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The Bush Wood Valley Gang
This is a tale of a little mouse who, against all odds, survives many dangerous situations. He then discovers a new-found family friendship with a gang of orphans in Bush Wood Valley. Having lost his own near family, he quickly gets acquainted with his new-found family and gains higher status in the gang through his very positive attitude.
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The Little Book of 101 Wise Words for Children
“A child is not a child if she does not know the meaning of fun.”
“When the child knows how to have fun, it cushions him to the ups and downs of life.”
Dear Child,
From the moment you were born, no matter where you came from, you have alongside within you a power waiting to be unleashed. The world is your playground and like the rainbows that you see behind the clouds, you can apply as many colours as you wish to make your own life colourful.
You are loved and every small step that you make counts. Once you dream, you should not be afraid to make that first step. Whether or not someone believes in you, but your dream is true to you, then do not be shy and give it a try. For every huge success started from that first, small step.
It is for you that I wrote this book to have fun and be free to pursue your dreams and to live life happily!
Lindzy McQueen
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The Queen's Pawns
Children were often badly treated in the reign of the first Queen Elizabeth – that’s no surprise. Those who were lucky enough to go to school had their wildness beaten out of them by their school masters. That was the way to force learning into their heads. Most boys laboured on the farm from seven years old and the girls would do household crafts or work as the most junior of maid-servants in the richer households. In London, they might earn a few pennies by working as errand boys or selling watercress, matches, sprats or oysters on the street. Some became shoeblacks, lamplighters, chimney sweeps or deckhands. Life was not easy for them.
It’s more shocking that the Queen herself had a hand in the mistreatment of children. She was well known for her love of music. She played the virginals and lute and claimed to have composed dance music. As a singer herself in an age when the arts were enjoying a new dawn it is perhaps not particularly astonishing that she should want to set up a first-class choir to sing for her in the Chapels Royal.
What strikes a harsher note is that, by her edict of 1597, she gave permission for agents of hers to take children from wherever in England they happened to be and to have them trained for her in the art and science of music and singing. Some of the men she appointed were prepared to use strong-arm tactics to pounce on their victims and snatch them from their homes. Knowing how the Queen loved the theatre these predators thought to make money for themselves by putting their young choristers on the stage.
On the way to his London school in December, 1600, this was the fate that overtook Thomas Carlton. He was doubly shocked to be captured as a chorister because he had never thought of himself as a musician. Sir Henry Carlton, once he discovered where Thomas was and who had snatched him, contacted friends of his in high places. They arranged for the kidnappers to be charged and tried in the Star Chamber. The outcome of the trial did not please Thomas at all. The Queen’s Pawns is about the way his fate prompted him to become involved in bringing justice to those who could not fight for their rights as he could.£3.50 -
Tiger
Archie is used to being top of his class, with his quiet genius and superhuman focus, but when a top-secret opportunity comes his way, he is tested to his limits. Is the 13-year-old up to the challenge?
Live the story with Archie every step of the way, through adventure, challenges and mystery, and even have a go at solving some puzzles included in the book.
A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to the Honeypot Children’s Charity which supports amazing young carers in the UK aged 5–12 in their work caring for ill family members.
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Titaaniiiuuum
‘We are so tiny we poison the plants and starve the fish of oxygen. Oh, and we get breathed into children’s lungs. You, Toxie, might not think we are bad, but we are called pollutants for a reason,’ she seethed with gritted teeth.
– Tamin (pollutant).
‘Firstly, I wouldn’t encourage the children to jump out of a moving vehicle, Mrs. Hawkins,’ she grinned sympathetically. ‘Please feel free to boot the little darlings out once you have stopped in the drop-off marked areas.’
– Miss Violet (teacher).
Katty Sheehan’s family is always chaotic – especially with her little brother – the annoying ‘know-it-all’ Mummy’s boy, Jake, and then there’s Mum’s obsession with cooking and hiding chocolate brownies. Really?
Katty is one small girl in a very big world who makes an unexpected discovery.
There are a handful of suspects and a lot more baddies.
All aboard the journey of discovery, where nothing is as it seems!
As Katty, Jake and Miss Violet fight to save a polluted planet, can they unravel the truth about the harm and misery and find a way to bring the polluters to justice?
Everything is spinning out of control.
Can anyone really stop the mutant ninja pollutants?
Time is running out. Seriously. Time is running out fast. Many lives are at stake.
A mystery story that is not actually a mystery! Get it? Oh, you defo will get it.
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Tradie Tom and the little Yellow Dinghy
Tom has lived by the seaside all his life and has a good bunch of mates who, from an early age, have loved to catch up, have a yarn (chat) and go for a surf on the waves.
Now they are all grown up and Tom has become the local handyman in the town of Sandy Shore where he is affectionately known as ‘Tradie Tom’. His best friend Barney is the town gardener and they can usually be seen working together whilst getting the young ones of the town out of the scrapes they themselves used to get into.
Their surfboards are always strapped to the back of their utes as “you never know when the surf will be up” is their motto.
These stories are about mateship. These two surfing mates by knowing each other for so long can work together, have trust and loyalty in each other, which in turn helps others when needed.
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Troublesome Tom - Out Like a Bullet
Troublesome Tom (T.T.) was born in eight minutes flat! Out like a bullet he came. Right from the start, he was a ‘WHAA WHAA’ baby. Constantly crying. Only his Grandad Tom could quieten this baby with his seemingly magical refrain and the drawing of the imaginary ‘face’ upon the face of that noisy, new, much-loved addition to the family. TROUBLESOME TOM! A story about the arrival of the much-wanted baby and the never-ending wisdom of grandparents and the ‘tricks of their trade’.
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Tyler the Time Travelling Tortoise
Three tales of a time travelling tortoise, who travels to lands that would be inaccessible for someone ordinary. Journeys of excitement, adventure and danger await him. Will his kindness help him succeed? Can he come back safely?
Tyler and the Pirates
An adventurous tortoise. Menacing pirates. The deep blue sea.
Tyler and the Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs to behold. Mistakes to be made. Decisions to regret.
Tyler in Space
An explorative tortoise. A planet to discover. Monsters to avoid.
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Tyler’s Bike Adventure
Tyler has an accident on his bike. He yells to his parents for help. Then he remembers previous times his parents have helped. He uses their usual questions and realizes that he can evaluate the situation himself.
A story for kids that reminds us that with some help from our loved ones, we can always find ways to help ourselves.
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Uncle Fred and his Magic Shed
It looked like an ordinary garden shed. He looked like everyone’s friendly uncle. She was a little girl who loved adventure. At the flick of a switch and a ‘whoosh’, they were off looking for that adventure.
Uncle Fred, Olivia and a gnome called Toby visit hungry camels to bring them a treat that neither they, nor Olivia, will ever forget.
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Urmanou and The Girandos
Everyone needs friends and when the friendly Urmanou finds himself without any, he sets off to find his very own friends. He has been alone for so long, his adventures take him far and wide.
This is a lovely story for children of fun, adventure and the value of friendship.
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Vi and Vincent the Jibber Jabbers
Amy’s off to get a vaccine today but her big brother isn’t impressed, as he wanted to stay home and play. But suddenly the vaccine starts talking to him – and him alone. Join us for a stimulating and enthralling journey to discover just how vaccines work and how they can keep so many of us safe and healthy.
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