Midwinter - John Buchan
The Jacobite army marches into England and Alistair Maclean, close confident of Charles Edward Stewart embarks on a secret mission to raise support for the cause in the west.He soon begins to suspect someone close…
''A writer of comic genius – he has something of Roald Dahl''s magic, but more heart'' – The Sunday TelegraphThe perfect crime - it''s a work of art, in bestselling, award-winning Frank Cottrell Boyce''s funny, touching story, Framed. Cover illustration by award-winner Steven Lenton.Dylan has accidentally been caught up in the crime of the century. Up until now he''s been bored stiff, as the only boy living in the tiny Welsh town of Manod, with only his chickens for company.Until one day, he spots a mysterious convoy of lorries heading straight for the disused mines. They''re carrying a very precious cargo and when Dylan decides to investigate, he is quickly thrown headlong into the greatest art heist in history . . . probably.A laugh-out-loud story about a very unlikely crime, shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie medal and the Blue Peter Book Award.''Ingeniously comic'' – Independent
The Jacobite army marches into England and Alistair Maclean, close confident of Charles Edward Stewart embarks on a secret mission to raise support for the cause in the west.He soon begins to suspect someone close…
Award-winning author Lorrie Moore has been writing criticism for over thirty years – and her forensically intelligent, witty and engaging essays are collected here for the first time. Whether writing on Titanic, Margaret Atwood or…
Orwell has become one of the most potent and symbolic figures in western political thought. Even the adjective ''Orwellian'' is now a byword for a particular way of thinking about life, literature and language yet,…
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''A master of historical crime fiction'' Guardian''A writer in full command of his subject'' Mail on Sunday''Martin''s novels are works of literature, not simply puzzles'' Financial TimesThe Talented Mr Ripley meets A Room with a…
Young children will love being part of the hustle and bustle in What Can You Hear?: In the City —a fantastic new sound book series by Priddy Books.From a ringing bicycle bell and an emergency…
The Thomas Nelson KJV Pew Bible Large Print Edition has long been a trusted and durable Bible for use in churches and various worship settings. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed…
Travel all round the world to meet 36 magnificent butterflies and moths in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts.Take a journey through flower-filled meadows, dusky woodlands, and steamy rainforests to find 36…