Eigentlich hat Lila überhaupt keine Lust, Hexen zu lernen. Doch dann entdeckt sie, was man damit alles anstellen kann. Jessica dagegen findet es gar nicht komisch, dass ihre Mutter immerzu Zaubersprüche übt, anstatt einem vernünftigen Hobby nachzugehen. Und Hilfe, jetzt will sie die Hexerei auch noch zum Beruf machen! „Endlich Hexe“ und „Der Tag, an dem Mama zu hexen begann“ – zwei herrlich freche Kinderromane zum Schmökern, Schmunzeln und Lachen.
Dass Jessicas Mutter Zaubersprüche übte, anstatt einem vernünftigen Hobby nachzugehen, war in Ordnung, solange die Gärtnerei von Jessicas Vater noch gut lief. Doch seit einiger Zeit türmen sich die unbezahlten Rechnungen, und ausgerechnet jetzt trumpft Mrs. Haggerthwaite mit einer unglaublichen Idee auf: sie will ihr Hobby zu ihrem Beruf machen!§Kurzerhand ernennt sich Jessica zur Antihexenbeauftragten und beschließt, dem Problem ganz wissenschaftlich auf den Leib zu rücken.
Jessica Haggerthwaite is a girl with a cool, logical mind who has always planned to be a world famous scientist one day. She and her brother, Nat, are not impressed when their mother decides to set up a business...as a professional witch! The kids at school, and in fact the entire town, find it amusing, but how will she ever win the Nobel Prize with her mother embarrassing the family like this? Mother's spells don't always go exactly as planned either, which only adds insult to injury. So Jessica sets herself up as "Jessica Haggerthwaite: Witch Dispatcher," intent on thwarting her mother at every turn and saving her family's reputation, no matter what her mother wants! A funny and completely refreshing first novel that shows just how difficult it is for families to get along, all the time.
Ever since she bit Father Christmas when she was six months old, it's been downhill all the way for Martha Bones. She is horrible to her baby brother Boris, elder sister, Sally, and her parents are in despair. Far away from Earth, Martha's behaviour comes to the attention of the Interstellar Agency whose aim is to make bad children good. Fred, an Interstellar agent with a poor track record, is sent to Earth as Martha's guardian agent. His mission - to make Martha good, but Martha has other ideas!
When Chloe and her friends start a Secret Princess Club they know they are going to have LOTS of fun. Being a fairy-tale princess isn't easy when you're an ordinary girl, but these three friends know that with enough imagination ANYTHING is possible.
When Megan's father finally returns from Occupied Germany in the years following World War II, she should be pleased - shouldn't she? But she hardly knows her father, and his arrival means moving out of Nana's house into the city. Megan hates the changes to her life, yet when she has the opportunity to be the first member of her working-class family to go to Grammar School, it is her dad who is behind her all the way. Can Megan adapt to her new life, and take advantage of a changing Britain?
Lucie has always wanted a dog, but her Uncle Joe brings her a wolf instead. Lucie soon realises that her new pet has magical powers and as she grows to love Wolfie, she also realises she has to protect her new companion.
Playful and fluid but completely serious, Emma Barnes's surreal phantasmagoria I Am in Bed with You leads us through the very personal worlds of sex, gender and the body. Barnes cracks jokes, makes us uncomfortable, shows us a little tenderness, leaves a lot unsaid and does it all with language that provokes and confounds.
Adding a cat to your family is an exciting decision, and this guide offers essential insights to ensure a smooth transition. It covers key topics such as choosing the right breed, preparing your home, and understanding feline behavior. Additionally, it provides tips on health care, nutrition, and training to help you build a strong bond with your new pet. This resource is designed to equip you with the knowledge needed for a happy and fulfilling relationship with your cat.
Chloe never means to get into trouble but sometimes her plans get a little out of control. With her two best friends, she forms a Secret Club dedicated to making their dreams come true - but fantasy and reality don't always mix!