Louise Cooper était une auteure prolifique de fantasy, célébrée pour sa trilogie à succès Time Master. Ses œuvres, dont beaucoup s'inspirent de la pittoresque côte de Cornouailles, explorent le surnaturel et s'adressent souvent aux jeunes comme aux adultes. Cooper, qui s'est consacrée à l'écriture dès son plus jeune âge, était connue pour son style unique et sa capacité à créer des mondes immersifs.
Short and Scary! includes stories of ghosts, monsters, and aliens - as well as some much more unexpected scares! Over forty stories in one book - all of them very, very short! None of the stories are more than two pages long, but each of them is special and thought-provoking. Drawn from a range of sources, including folk tales, urban myths, and narrative jokes, as well as original stories, the stories are ideal for use in the classroom or at home.
The story follows Lizzy, who discovers her long-lost brother, Kes, and the shocking truth that their mother is a mermaid after moving to Cornwall. As they navigate this newfound reality, Lizzy's family faces a formidable adversary in the evil sea queen, who seeks to claim a powerful treasure that Lizzy possesses. The narrative blends elements of adventure and fantasy as they confront the sea queen and her servant to protect their family's legacy.
Tamsin is fascinated by a tiny statue of a horse - According to legend, many years ago a cruel spirit horse was trapped in the statue - Now it is trying to draw her under its spell so that it can be free to cause destruction again
Louise Cooper, a prolific author from Hertfordshire, began her writing journey in her school years and published her first fantasy novel at just twenty. With over sixty books to her name, including the popular Sea Horses quartet, she has made a significant mark in both adult and children's literature. Now residing in Cornwall with her husband, she balances her writing with hobbies such as music, cooking, and gardening, while also serving as treasurer for her local Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
Tamzin Weston and her new friend Marga are preparing for the pony Fun Day. But there's something suspicious about Marga and her pony Lossie. First Marga takes Tamzin's protective blue talisman and then she schemes so that Tamzin has to ride Lossie in the parade.
When Tamzin goes to stay with her grandmother in Cornwall, she is drawn towards a small grey statue of a grey horse, kept in a cabinet for safe-keeping. One day she accidentally drops the statue and unwittingly releases the evil spirit of the Grey Horse that has been trapped inside. Her mistake threatens to bring storms and danger, and it is only Tamzin who can put things right. To do this she needs the help of the benevolent spirit of the Blue Horse who, according to the ancient legend, defeated the Grey Horse once before. In this third adventure, a newcomer arrives and with his help Tamzin is nearer to solving the mystery behind the ancient legend. But the Grey Horse's power is growing even stronger, putting not only her life in danger but that of the whole village. Hoewever Tamzin is almost sure that the spirit of the Blue Horse is nearby when her favourite pony Moonlight comes to her rescue once again.
Embark on an adventurous journey with Banjo Bilby as he navigates the postal system to reach some of Australia's smallest and most remote schools in New South Wales and the Northern Territory. This tale offers insights into the unique experiences of attending these schools, as well as a glimpse into the surrounding communities and environments, highlighting the charm and challenges of life in remote areas.
Paperback in good condition. Covers and edges are slightly scuffed, and page block and page edges are tanned. Small black mark on page block head. Pages are otherwise clear and unmarked throughout. LW
Benetan, captain of the Chaos riders, serves his masters, the magi of the Star Peninsula, who captured him years before. When the cruel Vordegh is elected First Magus and makes clear his obseessive campaign to stamp out the heretics of Order, Benetan is faced with a choice. Will his loyalty lie with the gods of Chaos, or with his beloved Iselia?
Its glory is long forgotten and its walls are shrouded in pain and loss. The war that has ravaged this citadel is a neverending one, and the Sea People who seek to raze her walls will not stop until Haven is no more. Haven has at last found a saviour however - a spectre called forth from the mists of time, one who is imbued with the spirit of the one true hero of Haven... the Sun Hound. But is this creature what he seems? Is he merely a cipher to be used by the powers of Haven in their hour of need? Only Kyre, the mysterious being that has been chosen to do battle against the might of the Dwellers of the Sea will decide. And he has much to lose.., for if he fails to save Haven, he may not only forfeit the lives of those who depend upon him, but the balance of the cosmic forces that control his destiny may be destroyed for all eternity.
