Sarah Butler Bücher

Für den obdachlosen Daniel ist jeder Buchstabe mit einer Farbe verbunden. Seit Jahren streift er durch London und sammelt Papierschnitzel und andere achtlos weggeworfene Dinge in den Farben, die den Namen seiner Tochter bilden: Eisblau für A, Gold für L, Rosa für I, Dunkelblau für C, Grau für E - Alice. Daraus formt er kleine Kunstwerke, die er für sie in der Stadt verteilt. Daniel hat seine Tochter noch nie getroffen. Bis ihm der Zufall eines Tages ihre Adresse zuspielt. "Ein Buch, das voller Hoffnung funkelt.“ Independent on Sunday

Stick und Mac sind beste Freunde und wollen nur eins: raus aus Manchester, raus aus der Enge der Familie, der Wohnung, der Clique. Sie wollen mit dem Auto nach Málaga fahren, um einen Sommer voll Partys, Alkohol und Frauen zu erleben und vielleicht nie wieder zurückzukommen. Doch in der Nacht ihrer Abschiedsparty wird Mac erstochen. Stick steht unter Schock und muss mit seiner Trauer, seiner Wut, seinem Wunsch nach Freiheit und familiärer Geborgenheit klarkommen. Dann lernt er »J« kennen, ein Mädchen mit pinken Haaren und Piercings. Endlich scheint sich für den 17-Jährigen etwas zum Positiven zu wenden. Doch Sticks Wut ist nach wie vor da, und die Unruhen von London greifen bald auch auf Manchester über …

A graceful and compelling first novel that pays tribute to the magic and unfathomable mystery of the natural world.

All Starling has ever known is a nomadic existence, travelling in a camper van with Mar, her strong-willed mother. But one morning, without explanation, Mar leaves and doesn't come back. Starling must learn to survive without her mother and build a life on her own terms - but can she ever find a place where she truly belongs?

A moving, funny and uplifting novel about an elderly couple, the son who is trying desperately to care for them and the young woman who will change their lives forever

It's June, 2011. Stick and Mac are a couple of months shy of 18; summer's approaching, and they're about to leave their north Manchester estate for the beaches of southern Spain. But the night before they're planning to go, Mac ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time, the victim of a random knife attack, and suddenly Stick's going nowhere. His mum doesn't want him to leave the house; his dad's desperate to be his best friend; and his nan's boyfriend keeps telling him Mac's doing just fine in the spirit world. Then he meets J, and she might just be everything he needs. Except she's a firebrand with a grudge against the police, and the August riots are just around the corner.

Personal affirmations serve as a powerful tool for self-discovery and self-acceptance, allowing individuals to recognize their inherent worth and contributions to the world. This book encourages readers to craft their own affirmations, fostering a deeper understanding of their unique qualities and the positive impact they have on those around them. Through this process, readers can cultivate a sense of gratitude and appreciation for themselves and their place in the world.

Focusing on the nervous system's response to safety and threat, this guide delves into polyvagal theory and its implications for understanding children's behaviors during emotional distress in educational settings. It offers insights into how this theory can be applied to support young people, making it a valuable resource for educators and caregivers aiming to foster emotional well-being in schools.

Polyvagal theory provides a breakdown of how the nervous system responds and reacts to unconscious messages of safety and threat. This accessible guide explores polyvagal theory and its potential for fully understanding and supporting the behaviours of children and young people in emotional distress at school.