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Sesame, an old woman in frail health, is trapped in the attic with no explanation. A woman and her two small girls live on the first floor, none of whom pay the old woman any mind. Though she tries calling out, banging on walls, and stomping on the floor, her cries for help go ignored. Sesame spends her days writing letters about the strange things that happened to her sister, Eula, who left home decades ago. It becomes certain to everyone living in the house that there is a ghostly presence, firmly rooted among them that is disturbing the peace and creating fears beyond reason.

From accidents and bodies to contagion and ghosts, each letter unveils a new facet of our shared human experience with death. Delve into the peculiar choices for the disposal of your corpse, uncover the power of elegies and epitaphs, and venture into the realm of the paranormal. Reflect on the impact of climate change, explore the significance of war and ponder the mysteries that defy explanation. Learn the secrets of the ancient yew tree and celebrate death's place in cultures around the world.

It was spring. The whole surrounding looked beautiful with blossoming flowers, lush green trees, and grasses that happily swayed in the wind. It was like fairies had run through the woods, enchanting it to become a beautiful and magical place.

This Christmas audio drama will help your kids get in the holiday spirit with a cheerful story about Victor and Elisa solving a mystery in the village of Fairfield. Still hunting for the missing presents, Victor and Elisa realise they must have been taken by Billy. Or maybe Dr. Myers? They need to work out what happened soon because there isn't much time left before Christmas and then it'll be too late!

This Christmas audio drama will help your kids get in the holiday spirit with a cheerful story about Victor and Elisa solving a mystery in the village of Fairfield. Elisa is convinced that she knows who took the missing presents: it's got to be Regina! But how can they prove that she did it?

This Christmas audio drama will help your kids get in the holiday spirit with a cheerful story about Victor and Elisa solving a mystery in the village of Fairfield. Victor looks forwards to Christmas every year. His favourite part is how, where he lives in Fairfield, everyone puts gifts for one another under the giant tree in the centre of the village. But on the last day of school before the holidays, he and his friend Elisa discover that all of the presents have gone missing!

Every year, everyone in the town of Fairfield celebrate Easter with a gigantic Easter egg hunt! Victor and Elisa love covering the event in their school paper, The Fairfield Revealed. But this year, they're shocked to discover that someone has tricked the town into cancelling the event! Who did it? And why? Is it too late for Victor and Elisa to save Easter?

A princess falls into a deep sleep for a hundred years after being cursed by an evil fairy. But when a handsome prince discovers her asleep, he vows to find a way to save her.

A heartwarming tale of a young orphan hare who finds refuge with a human family. Follow Hesper's journey of discovery, friendship and love as she adapts to her new life and learns that, despite our differences, we all yearn for the same thing. See the wonder of the world through the eyes of a most superior hare who teaches a valuable lesson in kindness and compassion, whilst cherishing the magical bond between humans and animals.

Ease the hearts and minds of children who have recently moved with this delightful modern twist on the classic Christmas story, which teaches kids that true joy doesn't come from getting gifts.

Sylvia rattles around in a house she can’t bear to sell, while Cecily is unhappy where she lives. Surely it makes sense for them to bunk in together again? After all, they did when they were 20—why not at 70? Cecily takes the plunge, scoops up her cat and moves in. But her heart soon sinks when the flamboyant yet compassionate Sylvia extends the invitation to Samer—a refugee from war-torn Syria and his two motherless boys.

From Sapphic fun at the seaside to showing off by the pool, clearing out an old shed to getting the hots for musicians, and even a spot of voyeurism, this book has F/F goodness in spades. There’s something for everyone and will have you eager to hear more.

Nina and her brother Wild are learners-at-large. They don't sit still for school -- they learn kinetically, by doing STEM experiments. But can science help when a precious pup plops into the backyard pool? PJ Time is Learning Time. Ditch the workbooks... and love science once again. Grab your littles, a pair of comfy pjs, a cup of decaf (who are we kidding? go big) and start learning through daily adventures. Finally, a picture book as pretty as a magazine that parents can enjoy reading more than once!

Olivia had always been a calm and patient woman, that was until she was sacrificed by a power hungry black dragon only to become his sacred oracle. Now that's what you call a bad day. Now she's got to find that famous patience...because between dealing with the voices in her head and the hot and sultry looks of a delicious blue dragon she may finally snap.

Dottie is a Dalmatian with class. She's from England and she's positively posh: She loves jazz, she loves her book club, and she loves her cheese-and-wine evenings. There's just one thing missing in her perfect life: nothing (and nobody) to make her tail wag.

One fateful moment thrusts Daniel Hawthorn into a battle for survival - and the discovery of his untapped magic. From birth, Daniel Hawthorn knew he was different. But nothing could have prepared him for the dangers lurking in the hidden world of witchcraft and wizardry. Hunted by the ruthless sorcerer Master Huckle, Daniel must awaken the powerful magic within him before it’s too late. With the clever and unpredictable Zezma by his side, Daniel embarks on a perilous journey filled with trials that will either unlock his true potential - or destroy him.