• The Kingdom Over the Sea: The perfect spellbinding fantasy adventure for holiday reading (Volume 1)

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    ‘Enchanting, immersive and beautifully imagined. Once I’d finished, I couldn’t stop dreaming of this magnificent magical world’ A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

    ‘Spellbinding storytelling – lyrical, heartfelt, and glittering with possibilities’ Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs

    ‘Intricately-woven and wholly authentic.’ Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars

    My own Yara, if you are reading this, then something terrible has happened, and you are on your own. To return to the city of Zehaira, you must read out the words on the back of this letter . . . Good luck, my brave girl.

    When Yara’s mother passes away, she leaves behind a letter and a strange set of instructions. Yara must travel from the home she has always known to a place that is not on any map – Zehaira, a world of sorcerers, alchemists and simmering magic. But Zehaira is not the land it used to be. The practice of magic has been outlawed, the Sultan’s alchemists are plotting a sinister scheme – and the answers Yara is searching for seem to be out of reach.
    Yara must summon all of her courage to discover the truth about her mother’s past and her own identity . . . and to find her place in this magical new world.

    A breathtaking adventure for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Sophie Anderson and Eva Ibbotson – perfect for intrepid young explorers age 9+!
     

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  • Sea Prayer: The Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller

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    A Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller

    A deeply moving, gorgeously illustrated short story for people of all ages from the international bestselling author of The Kite Runner, brought to life by Dan Williams’s beautiful illustrations

    ‘The book may be brief, but it is beautiful, poetic – a distillation of his strengths’ Sunday Times

    On a moonlit beach a father cradles his sleeping son as they wait for dawn to break and a boat to arrive. He speaks to his boy of the long summers of his childhood, recalling his grandfather’s house in Syria, the stirring of olive trees in the breeze, the bleating of his grandmother’s goat, the clanking of her cooking pots. And he remembers, too, the bustling city of Homs with its crowded lanes, its mosque and grand souk, in the days before the sky spat bombs and they had to flee.

    When the sun rises they and those around them will gather their possessions and embark on a perilous sea journey in search of a new home.

    Proceeds from the sale of Sea Prayer will go to The Khaled Hosseini Foundation and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency to help fund life-saving support and build better futures for refugees around the world.

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    £9.50£12.30
  • There Are 101 Sea Creatures in This Book (There Are 101, 2)

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    There Are 101 Sea Creatures in This Book is perfect for children 2 years+ who are discovering the world around them. Split flip-flap pages encourage spotting and finding skills as little ones match up each set of sea creatures with their correct environment and learn the animal names.

    With five beautifully illustrated scenes from Rebecca Jones plus early learning activities on colours, counting and animal babies, there is plenty to do and talk about.

    Discover more in the 101 series with There Are 101 Animals in This Book.

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    £5.30£7.60
  • Sea Glass Hunter’s Guide To SEAHAM AND BEYOND: The ultimate sea glass collector’s guide to explore the beaches at Seaham and the surrounding coast in the UK

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    The Sea Glass Hunter’s Guide to Seaham and Beyond is the ultimate guide book for hunting sea glass in Seaham and on the surrounding beaches on the North East Coast of England. Following the trail of sea glass, Jing Cheng takes you on a journey of sea glass hunting to many beaches including the remote and hard to access sites. The compact book is full of detailed information on where to go and what you can find. There are handy tips about how to spot and identify sea glass. It is a great hand book for both the professional and the amateur sea glass collectors alike.Seaham Beach is the home of multi coloured sea glass. Many beaches in the area have a variety of sea glass including black sea glass, milk glass, slag, UV glass and also interesting pebbles. Some are rare finds. Knowing where to look and when to go is the key to successful sea glass collecting. This book gives you all the information you need for a rewarding beach combing experience.Inside the guide book- Watercolour maps of the beaches;- Detailed routes with GPS coordinates;- 13 beaches in Seaham and the surrounding areas;- Stylish photographs throughout;- Interesting local history about the origin of the beach finds;- Beautiful hand painted watercolour illustrations;- Insider tips how to find and identify sea glass;- Sea glass finds identification;- Travel essentials;- Sea glass art and craft ideas.

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    £15.20
  • Tress of the Emerald Sea: A Cosmere Novel (Secret Projects Book 1)

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    #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson expands his Cosmere universe shared by The Stormlight Archive and Mistborn with a new standalone novel for everyone who loved The Princess Bride.

    The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress leave her simple life behind and make her own place sailing a sea where a single drop of water can mean instant death?

    Note from Brandon:

    I started writing this in secret, as a novel just for my wife. She urged me to share it with the world—and alongside three other secret novels, with the support of readers worldwide it grew into the biggest Kickstarter campaign of all time. I’m excited to present this first book to you at last: a different type of Brandon Sanderson story, one I wrote when there were no time constraints, no expectations, and no limits on my imagination. Come be part of the magic.

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    £8.10
  • Rewilding the Sea: How to Save our Oceans

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    **LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE**

    ‘Desperately needed’ – Isabella Tree

    ‘I doubt any more important book will published this year’ – Stephen Fry

    In this indispensable follow up to his acclaimed The End of the Line: How Overfishing is Changing the World, Charles Clover chronicles how determined individuals are proving that the crisis in our oceans can be reversed, with benefits for both local communities and entire ecosystems. Rewilding the Sea celebrates what happens when we step aside and let nature repair the damage: whether it is the overfishing of bluefin tuna across the Atlantic, the destruction of coral gardens by dredgers in Lyme Bay or the restoration of oysters on the East Coast of America.

    The latest scientific research shows that trawling and dredging create more CO2 than the aviation industry and damage vast areas of our continental shelves, stopping them soaking up carbon. We need to fish in different ways, where we fish at all. We can store carbon and have more fish by stepping aside more often and trusting nature.

    Essential and revelatory, Rewilding the Sea propels us to rethink our relationship with nature and reveals that saving our oceans is easier than we think.

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    £11.40£12.30
  • Poems of the Sea (Macmillan Collector’s Library, 301)

    Poems of the Sea is an anthology of classic poetry that celebrates the sea; from the power of a stormy ocean to ships and sailors and beaches strewn with shells.

    Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by author Adam Nicolson.

    For generations, poets have taken inspiration from ocean mists and rugged coastlines to conjure up adventures on the high seas and joyous days at the seaside. From Emily Dickinson’s morning dog walks by the shore, to the river running through Sara Teasdale’s sunny valley, and from Walt Whitman’s fish-filled forests, to the silent ships passing in Paul Laurence Dunbar’s dark ocean, there are poems here for every reader to enjoy.

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    £8.90£10.40
  • Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts by the Sea

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    For this landmark 25th book in his highly successful patchwork and quilt series, Kaffe Fassett has chosen the southern coast of England as the inspiration for his new collection of quilts — Kaffe Fassett Quilt’s By the Sea!

    Beachgoers have long enjoyed the rocky shores near Hastings in East Sussex for their wild beauty and classic architecture — featuring several miles of coastline, this seaside community has its roots in the fishing industry and was the site of the Norman Conquest’s Battle of Hastings in 1066. Once a popular Victorian resort area, this gem of the southern coast is now experiencing a travel renaissance thanks to a thriving art movement. The gallery section of the book showcases the 21 new designs, all brilliantly photographed on location by Debbie Patterson. The geometric lines of similarly toned beach huts enhance the deep jewel tones of Kaffe’s Maroon Frames. Kaffe’s Vintage Stars has an old-world quality featuring earthy tones that are brilliantly set against the backdrop of a brick garden wall. The stunning Colour Garden quilt, featured on the cover, feels perfectly at home draped over an old fishing boat overlooking the sea, while his confectionary Fruit Sorbet cushion showcases taffy-inspired pastels sure to inspire a cosy afternoon by the beach.

    With Kaffe’s classic fabrics and his forward-thinking new designs, quilters can find an eclectic mix of patterns and colours ranging from Philip Jacobs’ eye-catching large-scale floral prints to Brandon Mably’s smaller-scale quirky patterns.

    Additionally, Quilts by the Sea includes:

    • Creative quilt designs
    • detailed step-by-step instructions
    • a flat shot of each quilt
    • relevant block or assembly diagram
    • a how-to section offering more detailed guidance

    AND much more…!

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    £22.30£28.50
  • The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea: the New York Times bestselling magical fantasy

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    A New York Times Bestseller!

    Don’t chase fate. Let fate chase you.

    ‘Clever, creative, and exquisitely written’ Stephanie Garber

    For generations, deadly storms have ravaged Mina’s homeland. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curse them with death and despair. To appease him, each year a maiden is thrown into the sea, in the hopes that one day the ‘true bride’ will be chosen and end the suffering.

    Many believe Shim Cheong – Mina’s brother’s beloved – to be the legendary true bride. But on the night Cheong is sacrificed, Mina’s brother follows her, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong’s stead.

    Swept away to the Spirit Realm, a magical city of lesser gods and mythical beasts, Mina finds the Sea God, trapped in an enchanted sleep. With the help of a mysterious young man and a motley crew of demons, gods and spirits, Mina sets out to wake him and bring an end to the storms once and for all.

    But she doesn’t have much time: a human cannot live long in the land of the spirits. And there are those who would do anything to keep the Sea God from waking . . .

    The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is a magical feminist retelling of a classic Korean legend, perfect for fans of Uprooted and Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.

    ‘A beautiful, mesmerizing retelling’ Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes

    ‘A true jewel of a story’ Janella Angeles, bestselling author of Where Dreams Descend

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    £4.70
  • The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea: A totally stunning and emotional page-turner (Heaven’s Cove)

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    Sitting by the window with views of the shining sea, a white-haired woman seals an envelope with trembling hands and thinks of her grandchildren – two sisters who haven’t spoken for years. Will her final message bring them back together?

    Ever since her sister Caitlin left the village of Heaven’s Cove, Isla has cared for their beloved grandmother Jessie in her cosy red-brick cottage by the sea. Now, heartbroken after Jessie’s death, Isla hopes to bond again with her sister. Until Caitlin insists she wants to sell the cottage they spent their childhood in.

    But their grandmother, who always had a twinkle in her eye, had other plans. At her will reading the sisters are handed an envelope containing a cryptic riddle in Jessie’s handwriting. Certain their grandmother, who loved puzzles and crosswords, wanted them to solve it together, Isla begs Caitlin for more time.

    Then Isla meets tall, brooding Ben in the village, come from America seeking answers about his own family history. One of his ancestors was close to a relative of Jessie’s… did Jessie mean for them to meet?

    As Ben and Isla walk together on the wild Devon beaches, they discover a heartbreaking generations-old story of a woman who chose her family over true love. But Isla and Caitlin are no closer to solving their grandmother’s riddle: and when Caitlin finally shares a shocking secret about her life back in London, selling their grandmother’s home seems the only way forward.

    Without their grandmother to guide them, will the sisters ever rediscover the meaning of family? Or will Isla be forced to leave Ben, and Heaven’s Cove behind forever?

    This book can be enjoyed as a standalone.

    An absolutely gripping and addictive page-turner about family secrets and sisterhood. Fans of Barbara O’Neal, Faith Hogan and Debbie Macomber will adore being swept away to the rugged Devon coast.

    Read what everyone’s saying about The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea:

    ‘Took me on a heart-warming journey… Set a smile on my face… I could not put this book down for I was completely lost in the story… Enchanting…I loved this novel so much.’Cindy L Spear, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Fabulous… A wonderful story which I absolutely adored reading! I loved the family relationships… Perfect! A delightful read.’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Gorgeous hug of a book… Wraps itself round you like a cosy blanket. It has warmth, charm, laugh-out-loud moments… I absolutely loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Wonderful… I picked it up to read a few pages and wound up reading late into the night. Loved.’ Goodreads reviewer

    ‘I love these books… It is brilliant… Just fantastic… Liz Eeles writes fab books.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘I want it to continue forever… Warmed my heart… Absolutely compelling… Their story captivated me.’ @tessa.talks.books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Love this series, the books never disappoint… Beautiful… Loved the characters.’ Goodreads reviewer

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    £1.90
  • Onero’s Hunt: A Dystopian Sea Adventure

    In a decimated world, two Antarctic nations wage war over food. Their only hope: a seed vault in the Arctic, and an outcast who must cross the ravaged world to reach it.

    Toris Onero spends his time illegally scavenging wrecks for the black market, hoping to earn enough money to buy his sister a seat at the Academy. Struggling to get by in the remains of an iceless Antarctic, life is tough and every day could be his last.

    When widespread crop failures spark a brutal famine, the council of Polaria prepares to invade their barbaric neighboring nation to seize the resources they need to survive. As his sister is conscripted to fight in the coming war, Toris makes a startling discovery – the existence of a secret Seed Vault from long ago, locked away on the other side of the planet.

    The council offers their highest reward to anyone who can retrieve the seeds – and for the first time in seven hundred years, people return to the desolated world in search of salvation.

    The race is on. To claim the prize and free his sister, Toris must survive a perilous journey with a crew of felons to the other end of the world. But with others also competing for the same prize, he knows this mission will put all of his skills to the test.

    And things only get worse when a mysterious group begin their own expedition – to destroy the seeds and make war inevitable…

    If you like futuristic dystopian adventures with tons of action and page-turning suspense, then you won’t want to miss Onero’s Hunt. Order your copy today!

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    £2.80
  • The Illustrated Guide to UK Sea Fish

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    The Illustrated Guide to British Sea Fish provides a comprehensive guide to identifying the many different species of fish found in UK waters. Designed for anglers, marine biology students and curious beachgoers, this book is an ideal reference guide to identifying the fascinating creatures that inhabit the waters of the British Isles.

    The book is divided into chapters based on the type of fish, including flatfish, roundfish, sharks, eels, rays and more. Each page includes a full-colour illustration of the fish, along with a description which highlights the key features to look out for when identifying the species. Is also information on their habitat, size, feeding habits and further information to differentiate similar-looking species which are often confused.

    The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers of all levels of expertise to use. The Illustrated Guide to British Sea Fish is the perfect companion for anyone interested in the wide range of fish species found in the waters around the UK.

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    £12.30
  • Julia Armfield Collection 2 Books Set (Salt Slow, Our Wives Under The Sea)

    Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:

    Julia Armfield Collection 2 Books Set (Salt Slow, Our Wives Under The Sea):

    Salt Slow:
    In her brilliantly inventive and haunting debut collection of stories, Julia Armfield explores the body, mapping the skin and bones of her characters through their experiences of isolation, obsession, love and revenge. Teenagers develop ungodly appetites, a city becomes insomniac overnight, and bodies are diligently picked apart to make up better ones. The mundane worlds of schools and sleepy sea-side towns are invaded and transformed, creating a landscape which is constantly shifting to hold on to its inhabitants. Blurring the mythic and the gothic with the everyday, Salt Slow considers characters in motion – turning away, turning back or simply turning into something new entirely.

    Our Wives Under The Sea:
    Miri thinks she has got her wife back, when Leah finally returns after a deep sea mission that ended in catastrophe. It soon becomes clear, though, that Leah may have come back wrong. Whatever happened in that vessel, whatever it was they were supposed to be studying before they were stranded on the ocean floor, Leah has carried part of it with her, onto dry land and into their home. To have the woman she loves back should mean a return to normal life, but Miri can feel Leah slipping from her grasp. Memories of what they had before – the jokes they shared, the films they watched, all the small things that made Leah hers – only remind Miri of what she stands to lose.

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    £14.20£19.00
  • Under the Sea (Usborne Beginners)

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    A colourful first information book about life under the sea for children just begininning to read alone. Illustrated with fabulous photographs and with easy to read text and links to carefully selected websites with video clips and activities.

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    £5.50£5.70
  • Sea of Treason: Thomas Kydd 26

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    Following his recovery after a savage wounding in America, Kydd returns to England to re-assume command of his ship-of-the-line, Thunderer, which is sent to the remote station of Bermuda.

    ‘Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line’ Daily Express

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    £12.30
  • Sea Soul Journeys Oracle Cards: A 48 Card Deck with Guidebook – Connect with the Healing Power of the Ocean

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    Are you soothed by the water’s ebb and flow and inspired by its beauty and power?

    These cards are a gift from the Ocean to your soul.

    Created to encourage and support personal reflection and growth, each card is a potent guide to the wisdom of the Ocean. A friend and companion to accompany you through life’s ever-shifting waters, they offer a pathway to the Sea, even when you’re far away.

    Explore 48 uplifting Ocean Qualities, using the Sea to awaken your intuition. Dive into the cards’ four transformative themes and explore a series of guided Sea Soul Journeys.

    The accompanying guidebook offers additional Reflections, Blessings and Mantras and will help you practise meditation, mindfulness and self-kindness.

    Let the Sea be your guide.

    To reduce environmental impact this deck is printed on recycled and recyclable material. The production values reflect this choice.

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    £14.80£16.10
  • Strong Winds Are Forecast: A solo, 1850 mile journey by sea kayak, to every lifeboat station around Scotland.

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    This book is not just another sea kayaking adventure.

    For four months during the unseasonably windy summer of 2015, Nick kayaked alone to all 47 Scottish RNLI lifeboat stations. His route took him from Kippford on the Solway Firth to Eyemouth on the east coast, including the Outer Hebrides, the Orkney Isles, and the Shetland Isles. He camped wild, living simply, in tune with the cadence of Nature and the sea, and carried everything he required in his sea kayak. It was for him, a richly rewarding, life enhancing adventure.

    Nick’s candid writing, with powerful and beautiful observations about his total immersion in Nature, the many selfless RNLI volunteers he met, the wild Scottish coastline he explored, and the innumerable challenges he overcame, all add vibrancy to this wonderful tale.

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    £14.20
  • Emerald and the Sea Sprites: Volume 2

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    Meet Isadora Moon’s mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules! She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn’t want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she’s doing things the proper, royal way.

    When Emerald and her stepsister, Delphina, sneak out of the palace in search of sea sprites they know it isn’t strictly ‘perfect mermaid princess’ behaviour, but they can’t resist!

    Far from Scallop City they discover a glimmering coral reef. And nestled in the reef are three little shimmering sea sprites . . .

    Emerald and Delphina are about to learn that being a mermaid princess is about more than just following the rules – it’s also about following your heart.

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    £5.20£6.60
  • Sea (The Huntress Trilogy)

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    The first book in a stunning new fantasy adventure trilogy, perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Philip Pullman, Piers Torday, Abi Elphinstone, Katherine Rundell and Frances Hardinge.

    In the sky, the fire spirits dance and ripple. Grandma says they showed our Tribe that I’d be a captain, before I was even born.

    Ever since Ma died, Mouse has looked after her little brother, Sparrow, dreaming of her destiny as captain of the Huntress. But now Da’s missing, Sparrow is in danger, and a deathly cold is creeping across Trianukka …

    Sea-churning, beast-chattering, dream-dancing, whale-riding, terrodyl-flying, world-saving adventure.

    ‘Moonsprites. Terrodyls. Beastchatter. The Huntress: Sea is a heart-thumpingly brilliant adventure. Paver meets Pullman. A real gem’ – Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher and The Shadow Keeper

    ‘A glorious world, a wild adventure and a fierce heroine. I can’t stop thinking about this book!’ – Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike

    If you like Northern Lights, The Lie Tree, The Last Wild and Rooftoppers, you’ll love Sea.

    Don’t miss the second book in The Huntress Trilogy, Sky.

    Sarah Driver is a graduate of the Bath Spa MA in Writing for Young People, during which she won the United Agents Most Promising Writer prize in 2014. She is also a qualified nurse and midwife. Sarah started writing stories as a small child and lists her influences as Spellhorn by Berlie Doherty, A Necklace Of Raindrops by Joan Aiken and the Carbonel books by Barbara Sleigh – those gorgeous, magical stories that create and nurture readers.

    When she’s not writing, she can be found walking by the sea, visiting exhibitions, reading or travelling, often in the name of research. She has seen humpback whales from an oak boat in the northern seas of Iceland, eaten cubes of six-month fermented Greenland shark, and journeyed by train beyond the arctic circle to the far north of Swedish Lapland, where she rode a slightly obstinate horse through a forest, under the northern lights, in temperatures of -32 degrees. She has learned that even horrifying bouts of sea-sickness make excellent research material.

    Sea is Sarah’s debut novel, the first in The Huntress trilogy. Sarah lives in Sussex, close to the sea, with Lily, a street-wise ginger cat and an excitable mini-lop bunny named Peter.

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    £6.20£6.60
  • Journey to the River Sea

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    A gorgeous 20th anniversary edition of Eva Ibbotson’s award-winning, bestselling classic adventure, with a beautiful cover by Katie Hickey and an introduction by award-winning author of Letters from the Lighthouse Emma Carroll.

    A joyous Amazon adventure set in the lush nature of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and extraordinary characters.

    Maia, an orphan, can’t wait to reach her distant relatives a thousand miles up the Amazon. She imagines a loving family with whom she will share great adventures. Instead she finds two spiteful cousins who see the jungle as the enemy and refuse to go outdoors. But the wonders of the rainforest more than make up for the hideous twins and their parents.

    And when Maia meets a mysterious boy who lives alone on the wild river shores, she begins a spectacular journey to the heart of an extraordinary and beautiful new world.

    Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal.
    Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award (now the Costa).

    ‘The most perfect children’s book . . . captivatingly told, funny and moving’ – Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times

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    £5.50£7.60
  • Sea Creatures: Fascinating Facts About The Wet And Wonderful

    How old are Jellyfish? How fast can sharks swim?
    What’s the largest sea creature?
    Take a dip into the water and discover interesting facts about the wonders of the deep with this early learning book about sea creatures.
    Discover a world below the surface and broaden your knowledge of our planet’s best-loved water dwellers.
    Great for young explorers for 7 years and up.

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    £7.60
  • The Life and Love of the Sea

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    Combining images from world’s leading marine and nature photographers and the latest in underwater photography techniques, The Life & Love of the Sea is a breathtaking visual tour of the ocean’s many facets. Readers will experience the land meeting the sea with images of dramatic coastlines, barrier reefs and island chains, and the breathtaking power of the ocean through a stunning collection of wave photographs. Forming an extensive survey of the ocean’s many fascinating inhabitants, Blackwell presents an incredible image collection of everything from whales, to manta rays, to seals, to endless schools of fish, to the creatures that reside in the deepest recesses of the ocean floor, and much more. The book also includes bonus footage via a scannable QR code from multi award-winning underwater cameraman Steven Hathaway, whose work has featured in numerous documentaries on BBC, Discovery Channel and National Geographic.

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    £29.30£38.00
  • The Guest House by the Sea: An absolutely heartwarming Irish novel to curl up with in 2023 from the kindle #1 bestselling author

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    People come to the guest house for fresh air and views across the Atlantic. But if they’re lucky, they might just leave with the second chance they didn’t know they needed…

    Esme has run the guest house for as long as anyone in Ballycove can remember. But in her declining years, her sight is failing, and when she has a fall on the eve of the summer season, she is forced to take a back seat for the first time in her life.

    From her chair in the entry hall, not much passes Esme by. There’s Cora, the wife visiting indefinitely… without her husband; Niamh, the city professional with a life-changing decision to make; and Phyllie, the grandmother whose family is slipping away from her.

    Esme’s guests provide the colour that helps her keep her grip on the world. All of them have something they want to escape – or to hold on to. But can Esme help them find their way before the summer is over?

    From bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan comes a new, uplifting story about discovering love, friendship and the healing power of the Irish sea air. It will charm fans of Sheila O’Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Susanne O’Leary.

    ‘Once again Faith pulls you into her world instantly and never lets you go, with such an incredibly real cast of characters who you feel actually exist. A Life affirming and unputdownable read.’ Phillipa Ashley

    ‘What a delight this book is. A gorgeous cast of characters, the perfect seaside setting and Faith Hogan’s wonderful talent for dialogue all come together to make this a lovely feel-good story with an ending that will cheer your heart.’ Imogen Clark

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    £0.90
  • Lost at Sea: The Jon Ronson Mysteries

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    Frequently hilarious, sometimes disturbing, always entertaining, these fascinating stories of the chaos that lies on the fringe of our daily lives will have you wondering just what we’re capable of.

    This updated edition of Lost at Sea includes the complete text of Frank: The True Story that Inspired the Movie.

    Jon Ronson has been on patrol with America’s real-life superheroes and to a UFO convention in the Nevada desert with Robbie Williams. He’s met a man who tried to split the atom in his kitchen and asked a conscious robot if she’s got a soul.

    Fascinated by madness, strange behaviour and the human mind, Jon has spent his life exploring mysterious events and meeting extraordinary people. Collected from various sources (including the Guardian and GQ) Lost at Sea features the very best of his adventures.

    Portions of this book have appeared previously, in slightly different form, in Out of the Ordinary, What I Do, the Guardian and GQ.

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    £10.40£12.30
  • Dead Sea: The Complete 6-Book Series: (A Thrilling Post-Apocalyptic Survival Adventure)

    As a deadly red algae bloom sweeps uncontrolled across the globe, those who survive will be tested to their limits – and beyond.

    Get this six-book series in one complete package, from 3m+ selling author Mike Kraus!

    In the Atlantic, a red tide has blossomed unlike any seen before. Maiming and killing plants, animals, and humans who experience even the slightest exposure, it grows out of control – both in salt and fresh water – wreaking havoc across the world.

    On the Gulf Coast, disgraced biologist Sam Griffin makes a discovery about the algae that could lead to the cure – if he could convince anyone to believe him.

    Texas schoolteacher Misty Swanson waves goodbye to her parents as they embark on a cruise, clueless as to the danger they – and she – are about to be thrust into.

    And a disgraced senator with connections to the disaster who crawled inside a bottle must pull himself out to rescue his estranged wife and sick child – or die trying.

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    From the #1 best-selling post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus, writing with D.F. Brook, comes a terrifying post-apocalyptic survival thriller tale that won’t let you sleep until you devour every last page.

    Dead Sea is a 6-book post-apocalyptic survival thriller series from Muonic Press, which has published hit best-sellers like Epoch’s End, MELT, Fracture, Extinction and more, with Mike Kraus, Justin Bell, JJ Pike, Tara Ellis, Kenny Soward, Marcus Richardson and more. With a deep emphasis on characters and realism, this post-apoc tale will keep you reading well into the night.

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  • The Sea: 365 reflections

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    Throughout history, legend and myth, the sea has symbolized power and freedom, strength and serenity and has inspired poets, philosophers, astronomers and artists.

    Reflections upon the sea from literature, philosophy, science and ancient wisdom are gathered together in this enchanting collection.

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    £5.20
  • Adrift: The Curious Tale of the Lego Lost at Sea

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    Winner of the Holyer an Gof Award 2023

    In 1997 sixty-two containers fell off the cargo ship Tokio Express after it was hit by a rogue wave off the coast of Cornwall, including one container filled with nearly five million pieces of Lego, much of it sea themed. In the months that followed, beachcombers started to find Lego washed up on beaches across the south west coast. Among the pieces they discovered were octopuses, sea grass, spear guns, life rafts, scuba tanks, cutlasses, flippers and dragons. The pieces are still washing up today.

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    £15.60£19.00
  • 50 Things to Do by the Sea

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    A beautifully presented, practical gift guide for all surf seekers. Explained with fascinating, easy-to-understand commentary from surfer and scientist Easkey Britton, this guide helps you soak up maximum vitamin sea.

    The book is divided into six main sections – each filled with exercises, ideas and fun facts to help you reconnect with your oceanic roots and create special moments by the sea…

    Reading the Sea – watch waves, move with the tides, understand rips and currents, getting to know the sea and your limits.
    What the Sea Does for Us – appreciate the food, feel-good factors, and even medicines that the sea has to offer. Plus learn about its fundamental role in climate control.
    We are Ocean – explore the multi-sensory environment the sea has to offer.
    The Power of the Sea to Heal – from seaweed and ocean plasma to social change and ocean therapy.
    The Sea is Calling – try your hand at beach combing, wave play, rockpooling, bird watching, searching for jellyfish and bioluminescence and swimming in the sea.
    Things to Do for the Sea – with guides to beach clean-ups, sustainable foraging, restoring coastal habitats and inclusion and diversity ideas to make the sea accessible to all, you’ll have everything you need to be the hero our seas need.

    Taking an inclusive global outlook on the subject, and complemented by Maria Nilsson’s captivating drawings, this timely book will show you the benefits of doing things by and for the sea – and how those benefits can spill over into your daily life.

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    £9.50£11.40
  • The Starless Sea: The spellbinding Sunday Times bestseller

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    THE TIKTOK SENSATION

    Discover the enchanting, magical bestseller from the author of The Night Circus, now in a stunning new edition.

    We are all stardust and stories…

    When Zachary Rawlins stumbles across a mysterious book containing details from his own life among its pages, it leads him on a quest unlike any other.

    Following the clues inside, he is guided to a masquerade ball, a dangerous secret club, and finally to an ancient library hidden far beneath the surface of the earth. What Zachary finds in this curious place is more than just a buried home for books and their guardians – it is a place of lost cities and seas, lovers who pass notes across time, and of stories whispered by the dead.

    But when the library is threatened, Zachary must race through its twisting tunnels and sweetly soaked shores, searching for the end of his story.

    PRAISE FOR THE STARLESS SEA:
    ‘Enchanting read… an ode to stories and storytelling itself, and the joy of reading’ Guardian
    ‘Spellbinding’ Daily Mirror
    ‘A magical mix of quests and fables…beautifully written’ Heat

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    £8.70£9.50
  • Mysteries at Sea: Peril on the Atlantic

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    A twisty and heart-pounding mystery at sea, from award-winning A.M. Howell.

    July, 1936. As the Queen Mary sets sail across the Atlantic, Alice can’t wait for the summer of adventure that lies ahead. She’s excited to explore the huge ship, with its shops, animals and even celebrities on board.

    As Alice’s sailor father focuses on winning a prestigious race, she witnesses a shocking attack. Alice and her new friend Sonny start to uncover a dark plot to sabotage the race, and as they investigate gold bars, anonymous notes and lost silk gloves, secrets in their own lives come to the surface.

    While fog threatens the boat’s journey, and dangerous enemies show themselves, Alice and Sonny are in their own race to solve all the mysteries unfolding. But what they discover might change both their lives forever…

    Praise for A.M. Howell:
    WINNER OF THE MAL PEET CHILDREN’S AWARD
    WINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR
    A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEK

    “Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel.” The Telegraph

    “Gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail.” The Daily Mail

    “Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs.” The Times

    “Atmospheric, full of period detail, and most importantly, thrilling.” The i

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    £6.20£7.60
  • Under the Sea (First Sticker Book) (Usborne First Sticker Books): 1

    08
    A bright and fun first sticker book packed full of exciting underwater scenes to fill with stickers. Children will enjoy fixing the colourful picture stickers onto each fun scene, including a coral reef, a shipwreck, icy waters, dolphins and by the seashore. With over 130 stickers, this is sure to keep little children occupied. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.

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    £5.70£6.10
  • See Under the Sea: 1 (See Inside)

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    A fabulous flap book with over 80 flaps to lift and extra pages to open up to explore life under the sea. Shows coral reefs teeming with fish, the icy waters of the Arctic and the dizzying depths of ocean trenches, and shipwrecks and pirate booty too. Flaps reveal extra facts, information and surprises.

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    £7.30£10.40
  • Sea Glass Secrets

    05

    Sea Glass Secrets is an excavation of the past that explores themes of Childhood Trauma, Grief, and Healing, in three parts known as Shatter, Sorrow, and Shift. It follows the metaphorical journey of shattered glass through the sea of Childhood Trauma and Grief. It taps into themes of generational trauma, mental health, growing up with addiction, being a parent to your siblings at a young age, absent parents, experiencing grief and loss, and ultimately finding your way to the shore known as Healing.

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    £10.70
  • Treasury of Folklore – Seas and Rivers: Sirens, Selkies and Ghost Ships

    08

    Enthralling tales of the sea, rivers and lakes from around the globe.

    Folklore of the seas and rivers has a resonance in cultures all over the world. Watery hopes, fears and dreams are shared by all peoples where rivers flow and waves crash. This fascinating book covers English sailor superstitions and shape-shifting pink dolphins of the Amazon, Scylla and Charybdis, the many guises of Mami Wata, the tale of the Yoruba River spirit, the water horses of the Scottish lochs, the infamous mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, and much more.

    Accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations, popular authors Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham explore the deep history and enduring significance of water folklore the world over, from mermaids, selkies and sirens to ghostly ships and the fountains of youth.

    With this book, Folklore Thursday aims to encourage a sense of belonging across all cultures by showing how much we all have in common.

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    £11.30£12.30
  • The Island of Sea Women: ‘Beautifully rendered’ -Jodi Picoult

    08
    The beautiful novel of female friendship and family secrets on a small Korean island, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane
     
    Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls living on the Korean island of Jeju, are best friends that come from very different backgrounds. When they are old enough, they begin working in the sea with their village’s all-female diving collective, led by Young-sook’s mother. As the girls take up their positions as baby divers, they know they are beginning a life of excitement and responsibility but also danger.

    Despite their love for each other, Mi-ja and Young-sook’s differences are impossible to ignore. The Island of Sea Women is an epic set over many decades, beginning during a period of Japanese colonialism in the 1930s and 1940s, followed by World War II, the Korean War and its aftermath, through the era of cell phones and wetsuits for the women divers. Throughout this time, the residents of Jeju find themselves caught between warring empires. Mi-ja is the daughter of a Japanese collaborator, and she will forever be marked by this association. Young-sook was born into a long line of haenyeo and will inherit her mother’s position leading the divers in their village. Little do the two friends know that after surviving hundreds of dives and developing the closest of bonds, forces outside their control will push their friendship to the breaking point.

    This beautiful, thoughtful novel illuminates a world turned upside down, one where the women are in charge, engaging in dangerous physical work, and the men take care of the children. A classic Lisa See story—one of women’s friendships and the larger forces that shape them—The Island of Sea Women introduces readers to the fierce and unforgettable female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that shaped their lives.

    ‘For centuries, women on Korea’s Jeju island have been free-diving into the sea, a practice explored through this fictionalized story of two friends who struggle to stay close amid war, family rivalries, and a shifting cultural landscape. It’s riveting, historical, and heartbreaking all at once’ Marie Claire
    ‘Lisa See excels at mining the intersection of family, friendship and history… This novel spans wars and generations, but at its heart is a beautifully rendered story of two women whose individual choices become inextricably tangled’ Jodi Picoult, author of A Spark of Light

    ‘I was spellbound the moment I entered the vivid and little-known world of the diving women of Jeju… No one writes about female friendship… with more insight and depth than Lisa See’ Sue Monk Kidd, author of The Secret Life of Bees 

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    £4.70
  • The Seas

    08

    “The Seas took me back to how I felt as a kid, when you’re newly falling in love with literature, newly shocked by its capacity to cast a spell…” Maggie Nelson

    “[It] blew me away because of the beauty of the language . . . I found myself highlighting about 85% of the book for the language. It is so beautifully written” Jodi Picoult

    Moored in a coastal fishing town so far north that the highways only run south, the unnamed narrator of The Seas is a misfit. She’s often the subject of cruel local gossip. Her father, a sailor, walked into the ocean eleven years earlier and never returned, leaving his wife and daughter to keep a forlorn vigil. Surrounded by water and beckoned by the sea, she clings to what her father once told her: that she is a mermaid.

    True to myth, she finds herself in hard love with a land-bound man, an Iraq War veteran thirteen years her senior. The mesmerizing, fevered coming-of-age tale that follows will land her in jail. Her otherworldly escape will become the stuff of legend.

    With the inventive brilliance and psychological insight that have earned her international acclaim, Samantha Hunt pulls readers into an undertow of impossible love and intoxication, blurring the lines between reality and fairy tale, hope and delusion, sanity and madness.

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  • Weird Sea: Zombie Starfish, Underwater Aliens and Other Strange Tales of the Ocean

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    ‘From the supernatural to the sublime, Weird Sea really is the weirdest of world tours and it is BRILLIANT!’ The Little Literacy Society

    What does the sea make you think of? Crashing waves, crumbling sandcastles . . . maybe a squawking seagull or two? Well, how about . . .

    Ghost ships! Mega sharks! The Bermuda triangle! Zombie starfish! Psychic sea serpents! And don’t even get us started on something called the Hot Tub of Despair . . .

    You see, the sea is actually weird. Really weird. Not only is it full of amazing creatures and mini monsters, some of the world’s most mind-blowing myths and legends revolve around the sea too.

    So what are you waiting for? Come with our wonderful narrator, Shrimpy, and dive into some of the incredible secrets of our weird, wonderful and totally wild oceans.

    Filled with brilliant facts and myths as well as hilarious illustrations in beautiful full colour, Weird Sea is the perfect gift for little explorers who can’t wait to tell you DID YOU KNOW? and is the perfect antidote to boring kids non-fiction.

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    £12.50£14.20
  • Mermedusa (An Eerie-on-Sea Mystery)

    08

    Herbie and Violet’s fifth gripping adventure brings the internationally bestselling Eerie-on-Sea series to a heart-stopping climax.

    It is midwinter once again, and the hosts of a paranormal podcast have descended on Eerie-on-Sea eager for a sighting of the legendary malamander. Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, is feeling uneasy – and not just because of the visitors. He’s being plagued by unsettling dreams, and the head-splitting “Eerie Hum” that is reverberating through the town.

    Something is dreadfully wrong, and it seems to be coming from Eerie’s very core. Herbie and his friend Violet Parma will need all their courage as they head deep below the town to seek answers. Perhaps here, finally, they – and the malamander too – will discover the Deepest Secret of Eerie-on-Sea.

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    £4.60£7.60
  • Deep Sea: 10 Things You Should Know

    Uncover what lies at the deepest depths of our oceans…

    In ten brief and informative essays, marine biologist and TV science advisor Professor Jon Copley journeys to one of the most mysterious and fascinating environments on Earth, the deep sea. Discover what makes this unique habitat such a challenging environment, the creatures that call it home and how ocean explorers are able to utilise the latest technology to aid their research and travel miles below the ocean surface.

    The Deep Sea: 10 things you should know is a brilliant guide to one of the most fascinating and curious places known to humankind.

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    £9.50£10.40

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