Publisher: Clink Street Publishing
This is the third book in the Nomit and Pickle series. The two friends are having festive fun and adventures together... some of which do not exactly go according to plan!
Little Bird has landed in America, far from her home in Scotland and far from the danger that stalked her family. But the new world holds new perils, and soon she's on the run again. From the teeming streets of New York to the prairies of the west, Little Bird holds tight to secrets and dreams of freedom. Then, on her journey, she comes face-to-face with an unwelcome ghost from the past... The brilliant sequel to Little Bird Flies, this is an exciting story of settling in the New World while still being haunted by everything you've left behind. Themes of emigration and immigration, race and social status are thought-provokingly explored by the brilliant Karen McCombie. A modern Little House on the Prairie!Show book
Convinced that he can outrun any danger, the freshly-baked gingerbread man fails to appreciate that a very fast runner is no match for a very sly fox.Show book
Prepare for extreme obstacle races like mud-runs, Spartan races, and tough mudders with a specialized training regimen designed to enhance agility, strength, and endurance beyond traditional running. Unlike standard road races, these events demand diverse physical skills such as crawling, jumping, climbing, and more unconventional movements. In this guide, certified personal trainer (National Federation of Professional Trainers, certificate number 45582) outlines a strategic approach centered on three key human capabilities. Featuring seven comprehensive workouts tailored for these unique challenges, you'll be primed to excel in any of these demanding races.Show book
Can the worst pirate ever win the Pirate of the Year Award…? Mum is making me take part in the stupid Pirate of the Year Award. All I have to do is fight an enormous sea monster, (doom), beat my oh-so-brilliant brother at something (please please please) and find the legendary treasure that no one has ever found EVER in the history of EVER (easy peasy, then). Wish me luck! Pirate Blunderbeard. Blunderbeard might be the worst pirate ever but he’s also the funniest – laugh-out-loud fun for young readers of 7+ Blunderbeard's humorous adventure is a top pick for kids, filled with action and the best kind of pirate shenanigans. His quest for the legendary treasure, a first in the history of pirates, makes this one of the most engaging children's stories. For fans of Tamzin Merchant (The Hatmakers), Ben Miller (Diary of a Big Bad Wolf), Andy Griffiths (The 117-Storey Treehouse), Jim Field (Oi Dinosaurs!), and Cressida Cowell (The Wizards of Once).Show book
The teacher, Patrick Healy, traveled around the world, talked with people in different places, and collected around half thousand myths, legends, and folktales and their several alternative versions. His opinion and comments (directly or indirectly) are inevitable.This is the seventh volume of his work, 30 Indian Tales, in his words. He retold the stories with his own opinion and approach to them. Patrick is an Australian writer who has an abiding interest in the folklore of different cultures. He has lived and worked in Hong Kong for over twenty-five years as a high school teacher. Patrick has traveled extensively throughout Asia and speaks both Cantonese and Mandarin fluently.Show book
Hadley is angry about a lot of things: Her mom going to jail. Having to move to another state to live with her older sister, Beth,even though they haven’t spoken in five years. Leaving her friends and her school behind. And going blind.But then Hadley meets Lila.Lila is an abandoned dog who spends her days just quietly lying around at the local dog rescue where Bethworks. She doesn’t listen to directions or play with the other dogs or show any interest in people. So when Lilacomes and sits by Hadley (which is hardly anything, but it’s more than she’s done with others), Beth thinksmaybe Hadley can help Lila. She tells Hadley they’ll bring Lila home as a foster dog and Hadley can teach herto follow commands, walk on a leash, and be more of a people dog so she’ll be ready to be adopted.Only working with Lila is harder than Hadley thought, and so is the mobility training she starts taking tohelp with her failing vision. It feels like Lila is too stubborn to train and like learning to use a cane is impossible.But unless Hadley can help Lila, she’ll never be adopted into a home. If Hadley could just let go of her anger,she might be able to save Lila … and herself.New York Times bestselling author Kody Keplinger weaves an unforgettable story about discovering truefriendship, finding home, and the possibilities of forgiveness.Show book
