Crow s tale paperback

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days In the dark depths of winter, snow is falling and the animals are freezing and famished. Brave Crow sets out on a dangerous journey to find the Sun, and beg for warmth. Will Crow succeed, and what will happen to his colourful rainbow feathers? Inspired by a Lenape Native American myth, this beautiful debut picture book shows how courage and kindness are what really matter. Features Summary Inspired by a Lenape Native American myth, this beautiful debut picture book shows how courage and kindness are what really matter. Author Naomi Howarth Publisher Frances Lincoln Childrens Books Release date 20160225 Pages 32 ISBN 1-84780-615-5 ISBN 13 978-1-84780-615-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Rosie's walk around the farmyard, pursued by the hungry but clumsy fox, has become a beacon in the world of children's picture books, an ever-popular classic which generations have enjoyed. Children love the humour of this near-wordless story. One disaster after another befalls the poor fox while Rosie goes on her way, supremely unaware of the danger behind her. Now at a wonderful larger size, this re-issue will bring the joy of Rosie's tale and Pat's bold artwork to a new generation of fans. Features Summary One disaster after another befalls the poor, hungry but clumsy fox while Rosie goes on her way, supremely unaware of the danger behind her. Author Pat Hutchins Publisher Red Fox Picture Books Release date 20090305 Pages 32 ISBN 1-86230-806-3 ISBN 13 978-1-86230-806-0

A Fox's Tale - Chantell Ilbury by Chantell Ilbury Publisher:Penguin Books / Year:2016 / Office Use: [285]-063828122016 Type:Paperback Pages:191 Approx. H X W X D (cm): 24 X 15 X 2 ISBN (10): / ISBN (13):9781770229952 Light wear. Chaffing on covers. All text readable. Other: None.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days Fans of How to Train your Dragon, Harry Potter, and Percy Jackson will love the debut novel Indigo's Dragon, a tale of adventure, mystery, and a legendary trip where he encounters a monster or two...Indigo lives in the Lake District, and spends his time exploring the mountains he loves. An unexpected parcel arrives containing a first aid kit inside his grandfather's satchel. Indigo's curiosity is raised as he looks through his grandfather's notebook to discover drawings of mythical creatures. Strange things begin to happen and Indigo finds himself treating an injured magpie-cat, curing a cockatrice of its death-darting gaze, and defending a dragon. Indigo realises he must uncover the secrets his family have kept hidden, and travels alone to the Polish mountains to search for his grandfather and the truth. Danger looms as events spiral out of control, and Indigo needs to make choices that change him, his world, and his future forever... Features Summary The first in Sofi Croft's Indigo's Dragon series. Author Sofi Croft Publisher Accent Press Ltd Release date 20160623 Pages 208 ISBN 1-78615-430-7 ISBN 13 978-1-78615-430-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days NOW A SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE TEA PLANTER'S WIFE Dinah Jefferies' stunning new novel is a gripping, unforgettable tale of a woman torn between two worlds...1952, French Indochina. Since her mother's death, eighteen-year-old half-French, half-Vietnamese Nicole has been living in the shadow of her beautiful older sister, Sylvie. When Sylvie is handed control of the family silk business, Nicole is given an abandoned silk shop in the Vietnamese quarter of Hanoi. But the area is teeming with militant rebels who want to end French rule, by any means possible. For the first time, Nicole is awakened to the corruption of colonial rule - and her own family's involvement shocks her to the core...Tran, a notorious Vietnamese insurgent, seems to offer the perfect escape from her troubles, while Mark, a charming American trader, is the man she's always dreamed of. But who can she trust in this world where no one is what they seem? The Silk Merchant's Daughter is a captivating tale of dark secrets, sisterly rivalry and love against the odds, enchantingly set in colonial era Vietnam. Features Summary 1952, French Indochina. Since her mother's death, eighteen-year-old half-French, half-Vietnamese Nicole has been living in the shadow of her beautiful older sister... Author Dinah Jefferies Publisher Viking Release date 20160713 Pages 389 ISBN 0-241-24862-0 ISBN 13 978-0-241-24862-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns to romantic Scotland to usher in a new generation of Cynsters in an enchanting tale of mistletoe, magic and love.It's frosty December and six Cynster families come together at snowbound Casphairn Manor with members of their households to celebrate the season in true Cynster fashion-and where Cynsters gather, love is never far behind.The festive occasion brings together Daniel Crosbie, tutor to Lucifer Cynster's sons, and Claire Meadows, widow and governess to Gabriel Cynster's daughter. Daniel and Claire have met before and the embers of an unexpected passion smolder between them.However, Claire, once bitten, twice shy, believes a second marriage is not in her stars. Yet Daniel is determined. He's seen the kind of love the Cynsters share, and Claire is the lady with whom he dreams of sharing his life. Assisted by a bevy of Cynsters-innate matchmakers every one-Daniel strives to persuade Claire that trusting him with her hand and her heart is her right path to happiness.Claire is increasingly drawn to Daniel and despite her misgivings, their relationship deepens. But then catastrophe strikes, and by winter's light, she learns that love-true love-is worth any risk, any price."Laurens' sprawling series spans multiple generations and families with no end in sight, but with distinctive, engaging storylines and the ever fascinating and uniquely authentic Cynsters, why stop?" - Kirkus Reviews Features Summary #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns to romantic Scotland to usher in a new generation of Cynsters in an enchanting tale of mistletoe... Author Stephanie Laurens Publisher Mira Books Release date 20141028 Pages 374 ISBN 1-84845-344-2 ISBN 13 978-1-84845-344-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Double the trouble! An original novel by Michael Rosen, told alongside the Dickens classic that inspired it: Oliver Twist. Shona and her dad are moving house, and at Shona's new school, the rules are pretty confusing; she keeps getting into trouble without realizing! It's a lot like how it is for Oliver Twist, that boy she's reading about in English class.After Shona is unexpectedly given a mobile phone, she begins to suspect there's something fishy about the new boys she's met. Where did the phone come from? And some gifts, she soon learns, aren't exactly free... Read two stories at once - both illustrated by Tony Ross. Features Summary An original story by Michael Rosen, inspired by the Dickens classic Oliver Twist. Shona's the new girl at school, where the rules are pretty confusing... Author Michael Rosen Publisher Scholastic Release date 20180817 Pages 320 ISBN 1-4071-8856-9 ISBN 13 978-1-4071-8856-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days When Emma returns to Dublin to put her estranged father's affairs in order, she begins to piece together the story of his life and that of Grace, the mother she never knew. She knows her father as the judge - as stern and distant at home as he was in the courtroom. But as she goes through his personal effects, Emma begins to find clues about her mother that shock her profoundly.A tale of enduring love and scandal that begins in 1950s Dublin and unravels across decades and continents, digging up long-buried family secrets along the way, The Judge's Wife asks whether love really can last forever. Features Summary A tale of enduring love and scandal that begins in 1950s Dublin and unravels across decades and continents, digging up long-buried family secrets along the way... Author Ann O'Loughlin Publisher Black And White Publishing Release date 20160617 Pages 312 ISBN 1-78530-051-2 ISBN 13 978-1-78530-051-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days A huge international bestseller, this heartbreaking tale of a tiny Italian village during two World Wars will stay with you forever. Among the olive groves and vineyards of southern Italy, a boy and a girl are born, moments apart. Far away in the trenches of World War I, their fathers have just died. Now all the men in Vitantonio's family have been wiped out - all twenty-one. All except him. Growing up together, war seems far away for the two children. But Vitantonio's mother will do anything to protect her son from the curse of death that seems to hang over the family - and so she tells a lie. It is a lie that will bind Vitantonio and Giovanna, the girl who shares his birthday, together over the years. But as the clouds of another war begin to gather on the horizon, it may ultimately drive them apart... Features Summary A huge international bestseller, this heartbreaking tale of a tiny Italian village during two World Wars will stay with you forever. Far away in the trenches of World War I... Author Rafel Nadal Farreras Publisher Black Swan Release date 20180628 Pages 384 ISBN 1-78416-226-4 ISBN 13 978-1-78416-226-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Julia Garnet is a teacher. Just retired, she is left a legacy which she uses by leaving her orderly life and going to live ? in winter ? in an apartment in Venice. Its beauty, its secret corners and treasures, and its people overwhelm a lifetime of reserve and caution. Above all, she?s touched by the all-prevalent spirit of the Angel, Raphael. The ancient tale of Tobias, who travels to Media unaware he is accompanied by the Archangel Raphael, unfolds alongside Julia Garnet?s contemporary journey. The two stories interweave with parents and landladies, restorers and priests, American tourists and ancient travellers abounding. The result is an enormously satisfying journey of the spirit ? and Julia Garnet is a character to treasure. Features Summary Salley Vicker's sensational debut novel, `Miss Garnet's Angel' is a voyage of discovery; a novel about Venice but also the rich story of the explosive possibilities of change in all of us at any time. Author Salley Vickers Publisher HarperPerennial Release date 20010102 Pages 388 ISBN 0-00-651421-9 ISBN 13 978-0-00-651421-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days When Jahan travels to 16th-century Istanbul as a stowaway carrying the gift of a white elephant for the sultan, little does he know the journey on which he is about to embark. As he settles into life in Istanbul, Jahan's fortunes are shaped by chance encounters. In the palace gardens he meets Mihrimah, the beautiful and mischievous princess, and loses his heart in an instant. Later he catches the eye of Grand Architect Sinan, who chooses Jahan as his apprentice and changes the young boy's destiny for ever. Full of magic, colour and societal upheaval in the architectural renaissance of Turkey, this is the sweeping tale of plagues, wars, forbidden romance and the simple love between a boy and his elephant. Features Summary When Jahan travels to 16th-century Istanbul as a stowaway carrying the gift of a white elephant for the sultan, little does he know the journey on which he is about to embark... Author Elif Shafak Publisher Viking Release date 20141114 Pages 455 ISBN 0-241-00492-6 ISBN 13 978-0-241-00492-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days 'Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent' - The Times Crow has lived her whole life on a tiny, starkly beautiful island. Her only companions are Osh, the man who rescued her from a washed-up skiff as a baby and raised her, and Miss Maggie, their neighbour across the sandbar. But it is only when a mysterious fire appears across the water that an unspoken question of her own history forms in Crow's heart, and an unstoppable chain of events is triggered. Crow sets out to find her lost identity - and, ultimately, to learn what it means to be a family. Vivid and heartfelt, Beyond the Bright Sea is a gorgeously crafted, gripping tale of buried treasure and belonging. Features Summary Wolk is a big new talent' - The TimesCrow has lived her whole life on a tiny, starkly beautiful island. But it is only when a mysterious fire appears across the water that an unspoken question of her own history forms in Crow's heart... Author Lauren Wolk Publisher Corgi Childrens Release date 20170501 Pages 283 ISBN 0-552-57430-9 ISBN 13 978-0-552-57430-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A riotous trip with Mr. Knox and a fox in socks, packed full of Dr. Seuss's famous zany rhymes. Read along with the audio CD performed by the wonderful Adrian Edmondson, complete with extra music and sound effects. Can you get your tongue around tongue-twisters like "Who sews crow's clothes?" and "It's a tweetle beetle puddle battle"?!With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with over 650 million books sold worldwide. Features Summary A riotous trip with Mr. Knox and a fox in socks, packed full of Dr. Seuss's famous zany rhymes. Read along with the audio CD performed by the wonderful Adrian Edmondson... Author Dr. Seuss (Author), Adrian Edmondson (Reader) Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20110901 Pages 64 ISBN 0-00-741423-4 ISBN 13 978-0-00-741423-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The Penguin English Library Edition of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens "Every idiot who goes around with 'Merry Christmas' on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding" Charles Dickens's tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, who is haunted by three spirits and learns the true meaning of Christmas has had, along with Dickens's other Christmas writings, a lasting and significant influence upon our ideas about the season as a time for celebration, charity and memory. The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War. Features Summary Tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, who is haunted by three spirits and learns the true meaning of Christmas has had. Author Charles Dickens Publisher Penguin Classics Release date 20121120 Pages 98 ISBN 0-14-138947-8 ISBN 13 978-0-14-138947-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Following on from THE SNOW PRINCESS, comes an enchanting new winter's tale from bestselling author Holly Webb. Amongst the ice and snow, Princess Amy and her best friend Bella rescue a little bird with a broken wing. They take him back to the palace and, as the weeks pass, the little bird grows stronger and stronger. One day, the little bird begins to look longingly out of the window at the snowy kingdom outside, and Princess Amy learns that if you love something you have to set it free. A magical picture book with a sparkly glittery cover! Features Summary An enchanting new SNOW PRINCESS tale from bestselling author Holly Webb. When Princess Amy finds a little bird with a broken wing she takes it back to the palace... Author Holly Webb (Author), Helen Huang (Illustrator) Publisher Scholastic Release date 20161006 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4071-6516-X ISBN 13 978-1-4071-6516-5