I Capture the Castle

Dodie Smith; Valerie Grove (Introduction by)

"I write this sitting in the kitchen sink" is the memorable first line of this enchanting coming-of-age story, told in the form of Cassandra Mortmain's journal. Cassandra wittily describes life growing up in a crumbling castle, with her father who suffers from crippling writer's block, her glamorous but...

Why Do Boys Have Nipples?

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Why aren't there any green mammals? Is eating bogeys bad for you? Do dolphins and whales get thirsty? Why can't you tickle yourself? Where do astronauts put their dirty underwear? Children make excellent scientists - they're inquisitive, keen to learn and have open minds. And they especially love to lea...

Diary of an Apprentice Astronaut

Samantha Cristoforetti

Follow a female astronaut through every moment of her ascent as she trains for a mission to the International Space Station and discovers the wonders of life 250 miles above Earth Samantha Cristoforetti spent over half a year on the International Space Station for the European Space Agency (ESA), follow...