Books

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Reading holds a certain magic that transports us to distant lands, introduces us to fascinating characters, and immerses us in diverse cultures—all from the comfort of our favourite chair. Words possess an incredible power: they can heal, inspire, and uplift. With this understanding, on June 7, 2024...

Furry Fabulous - the voice of Ali Sparkes

This is Willow, my dog. When she arrived as a puppy she totally messed up my life… in a good way.

Lots of my author friends have dogs or cats or other pets and we often put our favourites into a story. I think animals inject a magical energy into our writing. My Shapeshifter series features a boy who...

How to spend a trillion dollars - the voice of Rowan Hooper

I’ve had a daydream since I was young: if I suddenly became fabulously rich, what would I spend my money on? And while most of us will never have the opportunity to indulge on a massive scale, there is a lot of money out there, sloshing around in the world economy. A lot of it doesn’t seem to be doi...

Education before and after COVID-19 - the voice of Bella Morrisseau
Kids and teachers knew about the Coronavirus, and at first the kids made jokes about it, but they stopped once it got serious.
Finding inspiration: nature, books and community - the voice of HH Sheikha Hissa bint Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
The reason I wrote my book was because I like stories; I love a good story, and I enjoy sharing them. Although there is nothing wrong with make-believe ones, mine were real experiences that I loved to share with others.