Bernie Cronin

When two sisters aged eight and ten decide to leave Mrs Bains` house in Kettering, where they`ve been evacuated during the war, they little know what adventures lie ahead of them. A night in a deserted house in a wood, a bull in a field, a strange man offering them crisps, a mysterious but nice French lady on a train... and finally London, where they belong. Can Mary and Ellen make it back home - and will Mum and Dad still be there? We`re Coming Home shows perfectly the endearing chaos in the children`s minds as they try to make sense of their surroundings, the fears they hide, and the hope that keeps them going. It`s a beautiful story, ideal for those with long memories, and for those who are still young. Bernie Cronin and her sister...

Дата выхода: январь 2004

When brothers David and Ben begin exploring the ancient city of Petra with their archaeologist father, they soon understand why he spends so much time away from home. The boys want to spend all of their days with him, looking at ruins and delving into the history behind the Dead Sea scrolls, but their father has some serious work to do - and he must go alone. His work takes him to the secluded Nabatean caves which lead to further discoveries of this ancient civilisation. But their father is not the only one with an interest in the caves, or the treasures that lie within them. When their father does not return home on time, David and Ben sense that something must be wrong and set out on an expedition of their own... One Step Ahead is a...

Дата выхода: январь 2010