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AJ Pearce, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDear Mrs Bird\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the summer of 1995, three nuns play the lottery to save their failing convent and set off on an adventure to Italy in search of a miracle. A joyful, heart-warming story of friendship, community, faith and love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1990s are proving tough for the convent. The order of the Sisters of Saint Philomena is down to its three last nuns. 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Perfect for fans of AJ Pearce, Katie Fforde and \u003ci\u003eCall the Midwife.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone loves Sister Bridget. The cheerful Mother Superior of St Philomena's convent is friend to many in the town of Fairbridge and the irrepressible caller at the weekly Parish Bingo. There is nothing she can't sort out with a kind word, a cup of tea and a slice of her amazing chocolate cake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut as the Christmas tree goes up and festive cheer rises, a visitor arrives at the convent who doesn't like Sister Bridget one bit. Sister Bridget soon learns that secrets are bubbling to the surface back home in Ireland - especially for her younger sister Mary. She will need to face up to past deeds, however well-intended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the help of her friends, and the power of love and forgiveness, maybe she can finally make things right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSweet Mercies\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us that none of us is perfect, and everybody deserves another chance at finding peace and happiness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Anne Booth\u003ci\u003e:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Charming, witty and warm, \u003ci\u003eSmall Miracles \u003c\/i\u003eis a gentle gem of a novel, a cheery balm in troubling times.' AJ Pearce, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDear Mrs Bird\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'With gentle humour, and surprising twists and turns, this is just the book we need in these difficult times. 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AS SEEN ON MILKSHAKE'S STORY DEN IN MARCH 2025!Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave. Only one child cannot turn their back on the troll. One day, he draws a flower with every petal coloured in but one, and leaves the chalk outside the cave. The next day, the flower has been completed. Day-by-day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they one shows a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll. \"But you're not a troll,\" says the boy. \"You're a boy - just like me.\"  Patience, kindness and the power of art win out in the end: the two boys wordlessly draw together. Soon everyone joins in and forgets that there was ever a troll inside the cave. This touching story delicately embodies the philosophy of art therapy, in the face of isolation and difficult emotions. From the creative duo behind A Shelter for Sadness, award-winning artist David Litchfield's illustrations are a joyful celebration of pavement art, which is sure to have little ones reaching for their own chalks.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":57685690384757,"sku":"9781800783065","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44581254004914,"sku":"9781800783058","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781800783065.jpg?v=1792598840"},{"product_id":"9780192749802","title":"Lucy's Magical Surprise","description":"Lucy's help is needed when a donkey foal is about to be born. Will she be able to gather everyone together in time? And how can she and her friend, Rosie, raise enough money to help bring the harvest mice back to nearby fields? While at the village carol concert they meet someone who is set to deliver a truly magical Christmas surprise.This warm and festive story is an ideal present for a child to read during the festive season. Animal-lovers everywhere will delight in Sophy WIlliams's gorgeous illustrations and the simple language and short chapters are perfect for developing readers or to be read aloud. Fans of Anne Booth's previous titles in this series, Lucy's Secret Reindeer, Lucy's Magic Snow Globe, and Lucy's Winter Rescue won't be able to resist this latest Lucy story!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56225517240693,"sku":"9780192749802","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780192749802_a61b1d3c-555b-4a30-af3a-f361aec69749.jpg?v=1786011100"},{"product_id":"9781529503265","title":"Angelo and Angelina, the Christmas Angels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA warm and festive tale about the special friendships that blossom when the magic of Christmas is in the air.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAngelo and Angelina were two toy angels.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAngelo was the bigger angel, Angelina the little one.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMrs Lovely got them in her stocking when she was just a little girl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAngelo and Angelina spend a lifetime with Mrs Lovely, observing the magic and joy of Christmas from her windowsill. 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Once upon a time, there was a little girl and a gosling who loved each other very much - and loved reading books together even more. But one day, there is a book the girl will not share. Before Gosling can peek inside, she slams the book shut and says: \"I don't like this book. Let's play something else.\" When their new book mysteriously disappears, the girl and the gosling's friendship is put to the test. Then one night, Gosling finds the missing book and leaves. Will the girl be able to put things right before it's too late?This reassuring story teaches children that honesty and trust are what help friendships fly and is effortlessly brought to life by David Litchfield's atmospheric scenes and Anne Booth's warm and rich storytelling. 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