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Hard-up florist Molly Bailey has just won a fortune in the National Lottery. And she wants to get rid of it – fast! Tom Mackenzie is on the verge of losing his job. He needs one hell of a story if he hopes to secure his future in journalism. And his luck may have just come in... With a strong belief that sharing her good fortune is the only way forward, Molly unwittingly becomes the most sought-after person in the country as she distributes her wealth to the masses. With only her terrier pup, Fizz, and her trusty Beetle for company, Molly embarks on the journey of her life. But with Tom hot on her heels, will she succeed before her family and the media catch up with her? And, with Tom leading the pack, would that really be such a bad thing...?

Molly has a strange life. Her mama collects herbs at dawn and makes potions, her father and brothers have gone away, and her house feels like a gypsy caravan. Molly doesn’t want to know anything about herbs and potions. She wishes she could be more like her best friend, Ellen, who has a normal family and a normal house. But she is also secretly interested in Pim, who is inquisitive and odd and a little bit frightening. When Molly’s mama makes a potion that has a wild and shocking effect, Molly and Pim look for a way to make things right, and Molly discovers the magic and value of her own unusual life. Molly and Pim and the Millions of Stars is a delightful story about friendship and acceptance and learning to see the wonder in the world. Martine Murray writes and illustrates picture books, middle-grade fiction and young adult fiction, including The Slightly True Story of Cedar B Hartley, The Slightly Bruised Glory of Cedar B Hartley and How to Make a Bird. Her books have been published internationally and translated into seventeen languages. She was born in Melbourne and currently lives in Castlemaine in Victoria. 'Murray’s storytelling is so fresh and beguiling that, for a moment, we feel this is great wisdom heard for the first time.’ The Times UK, ‘Children’s Book of the Week’ ‘Martine Murray’s writing is majestical and sophisticated...this book has a sense of wonder about it.’ Books & Publishing ‘A beautiful magical story, full of surprises and brimming with wisdom.’ Karen Foxlee ‘Molly and Pim is wild, whimsical and wonderful. It makes you fall in love with the world and everyone in it.’ Sally Rippin ‘Open-hearted and magical—an utter delight.’ Rebecca Stead ‘Here is a middle-grade novel that sees beauty and magic in the environment around us, and celebrates seeds of friendship which grow deep roots. I loved this charming and whimsical novel, and young readers will too!’ Alpha Reader ‘Murray gives the reader a truly delightful tale and adorns her text with charming illustrations...A magical read.’ BookMooch ‘Sensory and lyrical, with awe-inspiring imagery.’ Boomerang Books ‘A sweet and heart-warming story, perfect for children and adults too.’ Bookish Manicurist ‘Sensitive and wonderfully eccentric...This is a beautiful, hopeful book.’ Readings ‘There is a lyrical quality to this narrative, a cadence—soft and whimsical. Martine Murray’s Molly and Pim and the Millions of Stars brings a sense of magic and wonder and is beautifully written.’ ReadPlus ‘This novel is The Loveliest. Sweet and splendid and magical, while still being of-this-world.’ Steph Bowe ‘A novel for young readers about difference, connections, magic, life and the forces of nature...Beautifully written.’ Stuff NZ ‘It’s such a gorgeous story that I devoured it in one sitting, marvelling in the beauty of small little sketches that were dotted intermittently throughout the novel and the lyrical way the paragraphs were weaved together, presenting a book that was equally satisfying to admire and immerse yourself in.’ Written Word Worlds ‘Magical and perceptive’ Parents in Touch ‘Murray’s storytelling is so fresh and beguiling that, for a moment, we feel this is great wisdom heard for the first time.’ Times UK ‘A glorious heartwarming book.’ Read It Daddy ‘Molly and Pim and the Millions of Stars by Martine Murray is an eccentric highly readable story about friendship and individuality. If you have ever marvelled at all the wonder in the world then join Molly on an exciting adventure of discovery.’ Armadillo

For fans of Katherine Rundell’s Rooftoppers comes a story about mothers and daughters and magical trees that Rebecca Stead calls “an utter delight.” All Molly wants is to be normal like her friend Ellen Palmer. Ellen, with her neat braids and a tidy house and a mother and father who are home for dinner every night. But Molly’s mom spends her mornings tramping through the woods, looking for ingredients for her potions. Their house is not neat, and their rooster, the Gentleman, runs wild in their yard. And it is the Gentleman that angers their grumpy neighbors, the Grimshaws. So Molly’s mom makes a potion that will grow a tree between their houses. When Molly’s mom accidentally drinks the potion and turns into the tree, Molly is determined to get her back. But with the Grimshaws planning to cut down the tree branches that reach onto their property, time is of the essence. With the help of her mysterious classmate Pim Wilder, Molly sets out to save her mother and discovers the wonder that lies in the ordinary. Praise for Molly & Pim and the Millions of Stars: “Open-hearted and magical—an utter delight.” —Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me and Goodbye, Stranger “A beautiful, magical story, full of surprises and brimming with wisdom.” —Karen Foxlee, author of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy

Molly longs for a puppy, like her last dog Duke. She remembers the good times they had together but she has forgotten about his mischievous acts. Even though her father says, "There will be no more dogs in this house," she dreams about a dog. In order to attain her goal, she decides to be persistent with her father. Her persistence takes some unexpected turns as she tries to achieve her goal.

This book is about the demise of Florida which in turn pollutes the rest of the world. It is an honest eye-opening story of how quickly humans are destroying what nature provides right here in America, on a small peninsula, surrounded by water. If we use our resources properly and pay the true price for its use, we will prosper, not destroy. Which path will humanity take? Everyone should read this story if they want to open their eyes to the reality of the world. Then visit the sites and do research to verify the truths. Some people cannot face the truth, they have families to raise, property to support. But to those who are or wish to be truly free, I say “face the truth and act to protect nature”. Wanda S. Hayes Klopf

WHY OTTERS HOLD HANDS WHEN THEY SLEEP Why Otters Hold Hands When They Sleep is three stories in one. Each intertwined. Deceit Passion Revenge Loss Friendship Aurora is orphaned in her early twenties, is corporate, beautiful and intelligent, and is a senior financial analyst until she falls head over heels in love with Callum, who works at the citys Sunset Bay Yacht Club and Marina. Molly, a little quirky, first meets Aurora at University. They become the best of friends and trouble-makers. Kate, Callums sister, falls in love with Paul, a senior detective who is hunting a serial killer. It will make you laugh, cry and want more.

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Molly Wagner is a radiant blonde and a rumored former party girl. Her charismatic, joyful personality seems to reveal a shallow core, and she may have a couple of rather large skeletons in her closet. In spite of these skeletons, however, she has just been elected President of the United States. After a lengthy, personally painful campaign, Molly has come out victorious the leader of America, having disposed of her competition, chiefly the Republican governor of Ohio in a tense election. Not only did she choose a woman as her running mate, but she chose a Latino woman, Eva Parker. As Molly struggled to move forward after the death of her husband, she drew strength and comfort from her friend, Wall Street financier Jenny Crowley. Now ready for the White House, Mollys difficulties have only begun. The decisions she made during the election will have serious consequences. Beneath the hot microscope of public office, Mollys quirks may not measure up. The press can be cruel, and so can other politicians. Now only time will tell if the most powerful woman in the world will crumble under the pressure, or become the leader America has been waiting for. This political novel explores age-old questions, such as whether the ends justify the means, whether politics is inherently susceptible to dishonestif not illegalbehavior by otherwise good people, and whether a politicians personal life has a place in public discourse.