New Releases by Josephine Poole

Anne Frank''s compelling story is told for a picture book audience. 9 yrs+

Explores what life was like for Anne Frank prior to and during the war years, with a timeline of events, family records, and detailed illustrations of the author and her attic home.

Robert and Alice are 15 year old twins. As the hot summer begins, Robert feels that everything in his life is wrong. Then Nick appears: dazzling and extraordinary, and offering an unexpected friendship. But all is not as it seems and as the summer wears on, Nick''s true character is revealed.

Joan was an innocent French farm girl of thirteen when heavenly voices called to her and gave her the courage to fight for her king. She would leave her home, cut her hair and dress like a man, and journey far and wide to fight for her noble cause. But even after Joan was captured and about to be put to death by her enemies, she remained true to her beliefs and died holding on to a simple cross. She would later become one of the most revered of all saints and a heroine to young and old alike. This is the enthralling true story of Joan of Arc told by gifted storyteller Josephine Poole and magnificently illustrated by award-winning artist Angela Barrett in what is sure to be one of the finest, most beautiful picture books of the year. Included are end-paper maps and a chronology of events for readers to follow Joan on her quest.

A re-telling of the fairytale Jack and the Beanstalk in a way that attempts to lose none of the magic and wonder of the original.

A collection of nine ghost stories from the author of Catch as Catch Can, Touch and Go, Paul Loves Amy Loves Christo and Wildlife Tales.

YA. Nine spine-chillers. 14-16 yrs.

A princess takes refuge from her wicked stepmother in the cottage of seven dwarfs.

Detektivfortælling.

Two youngsters vacationing on the English coast uncover a plot to bomb the Naval college nearby.

Summer heat, the odors of the moor, the haunting desolation of a lighthouse, and the fear of being kidnapped are elements in this suspense story.

A revealing, hilarious and sometimes moving account of Gyles Brandreth''s unusual life, ''Something Sensational to Read in the Train'' covers a wide range of topics, from contemporary history, politics and entertainment to the monarchy, gossip and life itself.

In a desperate struggle between good and evil, a young girl tries to save her brother and herself from distruction by the mysterious woman who calls herself Aunt Rhoda, and the dog Moon Eyes.