Throwing a lavish party for her seventy-fifth birthday, Leonora invites numerous family members and a film crew that is working on a movie about her famous painter father, but the festivities are overshadowed by long-hidden family misdeeds. 15,000 first printing.
Eighteen-year-old Flora is recovering from “nervous exhaustion” in the sanatorium at her boarding school. She is supposed to rest. But the rest brings back her childhood memories of living in Borneo, where she encountered people and events shaped by the tragedies of the Second World War, when the island was occupied by Japanese soldiers and their concentration camps. Award-winning author Adèle Geras weaves the captivating story of a young woman who, by coming to terms with her memories of the past, is able to move on to a new phase of her life.
The siege of Troy has lasted almost ten years. Inside the walled city, food is scarce and death is common. From the heights of Mount Olympus, the Gods keep watch. But Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, is bored with the endless, dreary war. Aided by Eros's bow, the goddess sends two sisters down a bloody path to an awful truth: In the fury of war, love strikes the deadliest blows. Heralded by fans and critics alike, Adèle Geras breathes personality, heartbreak, and humour into this classic story.
Welcome to Hodder Silver, the home of YA sci-fi and fantasy. Discover new worlds, new lands and new possibilities in this free ebook, showcasing some of best YA sci-fi around. Discover: The Ennead by Jan Mark Plague 99 by Jean Ure Starstormers by Nicholas Fisk Troy by Adele Geras Unearth the best of pre millenia sci fi and fantasy.
Ranging from folktales to contemporary stories, this anthology celebrates the richness of the Jewish heritage. The stellar list of contributors includes Isaac Bashevis Singer, Lynn Reid Banks, and Michael Rosen.
Cold Cereal in The Morning" is a collection of poems, prose and writings chronicling my life from high school, through children, depression, the coming and going of friends and loved ones, physical separation, PTSD and all of the other things Life in this dimension brings. It's more than thirty years of me writing to express my feelings and emotions, process my thoughts and attempt to explain me to myself and to those I love I hope you enjoy some of this journey into this portion of my mind. -JaamE
Blossom, a plump and happy cat, is horrified when 6-year-old Prissy comes to stay with her family. Prissy is the meanest girl Blossom’s ever met, and she’s turning Blossom’s life upside down. When Prissy pulls her tail, Blossom makes up her mind: Prissy must go! All she needs is a plan. . . .
A moving collection of short stories by bestselling authors, each inspired by a different object from the First World War. The objects include a writing case belonging to a young soldier who was killed on the first day of the Somme, a butter dish featuring a message from Lloyd George, urging people to be economical with food, and a toy soldier dressed in the uniform of the French Army.
Tilly is back for the best ballerina birthday ever!It's Tilly's birthday and she's off to a real theatre with her auntie, a real ballerina! Will Tilly's birthday wishes come true and will she get chance to step into the limelight? Join Tilly as she explores backstage and experiences the excitement of a beautiful ballet performance.This is the magical sequel to the bestselling "The Ballet Class
Throwing a lavish party for her seventy-fifth birthday, Leonora invites numerous family members and a film crew that is working on a movie about her famous painter father, but the festivities are overshadowed by long-hidden family misdeeds. 15,000 first printing.
Eighteen-year-old Flora is recovering from “nervous exhaustion” in the sanatorium at her boarding school. She is supposed to rest. But the rest brings back her childhood memories of living in Borneo, where she encountered people and events shaped by the tragedies of the Second World War, when the island was occupied by Japanese soldiers and their concentration camps. Award-winning author Adèle Geras weaves the captivating story of a young woman who, by coming to terms with her memories of the past, is able to move on to a new phase of her life.
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