Encore, Grace!


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Grace, the popular character from the award-winning Amazing Grace (1.5 million copies sold), is back in eight more great stories! In this collection, Grace finds many changes taking place with her family and friends. There's a new girl who puts Grace's nose out of joint, a production of Sleeping Beauty that is going to be very different, a school bully to deal with and goodbyes to be said when a friend moves away. As well, Grace has to adapt to a new member of the family and learn about how it feels to lose someone. As always, when things change for Grace she turns to stories for inspiration.




Bravo, Grace!


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To mark the 20th anniversary of the publication of Amazing Grace, the spirited little girl with a big imagination is coming back to Puffin in two fun chapter books! In Encore, Grace!, when Grace's family and group of friends change, Grace turns to her imagination to cope with things like a new girl in school and the death of a family friend. In Bravo, Grace!, Grace deals with more change. This time her mother is remarrying and they are moving to a new house, there's a bully in school, and there's a new baby on the way! But despite all the changes, Grace always has her family and friends to support her, and she always finds a way to handle new situations in positive ways. "Hoffman's successful African-American protagonist provides a wonderful role model for today's multicultural school community in this second volume of short, clear, event-filled chapters." - Kirkus Reviews review for Encore, Grace!




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Hard Rain


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In his critically acclaimed Rain Fall, Barry Eisler introduced half Japanese-half American freelance hit man John Rain, a "dashing and dangerous hero...as likable as he is lethal." Now Eisler's back. So is Rain, the master of death by "natural causes" whose new target threatens the fragile political balance of an entire country.




Curtis Grace Encore


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"Encore" is filled with recipes in which Grace combines -- with a flair -- everyday ingredients into delicious, easy-to-prepare dishes. Tidbits of info about the recipes and anecdotes help make this cookbook one that's kept within easy reach in every kitchen. What to do with zucchini in the summer when it's so abundant? Need a "knock-your-socks-off" chicken salad for a bridal lunch or a "to-die-for" easy chocolate cake for a church dinner? What to serve at the wedding reception? Grace has the answers. His prize-winning books have made him a successful cookbook author who is recognized nationally. His recipes have appeared in Southern Living, Gourmet, Victoria and Bon Appetit's Favorite Restaurant Recipes.




Death Awaits in Durham


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A page-turning cosy mystery set in Durham, for fans of Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands. Meet Kitt Hartley: librarian, no-nonsense Yorkshirewoman ... detective? 'Fabulous!' ***** 'Brilliant ... a smashing holiday read' ***** ********** When librarian and budding private investigator Kitt Hartley visits her ex-assistant Grace Edwards in Durham, she soon learns of an unsolved murder. A year ago Jodie Perkins, a Mechanics student, disappeared after her student-radio broadcast was cut short with a deafening scream. The police suspect Jodie was murdered although her body was never found. Keen to be on the front line of one of Kitt's investigations, Grace convinces Kit to use her recent private investigator training to solve the mystery. Can Kitt and Grace uncover the truth? ********** 'With eccentric characters and an intricate plot, this new series set in York is one to get your teeth into' Candis ''Brilliantly funny and charming' Northern Life




California Monthly


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The Midland Monthly


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The Choir


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The Mirror


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