Owl Barn Puzzles & Pastimes - Spring 2022

PUZZLES & PASTIMES Spring 2022

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Hello and welcome to our latest catalogue of wonderful home entertainment ideas! Here you’ll find new jigsaws of many subjects and sizes, including those with larger pieces; craft kits, colouring books, painting-by-numbers and engraving sets; our “Reading Matters” section offering an entertaining choice of light fiction, biographies and personality memoirs, and our new “Early Learning” selection of toys and games to entertain & educate the young ones!

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Highland Cow Needle Felt Kit Needle felt yourself a wonderful wee “Heilan Coo”!

This needle felting kit contains everything you need, including step by step colour instructions, pipe cleaners, wool, felting needles, glass eyes and sponge. Suitable for ages 10+ as it contains a very sharp felting needle. Finished size approximately 7.9” (20cms). Ref. E183766 £22.99

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Guide to Life Queen Elizabeth II - Britain’s longestserving monarch, Supreme Governor of the Church of England and the Head of the Commonwealth - has reigned over us for a record-breaking seventy years. Now in her ninety-sixth year, this timely celebration sheds new light on the myriad attributes and personal qualities she brings to the nation. HB, 192pp.

Ref. E189625 £9.99

The Great Ormond Street Hospital Nurse From the moment Vanessa Martin set foot inside the world’s most renowned children’s hospital she knew that if she got through her first day then she may well have a career as a trainee paediatric nurse. What follows is a heart-warming, life-affirming at times and heart-breaking account of her time there. Her only motivation was to care and nurse the many children who had to be treated at this remarkable hospital. PB, 352pp.

Ref. E189292 £8.99

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Barn Owl In Snow Crystal Art Kit Crystal Art is a hugely addictive hobby that enables you to craft your own beautiful pieces of sparkly wall art. We especially love this Barn Owl kit, as it contains all you need to create your own artwork with canvas mounted on a wooden frame, crystals, pick-up pen and full instructions included. Size 11.8 x 11.8” (30x30cms).

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Coalman Delivery 1000-Piece Jigsaw The friendly coalmen bring the household coal now that it is getting cooler. Puzzle size 19 x 27’’ (49 x 68cms). Ref. E188810 £16.50

Ref. E188031 £25.99

Fergie At The Ford 1000-Piece Jigsaw Everyone is happy to see the little grey Ferguson tractor. Finished size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 49cms).

Ref. E188807 £16.50

The Lost Child After a traumatic and harrowing incident at the hands of a stranger, a woman gives birth to a child.

However, she is persuaded by her husband to give him up to a local couple. On the same dark and stormy night, a local pit owner turns his wife out onto the bleak moors, telling her son she is evil. Twenty years later, these seemingly unrelated events have shaped the characters of two unloved boys, now grown men. They, in turn, are about to change the lives of two innocent young women as the past reaches out and casts a shadow over the present. PB, 432pp.

Ref. E189449 £6.99

Large Print Colour

by Numbers Birds Bird-lovers can bring these delightful images to life by adding their own vibrant colour, from robin reds to peacock purples. Simply match the numbered section to the colour in the flip-out key and create beautiful bird designs. Featuring large print numbers so easy on the eye, colouring enthusiasts can while away the hours as they complete more than 60 bright and joyful pictures.

PB, 128pp.

Ref. E189343 £7.99

On Early Shift 500-Piece Jigsaw Depicting a signal box with a railway worker preparing to switch the tracks for the steam train approaching in the distance. Size 19 x 14” (48 x 34cms). Ref. E187329 £13.99

Collie Wobbles 1000-Piece Jigsaw Collie puppies are a handful of fun and mischief. Size 19 x 27’’ (49 x 68cms). Ref. E188809 £16.50

Canal Transport 1000-Piece Jigsaw Just another day on the busy waterways and rail tracks.

Size 27.6 x 19.7” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E184515 £15.99

Feline Fine 1000-Piece Jigsaw Our feline friends can be sure to find a comfy spot for a nap. Size 19 x 27’’ (49 x 68cms). Ref. E188808 £16.50

Harvest Time 1000-Piece Jigsaw It’s all hands on deck to bring the harvest in. Size 27.6 x 19.7” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E184908 £15.99

The Train Now Standing... 1000-Piece Jigsaw Passengers board The Flying Scotsman. Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E188333 £16.50

Ye Olde Hardware Shoppe 1000-Piece Jigsaw This store is like an Aladdin’s cave! Size 27.5 x 19.6” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E187813 £15.99

Passing By 1000-Piece Jigsaw The 4791 steam train comes by, filled with passengers.

Size 27.6 x 19.7” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E184911 £15.99

Winter Sunset 1000-Piece Jigsaw People enjoy the beautiful sunset. Size 26.7” x 18.9” (68 x 48 cms). Ref. E183598 £15.99

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www.owlbarn.co.uk Riverside Wildlife 1000-Piece Jigsaw Hedgehogs gather for a refreshing drink Size 26.77” x 18.98” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E185665 £15.99

Aunt Daisy’s Dresser 1000-Piece Jigsaw Aunt Daisy likes to collect all sorts of china. Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E184601 £16.50

Gardener’s Delight 1000-Piece Jigsaw There’s something for everyone at the garden centre.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E187355 £15.99

Village Robin 1000-Piece Jigsaw A plump red Robin watches children build a snowman. Size 26.77” x 18.89” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E185691 £15.99

Africana 1000-Piece Jigsaw Animals of the African plains at a watering hole. Size 27.5 x 19.6” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E184889 £15.99

1940’s Summer 1000-Piece Jigsaw Day trippers wait for the train to pass by. Size 27.6 x 19.7” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E184909 £15.99

Donkey Encounter 1000-Piece Jigsaw What is the topic of conversation today? Size 26.77 x 18.89” (68 cm x 48cms). Ref. E183597 £15.99

Golden Hour 1000-Piece Jigsaw The sun sets on another gorgeous day on the river.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E187357 £16.50

The Village Pub 1000-Piece Jigsaw Cars gather outside the”Bay Horse” pub. Size 27.6 x 19.7” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E184907 £15.99

Clocktower Market 1000-Piece Jigsaw It’s market day and that means a trip into town. Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E187356 £16.50

Christmas Gathering 1000-Piece Jigsaw Woodland friends gathered round the Christmas tree.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E176832 £15.99

Christmas Eve 1000-Piece Jigsaw Everyone is waiting for Father Christmas Size 27” x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E185694 £15.99

Caravan Holiday 1000-Piece Jigsaw Mum and dad relax while the children play. Size 27.6 x 19.7” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E185471 £15.99

Ye Olde Pet Shoppe 1000-Piece Jigsaw An animal lovers paradise inside the pet shop. Size 27.5 x 19.6” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E187812 £15.99

Country Garden 1000-Piece Jigsaw Birds gather for the evening on their frosty perches. Size 26.77 x 18.89” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E183599 £15.99

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www.owlbarn.co.uk Making Steam 1000-Piece Jigsaw Full steam ahead on the Great Western. Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E183602 £15.99

Morning Coffee 1000-Piece Jigsaw A cup of coffee and a chat by the river. Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E184605 £16.50

Taking on Fuel 1000-Piece Jigsaw It’s time to re-fuel transport both old and new. Size 27.6 x 19.7” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E184906 £15.99

Light Up The Night 1000-Piece Jigsaw An image of what everyone would like Christmas to be. Size 19.3 x 26.75” (49cms x 68cms). Ref. E187365 £19.99

Autumn Walk 1000 Piece Jigsaw Stroll through the countryside as the seasons change into Autumn into a rural British village, with passing horses and their riders and dog walkers.

By artist Steve Crisp., finished size 18.8 x 26.7” (48 x 68cms).

Ref. E185666 £15.99

Frosty Friends 1000-Piece Jigsaw These best of friends sit snuggled together for warmth on their snowy covered perch.

Finished Size 26.77” x 18.89” (68 cm x 48cms).

Ref. E185696 £15.99

Spring Is Here!

1000-Piece Jigsaw A bright and vibrant village scene is depicted on this new puzzle featuring songbirds and March hares leaping across the meadow.

Size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 48cms).

Ref. E179283 £15.99

A Stop For Tea 1000-Piece Jigsaw A pleasant countryside pause from a run in the sun.

Size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 48cms). Ref. E184514 £15.99

Santa’s Express 1000-Piece Jigsaw All aboard Santa’s Express train, filled to the brim with festive delights. Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E176833 £15.99

Tea for Two 1000-Piece Jigsaw Toasting crumpets by a roaring fire. Ideal for a snowy day. Size 27 x 19” (69 x 49cms). Ref. E184610 £16.50

Titanic Maiden Voyage 1000-Piece Jigsaw An atmospheric scene of anticipation and excitement.

Size 27.6 x 19.7” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E185472 £15.99

Pedlar Man 1000-Piece Jigsaw The pedlar works on his pots and pans. Size 27 x 19” (67 x 48cms). Ref. E184607 £16.50

Village Postman 1000-Piece Jigsaw The postman does his morning round, Size 27.5 x 19.6” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E184910 £15.99

Twinkle Little Star 1000-Piece Jigsaw Up at the North Pole all the elves are helping Santa.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E184529 £19.99

Pond Dippers 1000-Piece Jigsaw Children gather around a local pond for some fun.

Size 27” x 19.5” (68x49cms). Ref. E184608 £16.50

Garden Butterflies 1000-Piece Jigsaw Butterflies and the plants that attract them. Size 27 x 19” (67 x 48cms). Ref. E184603 £16.50

The Village Shop 1000-Piece Jigsaw Children gaze on as a Cadbury’s delivery arrives.

Size 27 x 19” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E185468 £15.99

Christmas on the Farm 1000-Piece Jigsaw A dog and cat check all is well with the horses. Size 27” x 19” (68 cm x 48cms). Ref. E176836 £15.99

Pots & Penny Farthings 1000-Piece Jigsaw Ronald’s Yard is an antique-collectors treat. Size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 49cms). Ref. E187353 £16.50

Fading Memories 1000-Piece Jigsaw Memories are resurrected in this puzzle. Size 27 x 19” (48 x 67cms). Ref. E184602 £16.50

Ye Olde Toy Shoppe 1000-Piece Jigsaw Children delight in looking through the toys. Size 27.5 x 19.6” (50 x 70cms). Ref. E187809 £15.99 PortaPuzzle Classic 1500 The robust puzzle board has a special lining to keep incomplete puzzles & jigsaw pieces together, with side panels that double as additional puzzling surfaces. The Velcro fastening ensures all parts of the jigsaw are kept in place during transport and storage. Fits 1500-piece puzzles up to 35”x 24” (90 x 60cms).

Ref. E179558 £44.99

Christmas Delivery 1000-Piece Jigsaw Garden friends catch a glimpse of Father Christmas.

Size 27” x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E183596 £15.99

Fruit and Veg Man 1000-Piece Jigsaw A trip down memory lane with horse & cart. Size 27 x 19” (69 x 48cms) Ref. E169568 £16.50

Bucket & Spade 1000-Piece Jigsaw Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside! Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E184512 £15.99

Thanks a Bunch 1000-Piece Jigsaw Pick a pretty bunch of flowers at Florabunda. Size 27” x 19.5” (68x49cms). Ref. E184611 £16.50

Built For Speed 1000-Piece Jigsaw Father and son watch on as the No.4468 train comes by at Riston. Size 28x 20” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E184511 £15.99

Seaside Tram 1000-Piece Jigsaw Great Orme Tramway has been delighting since 1902.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E179282 £15.99

Snowman’s View 1000-Piece Jigsaw Villagers enjoy their chilly evening strolls. Size 27 x 19” (69 x 49cms). Ref. E178329 £16.50

Battle of Britain 1000-Piece Jigsaw The Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane fly over England.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E179287 £15.99

Out for the Weekend 1000-Piece Jigsaw A run out to the country for a lazy lunch in the pub.

27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E178326 £16.50

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www.owlbarn.co.uk Birds In My Garden 1000-Piece Jigsaw What a variety of plumage, size & song! Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E174277 £16.50

Orchard Farm 1000-Piece Jigsaw Plenty of apples to feed some of the local residents.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E178325 £16.50

Air Show 1000-Piece Jigsaw Impressive planes take to the skies. Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E176822 £15.99

Driftwood Bay 1000-Piece Jigsaw A lovely summer day at Driftwood Bay. Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E178321 £16.50

Rose Cottage 1000-Piece Jigsaw Roses surround this pretty cottage.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E178328 £16.50

RSPB Great British Wildlife 1000-Piece Jigsaw British Wildlife from foxes to birds, hedgehogs to mice.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E179286 £15.99

Early Learning 1000-Piece Jigsaw Lambs and collie pup receiving life lessons. Size 27 x 19” (69 x 49cms). Ref. E178322 £16.50

Snow Family 1000-Piece Jigsaw Mr & Mrs Snow and family enchant all the passers-by.

Size 27 x 19” (69 x 48cms). Ref. E169572 £16.50

Golden Oldies 1000-Piece Jigsaw British transport design classics of yesteryear.

Size 27 x 19” (48 x 67cms). Ref. E119748 £16.50

Grandma’s Attic 1000-Piece Jigsaw Forgotten artifacts occupy this attic. Size 27 x 27” Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E116540 £16.50

National Park Jigsaw 1000-Piece Jigsaw Peace and tranquility surrounds this National Park.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E171950 £15.99

Meet the Family 1000-Piece Jigsaw A family portrait of Collies pose in the kitchen! Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E120674 £16.50

Going Potty 1000-Piece Jigsaw Another hard day enjoyed in the potting shed.

Size 27 x 19” (69 x 48cms). Ref. E174282 £16.50

Wedding Day Find-the-Difference 1000-Piece Jigsaw Find differences between the box lid and the puzzle.

Size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 48cms). Ref. E119423 £16.50

Den of Antiquity 1000-Piece Jigsaw It’s organised chaos in the local antique shop.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E113495 £16.50

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Dawn Flight 1000-Piece Jigsaw Nature starts the day around the old barn.

Size: 27 x 19” (48 x 68cms). Ref. E116913 £16.50

The Cosy Shed 1000 Piece Jigsaw Dark nights roll in and the temperature drops. Size 27.5 x 19.5” (70 x 50cms). Ref. E175748 £16.50

News at Ten 1000-Piece Jigsaw In the Garden Find-the-Difference 1000-Piece Jigsaw The town square is the place to catch up on gossip!

There are 15 differences between the box lid and the puzzle.

Size 27 x 19” or (66 x 48cms). Ref. E162957 £16.50 Size: 27 x 19” (48 x 68cms). Ref. E119747 £16.50

Mountain Rescue 1000-Piece Jigsaw Volunteers help anyone in trouble in the mountains.

Size 27 x 19” (67 x 48cms). Ref. E184606 £16.50

Home Comforts 1000-Piece Jigsaw All the creature comforts on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Size 27 x 19” (69 x 48cms). Ref. E169570 £16.50 PortaPuzzle Classic 1000 The robust puzzle board has a special lining to keep incomplete puzzles & jigsaw pieces together, with side panels that double as additional puzzling surfaces. The Velcro fastening ensures all parts of the jigsaw are kept in place during transport and storage. Fits 1000-piece puzzles up to 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms).

Ref. E113741 £39.99

Festive Market Find-the-Difference 1000-Piece The picture on the box lid is different from the puzzle.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E113475 £16.50

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The Railway Inn 500-Piece Jigsaw A collection of vintage vehicles gather at the local.

Size 19 x 14” (49 x 35cms). Ref. E113230 £13.99

Harvest Festival 500-Piece Jigsaw All are safely gathered in - but there’s mischief afoot!

Size 19 x 14” (49 x 35cms). Ref. E123700 £13.99

Waterlands 500-Piece Jigsaw A colourful raft of ducks shelter amongst the reeds.

Size 19 x 14” (49 x 36cms). Ref. E179511 £13.99

Kitschy Kitchen 500-Piece Jigsaw An Aimee Stewart design featuring a kitschy kitchen.

Size 19 x 14” (49 x 36cms). Ref. E180871 £13.99

Keepers Cottage 500-Piece Jigsaw A tranquil canal-side scene in the hazy days of summer.

Size 19 x 14” (48 x 34cms). Ref. E116901 £13.99

The Final Furrow 500-Piece Jigsaw The end of the long working day approaches.

Size 19 x 14” (48 x 34cms). Ref. E117124 £13.99

The Coach Trip 500-Piece Jigsaw A fun day lies ahead for the coach party.

Size 19 x 14’’ (49 x 35cms). Ref. E117123 £13.99

Lazy Days 500-Piece Jigsaw Relaxing by the stream - the perfect way to pass the time.

Size 19 x 14” (49 x 35cms). Ref. E120661 £13.99

500-Piece Puzzles

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www.owlbarn.co.uk Puddles 500-Piece Jigsaw Making good use of a typically British summers day.

Size 19 x 14’’ (49 x 36cms). Ref. E171825 £13.99

Sugar Lumps 500-Piece Jigsaw Enjoying the fresh pasture in the rolling countryside.

Size 19 x 14” (49 x 36cms). Ref. E171829 £13.99

A Busy Farmyard 500-Piece Jigsaw It’s summer on the farm and everyone’s helping.

Size 18.8 x 13.3” (48 x 34cms). Ref. E187333 £13.99

The Haberdasher 500-Piece Jigsaw Captures the delights of a traditional haberdashery.

Size 19 x 14” (49 x 36cms). Ref. E179506 £13.99

Sunny Afternoon 500-Piece Jigsaw A great place to unwind, relax and enjoy a peaceful haven.

Size 19 x 14’’ (49 x 36cms). Ref. E171830 £13.99

Lions Pride 500-Piece Jigsaw A majestic lion family keep watch on the savanna.

Size 24.6 x 19.5” (62.5 x 49cms). Ref. E179819 £14.99

Antiques & Curiosities 500-Piece Jigsaw This shop is crammed with fascinating objects.

Size 19 x 14” (49 x 36cms). Ref. E179504 £13.99

500 XL Piece Puzzles

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www.owlbarn.co.uk Allotment Kittens 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Join these furry felines in the garden shed. Whilst their owner is gardening in the sun, these cute kitties are causing mischief and mayhem.

Finished size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms).

Ref. E185656 £15.99

Prickly Situation 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Not a good idea for a puppy to sniff at a wandering hedgehog!

Size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 48cms). Ref. E178338 £15.99

Furry Friends 500 XL-piece Jigsaw The local pet shop has everyone’s favourite furry friends. Size 19.5 x 27” (49 x 68cms). Ref. E187321 £15.99

Mermaid Street 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw A cobbled street leads down to the waterfront.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E187325 £15.99

Story Time 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Barney’s isn’t just a book shop - it’s a day out. Size 26.7 x 19.2” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E187324 £15.99

The Old Sweet Shop 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Shelves filled with lollies, toffees and pick ‘n’ mix. Size 26.7 x 19.2” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E187322 £15.99

Pulling Their Weight 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw A pair of heavy horses and a dray bring beer to the village pub. Size 19 x 14” (48 x 34cms). Ref. E188793 £15.99

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Fisherman’s Cottage 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw The catch is slowly dried in this traditional kitchen.

Size 27” x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E174265 £15.99

Sea Shore Breezes 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Hold onto your hat as the salty breeze blows! Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E178339 £15.99

Country Living 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Hens enjoy the morning sun in the garden of an idyllic thatched cottage. Size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 48cms). Ref. E184275 £15.99

Festive Fancies 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw It’s lots of fun doing Christmas baking with Grandma!

Size 19 x 14” (48 x 34cms). Ref. E188796 £15.99

Time for New Shoes 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw The blacksmith and farrier are kept busy down at the yard.

Size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 48cms). Ref. E174271 £15.99

Apple Blossom Time 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Apple blossom in springtime - just the time for a walk.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E184281 £15.99

Windmill Lane 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw A native Goldfinch surveys the beautiful countryside.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E184280 £15.99

Puffin Parade 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw In this idyllic cove puffins stand on parade.

Size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 48cms). Ref. E184279 £15.99

At The Allotment 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Hours of hard work bring tasty results! Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. E113294 £15.99

Puss ‘n’ Boots 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Colourful plants frame the steps where the cats sit. Finished size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 48cms). Ref. E122034 £15.99

Faerie Dell 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw If you go down to the woods tonight, be careful. Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E174261 £15.99

Classic Style 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Classic red, white & blue Minis crossing Westminster bridge.

Size 27 x 19” (69 x 49cms). Ref. E178334 £15.99

Honey Bunnies 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Bees and bunnies come together in this vegetable patch.

Size 27 x 19” (69 x 49cms). Ref. E178335 £15.99

Storytime 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Grandad reading stories to his grandchildren. Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E174270 £15.99

Just to Say... 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw A little gift to say thank you for looking after things..

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E184618 £15.99

Mindy, Muffin and Mo 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Donkeys galore and three good friends.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E184619 £15.99

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www.owlbarn.co.uk Almost Home 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Festive travellers on such a cold, snowy day. Size 27 x 19” (69 x 49 cms). Ref. E178333 £15.99

Camping Chaos 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Happy holidays, even if they are slightly chaotic!

Size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 48cms). Ref. E184615 £15.99

In time for Tea 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw Granny has a lovely teatime treat ready for the grandchildren.

Size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 49cms). Ref. E184617 £15.99

Making Hay 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw As Summer draws to a close, so does a day of haymaking.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E174268 £15.99

Teddy Bears Picnic 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw A fine spread is laid out for all the favourite bears to enjoy.

Size 27 x 19” (67 x 48cms). Ref. E184621 £15.99

Mum’s Helpers 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw The kitchen is alive with mischief this morning!

Size 27 x 19’’ (49 x 35cms). Ref. E113299 £15.99

Tales Of The River 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw British nature at it its best in this charming scene.

Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48cms). Ref. E113865 £15.99

Barley Mow Farm 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw It’s a hive of activity down on the farm. Size 19 x 14” (49 x 36cms). Ref. E179714 £12.99

Midsummer Twilight 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw The woodland creatures emerge and come out to play.

Size 19 x 14” (49 x 36cms). Ref. E179715 £12.99

Jack & Jenny 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw Jack and Jenny convey their best wishes to Mother Goose.

Size 19 x 13’’ (49 x 34cms). Ref. E164522 £12.99

Nature Study 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw A colourful portrayal of Britain’s much-loved wildlife.

Size 19 x 13” (49 x 34cms). Ref. E114397 £12.99

Seagull View 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw Fishermen get ready for a day at sea. Size 19 x 14” (49 x 36cms). Ref. E179719 £12.99

High & Dry 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw Fishing’s done for the day - now it’s time to tidy up the boat.

Size 19” x 14” (48 x 34cms). Ref. E111099 £12.99

Pub Lunch 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw A good old pub lunch and a relaxing afternoon. Size 19 x 14” (49 x 36cms). Ref. E179718 £12.99

Sparkling Waters 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw All have come to see the sparkling waters. Size 19 x 14” (49 x 36cms). Ref. E179720 £12.99

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www.owlbarn.co.uk Mad Catter’s Tea Party 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw These kitties are making the most of this mad tea party!

Size 18.8 x 13.3” (48 x 34cms). Ref. E187319 £12.99

Piglet Pandemonium 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw There’s pandemonium down on the farm! Size 19 x 14” (49 x 36cms). Ref. E179717 £12.99

Ladies of Leisure 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw Big hats, iced tea and flowing dresses. Size 19 x 13” (49 x 34cms). Ref. E175897 £12.99

Autumn Leaves 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw Crunching through the leaves on a Sunday afternoon.

Size 19 x 13’’ (49 x 34cms). Ref. E179713 £12.99

Duck Pond 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw The children enjoy the pond life in this idyllic village scene.

Size 19 x 13’’ (49 x 34cms). Ref. E164520 £12.99

Taking It Easy 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw A veritable feast for the eyes in every nook and cranny.

Size 19 x 14’’ (49 x 36cms). Ref. E164525 £12.99

Midwinter 250 XL-Piece Jigsaw A variety of woodland creatures in the snow. Size 19 x 13” (49 x 34cms). Ref. E113449 £12.99

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Owl Barn Early Learning

Peter Rabbit Art Set This art set will make an excellent present for the budding artist young or old. It includes 42 components including pens, pencils, paints and much more to start creating multi-coloured masterpieces. Suitable ages 6+.

Ref. E177986 £10.99

Paddington Activity Toy Perfect for little Paddington fans, this super soft activity toy embroidered in beautiful detail plays Brahms Lullaby and features a baby-safe peek-a-boo mirror and suitcaseshaped yellow teether. Designed specifically to encourage baby’s early developmental skills, it includes multiple textures and sounds. Height 11.8” (30cms).

Ref. E184062 £34.99

My First On The Farm Puzzles With an oink, a moo, a cluck and a baa. These four colourful extra large chunky piece puzzles ranging in size from 2, 3, 4 and 5 pieces have been designed to help children build their confidence naming objects and colours. Each puzzle measures, 6 x 4” (16 x 11 cm) when complete. Age 18+ month. Ref. E175945 £8.99

My Hide-and-Seek Picture Book This lively puzzle book tests young minds and encourages picture and pattern recognition. Immersive and full of fun, activities include spot the difference, odd ones out, matching pairs, counting puzzles and many more. Puzzlers can expect to run alongside dashing dinosaurs, party with penguins, encounter cheeky monsters and even pair up a bunch of riotous robots. PB, 96pp. Age 5+ Ref. E183756 £7.99

Winnie the Pooh Pocket Library Winnie the Pooh can travel with you with this mini pocket library containing six engaging books!

Beloved characters including Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Rabbit and Christopher Robin are beautifully illustrated in a new young nursery style, ideal for little hands.

Suitable for children aged 2 and up.

Ref. E176253 £5.99

My Little Pony 4-in-a-Box Jigsaws My Little Pony 4-in-a-box Jigsaw Puzzles will keep young ‘uns busy for ages. Each of the puzzles features a colourful picture of a favourite pony which increase in the number of pieces used, making it an ideal set for families or youngsters of different ages. Age 3+ Ref. E183763 £9.99

3D Puzzles

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T-Rex Selfie 48-Piece 3D Jigsaw Two crazy looking T-Rex dinosaurs huddle up as they pose and widely grin for a selfie, in this 3D jigsaw. Finished size 18 x 12 “ (46 x 31cms). Ref. E179816 £15.99

Sloth Selfie 48-Piece 3D Jigsaw Sydney the Sloth is in no hurry to complete this amusing jigsaw - and kids can take their time over it, too! Finished size 12 x 9’’” (31 x 23cms). Ref. E172193 £9.99

Unicorn Selfie 48-Piece 3D Jigsaw Serena and Santiago mug it for the camera in this hilarious 48-piece 3-D jigsaw. Finished size 18 x 12” (46 x 31cms). Ref. E179815 £15.99

Pet Selfie 48-Piece 3D Jigsaw Say “cheese” for the camera as various pets strike a pose for their selfie together in this 3D jigsaw. Finished size 18 x 12 “ (46 x 31cms). Ref. E165259 £15.99

Peter Rabbit Wooden Blocks Colourful play & learn fun activity blocks for early letters and numbers games are coupled with Beatrix Potter’s beautiful illustrations and stickers on traditional wooden cubes. CE Safety Approved, age 12-months+. Ref. E176251 £29.99

Nesting Building and Vehicles Take six nesting and sorting blocks, add six numbered vehicles to roll inside, and what do you have? A community full of stacking, counting, hide-and-seek, mix-and-match, imaginative play! Including a fire engine, school bus, recycling truck, police car, ambulance, and tow truck. Buildings nest for neat and easy storage too! Ref. E188160 £29.99

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Crafting Corner

Knit Your Own Dragon Kit Knit yourself a mythical green dragon with a spiky spine and impressive wings! This is an improvers kit, ideal for knitters with a little experience: with step-by-step instructions and clear photographs you’ll be shown exactly how to create your unique handmade dragon. Great for making yourself or as a lovely boxed gift. Finished size approximately 12.5” (32cms).

Ref. E184159 £19.99

Sunset Boat Crystal Art Kit Crystal Art is a hugely addictive hobby allowing you to craft your own beautiful piece of sparkly wall art. This idyllic Sunset Boat kit contains all you need to create your own artwork - canvas mounted on wooden frame, crystals, pick-up pen and full instructions. Size 11.8 x 11.8 “ (30 x 30cms).

Stained Glass Craft Kit This kit offers an introduction to an absorbing craft using self adhesive lead strip and glass paint to create stained glass effect keepsakes including a clear trinket box, glass votive candle holder and a light catcher. Contents: glass votive, clear trinket box, acrylic roundel, self-adhesive lead strip, glass paints x 5 colours, paint brush, suction cap and full instructions and patterns.

(Tealight candle not included).

Ref. E121580 £22.99

Ref. E184446 £26.99

Farmyard Crystal Art Kit The colourful chickens in this new Crystal Art craft kit really add some sparkle to the farmyard!

Contains all you need to create your very own masterpiece with a canvas mounted on wooden frame, crystals, pick-up pen and full instructions included. Size 11.8 x 11.8” (30 x 30cms).

Ref. E179950 £26.99

Flowers in Bloom Picture Frame Crystal Art A bright and refreshing bouquet of multi-coloured roses is brought to life in this Crystal Art kit containing everything you need to get creative. Includes numbered adhesive template in elegant frame, pick-up pens, jelly wax and a veritable rainbow of glittering rhinestone crystals. Size 8.2 x 9.8” (21 x 25cms).

Ref. E184085 £15.99

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Mary Mouse & Friends Knitting Kit Our Mary Mouse & Friends Knitting Kit contains everything you need to make three adorable little mice - a great activity for knitters who already know how to cast on and off, knit and purl, and increase and decrease stitches. Once complete Mary & her friends each measure approximately 6.6” (17cms) tall. Age 10 + Ref. E183767 £19.99

Baby Bunny Needle Felting Kit Quite possibly the cutest baby bunny you’ll ever make with your own hands! A perfect introduction to the craft of needle felting, everything you need is included in the kit - British wool, a foam pad to work on, felting needles, glass eyes and full colour instructions. Finished size 5.9” (15cms). Gift boxed. Age 10 + Ref. E179736 £16.99

Kitten Capers Crystal Art Kit Using the magic pencil to place the sparkling resin gems on the numbered art board provides a relaxing and therapeutic craft activity, suitable for adults and children alike.

The 11.8 x 11.8” (30 x 30cms) result is a framed rhinestone artwork which you can mount on your wall, or gift to a loved one.

Comes complete with all you need plus full instructions.

Ref. E184084 £26.99

Start-a-Craft Quilling The ancient craft of quilling has been practiced by many people over the centuries, and with this kit the basic skills are easily mastered and delightful results can soon be achieved. Contents: quilling papers, quilling tool, greeting cards/photo mounts, gift tags, bookmarks, adhesive, glue stick. Includes full instructions and work patterns. Ref. E121586 £15.99

Sleepy Fox Needle Felting Kit This adorable little sleepy fox needle felting kit contains everything needed including wool, felting needles, pipe cleaners, foam to work on, glass eyes and full colour instructions. Finished size 7’’ (18cms), Suitable (under supervision) for age 10+. Ref. E184187 £22.99

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Crafting Corner Glass Painting Diffuser Kit Painting on glass is an ever popular pastime. and this kit is a great introduction for anybody wanting to try it.

With silver self-adhesive outlines and glass paints, you can create two decorative glass fragrance bottles with reed diffuser sticks included. Add your own fragrance to further personalise your creations. Ref. E176191 £22.99

Blue Tit Appliqué Sewing Kit This new kit contains everything you need to make a beautiful, colourful piece of felt art, mounted in a bamboo embroidery hoop. Designed for beginners, there are no complicated embroidery stitches to master so it’s perfect for young crafters too. Kit contains a 6’’ (15cms) embroidery hoop, lovely woolmix felt, needle and threads, paper template and step by step colour instructions. Ref. E180435 £15.99

Decoupage Piggy Bank Kit Decoupage has been used for centuries to decorate objets d’art. This fabulous kit contains everything required to create your own individually designed piggy bank in a decoupage style. Contents: Papier maché Piggy Bank with stopper, decoupage paper, adhesive/varnish, brush and full instructions.

Ref. E160253 £22.99

Three Felt Puppies Sewing Kit Here’s a way to create 3 gorgeous little dogs! This sewing kit contains everything you need to make a West Highland Terrier, Dachshund, and Sealyham Terrier, plus components to make them into one keyring and two brooches. An ideal beginners kit, there are no complicated stitches to master so it’s perfect for young crafters too. Finished sizes approximately 3.9 - 5.5” (1014cms). Ref. E184162 £15.99

Shell Frame Kit The natural beauty of sea shells has fascinated mankind over many centuries. The diverse range of specimens include all manner of colours, shapes and sizes, making shell craft a particularly absorbing pastime.

This kit contains all the materials to make a unique decorative frame and includes a selection of Sea Shells, Frame, PVA Adhesive, Varnish and Brush. Includes full instructions. Ref. E121590 £15.99

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Yellow Labrador Needle Felting Kit Needle felt yourself the dinkiest doggie imaginable with our Dinky Dogs Yellow Labrador needle felting kit. You’ll learn how to create a wire armature, then build up your handsome hound from the inside out. This needle felting kit contains everything you need, including step-by-step colour instructions, wire, pipe cleaners, 100% wool for felting and a sponge to work on. Your Yellow Labrador will stand around 4.7” (12cms) tall. Ref. E183769 £19.99

Button Bag Craft Kit Buttons have always been used for decorative and fashion purposes. This kit contains a superb selection of colourful buttons to create a unique jute tote bag in a choice of four contemporary designs. Contents: 12 x 10.5 x 6’’ (27 x 30 x 17cms), jute bag, selection of buttons, stranded embroidery thread, tapestry needle, design sheet and full instructions. Ref. E121582 £22.99

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Winter Tigers Crystal Art Kit Crystal Art is a hugely addictive hobby that enables you to craft your own beautiful pieces of sparkly wall art. This dramatic wildlife scene contains all you need to create your own artwork with canvas mounted on wooden frame, crystals, pick-up pen and full instructions included. Size 15.7 x 19.6” (40 x 50cms). Ref. E184448 £37.99

Knitting Craft Kit Knitting is a fun and absorbing pastime which has recently enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. This kit contains all the materials needed to create a fabulous shoulder bag with 100% pure wool.

Once knitted it is felted by machine washing.

Contents: wool (3 x 50g), bamboo knitting needles, black button and tapestry needle plus full instructions and pattern.

Ref. E121583 £29.99

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Hare Needle Felt Kit Craft your way to happiness with a kit containing everything required to make this pretty resting hare. As the ideal introduction to an ancient craft, it includes wool, foam workpad, needles, glass eyes and instructions. Size 11” (28cms), gift boxed. Age 10+ Ref. E177803 £29.99

Jenny Wren Needle Felt Kit This wren felting kit offers the perfect introduction to the craft of needle felting and comes complete with everything you need, including British wool, a foam pad to work on, felting needles, glass eyes and full colour instructions. Finished size 5” (13cms). Gift boxed.

Ref. E177806 £16.99

Running Hare Appliqué Sewing Kit This new appliqué kit contains everything you need to make a beautiful, colourful piece of felt art mounted in a bamboo embroidery hoop. Designed for beginners there are no complicated embroidery stitches to master, so it’s perfect for young crafters too. Kit contains a 6’’ (15cms) hoop,wool-mix felt, needle and threads, paper template and step by step colour instructions. Ref. E180434 £15.99

Dachshund Needle Felt Kit Take some time away from the stress of every day life with a therapeutic felting craft kit, supplied complete with wool, a foam pad to work on, felting needles, glass eyes and full colour instructions. Size 10” (26cms).

Age 10 +. Ref. E177805 £25.99

Teddies Knitting Kit This Knit Your Own Teddies craft kit has to be the cutest - and the simplest - knitting kit ever!

Create this duo of cuddly bears using only a garter stitch with no shaping - you will only need to know how to cast on and off.

Everything comes packaged in a beautifully designed box, making the kit a lovely gift! Age 7+.

Ref. E177051 £19.99

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Wolf Face Crystal Art Kit Crystal Art is a hugely addictive hobby allowing you to craft your own beautiful piece of sparkling wall art decoration.This wolf kit contains everything needed to create a dramatic masterpiece - canvas mounted on a wooden frame, crystals, pick-up pen and full instructions.

Size 11.8 x 11.8’’ (30 x 30cms). Ref. E177449 £27.99

Riverside Cottage Crystal Art Kit This stunning riverside cottage kit contains all you need to create your own sparkly artwork with canvas mounted on wooden frame, crystals, pick-up pen and full instructions included. Crystal Art is a hugely addictive hobby that enables you to craft your own beautiful pieces of wall art.

Size 15.7 x 19.6 “(40 x 50cms). Ref. E177458 £39.99

White Tiger Crystal Art Craft and create your own sparkling wall art decoration. This striking White Tiger kit contains all you need to create your own truly stunning masterpiece - canvas mounted on wooden frame, crystals, pick-up pen and full instructions are all included. Size 11.8 x 11.8 “ (30 x 30cms). Ref. E179948 £27.99 The Lighthouse Crystal Art Kit Containing everything needed to get creative!

The result is a dramatic rhinestone diamond image with silver picture frame! Size 8.2 x 9.8” (21 x 25cms).

Ref. E177452 £15.99

Autumn Forest Crystal Art Kit Here’s an engaging way to create a stunning rhinestone art gift. Depicting a restful woodland scene the kit contains all that’s needed to produce a scintillating decoration with canvas mounted on wooden frame, crystals, pick-up pen and full instructions included, and it will make a special gift for family or friend when finished. Size 15.7 x 19.6” (40 x 50cms). Ref. E179944 £39.99

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Painting Keep ‘n’ Carry Colour Markers The ideal accompaniment to any colouring book, this pack includes ten double sided colour markers, one colour artist pad and one zipper carry case, allowing ease of travel while storing and protecting your art tools. Ref. E120043 £9.99

Painting By Numbers Mini Box Set Kids will love learning to paint with our Painting by Numbers Mini Box Set and this user-friendly compendium is the perfect introduction to painting for any budding artist. Everything needed to complete the projects are included - 12 x 3ml paint pots, 6 pre-printed boards, 3 double-sided final artworks, 1 brush and instructions. Supplies are neatly packed inside a sturdy carrying case with a handle, making it easy to take anywhere. Ref. E184555 £10.99

DIY Watercolor Flowers Learn to paint beautiful watercolour flowers in simple steps with this free and easy beginners guide to watercolour painting. Find out about paper, brushes and paints, colour mixing, wet and dry techniques, blending and gradients, all to make lovely art pieces, handmade stationery and more. PB, 160pp.

Staedtler Fibre Tip Pens 20 fibre tip pens with 1mm tips.

Ref. E120307 £13.99

Ref. E184592 £15.99

Scratch Art Deluxe Compendium Explore the best of Scratch Art! This all-inclusive kit makes an impressive gift and a great introduction to the skill. The deluxe compendium comes with supplies for 16 projects, scratch art sheets (4 rainbow, 4 white-coated rainbow, 4 light catcher, 4 silver holographic), 2 stylus tools and 3 frames.

Easy to use, but with amazing results! Ref. E180058 £15.99

Created by Me! Pet Figurines The only difficulty with this craft set will be deciding on which of the two ready-to-decorate solid resin pet figurines to paint first! With 6 pots of colorful, non-toxic paint and an easy-clean paintbrush all included, it’s a great way to improve thinking and learning in a playful way. Height 7.8” (20cms), age 8+.

Ref. E180057 £12.99

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Engraving Art Keep ‘N’ Carry Artists of all ages will love this easy to do Keep N’ Carry engraving set. The customised zippered carrying case allows ease of travel while storing and protecting your projects. Comes with six 5 x 7” engraving art boards, 2 scratch tools, 1 blank engraving art board and 1 zipped carrying case. Ref. E179762 £10.99

Creative Glass Painting Kit This superb glass painting kit represents an excellent introduction to a rewarding pastime. The result will be an unusual set of candle glasses with which to decorate your living space in a special way. Tealight candles not included. Contents: 4 x candle glasses, peel-off painting guides, 5 x tubs of different coloured glass paint, an artist’s brush, mixing palette and full instructions. (Tealight candles not included). Ref. E160255 £22.99

Colour Pencil Keep ’n’ Carry Artists of all ages will love the easy to do Keep N’ Carry sets from Royal & Langnickel.The customised zippered carrying case allows ease of travel while storing and protecting your projects. Comes with 10 colouring pencils, six 5 x 7’’ art boards, 1 blank art board, 1 zipped carrying case. Ref. E179763 £10.99

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Pencil by Numbers Kits

These 9 x 12” (23 x 30 cm) kits are great entertainment - simply colour them using the materials provided to create a pleasing result you will be proud of. Each kit contains a preprinted colouring board, ten numbered colour pencils and a numbered transparency overlay.

Jaguar & Cub Pencil-by-Numbers Kit Ref. E163764 £7.99

Tropical Fish Pencil-By-Number Kit Ref. E168143 £7.99

Colouring Books

Beautiful Colour by Numbers An inspiring collection of over 60 images that will encourage you to be creative and to develop your colouring skills. Artworks include landscapes, animals and flowers as well as intricate patterns and mandalas. Each line drawing is numbered so that you can follow the key to produce a stunning colour artwork. PB, 128pp. Ref. E184453 £7.99

Dazzling Dogs Colouring Book Thirty-one fanciful portraits of pooches form the ‘pawfect’ colouring book for dog lovers. Flowers, paisley patterns and ornaments provide pictures of man’s best friend on road trips, digging fossils, and revelling in nature.

Perforated pages printed on one side are easy to remove and display. PB, 64pp. Ref. E177379 £6.99

Creative Kittens Colouring Book Purrfectly adorable kittens!

Colouring enthusiasts will delight in these beautifully detailed feline portraits and their unique patterns of hearts, flowers, paisleys, and other magical motifs. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display.

PB, 64pp.

Ref. E177378 £6.99

Brain Training

Creative Owls Colouring Book More than 30 full-page illustrations depict these much loved birds in lush, tapestry-like settings covered with flowers, paisleys and other fun-to-colour patterns, each page printed on one side only for easy removal and display. PB. 64pp.

Ref. E123151 £6.99

Art Therapy: An Anti-Anxiety Colouring Book This sophisticated colouring, doodling and drawing book features beautifully intricate illustrations to colour that are designed to inspire a state of calm. PB, 128pp.

Ref. E183757 £9.99

Keep ‘n’ Carry Colour Markers Here’s a fun way to keep your supply of colour markers neat and organised.You’ll find ten vibrantly coloured double-sided markers and an artist pad to draw on in side the handy Keep N’ Carry wallet. Ref. E187501 £10.99

The Scotland Yard Puzzle Book Do you have what it takes to be a Scotland Yard detective? How can a man be in two places at once? How might a murder be committed when no one is seen entering or exiting the house?

Can an entire crime be solved with just a suitcase of empty beer bottles? It’s time for you to tackle the conundrums that confounded the best detectives over the years. PB, 272pp.

Ref. E184355 £14.99

Wrinklies Puzzle Book As you get older, it becomes increasingly important to keep your brain regularly exercised. This book of mental exercises is designed to offer an engaging way to keep the mind young and supple.

192pp HB. Ref. E173047 £9.99

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Kew Gardens Large Print Flowers Dot-to-Dot Based on the original artworks that appeared in Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, the oldest of its kind in the world. Puzzle enthusiasts can indulge their passion for joining up the dots and then colouring in the plants and flowers that they create, and with more than 80 puzzles to choose from, hours of pleasure await.These come in a special large print format that is easy to read and accessible to everyone. PB, 96pp. Ref. E185719 £7.99

Wrinklies Bedside Companion The Wrinklies Bedside Companion contains everything that the greying generation needs to know about the world - and quite a lot that it doesn’t! A source of interesting quotes and facts for insomniac seniors, it serves as a one-stop quote shop for all things that all with plenty of life experience will find amusing. HB, 192pp.

Ref. E179682 £9.99

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Large Print Wordsearch Wordsearch fans will love finding the hidden words in this collection of themed puzzles, each one presented in easy-toread, largeprint type for ease and pleasure of use. PB 224pp.

Ref. E178114 £9.99

Think You’re Mr Know-it-All? The proper way is, of course, to be such a knowit-all that you can find the correct answer time after time, without feeling the need for digital back-up. So, are you really a know-itall? In this book you’ll find a lovingly curated set of quizzes that will test you on how much you really know. PB, 224pp.

Ref. E183754 £9.99

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Puzzle Books

The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Tour of Britain In The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Tour of Britain, you map your way around the UK on 40 new regional maps with hundreds of puzzles, mind-boggling brainteasers, navigational tests, word games, code-crackers, anagrams and mathematical conundrums to keep you occupied as you go! PB, 240pp.

Ref. E179861 £14.99

Daily Mail Big Book of Sudoku - Volume 2 Daily Mail Big Book of Sudoku 2 contains over 400 sudoku grids.

Whether you’re on the go or at home, these puzzles will challenge your logical thinking and stimulate your brain power. With puzzles ranging from easy to fiendish, this is the ultimate book to keep sudoku fans entertained for hours. PB, 480pp.

Ref. E184234 £7.99

Bletchley Park Brain Teasers The code breakers of Bletchley Park were united in their love of a good puzzle. If you feel the same, why not dive in, put your mental agility to the test and discover whether Bletchley Park would have recruited YOU? PB, 288pp.

Ref. E171791 £12.99

Daily Mail Pitcherwits - Volume 6 A unique cross between crossword and cryptic visual puzzle, Pitcherwits are the Daily Mail’s most popular puzzles, and perfect for crossword fans looking to put their deductive skills to the test! Whether you’re looking for a relaxed evening in or setting off on a long commute, Pitcherwits Volume 6 is the ultimate companion.

PB, 240pp.

Ref. E184245 £8.99

Word Searches on the Loo Entertain yourself and keep your brain active in those precious spare moments. Contains 100 brand new word searches to test your mental agility, help improve your language skills and boost your IQ. PB, 192pp.

Ref. E187094 £5.99

Daily Mail Quick Crosswords - Volume 3 With 200 grids in a variety of difficulties, these puzzles are sure to put minds of all ages and abilities through their paces. Whether you’re on your daily commute or looking for a way to pass the time, Daily Mail Quick Crosswords 3 is a taxing compilation to keep you occupied. PB, 240pp.

Ref. E184212 £6.99

How To Solve a Cryptic Crossword Have you always wondered how to do a cryptic crossword? Solving one maybe easier than you think thanks to this book. This simpleto-use guide will help you solve any cryptic crossword whether you’re a complete beginner or a puzzler seeking to expand your knowledge.

PB, 240pp.

Ref. E184200 £8.99

Daily Mail Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords - Volume 3 With over 200 perplexing cryptic crosswords, you’ll be thinking sideways, every which way and outside of the box to solve the puzzles in Daily Mail Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 3. Whether you’re a beginner or a puzzle expert, this collection of cryptic crosswords will provide the ultimate entertainment for any spare moment in the day. PB, 464pp.

Ref. E184223 £7.99

Reading Matters

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Rutherford and Fry’s Complete Guide The complete story of the universe and absolutely everything in it - skipping over some of the boring parts.

This is a celebration of the weirdness of the cosmos, the strangeness of humans and the fact that amid all the mess, we can somehow make sense of life. HB, 304pp.

Ref. E189217 £16.99

Slimming World’s Best-Ever Recipes Drawing on 40 years of experience and packed with nutritional, lifestyle and diet information, as well as more than 120 new, healthy yet delicious recipes, Slimming World’s best ever recipes is the definitive guide to successful - and enjoyable - weight loss.

HB, 208pp.

Ref. E184219 £18.99

Pam Ayres on Animals A collection of Pam’s poetry over the last five decades featuring delightful tales of our British wildlife from ‘I’m a Starling, Me Darling’ and the difficulties of keeping farm animals in ‘Fleeced’, to her hilarious observations of our pets in ‘Ode to a Jack Russell’.

HB, 216pp Ref. E189216 £16.99

Calling WPC Crockford In 1951, at the age of 21, Gwendoline Crockford was accepted as a Woman Police Constable into the Berkshire Constabulary.

This memoir reveals not just the life of a pioneering female police constable but a now barely-remembered world of post-war austerity and a society on the brink of enormous change.

PB, 352pp.

Ref. E189293 £8.99

Churchill’s Flawed Decisions One of the most respected and best-loved characters the nation has ever known, based on his leadership during the bleak and dire times of the Second World War. If it wasn’t for him, Britain would almost definitely have lost the war.

Yet there was another side to Churchill that is not often spoken of, and one that led to him making some questionable decisions. HB, 192pp.

Ref. E184220 £19.99

Dead Men Don’t Tell Tales Guy Martin is a doer, not a talker. From racing across Arizona on a mountain bike to trying to reach 300mph on the motorbike he built in his shed, his latest book on the last four years of his life makes the rest of us look like we’re in slow motion. HB, 320pp.

Ref. E189220 £20.00

Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm Faced with suffocating red tape, biblical weather, local objections, a global pandemic and his own frankly staggering ignorance of how to ‘do farming’, Jeremy soon realises that turning the farm around is going to take more than splashing out on a massive tractor.

Fortunately, there’s help at hand. HB, 224pp.

Ref. E189222 £16.99

A Life on the Lines: The Grand Old Man of Steam From 1944 through to the early 1960s, Richard Hardy took hundreds of pictures of life on the railways.This carefully collated selection of personal photographs, ephemera, artworks and photographs drawn from the National Railway Museum tells the stories of the great brotherhood of railwaymen, brilliantly conjuring up the speed, heat and dust of the footplate. HB, 192pp. Ref. E185186 £16.99

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Simon Reeve: Step By Step Simon’s memoir describes how he has journeyed across epic landscapes, dodged bullets on front lines and walked through minefields. In this revelatory account he gives the full story behind some of his favourite expeditions, tracing his own inspiring personal journey from leaving school without qualifications to overcoming some life changing challenges. PB, 336pp. Ref. E188483 £9.99 Britain’s Wartime Evacuees Over eight years of research Gillian Mawson has interviewed hundreds of evacuees from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Coupled with the extensive newspaper coverage of the day and official documents, families have also allowed her access to the testimony of those who have passed away. PB, 224pp.

Ref. E184248 £14.99

How to Repair Everything Whether you need to repair a strap on a favourite handbag or mend a leak in a washing machine, How to Repair Everything is packed full of tips and tricks of the trade for the person who likes to do-it-theirself. From quick fixes that will get you out of a jam to permanent solutions that make the item good as new, this is perfect for anyone who hates the throwaway society and would much rather refurb and recycle. PB, 224pp. Ref. E183755 £8.99

Marigolds, Myrtle and Moles A perfect bedside book for the greenfingered - hilarious and touching poems on a gardening theme written and introduced by the nation’s favourite gardener and presenter, Alan Titchmarsh. From touching poems on the peony, the snowdrop and the sweet pea to hilarious verse on Emily the Gardener and the Garden Design Course, this is his heartfelt and entertaining celebration of his natural habitat. HB, 176pp.

Ref. E184079 £12.99

Codebreaking Sisters: Our Secret War Raised in a Lancashire country house in the 1920s, these sisters quickly became fluent in German when their family took in two Austrian Jewish refugees. This went on to shape their roles for ever, one posted to top-secret listening stations and the other in the Code & Cipher Office. PB, 304pp.

Ref. E184237 £8.99

Pam Ayres: Surgically Enhanced Pam Ayres is one of the most widelyadored poets in the land and has become nothing less than a national treasure. Her work is popular with fans of all ages and her wry observations on the peculiarities of modern life will raise a smile from even the most hardened cynic.

HB, 176pp.

Ref. E178465 £14.99

The Real Beatrix Potter Born into a typically repressed Victorian family it was assumed that Beatrix would achieve little more than finding herself a rich husband, but the Potters underestimated their daughter.

Stifled by the lack of stimulation, she educated herself in art, science, and of course a great love of the natural world. PB, 208pp.

Ref. E184243 £14.99

Thrilling Reads

Without a Trace A plane on route from London to New York City has disappeared out of the sky.The love of DCI Kate Daniels’ life was on board, but she has no authority to investigate. But Kate can’t let it lie. She has to find out what happened to that plane - even if it means going dangerously off book...

PB, 400pp.

Ref. E185228 £7.99

Written in Blood Angela Wood wanted to teach the man a lesson. It was a bag, just like all the others. But when she opens it, the worst nightmare of her life begins. A journal ends up at detective Robert Hunter’s desk. It soon becomes clear that there is a serial killer on the loose and if he can’t be stopped in time, more people will die. PB, 496pp.

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The Golden Rendezvous For chief officer Johnny Carter the voyage has already begun badly. A member of the crew is missing and the search only serves to increase tension, violence erupts and suddenly the whole ship is in danger. Is the Campari a victim of modern day piracy? And what of the strange cargo hidden below the decks? PB, 384pp.

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The Lonely Sea A collection of riveting tales of the sea including the story that launched MacLean’s writing career and the account of the epic battle to sink the German battle ship, Bismarck.A book about the sea, its power and the men and women who sail it, and who fight and die in it. PB, 304pp.

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Fast Track, Stephen Leather Someone within the security services has been working to their own agenda, and only Dan ‘Spider’ Shepherd can identify the bad apple. His search for the rogue agent takes him to Turkey and then to Dubai, where his masters order him to carry out a breathtaking act of revenge. PB, 368pp.

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The Corpse in the Garden of Perfect Brightness Penniless, with new bride Jenny to support, and hiding from a murderous organisation called Room 42, Jack’s prospects look bleak. The opportunity to track down his only remaining family member has dangerous consequences... PB, 384pp.

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The Russian Weeks before NYPD Detective Michael Bennett is to marry his long-time love, Mary Catherine, an assassin announces their presence in the city with a string of murders. He promises his fiancé that the case won’t affect their upcoming wedding, but, as he struggles to connect the killings, Bennett may be walking into a deadly trap.

PB, 400pp.

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Final Cut When Claire regains consciousness after a stranger causes her car to crash in a snowstorm, she is frantic to discover that her nine-year-old daughter Emma is missing from the back seat.Then Emma is found in the woods nearby, unharmed but cradling a child’s skull. She claims it ‘called’ to her - and she can hear another voice nearby... PB, 384pp.

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Thrilling Reads Easy Kill A vulnerable young woman has been brutally slain and left on a grave in Glasgow’s sprawling cemetery, the Necropolis.The case takes on an even more disturbing dimension when the removal of the girl’s body reveals a second victim, who has recently been buried in a shallow grave underneath. PB, 416pp.

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No One Home Nine neighbours gather for a dinner party. But by the next morning, they had disappeared without a trace. No bodies, no evidence and no clues.

Two and a half years later, it remains a mystery.

Desperate for answers, the families of the missing turn to investigator David Raker to solve the conundrum. PB, 496pp.

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Jack Reacher: Blue Moon In a nameless city, two rival criminal gangs are competing for control, but they hadn’t counted on Jack Reacher arriving on their patch. Reacher is trained to notice things. He’s on a Greyhound bus, watching an elderly man sleeping in his seat, with a fat envelope of cash hanging out of his pocket.

Another passenger is watching too ... hoping to get rich quick.

As the mugger makes his move, Reacher steps in. PB, 480pp. Ref. E183693 £8.99 The Whisper Man Still devastated after the loss of his wife, Tom Kennedy and his young son Jake move to the sleepy village of Featherbank, looking for a much-needed fresh start. But Featherbank has a dark past.

Fifteen years ago, a twisted serial killer abducted and murdered five young boys.

Until he was finally caught, the killer was known as ‘The Whisper Man’. PB, 400pp.

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DCI Banks: Many Rivers to Cross Detective Superintendent Alan Banks and his team are called to investigate who is the boy? Where did he come from? Then a middle-aged heroin addict is found dead of an overdose in another estate. DCI Banks finds the threads of each case seem to be connected to the other, and to the dark side of organised crime in Eastvale.

Does another thread link to his friend Zelda, who is facing her own dark side?

PB, 384pp.

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Puppet on a Chain Paul Sherman of Interpol’s Narcotics Bureau flies to Amsterdam on the trail of a dope king.

With enormous skill the atmosphere is built up: Amsterdam with its canals and high houses; stolid police; psychopaths; and above all - murder. PB, 320pp.

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Time for the Dead When forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod returns to her roots on Scotland’s Isle of Skye, a chance encounter in the woods behind a nearby activities centre leads her to what seems to be a crime scene, but without a victim.

Could this be linked to a group of army medics who visited the centre while on leave from Afghanistan and can no longer be located on the island? PB, 480pp.

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Fair Warning Jack McEvoy is a reporter with a track record in finding killers. Now as a suspect using his journalistic skills to open doors closed to the police, Jack walks a thin line between accused and detective - between investigation and obsession - on the trail of a killer who knows his victims better than they know themselves... PB, 480pp.

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The Night She Disappeared Midsummer in 2017, teenage mum Tallulah heads out leaving her baby son at home with her mother, Kim. At 4.30 a.m. Kim awakens to find that she has not come home. Friends tell her that Tallulah was last seen heading to a house party in the woods. PB, 512pp.

One Step Too Far A young man disappears during a stag weekend in the woods.Years later he and his friends hike deep into the wilderness with a missing person specialist.

What they don’t know is that they are putting their own lives in terrifying danger, and may not come back alive. HB, 400pp.

Children of Fortune Following the untimely death of her cold-hearted husband, Beatrix and her three children are finally free. Alicia is defying expectation and excelling at school. There she befriends the enigmatic Olivia Snowdon and they quickly become inseparable.

But Olivia’s family past is shrouded in mystery and as the two families grow closer, secrets start to come tumbling out. PB, 400pp.

A Simple Wish Stricken by grief Ruby is left alone with the violent man she called her father and feels she has no choice but to flee.

At just fifteen, homeless and alone she is relieved when a kindly stranger named Mrs Bamber takes pity on her and welcomes her into her home.

But soon, Ruby learns Mrs Bamber is not as generous as she first seemed - she forces Ruby into a life of crime as a jewel thief in Birmingham’s jewellery quarter. HB, 400pp.

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The Perfect Escape When her husband Harry walks out after just six months, her friends Diana and Margaret - newly single themselves - suggest a girls’ weekend away. But then things start to go wrong. Car trouble on the road leaves them stranded and what’s more, it’s in the town where he lives. PB, 400pp.

Aftermath When a concerned neighbour calls the police after a domestic disturbance, the two constables are led to a truly horrific scene.They unwittingly uncover an elusive serial killer known as The Chameleon, then they discover there are more bodies than victims.

Banks must solve his darkest case yet. PB, 528pp.

Christmas with the Shipyard Girls Polly’s fiancé has finally returned home from the front line, shipyard manager Helen is determined to move on after a turbulent year, and head welder Rosie’s little sister Charlotte has turned up unannounced.

Why is she back and so set on staying? PB, 528pp.

Triumph of the Shipyard Girls Rosie is just about managing to keep her double life hidden from little sister Charlotte’s prying eyes, but Charlotte senses something is up and with a secret this big, the truth is bound to come out. PB, 464pp.

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Daughters of Cornwall 1918. Clara has boarded a train to meet a family that would once have been hers.

But they must never discover her secret. 1939. Hannah has always been curious about her mother’s mysterious past, but the outbreak of war casts everything in a new light. By 2020, Caroline has long been the keeper of her family’s secrets. But now it’s time to tell the truth. HB, 400pp.

Summer in Mayfair Esme has finally left the Scottish Highlands for the excitement of London. It’s easy to get lost in the city’s glamour and chaos, especially when a long-hidden secret looms - will Esme discover it and who she can really trust, before it’s too late? PB, 336pp.

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The Widow Of Pale Harbour 1846. Desperate to escape the ghosts of his past, Gabriel Stone takes a position as a minister in the remote Pale Harbour, but not all is as it seems in the sleepy town.

Rumours abound about a mysterious Sophy Carver, a young widow who lives in Castle Carver, with whispers that she killed her husband and mutterings that she might even be a witch. PB, 352pp.

The Forgotten Sister 1560: Amy Robsart is trapped in a loveless marriage to Robert Dudley, a member of the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Surrounded by enemies and with nowhere left to turn, Amy hatches a desperate scheme to escape - one with devastating consequences that will echo through the centuries. PB, 400pp.

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The Secret Letter London, 1910. Twenty-oneyear-old Esther Watkins would do anything for the Suffragette cause.

Imprisoned, force-fed and beaten, she is determined to fight for what she believes is right - no matter what it costs her.

With new love Joseph by her side, will she get the better future she dreams of? PB, 336pp.

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The Huntress On the icy edge of Soviet Russia, bold and reckless Nina Markova joins the infamous Night Witches - an all-female bomber regiment. But when she is downed behind enemy lines, Nina must use all her wits to survive her encounter with a lethal Nazi murderess known as The Huntress.

PB, 560pp.

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The Long Call In North Devon, where the rivers Taw and Torridge run into the sea, Detective Matthew Venn takes charge of his first major case in the region. A body has been found on the beach: a man with the tattoo of an albatross on his neck, stabbed to death. Is he up to the challenge...?

PB, 384pp.

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Heartache for the Shop Girls Summer 1942. Lily Collins and her fellow shop girls from Marlow’s department store are planning a party. But Beryl’s husband Les returns from North Africa a changed man, and her co-worker and friend Gladys worries for her own fiancé’s safety. PB, 400pp.

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Workhouse Nightingale On the streets and pregnant, Dora’s future looks bleak.

Can a girl from a workhouse ever achieve anything, let alone become one of Florence Nightingale’s nurses? PB, 400pp.

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Secrets of the Frontline Nurses In the midst of the First World War, Leonora Malham Brown is a volunteer with the Red Cross.

Reunited with her sweetheart Colonel Malkovic, she falls pregnant but daren’t tell for fear he would send her home to her friends... PB, 320pp.

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Frontline Nurses On Duty When war is declared in 1914, Leonora and her best friend head to Calais to volunteer with the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry. But Leonora is torn between doing her duty and love... PB, 386pp.

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The Shipyard Girls on the Home Front As our squad of intrepid lady welders work gruelling hours, Rosie waits for news of her husband, Dorothy has a feeling her beau plans to pop the question and divorcee Gloria is reunited with her sweetheart. PB, 432pp.

The Dressmaker’s Secret At the age of 9, Lily loses her adopted parents and forced to live with her awful Aunt Doris and cousin Jez, who treat her no better than a slave.

Five years later, Lily makes a startling discovery that her birth father is none other than local aristocrat Sir Frederick Copperfield... PB, 464pp.

The Paper Mill Girl Seventeen-year-old Ruth Hardy works long hours at Grange Paper Works, with her younger sister Bea. When Bea reveals that she is pregnant, Ruth knows even tougher times are ahead.

When the arrival of Bea’s baby girl ends in tragedy, Ruth is left with no choice but to bring up her niece herself. However, news of Ruth’s plan brings a threatening menace close. PB, 368pp.

Bobby’s War It’s 1942 and Bobby Hollis has joined the Air Transport Auxiliary in a team known as the ‘glamour girls’ - amazing women who pilot aircraft all around the country.

Bobby always wanted to escape life on the family farm, but there’s always something standing in her way, like a demanding father who wants to marry her off to a rich man, and the family secrets that threaten to engulf everything. PB, 496pp.

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A Village Scandal It was her wedding day, the roses and bluebells were blooming and their sweet-scent was filling the air, so why did Daisy feel the cold fingers of fear run down her spine? On the evening of their wedding, amid the festivities, Jay disappears. Daisy doesn’t know if Jay is dead or alive, if she’s his wife or his widow. PB, 512pp.

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The Shop Girls of Harpers When Sally, Beth, Margaret and Rachel meet at a job interview for the wonderful new store in Oxford Street they have no idea they will become lifelong friends.

When all four girls are lucky enough to be selected as sales staff, their exciting new adventure begins. Join them as they overcome heartbreak and grief, find love and happiness and remain united in their friendship, whatever life throws at them. PB, 322pp.

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Liverpool Daughter August 1940: As the Luftwaffe swarm over Liverpool, Shane Quinn decides to move his family back to the safety of Ireland. But his only child, the beautiful Dana, would rather stay and serve her country than flee to a foreign land.

Determined to make it on her own, she joins the WAAF. PB, 400pp.

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The Foundling School for Girls When Dinah’s mother walks out on Christmas Eve, her father - drunk and thinking she is her mother - forces himself on her.

Finding herself pregnant, she runs away and is taken into the care of a group of nuns, becoming the first student of ‘The Foundling School for Girls’. PB 416pp.

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A Mothers Love Liverpool, 1940: The death of her mother and the increase in air raids leaves Ellie alone and in grave danger. It’s not long before she is forced to leave her beloved Liverpool to seek refuge in the countryside. But as the war takes comforts away, so too does it bring new opportunities.

PB, 448pp.

A Widow’s Hope Ten years after the death of her husband, Faith is surprised to see her brother-in-law Rob return to their small Durham town.

The resemblance he bears to his brother is a painful reminder of all she has lost.

PB, 256pp.

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Love and Marriage at Harpers The shop girls of Harpers Emporium on Oxford Street are happy in their work and their lives are moving on at quite a pace. United by the suffragette cause and now living under one roof, some will find love and marriage whilst others experience heartache and tears.

Harpers is the bond that holds them together, bringing strength through hardship and pain and friendship and love. PB, 324pp.

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Haunted by the death of her son, Jo catches a glimpse of a young boy in a magazine who resembles Paul. Reading the article, she learns of a tragedy in India... but it moves her so deeply, she is inspired to embark on a trip where she will learn about unimaginable pain and suffering.

PB, 400pp. Ref. E178875 £7.99 Girls in Tin Hats Two very different girls from this tight-knit community join up as ARP wardens to do their bit for the Home Front.Violet Simms lives with her controlling widowed mother who runs the local pawn shop and Grace Templeton is the eldest in her family of ten children.The war will have long-lasting effects on every family and the girls’ lives will be changed forever by friendship and love, by tragedy and joy. PB, 432pp.

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The Wives You’ve never met the other wives. None of you know each other, you see your husband only one day a week.Thursday. But you don’t care, you love him that much. Or at least that’s what you’ve told yourself. And then, one day it all changes.You can’t help yourself, you start to dig.

You begin tracking them down, the other days.Who is Monday and why does she have bruises on her arms? Is she being abused?

By who? Her husband?

Your husband?

PB, 336pp.

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Stay Home Stay Home is a timely story of dark secrets - affairs, addictions, habits and horrors which are bought to the surface by these unprecedented times we find ourselves in.

It explores the dark parts of people’s lives, while at the same time leading us on a breathtakingly twisty race to find a killer. PB, 304pp.

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The Black Swan of Paris Singer Genevieve Dumont is both a star and a smokescreen.An unwilling darling of the Nazis, her position of privilege allows her to go undetected as an ally to the resistance.When her estranged mother, Lillian de Rocheford, is captured by Nazis, Genevieve is shaken but refuses to let her mother become a victim of the war and navigates the perilous crosscurrents of Occupied France PB,480pp.

A Precious Gift When Holly’s overbearing grandfather tries to force her to marry a widower twice her age, she says no. As she begins nurse training in the local hospital, she meets the dashing Doctor Parkin.

Kind and compassionate, he is everything Holly has ever dreamed of. PB, 528pp.

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The Bobby Girls Secrets Book 2 Best friends Irene, Maggie and Annie are proud members of the newly renamed Women’s Police Service. But out of the blue, Irene is given the opportunity to be stationed near an army barracks in Grantham, Lincolnshire.What could possibly go wrong? It turns out, plenty.

PB, 368pp..

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A Maiden’s Voyage Eighteen-year-old Flora has the prized position of lady’s maid to young Constance Ogilvie. But Flora’s life is turned upside down when her mistress’s father dies in a tragic accident. PB 416pp.

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Victory for the Shipyard Girls Book 5 With the war showing no sign of abating, Helen is thriving in her role as shipyard manager. But the return of her father brings a shocking discovery that tears her family apart whilst friend Gloria is shouldering the burden of a terrible secret. PB, 432pp.

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Courage of the Shipyard Girls Book 6 Polly’s sweetheart Tommy has been declared missing, although there is no certainty that he is dead.

Polly needs her friends more than ever, and the other women welders are ready to rally around her.

PB, 480pp.

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The Abandoned Daughter Voluntary nurse Ella is haunted by the soldiers’ cries she hears on the battlefields and when her dear friend Jim breaks her trust, Ella is left bruised and heartbroken.

More than ever, she feels so alone. PB, 432pp.

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The Wronged Daughter Mags has never forgotten the friendship she forged with Flora and Ella, but the loss of her mother and the doubt she harbours surrounding her fiancé, Harold, are marring her happiness.

PB, 400pp.

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Workhouse Girl Patty Jenkins has come a long way from her povertystricken days in Brownlow.

With a coveted position at Freeman’s Department Store, her flair has caught the attentions of the owner, but when you’re a workhouse girl you can never quite forgive your past... PB, 400pp.

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The Match Girl Sixteen-year-old Lottie Perkins has an important decision to make.

Conditions at the match factory she works at are dire, but then a young female journalist begins to ask questions. Will Lottie and the other girls welcome her help?

PB 352pp.

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Rich Girl, Poor Girl Rosalie has been granted a life of comfort and wealth, while Polly has lead a life of grinding poverty. After both losing their mothers, fate intervenes, bringing the two girls together.

PB, 528pp.

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Four Sisters Matty has been the mother to her three younger sisters since their mother’s death 10 years ago. When their father is hit by a horse and critically injured, they’re forced to battle life’s misfortunes alone.

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The Crofter’s Daughter The law dictates it’s Mairi’s scholarly brother Ian who will inherit the farm. The next best thing for her might be to marry a farmer - Jack could be the perfect answer, or there’s Robin, her brother’s best friend. But then comes the outbreak of the Great War... PB, 384pp.

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A Daughter’s Journey Jo Melling has arrived in Birch End from Australia, still grieving her father’s recent death. She’s not intending to stay long, but after tracking down her family, Jo becomes more involved in village life than she could ever have imagined and she’s suddenly in danger too. HB, 368pp.

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Coming Home to Liverpool Arriving back in her hometown after spending time training at the Infirmary for Women in New York, Maud can’t wait to put her new-found skills to the test. But in a city built and run by men she must work hard to be accepted.Whilst her nurse friends welcome her back with open arms there are others who do not wish her well, including the spiteful Nancy Sellers. PB, 400pp.

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Daughters of Liverpool Alice has given birth to a baby girl outside of wedlock.

After Head Nurse Ada informs her she can return to the hospital, she has to decide where her heart truly lies and what is best for her and baby Victoria.

PB 384pp.

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A Mother’s Promise When Hetty Huggins made a promise to her dying mother that she would look after the family, little did she know how difficult this would be. Hetty is determined and dreams of setting up her own business so her family will never starve or want for a roof over their heads. PB, 592pp.

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The Cockney Angel Eighteen-year-old Irene Angel lives with her parents in a tiny room where her mother ekes out a living selling pickles and sauces while her father Billy gambles away their earnings.

His addiction soon leads him into trouble. Despite having been brought up by her father to fear and distrust the police, Irene finds herself forced to collaborate with them to save him from ruin.

PB, 576pp.

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A Mother’s Grace Pious young Grace Kettle escapes the world of her unsavoury and bullying father to train to be a nun.

But when she meets the dashing and devout Father Luke her world is turned upside down. Her faith is tested and she is driven to make a scandalous and lifechanging choice - one she may well spend the rest of her days seeking forgiveness for. PB 464pp.

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A Sister’s Obsession Since the death of their mother, Beatrice has been insufferably dominating, taking over the running of the house and ruling the family and servants with an iron hand. Rosie, her sister, is finding it hard to cope with the possessive nature of her elder sibling - what is she to do?

PB, 432pp.

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The Blessed Child After Nessie’s mother is brutally murdered and her father abandons them, she soon attracts attention of her lecherous landlord, who will stop at nothing to get his way. Then, when her fragile young brother’s health deteriorates, she meets the doctor, Oliver Dorsey. As dashing as he is kind, Nessie is attracted to him - but they can never be together. PB, 448pp.

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Hungry Birds Crystal Art Create your very own beautiful piece of crystal wall art. These hungry birds are eating the leftover mince pies and make the most wonderful final image to display. A great kit that contains all you need to create your own artwork with canvas mounted on wooden frame, crystals, pick-up pen and full instructions included.

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The hurricane is devastating - hotels and storefronts ruined, streets flooded, and a dozen people are killed. One of the victims is Nelson Kerr but evidence suggests that the storm wasn’t the cause of his death - he had received several mysterious blows to the head.Who would want Nelson dead? PB, 304pp.

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Kew Garden Flowers & Plants Colouring Book Selected from the archives of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, each black-and-white line artwork is accompanied by the artist’s original watercolour plate to inspire the choice of colours to interpret in your own way. 208pp.

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Keep Smiling Through Women at Mary Vale Mother and Baby Home must pull together during their darkest hour. But Sybil would rather be anywhere else, Rosie arrives with her two children, and Edith has her own secrets to hide. PB, 400pp.

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The Midwife After a storm, a woman is found alone, naked and near death, on the Northumberland moors.

She has no memory of who she is or how she got there.With the odds against her, a penniless single woman, she starts to build her life from scratch using her skills to help other women around her. She finds a happy place in the world until tragedy strikes, and she must run for her life.

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The Wisdom of Old Dogs A beautiful read that will leave dog owners and animal lovers brimming over with love and gratitude. Full of practical advice and uplifting stories mixed with insightful scientific expertise, this book reveals how dogs can be a constant source of wisdom, comfort and love in their old age.

A truly heart-warming book to make the perfect gift for any dog lover.

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The Rose Queen It’s 1938, and when war is declared, Cadi escapes for Liverpool and secures a job in a pub. Her blossoming relationship with a handsome dock worker deepens after he rescues her from a terrifying encounter. But then Aled, whom she is meant to marry, unexpectedly appears dressed in RAF uniform... HB, 448pp.

Daughters of Night London, 1782. Caroline finds a well-dressed woman mortally wounded in the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, a highly-paid prostitute, about which the police then cease to care entirely. But Caroline has motives of her own for wanting to see justice done, and so sets out to solve the crime herself. PB, 592pp.

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Tawny Owl Crystal Art We especially love this Tawny Owl design, set against a background of rich Autumn leaves. Crystal Art is a hugely addictive hobby that enables you to craft your own beautiful pieces of sparkly wall art. This kit contains all you need to create your very own with canvas mounted on wooden frame, crystals, pick-up pen and full instructions included.

Size 11.8 x 11.8” (30x30cms). Ref. E188033 £27.99

Ref. E188901 £8.99

Ref. E189526 £8.99

The Florist’s Shop 4 x 500-Piece Jigsaw Set A journey with Daisy Rose, the village florist. First, she must load up her van ready for the day ahead before making deliveries to her local customers. Each puzzle measures 18.8 x 13.3” (48 x 34cms). Ref. E187342 £25.99

Both the paper this catalogue is printed on and the poly wrapping it is delivered in are fully recyclable.

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