Myfanwy

‘Quick, William, get out, get out!’ shouted Dylan in a panic-stricken voice. William turned and saw the water, waves high, rushing towards him, almost upon him. He scrambled out of the canoe, almost falling in the water, in a frantic effort to get to the shore and to safety. He flung himself the last couple of feet and landed in a heap on the beach. Moments later, the waves hit the canoe, and it rocked violently and tipped over. Luckily, it was still secured to the shore by its mooring rope, or it would have been swept away. The waves continued to rush up the lake towards the top of the valley, the lake had gone from a millpond to a raging torrent in a matter of moments.

Dylan, William and Mary have moved to a new home in a beautiful valley in deepest Wales with their parents. The two boys love exploring, usually leaving their younger sister, so they think, safely at home. However, little did they know, Mary has been off exploring on her own and has made an amazing discovery in the mysterious Tower that stands in the lake. When strange things happen and William keeps feeling he is being watched, only their little sister Mary knows the truth, and she is sworn to secrecy. When Mary is struck down with a mysterious illness, her new secret friends must find out the cause and the cure, before it is too late.

The Secret Files of Phineas Foster

Almost thirteen-year-old Gabriel Marx struggles with just about everything, from school, to relationships, to navigating his divorced parents. He arrives in New York City for his annual summer visit with his attorney father who finds himself caught up in the mystery surrounding the murder of one of his clients. It is not long before Gabe finds himself smack in the middle of the intrigue and more determined than ever to prove himself to his dad.Gabe encounters various players in the unraveling mystery, learns to trust the friendship of eleven-year-old Alex, and that of the renowned, but now discredited, Professor Phineas Foster. Twists and turns and seeming coincidences reveal previously unknown family history and harrowing choices for Gabe.Will the children solve the murder? Will their determination lead to the truth? Will the professor be vindicated? Will the scoundrels who sought to corrupt the professor’s lifelong work be brought to justice?

The Darwin Code

In her book The Darwin Code J.D. Welch uses her love of science and puzzles to help her characters try to solve two mysteries whilst also delivering an interesting and understandable insight into human genetics. Set against a backdrop of the streets and colleges of Oxford, a story of intrigue and suspense unfolds. When Ben Baxter and his mother Sue escape from a horrific ordeal, their lives remain in danger as they race to prevent a deadly poison being launched. For Ben, this also brings the opportunity to discover the answer to a very important question; who is his father?

The Thicket

After weeks of not being able to see for smoke; there was a wall of thick vines which reached to the sky; people started to call it ‘The Thicket’. They were as thick as tree trunks, they grew and entwined just like creepers.

Beyond the thicket lay a forest, mountains and very unusual animals and creatures. There lived a people who belonged to the same tribe; who were very special and very loyal and devoted to each other.

Two children called Hali and Aaron who found their way into the forest, a forbidden world, had no idea of their wrongdoing as they were intruding in a place that was forbidden.

Their exploration was fun and exciting. They looked for hidden lands, which led them through the mountains and the forest.

Hali went in search of her brother; who she thought was lost.

But Aaron was on a different journey. He had no idea where he was or who he was. They encountered demons and serpents; their journey took them deep into the mountains. They travelled far from their home into the dark; and beyond a magical place.

Will they make it?

The Secret Of Juke's Oak

Tom is on holiday from school during a long, hot summer sometime in the early 1970s.  While on an errand for his mum he saves Charles Bradwell from drowning in the local quarry and finds that he has gone back in time to the mid-1660s to just after the end of the Civil War and the rule of Oliver Cromwell.

When Tom’s cousin Matilda turns up unexpectedly, Tom, Matilda, Charles and his brother James team up to explore Juke’s Farmhouse.  They make an exciting discovery that will have consequences long into the future!

Tom makes an astonishing discovery at the end of the adventure that turns everything he thought he knew on its head.

The House on Juniper Drive

The house on Juniper Drive becomes home to an assortment of people who take residence there and impact on the life of Judy Vernon from child to adult.As a rather precocious child, Judy discovers a sixth sense within her. For some reason unbeknown to her there’s a link, a strong connection to this one house.As Judy grows from childhood into adulthood, she feels a great need to one day own the house on Juniper Drive. But as time passes the likelihood of this ever happening seems to be nothing more than a pipedream. An impossibility.But can the impossible really happen and a horror be uncovered?

Lemons

Nothing of note has ever happened in Cockle Cove unless you can count the annual Scout Jamboree and the sudden appearance of new novices at the monastery. Things take an inexplicable turn and people disappear suddenly. A new landlord turns up to take over the Jolly Roger Pub and is not all he seems to be.The centuries-old mysteries of stashed Spanish gold and hidden tunnels are reignited and everyone follows their own clues to save the day and return things to the safety of the status quo.

Dear Maisie, I’m Sorry

Thirteen-year-old Nora Penderling has three minor problems.

First, her father is a CIA agent and a lying rascal.

Second, her real mother is not Candy, the upstanding woman she calls Mom, but rather a Russian spy and ruthless assassin, Natalya—current location unknown.

And, third, Natalya just might be out there trying to assassinate her. Or protect her. 50-50.

Lord.

Determined to unravel the truth about her family and herself, Nora follows the trail of an exotic necklace from the souks of Dubai to the Louisiana estate, Black River, to the cobblestoned streets of old Vienna. But Nora’s search is risky business. Her father could lose his job. Someone has followed her across three continents (and counting). And, Nora can trust, well, no one.

Ultimately, Nora must face the question: is the truth worth risking…everything?

Cousins, Classmates and a Dog Called Rover

Susan lives with her mum and dad, her two younger brothers and her dog Rover in a remote village in the flat fen county of Lincolnshire. The year is 1956 and life is still hard after the Second World War. But the summer holidays are just starting, and Susan is looking forward to spending long, carefree days with her friends. Then she hears some news that changes her whole life. Two cousins, whose mother has died, are coming to live with her family from the northern city of Leeds. Sharing a bedroom with them is bad enough, but the cousins, called Maria and Juliet, are soon bored with life in the countryside and start to cause trouble at home and in school. A new kitten helps to bring everyone together, but just as things are settling down, a mysterious letter arrives from Leeds. Then a stranger brings some early Christmas presents and Susan wonders what is going to happen next. Will they all be spending Christmas together or not?

14 Apartments

Lady Elizabeth Barrington-Elsworthy’s charred remains are discovered after her home, Barrington Hall, is burned to the ground. She was ‘the keeper’ of the infamous Barrington jewels and heirlooms and her untimely death means that their whereabouts are now unknown. It is believed they are hidden somewhere on the estate. The estate is closed. Years pass and then Cavendish House, a palatial building, now stands where Barrington Hall once stood.The property is now divided into fourteen apartments. Cherishé Love lives in apartment 4. She discovers a book, ‘The History of Barrington Hall’, that references the missing heirlooms and also that a substantial reward is being offered by Lord Henry Barrington-Elsworthy if they are found. Cherishé and her best friend Sonia are determined to seek out the treasure but they are not alone - others are also keen to look for them.So begins an hilarious journey where lies, deceit, betrayal and lust all have their part to play.