Best Selling Books by Mary Hoffman

Grace loves stories, whether they''re from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. So when she gets a chance to play a part in Peter Pan, she knows exactly who she wants to be. Remarkable watercolor illustrations give full expression to Grace''s high-flying imagination.

During the day, Lucien battles cancer in his modern-age life. At night, he becomes a Stravagante, a time-traveler who finds himself in Bellezza, a city parallel to old Venice.

Astrology, Italian history, and a touch of magic combine in this thrilling sequel to City of Masks

Briefly describes the physical characteristics, habits and behavior of elephants.

Transported to another world, the Stravagante finds himself in the midst of a deadly feud.

From the author of the Stravaganza series-a riveting tale of murder and romance in Renaissance Italy

What is a friend? Can a pet be a friend? Are you friends with your brothers and sisters? What if you don''t have any friends? A wonderful celebration of all kinds of friendship, from best friends to groups of friends to toys that feel like friends, this truly inclusive book is a great way to start a conversation with children about what makes a good friend. From the author and illustrator team behind The Great Big Book of Families and The Great Big Book of Feelings, this diverse celebration of friendship is perfect for both the home and the classroom.

Living his life as a troubadour, one who travels from land to land to warn people of the arrival of the destructive crusaders, Bertrand meets Elinor, a young girl destined to marry an older man she doesn''t love, who quickly leaves everything she has ever known to be with him and become a troubadour herself.

Grace is invited for a visit with her father and his new family in Africa.

This fun and fascinating treasury features all kinds of families and their lives together. Each spread showcases one aspect of home life-from houses and holidays, to schools and pets, to feelings and family trees. Ros Asquith''s humorous illustrations perfectly complement a charming text from the acclaimed Mary Hoffman; kids will love poring over these pages again and again. A celebration of the diverse fabric of kith and kin the world over, The Great Big Book of Families is a great big treat for every family to share.

The sixth title in the ever popular Stravaganza series

FEATURES A BRAND-NEW JACK REACHER STORY: This crime fiction anthology includes 17 new short stories from bestselling authors Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver, and others! “Intellectually outstanding.” —New York Journal of Books Open the files on an anthology of 17 new crime stories to probe the brutal and complex hearts of criminals—and unravel the strangest of mysteries. Watch as a secretive group of intelligence community officers trace Jack Reacher through Heathrow in Lee Child''s “Smile”. In Mary Hoffman''s “Fallen Woman”, a journalist on the trail of a secretive drug lord gets caught up in the violent suicide of a young woman in Siena. And in Jeffery Deaver’s “Connecting the Dots”, detectives follow the trail of clues in the brutal killing of a homeless man, wherever it may lead . . . Invisible Blood is a gripping collection exploring the compulsions of the criminal mind. Contributors: Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver, Denise Mina, R.J. Ellory, Christopher Fowler, Stella Duffy, Ken Bruen, Lauren Henderson, James Grady, Jason Starr, Mary Hoffman, Cathi Unsworth, Bill Beverly, Lavie Tidhar, Johana Gustawsson, A K Benedict, John Harvey

The latest story in the Stravaganza series unravels amid ever-more-dangerous politics and intrigue. Sky, a new Stravagante, is whisked away from his dreary life in London to Giglia, the Talian version of Florence. Featuring favorite characters from the first two titles in the series, including Georgia and Falco, as well as a host of exciting new characters, this breathtaking adventure will not disappoint. But beware-in the beautiful City of Flowers, much that seems beautiful is in fact poisonous...

The first of a family series. Five-year-old Sarah discovers that being the oldest child of the family can be hard work. She''s the first to brave the outside world of school, making friends and going to birthday parties, but this difficult year also brings fun and excitement - and a new sister.