New Releases by Berlie Doherty

This book contains tales from all round the world - from Australia to the Shetland Isles - full of strange and wonderful happenings. Some are happy stories, others haunting and sad, but all have the power to enchant and enthral.

Holly''s world came apart when she was six, when her mother took her and ran away from her father and his farm. From that day on she has had no contact with him, and can barely remember him. But eight years later, with a new family around her, she feels very alone and longs for a half-remembered life. She is starting to question who she really is, and then a stranger appears. Holly Starcross is an absorbing and moving book about identity, fatherhood and family.

Doherty weaves together ancient stories from Iceland, Scotland and Ireland for this tale of a selkie. PW''s starred review praised the strong characterizations and especially the "hauntingly melodic tone evoking the rhythm of (Nordic) harbors". Ages 10-up.

Authentic retellings of twelve familiar and well-loved fairy tales, gorgeously illustrated. With a poet''s ear and deep respect for the magic at the heart of our most resonant fairy tales, acclaimed author Berlie Doherty casts a sumptuous spell. Her masterful and authentic retellings of twelve treasured tales are well-matched by Jane Ray''s evocative illustrations. Teeming with rich colors, golden trim patterns, silhouettes, and symbols, these pictures—like the timeless stories they interpret—are to be pored over and cherished. Come back to CINDERELLA, SNOW WHITE, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE FROG PRINCE, and eight other beloved tales. Enter a haunting world of magic and enchantment.

LA VIE EST FACILE ET LEGERE POUR CHRIS ET HELLEN. ILS S''AIMENT. QUAND HELLEN DECOUVRE QU''ELLE EST ENCEINTE, ELLE N''A QUE SEIZE ANS. L''UNIVERS BASCULE. A qui parler, que faut-il faire ? Elle entreprend de se confier à cet être qui prend peu à peu possession de sa vie, de son corps. Un inconnu qu''elle rejette puis apprend à accepter. Son rapport aux autres se transforme, ses certitudes sont ébranlées. Un sujet essentiel, un ton juste, des personnages bouleversants.

When Sally brings home a new cat, her old cat, Paddiwak, hisses and storms off into the night.

A collection of short stories based on the theme of relationships.

Explores the conservation issue.

This box contains 30 full-length fiction titles for secondary-school pupils.

Rachel invites her entire class for a ride on the family barge pulled by Snowy, the horse.

When Sally brings home a new cat, her old cat, Paddiwak, hisses and storms off into the night.

A series of vignettes about the young people who live on Bee''s street.