This book is the definitive guide to the film, stage, radio and television career of Kay Francis, one of the most glamorous stars from the golden age of Hollywood. For each film, the authors provide a thorough synopsis plus cast and crew information (including biographies), opening dates, production notes, behind-the-scenes details, and reviews. In addition, information is provided on her stage, radio, and television appearances, and a section is devoted to collecting Kay Francis memorabilia, including such items as cigarette cards, sheet music and soundtracks. Also covered is the stage and vaudeville career of Kay Francis' mother, Katherine Clinton. A brief biography of Kay Francis is provided, along with an insightful foreword by film scholar James Robert Parish. Truly a treasure trove for Kay Francis fans and anyone interested in classic filmmaking in the 1930s and 1940s, the book includes more than 130 illustrations, many of them rare.
Book two in the Wee People series, House on Bo-Kay Lane, combines a haunted house, a magic mirror, parallel universes, and two Geralds to give you a "Stay up all night to finish reading it" mystery/adventure. Gerald and Vernon believe their time with the Wee People came to an end after returning to their homeworld but begin to wonder when strange things start to happen at an abandoned house in their neighborhood. Ghostly images of familiar faces from the Wee People village are seen in the windows, echoes of voices from the past haunt the boys' dreams, and an undeniable curiosity draws Gerald and Vernon to investigate the mysterious haunted house. What they find takes them back to the world of the wee people, and a new adventure begins. In House on Bo-Kay Lane, a mirror is found in a forgotten room in the far-seers' training center. Sheela, a far-seer master, and Alyson, an apprentice firestarter, are unwillingly drawn into the depths of the mirror and wind up in the abandoned house on Bo-Kay Lane. Sheela uses her telepathic skills to enlist the aid of Gerald, Vernon, and Gerald's father, Andrew, to help find the way back to the world of the Wee People. That problem resolved, they try to unravel the secrets of the mirror and unveil that it serves as a portal between their two worlds, to a time in the future, and possibly to a parallel universe. If that wasn't enough, glimpses of a familiar person trapped within its depths add yet another dimension to the mystery. Through their research, the Wee People discover the origins of their world. That knowledge is not well accepted and leads to discord between them and Gerald, Andrew, and Vernon. Finally, an uneasy truce paves the way to a compromise and eventually a solution for dealing with the man in the mirror.
The birth canal of conflict becomes the investigation of the 21st century. Finding the solutions that make sense and win/win solutions for the cure of all populations.
Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'ay' help readers learn how to use this sound. Additional features to aid comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the authors.
Set at the fictional school of Eckleton, the story centers around the house of "Kay's," the riotous boys and unpopular master Mr. Kay, and Fenn, the head boy. The story features practical jokes, fighting between the boys and with the locals in the nearby town, politics amongst the houses of the school, a trip to an army-style camp, and plenty of cricket and rugby.
Cate Kay is the most famous person in the world but no one knows who she is. Until now. She's ready to tell her story but will the world forgive her for the secrets she's kept? An astounding debut for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid.
For fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, comes a debut novel from an amazing new talent. 'Such clever and multilayered plotting from a highly original storyteller.' Edel Coffey, Irish Times bestselling author of Breaking Point Who is Cate Kay? Cate Kay is the most famous author on the planet. But it's just a name. Somehow, despite her bestselling novels and the record-breaking film franchise, the writer has remained completely anonymous. Anne Marie Callahan is the name nobody knows. Only the people she left behind. And Annie knows there's no one there anymore who could connect the dots between the girl who ran away all those years ago and the famous novelist. If you asked, she'd say her name was Cass Ford. That's what her barista shouts each morning. And it's how she introduces herself to the woman she'll eventually call the love of her life. Three names, three lives. But Cate Kay is finally ready to tell you who she really is. And when the truth is out, will everyone's favourite novelist hold on to her place in our hearts or are some betrayals impossible to forgive? Kate Fagan is the author of several New York Times bestselling non fiction books. Her debut novel is an astounding achievement. The Three Lives of Cate Kay explores the cost of ambition, the longings of first (and second and third) love, and how it's never too late to go home.
"Without you, Kay-Kay, there’s no sun, no warmth, no light. I will find you – my brother, my friend. I will find you and bring you back."When Lena’s beloved older brother goes missing at the end of summer camp, the bottom drops out of Lena's world. The police dismiss Kay-Kay’s disappearance as that of just another teenage runaway, but Lena knows they are wrong. Tired of not being listened to, powerless to reach her parents through their grief and unable to imagine a future without her brother in it, Lena sets off to find him.As Lena journeys across India to retrace Kay-Kay's last known steps, she embarks on a parallel journey of discovery. Because it seems there is a side to Kay-Kay she has never known. The more she learns about her brother in the weeks leading up to his disappearance, the more determined Lena is to find him – and to finally be the sister he has so clearly needed. But will she be too late…?
