Housemaid: The Invisible Child plunges readers into the secret world of Lily Morgan, a ten-year-old prodigy forced to become the "housemaid" of her own family. With her mother battling a debilitating illness and her father lost to alcoholism, Lily must take on adult responsibilities far beyond her years.Driven by desperation, Lily disguises herself as a young woman to work as a housemaid in the homes of Maplewood's elite. Each day, she balances school, caring for her siblings, and ...

Tessie and Finn want nothing more than to sail across the Atlantic and start their lives fresh in Boston.But before they do, they must save a woman who doesn’t want to be saved.Charged with the impossible task of convincing her mother, the Black Bonnet, to step aside or accept her fate, Tessie and Finn are drawn into the battle raging for Dublin’s underground.While Tessie tries to force her mother’s hand, and Finn and Mickey confront the ghosts of Dublin’s past, a d...

Evie is forever crossing swords with her twin. While she practises her after-school fencing, Tallulah is winning movie auditions. Neither of them could have imagined how their worlds would collide; but when Tallulah goes to Hollywood, Evie goes too - as her sister's identical stand-in. And everything changes when the film needs some all-action sword-play. Now Evie's the one enjoying the limelight - that is, until Tallulah goes missing . . .

A gripping narrative inspired by true events, Toxic Luv pulls back the curtain on the harrowing realities of a toxic and abusive relationship. Written with raw honesty, Veronique Eloise shares a deeply personal journey of survival, the agonizing complexities of manipulation, and the ultimate fight to reclaim one's life. A poignant testament to the power of free will and resilience, this story offers a beacon of hope for survivors navigating their own healing process, proving that it is nev...

As seen on Blue Peter and This MorningStar baker Fitwaffle brings you 100 delicious recipes that don’t use an oven.Who doesn’t love a no-bake? From cheesecakes, ice cream and truffles to desserts made on the hob, in a microwave and air fryer, not one of these recipes needs you to turn on your oven.You’ll find brand-new recipes using popular flavours, as well as highly-requested fan favourites, lots with fewer than 5 ingredi...

Night Raiders is the first history of burglary in modern Britain. Until 1968, burglary was defined in law as occurring only between the 'night-time' hours of nine pm and six am in residential buildings. Time and space gave burglary a unique cloak of terror, since burglars' victims were likely to be in the bedroom, asleep and unawares, when the intruder crept in, prowling near them in the darkness. Yet fear sometimes gave way to sexual fantasy; eroticized visions of handsome young ...

The Funniest Farmyard Jokes is a delightful collection of farm-inspired humor that will have children in fits of giggles from start to finish. Each chapter introduces a new animal friend—like Bessie the Cow, Percy the Pig, and Cluckster the Chicken—who share their funniest jokes and puns with the readers. From the mischievous antics of the animals to the quirky wordplay and clever punchlines, this book is packed with endless laughs. Children will love guessing the punchlines, read...

It takes courage to follow your dreams . . .Young gymnast Pearl dreams of winning gold in Paris. It’s what Mum would have wanted.However, elite training camp is super tough, even with the help of best friend Ryan and rising star, Jada-Rae.Think ice baths, rivalry ... sabotage.When others will do anything to win, what will Pearl risk? Safety? Morals? Friendships?This thrilling tale reminds us sport is about more than medals. It's ab...

Dani Williams is shocked when a break-in at Abby's Bistro leads to the discovery of a body amidst the wreckage. The police quickly zero in on Abby as a person of interest after she's seen fleeing the scene. Determined to clear Abby’s name, Dani dives headfirst into an investigation.But this case is unlike any Dani has faced before. When using her abilities, she usually uncovers emotional imprints left behind by the perpetrator. This time, she finds nothing. It’s as if the killer is...

It's a totally unassuming Tuesday when Aggie's little sister Marcie - her favourite person, her especially made best friend - is admitted to hospital, prepared for a long stay with a bag of her softest things. It is a day Aggie has dreaded and longed for. Like crows need wings, like planets have moons, when it comes to Marcie, there's nothing she wouldn't do.So when Death - red-lipped, feline-eyed and chignoned-to-perfection - appears in her bedroomready to strike a deal, Ag...

In the wake of a tempest hitting her town, Morwenna is left to take care of a stranger washed ashore. The storm is just another of many that have plagued the town for years – people blame the tide singers, legendary sea people who are said to charm storms with their singing. Morwenna has never believed the tales, but when she is left alone with the stranger, she realises this is no ordinary girl. Can the stories be true? Can the girl control the tides with nothing more than her voice? Her ...

What happens when the family closes the front door and leaves the house for an outing? "The head of cabbage, sitting in the fridge, hears the front door close, hears the click of the key … He looks out … sees his people leave … He stands in the middle of the floor … throws his head back and yells, "PAR-TAY!" Children and adults will experience this house party through the buoyant, rhythmic words of Eloise Greenfield and the playful, exuberant illustrations of Don Tate. Read and join the