Books with author Samantha Gillespie

Princess Meredith’s eighteenth birthday is fast approaching, but unlike other girls, she is not looking forward to it. Upon her coming of age, she is to marry the prince of Alder, the most powerful kingdom in the world. Though the idea of marriage to a complete stranger is appalling, she knows she has no choice. Without the marriage contract, Stonefall’s alliance with Alder will be lost, and her people will be safe no longer; Theros, King of Talos, has set his eyes of conquest on Stonefall and he wants Meredith dead.Connor, an elite soldier entrusted with Meredith’s safety, arrives at the palace just as things begin to take a turn for the worst. Together, they will embark on a journey of survival, in which Meredith will find that the only thing she never prepared for was falling in love.

My Mum is a witch. I know this to be a fact because:a) She has a broomstick by the front door.b) She does spells sometimes.c) There are 4 other witches who live with us, that only me, Mum and Lois see.We don’t really question their comings and goings. It was just normal to us until THINGS STARTED HAPPENING…Rosemary’s cosy world is crumbling around her. Her Mum has finally landed an acting job and spends all her time with her slimy co-star; her Dad always seems to have a dark cloud hanging around him; her little sister, Lois, won’t stop farting; and, oh yes, Phyllis, one of the four witches they share their house with, has disappeared through the wall.Meanwhile a group who call themselves the No-Laws are wreaking havoc across the country, and why does everyone keep whispering about the Pendle Witches of 1612?With the help of her windy sister and Adi, her maths-genius best friend, Rosemary sets off on a hazardous, magical journey. But can they solve the mystery of Phyllis’ disappearance and stop the No-Laws before Rosemary’s family is fractured for good? Rosemary and the Witches of Pendle Hill is the debut children’s novel from Emmerdale actor Samantha Giles.PRAISE FOR ROSEMARY AND THE WITCHES OF PENDLE HILL'Fabulous, fantastical and fizzing with fun . . . great fun for would-be witches of all ages.' — Milly Johnson, author of The Teashop on the corner'a truly enchanting and charming read, told with a real sprinkle of magic, a great debut.' — Author Giles Paley-Phillips'There's turns and twists and zany magic aplenty' — Amy, NetGalley Reviewer'Samantha Giles has written a real winner' — Mary, NetGalley Reviewer'a great fantasy adventure story with some fantastic characters' — Gemma, NetGalley Reviewer'Rosemary and the Witches of Pendle Hill is fabulous.' — Bee, NetGalley Reviewer

Months have passed since Meredith’s arrival to Alder. No longer the girl she once was, she lives at the mercy of her hate, waiting for the day she can exact revenge. With the help of her betrothed, Meredith will bring herself closer to the retribution she covets, and she will have to decide just how far she is willing to go to get what she wants, even if it means losing herself completely, and becoming the kind of monster she vies to destroy. Lost in a kingdom oppressed by Theros’s rule, Connor is determined to recover his memories. But Sunder is a treacherous place, where the line between ally and foe becomes blurred, and Connor will be thrust into its web, setting him on a deadly path where he’ll be forced to take a stand for those who saved his life. Will he remember himself before it’s too late?

Princess Meredith's eighteenth birthday is fast approaching, but unlike other girls, she is not looking forward to it. Upon her coming of age, she is to marry the prince of Alder, the most powerful kingdom in the world. Though the idea of marriage to a complete stranger is appalling, she knows she has no choice. Without the marriage contract, Stonefall's alliance with Alder will be lost, and her people will be safe no longer; Theros, King of Talos, has set his eyes of conquest on Stonefall and he wants Meredith dead. Connor, an elite soldier entrusted with Meredith's safety, arrives at the palace just as things begin to take a turn for the worst. Together, they embark on a journey of survival, in which Meredith will find that the only thing she never prepared for was falling in love.

From the mind of a 4 year old, this book starts as one of many adventures in her imagination. Any age range up to 10 years of a child is suitable. It is on a level that young children can understand and picture in their brains and enjoy reading or being read to. It endures a young girl who wants to play outside but it's raining so she creates a different world and it has just begun!

My Mum is a witch. I know this to be a fact because:a) She has a broomstick by the front door.b) She does spells sometimes.c) There are 4 other witches who live with us, that only me, Mum and Lois see.We don’t really question their comings and goings. It was just normal to us until THINGS STARTED HAPPENING…Rosemary’s cosy world is crumbling around her. Her Mum has finally landed an acting job and spends all her time with her slimy co-star; her Dad always seems to have a dark cloud hanging around him; her little sister, Louis, won’t stop farting; and, oh yes, Phyllis, one of the four witches they share their house with, has disappeared through the wall.Meanwhile a group who call themselves the No-Laws are wreaking havoc across the country, and why does everyone keep whispering about the Pendle Witches of 1612?With the help of her windy sister and Adi, her maths-genius best friend, Rosemary sets off on a hazardous, magical journey. But can they solve the mystery of Phyllis’ disappearance and stop the No-Laws before Rosemary’s family is fractured for good? Rosemary and the Witches of Pendle Hill is the debut children’s novel from Emmerdale actor Samantha Giles.

From the mind of a 4 year old, this book starts as one of many adventures in her imagination. Any age range up to 10 years of a child is suitable. It is on a level that young children can understand and picture in their brains and enjoy reading or being read to. It endures a young girl who wants to play outside but it's raining so she creates a different world and it has just begun!

My Mum is a witch. I know this to be a fact because: a) She has a broomstick by the front door.b) She does spells sometimes.c) There are 4 other witches who live with us, that only me, Mum and Lois see.We don't really question their comings and goings. It was just normal to us until THINGS STARTED HAPPENING...Rosemary's cosy world is crumbling around her. Her Mum has finally landed an acting job and spends all her time with her slimy co-star; her Dad always seems to have a dark cloud hanging around him; her little sister, Louis, won't stop farting; and, oh yes, Phyllis, one of the four witches they share their house with, has disappeared through the wall.Meanwhile a group who call themselves the No-Laws are wreaking havoc across the country, and why does everyone keep whispering about the Pendle Witches of 1612?With the help of her windy sister and Adi, her maths-genius best friend, Rosemary sets off on a hazardous, magical journey. But can they solve the mystery of Phyllis' disappearance and stop the No-Laws before Rosemary's family is fractured for good? Rosemary and the Witches of Pendle Hill is the debut children's novel from Emmerdale actor Samantha Giles.