A woman finds a body in a park. A girl watches for witches next door. A cruel town turns against a young mother, while a man kills with humour. A teenager tries to keep a library alive in a world where paper crumbles; a cursed piece of jewellery changes necks. Beside the River Styx brings together nine dark, twisty and comically criminal tales. If you like creepy magic, heart-breakingly human moments, and a touch of black humour, then you’ll love Helen Vivienne Fletcher’s new short story collection.
Grub is a little monster with a big problem – he’s absolutely terrified of humans, especially the one his brother says lives under his bed. Grub’s mum says there’s no such thing as humans, but even so, they must never go to the edge of the forest. That’s fine by Grub, until his brother dares him. He can’t refuse a double dare, can he? Will Grub find humans at the edge of the forest … or something even worse?
A prophecy… A new student… A pot plant growing out of control… One of these things could save Toby. The trouble is, which one? When Toby arrived at this school six months ago, learning magic seemed like a dream come true. Now he’ll be happy if he and his classmates just get out of here alive. With teachers, other students and their own spells against them, will Toby save his friends from the dangers they face? Or is he the one they should really fear? For the first time, find the complete Reactive Magic series in one volume. If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you’ll love this fast-paced series.
Four magical threads drawing her in… One forcing her away. Which will prove more dangerous? When Callie left magic school, she thought the crisis was over. But someone is watching her former classmates, and their power has taken an explosive turn. As the teachers try to force them back to the school, a new threat emerges. Can Callie gain control of the magic, or will it tear all of them to shreds?
Everything is about to end, but will it be in flames? For three months, Toby has tried desperately to free Callie. Meanwhile, she’s just been trying to stay alive. As dangerous power escalates, the pair must figure out what bound them to the school. But breaking those bonds might mean taking drastic action, and survival is not guaranteed. Who will be left standing when the magic is destroyed? Explosive is the final instalment in the Reactive Magic series. If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you’ll love this fast-paced series.
A prophecy... A new student... A pot plant growing out of control... One of these things could save Toby. The trouble is, which one? With teachers, other students and their own magic against them, will Toby and his friends escape from the dangers they face? Or will he be the one they need saving from?
A stranger just put Kelsey's boyfriend in a coma. The worst part? She asked him to do it. After her boyfriend attacks her, a stranger offers Kelsey help. She ignores him, but he's deadly serious. Now the people Kelsey loves are in danger, and only she knows it. Will Kelsey discover the identity of the caller before it's too late?
Bailey has a lot of secrets, and a lot of scars, both of which she'd like to keep hidden. Unfortunately, Pine Hills Resort isn't the kind of place where anyone can keep anything hidden for long. When Bailey arrives, she just wants to get through summer quietly, spending as much time in the water as she can. Then she meets Adam. Bailey's not looking to make friends, but Adam isn't easy to ignore. Neither is his ex-girlfriend, Clare. As Bailey grows closer to Adam, she draws Clare's animosity. Will Bailey be able to keep her past a secret, or will Clare discover and reveal the sinister truth about how Bailey really got her scars?
Myra fell from the trapeze, and then she fell in love. Which one will hurt her the most? Something is not right at the circus. Since Myra’s accident, there have been an unexplainable number of falls, and a strange, hot wind whispering through the tents. Then, a new fortune teller arrives. Myra meets Giselle, the beautiful, blind, child fortune teller, who often speaks of spirits in a way which may or may not be a joke. Myra finds herself drawn to her, despite the fact that she doesn’t believe in psychics. When someone she cares about becomes the next victim of the falls, Myra must face the unnatural cause behind them. Will Myra be able to save the people she loves, or will she be the next one to drop? If you like creepy suspense, a bit of the supernatural, and not-so happily-ever-after romance, you’ll love Helen’s spooky new novella.
A prophecy… A new student… A pot plant growing out of control… One of these things could save Toby. The trouble is, which one? When Toby arrived at this school six months ago, learning magic seemed like a dream come true. Now he’ll be happy if he and his classmates just get out of here alive. With teachers, other students and their own spells against them, will Toby save his friends from the dangers they face? Or is he the one they should really fear? If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you’ll love Helen’s new fast-paced novella.
A woman finds a body in a park. A girl watches for witches next door. A cruel town turns against a young mother, while a man kills with humour. A teenager tries to keep a library alive in a world where paper crumbles; a cursed piece of jewellery changes necks. Beside the River Styx brings together nine dark, twisty and comically criminal tales. If you like creepy magic, heart-breakingly human moments, and a touch of black humour, then you’ll love Helen Vivienne Fletcher’s new short story collection.
Seventeen years ago, it all began… Ursula longs to be seen, but her controlling father casts a shadow hard to escape. When her parents start a magic school, it looks like Ursula’s chance to shine. But someone is draining magic from the students, and all their victims are in danger. As those around her slip under the thief’s control, can Ursula gain the power to fight back, or will the magical drain turn deadly? Volatile is the third book in the Reactive Magic series. If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you’ll love this fast-paced series.
Trespassers Club was just supposed to be a game, but sometimes going places you shouldn’t has consequences … Laura has always spent her free time playing Trespassers Club with her sister, Katy. But Katy just turned thirteen and isn’t interested in playing games anymore. When their family moves suburbs, Laura discovers an old abandoned house on her street. It seems like the perfect hideout, but something – or rather someone – is already hiding inside. Laura meets Jacob, a runaway teen in a lot of trouble. Who is Jacob and what is he hiding from … Will Laura get herself into trouble if she gets involved? The Trespassers Club is the first mid-grade novel from young adult author, Helen Vivienne Fletcher. If you like fun characters, exciting adventures, and a little bit of mystery, you’ll love Helen’s new book.
This little book with big ideas features eight diverse, well-known and emerging women writers. They are: Tusiata Avia, Steff Green, Helen Vivienne Fletcher, Charlotte Simmonds, Michele Leggott, Trish Harris, Te Awhina Arahanga, and Robin Hyde (the only non-living writer). These Kiwi women are novelists, poets, essayists, playwrights, memoirists, and bloggers. The important thing they have in common is that they all share the lived experience of disability. In Here we are, read us, they talk frankly about the intersection of disability and writing, sharing the insights and experience that enrich their work.
Myra fell from the trapeze, and then she fell in love. Which one will hurt her the most? Something is not right at the circus. Since Myra’s accident, there have been an unexplainable number of falls, and a strange, hot wind whispering through the tents. Then, a new fortune teller arrives. Myra meets Giselle, the beautiful, blind, child fortune teller, who often speaks of spirits in a way which may or may not be a joke. Myra finds herself drawn to her, despite the fact that she doesn’t believe in psychics. When someone she cares about becomes the next victim of the falls, Myra must face the unnatural cause behind them. Will Myra be able to save the people she loves, or will she be the next one to drop? If you like creepy suspense, a bit of the supernatural, and not-so happily-ever-after romance, you’ll love Helen’s spooky new novella.
Four magical threads drawing her in… One forcing her away. Which will prove more dangerous? When Callie left magic school, she thought the crisis was over. But someone is watching her former classmates, and their power has taken an explosive turn. As the teachers try to force them back to the school, a new threat emerges. Can Callie gain control of the magic, or will it tear all of them to shreds?
Grub is a little monster with a big problem – he’s absolutely terrified of humans, especially the one his brother says lives under his bed. Grub’s mum says there’s no such thing as humans, but even so, they must never go to the edge of the forest. That’s fine by Grub, until his brother dares him. He can’t refuse a double dare, can he? Will Grub find humans at the edge of the forest … or something even worse?
A prophecy… A new student… A pot plant growing out of control… One of these things could save Toby. The trouble is, which one? When Toby arrived at this school six months ago, learning magic seemed like a dream come true. Now he’ll be happy if he and his classmates just get out of here alive. With teachers, other students and their own spells against them, will Toby save his friends from the dangers they face? Or is he the one they should really fear? For the first time, find the complete Reactive Magic series in one volume. If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you’ll love this fast-paced series.
Everything is about to end, but will it be in flames? For three months, Toby has tried desperately to free Callie. Meanwhile, she’s just been trying to stay alive. As dangerous power escalates, the pair must figure out what bound them to the school. But breaking those bonds might mean taking drastic action, and survival is not guaranteed. Who will be left standing when the magic is destroyed? Explosive is the final instalment in the Reactive Magic series. If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you’ll love this fast-paced series.
A prophecy… A new student… A pot plant growing out of control… One of these things could save Toby. The trouble is, which one? When Toby arrived at this school six months ago, learning magic seemed like a dream come true. Now he’ll be happy if he and his classmates just get out of here alive. With teachers, other students and their own spells against them, will Toby save his friends from the dangers they face? Or is he the one they should really fear? If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you’ll love Helen’s new fast-paced novella.
Trespassers Club was just supposed to be a game, but sometimes going places you shouldn't has consequences. Laura has always spent her free time playing Trespassers Club with her sister, Katy. But Katy just turned thirteen and isn't interested in playing games anymore. When their family moves suburbs, Laura discovers an old abandoned house on her street. It seems like the perfect hideout, but something - or rather someone - is already hiding inside. Laura meets Jacob, a runaway teen in a lot of trouble. Who is Jacob and what is he hiding from. Will Laura get herself into trouble if she gets involved?"--Back cover.
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