All I want for Christmas is... a new GEEK GIRL story! Harriet Manners knows a lot about Christmas. She knows that every year Santa climbs down 91.8 million chimneys. She knows that Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was almost definitely a girl. She knows that the first artificial Christmas trees were made out of goose feathers. But this Christmas is extra special for Harriet, because four days ago she had her First Ever Kiss. Now she just needs to work out what's supposed to happen next... A romantic festive treat from the internationally bestselling award-winning author of the GEEK GIRL series. Views: 55
The wind, which had been blowing at gale force all morning, was beginning to fling water over the sea wall, but no one on Flatsea Island was seriously alarmed. They were used to January gales and, besides, everyone said those walls were impregnable. So even when the creek stayed full at what should have been low tide, the little community went about its business as though it were any other Sunday. And so no one was prepared when the water came surging through the walls that night, covering the bridge that joined Flatsea to the mainland and swamping the coastline too. Young Peter Brown was helplessly trapped in his family’s pub, where the flood had burst open the doors and was rising steadily up the stairs, and was worrying desperately about what had happened to his brother Aaron, due back on the last train home after a night out in Oozedam, or to Martin, who lived on the mainland and had left with his girlfriend only a short time ago, or to his parents, who had driven into town to see their first grandchild, or to his grandparents alone in their cottage a little way inland. David Rees tells his story of the flood and its aftermath with great power and clarity. You’ll find yourself getting involved with every member of the close-knit Brown family as they face this crisis, whose shocking effect is, for more than one of them, a turning-point in their lives. For older Puffin readers. Views: 55
After inventing a bestselling computer app, twelve-year-old Benjamin “Benji” Franklin becomes the world’s youngest and, well, only ZILLIONAIRE. But this tiny tycoon quickly discovers that life isn’t all about the Benjamin. He decides to use his newfound wealth for greater good—like saving the world from killer dinos and building superpowered rocket ships! Views: 54
Some secrets are meant to be uncovered... Abby Hart leaves the USA to visit her grandfather's lighthouse on England's South Devon coast ready to spend a few quiet days and enjoy the old world charms of the small fishing village. When a stranger claims to know of a treasure hidden at the lighthouse, Abby's imagination is soon captured by the romance of ancient artifacts and lost hoards. But as the attraction builds between them it seems this modern day treasure hunter knows his way around the lighthouse all too well and has a secret of his own. Does he really want to help Abby and her grandpa or is he after his own fortune? When Abby is handed a key that will unlock a concealed door she discovers there is more to her grandfather's holiday home than meets the eye. Beneath the lighthouse of Hope Cove lies a treasure he kept secret from the family for many years. Until now. Views: 54
Allons-y to Paris for more hats and homicide from the New York Times bestselling author of Copy Cap Murder!London milliner Vivian Tremont and her American cousin and partner, Scarlett Parker, tip their caps to their beloved shop on Portobello Road in Notting Hill and set off for Paris, where Viv can't wait to teach a hat-making class. But she has another reason to travel to the City of Light: to find the man she impulsively eloped with years ago and have their marriage annulled. William Graham is not only handsome and charming, but he also has a glamorous job as an insurance investigator who works with priceless pieces of art, most recently a small Renoir that has been discovered in a junk shop. But when both Will and the masterpiece suddenly disappear, it's up to the ladies from London to follow the trail of clues. They'll need to hold on to their chapeaux, however, because someone is a master in the art of deception... Views: 54
Cast out from the magical kingdom of The Realm and into the dying desert of the Sands beyond, Marshal Clint Gulliver and his unicorn Edward have finally found peace in the small and dusty town of Solace. But when both the fracturing worlds and Clint's bride-to-be are thrust into peril by an old foe, the gunslinger must come out of retirement and aim his seven-shooters at the dark magic and those who bring it. An epic quest hurls marshal and unicorn across the endless desert in pursuit of the dark rider Dharma Kold and his unicorn of a different color, where they must battle their way back toward The Realm to uncover the truth...and mayhap save the worlds that hang in the balance.From the creators of Yesterday's Gone (Platt) and Fat Vampire (Truant) comes this reinvention of both the western genre and unicorn lore. Written for children and teens - but complex and awesome enough for adult readers - Unicorn Western is "Harry Potter without wizards but with gunslings, talking... Views: 54
A goalie has to trust his instincts, even when taking a shot to the heart... Mike Beacon is a champion at defending the net, but off the ice, he's not so lucky. A widower and a single father, he's never forgotten Lauren Williams, the ex who gave him the best year of his life. When Lauren reappears in the Bruisers office during the playoffs, Beacon sees his chance to make things right. Lauren hates that she's forced to travel with the team she used to work for and the man who broke her heart. There's still undeniable sexual tension running between her and Mike, but she won't go down that road again. She's focused on her plans for the future—she doesn't need a man to make her dreams of motherhood come true. Lauren plays her best defensive game, but she's no match for the dark-eyed goalie. When the field of play moves to Florida, things heat up on the beach. One of Mike's biggest fans doesn't approve—his teenage daughter.... Views: 54
