Showing results for "searching for a silver lining" in Literature & Fiction

Nettie Sweeney has a dad, three big sisters, a farm full of cows and a cat called Mittens. But it's not enough. She longs for a mother. One with a gentle touch and sparkles in her eyes. Instead, she has Aunt Edith with slappy hands, a sharp tongue and the disturbing belief that peas are proper food. When Dad marries Alice, all Nettie's dreams come true. The Sweeney home overflows with laughter, love and, in time, a baby brother. Billy. The light of Nettie's life. Then tragedy strikes. The Sweeney family crumbles. Nettie tries to make things right, but has she made everything so much worse?

The must-have second book in the brilliant Lost and Found series from Cathy Cassidy, best-selling author of The Chocolate Box Girls. Forced to flee his home in Syria for safety in England, Sami attempts to begin a new life but struggles to overcome the pain of the past. Memories of the long and dangerous journey across icy waters, armed with only his dad's old coat, a flute and the hope of a brighter future, are never far away. Can his new friends in the Lost and Found band and a blossoming romance with the girl of his dreams melt his frozen heart, or is it too late to find a silver lining?

Embark on a magical journey with Isla, a young girl with big dreams and an even bigger heart! In a town not unlike your own, Isla's quest for adventure leads her to a mystical world where wizards, knights, and legendary figures come to life. With each episode, Isla faces challenges that test her courage, wit, and spirit. But with her magic lucky penny and the wisdom of the enigmatic Merlin, she learns to find the positive in every situation—the silver lining! Join Isla as she battles fears, foes, and her own doubts, proving that even the smallest hero can make the biggest difference. Tune in...