Everyone knows the story of the Flood, the men God chose to survive, the animals that went in two by two. But what about the others that sailed on the Ark - the women and the children? This adventure story asks what it was really like when the heavens opened and the world drowned - and what might have happened in the days that followed. wife, Zillah, concerned for the welfare of the animals; th…
Sym is not your average teenage girl. She is captivated with the Antarctic and the brave, romantic figure of Captain Oates from Scott's doomed expedition to the South Pole. Oates has been dead for nearly a century, but not in Sym's head. In there, he is her constant companion, her soul mate, her advisor. Sym's love for the Antarctic is overshadowed by her uncle Victor's obsession. When he takes…
Gabriel has no idea what the future will hold when he runs away from his apprenticeship with the bad-tempered stonemason. But God Himself, in the shape of playmaster Garvey, has plans for him. He wants Gabriel for his angel. But will Gabriel's new life with the travelling players be any more secure?
Mrs O'Grady was a naughty old lady-very short, rather cross and quite stout-while Mrs Maloney was taller and bony, and liked to give orders. And shout. They never washed dishes, they never baked pies... These two old ladies are VERY badly behaved! But then something happens that changes both their lives for ever. A wonderfully rollicking read brought to life by Sarah Horne's brilliantly funny…
The first step in caring for the world around us is to understand what makes it so special. With real questions from children, this book is a great way to encourage them to explore our fascinating world.
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