Lily Steps Up
Lily Steps Up

Author: Judi Curtin

Publisher: The O'Brien Press Ltd

Published: 2020-10-05

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1788492382

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From the author of Lily at Lissadell and the 'Alice & Megan', 'Eva' and 'Time After Time' series Lissadell House, Sligo, 1913 Friends Lily and Nellie work long hard hours as housemaids for the Gore Booth family in the Big House. And yet these are days filled with friendship, fun, and even madcap bicycle rides with Maeve, daughter of the famous Republican, Countess Marcievicz. But Lily knows there's an empty place in her friend's heart. Nellie is all alone in the world; she grew up in the workhouse, where she was separated from her sisters. Lily longs to help her, but could she end up losing all she has – even her livelihood. And what will happen to her hopes and dreams? Just how much would you give up for a friend ...? A story of friendship set in the changing world of early 20th century Ireland.

Lily at Lissadell
Lily at Lissadell

Author: Judi Curtin

Publisher: The O'Brien Press Ltd

Published: 2019-09-09

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 1788491610

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When Lily is a young teenager, the time comes for her and her friends to leave school and find work; some are emigrating to America, some going to work in shops. Lily is going into service in the Big House – Lissadell. Lily's employers, the Gore-Booth family, are kind, but life as a young housemaid can be hard: Lily works long days, she has to learn to get along with the staff, particularly her roommate, the sullen and uncommunicative Nellie, and she misses her home and family. But when Maeve, daughter of Constance Markievicz and niece of the Gore-Booths, comes to visit and decides to paint a portrait of Lily an unusual friendship begins between the two girls from such different worlds. A warm and engaging story about friendship, life in the early 20th century and how the political world affects everyone.

Lily's Dream
Lily's Dream

Author: Judi Curtin

Publisher: The O'Brien Press Ltd

Published: 2021-10-04

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1788493044

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The further adventures of Lily: life as a maid in Lissadell House is always interesting, but with her friendship with Maeve under strain, a war in Europe starting and uncertainly about her future, she needs all her wits about her! This latest installment in the popular series also sees Lily finally on her way to realising her dream of becoming a teacher. Nellie's older sister, Johanna, starts walking out with Harry the footman, and is extremely worried when he enlists and goes off to fight in World War I. He send letters to the girls from the front and tells them all about the Christmas Day truce in 1914 ... but then a telegram comes. Harry is missing, presumed dead. Will he return to Lissadell, safe and sound? Meanwhile, when Isabelle, the children's nurse, becomes unwell Lady Mary asks Lily to work with the Michael and Hugh Gore Booth in the afternoons until they are ready to go away to boarding school. On a visit home, Lily meets the Master, who tells her that Miss O'Brien is courting a young man – and if she marries, there will be an opening for a Junior Assistant Mistress in the school. He assures her that her current level of education will be enough, and that once she is old enough, he'd be happy to appoint her.

Dash & Lily's Book of Dares
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares

Author: Rachel Cohn

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2010-10-26

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0375896686

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Now a Netflix original series starring Austin Abrams and Midori Francis! A whirlwind holiday season romance from the New York Times bestselling authors of Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist. “I’ve left some clues for you. If you want them, turn the page. If you don’t, put the book back on the shelf, please.” 16-year-old Lily has left a red notebook full of challenges on her favorite bookstore shelf, waiting for just the right guy to come along and accept its dares. Dash, in a bad mood during the holidays, happens to be the first guy to pick up the notebook and rise to its challenges. What follows is a whirlwind romance as Dash and Lily trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations all across New York City. But can their in-person selves possibly connect as well as their notebook versions, or will their scavenger hunt end in a comic mismatch of disastrous proportions? Co-written by Rachel Cohn (GINGERBREAD) and David Levithan, co-author of WILL GRAYSON, WILL GRAYSON with John Green (THE FAULT IN OUR STARS), DASH & LILY'S BOOK OF DARES is a love story that will have readers scouring bookstore shelves, looking and longing for a love (and a red notebook) of their own.

Lily
Lily

Author: Sally Oxley

Publisher:

Published: 2015-06-09

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 9781938068089

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Lily Bowers and the Uninvited Guest
Lily Bowers and the Uninvited Guest

Author: Jess Lohmann

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12-10

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9783982063966

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Discover the World of Lily Bowers Ten-year-old Lily Bowers discovers that she has an extraordinary gift - she can talk to animals. So when Mother Nature herself is threatened by animal cruelty, only Lily can save her. To do this, she must mobilize all her new animal friends in her beloved forest. The same forest where the Brothers Grimm once traveled. But first, there's a horrible bully at her new school to deal with. And Lily knows she'll need to call on all her courage to convince the rest of the world that nature must come first. Lily Bowers and the Uninvited Guest is the first of a must-read middle grade eco fantasy series that shows kids they really do have the power and influence to make a difference and change the world. And save animals. This eco fantasy Book comes with 42 beautiful inside illustrations in full color. In the back of the book, you'll read 15 easy actionable steps that will help you and your kids become a much needed voice for animals, information about the UN Sustainable Development Goals to help spread awareness and famous quotes about respecting all life forms for a healthy biodiversity. Help Those Who Need it Most When you buy this book, you'll be helping me give back 5% of my book profits to put an end to the unnecessary torture and murder of millions of laboratory animals through my membership with Doctors Against Animal Experiments.

Sophie Steps Up
Sophie Steps Up

Author: Nancy Rue

Publisher: Faithgirlz!/Sophie

Published: 2013-04-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780310738510

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In two stories, Sophie and the Corn Flakes transform Fiona's tree house into a space station as a school project, and the Corn Flakes and a new student from Ireland prepare for a drama club performance.

Lily and the Lissadell Ghost
Lily and the Lissadell Ghost

Author: Judi Curtin

Publisher:

Published: 2021-02-22

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781788492300

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Strange things start to happen at Lissadell - odd noises, food going missing and rumours of a ghost - so Sherlock Holmes-fan Maeve is determined to lead an investigation. Can Lily, Nellie and Maeve solve the mystery of the Lissadell ghost? Friendship, history and mystery in early 20th century Ireland.

Laird of the Black Isle
Laird of the Black Isle

Author: Paula Quinn

Publisher: Hachette+ORM

Published: 2017-10-31

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1455535362

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"Paula Quinn captures the heart of the Highlands" (Monica McCarty, New York Times bestselling author) in this sweeping, epic romance, perfect for fans of Outlander. This Highlander will risk everything to find his daughter . . . Lachlan MacKenzie has nothing left to lose since his wife and daughter were killed. But when a shadowy figure reveals his little girl might still be alive, Lachlan will do whatever it takes to find her -- even abduct a lass from the MacGregor clan for an exchange. Being caught would mean certain death. But the laird of the Black Isle won't let anything -- or anyone -- interfere with his mission . . . not even his beautiful, stubborn captive. Even his heart All Mailie MacGregor wants is to return home to her family. And the Highland beast who captured her can go to the devil. Her plan: to thwart him at any cost and win her freedom. But she never expected to be so drawn to the fierce warrior and the desire in his eyes.

Thrive
Thrive

Author: Krista Ritchie

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2023-08-01

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 059363960X

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The TikTok sensation Addicted series continues with Thrive, now in a print edition with special bonus material! Two years will change them forever. When fake rumors spread like wildfire—like having three-ways with her boyfriend's rock climbing brother—Lily Calloway retreats to a dark place: her bedroom. Loren Hale is more determined than ever to keep their sex life private, even from their friends, and he helps Lily in the only way he knows how. But how much love is too much? Their lives are filmed, watched, and criticized. And through it all, Lily and Loren have to face enemies they never thought they'd see, demons they don't know if they should bury, and setbacks they didn't think they'd meet. Not this soon. And one rumor could be too much for them to handle. It will test their greatest limitations, and if they don't hold onto each other, someone is going to drown.