Author:K M Peyton
Clara has been left a widow, pregnant with another man's child, and it seems as if things could not get worse. But soon her pretty and reckless youngest sister, Ellen, is harshly sentenced to deportation to the newly-discovered land of Australia, alongside many other convicts. And back in Norfolk, Clara becomes the victim of blackmail that puts her in the clutches of the wicked Nat Grover in more ways than one . . . Will her pure love for Prosper Mayes ever survive?
Spanning from the gritty county of Norfolk to the wilds of Australia in the early nineteenth century, the Garlands face huge obstacles in their struggle to survive as a family. Yet, they remain as inimitable and courageous as ever.
Alice-Miranda at School is a modern story with a touch of the classics about it - just enough to make
it feel like a book from your own childhood: adventurous, beautifully written, comfortable and fun
Packed with giggles and wild adventures, you'll fall for Alice-Miranda and you'll love this read!
—— Girl PowerFull of humour and with very likeable characters, this book sets a benchmark for a fantastic new
series about this entertaining young lady
[Alice Miranda's] effervescent personality lends itself well to the novel's hyperbolic atmosphere, and her optimism is contagious
—— Publishers WeeklyAnne is a captivating heroine, a whirlwind of energy and good intentions
—— New StatesmanAllan's cheeky laugh-out-loud celebration
—— The BooksellerFollowing the huge success of The Queen’s Knickers, here comes Allan with another peek into life in Royal households...There is much to discuss in all Allan’s pictures, and the simple text will tempt many young readers.
—— Books for KeepsThis hilarious, contemporary story ... is equally irreverent and funny, and destined to become a family favourite.
—— CarouselA gentle tale stuffed full of drama, elements of coming-of-age, dealing with grief and first love that make it irresistible
—— My Favourite BooksThis book is interesting, fun, and very insightful. Chambers takes an inventive approach to his writing
—— Examiner.comTruly brilliant and unforgettable
—— Fiction FascinationThis book is like nothing else I have ever read . . . An excellent YA read
—— The Overflowing LibraryA real page turner
—— BlissChambers delivers yet another intellectually satisfying novel with equal parts philosophy and repartee
—— The Horn BookA feelgood and story that quietly challenges a whole range of touchy subjects and social taboo
—— Sugarscape