From the bestselling author of ' The Solace of Leaving Early', a funny, heartwrenching & unforgettable novel following the fortunes of a particulary feisty young female pool hustler. Cassie Claiborne, at ten, was surely too young to be the head of her disparate family. But who else was going to do it? Growing up in Indiana with her distant, heartbroken mother, Laura, her fragile, eccentric sister Belle, & her beloved grandfather Poppy, Cassie got sick of waiting for her father to come home from his everlasting gambling & drinking binges & took matters into her own hands. Taught by her father to play pool, Cassie was a natural & was soon hustling experienced pool players -- & winning. We follow Cassie from a complex little girl to a rebellious & impetuous young woman as she tries to create a world for her mother & sister. Overwhelmed but compelled by her family's love, Cassie feels herself drawn back to the past by the stories of her mother's youth, & she leaves her town for New Orleans, hoping that there she can find a truth to soothe her wounded soul & to allow herself the happiness she has been denied. Funny, heartbreaking, full of the eccentricity of small-town life & the overwrought drama of the close-knit family, ' Something Rising (Light & Swift)' is the story of a very unique young woman who knows that 'the worst thing that can happen to you is that you will find what you seek'. It tells of grief & love & growing up & leaving home in a way that is desperately sad but ultimately uplifting. ...

Thursday Next, Head of Juris Fiction & ex-Spec Ops agent, returns to her native Swindon accompanied by a child of two, a pair of dodos & Hamlet, who is on a fact-finding mission in the real world. Thursday has been despatched to capture escaped Fictioneer Yorrick Kaine but even so, now seems as good a time as any to retrieve her husband Landen from his state of eradication at the hands of the Chronoguard. It's not going to be easy. Thursday's former colleagues at the department of Literary Detectives want her to investigate a spate of cloned Shakespeares, the Goliath Corporation are planning to switch to a new Faith based corporate management system & the Neanderthals feel she might be the Chosen One who will lead them to genetic self-determination. With help from Hamlet, her uncle & time-travelling father, Thursday faces the toughest adventure of her career. Where is the missing President-for-life George Formby? Why is it imperative for the Swindon Mallets to win the World Croquet League final? & why is it so difficult to find reliable childcare? ...

A perfect first introduction to Mr Tumble with his rosy red nose, dancing feet & bright buttons.

Then, when its time

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All our friends have come to play. What a sunny, special day!

What a sunny day! Join Mr Tumble on a picnic in the park

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The much-loved C-Beebies character Mr Tumble believes that every child is someone special. Who's hiding here[unk] Pull the page to see! Find Mr Tumble & all your other favourite friends from Something Special in this interactive board book! With a funny surprise on every page, toddlers & young children will love this playful reading experience. This board book is packed full of all the fun & adventures that kids know to expect from Mr Tumble & all the other Tumbles, including Aunt Polly, Lord Tumble, Baker Tumble, & Fisherman Tumble. Perfect entertainment for kids aged 2+. Look out for more adventures with Mr Tumble: Mr Tumble & Me
- Mirror Book; Mr Tumble's Big Book of Counting; Mr Tumble's Hide & Seek; Mr Tumble's Hide & Slide; Mr Tumble's Rhyme Time; Mr Tumble's Hide & Seek. Something Special has joined the ranks of The Lingo Show, Teletubbies, & In the Night Garden as one of C-Beebies' most beloved favourites among young viewers aged two upwards.
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Details: ' Wake up big sleepy bear!' Little bear had nothing to do. But in a land as white & flat as paper, all they
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A gorgeous pocket notebook with something wonderful"e & elastic closure, a great place to store your thoughts, ideas & memorable

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This title is part of the " My First Picture Book" series: perfect for every toddler to help build language, understanding & enjoyment. These books are a bridge between board books & picture books; printed on sturdy card with rounded corners. Follow four loveable friends through their day, & explore the emotions that naturally occur in every young child's life. This title presents a brilliant way to soothe a bad mood & to explain that everyone feels strong emotions sometimes. ...

Lizzie James is happy.

She has a steady office job (with a steady stream of snacks), has had the same best friend

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Books Modern Romance Books Four friends. Twelve years. One Eurovision... Eurovision is always the highlight of Millie's year. So when she & her best friend James get the chance to see the final live in Oslo, it's a dream come true
- until they get swept up the excitement & try to break backstage, along with carefree German singer Ingrid & charismatic Australian backpacker, Noah. Getting thrown out of the stadium wasn't exactly the plan, but it might just spark the friendship
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- of a lifetime. The four of them are going to reunite for every final, every year, every Eurovision. Over the years, the unlikely four celebrate iconic Eurovision moments all across Europe
- &, most importantly, are there for each other during all their highs & lows, heartaches & triumphs. But real life takes them down increasingly different paths, their promise becomes harder & harder to keep. Can the magic of Eurovision bring them together one last time...? A joyous & uplifting novel inspired by the iconic song contest, about friendship, love & finding where you belong.   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781399718905 •†Author: Katrina Logan •†Publisher:†  Hodder Paperbacks •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 304 •†Dimensions:† 13 x 3.2 x 19.6 cm



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