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Eine wahre und herzergreifende Freundschaftsgeschichte zwischen Mensch und Pinguin, wie es sie noch nie gab: jetzt verfilmt mit Steve Coogan. Tom Michell geht nach Südamerika, bereist Urugay und heuert dann in Argentinien als Lehrer in einem Internat an. Was er sucht, ist das ganz große Abenteuer. Womit er nicht rechnet, ist ein Pinguin, der sein Leben verändern soll.
Als Tom Michell einen Pinguin mit ölverschmiertem Gefieder am Strand von Uruguay findet und beschließt, ihn mitzunehmen um das Öl zu entfernen, ahnt er noch nicht, dass der...

This is a book of many voyages.

There is the meandering trail that leads to the right boat for crossing an ocean. There is the preparation - stalled in a sweltering American boatyard while arguments about equipment and finance combine with the narrowing of the hurricane window. There is the crossing itself which starts with the wrong weather, broken boat parts, torn sails, serious leaks and a very seasick crew as Scarlet gets blown off course in unkind seas.

Male and female monologues form the internal voyages. The skipper's thoughts range from the challenges of fitting a...

Mik Murdoch is just a regular, everyday kid...until he decides it is his destiny to become a superhero. But, just how does one become a superhero anyway? Mik doesn't have special powers, nor billions of dollars or technology. He isn't even the world's greatest detective.

Mik Murdoch, Boy Superhero is intended for readers aged 8 - 14. It is a school-friendly, family-friendly read that has been enjoyed by people of all ages.

The date is 1937. The place Liverpool. Mary escapes a loveless childhood by marrying an infantry soldier who glories in active service.

The date is 1952. The place Nairobi. The Mao Mau are rising up to reclaim their land in bloody guerrilla warfare. Mary's adulterous love affair unfolds in the empty rooms and grounds of deserted colonial houses. Trysts go unnoticed until political and personal events move towards their shocking finale.

Spanning four decades, this is a novel of both epic proportion and intimate narration. At its heart is the poignant and powerful love affair...