Poverty Kids

The legend of the famous hero Robin Hood originates in dramatic pieces and ballads from the 15th century in England. His story has been given shape and retold through the centuries, and is still universally known to children nowadays. "The Tales of Robin Hood and his Merry Men", as retold by Mary Macleod, is a faithful rendition of the original medieval legend full of colorful and moral adventures. It is read by Katie Haigh, for the delight of children and as well as adults sensitive to literary style.

PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS BORN TO SIN BY A.L. SIMPSON-Defunct Pen name of Susan Horsnell and HAMISH by Susan R. Horsnell Hamish knew what it was like to be chewed up and spat out by ‘the system’. He had no love or respect for himself, let alone anyone else. He was just doing his best to survive, in the only way he knew how – by living one day at a time. Blossom was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and when she sees something she wants, she takes it. She wants Hamish and will do whatever it takes to make him, hers. Will a near tragedy force them to admit their love for each other, ...

What if the last hope to save your family is the person who broke it up to begin with? Michelle and her little siblings Cass and Denny are African-American and living on the poverty line in urban Baltimore, struggling to keep it together with their mom in jail and only Michelle’s part-time job at the Taco Bell to sustain them. Leah and her stepbrother Tim are White and middle class from suburban Maryland, with few worries beyond winning lacrosse games and getting college applications in on time.

Growing up, there is so much out of our control and to feel frustrated about. But in this inspiring and practical handbook, bestselling children's author and Human Rights campaigner, Onjali Raúf, shares her top ten ways for finding hope, creating change and making a difference. With the help of her favourite fictional characters and some of the most inspiring people she has ever met, Onjali invites listeners to dive in and discover everything there is to know about kindness, empathy, friendship and fighting for the things that matter.