Siobhan Dowd Boeken

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.

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 10th anniversary edition of the bestselling novel about love, loss and hope from the twice Carnegie Medal-winning Patrick Ness. Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, ever since she started the treatments that don't quite seem to be working. But tonight is different. Tonight, when he wakes, there's a visitor at his window. It's ancient, elemental, a force of nature. And it wants the most dangerous thing of all from Conor. It wants the truth. Patrick Ness takes the final idea of the late, award-winning writer Siobhan Dowd and weaves an extraordinary and heartbreaking tale of mischief, healing and above all, the courage it takes to survive. Since publication, A Monster Calls has become an international bestseller and been made into a film starring Felicity Jones, Liam Neeson and Sigourney Weaver.

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.

A stunning new edition of Dowd's moving story of of the reality of life in a traveller community, the simple power of kindness, and love in its many forms. Featuring powerful black and white illustrations from Kate Greenaway longlisted illustrator Emma Shoard.

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.

Ted and Kat watch their cousin Salim board the London Eye, but when it lands, he is missing. They are left wondering where he could have gone and how he could have vanished without a trace.