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Hidden away in a bustling old market town, Curio House and its mysterious collection of artefacts has been undisturbed for years. Until now… When her mum inherits the Curio House, Ava is nervous about moving into the creaky Victorian villa, especially when she discovers a room filled with unusual objects and a box of ‘magic’ crystals. Ava knows they can’t really be magic, but when her mischievous Tibetan terrier Pepper tries to eat one of the artefacts, a series of strange and definitely magical events unfold – and soon the whole town is in trouble! Luckily her new friends Sarah and Lily are on hand to help, but can three ordinary girls (and Pepper) learn to control the crystals and protect the world around them? From the author of STAR FRIENDS comes the first in an exciting new series about the power of magic and friendship, perfect for fans of RAINBOW MAGIC and Holly Webb.

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'Hilarious, witty and full of heart. I loved it!' Carmel HarringtonAva O'Hara is finally marrying hunky Simon, the love of her life. The wedding dress is on, the make-up is done, the bridesmaids are ready and the guests are eagerly awaiting her big moment.Then, as she's just about to walk down the aisle on what should be the happiest day of her life, she discovers a shocking secret about Simon. In utter disbelief, Ava makes a quick getaway rescued by her loyal Bride Squad!Bride Squad Runaway is a hilarious road trip around Ireland and a moving story of love, loss and the importance of best friends. Readers of Holly Martin, Marian Keyes and Katie Fforde will love this brilliant collaboration.'This is THE holiday read!' Anna Daly'The world needs books like this. It reads like watching a boxset.' Ryan Tubridy'My summer must-have book. It's a heart-warming read . . . an irresistible story of friendship.' Bibi Baskin

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A coming-of-age novel in verse set in 1980s Southern California, about a Persian American girl who rides the waves, falls, and finds her way back to the shore Thirteen-year-old Ava loves to surf and to sing. Singing and reading Rumi poems settle her mild OCD, and catching waves with her best friend, Phoenix, lets her fit in—her olive skin looks tan, not foreign. But then Ava has to spend the summer before ninth grade volunteering at the hospital, to follow in her single mother’s footsteps to become a doctor. And when Phoenix’s past lymphoma surges back, not even surfing, singing, or poetry can keep them afloat, threatening Ava’s hold on the one place and the one person that make her feel like she belongs. With ocean-like rhythm and lyricism, Wave is about a girl who rides the waves, tumbles, and finds her way back to the shore.

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A Wall Street Journal bestseller and Daphne du Maurier Award winner. FBI Special Agent Ava McLane solves crimes; she doesn’t witness them. When she’s trapped in a mall without her weapon as a shooter picks off victims, she hides with a wounded teen and prays for her survival. But that’s only the beginning… An epidemic of mass shootings has swept across Oregon. The young shooters terrify the public, committing random murders before taking their own lives. The task force assembled to solve the case—which includes Ava’s boyfriend, detective Mason Callahan—remains stumped. And on top of this chaos, Ava’s troubled twin sister reappears, throwing Ava’s already-tumultuous life into a tailspin. An old-fashioned cop with a strong sense of duty, Mason struggles to find the cause of the shootings as workaholic Ava spins ever closer to breaking down. But can one detective save the lives of countless innocents—and prevent the woman he loves from going over the edge?

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Welcome to Blessings, Georgia! Whether you've lived here your whole life, you're returning after years of being away, or you're new in town, you're sure to find the love in a small town happy ending you're looking for.Fifteen years ago, a family member stole the money Hunt Knox had saved for college, while three of his siblings and his father hid the truth and told him to get over it. Betrayed by their lies and thievery, Hunt joined the army and wound up flying Apache helicopters in Iraq. Now, he's a chopper pilot for an oil company in Houston, Texas, his father has been dead for six years, and he's finally returning home to Blessings at his mother's dying request.Ava Ridley, the little girl Hunt's mother used to babysit, has grown up and is a nurse at his mother's bedside when he arrives. Ava is overjoyed to see him. She had a huge crush on him when she was young. And as the two spend more time together, Ava's crush grows to be even more.Through secrets, lies, family betrayal, and difficult choices, Hunt's not sure he and Ava can make it together in Blessings. But everybody loves somebody, and Hunt isn't willing to lose the one person who makes their small town feel like his forever home.Grab some sweet tea and sit awhile: This sweet contemporary romance has family betrayal, childhood crushes, a veteran hero, and a second chance to get everything right.

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For fans of Lore Olympus and Teen Titans: Raven comes the game-changing multimedia webcomic and Kickstarter sensation from acclaimed creator MICHELLE FUS.Michelle Fus’ webcomic phenomenon returns! After unleashing a devastating attack against TITAN’s forces, Ava's newfound power sows division amongst the group. While Ava comes to terms with what she’s done, the group’s darkest secrets are revealed.

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Meet the new protectors of magic! Ava is settling into her new home - not only has she made friends but they’ve discovered that magic is real! And together Ava, Sarah and Lily (and Ava’s Tibetan terrier, Pepper) are going to learn EVERYTHING they can about it. When strange things start happening at home and around town the friends suspect magic must be at play. Despite it being the middle of autumn, Ava’s mum’s hay fever is acting up, plants are growing wildly out of control, and vines have begun to cover houses, entangling people in their path! Can the girls use their newfound knowledge to uncover what is causing nature to run wild before the whole town is taken over? From the author of STAR FRIENDS comes an exciting new series about the power of magic and friendship, perfect for fans of RAINBOW MAGIC and Holly Webb.

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Inspired by a terrifying true story, acclaimed author Guadalupe Garcia McCall creates a twisty tale about a boy desperately trying to survive in a new town with a secret past. James always knew moving from Texas to Oregon was going to be horrible.. But no sooner have he and his family arrived in their "perfect" new home in their "perfect" new town than he starts getting mysterious letters from someone called the Keeper. Someone who claims to be watching him. Someone who is looking for “young blood.”James and his sister, Ava, are obviously in danger. But the problem with having a history of playing practical jokes is that no one believes James—not even his parents. Now James and Ava need to figure out who is sending the letters before they become the next victims in their neighborhood’s long history of missing children.Because one thing is clear: Uncovering the truth about the Keeper is the only thing that will keep them alive.

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A novel for the many millions of fans of the hit Channel 4 TV drama, Revenge, introducing the loyal audience to new characters assembled by Revenge Guru Satoshi Takeda. At the Revenge School we meet a new group of Revengers who set off on their own mission. Ava Winters, young, beautiful and morally wronged (reminiscent of Emily Thorne) is introduced to four strangers in a similar plight.

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Gabriela Langdon has always done what was expected of her. First law school, then a successful but unfulfilling career. She's finally determined to do something for herself. She enrolls in a writing course at the local college and is excited to learn that a bestselling author is the teacher. What Gabby thinks is a great opportunity to learn turns into something more when her sexy teacher starts sending mixed signals. The attraction between them is undeniable, but why then is he intent on being her biggest critic?Caden Marshall needs another bestseller. But writer's block has hit hard, and with a messy divorce adding stress, he needs a new start. His teaching position at his alma mater gives him a chance to regroup, and time to concentrate on raising his daughter, Ava. The last thing he needs is to be attracted to his new student: Gabby is talented, charming, and completely off limits. Caden's only focus can be Ava and his job-- but he can't ignore the sparks that fly anytime he's with Gabby.

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'This will haunt you. Riveting!' Shari Lapena, author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR'The Shape of Night is as compulsive as it gets.' Lesley Kara, author of THE RUMOURIf the walls could talk . . . they'd tell her to leave. Now.When Ava arrives at Brodie’s Watch, she thinks she has found the perfect place to hide from her past. Something terrible happened, something she is deeply ashamed of, and all she wants is to forget.But the old house on the hill both welcomes and repels her and Ava quickly begins to suspect she is not alone. Either that or she is losing her mind.The house is full of secrets, but is the creeping sense of danger coming from within its walls, or from somewhere else entirely?***Readers are obsessed with The Shape of Night***** ‘A creepy, atmospheric thriller that I thoroughly enjoyed.’***** ‘A powerful book that I could not put down but … I was scared to pick back up!!’***** ‘Twists and turns till the end. Really kept me turning the pages.’

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The town of Wyse, set precisely on the border of England and Wales, is remarkable for one thing: it is the only remaining human town where magic works. When twelve-year-old Ava and her brother return to their birthplace of Wyse, they discover that their once magical town has been losing its charms under the control of Lord Skinner. Uncovering a working magic mirror, Ava opens an unauthorized link to the twinned town of Unwyse, where she meets Howell, one of the unlucky Fair Folk who is being pursued by the terrifying Mr Bones. Discovering that they are the joint guardians of a grumpy old book that can tell the future, the new friends are unexpectedly launched headlong into an adventure to uncover the mysterious link between Mr Bones and Lord Skinner, and to find out what's happening to the waning magic that connects their two worlds.From Claire Fayers, the critically acclaimed author of The Accidental Pirates series, comes Mirror Magic a magical adventure like no other!

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Whoever invented love at first sight should have left instructions for what to do when it only strikes one of youis all Ava Durant can think as she watches the man of her dreams from across the room at her brother's wedding.Handyman Cam Hollander takes the strong, silent type' label to new extremes and getting more than four words at a time out of him is Ava's primary life goal. But when Ava's health takes a hit it's Cam who unexpectedly steps in to nurse her, and the dynamic between them is forever changed.Ava may be impatience personified and Cam may be the steadiest man she's ever met, but when they're alone in Cam's cosy quarters it's soon not just the fire in the grate that's burning between them.Readers LOVE Flora Valley:Funny, sweet, cute, super romantic. Like a gorgeous Netflix romance' ?????''I didn''t want to put it down because I could listen to [Ava and Cam] talk to each other forever' ?????''The characters chemistry is palpable making the pages practically turn themselves

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From the USA Today bestselling author of In the Middle of Hickory Lane comes Heather Webber's next enchanting novel, At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities!A mysterious letter. An offer taken. And the chance to move forward.When Ava Harrison receives a letter containing an unusual job listing one month after the sudden death of her ex-boyfriend, she thinks she's being haunted. The listinga job as a live-in caretaker for a peculiar old man and his cranky cat in Driftwood, Alabamais the perfect chance to start a new life. A normal life. Ava has always been too fearful to even travel, so no one's more surprised than she is when she throws caution to the wind and drives to the distant beachside town.On the surface, Maggie Mae Brightwell is a bundle of energy as she runs Magpie's, Driftwood's coffee and curiosity shop, where there's magic to be found in pairing the old with the new. But lurking under her cheerful exterior is a painful truthk

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'This will haunt you. Riveting!' Shari Lapena, author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR'The Shape of Night is as compulsive as it gets.' Lesley Kara, author of THE RUMOURIf the walls could talk . . . they'd tell her to leave. Now.When Ava arrives at Brodie’s Watch, she thinks she has found the perfect place to hide from her past. Something terrible happened, something she is deeply ashamed of, and all she wants is to forget.But the old house on the hill both welcomes and repels her and Ava quickly begins to suspect she is not alone. Either that or she is losing her mind.The house is full of secrets, but is the creeping sense of danger coming from within its walls, or from somewhere else entirely?***Readers are obsessed with The Shape of Night***** ‘A creepy, atmospheric thriller that I thoroughly enjoyed.’***** ‘A powerful book that I could not put down but … I was scared to pick back up!!’***** ‘Twists and turns till the end. Really kept me turning the pages.’

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Perfect Child is a company specialised in medically assisted procreation - for extremely wealthy customers. An activity that isn't to everyone's taste, and the CEO, Ava Troy, has received many threats. Enter Ellie Braxton, assigned as Ava's bodyguard. Unfortunately, Ellie isn't doing too well. Her teammate and mentor, Walt, is still in a coma, and she's having many doubts about her life choices. But can she really afford such a luxury...

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Walt is back among the living thanks to Ellie and a massive dose of the Damocles agency's superdrug. Meanwhile, their client Ava Troy narrowly escapes an assassination attempt. But the man who threatened her is a lone wolf, so who is behind the previous attacks? Religious extremists? Or an even less savory group? What secrets is Miss Troy hiding? And can Ellie keep her existential doubts in check much longer?

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'Lovely book to get lost in.' 'This book blew me away!' 'It's a book that you just fall into.' 'My book of the year.' 'Her best book yet.' 'Beautiful...'Lose yourself in this breathtaking love story set on the mysterious, windswept island of Seal, from the bestselling author of Watch Over Me. Perfect for fans of Lulu Taylor, Tracy Rees and Rosanna Ley.** Over 1 million copies sold of Daniela Sacerdoti's novels **Can a tiny Scottish island bring a heart back to life.. and offer a second chance at love?When Anna's partner walks away from their relationship, she is shattered. But it is her little girl Ava who takes it hardest of all, falling silent for three days. When she does finally speak, Ava talks about a new place - a small island of beauty, salt and sea in the Western Scottish Isles. In search of a new start, Anna and Ava embark on a journey to the remote and gorgeous Island of Seal. Falling in love with the locals and the landscape, could Seal offer the second chance they both need? Readers have been raving about Keep Me Safe:'A brilliant read. Love Daniela's books. *****' A reader'My book of the year. Highly recommended' A reader'I've already read Daniela's Glen Avich books and loved them but this one surpassed them' A reader'I could almost hear the sea and the wind. A great book' Lesley Pearse'I couldn't put it down' Daily Mail'Astoundingly good' The Sun'I fell in love with this book' Prima magazine'Heartwarming and mysterious' Katie Fforde'A mysterious journey to Seal, a place I already want to revisit' Dani Atkins'Exciting and emotional. I'm thrilled to find this is the first in a new series' Linda's Book Bag

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From the funniest voice in young fiction today, the fifth in this irresistible series for young readers about imaginary friends in hilarious rhyming text and with adorable illustrations by Ella Okstad.Ava danced round her room,Shouting: "Hip hip hooray!It's holiday time!And we're going today!"Ava is excited to be going on holiday to the seaside. But with Squishy McFluff, the mischievous invisible cat coming along things are bound to get very, very silly . . .Rising star Pip Jones continues to give her quirky twist to everyday experiences in this warm and humorous series. The jaunty rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud, and Ella Okstad's gorgeous, distinctive illustrations will help more confident readers learn to read by themselves for the first time.'A surefire hit.' Guardian'Charming.' The Times'Bound to ensure catisfaction.' Independent'Cleverly bridging the gap between picture books and longer fiction, the lovable Squishy is certain to be a success with under-sevens.' BookTrust'In delightful rhyme reminiscent of Dr Seuss, this charmingly illustrated book is bound to become a bedtime fave.' Gurgle

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Born to a death sentence in a near-future America, rebellious sisters herald a revolution—if they can survive. Twins Ava and Mira Goodwin defy the Rule of One simply by existing. The single-child law, ruthlessly enforced by Texas’s Governor Roth, has made the sisters famous fugitives and inspirations for the resurgent rebellion known as the Common. But the relentless governor and his implacable Texas State Guard threaten that fragile hope, as Roth consolidates his power in a bid for ultimate authority. As Ava and Mira relinquish the relative safety of their Canadian haven to stand against Roth, new allies arise: Owen, a gifted young programmer, impulsively abandons his comfortable life in a moment of compassion, while Zee, an abused labor camp escapee, finds new purpose in resistance. The four will converge on Dallas for a reckoning with Roth, with nothing less than their destinies—and the promise of a future free from oppression—on the line. Disobedience means death. But a life worth living demands rebellion.

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Jesse Ward is back in the newest novel in the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling This Man series!Life is good for Jesse 'The Lord' Ward. Perfect, actually. He still has the charm, he's in great shape, and he still reduces his wife, Ava, to a pool of desire with a mere look. He's in full control, just how he likes it.But Jesse's perfect world falls apart when a terrible accident lands Ava in hospital with a life-threatening head injury. Devastated and angry, he feels like his entire existence hangs in the balance. He cannot survive without this woman's love. So when she finally comes around, his shaking world begins to level out. But his nightmare doesn't end there. It's only just begun. Because his wife can't remember the last sixteen years of her life. That's all of him. All of their time together. He is a stranger to her.Now Jesse must do whatever it takes to find her memories . . . and help her fall madly, passionately in love with him all over again.

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New York Times bestselling authors Bill Nye the Science Guy and Gregory Mone take middle-grade readers on a scientific adventure in the launch of an exciting new chapter book series, Jack and the Geniuses. The perfect combination to engage and entertain readers, the series features real-world science along with action and a mystery that will leave kids guessing until the end, making these books ideal for STEM education. In the series opener, Jack and the Geniuses: At The Bottom of The World, readers meet Jack and his foster siblings, Ava and Matt, who are orphans. But they’re not your typical kind of orphans—they’re geniuses. Well, Ava and Matt are, which sometimes makes life difficult for 1twelve-year-old Jack. Ava speaks multiple languages and builds robots for fun, and Matt is into astronomy and a whiz at math. As for Jack, it’s hard to stand out when he’s surrounded by geniuses all the time. When the kids try to spy on Dr. Hank Witherspoon, one of the world’s leading scientists, they end up working for him in his incredible laboratory. Soon, Hank and the kids travel to Antarctica for a prestigious science competition, but they find that all is not as it seems: A fellow scientist has gone missing, and so has any trace of her research. Could someone be trying to use her findings to win the contest? It’s up to Jack, Ava, and Matt to find the missing scientist and discover who’s behind it all—before it’s too late. Integrating real science facts with humor and suspense, and featuring an ensemble cast of loveable boy and girl characters, this uniquely engaging series is an irresistible chemical reaction for middle-grade readers. With easy-to-read language presented in a fun, motivating, and accessible way, this series opener is a great book for both inquisitive kids and reluctant readers. The book also includes information about the science discussed and used to solve the mystery, as well as a cool science project about density that kids can do at home or in the classroom. Bill Nye's brand new talk show series for Netflix, "Bill Nye Saves the World" is set to launch in Spring 2017.

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Not just for Christmas? A year after being jilted, Ava Keller finds herself forced back up the aisle – as a bridesmaid. Best man Noah Giles – Ava's first crush – is the perfect distraction from her painful memories. But their flirtation turns serious when Ava’s feelings for him resurface! Hurt when Noah left after their kiss years before, will Ava give their chemistry a second chance?•When biker Seth Bolton rescues runaway bride Kate Burroughs, he wants more than he should with the gorgeous mum-to-be. He’s never been one to settle down, and he already has plans to leave. The best he can offer Kate is a no-strings fling and, in spite of her better judgment, Kate says yes. But soon they’ll both have choices to make. She left the wrong man at the altar…will Seth turn out to be the right one?•Holly Jacobs knows her night of passion with Dr Daniel Chandler was more than just lust. So she fixes the hospital’s Secret Santa to prove it! The playboy doc can’t resist Holly, and their time spent snowed in together makes him wonder if his connection with Holly is for life – not just for Christmas…

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Mean Princess Poison has ruined the blue lagoon and made the mermaids who live there homeless! Charlotte and Mia have to grant four watery wishes to break the evil curse.Ava loves helping out at her local marine life centre, especially when the baby sea turtles are about to hatch! She just wishes that they would get to the sea safely ... Can Charlotte and Mia help her wish come true?

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From the funniest voice in young fiction today, the first in an irresistible series for young readers about imaginary friends in hilarious rhyming text and with adorable illustrations by Ella Okstad.'Can you see him? My kitten? Close your eyes tightHis fur is so soft and all silvery whiteImagine him quick! Have you imagined enough?Oh, good, you can see him! It's Squishy McFluff!'When Ava discovers an imaginary cat in the cabbage patch, she knows she's found a new best friend. Together, Ava and Squishy McFluff get up to all kinds of mischief . . .Told in full colour throughout, this is the perfect stepping stone from picture books to older fiction. Bright new talent Pip Jones gives a hilarious, quirky twist to everyday experiences for readers aged 5+.'A surefire hit.' Guardian'Charming.' The Times'Bound to ensure catisfaction.' Independent'Cleverly bridging the gap between picture books and longer fiction, the lovable Squishy is certain to be a success with under-sevens.' BookTrust'In delightful rhyme reminiscent of Dr Seuss, this charmingly illustrated book is bound to become a bedtime fave.' Gurgle

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Welcome to the most gripping thriller of the year: hugely entertaining, high-octane and read-in-a-single-sitting. Mind games. Murder. Mayhem. How far would you go to survive the night? Blackmail lures sixteen-year-old Ava to the derelict carnival on Portgrave Pier. She is one of ten teenagers, all with secrets they intend to protect whatever the cost. When fog and magic swallow the pier, the group find themselves cut off from the real world and from their morals. As the teenagers turn on each other, Ava will have to face up to the secret that brought her to the pier and decide how far she's willing to go to survive. For fans of Karen McManus' One of Us is Lying, Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None and films like I Know What You Did Last Summer. PRAISE FOR GOOD GIRLS DIE FIRST "Deliciously dark and unsettling in the best possible way. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one!"- Fantastic Book Dragon "Stephen King-esque…with a fast-paced plot" - Irish Times "352 pages of pure creepy entertainment" - ReadingZone

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Read the books that inspired the animated Netflix series!What if your best friend was a unicorn? This giftable boxed set includes books 1-4 of this magical chapter book series, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn.At Unicorn Academy, every student gets their own beautiful unicorn! Each unicorn has a special kind of magic. Some can fly, some turn invisible, and some can even create fire! To discover their powers, unicorns must bond with their student. Friendship is the key to the magic of Unicorn Island. Meet four magical best friendships in this collection!Boxed set includes: #1: Sophia and Rainbow: Sophia's first lesson at Unicorn Academy will lead her to save the magic of the island!#2: Scarlett and Blaze: Blaze just might have the magic power that will unfreeze Sparkle Lake! #3: Ava and Star: The magical berries the unicorns eat are disappearing--can Ava and Star solve the mystery? #4: Isabel and Cloud: Can this pair learn to trust each other when the school is in danger? Fans of Rainbow Magic, Purrmaids, and Princess Ponies will love this chapter book series about the magic of bonding with your own unicorn.

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Meet the new protectors of magic! Ava and her friends are determined to learn everything they can about the curios left by her Great-Aunt Enid, and to make sure the magic doesn’t break free and cause chaos again. But when a strange figure is seen roaming the rooftops and Lily’s five-year-old sister Mai insists that a monster is visiting her, it looks like the girls (and Ava’s Tibetan terrier, Pepper) have another magical mystery to solve...

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In 2011, Melissa Kraweki and her husband Matthew, were happily expecting their first baby. Late in her pregnancy, Melissa began to feel unwell. Unknow to both Melissa and her care providers, she had HELLP syndrome, a life-threatening complication of pregnancy. HELLP led to the loss of her first child, Ava, and almost to the loss of her own life. In this gripping memoir, Melissa describes her experience and the lessons she learned along the way.

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"Inspiring stuff" BookTrust Marley Dias, presenter of Netflix series Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices has something important to say! In this keep-it-real guide, 1000 Black Girl Books blogger Marley Dias tells you how she's turned her passion for literacy and diversity into a mega-hit movement that has grabbed the attention of the media and kids throughout the world. In this book, Marley offers practical tips for paying it forward with whatever makes your heart sing, and getting the support you need from parents, teachers and friends to turn your dreams into reality. With an introduction from Disney's A Wrinkle in Time director Ava DuVernay. Marley Dias made headlines as a sixth grader when she started the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign to collect children's books featuring black protagonists. With endorsements from Oprah, Jacqueline Woodson, Ava DuVernay, Pam Ryan PRIASE FOR MARLEY DIAS GETS IT DONE "focusing on activism, literacy, and diversity is a must-have for school library collections." - Teen Librarian Toolbox "Dias' magnetic personality, outlook on life, and passion for change enliven every page, making this both a fun read and an irresistible call to action for people of all ages and backgrounds." - Kirkus

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'Heart-wrenchingly romantic, this book will leave you wanting to hold your loved ones just that little bit closer' Emma Cooper, author of The First Time I Saw YouA compassionate, uplifting love story that will break your heart, but help you cherish each day. Fans of Jojo Moyes and Lucy Dillon will love Photos of You by Tammy Robinson.Only months left of your life . . . to make memories that will last foreverWhen Ava Green turns twenty-eight, she discovers this will be her last birthday. The cancer she fought three years ago is back, and this time it's going to beat her. But Ava is not going to let cancer define her last, precious months. There's one thing she's been dreaming of since she was a small girl: her wedding. She may not have a groom, and there's not a lot of time . . . but none of that is going to stop her. As friends and family rally to help Ava throw the wedding of her dreams - just without the actual vows - a mammoth organisation begins. But when photographer James Gable volunteers to help document the whole event, it becomes painfully clear that it's never too late to discover the love of your life._________________Readers love Tammy Robinson:'A deeply emotional story that will remind you that life is a gift, and it's never too late for love' KELLY RIMMER, author of Me Without You'Heart warming and heart breaking - you will need tissues!' Hello!'Robinson is a storyteller in the Jojo Moyes vein' Coast FM'Tammy Robinson is a natural storyteller' NICKY PELLEGRINO'How I wish I could give more than 5 stars! Reading this book will make you laugh and cry and feel every emotion in between' Goodreads reviewer'If you're after an emotional love story, with real feeling characters, that takes you on a journey of struggles and heartache, I highly recommend this book. Just remember to buy a box of tissues' Goodreads reviewer'Quite literally took my breath away' Goodreads reviewer'Uplifting, bittersweet and powerful' Goodreads reviewer

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A price to pay To protect Princess Ava de Veers, James Wolfe must keep his mind on the job. Having shared one passionate night with her, Wolfe knows exactly how wilful, independent—and sexy—she is. But he is determined to separate his emotions and the task at hand. Yet as the threat to Ava’s life escalates, so does their attraction. But as royalty, Ava knows that duty always comes at a cost…•Psychologist Dr Holly Maitland is playboy Jarek’s chance to unlock his past secrets. But, alone with Holly in the Austrian Alps, Jarek cannot resist the temptation she poses. Holly can see straight through Jarek’s tactics for distraction. But the lure of his touch opens her body up to insurmountable pleasure. If, as Holly suspects, Jarek is the missing Prince of Vostov, can she dare hope he will claim her as well as his rightful throne?•Lizzy Mitchell has something that Prince Rico Ceraldi wants: she's the adoptive mother of the young heir to the throne of San Lucenzo, Rico's Mediterranean principality! Lizzy will do anything for her little boy, so when Rico demands a marriage of convenience, she says yes. It's a union in name only, until their royal wedding changes everything…

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Once a cowboy, always a cowboy Ten years ago, Jack Everett left his family's ranch without a backward glance. Now, what was supposed to be a quick trip home for his father's funeral has suddenly become more complicated. The ranch Jack can handle-he might be a lawyer, but he still remembers how to work with his hands. But turning around the failing vineyard he's also inherited? That requires working with the one woman he never expected to see again.Ava Ellis broke her own heart the night she let Jack go. She was young and scared-and secretly pregnant with Jack's baby. Now that he's back and asking for her help, Ava sees her opportunity to right the wrongs of the past. But how will he feel about the son he's never known? Could this be their second chance-or their final heartbreak?"A fabulous storyteller who will keep you turning pages and wishing for just one more chapter at the end."-New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown"Cross my heart, this sexy, sweet romance gives a cowboy-at-heart lawyer a second chance at first love and readers a fantastic ride."-New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan"A.J. Pine's writing is superb."-Romancing-the-Book.com on Six Month Rule

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From the creator of the hit TV series The Bold Type comes an empowering and heartfelt novel about a future female president's senior year of high school. Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha (listed in alphabetical order out of fairness) have been friends since kindergarten. Now they're in their senior year, facing their biggest fears about growing up and growing apart. But there's more than just college on the horizon. One of these girls is destined to become the president of the United States. The mystery, of course, is which girl gets the gig. Is it Ava, the picture-perfect artist who's secretly struggling to figure out where she belongs? Or could it be CJ, the one who's got everything figured out...except how to fix her terrible SAT scores? Maybe it's Jordan, the group's resident journalist, who knows she's ready for more than their small Ohio suburb can offer. And don't overlook Martha, who will have to overcome all the obstacles that stand in the way of her dreams. This is the story of four best friends who have one another's backs through every new love, breakup, stumble, and success--proving that great friendships can help young women achieve anything...even a seat in the Oval Office.

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*THE BRAND NEW TERRIFYING THRILLER FROM KAT ELLIS*'Riverdale meets The Haunting of Hill House' - Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead'Kat Ellis wields an oppressive atmosphere like a sharply honed blade' - Sera Milano, author of This Can Never Not Be Real 'Horrifyingly good fun!' Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die FirstFrom its creepy town mascot to the story of its cursed waterfall, Burden Falls is a small town dripping with superstition. Ava Thorn knows this well - since the horrific accident she witnessed a year ago, she's been plagued by nightmares.But when her school nemesis is brutally murdered and Ava is the primary suspect, she starts to wonder if the legends surrounding the town are more fact than fiction.Whatever secrets Burden Falls is hiding, there's a killer on the loose, and they have a vendetta against the Thorns...Praise for Harrow Lake:'A captivating and creeping mystery full of brilliantly twisting turns and dark secrets' - Holly Jackson, bestselling author of A Good Girls' Guide to Murder'If you like Stephen King, snap this up!' - Cass Green, Sunday Times bestselling author of In a Cottage in a Wood'Scream meets The Babadook in small-town USA' - Kirsty Logan, award-winning author of The Gracekeepers

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Everything is set for a perfect Christmas in Twinkleton-under-Beanstalk. There's just one thing missing . . . snow!Princess Ava dreams of playing in the snow with her pet, Pugicorn. But as Christmas draws near, not a single flake falls from the sky! Can Pugicorn find the courage to make Ava's wish come true?A sparkling tale of friendship, bravery and Christmas magic... with a super-sparkly glitter cover!Look out for other adventures featuring Pugicorn and his friends:PugicornPugicorn and HugicornStarpuffKitticornPandarinaLa-La-LlamaStarwhal

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Six mermaids battle to save their hidden world.Leaders of a resistance to the barbaric new regime, Serafina and Neela, are working hard to destabilise Vallerio, the new ruler of Cerulea. Becca, Ava and Ling are still hunting for their ancestors' talismans; the keys to keeping an ancient evil locked in its icy prison. Astrid finally returns home to Ondalina to find that all is not as she left it, and a sinister human with empty, black eyes offers her power she never dreamed of ...The third book in the Waterfire Saga.

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He's a dog . . . in a unicorns' world!Every year, young princesses and princes arrive at Mrs Paws' Magic Pet shop to pick a perfect unicorn pet. But this year Princess Ava has arrived too late. There are no unicorns left . . . only PUGICORN. He's short and hairy. He can't sit still or gallop gracefully - and he certainly can't leap over rainbows. Can a pugicorn ever be a princess's best friend? Now in chunky board book format - with irresistible cut-through eyes!Love Pugicorn? Look out for Starwhal, another Magic Pet Shop adventure!

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Nico is a little red fox that spends spring, summer and autumn with his three friends, Ava, Olive and Linus. When his woodland friends hibernate for the winter, Nico is left all alone in a snowy wonderland. He unsuccessfully searches for a friend to keep him company during the long winter. To pass time, Nico builds a fox from snow. Little does he know, he’s about to become friends with a real snow fox. A story about cherishing old friends, perseverance, and making new friends.

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In 1917, Alma Pihl, a master craftsman in the House of Fabergé, was charged to protect one of the greatest secrets in Russian history--an unknown Fabergé Egg that Peter Karl Fabergé secretly created to honor his divided allegiance to both the people of Russia and the Imperial tsar's family. When Alma and her husband escaped Russia for their native Finland in 1921, she took the secret with her, guarding her past connection to the Romanov family. Three generations later, world-renowned treasure hunter Nick Laine is sick and fears the secret of the missing egg will die with him. With time running out, he entrusts the mission of retrieving the egg to his estranged daughter, Ava, who has little idea of the dangers she is about to face. As the stakes are raised, Ava is forced to declare her own allegiance--and the consequences are greater than she could have imagined. This modern-day treasure hunt from award-winning author Kelli Stuart transports you into the opulent and treacherous world of the Russian Revolution to unearth mysteries long buried. *** "Employing dual plot lines, Stuart weaves the fascinating history of the creation of Fabergé's Imperial Easter Eggs for the Romanov family together with a contemporary tale detailing the search for a (fictional) secret egg."--Booklist

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables, Gordon Korman, comes a hilarious new high-concept friendship story in the vein of Back to the Future. Perfect for fans of Korman’s Restart. Mason and Ty were once the very best of friends, like two nerdy sides of the same coin . . . until seventh grade, when Ava Petrakis came along. Now Mason can trace everything bad in his life to that terrible fight they had over the new girl. The one thing he’d give anything for is a do-over. But that can’t happen in real life—can it?As a science kid, Mason knows do-overs are impossible, so he can’t believe it when he wakes up from a freak accident and finds himself magically transported back to seventh grade. His parents aren’t yet divorced and his beloved sheepdog is still alive. Best of all, he and Ty haven’t had their falling-out yet.It makes no logical sense, but Mason is determined to use this second chance to not only save his friendship (and his dog!) but do other things differently—like trying out for the football team and giving new friends a chance. There’s just one person he’ll be avoiding at all costs: Ava. But despite his best efforts, will he be able to stop the chain of events that made his previous life implode?

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A man loses five years of his life. Two women are desperate for him to remember. Perfect for fans of Kate Kerrigan and Colleen McCullough. Running away for the second time in her life, twenty-seven-year old Ava believes the cook's job at a country B&B is perfect, until she meets the owner's son, John Tate. The young fifth-generation grazier is a beguiling blend of both man, boy and a terrible flirt. With their connection immediate and intense, they begin a clandestine affair right under the noses of John's formidable parents. Thirty years later, Ava returns to Candlebark Creek with her daughter, Nina, who is determined to meet her mother's lost love for herself. While struggling to find her own place in the world, Nina discovers an urban myth about a love-struck man, a forgotten engagement ring, and a dinner reservation back in the eighties. Now she must decide if revealing the truth will hurt more than it heals...What readers are saying about A Place to Remember: 'A memorable, emotional family saga in an unforgiving setting. The emotion and poignancy of this story will stay with me' 'Definitely a five star read for me and highly recommended!' 'This is a story that readers won't forget in a hurry. I'd recommend it to everyone'.

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Ted and Ava love everything about tigers, and are excited to visit the safari park. When they discover that one of the tigers is missing, their expert knowledge helps the ranger to track the tiger down.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

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'Chilling, intelligent, and highly addictive. Superb.' Will Dean, author of Dark PinesThree women have been found dead in East Anglia. The police deny a connection. TV news reporter Frankie smells a story . . .Ava knows that the threat is real. She's been kidnapped by someone claiming to be the killer: a stranger who seems to know everything about her.As Frankie follows the case, she enters a terrifying online world where men's rage against women may be turning murderous - and where her persistence might just make her a target. And Ava must struggle not only to stay alive . . . but to stay sane.From journalist and the author of The Wolf Den, The Death Knock is a compelling story of the worst that man can do and the hunt for the truth - at all costs.See what everyone is saying about this brilliant read:'I was enjoying the reading of it so much, I slowed down the number of chapters I read at a time, in order to savour it for longer!' Amazon reviewer'A great read, both thought provoking and chilling' Goodreads reviewer'A story that pulls you in immediately' Amazon reviewer'Easy 5* here . . . a tense atmospheric mystery that is highly addictive' Goodreads reviewer'A fast paced and intelligent thriller' Amazon reviewer'Cleverly plotted. Highly recommended' Goodreads reviewer

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Ava and Zeb decide to make a racetrack outside, but things spin out of control. Will Grandad Doug be able to help them? A Magnet for Mayhem is at Oxford Reading Level 11. It is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

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Ava is the first woman whose name we know who wrote in German. She wrote her poem - or poems - on the lives of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ sometime early in the twelfth century, no later than 1127. It seems certain that she was a layperson, and her work reflects a level of learning that raises all sorts of interesting questions about the education of the laity, especially the education of lay woman, and about the nature of authorship in the Middle Ages, generally and particularly in medieval Germany.

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An ingenious thriller in which young Detective Constable Trave uncovers a sophisticated plot at the heart of MI6 to assassinate Churchill and bring the Second World War and the whole Allied effort to an untimely end. It’s 1940, and Bill Trave is a Detective Constable in his early thirties working in West London. France has fallen and the capital is being bombed both day and night – it seems against all odds that Britain can survive the onslaught. Almost single-handedly Winston Churchill maintains the country’s morale, with the German enemy convinced that his removal would win them the War. Albert Morrison, a rich widower forced into early retirement by failing eyesight, is stabbed to death in his Chelsea flat. His only daughter, Ava, tells Trave that she would read the newspapers to him every evening, and the night before his death he had become suddenly excited when she read him an obscure obituary notice. At Morrison’s funeral, Ava learns from an old colleague that her father worked for MI6 before the War. The obituary notice was a coded message preparing for an assassination, although it does not specify the target. Trave realizes that there is a Nazi double agent within MI6, with a plan to assassinate Churchill and to set up another agent to take the blame. He is in a race against time to save Churchill, for if he fails, Britain’s entire war effort could be at stake…

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Pugicorn, everyone's favourite magical pet, is back with an adorable new sidekick: the Lovebug!It's the season of Leaps and Love Hearts and Princess Ava dreams of going to The Lovebug Ball with her pet, Pugicorn. But the invitations are strictly for unicorns only . . .Could it be time for new traditions in Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk? A sparkling tale of love and friendship, that shows it's ALWAYS more fun when everyone's included! The perfect Valentine's Day gift for loved ones and little ones alike! Pay another visit to the Magic Pet Shop . . .PugicornPugicorn and HugicornKitticorn

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