Escape from the Shades

Brother and sister, Tom and Bobby, are orphans growing up rough, with their dog Tag, in the Victorian East End of London. Helped by Dr Barnardo, they have begun to make progress when Bobby is attacked in the notorious Rookeries. Tom comes to the rescue but finds himself arrested, in a cell, and then before the Beak. His trial is at the Old Bailey where he is not allowed to speak in his defence. Then Tag comes to his rescue!

Duchess of Summerhill Park

Alexia and her brother Brad travel out beyond Yass River to bring home Duchess, the beautiful black pony with the four white socks.

The clever Duchess has many pony tricks in store for her new family, but proves to be very brave, when things go amiss at Pony Club Camp.

Alexia dreams of competing with Duchess at the annual Royal Show, but there are lots of obstacles to jump first!

Casinos in Dublin...My Crazy Ride

This fictional story is about James Foxby, newly arrived in Dublin and finding work as a casino dealer. Here, confidentiality is taken to a whole new level. For this is no ordinary casino. And it appears that the laws of the land have no bearing or standing in the place.From drunken meetings with the general manager, the wild and unpredictable Herman Mink, to private blackjack games in a luxury hotel suite, James experiences some strange and fairly bizarre happenings. And he meets some quite extraordinary characters along the way.But he also comes to realise that a very sinister force is at work behind the scenes at the Green Bullion Club. And in the aftermath of him becoming caught up in an act of violence against a customer, the shocking truth about what happened makes him want to leave and not look back.However, once he begins an intimate relationship with one of the casino’s customers, leaving the country is the last thing he wants. James has not felt this happy in some time.But soon dramatic events signal the end of his short spell in Ireland, and the subtle, yet ever-present threat of violence from his employer becomes too much to bear.James cannot help but wonder, after the goodbyes and well-wishes are over, if he will be allowed to simply leave. And even once he has begun his journey home, it seems that Herman Mink has one more trick up his sleeve to make him stay.

Annwyn and the Marble Tears

Even Heroes Have Their Flaws

He sold his soul to save her life.

For Aaron Annwyn to rescue Diana, he must continue time-shifting with the Secret Society. His mission takes him to the studio of Leonardo da Vinci to undertake the most infamous fraud of all time, a copy of the Holy Shroud.

Hell-bent on destroying the SSJ, he uncovers their dark web, copying information that will devastate the group. Unexpectedly, his heart is torn by a beguiling 15^th-century duchess but without staying operational, he will lose her forever. Aaron is torn between his vows of love for Diana, his need for justice and his passion for Lucrezia.

Compelling and suspenseful, Annwyn and the Marble Tears, the sequel to The Ship of Solomon, irresistibly combines desire in a time-travelling double-helix of deceit and loyalty.

Alex Valentine: The Midnight Children

Alex Valentine will never be trusted. With her fate tied to an ancient prophecy she is destined to destroy her clan…and she has every intention to do so.

Under the ever-watchful eyes of her Authorities she is forced to serve time in her clan’s military institute. However, when she destroys their sacred artefact, the Ankh of the Dead, it appears she has signed her death warrant.

With the Authorities’ grip tightening, enemies closing in and two more Midnight Children revealed; Alex needs to act fast. Prophecy or no prophecy she will have her revenge. For the life she was forced into and for the life stolen from her, nothing will stand in her way.

Except… her own past. When old ghosts return to haunt her she must decide who she can trust, including herself. She must decide how to play her game without playing right into the Authorities’ hands. She must decide how far she is willing to go and how much blood she is willing to spill.

Acting Monologues | A New Collection | Volume I

This is a diverse and exciting new collection of modern and historical pieces for young performers, aged 7 to 17 years.

A selection of speeches designed to empower and authenticate young girls, teenagers, and individuals who identify as female, as well as numerous gender-fluid roles.

The monologues are suitable for acting examinations, competitions, and auditions – or any situation where a solo scene is required from a published book of monologues. For those learners who study LAMDA examinations, the collection provides options for the learner’s ‘own choice’ category from grades Entry – Grade 5.

Vitally, the themes are fresh and relevant to young people in a modern world; giving learners wider opportunities to explore, learn, and grow as actors, inspired by new and original writing, which is fun, challenging, and meaningful to perform.

A Survival Story of Michael and Natlik

Michael’s holiday on a tiny offshore island in Papua New Guinea, where his uncle owned a copra and cocoa plantation, was like an exciting dream. It was there that he became friends with Natlik, his uncle’s house servant who taught him to spear fish, recognise poisonous plants and corals and to light a fire without matches.

However, an incredible boating and fishing trip with his uncle suddenly turned into a nightmare when disaster struck. Michael was left floundering in shark-infested waters off the coast of Southern New Ireland. When Michael failed to return home from the fishing trip, Natlik, using his sharp powers of observation and tracking skills is faced with a risky and dangerous trip across sea and through jungle to try and find his young friend.

A Broken Reed

On the edge of town, at the McKinney farm, there’s a pond which rests on the side of the road. For any other town this pond would be forgettable. Aside from the cluster of reeds bordering its edges, this body of water possesses no significance to anyone who passes it by.

However, the status of this pond changed during one conversation between a mother and her daughter. The moment came when Naomi Davis appeared to be most vulnerable. Through an analogy concerning this pond, Mrs. Davis would shape her daughter’s understanding on the importance of communicating with someone when you’re in trouble and trouble is what Naomi found during her senior year at school.

Whether she was dealing with the proposition of love or intimidation through threats, Naomi kept that conversation with her mother close to her heart, attempting to remember its meaning from that fateful day.

Follow Naomi as she comes to know what it means to be A Broken Reed.

...She Had Wings

…She Had Wings is a series of short stories for children, designed to open their minds and imagination. The book encourages them to look at life and other people from different perspectives and helps them to face difficulties and weaknesses at their own pace.

The story of …She Had Wings gives an insight into the trials, experiences and adventures involved in some children’s struggles, as well as the determination they show when faced with difficulties. The children are guided with a little help that comes when needed, in a manner unknown to others.

'King' Kamehameha Goes to Hawaii!

‘King’ Kamehameha is finally going to Hawaii on his jollies!

But things do not go smoothly. There is a crown snatcher lurking about, not to mention big, black smouldering cauldrons, gruesome looking savages, and the chief, Ali’i nui who, incidentally, has captured Toni’s eye.

All is not well. ‘King’ Kamehameha’s kingdom and his whole sovereignty are threatened and, to add more gloom to his doom, he is in danger of acquiring a new step-daddy!

Laughter, tears and adventures ensue, but will Kamehameha still be ‘king’ at the end of it all?