When twins Amanda & Marian Laton lose their father unexpectedly, they are stunned to discover that in his will he has put them in the charge of their Aunt, who lives on a sprawling Texas farm. Horrified to be leaving the town where they have spent their lives so far, the twins arrive at their Aunt Red ...

Did you hear about the scarecrow that won the Nobel Prize?
He was outstanding in his field.

What kind of cheese can hide


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Did you hear about the scarecrow that won the Nobel Prize?
He was outstanding in his field.

What kind of cheese can hide


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Because Alice & Howard Goodwin run a small dairy farm in the midst of encroaching suburbia, & because their whimsical ways betray their city origins, they are shunned as 'that hippie couple', outsiders in the small Midwestern town of Prairie Center. Nevertheless, they feel that they & their two daughters are living in a self-made paradise.

But Alice has always believed that all it would take to fall from grace is 'one stupendous error, or else an unfortunate accident'. & one morning, while Alice is babysitting her neighbour's children, a tragic accident does occur on the farm. This sets into motion a devastating & irrevocable string of events that will change the Goodwins' lives for ever as they find themselves trapped in a nightmare from which they cannot escape.

A Map of the World is a harrowing tale of guilt, betrayal & the loss of innocence. Spellbinding, lyrical, & universal in its themes, this powerful, emotional page-turner shows that Jane Hamilton is a writer of exceptional talent.



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Marital troubles?

Sick of life?

Suicide the answer?

Why not get yourself a contract killer?

Nothing







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Football is a game of opinions. Alan Hansen knows this only too well. In his long, distinguished career with Liverpool he faced some fierce public criticism from the media. Now the boot is on the other foot & Hansen himself earns a living as one of football ...

Football is a game of opinions. Alan Hansen knows this only too well. In his long, distinguished career with Liverpool he faced some fierce public criticism from the media. Now the boot is on the other foot & Hansen himself earns a living as one of football ...

Emily loves Christmas, but there is something about it which makes her heart sink, & that something is Santa Claus. Emily wants to block up the chimney to prevent Santa entering the house. But her mum inspires her to find another solution. Eventually, Emily writes Santa a note, telling him to come in through the back door, & go no further than the kitchen table! Afterwards, Emily is so pleased with Santa that she decides that from now on, he may enter the house, & even take a nap on the sofa if he is tired.

Hiawyn Oram always writes about important subjects close to children's hearts, & A Message For Santa will strike a chord with many children who are scared of Santa. Tony Ross breaks new ground with his outstanding illustrations.

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