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The Secret Children. Written by Alison McQueen Review by Lynn Guest. 1925. When James MacDonald, a lonely Scots tea planter in Assam, took a beautiful Indian girl as a concubine, he did not foresee two daughters, accidents of his lust, born from this union.
A page-turning time travel adventure for children aged 8-11. Now enjoyed by over half a million young readers! Book 2 now available! (The Secret Lake 3 coming early 2024!) When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbour’s small dog.
The Secret Children of Mumbai is a captivating read. The author transports the reader into such a different world, enabling them to visualise the thrilling adventures as they unfold and feel the emotional rollercoaster that the children encounter.
- Caroline Boxall
Without rain the well will run dry and the crops will fail. Lila is so worried that when her grandfather whispers the secret of rain to her, she sets off to ...
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- Deegnah Gee
THE SECRET POWER OF MIDDLE CHILDREN will dismantle these out-dated middle child myths, and present a fascinating new character sketch. In reality, contrary to expectations, middleborns are agents of change in business, politics and science—more so than firstborns or lastborns. Middles are self-aware team players with remarkable diplomatic skills.
Based on the classic children’s story by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this ballet tells the story of young Mary Lennox who journeys to England from India, following her mother’s death, to live with her Uncle. Her curiosity getting the better of her; she reveals the mystery of the Secret Garden and determines to bring it back to life; for the ...
Assam, 1925. James MacDonald is one of the sons of empire who has no yearning for England. Running a tea plantation, he loves India and is reluctant to choose a British bride from the eager crowds sent over.
