Books with author Jane A. C. West

A standalone story from the WINNER of the Holyer an Gof best children's bookWhen Pip, a small black-and-white dog, finds a Spanish galleon that has been driven aground by wreckers on a remote Cornish coast, the ripples of this event reach far away London, and a Europe savaged by the Wolf of France, Napoleon Bonaparte himself.Pip and her friend the smuggler Harry Carter travel across England with important information for the hero of the hour, Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson. But will they be in time as the storm clouds gather, bringing war to the seas of Europe?At times funny and at times desperately sad, the story uses historical sources to bring this tale of derring-do vividly to life. It is a sequel to Pip of Pengersick – A Smuggler’s Tale.

WINNER of the Holyer An Gof best children's bookAdopted into a family of notorious Cornish smugglers, Pip of Pengersick takes to life on the high seas as she learns the trade of those who sail by a dark moon.Business is going well when a well-dressed stranger sends Pip, a small dog, and her friend, the smuggler Harry Carter, on an urgent mission to London – ordered by the King of England himself.A secret mission takes the intrepid Pip and Harry to France, a country in the grip of revolution. Pip’s Cornish home seems a long way away – will Pip and Harry ever make it back alive without the shadowy figures who seem to dog their every footstep…

A modern day supernatural thriller from the WINNER of the Holyer An Gof best children's bookWhat really happened at Windsor Castle the night the Queen’s favourite corgi was abducted? Who are the mysterious visitors and what do they want?Tartu’s investigation of these strange events uncovers a plot of otherworldly dimensions. Tartu, a small black-and-white dog is accompanied by a motley crew of overfed, overweight and pampered corgis, Pericles the bad-tempered parrot and Toby, gamekeeper’s dog to the Royal Family, Tartu’s quest takes her on a difficult and dangerous journey across the English countryside to a place of ancient power.Her search unwittingly reveals a secret that has been hidden for thousands of years – and an old enemy returns to haunt her.Tartu’s Close Encounter follows on from the events described in Tartu and the Pharaoh’s Curse.

The Lonesome Pine is an inspirational story about a pine tree's dream of becoming what he was planted to be...a Christmas tree. In his eyes he is perfect; in the eyes of others, he is not. "Please pick me," he shouts with glee, "I'd love to be a Christmas tree." But folks just seem to pass him by. "No, I don't think so," he hears them cry. But what is wrong? he asked himself. I'm not different from anyone else. "Now I won't get dressed up in baubles and bows, or have bright shining lights from my head to my toes. I wanted to see the children with smiles, as they awoke to see their presents in piles." We are taken along on his unexpected journey, witnessing his hopes and dreams, fears and disappointments. Upon reaching his final destination, it turns out to be more than he could have ever dreamed. The Lonesome Pine is not only special in what he becomes, he is also unique in what he is...a 64-page,triangular-shaped, fully illustrated, hard-cover book. This is a book that will be treasured by your child, and the child within you, for years to come.

The Full Flight series of reading books are for children and young adults aged 8 to 14 and over who are struggling to read. Each book has been carefully written for those with a reading age of approximately 7 to 8, but are packed full of adventure and brilliant illustrations to really grab the reader interest.Ben and Jilly have stumbled across one of science’s biggest secrets and now they must protect it from a spy – Mr Z.

Find out about the world of science fiction - discover lots about time travel and UFOs! Welcome to the world of science fiction. Zoom in on space travel, robots and Al, virtual worlds and war in space! Focus on Alien invasions! The Snapshots series of colourful and visually appealing titles is designed to engage 9 to 14 year old reluctant readers. With their bold design and familiar subject matter – from battles to Batman – these books are perfect for guided reading and for encouraging less able readers to enjoy reading alone.