Once upon a time in Tobermory on the beautiful isle of Mull there lived a cat. Now all around Mull were cats
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Toby has forgotten a delivery for Mr Pepys but as he sets out across London he sees the sky is full of flames! Hopscotch Histories are brand new stories in historical settings told in under 400 words perfect for children who are building up their reading confidence ...

This is the second & final part of the thrilling adventure of heroism & friendship in an unforgettable miniature world. Toby's world is under greater threat than ever before. A giant crater has been dug right into the centre of the Tree moss & lichen invade the branches & one tyrant controls it all. Leo Blue once Toby's best friend now his worst enemy is holding Elisha prisoner hunting the Grass People with merciless force capturing all who stand in his way inflicting a life of poverty & fear. But returning after several years among the Grass People Toby will fight back. & this time he's not alone. A resistance is forming... This eagerly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Toby Alone" is a gripping conclusion to a new classic adventure story." ...

In Tobys Room" Pat Barker revisits the First World War & the characters introduced in " Life Class". When Toby is reported Missing Believed Killed another secret casts a lengthening shadow over Elinors world: how exactly did Toby die
- & why? Elinor determines to uncover the truth. Only then can she finally close the door to Tobys room. Moving from the Slade School of Art to Queen Marys Hospital where surgery & art intersect in the rebuilding of the shattered faces of the wounded " Tobys Room" is a riveting drama of identity damage intimacy & loss. " Tobys Room" is Pat Barkers most powerful novel yet. " Heart-rendering return to the Great War... On every level " Tobys Room" anatomises a world where extreme emotion shatters the boundaries of identity behaviour gender. Through the mask of Apollo bursts an omnipresent Dionysus". (" Independent"). " Once again Barker skilfully moves between past & present seamlessly weaving fact & fiction into a gripping narrative". (" Sunday Telegraph"). "A gripping & moving exploration of the lasting effects of war". (" Woman & Home"). "A natural storyteller.. .the reader [will be] torn between wanting to linger over the sheer pleasure of the writing & the desire to rush towards the end to discover how it all pans out". (" Daily Mail"). Pat Barker was born in 1943. Her books include the highly acclaimed Regeneration trilogy comprising Regeneration which has been filmed " The Eye in the Door" which won the " Guardian" Fiction Prize & " The Ghost Road" which won the Booker Prize. The trilogy featured in the " Observers 2012" list of the ten best historical novels. She is also the author of the more recent novels " Another World" " Border Crossing" " Double Vision" " Life Class" & " Tobys Room". She lives in Durham."
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Pat Barker returns to the First World War in Toby's Room" a dark compelling novel of human desire wartime horror & the power of friendship. When Toby is reported ' Missing Believed Killed' another secret casts a lengthening shadow over Elinor's world: how exactly did Toby die
- & why? Elinor determines to uncover the truth. Only then can she finally close the door to Toby's room. Moving from the Slade School of Art to Queen Mary's Hospital where surgery & art intersect in the rebuilding of the shattered faces of the wounded " Toby's Room" is a riveting drama of identity damage intimacy & loss. " Toby's Room" is Pat Barker's most powerful novel yet. Pat Barker was born in 1943. Her books include the highly acclaimed " Regeneration" trilogy comprising " Regeneration" which has been filmed " The Eye in the Door" which won the Guardian Fiction Prize & " The Ghost Road" which won the Booker Prize. The trilogy featured the " Observer's" 2012 list of the ten best historical novels. She is also the author of the more recent novels " Another World" " Border Crossing" " Double Vision" " Life Class" & " Toby's Room". She lives in Durham."
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These are one of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald & Piggie are best friends. In Today I will Fly!" Piggie wants to fly. But Gerald knows that she cannot
- or can she? Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases this highly original book is perfect for children just learning to read. It is a vibrant new edition with bright colours that will appeal to young readers. It is a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning series for the most distinguished books for beginner readers."
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When Alice was a teenager strange things started happening to her. Hours of her life simply disappeared. Shed hear voices shouting at her telling her she was useless. & the nightmares that had haunted her since early childhood scenes of men abusing her became more detailed.. .more real. Staring at herself in the mirror shed catch her face changing as if someone else was looking out through her eyes. In Today Im Alice" she describes her extraordinary journey from a teenage girl battling anorexia & OCD drowning the voices with alcohol to a young woman slipping further & further into mental illness. It was only after years lost in institutions that she was correctly diagnosed with multiple personality disorder. When her alternative personalities were revealed in therapy she discovered how each one had their own memories of abuse & a full picture of her childhood finally emerged. As she learned to live with her many alters she set out to confront the man who had caused her unbearable pain. Moving & ultimately inspiring this is a gripping account of a rare condition & the remarkable story of a courageous woman." ...

Hurry scurry flip flop toddle waddle. There's a hullabaloo at the seaside when a toddler takes his friends on a stroll to the end of the pier. With jaunty rhymes & bright bold pictures even the youngest child will love this simple playful story. Follow-my-leader has never been so much fun! ...

A great way to introduce your toddler to the Bible! Simple stories & humorous charming pictures make this board Bible a perfect choice for toddlers. Each story introduces one of the main Bible characters & tells his or her story simply & engagingly. ...

Can a two-year-old survive on bread alone? How do you set boundaries for a three-year-old & should you? What about TV tidiness or punishment? After the challenges of the first year of a baby's life many parents might feel that things should settle down a little. The opposite is normally true! Years one to four throw up many more questions with which lots of parents struggle. This practical guide takes a holistic approach to the growth & development of a toddler. Written by doctors qualified in both conventional & anthroposophical medicine it deals with all aspects of the care of a child up to the age of four. Broken down into short comprehensive chapters spanning different periods of development it covers issues such as eating diet & growth common ailments behavior & discipline personality & the development of creative & practical skills. For first-time parents of a toddler this book is an ideal reference & life-saver in tricky situations. Veteran parents may find its alternative holistic approach refreshing in comparison to other standard texts. This book is a companion to Baby's First Year" & the bestselling "A Guide to Child Health"." ...