New Releases by Jill Turner

Born in the rock and dust of Darkwater Quarry, Ayra is resigned to a life in the debtor camp like the generations before her. But when the charming Prince Gibsen arrives offering to escort her and her younger brother to a wealthy relative in the northern country of Tiseden, Ayra gets a chance to see what had only existed in her dreams. Trading the safety of Darkwater for the unknown, Ayra embarks on a journey that reveals things on the outside are not always what they seem. Thrust into the sole companionship of a rogue soldier, she seeks to uncover her family's secret-a secret that will either save the country she struggles to belong in or make her a pawn in the hands of a man who would destroy it.

Can a heart bound to the forest belong beyond the trees? Megnolia knows she should stay hidden among the giant pines of her forest. As one of the last of the great shapeshifting Raparean elves, she should be searching for the lost Imperald Crystal, the heart of the forest. But the skies always call. When a book is placed in her hands, Meg leaves the safety of her forest to discover what mysteries the markings reveal. Befriended by a human family, Meg soon feels divided between her desire to save her ailing mother and the pull to relieve the human suffering under a harsh king. Mother's rules dictate Meg keep the humans from entering their forest. But can she prevent them from entering her heart?

When life deals a bad hand, the best one can do is cheat. To some, it might appear Wren Amberton has it all. A best friend. A pigeon. An excellent book about crustaceans. Unfortunately, her younger sister has what seems to matter most-beauty. Lurking in Eillie's perfect shadow, it's impossible for Wren to dampen the burning envy in her flat chest. When a friendship is formed with a distant cousin and his deteriorating wife, Wren discovers a way to take the power of Providence into her own hands. Through science or witchcraft and a hairy pudding, Wren gets her chance at the life she's always wanted. But the life of a beauty might not be all it promised to be, and Wren must now learn how to truly be seen in the shadow of her own pretty face.

Lavinia, the heroine who is a Romani gypsy, takes you along on her life's journey. Her connection with nature and spiritual beliefs are echoed throughout this adventure. Like all of us Lavinia learns that one of life's hardest lessons is that events over which we have no control often cause our plans to change. We must adjust to the changes or risk losing our chance for happiness and the happiness for those around us. Now, we invite you to move back in time to the 1800's and ride the waves of life with Lavinia.

"An urban 'Lord of The Flies' for our times." In post-millennial England, the next generation are falling through the gaps of a very broken society. In the wasteland of a English sink-estate, where the adults are lost to drink, drugs, poverty and destructive relationships, the next generation run feral, surviving day to day by any means possible. Starved of food, love and affection, the children face a bleak future following in the crime-riddled footsteps of their parents, and their parents' parents before them. However, when the middle-class dreamer, drop-out, and revolutionary teen, Albion makes camp in one of the derelict houses, an unlikely friendship is struck between him and Robbie, a boy born of the estate who desperately longs for things to be different. With dreams of establishing a modern-day Camelot, and refuge for those children let down by society, Albie and Robbie attempt to create a new and better world, but they soon discover the weight of a crown is a very heavy burden to bear, and the legacy of the last generation is a terrifying and consuming beast. EDITORIAL REVIEW In this real-life 'dystopian' novel, Jill Turner uses her extensive experience gained as a Fleet Street journalist (at The Sunday Times, Daily Mail, The Guardian and Daily Mirror) to shine a light into the shadowy corners of a sector of English society far removed from the Great British ideal. With a great sensitivity, and passionate desire for social change and intervention, Jill explores a narrative often ignored in English literature, giving a voice to a generation and social-group whose voice is so often ignored. In a country that boasts some of the most educated and richest citizens in the world, tens of thousands of British children are facing the challenge of simply surviving, of growing themselves up with very little love, affection or nurture; facing little alternative but to either sell themselves or turn to a life of violent crime just in order to live. 'The Children of Albion' is a stark observation through the eyes of the children, and offers a fascinating and eye-opening read. EXPLICIT - please be informed that there is extensive expletive usage and reference to themes of a more adult nature which are entirely reflective and in context with the story being told.

¿Sabías que las nutrias marinas se dan la mano mientras duermen? Descubre por qué en esta fábula que te lleva a través del viaje de dos nutrias de mar adorables que se alejan el uno del otro una noche. Siga la mini aventura de la nutria, mientras trata de encontrar su camino de regreso a casa para estar con su amigo. También hay una aparición de un amable pelícano, pero usted tendrá que leer la historia para ver lo especial que es. Estos nutrias preciosos nos recuerdan la importancia de la amistad y de permanecer cerca de nuestros seres queridos. La dulce historia y las ilustraciones son disfrutados por los bebés y niños pequeños que le lean, así como los niños mayores que realizan la lectura. Si esta historia se presenta como una lectura en voz alta o como un cuento antes de dormir, que cautivará a los jóvenes y los jóvenes de corazón. También disponible en Inglés --- ver de Close at Heart - A Sea Otter Story

Did you know that sea otters hold hands while they sleep? Learn why in this fable that takes you through the journey of two adorable sea otters who drift away from each other one night. These precious otters remind us of the importance of friendship and of remaining close to those we love. Whether this story is presented as a read-aloud or as a bedtime story, it will captivate both the young and the young at heart.

Join Dexter the little dinosaur as he meets many new friends.

Percival was no longer just a plain little caterpillar. He was a beautiful butterfly with wings that glistened shades of red and yellow, purple and blue. In this adventure, Percival is looking for his family to fly high in the sky with him.

Join Dexter the little Dinosaur in this fun, learning pop-up book as he meets many new and interesting friends.

Percival the butterfly decides to have a party and invite all of his friends.