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…
From the author of the internationally bestselling Sophie Kinsella series, Madeleine Wickham’s novel features a house whose asking price includes a stunning renovation of dreams and hearts... Liz and Jonathan Chambers were stuck with mounting debt and a miserable adolescent daughter. Then Marcus Witherstone came into their lives—and it seemed he would solve all their problems. He knew t…
The narrative drive of Stowe's classic novel is often overlooked in the heat of the controversies surrounding its anti-slavery sentiments. In fact, it is a compelling adventure story with richly drawn characters and has earned a place in both literary and American history.
I suppose I might call you Dear Mr. Girl-Hater. Only that’s sort of insulting to me. Or Dear Mr. Rich-Man , but that’s insulting to you. But at least you will stay tall all your life! So I’ve decided to call you Dear Daddy Long-Legs. I hope you won’t mind.