Shark is big & scary & all the other fish are afraid of him. But with no one to play with Shark is lonely. One day Shark sets off with a mysterious bag. One by one he snaps up Lobster, Octopus, Starfish, Turtle & Jellyfish who have no idea what's going on. The fish are very worried they might get eaten when suddenly they are poured out of the bag, to find a huge cake Shark made all by himself! All he wanted to do was share it with them! " Next time you invite us for tea you could just ask, says Octopus. A gripping story with a twist that can be read with lots of tension & enthusiasm, this book is sure to be a firm read-aloud favourite. ...

Sharks Handbook enables readers to children aged 8+ to identify more than 40 shark species.

Readers are encouraged to

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When two girls are abducted & killed in Missouri, journalist Camille Preaker is sent back to her home town to report on the crimes.

Long-haunted by a childhood tragedy & estranged from her mother for years, Camille suddenly finds herself installed once again in her familys mansion, reacquainting herself with her distant mother & the half-sister she barely knows
- a precocious 13-year-old who holds a disquieting grip on the town.

As Camille works to uncover the truth about these violent crimes, she finds herself identifying with the young victims
- a bit too strongly.

Clues keep leading to dead ends, forcing Camille to unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past to get at the story. Dogged by her own demons, Camille will have to confront what happened to her years before if she wants to survive this homecoming.

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• ISBN: 9781474601610
• Author: Gillian Flynn
• Publisher: Orion
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 328
• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 2.5cm















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Providing a history of shaving, & containing anecdotes & tips, this book gives advice on avoiding common mistakes, preventing rashes & cuts, what aftershave to use & how to handle a cut-throat razor, as well as everyday tips & the ultimate luxury shave. It also tells about Che Guevara's beard, & Ivan the Terrible's idea of fun. ...

Ready, take aim & shoot! The classic old slingshot just got better with the sharp shooter slingshot. Load up to practice your aim with the world's oldest ballistic weapon & while you should never aim at other people for safety reasons, get all the sling shot satisfaction you need as you topple plastic bottles & smack targets with the ammunition provided. Have some fun the traditional way. Forget the TV & surfing the net for the afternoon, get out there in the garden & sling into action with the sharp shooter slingshot. Set
Includes:: 1 Slingshot & 3 Foam Power Balls. Suitable for children aged 5 & above with adult supervision recommended.
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Books Historical Fiction Books Spain, May 1811 As the British struggle to keep their last strongholds in Spain, Captain Richard Sharpe is handed a grenade of a command – ordered to train the Spanish palace guards for battle. But when the crumbling frontier fort where they are based becomes the target for the elite French attack, Sharpe is confronted by an old enemy. After a desperate fight, the British are badly beaten & bruised – & so is Sharpe’s fragile reputation. The only hope of redemption is glory in one of the fiercest battles of the whole war. & so leading his men through the blood-stained, narrow streets of Fuentes de Oñoro is Sharpe... Product Information: • ISBN: 9780007452958 • Author: Bernard Cornwell • Publisher: Harper • Format: Paperback • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 19.71 x 13 x 2.44 cm   ...

Portugal, 1811.

Captain Richard Sharpe’s renegade ways leave him discarded by his regiment & waging a war against

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Meet Richard Sharpe, a great British hero. December, 1803 & Richard Sharpe is now an officer. As Wellesley's army tries to end the Mahratta war, an act of treachery by Sharpe's old enemy, Sergeant Hakeswill puts him in terrible danger. He must regain his confidence & his treasure, the jewels of the Tippoo Sultan which have been stolen from him. Sharpe's search for the thieves takes him to Gawilghur, a seemingly impregnable fortress. Inside is the renegade William Dodd, confident that no redcoat can reach him. In the horror of Gawilghur's ravine, Sharpe will fight as he has never fought before. ...

India, December 1803

The British army are closing in on enemy troops in western India & Ensign Richard Sharpe,

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Books Historical Fiction Books Spain, August 1810. The English army faces ruin in Spain – & the Duke of Wellington is desperate for money to fund the war. Only a cache of hidden Spanish gold can save them. & only Captain Richard Sharpe has the cunning to capture it. In the treacherous terrain of the Portuguese hills, with rain sweeping the peninsula, a powerful guerrilla leader holds possession of the gold. & risking everything for the ultimate prize – for his honour, for his army’s fate – is Sharpe... Product Information: • ISBN: 9780007452927 • Author: Bernard Cornwell • Publisher: Harper • Format: Paperback • Pages: 306 • Dimensions: 19.71 x 13 x 1.96cm   ...