Books with author Elizabeth Wolf

Two young women become unlikely best friends during WWII, until one is captured by the Gestapo. Only in wartime could a stalwart lass from Manchester rub shoulders with a Scottish aristocrat, one a pilot, the other a special operations executive. Yet whenever their paths cross, they complement each other perfectly and before long become devoted to each other. But then a vital mission goes wrong, and one of the friends has to bail out of a faulty plane over France. She is captured by the Gestapo and becomes a prisoner of war. The story begins in "Verity's" own words, as she writes her account for her captors. Truth or lies? Honour or betrayal? Everything they've ever believed in is put to the test...

A deadly plague rages through Aksum, and only one boy can uncover the traitor who spreads the disease and threatens to destroy the kingdomTelemakos, a descendant of both British and Aksumite rulers, has always been an outcast, but his resolve, loyalty, and bravery have never failed his royal heritage. When a plague spreads through the kingdom of Aksum, his aunt Goewin, British ambassador to Aksum, calls upon Telemakos to travel to the Afar desert and discover who has been a traitor to the crown, spreading the plague through the shipment of salt from port to port.Traveling in disguise as a deaf-mute slave, Telemakos is captured and subjected to cruelty and suffering. Now more than ever, he must call on his extraordinary courage and his gift for silence—for if he fails, it will cost him his life.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Elizabeth Wein including rare images from the author’s personal collection.

Telemakos may have survived his capture in Afar, but his dangerous journey is far from over . . .Twelve-year-old Telemakos—the descendant of British and Aksumite royalty—is still recovering from his ordeal as a government spy in the Afar desert, where he uncovered the traitor who spread the plague through Aksum. But before Telemakos is fully healed, tragedy strikes. For their own safety, Telemakos and his infant sister, Athena, are sent to live with Abreha, the ruler of Himyar—a longtime enemy turned ally of the Aksumites. Telemakos’s aunt Goewin, British ambassador to Aksum, warns him that Abreha is kind but dangerous. Telemakos promises he will be mindful—but he does not realize just how serious Goewin’s warnings will prove to be.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Elizabeth Wein including rare images from the author’s personal collection.

This “unique, epic journey into adulthood” takes readers from Arthurian England to sixth-century Africa (The Horn Book). The acclaimed author of Code Name Verity spins a mesmerizing fantasy of sibling rivalry, royal intrigue, and hair-raising adventure in the medieval world. “Wein’s prose is taut and elegant, creating an intense, intimate, and sometimes painful story with finely wrought, believable characters” (Booklist). The Winter Prince: Medraut is the eldest son of High King Artos, and would-be heir to the British throne—if not for an unfortunate circumstance of birth. Consumed by jealousy, Medraut joins with the king’s treacherous sister in a plot to take over the throne. But Medraut soon finds his battle is not just with the kingdom, but also with the demons inside himself. “A mesmerizing, splendidly imagined debut.” —Kirkus Reviews A Coalition of Lions: With her kingdom in upheaval and her vicious aunt out for blood, Goewin, daughter of High King Artos, flees to the British-allied African kingdom of Aksum, now known as Ethiopia. But Aksum is undergoing its own political turmoil, and Goewin soon finds herself trapped between two countries, with the well-being of each at stake. “A gripping tale of danger, nobility, power, and love.” —The Horn Book The Sunbird: Telemakos, a descendant of both British and Aksumite rulers, has always been an outcast, but his honorable character has never failed his royal heritage. When a plague spreads through the kingdom of Aksum, he is called upon to travel to the Afar desert and discover who has betrayed the crown. “Intense, absorbing, and luminously written.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review The Lion Hunter: When tragedy strikes close to home, Telemakos and his infant sister, Athena, are sent to live with Abreha, the ruler of Himyar—a longtime-enemy-turned-ally of the Aksumites. But even in hiding, there is more danger than anyone could have imagined. “[A] lyrical and complex tale of adventure and betrayal set in sixth-century Africa.” —School Library Journal, starred review The Empty Kingdom: Accused of treason and imprisoned on the upper levels of a palace, Telemakos is forced to help plan an invasion of his beloved homeland. Lacking any way to communicate with his family in faraway Aksum, he must use all of his subtle talents to regain his freedom. “Filled with friendships and secrets, trust and treachery, this is a worthy entry in Wein’s sophisticated look at ancient Ethiopia.” —School Library Journal

Lights! Camera! ACTION! Lulu in LA LA Land A screenplay by Lulu Harrison Scene 1: ZOOM IN on Hollywood mega stars LINC and FIONA HARRISON singing happy birthday to their daughter LULU. Lulu blows out the candles, and they all gather for a group hug― CUT! If only real life were like the movies. Instead, Lulu Harrison's massively important eleventh birthday is just three weeks away―and her parents still haven't RSVPed! Lulu's not like the rest of her glamorous Hollywood family. She likes tamales and they like tofu. She likes gardening and they like grooming. But all she wants for her birthday is for her whole family to be there. Together. So this year she's planning a super fabulous SPA-tacular party. But what if trying to fit in leaves Lulu feeling even more like she was cast in the wrong family?

The hair stood up at the back of my neck. Those letters meant something. And with the cipher machine, I'd worked it out myself. 1940. Facing a seemingly endless war, fifteen-year-old Louisa Adair wants to fight back, make a difference, do something-anything to escape the Blitz and the ghosts of her parents, who were killed by enemy action. But when she accepts a position caring for an elderly German woman in the small village of Windyedge, Scotland, it hardly seems like a meaningful contribution. Still, the war feels closer than ever in Windyedge, where Ellen McEwen, a volunteer driver with the Royal Air Force, and Jamie Beaufort-Stuart, a flight leader for the 648 Squadron, are facing a barrage of unbreakable code and enemy attacks they can't anticipate.Their paths converge when a German pilot lands in Windyedge under mysterious circumstances and plants a key that leads Louisa to an unparalleled discovery: an Enigma machine that translates German code. Louisa, Ellen, and Jamie must work together to unravel a puzzle that could turn the tide of the war? but doing so will put them directly in the cross-hairs of the enemy.Featuring beloved characters from Code Name Verity and The Pearl Thief, as well as a remarkable new voice, this brilliant, breathlessly plotted novel by award-winning author Elizabeth Wein is a must-read.

Everyone’s favorite fourth-grade detective is back with a double dose of mystery adventure!As Maisy participates in a mystery weekend event for junior detectives, she uncovers a real case. Could a ghost be haunting Mystery Manor?Find out in the exciting third installment of The Maisy Files!Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "Ms. Woodrum's writing style is engaging and smart, allowing Maisy to solve problems on her own without being handed the answers by grown-ups."★★★★★ - "Any kid would immediately be drawn to Maisy and her earnest desire to find the truth. There's something so sweet in these books."★★★★★ - "The writing is solid, the characters strong, and the story fun. If the Mystery Manor were a real place, I would so be booking a vacation there."

Maisy is back!Lunch money has been stolen at West Valley Elementary, and everyone's favorite fourth-grade detective is on the case. With a cherry lollipop in hand, her fedora, and her trusty notebook, Maisy steps into her black and white mystery world to search for clues.Join Maisy on her quest to unmask the thief in Maisy and the Money Marauder!This is a standalone mystery and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "I am nine years old and I liked this book because it was interesting and fun to read. I thought it was funny that Maisy had a celebratory lollipop behind her ear when she went to solve the case. Sooo wish I had celebratory lollipop for every time I finished my homework."★★★★★ - "Well done, Ms. Woodrum. Well done. More Maisy, please! The middle-grader inside me wants more."★★★★★ - "A very age appropriate book. I will be happy to share this with my grandkids."

Discover how to spend less time in the kitchen while still eating healthy vegan dishes.If you’re one of the thousands of people who embrace the vegan diet you probably know and love all its benefits. Being vegan fights animal cruelty, helps the environment and makes you healthier. But there’s a problem...Cooking healthy vegan dishes takes time, and maybe you can’t (or just don’t want to) spend 3+ hours in the kitchen everyday cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The truth is… you don’t have to change your diet, a solution exists.If you’re looking for a way to save time and still eat healthy vegan dishes this is the book for you.This beginner’s guide will teach you how to plan and cook your meals in advance, so that you won’t have to spend hours every day cooking food and cleaning pots. Meal prepping, also known as batch cooking, will help you follow your vegan lifestyle, will make it easy to save time during the week and could even save you a lot of money. Remember, you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen to eat healthy vegan dishes.Inside Vegan Meal Prep for Beginners you’ll learn:How to spend less time in the kitchen and still eat healthy plant-based dishes without sacrificing your vegan lifestyle.A complete list of vegan-friendly foods to save time when buying groceries.All the pros and cons of the vegan diet (things that many people don’t know).Delicious and easy vegan recipes to save time and improve your health.A complete guide to start meal prepping today, even if you’ve never done it before.Foods you should actively avoid buying while you’re on the vegan diet.The most common mistakes made by beginners and how to avoid them.A complete 30-day vegan meal plan with easy recipes to eat healthy and follow your vegan lifestyle.How to prep and safely store delicious plant-based dishes so that you can follow the vegan lifestyle even if you have a busy life.And much, much moreSome of the vegan meal prep recipes you’ll find:Sautéed Veggie Hot Dogs, Potatoes, Bok Choy, Mushrooms, and Sweet Mini PeppersCauliflower Buffalo WingsVegan MeatballsBlack Bean Vegan BurgersRainbow Salad with Crispy Tofu, Red Quinoa, and Homemade Vegan Salad DressingAnd many other vegan recipesSave time and eat healthier with meal prepping for the vegan diet.Scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button!