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Operation Santa
When mischievous elves force Santa to kidnap children on Christmas Eve, it will take a daring rescue mission by Major John Randall and his Special Forces unit to save the day. Toby and Jodie are looking forward to a perfect Christmas with their father, Major Randall, who has come home on a rare holiday from the army. But their joy turns to terror when they are snatched away to become Santa’s elves, along with a dozen other children.Held captive in Santa’s hidden Grotto and threatened with being turned into elves forever, the resourceful Toby manages to get a call for help out to his dad. Major Randall assembles an elite international fighting force, including American soldiers and Soviet comrades, to take on the daunting ‘Operation Santa’ – a mission to save the children and capture Santa himself.This delightful holiday adventure is filled with humour, excitement, and the magic of believing. From Santa’s high-tech Grotto to the Army base under siege by unruly elves, Operation Santa puts a fresh and funny spin on saving Christmas. Will the valiant Major Randall and his troops defeat Santa and his elvish army in time? Find out in this charming modern Christmas tale for the whole family.
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Monsters Have Tickly Feet
Getting ready for bed? Well, don’t forget Mr Fuzz!
He had long wiggly arms that he used to greet, but most importantly he has tickly feet!
Join Mr. Fuzz in this humorous bedtime adventure as he takes you through his nightly routine. From bubble baths to striking silly poses and playing with his loyal pet dog, Lass, discover how each activity makes Mr. Fuzz’s feet tingle with delight!
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A Book of Stories
In this captivating collection of short stories, Michael D. Stansbie takes readers on a thrilling journey across various genres and settings. From the dusty outback of Australia to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, these tales are woven together by the common threads of adventure, intrigue, and the indomitable human spirit.
Meet a diverse cast of characters as they navigate the challenges of their worlds: a lady school teacher who defies expectations in rural Queensland, a pirate queen seeking to reclaim her lost treasure, a bandit couple turning the tables on a greedy bank, a daring ship captain rescuing a damsel in distress, a young space traveller on a quest to save her parents’ legacy, and a mysterious woman exacting her own brand of justice on the highways of Australia. Through each story, Stansbie explores the depths of human nature, the bonds of friendship and love, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.
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The Roadside Fairies – Book 2
Living along side of us for many years, the Roadside Fairy dwellings are always situated close by roads, motorways and paths, hidden from sight using their magic to stay secret. Their main role is assisting, protecting and healing the creatures of the lands great and small.
All of the Roadside Fairies have to be rejuvenated to prolong their life and magical abilities, this is done by using spells and incantations from the sacred book of The Elders. Rejuvenation ceremonies always take place at special times of the year, they understand the astral and lunar powers that intensify the magic they use.
A Great Elder Simone who lives in Australia is travelling to the Greenwood dwelling for her 100-year rejuvenation ceremony, a cause for great celebration where Roadside Fairies will travel from all parts of the world to be present. Dark energy begins to flow with the creatures of Greenwood Forest feeling unnerved, are their friends in danger?
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Crazy Daisy
What does an ordinary person usually do when they wake up in the morning? Daisy’s routine is far from ordinary. She wakes to the devastating news that her mother is missing, and her pleas for help are met with silence, as everyone she asks is struck down by arrows. Strange and perilous places await her, filled with daunting tasks and unknown outcomes.
Throughout her journey, Daisy encounters many creatures. Her kindness and sympathy allow her to communicate and help them without expecting anything in return. It’s Daisy’s determination and courage that drive her forward, refusing to let her give up. She relies on a steadfast inner (or perhaps outer?) voice to keep her head up.
However, one crucial rule must always stay with her heart and mind: as she strives to solve her problems and reach her goals, she must never forget the people around her. Above all, Daisy must hold on to her humanity.
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Tom and Maisie
Twins Tom and Maisie are starting a new school in Year 8, not long after the death of their beloved mum. Life has not been easy for them; they cannot rely on each other all the time.
Can they help their dad manage the house? Will Tom find a friend who loves football and Liverpool as much as he does? Will he be able to get in the school team? Will Maisie be able to display her acting talents and get a good part in a school play? Where will they find happiness?
Find out what lies ahead for them in the coming year.
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Gray's Crossing
On a chilly, peaceful morning in 1964, Brady and Truman set out on a casual fishing trip at Old Man Gray’s pond, unaware that the day would take a life-altering turn. In the small Southern town of Alabama, where harmony is a façade, the boys find themselves grappling with the murky waters of injustice and the evil that lurks beneath the surface.
As they navigate the treacherous path of defying the status quo, Brady and Truman seek unexpected allies to help them understand the harsh realities they face. But their determination to push boundaries exposes them to more than just racial injustice, and they soon find themselves in over their heads.
With their childhood innocence slipping away and the pressures of their small town threatening to tear them apart, the boys are left questioning the strength of their friendship and the trustworthiness of those around them. In this coming-of-age story set in Gray’s Crossing, not everything is as it seems, and Brady and Truman must decide whether they can rely on each other or succumb to the forces that seek to divide them.
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Bedtime Stories for Clever Kids
Young children are more perceptive than we might imagine. Curiosity and intelligence are a heady cocktail for creative storytelling that informs, entertains and educates. This author could not resist.
We might not realize how observant young children are. They have a lot of curiosity and intelligence that make them great at creating stories that can teach, amuse and enlighten. This author was drawn to this.
You may wonder what a child understands about freedom, the environment, tolerance and self-worth. This book is for sensitive kids who want to know more about these tough topics. The themes are presented in small pieces in a safe and interesting setting, with colourful illustrations throughout. Moral questions are woven into the dialogues with the characters, with some humour and fun. The aim is that bedtime stories like these will encourage meaningful and loving conversations between parent and child. The imagination has a power that can take us anywhere. The experience can be thrilling and the lessons learned can be life-changing.
Parents may not know how to broach a subject. These stories open a door for them to do so. The door is open. So, are you just going to stand there, or are you coming in?
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Ambra: The Long Journey
Spring awakens Doug the hedgehog from hibernation, reuniting him with Ambra the blackbird. Join these unlikely friends on a three-week adventure across the countryside! Who will they meet? What peril awaits Doug at the campsite? And who are the three surprise companions at the journey’s end? Discover friendship, courage, and wonder in this charmingly illustrated tale!
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Jezebel: The AI That Took Me Back In Time
Now, if you thought just because the title of this book is Jezebel, it is about you know who, I’ve some good and bad news for you, which one do you want first?
Okay, bad news it is.
At least, until this protagonist silences the little voice in her head that keeps telling her to conform and be ordinary, she will not be able to create a story worth telling. The good news is she has the potential but not before she untangles the web of murder mystery ensnaring her.
That said, this reclusive protagonist, preferring the crisp logic of technology over the societal rules that do not serve her, does not only find solace in the digital realm, but she also devises an AI to aid her in understanding the mysteries of the ancient Egyptian society. This is until deceased bodies are discovered bearing tattoos of the symbols she had coded into the AI, giving her mundane life a whole new spin.
What does she do?
Well, we all know debug is not a pill available in drug stores, so she delves further into the technology and the new places it opens for her, every line of code she deciphers and every ancient rule she unravels, drawing her closer to a reality more startling than she could have ever envisioned. Except, the path to vindication becomes burdened with ancient rules encapsulated in a sacred book she must adhere to before she is able to debug the AI.
Join Jezebel in a journey unbounded by time and space where she encounters the good and evil of the ancient world, and who is best to do it with but the historical and mythical figures she meets along the way!
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Nature Rules!
Stanley, a typical schoolboy, learns that nature has a playful but serious side. Each time he litters, animals like a cheeky squirrel and a wise owl teach him lessons in hilarious ways. From banana peels to eagle droppings, Stanley faces nature’s humorous wrath. These antics lead him to realize the importance of keeping the environment clean. Nature Rules! is a charming and educational tale by Lee Graham that blends humour and adventure, showing young readers the impact of their actions on the world around them.
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The Little Odds
Hold on to your hats… here comes a roller-coaster, magical, mystical, and hilarious adventure for children of all ages. Little Odd lives happily on Cloud Ninety-Nine-a-Hundred, until one day, an accidental roll sends Little Odd tumbling to Earth.
Completely clueless and lost, Little Odd soon gathers a motley crew of misfits and outcasts. Together, they embark on a madcap journey through The Dump, The Land of Wonder, the Pits of Despair, the Underworld, and finally, a grand finale of fun and festivities.
The Little Odds Trilogy celebrates the joy of letting your imagination run wild while delivering serious messages about climate change, protecting our beautiful planet, and treating everyone with kindness and compassion. It is a whimsical tale about humanity that is truly like nothing on earth. Honestly.
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