The first book in the famine trilogy with the original cover from 1990! Under the Hawthorn Tree is Ireland's top selling children's book & a classic for young readers worldwide Ireland in the 1840s is devastated by famine When tragedy strikes their family Eily Michael & Peggy are left to fend for themselves Starving & in danger of the dreaded workhouse they escape Their one hope is to find the great aunts they have heard about in their mother's stories With tremendous courage they set out on a journey that will test every reserve of strength love & loyalty they possess Also available on DVD ...

A girl's body is found in the local lake at Christmas turning neighbour against neighbour in a close-knit community 304 pages Blok Rachael ...

In the follow-up to Abbi Glines's 1 New York Times bestseller Until Friday Night three teens from a small southern town are stuck in a dramatic love triangle Willa can't erase the bad decisions of her past but she can fight for forgiveness from her family & she can protect herself by refusing to let anyone else get close to her High school quarterback & town golden boy Brady used to be best friends with Willa
- she even had a crush on him when they were kids But that's all changed now her life choices have made her a different person from the girl he used to know Gunner used to be friends with Willa & Brady too He too is larger than life & a high school football star
- not to mention that his family basically owns the town of Lawton He loves his life & doesn't care about anyone except himself But Willa is the exception He understands the girl she's become in a way no one else can As secrets come to light & hearts are broken these former childhood friends must face the truth about growing up & falling in love even if it means losing each other forever

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An award-winning collection of poetry vividly evoking the experience of living in the Caribbean
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Teenage twins Rachel (Sophie Mc Bride) & Theo (Tom Cameron) travel to Auckland to stay with relatives following the sudden death of their mother Staying with their Aunt Kay (Michaela Rooney) & Uncle Cliff (Matt Chamberlain) on Lake Pupuke the twins are fascinated by the volcanic lake & the creepy old Wilberforce house around the shore They visit Mt Eden where Theo sees Mr Jones (Sam Neill) a strange old man from whose hands fire seems to glow Actors Tom Cameron Matthew Chamberlain Oliver Driver Matt Gillanders Bruce Hopkins Toi Iti Bill Johnson Nathaniel Lees Sophie Mc Bride Chelsea Mc Ewan-Miller Colin Moy Sam Neill & Gareth Reeves Director Jonathan King Certificate 12 years & over Year 2009 Languages English ...

The scenery changes as we sail from busy port to icy Arctic through stormy seas on into an idyllic sunset But it's what lies under the ocean that will surprise & thrill you the most From the creators of In the Forest comes a new book that combines awe-inspiring pop-ups with cutting-edge illustration & design in a celebration of the splendours of the ocean Anouck Boisrobert is an illustrator & graphic designer & Louis Rigaud works across multimedia as well as illustration Their first book Popville won the Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year 2011 ...

'' Everyone knows about Mad Cat Woman The phenomenon of Mad Cat Man is less widely reported but I admit it My name is Tom & I am crazy about cats R 256 pages Cox Tom ...

Catherine Helstone's brother Laon has disappeared in Arcadia legendary land of the magical fae Desperate for news of him she makes the perilous journey but once there she finds herself alone & isolated in the sinister house of Gethsemane At last there comes news her beloved brother is riding to be reunited with her soon
- but the Queen of the Fae & her insane court are hard on his heels File Under Fantasy In Arcadia Seek & Hide The Queen of Moths Lands of the Damned
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Celebrate the closeness of the world's community with this heart-warming peek-through picture book by award-winning Britta Teckentrup 32 pages Teckentrup Britta ...

From the Pacific to the Indian oceans discover how wild animals live in different underwater habitats around the world Listen to the sounds of the ocean as you lift the final flap on each page to activate the sound effect & bring each scene to vivid life! Learn fascinating facts about wild creatures & their habitats including mammals birds reptiles fish insects & arachnids & enjoy hours of interactive fun as you lift the flaps & listen to the sounds of each wildlife habitat With flaps to lift & sounds to listen to this vibrant book introduces children to creatures of the deep blue underwater world in the most fun way! ...