Sally Gardner

An estate on the line. A marriage of convenience. A bride with a hidden past… Read the spellbinding new Regency novel from multi-award-winning author Sally Gardner. AN ESTATE ON THE LINE. 1796. Duval Harlington, recently released from prison in France, is on his way home. Memories of the tranquil family estate kept his spirits high through his worst days in La Force, so it is no small sorrow to return and find Muchmore thrown into chaos. His despicable father, he learns, has died. And while he has left the estate to Duval, there is one small stipulation: he must be married, or else lose everything… A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE. With only two days and seven hours to find a wife, devoted bachelor Duval is prepared to walk away. But then he stumbles upon a wife sale.With women being bought and sold like chattels, Duval is horrified by what he sees. Until he lays eyes on one intriguing figure… A BRIDE WITH A HIDDEN PAST. Duval makes an extravagant bid, and he and Edmée are married with minutes to spare. But little does Duval know, this is only the beginning of his troubles. For Edmée is not who she says she is, and her secrets will soon threaten to dismantle everything he holds dear…

'Gorgeous storytelling and illustrations. Perfect for 5+ year olds' School Reading List An enchanting fairy tale about three princesses with hearts made of glass, written and illustrated by Costa and Carnegie winning Sally Gardner. In a faraway, magical kingdom of palaces built on water and secret gardens, there once lived three princesses whose hearts were made of glass. The first princess's heart was broken. The second's got cracked and could not be mended. But the third princess was lucky and her heart stayed whole. This is the story of those three princesses; a tale of kindness, courage and happiness for everyone whose heart has ever been touched.

'Sally writes so brilliantly... compelling, thrilling and beguiling!' Caroline Lea'As if Angela Carter had written Georgette Heyer with a dash of A Tale of Two Cities' Amanda Craig'Beautifully written... a real page-turner' Mandy Robothom'Part storyteller, part magician – no one brings history to life like Sally Gardner' Meg RosoffAN ESTATE ON THE LINE.1796. Duval Harlington, recently released from prison in France, is on his way home. Memories of the tranquil family estate kept his spirits high through his worst days in La Force, so it is no small sorrow to return and find Muchmore thrown into chaos. His despicable father, he learns, has died. And while he has left the estate to Duval, there is one small stipulation: he must be married, or else lose everything…A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE.With only two days and seven hours to find a wife, devoted bachelor Duval is prepared to walk away. But then he stumbles upon a wife sale.With women being bought and sold like chattels, Duval is horrified by what he sees. Until he lays eyes on one intriguing figure…A BRIDE WITH A HIDDEN PAST.Duval makes an extravagant bid, and he and Edmée are married with minutes to spare. But little does Duval know, this is only the beginning of his troubles. For Edmée is not who she says she is, and her secrets will soon threaten to dismantle everything he holds dear…CRITICS LOVE SALLY GARDNER:'Seductive' Observer'Wildly inventive' The TImes'Superb... joyful' New Statesman'A delight' The Sunday Times'Beguiling' Mail on Sunday'Magical storytelling' Heat'A triumph!' Caroline Lea'Bold and original' Financial Times'I was completely captivated' Amanda CraigREADERS LOVE THE BRIDE STONE:'Intriguing, enlightening and romantic' 'Such a page-turner... highly recommended' 'Vivid and tense... will stay with readers long after they finish''[I] hope the BBC immediately turns this into a period drama!''Secrets aplenty [with] a delightful twist!'' I was drawn in from the start and remained captivated throughout''I was utterly captivated... I raced through this novel'

An estate on the line. A marriage of convenience. A bride with a hidden past... Read the spellbinding new historical novel from multi-award-winning author Sally Gardner.

Written by Carnegie and Costa Award-winning author Sally Gardner, beautifully illustrated throughout with stunning illustrations from Greenaway-shortlisted artist Chris Mould, and filled with heart, humour and imagination, Pernickety Boo is the unforgettable, magical story of a very unusual umbrella.

'I have no idea how long I have been incarcerated in these ancient walls . . . Let me explain how I find myself in this predicament . . .'Set in the hot houses of a stately home in eighteenth century England, a gardener falls from grace when the Duke sets him the impossible task of growing prize pineapples fit to show off in high society.The gardener's star falls further when he is replaced by Mr Amicus, a pineapple 'specialist', whom he believes to be a charlatan and a trickster - but nevertheless miraculously produces fruit to delight the Duke. Determined to uncover Mr Amicus's tricks, the gardener sneaks into the pineapple house to uncover the mysterious shrouded birdcage Mr Amicus carries with him. And what he finds changes his life for ever . . .A cautionary tale with echoes of myth and fairy tale, this bewitching fable will make you careful what you wish for.

'Gorgeous storytelling and illustrations. Perfect for 5+ year olds' School Reading ListAn enchanting fairy tale about three princesses with hearts made of glass, written and illustrated by Costa and Carnegie winning Sally Gardner.In a faraway, magical kingdom of palaces built on water and secret gardens, there once lived three princesses whose hearts were made of glass. The first princess's heart was broken. The second's got cracked and could not be mended. But the third princess was lucky and her heart stayed whole.This is the story of those three princesses; a tale of kindness, courage and happiness for everyone whose heart has ever been touched.

A young soldier, a captive princess, witches, wolves and Death walk hand in hand in COSTA AWARD winner Sally Gardner's exquisitely written new novel inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, THE TINDERBOX. Illustrated by David Roberts.

'A masterpiece of nostalgia, magic and warm-hearted storytelling... [It] will keep 4+ year olds enchanted for hours' School Reading ListCosta and Carnegie winning author and artist’s timeless, enchanting picture book, about shopping with the fairies in Silverbell Street.In Silverbell Street the shops are always open, if you believe in fairies. You can buy a cloak of invisibility or magic lamp, an umbrella that will transport you to the stars, eat flying fairy cakes at the Foxglove Restaurant, or join the fairies as they try on sparkly new dancing shoes and ball gowns and much much more. Familiar giants, fairies and witches will encourage children to find characters hidden in the illustrations.A beloved picture book, updated and modernised for a new generation.

Written by Carnegie and Costa Award-winning author Sally Gardner, beautifully illustrated throughout with stunning illustrations from Greenaway-shortlisted artist Chris Mould, and filled with heart, humour and imagination, Pernickety Boo is the unforgettable, magical story of a very unusual umbrella.

KRASH! Flaskebjerget brækker af Skraldøen og flyder bort – med Admiral Affald og Spir på! Klunserne udtænker en redningsaktion. Og for første gang møder klunserne De langbenede (du ved – os mennesker) og forsøger sammen med dem at redde i hundredvis af havskildpadder.Læs også: Klunserne på Skraldøen. Gennemillustrerede op- eller selvlæsningsbøger for børn, tilrettelagt med god luft og læsevenlig skrift, så den er lettilgængelig for nye eller tøvende læsere.

Turning our everyday rubbish into treasure, the tiny Tindims dive deep for an underwater adventure.The Tindims all have diaries, but nothing exciting to write in them. Until the day that Pinch digs a very deep hole and finds something interesting. Adventure is in the air! The Tindims come face to face with a fearsome Garbage Gobbler, they bump into Stumbling Stone Island and find Skywhistle, Googletop, Eggnot, Peggnot and Cloud. And Broom meets Brush in a story with the happiest of happy endings.

Ved du, hvad en KLUNS er? De er så små, at du nok har overset dem. De er verdens første genbrugere, altid travlt optagede af at skabe morgendagens skatte af gårsdagens skrald. Kom med og mød Pip, Rumle, Strit, Admiral Affald, Admiralinden og alle de andre klunser på Skraldøen, hvis motto er: ”I dag skrald – i morgen skat”. Klunserne kan nemlig skabe noget nyttigt ud af hvad som helst, hvilket er meget praktisk, når man er så lille som Tommelise (eller Mary Nortons ‘Lånerne’) og bor på en flydende ø i havet. Men snart kan øen ikke navigere mere på grund af bjerget af plastikflasker, som ‘De langbenede’ er årsag til, så en spektakulær redningsaktion må iværksættes! Gennemillustreret op- eller selvlæsningsbog for børn, tilrettelagt med god luft og læsevenlig skrift, så den er lettilgængelig for nye eller tøvende læsere. Mor-datter duoen Sally Gardner og Lydia Corry er passionerede omkring genbrug. Sally er Costa- og Carnegie-vindende forfatter og Lydia debuterede med den illustrerede gavebog Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror, af The Guardian udnævnt til Best Book 2019.

Halloween has nearly arrived, but a young witch is in a pickle. She has cast a spell and shrunk herself by mistake! When a gust of wind blows her out to sea, her best friend, a little ghost, goes with her. They find themselves landing on Rubbish Island where the Tindims haven't met witches or ghosts before, and the witch and ghost didn't know the Tindims even existed. But Skittle, Brew, Pinch and the gang are soon helping their spooky new friends get back to the right size and home in time for their Halloween parade. And the Tindims give us their tips on how to celebrate Halloween the right way.Printed in dyslexia-friendly font with pictures on every page and perfect for the reluctant reader, the Tindims of Rubbish Island is an empowering series for 5-8 year olds inspiring conservation and inventive ways to recycle.

The rich and atmospheric new novel from prize-winning author Sally Gardner, set in the 18th century between the two great Frost Fairs.Neva Friezland is born into a world of trickery and illusion, where fortunes can be won and lost on the turn of a card.She is also born with an extraordinary gift. She can predict the weather. In Regency England, where the proper goal for a gentlewoman is marriage and only God knows the weather, this is dangerous. It is also potentially very lucrative.In order to debate with the men of science and move about freely, Neva adopts a sophisticated male disguise. She foretells the weather from inside an automaton created by her brilliant clockmaker father.But what will happen when the disguised Neva falls in love with a charismatic young man?It can be very dangerous to be ahead of your time. Especially as a woman.Praise for Sally Gardner: 'Superbly written and wonderfully atmospheric... A triumph ' Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman 'Lashings of adventure, suspense, warmth and wonders... I was completely captivated' Amanda Craig, author of The Golden Rule ' A] dab hand at literary world-creation' Observer 'Rich and haunting historical fiction' The Bookseller 'A glorious love story, a spellbinding fable' Adele Parks 'A truly original voice' Spectator 'Sally Gardner has a rare ability to build worlds that are rich, strange and totally unique to her... A story that will enthral you from beginning to end' Absolutely South East

LONGLISTED FOR THE HWA GOLD CROWN 2023 Neva is born into a world of trickery and illusion, where fortunes are won and lost on the turn of a card. But she is also born with an extraordinary gift: she can predict the weather. In Regency England, where the proper goal for a gentlewoman is marriage and only God can foretell the future, this is a dangerous power to possess.In order to stand up to the men of science, Neva adopts a sophisticated male disguise, created by her brilliant clockmaker father. But what will happen when she falls in love with a charismatic young man?'Seductive' Observer'Wildly inventive' The Times'Superb... joyful' New Statesman'A delight' The Sunday Times'Beguiling' Mail on Sunday'Magical storytelling' Heat'A triumph!' Caroline Lea'Bold and original' Financial Times'I was completely captivated' Amanda Craig

Tindims är som Lånarna till havs och förvandlar vårt vardagliga skräp till skatter. De är världens äldsta återvinnare och deras motto är: ”Dagens skräp är morgondagens skatt.” Följ med Nyp, Skvätt, Kapten Skedar, Mugg, Krus, Kvast och Brygd på spännande äventyr på deras flytande ö.