ADELE GERAS

Adele Geras When Constance Barrington dies, she leaves behind a wealthy estate and a complex family network. But when the whole family gathers to hear her last will and testament, they are in for a terrible shock. Constance - possessed of a long memory and a spiteful disposition - altered her will shortly before her death. The new provisions are far from fair; some benefit hugely and others hardly at all. Constance's granddaughter, Louise, is bequeathed the copyright for her late grandfather's novels (barely remembered, long-since out of print and valuable only as a reminder of the man she loved). It is a paltry inheritance and one that comes to symbolise the inequity at the heart of the Barrington family. Soon, old family feuds and long-hidden resentments come to the surface, and with them, secrets start to emerge. But it is through Louise's inheritance - those dusty, long-forgotten books - that the most explosive secret of all will come to light, bringing with it a very different future for her and the rest of the family.

Eva was once a legendary fashion designer until, mysteriously, she retired. Now widowed, she lives with her family in Salix House, the home shes owned and loved for forty years. When the family announces its time to sell, Eva is deeply reluctant. The house contains memories and secrets that are part of her, although she never shares them. Megan is a fashion journalist working in London who interviewed Eva for a magazine. Torn apart by the brutal end of a love affair, Megan is drawn back to Salix House and Eva. Decades apart in age, the two women share a bond. Both are hiding something, but perhaps together they can confront their fears, their past pain and their uncertain futures - and discover the truth of Salix Houses secrets.

Geejay - a striking ginger tom with a thirst for adventure - takes matters into his own paws when he discovers a little boy next door who isnt allowed to play outside because of his allergies...

Blossom, a plump and contented cat, is horrified when six-year-old Prissy comes to stay with her family. Suddenly there is nowhere she can go and doze without being disturbed, no place she can hide from Prissy. And when Prissy pulls her tail (no-one has done that since she was a little kitten!), Blossom makes up her mind: Prissy must go!All she needs is a plan...

Louisa and her sister are off to Florida to enjoy some fun in the sun with their dad. But for Louisa that means missing her schools end-of-year display and the thought of Phoebe dancing the lead role instead of her is just unbearable. Until, that is, she is given the chance to appear in a TV commercial.

While she was still trembling with the complete unexpectedness of what Aeneas had just said and done, he leaned forward a little and kissed her on the mouth. Just one swift, soft touch of his lips on hers and then he turned and walked away.Love can be deadly. Especially when two girls fall for the same man - one a queen, the other her serving girl.Elissa knows she is playing with fire, but she cant resist. Queen Dido suspects nothing, until one fateful night . . . Secrets are revealed, hearts are broken and as dawn breaks, a terrible tragedy unfolds.A passionate tale of love, betrayal and revenge.

LOUISAS SECRETWhen Louisas ballet class have to choose partners, her new neighbour Tony is the perfect choice. But Tony thinks ballet lessons are for wimps! LOUISA IN THE WINGSA Russian ballet company comes to town and Louisa is desperate to see them. She tries to raise the money for the tickets but its all sold out! Can anyone help her? A RIVAL FOR LOUISAAt first, Louisa doesnt like Phoebe, the new girl in her ballet class. But they soon find out they have more in common than they thought...

Phoebes new to the ballet class and Louisa (aka Weezer) takes an instant dislike to her - shes pretty, posh and worst of all, a good dancer too! When theyre both picked to play in THE NUTCRACKER, Weezer is super smug - shes got a big part and Phoebes just a measly mouse. BUt as rehearsals progress, the pair find that actually they rather like each other, and when Weezer hurts her ankle, its Phoebe whos able to save the day.

1914 war has broken out across Europe and beyond Nothing will ever be the same again for those caught up in the conflict This collection of short stories explores how the First World War changed and shaped the lives of women forever A courageous nurse risks her life onthe Front Line a young woman uncovers a spy in wartime London and a grief stricken sister comes to understand the heroism and sacrifice of the forgotten Indian soldiers Through these and other tales War Girls presents a moving portrait of loss and grief and of hope overcoming terrible odds Cover art by Garry Walton

On paper, Iris Atkins is an estate agent, but shes not just good at finding suitable houses for her clients. In fact, she has a gift: Iris is able to see into their lives and understand exactly what is missing and what they need - and not just in bricks-and-mortar terms either. Not that she tells them so; shes more subtle than that. But if you hire Iris Atkins as your agent, you may find you dont just end up with the perfect house youd never choose for yourself, but the perfect job, the perfect partner... the perfect new life?Of course, concentrating so much on fixing other peoples problems doesnt leave much time for examining your own. Over the course of one whirlwind year Iris discovers that while she may know whats best for everyone else, she doesnt necessarily know whats best for herself - and what she finds out could make her happier than shed ever dreamed of.

Other Echoes is the delicate and sensitive story of a young womans growing self-awareness after revisiting her past. Flora is eighteen and recovering from an illness in the sanatorium at her boarding school. To while away the time, she starts to write down the story of her childhood - how at nine years old, she moved to Borneo with her parents, and encountered people and events shaped by the tragedies of the Second World War. In making sense of her own memories, Flora uncovers the ideas and emotions that make her the person she is today.

Suzannah (known as Zannah) and Adrian are planning to marry in May, the loveliest time of year. Zannah has always wanted a beautiful, traditional wedding and feels she missed out the first time round when she married Cal, father of her daughter Isis. Now, the two families are to meet for the first time. Will the slightly bohemian Gratrixes from Cheshire and the wealthy Ashtons from the Home Counties like each other? The meeting will take place on neutral territory, at a lunch party in the home of Zannahs great aunt Charlotte in London - but no one anticipates the reaction when Zannahs mother and Adrians stepfather first meet, and a series of events is set in motion with consequences no one expected... As the story unfolds, full of drama, conflict, revelations, reconciliations and romance, the two families plus several outsiders move forward towards the inevitable Big Day. Not everyone will get what they want. Not all marriages are made in heaven...

The town of Hamelin is full of rats Only the Pied Piper can get rid of this plague but will he take away more than the town bargained for TreeTops Greatest Stories is a series of timeless classics for children aged 711 Its much loved stories beautiful artwork and careful levelling make it easy to select books that children will love

A los diez años, Nefret se convierte en la doncella de Clopatra, la última reina de Egipto. Su diario ofrece una visión de la vida de esta poderosa y famosa soberana; su manera de pensar, su belleza, sus diversiones favoritas, su amor por dos celebres romanos, Julio Cesar y Marco Antonio, y su determinacion para engrandecer Egipto.

A special story for the literacy charity Quick Reads, about the healing power of love. Rob Stone comes back from the horrors of the First World War with a ruined face and a broken heart. Lonely, unable to forget the things he has seen, and haunted by the ghost of his dead Captain, all that Rob has left is a picture of the Captains family. Rob sets out to find them, hoping that by bringing them the picture, he can bring peace to the Captains ghost - and to his own troubled heart.

Acompanya la Tilly Tutú i els seus amics en els seus primers passos de ballet. Des del moment en que la senyora Anne pica de mans per començar la classe, Tilly Tutú fa tot el possible per convertir-se en una preciosa ballarina. Pero, tindra temps d'estar preparada per a la gran funcio? Aquest es el llibre perfecte per a qualsevol aspirant a ballarina. O simplement per a aquells que gaudeixin llegint un conte il·lustrat amb magnifiques imatges que possiblement s'assemblin a la nostra realitat mes quotidiana. Adele Geras va neixer a Jerusalem el 1944. va passar gran part de la seva infancia d'un costat a l'altre. Va estudiar espanyol i frances al St. Hilda's College, a Oxford. Durant aquests anys passava gran part del seu temps actuant i cantant. Es va convertir en una escriptora a temps complet el 1976 amb la publicacio del seu primer llibre. Fins a data d'avui, Adele ha escrit mes de 100 contes per a infants. Adele col·labora regularment amb varies publicacions per a nens, com Books for Keeps i Carousel, Times Educational Supplement i The Guardian. Gran part de la seva poesia s'ha publicat a diverses revistes i antologies. Ha guanyat el Sydney Taylor Book Award (EEUU) i va ser finalista per al premi Observer Teenage Fiction Prize.

Adele GerasSet in a splendid country house in England, this rich and absorbing novel begins as Leonora, daughter of a famous Edwardian painter, is about to throw herself a huge house party to celebrate her 75th birthday. Guests will include her two grown daughters and their spouses (and lovers), a film crew making a movie about Leonora's father, and numerous family legends. Even happy families have their secrets, and Leonora's stunning revelations make for thrilling reading.

Acompaña a Tilly Tutú y a sus amigos en sus primeros pasos de ballet. Tilly Tutú hace todo lo posible por convertirse en una preciosa bailarina. Pero ¿tendrá tiempo de estar preparada para la gran funcion?Este es el libro perfecto para cualquier aspirante a bailarina. O simplemente para aquellos que disfruten leyendo un cuento ilustrado con magnificas imagenes que posiblemente se parezcan a nuestra realidad mas cotidiana.Adele Geras nacio en Jerusalen en 1944. Se convirtio en una escritora a tiempo completo en 1976 con al publicacion de su primer libro. Hasta la fecha, Adele ha escrito mas de 100 cuentos para niñosAdele colabora regularmente en varias publicaciones para niños, comoBooks for Keeps and Carousel, Times Educational Supplement yThe Guardian. Gran parte de su poesia se ha publicado en diversas revistas y antologias.A ganado el Sydney Taylor Book Award (USA) y fue finalista para el premio Observer Teenage Fiction PrizeShelagh McNicholas nacio y crecio en Liverpool, Inglaterra. Estudio en la Universidad de Kingston, donde se graduo con honores en Diseño Grafico e Ilustracion. Aparte de dar clases de dibujo del natural, Shelagh siempre ha trabajado como ilustradora. Shelagh vive en Surrey con su hija y este es el primer libro editado que ilustra.

When six brothers are turned into swans by an evil queen, their fate falls into the hands of their younger sister. Can she save them - and herself - before its too late?This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children. This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.