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Young Mandela Nelson Mandela is the world's greatest idol. He has been mythologised as a flawless hero of the liberation struggle. But how exactly did his early personal and political life shape the triumphs to come? This book goes behind the myth to find the man who people have forgotten or never knew - Young Mandela, the commited freedom fighter, who left his wife and children behind to go on the run from the police in the early 1960s. For the first time, we have evidence of a specific personal motivation for Mandela's fight against apartheid, and the book sheds light on the significant extent to which Mandela relied on white activists - a part of South African history the ANC has ignored or tried to bury. Mandela's historic achievements came with a heavy price - this biography graphically describes the emotional turmoil he left in his wake. After meticulous research, and taking a lead from Mandela's trusted circle, the author discovers much that is new, with many surprising, sometimes shocking details that will enhance our understanding of the world's elder statesman. Sanctified, lionised, it turns out that Mandela is a human being after all, only too aware of his flaws and shortcomings. With unique access to people and papers, culminating in a meeting with Nelson Mandela himself, David James Smith has written the single most important contribution to our knowledge of this global icon.   Author     David James Smith ISBN       0297858459, 9780297858454 Format    Paperback Pages     340p.

Hard cover with dust cover; 189 pages. Very good condition. Under 1kg.   'At the age of nineteen he married Ann Maw and two years later he was ordained as a Methodist minister and appointed chaplain to Sephton's party, and came with his wife and baby daughter on the Aurora to South Africa under the British Settler scheme of 1820. For most young men so great a responsibility in a strange and hostile country would have been overwhelming, but in the words of his friend, William Boyce, "though young in years. he was never, strictly speaking, a young man." This account of the life and work of the Rev. William Shaw has been compiled of extracts from his letters and journals. It provides a vivid, first hand account of the conditions in which the settlers found themselves in the land of their adoption, and it tells of Shaw's meeting with the Dutch Trekkers, the African tribesmen, the government officials, the slaves, the Hottentots and the many other peoples in this broad corner of the continent. The events in themselves might be of interest, but it is the character and personality of Shaw himself which illuminates the record for he brought to everything he did a sober judgement, a human warmth, and an invincible faith in God's providence.'     

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Detective Harriet Blue needs to get out of town, fast. With her brother under arrest for a series of brutal murders in Sydney, Harry's chief wants the hot-headed detective kept far from the press. So he assigns her a deadly new case - in the middle of the outback. Deep in the Western Australian desert, three young people have disappeared from the Bandya Mine. And it's Harry's job to track them down. But still reeling from events back home, and with a secretive new partner at her side, Harry's not sure who she can trust anymore. And, in this unforgiving land, she has no idea how close she is to a whole new kind of danger... Features Summary Detective Harriet Blue needs to get out of town, fast. With her brother under arrest for a series of brutal murders in Sydney, Harry's chief wants the hot-headed detective kept far from the press... Author James Patterson Publisher Arrow Books Ltd Release date 20170302 Pages 400 ISBN 1-78475-414-5 ISBN 13 978-1-78475-414-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Will can hardly wait to explore the Nether with his best friend, Mina. But when his perfect older brother insists on coming along, Will's excitement fades--he is sure he doesn't need Seth's protection! To prove it, Will challenges every mob they meet along the way to a fight. Will's battle skills are improving, but when the trio reaches the Nether, they're quickly in over their heads--and Will's showing off puts everyone in danger! Can he learn to work together with his brother in order to survive? Beginning readers and young gamers alike will root for Will and Seth in this fourth installment in the Secrets of an Overworld Survivor series! This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO. Features Summary Will can hardly wait to explore the Nether with his best friend, Mina. But when his perfect older brother insists on coming along, Will's excitement fades--he is sure he doesn't need Seth's protection! Author Greyson Mann (Author), Grace Sandford (Illustrator) Publisher Sky Pony Press Release date 20170525 Pages 96 ISBN 1-5107-1336-0 ISBN 13 978-1-5107-1336-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Following a treacherous rescue mission high in the freezing Alps, James Bond is preparing for life back at Eton. But James is under surveillance; his every move is being watched. He alone holds the clue to a sinister plot that will bring bloodshed and carnage to his school - and his country. Life for James Bond will never be the same again. Features Summary Following a treacherous rescue mission high in the freezing Alps, James Bond is preparing for life back at Eton. But James is under surveillance; his every move is being watched... Author Charlie Higson Publisher Puffin Release date 20120501 Pages 353 ISBN 0-14-134360-5 ISBN 13 978-0-14-134360-0

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days In a neighborhood on Chicago's outskirts, Fabio and Lucia Comingo have built a new American life--and struggle to comprehend the influences that distract and change their restless young sons. Through this masterful evocation of a time and place, Tony Romano, the acclaimed author of "When the World Was Young," brings a first-generation Italian American family vividly and poignantly alive in closely related tales at once joyous, heartbreaking, and honest. Weaving two dozen stories into a stunning, cohesive family history, Romano gives readers hope for togetherness amid the painful generational cycle of loss and redemption--as children grow and learn, and decide which treasures of cultural inheritance they will cherish. Features Summary In a neighborhood on Chicago's outskirts, Fabio and Lucia Comingo have built a new American life--and struggle to comprehend the influences that distract and change their restless young sons... Author Tony Romano Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20081222 Pages 272 ISBN 0-06-085794-3 ISBN 13 978-0-06-085794-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days No Better Friend tells the remarkable story of Royal Air Force technician Frank Williams and Judy, a purebred pointer, who met in an internment camp during WWII. Judy was a fiercely loyal animal who sensed danger and instinctively mistrusted anyone in enemy uniform. Their relationship deepened throughout their imprisonment. The prisoners suffered severe beatings which Judy would interrupt with her barking. The dog became a beacon for the men, who saw in her survival a flicker of hope for their own. Judy was the war's only canine POW, and when she passed away in 1950, she was buried in her Air Force jacket. Williams would never own another dog. Their story--of an unbreakable bond forged in the worst circumstances--is one of the great undiscovered sagas of World War II. Features Summary Now in paperback, the young readers' adaptation of the New York Times bestseller No Better Friend--the extraordinary tale of friendship and survival between a man and a dog in World War II. Author Robert Weintraub Publisher Little, Brown Young Readers Release date 20181112 Pages 304 ISBN 0-316-34465-6 ISBN 13 978-0-316-34465-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days "This book reminds us of the values we should never have abandoned: the importance of friendship, family, community and compassion - the pillars of every civilized society." Bruno d'Agay, a member of the Saint Exupery family A beautiful tribute to the international bestseller The Little Prince, with specially commissioned illustrations by the award-winning artist Pietari Posti. Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. But even princes from faraway planets eventually grow up. No longer content with his tiny planet, the young prince sets off once again to explore the universe. And so begins another remarkable journey into the secrets and joys of living a meaningful life. A charming fable for all ages, this wonderful sequel to the beloved classic overflows with love and wisdom, a true celebration of life as it should be lived in all its beauty and joy. Features Summary A beautiful tribute to the international bestseller The Little Prince, with specially commissioned illustrations by the award-winning artist Pietari Posti Author A G Roemmers (Author), Oliver Brock (Translator) Publisher Oneworld Publications Release date 20160812 Pages 160 ISBN 1-78074-956-2 ISBN 13 978-1-78074-956-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican-Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in the "Mendez vs. Westminster" case, the landmark desegregation case of 1946. Mendez grew up during a time when most schools were segregated. In the case of California, Hispanics were not allowed to attend schools that were designated for "Whites" only and were sent to so-called "Mexican schools." Although an American citizen who spoke perfect English, Mendez was denied enrollment to a "Whites" only school, an event which prompted her parents to take action, organise various sectors of the Hispanic community and file a lawsuit in the local federal court. The success of their actions would eventually bring an end to the era of segregated education. Features Summary The only picture book to tell the inspiring tale of Sylvia Mendez, who helped end school segregation in California, prior to Brown vs. the Board of Education. Author Duncan Tonatiuh Publisher Abrams Books for Young Readers Release date 20140501 Pages 40 ISBN 1-4197-1054-0 ISBN 13 978-1-4197-1054-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days What Do You Say When You Talk to Yourself Do the words you use when you talk to yourself ever sound like this? I'm not pretty enough... If only I was popular... I'll never be good enough... Whether you say it out loud or in your head, words like these will tear you down as a teen girl and make you feel like you don't matter. The truth is, you do matter! And you can learn how to tell yourself the truth with powerful soul talk--telling yourself the words that God Himself would say to you. With authenticity and wit, Jennifer Rothschild will help you live with confidenceknow what God's Word says about youfeel comfortable in your own skin As you replace lies with God's truth, you'll be free to live the beautiful life God has planned for you. Features Summary How can you stop negative thoughts and find some peace? The author shows you how to... chill out by letting your soul rest in God; look up and let Him fill you with hope every day; and... Author Jennifer Rothschild Publisher Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Release date 20170414 Pages 183 ISBN 0-7369-6421-5 ISBN 13 978-0-7369-6421-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Honneure Mansart, orphaned child of a lowly servant, never dreamed that she would one day find herself at the glittering palace of Versailles as a servant to the young and lovely Marie Antoinette, future Queen of France. Nor could she have imagined the love of her life would turn out to be her beloved foster brother Phillipe, who also served the young princess. Their lives were golden. But the young princess, Antoinette, has a mortal enemy in Madame du Barry, the aging king's mistress. And Honneure has a rival for Phillipe, a servant in du Barry's entourage. Together the women scheme to destroy both Antoinette and Honneure. Then Louis the XV dies, and his grandson inherits the throne. Marie Antoinette becomes the Queen of France. Honneure and Phillipe, their lives inextricably entwined with those of the king and queen, find a second chance together. Yet as France's political climate overheats, sadness and tragedy stalk both couples once again...tragedy, and a terrible secret that might lead Honneure to the guillotine in the footsteps of her queen. Features Summary Honneure Mansart, orphaned child of a lowly servant, never dreamed that she would one day find herself at the glittering palace of Versailles as a servant to the young and lovely Marie Antoinette... Author Helen Rosburg Publisher Medallion Press Release date 20031101 Pages 469 ISBN 0-9743639-1-X ISBN 13 978-0-9743639-1-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Seventeen-year-old Lorelei Patio is the adopted daughter of a two-hundred-year-old vampire, Sergio Patio. She never realized why her family has had to move often or why she is not permitted to get too friendly with other young people. In fact, except for one shocking moment, that seemed more like a dream, Lorelei never fully realized who and what her father was, nor what her sisters were brought up to do for him. But one day, that all changed. Sergio's 'daughters' serve a very important purpose: they are all beautiful young ladies who can easily attract - and lure - men so Sergio can feed on their blood. And now Daddy expects Lorelei to be the obedient daughter he needs and bring him new victims. But when Lorelei meets the shy but handsome Buddy in school, she quickly falls in love with him. He feels the same way, but wonders why she doesn't want to take him home to meet her father. Lorelei knows what will happen if she does and tries desperately to keep her two worlds apart, but she knows she can never truly escape her fate as a daughter of darkness. Features Summary New York Timesbestselling author Virginia Andrews ventures into the world of vampires in this brand new urban-fantasy Author Virginia Andrews Publisher Simon & Schuster Release date 20101101 Pages 394 ISBN 1-84983-359-1 ISBN 13 978-1-84983-359-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Seventeen-year-old Lorelei Patio is the adopted daughter of a two-hundred-year-old vampire, Sergio Patio. She never realized why her family has had to move often or why she is not permitted to get too friendly with other young people. In fact, except for one shocking moment, that seemed more like a dream, Lorelei never fully realized who and what her father was, nor what her sisters were brought up to do for him. But one day, that all changed. Sergio's 'daughters' serve a very important purpose: they are all beautiful young ladies who can easily attract - and lure - men so Sergio can feed on their blood. And now Daddy expects Lorelei to be the obedient daughter he needs and bring him new victims. But when Lorelei meets the shy but handsome Buddy in school, she quickly falls in love with him. He feels the same way, but wonders why she doesn't want to take him home to meet her father. Lorelei knows what will happen if she does and tries desperately to keep her two worlds apart, but she knows she can never truly escape her fate as a daughter of darkness. Features Summary New York Timesbestselling author Virginia Andrews ventures into the world of vampires in this brand new urban-fantasy Author Virginia Andrews Publisher Simon & Schuster Release date 20101101 Pages 394 ISBN 1-84983-359-1 ISBN 13 978-1-84983-359-2

All my life, I never imagined that I would be writing this book. I thought the unthinkable could never happen to a woman like me. After all, how could it? I had worked hard as a young girl to not only find my way but to find success in my career, businesses, and life. The truth is that no one is immune. You never know where or when the wolf will show up in disguise. Its not by accident, coincidence, or serendipity that you are about to read my story; a divine appointment has led you to hold this book in your hands. The facts you are about to read are disturbing and hard to believe, but true. This book needs to be shared with every woman and their partners, young or old, married or single. May my transparencyand the courage God has given me to share itbring hope, healing, and awareness of the wolf that lurks at every womans door. This is my story. Ada Madison by Ada Madison (Author) Shipping Weight: 15.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Paperback: 248 pages Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1 edition (February 14, 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 1985622653 ISBN-13: 978-1985622654 Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches Shipping Weight: 15.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

It's 1920s New York City. It's flappers and Follies, jazz and gin. It's after the war but before the depression. And for certain group of bright young things it's the opportunity to party like never before. For Evie O'Neill, it's escape. She's never fit in in small town Ohio and when she causes yet another scandal, she's shipped off to stay with an uncle in the big city. But far from being exile, this is exactly what she's always wanted: the chance to show how thoroughly modern and incredibly daring she can be. But New York City isn't about just jazz babies and follies girls. It has a darker side. Young women are being murdered across the city. And these aren't crimes of passion. They're gruesome. They're planned. They bear a strange resemblance to an obscure group of tarot cards. And the New York City police can't solve them alone. Evie wasn't just escaping the stifling life of Ohio, she was running from the knowledge of what she could do. She has a secret. A mysterious power that could help catch the killer - if he doesn't catch her first. Format:Paperback Pages:592

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days Never forget an adventure with this bright and bold journal from Lonely Planet Kids. Packed with writing topic suggestions, lists to complete, ideas for getting the creative juices flowing and lots more fill-in fun, this is the perfect way for young travellers to record their memories from a trip. There's space to write, draw, collage, colour and complete - turning the finished journal into a wonderful scrapbook to treasure forever. With fun illustrations, a super-bright neon cover and a handy, backpack sized format, it's a must-have item for any trip. Part of our Family Activity range. Also available: My Family Travel Map, Boredom Buster About Lonely Planet Kids: From the world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children's imprint that brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for children aged 5-12, we're kickstarting the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet can be. From bright and bold sticker activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the seams with amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and love of the world, our sense of humour and continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live in the diverse and magnificent place it is. It's going to be a big adventure - come explore! Features Summary Never forget an adventure with this bright journal from Lonely Planet Kids. With fun illustrations, space to write, draw, collage and colour - the finished journal will be a wonderful scrapbook to treasure forever... Author Lonely Planet Kids (Author), Nicola Baxter (Author), Andy Mansfield (Author) Publisher Lonely Planet Publications Ltd Release date 20160401 Pages 72 ISBN 1-76034-100-2 ISBN 13 978-1-76034-100-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days "We have written here about terrible things that we never wanted to think about again...Now we want the world to know: we survived, we are free, we love life." On May 6, 2013, Amanda Berry made headlines around the world when she fled a Cleveland home and called 911, saying: "Help me, I'm Amanda Berry...I've been kidnapped, and I've been missing for ten years." A horrifying story rapidly unfolded. Ariel Castro, a local school bus driver, had separately lured Berry and two other young women, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, to his home, where he trapped them and kept them chained. In the decade that followed, the three girls were frequently raped, psychologically abused and threatened with death if they attempted to escape. Years after she was taken, Berry had a daughter by their captor, a child she bravely raised as normally as possible under impossible conditions. Drawing upon their recollections and the secret diary kept by Amanda Berry, Berry and Gina DeJesus describe the unimaginable torment they suffered and the strength and resourcefulness that enabled them to survive. Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporters Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan interweave the events within Castro's house with original reporting on the efforts to find the missing girls. The full story behind the headlines - including details never previously released on Castro's life and motivations - Hope is a harrowing yet inspiring chronicle of two women whose courage and ingenuity ultimately delivered them back to their lives and families. Features Summary Ariel Castro, a local school bus driver, had separately lured Berry and two other young women to his home, where he trapped them and kept them chained... Author Amanda Berry (Author), Gina DeJesus (Author) Publisher Bantam Press Release date 20150423 Pages 321 ISBN 0-593-07514-5 ISBN 13 978-0-593-07514-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days 'While her husband prepared to murder a young man he had never met, Bridget O'Neill completed her packing for Christmas with her in-laws.' Francis O'Neill is a terrorist, trained to kill for his cause. Bridget is his wife, expected to be loyal and stand by her husband. She has learned not to hope for much more, until the day she glimpses, for the first time, the chance of a new life. A life without violence, without secrets, and without knocks on the door in the dead of night. A life without her husband. But what if freedom for Bridget means grave danger for Francis? In A Traitor in the Family, bestselling author, Nicholas Searle, tells a story of shocking, intimate betrayal. Can a treacherous act of the most personal kind ever be, in this darkly violent world, an act of mercy? Features Summary 'While her husband prepared to murder a young man he had never met, Bridget O'Neill completed her packing for Christmas with her in-laws.' Francis O'Neill is a terrorist... Author Nicholas Searle Publisher Viking Release date 20170401 Pages 320 ISBN 0-241-29636-6 ISBN 13 978-0-241-29636-3

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 vein of Anne Tyler's A Spool of Blue Thread and Elizabeth Strout's My Name is Lucy Barton, Miller's Valley is an emotionally powerful story about a family you will never forget. In a small town on the verge of big change, a young woman unearths deep secrets about her family and unexpected truths about herself. For generations the Millers have lived in Miller's Valley, a small American town on the verge of enormous change. Mimi Miller describes her life, from the 1960s to the present, with intimacy and honesty, as though revealing it to the best friend she never had. As Mimi eavesdrops on her parents and quietly observes the people around her, she discovers more and more about the toxicity of family secrets, the dangers of gossip, the flaws of marriage, the inequalities of friendship, the risks of passion, loyalty and love. Home, as Mimi begins to realise, can be a place where it's just as easy to feel lost as it is to feel contented. A masterly study of family, memory and loss, Miller's Valley reminds us that the place where you grew up can disappear, and the people in it too, but all will live on in your heart forever. 'Mesmerizing...Quindlen makes her characters so richly alive, so believable, that it's impossible not to feel every doubt and dream they harbor...the novel is overwhelmingly moving...' New York Times Features Summary In a small town on the verge of big change, a young woman unearths deep secrets about her family and unexpected truths about herself. Author Anna Quindlen Publisher Scribner UK Release date 20161006 Pages 257 ISBN 1-4711-5873-X ISBN 13 978-1-4711-5873-5

Celebrate books, friendship, and chocolate milk shakes with Duncan the Dragon in this sweet, funny story perfect for fans of Dog Loves Books and Dragons Love Tacos. Duncan the Dragon loves to read. When he reads a story, his imagination catches fire! Unfortunately... so does his book. Fire breath is great for roasting marshmallows, but its not so great for reading. Duncan just wants to get to those two wonderful words, like the last sip of a chocolate milk shake: The End. Will he ever find out how the story ends? This bright, warm tale champions determination, friendship, and a love for books. And milk shakes! Praise for Duncan the Story Dragon: An Indie Next selection Winner of the Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy Bell Picture Book Award Winner of the Evelyn Thurman Young Readers Book Award An Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award Selection A Missouri State Teachers Association Reading List Selection A Nebraska Golden Sower Award nominee Nominated for the Utah Beehive Picture Book Award "The vivid colors, expressive faces, and comic details make this one likely to be a storytime hit. Like the last sip of a chocolate milkshake, it's very satisfying."--Kirkus Reviews From School Library Journal K-Gr 2Duncan the dragon loves reading. At least, he thinks he does. He can never quite get to the end of the book because his imagination sets them on fireliterally. Filled with longing to reach "The End," Duncan asks numerous woodland critters to read to him, but no one will take up his offer. Finally, a mouse who loves stories reads to Duncan and he experiences a satisfying ending, which, as the book points out, is "only the beginning." The cartoonlike illustrations add humor (Duncan in an ice bath with melted soaps to cool his imagination flame) and action (sailing on the high seas, surrounded by aliens, etc.). VERDICT An additional purchase for libraries in need of more picture books about the joy of reading.Brittany Staszak, St. Charles Public Library, IL --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Read more Review "The vivid colors, expressive faces, and comic details make this one likely to be a storytime hit. Like the last sip of a chocolate milkshake, its very satisfying."--Kirkus Reviews Read more See all Editorial Reviews Age Range: 3 - 7 years Paperback: 40 pages Grade Level: Preschool - 2 Amanda Driscoll (Author) K-Gr 2Duncan the dragon loves reading. At least, he thinks he does. He can never quite get to the end of the book because his imagination sets them on fireliterally. Filled with longing to reach "The End," Duncan asks numerous woodland critters to read to him, but no one will take up his offer. Finally, a mouse who loves stories reads to Duncan and he experiences a satisfying ending, which, as the book points out, is "only the beginning." The cartoonlike illustrations add humor (Duncan in an ice bath with melted soaps to cool his imagination flame) and action (sailing on the high seas, surrounded by aliens, etc.). VERDICT An additional purchase for libraries in need of more picture books about the joy of reading.Brittany Staszak, St. Charles Public Library, IL --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. "The vivid colors, expressive faces, and comic details make this one likely to be a storytime hit. Like the last sip of a chocolate milkshake, its very satisfying."--Kirkus Reviews

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days The three friends trapped in their Minecraft game have never been closer to escaping the Overworld, and they can't wait to return home after being trapped on the server for so long. But then a vicious horde of creepers attacks, delaying their escape. Soon the gang learns that there's a new villain behind the attack: a griefer so twisted that he'd rather stay trapped in the Overworld than live a mundane life in the real world and he has no qualms about keeping every other player trapped on the server with him. Can the friends and their new allies defeat the creepers, conquer their new enemy, and finally return home? Friends and enemies unite against evil in this exhilarating fifth book in bestselling author Winter Morgan's Unofficial Minetrapped Adventure series. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. In particular, this adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. Features Summary The three friends trapped in their Minecraft game have never been closer to escaping the Overworld, and they can't wait to return home after being trapped on the server for so long... Author Winter Morgan Publisher Sky Pony Press Release date 20160729 Pages 112 ISBN 1-5107-0601-1 ISBN 13 978-1-5107-0601-9

A Determined Young Lancashire Girl Arrives In London Intent On A Stage Career - This Tale From The Author Of I Capture The Castle Is Told With The Candour And Authenticity That Derives From Dodie Smith's Own Experience Of The Theatre World. Mouse Never Did Fully Suit Her Nickname. Tiny She May Have Been, But Timid Never. After Less Than Twenty-Four Hours In London She Had Bluffed Her Way Into An Audition At A Famous Theatre, Infuriated Its Forceful Young Stage Director, And Amused Its Kind If Quite Amoral Actor-Manager. She Had Finally Landed Not A Part But A Toehold As A Junior Secretary. During Her Involvement In The Engrossing Affairs Of The Crossway Theatre She Met Her Friends Molly, A Baby-Faced Six-Footer; And Elegant, Ambitious Lilian, Who Was Fated To Clash Disastrously With Mouse. Later, There Was Also Zelle, Rich, Generous, Enigmatic, And Responsible For An Outing To Suffolk Village Pageant Which Proved A Turning Point For Them All.Life Was Always Surprising The Fearless Mouse: When She Unexpectedly Got To A Chance To Act She Made An Unforgettable Impression, Though Not The One She Had Intended. However, Nothing Prepared Her For The Assault Of First Love, Highly Unsuitable, But Welcomed By Her In A Way Which Was To Have Far-Reaching Consequences. Only When She Looks Back After A Reunion Luncheon Does She Realise The Full Effects Of That Shared Summer On Her Friends And Herself. A Startlingly Frank Yet Nostalgic Read, This Is A Charming Novel About Coming Of Age And The Healing Effects Of Time. This product ships within 3-5 working days

The 2007 novel Silver Bay by Jojo Moyes, the bestselling author of Me Before You and two-time winner of the RNA Novel of the Year award. Liza McCullen will never escape her past. But the unspoilt beaches and tight-knit community of Silver Bay offer the freedom and safety she craves - if not for herself, then for her young daughter, Hannah. Until Mike Dormer arrives as a guest in her aunt's hotel, and the peace of Silver Bay is shattered. The mild-mannered Englishman with his too-smart clothes and disturbing eyes could destroy everything Liza has worked so hard to protect: not only the family business and the bay that harbours her beloved whales, but also her conviction that she will never love - never deserve to love - again. Format:Paperback Pages:416

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This book covers the birth of a new super hero in the form of Miranda Knight. ' WHOOSH'. Miranda Don't Open Your Eyes is volume one and is extremely funny. The antics of a cheeky youngster growing up in a warm and loving atmosphere with an occasional tug of the heartstrings. Our hero hates all forms of bullying or any mistreatment of 'those less fortunate.' The story highlights the adventures of 12 year old Miranda. She has an IQ of 143 and is a Martial Arts Junior National Champion. As her mother and father tackle their parental duties and responsibilities amidst an atmosphere of fun and laughter, we share the young formative years of a highly intelligent child who quickly displays a deep concern for people less fortunate than herself. Whilst 'learning as much as they are teaching', Miranda's parents never avoid an issue whenever she asks a serious question. She displays a deep concern over poverty and hardship in the third world. At the age of twelve she openly declares that when she is grown up she will try to help those in need of love and support..Miranda comes into possession of a magical book which transports her back to late Victorian times. The year is 1896, times are hard and Miranda witnesses abject poverty and aspects of cruelty. She encounters a gang of ragamuffins led by a large girl bully named Florence. In a manner most pleasing, Miranda subdues an attack on her person and immediately lectures her assailant. However, when attacked by Florence's older brother, she displays her amazing skills and wins the respect of the whole gang. Later in the story, the bully girl approaches Miranda and asks for her forgiveness and friendship. Tears flow as Miranda comforts the girl and explains to her the way forward. Having witnessed unbelievable brutality and starvation exacted on an eleven year old waif named Elizabeth, Miranda sees no alternative to bringing her home to the year 2015. much to the amazement of her parents! Miranda is often cheeky but never disrespectful. Throughout the many comical encounters in this book, Miranda emphasis's the importance of working hard at school, getting on with ones parents and never getting involved with bullies.This is a book for all ages to read and enjoy. I sincerely believe that WHOOSH is a book that all parents would want their children to read. Features Summary. Twelve yrs old,with an IQ of 143 and three Martial Arts awards.Miranda is cheeky but not disrespectful.She has an answer to everything. Finding herself magically transported back to 1896... Author David J Colane Publisher Penskills Publishing Release date 20150924 Pages 192 ISBN 0-9933295-0-0 ISBN 13 978-0-9933295-0-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A bulldog and a poodle learn that family is about love, not appearances in this adorable doggy tale from "New York Times "bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Christian Robinson. This is the story of four puppies: Fi-Fi, Foo-Foo, Ooh-La-La, and Gaston. Gaston works the hardest at his lessons on how to be a proper pooch. He sips--"never slobbers " He yips--"never yaps " And he walks with grace--"never races " Gaston fits right in with his poodle sisters. But a chance encounter with a bulldog family in the park--Rocky, Ricky, Bruno, and Antoinette--reveals there's been a mix-up, and so Gaston and Antoinette switch places. The new families look right...but they don't feel right. Can these puppies follow their noses--and their hearts--to find where they belong? Features Summary A bulldog and a poodle learn that family is about love, not appearances. Author Kelly DiPucchio Publisher Atheneum Books for Young Readers Release date 20140603 Pages 40 ISBN 1-4424-5102-5 ISBN 13 978-1-4424-5102-5

Used book in good condition,has some cover wear (2012) Lauren Scott is bright, talented and beautiful. At eighteen, she is the most precious gift in the world to her mother, and has a dazzling career ahead of her. Oliver Lomax is a young man full of promise, despite the shadow his own, deeply troubled, mother casts over him. Then one fateful night, Oliver makes a decision that tears their worlds apart. Until then, Lauren and Oliver had never met, but now they become so closely bound together that their families are forced to confront truths they hoped they'd never have to face, secrets they'd never even imagined...

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days A prelude to fame, Just Kids recounts the friendship of two young artists--Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe - whose passion fueled their lifelong pursuit of art. In 1967, a chance meeting between two young people led to a romance and a lifelong friendship that would carry each to international success never dreamed of. The backdrop is Brooklyn, Chelsea Hotel, Max's Kansas City, Scribner's Bookstore, Coney Island, Warhol's Factory and the whole city resplendent. Among their friends, literary lights, musicians and artists such as Harry Smith, Bobby Neuwirth, Allen Ginsberg, Sandy Daley, Sam Shepherd, William Burroughs, etc. It was a heightened time politically and culturally; the art and music worlds exploding and colliding. In the midst of all this two kids made a pact to always care for one another. Scrappy, romantic, committed to making art, they prodded and provided each other with faith and confidence during the hungry years--the days of cous-cous and lettuce soup. Just Kids begins as a love story and ends as an elegy. Beautifully written, this is a profound portrait of two young artists, often hungry, sated only by art and experience. And an unforgettable portrait of New York, her rich and poor, hustlers and hellions, those who made it and those whose memory lingers near. Features Summary Winner of the 2010 Non-Fiction National Book Award Patti Smith's evocative, honest and moving coming-of-age story of her extraordinary relationship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe Author Patti Smith Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Release date 20101215 Pages 288 ISBN 0-7475-6876-6 ISBN 13 978-0-7475-6876-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days A new look for an enduring book about a difficult issue. Review of the first edition:.".".poignant and easy to read."" -School Library Journal Divorce is never easy, not for parents and especially not for children. More than 20 years ago, celebrated author Kathy Stinson wrote in a positive way about the confusion, insecurity and sorrow experienced by young children whose parents have separated. Since then, Mom and Dad Don't Live Together Anymore has brought comfort to countless families dealing with this difficult issue. This critically acclaimed best-seller, reprinted 15 times, now returns with fresh new illustrations and updated text. For the young girl of the story, splitting time between parents has its ups and downs. She likes the elevators and garbage chutes of mom's city apartment, but the horses near dad's country home are great, too. Not knowing where she'll be for holidays is hard. Even so, she is comforted knowing that each parent still provides the same love and caring --just not together anymore. Sensitively told and featuring reassuring illustrations, Mom and Dad Don't Live Together Anymore offers children a gentle entry into an upsetting subject. Features Summary A classic and critically acclaimed picture book, newly illustrated, takes a positive, sensitive and reassuring look at divorce as experienced by young children.. Author Kathy Stinson (Author), Vian Oelofsen (Illustrator) Publisher Annick Press Release date 20070501 Pages 24 ISBN 1-55451-093-7 ISBN 13 978-1-55451-093-1

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Nelson Mandela was called a terrorist, forced into hiding, captured, threatened with the death penalty and eventually thrown into jail for twenty-seven years, but nothing could stop him from fighting to liberate his country from the evil of apartheid. A hero in the struggle against a terrible regime, he never gave up. Even when he was a prisoner, he worked secretly with his comrades to undermine the oppressive apartheid government. This is the exciting true story of a young herd boy who was to grow up to become a lawyer, a freedom fighter, South Africa's first democratically elected president and the beloved grandfather of a nation. It is told here in words and pictures for the young and the young at heart: a story to read with enjoyment and remember with pride. Format:paperback Pages:204