Natasha Farrant

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France: February, 1944. Arianne knew Luc as a child, of course she did. Everyone in Samaroux knows each other. But hes been away, and five years really makes a difference to a boy. A young man.As they fall headily into love - first love - their world starts to crumble around them. German forces are closing in, and the village is torn between cooperating to save themselves or putting up resistance and entering unknown danger.Arianne will do anything to make Luc stay. Luc wants to prove he is a man. And Romy, who has loved Arianne all the time that Luc has been away, can see a way of removing his rival, at any cost. How far will they go to protect what they believe in? And what will they do for love?

A sublime eco adventure.The Times From the Costa Award winning author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk comes an epic adventure with a call to arms: we must fight to save the most treasured things on our planet.On the top of the hill, overlooking the sea, thats where youll find a magical place . . .To Bea and Raffy, Ravenwood is home. In its own way, the house rescued them, even if it did have a fallen-down tree taking up most of the kitchen. So the idea that it could be sold. Demolished even. Well, thats unthinkable. Then again, its not like the children get a choice. But the truth is, we can all make our own choices, especially if we care enough . . .A beautiful, soulful, exciting story about holding onto whats precious, and guarding the extraordinary nature that surrounds us.A triumph.The TimesEnchanting.The TelegraphA captivating feat of storytelling.The Sunday TimesA moving and compelling adventure.BookTrustOne of my very favourite authors. Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse

Being a combination of conventional diary entries and transcripts of videos shot by the author on the camera she was given for her 13th birthday, and beginning at the end of summer.Bluebell Gadsby is 13 but thats the least of her problems. Both her parents seem more interested in their careers than the family, leaving Blue and her three siblings in the care of Zoran the au pair, as well as their three pet rats (who may or may not be pregnant). The enigmatic Joss moves in next door and Blue thinks she might be falling in love, until he takes out her older sister Flora instead (who, incidentally, is trying to make a statement by dying her hair bright pink but no one takes the blindest bit of notice). Blue thinks and feels very deeply about life but cant really talk to anyone about it, because no one in the Gadsby family wants to address the real problem - that Blues twin sister, Iris, died a year ago, and they are all just trying to hide their grief in busyness...So Blue turns to her diary and her unique way of seeing the world through her camcorder to express herself. A tender, funny, smart and ultimately heartwarming story.

St Trinians and Lauren St John collide in this hilarious and thrilling bestselling adventure from Natasha Farrant!When Alice Mistlethwaite is shipped off to boarding school in Scotland its nothing like she imagines. Run by the mysterious Major, there are no punishments and the students are more likely to be taught about body painting or extreme survival than maths or English!Then Alices dad goes missing and she must run away to find him. Can she persuade her new friends to help?So begins an epic quest across wild Scottish highlands and islands, where friendships will be made and broken, lies will be untangled and the children will face danger and excitement at every turn . . .Both hilarious and heartfelt, this is the classic adventure story brought bang up to date, and told in Natashas inimitable voice.Thrilling adventure.The TimesThis wise and touching novel has originality and a fresh voice.Sunday TimesA gripping adventure . . . I stayed up all night reading it! Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse

Its the summer holidays and Flora has gone off with Dad to the exotic set of his new film and Mum is at home having a much-needed rest with baby Pumpkin. Bluebell, Twig and Jas have been sent to stay with Grandma at Horsehill in the countryside.With Grandma keen that the children get as much fresh air as possible, they are sent off on bikes to go wild swimming and befriend the boys next door. With so much freedom, they cant help but get into trouble, and Grandma doesnt seem to be as capable as looking after them as she should be...

Bluebell and her siblings are beginning a new school year. Suddenly everyone is freaking out. Twig has taken up violent team sports, poor Jas is being bullied by the ghastly Cupcake Crew and Blue has a big decision to make.There are fights and crying fits. Halloween parades gone wrong and secret graffiti artists. Confusing friendships and life-changing choices. But there is also laughter and above all, there is love - and thats what being a family is all about.

Just when Bluebell thought her crazy family were behaving normally, her parents make an announcement that could turn everything upside down. If only Zoran, their au pair, would come back to live with them. Unfortunately hes too busy teaching guitar to his new protege, Zachary Smith. Blue is jealous at first, until Zach starts helping her little sister with a secret project and becomes a regular visitor at the Gadsby house.Then Zach goes missing. Blue needs her family to pull together if theyre going to find him...

WINNER - COSTA CHILDRENS BOOK AWARDTHE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES CHILDRENS BOOK OF THE YEAR The second sensational middle-grade standalone that follows an epic voyage from England to France in the aftermath of WW1, from the bestselling author of The Children of Castle Rock.In the aftermath of World War One, everyone is trying to rebuild their lives. If Ben is to avoid being sent back to the orphanage, he needs to find his brother Sam, wounded in action and is now missing. Lottis horrible aunt and uncle want to send her away to boarding-school (when she has just so successfully managed to get expelled from her last one!). And Clara, their young teacher, is waiting for news of her missing fiance . . .Just as they think theyve found their feet in the new order, disaster strikes, and Lotti and Ben must get away. And so they hatch a plan - to cross the Channel on Bens narrowboat and find Sam. And theres something in France that Lotti is looking for, too . . . Buffeted by storms, chased by the police, Lotti, Ben, Clara and a growing number of dogs set out on an epic journey, on the search for lost loved ones and a place to call home.One of the most compelling, joyous, tearjerking and delightful reads of the year.The Sunday Times, Childrens Book of the WeekEmpowering, rollicking, wistful and joyful.Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks WarMagnificent odyssey . . . a rich and rewarding read . . . it deserves prizes.New StatesmanA wonderful adventure.Piers Torday, author of The Frozen SeaFast-paced and fascinating.BookTrustCompelling.The ScotsmanWonderful.The Week JuniorImpossible to put down.LoveReading4KidsExciting adventure.Just ImagineHighly recommended.Books for Keeps

What will two children do to win an island a reckless desire to change things up for the better So when there s a competition to own nearby Golden Island it s no surprise they want it But how can

Bluebell Gadsby nos cuenta su día a día a través de su diario personal y de la transcripción del vídeo amateur que está grabando. Tiene trece años, empieza a gustarle el chico que vive en la casa de al lado, se discute con su hermana mayor y se divierte mucho con las travesuras de sus hermanos menores, desearia tener mas cerca a sus padres -siempre de viaje por motivos de trabajo-, recibe el apoyo de Zoran, el canguro, y echa de menos a Iris, su hermana gemela, que murio meses atras.Optimista, tierna, triste y divertida,La nueva vida de Bluebelle Gadsby describe el barullo de sentimientos y emociones de una adolescente: el amor y el desengaño, la alegria, la tristeza, el calor y el cariño de sus hermanos, el dolor por la perdida de su hermana y, sobre todo, las ganas de vivir.

The second sensational middle-grade standalone that follows an epic voyage from England to France in the aftermath of WW1, from the bestselling author of The Children of Castle Rock.

Mirallet, mirallet, que fa que una princesa sigui (im)perfecta?Quan una bruixa envia el seu mirall magic al nostre univers, en ell es reflectiran vuit princeses que es neguen a ser boniques i obedients. Son fortes, valentes i estan decidides a ser elles qui salvin a les persones en perill.La princesa del desert protegeix a la seva gent del rei. La princesa del bosc adopta a un cocodril com a mascota. La princesa de la muntanya considera que es mes important ser empatica i amable que formar part de la reialesa. I, en un bloc d'habitatges, la Princesa salva el precios jardi de la seva comunitat de les mans de desenvolupadors urbanistics. "Una apassionant aventura." The TimesGuardian Books of the Year 2019.

Espejito, espejito, ¿que hace que una princesa sea (im)perfecta?Cuando la hechicera manda su espejo mágico a nuestro universo, en el se reflejarán ocho princesas que se niegan a ser bonitas y obedientes. Son fuertes, valientes y estan decididas a ser ellas quienes rescaten a las personas en peligro. La princesa del desierto protege a su gente del rey. La princesa del bosque adopta a un cocodrilo como mascota. La princesa de la montaña considera que es mas importante ser empatica y amable que formar parte de la realeza. Y, en un bloque de viviendas, Princesa salva el precioso jardin de su comunidad de las manos de desarrolladores urbanisticos."Una apasionante aventura." The Times Guardian Books of the Year 2019.

What will two children do to win an island? From Costa-winning author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk. Skylars old friends felt sorry for her but they were too afraid to talk to her.Yakovs old friends were far away, blown across continents by war . . .When Skylar meets Yakov she is still reeling from the news of her grandfathers stroke. Yakov is just desperate to go home. They recognise something in each other: a need for friendship, but something else fizzy beneath the surface. A refusal to accept what life has dealt them; a reckless desire to change things up for the better.So when theres a competition to own nearby Golden Island, its no surprise they want it.But how can two children possibly win an island? And what will they risk to call it their own?Exquisitely told, with compassion and empathy: an unmissable, life-affirming novel from the inimitable Natasha Farrant.Natasha Farrants book Voyage of the Sparrowhawk won the Costa Childrens Book Award 2020.

A sublime eco adventure.' The TimesFrom the Costa Award winning author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk comes an epic adventure with a call to arms: we must fight to save the most treasured things on our planet. On the top of the hill, overlooking the sea, that's where you'll find a magical place . .. To Bea and Raffy, Ravenwood is home. In its own way, the house rescued them, even if it did have a fallen-down tree taking up most of the kitchen.