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As life for German Jews becomes increasingly perilous, Anna’s parents put her on a train leaving for England. But the war follows her to Kent, and soon Anna finds herself caught up in a web of betrayal and secrecy. How can she prove whose side she’s on when she can’t tell anyone the truth? But actions speak louder than words, and Anna has a dangerous plan.

Do you know what makes Swedish Dala Horses so special? Discover the magic and history behind these iconic symbols with your child... and watch them fall in love with a piece of Swedish heritage! Wondering how to introduce your child to different cultures… or deepen their connection to their own? Then Anna is just the little girl you’re looking for. Your child will be captivated by Anna’s heartwarming adventure, where family and tradition come together in a touching way.

Fourteenth Century France: Amos Questerly, a wandering minstrel takes on a mysterious young apprentice. But his new protege, Richard, carries a deadly secret. A secret someone is willing to kill for. To reach safety they must earn their way to England by telling exciting stories of magical swords, princesses, and dragons, while danger follows on their heels. By the time Amos learns Richard's secret, it's clear even England may not be safe.

Anna Kelly is a witch who's more interested in sleepovers, school friends and soccer than practising her magic. Then she meets Verbena Vile, a mad, bad and dangerous witch – and wishes she'd worked a bit harder on her spells! When Verbena kidnaps Anna's best friend Mary it's up to Anna and her cat Charlie to rescue her … with a little help from the powerful Mrs Winkle, of course. Will Anna's magic be strong enough to save Mary? Can she and Charlie defeat the vile Verbena?

The Minstrel's Tale continues... A boy with the power of a king. A wandering minstrel bound by an oath. A secret that unites them. When Minstrel Amos Questerly's ten-year-old apprentice, Richard, ascends the throne of England, Amos soon finds himself entangled in royal affairs. Determined to return to his wandering ways, the minstrel instead finds himself drawn further into the king's inner circle where powerful enemies conspire and scheme for control.

Gibt es Geister wirklich? Und kann man mit ihnen sprechen? Das behauptet zumindest Anna Rothe, die anscheinend nicht nur eine Verbindung ins Geisterreich gefunden hat, sondern auch Blumen und andere Gegenstände aus dem Nichts erscheinen lassen kann. Darum nennt man sie auch das Blumenmedium. Aber in Wirklichkeit ist sie nur eine geschickte Betrügerin, die mit Hilfe ihres Managers die Menschen an der Nase herumführt. David, Jonas und Emma finden schnell heraus, dass Anna Rothe nicht die geringsten magischen Kräfte besitzt – oder vielleicht doch?