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When two boys save an old man from robbers, they learn of a competition in Londinium to decide the next king of Britain. The elder, Kay, is determined to prove himself worthy as a knight or a king. The younger is Arthur, a farm boy through and through - until he sees the sword in the stone.
Retellings that share the legends with a younger generation Engaging illustrations by the illustrator of the Horrible Geography series Based on one of the greatest English legends
A retelling of the Arthurian legends, adapted and illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to classic folklore.
A retelling of the Arthurian legends, adapted and illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to classic folklore.
A retelling of the Arthurian legends, adapted and illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to classic folklore.
A retelling of the Arthurian legends, adapted and illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to classic folklore.
Falling in love with your best friend should be easy… It’s just a shame no one told them that. Carrie Swinton came to Appleford five years ago to escape her ex-fiancé and her family. But she’s never given up on finding love, especially as her feelings for Elliot have grown. Thanks to past heartbreak, Elliot Barnes has spent most of his life avoiding relationships. That is, until he can no longer deny his growing feelings for his friend, and co-worker, Carrie. But the path of true love never runs smooth, especially when you’re up against trust issues, interfering neighbours and the sudden appearance of a sexy newcomer to the village. Can Elliot and Carrie put aside their fears for long enough to finally take a chance on each other or is it already too late? Lessons in Love is the second book in the heartwarming romance series set in a the small town of Appleford, perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Cathy Bramley and Rachael Lucas. If you love friends to lovers romances, quaint villages with larger than life characters, then this is the book for you! Official Appleford Series Reading Order: Book One: Not Just For Christmas Book Two: Lessons in Love
Home is where the heart is… Kelly Stapleton thought she had it all: a job she loved, a great flat and a sexy, musician boyfriend to boot! But, lately, the job’s turned sour, the flat’s a mess and as for the boyfriend...? Well, the less said about him the better. Still, she muddles along, telling herself everything will be fine in the end… until, one day, her world falls apart and she runs back to the only place she can call home: Keldsthwaite. Ryan Sherwood has only one rule in life: never let anyone get too close. After all, it wouldn’t just be his heart on the line but that of his thirteen-year-old daughter’s, too. But, when Kelly takes a job at his school, he discovers that so...
Coming home is never easy… Thirteen years ago, Nikki Reynolds left Keldsthwaite, and the family business, to pursue her own dreams in London. Now, she has a career she loves, a flat filled with the latest tech and gadgets as well as the perfect boyfriend. She knows how lucky she is… so why does she feel there’s something missing? And why has she been thinking of home so much lately? When a family emergency calls Nikki back home to the beauty of the Lake District, all of these thoughts disappear as she focuses all her energy on supporting her parents and rebuilding the bridges she burnt when she left. But, as the full extent of her parents’ troubles are revealed, will Nikki be able to...
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2021 Two homesick Indian boys and their new Scottish friend join a magical tiger on a journey across continents. Lal and his brother Dilip miss home. They don't like drizzle, midges, or the tiger skin rug in their creepy new house. All they want is to leave Scotland and go back to India. But that's before they make friends with Jenny, the girl next door -- and before the tiger-skin rug comes back to life. The tiger tells them it will take them home in return for their help: it cannot rest until it fulfils an old promise. The mission takes them on a magic ride across the United Kingdom and then back to India. Along the way, they encounter adults and children from different cultures and backgrounds - and a mysterious man who seems to be following them... Finishing their adventure in a wildlife refuge, the children learn the true significance of the tiger skin rug's final message - and come to understand the real meaning of home.