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Girl Nearly 16 Absolute Toture
Disaster! Jess tried to hide her horror. Her mum frowned. 'What's wrong, sweetheart? It's what you've always wanted!' Jess's mum has finally given in and arranged a trip to see Jess's dad. But this is so the wrong moment: Jess has just got it together with Fred, and in an incredibly romantic way he has scraped money together to get them both tickets to the hottest music festival ...but instead Jess is going on a road trip with her mum and her grandmother (and her grandfather, but he doesn't quite count as he is ashes in an urn). Jess is keen to keep in touch with Fred by text while she is away, but after a while he just stops responding. And her best friend Flora is now going to the exact same music festival Jess was supposed to go to! Jess can't help her paranoia about Fred working overtime. If Jess isn't careful, her worries are going to completely spoil her much-wanted visit to her dad. But when she gets there, it turns out that everybody has a surprise for each other. Needless to say, some work out better than others ...In this sequel Sue Limb has surpassed herself. The writing is still fresh, funny and effervescent, but at the same time Sue has captured the difficult, prickly but, above all, loving relationship between a daughter and her parents.
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Girl 15 Charming But Insane
Girl, 15, Charming but Insane, huge bum, massive ears, seeks - well, seeks Ben Jones, but failing that, large Muslim-type burka garment to cover her deformities. Life can be trying when your best friend is a goddess, you are a woeful underachiever, and Ben Jones won't even look in your direction. Painfully spot on, "Girl 15" reveals with Technicolor precision the agony and the ecstasy (and the embarrassment) of being a teenager. With razor-sharp observation and deadpan humour we are offered a privileged peek at the life of Jess, 15, charming, but most definitely insane. This novel has a unique voice and humour that will make you want to read it again and again - if you can bring yourself to put it down in the first place.
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Laughing Through Life
‘Just you wait and see,’ I told him. ‘I’ll make you a cheese omelette you’ll never forget.’ And I did. It was a bit messy, as I was over-generous with the tomatoes, but I thought it tasted rather good. Gautam, however, pushed his plate away, saying, ‘You forgot to put in the egg.’ There are few miseries in life that a good laugh can’t cure. From the demure chuckle to the unflattering snort, laughter of all kinds is good for the soul—even if it sometimes comes at your own expense! Laughing through Life is a collection of Ruskin Bond’s stories that will sometimes have you smiling widely to yourself, and other times have you rolling in the aisles. From animal hijinks and childhood mishaps to strangely funny encounters, Ruskin Bond’s pen deftly brings out the hilarity in the everyday, reminding you that life doesn’t have to be so bleak after all.
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A New History of India for Children: From Its Origins to the Twenty-first Century
In A New History of India for Children, award-winning historian Rudrangshu Mukherjee along with photographer–archivist Toby Sinclair and the late cultural historian Shobita Punja, tell the story of one of the oldest, most diverse countries in the world with simplicity and clarity. The book touches upon all the most important milestones in India’s history, from the first dinosaurs to roam its lands to the metro that snakes through its modern, metropolitan capital city. It begins in prehistory, billions of years ago, describing how the geography of India came to be what it is today, and traces the evolution of Indian civilization through key events and people. What began with the Harappan Culture grew and flourished under the Maurya and Gupta empires, was enriched by the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal empire, and went on to be colonized and exploited by the British Raj. Led to glorious Independence by stalwarts like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Patel, India then suffered the heartbreak of Partition, before evolving into one of the world’s most powerful countries in the twenty-first century. This complete one-volume history for children, illustrated by maps and full-colour photographs, covers everything from lost cities and epic empires to colonial conquests and modern marvels. There’s something for every young reader in this fascinating account of India’s vibrant and eventful history.
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101 Jungle Stories For Ages 7 Years & Above
101 Jungle Stories is not just a storybook—it’s a whole world of beautiful friendship, courage, laughter, and learning nestled deep in the heart of a magical forest. With tales of talking wind, glowing flowers, talking animals, and birds, every story is a wonderful adventure waiting to be discovered.
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101 Hindu Mythology Tales For Ages 7 years & Above
Ready to journey through the Ready to journey through the divine and the daring? From celestial chariots soaring across the heavens to mystical sages unraveling cosmic secrets, 101 Hindu Mythology Tales brings to life the magic of India’s timeless legends. Each story is a bite-sized adventure filled with wonder, wisdom, and a touch of the extraordinary. Let the gods, demons, and heroes guide you through the tales that shaped eternity!
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My First Prayer Book for ages 6 & above
My First Prayer Book is a beautifully illustrated collection of 51 Hindu prayers, thoughtfully designed to introduce young readers to the spiritual world. Each prayer is presented in its original Sanskrit, with transliteration and meaning in English, making it easy for children of all ages to follow. The vibrant illustrations breathe life into each prayer, turning learning into a visual journey. From morning blessings to prayers for peace, this book offers a rich connection to spiritual heritage. A special journal section encourages children to reflect on the personal significance of each prayer, deepening their understanding and making the experience truly their own.
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Veer Hanuman (वीर हनुमान )
आपली थोर संस्कृती, उज्वल परंपरा आणि लहान मुले यांच्यातील अतूट नाते मजबूत करण्याकरिता पुढील पिढीच्या मनात योग्य मूल्ये आवश्यक आहे. सामाजिक मूल्ये वेगाने बदलणाऱ्या आजच्या युगात नवीन पिढीला आपल्या पवित्र शास्त्रांतील नीतिमूल्यांची ओळख करून देणे महत्त्वाचे आहे. आपल्या स्मृतिकाराची निर्माण होता देते है आपले कर्तव्य आहे. पुराणातील प्रेरणादायक कथा आपल्या मुलांची मानसिकता दृढ करून त्यांना जबाबदार नागरिक म्हणून जगण्याची शिकवण देतात. वीर हनुमान हे 'हेरिटेज' मालिकेतील पुस्तक असून, ही पुस्तके आपला समृद्ध, विविधतापूर्ण व अमूल्य वारसा जगासमोर ठेवतात. आपल्या देशात सर्वत्र हनुमानाची भक्ती केली जाते. भारतातील छोट्यात छोट्या गावातदेखील हनुमानाचे मंदिर येते. श्रीरामांचा परमभक्त असणारा हनुमान हा एक महान साधक असून, अतूट भक्ती, निष्ठा, धैर्य आणि मुज्ञपणाचे तो प्रतीक आहे. महाकाव्य रामायणातील त्याची भूमिका प्रेरणादायक आहे. विद्यार्थी बुद्धिरिता, तर मन आणि सैनिक शक्तीकरिता हनुमानाची उपासना करतात. हनुमानाच्या कथा वाचून मुलांना निर्भय बनण्यास य अर्थपूर्ण आयुष्य जगण्यास प्रेरणा मिळते. या उदत हेतूने स्मिथ पहनुमानाची आपापली आहे.
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Nightchild
Chronicles of the Raven: Three AN UNSTOPPABLE NEW POWER IS RISING ... The power of the land has manifested itself in Lyanna, a five year old girl. She has the power to sweep the four colleges of magic aside, or - unknowingly - to destroy Balaia. And the colleges will do anything to control her. If she cannot be controlled, she'll be killed ... but first they have to find her. Denser, one of The Raven, is desperate to find Lyanna and her mother too - not because Lyanna's powers are ripping the world apart, but because she's his daughter. But can even The Raven find Erienne and her child when they don't want to be found? And if they find her, with thousands of lives at stake, can The Raven afford to let her live?
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The King, The Parrot And Other Tales Of Wonder
6 different short stories Who's coming for dinner? Nothingness The Divine Within Satsangh The Real Riches The Flight of Freedom