Books with author Rebecca Walser

Maisie Holt. This is her book.It's an old house, one her family plans to stay in for only a short while; but for Hannah Price, secrets soon come creeping out of every corner of Cowleigh Lodge.First there's the old and dusty book of children's fairy tales that belonged to a young girl named Maisie. Hannah learns that the girl died mysteriously at age eleven in this very house nearly 140 years ago.Then, when Hannah draws a portrait of Maisie, things begin to fall apart. The house seems to be reverting to its nineteenth-century form, and Hannah's not sure whether it or Maisie herself is sending her messages. Hannah must solve the mystery of Maisie's death, because if she doesn't help her, Maisie may never leave Hannah alone. . . . Rebecca Wade has created a haunting story that will capture readers' imaginations until the very last page.

On a cold, rainy day, ordinary Hannah Price stumbles into the cathedral and does something extraordinary—almost in a trance, she makes a perfect drawing of an antique carving of the Virgin and Child, capturing their every detail. The next day the statue of the Child is taken from the Virgin's arms, and a few days later Hannah is interviewed by the police. Soon, strange things start happening to her. An odd man keeps appearing. The portrait she painted of her best friend, Sam, is vandalized. Is it all related to the theft? Hannah is determined to find the statue, even if it will take a miracle. Rebecca Wade has crafted a thriller that will puzzle and provoke every reader until its stunning conclusion.

A dramatic story of rebellion and resistance in a near-future London, Boudicca Jones is a girl on the run trying to rescue her mum, a former urban terrorist. A fast-paced story full of big characters, you will love seeing London through Bodi's eyes.After a life in hiding, Bodi is forced to take direct action when the authorities seize her mum Ruby in the night. With no other options, she seeks help from Populus, the terrorist organisation Ruby was once part of. She is ashamed to discover that Ruby was the public face of their ill-planned attacks but she is still compelled to find her. Under the questionable guidance of Populus' leader Balthazar and with the help of the group's kids, she takes on the powers that be but sets in motion some catastrophic events in the process. Feeling manipulated on all sides, Bodi tries to take control, knowing there will be more deaths if she doesn’t succeed. And this time the blood will be on her hands.

Maisie Holt. This is her book.It's an old house, one her family plans to stay in for only a short while; but for Hannah Price, secrets soon come creeping out of every corner of Cowleigh Lodge.First there's the old and dusty book of children's fairy tales that belonged to a young girl named Maisie. Hannah learns that the girl died mysteriously at age eleven in this very house nearly 140 years ago.Then, when Hannah draws a portrait of Maisie, things begin to fall apart. The house seems to be reverting to its nineteenth-century form, and Hannah's not sure whether it or Maisie herself is sending her messages. Hannah must solve the mystery of Maisie's death, because if she doesn't help her, Maisie may never leave Hannah alone. . . . Rebecca Wade has created a haunting story that will capture readers' imaginations until the very last page.

[MP3-CD audiobook format in Vinyl case.][Read by Susan Boyce] Unlikely Friendships meets Marley and Me. -- In this heartwarming book, author Rebecca Ascher-Walsh presents a collection of inspiring dog stories and touching photos -- dogs who comfort veterans, dogs who learn to surf, dogs who detect cancer, and dogs who save the day: each one is devoted. These thirty-eight uplifting dog stories showcase the most amazing dog rescues, accomplishments, and abilities that fascinate us and touch our hearts.