Siobhan Dowd Livres

Monday, 24 May, 11.32 a.m. Ted and Kat watch their cousin Salim get on board the London Eye. He turns and waves and the pod rises from the ground. Monday, 24 May, 12.02 p.m. The pod lands and the doors open. People exit in all shapes and sizes – but where is Salim? Ted and his older sister Kat become sleuthing partners since the police are having no luck. Despite their prickly relationship, they overcome their differences to follow a trail of clues across London in a desperate bid to find their cousin. And ultimately it comes down to Ted, whose brain runs on its own unique operating system, to find the key to the mystery. In Spring 2009. the Unicorn Theatre adapted The London Eye Mystery for the stage. The story was adapted by Unicorn Artistic Associate Carl Miller, directed by Rosamunde Hutt and performed by the Unicorn ensemble and received a host of rave reviews.

This is an international anthology of English translations of Roma poetry and prose. The writings in this text reflect the 30 contributors shared experiences of prejudice, discrimination and persecution, as well as joy in nature and life. The lives of the contributors are told in brief biographical notes reflecting the many roads followed by the Roma in coming to terms with modern society.

Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill - an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss

The monster showed up just after midnight. As they do. But it isn't the monster Conor's been expecting. He's been expecting the one from his nightmare, the one he's had nearly every night since his mother started her treatments, the one with the darkness and the wind and the screaming...

Robin Stevens is known for her engaging mystery novels aimed at young readers, often featuring clever plots and relatable characters. Her stories typically revolve around themes of friendship, teamwork, and the excitement of solving mysteries. With a unique blend of humor and suspense, Stevens captivates her audience, making her books not only entertaining but also thought-provoking. Her writing style encourages young readers to think critically and use their imagination, making her a standout author in children's literature.

In "Bog Child," Fergus discovers a murdered child's body while peat digging with his Uncle Tally. Amidst personal turmoil, including family strife and his brother's hunger strike, he grapples with blackmail and emerging feelings for Cora. The story delves into the sacrifices for peace and the resilience of the human spirit.

After Shell's mother dies, her obsessively religious father descends into alcoholic mourning and Shell is left to care for her younger brother and sister. Her only release from the harshness of everyday life comes from her budding spiritual friendship with a naive young priest, and most importantly, her developing relationship with childhood friend, Declan, charming, eloquent and persuasive. But when Declan suddenly leaves Ireland to seek his fortune in America, Shell finds herself pregnant and the centre of a scandal that rocks the small community in which she lives, with repercussions across the whole country. The lives of those immediately around her will never be the same again.

Het enige waar Holly Hogan geluk uit haalt, zijn de herinneringen aan haar moeder. Ze haat haar leven en haar pleeggezin. Alles verandert wanneer ze een pruik vindt. Met de blonde, glanzende lokken voelt ze zich een ander mens. Ze is nu Solace: een stoer meisje met een sexy loopje en een grote mond, dat gewoon wegloopt als iets haar niet bevalt. Een meisje dat op zoek gaat naar haar moeder in Ierland. Zo begint een bitterzoete en soms hilarische reis waarin Solace met flair de wereld ontdekt, en Holly op haar tenen meelift. Samen ontrafelen ze haar ware persoonlijkheid, en de geheimen uit het verleden.