https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/ALLENQ?QRY=GENSU%3A%20FICTION&QRYTEXT=Subject%3A%20Fiction%20(Keywords)&SETLVL=SET&SORTS=MAIN.CREATED_DATE.DESC%5DMAIN.CREATED_TIME.DESC&NRECS=20 Spydus Search Results en © 2022 Civica Pty Limited. All rights reserved. https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3844508 Preorder the new instalment in the bestselling Norfolk Murders series!A family’s secrets lie buried. The time has come to uncover the truth…When a mud-splattered man staggers from Bacton Wood with a terrifying tale about being buried alive, DS Ashley Knight and her team are called in to investigate. Soon, another victim is found, and more men are missing – all with connections to the well-known Vialli family.The Major Investigation Team find themselves attempting to untangle a case that stretches from Eastern Europe through to North Norfolk. Along with rookie detective, the whip-smart Hector Fade, Ashley is in a race against time trying to help a family who seem determined to take matters into their own hands. And when Ashley suspects there is a department rat, the stakes get even higher.As the evidence continues to point in different directions, and as new victims are uncovered thick and fast, Ashley and Hector begin to fear they have finally met their match in a killer too ruthless and clever to be caught.Bestselling Ross Greenwood is back with a breath-taking page-turning thriller, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Ian Rankin and Peter James.What readers are saying about DS Ashley Knight and Hector Fade:‘Ross Greenwood is great at the twist. I know you’re going to scream at me for using the ‘twist you didn’t see coming,’ but I really didn’t.’‘The only thing I can say that was a disappointment about reading this book, is that I somehow missed the first one in the series... What a cracking read! I'm now off the find book 1! 5 solid stars.’‘This is the second book featuring DS Ashley Knight… This is a cracking good thriller that pulls you this way and that and keeps you guessing… I've always loved everything that I have read by Ross Greenwood and this book is no exception.’‘This was brilliant! So much going on throughout the book it was hard to keep up but so captivating till the end. Great story & characters. Loved it!’‘This was an incredibly well plotted adrenaline race of a thriller… The plotting was amazing, so many different threads all wound together and when the author pulled on them, the result was just a beautiful bow of an ending with no tangles left to unpick ..... until the next time!’ Preorder the new instalment in the bestselling Norfolk Murders series!A family’s secrets lie buried. The time has come to uncover the truth…When a mud-splattered man staggers from Bacton Wood with a terrifying tale about being buried alive, DS Ashley Knight and her team are called in to investigate. Soon, another victim is found, and more men are missing – all with connections to the well-known Vialli family.The Major Investigation Team find themselves attempting to untangle a case that stretches from Eastern Europe through to North Norfolk. Along with rookie detective, the whip-smart Hector Fade, Ashley is in a race against time trying to help a family who seem determined to take matters into their own hands. And when Ashley suspects there is a department rat, the stakes get even higher.As the evidence continues to point in different directions, and as new victims are uncovered thick and fast, Ashley and Hector begin to fear they have finally met their match in a killer too ruthless and clever to be caught.Bestselling Ross Greenwood is back with a breath-taking page-turning thriller, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Ian Rankin and Peter James.What readers are saying about DS Ashley Knight and Hector Fade:‘Ross Greenwood is great at the twist. I know you’re going to scream at me for using the ‘twist you didn’t see coming,’ but I really didn’t.’‘The only thing I can say that was a disappointment about reading this book, is that I somehow missed the first one in the series... What a cracking read! I'm now off the find book 1! 5 solid stars.’‘This is the second book featuring DS Ashley Knight… This is a cracking good thriller that pulls you this way and that and keeps you guessing… I've always loved everything that I have read by Ross Greenwood and this book is no exception.’‘This was brilliant! So much going on throughout the book it was hard to keep up but so captivating till the end. Great story & characters. Loved it!’‘This was an incredibly well plotted adrenaline race of a thriller… The plotting was amazing, so many different threads all wound together and when the author pulled on them, the result was just a beautiful bow of an ending with no tangles left to unpick ..... until the next time!’<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Greenwood, Ross<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Boldwood Books, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Norfolk Murders ; 3<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843452 Dr Morley is about to embark on a quest to the northernmost tip of the world, to discover a creature that everyone talks about but nobody has ever seen: The Giant Arctic Jellyfish. After years of research and hard graft, she gathers together a highly trained crew and a boat full of specialist equipment, and sets sail for the vast icy scapes of the Arctic. Will she find what she is searching for? Or will it find her?From debut author-illustrator Chloe Savage comes a beautifully detailed adventure into the unknown, sure to captivate the imagination of young explorers. Dr Morley is about to embark on a quest to the northernmost tip of the world, to discover a creature that everyone talks about but nobody has ever seen: The Giant Arctic Jellyfish. After years of research and hard graft, she gathers together a highly trained crew and a boat full of specialist equipment, and sets sail for the vast icy scapes of the Arctic. Will she find what she is searching for? Or will it find her?From debut author-illustrator Chloe Savage comes a beautifully detailed adventure into the unknown, sure to captivate the imagination of young explorers.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Savage, Chloe<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Walker Books, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843449 The nail-biting sequel to HAPPYHEAD.FRIENDS. WELCOME TO ELMHALLOW.Seb finds himself on a remote island, along with an elite group of HappyHead participants. Far from home, under the guidance of a mysterious couple, he reluctantly pairs up once again with Eleanor.But where is Finn? Is he even alive? And what does HappyHead have planned next? The nail-biting sequel to HAPPYHEAD.FRIENDS. WELCOME TO ELMHALLOW.Seb finds himself on a remote island, along with an elite group of HappyHead participants. Far from home, under the guidance of a mysterious couple, he reluctantly pairs up once again with Eleanor.But where is Finn? Is he even alive? And what does HappyHead have planned next?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Silver, Josh<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Rock the Boat, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />HappyHead<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843421 Discover the universe’s most incredible sights – and learn how to build them!Look inside planets and the sun, find out how rockets are launched, and explore how we could one day live in space. Why do stars twinkle? Could we one day ride an elevator into space? Which spacecraft have travelled the furthest from Earth? Could there be a multiverse? Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more.Illustrated with more than 150 out-of-this-world LEGO® models. Be inspired to create your own LEGO space creations! And learn facts about cool LEGO space sets, too. What will you build first? Discover the universe’s most incredible sights – and learn how to build them!Look inside planets and the sun, find out how rockets are launched, and explore how we could one day live in space. Why do stars twinkle? Could we one day ride an elevator into space? Which spacecraft have travelled the furthest from Earth? Could there be a multiverse? Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more.Illustrated with more than 150 out-of-this-world LEGO® models. Be inspired to create your own LEGO space creations! And learn facts about cool LEGO space sets, too. What will you build first?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Hubbard, Arwen<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : DK Children, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843419 Embark on a prehistoric journey with this picture book of fun stories and incredible facts about dinosaurs.Introducing A Dinosaur’s Day: Stegosaurus Makes Its Way Home - a storytime adventure that teaches kids about exciting dinosaur facts. Packed with beautiful pictures and compelling facts, this dinosaur book teaches 3-6 year olds about the stegosaurus species through images, pronunciation guides, and amazing facts and figures. Little dinosaur lovers can join a young Stegosaurus as it wanders through its Jurassic home, gets lost, and munches her way back to her herd.A Dinosaur’s Day: Stegosaurus Makes Its Way Home…- Helps children learn facts about dinosaurs in this beautiful picture book format.- Teaches dinosaur facts and behaviour in a very natural way.- Features a non-fiction double page about the dinosaur species following the story. - Is full of bright, colourful pages with an engaging story.- Has a clear, fun story to make learning the facts and information easy.A fun and engaging story and vibrant images teach children about different prehistoric species in this educational dinosaur book. Ideal for pre-reading toddlers and children just learning to read, engaging text and artwork will teach children about the Stegosaurus dinosaur species. Enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way as you follow a day in the life of a young Stegosaurus.More in the SeriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you like A Dinosaur’s Day: Stegosaurus Makes Its Way Home then you’ll love A Dinosaur’s Day: A T. rex Meets Its Match, Deinonychus Goes Hunting and Triceratops Follows Its Herd. Embark on a prehistoric journey with this picture book of fun stories and incredible facts about dinosaurs.Introducing A Dinosaur’s Day: Stegosaurus Makes Its Way Home - a storytime adventure that teaches kids about exciting dinosaur facts. Packed with beautiful pictures and compelling facts, this dinosaur book teaches 3-6 year olds about the stegosaurus species through images, pronunciation guides, and amazing facts and figures. Little dinosaur lovers can join a young Stegosaurus as it wanders through its Jurassic home, gets lost, and munches her way back to her herd.A Dinosaur’s Day: Stegosaurus Makes Its Way Home…- Helps children learn facts about dinosaurs in this beautiful picture book format.- Teaches dinosaur facts and behaviour in a very natural way.- Features a non-fiction double page about the dinosaur species following the story. - Is full of bright, colourful pages with an engaging story.- Has a clear, fun story to make learning the facts and information easy.A fun and engaging story and vibrant images teach children about different prehistoric species in this educational dinosaur book. Ideal for pre-reading toddlers and children just learning to read, engaging text and artwork will teach children about the Stegosaurus dinosaur species. Enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way as you follow a day in the life of a young Stegosaurus.More in the SeriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you like A Dinosaur’s Day: Stegosaurus Makes Its Way Home then you’ll love A Dinosaur’s Day: A T. rex Meets Its Match, Deinonychus Goes Hunting and Triceratops Follows Its Herd.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Bedia, Elizabeth Gilbert<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : DK Children, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Dinosaur's Day<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843415 AN IRISH TIMES FICTION BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2024You’re nine when you get your first computer. Your favourite thing is a virtual pet website; you spend hours in the chatroom. You don’t understand why some of your online friends don’t use their real names.It’s not long before you discover porn. You don’t know what you’re watching, but you do know that you shouldn’t tell anybody. Later, older, your first kiss is captured on camera and shared with everyone in your year. It feels like betrayal, but soon it feels normal. Part of the incessant cycle of posting, sharing and liking.Now, you can’t remember a time when you didn’t feel hollow inside. Now, you know that something has to change.Chilling, potent and intensely intimate, This is How You Remember It is at once a cautionary tale, a call to arms and a tender love story. It is about a life lived online, and about finding another way, when it’s all you’ve ever known. AN IRISH TIMES FICTION BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2024You’re nine when you get your first computer. Your favourite thing is a virtual pet website; you spend hours in the chatroom. You don’t understand why some of your online friends don’t use their real names.It’s not long before you discover porn. You don’t know what you’re watching, but you do know that you shouldn’t tell anybody. Later, older, your first kiss is captured on camera and shared with everyone in your year. It feels like betrayal, but soon it feels normal. Part of the incessant cycle of posting, sharing and liking.Now, you can’t remember a time when you didn’t feel hollow inside. Now, you know that something has to change.Chilling, potent and intensely intimate, This is How You Remember It is at once a cautionary tale, a call to arms and a tender love story. It is about a life lived online, and about finding another way, when it’s all you’ve ever known.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Prasifka, Catherine<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Canongate Books, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843413 As a final rebellion of the northern British tribes looms, Faustus will finally put his father's ghost to rest, and come to terms with the truth of his birth. As a final rebellion of the northern British tribes looms, Faustus will finally put his father's ghost to rest, and come to terms with the truth of his birth.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Hunter, Damion<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Canelo Adventure, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Borderlands ; 3<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843412 She must solve the ultimate riddle…DI Jan Talantire is called to a cottage in Ilfracombe, where the female occupant is found dead, impaled with a crucifix. The woman, who had been renting the house for a few months, is well known locally. Documents found at her house indicate her name is Ruth Lyle. The name means nothing to the young PC who found her, but DI Talantire knows that this cannot be true.Fifty years earlier, sixteen-year-old Ruth Lyle was murdered – stabbed by a crucifix, in exactly the same location. It is impossible for this to be the same woman, and yet all the records are a match.With a brutal killer at large, DI Talantire must work quickly to solve the most complicated case of her career: how can a woman die twice?A twisty and unputdownable crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Kate Ellis.Praise for The Two Deaths of Ruth Lyle She must solve the ultimate riddle…DI Jan Talantire is called to a cottage in Ilfracombe, where the female occupant is found dead, impaled with a crucifix. The woman, who had been renting the house for a few months, is well known locally. Documents found at her house indicate her name is Ruth Lyle. The name means nothing to the young PC who found her, but DI Talantire knows that this cannot be true.Fifty years earlier, sixteen-year-old Ruth Lyle was murdered – stabbed by a crucifix, in exactly the same location. It is impossible for this to be the same woman, and yet all the records are a match.With a brutal killer at large, DI Talantire must work quickly to solve the most complicated case of her career: how can a woman die twice?A twisty and unputdownable crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Kate Ellis.Praise for The Two Deaths of Ruth Lyle<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Louth, Nick<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Canelo Crime, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Detective Jan Talantire ; 1<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843339 “I’ve been waiting, all this time, for my life to begin. Maybe it’s time to stop waiting. Maybe it’s time to start living.”Chance. Misfortune. Coincidence. These are the weapons of choice for the Doctor’s latest enemies. And those enemies are very, very hungry…For Ruby Sunday, this Christmas Eve is a birthday she’ll never forget. It’s the day she joins the Doctor onboard a Goblin ship. The day she learns of dangers from beyond the universe. The day her life really begins… or, perhaps, the day it ends.The Target novelisation of the first full adventure featuring the Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, and the introduction of his new best friend, Ruby Sunday played by Millie Gibson. Russell T Davies’ original script has been novelised by up-and-coming literary talent Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson. “I’ve been waiting, all this time, for my life to begin. Maybe it’s time to stop waiting. Maybe it’s time to start living.”Chance. Misfortune. Coincidence. These are the weapons of choice for the Doctor’s latest enemies. And those enemies are very, very hungry…For Ruby Sunday, this Christmas Eve is a birthday she’ll never forget. It’s the day she joins the Doctor onboard a Goblin ship. The day she learns of dangers from beyond the universe. The day her life really begins… or, perhaps, the day it ends.The Target novelisation of the first full adventure featuring the Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, and the introduction of his new best friend, Ruby Sunday played by Millie Gibson. Russell T Davies’ original script has been novelised by up-and-coming literary talent Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Jikiemi-Pearson, Esmie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : BBC Digital, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843332 Tag is very hungry at the clubhouse today . . . he's forgotten to eat his breakfast!Join Duggee and the Squirrels as they discover the different types of food for breakfast.What will they end up choosing to eat?MUNCH, CRUNCH, CHOMP!Want more Duggee? Try:Hey Duggee: Duggee's TractorHey Duggee: The Pet BadgeHey Duggee: The Train Badge Tag is very hungry at the clubhouse today . . . he's forgotten to eat his breakfast!Join Duggee and the Squirrels as they discover the different types of food for breakfast.What will they end up choosing to eat?MUNCH, CRUNCH, CHOMP!Want more Duggee? Try:Hey Duggee: Duggee's TractorHey Duggee: The Pet BadgeHey Duggee: The Train Badge<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Duggee, Hey<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : BBC Children's Books, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Hey Duggee<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843331 One happy couple.Two divided families.A wedding party to die for.On the private island of Castello Fiore - surrounded by the glittering waters of Lake Garda - the illustrious Heywood family gathers for their son Laurence's wedding to Italian influencer Eva Bianchi.But as the ceremony begins, a blood-curdling scream brings the proceedings to a devastating halt.With the wedding guests trapped as they await the police, old secrets come to light and family rivalries threaten to bubble over.Everyone is desperate to know . . .Who is the killer? And can they be found before they strike again? One happy couple.Two divided families.A wedding party to die for.On the private island of Castello Fiore - surrounded by the glittering waters of Lake Garda - the illustrious Heywood family gathers for their son Laurence's wedding to Italian influencer Eva Bianchi.But as the ceremony begins, a blood-curdling scream brings the proceedings to a devastating halt.With the wedding guests trapped as they await the police, old secrets come to light and family rivalries threaten to bubble over.Everyone is desperate to know . . .Who is the killer? And can they be found before they strike again?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Hindle, Tom<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843330 Maggie Bird is many things. A chicken farmer. A good neighbour. A seemingly average retiree living in the seaside town of Purity. She's also a darned good rifle shot. And she never talks about her past.But when an unidentified body is left on Maggie's driveway, she knows it's a calling card from old times. It's been fifteen years since the failed mission that ended her career as a spy, and cost her far more than her job.Step forward the 'Martini Club' - Maggie's silver-haired book group (to anyone who asks), and a cohort of former spies behind closed doors. With the help of her old friends - and always one step ahead of the persistent local cop - Maggie might still be able to save the life she's built. Maggie Bird is many things. A chicken farmer. A good neighbour. A seemingly average retiree living in the seaside town of Purity. She's also a darned good rifle shot. And she never talks about her past.But when an unidentified body is left on Maggie's driveway, she knows it's a calling card from old times. It's been fifteen years since the failed mission that ended her career as a spy, and cost her far more than her job.Step forward the 'Martini Club' - Maggie's silver-haired book group (to anyone who asks), and a cohort of former spies behind closed doors. With the help of her old friends - and always one step ahead of the persistent local cop - Maggie might still be able to save the life she's built.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Gerritsen, Tess<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Transworld Digital, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Martini Club ; 1<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843328 ‘A lively, arresting read’ The TimesIn 1519, Conquistador Hernán Cortés and his troops ride into the floating city of Tenoxtitlan – today’s Mexico City – in this hallucinatory, revelatory, colonial revenge story.Invited to a ceremonial meal with the steely princess Atotoxtli, sister and wife of the emperor Moctezuma, the Spanish nearly bungle their entrance into the city and its labyrinthine palace. Soon, one of Cortés’s captains, Jazmín Caldera, begins to question the ease with which they were welcomed, and wonders at the risks of getting out alive, much less conquering the empire.Moctezuma himself is at a political, spiritual and physical crossroads, relying on hallucinogens in a quest for any kind of answer from the gods. When Cortés and Moctezuma meet, two worlds, empires, languages, and possible futures collide.You Dreamed of Empires brings to life Tenoxtitlan at its height – and reimagines its destiny.It sets afire the moment of conquest and turns it into a moment of revolution, in a novel so electric and so unique that it feels like a dream.Translated by Natasha Wimmer ‘A lively, arresting read’ The TimesIn 1519, Conquistador Hernán Cortés and his troops ride into the floating city of Tenoxtitlan – today’s Mexico City – in this hallucinatory, revelatory, colonial revenge story.Invited to a ceremonial meal with the steely princess Atotoxtli, sister and wife of the emperor Moctezuma, the Spanish nearly bungle their entrance into the city and its labyrinthine palace. Soon, one of Cortés’s captains, Jazmín Caldera, begins to question the ease with which they were welcomed, and wonders at the risks of getting out alive, much less conquering the empire.Moctezuma himself is at a political, spiritual and physical crossroads, relying on hallucinogens in a quest for any kind of answer from the gods. When Cortés and Moctezuma meet, two worlds, empires, languages, and possible futures collide.You Dreamed of Empires brings to life Tenoxtitlan at its height – and reimagines its destiny.It sets afire the moment of conquest and turns it into a moment of revolution, in a novel so electric and so unique that it feels like a dream.Translated by Natasha Wimmer<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Enrigue, Álvaro<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Vintage Digital, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843327 Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales is an enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, and contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories including Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, The Emperor's New Clothes, the tale of a man who cares only for his appearance and The Little Mermaid, who longs to one day marry a human prince.With a wonderful introduction by award-winning picture-book creator Jan Pienkowski.The book includes a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more.. Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales is an enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, and contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories including Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, The Emperor's New Clothes, the tale of a man who cares only for his appearance and The Little Mermaid, who longs to one day marry a human prince.With a wonderful introduction by award-winning picture-book creator Jan Pienkowski.The book includes a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more..<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Andersen, Hans Christian<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Puffin Classics, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843326 Khaled and Mustafa meet at university in Edinburgh: two Libyan eighteen-year-olds expecting to return home after their studies. In a moment of recklessness and courage, they travel to London to join a demonstration in front of the Libyan embassy. When government officials open fire on protestors in broad daylight, both friends are wounded, and their lives forever changed.Over the years that follow, Khaled, Mustafa and their friend Hosam, a writer, are bound together by their shared history. If friendship is a space to inhabit, theirs becomes small and inhospitable when a revolution in Libya forces them to choose between the lives they have created in London and the lives they left behind. Khaled and Mustafa meet at university in Edinburgh: two Libyan eighteen-year-olds expecting to return home after their studies. In a moment of recklessness and courage, they travel to London to join a demonstration in front of the Libyan embassy. When government officials open fire on protestors in broad daylight, both friends are wounded, and their lives forever changed.Over the years that follow, Khaled, Mustafa and their friend Hosam, a writer, are bound together by their shared history. If friendship is a space to inhabit, theirs becomes small and inhospitable when a revolution in Libya forces them to choose between the lives they have created in London and the lives they left behind.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Matar, Hisham<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843322 It's time for count and seek - would you like to come and play?Let's count up all the dinosaurs and see who's here today!Count and spot the silly dinosaurs in this madcap, rhyming picture book. From T. rex magicians to dancing Diplodocus, this hilarious picture book encourages children to learn basic sums through play and interactivity.As well as basic counting and sums, this book introduces children to numbers bond and fact friends for the number 6. It's time for count and seek - would you like to come and play?Let's count up all the dinosaurs and see who's here today!Count and spot the silly dinosaurs in this madcap, rhyming picture book. From T. rex magicians to dancing Diplodocus, this hilarious picture book encourages children to learn basic sums through play and interactivity.As well as basic counting and sums, this book introduces children to numbers bond and fact friends for the number 6.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Guillain, Charlotte<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Ladybird, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843321 Bluey and Bingo share all the reasons why they love their family!From croc-catching to Horsey Rides, Bluey and Bingo discover that the Heeler family is full of laughter, playing, dancing and most importantly, love.Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: All About BingoBluey: Mini BlueyBluey: Hammerbarn Bluey and Bingo share all the reasons why they love their family!From croc-catching to Horsey Rides, Bluey and Bingo discover that the Heeler family is full of laughter, playing, dancing and most importantly, love.Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: All About BingoBluey: Mini BlueyBluey: Hammerbarn<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Bluey<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Ladybird, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Bluey<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843320 From the Shipyards of Sunderland to Lady of the Manor . . .1949, County Durham.When Angie marries her sweetheart Quentin and moves into Cuthford Manor to begin their new life together, she feels like the luckiest woman in the world.But Quentin falls victim to a tragic accident and Angie's life is left devastated. Now, along with the prospect of rebuilding her life, she is faced with an impossible choice that will have far-reaching consequences for herself and those she loves most.Angie will need to draw on the help of her family, the community of Cuthford Manor and her old friends from the shipyards if she is to find happiness again. From the Shipyards of Sunderland to Lady of the Manor . . .1949, County Durham.When Angie marries her sweetheart Quentin and moves into Cuthford Manor to begin their new life together, she feels like the luckiest woman in the world.But Quentin falls victim to a tragic accident and Angie's life is left devastated. Now, along with the prospect of rebuilding her life, she is faced with an impossible choice that will have far-reaching consequences for herself and those she loves most.Angie will need to draw on the help of her family, the community of Cuthford Manor and her old friends from the shipyards if she is to find happiness again.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Revell, Nancy<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843316 The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud new Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy and her class have SPACE FEVER after a talk about stars, moons and faraway planets. THEN their teacher announces they're going to spend a WHOLE WEEK learning all about space. How COSMIC is that?!Trouble is, SPACE FEVER follows Daisy back home too. And turning your bedroom ceiling into the universe isn't that easy. Even with lots of glow-in-the-dark stars, superglue, and your best friend to help . . .If you love this DAISY adventure, look out for more including DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHOCOLATE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SCHOOL TRIPS! The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud new Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy and her class have SPACE FEVER after a talk about stars, moons and faraway planets. THEN their teacher announces they're going to spend a WHOLE WEEK learning all about space. How COSMIC is that?!Trouble is, SPACE FEVER follows Daisy back home too. And turning your bedroom ceiling into the universe isn't that easy. Even with lots of glow-in-the-dark stars, superglue, and your best friend to help . . .If you love this DAISY adventure, look out for more including DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHOCOLATE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SCHOOL TRIPS!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Gray, Kes<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Daisy Fiction ; 17<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843315 The globe-trotting spy thriller that inspired the upcoming action blockbuster Argylle , featuring a star-studded cast including Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, and John Cena.One Russian magnate's dream of restoring a nation to greatness has set in motion a chain of events which will take the world to the brink of chaos. Only Frances Coffey, the CIA's most legendary spymaster, can prevent it. But to do so, she needs someone special.Enter Argylle. His life came to a crashing halt as a teenager. Since then he has been treading water, building barriers between himself and the world. Until one moment of compassion and brilliance will bring him to the attention of the most powerful woman in the secret world.Coffey knows all about Argylle's dark past. She knows it haunts him. But she also knows it may give him the skills to join the team going up against one of the most powerful men in the world. His crash course in espionage will take him from the jungles of Thailand to the boulevards of Monaco, from the monasteries of Mount Athos to a forgotten cavern buried deep in the mountains.It is a deathly rollercoaster ride that will either make him - or break him... The globe-trotting spy thriller that inspired the upcoming action blockbuster Argylle , featuring a star-studded cast including Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, and John Cena.One Russian magnate's dream of restoring a nation to greatness has set in motion a chain of events which will take the world to the brink of chaos. Only Frances Coffey, the CIA's most legendary spymaster, can prevent it. But to do so, she needs someone special.Enter Argylle. His life came to a crashing halt as a teenager. Since then he has been treading water, building barriers between himself and the world. Until one moment of compassion and brilliance will bring him to the attention of the most powerful woman in the secret world.Coffey knows all about Argylle's dark past. She knows it haunts him. But she also knows it may give him the skills to join the team going up against one of the most powerful men in the world. His crash course in espionage will take him from the jungles of Thailand to the boulevards of Monaco, from the monasteries of Mount Athos to a forgotten cavern buried deep in the mountains.It is a deathly rollercoaster ride that will either make him - or break him...<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Conway, Elly<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Transworld Digital, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843307 Cat • A • Lyst is a purrfectly hilarious science fiction adventure from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Humanx Commonwealth series. There’s more to movie star Jason Carter than his smoldering good looks, but Hollywood’s honchos aren’t interested in casting him as a dramatic lead. With little to do on camera beyond running around a battlefield in a Civil War film, Jason decides it’s time to take a vacation. He finds the perfect destination in the Peruvian Andes, where he believes there is treasure to be found. Instead, Jason stumbles upon a hidden civilization of Incas from an alternate dimension planning to conquer Earth. Now, he’s on the run with a band of companions including an Amazon warrior, an archeologist, a tabloid journalist, and a cat who just may hold the key to saving the world. Cat • A • Lyst is a purrfectly hilarious science fiction adventure from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Humanx Commonwealth series. There’s more to movie star Jason Carter than his smoldering good looks, but Hollywood’s honchos aren’t interested in casting him as a dramatic lead. With little to do on camera beyond running around a battlefield in a Civil War film, Jason decides it’s time to take a vacation. He finds the perfect destination in the Peruvian Andes, where he believes there is treasure to be found. Instead, Jason stumbles upon a hidden civilization of Incas from an alternate dimension planning to conquer Earth. Now, he’s on the run with a band of companions including an Amazon warrior, an archeologist, a tabloid journalist, and a cat who just may hold the key to saving the world.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Foster, Alan Dean<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843306 An investigator must solve a seemingly impossible theft in this comedic sci-fi mystery by New York Times–bestselling author Alan Dean Foster . The room—surrounded by cameras, motion sensors, and alarms, and guarded by rotating security crews twenty-four seven—was supposed to be impenetrable. No one should have been able to approach the vault unseen. So how did the irreplaceable pharmaceuticals stored there get stolen? How did someone breach the vault three times and escape unnoticed and without leaving a trace? It’s a mystery that falls to insurance adjuster Roderick Manz to solve. Assisted by a humanoid robot, an AI, and an off-world partner named Vyra with secrets of her own, Manz is on the hunt for the most clever thieves he has ever encountered. An investigator must solve a seemingly impossible theft in this comedic sci-fi mystery by New York Times–bestselling author Alan Dean Foster . The room—surrounded by cameras, motion sensors, and alarms, and guarded by rotating security crews twenty-four seven—was supposed to be impenetrable. No one should have been able to approach the vault unseen. So how did the irreplaceable pharmaceuticals stored there get stolen? How did someone breach the vault three times and escape unnoticed and without leaving a trace? It’s a mystery that falls to insurance adjuster Roderick Manz to solve. Assisted by a humanoid robot, an AI, and an off-world partner named Vyra with secrets of her own, Manz is on the hunt for the most clever thieves he has ever encountered.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Foster, Alan Dean<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843305 Without warning, kitchen appliances, laundry machines, and every other electronic gadget humans came to depend upon ceased to perform the tasks they were manufactured to do. Ignoring their programming, these devices now sought the meaning of life from an intelligence nonhuman in origin. Their quest ends in the most unexpected of places. Beneath the grounds of an upstate New York retirement community lies an alien spaceship. Inert for millennia, the machines have awakened the ancient intelligence within it. Programmed to wage war against an enemy race, the spaceship threatens to destroy the entire galaxy. And now the fate of all organic andinorganic life lies with five senior citizens—and a food processor . . . Without warning, kitchen appliances, laundry machines, and every other electronic gadget humans came to depend upon ceased to perform the tasks they were manufactured to do. Ignoring their programming, these devices now sought the meaning of life from an intelligence nonhuman in origin. Their quest ends in the most unexpected of places. Beneath the grounds of an upstate New York retirement community lies an alien spaceship. Inert for millennia, the machines have awakened the ancient intelligence within it. Programmed to wage war against an enemy race, the spaceship threatens to destroy the entire galaxy. And now the fate of all organic andinorganic life lies with five senior citizens—and a food processor . . .<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Foster, Alan Dean<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843264 An incredible new unputdownable thriller which will keep you gripped from the first page to the last!He watches your every moveWe’ve all experienced it. That creeping sensation of eyes on your back, the faint echo of footsteps following yours.He controls youAcross the country, a madman is carefully choosing his victims. Once he has you in his sights, he won’t let go.He will make you payYou think you’re in control of your own life? Think again. Because The Puppet Master is coming for you, and he won’t stop until you’re dead…What readers are saying about The Puppet Master‘I was gripped from the very beginning until the very last page!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I love a dark and messed up serial killer book and The Puppet Master is exactly that!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The conclusion will have you holding your breath’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A gritty, emotional rollercoaster of a story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Real on-the-edge-of-your-seat stuff’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Hook you in from the start and keeps you glued to the pages from beginning to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘It's dark, it's creepy, just so unsettling and I loved every second’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Cancel all your plans because once you start you won't want to stop’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Without a shadow of a doubt, Sam Holland is a natural born storyteller with a very vivid and disturbing imagination!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An incredible new unputdownable thriller which will keep you gripped from the first page to the last!He watches your every moveWe’ve all experienced it. That creeping sensation of eyes on your back, the faint echo of footsteps following yours.He controls youAcross the country, a madman is carefully choosing his victims. Once he has you in his sights, he won’t let go.He will make you payYou think you’re in control of your own life? Think again. Because The Puppet Master is coming for you, and he won’t stop until you’re dead…What readers are saying about The Puppet Master‘I was gripped from the very beginning until the very last page!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I love a dark and messed up serial killer book and The Puppet Master is exactly that!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The conclusion will have you holding your breath’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A gritty, emotional rollercoaster of a story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Real on-the-edge-of-your-seat stuff’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Hook you in from the start and keeps you glued to the pages from beginning to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘It's dark, it's creepy, just so unsettling and I loved every second’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Cancel all your plans because once you start you won't want to stop’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Without a shadow of a doubt, Sam Holland is a natural born storyteller with a very vivid and disturbing imagination!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Holland, Sam<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Hemlock Press, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Major Crimes ; 3<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843255 Jude Ripon returns on another vigilante mission to save Farrowfell. This is the exciting sequel to the epic fantasy adventure from FAB Prize winning and British Book Award shortlisted author, Ravena Guron.Jude Ripon has been gifted a fresh new start. For the last four months, she and her older sister Morley have been living with the Weston family. Jude is going to school every day, eating her vegetables and doing her homework. For the first time, Jude's life seems normal. But adventure is calling her name.While unravelling their family's illegal dealings with raw magic, Jude and Moorley discovered a seedy side to the Consortium. They are eager to bring about justice, in their own way, through a series of heists. But in their escapades, they find something far darker bubbling in Farrowfell.Reports of a strange, menacing beast are inciting terror. Could it be connected to the resurfacing of raw magic and the devious dealings of the Ripons? Can Jude, Moorley and the Westons band together to save Farrowfell? Jude Ripon returns on another vigilante mission to save Farrowfell. This is the exciting sequel to the epic fantasy adventure from FAB Prize winning and British Book Award shortlisted author, Ravena Guron.Jude Ripon has been gifted a fresh new start. For the last four months, she and her older sister Morley have been living with the Weston family. Jude is going to school every day, eating her vegetables and doing her homework. For the first time, Jude's life seems normal. But adventure is calling her name.While unravelling their family's illegal dealings with raw magic, Jude and Moorley discovered a seedy side to the Consortium. They are eager to bring about justice, in their own way, through a series of heists. But in their escapades, they find something far darker bubbling in Farrowfell.Reports of a strange, menacing beast are inciting terror. Could it be connected to the resurfacing of raw magic and the devious dealings of the Ripons? Can Jude, Moorley and the Westons band together to save Farrowfell?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Guron, Ravena<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Faber & Faber, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />The Thief of Farrowfell ; 2<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843202 A moving and dramatic World War I historical fiction saga of family, love and the British royal family for readers of Daisy Styles and Maisie Thomas.Norfolk, 1919The war is over, but the effects of it are ever-present in the village of Wolferton. At just two miles from Sandringham House, the private residence of British monarchs, the people of Wolferton have a special connection to the royals - particularly the family of the royal station master, Harry Saward. But their privileged position and access to the royal family do not lessen the devastating impact of war on the Saward girls. Maria's fiancé, Eddie, is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Ada's husband, Alfie, has lost his job, and his purpose in life, Jessie is praying for the safe return of her beau, Jack, and Beatrice is hard at work as a nurse in the war hospital and is faced with a shocking revelation from her sweetheart.With many men from the Sandringham Company still missing in Gallipoli, the village is also suffering. When Kitty Willow, the wife of one of the missing men, and her six young children lose their home on the royal estate, the Saward family rally around to help. As they are forced into the workhouse and Kitty is separated from her children, life looks bleak. But when a kind benefactor takes a shine to Kitty her fortunes may have turned around. Could this be the new start in life that she and her children so desperately need?The Royal Station Master's Daughters in Love is the conclusion to the brilliant World War I saga series inspired by the Saward family, who ran the station at Wolferton in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Through this history-making family we get a glimpse into all walks of life - from glittering royalty to the humblest of servants. A moving and dramatic World War I historical fiction saga of family, love and the British royal family for readers of Daisy Styles and Maisie Thomas.Norfolk, 1919The war is over, but the effects of it are ever-present in the village of Wolferton. At just two miles from Sandringham House, the private residence of British monarchs, the people of Wolferton have a special connection to the royals - particularly the family of the royal station master, Harry Saward. But their privileged position and access to the royal family do not lessen the devastating impact of war on the Saward girls. Maria's fiancé, Eddie, is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Ada's husband, Alfie, has lost his job, and his purpose in life, Jessie is praying for the safe return of her beau, Jack, and Beatrice is hard at work as a nurse in the war hospital and is faced with a shocking revelation from her sweetheart.With many men from the Sandringham Company still missing in Gallipoli, the village is also suffering. When Kitty Willow, the wife of one of the missing men, and her six young children lose their home on the royal estate, the Saward family rally around to help. As they are forced into the workhouse and Kitty is separated from her children, life looks bleak. But when a kind benefactor takes a shine to Kitty her fortunes may have turned around. Could this be the new start in life that she and her children so desperately need?The Royal Station Master's Daughters in Love is the conclusion to the brilliant World War I saga series inspired by the Saward family, who ran the station at Wolferton in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Through this history-making family we get a glimpse into all walks of life - from glittering royalty to the humblest of servants.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Seymour, Ellee<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Zaffre, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Royal Station Master's Daughters ; 3<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843201 ANTON AND HIS FRIENDS ARE THE KINGS OF YEAR 9.They're used to ruling the school and Anton wears the crown. The other kids run away when he's about but that's the way he wants it - he's got a reputation to live up to after all.So when he gets into serious trouble at school, he doesn't really care, but his mum most definitely does. She decides it's time for Anton to make some new friends and join the Happy Campers, a local activity group. Anton would quite literally rather do anything else, especially when he finds out Matthew, the biggest loser in school, is also a member.But after Matthew unexpectedly saves Anton's life, Anton figures maybe this kid is worth a shot. Teaching him some game is the least Anton can do to repay the debt.As the boys strike up an unlikely friendship, Anton finds himself questioning everything he thought was important. Does he want ruling the school to be his crowning glory or should he set his sights on better things?A hilarious and heartwarming comedy from the author of STEADY FOR THIS, perfect for teen readers of Alex Wheatle, Jason Reynolds and Patrice Lawrence. ANTON AND HIS FRIENDS ARE THE KINGS OF YEAR 9.They're used to ruling the school and Anton wears the crown. The other kids run away when he's about but that's the way he wants it - he's got a reputation to live up to after all.So when he gets into serious trouble at school, he doesn't really care, but his mum most definitely does. She decides it's time for Anton to make some new friends and join the Happy Campers, a local activity group. Anton would quite literally rather do anything else, especially when he finds out Matthew, the biggest loser in school, is also a member.But after Matthew unexpectedly saves Anton's life, Anton figures maybe this kid is worth a shot. Teaching him some game is the least Anton can do to repay the debt.As the boys strike up an unlikely friendship, Anton finds himself questioning everything he thought was important. Does he want ruling the school to be his crowning glory or should he set his sights on better things?A hilarious and heartwarming comedy from the author of STEADY FOR THIS, perfect for teen readers of Alex Wheatle, Jason Reynolds and Patrice Lawrence.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Lessore, Nathanael<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Hot Key Books, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3843200 Ralfy and his little brother Rodney LOVE reading – so when they hear that their local library is closing down, they know they have to do something. According to the librarian, it would take a magic dragon to save the library – so Ralfy, Rodney and their friends set off to find one! Will Ralfy find the magic dragon? Or is there – just maybe – another way to bring the town together and save the library for everyone? This gloriously illustrated picture book is an uplifting love letter to libraries everywhere, celebrating the value of community and coming together to save the things we love most! Ralfy and his little brother Rodney LOVE reading – so when they hear that their local library is closing down, they know they have to do something. According to the librarian, it would take a magic dragon to save the library – so Ralfy, Rodney and their friends set off to find one! Will Ralfy find the magic dragon? Or is there – just maybe – another way to bring the town together and save the library for everyone? This gloriously illustrated picture book is an uplifting love letter to libraries everywhere, celebrating the value of community and coming together to save the things we love most!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>MacKenzie, Emily<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3842672 Imagine a world where seductive male sirens lure brave heroines to their death, where Icara and her mother fly too close to the sun, and where beautiful men are forced to wed underworld queens...For thousands of years, Greek myths have been told and retold. In these stories, brutality and bravery are reserved for men, while women are wicked witches or helpless maidens. Today, these myths continue to shape our ideas about justice, tragedy and what makes a hero's journey. Karrie and Jonathan love these stories, and have found a way to breathe new life into them by making one crucial change...Following the incredible success of Gender Swapped Fairy Tales they have taken that same simple step. They haven't rewritten the stories in this book. They haven't reimagined the endings, or reinvented characters. What they have done is switch all the genders.You'll be enchanted by the refreshing world this swap creates - and thunderstruck by the new characters you're about to discover. Imagine a world where seductive male sirens lure brave heroines to their death, where Icara and her mother fly too close to the sun, and where beautiful men are forced to wed underworld queens...For thousands of years, Greek myths have been told and retold. In these stories, brutality and bravery are reserved for men, while women are wicked witches or helpless maidens. Today, these myths continue to shape our ideas about justice, tragedy and what makes a hero's journey. Karrie and Jonathan love these stories, and have found a way to breathe new life into them by making one crucial change...Following the incredible success of Gender Swapped Fairy Tales they have taken that same simple step. They haven't rewritten the stories in this book. They haven't reimagined the endings, or reinvented characters. What they have done is switch all the genders.You'll be enchanted by the refreshing world this swap creates - and thunderstruck by the new characters you're about to discover.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Fransman, Karrie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Faber & Faber, 2022<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://bwdlibraries.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3842671 The Greek myths were first told thousands of years ago, by poets and singers who wanted to tell how the world came to be. These brilliant stories are full of adventure and drama, but they also explore our deepest fears and fantasies. There's a reason these myths still feel so powerful - they've formed the foundations of narratives and archetypes that we see in books and on our screens even today.Having changed the way we look at Fairy Tales in their last book, Karrie and Jon have turned to these ancient stories to see what magic their marvellous gender swapping machine can work on them. As before, they haven't rewritten these myths. They haven't reimagined endings, or reinvented characters. All they've done is switch all the genders.It might not sound like that much of a change, but you'll be amazed by the world this swap creates - and by the new godesses, heroes, villainesses and adventurers you're about to discover. The Greek myths were first told thousands of years ago, by poets and singers who wanted to tell how the world came to be. These brilliant stories are full of adventure and drama, but they also explore our deepest fears and fantasies. There's a reason these myths still feel so powerful - they've formed the foundations of narratives and archetypes that we see in books and on our screens even today.Having changed the way we look at Fairy Tales in their last book, Karrie and Jon have turned to these ancient stories to see what magic their marvellous gender swapping machine can work on them. As before, they haven't rewritten these myths. They haven't reimagined endings, or reinvented characters. All they've done is switch all the genders.It might not sound like that much of a change, but you'll be amazed by the world this swap creates - and by the new godesses, heroes, villainesses and adventurers you're about to discover.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Fransman, Karrie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Faber & Faber, 2022<br />1 online resource (1 audio file)<br /><br />eAudio & eBook Library - (Blackburn Libraries) - eAudio - BorrowBox - eAudiobook - eAudiobook - Borrow this eAudiobook - DUMMY<br />