First Published in 2017. This book was created as a result of the anger the author when he first encountered the arguments of a school of economic historians who claim that there was no Great Depression in Britain between the wars. Broadly, they suggest that while some traditional industries were badly affected, new ones like man-made fibres and electricity supply rose to prosperity. The gross national product increased over the period, and many people became steadily more affluent. Radio sets, seaside holidays, even family cars, became commonplace.
Nigel Gray has breathed new life into an almost extinct literary form, the epistolatory novel. The time is 1988/1989. Adrian is trapped in Thatcher's Britain. Harri has flown to a new life in Australia. The contrast between the old world and the new is sharply drawn. The protagonists come alive in a very contemporary way, warts, muddle, desires, anxieties, jokes, differences and all. Full of contradictions, they show at times great insight and intelligence as well as revealing an immense capacity for self-delusion. Gradually the layers of their pasts are peeled away to reveal their secrets. These letters, so full of sharp wit, stunning imagery, political perception, and insight into the human condition are love letters, entertainments, poison darts, literary jousts, and cries for help and understanding all at the same time. Nigel Gray is an author acclaimed for his honesty and his compassion as well as for the clarity and elegance of his prose.
Bubba and Big Brother are walking in the big wide wood. Bubba is scared by the sights and sounds of the big wide wood, but Big Brother explains each one. Bubba learns about each scary thing and, in a cumulative text, explains each thing to himself. By the end of the story Little Brother has gained confidence, and he scares Big Brother . . . just for fun! It's a big wide wonderful wood.
Designed for reluctant readers whether children or adults, the Spirals series has been expanded with 12 titles for 2003, including four non-fiction titles. Dynamic plots and storylines encourage readers to pick them up again and again, while engaging themes and attractive cover designs aim to motivate readers. Short but substantial chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts and a clear text design without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace.
Hercules is the best at everything. He's the best at fighting, the best at running and the best at being good-looking. King Eury is jealous. He wants to get rid of Herc. So he sends him on a series of deadly missions. Will Herc be the best at surviving?
A blowfly invasion is the subject of the rhyming text and comic illustrations in this picture book. The fly zooms from Dad's nose to the barbie and various members of the family. Picture book format, for ages 4-10 years.
PICTURE BOOKS. AUSTRALIAN. Lift the flaps and find all the babies in this funny picture book! The dog gets fatter and fatter, but what is the matter? Lift the flap and find out in this fun picture book about babies, puppies and kittens being born. A fun and simple way to discuss where babies come from for the very young.
Little Bear visits his Grandad every week. The two bears have tea together then climb into the treehouse where Grandad tells Little Bear stories. One day, Grandad falls ill and is taken to hospital.
A Baker’s Dozen is a mouth-watering feast of stories cooked up by the highly acclaimed author, Nigel Gray, and sumptuously decorated by the celebrated artist, Cedric Baxter. Thirteen stories in one book to be savoured by children from five to twelve years of age. Bedtime treats for younger ones, while older kids will enjoy tucking into it for themselves. Charming, thought-provoking and bubbling over with laughs. Lip-smackingly good.
Threatened with a visit to Mrs. Cole by his working mother whenever he doesn't get his chores done in her absence, a young boy finally searches out the woman on his own and finds out what things really happen at her house.
When Oliver Twist, a half-starved orphan, does the unthinkable and dares to ask for more to eat, his hard life at the workhouse is over. But will his next placement - as an undertaker's apprentice - be any happier? In this retelling of the opening chapters of Dickens' classic, young readers discover the cruel but colorful world of nineteenth century England as Oliver searches for a new home.
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