When an American-style residential camp is set up in the grounds of an English stately home, the teenage instructors are looking forward to a summer of fun activities. But right from the start, things don’t feel quite right at Camp Miller. There are rumours of a tragedy that took place in the grounds and unexplained sightings of a ghostly presence. Then the incidents begin – a near-drown…
Mildred Hubble, the worst witch in Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, can't bear to leave behind her beloved cat, Tabby, when the class goes for a week beside the seaside. But keeping Tabby leads Mildred into yet more trouble.
A beautiful collection of eight of the best-loved children’s classic stories, enchantingly illustrated and retold for younger readers. Complete with ribbon bookmark, this hardback anthology is sure to be treasured, perfect for a special gift. Stories include: The Railway Children, The Canterville Ghost, Black Beauty, The Wizard of Oz, The Secret Garden, Around the World in Eighty Days, Heidi …
In the 1930s and '40s in California, Satomi is the only girl with one white parent and one Japanese parent. There are Japanese families, but Satomi is neither a part of the white community nor the Japanese one. Things get worse for Satomi--and all people with even a drop of Japanese blood--when Japan poses a threat to the United States. Her father joins the Navy, in part to fight for his countr…