One night Cassie is gazing at the twinkling sky when suddenly a shooting star zooms into her bedroom & transforms into Stella Starkeeper. Stella & Cassie fly to the secret world of the stars & Cassie discovers she is destined to be a Lucky Star -- someone who can grant real wishes. But first Cassie must collect six magical charms & use their powers wisely -- helping other people's wishes to come true. Only then will she become a fully fledged Lucky Star! In book six THE BALLERINA WISH Cassie meets Izzy who is dancing the lead role in Cinderella. But she keeps forgetting her dance steps! Can Cassie's heart charm help her to remember them? ...

After meeting sparkly Stella Starkeeper & completing six tasks Cassie is now a Lucky Star someone who can grant wishes to those who deserve them but now the world of the stars needs her help. The Winter Star has stopped shining & Cassie must spread Christmas cheer to make it glow brightly again. She uses her magic to make it snow & soon all the children in Astral-on-Sea are having a great time building snowmen & sledging! But then the Christmas Fair is cancelled as the roads are blocked. All Cassies friends are upset
- everyone has worked so hard to make this years fair extra special. & then theres a puppy whos lost in the snow.. . Cassie must save the puppy & rescue the Christmas Fair! Having magical powers is fun as long as Cassie learns to be careful what she wishes for.
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Sarah Bradfords Lucrezia Bogia: Life Love & Death in Renaissance Italy" is the first biography of Lucrezia Borgia for over sixty years. Lucrezia Borgia
- an infamous murderess or simply the victim of bad press? Lucrezia Borgias name has echoed through history as a byword for evil
- a poisoner who committed incest with her natural father Pope Alexander VI & with her brother Cesare Borgia. Long considered the most ruthless of Italian Renaissance noblewomen her tarnished reputation has prevailed long since her own lifetime. In this definitive biography a work of huge scholarship & erudition Sarah Bradford gives a fascinating account of Lucrezias life in all its colourful controversy. Daughter sister wife & mother Lucrezia Borgia was surrounded by wealth privilege & intrigue. But what was the truth behind her extraordinary existence
- was she a monster of cruelty & deceit or simply the pawn of her power-hungry father & brother? " Sarah Bradford writes with cool authority & her research in Italian archives is exemplary. No other biography is likely to bring us closer to Lucrezia". (" Spectator"). " Bradfords forte ever since she was a history-mad girl is thinking herself into other lives". (" Daily Telegraph"). Sarah Bradford is a historian & biographer. Her books include " Cesare Borgia" (1976) " Disraeli" (1982) winner of the " New York Times" Book of the Year " Princess Grace" (1984) " Sacherevell Sitwell" (1993) " Elizabeth: A Biography of Her Majesty the Queen" (1996) " Americas Queen: The Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis" (2000) " Lucrezia Borgia" (2005) & " Diana" (2007). She frequently appears on television as an authority on her biographical subjects & as a commentator on notable royal events. She is currently working on a full scale biography of Queen Victoria. She lives in London."


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An original take on the Red Riding Hood story. Lucy Jones is walking through the forest wearing her red anorak when a wolf leaps out & tells her: I am your destiny & you are my dinner". Lucy assures him that she is not Red Riding Hood but the wolf doesnt believe her. He follows her all the way to London where her granny & granddad live in a tower block. The wolf decides to stay & pretend to be a dog & causes chaos on the estate in his desire to make sure everyone he meets lives happily ever after. A hilarious modern day fairy tale from the author of Vlad the Drac." ...

Lucy & her mermaid friends have returned successfully to Coral Kingdom with the magic crystals. But the evil Mantora is still close at hand ready to throw another obstacle in their way. Will Lucy be able to overcome her shyness to ensure the mermaids home is safe from the menacing Mantora for another year? ...

Settling down for a 24-hour flight to Australia Lucy finds a text message on her phone
- not from her boyfriend James as she fondly
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Lucy doesnt belong with the other ladybirds because she has no spots. But when the frog fish caterpillar & bird all give her some of their spots the other ladybirds realise that being different is great! A gorgeous visual treat that takes you through the seasons while reinforcing a positive message to little readers about giving sharing & accepting. A huge surprise gatefold reveals all of the creatures amazing new spots as they jump on board with being different. ...

When Lucy Sullivan is dragged by her friends to visit a psychic she thinks it will be a bit of a laugh. She doesnt believe for one second that the prediction will come true; theres just no way that she will be married within the year! In fact Lucy doesnt even have a boyfriend. But then she meets gorgeous but unreliable Gus. & the handsome Chuck. Oh & theres Daniel the worlds biggest flirt. & even cute Jed the new guy at work. Is it written in the stars? Or will Lucy finally take control of her own destiny & find the perfect man? ...

Disaster has struck Fairyland! Jack Frost has stolen all the jewels from Queen Titania's crown. Without them the fairies are losing their magical powers. Rachel & Kirsty have to help India the Moonstone Fairy Scarlett the Garnet Fairy Emily the Emerald Fairy Chloe the Topaz Fairy Amy the Amethyst Fairy Sophie the Sapphire Fairy & Lucy the Diamond Fairy to get the jewels back before it's too late... Lucy the Diamond Fairy's sparkly jewel has a very important job
- it helps the fairies to fly! Kirsty & Rachel must help her to find it before this magical power is lost forever...
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Laurens dog Bella is about to have puppies. Lauren cant wait even though she knows theyll all be going to new homes as soon as theyre big enough. But when the puppies are born one is so tiny Mum & Dad arent sure it will pull through. The littlest puppy who Lauren names Lucy needs h&-feeding around the clock. Its going to be a lot of work but Lauren is determined to do everything she can to save the puppy... From the best-selling author Holly Webb comes another moving animal story. ...