Joanne Owen

See Rome with Fresh Eyes - Your Year-Round Companion for Curious Newcomers and Return Visitors Alike. Forget what you think you know about Rome. City Stories: Rome Seasons is not your typical travel guide to Rome - it's an atmospheric and deeply personal journey through one of Europe's most storied cities. Whether it's your first or tenth visit, this guide reveals the historic atmosphere, modern quarters and cultural contrasts that define the Italian capital across the seasons. Written by a Rough Guides author who explored every location herself, this is your invitation to experience a more authentic, surprising side of Rome. Beautifully designed and full of inspiration, it's also the perfect gift book for Rome lovers. - A Guide That Moves With the Seasons - Explore Rome through the year - each chapter captures the city's mood, from springtime markets and summer aperitifs on rooftops to cinematic autumns and Christmas festivities. - Made for Newcomers and Return Travellers - Whether you're a first-time visitor or searching for a Rome travel guide for repeat travellers, this book helps you uncover the city's unexpected layers through walks, quirky experiences, unexpected corners, and stories. - Written by a Rough Guides Author Who's Been There - This isn't a second-hand list of recommendations - every place was personally visited by the author. Expect honest, practical insights. - A Refreshing Alternative to Traditional Travel Guides - Forget generic itineraries. This Rome guide focuses on lived experience, off-the-beaten-path discoveries, and the vivid contrasts that make this city fascinating. - Discover the City Seasonally - From strolling around ancient monuments in springtime sunshine to pasta-making as the nights draw in, each season brings its own unique atmosphere, traditions and surprising moments. - A Thoughtful Gift and Timeless Keepsake - With its elegant design and enduring charm, this book makes a beautiful present for Rome-lovers. See Rome differently - one season, one story, one wander at a time. Add City Stories: Rome Seasons to your shelf, suitcase or gift list, and discover a city that's constantly shifting, always ready to reveal something new.

See Berlin with Fresh Eyes - Your Year-Round Companion for Curious Newcomers and Return Visitors Alike. Forget what you think you know about Berlin. Rough Guides Berlin Seasons is not your typical travel guide to Berlin - it's an atmospheric and deeply personal journey through one of Europe's most complex cities. Whether it's your first or tenth visit, this guide reveals the creative chaos, quiet corners and cultural contrasts that define the capital across the seasons. Written by a Rough Guides author who explored every location herself, this is your invitation to experience a more authentic, surprising side of Berlin. Beautifully designed and full of inspiration, it's also the perfect gift book for Berlin lovers. A Guide That Moves With the Seasons - Wander Berlin through the year - each chapter captures the city's mood, from light-soaked flea markets and riverside bars to autumn festivals and wild Silvester fireworks. Made for Newcomers and Return Travellers - Whether you're a first-time visitor or searching for a Berlin travel guide for repeat travellers, this book helps you uncover the city's unexpected layers through walks, cultural oddities, parks and stories. Written by a Rough Guides Author Who's Been There - This isn't a second-hand list of recommendations - every place was personally visited by the author. Expect honest, practical insights. A Refreshing Alternative to Traditional Travel Guides - Forget generic itineraries. This Berlin guide focuses on lived experience, off-the-beaten-path discoveries, and the vivid contrasts that make this city fascinating. Discover the City Seasonally - From springtime peacocks on lush islands to twilight beer gardens and winter light festivals, each season brings its own unique atmosphere, traditions and surprising moments. A Thoughtful Gift and Timeless Keepsake - With its elegant design and enduring charm, this book makes a beautiful present for Berlin-lovers. See Berlin differently - one season, one story, one wander at a time. Add City Stories: Berlin Seasons to your shelf, suitcase or gift list, and discover a city that's constantly shifting, always ready to reveal something new.

The ideal gift to help kids learn brilliant new hobbies Get thinking, get scribbling and get inspired! The how-to book for kids who love writing. It’s easy to understand and tells them exactly what they need to know step-by-step. Easy-peasy tips on how to create all kinds of storiesSpace to write and make the book their ownPacked with fun writing activities guaranteed to spark their imagination! Kids can try lots of brilliant stuff with the fun You Can series from Collins – write awesome stories, draw brilliant pictures, grow your own food, take amazing photos, have an outdoor adventure, save the planet – there’s something for everyone!

Hilarity and magic on Martha's birthday in the third book in this young series by Carnegie and Branford Boase long-listed author Joanne OwenIt's Martha's birthday and the village has planned a surprise party for her - but grumpy witch Griselda Gritch ruins the surprise! Not to worry - Martha's biggest birthday wish comes true when her mum and dad return from their tropical trip especially for her party. Everyone is delighted (apart from grumpy Griselda) and excited to have fun with Martha's present: the Mysterious Mask of Truth, brought back from her parents' far-flung travels. Fun, that is, until the truth starts causing everyone quite a lot of embarrassment . . .

The second in a fantastic funny younger series from Carnegie and Branford Boase long-listed author, Joanne Owen. Martha is still causing accidental mayhem in this second book in the series. She accidentally drops a nutmeg into a "grow and move" potion concocted by grumpy witch, Griselda Gritch . . . and mayhem unfolds, including an even-grumpier-than-Griselda-Gritch magical nutmeg lady, the village hall being accidentally knocked down by a herd of cows, and a VERY eventful and catastrophic village fete and football match. Everybody blames Martha - again!

A laugh-out-loud magical story featuring witches and fun, the first in a series of three books by Carnegie and Branford Boase long-listed author, Joanne Owen. Martha Mayhem (real name Martha May) is always causing chaos! She just can't help it, somehow chaotic things just happen to her. Martha lives in the small village of Cherry Hillsbottom with her eccentric grandfather, Professor Gramps and her small pet hog Elvis. Life gets really exciting though when, on her way to school one day, she discovers a rather bedraggled-looking witch in a ditch. Griselda Gritch (the witch) tells a thrilled and alarmed Martha that she has accidentally let loose a ghastly ghoul that Griselda was trying to catch - and Martha is going to have to help her to get it back again! Griselda, though, is a rather grumpy and difficult accomplice. Can Martha, with the help of Gramps, Elvis and her best friend Jack (AKA Scrambled Egg Head), retrieve the ghoul and prove herself to Griselda? A brilliantly funny magical story, full of energy and action! With fantastic illustrations from internationally-renowned illustrator, Tony Ross.