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Provides water lovers with a host of fun destinationsIncludes swimming gems from drive-ups to hike-ins, in-city to out in the countryAppeals to all ages, fitness types, and income levels—admission fees not requiredFinally a guidebook for swimmers! There is no shortage of guides for places to hike, climb, and paddle in Western Washington, but not much on how to find perfect places to swim. Now Swimming Holes of Washington fills that, er, hole. It’s the ultimate list for water lovers who want to find gorgeous and fun places to make a splash.Everyone from hardcore hikers to families out for a picnic and plunge will enjoy this guide to a universally loved activity. Authors Anna Katz and Shane Robinson literally dove into their research to find the best swimming holes to share. They set the bar high: cleanliness and clearness of the water is paramount, but the beauty of the surrounding area, the company (or wonderful lack thereof), and the effort involved in getting there are also taken into account.This lavishly illustrated, full-color guide includes:70 prime swimming holes, mainly in the Cascades and Olympics, with an emphasis on natural swimming locationsDescription of each location, including insider’s tips, type of swimming hole, best season to go, and the features and amenities found thereDirections via car, bike, public transport, and/or footTrail maps to the more remote holesInformation on swimming safety, etiquette, types of water holes, gear, and more

Eleven-year-old Eric Fartz and his mum, Ingrid, fled their hometown of Sheffield to start a new life in Ramsgate, Kent, to escape his father. Eric was a shy boy who lacked confidence; he had no friends and was bullied by two horrible boys at his new school. Then, one day, a chance meeting with a wise old magician at the local Christmas Fair convinced him to take up magic, which changed his life! Throughout the story, Eric performs amazing magic tricks, which help him become more popular and make friends. The story culminates in Eric entering ‘St. Bartholomew’s Got Talent’, but will he get the chance to take part? The cool, jaw-dropping magic tricks that Eric performs are taught at the back of the book, so the reader can also create wonderment like him!It is a thrilling, entertaining, and thought-provoking story about Eric’s struggle to fit in at ‘Big School’, filled with inspiration and advice, not only on performing magic but also about becoming more self-confident! A modern-day fairy tale about triumph over adversity, conjured up in the mind of a professional magician for the younger reader! “A magic book in every sense of the word!” Beautifully illustrated by Alexandra Stone.BRILLIANT! COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2022"I had the pleasure of meeting Shane a couple of weeks ago, such a lovely guy, and he signed a book for me, and also showed me a couple of tricks, which completely baffled me, and I've lost sleep over them. I've just finished the book, which was fantastic, and I've learnt some tricks myself now from the book, which I tried out on some friends the other day! Honestly I've been completely engrossed in the book for the past couple of weeks, and sort of sad that it's come to an end, might have to read it again! Thanks Shane! Life changing!"A MAGICAL BOOK IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD!"

In the sequel to 'The Amazing Fartzini', Eric Fartz, the boy wizard, continues to amaze wherever he goes. But, trouble is never far behind him - not if his arch-enemy, David Smythe Jr, has anything to do with it!In this exciting new magical adventure, will Eric survive his most death-defying escape yet? And will he finally manage to win the battle and escape from not only the physical but the mental shackles of his tormentor?Enter the awesomely imaginative mind of a boy wizard, where magic, fearsome mythological dragons, castles, knights in shining armour, witches, fortune-tellers and gangsters are commonplace, and where reality blurs with fantasy, questioning what is real and what is not!Readers of the first book will love the second book, which picks up right where the first book left off, with all the same characters, and new ones!