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A Stitch in Time
A rediscovered children's classic, winner of the 1976 Whitbread Award, from the Booker Prize and Carnegie Medal-winning author of Moon Tiger and The Ghost of Thomas Kempe. Maria likes to be alone with her thoughts. She talks to animals and objects, and generally prefers them to people. But whilst on holiday she begins to hear things that aren’t there – a swing creaking, a dog barking – and when she sees a Victorian embroidered picture, Maria feels a strange connection with the ten-year-old, Harriet, who stitched it. But what happened to her? As Maria becomes more lost in Harriet’s world, she grows convinced that something tragic occurred… Perfect for fans of mysteries like Tom’s Midnight Garden, The Ghost of Thomas Kempe, Charlotte Sometimes, and My Friend Walter, A Stitch in Time is a classic of children's literature, from Booker Prize, Whitbread Award, and Carnegie Medal-winning author Penelope Lively. This new HarperCollins Children's Classics edition features an introduction by Michelle Magorian, author of Goodnight, Mister Tom.
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The Surf House
*THE BRAND NEW DESTINATION THRILLER FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER*_________________________________________________________Welcome to The Surf HouseWhere everyone’s escaping something…*High on the cliffs of Morocco, far from the city lights and the souks, stands The Surf House: a sanctuary for travellers chasing sunshine and waves.But the idyll hides a dark mystery.And when Bea washes in, seeking refuge after a dangerous encounter in Marrakesh, she soon gets caught in the current.A woman her age – who stayed in the same area, walked the same beaches, met the same guests – disappeared one year earlier, vanishing without trace.Somewhere inside The Surf House lies the truth – but there’ll be a price for uncovering it…*Readers love getting swept away with Lucy Clarke’s destination thrillers:‘Had me on the edge of my seat’ ?????''Escapist, thrilling, unforgettable’ GILLIAN McALLISTER‘Brilliant … kept me guessing the whole way through’ ?????''One of my books of the year'' ANDREA MARA‘Twists & turns galore, couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend!’ ?????''Very clever and I was gripped throughout. Will be reading more from Lucy Clarke for sure’ ?????''The queen of the destination thriller is back with her best book yet'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS‘Very evocative and you get really involved with the beautiful setting and characters’ ?????‘What a stonkingly fabulous read’ ?????Lucy Clarke''s book ''The Hike'' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-10-02.
Tina
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISH TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER. THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. _ Hope taught me the meaning of life, Tina taught me the meaning of love. It's not everyday you meet a golden retriever in Thailand. When Niall came across a dog shackled to a short chain and in a poor state of health something reminded him of his personal battle with addiction. He knew he had to rescue her immediately – golden retrievers are rare in Thailand – but there was just something about this dog in particular that told him she was destined for more. He named her Tina, and what she did next is an incredible tale of survival, hope and love. Despite her terrible treatment at the hands of humans, she refused to distrust them or feel sorry for herself, and only opened her heart wider – always with a grin (yes dogs can smile) and a reassuring wag of her shaggy yellow tail. From the minute Tina was free of her chains, she got on with what needed to be done, inspiring a dog hospital to be built and named after her and helping dogs from all over the world – whether they're street dogs from Thailand or rescue pups in Montana. The movement behind Tina has not stopped. This is her story.
The Hitch
A New York Times Book Review Editors’ PickA riotously sharp novel about self-righteousness, control, and the unexpected afterlife of a dogRose Cutler prides herself on her principles—veganism, feminism, eco-consciousness, and general moral superiority. She runs a yogurt business she quietly despises and lives alone, comfortably distanced from the mess of human relationships. But, when her brother and sister-in-law let her watch her six-year-old nephew Nathan, things go spectacularly wrong. After Rose’s dog kills a corgi at the park, Nathan begins to bark, overeat, and claim that the dead dog has possessed his body. Rose assumes this is trauma. Nathan insists it’s metaphysical fact. As Rose embarks on a misguided quest to free Nathan from his canine passenger, what begins as an attempt at childcare devolves into a surreal, anarchic spiral of suburban chaos. Brimming with unhinged charm and moral ambiguity, The Hitch is a biting satire of the stories we tell ourselves to stay sane—and the havoc we wreak when those stories fall apart.
One Fine Day
Discover that breaking wind can often break the tension in this hilarious picture book from comic author Justin Worsley, the creator of Henry: The Artistic Dog. One fine morning in the forest, Moose is preparing for a perfect day of landscape painting on the lakeshore. On the other side of the valley, Bear eats his breakfast of beans, makes bean sandwiches for lunch, and gets ready for a day of fishing . . . Later, down by the lake, the two unexpectedly bump into one another in a very annoying way, and come together, face to face in a stand-off. How will Bear and Moose clear the air?
BoyMum
''BoyMum is one of the most thought-provoking books I''ve read as a parent'' The Times BoyMum is about boys and young men - how we are raising them, and what it means to be a man-in-the-making in an era when #MeToo has challenged our tolerance for toxic masculinity, yet the pressure on young men to be ''masculine'' has never been more intense.It is also a mother''s perspective. Ruth Whippman is the proud/overwhelmed, feminist mother of three boys and her family life can be a daily confrontation with the triumph of nature over nurture. All too aware that her parenting today will shape the men her sons become tomorrow, she explores the expectations placed on boys - must boys be boys?; the messages we send girls but not boys (but they really need to hear too); boys in the classroom and boys online; incels; entitlement, sexual harassment and "cancel culture" and what radicalizes young men.Blending memoir with cultural analysis, and approaching her subject with wit, honesty and open-mindedness, this is a sympathetic investigation into where we are going wrong with raising boys, and how trying to change those patterns must be one of society''s most urgent cultural projects. Praise for Ruth Whippman and The Pursuit of Happiness - "A whip-sharp British Bill Bryson" The Sunday Times - "Ruth Whippman is whip-smart, her writing nothing short of genius" Huffington Post- The Pursuit of Happiness was a New York Post Best Book of 2016, a New York Times Editors'' Choice and Paperback Row pick, one of Newsweek''s ''Nine Books to Change the Way You Think in 2016'', a Sunday Times top summer read and a Daily Mail ''Must Read''.- Ruth Whippman manages the trick of being funny about what is, deep down, a serious problem: the American quest for happiness isn''t working" Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks- "I LOVED this book. I found it SO WELL WRITTEN, so witty and funny and reading it I was often envious of Ruth Whippman''s facility with language. It was a hugely engaging read, accessible and so relevant... I''ve been quite evangelical about it." Marian Keyes, best-selling author of Grown Ups
Speed Reader
When Zander Fast discovers an old book that gives him the power of super speed, he finds himself the last in a long line of heroes. But is the world ready for a hero right now? The Flash meets The Bad Guys in this all-new, action-packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creator of the Cat Ninja books!Zander Fast is always last—last to complete an assignment, last to finish reading, and last to the bus. Even worse, his Great Uncle Merv is constantly embarrassing him with his cheesy catchphrases and tall-tale stories. But when Zander receives a mysterious book in the mail, all of that changes. Suddenly, Zander has the speed (and popularity) he’s always wanted––and Uncle Merv’s stories no longer seem so far-fetched. Between navigating the perils of middle school and balancing his newfound powers with his studies, Zander, his best friend Tanya May, and his trusty dog Spike must protect their hometown as it transforms into a wacky world of ex-heroes and villains. Will a mind-controlling villain have his way with the people of Cape City? Or will a new generation of heroes emerge to defeat him?
The Wildelings
‘A shiver-inducing delight’ LAUREN GRODSTEIN‘A dark and thrilling fable’ DOMINIC WEST‘A campus novel with a twist’ ROISÍN O'DONNELL‘Gloriously entertaining’ OBSERVER‘I adored it’ HEATHER DARWENT‘I was hooked from the very start’ RACHEL JOYCE‘Deliciously dark’ IRISH TIMESA girl so desperate to belong that she lets herself be remade…Jessica and Linda have been inseparable since childhood. At Wilde, an elite Dublin university, they arrive determined to remake themselves. Jessica, her fierce ambition set on the theatre, is used to leading. Linda, more fragile, follows. But when they meet Mark, an older student with a magnetic presence, the balance between them begins to shift. Linda becomes Mark’s girlfriend, then his project. Jessica becomes his actress, her ambition pulling her deeper into his orbit. Under Mark’s influence, reshaped by his attention, old loyalties between the girls begin to fracture. By the end of that year, under the sway of his influence, a line is crossed that leads to devastating consequences. A compulsive and gripping story about exploitation and control, toxic female friendship, desire and shame, The Wildelings is your next dark academia obsession.
Run Forever
‘We don’t stop running because we get old. We get old because we stop running.’ Is it inevitable that our running performance slides as we get into our forties and beyond? Or are there things we can do to slow or even pause the decline, master our midlife and use experience as a superpower and become an ageless ace? In Run Forever, record-breaking GB ultrarunner Damian Hall, fifty, examines the reasons why our strength and speed might deteriorate, yet how it isn’t certain if we choose to do something about it. In running, like other sports, there have been phenomenal performances from masters athletes, and while ageing is unavoidable, how we age isn’t. Becoming an ageless ace has potentially extraordinary healthspan and longevity benefits away from running. Featuring chapters on speed, strength, mindset, sleep and nutrition, Hall draws on the knowledge of experts and shares the stories of other runners – including five-time Olympian and European 10,000 metres champion Jo Pavey, and record-breaking ultrarunner Nicky Spinks – to provide advice for how we can keep running strong and enjoying it for as long as possible. World-renowned sports dietitian, author and ultrarunner Renee McGregor explains how ageing affects female runners, especially around perimenopause and menopause, and leading strength and conditioning coach Pete Stables provides knowledge and exercises for the masters athlete. Ageing is inevitable. Slowing down is optional. Run Forever gives you the tools to keep moving – stronger, smarter, longer.
Hey Duggee: Where's the Mermaid?
Duggee and the Squirrels are on a mission to find a mermaid! There must be one hiding somewhere . . . Is that a mermaid behind the door, or swimming in the fishbowl? Help the Squirrels find the mermaid in this colourful lift-the-flap adventure!Don’t miss these other amazing Duggee books:Hey Duggee: Where’s the Unicorn: A Lift-the-Flap Book: A Lift-the-Flap BookHey Duggee: Duggee’s Clubhouse: A Lift-the-Flap BookHey Duggee: Where's the Dinosaur?: A Lift-the-Flap BookHey Duggee is a BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animation about an adorable dog and his band of Squirrels. It airs in the UK daily on CBeebies and is available on iPlayer. Featuring the voice of comedian and presenter Alexander Armstrong, this warm and hilarious preschool CBeebies show encourages children to get out and about and be active. Join the Squirrel Club in this collection of story, activity and novelty books and earn your badges with the friendliest, funniest dog around!
Titanic Women's Stories
‘I feel you have captured the essence of my Great Aunt Helen.’ – Howard Ostby, descendant of Titanic survivor Helen OstbyThe early 1900s were a man’s world, and the Titanic was no exception. Even today, the stories we know about that fateful night mostly revolve around men and their actions, despite there having been nearly 500 women and girls on board. From the stewardess who survived three different maritime disasters to the mother whose young children were kidnapped and taken aboard the Titanic, and from the Carpathia passenger whose reports on the Titanic started a journalism career to the woman who went down with the ship but who no one remembered seeing, Melinda E. Ratchford tells the stories of women whose lives were inextricably linked to the sinking, revealing the world as it was for women in 1912. Titanic Women’s Stories is an investigation into the lives of these women before, during and after the tragedy that irrevocably changed both their world and ours.
Dad Needs a New Bum!
A super smelly picture book, sure to have the whole family laughing! "It's a special day today, and here's my parcel for Dad. A sweet-smelling present because . . . his farts are disgustingly bad!" Dad is stinking up the whole town! But not to worry, our hero is here to save the day with all his amazing ideas for a new bum. But when the stink doesn't disappear, he starts to wonder if Dad wasn't the culprit all along . . . Dawn McMillan's rhyming text will have children roaring with laughter With vibrant and hilarious illustrations by Ross Kinnaird Can you find the real stink-maker? If you liked this, you will love Dad's Bum is So Smelly
First Words Jigsaw Book: Animals
Perfect for young children who are just starting to read and spell simple words, this board book has five three-piece jigsaws housed within its pages, each one featuring an animal - cat, bee, fox... There's one letter on each jigsaw piece, so children can have fun putting the jigsaw together, then saying the word once it's complete. The finished jigsaws can then be slotted back into the book for safekeeping.
National Trust: Out and About: Wildflower Spotter
The perfect introduction to the wonders of wildflowers for children! Ideal for any budding wildflower explorers, this pocket-sized guide is full of useful tips to help children spot and identify flowers in the wild. Key Highlights: Encouraging Exploration: Designed to inspire children to venture outside and explore nature, this book ignites the spirit of adventure and discovery. Getting Started: Packed with valuable information, it provides the essential knowledge needed to identify flowers that can be found all over the UK, making it accessible and enjoyable for kids. Field Guide Expertise: Inside, you'll discover a comprehensive field guide section, structured by colour and brimming with expert insights on an array of wildflowers - from bright white snowdrops and scarlet-red poppies, to fluffy yellow dandelions and prickly green stinging nettles. Find out which flowers attract bees and butterflies, which ones are poisonous and which ones produce fruit. Fun Activities: Discover how to plant your own wildflowers and how you can help protect them in nature. For more adventures, don't miss other titles in the series: National Trust: Out and About Animal Spotter, National Trust: Out and About Bird Spotter, National Trust: Out and About Sky Explorer and National Trust: Out and About Minibeast Explorer.
The Fashion Classics
Encompassing some of the most influential pieces in fashion, this ultimate illustrated collection brings together the beloved staples that have stood the test of timeThe Fashion Classics is your essential guide to the most iconic and enduring clothing designs in modern history. From the elegance of Dior''s Bar suit to the effortlessly cool Levi''s 501s, this illustrated book showcases the pieces that have shaped the way we dress over the last century.This isn''t just a catalogue of fashion history, but a curated collection of the most timeless, wearable and truly transformative garments that have transcended trends. Each piece has earned its place in the style hall of fame through impeccable craftsmanship, cultural impact or an enduring ability to make the wearer feel effortlessly chic. Whether you''re a seasoned style devotee or a budding fashionista, The Fashion Classics is a celebration of the pieces that have defined wardrobes for generations and will continue to do so for years to come.
Tested
For the first printing only! This hardcover features stained edges while the special edition supply lasts. Set in a world where everyone’s future is determined by their Genetic Report Card, a girl who’s always believed she was at the top of society finds out her score was based off someone else’s DNA in this high-stakes middle grade dystopian novel. For as long as Mikayla can remember, her future has been laid out for her. As an Elite in a world divided by genetic Elites, Defectives, and Expendables, she’ll live up to her stellar Genetic Report Card score of ninety-four by excelling academically, gaining acceptance into the Elite Scholars program, and eventually working for GenIn, the company that saved humanity after the catastrophic Great Dying. All seems to be going as planned until a surprise assignment during Mikayla’s class changes everything. Soon, she’s reconnecting with a friend she thought she’d lost forever and—for the first time in her life—questioning the society she has put her trust in. But if Mikayla isn’t the model citizen she always believed herself to be, then who is she?
Star Wars: Where are The Mandalorian and Grogu? Search and Find Activity Book
Search across 14 beautifully illustrated spreads from the Star Wars galaxy for THE MANDALORIAN and GROGU!When the fearless Mandalorian met a mysterious child with a strong connection to the Force, his life entirely changed. Having formed an unbreakable bond, the two now travel across the galaxy as they evade the child's pursuers, including the relentless Moff Gideon. Can you spot them in every scene, along with many other hidden objects, and help them escap? tar Wars fans of all ages will enjoy traversing the lava fields of Nevarro, exploring ship hangers on Tatooine and journeying around the outskirts of space. Discover all this and more through this interactive search-and-find. The feature film Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu will be in cinemas on 22nd May 2026.
Butterfly Games: A Novel
Some play to win. She's playing to survive... Beneath the grandeur of palace life is a world where intrigue, power and hidden passions unfold... Neglected by her parents and branded an outsider at the opulent Swedish royal court, Jacquette Gyldenstolpe finds herself irresistibly drawn to Prince Oscar, heir to the throne. For Jacquette, alliances are fragile, secrets are deadly, and her every move is a delicate dance of diplomacy and deception. With a secret as precious as it is threatening to the crown, she will risk everything - love, duty and even her life - to protect it. But even using all her courage and cunning, can she play the Butterfly Games and wi? ased on a true story in stormy early-1800s Europe, Butterfly Games is a sweeping tale of dangerous desire, fierce ambition and the price of power, ideal for fans of Philippa Gregory and Allison Pataki, from a new name in historical fiction.
A Kid in My Class
They're all here...every kid in the class has their own poem. The pushy one, the shy one. The whizz kid and the daydreamer. The best-friender and the kid who runs in his wheelchair. The tough kid, the poet. And not forgetting the class hamster. This collection from an outstanding poet, Rachel Rooney, winner of the CLiPPA Award, is perfectly matched by the amazing witty and inventive illustrations by Chris Riddell, the former UK Children’s Laureate.
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