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Brand: Headline Publishing Group
EAN: 9781472287700
MPN: 9781472287700
Category: Books & Magazines

Title In This Set: 1. American Gods 2. Neverwhere 3. Anansi Boys 4. Stardust 5. The Ocean at the End of the Lane Description: American Gods After three years in prison, Shadow Moon is free to go home. But hours before his release, his beloved wife is killed in a freak accident. Numbly, he boards a plane where he meets an enigmatic stranger who seems to know Shadow and claims to be an ancient god - and king of America. Together they embark on a profoundly strange road trip across the USA, encountering a kaleidoscopic cast of characters along the way. But all around them a storm of unnatural proportions is gathering. War is coming, an epic struggle for the very soul of America. And Shadow is standing squarely in its path. Neverwhere Under the streets of London lies a world most people could never dream of. When Richard Mayhew stops to help a girl he finds bleeding in the street, his unremarkable life changes in an instant. This act of kindness leads him to a place filled with murderers and angels, pale girls in black velvet, a Beast in a labyrinth and an Earl who holds Court in a tube train. It is strangely familiar yet utterly bizarre. Anansi Boys Everything changes for Fat Charlie Nancy, the South London boy so called by his father, the day his dad drops dead while doing karaoke. Charlie didn't know his estranged father was a god - Anansi the trickster, master of mischief and social disorder. He never knew he had a brother either. Now brother Spider is on his doorstep, about to make life more interesting . . . and a lot more dangerous. It's a meeting that will take Fat Charlie from his London home to Florida, the Caribbean, and the very beginning of the world itself. Or the end of the world, depending on which way you're looking. Stardust Life moves at a leisurely pace in the tiny town of Wall - named after the imposing stone barrier which separates the town from a grassy meadow. Here, young Tristran Thorn has lost his heart to the beautiful Victoria Forester and for the coveted prize of her hand, Tristran vows to retrieve a fallen star and deliver it to his beloved. It is an oath that sends him over the ancient wall and into a world that is dangerous and strange beyond imagining . . . The Ocean at the End of the Lane This is what he remembers, as he sits by the ocean at the end of the lane: A dead man on the back seat of the car, and warm milk at the farmhouse. An ancient little girl, and an old woman who saw the moon being made. A beautiful housekeeper with a monstrous smile. And dark forces woken that were best left undisturbed. They are memories hard to believe, waiting at the edges of things. The recollections of a man who thought he was lost but is now, perhaps, remembering a time when he was saved . . .
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Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
EAN: 9782996700850
MPN: 9782996700850
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles In The Set: 1. This Woven Kingdom 2. These Infinite Threads 3. All This Twisted Glory Description: This Woven Kingdom To all the world Alize is a disposable servant, never to be known for who she really is: the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom. She is hunted always, forced to hide in plain sight lest she expose herself to danger. Until one day, she makes a mistake. The crown prince, Kamran, has heard the prophecies; he knows of the fearsome monster promised to kill his king. Darkness is fast descending upon his empire, driving Karan to desperately seek out its source. But as he grows ever more suspicious of the servant girl with the strange eyes, the more he learns about her - and the harder it is to turn away. Even if falling for someone like Alize means forfeiting everything he's ever known. This Woven Kingdom is a story of clashing empires, forbidden romance, and a long-forgotten queen - who must claw her way through darkness to reclaim her throne, rebuild her kingdom, and save her people from the half-lives they've been forced to live. These Infinite Threads With the heat of a kiss, the walls between Alizeh, the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, and Kamran, the crown prince of the Ardunian empire, have crumbled. And so have both of their lives. Alizeh, the heir to the Jinn throne, is destined to free her people from the half-lives they’ve been forced to live under human rule. When Kamran, the heir to the human throne, falls in love with her, he’s forced to question everything he’s been taught about Jinn. Kamran’s grandfather lays dead at the hand of Cyrus, ruler of the neighboring kingdom of Tulan. Cyrus has stolen Alizeh away to his homeland and plans to marry her there, giving her everything she needs to become the Jinn queen—and when she assumes the throne he will have fulfilled his own bargain with the devil. Alizeh wants nothing to do with Cyrus’s deal or the devil. But without a way to escape Tulan, and with the fulfillment of her own destiny tantalizingly close, she’ll have to decide whether she can set aside her emotions to become the queen her people need. Kamran, meanwhile, is picking up the pieces in Ardunia. Facing betrayal at every turn, all he knows is that he must go to Tulan to avenge his grandfather. He can only hope that Alizeh will be waiting for him there—and that she hasn’t yet become the queen of Tulan. All This Twisted Glory As the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, Alizeh has finally found her people―and she might’ve found her crown. Cyrus, the mercurial ruler of Tulan, has offered her his kingdom in a twisted exchange: one that would begin with their marriage and end with his murder. Cyrus’s dark reputation precedes him; all the world knows of his blood-soaked past. Killing him should be easy―and accepting his offer might be the only way to fulfill her destiny and save her people. But the more Alizeh learns of him, the more she questions whether the terrible stories about him are true....
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Brand: HarperCollins Publishers/Red Shed
EAN: 9781194040843
MPN: 9781194040843
Category: Books & Magazines

Title in This Set: 1. Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to Know 2. Stories for 6 Year Olds 3. Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 6 Year Old Description: Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to Know Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you’ll find ALL the weird and wonderful facts you need in the pages of this book. You won’t want to put it down! Stories for 6 Year Olds The Banks family are searching for a nanny; Macaw the parrot helps out at the fish and chip shop and a stonecutter dreams of becoming an emperor… These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift. Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 6 Year Old Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles – and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more!
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Brand: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
EAN: 9781760509125
MPN: 9781760509125
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in This Set: 1. The Bad Butterfly 2. The Soccer Star 3. The Second-best Friend 4. The Midnight Feast 5. The Extra-special Helper 6. The Beautiful Haircut 7. The Perfect Present 8. The Secret Message 9. The Big Sister 10. The Birthday Mix-up 11. The Best Project 12. The Little Lie 13. The Spotty Holiday 14. The Cutest Pet Ever 15. The Copycat Kid 16. The Pocket Money Blues 17. The Deep End 18. The Night Fright 19. The Missing Tooth 20. The Bully Buster 21. The Grumpy Neighbour 22. The Hat Parade 23. The Honey Bees 24. The Baby Bird 25. The Best Day Ever Description: The Bad Butterfly Brave, brilliant and bold Billie B. Brown has started ballet classes. She wants to be a famous ballerina, but can she? The Soccer Star Billie wants to play soccer, but the boys at school won’t let her. How can Billie prove that girls can play soccer, too? The Second-best Friend Billie has always been best friends with Jack. But now Rebecca wants to be her best friend! Who will Billie choose? The Midnight Feast Billie and Jack are camping in Jack’s backyard. But it’s very dark. And maybe just a little bit scary. Are they really big enough to camp all on their own? The Extra-special Helper Billie’s class is off to the zoo! She has to stop everyone from being naughty. If only they’d listen to her! The Beautiful Haircut Billie is the best hairdresser in the world! She can make her dolls’ hair beautiful. Can she make her own hair beautiful, too The Perfect Present Billie is bursting with excitement. It is Christmas tomorrow! She knows her presents must be hidden somewhere. A bit of peeking won’t hurt, will it? The Secret Message Billie’s family is off to the beach! But when they get there, her mum and dad just want to read books and nap. Will this be the most boring holiday ever? The Big Sister Billie can’t wait for the new baby to arrive. She’s even going to give it her favourite teddy! But what will happen when her parents go to hospital without her – and Billie’s teddy goes missing? The Birthday Mix-up Billie’s party is going to be the best ever. She has lots of fun games planned! But what if Billie’s friends don’t like her party? Or worse ... what if they don’t come? The Best Project Billie’s little brother is cute, but he can be annoying. Billie has to keep everything away from him. Especially the tower she has made for her school project ... The Little Lie Billie has broken her arm! It’s going to be the best story ever for Show and Tell. Especially if she adds in a crocodile ... The Spotty Holiday Billie has lots of fun things planned for her visit to Grandma’s. But when Billie wakes up covered in spots, will her holiday be ruined? The Cutest Pet Ever Billie has found the most adorable guinea pig in the pet shop. She is going to love it forever! If only she can convince her mum and dad ... The Copycat Kid Being the new girl's buddy is a VERY important job. Billie is exited! But what happens when the new girl starts to copy everything Billie does? The Pocket...
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Brand: Pan Macmillan
EAN: 9780678460702
MPN: 9780678460702
Category: Books & Magazines

Title In This Set: 4. The Pearl Sister 5. The Moon Sister 6. The Sun Sister 7. The Missing Sister Description: The Pearl Sister CeCe D’Aplièse has never felt she fitted in anywhere. Following the death of her father, the elusive billionaire Pa Salt – so-called by the six daughters he adopted from around the globe and named after the Seven Sisters star cluster – she finds herself at breaking point. Dropping out of art college, CeCe watches as Star, her beloved sister, distances herself to follow her new love, leaving her completely alone. In desperation, she decides to flee England and discover her past; the only clues she has are a black-and-white photograph and the name of a woman pioneer who lived in Australia over one hundred years ago. En-route to Sydney, CeCe heads to the one place she has ever felt close to being herself: the stunning beaches of Krabi, Thailand. There amongst the backpackers, she meets the mysterious Ace, a man as lonely as she is and whom she subsequently realizes has a secret to hide . . . A hundred years earlier, Kitty McBride, daughter of an Edinburgh clergyman, is given the opportunity to travel to Australia as the companion of the wealthy Mrs McCrombie. In Adelaide, her fate becomes entwined with Mrs McCrombie’s family, including the identical, yet very different, twin brothers: impetuous Drummond, and ambitious Andrew, the heir to a pearling fortune. When CeCe finally reaches the searing heat of the Red Centre of Australia, she begins the search for her past. As something deep within her responds to the energy of the area and the ancient culture of the Aboriginal people, her creativity reawakens once more. With help from those she meets on her journey, CeCe begins to believe that this wild, vast continent could offer her something she never thought possible: a sense of belonging, and a home . . . The Moon Sister After the death of her father – Pa Salt, an elusive billionaire who adopted his six daughters from around the globe – Tiggy D’Aplièse , trusting her instincts, moves to the remote wilds of Scotland. There she takes a job doing what she loves; caring for animals on the vast and isolated Kinnaird estate, employed by the enigmatic and troubled Laird, Charlie Kinnaird. Her decision alters her future irrevocably when Chilly, an ancient gipsy who has lived for years on the estate, tells her that not only does she possess a sixth sense, passed down from her ancestors, but it was foretold long ago that he would be the one to send her back home to Granada in Spain . . . In the shadow of the magnificent Alhambra, Tiggy discovers her connection to the fabled gypsy community of Sacromonte, who were forced to flee their homes during the civil war, and to ‘La Candela’ the greatest flamenco dancer of her generation. From the Scottish Highlands and Spain, to South America and New York, Tiggy follows the trail back to her own exotic but complex past. And under the watchful eye of a gifted gypsy bruja she begins to embrace her...
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Brand: Sweet Cherry Publishing
EAN: 9781802631029
MPN: 9781802631029
Category: Books & Magazines

Travel 100 years back in time with this detective series that fictionalises discoveries and events of the 1920s with a fun whodunnit twist! It’s not easy growing up in the 1920s. While Christie can usually be found up a tree or trying a spot of amateur engineering, her shy twin Agatha buries her nose in books and dreams of being a writer. The pair couldn’t be more different. But when a scientific discovery goes missing, they find that together they make a winning combination and Christie and Agatha’s Detective Agency is born. Join the twin detectives as they solve thrilling mysteries all over the world! Titles in this set: A Discovery Disappears Of Mountains and Motors Tombful of Trouble Ransom on the Riviera Genius on the Green Express Description: A Discovery Disappears Book 1 in the fun 1920s detective series starring twin sisters Christie and Agatha! “Whoever gave you that sandwich did it deliberately. They wanted to sabotage Fleming’s research.” When Agatha accidentally eats a major scientific discovery (hidden in a sandwich!), it’s a race against time for twins Agatha and Christie to find out who’s trying to ruin physician Sir Alexander Fleming’s reputation. Of Mountains and Motors Book 2 in the fun 1920s detective series starring twin sisters Christie and Agatha! “His intent is more than clear: he’d rather see me and my car lost, than for us to reach the summit.” Many are unhappy about Mr Alexander Jr’s daring drive to the summit of Ben Nevis, but who is trying to sabotage the record-setting expedition? Willing passengers Christie and Agatha are keen to embark on a rip-roaring adventure, but soon they’re embroiled in a thicker plot than they bargained for. Tombful of Trouble Book 3 in the fun 1920s detective series starring twin sisters Christie and Agatha! ‘The truth of the matter is that a number of valuable artefacts have been stolen. There is a thief at the dig!’ During the excavation of an Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb, Christie and Agatha find themselves at the heart of a mystery. Lord and Lady Carnarvon’s dig is in jeopardy unless the thief at the site can be found. But time is quickly running out for the twins to wrap up the case and recover Tutankhamun’s treasures. Ransom on the Riviera Book 4 in the Christie and Agatha’s Detective Agency series! “If you want to see your cousin again, come to the old quay at seven tomorrow night, alone. Be prepared to be married. Do not involve the police.” A relaxing break on the French Riviera becomes a dramatic investigation when famous physicist, Irène Curie, receives a ransom note demanding her hand in marriage. What’s more, Christie and Agatha’s friend has been kidnapped! Can the twins find out who is behind the ransom note and save both Auguste and Miss Curie? Genius on the Green Express Book 5 in the Christie and Agatha’s Detective Agency series! ‘Einstein will be all ready to deliver his oh-so-important speech … only to find that he doesn’t have the equipment to deliver it with!’ Christie...
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Brand: Penguin
EAN: 9780241647035
MPN: 9780241647035
Category: Books & Magazines

Title In This Set: Heidi The Little Mermaid Peter and the Wolf Alice in Wonderland Pinocchio Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs The Wizard of Oz The Pied Piper of Hamelin Description: Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. Level 4 Read it yourself titles are ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are keen to read independently.
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