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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.’
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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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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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Petronella's Three Good things
A fairy without a home, is such a thing possible? Petronella is out of favour with the Grand Council of Fairies for failing her wand exams. There are tasks to do before she can earn back her place in Fairyland. Pumpkin the cat, Robin, Mrs Wren and Oliver Otter can help. But will Petronella get home again?
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Quirky Bird and Friends
"Model the muddle, be proud of the blooper, make a mistake and say ‘wow that was super!’
This darling catastrophe is a crazy delight, good golly, I’m glad that it didn’t go right.
It’s fantastically awful – an amazing disaster.
Fetch her a sticker and maybe a plaster."
These wise words from Chomp Plodder have helped Quirky Bird and Friends be brave enough to share their stories.
Filled with colour and kindness, this collection of short stories is created to inspire children to be their most wonderful, brightest, creative selves.
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Sunflower Adventures 2
This collection of short stories features Sophie, a brave sunflower with a thirst for adventure. She helps the dinosaurs rescue baby dinosaur, stops Hurricane causing a disaster and there is a surprise for Sophie.
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Jenny's Special Tree
As we prepare to celebrate and rejoice the spirit of Christmas, a lonesome pine is adorned and transformed into a focus for our festivities. But in the ritual of taking down decorations, joy often turns to sadness as we say goodbye to the humble evergreen tree.What if the tree could be a part of the family all year round, and be able to thrive and grow as nature intended?Jenny Randell found a way for their beloved Christmas tree to remain close to them ‘forever’.. AND have a life and friends of its own!This delightfully illustrated, charming book tells the story of Jenny, her superhero brother Billy, their loving parents Frank and Sarah and a year in the life of their very own special tree!
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