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Fire is like a rumour. You might think you’ve extinguished it but one creeping, red tendril, one single wisp of smoke is enough to let it leap back into life again. Especially if someone is watching, waiting to fan the flames ... New school. Tick. New town. Tick. New surname. Tick. Social...

Real, compulsive and intense: Cat Clarke is the queen of emotional suspense. For fans of E Lockhart, Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn. They didn't mean to kill her...now the guilt will tear them apart Alice King isn't expecting the holiday of her dreams when she sets off on a trip to the...

Laura und Sophie sind die allerbesten Freundinnen. Damit das auch jeder weiß, haben sie ei­nen Freundschaftsbaum gepflanzt. Doch Tommy schießt seinen Fußball so ungeschickt auf das kleine Bäumchen, dass es umknickt. Laura verspricht, Tommy nicht zu verraten. Aber Sophie spürt, dass Laura ihr nicht die Wahrheit sagt, und ist sauer. Zum Glück kommt Laura mithilfe ihres Sterns auf eine tolle Idee, wie sie sich wieder mit ihrer Freundin vertragen kann.

Laura's brother, Johnny, and his pals have great fun clearing the local tidal pool of some unwelcome visitors; and Laura gets to grips with some strange "goings-on" while camping with her friends on an Island just a few miles off the coast from her favourite beach. Could the unexplained events on the island be linked to the arrival of two mysterious birdwatchers in Stokey's Woods? Strangers in the Woods is the second book in the Laura McNaughty Adventures series for kids, teenagers and grown-ups alike.

Laura McBean lives in the middle cottage of three with her brother Johnny and her mum on the edge of Stokey's Woods. Laura was quite a mischievous girl when she was growing up, and that is how she got the nickname of Laura McNaughty. She doesn't get into as much mischief now because she is that little bit older; but if she finds out that someone has been cruel to animals then that person, whoever he or she maybe, will have Laura and her friends to contend with.

Peanut is a young Knookerdoodle; like all the little Knookerdoodles, he loves books, has a merry twinkle in his eye, and lives a happy life tucked away in the nooks of the tall trees of the Redwood Forest. Peanut has never gone on any adventures, entered the deep dark woods, or met any pirates. However, on this bright sunny morning when Chubby the chipmunk talks to a human, things will change for Peanut. Discover this tale of friendship and courage as Peanut and his friends jump to and fro and fall into their first adventure.

Laura and her friends meet Mystic Marge, the barge lady, at the local canal festival. One of Big Sue’s llamas becomes ill, and Blackjack, the travelers’ horse doctor, is called into action to save him. The bad-tempered canal lock keeper gets more than he bargained for when Laura and her friends get their revenge in the dark, cold waters of the harbor. And what ghostly phantom lurks above the organ in the village church?

Ever since his adventure in the deep woods, Peanut found it difficult to think of anything else. I suppose that's what happens when one meets pirates for the first time and discovers a magical golden ball, too! At least the Strathy Fall Fair was soon arriving. Peanut couldn't wait to play the games and hopefully win the costume contest. He and his best friend, Tennyson, were sure to be the only pirates at the fair. Or would they be?

On this adventure, Mee travels through the Forest of Tangled Lies and must stop believing lies Mee tells Mee's self and find the truth. Truth is the part of happiness that has been stolen. Once Mee gets the truth back, a large piece of happiness will be restored.

Brave Mee is a gender-neutral character who relates to everyone. Mee has had their happiness stolen by anger and resentment. Mee realizes that Mee is unhappy and sets out to navigate the Angry Sea of Past Deeds in order to find forgiveness. Mee is assisted by three adorable and relatable characters - a sleek blue butterfly, a playful sea serpent, and a fun turtle.

Brave Mee and the Variety Show of Anxiety follows Mee, a loveable and adorable child, on a visual adventure on an anxiety inducing game show. Mee must overcome the anxiety and fear in order to win what is behind the curtains and the bonus round, some of the lost happiness. The story is designed to encourage the listener to find creative ways to combat anxiety. It highlights the ability we all have, to overcome our fears and anxieties.