Love You, Love Me

‘Love you, love me,’ she grinned, ‘Jess, remember to have your head in the stars and your feet firmly on the ground.’

‘And dance in the rain.’

Jess, Crystal and Sophie had been friends since primary school but becoming a teenager brings its own challenges as the girls soon discover. At an age when life offers more opportunities and with it self-doubt and insecurities, Jess and her friends navigate the school social, an out-of-control party, underage drinking and family dynamics whilst trying to make sense of growing up. Throw in Steve, the mysterious charismatic new student that sells drugs that cure headaches, Vincent, the perfect date and Jake, a persistently annoying guy, and life becomes more interesting.

Will they individually find the courage to ask for help as they deal with bothersome boys, self-harm, anxiety, confusion and overwhelming conditions? Or will they together discover through friendship, family and first love that no one is perfect?

Love? In A Cottage

Love? In a Cottage is the story of two middle-aged people from very different backgrounds who meet as the result of an advertisement placed in the lonely hearts section of a national newspaper. Marlene Sugden is a secretary working in London whose life has changed very much for the worse in a few months. Firstly her father, who she has loved and cared for over many years, dies then her best friend marries and immediately emigrates to Australia and, as a final straw, Marlene’s boss retires and her new boss is a snappy and difficult man. Marlene dearly wants a husband and a home to care for and in her desperation, she places an advertisement in the Evening Standard. “Lonely unmarried woman, good cook and homemaker seeks kind-hearted, single middle-aged man with view to matrimony if suited”. Deep in the Herefordshire countryside, Donald Evans sits reading a two-day-old newspaper as he eats his meal of baked beans straight from the tin. His eye is caught by Marlene’s advertisement. He is single, mid-40s and kind-hearted if it does not cost him anything. Donald hunts out a piece of notepaper, sharpens his pencil and replies to Marlene’s advertisement.

Mangrove Sands, the Enchanted Seaworld and Beyond

This book is a sequel to Mangrove Sands. It aims to inspire and educate children who, either by fate or disability, have difficult starts in life. Each chapter provides a human life lesson including; learning about other cultures, taking responsibility, how to handle bullies, encouraging goals, environmental awareness, friendship, and human qualities.

Based on an island in South East Queensland, Australia, four children who have difficult starts in life are chosen by Parlow the pelican to experience a better life in the Enchanted Sea World. A magical ingot and tunnel is the only way into this magical world beneath mangrove sands where the children are mentored by Dugong tutors and experience many exciting adventures with their talking animal friends.

In this series, the adventures continue when the children learn about a new culture after meeting a 10-year-old Aboriginal girl, Wanjee, who is chosen to join them in the Enchanted Sea World away from her horrid alcoholic foster parents. The children learn of a new language, symbolic art, dreamtime stories and bush medicine.

Amidst playing didgeridoos, throwing boomerangs, flying on swings attached to whistling kites, the children escape bushfires and meet Toddalick, a giant green healing frog who takes the children on the ride of their lives to help stop an environmental disaster.

Mangrove Sands, the Enchanted Seaworld and Beyond is full of enchanting adventures, life lessons and magical moments. It aims to provide hope, inspiration, respect and education of other cultures to children around the globe.

Mission Brazil

In the picture-perfect town of Willowmill, Texas, nothing much happens. Analise loves her quiet, normal life. Her friends, her house, and her church are all she could ever ask for and more. Little does she know, her life is about to take an abrupt turn to the south. Never in her wildest dreams would Analise imagine how her world was about to change. The path ahead will be fraught with twists, turns, and miles of treacherous rainforest. This path will lead her on a perilous mission to bring the best news ever told to the far reaches of the Amazon Rainforest. The journey will test her courage, strength, and determination. Will Analise have what it takes to be a missionary in the Amazon Rainforest, or will she be stretched too far? Does she have the guts to move forward even when she feels stuck? Only time will tell how far she can go.

Mockingbird

“Don’t you remember me?” a little boy said as he drew his last breath.

In a fantasy world where myths are not believed anymore. A tale of the ghosts that would flood the world one day in a prophecy. The journey of a bunch of young lads as the world they once knew start to change.

Yuricel Harte, a mysterious new student at the saint’s academy, embarks on a mission to fulfil his dreams, running away from his past, and making new friends along the way. Yuri had planned everything in his life, but he did not intend to fall in love with Violet, the woman with no heart.

He meets Théo, the brave young Lord of Weston, and his friends. The hard choices Théo has to make as a leader, a heavy burden left for him.

What were the events that led up to that little boy’s death?

Betrayal, bravery, and a prophecy amongst them all.

Mother Earth and The Four Planets

After saving humanity from near-extinction at the hands of both humans and a technologically advanced alien race, Benjamin Franklin had finally found peace on two planets. But one fateful day, while he was dozing off in his favorite armchair, he heard a cry for help - from Maria. He searched everywhere, but she was nowhere to be found.

This was just the beginning of a new threat that would put the human population in danger once again. This time, however, the source was unknown. The population was rapidly decreasing, and despite his best efforts, Ben could not find any trace of a virus or disease causing the deaths. As time ticked away, he and those closest to him were attacked by a mysterious entity. Ben knew he had to act quickly before the majority of humanity disappeared forever.

In this gripping sci-fi thriller, follow Ben as he races against time to uncover the source of this new threat and save humanity once again. As the death toll rises and the world descends into chaos, he must use all his knowledge and experience to unravel the mystery before it’s too late.

My Teacher's a Robot!

With wide, cold eyes, a clenched jaw, and superhuman strength, something's not right about new teacher Miss Ironside.
Will quickly realises... she's a robot!
One by one, his classmates are being brainwashed after school.
Will and his friends must act fast to save everyone before it's too late!

Nyango: The Girl with Healing Powers

The story of Nyango: The Girl with Healing Powers captures the life of a young girl named Nyango, born with the ability to heal. Her mother died while giving birth to her and she was raised by her grandmother, Sumediang, who was a renowned healer in their village. Sumediang’s inability to cure the son of the village’s chief led the chief to banish her from the village. The decision to expel Sumediang from the village – and with her, Nyango – led to major changes in the young girl’s life.

The book explores how Nyango and her grandmother struggled with life after they departed their village. It portrays how Nyango tried to reconcile her life as a healer with growing up as a young girl.

On the Level

Have you ever wanted to be an intrepid space explorer?

Have you ever wondered what life on another planet would be like?

Well look no further, as this story takes you from the sunny seaside town of Brighton to a whole other world filled with advanced technology and exciting adventures. Jonny and his cousin Baz are plunged into a thrilling race against time set in a faraway galaxy where they meet the planets inhabitants’ and try to save their world from impending disaster.

It is fast-paced, set in jaw-dropping surroundings, and filled with courageous characters all set for a thrill-seeking ride of a lifetime. Take their hands and be ready for a fearless and daring journey full of unexpected twists and turns that is sure to make your head spin and your senses quiver with excitement.

Refugee

Refugee is the final exciting novel in The Sloping Meadow trilogy. This time the principal storyteller is Mahir, a 13 year-old boy who has no choice but to start out on an epic journey from war-torn Syria to try and help his mum and little brother.

In this gripping adventure, he has a series of escapades, including a fight with a large brown bear in Slovenia, and is constantly either greatly helped or really mistreated by the people he meets.

Lucy and her friends find him in Antalya, in the Temple of Apollo, the worse for wear. They agree to help him escape to Northern France with a very daring plan that carries a lot of risks…

This illustrated novel has a non-stop, action-packed story, including insights from others featured as storytellers commenting on war and what it means to be a refugee. It carries a very important message for all who read it and their outlook on war and refugees will change forever.

Riddlington

This story begins with Riddlington Rabbit wanting to see other things happening in a world outside the safe boundaries of his insular existence. As a rabbit, his life is spent, primarily, underground during the day, only coming out at night, under the protection of darkness, to find food.

His favourite Uncle Otto sparks Riddlington’s imagination of exploring, by telling stories of his own adventures. We follow Riddlington as he navigates his way to finding a perfect location, among people and other strange creatures, all living above ground.

We see how he adapts to situations outside his comfort zone; finds a wife who is willing to do likewise; befriends two human sisters; till the land rather than forage; navigate his way up a river; and become disturbed at land damage, urban development, and over population.

When he becomes a Father and witnesses an invasion of his territory, his new-found parental status, requires a reassessment of their living arrangements. They have little food, little protection, and little time.

Will they make it home? Will they be happy home? Will they be welcomed home? Will the youngsters adapt to underground living as Riddlington did to above ground living?

Ride The Wind

Set in Western Australia this tale of jealousy and revenge sees teenage sisters embark on a perilous ride through the outback. They must rely on the courage and devotion of their horses, Star, a black Arabian and Galaxy, a white Andalusian stallion to save them. A magic kingdom secretly existing deep in the bush harbours a bitter love triangle. The wicked fairy, Alba, will use all her dark arts to rid herself of her rival and the girls and their horses will be caught up in the crossfire. Only by seeking the help of an ancient Koori shaman can they hope to survive. The plot is exciting and contains almost every element any young girl would love, including fairies, horses, animals of every description, as well as magic, romance, and adventure in a world where girls are the ones who make the difference rather than ubiquitous boy heroes. The stories are a mix of reality and pure imagination, drawing on aboriginal mythology and traditional storytelling. They combine magical fantasy and adventure with historic evidence and theories based on modern-day fact and up-to-date research. In addition, factual details regarding the natural flora and fauna of this beautiful part of the world, make this a truly educational, exciting, and immersive read.