Books published by Hawkesbury Press

A wild bird's egg, a kitten and a sausage dog cause young Tommy to put the village on the map for all the wrong reasons. Fortunately Sophie is on hand to restore order, rekindle old friendships and foster new ones.

The first in a new series of short novellas (c. 13k words) set in the same world as Debbie Young's Sophie Sayers Village Mysteries, showing vignettes of village life in the Cotswolds. As well as featuring Sophie Sayers and friends, the series introduces new characters, situations and intrigue - but without the body count of the murder mysteries!

2019 EDITION The Westonbirt Association News is the news magazine of the alumni organisation of Westonbirt School, the girls' boarding and day school near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.

The autobiography of a much-loved rescue cat, presented as if he might have written it himself, as a lasting tribute to a much-loved pet who enjoyed 18 happy years as the special friend of Chris and Ann Dunn in a small Gloucestershire village. Reputedly part Turkish Van cat, this handsome creature was the perfect companion, though always on his own terms, whether scaling next door's greenhouse, camping out with a feline friend in improvised hammocks in the conservatory, or just enjoying his favourite snack of prawns. Chan's adventures are now captured to cherish by all who knew him - and even those who never had the chance to meet him in person will find him engaging company through the pages of this little book.

"Stocking Fillers" follows a cast of entertaining characters as they prepare for the festive season, from a small boy trying to teach Santa time management to the elderly lady celebrating what's likely to be her last Christmas Day. Unlike many Christmas-themed books, "Stocking Fillers" does not sugar-coat the festive experience, and not all of the characters are lovable. But ultimately it's a heartwarming celebration of all things festive.The tales form an entertaining catalogue of how characters of all ages respond to the anxieties that abound at this time of year, from a small boy who tries to give Santa lessons in time management to the elderly lady who is marking what's likely to be her last Christmas. Others tackle such important questions as: - Will you ever get everything ready in time? - Will everyone like their presents? - Will you like yours? - How will Father Christmas fit us all in? - And who is the real Santa, anyway?Here is the list of story titles, kicking off with a very funny parody of a Christmas round-robin letter: The Christmas Letter I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas Do You Believe? The Revolting Toys Park and Ride Christmas Time The Groundhog Christmas The True Cost of Christmas The Unexpected Guest The Unwanted Gift Good Christmas Housekeeping Past, Present, Yet to ComeUnlike many festive books, this collection does not sugar-coat every Christmas experience, and a few of the characters aren't exactly lovable, but they're certainly memorable. But ultimately it's a heartwarming collection and an easy, quick read to be enjoyed by anyone who loves the traditional Christmas, at any time of year.Many readers report that reading these stories has become an annual tradition in their household, a Christmas Carol for the modern era.