Stories are like Russian dolls; open them up & in each one youll find another story. Conjured from a wickedly imaginative pen here is a new collection of short stories that showcases Joanne Harris exceptional talent as a teller of tales a spinner of yarns. Sensuous mischievous uproarious & wry these are tales that combine the everyday with the unexpected; wild fantasy with bittersweet reality. Come to the house where it is Christmas all year round; meet the ghost who lives on a Twitter timeline; be spooked by a new born baby created with sugar spice & lashings of cake; worry for a young girl in the Congo who rides the rapids to earn a crust of bread; & spy on Norse gods battling each other for survival in modern Manhattan. In her first short-story collection since Jigs & Reels" let Joanne Harris ensnare & delight you with the variety & inventiveness of her storytelling." ...

Late one night two teachers investigate a mysterious flashing light in the sports pavilion while the rest of the school sleeps. There among the lacrosse sticks they stumble upon the body of the unpopular games mistress
- shot through the heart from point blank range. The school is thrown into chaos when the 'cat' strikes again. Unfortunately schoolgirl Julia Upjohn knows too much. In particular she knows that without Hercule Poirot's help she will be the next victim...
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This title is part of Phonics Bug
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The fourth novel in the Alex Cross series First came the stunning bestseller ALONG CAME A SPIDER which introduced its memorable ...

A cat lives in a house filled with toys but every day she dreams of being free like the bird she watches through the window. Finally with the bird's help she is able to escape & dance on the roofs of the city by moonlight. This lovely story unfolds in a series of playful brilliantly colourful illustrations based on the artist Paul Klee's work. Influenced by the artist's bright palette & use of shapes & line the book culminates in a dazzling reproduction of Klee's Cat & Bird. Accompanied by information about the artist & this iconic painting the book invites appreciation of the unfettered joyfulness that makes Klee one of the most universally loved artists of all time. ...

Peter was a confirmed loner & cat hater until he was given a small grey (and impeccably handsome) kitten with folded ears by his then girlfriend. The girlfriend went but Norton stayed
- in fact he & Peter became inseparable. Trotting along beside him down the street having his own chair in restaurants or sitting on Peters lap on plane journeys Norton made his presence felt & Peter was a loner no more. But after learning how to love his cat would Peter now learn how to love another human too?
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From the author of the best-selling Lost In The Snow". Alfie has always loved playing in the overgrown garden next door. It is here he plays with Penguin an enormous black-&-white cat a stray who Alfie has claimed as his own. But when his next door neighbours granddaughter Grace comes to live with her she decides Penguin belongs to her! Alfie knows he cant force Penguin to be with him but he wishes the cat didnt want to spend time with Grace either. What neither of them realizes is that while they thought Penguin was with the other one he has actually disappeared..." ...

Scratch the cat has never been so itchy. A flea has hopped into his fur & no matter how much he scratches he cant get rid of it! However Scratch isnt easily defeated-he has some clever ideas in mind to evict the flea once & for all. But despite his drastic endeavours including vigorously vacuuming himself a hideous haircut & a trip to the carwash the flea is determined to stay. Will Scratch ever be free of his lousy louse? This enormously entertaining text is the perfect outlet for Korky Pauls wonderful illustrations. ...

1 Cat Behaviour: Knowing more about why your cat acts the way it does will help you enjoy & appreciate the unique temperament of the cat in your home. 2 Choosing a Cat: This chapter will help you to assess your circumstances so that you can decide between moggie & pedigree a cute kitten or a fully grown adult one feline or two. It will also help you consider whether to keep your cat indoors or allow it access to the outside world. 3 Basic Cat Care: A one-stop guide to caring for your feline whether it is a young kitten or fully grown adult. This chapter

Includes:: no-nonsense advice on feeding & grooming as well as information on all your cat's toileting & sleeping needs. There's a handy section on stress-free travelling with your pet & advice on tracing a cat that has gone astray. 4 Games Showing & Training: This section shows you simple ways to teach your cat the rules of the house using reward & praise (never punishment). There's also advice on enjoying daily playtime
- essential for a cat's wellbeing & happiness
- as well as a handy section on common behavioural problems & how to solve them. 5 A Healthy Cat: When it comes to health prevention is much better than cure. This chapter shows you how to keep your cat well through simple checks that you can do at home. There's advice on when to call a vet
- as well as how to keep your cat calm at the surgery. Common ailments & emergency first aid are covered & there is a directory of complementary cat therapies.




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How much do cat owners really know about their feline friends? Do our pampered pets truly want all that food & affection or is that insistent miaow trying to communicate something more complex? Many cats & their owners co-exist in an atmosphere of polite misunderstanding with each party blissfully unaware of the wishes of the other. The cat says one thing & the owner hears another but somehow it works Until that is something goes wrong. Renowned cat counsellor Vicky Halls has helped hundreds of owners & their problem cats. Why do they soil in the house fight with next doors cat behave aggressively towards people or pull out their own fur? CAT CONFIDENTIAL answers these questions & many more & will enable all cat owners to reach a far better understanding with their feline companions. Fascinating funny heart-warming & occasionally tear-jerking CAT CONFIDENTIAL explores the hidden workings of the unique bond that people have with their cats. In a book filled with case studies amazing facts amusing anecdotes & practical advice Vicky Halls has finally revealed the innermost secrets of the feline psyche. ...