Books with author Sheridan Hay

Eighteen years old and completely alone, Rosemary arrives in New York from Tasmania with little other than her love of books and an eagerness to explore the city. Taking a job at a vast, chaotic emporium of used and rare books called the Arcade, she knows she has found a home. But when Rosemary reads a letter from someone seeking to “place” a lost manuscript by Herman Melville, the bookstore erupts with simmering ambitions and rivalries. Including actual correspondence by Melville, The Secret of Lost Things is at once a literary adventure and evocative portrait of a young woman making a life for herself in the city.

A missing manuscriptA young woman's voyage of discoveryAnd the curious bookshop where it all begins...In this charming novel about the eccentricities and passions of booksellers and collectors, a captivating young Australian woman takes a job at a vast, chaotic emporium of used and rare books in New York City and finds herself caught up in the search for a lost Melville manuscript.Eighteen years old and completely alone, Rosemary arrives in New York from Tasmania with little more than her love of books and an eagerness to explore the city she’s read so much about. She begins her memorable search for independence with appealing enthusiasm, and the moment she steps into the Arcade bookstore, she knows she has found a home. The gruff owner, Mr. Pike, gives her a job sorting through huge piles of books and helping the rest of the staff—a group as odd and idiosyncratic as the characters in a Dickens novel. There’s Pearl, the loving, motherly transsexual who runs the cash register; Oscar, who organizes the nonfiction section and shares his extensive, eclectic knowledge with Rosemary, but furiously rejects her attempts at a more personal relationship; and Arthur Pick, who supervises the art section and demonstrates a particular interest in photography books featuring naked men.The store manager, Walter Geist, is an albino, a lonely figure even within the world of the Arcade. When Walter’s eyesight begins to fail, Rosemary becomes his assistant. And so it is Rosemary who first reads the letter from someone seeking to “place” a lost manuscript by Herman Melville. Mentioned in Melville’s personal correspondence but never published, the work is of inestimable value, and proof of its existence brings the simmering ambitions and rivalries of the Arcade staff to a boiling point.Including actual correspondence by Melville, The Secret of Lost Things is at once a literary adventure that captures the excitement of discovering a long-lost manuscript by a towering American writer and an evocative portrait of life in a surprisingly colorful bookstore.

Eighteen years old and completely alone, Rosemary arrives in New York from Tasmania with little other than her love of books and an eagerness to explore the city. Taking a job at a vast, chaotic emporium of used and rare books called the Arcade, she knows she has found a home. But when Rosemary reads a letter from someone seeking to “place” a lost manuscript by Herman Melville, the bookstore erupts with simmering ambitions and rivalries. Including actual correspondence by Melville, The Secret of Lost Things is at once a literary adventure and evocative portrait of a young woman making a life for herself in the city.

Third in the Egmont School Series: Davina Dupree sets off on an exciting, luxury school trip with the rest of the first years from Egmond Exclusive Boarding School. At first everything goes well, as the girls settle into tents on Ni Island and study the rare animal and plant species there. But it's not long before a pirate ship is spotted on the horizon and expensive items go missing from several girls' tents. Will Davina and her best friend Arabella be able to outwit the pesky pirates before the school trip is ruined?

Eight year-old Sam Binks is obsessed with pirates. But he never thought he’d actually meet a real, live one. And little did he know that such a meeting would kick start a mind-blowingly dangerous adventure that would completely turn his life upside down. Plus cause Granny to expose some never-before-seen talents. And even reveal some hidden secrets about his own past…This is a perfect read for boys and girls aged 7 - 11, who love adventure, pirates and mayhem.By the best-selling author of the Davina Dupree series, S K Sheridan

First in the Egmont School series: Davina Dupree's just arrived in a luxury boarding school against her wishes, but that's the least of her problems. Could it be that the two art teachers there are hiding a shady secret? And why won't the school bullies Clarice and Cleo leave her alone? Davina turns detective...If you enjoy reading Malory Towers by Enid Blyton, you'll love this book. Davina is a modern day Darrell Rivers and her school, Egmont Exclusive School for Girls, is the ultimate, modern day boarding school, full of thrilling adventure, mouth watering food and bags of mysterious goings on...A perfect read for children who enjoy school fiction, adventure, mystery or humorous stories.Other books by S K Sheridan: Davina Dupree Predicts a Plot, Davina Dupree Puzzles a Pirate, Peggy Leggerty WILL Go To Pirate Academy and Maggie and the Witch's SecretFor information about S K Sheridan's new releases, visitwww.facebook.com/egmontschoolbooks andwww.twitter.com/sksheridan

The True Christmas Story is a simple retelling of the Nativity story, intended for two- to six-year-olds, to share the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. Taken from the Gospel of St. Luke, young readers can begin to incorporate the True Christmas Story into their lives and holiday traditions celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.In my home growing up, every Christmas we had a tradition of reading the Christmas story. All families have different ways of celebrating Christmas, and Santa may or may not be a part of that. In my family, Santa brought one or two surprises every year, but he wasn't the focus of our holiday. I don't even remember when Santa faded away. I do remember making birthday cakes for Jesus, and singing Him Happy Birthday on Christmas Eve. And then every year on Christmas morning, my dad built a fire in the fireplace (in sunny San Diego where it was never needed) and before presents were opened we read the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke. We prayed as a family, thanking God for the greatest gift of all, baby Jesus. After celebrating the real reason for Christmas we could dive right into opening presents. Imagine my delight when I discovered the art of VS Sheridan. This retelling of the Christmas story is not meant to replace opening the Bible. But, when I saw her art, the first thing that ran through my mind was squealing children everywhere running with excitement to read the true story of Christmas. My prayer is that each child would have the true Christmas story as a tradition in their celebration... and Jesus a place in their heart. Merry Christmas!Dana S. Chisholmhttp://www.facebook.com/danas.chisholmauthorhttp://www.facebook.com/trailmediainc

Second in the Egmont School Series: Davina Dupree is excited to be back in her luxury boarding school after the half term holidays, especially as famous Hollywood director Alfie Calpone will soon be arriving to direct the school play. But when jewellery goes missing from First Years' dorms, bullies Cleo and Clarice attempt to pin the blame on Davina's new friend Lottie. The clock starts ticking as Davina attempts to unearth the real culprit before the curtain goes up on opening night... If you enjoy reading Malory Towers by Enid Blyton, you'll love this book. Davina is a modern day Darrell Rivers and her school, Egmont Exclusive School for Girls, is the ultimate, modern day boarding school, full of thrilling adventure, mouth watering food and bags of mysterious goings on... A perfect read for children who enjoy school fiction, adventure, mystery or humorous stories. Also by S K Sheridan: The Top Secret Diary of Davina Dupree, Davina Dupree Puzzles a Pirate, Peggy Leggerty WILL Go To Pirate Academy and Maggie and the Witch's Quest. For information about S K Sheridan's new releases, visit www.facebook.com/egmontschoolbooks and www.twitter.com/sksheridan, or contact her directly at sksheridan@hotmail.co.uk

Davina Dupree and her best friend Arabella enjoy their day out down an old smuggling tunnel that leads from their boarding school's cellars to a nearby beach. On returning to school they discover a crisis has occurred - someone has stolen all of Marcel the Chef's expensive ingredients! Arabella may never be able to eat her favourite pudding, Magic Mousse, ever again! Davina and Arabella resolve to solve the mystery, a decision that plunges them into a murky world of smuggling and intrigue. The question is, will they be able to rescue the ingredients in time, or will the smuggler get the better of them? For information about S K Sheridan's new releases, visit www.facebook.com/egmontschoolbooks and www.twitter.com/sksheridan, or contact her directly at sksheridan@hotmail.co.uk

"A brilliant version of the coming - to -adulthood - in - Manhattan story about a lost manuscript for which the people around the charming heroine are willing to do very nasty things. But beneath all the action, the theme of lost homes becomes ever more delicately insistent. Pacy, confident, and beautifully written. Lost Things satisfies on every level." -Naula O'Faolain, author of ARE YOU SOMEBODY?

Davina Dupree sets off on an exciting school trip with the rest of the first years from Egmont Exclusive Boarding School for Girls. At first everything is fabulous as the girls settle into luxury tents on Ni Island, enjoying studying the rare plant and animal species with geography teacher, Mr Fossil. But it's not long before a pirate ship is spotted on the horizon, around the same time that expensive items go missing from several girls' tents. Will Davina and her best friend Arabella be able to outwit the pesky pirates before the whole school trip is ruined? If you enjoy reading Malory Towers by Enid Blyton, you'll love this book. Davina is a modern day Darrell Rivers and her school, Egmont Exclusive School for Girls, is the ultimate, modern day boarding school, full of thrilling adventure, mouth watering food and bags of mysterious goings on... A perfect read for children who enjoy school fiction, adventure, mystery or humorous stories. Other books by S K Sheridan: The TOP SECRET Diary of Davina Dupree, Davina Dupree Predicts a Plot, Peggy Leggerty WILL Go To Pirate Academy and Maggie and the Witch's Secret For information about S K Sheridan's new releases, visit www.facebook.com/egmontschoolbooks and www.twitter.com/sksheridan, or contact her directly at sksheridan@hotmail.co.uk