A blonde is swimming in a river.
Ellinor, a 35-year-old media consultant, has not been feeling herself; she's not been feeling much at all lately. Far beyond jaded, she picks through an old diary and fails to recognise the woman in its pages, seemingly as far away from the world around her as she's ever been. But when her coworker vanishes overnight, an unusual new task is dropped on her desk. Off she goes to meet the Norwegian Postal Workers Union, setting the ball rolling on a strange and transformative six months. This is an existential scream of a novel about loneliness (and the postal service!), written in Vigdis Hjorth's trademark spare, rhythmic and cutting style. Paperback with flaps
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Told in diary format, 14-year-old Franny journals about the year when she is sent away from the only home she's known to live with family members she didn't know she had all while her father goes to Japan on a research trip. Franny is a feisty 14-year-old with a gift for turning her thoughts and feelings into drawings. She lives in Montreal with her father, a sewing machine repair man by day and inventor by night. When he's invited to pursue his research in Japan, Franny is sent to a small town far away from Montreal and all her friends. She will meet a part of her family she has never heard of before and will have to adapt to a new school and a new life. Soon, she will discover that this is the town where her mother lived before she died, when Franny was very young. This leads Franny to investigate the mystery behind her mother's death and discovers a terrible truth. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781646900244 Media Type: Paperback Publisher: Arctis Publication Date: 11-14-2023 Pages: 370 Product Dimensions: 8.70h x 6.50w x 0.80d Age Range: 10 - 13 Years Series: Franny Cloutier
Bastien is eight years old, and his mother is ill. She often has what his father and grandparents call "episodes." She screams and fights, scratches and spits, and has to be carted away to specialized clinics for frequent treatments. Bastien doesn't like it when she goes, because when she comes home, she isn't the same. She has no feelings, no desires, and not much interest in him. According to the doctors, Bastien's mother suffers from "bipolar disorder with schizophrenic tendencies," but he prefers to imagine her as a comic-book heroine, like Jean Grey, who may become Dark Phoenix and explode in a superhuman fury at any moment. Based on the creator's own childhood experiences, The Parakeet is the story of a boy whose only refuge from life's harsh realities lies in his imagination. In his eyes, we see the confusion and heartache he feels as he watches his mother's illness worsen and the treatments fail. Through his eyes, we see how mental illness can both tear families apart and reaffirm the bonds of love. Poignant yet playful, The Parakeet follows Bastien's struggle to accept the mother he has while wishing for the mother he needs. 148 Halftones, color
Their friendship came to a tragic end when she passed away. He continued to search for her every single day!
Dorothy was very upset because her husband Albert had just passed away. She goes to the mortuary to look at her dearly departed, and the instant she sees him she starts wailing and crying. One of the attendants rushes up to comfort her. Through her tears she explains that she was upset...
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About Murder, She Wrote: Rum and Razors The USA Today bestselling Murder, She Wrote series continues as Jessica Fletcher embarks on a murderous vacation… After a cold winter in Cabot Cove, Maine, and with another soon-to-be bestseller on the way to her publisher, mystery writer Jessica Fletcher is off to balmy St. Thomas with its aquamarine sea and white sand beaches. But from the moment Jessica arrives at a four-star inn nestled by a beautiful lagoon, she senses trouble in paradise. Yet the gourmet food and the beautiful sunsets chase away Jessica’s concerns…until she finds the owner’s body at the edge of the lagoon. The island police think that a hot-tempered ex-employee is the killer. But for cool-headed Jessica it’s time to unpack her talent for sleuthing and find the real serpent in this Eden…
While thinking about 'American Presidents who have Ex-Wives' (there are now only two ... if you don't count 'widowers who re-married')...
A man goes to the doctor and complains that his wife cant hear him.How bad is it? the doctor asks.I have no idea, the husband says.Well, please test her. Stand 20 feet away from her and say something.If she doesn’t hear you, get closer and say the same thing.
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A man goes to the doctor and complains that his wife cant hear him.How bad is it? the doctor asks.I have no idea, the husband says.Well, please test her. Stand 20 feet away from her and say something.If she doesn’t hear you, get closer and say the same thing.
It can be a bit confusing talking to Miss Contrary because she says the exact opposite of what she means! She really does mean to be kind but be wary of whatever she says. If you need to make a decision then make sure that you don't ask Little Miss Fickle. She cannot make any decisions and really has a hard time when she goes to the library for the first time! Most people would eat 2 pieces of toast with breakfast. Not Little Miss Greedy, she eats 23 pieces of toast, and that is just the beginning. Find out what she brings to a tea party in this story filled with greed. Fairy Tale & Folklore Book Books for ages 6+ If you love these you'll love the Mr. Man Books Little Miss Late is late for everything. She can't even celebrate the holidays on time! She can't keep appointments, and always leaves her friends waiting. And how will she ever hold down a job? Little Miss Neat’s cottage is always perfectly tidy and clean. From the rain puddles to the kitchen, everything is always in its proper place. But what will happen while she is away for her annual vacation and Mr. Muddle comes over?! The perfect book for toddlers and young readers. Little Miss Quick wreaks havoc with her speedy carelessness, and ends up with a hungry, angry mob after her! Little Miss Scary loves to scare people, but someone is going to give her a taste of her own medicine. Little Miss Scatterbrain has the hardest time focusing. It is hard for her to get anything done! Do you have little ones that are afraid to talk to others? They are just scared and nothing seems to help? Then this book is perfect for them! Help Little Miss Shy get over her fear of talking to other people. Learn from Little Miss Shy that meeting other people is actually fun. Little Miss Birthday LOVES gift giving. She’s fantastic at it. But Mr. Wrong’s birthday is coming up, and she can’t think of anything right! Little Miss Whoops is extremely accident-prone. Then she visits her brother, Mr. Bump, resulting in a disastrous week.
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THE SECOND SAGA IN EVIE GRACE'S MAIDS OF KENT TRILOGY. 'One of the most gifted saga writers writing today' Bookish Jottings *** Will she break free and change her future? Canterbury, 1853 Agnes Berry-Clay might have been born into rags but she is growing up with riches. Given away as a baby by her real mother, she was rescued and raised by her darling Papa and distant Mama. Agnes wants for nothing, except perhaps a little freedom. But as times goes on, her life at Windmarsh Court changes. New arrivals and old resentments push Agnes to the peripheries, and finally the consequences of one fateful day shatter her dreams for the future. Heartbroken and surrounded by the threat of scandal, Agnes is faced with a terrible choice: stay and surrender, or flee and fight to keep her freedom. Praise for Her Mother's Daughter 'I was completely HOOKED' Anne Bonny Book Reviews 'Unputdownable ... Once I started reading, the world around me didn't exist' As the Page Turns Reviews 'I totally and utterly LOVED reading the second episode of the 'Maids Of Kent' trilogy and I can't wait for the concluding instalment' Ginger Book Geek 'An enthralling and emotional tale that I simply couldn't bear to put down' Bookish Jottings 'An enjoyable read' Shaz's Book Blog
What happens when you're meeting with your estranged sister after years and it doesn't go as planned? Sophie could go after her sister, call it a day, order a well-deserved Latte... Or she could take matter in her own hands... Environmental lawyer, workaholic and dutiful Sophie Smith has just moved back to New York after years abroad. She's not running away from her past. No, not at all. She's back on American soil and excited to reconnect with her sister and only relative, Carol.But nothing goes according to her carefully laid plans. Nope. She reconnects with the wrong person. The type of person who makes her want to take on fewer cases - and who she definitely can't introduce to her sister.She befriends the coffee shop owner, who pushes her to rewrite all her life rules. Hello out of my comfort zone, liquor-infused moments!And she allows her inner goddess to take over the reins... Will Sophie run away again? Will she ever find her right place? And what will she ultimately decide? Love You Latte, Sophie is a story about chance encounters, finding yourself and revenge. Just not the way Sophie had imagined it. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9789464776669 Media Type: Paperback Publisher: Julie Stevigny Publication Date: 11-30-2023 Pages: 236 Product Dimensions: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d
From the outside, Carol Huston is the epitome of the New Yorker who has everything they want. A wonderful family. Requited love. A fulfilled life. Which is exactly what her stepsister Samantha is determined to take away from her. Raised only by her mother, Carol had a quiet childhood, until her junky father abandoned his second daughter, Samantha, on their doorsteps. Ever since she was little, Samantha hated her, and when she ran away from home to go to Vegas, Carol felt relieved. Now she had two adorable children, she was married to Daniel, a renowned lawyer, and she had good friends she could count on. Friends who proved their loyalty when her life took a dramatic turn. Her husband, the person she fully trusted, becomes a stranger, and Carol starts to have doubts. When Samantha goes to their house on January 1, after being gone for sixteen years, and reveals to all their friends and family a big secret, Carol's world falls apart. Torn between love and hate, revenge and forgiveness, she has to fight to keep her family afloat. Their teenager daughter, Hayley, becomes rebellious, Daniel drowns himself in alcohol, and Samantha disappears again, taking with her the hope for better days. At a crossroads, good meets evil, and the fight between them will forever affect everyone's destiny. The Enemy in My House is a novel with unforgettable characters, debating the realities of life. It's a book about love, commitment, obsession and hate, but it's also a book that proves the greatest gifts in life always come as a surprise. From the outside, Carol Huston is the epitome of the New Yorker who has everything they want. A wonderful family. Requited love. A full-filled life. Which is exactly what her stepsister Samantha is determined to take away from her. Raised only by her mother, Carol had a quiet childhood, until her junky father abandoned his second child on their doorsteps. Ever since she was little, Samantha hated her, and when she ran away from home to go to Vegas, Carol felt relieved. Now she had two adorable children, she was married to Daniel, a renowned lawyer, and she had good friends she could count on. Friends who proved their loyalty when her life took a dramatic turn. Her husband, the person she fully trusted, becomes a stranger, and Carol starts to have doubts. When Samantha goes to their house on January 1, after being gone for sixteen years, and reveals to all their friends and family a big secret, Carol's world falls apart. Torn between love and hate, revenge and forgiveness, she has to fight to keep her family afloat. Their teenager daughter, Hayley, becomes rebellious, Daniel drowns himself in alcohol, and Samantha disappears again, taking with her the hope for better days. At a crossroads, good meets evil, and the fight between them will forever affect everyone's destiny. The Enemy in My House is a novel with unforgettable characters, debating the realities of life. It's a book about love, commitment, obsession and hate, but it's also a book that proves the greatest gifts in life always come as a surprise.Notice: The Enemy In My House it's actually, Never Say Never / changed the name | Author: Carmen Suissa | Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform | Publication Date: Aug 09, 2016 | Number of Pages: 438 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1979289808 | ISBN-13: 9781979289801
About Teardrop An epic saga of heart-stopping romance, devastating secrets, and dark magic . . . a world where everything you love can be washed away. The first book in the new series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series Never, ever cry. . . . Eureka Boudreaux’s mother drilled that rule into her daughter years ago. But now her mother is gone, and everywhere Eureka goes he is there: Ander, the tall, pale blond boy who seems to know things he shouldn’t, who tells Eureka she is in grave danger, who comes closer to making her cry than anyone has before. But Ander doesn’t know Eureka’s darkest secret: ever since her mother drowned in a freak accident, Eureka wishes she were dead, too. She has little left that she cares about, just her oldest friend, Brooks, and a strange inheritance—a locket, a letter, a mysterious stone, and an ancient book no one understands. The book contains a haunting tale about a girl who got her heart broken and cried an entire continent into the sea. Eureka is about to discover that the ancient tale is more than a story, that Ander might be telling the truth . . . and that her life has far darker undercurrents than she ever imagined.
Brave, clever and never more than a whisker away from adventure! When the museum's visitors are gone for the day, it's time for the cats to come out to play... The kittens can't wait for the museum's first ever sleepover! Especially Bianca, who loves being fussed over. So much so that when she goes missing, the others worry that she may have run away with the children. But the rats have also been sniffing around the school party. Could the kittens' old enemies be the ones behind Bianca's disappearance? The third in a charming new series from Holly Webb. Purr-fect for fans of the OTTOLINE books and THE ROYAL RABBITS OF LONDON. Illustrations, black and white CPSIA choking or other US hazard warning - No choking hazard warning necessary EU Toy Safety Directive - No warning
Recommended by Malala Yousafzai, The Breadwinner is the first book in Deborah Ellis's bestselling series set in Afghanistan. This award-winning novel explores loyalty, survival, family and friendship under extraordinary circumstances. Parvana's father is arrested and taken away by Taliban soldiers. Under Taliban law, women and girls are not allowed to leave the house on their own. Parvana, her mother, and sisters are prisoners in their own home. With no man to go out to buy food, they face starvation. Forbidden to earn money as a girl, Parvana must transform herself into a boy, and become the breadwinner to save her family. It is a dangerous plan, but their only chance. In fear, she goes out, and witnesses the horror of landmines, the brutality of the Taliban, and the desperation of a country trying to survive. But even in despair lies hope . . .
A lush tapestry of dreams, myth, and magic—perfect for fans of Holly Black, Roshani Chokshi, and Margaret Rogerson. Seven years ago, Tanvi was spirited away to the subterranean realm of Nagalok, where she joined the ranks of the dream runners: human children freed of all memory and emotion, who collect mortal dreams for the entertainment of the serpentine, immortal naga court. But when one of Tanvi’s dream harvests goes awry, she begins to remember her life on earth. Panicked and confused, she turns to the one mortal in Nagalok who might be able to help: Venkat, the dreamsmith responsible for collecting the dream runners’ wares and shaping them into the kingdom’s most tantalizing commodity. And as they search for answers, a terrifying truth begins to take shape—one that could turn the nagas’ realm of dreams into a land of waking nightmare. From the author of the Indie Next selection and Andre Norton Award finalist Star Daughter, this stand-alone contemporary fantasy, inspired by the nagas and garudas of Hindu mythology, is full of slow-burning romance, haunting intrigue, and shimmering magic. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9780062894663 Media Type: Hardcover Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication Date: 06-28-2022 Pages: 448 Product Dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.70(d) Age Range: 13 - 17 YearsAbout the Author Shveta Thakrar’s debut novel, Star Daughter, is a standalone YA fantasy perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, Laini Taylor, and Margaret Rogerson. Shveta's work has appeared in a number of magazines and anthologies, including Enchanted Living, Uncanny Magazine, and Toil & Trouble. You can find her online at www.shvetathakrar.com and on Twitter and Instagram at @ShvetaThakrar.
About Get Lucky How do you change your luck? A young woman chooses to look for happiness in this marvelously entertaining and poignant novel from the New York Times bestselling author of How to Walk Away and Things You Save in a Fire . “A hilarious and touching take on what it means to be a grown-up.”—Julie Buxbaum, author of Admission and Tell Me Three Things Sarah Harper isn’t sure if the stupid decisions she sometimes makes are good choices in disguise—or if they’re really just stupid. But either way, after forwarding an inappropriate email to her entire company, she suddenly finds herself out of a job. So she goes home to Houston—and her sister, Mackie—for Thanksgiving. But before Sarah can share her troubles with her sister, she learns that Mackie has some woes of her own: After years of trying, Mackie’s given up on having a baby—and plans to sell on eBay the entire nursery she’s set up. Which gives Sarah a brilliant idea—an idea that could fix everyone’s problems. An idea that gives Sarah the chance to take care of her big sister for once—instead of the other way around. But nothing worthwhile is ever easy. After a decade away, Sarah is forced to confront one ghost from her past after another: the father she’s lost touch with, the memories of her mother, the sweet guy she dumped horribly in high school. Soon everything that matters is on the line—and Sarah can only hope that by changing her life she has changed her luck, too.
'A dark gothic delight' JANICE HALLETT, author of THE TWYFORD CODE 'Inventive, lavish, twisty... will keep you guessing until the very end' ALISON LITTLEWOOD, author of MISTLETOE Winter 1954, and in a dilapidated apartment in Brooklyn, Sam Cooper realises that she has nothing left. Her mother is dead, she has no prospects, and she cannot afford the rent. But as she goes through her mother's things, Sam finds a stack of hidden letters that reveal a family and an inheritance that she never knew she had, three thousand miles away in Yorkshire. Begars Abbey is a crumbling pile, inhabited only by Lady Cooper, Sam's ailing grandmother, and a handful of servants. Sam cannot understand why her mother kept its very existence a secret, but her newly discovered diaries offer a glimpse of a young girl growing increasingly terrified. As is Sam herself. Built on the foundations of an old convent, Begars moves and sings with the biting wind. Her grandmother cannot speak, and a shadowy woman moves along the corridors at night. There are dark places in the hidden tunnels beneath Begars. And they will not give up their secrets easily... A chilling read that will keep you turning the pages late into the night, Begars Abbey is a must-read for fans of Laura Purcell, C.J. Tudor and W.C. Ryan.
About Pompo: The Cinephile Vol. 3 RETURN OF THE NYALLYWOOD KING Legendary producer J.D. Petersen has come out of retirement, and he’s chosen Gene to be his director! The new film is studded with the industry’s biggest stars and its set is equally spectacular. Meanwhile, Pompo acts her age for once and goes to school! How will she handle life away from her beloved film industry?
Deciding to have more fun in Westerham, Lily takes up life-drawing classes with her friend Olivia. But trouble isn't far away; the art teacher goes missing after the second class. Tracking down the art teacher is proving impossible, and the PIB's best lead is murdered before they can find out everything he knows. Yet again, Lily's unique witchy skills are called upon to help. The problem? It's dangerous for her to reveal her talents. She's already the target of a secret organisation intent on kidnapping her, and now those closest to her fear a threat inside the PIB itself. To help solve the case, Lily makes a dangerous choice: to go undercover with no backup. But has she just made a fatal mistake? So much for witches having it easier. Someone pass Lily a cappuccino, but this time, make it a double. | Author: Dionne Lister | Publisher: Dionne Lister | Publication Date: Nov 07, 2018 | Number of Pages: 254 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback/Fiction | ISBN-10: 0648348970 | ISBN-13: 9780648348979
When eight-year-old Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school she is confused, frightened, and terribly homesick. She tries to remember who she is and where she came from, despite the efforts of the nuns who are in charge at the school and who tell her that she is not to use her own name but instead use the number they have assigned to her. When she goes home for summer holidays, Irene's parents decide never to send her and her brothers away again. But where will they hide? And what will happen when her parents disobey the law? Based on the life of co-author Jenny Kay Dupuis’ grandmother, I Am Not a Number is a hugely necessary book that brings a terrible part of Canada’s history to light in a way that children can learn from and relate to. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781927583944 Media Type: Hardcover Publisher: Second Story Press Publication Date: 09-06-2016 Pages: 32 Product Dimensions: 8.60(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.50(d) Age Range: 7 - 11 YearsAbout the Author Dr. Jenny Kay Dupuis is of Anishinaabe/Ojibway ancestry and a proud member of Nipissing First Nation. She is an educator, researcher, artist, and speaker who works full-time supporting the advancement of Indigenous education. Jenny’s interest in her family’s past and her commitment to teaching about Indigenous issues through literature drew her to co-write I am Not a Number, her first children’s book. She lives in Toronto. Kathy Kacer’s books have won a number of awards, including the Silver Birch and the Jewish Book Award. A former psychologist, Kathy now travels the globe speaking to children and adults about the importance of keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive. Kathy lives in Toronto with her family. Gillian Newland has illustrated a variety of publications ranging from magazine editorial to children's books. She finds most of her inspiration to draw outside of her studio and can often be found sketching her fellow customers at Starbucks or the animals at the zoo. Gillian lives in Toronto.
When eight-year-old Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school she is confused, frightened, and terribly homesick. She tries to remember who she is and where she came from, despite the efforts of the nuns who are in charge at the school and who tell her that she is not to use her own name but instead use the number they have assigned to her. When she goes home for summer holidays, Irene's parents decide never to send her and her brothers away again. But where will they hide? And what will happen when her parents disobey the law? Based on the life of co-author Jenny Kay Dupuis’ grandmother, I Am Not a Number is a hugely necessary book that brings a terrible part of Canada’s history to light in a way that children can learn from and relate to. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781927583944 Media Type: Hardcover Publisher: Second Story Press Publication Date: 09-06-2016 Pages: 32 Product Dimensions: 8.60(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.50(d) Age Range: 7 - 11 YearsAbout the Author Dr. Jenny Kay Dupuis is of Anishinaabe/Ojibway ancestry and a proud member of Nipissing First Nation. She is an educator, researcher, artist, and speaker who works full-time supporting the advancement of Indigenous education. Jenny’s interest in her family’s past and her commitment to teaching about Indigenous issues through literature drew her to co-write I am Not a Number, her first children’s book. She lives in Toronto. Kathy Kacer’s books have won a number of awards, including the Silver Birch and the Jewish Book Award. A former psychologist, Kathy now travels the globe speaking to children and adults about the importance of keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive. Kathy lives in Toronto with her family. Gillian Newland has illustrated a variety of publications ranging from magazine editorial to children's books. She finds most of her inspiration to draw outside of her studio and can often be found sketching her fellow customers at Starbucks or the animals at the zoo. Gillian lives in Toronto.
Lori wants to be a detective, but so far the most exciting mystery she has solved is the disappearance of her nan's specs down the side of the sofa. Max is the new girl at school and Lori is asked to look after her. Max is odd. She doesn't fit in - but then, Lori realises, she doesn't really fit in either. When some charity money goes missing and Max disappears, Lori seems to be the only person who doesn't think Max has stolen it and run away. Even the police don't want to investigate and suddenly Lori finds she has a real crime on her hands. n/a