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Fans of Polly Horvath or Roald Dahl will love this quirky story of a determined girl, and some extraordinary chickens. Twelve-year-old Sophie Brown feels like a fish out of water when she and her parents move from Los Angeles to the farm they've inherited from a great-uncle. But farm life gets more interesting when a cranky chicken appears and Sophie discovers the hen can move objects with the power of her little chicken brain: jam jars, the latch to her henhouse, the entire henhouse.... And then more of her great-uncle's unusual chickens come home to roost. Determined, resourceful Sophie learns to care for her flock, earning money for chicken feed, collecting eggs. But when a respected local farmer tries to steal them, Sophie must find a way to keep them (and their superpowers) safe. Told in letters to Sophie's abuela, quizzes, a chicken-care correspondence course, to-do lists, and more, Unusual Chickens is a quirky, clucky classic in the making.

By the author of The Woman Who Heard Color... In her quest to discover a medieval treasure, curator Alex Pellier visits a convent in Lyon, but its storehouse of items dating back to the thirteenth century turns up little. Then, Alex discovers a centuries-old poem and sketches. These suggest to her that there may be a seventh, yet undiscovered tapestry in the world-renowned Lady and the Unicorn series. Now a journey of mystery begins that could lead Alex to a career-making find--and to the man she thought she had lost forever.

A new novel from the author of The Seventh Unicorn and The Lost Madonna..."Kelly Jones is a wonderful writer, and definitely one to watch." -Nicholas Sparks Lauren O'Farrell is an "art detective" who made it her mission to retrieve invaluable artworks stolen by the Nazis during the darkest days of World War II. Her quest leads her to the Manhattan apartment of elderly Isabella Fletcher, a woman who lives in the shadow of a terrible history-years ago her mother was rumored to have collaborated with the Nazis.But as Isabella reveals the events of her mother's life, Lauren finds herself immersed in an amazing story of courage and secrecy as she discovers the extraordinary truth about a priceless piece of art that may have survived the war and the enduring relationship between a mother and a daughter.

A new book from the author of THE WOMAN WHO HEARD COLOR.In a sharp departure from the settings of her earlier books-Paris, Florence, and Munich-Kelly Jones returns to her hometown of Twin Falls, Idaho, in this delightful novella and short story collection. Set in the summer of 1974, when Evel Knievel announces he'll jump the Snake River Canyon, the title story introduces the reader to ten-year-old Pick Patterson, his bossy Grandma Grace, and his unemployed, easy-going Uncle Buddy. The settings of the other stories range from a Laundromat, the public library, the bank of an Idaho river, and a Catholic grade school in the 60s, to the open road with a duo of unlikely runaways. Idaho author Kathy McIntosh calls the cast of characters "endearing," and the stories delivered with "gentle humor." Award-winning short story writer Alan Heathcock says it is, "simply the most charming book I've read in a very long time."

A new novel from the author of THE WOMAN WHO HEARD COLOR and LOST AND FOUND IN PRAGUE. Dana Pierson, an American journalist, and Father Giovanni Borelli, an Italian priest, are introduced to readers in LOST AND FOUND IN PRAGUE. Now, the two meet up in Italy for another gripping adventure. Dana Pierson arrives in Tuscany to visit her friend Father Giovanni Borelli, expecting a week of sightseeing and relaxation at Borelli Vineyards. Everything changes when someone breaks into the wine cellar, destroying millions of dollars' worth of Brunello di Montalcino and killing the estate's elderly caretaker. As the two set out to discover who is responsible, Dana learns of a mysterious conversation overheard near the deteriorating vineyards owned by the Veronesi family, once the Borellis' greatest rival among the wine producers in Montalcino. When Borelli questions the identity of a young apprentice recently hired by his nephew, Leo Antonelli, Dana realizes the motive for the destruction might be much more complicated than anyone imagined.From the lush backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and ancient villas, to the far reaches of Calabria, their search reveals deception, secrets, and family loyalties, as Dana realizes that people and wine are not always as they seem.

Dana Pierson has invited Mia Antonelli, the grand-niece of her friend Father Giovanni Borelli, to stay with her while the girl attends a private Catholic high school in Boston. As Dana, a reporter for the Globe, settles the Italian teen into her new life, she is caught up in the excitement and horror of a potential story as one Catholic church, then another, is set on fire. Joining forces with the State Fire Marshal, Ryan Kelly, Dana sets out to determine who is responsible, unaware that Mia and her new friend, Meagan, are attempting to solve another mystery-what happened to Dana's three-year-old son who disappeared thirteen years ago.As Dana becomes more involved in the investigation, as well as with Ryan Kelly, she realizes that he has enlisted her help because of a story she covered years ago involving a scandal in the Archdiocese of Boston. As details from the past are reexamined, these two tragedies-the church fires and the disappearance of Dana's son-collide and come together in a most unexpected and shocking way.

The mysterious death of a nun in a small church in Prague and the assassination of a senator in the central square of the city seem unrelated until three strangers come together: an American journalist escaping the anniversary of a painful loss that has defined her life for the past five years; a flawed Italian priest with an enigmatic history; and a Czech police detective engaged in his own professional and personal struggles. With a series of twists and turns through the cobbled streets of Prague, events from over twenty years ago, during the Velvet Revolution, merge with more recent events and force each of those involved to examine their pasts as well as their futures.The first book in the Dana Pierson mystery series. Other books include Bloodline and Line and Angel Boy. Each is a stand-alone mystery.

It's 1974 and ten-year-old Pick Patterson is stuck for the summer in Twin Falls, Idaho, with his bossy Grandma Grace and his unemployed, easy-going Uncle Buddy. When Evel Knievel comes to town to jump the Snake River Canyon, Pick is caught up in the excitement as the sleepy little community is awakened and invaded by the worldwide press, motorcycle gangs, drugged-up hippies, and spectators who've come to witness the historic event.For the 50th Anniversary of Evel Knievel's jump, author Kelly Jones brings readers a new edition of Evel Knievel Jumps the Snake River Canyon, originally published in 2014.Now including stories from those who were there in 1974: Steve Swope, the motorcycle enthusiastJohn Killen, the rookie reporterDavid Whitehead, the phone company guyCharles Cosgriff, the golfing buddyRita Delaney, the liaison's wifeJim Jones, the Evel attorneySue Swenson Cummins, the cowgirl detective

Come with Willow and Zak on an adventure. Travel with them to a mysterious island. Meet a monkey that can talk. Then make your own adventure. The Adventure Tree is the first of a series of books that will follow Willow and Zak to places you never imagined. . .but can.

Visit the author's website at www.theadventuretree.com The Adventure Tree Book II - "The Royal Magic Show" by Kelly Jones Come with Willow and Zak as they embark on a new journey. Travel with them to a far away kingdom. Enjoy a magic show. Then make your own adventure. The Adventure Tree - "The Royal Magic Show" is the second of a series of books that will follow Willow and Zak to places you never imagined... but can. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to children's organizations.

Join Willow and Zak on their exciting holiday adventure. Travel with them to the North Pole. Meet Santa and his elves. Then make your own adventure The Adventure Tree - "A Crystal Clear Christmas" is the third branch in a series of books that will follow Willow and Zak to places you never imagined...but can. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to children's organizations.

Notorious Nora The Mystery of the Lost Treasure Map Nora loves a good mystery-and is ready to solve her newest Nora spends most of her sixth-grade life studying, hanging out with her two best friends Diva and Pep, and cheerleading. And of course, she is always on the lookout for her next great mystery. Will Nora find out who is sending her mother threatening letters? Will Nora be able to find the missing treasure map? Will Mr. Meeds appear again to aid Nora in her quest to see that the new library opens? Come with Nora as she works to solve her second great mystery. Hang out with Diva, Pep, and the ghostly Mr. Meeds as they work with her to help find out who does not want the new library to open and why? Can they stop the threat before it is too late?

Notorious Nora The Mystery of the Lost Treasure Map Nora loves a good mystery-and is ready to solve her newest Nora spends most of her sixth-grade life studying, hanging out with her two best friends Diva and Pep, and cheerleading. And of course, she is always on the lookout for her next great mystery. Will Nora find out who is sending her mother threatening letters? Will Nora be able to find the missing treasure map? Will Mr. Meeds appear again to aid Nora in her quest to see that the new library opens? Come with Nora as she works to solve her second great mystery. Hang out with Diva, Pep, and the ghostly Mr. Meeds as they work with her to help find out who does not want the new library to open and why? Can they stop the threat before it is too late?

God loves me is about God's unconditional love toward us. God's love for us never changes. When we experience different emotions, we can count on God's love to be consistent.

Abigail's mum is dead. But it turns out she can't afford her to be. Did you know how expensive it is to die? It's £4,000 for the funeral. Extra for flowers. And even more if you want sausage rolls. Otherwise, she'll get a council funeral and an unmarked grave. In her work as a playwright, Abigail has been asked to write about something raw, from her 'unique working-class lens'. Something that will make the audience feel gratifyingly bad about themselves. And so, to afford the funeral, she has to write about her mum. Kelly Jones's My Mother’s Funeral: The Show playfully tackles the inequalities we face around death, and the cost of turning your loved ones into art. It was co-produced by Paines Plough; Mercury Theatre, Colchester; Belgrade Theatre, Coventry; Landmark Theatres and Royal & Derngate, Northampton – and premiered in 2024 at the Belgrade, before a UK tour including a run at Paines Plough's Roundabout at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it won a Fringe First Award and a Summerhall Lustrum Award.

Staging the Ghost Story is the first book to offer a critical appraisal of the centuries-long relationship between the ghost story and the English stage. The book balances a critical consideration of the ghost story in performance, its history, its cultural politics, and its generic conventions, with practical insight regarding the valency of live representations of the supernatural, the challenges of embodiment, and the power of storytelling. Throughout, it draws upon accompanying interviews with prominent directors, playwrights, performers and stage designers in the industry, including Mark Gatiss, Robin Herford, Michael Holt, Danny Robins, Robert Lloyd Parry, Rebecca Vaughan, Tajinder Singh Hayer, Glen Neath, Adam Z. Robinson, Richard Sutton, Paul Voodini, and Jonathan Goodwin. With a focus upon the seminal elements of theatrical performance: time, space, bodies, devices, and audience, the book invites the elusive shadows of the ghost story to take centre stage.