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My Ántonia (Penguin Modern Classics)
By Willa Cather. 2018
The final novel in the Great Plains trilogy, this is a celebration of the American midwest with Cather's strongest heroine…
at its heartJim and Ántonia meets as children in the wide open plains of Nebraska at the end of the nineteenth century. Jim leaves for college and a career in the east, while Ántonia stays at home, dedicating herself to her farm and family. As the years roll by, Jim will come to view Ántonia as the embodiment of the prairie itself - tough, spirited and enduring, despite the hardness and loneliness of pioneer life. Willa Cather's beautiful novel is a celebration of the Nebraskan prairie she loved she much, and a powerful depiction of a pivotal era in the making of America.Music Love Drugs War
By Geraldine Quigley. 2019
'A clever multiple-narrative account of teenage kicks and sectarian strife in early 80s Northern Ireland . . . this debut…
marks out Quigley as a writer of compassion and humour' GuardianThe end of the school year is approaching, and siblings Paddy and Liz McLaughlin, Christy Meehan, Kevin Thompson and their friends will soon have to decide what they're going to do with the rest of their lives. But it's hard to focus when there's the allure of their favourite hangout place, the dingy 'Cave', where they go to drink and flirt and smoke. Most days, Christy, Paddy and Kevin lie around listening to Dexys and Joy Division. Through a fog of marijuana, beer and budding romance, the future is distant and unreal.But this is Derry in 1981, and they can't ignore the turmoil of the outside world. A friend is killed, and Christy and Paddy, stunned out of their stupor, take matters into their own hands. Some choices are irreversible, and choosing to fight will take hold of their lives in ways they never imagined.With humour and compassion, Geraldine Quigley reveals the sometimes slippery reasons behind the decisions we make, and the unexpected and intractable ways they shape our lives.'A novel that is warm but also unsettling and exhilarating. That's some feat' Roddy Doyle'A poignant and powerful coming-of-age story' Sunday MirrorMrs Kramer, Dragon Tamer: Genie Street: Ladybird Read it yourself
By Richard Dungworth. 2012
Genie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This is an ideal ebook for children who are gaining…
in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper chapter book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children.When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they are worried they might be bored. But before long they meet a talking cat called Jinx, and find out that nobody who lives on the street is quite what they seem! Old Mrs Kramer looks like an ordinary old lady, but in fact she is a dragon tamer! What will happens when Daisy and Tom join her for an adventure?Book 1 in the Genie Street series.Mrs Greene, Mermaid Queen: Genie Street: Ladybird Read it yourself
By Richard Dungworth. 2012
Genie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This eBook edition is an ideal first chapter book series…
for children who are gaining in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children. When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they are worried they might be bored. But before long they meet Mrs Greene who's not just a beautician - she's a mermaid too! What will happen when Daisy and Tom join her for an adventure? Book 3 in the Genie Street series.Mrs Dalloway (Penguin Modern Classics)
By Virginia Woolf. 1992
'One of the most moving, revolutionary artworks of the twentieth century' Michael CunninghamClarissa Dalloway, elegant and vivacious, is preparing for…
a party and remembering those she once loved. In another part of London, Septimus Warren Smith is suffering from shell-shock and on the brink of madness. Smith's day interweaves with that of Clarissa and her friends, their lives converging as the party reaches its glittering climax. Virginia Woolf's masterly novel, in which she perfected the interior monologue, brings past, present and future together on one momentous day in June 1923. Edited by Stella McNichol with an Introduction and Notes by Elaine ShowalterMr Majeika Vanishes (Mr Majeika #16)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1997
Class 3 are sure that something is very wrong when Mr Majeika leaves school without saying goodbye. When they find…
a message from him saying he's been arrested by the Silly Crime Squad, they are determined to rescue him. To do this they must outwit Hamish Bigmore and Mr Majeika's old enemy, Wilhelmina Worlock. They succeed and Wilhelmina is punished with a 'spell' on earth as a Supply Teacher!Mr Majeika on the Internet (Mr Majeika #15)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 2001
Class Three has got a new computer and while exploring it, Mr Majeika manages to get the whole class trapped…
in the school website. Many adventures follow and Class Three meet bizarre characters before they can get out.Mr Majeika Joins the Circus (Mr Majeika #14)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 2006
When Class Three and Mr Majeika go to the circus, it's definitely not as fun as they imagined. Everyone's a…
bit old, creaky and rubbish really! So when Mr Majeika casts a small spell to help the performers with their circus show, it's no surprise that Billy Balance, the slack rope walker, kidnaps Mr Majeika so that Mr Majeika can magically help him everytime! Things get worse whilst Mr majeika is trapped when Wilhelmina Worlock takes the opportunity to turn Class Three's classroom into a circus and the children spend all afternoon running away from lions and alligators!But Mr Majeika's magic saves the day, Class Three and the circus end up on the news and once again Mr Potter, the headmaster, misses it all!Mr Majeika and the School Trip (Mr Majeika #13)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1999
More amazing adventures with Mr Majeika, the ex-wizard, turned teacher, and his class at St Barty's School. This time there's…
a trip down a magic river, a battle to save St Barty's from the wrecking ball, and work experience for Class Three.Mr Majeika and the School Play (Mr Majeika #12)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1991
'I really am quite useless as a wizard.'But Class Three thinks Mr Majeika is an excellent wizard, particularly when his…
spells go wrong! First Hamish Bigmore ends up on TV, then a real giant appears in the school play. And finally Mr Majeika gets the whole class lost on a magic carpet! There's always an adventure with Mr Majeika around...Mr Majeika and the School Inspector (Mr Majeika #11)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1993
'Use of magic by teacher strictly forbidden.'Poor Mr Majeika goes to the bottom of the class when the school inspector…
comes to call. Things don't get any easier when Mr Majeika turns himself into a lobster by mistake. Class Three somehow has to get Wilhemina Worlock to undo the spell...Mr Majeika and the School Caretaker (Mr Majeika #10)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1996
When old Mr Jenks retires, St Barty's School advertises for a new caretaker. Unfortunately there's only one applicant - Hamish…
Bigmore's Uncle Wilf who is just as rude and bad-tempered as Hamish. When Mr Majeika is hurt in an accident it becomes clear that Uncle Wilf is working for the wickedest of witches, Wilhelmina Warlock! It's up to Mr Majeika to work his magic and put things right again.Mr Majeika and the School Book Week (Mr Majeika #9)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1992
'Oh dear,' said Mr Majeika, 'I seem to have made the spell too strong.'Class Three has fun during Book Week,…
when famous storybook characters suddenly appear! But there's trouble ahead with Wilhemina Worlock the witch at the school's Olympic Sports Day...Will Mr Majeika manage to magic up a solution?Mr Majeika and the Music Teacher (Mr Majeika #8)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1986
'Music teacher? What music teacher?'The sudden arrival of a new music teacher throws St barty's School into confusion. Mysterious smells…
start coming from the staffroom and creepy-crawlies appear out of nowhere. The new arrival is, of course, Wilhelmina Worlock, a wicked witch with some nasty tricks.It's up to Mr Majeika to try to outwit her...Mr Majeika and the Lost Spell Book (Mr Majeika #7)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 2014
A super magical story featuring Mr Majeika, the popular wizard turned teacher!Fun and magic combine as usual in this new…
Mr Majeika story. The pupils in Class 3 at St Barty's School are not impressed when their headteacher imposes strict rules of behaviour for Halloween. Mr Majeika uses a little magic to make the evening memorable but nasty Hamish Bigmore tells the local press and gets the wizard-teacher the sack. School without magic seems rather boring and Mr Majeika doesn't last long in the other jobs he tries. His long-time enemy, Wilhelmina Warlock is clearly behindall the trouble; she and the dreaded Hamish must be defeated before life can return to normal.Look out for more Mr Majeika adventures includingMR MAJEIKA AND THE GHOST TRAINMR MAJEIKA AND THE SCHOOL TRIPMR MAJEIKA AND THE SCHOOL BOOK WEEKMR MAJEIKA AND THE SCHOOL PLAYMr Majeika and the Haunted Hotel (Mr Majeika #6)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1987
Mr Majeika is the most magical teacher around!Oh, don't be cowards,' said Jody. 'I'm sure it's perfectly safe.'Mysteriously stranded in…
the fog at night. Mr Majeika and Class Three find themselves in a creepy hotel near Hadrian's Wall, where some very spooky things start to happen. Strange lights, ghostly sounds and vanishing people...Look out for more Mr Majeika adventures including:Mr Majeika and the School TripMr Majeika and the School PlayMr Majeika and the Lost Spell BookMr Majeika and the Music TeacherMr Majeika and the School CaretakerMr Majeika and the Ghost Train (Mr Majeika #5)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1994
Mr Majeika is the most magical teacher around!'Do be careful, Mr Majeika, there might be real ghosts in there.'When Class…
Three and Mr Majeika get on board a ghost train, they are in for a surprise. Real ghosts appear and the wicked Wilhemina Worlock isn't far away. But Jody comes to the rescue - with a dragon to help her!Look out for more Mr Majeika adventures including:Mr Majeika and the School TripMr Majeika and the School PlayMr Majeika and the Lost Spell BookMr Majeika and the Music TeacherMr Majeika and the School CaretakerMr Majeika and the Dinner Lady (Mr Majeika #4)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1989
Mr Majeika is the most magical teacher around!'Sometimes, ' whispered Jody. 'I think school dinners would be all right if…
it wasn't for her.'Mrs Chipchase, the nasty dinner lady, makes lunch hour at St Barty's really unpleasant. That is, for everyone but her 'favourite friend', Hamish Bigmore. Up to his usual tricks, Hamish is allowed to eat chocolate instead of ghastly school dinners!Mr Majeika decides it's time to sort out the menu in his most magical way...!There are lots more Mr Majeika adventures to collect, including:Mr Majika and the Ghost TrainMr Majeika and the Lost Spell BookMr Majeika and the Haunted HotelMr Majeika and the School PlayMr Majeika and the School TripMr Corbett's Ghost
By Leon Garfield. 1968
Mr Corbett is a cruel employer and his young apprentice Benjamin can't help but wish he were dead. So when…
a strange old man offers to make this wish come true, Benjamin finds it impossible to refuse. Sure enough, Mr Corbett meets an untimely death, but the tables turn on the terrified apprentice who finds himself cursed with the ghost of the man he hated most in the world . . .A brilliant collection of three short stories from a master story-teller, who will keep you turning the pages until the very end.Mount Merrion
By Justin Quinn. 2013
Justin Quinn's Mount Merrion: a gripping family story spanning half a century, in the mould of Jonathan Franzen and John…
Lanchester.Declan and Sinead Boyle are pillars of society - born into prosperous families, educated at Dublin's finest schools, dwellers in a fine house in a leafy suburb. So why are they in so much trouble?Declan wants to serve his country - but he also wants to serve his own ambition. Sinead wonders if she is allowed, in the Ireland of the sixties and seventies, to have ambitions at all. Their son, Owen, seems intent on squandering the advantages of a prosperous upbringing and an expensive education. Their daughter Issie, gifted and attractive, has all the options in the world - and keeps choosing the wrong one.Mount Merrion, the dazzling debut novel by Justin Quinn, tells the story of the Boyles from Declan and Sinead's first meeting, in the late fifties, through decades of success, failure and tragedy. Set against the brilliantly realized backdrop of a changing Ireland, it is a page-turning drama, a biting satire and a lovingly detailed portrait of a marriage and a family.'Imaginative and compassionate ... Mount Merrion is about how a decent man, anxious to play by the rules - even if they're someone else's rules - can make the sort of choices that may end up ruining him' Mail on Sunday (four stars)'Taking the form of a family saga, [Quinn's] assured debut plays out over half a century - a state-of-the-nation novel as told through the fast-changing fortunes of middle-class married life ... his novel is filled with perfectly judged moments' Independent 'Mesmerising ... The story is a page-turner, and Quinn's prose consistently light and controlled' Irish Independent'A book that people will find hard to put down ... a gripping story' Sunday Business Post'A great story ... both beautifully written and a well-paced page-turner' Irish Times'Justin Quinn's debut novel is poignant - but it is also fiercely and poetically written, a beautifully observed trajectory of the rise and fall of a society and its assumptions, through the medium of a family story ... This is one of the best books of the year' Evening Herald'Exquisite' Irish Examiner'Absorbing ... A closely and sympathetically observed portrait of family life and Ireland's changing face, Quinn's wide-ranging tale culminates in a conclusion of considerable pathos' Daily Mail'An impressively accomplished trip through forty-odd years of Ireland's recent history ... quite brilliant' RTÉ Guide 'A bona fide thumping good read' Image'An ambitious take on both personal dramas and the altering political landscape of Europe' Sunday Telegraph'An epic yet intimate account of one family caught in the maelstrom of recent history' Metro Herald'Accomplished ... as a condition-of-Ireland novel it makes for salutary reading' TLS'Mount Merrion is epic and intimate, deliciously observed and wholly enjoyable. Justin Quinn is a shining talent.' Claire Kilroy