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Archive for March 2021

The Wedding, by Ruth Heald

Lauren and Adam are planning their dream wedding. But then strange things start to happen and someone is hinting that there are secrets. A doll in a slashed wedding dress. A message that says ‘he doesn’t love you’. And Adam IS keeping a stalker patient a secret… The Wedding begins with Lauren on her wedding […]

How to help your child adjust to being back at school

The end of lockdown in sight. It has been tough for parents, teachers, children, EVERYONE! Some children (and parents) will be thrilled that schools are fully reopening next week but others will be cautious and need extra reassurance. Getting ready Give them information about the school routine and structure of the day. Talk about the […]

The Far Away Girl, by Sharon Maas

Rita is an animal loving, carefree seven year old when her father remarries and she meets her stepmother for the first time. Soon animals are banned from the house and Rita is pushed out by her new sibling. She yearns to find out the truth about her mother who she cannot remember. Can she persuade […]

Two ingredient vegan and gluten free chocolate banana brownies

Are you a fan of brownies? Do you have some bananas to use up? Try this recipe! Only TWO ingredients! 2 ripe or (even better) overripe bananas 3 tablespoons cocoa powder. Preheat the oven to 180. Mash up the bananas using either a fork, masher or blender. It should reach a puree consistency but any […]