Brenda Williams
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Practice your math skills while enjoying this quirky take on "The Princess and the Pea." The King and Queen and their three sons are on the search for a real princess, but it is only the Queen who knows the secret. After the story, there is an opportunity for readers to test their counting skills with fun number games.
6) The Cabin
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Kristoff, a gatekeeper from Atlantis, has lived among humans for a very long time without finding his destined mate. He needs her power in order to open the gate. He had felt the moment she was born into the world, and now that she has matured into an adult, her power has grown. She is starting to appear to him in his dreams, and now finally, she appeared to him in his study as flesh and blood. It's finally time for him to make her his, no matter...
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The last thing Kaedan remembered was being attacked in his portal with his wife Maleah. Now he wakes up to find that they have been held captive for their power for years. But Maleah is dead and he must live eternity alone. How can he do this, when everything reminds him of her? Hurt and lonely, Kaedan leaves Atlantis and returns to the world. He would do his duty. He will protect the world and guard Atlantis by himself.
While trying to drown...
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The year is 1939. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. The world is about to enter into the biggest and most terrible war in history. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Oskar Schindler, Raoul Wallenberg and Hannah Senesh, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories…
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At the darkest moment of the year, when the nights seem endless and the days very short, comes that most joyful of festivals. Christmas is a truly magical season, bringing families and friends together to share the much-loved customs and traditions that over the centuries have come to surround this heart-warming and deeply symbolic occasion. Each family has their own personal traditions, and ways they celebrate the special day. Yet underneath the...
10) The Normans
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An illustrated guide to the Normans – the invaders of 1066 who changed English life forever
The 1066 Norman conquest of England, led by William, Duke of Normandy ("the Conqueror"), was the single greatest political change England has ever seen. The Normans brought with them a new culture, which included law, architectural style and methods, and leisure pursuits. The old aristocracy was stripped of their assets and denounced, and in its place a new...
11) Saxons & Vikings
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This beautifully-presented book chronicles the coming and going of these peoples, their kings, heroes and saints, and way of life. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
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The year is 1939. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. The world is about to enter into the biggest and most terrible war in history. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Sophie Scholl, Violette Szabo and Raymond Aubrac, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories…