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The stories in this book are intended for those on the threshold of adulthood where troubles are thought to be insurmountable. Loyalty and lack of confidence are dealt with along with the mixed feelings of a first love in an understanding manner. Peer pressure and bullying are tackled with empathy and perhaps, more importantly, one's identity and place in an exciting world of opportunities.

Short stories for young adults - a time when problems seem insurmountable in a world full of wonderful opportunities.

You will have noticed that I am a writer, a writer, in the main, of children's books. As a child, I wasn't that fussy about poetry in school, and yet I quite often surprise myself now as an adult, when with my friends we are discussing prose and poetry, I can often quote some of the poems I had learned in my earlier years. 'The Fairies' by William Allingham - 'Up the airy mountain, down the rushy glen...' and 'A Smuggler's Song' by Rudyard Kip...

Two lads in their early teens who conveniently forget the law when riding a motorbike, and illicit drinking away from home. Both get apprenticeships, Rhys. the more cautious of the two boys, in Carpentry/joinery and Giddy, a more daring lad, in plastering. They argue, meet up with girls, have a brush with death that causes trauma for both of them. Through all their adventures they remain good friends.

Governed by Magpies. While hanging the washing, Emma sees at least one magpie which causes her to worry about her husband Stewart's business plans. By the time Stewart comes home with a lost briefcase holding secret information seven magpies have been seen. One for sorrow. Two for joy. Three for a kiss And four for a boy. Five for silver Six for gold. Seven a secret not to be told.

Confused by the title? Speak to retirees and most will tell you, 'Never been so busy in all of my life!' This little book is really an anthology of my work since I retired some twenty years ago.

Katy, a young mother of three children under five, suspects her husband is on the verge of an affair. She decides to nip it in the bud and goes to confront the other woman using her children as moral blackmail, but the children get out of hand and cause mayhem for ten minutes... Kate relates this to her sister, but Katy has got the wrong person.

From Commoner to Coronet is based on the 18th century Berkeley Family, and the well-researchedbookMary Cole - Countess of Berkeley, written by Hope Costley-White in 1961. Her interest was piqued when perusing a document entitled: 'Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee of privileges on the Earl of Berkeley's pedigree, 1799 and Minutes of Evidence given before the Committee of Privileges to whom the petition of William Fitzhardinge Berk...

An historical fantasy/romance that tells of the impossible challenge of living a life without breaking a commandment between the thirteenth and twentieth centuries. Matthew angered the Senate when he committed murder, thus changing his planned destiny. ?They decided that to regain his destiny and Magdalena, the girl he loves, Matthew must live one life without breaking a commandment. ?Through the centuries Matthew?s lives include being a smugg...

Every member of the crew heard the ominous crack. They all stopped working, backed up a little along the passage and held their breath. Suddenly the roof caved in...This is a compelling story of a determined young man who seeks his fortune in London during the 1930s. It is the women in George Carr's life who shape and colour his future. Murder, suicide, assault, infidelity, the abduction of children and the testing of loyalties all tough the l...

Archie is a mean-spirited thief. Recently released from prison, he demands that his children, Kevin and Becky, give him a home. He bullies and threatens Becky and leads Kevin into a life of crime.Will Becky ever find true love? Will Kevin leave his life of crime behind? Is there any happiness in the future for these siblings? A must read story of drama, intrigue and dysfunctional family life.

Rhys starts at secondary school, makes new friends and becomes captain of the cricket team. Everyone seems to expect more of him. And he has to deal with becoming an uncle.

Beatrice explores some of the feasts, festivals and folklores behind the Christian festival of Christmas, from the origin of the tree, to carols and why we eat Brussel sprouts.

Bert experiences many adventures in A Particular Year including some life-changing incidents, not least a fire, the outbreak of war and the introduction of motor engines. All impact on life on a canal narrowboat.

After Rhys falls out a tree, he and his friend Giddy are taken on a trip to the sea with Rhys' nan and granddad.

Three stories in one book! How great is that!The first story, 'A Towing Path Tale' is about a boy, Bert Smith whose best friend is Princess, a horse. Princess rescues Bert from dangerous situations: BUT is she real?Another story about Bert. 'Different Sorts of Lessons' is about a strict authoritarian school and Bert, who's not used to this, is not likely to put up with it! A dangerous situation gains him a friend.'One Christmas' A Christmas Ev...

Three stories in one book! How great is that! STOWAWAYS are not welcome on narrowboats. Four-legged ones are often thrown into the water. But what happens when Bert discovers a two legged one?PA'S GOOD NAME is at risk when part of a costly cargo goes missing, . Pa has been tricked and knows the culprit, someone so sly that the police have trouble arresting him. Can Pa and Bert track down the thief and prove Pa's innocence?MA GETS HER WAY despi...

Mouse Mansion - 12 performers including young children, the mice family adjust to a new home Mice at Play - 10 performers, can stand alone, mice have fun For 9 year olds [Bracknell]* Has Talent - 8 performers plus audience, talent show The Aliens - 11 performers including 4 girls A group of friends pretend they're aliens while having a picnic For 12 year olds Some Detective Work - 7 performers all girls, A phone goes missing...was it stolen? F...

At the end of a day already fraught with trouble nine years old Rhys is devastated by the news of his missing brother. Firstly he has school problems. With his best friend Giddy, he chases grasshoppers and gets his clothes very dirty. He experiments with kissing a girl, April who does not react like his brother's girlfriends.  Together Rhys and Giddy decide to train a very reluctant greyhound for racing. Do they succeed? But worse was to come ...

Rhys and Giddy have to raise money to afford going to London to watch Wales play Rugby at Twickenham. Will they do it? And how do they save April from having to move to Swansea?