Books with author Victoria Ball

At seventeen Lucien is alone in the world. His mother, his grandparents~ all have passed away and left him with nothing but a comfortable inheritance and an empty house. Until he finds the letter his mother hid away for him, in which she describes her short marriage to the man she’d steadfastly refused to talk about while she’d been alive- his father. Taking along his best friend and an unlikely sidekick- his unusually beautiful teacher, Lucien discovers his father’s life is still tangled in mystery. Who framed his father so long ago and ruined their lives? Why do such outrageous sparks have to fly between his father and his teacher? The mystery deepens when Lucien himself becomes the new target.

Eggy Peggy has lost her leggy and she wants it back! Eggy Peggy hops from one kitchen landmark to the next in search of her lost leg, until suddenly she finds herself in serious hot water. Eggy Peggy is then left wondering "How important is an old peg leg anyway?" Quirky yet easy to read, this offbeat tale plays out in delicious illustrations - and winks at the reader with its cheeky twist! Written and illustrated by Victoria Hall. www.victoriahallauthor.com.

These four practice exam papers test pupils ahead of CEM 11+ English tests. They cover comprehension, spelling, grammar and cloze, and include writing tasks for those taking bespoke papers by CEM for individual schools. The papers are designed to:- Develop and perfect exam technique for CEM English 11+ exams- Give practice in answering comprehension, spelling, grammar and cloze questions- Identify weaker areas and improve results by studying the answers, which contain references to Galore Park's revision materials for guidance and useful tips- The resource also contains links to downloadable answer sheets so that the tests can be re-sat.These practice papers are part of Galore Park's 11+ revision series, which provides a three-step learning journey that teaches children the skills needed to pass rigorous school entrance exams.

Hidden in the trees is a boy with a mysterious past and powerful ability- will the team that found him have to watch him die? 15-year-old Joaquin can sharpen his senses to an amazing degree, but then he needs to heal from the pain. His ability harms him but can help everyone else. He joins a mission team that works for the king and they travel south into danger. But entwining his life with his team moves Joaquin towards the inevitable choice he must make for them. Will his ability be a curse or the gift that saves his friends?

Kate The Kat is an innovative children's book written by the insightful child author, Victoria Hall. The lessons in this book include the value of friendship and patience. Kate knows what she wants to give her mother for her birthday, but doesn't know how to accomplish this task without the help of her friends. Every child will be intrigued with the colorful illustrations by artist, Cheryl Brady. Each of the story's characters have unique personalities and traits. Watch your child's enthusiasm grows with each page. This is a book you will read over and over again to your children.

At seventeen Lucien is alone in the world. His mother, his grandparents~ all have passed away and left him with nothing but a comfortable inheritance and an empty house. Until he finds the letter his mother hid away for him, in which she describes her short marriage to the man she’d steadfastly refused to talk about while she’d been alive- his father. Taking along his best friend and an unlikely sidekick- his unusually beautiful teacher, Lucien discovers his father’s life is still tangled in mystery. Who framed his father so long ago and ruined their lives? Why do such outrageous sparks have to fly between his father and his teacher? The mystery deepens when Lucien himself becomes the new target.

You think you know about the tooth fairy? You don't. The real one's much more scary. This is a story about real fairies. They are not made of sugar or spice or anything nice. Oh no. They are dangerous. And worst of all, they detest children. Will anyone come to the aid of Bertie Binx when he is confronted by the ugliest, greediest and most dangerous fairy of them all? Or will Madam Tooth Fairy succeed in harvesting the teeth of every innocent child in Willow? An amusing and gothic escapade, The Fairy Beasts is not to be missed!