Bøger af Alexandra Page

The amusing and witty memoirs of a beleaguered train commuter. All linked in some bizarre way to the trials of commuting by train, these 14 hilarious short stories include a squadron of mallard ducks eating the author's mother, a run-in with a seriously aggressive rhino, true tales of the supernatural, treasure hunting in a seriously haunted house, a drunken case of mistaken identity, desperation on a 'homestay' at Lake Titicaca, and much more.

It's 1953, just days from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and Penny Black can't get into the summer holiday spirit. Not when she's about to move to Scotland - and away from everything she knows - for good. But when Wishyouwas plops into the fireplace in a cloud of soot and chaos, with a summons from the Royal Postmistress herself, all of Penny's plans suddenly go up in smoke. The intrepid pair are soon on the trail of a mysterious traitor and a potentially deadly plot to halt the coronation. Their investigation will take them across London's busy streets, high up in the air and deeper into danger than they've ever been before .

A comforting, magical story that shows children ways to feel calm and soothe their worries.

A magical fox brings joy back into a little girl's life in this warm and uplifting story.

Classic-feeling storytelling with bags of charm. Fans of thrilling animal adventure and enchanting underground worlds will fall in love with Wishyouwas.It's 1952 in smog-shrouded London. Christmas might be fast approaching, but with her mum away and Uncle Frank busy running the post office, Penny Black is lonelier than ever. All that changes when Penny discovers a small, fluffy, funny, springy and - most importantly - talking creature in the post office one night, trying to make off with a letter. But Wishyouwas is no thief. He's a Sorter, and he soon introduces Penny to a fascinating secret world hidden in the tunnels underneath the city's streets. Self-appointed guardians of lost mail, the Sorters have dedicated their lives to rescuing letters that have gone astray and making sure they get delivered to their rightful owners.Penny is determined to protect the Sorters, but how long will she be able to keep them safe with Stanley Scrawl, the sinister Royal Mail Rat Catcher, on the prowl? Can Penny save the Sorters and deliver a joyful Christmas?