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Sam, The Wee Fat Dog
By Ann McDonagh-Bengtsson. 1996
Sam is a dog, a wee fat dog with short legs and a fat tummy. When he goes to sleep,…
he dreams of sausages and juicy bones. That's why Jim packs two whole sausages for Sam when they go on a picnic. But then Sam spots a rabbit...The Runaways
By Megan Rix. 2015
*2015 RED HOUSE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED AUTHOR*A brand new animal adventure for 8+ readers set during World War One…
from classic-in-the-making and bestselling author, Megan Rix. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Sarah Lean.Two friends, fighting their way home . . . SHANTI and her calf TARA are beautiful circus elephants. HARVEY is the faithful old collie who leads the show.In war they will perform their most death-defying trick yet.When the First World War seizes Europe, Cullen's Circus is forced to close. The men are sent to fight and the animals are torn apart from their keepers, and each other. But while Shanti must help on a farm, it's little Tara who faces a far worse fate. . . Separated too soon from her mother, Tara's life is in danger. Only old, brave Harvey can bring them back together. And so side-by-side, dog and elephant set out on an extraordinary journey across the English countryside - but can the unlikely friends find Shanti in time?Praise for Megan Rix:'If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this' Sunday Express'A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate' The Times 'Every now and then a writer comes along with a unique way of storytelling. Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are deeply moving and will strike a chord with animal lovers.' LoveReading'A perfect story for animal lovers and lovers of adventure stories' Travelling Book CompanyAlso available by Megan Rix:The Great Escape, The Victory Dogs, The Bomber Dog, A Soldier's Friend and The Hero PupRubbish Town Hero
By Nicola Davies. 2012
Chipo and his little sister Gentle live on Papa Fudu's dumpsite in Rubbish Town, searching for valuable things amongst the…
rubbish to try to stay alive. Life isn't easy - luckily, Chipo has spirit, courage and lots of imagination! And now, he has a plan...But when Chipo and Gentle are caught with something precious that Papa Fudu wants for himself, they have to think quick, move fast. Suddenly they're on the run...Along with their friend Dede and their loyal dog, Mouse, Chipo and Gentle set off on a dangerous and exciting journey to find a safe place to call home - meeting a cast of extraordinary characters along the way.Rosa and the Daring Dog
By Megan Rix. 2019
HOWLY is a tiny puppy, left abandoned in a trash can next to a school.EDDIE is the young girl who…
finds him . . .Eddie is immediately drawn to the puppy, whose bravery and determination remind her of a very famous person indeed.Eddie's class are learning about Mrs Rosa Parks, whose act of courage on a bus in 1955 started a whole movement against racism in America. Mrs Parks herself soon visits Eddie's school, and when the great lady points out a stark reminder of racism in the school's own playground it's up to Eddie, her friends, and their new school dog Howly to remind everyone how to stay hopeful and stand up for what is right.Rocky
By Rebecca Lisle. 2003
Ruby wants a pet. She thinks it's very unfair that her older sister Jane is allowed a kitten for her…
birthday, especially when Jane refuses to let Ruby play with the kitten. So when she finds a very friendly-looking stone, she decides to adopt him as her pet. Jane thinks Ruby is being silly, but Ruby is pleased to discover that her new pet has some appealing characteristics - and she doesn't have to clean up any messes like Jane does! When the girls enter their pets in the school fete pet competition, there is a very surprising result.Sometimes you just need to get away...'Warm and life-enhancing, I wanted to move to Spain with these wonderful characters' Katie…
Fforde'A fabulous read celebrating the good things in life - fun, friends, family and food' Jill MansellFrom the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good new story...Eliza has a full house! When her three children grew up and moved out, she downsized to a smaller property... but now they're all back. Every room in the house is taken and Eliza finds herself sharing her bed with her eldest daughter and her daughter's pug. Combined with the online course she's trying to finish, plus her job to fit in, there just isn't the peace and quiet that Eliza needs.So when an ad pops up on her laptop saying 'house-sitters wanted', Eliza can't resist the chance to escape. She ends up moving to a rural finca in southern Spain, looking after the owner's Iberico pigs, learning about secret gastronomic societies ... and finding a new zest for life and love along the way.-------------------------------------Readers have fallen in love with Retreat to the Spanish Sun'Perfect for a summer holiday read''You'll be craving tapas, Flamenco and the southern Spanish sun after reading this 5-star book''A lovely read from Jo Thomas, her books never fail to make me happy''A lovely, warm and sunny read''Fabulous location, delicious descriptions of food & drink & wonderful characters, an all round feel-good book'If you love Jo's books, her newest summer novel, Summer at the Ice Cream Cafe, is available now!Reflections: A summer full of secrets spent in Devon
By Marcia Willett. 2019
'Riveting, moving and utterly feel-good' Daily MailCara, Cosmo and Sam learn that for everything lost, there is something to be…
gained . . .After her husband dies, Cara no longer wishes to live in their London home. On impulse, she sells it and goes to stay with her brother in Salcombe, Devon, while she plans her next move. There, she begins to look back at her life and reflect on the choices that have led her to this moment.Cosmo has also escaped – temporarily – from his life in the city, finding the south-west a relaxing and appealing fit, especially when he meets local girl, Amy. But is he being entirely truthful about what he’s left behind?Just out of uni, Sam has passed the Admiralty Interview Board and is set to follow in his naval father’s footsteps. His future is secure – but he feels cast adrift. With doubts and loosening family connections worrying him, an impartial new friend could be just the thing he needs. Forging a bond across the generations, can he and Cara help each other find the way to a new, happy chapter?Praise for Marcia Willett:'A beautifully woven tale of families and their secrets...' Liz Fenwick, bestselling author of The Cornish House'Sweeping powers of description transport her readers to another time and place' Rosanna LeyCurl up with this delicious collection of bite-sized treats from the queen of feel-good fiction! A Recipe for Happiness takes…
you through a year with No.1 bestselling author Jo Thomas and includes seven heartwarming short stories, tons of mouth-watering new recipes and some personal family memories for an insight into Jo's life and loves, along with an extract of her most recent novel. It's perfect for fans old and new!**Jo Thomas' new novel COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS is out now in ebook and paperback!**Your favourite authors love Jo Thomas:'Bursting with flavour, adventure and romance' Ruth Jones'Delicious and delightful - Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book, which are always filled with warmth, love and a big spoonful of happiness' Veronica Henry'Heart-warming, moving and romantic, with beautiful settings - what could be better?' Katie FfordeThe Ram Of Sweetriver
By Colin Dann. 1986
The Sweetriver flock has survived the terrible storm which destroyed their valey. But can they survive the long, hungry journey…
to find new pastures? Jacob, the ram of Sweetriver, must use every ounce of his courage to fend off danger and keep the flock together. But his enemies are not only outside the flock . . .Raising The Roof
By Jane Wenham-Jones. 2001
Cari is devastated when her husband Martin leaves her for another woman. Her friend, wide-boy Nigel, persuades her to get…
a bank loan and buy a house to do up for rental, but it soon becomes apparent that he's contravened every rule and regulation in the book. She's lumbered with an infuriating mother, a friend who's permanently pregnant, and a friend who may be pregnant - but not by her husband - and her neurotic sister Juliette is on the verge of a nervous breakdown.Her first tenant, Gary, turns out to be a drug addict on benefit. He moves in a dozen mates and barricades Cari in the flat while the police are battering the door down, ensuring that she's arrested along with the squatters. And then her estranged husband announces that he wants to sell the house she's living in.Could life get any worse? At least her love life begins to get interesting. Pursued by spinsterish Henry, she has a fling with TV interviewer Guy, and then there's closet opera fan Ben the Builder, reassuring and more than presentable.Cari writes a wish list: (a) Make some money (b) Lose some weight (c) Find someone to have a grand passion with and (d) Become so rich and successful that Martin is consumed with jealousy. And suddenly, all her wishes begin to be answered...The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop (Charlie Bass)
By Clare Balding. 2016
Charlie Bass is a horse-mad ten-year-old who dreams of owning her own pony. So when she accidentally manages to buy…
a racehorse, Charlie is thrilled.The horse she buys, Noble Warrior, looks the part: strong, fit and healthy. There's just one problem - he won't gallop. In fact, he won't even leave his stable without his best friend, a naughty palomino pony called Percy. Charlie is convinced that Noble Warrior has what it takes to be a champion. But can she prove it? Derby Day is fast approaching and only a win can save the family farm from being repossessed.The stakes couldn't be higher for the Basses. Can Charlie turn her chaotic family into a top training team? Can Noble Warrior overcome his nerves? Will Percy the pony ever stop farting?Find out in this classic, funny animal story, perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and Gerald Durrell.The Racehorse Who Disappeared (Charlie Bass)
By Clare Balding. 2017
Clare Balding's second brilliant adventure for Charlie Bass and her funny family of humans and animals.Life is slowly getting back…
to normal for Charlie after her reluctant racehorse, Noble Warrior, won the Derby and saved her family from financial ruin. But drama soon returns to Folly Farm when thieves break into the farmyard in the dead of night and kidnap Noble Warrior! With the police baffled and no trace of the prizewinning thoroughbred to be found, Charlie launches her own investigation...Fall in love with Jilly Cooper, one of Britain's most popular authors, in this fabulously frothy rom-com. Fans of Jojo…
Moyes, Marian Keyes, Dolly Alderton and Jane Fallon will love this witty and whimsical read - the perfect dose of laugh-out-loud escapism!'Unputdownable' -- Marian Keyes'Joyful and mischievous' -- Jojo Moyes'The funniest and sharpest writer there is' -- Jenny Colgan'Flawlessly entertaining' -- Helen Fielding'An absolute delight to read' -- ***** Reader review'The pages just whizzed by and I'm gutted to have finished it' -- ***** Reader review'Frothy, light, humorous.....loving it' -- ***** Reader review'Couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review'Wonderful writing from Jilly, she really grabs you and pulls in you the book' -- ***** Reader review****************************************************************************************The trouble with the Mulholland family, Prudence decided, was that they were all in love with the wrong people. She'd been overjoyed when Pendle, her super-cool barrister boyfriend, invited her home for the weekend to meet his family.But home turned out to be a decaying mansion in the Lake District, and family were his glamorous, scatty mother who forgot the mounting bills by throwing wild parties, and brothers, Ace, dark and forbidding, and Jack, handsome, married and only too ready to take over with Pru if Pendle didn't get a move on.It was only when she noticed the way Pendle looked at Jack's wife Maggie that it began to dawn on Pru that there was more to this weekend than met the eye.It looked like a non-stop game of changing partners . . .Private Members: Love, Lust, Debauchery And Intrigue
By Leonie Fox. 2007
Welcome to St Benedict’s Country Club and Spa. As a home away from home for the A-list, naturally membership comes…
at a premium – only the over-sexed, the over-rich and the over-beautiful need apply. Take a tour of the sauna and work up a sweat before indulging in an intimate Swedish massage. Should your mood need enhancing further, this chic retreat comes with its own drugs baron and you simply must sample the foie gras in the Michelin-starred restaurant. Do watch out for the fiery-tempered chef, though, more prone to filleting his light-fingered staff than the freshly caught sea bass … WAGs and racing drivers rub shoulders on the famous golf course, site of many a hole in one, and you’ll be able to join your celebrity companions for a glass of Cristal in the luxuriously appointed terrace bar after a hard day’s posturing for the paparazzi. But beware. The St Benedict’s experience involves more sex, bad behaviour, blackmail and deviance than most women can handle. Are you ready to join the Club?Pride Of The Plains
By Colin Dann. 2002
Huru and Kimya have formed a small pride with their friends, Battlescars and Blackmane and six cubs have been added…
to the pride's number. Attacked by an elephant, Moja, the eldest, is seperated from his family and must now learn to survive on his own. Meanwhile as leaders of the pride, Battlescars and Blackmane - face new challenges to their authority, and the Game Park itself is in peril, when a tremendous fire sweeps across it, killing many of the animals.Poppet
By Dick King-Smith. 1999
A charming animal story from award-winning writer Dick King-Smith.Poppet is a little African elephant. When he is born, his mother…
warns him against mice because they run up elephants' trunks. Poppet spends some time asking various creatures if they are mice and then, to his horror, one of them says 'Yes'. However, Momo the mouse persuades Poppet that he's been told an old wives' tale and the two become friends. Poppet's mother is horrified but is won over in the end by Momo's eloquence.Poor Badger
By K M Peyton. 2012
Ros falls instantly in love with the beautiful black and white pony that she discovers tethered in a field near…
her home. She has always longed for a pony of her own. If only he belonged to her . . .But Badger (as Ros and her friend, Leo, name the pony) belongs to someone else, and Ros watches with mounting horror as she sees the way his real owners treat him. At first it is just neglect, but worse is to come and, as the long cold winter nights draw in, Ros knows that she can no longer bear to stand by and see the once-beautiful pony suffer. Together with Leo she hatches a desperate plan – a plan to rescue poor Badger . . .A heartwarming and dramatic tale from award-winning author K. M. Peyton.Pony Stories (3 Book Bind-Up)
By Various. 2012
A Summer of Horses by Carol Fenner - Faith battle with her fear of horses as she learns to ride…
on a farm holiday. Fly-By-Night by K. M. Peyton - Ruth learns that keeping a pony is harder than she'd thought. Three to Ride by Christine Pullein-Thompson - David discovers that making it to the top as a show-jumper is going to be a bumpy ride.Pocket Cats: Magical Mayhem (Pocket Cats #8)
By Kitty Wells. 2011
Maddy has always wanted a cat, but now she's got something even better - three small ceramic cats which come…
to life and give her magical powers!Maddy is delighted to see Nibs again, and she can't believe her new cat power - she can see ghosts! Maddy's Aunt Tilly's antique shop is being haunted and to undo the curse, Maddy must return an old gold locket to its rightful owner. But how will she figure out who the locket belongs to? With a little bit of magic and a lot of mayhem, Maddy and Nibs are determined to solve the spooky mystery!Pocket Cats: Lucky Star (Pocket Cats #5)
By Kitty Wells. 2010
Maddy has always wanted a cat, but now she's got something even better - three small ceramic cats which come…
to life and give her magical powers!Maddy is thrilled to see Nibs again. But Nibs is NOT happy about their new problem: it involves a dog! Star is a gorgeous golden retriever, but he's sad because his glamorous owner doesn't love him. Can Maddy and Nibs find a way to make him happy?