Holiday World

Fiction to coincide with a three-part historical Emmerdale spin-off show airing on ITV this autumn. The show is billed as a captivating 8 p.m. series in which cast members mark 100 years since the end of the Great War by uncovering the hidden stories of their WW1 counterparts, embarking on an immersive journey to experience a Yorkshire village at war and creating a special Armistice celebration.

Liverpool, 1940. There comes a moment in every child’s life when they must learn to stand on their own two feet. For 15-year-old Ellie Lancton, that time has come all too soon. The death of her mother and the increase in air raids leaves Ellie alone and in grave danger. It’s not long before she is forced to leave her beloved Liverpool behind and cross the Mersey to seek refuge in the countryside. But as the war takes comforts away, so too does it bring new opportunities: for work, new friendships and perhaps a little love....

Jenny Crawford was sitting at the kitchen table with her head in her hands trying desperately to hold back the tears when she heard Sadie open the front door. After a frustrating and hot day at work in the month of June, she asks, "Why can't we have Christmas every day? Just think about how much nicer the world would be! There would be beautiful Christmas music playing and people would be happy because they're filled with the Christmas spirit...instead of being hot and tired, and let's not forget grouchy!" Sadie helps Jenny discover how to bring back 'Joy to the World' in the month of June ...

In Book Three of Holly Webb's The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins, 12-year-old Maisie and her dog Eddie are invited to join Maisie's friend Alice on a trip to the country. It's lovely to get away from the London smog, but there is something strange about the manor where the girls are staying. Odd noises, horrid smells, and sightings of a spectral cat keep them up at night. Has Alice's father rented a haunted house? There must be a logical explanation, and Maisie plans to use her detecting skills to find out what it is!

Returning to the beach cottage, a cottage named Scallop, where she has always celebrated her birthday is a special occasion for Alice Rice. Who will see the first dolphin this time? The first pelican? What will have changed? Stayed the same? And will this be the year she finally finds a junonia shell?

The winter solstice, the day the "sun stands still," marks the longest night and the shortest day of the year, and it comes either on December 20th or 21st. Celebrations honoring the winter solstice as a moment of transition and renewal date back thousands of years and occur among many peoples on every continent. The Return of the Light makes an ideal companion for everyone who carries on this tradition, no matter what their faith.

Autumn 1941, and as female conscription looms, three women arrive at the Bell Works Factory in Hucknall to work on the Spitfire production line. Lily soon realises her real dream is to pilot the planes; Edna longs to be reunited with her evacuee daughter, but soon discovers she has a much bigger problem; and Jeannie fears the worst after weeks of no news from her fiancé. Despite all the heartache, with a bit of festive cheer and 'can do' attitude, The Engine Girls will pull together and do all they can to ensure Britain's safe for the New Year.

Happy birthday! Let's celebrate! All around the world people are turning another year older. What are some ways birthdays are celebrated in Asia? Or in South America? Discover the ways people celebrate birthdays in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

In "Santa’s Holiday Legends from Around the World," young listeners will be whisked away on a sleigh ride through snow-laden landscapes, where the magic of Christmas takes on diverse and fascinating forms. Narrated by none other than Santa Claus himself, each tale is beautifully adapted for early elementary listeners, striking the perfect balance between enchanting storytelling and age-appropriate content.

A story about a little baby girl 6 month old experiencing her first Thanksgiving.

September 1941. Mary arrives in war-torn London nursing a broken heart and a painful secret. When she is offered her dream post as an assistant in the fabric department at Liberty store, she knows this is the fresh start she needs. Amid the store’s vibrant prints and sumptuous interiors, Mary finds a new family who can help her to heal. But not everyone will give Mary such a warm welcome, and the trauma of her past will soon catch up with her. As Mary and the Liberty Girls endure the heartache and uncertainty of war, it will take a steady heart to keep the magic of Christmas alive.

Cliff's End Cottage is a local landmark. Perched on the South Devon coast, its garden has begun slowly toppling into the sea, yet the elderly and infamously stubborn owner, Stella, refuses to leave her home. When Holly, a young journalist and single mum struggling to make ends meet, decides to interview Stella about her life, at first she's given short shrift. However, helped by a slice or two of cake and a couple of friendly cats, a tentative friendship begins to develop between the two lonely women.

Were you ever curious about holiday traditions in Peru?Would you like to hear about how they celebrate Christmas in Germany?Then, this audiobook is for you! You will get to hear all about Christmas traditions, food, games, and celebrations! In Amazing Christmas Traditions from Around the World, you’ll hear over 100 cool and amazing traditions, more than 100 different foods, amazing games, and fun that kids have all around the world, and more.

This book contains the other sections of World Mythology Lite that didn't make it into the first book. There are descriptions of ancient deities and heroes in this book.

General Quiz is created as a learning tool for any student interested in learning. Its intention is for elementary and high school students interested in home study to have fun while learning about general topics. Also the quiz serves as a refresher for important items of facts. The latest version features 210 questions. Sections include amongst others: Braille Zodiac Signs International Morse Code Chemical Elements Holidays around the World Greek Mythology Parliamentary Procedure People U.S. Presidents Major Religions of the World Inventions and Inventors Math Space Sports U.S. States ...

If you reveal where you work, you will be shot. During the height of World War II, the government instructs small-town girl, Elizabeth Talbot, chosen as a cryptographer, to decode at a top-secret facility in Washington, D.C., to lie about where she’s employed. Living at a time when men think women are capable only of homemaking and bearing babies, she adores her exciting new job, excelling in an area men have dominated. However, D.C. swarms with soldiers being shipped overseas into dangerous combat. Facing death, these men hunger for a legacy—a wife and a child who bears his name. ...

Lori Maddox chooses to spend the year after university travelling and visits China, where she finds casual work as a private English tutor. Back in Manchester her parents, Joanna and Tom, who separated when Lori was a toddler, follow her adventures on her blog. When Joanna and Tom hear nothing for weeks, they become increasingly concerned and travel out to Chengdu in search of their daughter.

The one knight who didn’t believe her was the only man who could keep her secret and save the Yule As she grew up, Lady Thora of Grandmore was told the legendary tales of the Yule Cat. The creature was supposed to be a fantasy until it attacked her. Now, Thora will do whatever is necessary to make sure the dangerous beast doesn’t hurt anyone ever again. Sir Bastian is sworn to protect Grandmore Castle and all its occupants. He finds himself falling in love with Thora but for the sake of her safety, he must convince her the animal that attacked her was not the legendary cat. Can Bastian ...

Why does our favorite knight bake cookies? Why does the Victorian gentleman get bitten by a gnome? Max, Nadia, Danielle, and Ethan enjoy a magical Thanksgiving in England. This book follows the first six books in the Fateful Vampire series.

Winston the mouse is on a Very Important Mission. On Christmas Eve, he finds a letter that has gotten lost on its way to Father Christmas - so, with no time to lose, he sets out to deliver it himself in time for Christmas Day! He has a lot of Very Exciting Adventures on his Very Important Mission and makes some wonderful friends along the way.