Category Archives: Travel Guides
The Secret Summer
Discover an island of buried secrets … A captivating coming-of-age story from the Carnegie-nominated author of The Ethan I Was BeforeMiranda misses her mum. The mum who used to laugh at her jokes and take her to Disneyworld. But something happened that stopped all that – now Miranda`s mum is always hurrying away on another
A Dare for A Hare
I`m Harvey, so there! As brave as a bear!Nothing can scare me. I`m the world`s bravest hare!Harvey the hare sets out to prove that he`s as brave as a bear in this warm and heart-felt story. But little does he know that his big brother Buster is right there behind him every step of the
The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick-Maker: The Story of Britain Through its Census, Since 1801
At the beginning of each decade for 200 years the national census has presented a self-portrait of the British Isles. The census has surveyed Britain from the Napoleonic wars to the age of the internet, through the agricultural and industrial revolutions, possession of the biggest empire on earth and the devastation of the 20th century`s
The Way Home For Wolf
A sparkling story of friendship, set in the snowy Arctic, from the bestselling creators of `The Lion Inside`.Stubborn wolf cub Wilf doesn`t want help from anyone. Not from his friends or his family. Whatever it is, he can do it all by himself. But when Wilf finds himself lost and alone in the chill of
Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar
Rome was first ruled by kings, then became a republic. But in the end, after conquering the world, the Republic collapsed. Rome was drowned in blood. So terrible were the civil wars that the Roman people finally came to welcome the rule of an autocrat who could give them peace. `Augustus`, their new master called
Free-Range Freddy
A colourful new arrival turns the chicken coop upside-down in this delightfully funny rhyming picture book from Rachel Bright, multi-award-winning author of `The Lion Inside`.A new egg is ready to hatch, and the chickens all think they know what to expect. But when Freddy bursts from his shell with a multi-coloured explosion, it`s clear he`s
Dinosaurs vs Humans
Everyone knows that Dinosaurs and Humans can`t play together… Or can they?Dexter the dinosaur and Pearl the cavegirl are the very best of friends. There`s just one problem… Dinosaurs and Humans are NOT allowed to play together! No one remembers why. That`s just the way it`s always been. But, when disaster strikes, can Dinosaurs and
Monty and Sylvester A Tale of Everyday Astronauts
Join best friends Monty and Sylvester on a mission to deepest darkest space in this brilliantly funny picture book!5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Blast off! Monty and Sylvester have been in training (for at least 20 minutes) for a very BIG challenge: the first mouse and bear mission to outer space! Will they discover a
The Worrysaurus
A fun and reassuring tale about dealing with worries from the author of the bestselling `The Lion Inside`.It`s a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a special picnic.But it isn`t long before a small butterfly of worry starts fluttering in his tummy . . .What if he hasn`t brought enough to eat?What if he gets
Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valour
FIVE EXTRAORDINARY ORPHANS. ONE INCREDIBLE MYSTERY.UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF THE WINTERBORNE HOME FOR VENGENACE AND VALOURWhen 11-year-old April joins a group of kids living at Winterborne Home she doesn`t expect to be there for very long. But she soon learns that this home isn`t like any of the others – especially when she unearths the
Hello Lighthouse
A beautiful picture book about hope, change and the passing of time. Winner of the Caldecott Medal 2019.On the highest rock of a tiny island at the edge of the world stands a lighthouse. From dusk to dawn, the lighthouse beams, sending its light out to sea, guiding the ships on their way. As the
Oscar the Hungry Unicorn
A hilariously funny tale of friendship, belonging and LOTS OF EATING from the bestselling author of There Is No Dragon in This Story. Perfect for fans of Oi Frog.Oscar the Unicorn has eaten his stable so he needs to find somewhere else to live. Not easy if you`re a unicorn who eats everything in sight
Clarice Bean, That`s Me
An utterly special 20th anniversary edition of the classic picture book, with CD featuring THREE Clarice Bean stories read by Claire Skinner, star of the BBC series Outnumbered.All Clarice Bean wants is a bit of peace and quiet. But that can be hard to find in a house where your little brother is being utterly
Our Man in Hibernia: Ireland, the Irish & Me
If you think you know Ireland, this book will make you think again. Each year on St Patrick`s Day the eighty million people around the world claiming Irish ancestry celebrate their spiritual homeland. Millions more don leprechaun hats and swallow pints of Guinness in an annual global high-fiving of all things Irish. Charlie Connelly was
England`s Cathedrals
England`s cathedrals are the nation`s glory. They tower over its landscape, outranking palaces, castles and mansions. They attract roughly half the nation`s population each year. For a millennium they have been objects of pilgrimage for those seeking faith, consolation and beauty. Still at the start of the twenty-first century, they remain unequalled in their size
Rebel Cities: Paris, London and New York in the Age of Revolution
London, Paris and New York in the eighteenth century, as today, were places where political authority, commerce and money, art and intellectual life intersected. They straddled an Atlantic world where ships powered by nothing more than wind, currents and human muscle criss-crossed the sea, carrying with them goods, ideas and above all people: men and
The King`s City: London Under Charles II: A City That Transformed a Nation – And Created Modern Britain
During the reign of Charles II, London was a city in flux. After years of civil war and political turmoil, England`s capital became the centre for major advances in the sciences, the theatre, architecture, trade and ship-building that paved the way for the creation of the British Empire. At the heart of this activity was
The Lost Man
The Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller The `gripping, atmospheric and ultimately deeply satisfying` (Val McDermid) new novel from Jane Harper, author of the Sunday Times top ten bestsellers – with combined sales of over a half a million copies – The Dry and Force of Nature. He had started to remove his clothes as logic
Ruth the Red Riding Hood Fairy
The Wetherbury Storytelling Festival is almost over, but first Rachel and Kirsty must get one more magical object back from Jack Frost. Can they find Ruth`s magical basket before the festival is ruined for everyone?
Reeds Crew Handbook
Here is the Reeds Crew Handbook for skippers to hand to new and aspiring crew. It will give them all the essential knowledge they need to undertake the tasks traditionally handled by crew aboard any size of yacht, including: steering (both with a tiller and a wheel), raising, dropping and reefing a sail, boat handling
