Pocket money treats, great for holidays and bedtimes. Treats for the young or those simply young at heart. Bringing together a small collection of Ruby's favourite poetry and prose, along with a little fun and games.
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'A grandfather clock has a face and a voice. As its name suggests, it is more than a piece of furniture; it is a member of the family'Richard C.R. Barder 1983DECEMBER 1880. There will be no jolly Christmas cheer this year. The harsh winter had descended; snow blankets the ground and the lake is frozen solid. Within the walls of Clement Cottage, the fire is dwindling, its embers barely bright enough to cast the shadow of the broken man upon the wall. Cole is lost in his deep sadness; he has just one heartfelt wish. To be re-united with his beloved, the soulmate so cruelly stolen from him - Cornelia.A sad mournful ticking comes from a blackened corner of the parlour where a longcase clock is hidden. Tall and stately, noble of face, loud of voice and keeper of great secrets, he is Grandfather Time. Bestowed with the gift of magic from Old Father Time himself, as he begins to chime out the magical hour of midnight, can he grant Cole his wish?The book also includes An Introduction to Grandfather Time.A story of love, loss & magic.
A cheeky swan, new experiencesand unlikely friendships. We all know the story of theUgly Duckling. Well, that was not Calvin.This tiny cygnet is anything but ordinary.He is brave, adventurous and determined. This first book in the 'Calvin the Swan' series will introduce children to the 'Swan Prince'. We will follow this baby bird on his journey of exploration, making new friends, learning about the home he lives in and having lots of new experiences. Calvin has a loving family and his father the King is the perfect role model, who rules over their home with a gentle wing.Inspired by the true events of an unlikely friendship between a juvenile swan and a long-legged human.
Pocket money treats, great for sunny days or bedtimes. An Easter Feast for the youngor those simply young at heart.Bringing together another small collection of poetry and prosealong with a little fun and games.
A little duck with a limb difference. Hazardous litter and new friendships. Bartholomew Drake is different but that does not stop him from enjoying life to its fullest. However, everything comes at a price. Find out about Bart's life on the lake and his friendship with 'Calvin the Swan Prince'This second book in the 'Calvin the Swan' series introduces children to 'Bartholomew Drake'. We will follow this brave little duck as he overcomes his limb difference and stands up to the bullies. Bart soon encounters 'Calvin The Swan Prince' and they become fast friends, living life to the max and sometimes taking risks that come with a price.Inspired by the true story of 'Waddles the Duck' and his prosthetic leg.
This story is a modern, lyrical re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic - 'A Christmas Carol.'Eb is a spoilt child who really is not one for caring, and he certainly hates sharing. He is watched over by a very special guardian - the family's ancient longcase clock, who is bestowed with magic. His name is Grandfather Time.
Seal Mother is a beautifully illustrated Selkie folktale told in verse. This rhythmical tale flows in and out like the waves of the ocean, bringing the sad tale of a seal out of her skin. Trapped on the land, in her human form, will the Seal-maiden ever find her stolen coat? Will she ever be able to return to her family under the sea?
A magical clock. A little ghost puppy. Show the school bully the error of his ways. A time for candy and costumes, pumpkins, 'Trick or Treat', but beware of the bully lurking just down the street. Can Eb and his friends, teach Jacob the error of his ways? Or is the boy doomed to a life of crime, just like his wicked father?
English Rose
Stephenson Press
2019
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Ada de Warenne of Surrey dreads the price of nobility. She will follow the women before her-wed as a child to a man three times her age and bear him children. When England succumbs to a civil war known as The Anarchy, the king seeks to forge peace through alliances, sealing sixteen-year-old Ada's destiny.But Prince Henry of Scotland offers Ada a chance at genuine happiness. As the handsome heir recuperates from a hunting accident at her family's castle, he grows enamored by her strength and intelligence while she admires his steadfast loyalty to fighting for Scotland's freedom. Their love can make history. Ada dreams of a future as Henry's queen, leading a free Scotland at his side, but with the king of England and his formidable allies intent on tearing them apart, can love truly conquer all?Based on a true story, The English Rose will captivate fans of Phillipa Gregory's The White Queen. Get swept away with this epic tale of love and power.The English Rose is written by Ada's 25th great granddaughter, Sarah Hinze. Sarah traveled to Ada's lands of England and Scotland and spent years researching her ancestor's life to bring you this captivating series.