Dive into a whirlpool of tales that unveil the deep-seated secrets of life through the lens of a vibrant and candid family narrative. This book is a delightful collection of small stories that hold the grandeur of life's many secrets, presented through the intricate dynamics of a family that could very well be your own. From the adventures of an unusually tough dad to the quirky habits of the neighbors, every story is a sneak peek into a world teeming with joy, curiosity, and the sheer unpredictability of a family that is learning and growing together, one day at a time.Each story is a revelation, a glimpse into the profound lessons learned from a father who sometimes resembles a bouncer more than a parent. The narratives span the spectrum from humorous to heartfelt, pulling you into a whirlwind of emotions as you navigate through the family's adventures and misadventures, including the creation of a treehouse in a grapefruit tree and the whimsical tale behind a purple whiskey bottle.But it's not just about the laughter and the joy; it's about the deep connections forged through friendship, the selflessness ingrained through familial bonds, and the vital lessons imparted on the road to adulthood. It is about learning the true essence of love, the joy derived from giving, and the hopeful prayers for a favorable outcome even in the face of life's unpredictable cards.Through these narratives, you will also delve into the valuable lessons learned from a heroic soldier, unraveling the secrets of leadership and the true meaning of being "Dependable." It is a journey that promises to reveal the core of human emotion, touching upon personal stories too sensitive to delve deep into but too significant to leave untold.This book offers not just a collection of stories, but a rich tapestry of experiences that might resonate with your own life, sparking recognition, and encouraging reflection. It doesn't promise a transformation, but it assures a plethora of ideas, a warm embrace of familiar yet unique experiences, and perhaps a fresher, brighter perspective to view the adventures of your own life.Join us in this heartwarming journey through a lifetime of stories that echo the universal truths of life, promising to leave you with a heart a bit warmer and a spirit kindled with the vibrant hues of familial love and life in all its glorious unpredictability.
If you ever find yourself 200 feet in the air, and your engine gives out, all you can count on if what you brought with you...These stories are true; my father wrote them down. They've saved me in times of trial; in times of sorrow. This piece covers his military career. Whether you want some good and old stories, or you're looking for some wisdom that comes from someone else's hindsight, this book might be what you need.Welcome to the Kings Path, book 1: When Fat Men Flew.
Scottish Borders schoolboy, Stevie Scott, befriends and protects Maisie Wu, a new girl from China, after she gets teased by classmates for being different, and for getting her 'ls' and her 'rs' muddled up when she speaks English. Together, they visit the River Tweed, early one morning, to see the ducklings. Maisie falls in and Stevie dives into the water to save her from drowning, but when they emerge they find themselves in mythological China where, as White Tiger and Hua Mei (Pretty Flower) they encounter talking animals and hungry ghosts and must undertake a dangerous mission to retrieve the Blue Dragon's magical red pearl and golden staff, stolen by Monkey King, if they are to return to their homes in Peebles, Scotland.
Guinevere and Cedwyn's latest adventure takes a dangerous turn, & they find themselves embroiled in a life-or-death struggle as foretold by Merlyn's Goddess of the Stones.In the midst of all this, Renegades steal Cadbury Castle's children to sell as slaves. Vowing to rescue them, Guinevere's miscalculation puts everyone in serious danger.As their options narrow, Cedwyn chooses to turn his dream of becoming a knight into reality.Will the two friends' courage be enough, or will one of them make the ultimate sacrifice?
Singers of Songs... Does your toddler know these insects?Not too stubborn humpback... Even big kids are just kids.Once again, award-winning author Cheryl Carpinello has crafted these new stories with repeating phrases and colorful pictures that will delight toddlers, preschoolers, and beginning readers.New for Book 2 are pages for the youngest listeners/readers to add their illustrations making each story uniquely their own.
Singers of Songs...Does your toddler know these insects?Not too stubborn humpback...Even big kids are just kids.Once again, award-winning author Cheryl Carpinello has crafted these new stories with repeating phrases and colorful pictures that will delight toddlers, preschoolers, and beginning readers. New for Book 2 are pages for the youngest listeners/readers to add their illustrations making each story uniquely their own.
A legendary time full of intrigue, betrayal, murder in Medieval Wales.>Three caught in the middle, determined to prove their friend innocent.One, the youngest heir of Pembroke Castle, Gavin longs to be worthy.Fear of failure sits heavy on his 11-year-old heart.>A riveting coming of age story for today, set in the mystical days of King Arthur.
Mom's Choice Award Winner A delightful introduction to the King Arthur Legend.Meet the young princess Guinevere and her faithful friend Cedwyn.Join them on their many adventures.Learn the Legend of the Red Deer and the Unicorns.On the eve of her 13th Birth Day, Guinevere discovers she has been promised in marriage to young King Arthur.Her response: She rebels.See makes this young girl a legend in the making!
Larry, an Edinburgh schoolboy, defies his doctor father, during COVID-19 lockdown, to meet with friends in the Meadows, but abandons them on seeing Skye, a girl in the year below him with whom he has been in love ever since she sang a solo at a school concert two years previously. Engineered by Larry''s doting sister, Angie, their young love seems to blossom until Skye is taken away to Stornoway by her single mother and forbidden to contact Larry. Devastated, Larry then goes down with COVID-19 and ends up on a ventilator where his life hangs in the balance whilst, disconnected from his body, he relives past lives over seven thousand years. These stories all relate to major advances in the history of medicine, from the trephining of skulls (drilling holes in the head) seven thousand years ago to the recent discovery of CRISPR technology to remove harmful genes which, when Larry recovers, and he meets up again with Skye, might provide a solution to the true reason for her mother''s decision to separate the young lovers: a genetic condition which was the reason Skye''s musician father abandoned her and her mother. The love story is interwoven with stories from the past that highlight breakthroughs that changed medicine forever, each complemented by a factual account and illustrated by the author''s own, often heartfelt, experiences as a hospital doctor.
This collection of twenty-four stories capture the lives and character of ordinary people through a snapshot of time. Some stories are poignant, others humorous, some surprising. There are seven stories in the collection about the lovable Irish priest, Father Vic whose parish is in the outback of Australia. The stories are as diverse as the characters.
Dylan, in love with classmate Alice, who lives next door, despairs of ever impressing her after his father, their hated maths teacher, shouts at her to keep her goldador quiet. When Bouncer goes missing, he seizes his chance. Outside Number Twenty-four, home of the mysterious Professor Pringle, he finds Bouncer’s collar. And a talking dog. He persuades a reluctant Alice to enter but gets more than he bargained for when the teens are transported to Dogtopia where human and dog roles are reversed, and Alice becomes Bouncer’s pet. Here he must prove his worth by rescuing his annoying young sister, Caitlin, turned duck by the evil Scissorman. First, however, they must help free Bosona, Top Dog, Pringle’s owner and Bouncer’s new love, but whom can they trust, and where is Ben, Alice’s beloved brother? Shy Dylan’s confidence grows as his bravery is revealed, but how can he ever replace Colin in Alice’s heart?
If they fail...she could die over 3300 years from home!Tackle the elements & evil of Ancient Egypt...A history-changing battle...A Travel Thriller...Fifteen-year-old Rosa doesn't see dead people...She hears them & talks to them.When she agrees to help King Tut's ghost find his lost queen & clear his family's name, she doesn't count on falling for him.In Ancient Egypt, Rosa discovers finding Tut's queen is not as easy as she thought...She & Tut must also outwit an evil pharaoh determined to stop them...Even if it means one of them must die.
The Battle of Hastings will soon be fought on English soil. King Harold knows the Norman invasion is coming, but he must first head up north to fight the Vikings. Who will come to his aid?Still searching for their missing parents who are lost somewhere in the past, twins Jemima and Joe Lancelot travel back in time to the year 1066, together with best friend Charlie and Max, their talking Tonkinese cat.Many dangerous adventures await them during a hazardous journey across the country to help the king repel the invaders. Will they be able to change the course of history, or will Harold fail to heed their advice?
A second solo adventure awaits Max the time-travelling Tonkinese cat in this Christmas short story. Invited to accompany a well-known figure on a whirlwind trip into the past, he sets off on a mission to search for something very precious to his owners, Jemima and Joe Lancelot - their missing parents. The hunt reveals tantalising clues to this mystery and ends with a special surprise for the twins.
Did King Arthur really exist? Continuing the quest to find their missing parents who are trapped in the past, Jemima and Joe Lancelot uncover the truth behind the legend when they arrive in Camelot. Together with friend Charlie and their talking Tonkinese cat Max, the young time-travellers are plunged into yet another thrilling adventure.Was the famous knight Lancelot related to the twins? Who knows? Luckily, he seems to think so and is on hand to protect them when danger threatens.Meanwhile, Max has a mystery of his own to solve. Will he finally discover why Midnight has been haunting his dreams?
Max the talking Tonkinese cat has his fourth solo adventure in this short story to accompany the Shadows from the Past series.Snatched from his home in the middle of the night, Max is spirited away to a secret location. There, in the company of other animals, he is put through exhausting physical exercises and tough endurance tests - a true nightmare for the comfort-loving feline.But who are the shadowy figures in charge and why has he been taken to their training camp? Will Max discover the truth about his mysterious undercover adventure?
Uncle Richard is kind and caring, isn't he? That's what twins Jemima and Joe Lancelot think, but the two princes imprisoned in the Tower of London aren't so lucky, because their Uncle Richard is very different.Travelling back in time to the year 1483, the twins undertake a daring mission. Together with friend Charlie and their talking cat Max, they must rescue the princes from certain death at the hands of their wicked uncle - none other than the infamous villain, King Richard III.Is this a task too far for the young time-travellers? Will their plan succeed, or must they risk their own lives to save the two boys?
In this spin-off adventure from the SHADOWS FROM THE PAST series, Max the talking Tonkinese cat goes on a solo mission without his usual time-travelling companions. Snatched from the house where he lives with eleven-year-old twins Joe and Jemima Lancelot, Max is dragged back into the past by an evil magician who has lined him up to perform a special task.Torn away from all he holds dear, the despondent cat fears he may never be able to return to the present and his beloved owner, Jemima. What will become of him? Will he make it back or will he be condemned to remain forever in a distant time and place, far from home?
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