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In a dystopian future, an innocent picnic turns deadly.Margo and Bane have the perfect Saturday planned out - a bike ride, a train ride, a nice picnic...But when they're mistaken for terrorists, the army are after them with lethal force. Can two teenagers evade a massive manhunt? Their lives, and those of their families, depend on it.This prequel short story was first published in the anthology SECRETS: VISIBLE & INVISIBLE by Catholic Teen Books in 2018. PRAISE FOR BOOK 1: I AM MARGARET“Great style ... like The Hunger Games.” EOIN COLFER, author of Artemis Fowl and former Children's Laureate of Ireland

A DESPERATE URCHIN. A MYSTERIOUS STRAY. SALVATION…OR DEATH?Young Serapia Ravena is living rough on the streets of old London, along with her dragon-like pet, Raven. Starving and desperate after a near-fatal illness, Serapia is delighted to find the meal she so desperately needs to survive—even if it’s just a skinny white alley cat. But nothing about this cat is as she expects. It may provide a very different means of deliverance—or doom.If you love tales of good and evil, compassion and survival, secret agents and dragonets, you’ll love this heart-warming short story in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. ‘The Most Expensive Alley Cat in London’ is a standalone short story related to the novel ‘Elfling,’ Winner of the 2019 ‘Teen’ CPA Book Award.Get the story to enter Serapia’s world today.

Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal Award 2016.THE EUROBLOC GENETICS FACILITY WHERE MARGO WAS IMPRISONED STANDS EMPTY. EVERY OTHER FACILITY IS FULL. TIME TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. “Seriously, Bane, should I sit around and pat myself on the back for resisting the EuroGov for six months of my life? Or should I go out and try to make a world in which you and I can raise children without being afraid that one day, they’ll be taken from us and murdered?” In the Vatican’s hidden place of exile, Margo and her fiance, Bane, hatch a daring plan: use Vatican strike teams to liberate teenagers destined for human ‘recycling’—to start a public outcry against Sorting. But if they succeed, the EuroGov’s vengeance will be swift and merciless. If a revolution happens, will it be too late for Margo—and Bane? N.B. All novels in the I AM MARGARET series are now 100% Clean Language (excludes old copies with the word cloud border cover design). All the I AM MARGARET novels have been awarded the Seal of Approval from the Catholic Writers Guild, guaranteeing their moral, doctrinal and editorial quality.N.B. Limited number of signed copies of the original version currently available on Amazon Marketplace (Seller: UnSeen books). PRAISE FOR BOOK 1: I AM MARGARET“Great style ... like The Hunger Games.” EOIN COLFER, author of Artemis Fowl

Can a half-sheep girl and a werewolf be friends?Mandy Lamb is the world's only half-sheep girl, thanks to a spot of well-meant but ill-advised genetic tinkering. She’s starting senior school and she’s about to meet James, a strange, dog-like orphan who has a bad habit of running off at the full moon. With danger on the way, will James prove friend or foe?This page-turning rural fantasy is a heart-warming tale about friendship, trust, and courage—and not letting what you are define what you do. Those looking for a unique, challenging read will love this ‘animal yarn with a Christian twist.’Buy the book to start reading Mandy and James’ adventure today! PRAISE FOR MANDY LAMB & THE FULL MOON“I thought Mandy Lamb would just be a fun kid’s story, but it is really deep and exciting! TURNER’s imagination and creativity are simply amazing, and this book takes it to a new level.”THERESA LINDEN, author of award-winning Battle for His Soul“This highly entertaining fantasy weaves a tale of friendship, trust, & courage that will not only warm your heart but keep you flipping the pages all the way to its unexpected & pulse-pounding climax. I am amazed, yet again, by this author's talent and diversity! Anyone young at heart who enjoys a fun & inspiring animal yarn with a Christian twist is sure to love this unusual story!”SUSAN PEEK, author of the God’s Forgotten Friends series“CORINNA TURNER takes Urban Fantasy to the countryside with the adventures of a half-sheep girl who is up for befriending anyone—even a werewolf or a vampire! A hilarious twist on familiar tropes that all ages will enjoy.”ELIZABETH AMY HAJEK, author of The Mermaid and the UnicornMANDY LAMB AND THE FULL MOON has been awarded the Seal of Approval from the Catholic Writers Guild, guaranteeing its moral, doctrinal and literary quality.

Carol’s scream assaults my ears, even as I’m bringing the gun round… I fire, hitting the raptor in the tail as it darts away… No time to check on Carol, I turn again… the pack matriarch is busy ripping the grille back from Harry’s window…One gun’s enough, is it, Dad? Really? We have so had it…IN DARRYL’S WORLD, THE WILDLIFE IS RATHER……WILD!When Darryl’s Dad suddenly remarries, she and her brother Harry are taken completely by surprise. Their new step-mom is a glamorous fashion designer who’s never been outside the city fence in her life. How will she cope with a life of dinosaur farming?Still, they try to make up their minds to be welcoming.But first, Darryl’s Dad needs to get his new bride safely to the farm.And things don’t go quite to plan…The first in a fantastically fun short story series from the Carnegie Medal Nominated author of the I AM MARGARET books.

DON’T GET CAUGHT.I blinked rapidly, the intense white of the explosion still hovering, ghost-like, in my vision. It all seemed unreal. Whoever was in that car was dead. Right before my eyes…Clearly I had no monopoly on death, this evening.Joe Whitelow is 13. ‘K’ is 18.Joe’s small for his age. K’s tall and strong.Joe’s almost blond. K’s hair is dark.He’s a Believer. Joe’s a bit vague about what that even means.But they do have one thing in common.They both need to get out of the EuroBloc.Or die. N.B. All novels in the I AM MARGARET series are now 100% Clean Language (excludes old copies with the word cloud border cover design). All the I AM MARGARET novels have been awarded the Seal of Approval from the Catholic Writers Guild, guaranteeing their moral, doctrinal and editorial quality.N.B. Limited number of signed copies of the original version currently available on Amazon Marketplace (Seller: UnSeen books). PRAISE FOR BOOK 1: I AM MARGARET“Great style ... like The Hunger Games.” EOIN COLFER, author of Artemis Fowl and former Children's Laureate of Ireland

SHE MUST FIND HER FATHER… OR DIE.Alone on the streets of London, young Serapia Ravena seeks her father, her only hope of survival. But he hides a dark secret, one that threatens his very life and his very soul. The search for his salvation will carry Serapia to the very heart of the wild places and bring her face to face with her own mysterious heritage.If you love tales of redemption and second chances, good and evil, elfin and dragonets, you’ll love this heart-warming fantasy in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Winner of the 2019 ‘Teen’ Catholic Press Book Award, ELFLING also spent a month at No. 1 on Authonomy’s ‘Editor’s Desk.’Buy the book to enter Serapia’s world today.‘I was instantly drawn in’ - EOIN COLFER, author of ARTEMIS FOWL

After a raptor breaches their farm’s fence and snatches their dad, Darryl and Harry don’t think things can get any worse. Until their stepmom, Carol, announces that she’s taking them to live in-city—and they’re leaving immediately.With Carol at the wheel, it’ll be a dangerous journey. Even meeting a gentle herbi’saur may throw her into a blind panic. And when you’re travelling unSPARKed, panic can be deadly.

In Margo’s world, the ‘imperfect’ are recycled. Literally.Margaret Verrall dreams of marrying the boy she loves and spending her life with him. But she’s part of the underground network of Believers – and that carries the death penalty. But before she can be unmasked as a Believer, she fails her Sorting and is reassigned as spare parts. Bane swears to rescue her before she can be dismantled, but a chance to take on the system ups the stakes beyond mere survival. Now she has to break out of the Facility—or face the worst punishment of all: Conscious Dismantlement.If you enjoy books like THE HUNGER GAMES, UNWIND, or NEVER LET ME GO but wish they had that inspirational edge, I AM MARGARET is the book you’ve been waiting for! This page-turner combines adventure and suspense with a touch of romance, and delves into the real emotional cost of martyrdom and standing up for what you believe. Buy the book to enter Margo’s story today!“Great style – very good characters and pace. Definitely a book worth reading, like The Hunger Games.” EOIN COLFER, author of 'Artemis Fowl'. “An intelligent, well-written and enjoyable debut from a young writer with a bright future.” STEWART ROSS, author of 'The Soterion Mission'.I AM MARGARET was a finalist in the CALA Awards 2016.LIBERATION, Book 3 in the I AM MARGARET series, has been nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal Award 2016.All the I AM MARGARET novels have been awarded the SOA by the Catholic Writers Guild.

IN MARGO'S WORLD, THE 'IMPERFECT' ARE RECYCLED. LITERALLY.Margaret Verrall dreams of marrying the boy she loves and spending her life with him. But she’s part of the underground network of Believers – and that carries the death penalty. But before she can be unmasked as a Believer, she fails her Sorting and is reassigned as spare parts. Bane swears to rescue her before she can be dismantled, but a chance to take on the system ups the stakes beyond mere survival. Now she has to break out of the Facility—or face the worst punishment of all: Conscious Dismantlement. Freshly adapted for the stage by acclaimed Catholic novelist and playwright, Fiorella de Maria, the first book in Corinna Turner's Carnegie Medal Nominated I AM MARGARET series is now a challenging 90 minute play full of adventure and suspense—and a touch of romance. If you’re looking for a production that delves into the real emotional cost of martyrdom and standing up for what you believe in, this is the play for you! Praise for the novel I AM MARGARET:“Great style – very good characters and pace. Definitely a book worth reading, like The Hunger Games.” EOIN COLFER, author of 'Artemis Fowl'. I AM MARGARET was a finalist in the CALA Awards 2016.LIBERATION, Book 3 in the I AM MARGARET series, has been nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal Award 2016.All the I AM MARGARET novels have been awarded the Seal of Approval from the Catholic Writers Guild

GO HOME. FIND SOME CLUES. RESCUE DAD. IF ONLY IT WAS THAT SIMPLE. After the tragedy that has shattered their lives, Darryl and Harry are keen to return to their farm, allow their new friend, hunter Joshua, to hunt for clues about their Dad’s fate, and to start rebuilding their lives. But soon unexpected threats force them to drastic action. And their decisions may have far-reaching consequences for them all. The fourth in a fantastically fun series from the Carnegie Medal Nominated author of the I AM MARGARET books.

"Look, if you don’t pass...” said Bane, “I’ll have to see what I can do about it. Because...well…I’ve been counting on marrying you for a very long time, now, and I’ve no intention of letting anything stop me!” IN MARGO’S WORLD, IF YOU DON’T PASS YOUR SORTING AT 18 YOU ARE RECYCLED.LITERALLY. Margaret Verrall dreams of marrying the boy she loves and spending her life with him. But she’s part of the underground network of Believers – and that carries the death penalty.And there’s just one other problem.She’s going to fail her Sorting.But a chance to take on the system ups the stakes beyond mere survival. Now she has to break out of the Facility - or face the worst punishment of all.Conscious Dismantlement. “Great style – very good characters and pace. Definitely a book worth reading, like The Hunger Games.” EOIN COLFER, author of 'Artemis Fowl'. “An intelligent, well-written and enjoyable debut from a young writer with a bright future.” STEWART ROSS, author of 'The Soterion Mission'.I AM MARGARET was a finalist in the CALA Awards 2016.LIBERATION, Book 3 in the I AM MARGARET series, has been nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal Award 2016.All the I AM MARGARET novels have been awarded the Seal of Approval from the Catholic Writers Guild, guaranteeing their moral, doctrinal and editorial quality. N.B. All novels in the I AM MARGARET series are now 100% Clean Language (excludes old copies with the word cloud border cover design).