'Revelatory' THE SCOTSMAN

 'Eye-opening and persuasive' SUNDAY TIMES

 'Brilliant . I loved it' KIT DE WAAL

 'Thoughtful, moving, honest' CAL FLYN

 Work in the countryside ties you, soul and salary, to the land. But often those who labour in nature have the least control over what happens there.

 In this beautifully observed book, Rebecca Smith traces the stories of foresters and millworkers, miners, builders, farmers and pub owners, to paint a picture of the working class lives that often go overlooked.

 Living in rural areas means being surrounded by natural beauty, but for many it also demands hard work, precarity, fewer opportunities and - increasingly - being pushed out of the place your family might have called home for generations. In Rural, Rebecca Smith brings together the reasons we all love nature with the histories of life in its midst, and a prescient look at the dynamics for rural areas today. Why are our farmers struggling to make a profit on a pint of milk? What has Airbnb done to small communities in places like the Lake District?

 In a gorgeous tour of Scotland, England and Wales, this is a book for anyone who loves and longs for the countryside, whose family owes something to a bygone trade, or who is interested in the future of rural Britain.

Rural - The Lives of the Working Class Countryside

A brilliant and heart-warming story about the power of imagination and the special bond between grandparent and grandchild.

 Come on an adventure to the beach, all without leaving your sitting room.

 From kite-flying and sandcastle building to splashing in the waves, everything's possible at OUR beach, the best place to be! Use your imagination and you can join in too!

 Celebrate the power of imagination and the closeness of the bond between grandparent and grandchild in this beautifully written and illustrated book by Rebecca Smith and Zoe Waring.

Our Beach

An empowering and powerful picture book, published in association with The Little Princess Trust.

 (This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in doubt.)

 Inspired by a true story, SuperDaisy tells the tale of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment. Told in rhyme, Daisy lets her imagination run wild as she dresses up in fancy dress, coming to the rescue in different and exciting scenarios. In her superhero disguise, Daisy is able to shake off her worries about being unwell and embrace a freer world - and become the superhero that she really is.

 Gently and sympathetically told, this is an inspiring story perfect for young children encountering illness for the first time.

 Established in 2006, The Little Princess Trust has donated over 12, 000 wigs to child cancer sufferers and raised over £15 million for child cancer research. The Little Princess Trust is the only charity like it operating in the UK. All profits from the sale of SuperDaisy go to The Little Princess Trust.

SuperDaisy

Assassins strike from the dark... A ghostly form lures the princess into the forest... After the fall of King Trea San, Crakaton is divided among the kingdoms of Levea. But not all is well... When friction arises, Princess Kanea must ride to Crakaton with her trusted guards, Captain Tanyon Fitherlew and Lordling Nicoron Salindone. A diplomatic quest morphs into a lethal struggle again mysterious forces. Can Tanyon and Nicoron identify the dangers before the princess is harmed-or worse?

Cries of Dragons - Levea, #2

"I haven't full on belly-laughed like this for a long time" ?????

 The perfect antidote to a chaotic world, More Than Just Mum will have you crying with laughter

 Hannah Thompson loves her family beyond words. but sometimes she wishes they would recognise her as more than just 'mum'.

 Eldest son Dylan is soon to be flying the nest, sixteen-year-old Scarlet keeps asking about penalties for worryingly specific crimes, they've forgotten world book day and Benji absolutely will not be Where's Wally again, and it's at least two days before she and hubby Nick can sit down for Wine Wednesdays. and even longer until Fizzy Friday.

 Determined to find herself a job that she loves, earn a whole lot of money and to have her teenagers respect her as 'Hannah' as well as 'mum'; it might sound like a tall order, but she's a mum on a mission.

 A laugh-out-loud read of self-discovery, family chaos and love. Perfect for fans of Kristen Bailey, Sophie Ranald and Nick Spalding.

 The next book in this hilarious series Faking It is out now!

 What readers are saying about More Than Just Mum:

 'Loved it!! The people are believable in such a way that they could be you or your neighbours. So many good things with this book!!' Reader review

 'I absolutely adored this book! Hannah has got to be one of my top favourite fictional characters in the world. a book that makes you fall in love with reading all over again.'

 'Funny, realistic and totally relatable, I raced through this book as I couldn't wait to see what would happen next!' Reader review

 'I absolutely loved this funny, easy to read, feel good book. a book that left you with a smile and great feeling of well being.' Reader review

 'This book was so funny and had me laughing so much that my dog was woken up and was not impressed.' Reader review

 'A highly enjoyable read that had me laughing out load more often than not. hysterical, and Hannah's engaging voice will have you rooting for her until the very end.' Reader review

More Than Just Mum

A king is killed... A nobling is missing... A dragon attacks the citadel... Princess Kanea always thought that Levea was peaceful, especially her quiet kingdom of Pneutra. That is, until her father is brutally murdered by a monster no one had ever seen before. Despite her grief, she continues preparing for the annual games with warriors Tanyon Fitherlew and Jakkon Kingerly by her side. But even her citadel is not safe... In the confusion of the dragon attack, the princess and her trusted guards vanish! If you love The Lord of the Rings or The Chronicles of Narnia , then you will love to explore the fantasy world Levea! Whether or not Tanyon and Jakkon realize their calling, the future of Levea rests in their care. Can they ignore their differences long enough to save their beloved kingdom? Buy now to begin this epic adventure! Praise for Heroes of Levea 'Fantastic! You'll fall in love with a new world, and take an unforgettable journey.' -C. R. Fulton, author of Swiftmain and Ironhold 'The adventure is high as Rebecca tells of the challenges each of the young people face as they put courage to test in saving the princess and their kingdom.' -S. Flesher

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