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Finding the Wind
This is a novel for young people of any age who believe that thinking matters, quite literally, and that it can make an exciting difference to everyday lives.
Thandi has lost both her parents and her focus in life. Through a quest of self-discovery she learns to be compassionate towards herself and others. Her journey spans learning from brick and mortar schools, an indigenous healer, the bush, the ocean, the mountain, and the great saints of both past and present.
The story addresses the question: How should we live our lives? It explores how we can make our world better or worse by being kind or unkind to ourselves, others and our environment. Our choices matter quite literally as they shape our world.
This is the magic of quantum theory – our thoughts write the landscape of our lives. We are participants in the universe, not passive observers.
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Finding Magic
In the picturesque setting of the Devon Moors, Magic, a lonely pony, waits for his cherished owner, Victoria, unaware of the tragedy that has struck the Dixon family.
Lizzy, a newcomer to the area, stumbles upon this neglected pony during her explorations of the countryside. At the sound of her voice, Magic’s ears perk up, signalling the beginning of a new chapter. Lizzy, moved by his plight, names him Magic and embarks on a quest to uncover his past. Her journey leads her to the heart-wrenching reason behind his abandonment.
As Lizzy forges a deep connection with Magic, they encounter resistance from those who disapprove of their bond. Together, they navigate challenges brimming with danger and adversity, testing the strength of their newfound friendship. This heartwarming story is a testament to the power of compassion and the unbreakable bonds formed in the face of hardship.
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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!
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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!
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Crew in Crisis
My name is Marcus or ‘no mates’ as some children at school have labelled me, and I live in the beautiful country of New Zealand, where the water surrounds us and sports of all sorts are enjoyed.
I had got so used to having no friends that the day I finally found one was special, and slightly slightly embarrassing. Also, it was the day I learned shocking lessons about planet Earth which made having friends to share them with all the more important. Soon we were introduced to MestNed, a company that was having a big impact on the environment. When we discovered what they were really up to, my friends and I decided we had to do something about it! Only trouble was, we were up against one of the most powerful companies in the world and we were just children.
Winning seemed as likely as my dog, Muffin, flying to the moon!
On my own, I wouldn’t have even tried… Now, I had friends, well, that made all the difference. Even so, we knew it wouldn’t be easy.
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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 15th-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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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...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.
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'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?
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