A wonderfully funny animal story from master storyteller Dick King-Smith.Magnus was a large mouse, a fearless mouse, a real powermouse. Fattened on patent Porker Pills, he just grows and grows - and so do his problems. Views: 556
All Walker wants is a dog, but his mother is allergic. So he decides to set up his own business walking everyone else's. This works better than he could have imagined when he finds he can talk to the dogs and understand what they say to him! The dogs lead him to a terrible puppy farm hidden in the wood by Arlington Wherewithall, a famous TV star and owner of a pet food company, the richest man in their area. He knows nobody will believe him, so it is down to Walker and the dogs to stop the farm and save the puppies Views: 556
With lyrical language that captures the majesty of the natural world coupled with fun narrative featured throughout, this spirited picture book tells the victorious story of three girls' friendship—and their tribulations and triumphs in the great outdoors. Here is the best and worst of any hike: from picnics to puffing and panting, deer-sighting to detours. Featuring a glossary, a sketchbook by one of the characters, abundant labels throughout, and scientific backmatter, this book is a must-have for budding scientists, best friends, and all adventurers. And it proves, as if proof were needed, what epic things can happen right in your own backyard. Views: 556
Workaholic Erin Ryder was on the fast track to self-destruction. Reeling after her lover walked out on her, she turned to booze and caffeine to make it through each day. After a family intervention, she finds herself on a remote ranch in New Mexico—on womyn’s land—to detox and heal. No cell service, no Internet—she’s convinced she won’t last three days, much less for the three-month sentence her father has mandated. Running from the chaos that had become her life, Melanie West moved to Eagle Bluff Ranch seven years ago. By far the youngest there, she embraced the compassionate, peaceful life that the elders espoused. Living off what her garden produced, her chickens and goats became her friends and confidants. Exposure to the outside world was limited to the handful of guests who stayed a few days at the ranch each year. This summer would be different. Melanie found herself hosting a young woman for three months. A young woman who wanted to be anywhere but there. As the days and weeks passed, their animosity turned to friendship as they helped the other heal from their past failures. Erin soon found herself loving life on Mel’s little farm. Loving life and loving Mel. Saying goodbye would be the hardest thing she had to do—saying goodbye to Mel…or saying goodbye to her previous life. Views: 556
He's olderHe's tattooedHe's badly burntHe's fighting for his lifeA knee injury turns my world upside down,putting my gymnastics scholarship in doubt.As I wait for surgery, I'm persuaded into volunteeringto help with my college applications.The boy called Spider has no family nearbyand faces many months in hospital.They think my visits will help with his recovery,give him something to look forward to,help him heal.But they're wrong.I don't help Spider.He helps me.The boy who has nothing to live forEnds up giving me everything to live for. Views: 556
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a food truck. Alone and missing her best friend, Paige wants to find someone special, but she has two problems: she has trouble talking to strangers and everyone she loves leaves. So she focuses on the one other thing that makes her happy—her art.After years of trying to meet his dad's expectations, Mac chooses to follow a dream. He orders a truck and hires an online designer to create graphics for his new endeavor. They exchange emails, and she immediately captures the cheesy vibe he wants for the food truck.But unexpectedly, while jogging on the trails, he meets a quiet artist who grabs his interest. He asks her out.One captivates him; the other makes him laugh.Finding a happily ever after requires making the right choice . . . Previously published as Cheesy Romance with the Billionaire by Remi Carrington Views: 556
The fight is almost over. And Giselle is sure where she stands...
When Hades takes charge of Cursed Academy, Giselle and her friends are more desperate than ever to transfer to Olympian Academy. But the Lord of the Underworld seems determined to keep Giselle on campus...and heading down a path of darkness.
But there may be a way out. As Giselle's brand that binds her to Cursed Academy begins to fade in the absence of Prometheus, she and Ronin hatch a plan for her to escape at last.
But Hades is determined not to let that happen. And Giselle has months before she can join the lighter gods and control her fate... Views: 556
University College, Itchendever, Hants, is long on brains, short on funds and up for grabs. It seems to be facing a take-over either by the American Funny Farms Foundation or by the calculating Crown Prince of Abu B'yat.Banker sleuth Mark Treasure tries to adjudicate but finds baffling murder on his hands.Of course the vital question is who did it, not to mention other knotty problems that have a bearing on the case. Who sent the gory sheep's head – and worse – to the eccentric American matron with millions of dollars in her gift? Was her neurotic attorney entirely to be trusted ? Was the celebrated Dr Goldstein, senior tutor and TV personality, behind the Arab bomb scare? Why did the Arabs kidnap the lecturer in English Literature?Readers of David Williams's first book, Unholy Writ, which Patrick Cosgrave in the Spectator called 'by far the best written detective story I have read for months', will not be surprised to find the college housed in a stately home with an impeccable architectural provenance and peopled by a wealth of memorable characters. A tantalizing choice of suspects and a pervasive humour make this indeed a Treasure for the connoisseur. Views: 556
