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Jennifer Burke

    Mrs. Quisenberry's birthday
    Sub Rosa
    Heart of a Poet
    Caw
    One Monday Morning
    Levi's Gift
    • Levi's Gift

      • 322pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
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      Inside those walls was a man, as young as I was, learning how to becomes a man of God. He owns my heart to this day. Levi's Gift tells the story of Lena, a woman in her mid-forties, and her daughter Mattie who has just given birth to a stillborn son. Following Mattie's spiral into depression, Lena brings her from their home in America to Italy in an attempt to rekindle in her daughter the sense of family and identity she lost after the death of her child. But this requires Lena to reveal what she experienced as a young woman in Italy - the love she has secretly treasured all her life. She hopes that by encountering the past together, they can find hope for the future.

      Levi's Gift
    • One Monday Morning

      • 338pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Trish has been friends with Ciara and Stephen since they were teenagers. Now in their thirties, they are still as close as ever. But there are secrets even best friends cannot share. The death of a stranger prompts Trish to realise that her long-hidden past may soon be exposed, with potentially disastrous consequences for her family. Behind closed doors, her friends are each struggling to contain their own secrets. Ciara is forced to confront the future she has so long avoided, while Stephen must face reality when arguments at home take a dark turn. Against the backdrop of the many social issues facing contemporary Ireland, this story explores the fragility and complexities of human relationships, and the importance of friendship in surviving an unpredictable world.

      One Monday Morning
    • Annie Swenson's special pet is a clever crow named Hansel. His funny antics amuse her family, but often annoy the neighbors. When his mischief leads to trouble with the police, something has to change.

      Caw
    • Heart of a Poet

      • 62pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      Exploring the profound theme of love, the narrative delves into the deep yearning for connection and the complexities of expressing emotions. It captures the author's journey through intense feelings, revealing the universal desire for affection and the struggles that accompany it. The book offers an introspective look at the emotional landscape of love and the inherent need for it in our lives.

      Heart of a Poet
    • Sub Rosa

      A Valerius Mystery

      • 368pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      Set in 58 AD, the story unfolds in ancient Rome, a period marked by political intrigue and social upheaval. The narrative follows key characters navigating the complexities of power, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of a vibrant yet tumultuous city. Themes of ambition and moral conflict are explored as individuals grapple with their desires and the consequences of their actions. The rich historical context enhances the drama, immersing readers in a world where every decision could alter the course of their lives and the empire.

      Sub Rosa
    • Die bezaubernde Mrs. Quisenberry hat schon lange nicht mehr ihren Geburtstag gefeiert. In diesem Jahr startet sie spontan eine Party. Zusammen mit ihrem Papagei Buttercup und neuen Freunden erlebt sie einen ungewöhnlichen Tag. Finde heraus, welche unterschiedlichen Traditionen sie zu einem lustigen Fest kombiniert! Lesebilderbuch für das 4./5. Schuljahr mit witzigen Dialogen.

      Mrs. Quisenberry's birthday