Claire Powell

Puns and pratfalls abound when the Fastest Feathers Race gets off and running in this hilarious follow-up to the first Marty Moose story about an earnest mailmouse and his excitable bunny sidekick. Normally, the dutiful mouse named Marty Moose would be swinging his mailbag over his shoulder to start his delivery rounds, but today is not a normal day--the post office is closed for the Little Ditch Fastest Feather Race Even though competitors are birds only, with Betty Beaker the clear favorite, Marty and half of Little Ditch await eagerly on the sidelines. But right before the race begins, Marty is tasked with retrieving the misdelivered race prize (a ridiculously heavy golden egg) and getting it back to the finish line before the runners return. Panicking postcards As their feathered friends squawk out of the gate, Marty and his loyal, loopy rabbit pal Nibbles must set off on a madcap race of their own, braving a perilous tree climb (thwack ), crawling under a blinding fog, crossing paths with a stream of racers, and falling into the clutches of a gang of ferret bandits that are cleverly disguised as ducks . . . As fast-paced and comical as the avian runners, this lighthearted romp is bound to satisfy fans of Marty Moose and new readers alike.

Puns and pratfalls abound when the Fastest Feathers Race gets off and running in this hilarious follow-up to the first Marty Moose story about an earnest mailmouse and his excitable bunny sidekick. Normally, the dutiful mouse named Marty Moose would be swinging his mailbag over his shoulder to start his delivery rounds, but today is not a normal day--the post office is closed for the Little Ditch Fastest Feather Race Even though competitors are birds only, with Betty Beaker the clear favorite, Marty and half of Little Ditch await eagerly on the sidelines. But right before the race begins, Marty is tasked with retrieving the misdelivered race prize (a ridiculously heavy golden egg) and getting it back to the finish line before the runners return. Panicking postcards As their feathered friends squawk out of the gate, Marty and his loyal, loopy rabbit pal Nibbles must set off on a madcap race of their own, braving a perilous tree climb (thwack ), crawling under a blinding fog, crossing paths with a stream of racers, and falling into the clutches of a gang of ferret bandits that are cleverly disguised as ducks . . . As fast-paced and comical as the avian runners, this lighthearted romp is bound to satisfy fans of Marty Moose and new readers alike.

'An incredible new talent' Marian Keyes A marriage on the rocks. A family in disarray. A weekend in the sun at a luxury, all-inclusive hotel. What could possibly go wrong? Jo and Dave haven't had a holiday in years. They've had other things on their plate: failed IVF, the death of Dave's mother, doing up the bathroom. So when Dave’s flashy brother Teddy offers to fly in from Dubai and take them – along with his gorgeous young girlfriend and their curmudgeonly father – to a beachfront resort in the Med, the couple can hardly refuse. But while romance might be on the cards for some, Jo and Dave soon find that tensions don't disappear in paradise. In fact, they might just get worse... Set over the course of one scorching weekend, All In is a compulsively entertaining and bittersweet novel that asks: when life gets choppy, how does love stay afloat? Praise for Claire's first book At the Table 'A summer read to devour with suncream and spilt rosé – and then lend to your mum or your daughter’ The Times, NOVEL OF THE SUMMER 'An assured, exquisitely drawn novel that fans of Sorrow and Bliss will adore’ Red, BOOKS OF THE YEAR ‘Powell is a fantastic writer who exercises perfect control’ Daily Mail, BEST READ OF THE SUMMER 'Really funny. A fantastic read' Simon Mayo, BOOKS OF THE YEAR

The second book in the mischievous, laugh-out loud and charming ADVENTURES OF A POSTMOUSE series from a beloved and bestselling illustrator. It's the day of the annual Fastest Feathers race in Little Ditch, but Marty Moose can’t stop to join in the fun – he’s got a very important parcel to deliver. The prize is a beautiful shining golden egg, and it's got to reach the finish line before the contestants do! But that’s not the only twist in the tail: Marty and Nibbles have to contend with ferret bandits who want the prize for themselves, and a pair of cheating ducks in a terrible case of fowl play.

Who knew delivering the mail could be so perilous? A silly, mischievous story of independence, self-confidence, bravery, and friendship. Just because you're small doesn't mean you can't be brave. That's the advice Great-Aunt Ada gives Marty Moose for his first day on the job as a mailmouse for the Little Ditch Post Office. With his mailbag in hand, Marty is ready to follow in her footsteps, but filling them proves difficult even with the help of a scrappy and energetic bunny named Nibbles. When a pair of pesky neighbors prevents him from delivering his last package, Marty and his new friend Nibbles must figure out together how to finish the job, even if that means breaking the rules. With lively, funny, and characterful illustrations and a charming narrative voice, this series first is just right for newly confident readers.

The first instalment in a funny and charming two-colour series from a beloved and bestselling illustratorIt’s Marty Moose’s first day on the job as Postmouse. He’s ironed his uniform, polished his buttons and waxed his whiskers; he's ready to go! But things take a tricky turn when he gets lost in Whisker Warren and needs rescuing by a doolally rabbit named Nibbles, and then gets caught in the crossfire of two less-than-neighbourly toads. Who knew postage could be so perilous! With lively, funny and characterful illustration and a brilliantly charming voice, this series is perfect for newly confident readers.

Hauskan haikeassa perhepotretissa lapset eivät kasva koskaan aikuisiksi. Kun iät kaiket yhdessä olleet vanhemmat eroavat, aikuiset lapset reagoivat rajusti. Perhe on aina perhe, vaikka sen dynamiikka ontuisikin. Koskettavan lukuromaanin tapahtumat koetaan pöydän ääressä. Milloin pöytään istahtaa hajonnut perhe, milloin äiti ja viinaan menevä uraohjustytär, milloin toisistaan vieraantuneet sisarukset ja uutta vauhtia ottanut isä. Uudet kuviot saavat sisarukset taantumaan lapsiksi. Kiehtovan tunnistettava tarina kulkee vuoden verran perheen mukana, kun vanhat salaisuudet nousevat pintaan ja kun uusia syntyy.

An unsentimental exploration of love and disillusionment, At the Table is about what it means to grow up - both as an individual, and as a family.

Rebecca K hn finds herself caught up in the problems of another race: a race indigenous to a planet 50 light years from Earth which comprises diverse cultures sharing the same fundamental problem. But what exactly is their problem? How can Rebecca help, and what is the mysterious occupation of a Zec'fr? The answers to these questions initiate drastic changes both to Rebecca's concepts, and to her life, as she finds herself embroiled in the concerns of two of the planet's major cultures. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Rebecca's disappearance provokes a murder hunt and the investigation of a multi-million pound computer fraud . . .