The Sand DancerRosie Goodwin's engaging addition to Catherine Cookson's series. Despite her success as a writer, Maisie's life has never been easy. But with the help of Hamilton, the imaginary horse she conjures up to escape harsh reality, her humour and courage pull her through. Now married to Tommy, Maisie's hopes of happiness are shattered when he becomes jealous and controlling threatening even her relationship with her beloved adopted son, Harold. After a

and once again Brother Cadfael is forced to abandon the tranquility of his herb garden and use his knowledge of human nature to solve a murder- this time frighteningly close to home

A TEMPTING PROPOSITION

I especially liked the focus on parents taking care of themselves and the way that all behavioural management suggestions are provided within the context of providing warm

-Clover Stroud

Cathy faces Zack and Ray in the execution room

This important book gives a vivid account of an economically impoverished people and examines the often brittle conviviality hidden racial tensions and undercurrents of violence from which the Blues has grown and in which it continues to thrive

Meet the new Octo-Agents (and Junior Agents) in this search and find as they embark on new missions

The mermaid prince is super-popular with all the girls lining up to be his bride

Perfect reading for children aged 9 and up

(filmed as BLADERUNNER)

After getting a salary raise

and they believe this warrior will be one of their own