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Jelly Has a Wobble (Jelly #2)
by Candy GuardFunny, cheeky and crammed full of brilliant illustrations, Jelly Has a Wobble is the second book in the lively Turning to Jelly series by author and illustrator, Candy Guard.Jelly, Myf and Roobs have an exciting summer ahead. Not only are they going to be bridesmaids, but they're going to see OMG live in concert! They just need to find a not-stupid way to get enough money for the concert tickets first. Then they have to become totally pro street dancers so they can fulfil Jelly's mum's wedding dream. And then there's the small issue of Jelly not embarrassing herself in front of Roger Lovely, which is quite hard with a name like Jelly . . .Hilariously honest accounts of an ordinary tween girl's life, for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Jenny Alone
by Katie FlynnFrom bestselling author Katie Flynn. The end of a marriage doesn’t mean the end of lifeAfter the sudden and brutal breakdown of her marriage, Jenny finds herself alone for the first time in her life when she leaves the comfortable farmhouse with her four-year-old daughter.Taking refuge in a seaside town in North Wales, Jenny finds a room in a boarding house. It’s difficult at first, but as she gets to know her fellow residents, she gradually begins to see that life has much more to offer than she could ever have dreamed.And when she meets Bill, the owner of the local coffee bar, she finally understands that she is far happier now, living on her own, than she ever was when she was married.
Jenny Valentine - 4 Book Award-winning Collection (Finding Violet Park, Broken Soup, The Ant Colony, The Double Life of Cassiel Roadnight): Finding Violet Park, Broken Soup, The Ant Colony, The Double Life Of Cassiel Roadnight
by Jenny ValentineFour extraordinary stories from Guardian award-winning author, Jenny Valentine.
Jessica's Girl: Everyone has secrets…
by Josephine CoxShe must endure horror and heartache, but can she dare to hope for happiness? In a tale of secrets and intrigue, Josephine Cox writes a gritty family saga in Jessica's Girl. Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin.Despite a deathbed warning from her beloved mother, Phoebe Mulligan has no choice but to throw herself on the mercy of her uncle, Edward. Wrenched from all she holds dear, the tragic young girl is delivered to Blackburn town, where she must live in a household terrorised by the cold, forbidding presence of her mother's brother.Phoebe cannot understand why she is treated so harshly by Edward Dickens. She is not to know the guilty secret that lies in his past, a secret that casts a sinister shadow over his feelings for his lovely niece... What readers are saying about Jessica's Girl: 'A very good read, keeps you guessing until the end. Found it hard to put down''Great story like always - [Josephine Cox] takes me to another world''[Josephine Cox's] books never fail to keep me interested and intrigued as to the outcome. Really enjoyable'
The Jesus Man: A dark novel from the author of THE SLAP, about the effect of pornography on a family
by Christos TsiolkasFrom the international bestselling and Booker Prize nominated author of The Slap comes a blazingly brilliant new novel.One of the earliest Christos Tsiolkas novels - a dark, violent, pornographic and vividly imagined portrayal of family life behind closed doors.The Jesus Man tells the story of one family, trapped between conflicting identities - while the parents were born Greek and Italian, the three sons, Dom, Tommy and Louie, have grown up as Australians. Haunted by their history and increasing inability to relate to each other, Tommy inexorably descends into a cycle of violence, pornography and madness. When he commits a terrible crime, his family must try to come to terms with the terrifying stranger he had become, and the hell that living had been for him. With page-turning, thrilling urgency, Tsiolkas' uncompromising and darkly humorous examination of the soulless void that life can become, detached from reality by technology, is an extremely powerful and timely novel, reminding us once again of his talent and originality as a writer.
The Jetsetters: A Novel
by Amanda Eyre WardA REESE'S BOOK CLUB HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK PICK'If you're packing for spring break, be sure to include a copy!' Reese WitherspoonA family reunited on a holiday of a lifetime...what could possibly go wrong?When 70-year-old Charlotte Perkins submits an essay to the 'Become a Jetsetter' contest, she dreams of reuniting her estranged children: Lee, an almost-famous actress; Cord, a handsome Manhattan venture capitalist; and Regan, a harried mother who has never forgiven Charlotte for buying her a Weight Watchers gift certificate for her birthday.But when she wins the cruise, the reality is not quite as she expected. As they sail from sun-drenched Athens, to glorious Rome, to tapas-laden Barcelona, lovers old and new join the adventure, and long-buried secrets are revealed. Can four lost adults find their way back to themselves, and to each other? And more importantly, can they do it without killing each other? A funny and deliciously sun-scented novel about the courage it takes to reveal our true selves, the pleasures and perils of family, and how we navigate the seas of adulthood to cruise - we can only hope - toward joy.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE JETSETTERS'This is the novel I never realized I absolutely needed! The Jetsetters had me from the very first page!' Amazon Reader'Funny, yet sensitive and heartbreaking all at the same time. We can all identify with family crisis of some sort. And as we would in our own family, we root for them all, feel their pain and embarrassment, and hope they can put their baggage away and become better people and a new family' Amazon Reader'What could possibly go wrong on a family cruise? Anything and everything. Funny and a little heart wrenching with characters that will be hard to forget. Happy reading!' Amazon Reader'Ms. Ward writes at a lively pace as she weaves through the Perkins' trials and tribulations. For any fan of a well-written story that resonates with the reader long after you finish the final page, I highly recommend this book' Amazon Reader'Amanda Eyre Ward creates a great escape. The Perkins family are all a hot mess that you can't help but watch' Amazon Reader
The Jeweller's Wife: A compelling tale of love, war and temptation
by Judith LennoxA passionate affair. A dark secret. A tainted legacy. In The Jeweller's Wife, Judith Lennox writes an epic tale of passion and betrayal that moves through the turbulence of war to 1960s London. Perfect for fans of Rachel Hore and Elizabeth Jane Howard's Cazelets series.'A fast-moving, complex story' - The Times1938. As England awaits the outbreak of war, Juliet Winterton journeys from the Mediterranean to the Essex countryside to begin her life as the beautiful young wife of a London jeweller.But beneath her husband's intelligence and ambition, lies a cruel and ruthless man. And when dashing politician, Gillis Sinclair, comes to stay at Marsh Court, Juliet is drawn to his irresistible charm.So begins a passionate affair that will have consequences far beyond anything Juliet imagines. For Gillis Sinclair is hiding a dark secret and, as the next generation of Wintertons grows up, Juliet fears that they, too, will be tainted by the past... What readers are saying about The Jeweller's Wife: 'A very cosy read, full of suspense and drama with exacting tragic interludes''A jewel of a book''This is a wonderfully woven story with skilful, beautiful writing. If you enjoy historical family sagas with love and tragedy, passion and secrets I would highly recommend this'
Jim the Boy: A Novel
by Tony EarleyBoth delightful and wise, Jim the Boy brilliantly captures the pleasures and fears of youth at a time when America itself was young and struggling to come into its own.
Jinnie: A compelling saga of love, betrayal and belonging
by Josephine CoxA ten-year-old tragedy casts a dangerous shadow on the happiness of two families... In Jinnie, the sequel to The Woman Who Left, Josephine Cox weaves an unforgettable saga of the lingering power of past betrayals. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court.'If you are looking for a story with warmth, humanity and more then a touch of grit, you need look no further... warm and compelling family saga which is as welcome as a roaring fire on a freezing winter's day... never a moment when you are not put in touch with the passions of life' - The Northern EchoTen years ago, Louise Hunter's life was torn apart by tragedy. Her husband, Ben, killed himself; her brother-in-law, Jacob, was murdered; and her sister, Susan, abandoned her new-born daughter, revealing the baby is Ben's child. Louise remains haunted by guilt over the one night she spent with Ben's friend Eric, and refuses to return Eric's love. But after adopting Jinnie, she finds new happiness - until Susan decides she wants Jinnie back.Meanwhile, Adam and Hannah, whose mother was killed with Jacob, are on the run. What Adam witnessed on that dreadful night has put them all in danger, but their beloved grandmother knows that one day they must return to the place where it all began... What readers are saying about Jinnie: 'Kept me absolutely gripped from beginning to end - the kind of books that make you feel really sad when you come to the end and leave you wishing they could just go on and on''Super story, could not guess the ending - five stars'
Jinx
by Meg CabotJinx is a spine-tingling tale of magic and mayhem from New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot.It wasn't just the power failure the night Jean Honeychurch was born that earned her the nickname Jinx: misfortune seems to follow her wherever she goes. Which is why she's been shipped off to New York to stay with relatives – including her sophisticated cousin Tory – until the trouble she's caused back in her small hometown dies down. Tory couldn't care less about Jinx – until Jinx's chronic bad luck starts wreaking havoc in Tory's perfect world. Only then does Jinx learn that beneath Tory's big-city glamour lies a world of hatred and revenge. And now Jean's jinx could be the only thing that can save her life . . .
Jo Frost's Confident Baby Care: Everything You Need To Know For The First Year From UK's Most Trusted Nanny (Jo Frost's Confident Care)
by Jo FrostWho better than Jo Frost - the UK's most trusted nanny - to help you during this amazing first year of your new baby's life? You can always depend on Jo to give sound advice and practical help on a range of topics, including:* Sleeping* Feeding* Weaning* Teething* PlayingWhether you need advice on how to establish practical routines, or simply reassurance and guidance, Jo's indispensible baby know-how will help all parents and co-carers of newborns feel more confident, creating much happiness as you and your baby grow together.
Jo Frost's Confident Toddler Care: The Ultimate Guide to The Toddler Years (Jo Frost's Confident Care)
by Jo FrostThe No. 1 bestseller and must-have guide to confident baby and toddler care from the UK's most trusted nanny.Jo Frost shares her wealth of knowledge and years of experience to help you raise your toddler with confidence and give him or her the best start in life. Packed with practical advice, reassurance and simple yet effective techniques to help you deal with all the challenges that raising a toddler involves, Jo will give you the confidence and the know-how to raise a happy and contented toddler. She addresses common battlegrounds, such as mealtimes, dressing, sleeping and potty training, and takes you step-by-step through her tried-and-tested techniques to deal with them simply, patiently and effectively. Jo also offers guidance on how to plan your toddler's day hour by hour to ensure he or she is getting the right balance of stimulation and relaxation, offers support and guidance for working and single parents, and shows again and again that far from being an exhausting challenge, the toddler years are the most fun, entertaining and unique years to be cherished and enjoyed.
Jo Frost's Toddler Rules: Your 5-Step Guide to Shaping Proper Behaviour
by Jo FrostFrom the beloved TV disciplinarian and bestselling author of SUPERNANNY comes an amazingly simple five-step programme of Toddler Rules to help parents tame tantrums, prevent bad behaviour, and create long-term peace and stability in the home. Jo Frost has always had a natural gift for connecting with children, and for helping parents navigate milestones with practical know-how and ease. With the success of her hit TV shows SUPERNANNY, EXTREME PARENTAL GUIDANCE, and FAMILY S.O.S. WITH JO FROST and more recently JO FROST: FAMILY MATTERS, she's proven her ability to expertly rein in unacceptable conduct and bring peace and stability to millions of homes worldwide. Now, in this invaluable book, she shows you how to identify and eliminate toddler tantrums, and curb behaviours in other child rearing areas. Frost's effective five-step programme for disciplined parenting addresses such challenges as: • Sleep: winning those nightly battles and going to bed and staying there • Food: what to cook, trying new things and enjoying meal times • Play: sharing toys, defusing squabbles and developing social skills • Learning: listening, language and development • Manners: teaching respect, showing examples and positive praise
Jo Frost's Toddler SOS: Solutions for the Trying Toddler Years
by Jo FrostJo Frost has become a household name because of her warmth, her love of children and her practical, no nonsense advice.Here, in this long-awaited bible of parenting know how, Jo guides us through the subjects that she is constantly asked about including: what do you do about bedwetting, bullying or biting and what happens when your little darling has to go to school, to the dentist or to the doctor; how can you create calm mealtimes and bedtimes and what can be done when sibling rivalry gets out of control. Each subject-led entry provides advice in Jo's uniquely positive style and guides the reader through the confusing and sometimes stressful process of bringing up kids.Jo message is clear: she inspires parents with the confidence needed to bring up healthy, happy children. CONFIDENT PARENTING will become a modern classic for parents everywhere and a staple for every bookshelf.
Joe v. the Fairies
by Emily Smith"There's no such things as fairies!"Joe is sure he's right, but his sisters are obsessed by them. They've turned the climbing frame into a fairy bower, there are fairy cakes for tea and no one wants to do his assault course any more. Then a new neighbour arrives, who loves climbing trees and messing about in the pond - and has some other very useful talents too.
Joe’s Kitchen: Homemade Meals For A Happy Family
by Joe Swash‘Our kids love their dad's cooking’ Stacey Solomon ‘Joe is an incredibly passionate and knowledgeable cook. He cares deeply about family and brings joy to the kitchen.’ Gregg Wallace The debut family cookbook from actor, presenter, King of the Jungle and MasterChef 2021 finalist, Joe Swash.
Johannesburg
by Fiona Melrose6 December 2013. It is a searing hot day in Johannesburg. Gin has returned to the city of her birth to throw a party for her mother's eightieth birthday. She is determined, with lists and meals and flower arrangements, to show that she has become a fully capable woman. She knows, deep down, her mother will only ever see a lost cause.Meanwhile outside, crowds of citizens and the world's media have gathered to hear the expected announcement: Nelson Mandela has died. Set across the course of a single momentous day and narrated by a chorus of voices, Fiona Melrose's second novel is a hymn to an extraordinary city and its people, an ambitious homage to Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway, and a devastating personal and political manifesto on mothers and daughters, justice and love.'Beautifully observed' Mail on Sunday'Woolf produced blooms that are impossible to emulate. Johannesburg provides evidence of a novelist who can grow inimitable flowers herself' Spectator
Johnny Long Legs (Sports Classics Ii Ser.)
by Matt ChristopherEven though he is the tallest member of the basketball team, a young boy finds he is far from being the best player.
joinedupwriting
by Roger McGoughAN EXUBERANT NEW COLLECTION FROM ONE OF BRITAIN'S BEST LOVED POETS 'The patron saint of poetry' Carol Ann DuffyFor more than fifty years, Roger McGough has entranced generations of readers with poetry which is at once playful and poignant, intimate and ambitious in its scope. From forgotten friendships and the idiosyncrasies of family life, to the trauma of war right through to contemporary politics, joinedupwriting explores the human experience in all its shades of light and dark, but always with McGough's signature wit and style. This is the nation's favourite poet at his very finest. 'McGough has done for poetry what champagne does for weddings' Time Out
Jo’s Boys: And How They Turned Out - Primary Source Edition (Collins Classics)
by Louisa May AlcottHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.
Josephine Cox 3-Book Collection 1: Midnight, Blood Brothers, Songbird
by Josephine CoxAvailable for the first time as an exclusive eBook collection, these are three vintage novels from the nation’s favourite storyteller, Josephine Cox.
Josephine Cox 3-Book Collection 2: The Loner, Born Bad, Three Letters
by Josephine CoxThree dramatic novels about the power of love, from Number 1 best-selling author Josephine Cox.
Josephine Cox Mother’s Day 3-Book Collection: Live The Dream, Lovers And Liars, The Beachcomber
by Josephine CoxJosephine Cox’s classic novels get straight to the heart and heartbreak of family drama.
The Journey
by Josephine CoxThis bestseller from the country’s number one storyteller is a deeply moving and powerful tale of love and courage.
Journey (A\la Orilla Del Viento Ser.)
by Patricia MaclachlanJourney refuses to believe his mother will not come back. Seeking evidence of happier times, he tries to piece together the pictures she tore up before she went away. And he studies the photographs his grandfather now takes as the older man attempts to provide the boy with a family and a past. In the process, Journey finds that the camera is a means of seeing things the naked eye has missed - things such as the inevitability of his mother's departure and the love that still binds his family together.