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A Visitation and Other Stories
A short story or two with a cup of tea is an ideal way to relax and escape from the cares of the world. None of the stories in this book are overlong, and all make for easy reading. The subjects are varied, ranging from ghost stories to little slices of life, with at least one drawn from the author’s own experience. He hopes the reader derives as much pleasure from reading them as he did from writing them.
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Professor Bongo's Bedtime Nursery Rhymes and Tales of Nonsense - Book Two
Book Two is a collection of hilariously funny nursery rhymes to share with reader and listener alike, as well as a colouring book for quieter times. The book includes such characters as, a foolish king and a clever fool, a troll who is always burping and farting because he only has rubbish to eat. Sir Ponsalot who goes to slay a very argumentative dragon. There is also an alien who is lost and can’t find his way home, three mice who are the best cheese bandits in the world and a genie who is very forgetful.
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The Gnomes Help To Catch The Burglar And Other Tales
This collection of stories includes several about the adventures of a trio of garden gnomes who come to life and help others. Also, some are about a young boy and his unusual and talented pets and their many escapades and there are some amazing creatures who all solve problems and live their lives outside of the gaze of humans. Mr Fox and his family, for example, get up to mischief while everyone else is asleep and Millie the cockatiel lives in a cage and longs to be free but when she gets the chance, she is not so sure. Underwater excitement comes with Tilly, the trout – who is too brave for her own good. A young Scottish boy called Andrew has the sort of adventures most children dream of with Angus, his pet Highland Bullock to ride on and Jessie, his sheepdog, also plays her part. Maybe you believe in fairies? Find out what happened to old Albert when he met one – or did he?
Children will soon pick their favourite characters and adults will be pleased to know that each story is a self-contained adventure, perfect for a short bedtime story.
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The Secret of SmithTopia
Who knew that running away from a test would put you into an even harder one?
When Jean and Ben decided to cheat the school rules and go somewhere they should not, they definitely did not expect bizarre events to follow, that could possibly change their lives for the worst…
Follow their adventures as they get dragged unexpectedly into a completely different world – The Secret of SmithTopia.
To their surprise, Jean and Ben find themselves in real danger. Will they survive and get out of the mysterious and strange world? And what challenges will they have to face?
Read to find out the facts and fantasies about The Secret of SmithTopia through Jean and Ben’s magical journey (but not the type of typical magic you would expect!)
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Six Sherds
The six ‘sherds’ contained here – whether fragments of a novel, or short stories, or what you will – cover a good deal of ground, from a highly apocryphal tale of an errant young Jesus to a tattooist’s caper in Polynesia, stopping off in Renaissance Venice and England at the time of Queen Elizabeth I (with the Royal personage herself making a revealing appearance).
These disparate pieces are united by the eternal pursuits of love, desire and the quest for a higher power, all wrapped up in the author’s highly individual prose style, which contrives to be at once cynical and Olympian.
‘From the stables and pastures of Andrew Motion, the late Max Harris, David K. Wong, and Sid Stebel, comes the author, so shall ye read.’
– John Lawson£13.99 -
Nature's Friends
Nature is, at times, taken for granted. We have a tendency to forget that this has a lot of control over the outcome of every single day.
These short stories bring life, love and enjoyment to ordinary natural occurrences that happen every day. These stories teach us about the unknown team work between people and nature. These stories give personality to nature’s grandeur that may not usually be seen in such a way or appreciated.
Next time you look up at the night sky and find yourself enjoying the moon's glow, give the moon a name. Next time you are basking in the sun’s warmth or drying yourself off from the heavy rains, just remember that every element of nature has a purpose. They work together to give us a home so we can live, thrive, enjoy, grow, and form long-lasting friendships.
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The Fairy Dales of Alberton Forest
In the magical world of Fairy Dales, Pansydee has a loose tooth and is afraid that the others will fall out. Daisydimple receives a parcel containing her brand-new, big, round, yellow glasses and hides them away, and after Grandma Roseraine’s precious rose petals are stolen, the Dales fall into a deep sleep…
The fairies deal with challenges parallel to children in the real world, and with the help of each other, they can overcome anything!
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Teddy and the Blond Boy and the Man in the Moon
John Russell Telford's Teddy and the Blond Boy and the Man in the Moon follows the adventures of a teddy bear named Teddy, naturally, and his dear friend Blond Boy, as they embark on a series of travels around the world, always under the watchful eye of the wise and kindly Man in the Moon. Entertaining and often informative, the eclectic mix of stories are told using a poetic format, and have a light, breezy style that make it a challenge to put down, regardless of the reader's age.
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A Different Drum
In any society there is always pressure to conform, to behave like those around you. Sometimes it can be difficult to stand alone, to follow your own path whether that’s by choice or force of circumstance. These stories are all about people who are slightly out of step with the world around them. Such people as:
- A young woman who thinks she is stupid but develops self-confidence when someone believes in her.
- A scientist who is convinced that the world is headed for a total flood so begins building an Ark in his back garden.
- A retired headmistress who refuses to be bullied by other residents in her apartment block.
- A 90 year old lady who defies developers, ignores a compulsory purchase order and refuses to leave her home.
These people, and those in the other stories, may not think of it in these terms but they are all marching to the beat of a different drum.
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Ruby Raccoon: Collection of Short Stories
In a valley called Rhondda, a place in the yonder
Most beautiful part of the land
You’ll see birds and see bees, and rivers and trees
And forest creatures playing games in the sand
Meet the forest creatures of Rhondda valley. There’s Ruby Raccoon, with her mischievous brothers, Reggie and Raymond, and all of their forest friends. Together, they’ll go on wonderful and whimsical adventures, and you’re invited along!
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Alex and His Magic Dragon
Meet eight-year-old Alex Jones, a boy who knows his own mind. There are two things that he likes doing most of all - going to school and playing football, but there are three things that he doesn't like doing - having to go to bed at 9.00 p.m., having to listen to his older sister learning to play the flute, and having to eat food he hates. Alex needs some help and, luckily, in his case that 'help' turns out to be a magic dragon egg cup called Flicker.In a collection of delightful stories the reader follows the adventures of Alex and his magic dragon. What do you do if you want to eat something more exciting than boiled eggs for breakfast, have help with your homework, chase away a bothersome rat, help your sister to ice-skate properly, or tackle any number of annoying little problems that can occur every day? Don't worry about it. Just call on Flicker who, with a flick of his tail, will make the fun and magic begin!
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Nana's Stories
Sharing precious moments together.Step back in time into the world of childhood.A collection of children's short stories, seen through children’s eyes and imagination.The joys of sharing, kindness and curiosity leap from the pages and cannot help but make you smile. Twelve heart-warming stories for young children. How a scribble can change into a thoughtful gift withRusty Pickles Making friends and sharing withTwo Red Apples and a Green Pencil How a day at the beach brings unexpected surprises for Terry Tomkins with The Shell Jarand many more to delight. Enjoy.
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