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Droners
Since the age of six, Jessie had longed to be a specialist police dog handler. After only two years in the Yarlborough Police Force, it seemed that her dream was about to come true. That was when it had all gone terribly wrong. Poor Jessie had discovered that she was allergic to dog fur and was forced to leave her dream and her beloved police dog, Rufus, behind.So now she was a ‘droner’ and Jessie hated it, but she had soon mastered the controls of the drones - little flying cameras. Jessie wanted to be out with Rufus, chasing and catching criminals, not collecting evidence for other cops to use.Still, it came as quite a shock when she was summoned to the Police Captain’s office. Was she about to be fired from the drone unit? Could things get any worse for her?But then the Captain recommended her for a new project, a project which was top-secret for now.Could Jessie finally find job satisfaction and happiness in a police laboratory? And what exactly did they do in this mysterious, top-secret project?Droners is a highly original tale which will delight children with its humour, lively details and captivating characters.
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Serin
Serin’s nation, Gapka, is facing the loss of its precious blue diamonds. While she is doing her bravery test, Serin is suddenly taken from Gapka to attend a boarding school in London. The intelligent and inquisitive learner Serin experiences problems with the students at her boarding school. Taunted and troubled, Serin struggles to find a way out. Then she surprisingly flees the school with the help of a little magic. She is determined to save Gapka’s blue diamonds and stop Unfair Empire’s Galactic Mining Company. Serin moves and learns swiftly in the hope of finding a way to save her nation. Her dream of seeking justice for Gapka is thwarted with unforeseeable challenges. Nevertheless, she must persevere in her learning journey. Serin is an alluring and wondrous tale that persuades you to think magically in law. You will meet friendly characters like the Archernar Bird, the Cyborg Monkey and Sir Kindwiseman.
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The Trauma of Making our Wedding
Why is making a wedding such a trauma? Well, it brings together two families that just because their children have found love/friendship and common ground, who is to say that the rest of the families will have anything in common? Every emotion is challenged and most of the families take sides over everything from the chair covers and napkin rings to the venue/band and florist. Now put together two families from different religions, different backgrounds and very different financial positions but who live five minutes from each other and have crossed paths on many occasions throughout their early lives, but maybe will never join the dots, or maybe they will, who knows! And see what happens, it’s a chemical reaction that comes from making a wedding.All this takes place whilst some of them have their own major personal dramas going on in their lives, read how it changes them as individuals. This story will send you on an emotional roller coaster, from deep sadness to hilarious stubbornness to joy and laughter. The impact that total strangers have on each other is sometimes life-changing, especially when it forces you to look in a mirror and take stock of what is really important in our own lives.
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Baby Magpie
The garden adventures begin! Baby Magpie is having so much fun, he is up early and ready to start the day, learning to take a shower and much more.Mummy Magpie shows her baby the way. Daddy is close by too, keeping a watchful eye on a fluffy old cat. Swooosh! He swoops down and gives it fright!After a busy morning of doing new things, it’s time to get cosy in the nest and have a nice little nap, far up in the tree where Mummy, Daddy and Baby Magpie are a family of three!
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The Uppity Wuppity Witch – Ezabella and Another Dimension
This is a story about Sonny, Ava, and Ryder who venture far into the woods to find magic and intrigue. How are they going to help Ezabella, who is crying, as her magic and spell book have been stolen by the Wubbery Rubbery Goblins?Ezabella cannot remember her spells properly, so she mistakenly puts the stripes of Zebra on Hector the elephant. Meanwhile, Radcliffe the dragon can no longer blow fire.Who are the other animals and creatures of the wood who help them find the magic and spell book? Can the fairies from the Mushroom Village help? Can the wise owl and old man tree help? Will Zebra get back hisstripes? Will Radcliffe the dragon be able to blow fire again?The author, Jacqueline Thom, is a woman who loves bringing happiness and joy to children and intends to do the same using the magic in this book.
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Pablo the Overdressed Cat
Cats come in all shapes and sizes but none quite so handsome as Pablo, the overdressed cat.With his long limbs and elegant black and white suit, the handsome feline strikes up an unexpected friendship with Maggie, the magpie, in the back garden.The unlikely friendship marks the beginning of a series of adventures for Pablo and Maggie that show good friends can help each other get through any challenge with kindness and a sense of fun.
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The Dancing Fairies on the Magical Tree Stump
The Dancing Fairies on the Magical Tree Stump unfolds as a quaint adventure that kindles inspiration in a grandmother and illuminates two best friends to the realization that dreams can indeed manifest into reality with a dash of self-belief. Who could predict the wonders awaiting during a musical stroll through the woods adjacent to their family’s historic home? Amidst this enchanting journey, a beautiful friendship blooms, nurtured by the purest forms of love and self-belief.
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Olivia and Natasha Visit Mermaidsburg
Olivia and Natasha are two sisters who happen to be the youngest explorers in the world. One night when both the girls are having trouble falling asleep, a fairy comes to visit and takes them to the ocean where they meet all the wonderful sea creatures and mermaids who live in Mermaidsberg. There, they help the mermaids solve a problem and save all the creature of the sea.
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A Brave Woman & Other Essays
A Brave Woman & Other Essays is a unique and captivating collection by a single author, featuring all four types of essays. It masterfully blends personal experiences from the author’s upbringing in a village and his current life in the suburbs. This book is a treasure trove for secondary school students, literature enthusiasts, and social science researchers alike, offering insightful glimpses into African literature, with a special focus on South Africa. It’s a rare find that bridges diverse worlds and offers valuable perspectives to a wide range of readers.
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A Visit to the Fun Park
Elf Alfred invites Billy, Lionel and Megan to visit the Fairy Village fun park. New rides have been added and the villagers are all keen to try out these. The group are having lots of fun until they meet Madam Erle. Then problems occur and Alfred has to take a trip to the Wizards house to help solve the problems. Billy is still searching for an answer to understand what his ancestors knew about the secret village.
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Whisper
Britney is a young, extremely malnourished child, who comes from a poor family with an abusive father. Her mother does everything she can to protect her daughter from her husband, receiving the brunt of the aggressive beatings herself. The girl barely speaks, afraid of being overheard by the wrong person, and the only words she knows are the few repeated words her mother uses to calm her after a fight. A total of three words in all, namely – Whisper, Britney, and Ma.There is a very private, sheltered spot in the nearby forest which Britney uses as a place to hide away if ever her mother has to spend the day walking into the nearest town to purchase supplies or to trade goods. They have discreet, non-verbal signals which they use to keep the area hidden and make sure that Britney is secure (far away from Pa’s prying eyes).On one such day, Britney hears unusual sounds and is terrified that her father has found out about their system, but the surprise turns out to be just a lonesome little puppy. The girl quickly becomes friends with the stray, instantly joining forces in their solitude, only ever meeting in the secret place where they share such a deeply silent, unspoken bond.This continues until Ma helps her only child run away for good, tearfully leaving Britney to fend for herself in the best way she knows how. The adoring puppy (promptly being referred to as Whisper) unexpectedly follows the girl, and together they set off on a journey that will forever change their lives…
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Raja
Can a descendant atone for the misdeeds that built his family’s fortune? When James Ascot uncovers the brutal truth behind the Ascot dynasty’s rule as the ‘White Rajas’ in the distant land of Gonjong, he is ashamed by his ancestors’ treacherous legacy. But when an ecological catastrophe sparks a raging jungle fire, James sees a chance to make amends. With the help of an unassuming local boatman, James confronts the dangers and sins of the past with courageous valour – a universally cherished quality, no matter one’s lineage. Through their heroic efforts, the stains of violence and betrayal perpetrated by James’s forebears may finally be cleansed, righting historic wrongs.
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