Author: Helen Rolfe Publisher: Orion ISBN: 1398700274 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 77
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A heartwarming new story about kindness and community, from the author of The Little Village Library A little kindness can go a long way. . . It's a season of change in Mapleberry Lane. Veronica Beecham's life has been turned upside down by the arrival of her teenage granddaughter, and with her estranged daughter Sam now living under her roof, she might have a chance to bring her family back together - if only they can learn to live with each other... Veronica's neighbour Charlie, and his bubbly little girl, Layla, have been her lifeline for the last few years - and when Sam and Charlie strike up a connection, it seems there might be fireworks this autumn. Could the handsome paramedic heal Sam's bruised heart? Meanwhile, Audrey is determined to find ways to help her gran reconnect with the world, even if she isn't brave enough to step outside her cottage. The kindness club they've formed is already doing good in the community, but is it enough to make Audrey feel that she belongs? Whatever happens, sparks are going to fly in Mapleberry... An uplifting story told in four parts, about the little kindnesses that make the world a better place. Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Holly Hepburn! This is Part Two. Readers adore Helen's heartwarming storytelling 'A lovely community, full of friendship and love' 'I enjoyed every minute of this book and found it very hard to put down' 'Lovely, feel-good...filled with lots of love' 'Gave you all the emotions: suspense, happiness and excitement' 'Helen Rolfe's writing brought a smile to my face' 'Loved loved loved this fabulous book' 'Full of wonderful characters, great food, a lovely location'
Author: Helen Rolfe Publisher: Orion ISBN: 1398700258 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 302
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'A warm, comforting tale of family and community which brims with kindness and love' Annie Lyons 'A heartwarming story about family, forgiveness and the importance of kindness... If you're looking for a feelgood novel in these difficult times, this is definitely it!' Fiona Harper The smallest things can make the biggest difference... Veronica Beecham's cottage is the neatest house on Mapleberry Lane. A place for everything, and everything in its place - that's her motto. But within her wisteria-covered walls, Veronica has a secret: she's hardly left her perfect home in years. Then her teenage granddaughter, Audrey, arrives on the doorstep, and Veronica's orderly life is turned upside down. Shy and lonely, Audrey is struggling to find her place in the world. As a bond begins to form between the two women, Audrey develops a plan to give her gran the courage to reconnect with the community - they'll form a kindness club, with one generous action a day to help someone in the village, and perhaps help each other at the same time. As their small acts of kindness begins to ripple outwards, both Veronica and Audrey find that with each passing day, they feel a little braver. There's just one task left before the end of the year: to make Veronica's own secret wish come true... A heartwarming story with community at its heart, about the little kindnesses that make the world a better place. Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Holly Hepburn! *** Readers adore Helen's heartwarming storytelling 'Enchanting... Employing all the warmth and charm of Maeve Binchy, and a special brand of kindness that she has made her own, Rolfe weaves together elements of mystery, romance, family relationships and the warmth of community in a story guaranteed to bring laughter, tears and miles of smiles' Lancashire Post 'A lovely community, full of friendship and love' 'I enjoyed every minute of this book and found it very hard to put down' 'Lovely, feel-good...filled with lots of love' 'Gave you all the emotions: suspense, happiness and excitement' 'Helen Rolfe's writing brought a smile to my face' 'Loved loved loved this fabulous book' 'Full of wonderful characters, great food, a lovely location'
Author: Helen Rolfe Publisher: Orion ISBN: 1398700290 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 71
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A heartwarming new story about kindness and community, from the author of The Little Village Library A little kindness goes a long way... It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Mapleberry is glowing with festive cheer - but will this Christmas bring the women of Mapleberry Lane their own happy ever after? After finding the courage to step outside, Veronica is feeling a little braver every day. This year she's received the greatest gift of all - her family around her again - but there's just one thing that would make it the perfect Christmas... Sam has finally learned to forgive, but she's still afraid of losing her daughter. Can she hold her family together, and open her own heart again? Before she came to stay with her gran, Audrey dreamed of joining her dad in New Zealand - but now, with the friendship and love she's found in Mapleberry Lane, she's finally discovered what it means to belong. The kindness club they've created has changed all their lives, and there's just one task left for the year: to make Veronica's own secret wish come true... An uplifting story told in four parts about the little kindnesses that make the world a better place. Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Holly Hepburn! This is Part Four.
Author: Helen Rolfe Publisher: Orion ISBN: 1398700282 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 81
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A heartwarming new story about kindness and community, from the author of The Little Village Library The smallest things can make the biggest difference... It may be cold outside, but for the first time in years Veronica's cottage on Mapleberry Lane is full of warmth and laughter. With the chemistry still fizzing between Sam and Charlie, the handsome parademic down the road, Audrey catching the eye of a boy at school, and even Veronica striking up an online friendship - or perhaps a flirtation - it seems that romance is in the air this season. But with three generations of Beecham women living under one roof there is bound to be drama. Deep down Sam is longing to find a place of her own, Audrey is dreaming of life on the other side of the world, and Veronica still feels trapped inside her home. Could the kindness club they've created bring them together and make Veronica's secret wish come true? And when disaster strikes, will Veronica find the courage to take a step into the unknown - and save the day? An uplifting story told in four parts, about the little kindnesses that make the world a better place. Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Holly Hepburn! This is Part Three.
Author: Helen Rolfe Publisher: Orion ISBN: 1398700266 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 80
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The heartwarming new story about kindness and community, from the author of The Little Village Library A little kindness can go a long way . . . Veronica's cottage is the neatest house on Mapleberry Lane. A place for everything, and everything in its place - that's her motto. But within her wisteria-covered walls, Veronica has a secret: she hasn't left her perfect home in years. Then her granddaughter arrives on the doorstep, and Veronica's orderly life is turned upside down. Ever since her parents' divorce, Audrey has struggled to find her place in the world. But with a little help from the residents of Mapleberry Lane, Audrey forms a plan to give her gran the courage to reconnect with the community: a kindness club, with one generous action a day to make their world a better place - and perhaps help each other at the same time. As their small acts of kindness begin to ripple through the village, both Veronica and Audrey find that with each passing day, they feel a little braver. There's just one task left before the end of the year: to make Veronica's own secret wish come true... The Kindness Club on Mapleberry Lane is an uplifting story in four parts about the little kindnesses that make the world a better place, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Holly Hepburn. This is Part One. *** Readers adore Helen's heartwarming storytelling 'A lovely community, full of friendship and love' 'I enjoyed every minute of this book and found it very hard to put down' 'Lovely, feel-good...filled with lots of love' 'Gave you all the emotions: suspense, happiness and excitement' 'Helen Rolfe's writing brought a smile to my face' 'Loved loved loved this fabulous book' 'Full of wonderful characters, great food, a lovely location'
Author: Courtney Sheinmel Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 1681191180 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 192
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Creative and fashion-forward Lucy Tanaka was thrilled when Chloe Silver moved to town. Together with Theo Barnes, they formed The Kindness Club, testing different acts of kindness on their friends, neighbors, and siblings. One day, Lucy learns that their classmate, Serena, recently lost her mother. On top of that, it's Serena's birthday next weekend. Lucy is determined to lift Serena's spirits, and she knows the perfect way to do it--rallying the Kindness Club to throw Serena the best birthday party ever at her family's bowling alley. But as unexpected complications arise that threaten to ruin the party, can Lucy find another way to help her new friend during this hard time? Inspired by kindness projects and anti-bullying campaigns across the country, award-winning author Courtney Sheinmel's delightful series will have all readers thinking kind!
Author: B. B. Arthur Publisher: ISBN: 9781518254888 Category : Languages : en Pages : 29
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This all-new Step Into Reading book invites young readers to join the Kindness Club along with their favorite L.O.L. Surprise! fierce friends.
Author: Helen Rolfe Publisher: Orion ISBN: 1398706191 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 295
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'The perfect festive read!' DEBBIE JOHNSON 'Full of festive spirit and intriguing family secrets!' HEIDI SWAIN Can three sisters stitch their family back together? Loretta loves running the little village sewing shop in Butterbury. Some of her most precious memories are sitting with her three daughters Daisy, Ginny and Fern, stitching together pieces of material - and their hopes and dreams. But this Christmas the family is coming apart at the seams: Fern feels like she's failing at motherhood and marriage, Ginny's passion for her job as a midwife is fading, Daisy is desperate to prove she ' s changed since her wild younger years - and most of all, Loretta seems to be hiding something... As they come together to create a new festive quilt, the bond between the sisters begins to heal. But when Loretta reveals the real reason she's brought them all home, can the sisters mend the quilt, and their family, in time for Christmas? Full of kindness, community and festive magic, this is a treat to curl up with this Christmas! Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Jenny Colgan and Ali McNamara
Author: B. B. Arthur Publisher: ISBN: 9781536471717 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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In a world where babies run everything, little Rockers rebel against nap time and Teacher's Pets become class presidents. In the L.O.L. Surprise! world, all work is play and nothing is dull cuz it's all a lil' surprising and outrageous!