Anthony Masters was een schrijver, opvoeder en humanist met uitzonderlijke gaven en een enorme energie. Zijn fictieve werken duiken diep in sociale problemen, gevoed door decennia van hulp aan sociaal uitgeslotenen. Naast zijn romans was zijn non-fictie werk eclectisch, met biografieën van opmerkelijke figuren en historische verslagen. Zijn uitgebreide literaire carrière, die fictie en non-fictie combineert, weerspiegelt een veelzijdig intellect en een diepe toewijding aan het begrijpen en aanpakken van maatschappelijke kwesties.
"The young Robinson Crusoe ignores his father's advice and decides to become a sailor. But Crusoe is soon caught up in violent storms and finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island. He will have to live on this island for the next twenty-eight years"--Back cover note
In this sequel to Ricky's Rat Gang, Mel, Molly, and Max have found a new home at the doughnut factory. But just as the mice are getting settled, Ricky and his nasty gang of rats try to drive them out. The mice fight back in this action-packed, jelly-filled, sugar-sprinkled adventure!
This thriller from an award-winning author is set in Cornwall. Sally has met a new man who makes her feel good. But who is stalking them? Is it her ex-boyfriend, or is it someone she doesn''t know?'
This supermarket ain't big enough for the two of us A load of sugar has been spilt in the supermarket storeroom, which means a sticky feast for Mel, Max and Molly Mouse. But their arch enemies, Ricky and Ronnie Rat, want in on the action. Complete with shades and macs, and armed with water balloons, the gangster brothers raid the store. But the mice aren't going to give up without a fight With a dastardly plan involving a trail of dog biscuits they cleverly lead the nightwatchman's dog into finding the rats and chasing them away. It's the mice's first victory in their longstanding battle with the rats. After such an historic event the sugar mountain tastes all the sweeter Fast-paced, action-packed and very funny, beginner readers will relish the battle between goodies and baddies in this hilarious spoof gangster adventure.
Twins David and Jenny attempt to find out why two ghost children are trying to lure them into a disused tunnel. In the GHOSTHUNTERS series, first published in 1996.
TEACH YOURSELF LETTER WRITING SKILLS is an invaluable guide to writing letters so that they say exactly what you want to say and achieve the desired response. The general principles of letter writing are outlined in the first pages of the book and advice on basic points is given. This is then applied to the writing of personal and domestic letters and applications for jobs, as well as communications with authorities, businesses and the media. It also includes a chapter on the internet and email, reflecting the increase in communications today. It concludes with methods of addressing people, the use of abbreviations and a list of common abbreviations for easy reference. It allows the reader to gain the knowledge to write satisfactory letters on a great number of subjects, and to a wide range of people. Every aspect is covered, from the paper used and layout of a letter to personal and business letter writing.
Joe's been acting strangely lately. Causing serious trouble, messing up his friends' lives. But they can't tell anyone. Not even each other. You see, no one would believe them. Everyone looks up to Joe... Then Joe mysteriously disappears. Distraught, his sister Debs pleads with his friends to look for him. Reluctantly, they head for the obvious place - the marsh where they used to play as kids. But they are not kids anymore, and without Joe they're leaderless. How will they even find him? and do they want to, after what he's done? In fact, they would be quite happy if Joe stayed missing for good...
Terry and Arthur are still in business. Now, take Terry McCann: he's a hard boy, he's even done a bit of porridge, but he's got a heart of gold. He'll do anything for anyone. And take Arthur Daley - please. I've heard he even charges his mum petrol money when he runs her home. Arthur will do anyone for anything; perhaps that's why he needs Terry as a minder... (Taken from back cover blurb)
