelle Frances, author of the number one bestselling sensation The Girlfriend.***PRAISE FOR MICHELLE FRANCES‘I tore through the pages . . . A high-speed chase of a novel’ – Louise Candlish‘Michelle Frances manages to bring fresh energy to this age-old theme of family secrets . . . The finale doesn t disappoint’ – Daily Mail‘Toxic family relationships, sultry European settings and an intricate plot which leaves you never knowing who to trust’ – Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet

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From Michelle De La Mora, the celebrated author of the Green Aisle series (written and published under the name Michelle Savage) and the award-winning Ultimate Guide to Healthy Juicing, comes an essential cookbook that makes plant-based cooking easy, flavorful, and accessible. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or sharing a cozy meal, this book is packed with delicious anti-inflammatory recipes that will inspire you to get back into your kitchen and start creating!Inside You’ll Find:Exciting and Diverse Recipes: Discover plant-based meals that are as satisfying as they are healthy. Health-Focused Ingredients: Every recipe emphasizes whole, natural foods. Versatile Options: Adaptable meals that cater to different tastes and dietary needs. Michelle’s expertise and passion for healthy eating shine through in this collection. Each mouthwatering recipe offers simplicity ratings to guide your cooking as well as expert tips to elevate every dish. Dive into this trusted guide and enjoy the delicious rewards of a plant-centered lifestyle! Recipes include: Raspberry Cardamom Smoothie, Electrolyte Tropical Smoothie, Sun-Kissed Capers Squash, Spicy Chorizo Tacos, Fire-Kissed Gouda Bites, Cali Almond Flour Crackers, PhoMazing Soup, Ganis Greek Salad, Cashew Basil Blitz, Spicy Moroccan Loaded Sweet Potato, Arugula Linguine with Lemon Zest Capers, Salted Caramel Fondue, Maple-Smoked Plant Ribbons, Eggplant Bacon, and more!

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Calling all Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans! Fall in love with your favourite new Regency series for 2025. Meet the Fairfax family⠦⠘Worthy of Georgette Heyer⠦the most wonderfully satisfying five star Regency Romp⠙ Julie Caplin⠘I wager you this, Miss Fairfax ⠓ you⠙ll choose to marry for every reason other than love by the end of the season!⠙Miss Sophie Fairfax has every intention of marrying for love, refusing to go along with her brother⠙s plans for a marriage of convenience or title. Throwing caution to the wind at her very first ball, Sophie finds herself in the path of the most notorious rake in the ton.Agreeing a wager with him may be wicked, but finding herself alone with the dangerously attractive Lord Rotherby might be one scandal too far⠦A must-read for fans of Evie Dunmore, Martha Waters and Virginia Heath.Each story in The Fairfax Sisters series can be read as a standalone novel.Praise for The Scandal of the Season: How I love a story of sisters, and Michelle Kenney has conjured up four sparky modern-minded Fairfax girls. The dialogue is quick-fire, plot complex and satisfying, the men heroic and rich. Good-hearted and good fun Jane Dunn, Sunday Times bestselling author Utterly delightful ⠓ I adore this series and hope for more adventures from the Fairfax sisters soon!⠙ Bex Hogan, author⠘Just finished this stunning sequel to The Mismatch of the Season ⠓ absolutely adored the second Fairfax sister and her scandalous romp through London, Paris and rural France! Katharine Corr, author Easiest five stars ever ⠦ A must-read for anyone who loves Julia Quinn, Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Each character is so well written, each plot twist leaves you gasping and the end is perfection ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A sparkling, smartly written Regency romance that had me utterly enchanted from the very first page. It s witty, swoony, and empowering ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A phenomenal regency romp that is full of heart. I am such a sucker for an enemies to lovers trope and this was perfection! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved this book ⠦ ridiculously entertaining and I could not stop reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun, romantic enemies to lovers regency read. I really enjoyed it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A delightfully lighthearted regency romp ⠦ a perfect springtime read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Filled with witty banter, emotional turmoil, and surprising twists ⠦ a perfect choice for historical fiction fans ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun enemies to lovers book which will brighten your day! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A stunning follow-up to The Mismatch of the Season ⠦ this book had real depth! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I absolutely adored this book! Full of charm, interesting and relatable characters, and of course a swoony love story. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle Kenney is definitely turning into my go to author for a sweet little regency romp ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun, clean and entertaining read with a satisfying ending and I can honestly recommend it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Mismatch of the Season was one of my favorite reads, and I think I may love The Scandal of the Season even more ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved every single second of it ⠦ the characters are fantastic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sometimes you just need a good regency romance romp and this delivered! Would recommend to fans of Bridgerton or Evie Dunmore books! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved every single character ⠦ You nailed the ending! Reader review

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If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you do? Young readers can read and imagine in this unabridged paperback edition of The Swiss Family Robinson. After their ship crashes onto a deserted island, the Robinson family begins a castaway life of adventure, scientific exploration, and the primal instinct to survive. As the years pass, the family begins to wonder: do they want to be rescued and return to civilization, or continue their island life forever? This high-action novel—available in its unabridged entirety—is perfect for young readers’ libraries.

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLEREnter the House of the Beastâ ¦ As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story, framed in shadows and sharp edges Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in DrowningStep into the House of the Beast with this dark fantasy debut from The Legend of Korra graphic novel illustrator Michelle Wong â “ featuring illustrations throughout by the author.You are a very lucky young lady, to be chosen by the Dread Beast.Alma would not have chosen the Beast. But when her mother falls ill, she is not left with the luxury of choice. After all, luxury was never something they could afford.Forced into a desperate bargain with her estranged father and his house, one of the noble families that serve the gods and wield their powers, she irrevocably binds herself to the Dread Beast, the most fearsome of the gods. However, it is a vow made in vain when death comes for her mother anyway.Now vengeance is Almaâ ™s sole aim. And she has a god on her side â “ a beautiful, eldritch monster with starlit hair. The Beast that has chosen her.A darkly enchanting fairy tale with blood on its teeth, House of the Beast is a story of revenge, resilience, and the power of love to see us through the darkness â “ beautifully illustrated throughout by the author. A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge, House of the Beast dazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful worldbuilding, Wongâ ™s debut is sure to become a celebrated classic Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLEREnter the House of the Beastâ ¦ As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story, framed in shadows and sharp edges Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in DrowningStep into the House of the Beast with this dark fantasy debut from The Legend of Korra graphic novel illustrator Michelle Wong â “ featuring illustrations throughout by the author.You are a very lucky young lady, to be chosen by the Dread Beast.Alma would not have chosen the Beast. But when her mother falls ill, she is not left with the luxury of choice. After all, luxury was never something they could afford.Forced into a desperate bargain with her estranged father and his house, one of the noble families that serve the gods and wield their powers, she irrevocably binds herself to the Dread Beast, the most fearsome of the gods. However, it is a vow made in vain when death comes for her mother anyway.Now vengeance is Almaâ ™s sole aim. And she has a god on her side â “ a beautiful, eldritch monster with starlit hair. The Beast that has chosen her.A darkly enchanting fairy tale with blood on its teeth, House of the Beast is a story of revenge, resilience, and the power of love to see us through the darkness â “ beautifully illustrated throughout by the author. A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge, House of the Beast dazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful worldbuilding, Wongâ ™s debut is sure to become a celebrated classic Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child

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Join the sporting detectives as they race around the world in the brilliant mystery adventure series from multi gold medal-winning Paralympian, Ellie Robinson. It’s been a year since Seb, Hannah and Maria solved the mystery of the gold medal thief at the Tokyo Games. Now they are reunited at the World Football Championship but Brazil’s star goalie has gone missing. Finding a lost medal was one thing, finding a missing person is much more difficult. Can the trio team up again to find out what happened before the final game?Solve the case before the whistle blows! Action-packed look-behind-the-scenes at the world #39;s biggest sporting event, with clues and illustrations throughout.

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A sweeping and eye-opening study of wealth inequality and the dismantling of local government in four working-class US cities that passionately argues for reinvestment in people-centered leadership and offers “a welcome reminder of what government can accomplish if given the chance” (San Francisco Chronicle). Decades of cuts to local government amidst rising concentrations of poverty have wreaked havoc on communities left behind by the modern economy. Some of these discarded places are rural. Others are big cities, small cities, or historic suburbs. Some vote blue, others red. Some are the most diverse communities in America, while others are nearly all white, all Latino, or all Black. All are routinely trashed by outsiders for their poverty and their politics. Mostly, their governments are just broke. Forty years after the anti-tax revolution began protecting wealthy taxpayers and their cities, our high-poverty cities and counties have run out of services to cut, properties to sell, bills to defer, and risky loans to take. In this “astute and powerful vision for improving America” (Publishers Weekly), urban law expert and author Michelle Wilde Anderson offers unsparing, humanistic portraits of the hardships left behind in four such places. But this book is not a eulogy or a lament. Instead, Anderson travels to four blue-collar communities that are poor, broke, and progressing. Networks of leaders and residents in these places are facing down some of the hardest challenges in American poverty today. In Stockton, California, locals are finding ways, beyond the police department, to reduce gun violence and treat the trauma it leaves behind. In Josephine County, Oregon, community leaders have enacted new taxes to support basic services in a rural area with fiercely anti-government politics. In Lawrence, Massachusetts, leaders are figuring out how to improve job security and wages in an era of backbreaking poverty for the working class. And a social movement in Detroit, Michigan, is pioneering ways to stabilize low-income housing after a wave of foreclosures and housing loss. Our smallest governments shape people’s safety, comfort, and life chances. For decades, these governments have no longer just reflected inequality—they have helped drive it. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Anderson shows that “if we learn to save our towns, we will also be learning to save ourselves” (The New York Times Book Review).

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One of the finest police procedural writers around... [Standing in the Shadows] is as narratively rich and surprising as Robinson s best work. Knowing it s his last makes the reading bittersweet.   — New York Times Book ReviewThe 28th twisting installment in the DCI Alan Banks mystery series that Stephen King calls “the best now on the market.” In November 1980, Nick Hartley returns home from a university lecture to find his house crawling with police. His ex-girlfriend, Alice Poole, has been found murdered, and her new boyfriend Mark Woodcroft is missing. Nick is the prime suspect. The case quickly goes cold, but Nick cannot let it go. He embarks on a career in investigative journalism, determined to find Alice’s murderer—but his obsession leads him down a dangerous path.Decades later, in November 2019, an archaeologist unearths a skeleton that turns out to be far more contemporary than the Roman remains she is seeking. Detective Superintendent Alan Banks and his team are called in to investigate, but there is little to be gleaned from the remains themselves. Left with few clues, Banks and his team must rely on their wits to hunt down a killer. As the two cases unfurl, the investigations twist and turn to an explosive conclusion.

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TEN PEOPLE WENT INTO THE MUSEUM THAT DAY. ONLY SEVEN CAME OUT... Police officer Tia recently failed her exam to become a negotiator: her dream job. But when a peaceful climate change protest at a London museum escalates, and one of the radicalised members takes Tia and others hostage, she realises this is her chance to prove she has what it takes.Only not everyone gets out of the siege alive.Three years later, Asher is being released from prison for the part he played at the museum that day. Heâ ™s always maintained his innocence, but when someone starts threatening the survivors, leading one of them to take their own life, Tia isnâ ™t convinced Asher is telling the whole truth. Refusing to have another death on her conscience, Tia begins to investigate.But Tia was a hostage that day too... and now she s a target.A propulsive, emotional thriller for readers of Gillian McAllister s Famous Last Words and Lisa Jewell.Praise for Brooke Robinson: I raced through it. Brilliant writing, properly tense Harriet Tyce, Sunday Times bestselling author of Blood Orange Compelling and ingenious Prima Exciting and original Heat Intriguing Daily Mail An ingenious premise, cleverly executed Sunday Times bestseller Sabine Durrant

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Down on the farm, itâ ™s time to sleep. So sheepdog, Sam, rounds up the sheepâ ¦Everyone knows that counting sheep will send you straight to sleep but what happens when the sheep wonâ ™t go to sleep? And what if they donâ ™t know how to count, either?! Sheepdog, Sam, is on the case and he tries everything he can to lull them off to dreamland. But, before long, the whole farm is awake and noisier than ever...An alternative bedtime story full of farmyard sounds and counting chaos sure to make little ones laugh and parents sigh in sympathy.

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When the SUPER SCHOOL DISCO arrives, Fish Finger is frozen with nerves. His classmates can t wait to dance but, after he slips and tripsover his feet, there s no way he s taking the chance!Will Fish Finger be forever frozen or will he feel the rhythm andmove to the beat?

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When Bam the panda accidentally breaks Red s drum, he needs to think of a way to make it up to Red!Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children s imaginations and develop their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustrators broadens children s reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. This story is one of six titles at Oxford Level 1+, which are phonically decodable with some extra high-interest words to expand children s vocabularies and enrich the stories. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book.

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Michael s one cool cookie - and he LOVES to stand out from the batch. But when he s made to feel like he needs to be like everyoneelse, Michael feels all alone and the poor cookie CRUMBLES. Willthe other cookies be there for Michael when he needs them most?

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Kevin the cucumber is so cool - everybody knows it!Whenever anyone gets hot and bothered, Kevin is always there to coolthem down. He even has his own super cool cucumber song. But when Kevin starts to feel like his friends are leaving him out,something happens that has never happened before: Kevin. Loses. His. Cool!

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Think that being a witch is all about pointy hats, waving wands and gathering around the cauldron singing spooky songs? Well, think again.Betty s potion-making starts tonight! And potions need ingredients â “ ingredients that can only be found in the WILD. And that is pretty treacherous. So, brave Betty, with her mum by her side, is about to come face-to-face with werewolves, trolls, sea monsters and more... A funny, edge-of-your-broomstick adventure from the spellbinding team behind Tooth Fairy in Training.

Objev podobné jako Witch in Training - Michelle Robinson

The perfect potty-training book for little ones - outrageously funny and gently reassuring in equal measure!Uh-oh! Kiwi needs a wee-wee, and he can t stop weeing everywhere wee-wees don t go: on the floor, in the swimming pool, and even on poor Penguin s lap! Oh, feathers. Will Kiwi ever learn to use the big-bird potty? A laugh-out-loud tale of one kiwi s journey to being a big bird who wees in the potty and not, well, anywhere and EVERYWHERE else! With hilarious illustrations and rollicking rhymes you can t help but sing along with, this is the perfect potty-training book for encouraging little ones.

Objev podobné jako Kiwi Needs a Wee-Wee - Michelle Robinson

Life inside the ice cream van is full of excitement - the ice creamsand lollies can t wait to be picked! But - oh no! - no-one wantsa plain ice cream. As she sees friend after friend being pickedinstead of her. Ice Cream has a MELTDOWN!Will Ice Cream be stuck in the freezer forever, or is her happy endingjust around the corner.?

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When Jelly is entered into the Best Food Competition, it makes himwobble with worry. Everyone loves chicken nuggets and pizza -but does everyone love jelly? Suddenly he s filled with self-doubt. But soon Jelly learns that the things that make us different shouldbe celebrated... and that it s definitely OK to have a wobbleevery now and then.

Objev podobné jako When Jelly Had a Wobble (PB) - Michelle Robinson

This is a love letter to her daughters from Lisa, in the form of a tender poem illustrated by Tim Budgen. It is also a declaration of the strength of the steadfast love between parent and child, and sums up an eternal message to all families facing the challenges of the loss of a loved one. A Welsh adaptation by Anwen Pierce. See also... -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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‘I was blown away’ – Jilly CooperA gripping and chilling debut psychological thriller, The Girlfriend by Michelle Frances is the story of a mother, a son, his girlfriend and an unforgivable lie.She loves your son. She wants your life. How far would you go to protect your son?Laura has it all. A successful career, a long marriage to a rich husband, and a twenty-three year-old son, Daniel, who is kind, handsome, and talented. Then Daniel meets Cherry. Cherry is young, beautiful and smart – but hasn’t led Laura’s golden life. And she wants it.When tragedy strikes, a decision is made and a lie is told. A lie so terrible it changes their lives forever . . .

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The second volume in Tim Robinson s phenomenal Connemara Trilogy - which Robert Macfarlane has called One of the most remarkable non-fiction projects undertaken in English . The first volume of Tim Robinson s Connemara trilogy, Listening to the Wind, covered Robinson s home territory of Roundstone and environs. The Last Pool of Darkness moves into wilder territory: the fjords, cliffs, hills and islands of north-west Connemara, a place that Wittgenstein, who lived on his own in a cottage there for a time, called the last pool of darkness in Europe . Again combining his polymathic knowledge of Connemara s natural history, human history, folklore and topography with his own unsurpassable artistry as a writer, Tim Robinson has produced another classic.A native of Yorkshire, Tim Robinson moved to the Aran Islands in 1972. His books include the celebrated two-volume Stones of Aran. Since 1984 he has lived in Roundstone, Connemara. The Proust Ruskin of modern place-writing, deep-mapper of Irish landscapes, visionary thinker, and human of exceptional intellectual generosity kindness. He was an immense inspiration to encourager of me my work Robert Macfarlane A masterpiece of travel and topographical writing and a miraculous, vivid and engrossing meditation on landscape and history and the sacred mood of places Colm Tóibín, Irish Times One of the greatest writers of lands ... No one has disentangled the tales the stones of Ireland have to tell so deftly and retold them so beautifully Fintan O Toole

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Calling all Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans! You are cordially invited to fall in love with your favourite new Regency romance novel⠦⠘Worthy of Georgette Heyer⠦the most wonderfully satisfying five star Regency Romp⠙ Julie Caplin⠘I don⠙t pretend to know the details of your private life, Miss Fairfax, but you might do better to embrace the fortunate position into which you were born, rather than regret the one that only exists between the covers of a novel⠙Miss Phoebe Fairfax dreams of being as free as her four brothers. When she discovers she is to be wed to a repugnant earl who is old enough to be her grandfather, she decides to embark on a real adventure⠦Enter the insufferable ⠓ and insufferably gorgeous ⠓ Viscount Damerel.A must-read for fans of Evie Dunmore, Martha Waters and Virginia HeathWhy readers are falling in love with Mismatch of the Season:Enemies to lovers with a Bridgerton style twist! Funny, poignant, inspiring ⠦ it s a must read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun, witty, engaging and just overall a great read. Five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved every minute of it, I couldn⠙t put it down ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Looking for a romantic Regency that take all your blues away? Mismatch of the Season delivers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A masterpiece of a book! It was so overwhelmingly good that I couldn t put it down ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A brilliant example of this genre. What a film this would make! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Historical enemies to lovers?! Sign me up! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐More praise for The Mismatch of the Season: The Mismatch of the Season is the perfect cosy read for fans of Bridgerton and Little Women. I devoured it like a thick hot chocolate on a cold winter⠙s night. Holly Race, author of Midnight s Twins Proper Regency goodness in book form, with characters I adore!⠙ Bex Hogan, author of the Isles of Storm and Sorrow trilogy This had everything I want from a Regency novel: A lively, rule-breaking heroine and a surly Viscount to bicker with. I raced through it faster than a heroine on a runaway horse. Andreina Cordani, author of The 12 Days of Murder

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**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**A new reign is coming . . . A lush, epic Ancient Egyptian fantasy trilogy simmering with romance, rebellion, magic and monsters. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi, and Sabaa Tahir.Princess. Priestess. Rebel. Thief. Who will sit on the throne when the bloodshed is done? The kingdom of Khetara is a land divided. The pharaoh is dying, and his enemies are great in number. As rebellion grows and secrets flourish, four strangers must face their destinies. In the golden capital, Princess Sita is caught in a web of sensuality and deceit, the burden of a treacherous truth weighing heavily on her soul. At the sacred temple, Neff, a priestess-in-training haunted by prophetic blood-drenched dreams, holds the key to the royal heirs fates. To the south, the flames of rebellion ignite as Rae, a farmer s daughter, resists the pharaoh s oppressive rule and inspires an army.And in the depths of the desert, a tomb robber called Karim stumbles upon a long-buried secret and awakens the monster within . . .The first book of the Throne of Khetara trilogy. A bold and opulent fantasy that glimmers with magic and intrigue! - Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace

Objev podobné jako Throne of Khetara: His Face is the Sun - Michelle Jabes Corpora

â ˜The Alan Banks mystery-suspense novels are the best series on the market. Try one and tell me I m wrongâ ™ â “ Stephen KingA runaway girl. An inescapable past. Banks is pulled into a perilous world. With his personal life in turmoil DCI Banks is considering his options. But then late one night the architect of his professional misfortune, Chief Constable Riddle, summons Banks to his house for his daughter Emily has run away and compromising photos have appeared online. Riddle wants Banks to use his unorthodox methods to find her without a fuss.Banks, a father himself, cannot refuse and he follows the trail to the dark heart of London. But when a series of gruesome murders follows soon after, Banks finds himself pulled into the dangerous world of his most powerful enemy, Chief Constable Jimmy Riddle.Cold is the Grave is a pulse-pounding tale. If you enjoyed it, then you ll love the next instalment in the Banks series - which was made into the major British ITV Drama DCI Banks - Aftermath.*****Critical acclaim for the Inspector Banks series A powerfully moving work Ian Rankin Top-notch police procedure Jeffery Deaver A wonderful novel Michael Connelly An addictive crime-novel series New York Times A guaranteed page-turner Mirror Demonstrates how the crime novel, when done right, can reach parts that other books can t . . . A considerable achievement Guardian One of the most authentic and atmospheric of crime series Independent The master of police procedural Mail on Sunday Near, perhaps, even at the top of, the British crime writers league The Times Banks is genuinely human, rather than a hard man Observer

Objev podobné jako Cold is the Grave - Peter Robinson

Rebel. Thief. The kingdom of Khetara awaits an uncertain future .. . As the gilded royal court revels in decadence, turning a blind eye to the civil unrest threatening to overspill the rural southern lands, an inescapable storm of change is brewing.For the pharaoh is dying and fate will come for them all. In the golden capital, the royal princess, SITA, is caught in a web of sensuality, deceit and murder as her older brother lusts for power and excess. Meanwhile her younger brother, rejects his royal heritage to find refuge in the sacred temple and the ancient knowledge it holds.Unbeknownst to the royal heirs, NEFF, a young girl haunted by prophetic blood-drenched dreams, holds the key to their destinies. To the south, the flames of rebellion ignite as RAE, a farmer s daughter, resists the pharaoh s oppressive rule and inspires an army. And in the depths of the desert, tomb-raider KARIM stumbles upon a long-buried secret and awakens the monster within .

Objev podobné jako Throne of Khetara: His Face is the Sun - Michelle Jabes Corpora

With their city under fire, can they find hope in each other? Rich, evocative and spellbinding KATE THOMPSON A heartwarming tale of courage, friendship and hope MILLY JOHNSON ***In December 1940, the Blitz has reached Sheffield, but Steel Girl Hattie is more concerned about the war brewing at home between her parents. Desperate to help her mother in any way she can, will Hattie get through with the help of her factory sisters?Betty is overjoyed to learn that her fiancé will be coming home to complete his RAF training. But when the Blitz begins, he may be in greater danger than ever.Young Patty has never been prouder of her sweetheart, Archie, than in his role as an Air Raid Warden. But having seen the true cost of war, is he struggling more than Patty could ever imagine?And as the bombs begin to fall, with heartbreak on the horizon, will the Steel Girls find shelter in each other?A heartwarming and dramatic World War II saga, perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Pam Howes.***Readers love Steel Girls in the Blitz! I could not read this book fast enough ⠦ I ve grown to love this group of strong women! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A tremendously good read ⠦ a story of love and friendship at the most difficult times ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing ⠦ once you start it s hard to put down ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gives a great sense of the resilience and camaraderie of communities ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this series ⠦ another excellent addition ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako Steel Girls in the Blitz - Michelle Rawlins

Daniel Defoe s great masterpiece, in a gorgeous new clothbound edition designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. These delectable and collectible Penguin editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design I walk d about on the shore, lifting up my hands, and my whole being, as I may say, wrapt up in the contemplation of my deliverance ... reflecting upon all my comrades that were drown d, and that there should not be one soul sav d but my self ... Who has not dreamed of life on an exotic isle, far away from civilization? Here is the novel which has inspired countless imitations by lesser writers, none of which equal the power and originality of Defoe s famous book. Robinson Crusoe, set ashore on an island after a terrible storm at sea, is forced to make do with only a knife, some tobacco, and a pipe. He learns how to build a canoe, make bread, and endure endless solitude. That is, until, twenty-four years later, when he confronts another human being. First published in 1719, Robinson Crusoe has been praised by such writers as James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Samuel Johnson as one of the greatest novels in the English language. Robinson Crusoe has a universal appeal, a story that goes right to the core of existence Simon Armitage

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Mallory sees the woman for the first time at her college gym and is immediately transfixed. As a naturally reserved person who is now reeling from the loss of her mother, Mallory finds herself compelled by the woman s assurance, and longs to know her better. Despite the discovery that she is a professor at the college, Mallory finds herself falling into a complicated love affair with the woman, the stakes of which she never quite understands.In the years that follow, Mallory must come to terms with how the relationship shaped her, for better or worse, and learn to become a part of the world that she sacrificed for the sake of a woman she never truly knew.In this enthralling debut novel, the complexities of influence, obsession, and admiration reveal how desire and its consequences can alter the trajectory of a life.

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The brilliant last novel in the number one bestselling Alan Banks crime series - by the master of the police procedural. The best mystery-procedural series on the market. Try one and tell me I m wrong STEPHEN KINGLate November, 1980. Student Nick Hartley returns from a lecture to find his house full of police officers. As he discovers that his ex-girlfriend has been found murdered in a nearby park, and her new boyfriend is missing, he realises two things in quick succession: he is undoubtedly a suspect as he has no convincing alibi, and he has own suspicions as to what might have happened . . .Late November 2019. An dig near Scotch Corner unearths a skeleton that turns out to be far more recent than the Roman remains the archaeologist is looking for. Detective Superintendent Alan Banks and his team are called in and, as an investigation into the find begins, the past and the present meet with devastating consequences. The master of the police procedural MAIL ON SUNDAY

Objev podobné jako Standing in the Shadows - Peter Robinson

A Victorian retelling of The Taming of the Shrew, full of emotion and spice!No gentleman can tempt herExcept the one who got away…Rejected by the man she thought she’d marry, Evangeline Sinclair won’t be fooled again. Instead, she’s cultivating her reputation―as an indomitable shrew!When James, the new Earl of Penford, left Evie it was because he knew he couldn’t give her the life she deserved. Now, returning after a traumatic experience abroad, he’s even less the man she needs.But when Evie’s defiance lands her in trouble with the law, the only way to protect her is by marriage―if he can tame the stubborn miss into being his countess!

Objev podobné jako The Taming Of The Countess - Michelle Willingham

Welcome to the Maynard! A grand hotel full of luxury and style...but where the guests are all wizards, witches and mythical creatures! Enter a world of magic, mystery, thrills and fun. Join Philippa (Pip) Dale as she begins her new job as a bellhop (and trainee house detective) at the exclusive Maynard Hotel for Wizards (and folks of a magical ilk). This opulent, amazing hotel exists right under the noses of everyday San Francisco, where real magicians, witches, mystical characters and fantastic creatures all come to stay. However, Pip s working days aren t merely full of amazing sights and magical experiences, they come with thrills and dangers too. She must try to catch a magical hotel thief, although their strange choice of thefts suggests that murder is the ultimate goal. Can Pip solve the mystery of who the thief s target is in time to save the intended victim? And at the same time, she must go about her other duties at the hotel almost all of which involve spells, enchantment, and drama of one kind or another. Helping her are many fun and funny hotel employees, all of them with magic running through their veins too. The Maynard is a unique, special hotel where the strange and mystical come to stay. It truly a place like no other, especially now Pip is on the case to liven things up even more. So check in, sit back and enjoy the fun. Welcome to the Maynard! Collects Welcome to the Maynard #1-#4.

Objev podobné jako Welcome to the Maynard - James Robinson, J. Bone