Books with author Catherine Ward

A trio of sharp-witted British whodunits featuring Detective Inspector Sloan—from a CWA Diamond Dagger winner and “a most ingenious” author (The New Yorker). In her debut novel in the long-running mystery series, The Religious Body, Catherine Aird introduced the sleuthing team of shrewd Detective Inspector C. D. Sloan and his less-than-shrewd sidekick, Detective Constable William Crosby, in the fictional County of Calleshire, England. Over the course of twenty-four crime novels, the award-winning author has maintained the perfect balance between cozy village mystery and police procedural. The Religious Body: When Sister Anne’s body is found at the bottom of a steep set of cellar stairs, her veil askew and her head crushed, it’s clear she’s been viciously attacked. Heaven help Detective Inspector Sloan as he’s called to the Convent of St. Anselm to determine why someone would want to murder a nun. Henrietta Who?: In a quiet English village, a woman’s body is found in the road, the victim of a hit-and-run. Miles away, her daughter, Henrietta, is given the bad news. But an autopsy brings even more shocking news: Not only was Mrs. Jenkins’s death no accident, the woman never had a child. If Henrietta is not her daughter, who is she? It’s up to Detective Inspector Sloan to find out. The Stately Home Murder: To survive financial hard times, the Earl of Ornum has opened his estate to tourists. One curious young boy sees a full suit of armor and lifts the visor . . . only to see a face staring back at him. Now Ornum House is a crime scene, with Sloan and Crosby determined to discover how a murdered man ended up in knight’s garb.

For those with a yearning for adventure, stunt planes are the aircraft of choice. These small planes zip through the air doing all sorts of flips and twists. With the help of this engaging guide, readers can create their own paper versions of these vehicles, and make them perform similar tricks. Each exciting activity is rated from easy to hard, making it simple for readers to challenge themselves, or pick a project they know they'll feel confident completing. With vibrant images and easy-to-follow instructions, this book is sure to be a hit among audiences of many ages and levels.

Only three students had access to a teacher’s racy photos before they went viral. There’s Mouse, a brainy overachiever so desperate to escape his father and go to MIT that he would do almost anything, legal or not. Then there’s Drew, the star athlete who can get any girl’s number—and private photos—with his charm but has a history of passing those photos around. And finally there’s Jenna, a good girl turned rebel after her own shocking photos made the rounds at school last year, who is still waiting for justice. All three deny leaking the photos, but someone has to take the fall. This edgy whodunit tackles hot-button issues of sexting and gossip and will have readers tearing through the pages to reach the final reveal.

Alfie is very excited when he hears that he is to have a baby brother or sister. But the days go by and the weather turns cold, and still the baby doesn't arrive. Alfie is worried that it might be lost in the snow, so one day, he sets off alone to look for it... Young readers will welcome the return of Alfie, the lovable bear cub, who first made his appearance in When will it be Spring?.

Encourage your kids to get in touch with their creative side with What Shall We Do Today?For children, the experience of creating is every bit as important as the end result. Crafting will fire their imaginations and offers an inspiring alternative to endless hours in front of the computer or TV screen. What Shall We Do Today? is packed with more than 60 colorful, fun, and imaginative projects designed for boys and girls aged between 3–12 years. The book is arranged by season, and each section is crammed full of vibrant, appealing ideas for fun crafting activities, great gifts, and pretty decorations. Every project can be completed using readily available materials – just follow the step-by-step instructions and you can't go wrong.

There are two sides to every story. It’s friends-at-first-sight for Jessie and Annie, proving the old adage that opposites attract. Shy, anxious Jessie would give anything to have Annie’s beauty and confidence. And Annie thinks Jessie has the perfect life, with her close-knit family and killer grades. They're BFFs . . . until suddenly they're not. Told through alternating points of view, How It Ends is the story of a friendship from first meeting to breakup, set against a tumultuous sophomore year of bullying, boys, and backstabbing. Catherine Lo makes her debut with an honest, nuanced tale about the intricacies of female friendship.

Jets are high-interest aircraft that many people of all ages are fascinated by. With the help of this captivating book, readers get a chance to make their own paper jets using paper and an assortment of folding techniques. These exciting origami projects take paper airplanes to a whole new level. Helpful diagrams accompany step-by-step instructions and guide readers through each part of every activity. Along the way, readers learn about different types of jets and learn the basics of this unique Japanese art form.

The Speck of Dust and Rosa and the Pomegranates is the first of several story books for young children that Catherine Warner has up her sleeve. Weaving the everyday with magic, imbuing children with a sense of wonder for nature and for the imagination, giving them an unexpected depth of experience in a few pages is Catherine's great talent. Enjoy reading about the journey of the Speck of Dust and about Rosa's great presents - they're not what you might expect!

London, 1865, and young Theresa Hatch (Tess, to her friends) receives a nast surprise late at night. When Horatio finds a young girl on his doorstep, passed out, dying - apparently poisoned - he's appalled. Investigations lead to Tess's old workhouse, but a surprise visit to that sorry establishment yields more questions than answers. Only one thing is clear: something very, very bad is happening to the children in the East End.There's a mystery to be solved, sending Lyle, Thomas, Tate and - naturally - Tess out into the wilds of east London and a certain former thief's old stamping grounds. What they find is terrifying: Tess's old crowd of artful dodgers and ace pickpockets are now wandering the streets like zombies, drooling in the workhouses or plain mad in the asylum. And it isn't just affecting Tess' old crowd; children all over the area are turning up with their memories in tatters and their minds all but gone. The only clue is a name, half-whispered in fear: Old Greybags.

Bugs can be squirmy, wriggly, and creepy. Origami bugs are just cool! With this engaging book and a few sheets of paper, young artists will read about and create bees, cicadas, butterflies, and other interesting insects. Colorful photographs, guiding illustrations, and numbered directions make each activity accessible, no matter the artist's level of proficiency. After completing this book, readers will want to make more origami creatures and other creations.