Author: Rachel Malik
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241976103
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
**SHORTLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE 2018** 'A surprisingly touching account of hidden lives forced out of the shadows' Sunday Times One day in 1940 Rene Hargreaves walks out on her family and the city to take a position as a Land Girl at the remote Starlight farm. There she will live with and help lonely farmer Elsie Boston. At first Elsie and Rene are unsure of one another - strangers from different worlds. But over time they each come to depend on the other. They become inseparable. Until the day a visitor from Rene's past arrives and their careful, secluded life is thrown into confusion. Suddenly, all they have built together is threatened. What will they do to protect themselves? And are they prepared for the consequences? 'So lovely, gentle yet enthralling' Claire Fuller 'Quietly beautiful and brilliant. This is no bucolic idyll but an unfolding of a plot that constantly twists and turns and surprises. A truly wonderful, memorable novel' Judges of the Walter Scott Prize 2018
Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves
Author: Rachel Malik
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241976103
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
**SHORTLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE 2018** 'A surprisingly touching account of hidden lives forced out of the shadows' Sunday Times One day in 1940 Rene Hargreaves walks out on her family and the city to take a position as a Land Girl at the remote Starlight farm. There she will live with and help lonely farmer Elsie Boston. At first Elsie and Rene are unsure of one another - strangers from different worlds. But over time they each come to depend on the other. They become inseparable. Until the day a visitor from Rene's past arrives and their careful, secluded life is thrown into confusion. Suddenly, all they have built together is threatened. What will they do to protect themselves? And are they prepared for the consequences? 'So lovely, gentle yet enthralling' Claire Fuller 'Quietly beautiful and brilliant. This is no bucolic idyll but an unfolding of a plot that constantly twists and turns and surprises. A truly wonderful, memorable novel' Judges of the Walter Scott Prize 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241976103
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
**SHORTLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE 2018** 'A surprisingly touching account of hidden lives forced out of the shadows' Sunday Times One day in 1940 Rene Hargreaves walks out on her family and the city to take a position as a Land Girl at the remote Starlight farm. There she will live with and help lonely farmer Elsie Boston. At first Elsie and Rene are unsure of one another - strangers from different worlds. But over time they each come to depend on the other. They become inseparable. Until the day a visitor from Rene's past arrives and their careful, secluded life is thrown into confusion. Suddenly, all they have built together is threatened. What will they do to protect themselves? And are they prepared for the consequences? 'So lovely, gentle yet enthralling' Claire Fuller 'Quietly beautiful and brilliant. This is no bucolic idyll but an unfolding of a plot that constantly twists and turns and surprises. A truly wonderful, memorable novel' Judges of the Walter Scott Prize 2018
Little Miss Giggles
Author: Roger Hargreaves
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101655119
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
They're back! Rediscover the zaniest and most lovable characters you've ever met in the Mr. Men and Little Miss series—the best-selling, timeless, and universal books, which have sold millions of copies worldwide. Digitally available for the first time, these bright, charming books, with their easily recognizable characters, are easy enough for young readers and witty enough for adults. This fantastic read-to-me edition is read by Audie and Grammy award-winning narrator of Harry Potter, Jim Dale, who perfectly captures each character’s unique voice and personality. Get ready to fall in love with Mr. Men and Little Miss books all over again or for the very first time!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101655119
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
They're back! Rediscover the zaniest and most lovable characters you've ever met in the Mr. Men and Little Miss series—the best-selling, timeless, and universal books, which have sold millions of copies worldwide. Digitally available for the first time, these bright, charming books, with their easily recognizable characters, are easy enough for young readers and witty enough for adults. This fantastic read-to-me edition is read by Audie and Grammy award-winning narrator of Harry Potter, Jim Dale, who perfectly captures each character’s unique voice and personality. Get ready to fall in love with Mr. Men and Little Miss books all over again or for the very first time!
Mr. Brave
Author: Roger Hargreaves
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101632879
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
They're back! Rediscover the zaniest characters you've ever met in this best-selling series which has sold millions worldwide. Bright and charming, with easily recognizable characters and a small take-along format, Mr. Men and Little Miss books are easy enough for young readers, witty enough for humor-prone adults, and highly collectible for one and all. Also check your local listings to view the Mr. Men & Little Miss TV show. Back to the Mr. Men & Little Miss microsite.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101632879
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
They're back! Rediscover the zaniest characters you've ever met in this best-selling series which has sold millions worldwide. Bright and charming, with easily recognizable characters and a small take-along format, Mr. Men and Little Miss books are easy enough for young readers, witty enough for humor-prone adults, and highly collectible for one and all. Also check your local listings to view the Mr. Men & Little Miss TV show. Back to the Mr. Men & Little Miss microsite.
Mr. Forgetful
Author: Roger Hargreaves
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101632682
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Mr. Forgetful has an important message to deliver, if only he could remember what it is!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101632682
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Mr. Forgetful has an important message to deliver, if only he could remember what it is!
Mr. Greedy
Author: Roger Hargreaves
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101632887
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Mr. Greedy Wants to eat everything in sight. How will he ever stick to a low-calorie diet?
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101632887
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Mr. Greedy Wants to eat everything in sight. How will he ever stick to a low-calorie diet?
Little Miss Fun
Author: Roger Hargreaves
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101632771
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Come join the fun with Little Miss Fun. She's always the life of the party-even after her guests are asleep!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101632771
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Come join the fun with Little Miss Fun. She's always the life of the party-even after her guests are asleep!
Little Miss Hug
Author: Adam Hargreaves
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698193199
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Little Miss Hug's favorite thing in the world is giving hugs. And it looks like lots of folks are in dire need of one! Out just in time for Valentine’s Day, here is the perfect book for anybody who needs a little pick-me up--whether you buy this book for yourself or a loved one!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698193199
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Little Miss Hug's favorite thing in the world is giving hugs. And it looks like lots of folks are in dire need of one! Out just in time for Valentine’s Day, here is the perfect book for anybody who needs a little pick-me up--whether you buy this book for yourself or a loved one!
Little Miss Busy
Author: Roger Hargreaves
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0843178124
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Little Miss Busy does everything. Then--oh calamity!--she needs to rest.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0843178124
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Little Miss Busy does everything. Then--oh calamity!--she needs to rest.
Little Miss Late
Author: Roger Hargreaves
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698178394
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Little Miss Late as you can imagine, is late for everything. If you ask her round for dinner, she probably won't arrive until next week, and that's if you're lucky!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698178394
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Little Miss Late as you can imagine, is late for everything. If you ask her round for dinner, she probably won't arrive until next week, and that's if you're lucky!
Little Miss
Author: Roger Hargreaves
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405267694
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Carry your Little Library with you wherever you go! This delightful set covers words, numbers shapes and colours, and features many of your favourite Little Miss characters. The back covers also feature a Little Miss scene, that young children will enjoy fitting together like a jigsaw puzzle.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405267694
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Carry your Little Library with you wherever you go! This delightful set covers words, numbers shapes and colours, and features many of your favourite Little Miss characters. The back covers also feature a Little Miss scene, that young children will enjoy fitting together like a jigsaw puzzle.