Nastoletnia gwiazda jeździectwa, Casey Blue, ma wszystko, o czym marzyła – sławę, mistrzowskiego konia Sztorma oraz chłopaka, który ją kocha. Kiedy jednak w jej życiu pojawi się Kyle West, sławny i przystojny trener jazdy konnej, Casey znajdzie się w nie lada tarapatach . Zwycięstwo w Burghley Horse Trials znaczy dla niej wszystko, jednak wkrótce okaże się, że stawką jest nie tylko Wielki Szlem, ale całe dotychczasowe życie Casey.
Dołącz do dzielnej Kat Wolfe i jej czworonożnych pomocników i pozwól się porwać historii pełnej przygód, wolności i przyjaźni. Kat jest zachwycona swoim nowym domem w sielskim Bluebell Bay, zwłaszcza gdy okazuje się, że budynek ma już mieszkańca - uroczego, dzikiego kota. Kiedy Kat zaczyna opiekować się domowymi zwierzętami sąsiadów, by dorobić do kieszonkowego, okazuje się, że idylliczne miasteczko skrywa wiele złowrogich sekretów. Kiedy jeden z właścicieli czworonogów nagle znika, Kate zwraca się o pomoc do swojej nowej przyjaciółki Harper Lamb. Okazuje się, że niewinna wakacyjna przygoda może się okazać dla dziewczyn śmiertelnie niebezpieczna. Czy z pomocą przyjdą im ich czworonożni przyjaciele?
Kontynuacja powieści BezcennynDrugi tom trylogii hippicznejnPo wygranej w prestiżowych zawodach przed Casey i Sztormem otwiera się wielka szansa. Szybko jednak sen zmienia się w jawę. Jej ojciec zostaje aresztowany, a ona staje się ofiarą szantażysty. Co gorsza, jej koń Sztorm znów zachowuje się jak zdziczały mustang. Jest jeszcze chłopak, na którego Casey bardzo liczy. Tylko czy Peter stanie po jej stronie?
Pierwszy tom bestsellerowej trylogii Lauren St JohnPiętnastoletnia Casey mieszka w ponurym londyńskim wieżowcu i pracuje jako wolontariuszka w szk�łce jeździeckiej. Marzy o zwycięstwie w elitarnym konkursie Badminton Horse Trials.Kiedy ratuje wygłodzonego, na wp�ł dzikiego konia, zaczyna wierzyć, że nic nie jest niemożliwe... Nie bierze jednak pod uwagę konsekwencji kryminalnej przeszłości swego ojca ani wpływu chłopaka o ciemnych oczach, w kt�rym z całych sił stara się nie zakochać. Czy Casey przekona się, że bez względu na to, jak wysoko skacze i jak szybko potrafi galopować, nie ucieknie od przeszłości?
11 year old Martine's African adventures begin in THE WHITE GIRAFFE and DOLPHIN SONG, as she meets a magical white giraffe, rescues beached dolphins, and learns of an ancient prophecy that says the child who rides the white giraffe will have power over all the animals. Martine is eleven when she goes to live on a game reserve in South Africa. One night she looks out of her window and sees a giraffe - silver, tinged with cinnamon in the moonlight. In that instant, she knows that she is prepared to risk everything for it, and her thrilling adventures as the child who can ride the white giraffe begin. Join Martine in these heart-warming stories, as she discovers her special gift of healing, and rescues beached dolphins in the islands of Mozambique. These are books full of charm and atmosphere and stunning African landscapes, which will enchant animal lovers everywhere.
The fourth instalment in Lauren St John's heartwarming White Giraffe series, in which Martine must travel to Namibia to save an elephant and the home she has come to love.
The fifth African adventure in Lauren St John's bestselling THE WHITE GIRAFFE series.
HARDCOVER; A lyrical, haunting story of family, love, and loss in a land as dangerous as it is beautiful. A memoir of childhood, war, and an African Farm.
This award-winning book captivates readers with its engaging narrative and relatable characters. It explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the journey of self-discovery, appealing to both children and adults alike. The story is enriched with vivid imagery and emotional depth, making it a memorable read. Its recognition as the 2011 Blue Peter Book of the Year underscores its impact and popularity among young audiences.
A third prophecy, this time involving a leopard, comes true for eleven-year-old Martine, an orphaned South African girl who has mystical healing powers over animals, when she travels with her grandmother and best friend Ben to Zimbabwe.
A second prophesy, this time involving dolphins, comes true for Martine, an orphaned South African girl who has mystical powers over animals, when she embarks on a school trip to study marine life off the coast of Mozambique.
"A summer holiday in a book... unforgettably exciting." Piers Torday "Lauren St John at her very best... a gripping adventure across stormy seas, stately homes and boarding schools, with a fabulous plotted mystery at its core. I couldn't put it down." Abi Elphinstone A storm is coming. What will it take to survive? An exciting adventure set at sea, from the bestselling author of the Laura Marlin Mysteries and Kat Wolfe Investigates. Twins Jess and Jude Carter live a dream life sailing from one exotic destination to the next with their guardian, Gabriel. But after Gabe vanishes and a storm smashes up their lives, they're left penniless and alone. When a wealthy, glamorous family offer them a home, everybody tells them they're the luckiest children in the world. But the Blakeneys' stately mansion is full of secrets - secrets that seem entangled with the twins' own fate. As they race to uncover the truth, Jess and Jude must confront their deepest fears. How do you solve a mystery when that mystery is you? Wave Riders from Lauren St John is an exciting and compelling middle-grade tale of sailing, family and identity.
The story follows Laura Marlin, who is thrust into a gripping situation that promises to impart a life-altering lesson. As she navigates the challenges presented to her, themes of resilience, personal growth, and the impact of choices emerge. The narrative explores the complexities of her character and the transformative journey she embarks on, making it a compelling read for those interested in character-driven stories with deep emotional resonance.
The biography explores the tumultuous life of a gifted rebel whose struggles with addiction and the law are reminiscent of a blues song. It highlights his unique musical fusion, blending rock, country, bluegrass, and punk, which has earned him a prominent place in American music. Author Lauren St John provides an intimate look into his world, drawing on unrestricted access to Steve Earle and those close to him, resulting in a raw and poignant portrait of a politically astute musician and cultural icon.
The first exciting book in the dramatic Legend of the Animal Healer series! A thrilling adventure classic-in-the-making! The night Martine Allen turns eleven years old is the night her life changes completely. Martine's parents are killed in a fire, so she must leave her home to live on an African wildlife reserve with a grandmother she never even knew she had. When Martine arrives, she hears tales of a mythical animal living there-a white giraffe. They say no one has ever seen the animal, but it does leave behind footprints. Her grandmother insists that the white giraffe is just a legend, but then, one stormy night, Martine looks out her bedroom window straight into the eyes of the tall silvery animal. Could it be just Martine's imagination, or is the white giraffe real? And if so, why is everyone keeping its existence a secret?
When a prize-winning essay earns Laura Marlin an invitation to a midnight picnic on mysterious Bodmin Moor she can hardly wait, especially since her best friend, Tariq, and husky, Skye, get to come too.But Bodmin is a place steeped in legend and as the fog descends it becomes hard to separate myth from reality. When a freak accident leaves the children alone, Laura has to use all her powers of deduction to outwit an enemy who may not even exist.A gripping new Laura Marlin Mystery for World Book Day.
'I hate failure. The idea of failure is, I think, my driving force' Greg Norman Greg Norman has been the best golfer in the world for almost a decade. He is an electrifying performer, yet his career record is rather less than the sum of its parts. His spectacular victories have been interspersed with equally spectacular disasters, such as the infamous loss of a six-stroke lead to Nick Faldo in the 1996 Masters. But win or lose, Norman's bold do-or-die approach is the key to his popularity as well as his phenomenal financial success. From the time he decided to make golf his life at 19, he has been in the limelight on and off the course--swimming with sharks, racing Ferraris with Nigel Mansell and joyriding in F-16 jets. His image is pure Hollywood, but what's he really like? To find the man behind the myth, Lauren St John takes us behind the scenes of his spectacular highs and lows. The result is a revealing portrait of a complex and driven hero.
Eine extreme Herausforderung an Mut und Reitkunst führt zwei zusammen, die sich sonst nie begegnet wären: Alexandra aus England und Will aus Tennessee. Für beide hängt alles davon ab, das »Glory«, diesen 1200-Meilen-Marathonritt von Colorada nach Idaho, zu gewinnen. Aber es fällt ihnen immer schwerer, sich als Rivalen zu fühlen …
Miss Mystery löst ihren zweiten Fall Große Aufregung in Bluebell Bay: Nach einem Erdrutsch wurde das Skelett eines Dinosauriers freigelegt, und der idyllische Ort quillt plötzlich über vor Wissenschaftlern, Journalisten und Schaulustigen. Kat ist außer sich vor Freude, als sie einen neuen Tiersitterauftrag nach dem anderen bekommt, und hat alle Hände voll zu tun, Hunde, Pferde, Katzen und nicht zuletzt eine echte Pythonschlange zu versorgen. Doch als in dem Geröll auch noch ein menschlicher Schädel auftaucht, ist sie alarmiert. Zusammen mit ihrer Freundin Hanna beginnt sie nachzuforschen. Und alle Spuren führen zu einem geheimen Netzwerk von skrupellosen Tierhändlern … Der zweite Band der neuen Mädchendetektiv-Serie der preisgekrönten Bestsellerautorin Lauren St John – für alle, die Tiere und Abenteuer lieben. Am besten draußen lesen! Alle Bände der Serie »Miss Mystery«:Band 1: Der Schrei des PapageisBand 2: Der Tanz der Schlange
This is a story about a paradise lost, centered on an African dream that begins with a murder. In 1978, during the brutal Rhodesian civil war, eleven-year-old Lauren St John moves with her family to Rainbow's End, a stunning farm and game reserve along a slow river. The house carries the scars of a violent guerrilla attack, setting off a series of events that will change Lauren's life forever. The narrative captures the breathtaking beauty and peril of life in the African bush. Lauren's childhood unfolds like an adventure, as she rides her horse, Morning Star, through the wilderness, encountering lions, crocodiles, and even a pet giraffe named Jenny. The omnipresent threat of guerrillas intensifies the danger, making each day more vivid and cherished. After Independence, Lauren confronts the harsh truth that her family's perspective in the civil war was misguided. While they believed they were fighting for democracy, many viewed the conflict as a struggle between black and white. With Robert Mugabe's rise to power, the reality of oppression and persecution becomes evident. The memoir concludes with Lauren's painful realization that, despite her love for Africa, her identity as a white person prevents her from fully claiming it as her own.
Niemand hat Mr A, den Kopf der international agierenden Pik-Ass-Bande, je zu Gesicht bekommen. Auch Laura Marlins Onkel, Inspektor Erdfern, nicht, der schon so lange erbittert auf§ihn Jagd macht. Aber Laura wird ihm überraschend begegnen. Und dann überschlagen sich die Ereignisse. Ein turbulentes, hoch spannendes Finale der Krimi-Serie Ein Fall für Laura Marlin.§Als Laura Marlins Sibirischer Husky Skye in Cornwall einer Schauspielerin das Leben rettet, wird er als wichtiger Darsteller für den Film angeworben und Laura und Tariq als Statisten gleich mit.§Doch über den Dreharbeiten scheint von Anfang an ein Fluch zu liegen. Und in St. Petersburg, wo einige der Szenen in dem berühmten Museum Eremitage gedreht werden, merkt Laura, dass an§diesem Film etwas sehr faul ist. Aber da ist es schon zu spät und sie steckt in einer höchst gefährlichen Situation.
