Books with author Elizabeth Lim

'It's good that I've found this secret place . . . No one can get to to me up there. It's totally safe.'In real life, Jake is never safe. He lives in constant fear of his mother's violent boyfriend. But in his imaginary tower he can dream up his own father - the stranger who gave him a cuddle and a fluffy duck the day he was born and went away for ever. Jake doesn't believe dreams ever come true. But sometimes they do - in strange and surprising ways.Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, Jake's Tower by Elizabeth Laird is a powerful and moving novel that spotlights the issue of domestic abuse.

Adapted from the #1 New York Times bestselling adult novel, this inspiring true story of a man and horse duo who rose to the top of the competitive equestrian world is one of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all, perfect for animal lovers and history buffs alike.On a bleak winter afternoon, Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman between the slats of a rickety truck bound for the slaughterhouse. Noting a spark in the horse's eye, the Dutch immigrant bought the beaten-up animal for only eighty dollars and took him to the family's modest farm on Long Island. Though Snowman thrived in his new home, Harry needed money. Reluctantly, he sold Snowman to another farm a few miles down the road. But the shaggy horse had other ideas.When he turned up back at Harry's barn, dragging an old tire and a broken fence board, Harry knew that he had misjudged the horse. Snowman then began his extraordinary path to stardom as Harry trained him to show jump, taking Snowman all the way to the very top of the sport.This dramatic and inspiring rise to stardom of an unlikely duo is based on the insight and recollections of the Flying Dutchman himself. Snowman and Harry's story captured the heart of Cold War-era America--a story of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all. Elizabeth Letts's message is simple: Never give up, even when the obstacles seem sky-high. There is something extraordinary in all of us.Praise for the Adult Edition of The Eighty-Dollar Champion"A classic American dream story, with a down-on-its-luck horse galloping in for good measure."-USA Today "If you loved the story of Seabiscuit, the surprise champion racehorse, make a date to check out the true story of Snowman."-San Jose Mercury News “This is a wonderful book—joyous, heartfelt, and an eloquent reminder that hope can be found in the unlikeliest of places. Most of all, it’s a moving testament to the incredible things that can grow from the bond between animals and humans. If you love a great animal tale, you’ll love this book!”—Gwen Cooper, author of Homer’s Odyssey

Enter the enchanting world of Silverlake Fairy School, with palace-kitchen fairy Lilac Blossom, in this magical new series! Lilac Blossom loves learning about magic at Silverlake Fairy School - especially stardust. Stardust is the most magical element in the entire fairy world with incredible transforming and spectacularly surprising properties! Although the fairies are allowed to experiment with stardust in school, this magical substance is so powerful that fairies play with it at their peril. However, naughty Princess Bee Balm will stop at nothing to boost her power, even if it means stealing some special stardust...and landing herself and Lilac Blossom in terrible trouble! Girls will love this bewitching new series, filled with fun, friendship and fairies.

This illustrated nonfiction series is a rollicking read through the fascinating, the funny, the absolutely awesome, and the positively wacky world of American history.The American colonies have had enough of British governance, British taxes, even British tea. They've decided it's time to form a United States of America.Sounds like war . . . Revolutionary War!From battlefield to Congress, the fight is on to win independence for the 13 colonies. And movers and shakers like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and the Adams family are leading the charge!

Enter the enchanting world of Silverlake Fairy School with palace-kitchen fairy "Lilac Blossom", in this enchanting series for girls! Bugs and Butterflies is every fairy's favourite magical sport, and Lila dreams of being chosen for her Clan's team at Silverlake Fairy School. Even Lila's school rival - spoilt Princess Bee Balm - is being surprisingly friendly, and appears quite sporting in her support of Lila's try-outs for the team. But when Lila's flying skills take a considerable tumble, she is left wondering if the Princess is really up to something after all. Could she really have cast a cheating charm? Girls will love this bewitching series, filled with fun, friendship and fairies.

HOW MUCH IS A LIFE WORTH? WHEN THE WORLD DEMANDS AN ANSWER WE ALL SCRAMBLE TO FIND ONE.My name is Midnight Thunder. The town crazy person; the Demon Eyes girl. The girl whose existence rests on a curse that saves her from death yet sets her on a path to an inevitable end.I live in a world full of magic: spells, curses, enchantments, and everything in between. It would be a whimsical place, but, like anything, it's imperfect. Little by little, my own country has begun to fall apart beneath its own mistakes. The queen’s gone a little bit more than mad, our military has collapsed, and of course, the only way to break the deadly curse at the root of it all is to sacrifice... me.