A story of how a group of kids battle their differences to come together as a team, & face their victories & defeats. This book presents a story of growing up, of the joys & pains, hopes & disappointments of adolescence. It also discusses how these misfits search for the silence & order & beauty that is found in the chess board. ...

Miami Vice' meets ' Scarface' in this made-for-TV true story of a superstar nightclub owner's attempts to stop his past catching up with him. Chris Troiano (Jason Gedrick) has the world at his feet. Founder of South Beach's most famous 1990s nightclubs, fr ...

When Michiel Steyn returns to South Africa for his beloved mother's funeral, he has spent close to half his lifetime abroad. But neither Michiel nor those he left behind have truly come to terms with his terrible flight from the farm they called Paradise. As Michiel submits himself to the rituals of mourning & remembrance in the small town where he became a man, all that has lain undisturbed for a decade & a half is brought to light. A father's implacable fury & a brother's violent death, the betrayal of love & the ugly memory of the dying days of apartheid all come between the prodigal & forgiveness. Michiel finds that he must confront not only his grief for his mother's passing but the painful truth of his own transgressions. ...

Who invented the ' House of Windsor' as a royal name? Who founded Westminster Abbey? Which king had twenty-one illegitimate children? This book describes the most memorable features of the life & times of each king or queen
- from Egbert, crowned in 802 & considered the first king of Engl&, to Queen Elizabeth II.
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that love is never smooth sailing.

Captain William Hawksmoor of the Royal

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Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) is an English poet. A child of British India, he first became famous for tales of imperial life, notably Kim, the Jungle Book & Barrack Room Ballads. Kipling wrote verse in every classical form, from the epigram to the ode, but his most distinctive gift was for the ballads & narrative poems. ...

Kipper's basket is old & worn. His blanket is smelly & disgusting. But can Kipper find a better place to sleep?  He tries a flowerpot like a bird, a nest like a squirrel & a lily-pad like a frog, but nothing seems quite as good as his old, worn basket & his lovely smelly blanket. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444937008 • Author: Mick Inkpen • Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.4 x 22.86 x 0.51 cm ...

Books Children's Book Collections Online Only! Get more for less with The Work’s expertly h&-picked Book Bundles. These are a collection of great quality products, grouped together to give you amazing value. This collection of 10 books will delight children as the lovable pup, Kipper, celebrates his birthday, learns to look after a new pet & gets a little scared in the dark. Kids are sure to love these stories, their gentle charm & instinctive understanding of a child’s world make them the perfect tales to grow up with. Included in this title: • Kipper • Kipper’s New Pet • Hide me Kipper • Kipper’s Birthday • Kipper’s Toybox • One Year With Kipper • Kipper’s Beach Ball • Kipper’s Monster • Kipper’s Snowy Day • Kipper’s Little Friends 10 of our favourite kids picture books are reduced from £2, to only £1 each, as part of this fantastic bundle! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444950731 • Author: Mick Inkpen • Publisher: Hachette Children’s Books • Format: Book Collection
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Books Picture Books Kipper opens his cornflakes & discovers treasure inside. A plastic wiggly thing, which turns out to be the biggest, most beautiful beach ball ever.  He & Tiger have wonderful fun with their new toy, splashing by the sea in the sun, until they hear a small
- pop! But there's always another box of cornflakes & more treasure to be found. A summer adventure about friendship & sharing. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444937015 • Author: Mick Inkpen • Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.4 x 22.86 x 0.64 cm
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Yippee! It’s Kipper’s birthday & he’s having a party. Isn’t that exciting? But when he tries to send out the invitations, he gets all the dates mixed up. Is the party today? Or perhaps it's tomorrow? Or was it yesterday? What a muddle! Open up this lovely festive story for balloons, bunting, cake & a funny look at how the days of the week go by. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444936964 • Author: Mick Inkpen • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.4 x 22.86 x 0.64 cm ...