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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. In this incredible, heart-wrenching story reminiscent of E. Nesbit s Five Children and It, Kate Saunders illustrates the power of war but the even greater power of family, and the love that carries us out of the darkness of despair into the light of hope. The sand fairy, also known as the Psammead, is merely a creature from stories Lamb and Edith have heard their older brothers and sisters tell . . . until he suddenly reappears. Lamb and Edith are pleased to have something to take their minds off the war, but this time the Psammead s magic might have a serious purpose. Before their adventure ends, all will be changed, and the Lamb and Edith will have seen the Great War from every possible viewpoint that of factory workers, soldiers and sailors, and nurses. But most of all, the war s impact will be felt by those left behind, at the very heart of their family.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Carman, William (illustrator).

Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

paperback. Condition: As New.

paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Craving a cozy, magical escape? This whimsical chocolate shop adventure perfect for fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is filled with excitement and a dash of delicious mystery! Lily and Oz have just inherited a magical house with a mysterious boarded-up chocolate shop. The twins' great-great-uncles were famous chocolatiers, and their chocolate isn't just delicious--it's magical. Now an evil gang is after the secret recipe, and it's up to Lily and Oz to stop them. The fate of their family, and the world, depends on it. The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop is a deliciously imaginative story about family, invention, and believing in the impossible. "This story has adventure, excitement, humor and magic, and will appeal to boys and girls alike."--SLJ "Reminiscent of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."--Booklist "A quick pace and intricate plot twists keep excitement high . . . [in] this enjoyable and moving romp through a magical London underworld."--Publishers Weekly.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Craving a cozy, magical escape? This whimsical chocolate shop adventure perfect for fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is filled with excitement and a dash of delicious mystery! Lily and Oz have just inherited a magical house with a mysterious boarded-up chocolate shop. The twins' great-great-uncles were famous chocolatiers, and their chocolate isn't just delicious--it's magical. Now an evil gang is after the secret recipe, and it's up to Lily and Oz to stop them. The fate of their family, and the world, depends on it. The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop is a deliciously imaginative story about family, invention, and believing in the impossible. "This story has adventure, excitement, humor and magic, and will appeal to boys and girls alike."--SLJ "Reminiscent of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."--Booklist "A quick pace and intricate plot twists keep excitement high . . . [in] this enjoyable and moving romp through a magical London underworld."--Publishers Weekly.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Craving a cozy, magical escape? This whimsical chocolate shop adventure perfect for fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is filled with excitement and a dash of delicious mystery! Lily and Oz have just inherited a magical house with a mysterious boarded-up chocolate shop. The twins' great-great-uncles were famous chocolatiers, and their chocolate isn't just delicious--it's magical. Now an evil gang is after the secret recipe, and it's up to Lily and Oz to stop them. The fate of their family, and the world, depends on it. The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop is a deliciously imaginative story about family, invention, and believing in the impossible. "This story has adventure, excitement, humor and magic, and will appeal to boys and girls alike."--SLJ "Reminiscent of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."--Booklist "A quick pace and intricate plot twists keep excitement high . . . [in] this enjoyable and moving romp through a magical London underworld."--Publishers Weekly.…

Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This action-packed, adventure from the author of The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop is a magically good time!  Tom is in shock. He's just discovered that his dad is an escaped fairy on the run. And that he must trust his life to three dangerous fairy godmothers he's never met. Two of them are hardened criminals, and one falls out of the window when she tries to fly . . . Will their mad magic be enough to help Tom rescue his dad from the clutches of some killer fairies? Praise for Magicalamity   ★ "[Children] will love this action-packed adventure, brimming with sly humor and clever asides.This book should fly off the shelves, with or without a magic carpet."--SLJ, Starred Review   "A quick, magical romp."--The Bulletin   "Saunders weaves a tight tale with a satisfying conclusion." --Booklist.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Reissue. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Good. For fans of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Oz and Lily's magical chocolate-filled adventure continues in the sequel to The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop.    In the wrong hands, chocolate can be very dangerous indeed. . . .   Oz and Lily have a top-secret mission. Alba the witch has gotten her hands on a magical chocolate phoenix and is plotting to use it for some serious evil. With the help of an army of rats and an unreliable talking cat, the children must pursue her not only across London but through time itself. This might be their toughest adventure yet.   Praise for The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix   "Saunders weaves the supernatural with the ordinary with ease. Readers who enjoyed The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop will not be disappointed."--Booklist   "Clearly, Saunders has honed her deft and breezy comic style while affectionately channeling mild echoes of Harry Potter and The Hobbit.It's official: more magical chocolate equals even more perceptive and magical fun for all."--Kirkus Reviews   "Saunders's imagination is out in full force. Hand this to readers who love adventure, fantasy, and Mission Impossible-type adventure."--SLJ.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. For fans of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Oz and Lily's magical chocolate-filled adventure continues in the sequel to The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop.    In the wrong hands, chocolate can be very dangerous indeed. . . .   Oz and Lily have a top-secret mission. Alba the witch has gotten her hands on a magical chocolate phoenix and is plotting to use it for some serious evil. With the help of an army of rats and an unreliable talking cat, the children must pursue her not only across London but through time itself. This might be their toughest adventure yet.   Praise for The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix   "Saunders weaves the supernatural with the ordinary with ease. Readers who enjoyed The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop will not be disappointed."--Booklist   "Clearly, Saunders has honed her deft and breezy comic style while affectionately channeling mild echoes of Harry Potter and The Hobbit.It's official: more magical chocolate equals even more perceptive and magical fun for all."--Kirkus Reviews   "Saunders's imagination is out in full force. Hand this to readers who love adventure, fantasy, and Mission Impossible-type adventure."--SLJ.…

Condition: good. This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

Condition: acceptable. This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have considerable notes or highlighting. This book has water damage. Cover image on the book may vary. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

Hardback. Condition: Good. A beautiful and heartbreaking novel from an award-winning author about a girl who gets swept up into an adventure involving forgotten toys, perfect for fans of Lauren Wolk and Kelly Barnhill. A delicate, funny, poignant exploration of grief, love and memory that has the welcoming warmth of an instant classic.--The Guardian Emily and her sister, Holly, were as close as sisters could be. They did everything together. But Holly died three months ago, and Emily's world is shattered. Amid a sea of changes--her best friend is acting distant, she's just started at a new school, and she's been cast as the lead in the school play--Emily is surprised to find that she misses Holly's teddy bear, Bluey, almost as much as she misses Holly herself. But Bluey was buried with Holly, and there's no getting either of them back. Then one night, Emily dreams of talking toys, who tell her they have come from the toy world with a message from Bluey. Emily is convinced she can be reunited with him. But there's something strange about the barrier between the toy world and the real world. Not just strange, but dangerous--magic is spilling out, and it's wreaking havoc on Emily's world. Now she must decide whether finding Bluey is worth risking the lives of those she loves. Deeply moving and highly imaginative.--The Daily Mail Written from the heart and can't fail to make yours sing.--The Times, Book of the Week One of the wittiest books of the year.--The Sunday Times Suffused with longing and dappled with humor, this novel explores the limits of grief and the lasting power of storytelling.--Wall Street Journal From whimsical comicality to impending danger.a standalone title, in which the topic of loss is dealt with deftly. For readers willing to let their imagination soar, this fantasy may be just what they are looking for, especially if they have experienced grief.--School Library Journal An imaginative, magical story ideal for kids experiencing loss.--Kirkus Reviews Wise in the ways of loss as Emily discovers that the route through grief lies not in escaping to Smockeroon but in engaging with the hard world, in the passage of time, in friendship, memory, and, above all, storytelling.--The Horn Book, Starred Review A refreshing take on the classic theme of toys coming to life, with the residents of Smockeroon amusingly sassy and self involved. There is still plenty of warmth.while the magical elements cushion the heftier themes.A pleasing blend of sentiment and humor.--Bulletin Saunders combines the hard reality of loss and the soft comfort of fantasy surprisingly well, offering unexpected humor in Smockeroon as well as sharp insights into human characters.--Booklist.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. M.C. Beaton meets Miss Marple in the second book in the charming Laetitia Rodd Mysteries, which sees Kate Saunders? Victorian lady detective on the hunt for a missing Oxford scholar who is soon to be the heir to a fortuneIt is 1851 and Laetitia Rodd is enjoying a well-earned holiday when she receives an urgent request for her services.Wealthy businessman Jacob Welland implores Mrs. Rodd to find his beloved brother, a brilliant Oxford scholar who took to wandering the countryside and one day simply failed to return. The last sighting was in a gypsy camp ten years before ? where it was rumoured he was learning great secrets that would one day astound the world. Mrs. Rodd travels to Oxford and begins her search for the wandering scholar. But as the investigation unfolds, she discovers something sinister is lurking in this peaceful landscape.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. In this incredible, heart-wrenching story reminiscent of E. Nesbit s Five Children and It, Kate Saunders illustrates the power of war but the even greater power of family, and the love that carries us out of the darkness of despair into the light of hope. The sand fairy, also known as the Psammead, is merely a creature from stories Lamb and Edith have heard their older brothers and sisters tell . . . until he suddenly reappears. Lamb and Edith are pleased to have something to take their minds off the war, but this time the Psammead s magic might have a serious purpose. Before their adventure ends, all will be changed, and the Lamb and Edith will have seen the Great War from every possible viewpoint that of factory workers, soldiers and sailors, and nurses. But most of all, the war s impact will be felt by those left behind, at the very heart of their family.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Carman, William (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. 'Laetitia Rodd is a warm and engaging heroine' The TimesFor readers of The Thursday Murder Club, M.C. Beaton and James Runcie, The Mystery of the Sorrowful Maiden is the charming third mystery in Kate Saunders?s series about Laetitia Rodd, the indomitable Victorian lady detective. In the spring of 1853, private detective Laetitia Rodd receives a delicate request from a retired actor, whose days on the stage were ended by a theatre fire ten years before. His great friend, and the man he rescued from the fire, Thomas Transome, has decided to leave his wife, who now needs assistance in securing a worthy settlement. Though Mrs Rodd is reluctant to get involved with the scandalous world of the theatre, she cannot turn away the woman in need. She agrees to take the case. But what starts out as a simple matter of negotiation becomes complicated when a body is discovered in the burnt husk of the old theatre. Soon Mrs Rodd finds herself embroiled in family politics, rivalries that put the Capulets and Montagues to shame, and betrayals on a Shakespearean scale. Mrs Rodd will need all her investigative powers, not to mention her famous discretion, to solve the case before tragedy strikes once more.Praise for the Laetitia Rodd Mystery series:'A witty, genteel tale of secrets, lies and hidden gold. Enormous fun' The Times'With a well-crafted plot, an engaging protagonist, and astute nods to the literature and theological squabbles of the period, this is a perfect novel for a summer afternoon' Guardian'A Dickensian glow pervades this immensely satisfying novel. Hugely enjoyable' James Runcie, author of the 'Grantchester Mysteries''Pure delight' Sunday Times.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. 'Laetitia Rodd is a warm and engaging heroine' The TimesFor readers of The Thursday Murder Club, M.C. Beaton and James Runcie, The Mystery of the Sorrowful Maiden is the charming third mystery in Kate Saunders?s series about Laetitia Rodd, the indomitable Victorian lady detective. In the spring of 1853, private detective Laetitia Rodd receives a delicate request from a retired actor, whose days on the stage were ended by a theatre fire ten years before. His great friend, and the man he rescued from the fire, Thomas Transome, has decided to leave his wife, who now needs assistance in securing a worthy settlement. Though Mrs Rodd is reluctant to get involved with the scandalous world of the theatre, she cannot turn away the woman in need. She agrees to take the case. But what starts out as a simple matter of negotiation becomes complicated when a body is discovered in the burnt husk of the old theatre. Soon Mrs Rodd finds herself embroiled in family politics, rivalries that put the Capulets and Montagues to shame, and betrayals on a Shakespearean scale. Mrs Rodd will need all her investigative powers, not to mention her famous discretion, to solve the case before tragedy strikes once more.Praise for the Laetitia Rodd Mystery series:'A witty, genteel tale of secrets, lies and hidden gold. Enormous fun' The Times'With a well-crafted plot, an engaging protagonist, and astute nods to the literature and theological squabbles of the period, this is a perfect novel for a summer afternoon' Guardian'A Dickensian glow pervades this immensely satisfying novel. Hugely enjoyable' James Runcie, author of the 'Grantchester Mysteries''Pure delight' Sunday Times.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.