Books with author Charlotte Gray

A major new biography of one of the giants of the golden age of invention whose innovations revolutionized the modern world. The popular image of Alexander Graham Bell shows an elderly American patriarch, memorable only for his paunch, his Santa Claus beard, and the invention of the telephone. In this magisterial reassessment, Charlotte Gray delves into the private life that supported his genius.

A young Australian woman comes alone to Marapai on the island of New Guinea to find out why her husband committed suicide. It is hard to believe that drink and debt could have affected David Warwick, a distinguished anthropologist in charge of protecting the natives from exploitation. Stella must penetrate deep into the heart of the jungle to solve the mystery of her husband's death.

Happyville Keys is the most blissful place on earth for children. This picture book series of colorful, poetic and hilarious adventures teaches object lessons of wisdom, friendship and character building. After seeing The Land of Do As You Please on TV, the young people of Happyville Keys believe life could be better without rules, vegetables and parents! They quickly learn with a life full of laughter, fun and candy, they may have bitten off more than they can chew. Follow this adorable, likeable, mischievous crew as they learn the ways of life through trial, error and fun!

When Luna's family win an island, Luna thinks it will solve everything AND she can finally get a donkey! But things don't go entirely to plan - no one expects Luna's younger brother to win a Sheep Pageant, for example - and the secret festival they hold soon spirals out of control. But the island is beautiful, and the family are happy, and maybe Luna will get her donkey after all...