The Fairy Ring

The Fairy Ring by Mary Losure

"Elsie and Frances Fool The World"

It all began with Frances, a young girl who, being new to England, one day discovered fairies at the bottom of the garden. Unfortunately it seemed Frances was the only one to see these fairies and so without proof no one believed her, that is apart from her cousin Elsie of course. But that didn't stop the teasing that followed.

Elsie, being of kind heart and somewhat mischief nature, decided to put a stop to the teasing of her cousin Frances by providing proof of the existence of fairies. Something that was easier said then done, however with a strong will, an artistic flair and a borrowed camera she had managed to do just that.

The Fairy Ring is a true story told of how two girls, innocently enough, fooled the world and those with the passion enough to believe. As spiritualism was becoming increasingly popular at the time, fairies and nature spirits were a popular talking point, and with so little known about the subject proof of the existence of such beings were highly sought after. But little did Frances or Elsie realise just how seriously their proof would be taken.

Mary Losure Webpage
Mary Losure @ Walker Books

On sale: 01 July 2012
Price (US): $24.95
ISBN: 9780763656706
Recommended age: 12+
In a word: Fairies
Re-read it: yes
Recommend: yes
Star rating: four out of five
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Fantasy Art Journal

Fantasy Art Journal

"My Mind Is My Weapon... And A Mind Needs Books"

A place where dragons are rescuers, where trees talk, rings are all powerful and where anything you can believe in can become reality. This is a world where anything you can imagine can be unleashed with more then enough space to give home to all those creative ideas, thoughts, dreams and wishes.

Fantasy Art Journal is a charming and inspiring journal filled with a number of fantasy quotes that will stir your imagination. Comprising of blank, lined an graph pages, this journal will support you in any creative endeavour whether that is through writing, sketching, planning or any other form of creative expression you could think of. This is a special journal you should treat yourself to or buy for that someone special.

@ Thames & Hudson

On sale: 01 March 2012
Price (AU): $19.95
ISBN: 9781908150516
Recommended age: 16+
In a word: Journal
Re-read it: yes
Recommend: yes
Star rating: five out of five
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50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know

50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know
by Kay West
with John Bridges & Bryan Curtis

'Good Manners Never Go Out Of Style'

While most of what's in this book may seem to most to be nothing more then simple common sense and polite manners, sadly in today's impersonal society these most basic of skills and knowledge are becoming lost. The simple thing like 'please' and 'thank you' never go out of style, and no matter what anyone said, it is never cool to be rude.

50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know is a guide book that reminds us all that the simple acts of kindness and courteous manners are worth more then money can buy. This is the kind of book that belongs in every home, teaching young ladies social skills that they can't learn in schools, and may not be learning at home, skills that are simple, practical and will serve them their whole lives.

Kay West @ Thomas Nelson

On sale: 01 November 2011
Price (US): $16.99
ISBN: 9781401600648
Recommended age: 14+
In a word: Etiquette
Re-read it: yes
Recommend: yes
Star rating: five out of five
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Seven Sacred Sites

Seven Sacred Sites by Serene Conneeley

Step Back In Time!

Have you ever been captured by the magic and wonder of the past? Some of the most ancient of civilisations to have left their mark on our world have all but disappeared but for a few monuments and sites that were once so sacred to them but are now only a mystery to us. If you have ever felt the pull to another time and another place lost now to history then this is the book for you.

Seven Sacred Sites are captured and presented with full history and mythology in this informative reference. Significant cultural and religious meanings taken from the past are presented along with spiritual guidance to these most enchanted of landmarks. What makes each place so special and unique is explored with care and great detail along with images to inspire your journey into the past of our blessed and sacred lands.

Serene Conneeley Webpage

Paperback @ Seven Sacred Sites

Paperback @ Amazon

Seven Sacred Sites

On sale: 01 October 2008
Price (AU): $34.95
ISBN: 9780980548709
Recommended age: 16+
In a word: Sacred
Re-read it: yes
Recommend: yes
Star rating: five out of five
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A Magical Journey

A Magical Journey by Serene Conneeley

Do What's Write For You!

This is a journey into the soul, a look at oneself through thoughts, ideas and words. A record of where we have been, what we have done and all that we wish to achieve. A place to store our hopes and dreams, to keep our goals and aspirations. It may just be a book of stories either of our own experiences or born from our imagination. It could also be simply a diary, a notebook or a cook book. However you decide to use it this journal will be your own.

A Magical Journey presents practical advice and guidance on journaling and writing. It also offers calendars, moon phases and festivals held around the world with information on there origins, histories and mythologies. Full of inspirational quotes and largely dedicated to being a functional journal, A Magical Journey is a thoughtful and personal book that will be anything you make it.

Serene Conneeley Webpage

Paperback @ A Magical Journey

Paperback @ Amazon

A Magical Journey

On sale: 01 June 2009
Price (AU): $27.95
ISBN: 9780980548716
Recommended age: 16+
In a word: Journey
Re-read it: yes
Recommend: yes
Star rating: five out of five
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