Kathleen Hale Livres

Orlando, the marmalade cat, takes his dear wife Grace and their three kittens to the seaside where there is old beached ship they can all stay in. It proves to be the holiday of a lifetime, as they swim, sunbathe, go flying on the tail of a kite, discover a mermaid and even help to rescue some shipwrecked travellers.

With their distinctive illustrations and witty stories, Kathleen Hale's classic tales of Orlando the Marmalade Cat are as enchanting now as when first published over 70 years ago. In this, the very first book, Orlando, his wife Grace and their kittens Blanche, Pansy and Tinkle head off to the country for a fun-filled camping adventure . . .

The idea of voting is simple, but the administration of elections in ways that ensure access and integrity is complex. In How We Vote , Kathleen Hale and Mitchell Brown explore how election officials work, how ballots are cast and counted, and how jurisdictions try to innovate while also protecting the security of the voting process.Election officials must work in a difficult intergovernmental environment of constant change and intense partisanship. Voting practices and funding vary from state to state, and multiple government agencies, the judicial system, voting equipment vendors, nonprofit groups, and citizen activists also influence practices and limit change. Despite real challenges and pessimistic media assessments, Hale and Brown demonstrate that election officials are largely successful in their work to facilitate, protect, and evolve the voting process.Using original data gathered from state and local election officials and policymakers across the United States, Hale and Brown analyze innovations in voter registration, voting options, voter convenience, support for voting in languages other than English, the integrity of the voting process, and voting system technology. The result is a fascinating picture of how we vote now and will vote in the future.

In a blend of humor and mystery, the narrative revolves around Kippy Bushman, a character whose investigative skills are both admired and wished upon by others. The story hints at a darkly comedic exploration of crime, as Kippy's involvement in solving a potential murder adds layers of intrigue and wit. With a unique voice, the book promises to engage readers with its quirky characters and unexpected twists, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone amidst the suspense.

Exploring the chilling events of May 31, 2014, this true crime narrative delves into the stabbing of a classmate by two twelve-year-old girls influenced by the internet figure Slenderman. It highlights the intersection of mental illness, adolescence, and the judicial system, revealing Morgan Geyser's struggles with early-onset schizophrenia and the tragic motivations behind the attack. Through court transcripts and interviews, the book uncovers the complexities of the case, the girls' bond, and the lasting trauma inflicted on their victim, Payton "Bella" Leutner.

The 2014 Slenderman stabbings in Wisconsin, USA, shocked the local community and the world. The violence of Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weiser, the two twelve-year-old girls who attempted to stab their classmate to death, was extreme, but what seemed even more frightening was that they had done so under the influence of an internet meme, the so-called 'Slenderman'. Slenderman tells the full story for the very first time. Morgan and Anissa's friendship could so easily not have taken the turn it did - but Morgan was suffering with early onset schizophrenia. She believed she had been seeing Slenderman for years, and that the only way to stop him killing her family was to bring him a sacrifice. Her victim miraculously survived the attack but was left deeply traumatised, while the severity of their crime meant Morgan and Anissa would be tried as adults. Slenderman is both a page-turning true crime classic and a compelling search for justice

In the wake of high school sweetheart Ruth Fried's murder, the small town of Friendship, Wisconsin, transforms from a friendly community into a web of suspicion. With local police struggling to solve the crime, Ruth's best friend, Kippy, takes matters into her own hands. Armed with Ruth's secret diary and her unwavering determination, Kippy navigates the tight-knit town where anyone could be hiding dark secrets. As she digs deeper, the search for the truth reveals unexpected connections and hidden motives among the townspeople.

This collection of essays delves into a diverse range of topics, including the complexities of sexual assault, the intricacies of online obsession, and the challenges of motherhood. It also humorously tackles unconventional subjects, such as effective methods for dealing with feral hogs. The unique blend of personal narrative and societal commentary offers readers a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of both serious and lighthearted themes.