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Author
Series
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Gilda O'Neill has gathered together her memories and personal recollections of growing up in the East End of London. It was a time of unbelievable hardship and devastating change; yet also of great pride, kindness, courage, resilience and humour.
Author
Series
Publisher
Michael Joseph
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
For the past year, Lisa's been dating Mark and although they're happy together, she's worried that one day he'll leave, just like her ex-husband did. On top of everything else, she's feeling tired and moody, and is gaining weight. She's convinced that it's the menopause but could there be another explanation?
Author
Series
Publisher
Accent
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
This is Scott Quinnell's story of how he became a successful rugby player, in spite of having to fight against learning difficulties at school. When he retired in 2005 he continued his battle with dyslexia in order to change both his and his children's lives for ever.
5) Follow me
Author
Series
Publisher
Headline Review
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Pippa Jones seems to have it all. The only thing that the high-flying career girl is missing is love. When she spots a gorgeous man who seems to be following her everywhere she goes, she wonders if fate is trying to throw them together. But with her job on the line can she afford to make time for this handsome, mysterious stranger?
6) Kung fu trip
Author
Series
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Benjamin Zephaniah reveals all, in his own inimitable style, about his memorable experiences in China and also all about his love of kung fu.
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperElement
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
'My Dad's a Policeman' is a dramatic and engaging story of a young boy with an alcoholic mother and no knowledge of his father. Lonely, bullied and desperate for a life of happiness and security he tells everyone he meets his dad's a policeman.
Author
Series
Publisher
Corgi
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Charlie Oatway was born into a family who were often in prison and always on the wrong side of the law. Unable to learn his lessons in school, Charlie was soon involved in petty crime and it seemed his life would follow that of his dad and uncles. 'Tackling Life' is the story of how Charlie managed to turn his life around.
9) Amy's diary
Author
Series
Publisher
Orion
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
On 3rd September 1939, Amy Browning starts to write a diary. It is Amy's 18th birthday and Great Britain goes to war with Germany. Amy's fears grow for her brother, fighting in France, and her boyfriend Ian, in the RAF.
11) Full house
Author
Series
Publisher
Orion
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Dee loves her children very much, but now they are all grown up, shouldn't they leave home? Rosie, Helen and Anthony are happy at home, and surely their parents like having a full house? When a crisis occurs, Dee decides things have to change for the whole family - whether they like it or not.
12) The little one
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Struggling journalist Barbara tricks her way into the home of former soap star Margaret Reynolds. Desperate for a scoop, she finds instead a terrified woman living alone in a creepy manor house. Little by little, actress Margaret's haunting story of broken promises is revealed, and Barbara is left with a chilling discovery.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
'I am Malala' tells the inspiring story of a schoolgirl who was determined not to be intimidated by extremists, and faced the Taliban with immense courage. Malala speaks of her continuing campaign for every girl's right to an education, shining a light into the lives of those children who cannot attend school.
14) A sea change
Author
Series
Publisher
Orion
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Craig spends as much time as he can at the beach hut he rents with a few of his mates. As a policeman, it is a welcome break from his daily life. One weekend he's down there on his own when he notices a girl. He's young and single and she catches his eye. But during this weekend, both Jenna and Craig's lives are about to change.
Author
Series
Publisher
Corgi
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Abandoned as a baby, Andy McNab's start in life was tough. Growing up in South London with foster parents, and surrounded by poverty, he attended seven schools in as many years, disillusioned and in remedial classes. It wasn't long before his life descended into petty crime. By the age of 16, he was in juvenile detention. Recruited into the Army from there, it soon became apparent that he had the reading age of an 11-year-old. The next six months...
17) Dead man talking
Author
Series
Publisher
Jonathan Cape
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
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Description
Pat had been best friends with Joe Murphy since they were kids. But years ago they had a big fight, and they haven't spoken since - until the day before Joe's funeral. What? On the day before his funeral Joe would be dead, wouldn't he? Yes, he would.
18) Out of the dark
Author
Series
Publisher
Quercus
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Rob Stone returns from World War I with a ruined face and a broken heart. Unable to forget the things he has seen, and haunted by the ghost of his dead Captain, Rob sets out to find the Captain's family, hoping the picture will bring peace to the ghost - and to his own troubled heart.
19) Paris for one
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Nell is twenty-six and has never been to Paris. She has never even been on a weekend away with her boyfriend. Everyone knows she is just not the adventurous type. But, when her boyfriend doesn't turn up for their romantic mini-break, Nell has the chance to prove everyone wrong. Alone in Paris, Nell meets the mysterious moped-riding Fabien and his group of carefree friends. Could this turn out to be the most adventurous weekend of her life?
Author
Series
Publisher
Hodder
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
After Chloe and her daughter Freya are rescued from disaster by a man who seems too good to be true, Chloe decides she must find him again to thank him. But instead of meeting her knight in shining armour, she comes across a woman called Nadine Caspian who warns her to stay well away from him. The man is dangerous, Nadine claims, and a compulsive liar. Alarmed, Chloe asks her what she means, but Nadine will say no more. Chloe knows that the sensible...
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