![]() ![]() ![]() The twelfth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon. Storm clouds gather as they set out on their illegal climb, a do-or-die mission which the local militia will do anything to stop. Ryan is prepared to risk everything to help. Someone is alive, high on Everest's treacherous north face!Tashi is convinced it is her 15-year-old brother. The mountain is shut for the season because it is judged too dangerous. Stress levels are running high among the climbing teams. A desperate rescue saves Ryan's friend, but only after a local Tibetan girl -Tashi - helps with the search. Avalanches pound the glacier, burying Ryan's climbing buddy and killing many others. Just a few hours after Ryan arrives at Everest Base Camp a lethal earthquake strikes. Friends have told him dark stories about the mountain, outrageous things that he wants to see for himself. To get himself to Mount Everest and check out the truth about the world's highest peak. Ryan Hart is an 18-year-old adventurer on a mission. The Everest Files story continues in 'North Face'. ![]()
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Having to present my work to people isn’t my natural environment, and it’s something I’ve struggled with a lot. ![]() I am really introverted – I love just being in the studio working in my own bubble. Not naturally outgoing, Coralie admits that presenting her work and working with others have been her greatest challenges ![]() ![]() Having been at Penguin Random House for over 15 years, she discusses how she’s been able to grow within the publishing house and why it’s such an enjoyable place to work. ![]() ![]() ![]() It comes in a big, bearded, growly package. It’s all a disaster until I’m wandering through the woods and see some much-needed inspiration. It’s my second day here and I haven’t written one word.Ĭan you still get writer’s block if you’re not a real writer? An amazing love story that writes itself (what’s the opposite of a check?) 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The Floor Is Lava is a fun book packed with 100 games. ![]() |