The Guard Cat
Duncan Saunders
£9.50
SYNOPSIS
A wonderful gothic adventure about imagination, courage, friendship and the struggle of good and evil. In a small English village, cut off from the outside world during a snowstorm and blackout a few days before Christmas, something wicked threatens life as they know it. A trio of unlikely heroes ~ members of an elite organisation known as The Order of the Silver Shield ~ come to the rescue of the endangered inhabitants. Standing in their way is a dreadful life-draining entity called The Unbeing and the cunning Dr Von Hawkfire. Will The Order of the Silver Shield be a match for the diabolic duo, or will darkness prevail?
Lela. Ashes of Childhood
Lela Burbridge
£12.99
SYNOPSIS
A skilfully woven personal narrative offering a powerful insight into the impact of poverty on Africa’s young generation especially in the aftermath of the AIDS epidemic. Through Lela’s eyes, we see the horrifying realities many children face as a result of rejection, disease, orphanhood, violence and jealousy. But amidst the darkness and despair, hope is alive with an underlying sense of resilience powered by inner strength and determination.
Faith Muntu and the Lost Elephant
Lela Burbridge
£7.99
SYNOPSIS
Part of a David Attenborough meets Bear Grylls adventure series set in the heart of Africa. Faith Muntu and the Lost Elephant is a very charming story about a family that visits one of Africa’s wildlife paradises. Dr Muntu, an animal scientist is posted to the Serengeti, in the heart of Africa to write a report on wild animal welfare. Everything is going well and all is calm, until Faith spots a giant animal in need. Join Faith on an epic adventure as she rescues an Elephant from the hands of greedy poachers. She is determined to keep her new animal friend safe, but things in the wild don’t always go to plan.
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