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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Roo and friends are ready for an exciting day at school! Would you like to come with them This engaging, informative story book will excite and reassure preschool children in the run-up to their first days of school. Created by Early Years expert Camilla Reid and award-winning illustrator Kate Hindley.From morning drop-off and the first lessons of the day, through lunch, playtime and lots to learn in the afternoon, there is so much going on at school! Roo and the other children need to find their pegs, go to the loo, decide what to eat, find their way around . . . and have lots of FUN along the way!This sweet, funny picture book will help children prepare for what to expect at school:¿ Making independent decisions like choosing what to eat for school lunch¿ Developing social skills for playtime and having fun with new friends¿ Getting used to day-to-day routines and encouraging independence¿ Plus a step-by-step recap of key school readiness steps at the end of the book!With stunning illustrations, a read-aloud story, tips for grown-ups, and endorsements from teachers and an Early Years government advisor, it is packed with everything you need to get children ready to start Reception.Roo is ready for school . . . and soon YOU will be, too.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Welcome to the Common Criminals' Club, a cosy murder mystery series for middle-grade and teen readers, full of doodles, danger and devious criminals. If you love Lottie Brooks, Murder Most Unladylike, Derry Girls, or The Mysterious Benedict Society, then you will love Death Before Detention. It's Thursday Murder Club for 9-12 year olds - so step right up: here's your next reading obsession!This is the story of how we . . .- Discovered a dead body- Launched an investigation- Battled mean girls, feral bats, and nearly destroyed our three-year friendship all in the noble pursuit of solving a complex murderMae Flynn is used to the chaos of her rural Irish Catholic boarding school, but she isn't expecting to discover a dead body in the school kitchen. To make matters worse, the hapless victim, Conor Haddock, was the previous owner of the school building and had recently been talking about selling up, alongside getting on the bad side of seemingly every adult Mae knows. In other words: the suspects are endless.Along with her best friends, the self-named Common Criminals' Club, Mae is determined to solve the murder. But the more she uncovers, the more she begins to suspect that everyone around her is hiding something. Soon it's not only her lessons and friendships at stake, but her very life . . .'With an irresistible heroine and a fantastically distinctive voice, this funny, twisty mystery will appeal to 9+ Robin Stevens fans' The Guardian'Darkly comic' The Times, Best detective stories for children.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join in the farmyard fun in this brilliantly funny rhyming adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer's fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own . . .With brilliant rhyming verse from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and bright, distinctive illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Lydia Monks, this much-loved modern classic is perfect for reading aloud.Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo and What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's time for a birthday party! Lift the flaps to open lots of exciting gifts in this interactive preschool book from Rod Campbell, creator of the bestselling Dear Zoo.From colourful blocks to cuddly teddies, toddlers will love lifting the durable card flaps to reveal what's inside each present - including the best gift of all . . . what could it be With bright, bold artwork and a simple engaging text, My Presents is sure to delight young children, making it the perfect gift for fans of Dear Zoo and Oh Dear.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Your football heroes - as you've NEVER seen them before!Discover the epic story of Kylian Mbappé. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it!From his early days playing for AS Monaco to winning the World Cup with France, Mbappé is one of the most exciting and dynamic forwards in the world. Learn how he became a teenage sensation, the second-youngest player to score in a World Cup Final (after Pelé), and a multiple-time Ligue 1 champion. Find out what drives this young superstar to achieve greatness in this unmissable graphic novel!Action-packed and easy to read, Epic Football Comics: Kylian Mbappé is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability. Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series - including Salah, Saka and Bellingham - for more books to collect.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Your football heroes - as you've NEVER seen them before!Discover the epic story of Scott McTominay. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it!From rising through the youth ranks at Manchester United to becoming a prolific goalscorer for Scotland, McTominay has repeatedly proven himself to be a world-class midfielder. Learn how he helped Scotland qualify for the Euros, set a world record for the highest bicycle kick EVER, scored a historic brace in a victory against Spain and became a Serie A champion and Serie A Player of the Year in his debut season with Napoli, as well as much more in this unmissable graphic novel!Action-packed and easy to read, McTominay is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability.Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series - including Bellingham, Mbappé, Salah and Saka - for more books to collect.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Your football heroes - as you've NEVER seen them before!Discover the epic story of Mo Salah. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it!From his early days playing for a local club in Egypt to becoming one of Liverpool's most iconic players, Salah is a global football icon. Learn how he became a legend for Liverpool, breaking goal-scoring records and winning the Premier League and the Champions League, and find out how the 'Egyptian King' uses his platform to inspire millions with his humility and generosity in this unmissable graphic novel!Action-packed and easy to read, Epic Football Comics: Mo Salah is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability.Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series - including Mbappé, Saka and Bellingham - for more books to collect.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Your football heroes - as you've NEVER seen them before!Discover the epic story of Jude Bellingham. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it!From playing in his first Birmingham City match at just sixteen to becoming the first player to score in their La Liga debut for Real Madrid, Bellingham has repeatedly proven himself to be a world-class midfielder. Learn how he became the youngest ever captain for Borussia Dortmund, the youngest player to score for England at a World Cup and to appear in two Euro finals, as well as much more in this unmissable graphic novel!Action-packed and easy to read, Epic Football Comics: Jude Bellingham is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability.Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series - including Mbappé, Salah, Saka and McTominay - for more books to collect.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Your football heroes - as you've NEVER seen them before!Discover the epic story of Bukayo Saka. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it! From scoring his first England goal at just nineteen, to winning the England Men's Player of the Year award twice in a row, Saka has skill, speed and serious determination. Learn how he bounced back from heartbreak at Euro 2020 to become one of the most feared wingers in the Premier League, get the lowdown on his number 7 shirt, how he earned the nickname 'Starboy' from Arsenal fans and much more in this unmissable graphic novel!Action-packed and easy to read, Epic Football Comics: Saka is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability.Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series - including Mbappé, Salah and Bellingham - for more books to collect.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Case I Go Missing, the debut YA thriller from R. N. Swann, is a twist-filled small-town mystery. Perfect for fans of The Reappearance of Rachel Price.'This riveting debut mystery delivers clues, small-town intrigue . . . will leave readers flipping pages well into the night' - Megan Davidhizar, author of Silent SisterFenny has been the Watson to Sarah's Sherlock for as long as she can remember. Over the years, Sarah has ruffled a few feathers in their small town as an amateur detective and vigilante.Now, she's disappeared. The police have written her off as a runaway - but when Fenny discovers the binder Sarah left behind with a disturbing title, In Case I Go Missing, she knows there's foul play. Sarah was investigating her biggest mystery yet, one so explosive it had the power to shake the town to its very foundations.So Fenny picks up the case, following a trail of clues leading back to the dark, secret past of her home. How far did her suspects go to keep the truth buried Readers are gripped by In Case I Go Missing:'A well-plotted mystery . a similar vibe to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, so if you liked that this is a must read' - Netgalley reviewer'I admit I'm a bit of an addict for YA/NA thrillers . . . hooked on the mystery, waiting for every twist and turn in this tightly plotted adventure' - Netgalley reviewer'[A] wisecracking Young Adult mystery . . . Good for fans of Karen M. McManus, Holly Jackson and Ravena Guron' - Netgalley reviewer'A dark, twisty thriller built around fear, disappearance, and the stories we leave behind. Sharp pacing and a creeping sense of dread make it addictive' - Netgalley reviewer.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Spectacular Science of Vehicles is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about cars, trains, ships and planes - and that parents often struggle to answer!Find out how a Maglev train floats on air, what happens when you break the sound barrier, how modern airports and container ports work and many, many more!The bright, busy artworks encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.There's eight Spectacular Science titles to collect! Titles include Space, Buildings, The Human Body, Art, Planet Earth and The Living World.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Mubbles: When Berry Met Terry is the second book in a hilarious full colour graphic novel series by Liz Pichon, the globally bestselling creator of Tom Gates.'I laughed so much, I could barely breathe!' - Ellie, Mubbles fan'I read this book 5 times over, it was so good!' - Hugo, Mubbles fanReturn to The Isle of Smile and the colourful, fun-loving Mubbles - Berry, Dash, Cheery and the gang. The Mubbles love their island, especially the mysterious Uncertain Curtain, which always delivers an unexpected surprise! What will it be today Today the Uncertain Curtain delivers Terry - a very cute, very naughty dog! Berry is delighted to finally have a friend to play with, but Terry soon causes a lot of chaos on the Isle of Smile. Will Terry have to leave early Or can Berry's furry plan save the day Filled with colourful characters, boundless fun and lots of adventures this series is a guaranteed hit for kids. Featuring a QR code that will take you to a website full of extra content, including arts, crafts and many fun songs from The Mubbles world. Join our ever growing community, with over 150,000 subscribers already!Don't miss The Mubbles' other adventure, Meet the Mubbles.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ever wondered what makes a book so special They don't light up, they don't make a sound - but they can take you anywhere! Perfect for little book-lovers and reluctant readers.Join one curious little boy on a magical journey of discovery with his whole family, as he finds out that books are secret doorways to adventure, bridges to new worlds and wings for your imagination. Whether it's a trip to a library or a quiet moment at home, this vibrant story shows that the wonder of reading is for everyone.An adventurous and joyful picture book celebration of reading, from the Macmillan Prize-winning creator of The Truth About Old People. Perfect for new readers, The Truth About Books by Elina Ellis is a heartwarming story to treasure and to share.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the former prime minister of New Zealand comes a guide for young readers on chasing your dreams and embracing the unexpected qualities that truly make a person strong.While sharing her own experiences and challenges as a young person, and then as prime minister, Jacinda Ardern wants to show YOU that true strength, success and power come from embracing ourselves just as we are-imposter syndrome and all.Young readers can discover:- The importance of kindness in leadership- How to manage imposter syndrome- Handling criticism- Learning how to understand your emotions- Turning your dream job into a realityWhen Jacinda Ardern became prime minister of New Zealand, she was one of the youngest people and, at the time, the youngest woman leading a country. Many people thought she would never succeed-herself included. Wouldn't her insecurity, overthinking, worrying and kindness stop her from being able to achieve her goals In the end it was exactly those attributes that made her into the empathetic, adaptable and effective leader that she was.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Spectacular Science of Inventions is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about machines, technology and gadgets - and that parents often struggle to answer.Discover who built the first robots, how a text message is sent, if the James Webb telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe, and much much more!The bright, busy artworks encourages science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.There's eight Spectacular Science titles to collect! Titles include Space, Buildings, The Human Body, Art, Planet Earth and The Living World. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird this summer on a trip to the seaside! This brilliant rhyming adventure from the bestselling picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks features a cast of wonderful sea creatures - including a magical mermaid - and plenty of beach fun!Ideal for keeping kids busy during the summer, it's the ultimate boredom-busting companion for quiet time at home or on the go.The clever little ladybird is off on a trip to the seaside, but those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to their wicked ways again. This time they're planning to steal the mermaid's hair and sell it to a famous star. Luckily, the crime-busting ladybird has a clever plan to stop the thieves . . .With brilliant rhyming verse from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and bright, distinctive illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Lydia Monks, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is the fourth title in the number one bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series - perfect for young children to read aloud.Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next and What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Perfect for fans of The Odyssey\* A Marie Claire Best Book of 2026 \*Exiled daughter, abandoned wife, vengeful mother. But is that where the truth lies This is the story of Medea as you've never heard it before.Jason and his Argonauts set sail to find the Golden Fleece. The journey is filled with danger, and if Jason ever reaches the distant land he seeks, he faces almost certain death.Medea - priestess, witch, and daughter of the brutal king who jealously guards the fleece - has the power to save Jason's life. Will she betray her family and her home Burning with desire for this stranger, as the gods intend, Medea chooses Jason over her kin. But their love is steeped in vengeance from the beginning, and no one - not even those closest to them - will be safe when their passion is spent . . .Based on the classic tragedy by Euripides, this is Medea as you've never seen her before . . .Praise for Natalie Haynes:'Witty, gripping, ruthless' - Margaret Atwood on Stone Blind'Fiercely feminist . . . A many-layered delight' - The Guardian on A Thousand Ships'Passionate and gripping' - Madeline Miller, author of Circe on The Children of JocastaNo Friend to This House is an extraordinary reimagining of the myth of Medea from Natalie Haynes, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Stone Blind.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Casey McQuiston's I Kissed Shara Wheeler is about breaking the rules, getting messy, and finding love in unexpected places. Now with an all new chapter from Shara's point of view.Perfect for fans of Heartstopper, this is the debut YA queer rom-com from the bestselling author of Red, White and Royal Blue.'A razor-sharp, intensely compassionate, subversive, sweet, electrifyingly romantic knockout of a book' - Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens AgendaA month before graduating, the principal's perfect daughter, prom queen Shara Wheeler, kisses Chloe Green - and vanishes.On a furious hunt for answers, Chloe discovers she's not the only one Shara kissed. There's also Smith, Shara's long-time sweetheart, and Rory, Shara's bad-boy neighbour with a crush.Thrown into an unlikely alliance, Chloe, Smith and Rory follow Shara's trail of annoyingly cryptic clues, and Chloe starts to suspect that there might be more to this small town - and to Shara - than she thought . . .This edition includes brand new bonus content, giving behind-the-scenes insight into Casey's creative process.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Instant no.1 New York Times bestseller!Don't miss the dreamy limited edition sprayed edge first print run - available while stocks last!Enter the century-long dream of sleeping Princess Amelia, full of whimsy, magic and hidden nightmares . . . the debut queer Sleeping Beauty retelling by beloved BookTuber Cindy Pham.Corin doesn't have time for fairy tales. She's too busy surviving her war-torn reality. Then, her little sister runs off to find a mythical sleeping princess she believes can fix everything.Princess Amelia has been hiding in her dreams of ice castles, sunflower mazes, and star-filled oceans for a hundred years - but what exactly is she hiding from When Corin follows her sister into the princess's sleeping world, she suspects there are darker secrets hidden deep inside the dreams. Should she stay in this whimsical paradise Or should she return to the waking world, with all its horrors, and fight for a better life 'Somberly beautiful' - Kirkus Reviews.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I couldn't put it down' - Sally Rooney'Crudo is a hot, hot book' - The Observer'So fresh and clever and funny' - Tessa HadleyKathy is a writer. Kathy is getting married. It's the summer of 2017 and the whole world is falling apart.Kathy spends the first summer of her forties trying to adjust to making a lifelong commitment - marriage. But it's not only Kathy who is changing. Political, social and natural landscapes are all in peril. Fascism is on the rise, truth is dead, the planet is hotting up. Is it really worth learning to love when the end of the world is nigh And how do you make art, let alone a life, when it could all end at any moment From a Tuscan hotel for the super-rich to a politically-paralysed UK, Olivia Laing's first novel is a love letter, inspired by the life and work of Kathy Acker. It is a blistering rewire of the form and a brilliant, funny and emphatically raw account of love in the apocalypse.'Will blow you away' - Deborah Levy, author of Hot MilkWinner of the James Tait Black Prize for FictionShortlisted for the Goldsmiths Prize and the Gordon Burn Prize.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Set in the beautiful south of France, Summer at the French Bakery is a story of one woman's determination to revive the heart of her new home from Jo Thomas, much-loved author of Love in Provence.A new adventure is on the menu . . . Juliet has learnt that life is too short not to chase your dreams. But when she buys an old watermill in France, her tranquil new start is quickly kneaded into something far more ambitious when the local mayor offers her a deal she can't refuse: reopen the village's derelict boulangerie.With a formidable rival - the owner of the local bread vending machine - determined to crush her, Juliet faces disgruntled villagers, her own lack of baking skills, and hidden secrets within the mill itself.But with help from her outspoken neighbour and the charming Tabac owner, Juliet battles to bring back the aroma of freshly baked bread - and with it, the heart of the community.Can she prove that even the biggest dreams start with just a little pinch of courage Praise for Jo Thomas'Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book' - Veronica Henry'Joyful and life-affirming' - Milly Johnson'Filled with fun and summer sunshine in the south of France!' - Jill Mansell'A delicious escape to the sun' - Phillipa Ashley.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A queer YA romance sizzling with chemistry by Kelly Quindlen, bestselling author of She Drives Me Crazy. Perfect for fans of Lex Croucher and Laura Kay.When Louisa unexpectedly inherits a struggling gay bar from her late great-uncle, she's determined to keep it open for the vibrant queer community that calls it home.Louisa's mission puts her on a collision course with Aubrey: the pretty, popular, and sharp-tongued daughter of their college town's newly crowned football coach. The girls start off on the wrong foot, but a tentative truce leads to a growing spark . . .Things threaten to sputter out when the bar faces an existential threat from Aubrey's dad, who plans to turn it into a sports facility.How much is Louisa willing to lose in the fight for her new found family Netgalley readers raved about This Must Be the Place . . .'joyful, tearful, tender, conquering delight ''a gorgeous celebration of queer life . . . a stunning coming of age story''had me hooked from the get go . . . I cannot wait for my next read by this author''[Louisa's] growth throughout the book is beautiful to witness''an absolutely warm hug of a read''warm, heartfelt''a really empowering and affirming book'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Full of twists you won't see coming, The Cut Throat Trial is an edge-of-your-seat courtroom drama from the No. 1 bestselling Secret Barrister. And you have a front row seat.'An astute, empathetic, and satisfyingly twisty read' - Sarah Vaughan'Excellent . . . brilliantly executed. Closest I've felt to being in court since I left the bar' - Harriet Tyce'A diamond class legal thriller . . . I loved every moment' - Janice HallettIt is one of the biggest trials of the year. Three seventeen-year-old boys are accused of the brutal murder of an elderly teacher on New Year's Eve. Each boy denies it. Each points the finger at the other two. But they can't all be innocent.The three defence barristers have only one job: to persuade the jury that their client is not guilty. But they're up against a prosecutor who needs to win the case, no matter the cost.Written by a criminal barrister with an expert insider's knowledge, The Cut Throat Trial is an unputdownable legal thriller. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What price would you pay for a quiet cup of tea The gloriously cosy conclusion to the bestselling Tomes & Tea sapphic fantasy quartet from Sunday Times, USA Today and Indie bestselling author Rebecca Thorne. Perfect for fans of Travis Baldree and T. J. Klune.Reyna wanted a relaxing cup of her favourite brew. Not to be kidnapped and dropped in a hidden cell. Though she'd faced worse before . . . hadn't she ! Then she discovers her cell has been booby-trapped, and contains a mysterious alchemical circle. What does a radical alchemist want with her More importantly, how did they think they could get away with itKianthe and Reyna's hometown is having problems too. Word of their bookshop, and its celebrity owners, has spread - and tourists are flooding into Tawney. As their friends struggle with the influx, Kianthe and Reyna face heartbreak as well as peril. Could closing their beloved business be the only way to save their town \* \* \*The Tomes & Tea Quartet is everyone's cup of tea! Readers agree:'The perfect blend of cosiness and action''An utter delight''I could not put this book down''I would die a million times over for these lesbians''The perfect book for cosying up with a hot drink'The Tomes & Tea Quartet:- Can't Spell Treason Without Tea- A Pirate's Life for Tea- Tea You at the Altar- Alchemy and a Cup of TeaCan't Spell Treason without Tea was a Sunday Times HB fiction bestseller w/c 06/05/2024. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Step into the magical world of the ballet with this timeless collection of four stories, each one based on a beloved classical ballet. Now beautifully reimagined by the award-winning Caryl Hart, with luminous illustrations throughout from Briony May Smith.Delight in dancing swans, fantastical firebirds, sleeping princesses and sugar plum fairies in this fresh, dynamic and magical collection that will delight all ages from 5 and up.With its gold foil cover, jewellike colours and striking design, this is the ultimate gift for all fans of ballet and fairy tale and a glorious celebration of story, dance and theatre. A book to treasure and share.Featuring Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Firebird and The Nutcracker. Smith, Briony May (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'It's hard to accept that this is the end of the Emmy Lake series, but if there has to be an end, let it be this one: Dear Miss Lake. Sheer joy!' - Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry'Touching, funny and emotional, it's the perfect escape and really should be prescribed as a national tonic' - Jill Mansell, author of An Almost Perfect SummerFrom the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Dear Mrs Bird, AJ Pearce's Dear Miss Lake returns us to wartime London, where Emmy Lake is facing her greatest challenge yet . . . England, July 1944.After nearly five years of war the nation is weary, and the readers of Woman's Friend need agony aunt Emmy Lake more than ever. With London under attack from the doodlebugs, the magazine decamps to the countryside, determined to keep helping the women of Britain and give hope to readers feeling powerless in the face of desperate news.With husband Charles now posted closer to home, and best friend Bunty at her side, Emmy throws herself into rural life, juggling children, competitive knitters and plans for a very important wedding. And then a phone call comes that means she may finally have the chance to become the war correspondent she always dreamed of being.But disaster strikes, and suddenly Emmy is faced with her biggest challenge yet. Because when your own heart is breaking, how do you help everyone else Joyful, moving and uplifting, Dear Miss Lake is the perfect story of the power of friendship and love.'Inspiring and spirited, charming, touching and funny. If ever there was a perfect book, this was it for me. Love, love, loved it beyond words' - Milly Johnson, author of The Queen of Wishful Thinking'The world AJ Pearce writes is cheerful and charming and full of wit' - Katie Fforde, author of From London With Love'Love and laughter for everyone . . . perfect, heart-warming' - Sally Page, author of The Keeper of StoriesREADERS LOVE DEAR MISS LAKE!'Absolutely brilliant!' \*\*\*\*\*'A joy - tears and laughter - from start to finish' \*\*\*\*\*'Like getting together with an old friend that you love . . . I was entertained, happy, sad and gripped' \*\*\*\*\*'Engaging, funny, and at time emotional . . . I'm not ready to say goodbye' \*\*\*\*\*'Had me laughing out loud . . . an absolute must' \*\*\*\*\*'I've come to adore these characters' \*\*\*\*\*'I enjoyed it immensely' \*\*\*\*\*.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' - Delia Owens, bestselling author of Where the Crawdads SingFrom the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The Women and The Nightingale, Summer Island is a poignant, warm and tender novel about a mother and daughter: the complex ties that bind them, the past that separates them, and the healing that comes with forgiveness.Years ago, Nora Bridge walked out on her marriage and left her daughters behind. She has since become a famous radio talk-show host and newspaper columnist beloved for her moral advice, while her youngest daughter, Ruby, is a struggling comedian who uses her famous mother as fuel for her bitter, cynical humour.When the tabloids unearth a scandalous secret from Nora's past, their estrangement suddenly becomes dramatic. After Nora is injured in an accident, a glossy magazine offers Ruby a fortune to write a tell-all about her mother and Ruby returns home under the pretext of taking care of the woman she hasn't spoken to for almost a decade.Nora insists they retreat to Summer Island, to the lovely old house on the water where Ruby grew up; a place filled with childhood memories of love and joy and belonging. There, Ruby is also reunited with her first love and his brother. Once, the three of them had been best friends; inseparable. Until the summer that Nora left, and everyone's hearts were broken . . .Praise for Kristin Hannah:'Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph' - Taylor Jenkins Reid, bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' - Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry'Moving and unforgettable' - Christy Lefteri, bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo'A classic storyteller' - Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Falling in love could be the biggest risk of all . . .A captivating tale of love and loss, set on the wild coast of Ireland and in glamorous 1960s London. From Lucinda Riley, the internationally bestselling author of the Seven Sisters series.'I adored it' - Santa Montefiore, author of Shadows in the MoonlightWhen Sorcha O'Donovan encounters struggling musician Con Daly - the strikingly handsome outcast in their small village on West Cork's windswept coastline - her days will never be the same.Con strikes gold with rock band The Fishermen in London, but their lives change beyond recognition as the dark side of fame rears its head and secrets from the past threaten to destroy everything he has worked for.Twenty years later, The Fishermen agree to re-form for the Music for Life charity concert at Wembley Stadium. But Con has been missing for more than a decade. There's only one person who can find out what happened; only one person who knows how vital it is to uncover the truth.Because should Con Daly reappear before the facts emerge, then history could repeat itself with even more tragic consequences . . .'I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' - Karen Swan, author of The Stolen HoursLucinda Riley wrote The Last Love Song as Lucinda Edmonds, now reworked and revived by Harry Whittaker, Lucinda's son and co-author of Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher, Hemlock & Silver is a dark reimagining of Snow White steeped in poison, intrigue and treason of the most magical kind.First paperback print run to include red sprayed edges! 'A new favourite! Masterful storytelling with creepy magic and a fantastic cat!'- Sarah Beth Durst, author of The SpellshopHealer Anja regularly drinks poison.Not to die, but to save - seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on.But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life. His daughter, Snow, is dying, and he hopes Anja's unorthodox methods can save her.Aided by a taciturn guard, a narcissistic cat and a passion for the scientific method, Anja rushes to treat Snow - but nothing seems to work. Nothing, that is, until she finds a secret world hidden inside a magic mirror. This dark realm may hold the key to what is making Snow sick.Or it might be the thing that kills them all . . .'Utterly spellbinding' - Holly Black, author of Book of Night'A wonderfully offbeat fantasy . . . as delightful as it is impressive' - Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries\*Over 11,000 Five-Star Reader Reviews!\*'Eerie and tragic in the best possible way''I LOVE FAIRYTALE RETELLINGS!!! AND THIS IS WHY!!!''Couldn't put it down!''I think I have to officially call T. Kingfisher my favourite author'Hemlock & Silver was a No. 6 Sunday Times bestseller the w/e 23rd August.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What makes something funny What's in empty space if it's not empty And what came first: the chicken or the egg These are some of life's biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them!So open your mind and prepare to explore some of the biggest, boldest ideas about animals, the natural world and technology - from the ridiculously silly to the strikingly serious. Each question in Really Big Questions for Daring Thinkers: Science will unlock new ways of thinking and may lead you to some intriguing answers. If you're daring enough to take on this mind-expanding challenge, then read on!Illustrated by Marc Aspinall and written by science communicator Holly Cave, the easy-to-understand text, intriguing mind-teasers, and incredible thought experiments make this philosophic journey unforgettably fun.…