Books with author L. (Llewelyn)

"Everyone will love this book – adults, children, teenagers and all – and it is the perfect way to tell us about the ‘war to end all wars’ – which didn’t."Elizabeth Schlenther, Gwales Young adult novel about poet Hedd Wyn, with vivid narration by his teenage sister Anni bringing the World War I setting to life. It centres on her relationships with older brother Ellis (Hedd Wyn) and best friend Lora, and on difficult decisions they have to face re family, friendship, love and honesty, as well the impact of the war on their community.Tir na n-Og Award - Winner "What Haf Llewelyn is able to portray is incredible; the depth of emotions and the poetry of the prose is beautifully crafted [...] Within the very first page, characters are brought to life before you and are immediately relatable and tangible.Haf Llewelyn's writing style is impeccable; the present tense narrative from the point of view of thirteen year old Anni brings the story to a level that a teenager reading it could truly relate to." - Bethan Hindmarch, BethanMayBooks blog

An exciting new series that tells you everything you need to know about each minibeast using dramatic close-up photographs and annotated artwork. Using an eye-catching and fun approach, each title examines the creature's lifecycle, habitat and feeding habits, as well as giving extra information on the different species and their characteristics. The series provides opportunities for investigation as each of the minibeasts chosen can be found in the local environment and it also encourages use and understanding of relevant vocabulary.

When a mad scientist crashes the royal ball with his army of mechanical soldiers, it's up to Princess Jackie to escape the castle and save her kingdom. Her journey takes her across the island of Sylvana to meet with sages, conquer dangerous creatures, and find lost treasures in order to return home and free her people from Calabash and the Iron Legion.Bonus: Fans of classic video games such as Super Mario Brothers, Legend of Zelda, and Castlevania will find this adventure novella packed with familiar references, such as hopping on turtles, whipping bats, and recovering ancient artifacts from unique dungeons, but all seen through the eyes of a clever young woman who's not afraid to ask sensible questions like, "Do we really have to smash these pots to get the money inside them? Can't we just pour it out instead?"

A lyrical story told without words, quietly powerful with its original rich painted images, Pocket money is a story about random acts of kindness, synchronicity and serendipity. A boy walks out, he's new in town, he doesn't speak the language. Turns out he doesn't need to because his smallest kind action speaks louder than words, and it unfolds a chain reaction of simply valuable, pay it forward moments. It will make anyone smile; this book speaks to the young at heart no matter their age. Opening curiosity, it's a conversation waiting to be started . . .

When I Forgot To Sleep is the debut poetry collection by Susan Llewelyn. The book is an autobiographical reflection that explores the psychological impact of the growing modern disorder of chronic insomnia compacted into the timeline of a single year.“Are these dreams or conscious thoughts?Is this daylight I see or the hollow night?Am I asleep or awake: I cannot tell the difference.”Lack of sleep proves to be crippling but also a surprising catalyst for change. Understanding the relationship of the past to the present, love and loss and a mind and body in free fall, demands time be taken to dream and contemplate which ultimately leads to a positive awakening.Susan is from Melbourne, Australia and is the founder and editor in chief of the global Instagram poetry platform, By Me Poetry.

After helping both Princess Jackie and Lady Sakura to save the kingdom, the eccentric Professor Draco tracks down the evil Doctor Cardon on a distant island. There the three heroes don strange disguises to walk among the rabbit-like Lagomi people to once again face strange creatures, meet new friends, explore dark dungeons, and begin a final confrontation with the villainous Cardon family.Bonus: Fans of classic video games such as Final Fantasy and Pokemon will find this adventure novella packed with familiar references, including costume-based job classes, trained fighting monsters, fetch quests, escort missions, resistance movements, and an escalating final boss battle that only a party of three (plus one) can hope to win.

When one of the kingdom's wisest elders is kidnapped, it's up to Lady Sakura to journey far into the northern mountains to rescue him. There she discovers the ruins of a lost city, where she will need the help of several ancient robots to find her way deep underground to rescue her friend and stop Lady Hyacinth's plot to conquer the kingdom.Bonus: Fans of classic video games such as Metroid and Megaman will find this adventure novella packed with familiar references, including a warrior who fires lightning from her hand and a labyrinth full of locked doors that can only be opened by acquiring certain relics from defeated machines, all explored by a heroine more interested in saving the day than fighting... but she's pretty good at fighting, all the same.

On the island of Sylvana, three heroes defend the kingdom from a family of evil geniuses. Follow the adventures of Princess Jacaranda, Lady Sakura, and Professor Dracaena as they explore ancient ruins, encounter strange people, unravel bizarre mysteries, and battle monstrous creatures to keep their home safe.Contains all three Mystwood novellas - Jacaranda, Sakura, and Dracaena!

When I Forgot To Sleep is the debut poetry collection by Susan Llewelyn. The book is the story her life revealed on many sleepless nights and described through the lens of poetry. “Are these dreams or conscious thoughts? Is this daylight I see or the hollow night? Am I asleep or awake: I cannot tell the difference.” Lack of sleep proves to be crippling but also a surprising catalyst for change. Understanding the relationship of the past to the present, love and loss and a mind and body in free fall, demands time be taken to dream and contemplate which ultimately leads to a positive awakening. Susan is from Melbourne, Australia and is the founder and editor in chief of the global Instagram poetry platform, By Me Poetry. She lives in a quiet suburb with her husband and three gorgeous young adults.

Dyma'r ail mewn cyfres o 5 o lyfrau dysgu darllen hwyliog am Ned y Morwr a'i gi ar gyfer y Cyfnod Sylfaen. Bydd cardiau gweithgareddau a storau i'r athro eu darllen yn cyd-fynd 'r gyfres. Here's the second in the series of 5 learn to read books about Ned and his dog, for the Foundation Phase. There are a list of key words at the end of each book, and the activity cards and stories for the teacher to read will correspond with the stories.