Claire Carey – författare

Bonnie's life is pretty great, she has to admit: loving parents, nice siblings, lovely friends, a kind uncle ... and her cool auntie is her hero.And in fact, despite grown-ups' grumbles about teens and tech, Bonnie doesn't care much for social media, or for her phone. So when she and her friends get added to the prestigious G7 chat group with some other girls from her school, she's at first amused. But then her amusement turns into irritation as the notifications stack up. Is it just Bonnie, or are the messages getting more intense, with a sharp edge? Why is G7 descending into crime and cruelty?But before Bonnie can get a handle on her social life, a family member vanishes, and irritation turns into terror. Is it a coincidence, or are her frenemies to blame? And will Bonnie's family ever be whole again?

Nelson is a very lucky little boy. Not only is he off to the fun fair, but it's his auntie's fun fair! He can't wait to see Auntie Claire and her family, as well as his friend Cy - and to go on all of his favourite rides. Plus he gets to stay in Auntie Claire's caravan, which much more exciting than a house.But not everything quite goes to plan, and soon Nelson discovers he's still a bit too little to do everything he wants to do.Luckily, he'll soon see that even though he's still small, he can have tons of fun - and that actually helping out can be as much fun as playing at pirates, or Martians, or firemen.This sweet and funny book reminds us how great it can be to help out, be safe and have fun.

In a pretty little village, a walled garden grows delicious food, blooms with beautiful flowers, and guards a sad secret. Entry is forbidden to all but a solitary old gardener. Little is known about him, but peculiar rumours grow like weeds. Daisy knows what it's like to lose a loved one, and she's going to get to the bottom of this mystery - just as soon as she's picked up the grandkids from school. Together they must seek out the powerful ruler of the garden, who lives far away - a distance measured not in miles but in bizarre lands.Max can't believe his luck when grandma picks him and his siblings up and reveals her plan. He's craving adventure, but he's going to get much more than he bargained for, with surreal landscapes, colourful characters and delight and danger in equal measure. The Witch in the Walled Garden is a reminder of the magical bond between grandparents and grandchildren. It leaves us with a lasting message about our actions, looking after our world, and how we all have a part to play.

Young Nelson's definitely got the helper bug lately. When he's not doing the 5 am milk round with his dad, he's pitching in with his grandparents' cleaning. In fact, he's being so good that his parents decide to organise the surprise of his life. Nelson's about to be taken to a Festival, and Auntie Claire's funfair will be there too. All aboard for music, dancing, food and fun! He's about to learn about the ups and downs of camping, how to be a big chief, and most importantly, the magical feeling of being with loved ones.

Abandoned by his mother and ignored by his father, little Sean had the toughest start to life. When his adoptive family come to his rescue, they see Sean in the corner of the orphanage, eyes wide, small and alone, like a little homeless bear.Now, Sean is retiring from the army, ready to put devastation and danger behind him. Little does he know the worst times are yet to come: Hardship, violence and - once again - homelessness are ready to shadow his path. If anything can overcome all these challenges, perhaps it's love. As well as the tried-and-true love of his family, a new love is in the wings. An electrifying soul connection with a fascinating and beautiful woman. The flames of passion are alight - but is fiercely independent Sean his own worst enemy?Brimming with colourful characters and twists and turns, this is an emotional journey back home, and a lesson on the enduring force of love.

Ray loves staying at Grandpa's house, but today something's on her mind. Since Grandma went to heaven, the garden has become a maze of weeds. Ray is forbidden from exploring it, but today curiosity will get the better of her. In the deep green darkness are secrets and magic beyond her wildest dreams.It's about to become the best weekend ever as Ray explores Grandpa's Magic Garden..