There are many books about refugees and their stories, but for me, this is the book that really helped me empathize with and understand the plight of those who choose to leave their homes and sometimes their families in the hope of finding a better life. This is the book I keep thinking back to, dwelling on the characters and wondering about how their lives might have panned out and how I might have coped in a similar situation.
The story is told through the eyes of two young brothers who undertake the ordeal without their parents. This adds emotions such as fear, hope, surprise, and joy to the usual angst felt by boys as they change from children and take on the responsibilities of young adults. It's a great read.
The Richard & Judy author returns with what is going to be the most talked about book of Summer 2019!
'I loved #TheEndofTime. It is, without doubt, one of my top reads of 2019. I walked every mile with Zain, Mohammed and Jesus. Even when their epic journey seemed hopeless, their story remained hopeful. I've not had such an immersive and important read in a long time.' Carmel Harrington
'Thoroughly enjoyed #TheEndOfTime. It's an epic story of brotherly love, courage and resilience. A sensitively-written, compassionate and heart-warming must-read for this summer.' Sarah J Harris
I loved this book mainly for its characters but also for the way that the story portrayed historical events from both sides of the conflict and the effect of war on people and their beliefs. The relationship between the caring father and blind daughter brought tears to my eyes, and his use of models to help her understand her neighborhood was inspired.
As the former curator of gemstones at the Natural History Museum in London, the story about a lost, missing or fake diamond from the Paris Museum of Natural History was captivating. Months after finishing the book, I still wonder about museum collections during times of war and think about which gemstones I would choose to save and what risks I would take to do so.
WINNER OF THE 2015 PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR FICTION
A beautiful, stunningly ambitious novel about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II
Open your eyes and see what you can with them before they close forever.'
For Marie-Laure, blind since the age of six, the world is full of mazes. The miniature of a Paris neighbourhood, made by her father to teach her the way home. The microscopic…
I love this book because it says it all. As a professional geologist, I have had many discussions with friends and colleagues about the possibility of climate change, and this book explains the science clearly and simply. It is so well-researched and written that now I need only say, “Read the book.”
Bill McGuire, Professor of Geophysical and Climate Hazards at University College London paints a picture of the future of planet Earth that scares me—a future of increased extreme weather events, including floods, fires, and heat waves, and that is just in our lifetime. It is the book that, with my children in mind, encourages me, and I hope each one of Earth’s inhabitants will do something for the future of our planet.
'It's a paradox but this was one of the most chilling books I've read this year. It's the definitive guide to where we're heading' ANTHONY HOROWITZ
'The Earth is already in a dangerous phase of heating. Many scientists admit privately to actually being "scared" by recent weather extremes. But the public doesn't like pessimism, so we environment journalists hint at future optimism. This book provides a more steely-eyed view on how we can cope with a hothouse world.' - ROGER HARRABIN, former BBC Environment Analyst
'This accessible and authoritative book is a must-read for anyone who still thinks it could…
I wrote this because I love pebbles, stones, rocks, and especially sparkly gemstones.
My book is about the amazing impact and importance of stones in our history and culture from the Stone Age to the present day. From small beach pebbles to huge megaliths, stones have been collected, revered, enhanced, sculpted, or engraved for practical and artistic purposes.
I wanted to do something new and cover the aesthetic appeal, diversity and beauty, practical uses, and metaphysical properties as well as the science. So, I chose some of my favorite stone facts, myths, and stories to give readers an introduction to this vast topic. Standing stones, building stones, game counters, stone money, and cooking stones are just a few of my favorite examples.
This has been his favorite since he received it as a gift on his first birthday. Since then, he has requested it over and over again each night until he falls asleep. He loves the narrative's conversational style and enjoys the humour in each of the 'sticky' situations that Paddington gets himself into.
The very first, classic Paddington picture book, with updated art from the original artist.
Nearly fifty years ago, a small bear from Darkest Peru set out on an adventure of a lifetime. With nothing but a suitcase, several jars of marmalade, and a label around his neck that read, "Please Look After This Bear," he stowed away on a ship headed for faraway England. When the little bear arrived at London's busy Paddington Station, he was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Brown. As luck would have it, the Browns were just the sort of people to welcome a lost bear…
He loves the creativity in the book, as well as the comical text and the playful illustrations. He finds the idea of whipping up a magical concoction from regular household items irresistible, inspiring him to try to test out some creative chemistry of his own.
A splendiferous new hardback of George's Marvellous Medicine, part of a collection of truly delumptious classic Roald Dahl titles with stylish jackets over surprise printed colour cases, and exquisite endpaper designs.
'A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero' - David Walliams
George Kranky's Grandma is a miserable grouch. George really hates that horrid old witchy woman. One Saturday morning, George is in charge of giving Grandma her medicine. So-ho! Ah-ha! Ho-hum! George knows exactly what to do. A magic medicine* it will be. One that will either cure her completely . . . or blow off…
She found the friendship that formed between the robin and the main character beautiful and heartwarming. She loved the way that the robin helped the girl learn and grow as a character, paralleling the growth of her garden. She also found the imagery of the secret walled garden magical and inspiring.
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical novel for adults and children alike
'I've stolen a garden,' she said very fast. 'It isn't mine. It isn't anybody's. Nobody wants it, nobody cares for it, nobody ever goes into it. Perhaps everything is dead in it already; I don't know.'
After losing her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from India to live in her uncle's gloomy mansion on the wild English moors. She is lonely and has no one to play with, but one day she learns of a secret garden somewhere in the grounds that no…
