Life hasn't been kind to young Marcie Thomas. Devastated by the accidental death of her beloved brother and the blame that is put on her young shoulders by the parents who have never loved her, a surprise visit from her Uncle Sam raises questions in her mind. Eventually leaving the little village in South Wales where she was born, she heads for London in the hope of a brighter future. But is that really possible? Can she really find the love and security so lacking in her childhood? And more importantly...will her past finally be put to rest...?
Life hasn't been kind to young Marcie Thomas. Devastated by the accidental death of her beloved brother and the blame that is put on her young shoulde...
Millie has a special gift - she can talk to the animals. And luckily for her she lives on a farm with a host of chatty creatures, including Mazie the pot-bellied pig and Daisy the cow, not forgetting her beloved West Highland Terrier, Lucky. But with her new pet hamster and two pygmy goats arriving, Millie has her hands full...much to Lucky's dismay A beautifully illustrated and informative book that every child will cherish.
Millie has a special gift - she can talk to the animals. And luckily for her she lives on a farm with a host of chatty creatures, including Mazie the ...
Brought up in care and by a far from loving foster family, Mary Peters tells her heartbreaking and truly inspirational story with honesty and candour, not to mention an ever-present sense of humour. Having battled with rheumatoid arthritis for most of her life, Mary tells how the stigma of being brought up in care has sometimes proved to be as much of a challenge as her illness, but how with the support of her loved ones and a fierce determination she has finally found peace of mind.
Brought up in care and by a far from loving foster family, Mary Peters tells her heartbreaking and truly inspirational story with honesty and cando...