1899 ï ½ & two young men find their lives drawn together in the bloody Boer War. Matthew, sent down from university, enlists to go to South Africa as a trooper. He is in search of adventure, but finds himself caught up in the turmoil of this beautiful but tragically divided country ï ½ & in love with a girl on the enemy side. Will is an officer who believes in the glory of war ï ½ until he sees the realities of battle, when his views start to change. The one thing that never alters is his love for Frances, Matthews's sister. Fighting in a cruel conflict thousands of miles from home, both men, & the women they love, find themselves entangled in a drama they could never have foreseen. ...

From popular children's book authors Julia Donaldson & Alex Scheffler comes yet another hit: The Stick Man. The storybook follows the character The Stick Man on his adventures, from living in his tree with his stick wife & children to being taken further away from home as he is thrown for a dog, thrown on a fire & various other 'sticky' situations! He keeps trying to get back home & is given help in a delightful Christmas themed surprise which would make this children's book an ideal holiday gift. The Stick Man is filled with vibrant illustrations in bright colours of fun characters that children will love looking at & the book is a sturdy hardback to help resist wear & tear. The story is fun, with the authors' signature rhymes, a hint of danger & a happy ending. Adults might get tired of reading it but the kids won't! The Stick Man even

Includes:: jigsaws to play with when the story is done & is sure to take pride of place in any library.

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Books Sticker Books The Stick Family are always busy in their Family Tree. Now you can join in the fun too! A fabulous sticker activity book based on the bestselling book Stick Man, by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Jam-packed with sticker activities themed for the four seasons, this is the perfect all-year-round activity book for Stick Man fans. Inside you will find colouring-in, stickers,  dot-to-dots, puzzles,  spot the difference,  mazes & simple word searches! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781407186924 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Alison Green Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 29.1 x 23.7 x 0.5 cm ...

An enigmatic racing driver. A bunch of kids. One hell of a ride...

Sam Wheeler may be the new boy in Bunsfold, but hes

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In 1930s Illinois, young hustler Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) vows revenge after his older partner (Robert Earl Jones) is murdered at the behest of kingpin Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw) in retribution for a con pulled on one of his runners. Travelling to ...

One glorious summer's afternoon, Karen Slocombe is visited by her cousin Penn, who unexpectedly asks for husband Drew's help in tracking down a missing relative, Justine. But why has Penn come to him, & why is she reluctant to get the police involved? Justine's mother, Roma Millan, an avid beekeeper, is not interested in the whereabouts of her daughter, but husband Laurie senses a troubled history between mother and daughter. Detective Den Cooper joins Drew as the case takes a sinister turn when it is discovered that a small child is also missing. But can the tangle of secrets & lies be unravelled before somebody gets hurt? ...

In 1930s Illinois, young hustler Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) vows revenge after his older partner (Robert Earl Jones) is murdered at the behest of kingpin Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw) in retribution for a con pulled on one of his runners. Travelling to ...

Double bill of Paul Newman classics: ' The Sting' (1973) is set in 1930s Illinois. Young hustler Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) vows revenge after his older partner (Robert Earl Jones) is murdered in retribution by kingpin Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw). Tra ...

In a faraway kitchen, the vegetables play games & have fun together!

But the Stinky Sprouts are always left out!





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A remote island off the west coast of Irel&, St Brigids, is a barren landscape, its small community dwindling. But, according to rumour, it is a magical place, a home to a healing well.

Rose & Emer have resisted the call to the mainl&. They are sisters but opposites in every way. Rose, beautiful & blessed with a large family, dotes on the bitter & defiant Emer.

When a stranger arrives in search of a miracle, the islanders are determined to keep their secrets close. Little do they realise that the strangers quest will endanger the lives of all who remain on the isl&.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781474603812
• Author: Lisa Carey
• Publisher: Orion
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 325
• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 2cm











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