Books with author R. Broughton

Harriet the class hamster has been hamster-napped! Cece's supposed to be taking care of the precious pet but everything goes wrong. She loses Harriet. And then she receives a ransom note with a picture of Harriet in front of a snake's cage! Will the class hate her when they find out? Can she save Harriet in time? Will she stay out of trouble?Kids and parents alike will enjoy this clean-read mystery. Ages 7+What are the reviewers saying?"This is a cute, clean, fun, mystery for children. As a former teacher, I would highly recommend it.""This is a delightful story. Full of suspense and a lot of laughs.""This was an excellent book and I really enjoyed following along as my daughter read it to me! She absolutely loved it and made me immediately purchase the next book in the series!"

Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders owed much of their unexpected popularity in the 2016 primaries to their respective stances on trade and immigration policy.Political elites and policy experts were bewildered by combative talk of building a wall and the ubiquity of anti-TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) sloganeering in what many saw as a bizarre election cycle. They have scrambled to explain both Trump's victory and the new political fault lines that have emerged in both major political parties, largely around trade and immigration.In struggling industrial towns and cities, the rise of Trump and Sanders was less of a surprise. These places have long weathered globalization's storm. Many feel left behind and sold short. They are anxious, and they're demanding answers.Galesburg, Illinois, is one such city.

Ghosts, curses and ghastly murders - what could be better for a long winter's night? Rhoda Broughton's collection of macabre tales was published in time for Christmas 1872. Now Kindle readers can thrill to her chilling stories all year round in this ebook edition!Please note: this ebook retains the collection's original title. The collection has also been published under the later title, 'Twilight Stories'.

It is 689 AD, and Cynethryth is returning from Rome, carrying her dead husband's child. She soon gives birth to a son, Aethelheard, whose parentage alone places him in danger. His mother has a tough choice to make and travels to Dorset, where the king is a cousin of her late husband.After the king adopts the boy, he grows up in the dangerous company of rebellious princes, all who wish to overthrow the mighty Ine, king of Wessex.How will mother and son face the physical and spiritual battles that await them?

When Rick Hughes receives a relic as a gift from an old friend, he has no idea what he's getting himself into. Drawn to an old excavation site, Rick stumbles upon a portal that takes him back to the 8th century, in the middle of a Viking invasion.After discovering a shocking link to the present, Rick is determined to intervene and save the village from devastation - and to find a scientific explanation for what is happening.With the perils of 8th century England surrounding him, can Rick save his new friends and live to tell the tale?Praise:★★★★★ - "A great romp through a time vortex into Anglo-Saxon Lincolnshire. Loved it."★★★★★ - "I love the blend of Sci-Fi and Historical Fiction this novel offers. It’s a time-travel novel, but the settings and lifestyle of the time period our main character, Rick, finds himself in, feel real and well-researched. Highly recommended."★★★★★ - "A sympathetic, convincing portrayal of this neglected period in history."

King Alfred never achieved his dream of uniting the disparate Anglo-Saxon kingdoms into one Perfecta Saxonia.The man destined to fulfill Alfred's dream is his grandson, Athelstan, as the spark of unity begins in the Saxon kingdom of Wessex. Abandoned by his father and raised by his uncle, young Athelstan faces numerous adversities on his way to becoming a mighty warrior and diplomat.But can he overcome the odds to transform England from an insignificant island off the Western European mainland, into the leading centre of tenth-century diplomacy and learning?Discover the story of one of the most important English kings, who put in place the foundations of modern-day England.

King Alfred never achieved his dream of uniting the disparate Anglo-Saxon kingdoms into one Perfecta Saxonia.The man destined to fulfill Alfred's dream is his grandson, Athelstan, as the spark of unity begins in the Saxon kingdom of Wessex. Abandoned by his father and raised by his uncle, young Athelstan faces numerous adversities on his way to becoming a mighty warrior and diplomat.But can he overcome the odds to transform England from an insignificant island off the Western European mainland, into the leading centre of tenth-century diplomacy and learning?Discover the story of one of the most important English kings, who put in place the foundations of modern-day England.

In the beginning of the bloody 11th century, young Ulf is taken hostage by King Aethelred.While treachery and plotting threaten uneasy alliances, and ambitious rivals attempt to seize power for themselves, Ulf learns to enjoy his new life of luxury and opportunity.When his own life is threatened, Ulf sets on a quest to bring peace to the Baltic states. But can he overcome divided loyalties and religious clashes, and make the choice between power and morality?Praise:★★★★★ - "This book will make you feel as if you are back in time, a thousand years ago, sailing the high seas, flourishing a sword in bloody battle, and drinking ale in victory. Impressive historical fiction."

When Rick Hughes receives a relic as a gift from an old friend, he has no idea what he's getting himself into. Drawn to an old excavation site, Rick stumbles upon a portal that takes him back to the 8th century, in the middle of a Viking invasion.After discovering a shocking link to the present, Rick is determined to intervene and save the village from devastation - and to find a scientific explanation for what is happening.With the perils of 8th century England surrounding him, can Rick save his new friends and live to tell the tale?Praise:★★★★★ - "A great romp through a time vortex into Anglo-Saxon Lincolnshire. Loved it."★★★★★ - "I love the blend of Sci-Fi and Historical Fiction this novel offers. It’s a time-travel novel, but the settings and lifestyle of the time period our main character, Rick, finds himself in, feel real and well-researched. Highly recommended."★★★★★ - "A sympathetic, convincing portrayal of this neglected period in history."

It is 689 AD, and Cynethryth is returning from Rome, carrying her dead husband's child. She soon gives birth to a son, Aethelheard, whose parentage alone places him in danger. His mother has a tough choice to make and travels to Dorset, where the king is a cousin of her late husband.After the king adopts the boy, he grows up in the dangerous company of rebellious princes, all who wish to overthrow the mighty Ine, king of Wessex.How will mother and son face the physical and spiritual battles that await them?

In the beginning of the bloody 11th century, young Ulf is taken hostage by King Aethelred.While treachery and plotting threaten uneasy alliances, and ambitious rivals attempt to seize power for themselves, Ulf learns to enjoy his new life of luxury and opportunity.When his own life is threatened, Ulf sets on a quest to bring peace to the Baltic states. But can he overcome divided loyalties and religious clashes, and make the choice between power and morality?Praise:★★★★★ - "This book will make you feel as if you are back in time, a thousand years ago, sailing the high seas, flourishing a sword in bloody battle, and drinking ale in victory. Impressive historical fiction."