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Holly Hogan is on the run. Fed up of life in foster care and longing to be reunited with her mum, she packs a bag and heads for the road, destined for Ireland. With only her mum's amber ring, a blonde wig and distant memories of a troubled childhood, Holly transforms herself into the feisty Solace the kind of girl who can take on anything. But just how far will Holly get before her past catches up with her?Solace of the Road features a detailed scheme of work including a range of inspiring activities and drama techniques, written by title consultants Paul Bunyan and Ruth Moore.

Selected and Introduced by Dame Jenny SealeyPlays by April De Angelis, Mike Kenny, Peter Wolf, Maria Oshodi, Katie O'Reilly, Ray Harrison GrahamA unique, groundbreaking collection of new plays that redefine disability.

Seven years ago, Orden Snowfire led a rebellion against the nation of Verdana when they attempted to conquer the northern land of Aushara. But he was betrayed, his rebellion was defeated, he was executed, and his daughter Sasha was sent to prison. But now, after a daring escape, Sasha Snowfire is free once more. However, seven long years have passed since her father's death, and she wants nothing more than to return to her homeland and slip into obscurity. Her homeland of Aushara is now fully under the control of Verdana, and Sasha doesn't think she has the courage to fight anymore. But rebellion is still stirring within Aushara, and Sasha finds herself brought right back into the fight for freedom that she thought she could avoid. Along the way, she will be tested to the very limits of her endurance, she will discover a magical truth about her homeland, and in the end she must search her heart for the strength to face her fears and take up the sword once more.

Jasson and Alona grew up together in the same tiny village deep in the mountains in the Grand Empire of Arvia. One day a group of soldiers led by Captain Oskern arrives in their village to recruit new men into the Grand Army. Tempted by the opportunity to travel far away and do something exciting with their lives, Jasson and Alona choose to leave their village and their families behind. Jasson joins the Grand Army and travels to a distant military fort to begin his training as a soldier. Alona is sent all the way to the Grand City of Samorath, the capital of the Empire, where she meets the mysterious Administrator Oalun.Along the way, Jasson and Alona will meet new people and make new friends, and see more of the world than they thought possible. But unbeknownst to them, the world is changing, and conflict is brewing with a distant nation across the sea. Jasson realizes he is just one of many new recruits being trained in preparation for war, and Alona is drawn into the political world of Samorath and the Great King Karustra.

Lushira is the Goddess of Night, one of the members of the pantheon of twenty Gods that watch over the universe. When a simple human peasant named Orlan travels through a magical portal to escape almost certain death, he finds himself in the realm of the Goddess herself. He is content to stay there as a member of her divine temple, but Lushira chooses him to accompany her on an incredible journey across the realms. Along the way, Orlan learns that faith comes in many forms, and even a gentle and loving Goddess like Lushira can have ulterior motives ...

Inspired by his blog of the same name (which is inspired by what the author considers to be one of the great all-time "Simpsons" quotes), So, Do You Like Stuff? is a collection of Mike Kenny''s funniest material. Follow the author as he questions whether or not he picked up the correct child from daycare. Watch and learn as he interprets nonsensical hit songs. Feel for him as he attempts to accomplish the mundane tasks assigned to him by his father-in-law. Hide in fear with him as he passively fights off grizzly bears by hoping they go away. So, Do You Like ... Stuff? is a compilation of newly improved, reedited columns and blog posts, as well as original, previously unreleased material. "Stuff may cover a wide range of topics, but the themes here are common to everyonefamily, work, health, cat condominiums. The usual. Just, unusually funny.