Books with author Christina Torry

Go mad this March and celebrate National Noodle Month!Noodles make an ideal, fast, versatile, and wallet-friendly meal.Top them with a cheesy sauce or serve with your favorite veggies, they are perfect for non-meat lovers too.Flash fry noodles to make them crispy and add to a Chinese stir-fry, boil them to serve with an Asian curry, or pile them high with Italian meatballs. You can even combine them with bacon in a hot German noodle salad.National Noodle Month in March is the perfect opportunity to sample lots of different international cuisines.Egg, fresh pasta, rice or soba, from soup and salad to curry and casseroles, the possibilities are endless.Whether you twirl, fork, slurp or spoon them one thing is for sure, noodles are a dish worth celebrating.So let’s eat noodles!

National School Breakfast Week runs from March 4-8th. This year’s theme is Start Your Engines with School Breakfast.The campaign aims to show school official, students and parents the benefits of fueling up by enjoying a health school breakfast.So, let’s take a look at just how your children and teens can benefit from a school breakfast.Researchers reveal that eating breakfast can make a positive difference to school related performance.In fact, studies show that this important first meal of the day can help with problem solving, improve creativity, and increase alertness in class.Breakfast can account for as much as 25 percent of your daily fiber intake while providing a low proportion of fat which is why it’s a great start to your child’s day.Although the School Breakfast program serves over 14 million schoolchildren daily, for anyone whose child or teen enjoys breakfast at home discover Fuel for School.Here, you can choose from lots of tasty school breakfasts including:• Charred Pineapple and Honey-Yoghurt Parfaits• Strawberry Fro-Yo Treats• Welsh Farmhouse Breakfast Eggs• Brown Rice Porridge with Hazelnuts and Jam• Sweet Potato-Cranberry Donuts • Bacon and Egg Muffin CupsGet your child off to a flying start for National School Breakfast Week and beyond.

In the far distant past, two mighty forces clashed in the first Great Wizard War.It was a battle of good against evil!A Golden Army against a Dark Army!The Great Wizard Wars is an exciting tale of the wars between good and evil armies of wizards and witches, which is ideal for fans of fantasy stories aged 7-11 years. Modern wizards and witches are leading extraordinary lives, going about their day-to-day business in a peaceful manner, hidden from the rest of the world. Breaking the ancient truce that was reached after the first war, a Dark Army rises once again, intent on destroying these descendants of its old foe. The backward, outrageous, evil wizards and witches launch their attack with outmoded weapons and mystical creatures that they cannot control while they fight amongst themselves for power in a frankly mind-boggling manner. As good and evil forces clash once again, four young wizards and witches find themselves in perilous situations. In a twist of fate they are forced into an unexpected showdown. Written in a style reflective of Roald Dahl, Christina Clarry’s writing is brimming with gross humour, from the revolting smell of the characters to their foul and wacky habits. Full of ferocious dragons, unpredictable zilants and a zany snake, The Great Wizard Wars is sure to capture the imagination of young readers looking for an exciting and humorous fantasy story.

Explore the gracious inns and vacation cottages of the Lakes region, the historic homes and museums of the state's major cities, and the hiking trails and scenic drives of the White Mountains and the Great North Woods. From its spectacular mountain summits to its tranquil lakes and its small but bustling coastline, New Hampshire has long been a destination for travelers seeking respite and recreation in the natural world. This completely updated fifth edition of the state's oldest travel guide provides comprehensive and trustworthy advice for travelers of every taste and budget. Here you'll find information on ski resorts, summer theater, music festivals, covered bridges, farmers' markets, art galleries, crafts shows, and much more. Features include: • Hundreds of dining reviews, from roadside diners to four-star cuisine • Opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, and vacation cottages • 16 up-to-date regional maps • Handy icons point out places that offer best value, cater to families, welcome pets, and provide handicapped access. • 60 black and white photographs € 16 maps € Index

Valentine Coloring Book For Kids with sharpe images and large spaces to easily color for relaxing fun. Each picture is printed on one side of each large 8" x 10" page. Each drawing is high quality that will appeal to make the little ones grab their favorite pens and start coloring! This is a great Valentine gift idea for kids who prefer large print. Buy this Valentine Coloring Book For Kids now!

A food so perfect it is celebrated by more than just one holiday! February is National Pancake Month, National Pancake Week fell during the first week of March, National Pancake Day took place on March 12th, and the second National Pancake Day falls on September 26th!Not that you need an excuse to whip up a batch of pancakes hot off the griddle!Fill pancakes with sweet or savory fillings, top them with fruit and cream or drizzle with syrup and sauces.Pair them with meat or fish, spread them with chocolate or simply sprinkle them with confectioner’s sugar.Did you miss National Pancake Week? No worries! Discover this collection of 40 sweet and savory pancake recipes to help you put perfect pancakes on your family’s menu every day of the week. Fluffy and light, for breakfast, brunch or as a snack or treat, it’s time to get out the eggs, milk, flour and butter and get flipping!

The Great Wizard Wars is a humorous and exciting tale of wars between good and evil armies of wizards and witches, which is ideal for fans of fantasy stories aged 7-10 years. The good wizards and witches are leading modern, extraordinary lives, going about their day-to-day business in a peaceful manner, hidden from the rest of the world. Then along comes an evil old wizard who breaks an ancient truce. He builds a bumbling, backward and outrageously dim-witted Dark Army ... intent on causing mayhem. Four young wizards and witches plus a loveable little dragon and a very hungry, zany snake are drawn into perilous situations followed by an unexpected showdown with the not-so-good wizards and witches.Ferocious dragons, unpredictable zilants and mythical creatures will capture children's imaginations. Roald Dahl fans of gross humour will be amused by the outlandish behaviour and foul habits of the evil rabble.