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The first modern Chinese middle grade series to be translated and brought to the English-speaking market, from bestselling author Chen Jiatong. A young white fox dreams of being human. When his parents are taken from him, long-held secrets and a legend about a miraculous treasure rise to the surface in this perilous quest for self-discovery. When a young white fox named Dilah discovers a human family, he begins to dream of being human himself. But when his parents are assassinated, long-held secrets and a legend about a miraculous treasure rise to the surface. A treasure with the power to make animals human... The clues to its location are contained in a moonstone buried beneath their den. But evil blue foxes seek the treasure too and Dilah must race to find it first. Along the way, he meets all sorts of other creatures: a friendly seal, an ancient tortoise, and a fierce leopard -- but can he stay one step ahead?
Frankenstein is reborn! Camille and Zoe plunder a graveyard for parts to make the perfect guy, with an athlete's body and a poet's brain. At last, they make him - but can they make him love them?
A new drug is out. Everyone is talking about it. The Hit. Take it, and you have one amazing week to live. It's the ultimate high. At the ultimate price. Adam is tempted. Life is rubbish; his girlfriend's over him, his brother's gone. So what's he got to lose? Everything as it turns out. It's up to his girlfriend, Lizzie to show him.
Ylva, a young Viking girl, is swept by a storm to England where she is orphaned. Determined to avenge her mother's death, she tracks the killer north. But when a stranger steps in, Ylva has to choose between vengeance and trust.
Twelve-year-old Vinnie Fyfe works in the tea-shop at Brighton aquarium, and waits for her milliner mother to return from Paris. The arrival of a giant octopus changes her life for ever as a gripping mystery begins to unfold .
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""Love Among the Chickens"" is a novel written by P.G. Wodehouse, a renowned English humorist. It was first published in 1906. The story revolves around the misadventures of two young men, Jeremy Garnet and Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge, who attempt to run a chicken farm. Set in the idyllic English countryside, the novel combines elements of romance, comedy, and farce. The plot follows the struggles of the two friends as they navigate the challenges of managing the farm, dealing with financial constraints, and coping with the antics of their eccentric and colorful neighbors. Amidst the chaos, a love story unfolds as Jeremy falls for a young lady named Phyllis. However, their budding romance faces numerous obstacles, adding to the comedic and romantic tension of the narrative. As with many of Wodehouse's works, ""Love Among the Chickens"" is known for its witty dialogue, humorous situations, and engaging characters. The novel captures the essence of early 20th-century English society while offering a light-hearted and entertaining narrative.