The Sultan secretly commissions a great book a celebration of his life & the Ottoman Empire to be illuminated by the best artists of the day
- in the European manner In Istanbul at a time of violent fundamentalism however this is a dangerous proposition Even the illustrious circle of artists are not allowed to know for whom they are working But when one of the miniaturists is murdered their Master has to seek outside help Did the dead painter fall victim to professional rivalry romantic jealousy or religious terror? With the Sultan demanding an answer within three days perhaps the clue lies somewhere in the half-finished pictures From Turkey's winner of the Nobel Prize & author of Istanbul & The Museum of Innocence this novel is a thrilling murder mystery set amid the splendour of Istanbul & the Ottoman Empire Part fantasy & part philosophical puzzle My Name is Red is also a stunning meditation on love artistic devotion & the tensions between East & West
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You are my sister now' Victoria said quietly & solemnly Never forget it I love you like a sister & you are my only friend in all the world' Miss V Conroy is good at keeping secrets She likes to sit as quiet as a mouse neat & discreet But when her father sends her to Kensington Palace to become the companion to Princess Victoria Miss V soon finds that she can no longer remain in the shadows Miss V's father has devised a strict set of rules for the young princess which he calls the Kensington System It governs her behaviour & keeps her locked away from the world He says it is for the princess's safety but Victoria herself is convinced that it is to keep her lonely & unhappy Torn between loyalty to her father & her growing friendship with the wilful & passionate Victoria Miss V has a decision to make to continue in silence or to speak out By turns thrilling dramatic & touching this is the story of Queen Victoria's childhood as you've never heard it before ...

You are my sister now' Victoria said quietly & solemnly Never forget it I love you like a sister & you are my only friend in all the world' Miss V Conroy is good at keeping secrets She likes to sit as quiet as a mouse neat & discreet But when her father sends her to Kensington Palace to become the companion to Princess Victoria Miss V soon finds that she can no longer remain in the shadows Miss V's father has devised a strict set of rules for the young princess which he calls the Kensington System It governs her behaviour & keeps her locked away from the world He says it is for the princess's safety but Victoria herself is convinced that it is to keep her lonely & unhappy Torn between loyalty to her father & her growing friendship with the wilful & passionate Victoria Miss V has a decision to make to continue in silence or to speak out By turns thrilling dramatic & touching this is the story of Queen Victoria's childhood as you've never heard it before ...

MY NAME'5 DODDIE is a courageous & hugely entertaining celebration of a remarkable life being lived to the max You will laugh you may cry but Doddie's story is an absolute must-read
- rugby fan or not 288 pages 2x 8pp full colour plate sections Weir Doddie
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Samuel's an educated boy Been taught by a priest He was never supposed to be a slave He's a good boy too thought- ful & kind The type of boy who'd take the blame for something he didn't do if it meant he could save his brother So now they don't call him Samuel anymore & the sound of guns is getting ever closer Jon Walter's second novel is a beautiful & moving story about the power of belief & the strength of the human spirit set against the terrifying backdrop of the American Civil War ...

My naughty little sister is stubborn & greedy & full of mischief She tries to cut off the cat's tail & eats all the trifle at Harry's party! How much bother can one little sister be? Dorothy Edwards' classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults & children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards' playful stories & Shirley Hughes' beautiful illustrations These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own A great book for early readers aged 6 & up Fans of Milly Molly Mandy & Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister Praise for My Naughty Little Sister Edwards was one of the best children's writers of the 20th century & her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic the stories are cheeky touching & funny'
- the Sunday Express Naughtiness is naughtiness whatever the generation & these stories are a delight'
- The Scotsman Dorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950 Dorothy based the character on her younger sister Phyllis & went on to write five books about her naughty little sister with wide acclaim Dorothy became a household name & her stories were read & loved across the globe Have you collected all of the My Naughty Little Sister series? My Naughty Little Sister When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good My Naughty Little Sister & Bad Harry My Naughty Little Sister's Friends

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An enchanting collection of stories about the most famous little sister in the world with the beautiful & iconic illustrations by Shirely Hughes This treasure trove of sibling naughtiness contains My Naughty Little Sister My naughty little sister is stubborn & greedy & full of mischief She tries to cut off the cat's tail & eats all the trifle at Harry's party! How much bother can one little sister be? More Naughty Little Sister Stories My naughty little sister is always getting into trouble This time she refuses to have her photo taken & shows off in front of Harry Will she ever learn to be good? My Naughty Little Sister & Bad Harry Together they are double trouble my naughty little sister & Bad Harry make friends with a mouse & find a hiding place for their bread crusts! When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good Sometimes my naughty little sister can be good when she helps Grannie to make a Christmas Pudding & even teaches Bad Harry a lesson or two Has my little sister given up her naughty ways? My Naughty Little Sister's Friends More trouble from my naughty little sister
- she goes exploring up a chimney & learns how to make sweets My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults & children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards' playful stories & Shirley Hughes' beautiful illustrations These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own A great book for early readers aged 6 & up Fans of Milly Molly Mandy & Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister Praise for My Naughty Little Sister Edwards was one of the best children's writers of the 20th century & her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic the stories are cheeky touching & funny'
- the Sunday Express Naughtiness is naughtiness whatever the generation & these stories are a delight'
- The Scotsman Dorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950 Dorothy based the character on her younger sister Phyllis & went on to write five books about her naughty little sister with wide acclaim Dorothy became a household name & her stories were read & loved across the globe


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An enchanting collection of stories about the most famous little sister in the world with beautiful & iconic illustrations by Shirley Hughes A treasure trove of sibling naughtiness this children's book contains a selection of the best loved My Naughty Little Sister stories This famous little sister is stubborn & greedy & full of mischief She tries to cut off the cat's tail & eats all the trifle at Harry's party! How much bother can one little sister be? My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults & children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards' playful stories & Shirley Hughes' beautiful illustrations These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own A great book for early readers aged 6 & up Fans of Milly Molly Mandy & Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister Praise for My Naughty Little Sister Edwards was one of the best children's writers of the 20th century & her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic the stories are cheeky touching & funny'
- the Sunday Express Naughtiness is naughtiness whatever the generation & these stories are a delight'
- The Scotsman Dorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950 Dorothy based the character on her younger sister Phyllis & went on to write five books about her naughty little sister with wide acclaim Dorothy became a household name & her stories were read & loved across the globe

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The companion book to the beloved animation classic My Neighbor Totoro by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki Featuring artwork taken directly from the movie this updated edition will allow parents & children to relive Totoro's magical adventures with scene-by-scene illustrations & character dialogue Eleven-year-old Satsuki & her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closer to their ailing mother While their father is working the girls explore their sprawling old house & the forest & fields that surround it Soon Satsuki & Mei discover Totoro a magical forest spirit who takes them on fantastic adventures through the trees & the clouds
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The beloved animation classic by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki My Neighbor Totoro is now retold in novel form This prestige hardcover edition features original illustrations by Miyazaki himself accompanying a story written by veteran children's book author Tsugiko Kubo Sure to delight both existing fans & new readers! Eleven-year-old Satsuki & her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closer to their ailing mother While their father is working the girls explore their sprawling old house & the forest & fields that surround it Soon Satsuki & Mei discover Totoro a magical forest spirit who takes them on fantastic adventures through the trees & the clouds--and teaches them a lesson about trusting one another ...