Books published by FARAXA Publishing

Elfis the singing elf by Naila N. and illustrations by Vera S. is for children from 5 to 7 years old.Elfis is an elf that likes to sing… a lot. Sometimes, he gets so carried away that he forgets to do his job. Will he manage to complete his Christmas to-do list or will he end up creating havoc at Santa’s workshop? Read along to find out!Elfis the singing elf by Naila N. is available in paperback edition.

'We're the new superheroes' introduces children to ten super powers showing them that just like their favourite superheroes they too are brave and bold. In what is considered to be a revolutionary way to boost self-confidence this book is a tool which cultivates an awareness of inner strengths and helps our young superheroes battle anything that comes their way. The picture book for little heroes with big dreams With powerful text and richly-imagined illustrations by Emma Galea Naudi, We're the new superheroes is the perfect way for parents, guardians, families and teachers to talk about inner strength, collaboration and the beauty of uniqueness with young children.Jake and Emily's enthusiasm, individuality, and abundant curiosity make them a perfect companion for young readers learning to navigate school, family, and friendships. We're the new superheroes is: A simple, fun, illustrated story with a powerful message that will introduce children to the joy of reading. A self-help tool which will motivate children to acknowledge their inner strengths An essential picture book for preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second grade classrooms Ideal for developing vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension skills A great way to incorporate parent/guardian involvement into daily reading 'This book is a game-changer which has the power to be a precious life-lesson for our little ones as well as a valuable eye-opener for us all'

Scruffy, easily distracted and accident-prone, Father Jacko doesn't really belong inside a church. His superiors and family view him with utter distaste and embarrassment; despite nagging and bullying him they find themselves constantly embroiled in the chaos he seems to generate. He doesn't intend to undermine the self-importance of foreign sopranos, estate agents and film directors, but he does. However, amid the rocks and clover of Gozo, the island he adores, his simple wisdom and passion for the lives of the humble people he serves manifests the love of God. His stories are imbued with comic blunders, human frailties, forgiveness and peace. Stumbling in and out of all these is Barry the Englishman who is so insignificant, even to himself, that you spot him everywhere.

How do you lead an exciting life when you are often sick and cannot always go to school to meet your friends? Little Paul knows that there are no limits to the places he can visit and the adventures he can have thanks to the books he reads and his vivid imagination. Little Paul's dreams keep him safe, but how does he face the challenges he encounters when he leaves the safety of his home? Will he ever manage to make friends with the lovely Audrey Marie?

When Rick discovers his powers of teleportation, he dreams of escaping the Mater Dei hospital ward with all his friends. They are all severely ill, dependent on others for their care, and dreaming of a better place inspires them to unite and have the courage to join together and escape. One nurse, believes in their quest and joins them in their efforts. What does the new world have in store for them? Will it be a safe haven to make a new and better life for themselves? Friendship, loyalty, and perseverance are all values that are strongly depicted in this work. Award winning author Kirsten Spiteri, once again delivers a science fiction novel for young adults that inspires, gives hope, and stimulates the imagination.Kirsten Spiteri's other titles are The Wave and Far From Home.

Dominic and Angele loved staying at their grandfather's cottage in Wied il-Ghasel (Honey's Valley) during the summer holidays. Their grandfather was different than their other grandparents, he was active, intelligent and always thought of new ways for his grandchildren to have fun and learn something new. They loved being with their grandfather because they always had something to do.And in the valley they used to imagine fantastical adventures. They had played amongst the trees before they went back to the cottage where they would have a hearty dinner prepared for them. They would swim in the pond and be told a story before they slept and their day would be complete.One day when they were playing in the valley they noticed a strange light and went to investigate. They didn't realise that it was a secret door that led into different worlds, which would lead them to the Valley of the Dinosaurs. In this strange world, they will face grave dangers, and they will have the greatest adventure of their life. They will also reveal grandpa Salvu's secrets as they explore the new world they found.

In the last few years, more interest and demand has been generated in performing the music of Francesco Azopardi, particularly by Maltese musicians, European choirs and orchestras. The strength of Azopardi's music lies in the fact that it was always written with a specific purpose or commemoration in mind - such as the famous Requiem Mass in F minor (1792) which was commissioned for the death of King Leopold II of Austria. The book demonstrates Azopardi as a prolific composer who was in touch with the mainstream ideas of the most important European musical centres such as Naples, Paris and Monaco di Baviera (Munich), among other places. Azopardi composed several larger works such as the Oratorio La Passione di Cristo, three Grande Messe for two choirs, soloists and two orchestras, with arias and choruses reflecting the Neapolitan operatic style of Nicola Piccinni and Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, as well as a large number of psalms, te deums, solemn hymns and sequences. There have also been attempts at editing and publishing, performing and recording of his instrumental music, especially the sinfonias (short sonata-da-chiesa form). Azopardi's musical dedication, however, was directed towards the composition of music for the cathedral, in concordance with his role as Maestro di Cappella, as well as teaching composition through his own treatises: Il Musico Prattico (I) and Il Musico Pratico (II). These two treatises are analysed here with the last expanded version of Il Musico Pratico in four books. These two important treatises are here presented for the first time in their proper historical perspective which includes also a comparative study and analysis of the two. ___ Dion Buhagiar is an Associate Professor of Music and was Head of the Music Studies Programme at the Mediterranean Institute of the University of Malta (retired 2015). He is also Maestro di Cappella and Organist Emeritus of St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta and St Paul's Cathedral, Mdina, Malta. He is the founder and conductor of the Collegium Musicum Choir. Buhagiar conducted the Collegium Musicum choir and orchestra at both cathedrals, in large works including Francesco Azopardi's Messa Di Gloria for eight voices and eight soloists, Mozart's Requiem & Coronation Mass, Haydn's Paukenmesse & Creation, Verdi's Requiem and Rossini's Stabat Mater for exclusive German audiences. His compositional output includes four large-scale Oratorios and an Opera in Maltese (Libretto from Francis Ebejer's Il-¿arsa ta' Rüann). Other compositions include a vast amount of sacred works for the cathedral liturgy throughout 38 years of services such as masses including the Missa Solemnis Gloriae, Antiphons, Psalms and Te Deums.

The Gozo Cat Detectives: Trilogy 2 are stories about courageous, curious cats and the animal friends they meet in the course of their adventures, as they travel around Gozo solving mysteries and bringing happiness and understanding wherever they can. The Gozo Cat Detectives: Trilogy 2 is a contribution to the body of useul literature, populated by animals, that helps us all to get through life's difficulties with tolerance, bravery, humour, mutual support in problem solving, understanding and love.

This book is dedicated to the wildlife that makes its home around the Santa Maria Tower, Comino Island, Malta.