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Shipyard Girls at War

by Nancy Revell

THE SECOND SHIPYARD GIRLS NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, NANCY REVELL. ‘Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!’ Northern Echo *********** 1941: it takes strength to work on the docks, but the war demands all hands on deck and the women are doing their best to fill the gap. Rosie is flourishing in her role as head-welder while still keeping her double life a secret. But a dashing detective is forcing Rosie to choose between love and her duty. Gloria is hiding her own little secret – one that if found out, could not only threaten her job, but her life. And the shipyards are proving tougher than Polly ever imagined, while she waits for her man to return home safely. Join the shipyard girls as they journey through the hardships of life, love and war. Praise for The Shipyard Girls series: 'the author is one to watch' Sun ‘A brilliant read’ Take a Break ‘Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages’ Woman

The Shipyard Girls

by Nancy Revell

Sunderland, 1940, and the women go to the shipyards to do their bit for the war effort. Polly never dreamed she would be able to work in the shipyards like the men in her family but times are tough and her new job ends up giving her more than she ever expected when she meets enigmatic dock diver Tommy Watts. During the day, head welder Rosie teaches her fledgling flock of trainees their new trade, but at night she hides a secret life. And mother hen Gloria signs up to escape her brutal husband, but finds she cannot run from her problems. The Shipyard Girls start off as strangers - but end up forging an unbreakable bond of friendship in the most difficult times.

The Book of Two Ways

by Jodi Picoult

Time-shifting romance

Secrets of the Lavender Girls

by Kate Thompson

Stratford, 1943. World War Two is still raging across Europe. But for the Lavender Girls, the workers at the Yardley cosmetics factory in East London, there are even more challenges on the home front. Esther, newly married, is learning to juggle life as a working woman with her duties as a wife and homemaker. And she must find a way to help her adopted family on the Shoot, who are battling their own hidden demons . . . Headstrong Patsy, a new recruit at the Yardley factory, has a double life that takes her from the East End lipstick belt by day to the stage in the West End at night. But will she be able to keep her secrets hidden from her controlling mother, Queenie? For bubbly Lou, a forbidden love forces her to choose between family loyalty and a chance at true happiness. Can she be brave enough to forge her own path in the chaos of a war? One thing is certain: the Lavender Girls need one another more than ever if they are going to survive . . .

Afternoon Tea at the Sunflower Café

by Milly Johnson

The heartwarming and feel-good read from the Sunday Times bestselling author ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie Johnson When Connie discovers that Jimmy Diamond, her husband of more than twenty years, is planning to leave her for his office junior, her world is turned upside down. Determined to salvage her pride, she resolves to get her own back. Along with Della, Jimmy's right-hand woman at his cleaning firm, Diamond Shine, and the cleaners who meet at the Sunflower Café, she'll make him wish he had never underestimated her. Then Connie meets the charming Brandon Locke, a master chocolatier, whose kindness starts to melt her soul. Can the ladies of the Sunflower Cafe help Connie scrub away the hurt? And can Brandon make her trust again? Praise for Milly Johnson: 'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold' heat 'A glorious, heartfelt novel' Rowan Coleman ‘Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start' Jane Fallon ‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre’ Jill Mansell ‘Warm, optimistic and romantic’ Katie Fforde

Lazy Ozzie

by Michael Coleman

Lazy Ozzie is too lazy to learn how to fly. So he thinks of a brilliant plan to fool his mum into thinking he can. But will Ozzie’s mum be so easily fooled? Lazy Ozzie is from Level 3 of Ready Steady Read! a fantastic graded reading scheme with four reading levels from Little Tiger Press. Ready Steady Read! makes learning to read fun. Each book contains games and activities to reinforce learning and test comprehension in a way developing readers will enjoy as well as handy parent notes from Prue Goodwin, Lecturer in Literacy and Children's Books. Level 1 is suitable for first readers. The stories will help build their confidence, opening up the world of reading and imagination to them. About Level 3: longer sentences with varied structure wider vocabulary high-interest stories of up to 300 words smaller print for experienced readers

Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell

by Sue Hendra Paul Linnet

Norman, a slug who wants to be a snail, is determined to find something that will work as a shell.

Marvel Avengers: The Greatest Heroes

by Alastair Dougall

Full of fascinating facts about everyone's favorite team of Super Heroes - Marvel's Avengers. From amazing heroes to dastardly villains, Marvel Avengers: The Greatest Heroes explores children's favorite Marvel Comics characters including Black Panther, Captain America, Black Widow, Ant-Man, Scarlet Witch, and many more. What makes the Hulk angry? How does the Wasp shrink to a tiny size? Discover the Avengers' astonishing super powers and awesome costumes. Learn all about the Super Heroes' origins and their important roles on the team. Meet loyal allies, from Spider-Man to the Guardians of the Galaxy, and find out about clashes with fierce Super Villain foes, including Loki and Thanos. Read about the Avengers' world with lively reference text, stunning full-color images and fun genre spreads. This book is the ideal who's who guide to Marvel Comics' Avengers - just when it's the perfect time to make reading your super power! © 2018 MARVEL

Awful Auntie

by David Walliams

From number one bestselling author David Walliams comes another heartfelt but hilarious hoot of an adventure.

The Promise

by Lucy Diamond

The Promise is a unforgettable story about finding love, hope and joy in even the darkest moments, by the Sunday Times bestseller Lucy Diamond, author of The Secrets of Happiness. 'This is Lucy Diamond at her very best - a stunning novel that will break your heart into little pieces and then glue it back together again with joy' Milly Johnson When faced with the sudden death of his brother, Dan’s mission is clear. He puts together a project to help pick up the pieces and support his grieving sister-in-law Zoe, plus her young children. This is Dan’s promise - to ensure his family’s happiness, and to try and live up to the man his brother was. But tying up loose ends brings a shocking secret to light, and calls into question everything Dan knew about his older brother. With more than just his promise on the line, Dan is faced with an ultimatum: Should he tell the truth and risk his family’s fragile happiness, or will his brother’s secrets end up becoming his own? 'A bittersweet, big-hearted take on family dynamics, grief, and how to make happiness a priority' Woman and Home 'I loved The Promise' Libby Page, author of The 24-Hour Café 'We couldn't put this down' Bella 'Family drama at its very best with characters that have you reaching out to them' My Weekly Real readers love The Promise: 'I cried and laughed' 'It was a beautifully written book from start to finish. Each night I couldn't wait to read the next chapter.' 'I literally cannot put it down.'