From the author of the bestselling Richard & Judy bookclub pick I'm Travelling Alone " Gives Jo Nesbo a run for his money" (Sunday Express) When a young woman is found dead the police are quick to respond But what they find at the murder site is unexpected The body is posed the scene meticulously set & there is almost no forensic evidence to be found Detective Mia Kruger is a woman on the edge
- she has been signed off work pending psychological assessment But her boss has less regard for the rules than he should Desperate to get Mia back in the office Holger Munch offers her an unofficial deal But the usually brilliant Mia is struggling & the team are unable to close the case Until a young hacker uncovers something that forces the team to confront the scope of the murderer's plans & face the possibility that he may already be on the hunt for a second victim
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' Gives Jo Nesbo a run for his money' Sunday Express From the author of the bestselling Richard & Judy bookclub pick I'm Travelling Alone No one is safe in the dark When a young woman is found dead the police are quick to respond But what they find at the murder site is unexpected The body is posed the scene meticulously set & there is almost no forensic evidence to be found Detective Mia Kruger is a woman on the edge
- she has been signed off work pending psychological assessment But her boss has less regard for the rules than he should Desperate to get Mia back in the office Holger Munch offers her an unofficial deal But the usually brilliant Mia is struggling & the team are unable to close the case Until a young hacker uncovers something that forces the team to confront the scope of the murderer's plans & face the possibility that he may already be on the hunt for a second victim
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Edward Lear's classic poem The Owl & the Pussy-cat beautifully illustrated by Charlotte Voake & introduced with a foreword by Julia Donaldson The Owl & the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea-green boat Edward Lear's classic poem has delighted readers of all ages for generations It is given new life by Charlotte Voake's exquisite illustrations in this beautiful new edition Introduced by a foreword from world-renowned children's author & Lear devotee Julia Donaldson this is a book to be treasured by Lear fans both old & young Be sure to look out for Julia Donaldson's sequel to this much-loved poem The Further Adventures of the Owl & the Pussy-cat ...

Winner of both the Guardian Award & the Carnegie Medal this is an all-time classic combining mystery adventure history & a complex set of human relationships Featuring a new introduction by Philip Pullman It all begins with the scratching in the ceiling From the moment Alison discovers the dinner service in the attic with its curious pattern of floral owls a chain of events is set in progress that is to effect everybody's lives Relentlessly Alison her step-brother Roger & Welsh boy Gwyn are drawn into the replay of a tragic Welsh legend
- a modern drama played out against a background of ancient jealousies As the tension mounts it becomes apparent that only by accepting & facing the situation can it be resolved
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Winner of both the Guardian Award & the Carnegie Medal this is an all-time classic combining mystery adventure history & a complex set of human relationships Featuring a new introduction by Philip Pullman It all begins with the scratching in the ceiling From the moment Alison discovers the dinner service in the attic with its curious pattern of floral owls a chain of events is set in progress that is to effect everybody's lives Relentlessly Alison her step-brother Roger & Welsh boy Gwyn are drawn into the replay of a tragic Welsh legend
- a modern drama played out against a background of ancient jealousies As the tension mounts it becomes apparent that only by accepting & facing the situation can it be resolved
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Dark is exciting Dark is kind Dark is fun Dark is necessary Dark is fascinating Dark is wonderful Dark is beautiful & Dark is of course SUPER!A heart-warming classic full of animal antics by Jill Tomlinson Plop the Baby Barn Owl is like every Barn Owl there ever was except for one thing
- he is afraid of the dark Dark is nasty he says & so he won't go hunting with his parents Mrs Barn Owl sends him down from his nest-hole to ask about the dark & he meets a little boy waiting for the fireworks to begin an old lady a scout out camping a girl who tells him about Father Christmas a man with a telescope & a black cat who takes him exploring He realizes that through these encounters that dark is super after all Filled with gentle humour & comfort Jill Tomlinson's animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades Perfect for kids aged 5 who love Julia Donaldson & Dick King Smith's The Sheep Pig This edition is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard Have you enjoyed all of Jill's animal stories? The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up The Otter Who Wanted to Know The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out Jill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer She trained as an opera singer & then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured But illness intervened & she had to find another outlet for her energies She started on a journalism course & by the third lesson decided she wanted to write for children So she did! Jill Tomlinson's animal stories are much-loved & have been best-selling children's books for nearly four decades
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A gorgeously illustrated picture book edition of the beloved classic children's story about overcoming fears Plop the baby barn owl is like every barn owl there ever was except for one thing
- he is afraid of the dark! Mrs Barn Owl sends him down from the nest-hole to find out more about the dark & on his travels he meets a little boy who shows him fireworks a black cat who takes him exploring a little girl who tells him about Father Christmas & many others It's not long before Plop finds out that DARK IS SUPER!A comforting story filled with gentle humour & Paul Howard's warm & soothing illustrations Jill Tomlinson's The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark has been enjoyed for decades by parents & children who want to snuggle down with a good read Perfect for kids aged 2 Jill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer She trained as an opera singer & then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured But illness intervened & she had to find another outlet for her energies She started on a journalism course & by the third lesson decided she wanted to write for children So she did! Jill Tomlinson's bestselling animal stories have been adored by children the world over for nearly four decades Paul Howard is an extraordinarily talented artist who has illustrated many award-winning books from authors such as Allan Ahlberg Jeanne Willis & Michael Rosen which have delighted children & adults alike across the world
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The Owlery is a circular stone room rather cold & drafty because none of the windows had glass in them The lack of glass in the windows allowed the owls to come & go freely Many owls nestled here on perches that rose right up to the top of the tower This light up building requires batteries ...

An exciting new animal series set in the magical Blossom Wood When Katie Eva & Alex hide inside a hollow tree trunk they find themselves taken to a magical wood where they're no longer girls they're owls! Can the three best friends help the animals of Blossom Wood save the precious Moon Chestnut tree? Join the Owls of Blossom Wood on their first adventure! ...

An exciting new animal series set in the magical Blossom Wood The otters of Willow Lake are getting married! The owls are so excited to be invited to the wedding & volunteer to help with the preparations But there's a problem when the special wedding reeds go missing
- the otters can't get married without them Katie Alex & Eva are determined to find them but they only have a few hours & there's the whole of Blossom Wood to search!
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