A sweeping family drama of old secrets and new beginnings…\n‘A satisfying treat’ Adele Parks, Platinum 
‘A compelling family drama’ Sarah Morgan 
‘Wise and warm with plenty of twists and turns’ Rachel Hore 
‘Emotional and uplifting’ Veronica Henry 
‘Captivating and vivid’ Miranda Dickinson\nEven happy families have their secrets…\nSince the sudden death of her husband, Naomi has steadily rebuilt the life they shared in the village of Tilsham by the sea. 
Her eldest daughter, Martha, is sensible and determined – just like her father was – and very much in control of where her life is going. If she could just get pregnant with her husband, life would be perfect. 
Willow, the youngest, was always more sunny and easy-going, yet drifted through life, much to her father’s frustration. But now, with charming new boyfriend, Rick, she has a very good reason to settle down. 
The three women are as close as can be. But there are things Naomi has kept from her daughters. Like the arrival of Ellis, a long-lost friend from way back, now bringing the fun and spark back into her life. And she’s certainly never told them that her marriage to their father wasn’t quite what it seemed… 
The Sunday Times bestselling author Erica James returns with this gloriously compelling tale of mothers and daughters, secrets and love. 
Praise for Mothers and Daughters: 
‘A beautifully written story that examines the wonderful intimacy between mothers and daughters … a satisfying treat’ Adele Parks, Platinum 
‘A brilliant read. A compelling family drama, full of twists and turns. Completely absorbing’ Sarah Morgan 
‘Wise and warm with plenty of twists and turns, you'll love this engrossing family story’ Rachel Hore 
‘You’ll be swept away then brought gently back to harbour in this beautiful portrait of a family and its multigenerational secrets. Emotional and uplifting, it unfolds in the most glorious coastal setting’ Veronica Henry 
‘Surprising and reassuringly wise, captivating and vivid, beautiful and authentic … I adored this book’ Miranda Dickinson 
‘Deliciously immersive … tracing the complex emotions and dangerous undercurrents that lie beneath the deceptively smooth surface of family life’ Iona Grey

Mothers and Daughters: The perfect Mother’s Day gift and new book from the Sunday Times bestselling author

Literature & Fiction

James, Erica

Contemporary

A sweeping family drama of old secrets and new beginnings…\n‘A satisfying treat’ Adele Parks, Platinum 
‘A compelling family drama’ Sarah Morgan 
‘Wise and warm with plenty of twists and turns’ Rachel Hore 
‘Emotional and uplifting’ Veronica Henry 
‘Captivating and vivid’ Miranda Dickinson\nEven happy families have their secrets…\nAnchor House is the coastal home where Naomi and her husband raised their two girls. Now widowed, Naomi is building a new life alone, but the arrival of Ellis next door is bringing some long-awaited fun back too. 
Naomi’s daughters are very different: Martha is determined and driven like her father, while Willow is a free spirit. The three women have always been close, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have secrets of their own. There are things Naomi has kept from her girls, like the fact that her marriage to their father wasn’t quite what it seemed… 
The Sunday Times bestselling author Erica James returns with this gloriously compelling tale of mothers and daughters, secrets and love. 
Praise for Mothers and Daughters: 
‘A beautifully written story that examines the wonderful intimacy between mothers and daughters … a satisfying treat’ Adele Parks, Platinum 
‘A brilliant read. A compelling family drama, full of twists and turns. Completely absorbing’ Sarah Morgan 
‘Wise and warm with plenty of twists and turns, you'll love this engrossing family story’ Rachel Hore 
‘A wonderfully compelling family drama that deftly touches upon some serious issues’ Sunday Express 
‘You’ll be swept away then brought gently back to harbour in this beautiful portrait of a family and its multigenerational secrets. Emotional and uplifting, it unfolds in the most glorious coastal setting’ Veronica Henry 
‘Glorious … a real treat’ Sunday Post 
‘Surprising and reassuringly wise, captivating and vivid, beautiful and authentic … I adored this book’ Miranda Dickinson 
‘Deliciously immersive … tracing the complex emotions and dangerous undercurrents that lie beneath the deceptively smooth surface of family life’ Iona Grey 
‘A brilliant and gripping family drama … full of heart’ My Weekly 
‘A captivating read’ OK!

Mothers and Daughters

Genre Fiction

A Secret Garden Affair

Another heartbreaking but glorious tale of secrets and love from the Sunday Times bestselling author Erica James... Love grows where you least expect it... July 1981. As the country prepares to celebrate Prince Charles' wedding to Lady Diana, Libby flees London - and her cheating fiancé Marcus - for the Suffolk countryside. At Larkspur House, she hopes to put the pieces of her life back together. And Libby's great-aunt Bess and renowned garden designer and former socialite Elfrida are happy to help. But for lifelong friends Bess and Elfrida, Libby's arrival has stirred up the ghosts of the past. And before they can help her rebuild her shattered future, they must confront their own secrets, lost loves, and tragedies... From the Sunday Times bestselling author Erica James comes a captivating story that sweeps through sixty years of history, love, and family drama. Praise for Erica James: 'A wonderfully compelling family drama... Warm, escapist and utterly uplifting' Sunday Express 'A brilliantly observational look at the complexities of family life' My Weekly 'A captivating read' OK! 'Glorious... a real treat' Sunday Post 'A beautifully written story' Adele Parks 'A brilliant read. A compelling family drama... Completely absorbing' Sarah Morgan 'Wise and warm with plenty of twists and turns, you'll love this' Rachel Hore, bestselling author 'You'll be swept away... delightful!' Veronica Henry 'Peerless storytelling' Miranda Dickinson 'Deliciously immersive' Iona Grey

British & Irish

'Wonderful on characterisation and family dynamics, and done very deftly, with that wry humour of hers. I was very entertained by her clever, tongue-in-cheek plotting.' Marian Keyes The uplifting new story of fresh starts and second chances from the Sunday Times bestselling author Erica James... After a long and seemingly happy marriage, and a wonderful family Christmas, Louisa is stunned when husband Kip asks for a divorce on Boxing Day. He'd never seemed unhappy - and they've raised three children together. For months, Kip has been secretly seeing a younger woman - and if that wasn't bad enough, it's the woman who broke their youngest son's heart. Now Kip is moving out and embarking on a new life with Zoe, and Louisa is left to pick up the pieces. Their beloved family home, Charity Cottage, is up for sale, and tensions are running high. Yet, despite the betrayal and anger, when Louisa lays eyes on what might be a unique and welcoming new home, she feels a first glimmer of hope that life might be taking a turn for the better. And while Louisa is making exciting plans, Kip finds himself facing challenges of his own and begins to learn that living the dream may not be as simple as he thought... Sunday Times bestseller Erica James returns with an uplifting, wryly humorous new family drama Praise for An Ideal Husband: 'Erica James explores the complexity of family relationships with skill and sympathy and her vividly drawn characters leap from the page. I couldn't put it down!' Sarah Morgan 'We're certain you're going to love it' Glamour 'So, so good... shades of dark and light in every character which are gloriously done. A deliciously satisfying story' Cathy Kelly 'A beautiful tale of self-discovery' Woman 'Erica James writes upliftingly and humorously about family life' My Weekly 'So warm and kind in the face of betrayal. I can highly recommend' Fern Britton 'This compelling family drama puts a spotlight on how a family can evolve and re-invent itself... Effortlessly elegant storytelling from Erica, as ever' Veronica Henry

An Ideal Husband: New Amazon No.1 bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club pick from a Sunday Times bestseller – an uplifting and heart-warming family drama

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Fiction: Level 11 Pack of 36

Reference

Cox, David

Coldwell, John

Warburton, Nick

Words, Language & Grammar

Oxford University Press

Meet Bertie Wiggins, a champion ear wiggler, in Bertie Wiggins' Amazing Ears. Unfortunately, no one is interested in ear wiggling. They would like Bertie to be good at sums. Will he be able to show his skill?

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Fiction: Level 11: Bertie Wiggins' Amazing Ears

This book is part of TreeTops Fiction, a structured reading programme providing juniors with stories they will love to read. Offering chapter books with full-colour illustrations, written by well-known authors, these stories are full of humour and have real boy appeal.  They are tightly levelled allowing children to read books appropriate to their ability. This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same Oxford Reading Tree stage. Each book pack comes with a free copy of up-to-date and invaluable teaching notes.

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 11: TreeTops Stories: Amy the Hedgehog Girl

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

This book is part of TreeTops Fiction, a structured reading programme providing juniors with stories they will love to read. Offering chapter books with full-colour illustrations, written by well-known authors, these stories are full of humour and have real boy appeal. They are tightly levelled allowing children to read books appropriate to their ability. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same Oxford Reading Tree level.

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 11: TreeTops Stories: Bertha's Secret Battle

TreeTops Stories have been given a fresh new look with new covers, a new TreeTops logo, parental notes on inside back cover and new teaching materials. These books now include a spine, have been reformatted to a smaller size and are 32pp. NB. All titles were originally labelled as Stage 11 Pack A.

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 11: TreeTops Stories: Bertie Wiggins' Amazing Ears

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 11: TreeTops Stories: Coming Clean

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