In the bitter winter of 1847, from an Ireland torn by injustice & natural disaster, the Star of the Sea sets sail for New York. On board are hundreds of fleeing refugees. Among them are a maidservant with a devastating secret, bankrupt Lord Merridith & his family, an aspiring novelist, a maker of revolutionary ballads, all braving the Atlantic in search of a new home. Each is connected more deeply than they can possibly know. But a camouflaged killer is stalking the decks, hungry for the vengeance that will bring absolution. The twenty-six day journey will see many lives end, others begin afresh. In a spellbinding story of tragedy & mercy, love & healing, the further the ship sails towards the Promised L&, the more her passengers seem moored to a past which will never let them go. ...

A reproduction in one unique volume of three of Agatha Christie`s rarest & most sought-after books
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The second story in a new series about dancing, friendship & following your dreams from best-loved author Jean Ure, whose books are described by Jacqueline Wilson as ”funny, funky, feisty
- & fantastic reads!” Maddy is delighted when she & her friends are accepted to the prestigious City Ballet School
- it feels like one step closer to their dream of becoming professional dancers. But the school brings a whole new set of challenges
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For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky & told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods & goddesses, of monsters & heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe. This stunning book brings together a selection of these legends from all over the world
- from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India & the South Pacific. Written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri & with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Andy Wilx, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.
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A fantastically funny series from Alan Mac Donald & David Roberts, creator of Dirty Bertie. Angela Nicely is already well known to fans of Dirty Bertie after he struggled to escape her clutches in Kiss!, & now she has her very own series! Angela is sure to delight young readers, with her larger-than-life personality & her desire to be the best! Angela Nicely might look like she`s made from sugar & spice & all things nice, but she`s not quite as sweet as she`d have you believe! Whether she`s tussling with Tiffany about who is the biggest super-fan, helping her mum win the Best Kept Garden Competition or trying her hand as an agony aunt, she`s determined to cause a stir! With fantastic artwork by award-winning illustrator, David Roberts (Tyrannosaurus Drip, The Wind in the Willows, The Troll, The Bolds), these deliciously funny stories are perfect for confident readers to enjoy by themselves, or for sharing with your child. ...

Star Trek Pop-Ups delivers seven iconic Star Trek images in a new way popping off the page in three

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Learn all about over 200 of your favourite Star Wars vehicles, from the A-wing to the Y-wing. Want to know how the Millennium Falcon made the Kessel Run in such a short distance? Don`t know your X-wing from your Y-wing? Not sure what type of craft Slave I is? Look no further than the Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters & Other Vehicles. From the swamps of Kashyyyk to the deserts of Jakku, from inner-city Coruscant to the vastness of hyperspace, Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters & Other Vehicles will show you the right craft for the job. Covering vehicles from across every Star Wars movie, as well as Star Wars: The Clone Wars & Star Wars: Rebels. This handy guide is full of fun facts & intriguing information, guaranteed to enthral fans for hours on end. (c) & TM 2018 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization. ...

Bridging the gap between ” Episode II: Attack of the Clones” & ” Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”, this storyline is exclusive to graphic novels. This is a must read for all serious Star Wars fans! While Anakin Skywalker enjoys a brief respite from the Clone Wars (and a reunion with his secret wife Padme Amidala), Obi-Wan Kenobi embarks on a ”personal” mission to verify a rumour that the dark Jedi, Asajj Ventress, is still alive. Obi-Wan is becoming obsessed, & he knows it. But the danger of flirting with the dark side is a risk he`s willing to take to save the person about whom he cares most in the galaxy. ...

Wookiees, wampas & Weequays; Biths, banthas & bogwings; porgs, puffer pigs & Pau`ans; this is the ultimate species guide for Star Wars fans aged 7 to 70! This comprehensive collection will tell you all you need to know about the aliens of the galaxy. Deep in the stacks of the Graf Archive, an old traveller`s journal has been discovered & restored for public viewing. A long time ago this unknown traveller documented his stories about the many creatures found in each destination he explored, &

Includes:: famous movie locations such as the Mos Eisley cantina on Tatooine, Maz`s Castle & the holy city of Jedha. The archivist restored this journal & added facts & stats about the cultures, legends & famous members of over 200 species, including famous characters such as Chewbacca, Ahsoka, Wicket & many more. Alien Archive is beautifully illustrated with full colour artworks, sketches & diagrams by Tim Mc Donagh, illustrator of Galactic Atlas. Also available: Star Wars Galactic Atlas 9781405279987 Star Wars Geektionary 9781405284790 Star Wars BB-8 Book & Model 9781405290623 Star Wars Gift Box 9781405291989

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Explore a galaxy far, far away in the thrilling Star Wars Annual 2017! Visit strange worlds, discover alien creatures, & meet new heroes & villains along the way. You`ll travel from the harsh deserts of Jakku to the frozen forests of Starkiller Base, discover the dark secrets of the sinister Kylo ren, & blast off for adventure in the famous Millennium Falcon once more. Packed with all-new activities, posters, quizzes & trivia from the Star Wars universe, the Star Wars Annual is the perfect gift for fans of all ages. ...