""...it will sweep you into a glorious, romantic summer
haze!"" - thebookactivist
A long, hot Italian summer. A duel of kisses. The rules:
sparks must fly. Dreams must dance. Neither party must fall
in love.
In grey, 1930s England, Bea has grown up kicking against the conventions
of the time, all the while knowing that she will one day
have to marry someone her parents choose - someone rich enough
to keep the family estate alive. But she longs for so much more
- for adventure, excitement, travel, and maybe even romance.
When she gets the chance to spend the summer in Italy with her
bohemian uncle and his fiancée, a whole world is opened up
to Bea - a world that includes Ben, a cocky young artist who just
happens to be infuriatingly handsome too. Sparks fly between the
quick-witted pair until one night, under the stars, a challenge
is set: can Bea and Ben put aside their teasing and have the perfect
summer romance?
With their new friends gleefully setting the rules for their fling,
Bea and Ben can agree on one thing at least: they absolutely,
positively will not, cannot fall in love...
A long, hot summer of kisses and mischief unfolds - but storm
clouds are gathering across Europe, and home is calling. Every summer
has to end - but for Bea, this might be just the beginning.
PRIASE FOR UNDER A DANCING STAR
""Taking its inspiration from Much Ado About Nothing, Laura
Wood’s YA novel is a heady exploration of first love and self-discovery...
a thoroughly charming and entertaining love story
with captivating central characters."" - Books For
Keeps
""Rapturously romantic, this dazzling novel sees a bright young
woman experience unfettered Bohemianism during a life-changing
summer."" - LoveReading 4 Kids
As an ancient Egyptian, your body is being prepared for the afterlife. But it's fairly disgusting business, and you can't be sure that you will always be treated with respect. This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. Featuring brand new extra content including a timeline, fun facts a list of 'top' characters and a map.
WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD BEST BOOK WITH FACTS 2019!
A truly unique approach to history and a fascinating read that is guaranteed to keep boredom at bay, The Colours of History studies the shades, hues and pigments which have shaped the past and present.
Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which colour is made from crushed beetles? What green pigment might be used to build super-fast computers of the future? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this vibrant exploration of the stories behind different colours, and the roles they've played throughout history.
From black to white, and all the colours in between, every shade has a story to tell. Each colour group is introduced with a stunning and interpretive double-page spread illustration, followed by illustrated entries exploring the ‘colourful’ history of particular shades.
With vivid, thought-provoking illustrations and engaging bite-sized text, this book is a feast for the eyes and the mind, ready to enthral budding artists and historians alike.
Two Tudor stories by Alison Prince in a gorgeous paperback format. My Tudor Queen is the diary of Eva De Puebla who comes to England as lady-in-waiting to Catherine of Aragon. Anne Boleyn and Me is the story of Elinor Valjean, Eva's daughter, who serves in Henry VIII's court. A must for every fan of historical fiction.
