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Hazie the Husky
Hazie the Husky is a loveable, fun, and adventurous female husky who comes from a country where it can get very cold indeed.
Follow her on her first big adventure and see what she gets up to as she forms part of a team with the other older huskies.
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Parvathy: The Tale of an Elephant
Elephants are cute and intelligent animals. How would you feel if your father were to give you a four-year-old elephant calf as a birthday gift? No doubt, you’ll be enthralled. Bhagyalakshmi, Bhagyam for short, receives such a gift on her seventh birthday, and she is over the moon. Bhagyam, an only child, spends her time playing with Parvathy, the elephant calf. She feeds her pet, helps the mahout bath her, and rides on her to the river. When Parvathy saves a little boy from drowning, the municipality gives Parvathy a cash award of Rs. Ten thousand, the first-ever award to any animal for bravery, which Bhagyam receives on her pet’s behalf. Bhagyam teaches her pet to write and count. She also teaches her to draw the pictures of all the common animals and birds. When Parvathy saves her friend from kidnapping, she is no longer Bhagyam’s pet but another daughter to the parents. You’ll read in this book the exciting adventures of Parvathy and Bhagyam at home and in the evergreen forests near her home.
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Mummy, Me and Our Family
This children’s picture book is created for families led by solo and single mothers. It encourages meaningful conversations about the vital roles each person plays in a child’s life and the valuable lessons they bring. Inspired by my own journey, I wanted to create a story that resonates with families like mine, where love and support come from many different people. This book helps children understand that families don’t always follow the traditional Mum and Dad model, highlighting the diverse ways families can come together.
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The Lucky Assassin
“People are wonderful at killing people; they are the only species that slaughters its own kind. It’s what they’re made for and it’s what they’re good at. Except for survival, murder most foul is the only other consistent activity of man. All you have to do is look down the centuries to see how true that is…”
So claims the shadow commander of a global Black Ops network—an organisation dispatching assassins to eliminate the world’s most dangerous threats.
This is a gentle satire of the popular assassin genre in books and movies. The tale focuses on two people who meet with a mutual interest in sharpshooting but are soon embroiled in true love and sanctioned killing.
A wry narrative voice lightens—yet intensifies—this story of ordinary people leading double lives. Can such a contradiction survive? Honey and Samuel cling to theirs, though he’s an endearing oaf and she’s hopelessly smitten.
A corrosive secret pulses beneath their bond until the final hour. The real question: can any relationship breathe when built on foundations of allowable murder and mutual lies? Their future hangs in the balance.
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The Manifesting Kid
In a world that moves fast and feelings run deep, The Manifesting Kid offers a gentle, relatable rhyming story to help children understand their emotions and tap into their inner power. Meet a young boy who sometimes feels overwhelmed by his big thoughts and worries. But with the help of his mum and a little imagination, he learns how to shift his focus, calm his mind, and create better outcomes through the power of manifesting.
Written for children ages 3 and up, this illustrated book introduces early concepts of emotional regulation, mindfulness, and visualization in a way that’s accessible, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. As parents read alongside their kids, they’ll find natural openings for meaningful conversations about feelings, fears, and dreams.
The Manifesting Kid is more than just a rhyming story—it’s a tool for connection, emotional literacy, and mindset growth.
Ideal for families practicing mindfulness or parents looking to raise emotionally aware children, this book supports the journey of growing up with heart, intention, and joy.
Perfect for bedtime reading or mindful moments, this story opens the door for deeper conversations between parents and children about feelings, dreams, and the power of the mind.
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Truth and Illusion
Raw emotions we have probably all experienced and which have caused pains we have found difficult to express.
I am at an age when I must face just about the most painful time of anyone's life as I contemplate what future I might have left.
My thoughts, therefore, about life and what it means tend to be in sharper focus than ever before.
Especially about whatever comes next.
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The She Team Plus One
The She Team is back for a third set of adventures! Mags the dog and the four cats Smig, Ebi, Trig, and Roisín are once again using their superpowers to help others, but they are joined this time by a new member, Smokie the cat.
Smokie has been made homeless by the death of her owner and comes to the O’Brien household looking for help. The cats are jealous and are not interested in helping her, but Mags is kind-hearted and encourages them to give her a chance. It is Smokie’s cleverness and intuition that finally win them over when she saves the life of one of The She Team. The Mammy and Daddy are initially reluctant to take another animal into their home, but when Smokie carries out a brave action that has a huge impact on the family, this changes everything.
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Jack & Sky’s Next Adventure in… Howling Halloween
Postman Jack and best friend Sky are back in another exciting adventure, this time making a special delivery for their favourite band, Werewolves of London.
But one of the band’s instruments is missing and must be found in time for their biggest ever performance! Can the instrument find its way to the band? Will everyone make it to the concert on time?
With fun new characters and a magical pair of roller skates, they might just do it…
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The King Behind the Golden Mask
Seemingly abandoned as a child, King Julian struggled from the very start of his reign. Many believed he was an imposter behind that dreaded mask, unworthy of his mother’s throne. Over the years, however, he crushed rebellions and riots, silenced lies and slander, and brought the entire north of Varrya under his rule. This was a remarkable feat, given the torment he endured in his youth.
But now, the fragile peace he forged has been tainted. Ancient foes, masters of manipulation and deceit, threaten to tear his realm apart.
The tale begins here, on the brink of war with an enemy unlike anything Julian, or indeed anyone else, has ever faced. The Skahl, bringers of death and malice, have landed in force, leaving Julian with a desperate choice: rally his people and fight or bow to survive.
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They Said I Would Never Work
This book is a heartfelt account of someone who, having survived the war as a child, contracted polio, which affected her spine. The hospital consultant said she would never be able to work, as she wore a spinal support and was unable to stand or sit for any length of time. Ignoring this, Daphne spent years in multicultural education, including 25 years as a headteacher. She also graduated as a professional counsellor and worked for the NHS in primary care and a hostel for homeless young people. She developed a charity that raised money for boreholes providing fresh drinking water in Zimbabwe and Uganda and travelled widely. Daphne writes with sensitivity; she is not afraid to express her feelings and her faith. The main purpose of this book is to encourage all those who are coping with a disability to reach out and explore, to discover what they can do rather than hide behind what is difficult, and to never lose hope or give up.
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Family
In this compelling series of short stories, Marie Therese Bolden moves effortlessly from her account of experiencing sexual assault as a young girl in Sweet Naïveté to the sophistication and poise of a modern woman reflecting on her life, exploring an incident of her mother’s domestic abuse and her father’s philandering in A Father’s Legacy. In Sisters, she examines ubiquitous themes and the complexities of sibling relationships, as well as the role gender plays in family dynamics. Intertwining her story of heartbreaking, somatic grief following the sudden death of her twin brother in Tomorrow, each tale explores universal themes, culminating in triumph over adversity and as a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.
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The Worst Goddamn Record-Setting Team Ever!
Steve Waltman is at it again. In his 2022 book, Some Things I Think I Said, Waltman showed off his versatility with a mix of short stories, poetry, and humor. With his gritty, honest account of life in a Black community in Pittsburgh, Pa., he went straight to the source, spending days speaking to members of that community. How Lemon Happened – Beltzhoover Pride (2024) is on target with those who have to overcome obstacles without the benefit of social privilege. Waltman truly delivers with the story he was born to write The Worst Goddam Record-Setting Team Ever! Although primarily a basketball story, it reflects the personal, human side of a decade’s worth of unprecedented success at Bedford High School (PA) in the 1970s. Through interviews with nearly 40 ex-players and coaches, sports archives, and his own memories, he pieces together a story filled with intensity, hilarity, and at times heartbreak. Waltman, an integral part of the basketball story himself, proves he doesn’t need to hide behind fictional characters to reveal his thoughts and emotions.
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