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  • Fairy Tales From South Africa
    Beatrice L. (Beatrice Louise) Drake / Sarah F. Bourhill / W. Herbert (William Herbert) Holloway
    'Fairy Tales from South Africa,' compiled by E. J. Bourhill and J. B. Drake, invites readers on an enchanting journey into the heart of South African folklore. This enduring collection meticulously gathers traditional stories and indigenous narratives, offering a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of African culture.Journey through a world where ancient wisdom and vibra...
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    15,61 €

  • Duke’s Heartbreak and Other Stories
    Beatrice Holloway
    The stories in this book are intended for those on the threshold of adulthood where troubles are thought to be insurmountable.Loyalty and lack of confidence are dealt with along with the mixed feelings of a first love in an understanding manner. Peer pressure and bullying are tackled with empathy and perhaps, more importantly, one’s identity and place in an exciting world of op...
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    15,59 €

  • Rhys - A Question of Girls
    Beatrice Holloway
    Two lads in their early teens who conveniently forget the law when riding a motorbike, and illicit drinking away from home. Both get apprenticeships, Rhys. the more cautious of the two boys, in Carpentry/joinery and Giddy, a more daring lad, in plastering. They argue, meet up with girls, have a brush with death that causes trauma for both of them. Through all their adventures t...
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    17,44 €

  • Retired! You Must Be Joking
    Beatrice Holloway
    Confused by the title? Speak to retirees and most will tell you, ’Never been so busy in all of my life!’This little book is really an anthology of my work since I retired some twenty years ago. ...
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    23,26 €

  • A Particular Year
    Beatrice Holloway
    Bert experiences many adventures in A Particular Year including some life-changing incidents, not least a fire, the outbreak of war and the introduction of motor engines. All impact on life on a canal narrowboat. ...
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    17,67 €

  • Facts, Folklore and Feasts of Christmas
    Beatrice Holloway
    Beatrice explores some of the feasts, festivals and folklores behind the Christian festival of Christmas, from the origin of the tree, to carols and why we eat Brussel sprouts. ...
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    17,24 €

  • Archie’s Children
    Beatrice Holloway
    Archie is a mean-spirited thief. Recently released from prison, he demands that his children, Kevin and Becky, give him a home. He bullies and threatens Becky and leads Kevin into a life of crime.Will Becky ever find true love? Will Kevin leave his life of crime behind? Is there any happiness in the future for these siblings? A must read story of drama, intrigue and dysfunction...
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    20,45 €

  • When Rhys Fell Out a Tree
    Beatrice Holloway
    After Rhys falls out a tree, he and his friend Giddy are taken on a trip to the sea with Rhys’ nan and granddad. ...
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    15,59 €

  • Elusive Destiny
    Beatrice Holloway
    An historical fantasy/romance that tells of the impossible challenge of living a life without breaking a commandment between the thirteenth and twentieth centuries. Matthew angered the Senate when he committed murder, thus changing his planned destiny. ?They decided that to regain his destiny and Magdalena, the girl he loves, Matthew must live one life without breaking a comman...
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    17,21 €

  • Towing Path Tales
    Beatrice Holloway
    Three stories in one book! How great is that!The first story, ’A Towing Path Tale’ is about a boy, Bert Smith whose best friend is Princess, a horse. Princess rescues Bert from dangerous situations: BUT is she real?Another story about Bert. ’Different Sorts of Lessons’ is about a strict authoritarian school and Bert, who’s not used to this, is not likely to put up with it! A da...
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    10,65 €

  • More Towing Path Tales
    Beatrice Holloway
    Three stories in one book! How great is that! STOWAWAYS are not welcome on narrowboats. Four-legged ones are often thrown into the water. But what happens when Bert discovers a two legged one?PA’S GOOD NAME is at risk when part of a costly cargo goes missing,. Pa has been tricked and knows the culprit, someone so sly that the police have trouble arresting him. Can Pa and Bert t...
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    10,87 €

  • A Man from the North East
    Beatrice Holloway
    Every member of the crew heard the ominous crack. They all stopped working, backed up a little along the passage and held their breath. Suddenly the roof caved in...This is a compelling story of a determined young man who seeks his fortune in London during the 1930s. It is the women in George Carr’s life who shape and colour his future. Murder, suicide, assault, infidelity, the...
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    20,09 €

  • Duke’s Heartbreak and other Tales
    Beatrice Holloway
    Short stories for young adults - a time when problems seem insurmountable in a world full of wonderful opportunities. ...
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    7,09 €

  • The Sometimes Society
    Beatrice Holloway
    Rhys and his friend Giddy, allow their girl friends, April and Ruth, to join their Society - sometimes. Between them they decide on certain rules. The rules prove to be very useful. When Rhys's mother is injured in a kitchen fire he resolves never to leave her side again. With his birthday coming soon, his parents are concerned that Rhys is no longer the happy boy he once ...
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    11,60 €

  • Disasters and Delights of Family Celebrations
    Beatrice Holloway
    How do you cope with girl friends, weddings, Christmas and chickenpox ? In his third book of adventures, Rhys gets advice from granddad, gran and Uncle George who is visiting from Australia. ...
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    18,50 €

  • Training a Greyhound and other Troubles
    Beatrice Holloway
    At the end of a day already fraught with trouble nine years old Rhys is devastated by the news of his missing brother. Firstly he has school problems. With his best friend Giddy, he chases grasshoppers and gets his clothes very dirty. He experiments with kissing a girl, April who does not react like his brother's girlfriends.  Together Rhys and Giddy decide to train a very rel...
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    9,16 €

  • Urgent! Pocket Money Required
    Beatrice Holloway
    Rhys and Giddy have to raise money to afford going to London to watch Wales play Rugby at Twickenham. Will they do it? And how do they save April from having to move to Swansea? ...
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    8,94 €