Books with author Kate L. Mary

A wonderful novel from a major voice in ‘tween’ fiction.Tiff's mum is a thief and she's about to get caught…Twelve-year-old Tiff loves her mum, Carla, who is glitzy and fun and always coming home with shiny new amazing stuff. The trouble is, Tiff's mum doesn't buy things, she takes them. The fact is, Tiff's mum is a thief…When Carla gets caught, Tiff’s shiny life is ruined. She's packed off to a remote island to live with Carla's family. A family her mum never even talks about and that Tiff has never even met! How can she survive in this dull, dull place?But the island of Sark isn't as awful as Tiff imagined it would be. The islanders are kind and honest and she's happy spending time with them. So three months later, when it's finally time for her mum to join her, Tiff can't help feeling more than a little bit worried…

A sparkling novel from the author of SHINE and GLITTER.“We talk about everything, Dad and me.About all the mysteries inside of us. About all our wonderings of the world.But tomorrow my dad goes to war. Then what will I do?”Jemima’s dad’s in the Army and he’s off to Afghanistan again for six whole months.Her mum’s about to have another baby and hasn’t got the energy to worry about anything else.Gran is staying to help out, but her head is filled with her own wartime memories.So while Mima is sending Dad millions of guardian angels every night to keep him safe, who is looking out for her?The third novel from Kate Maryon – a sparkling voice for tween girls.

Gabriella Midwinter used to have a home. She wasn’t invisible back then…For fans of Cathy Cassidy and Jacqueline Wilson, a stunning new novel from the author of SHINE, GLITTER, SEA OF STARS and A MILLION ANGELS.“What’s strange is that the day it actually happened, everything seemed so normal.”Caught between arguing parents and moving house, twelve-year-old Gabriella somehow slips through the cracks. Now she’s more alone than ever before. The city streets are no place for young girls but they’re all she’s got.Unless she can find her brother Beckett.Unless she can find her home.

A stunning new cover look for the second novel from Kate Maryon - the sensational new voice of tween girl fiction.Liberty’s family is super-rich but when her dad loses his job, she has to learn that not all that glitters is gold…Liberty Parfitt is sure there’s more to life than getting good exam results and earning lots of money. Unfortunately her super-rich, workaholic dad doesn’t agree – he thinks Liberty’s passion for music is a total waste of time. But when Dad loses his job and falls into a deep depression, Liberty’s talent may be the one thing that can save him.The second stunning novel from the sparkling author of SHINE.

A wonderful novel from a major voice in ‘tween’ fiction.Tiff's mum is a thief and she's about to get caught…Twelve-year-old Tiff loves her mum, Carla, who is glitzy and fun and always coming home with shiny new amazing stuff. The trouble is, Tiff's mum doesn't buy things, she takes them. The fact is, Tiff's mum is a thief…When Carla gets caught, Tiff’s shiny life is ruined. She's packed off to a remote island to live with Carla's family. A family her mum never even talks about and that Tiff has never even met! How can she survive in this dull, dull place?But the island of Sark isn't as awful as Tiff imagined it would be. The islanders are kind and honest and she's happy spending time with them. So three months later, when it's finally time for her mum to join her, Tiff can't help feeling more than a little bit worried…

The sparkling new novel from the author of SHINE and GLITTER.“We talk about everything, Dad and me.About all the mysteries inside of us. About all our wonderings of the world.But tomorrow my dad goes to war. Then what will I do?”Jemima’s dad’s in the Army and he’s off to Afghanistan again for six whole months.Her mum’s about to have another baby and hasn’t got the energy to worry about anything else.Gran is staying to help out, but her head is filled with her own wartime memories.So while Mima is sending Dad millions of guardian angels every night to keep him safe, who is looking out for her?The third novel from Kate Maryon – a sparkling new voice for tween girls.

Yazmine is a nine-year-old girl with a problem. Her elder sister, Alexa, has had to move into her room, because of the arrival of a new baby, and has been treating Yazmine badly. But it is only after a startling meeting with a real live gnome - Rocky - that Yazmine realises what is the matter with her sister. Alexa has lost her imagination. Yazmine and Rocky have to find it, and, if possible, put it back. If they can, there will be an extraordinary adventure to enjoy. Will Yazmine and Alexa, with Rocky's help - and that of his magical velvet bags, one blue, one red - be able to remove the curse on the unicorns, which has turned them into beach ponies? Readers of all ages will delight in the ordinary, yet special, heroines of Rocky the Gnome, as well as in their enigmatic companion.

Prima Princessa invites budding ballerinas to explore the wonderful world of ballet!Is there any more enticing figure than the ballerina? Dressed in a fluffy tutu, wearing her pink pointe shoes, and dancing so gracefully, she's what every little girl longs to be. But what does it take to make that fantasy come true? Thanks to the charming, illustrated Prima Princessa, would-be ballerinas will enjoy a privileged peek into the dancer's world.The fairy-like Princessa ushers readers into New York City's famous School of American Ballet (SAB) in Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts--the finest dance academy in the U.S. and the starting point for most of the New York City Ballet's ballerinas. Through stunning photography, they'll enter SAB's classrooms and get an intimate look at how elite dancers train. The visit begins in a pre-ballet class, moves to SAB's Children's Ballet Division (11-year-olds), and finally arrives at the near-professional Advanced Ballet classes (16-year-olds). Along the way, newcomers to ballet will learn about the school's dress code; see close-up images of young students demonstrating all the basic positions; and find out what goes into performing each step. Just like a real dance class, the book opens with a barre--where dancers warm up--and then shifts to the center, where ballerinas can show off their balance, perform combinations, and eventually practice partnering. (There's also a glimpse at boy's class, too!) The on-the-page performance is absolutely inspiring, with every dancer in perfect, elegant form: all the photos and instructions have been checked by the teachers at SAB for accuracy. And most exciting of all is watching a girl get ready to go on stage for a dress rehearsal, applying her makeup, straightening her costume, and making sure every hair is in place.It's the stuff of which dreams are made, and the finest children's introduction to ballet ever published!

Cecilia is Catholic. Rose is Jewish. Their worlds seem so different as they struggle to find hope in New York City's crowded tenements in 1911. Fate and circumstance bring the unlikely pair together, but they must keep their friendship secret until they are forced to work in a garment factory to support their families. When fire erupts at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, the friends bravely face the tragedy together, forever altering both of their futures. This story of friendship, heartache and spirit blends fact with fiction for an unforgettable glimpse into this harrowing episode in American history.

This popular, best-selling biography series has been expanded and completely redesigned with new features to draw in reluctant readers. Today’s Superstars takes readers behind the headlines for a close-up look at the most popular stars from music, movies, television, and sports. Titles are selected from survey results of more than 1,000 kids. Each high-interest book in the series details the star’s early life and inspirations, rise to stardom, and impact on the world of sports or entertainment.