James Hywel
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Albert learns to swim is the sixth book in the Adventures of Albert Mouse Series.
Albert bought a boat without telling his mother. Mrs Mouse says Albert can only keep the boat if he learns to swim first.
Albert really didn't want to learn to swim, but he knows it is the only way he was going to be able to keep his boat.
By a stroke of luck, he finds the ideal person to give him swimming lessons - and for some strange reason, it's NOT Big Tony!
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The Mayor of Dartmouth has injured himself while playing rugby and has been ordered to rest by his doctor. Realising that he won't be able to go to work for several days, the Mayor does the only thing he can do - he sends for Albert Mouse.
While Albert is meeting the Mayor, his sister Dorothy somehow sends the residents of Dartmouth into panic and soon cards, flowers and fruit start to arrive at No.10 Higher Street addressed to Albert.
His mother...
3) Walk With Me
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A collection of poems that were written at St. Mary's Abbey in West Malling, Kent where James spent seven days in solitude and silence with the nuns.
It was a life-changing experience and helped him through a very troubled period of his life.
The Abbey brought him peace and enhanced the creative side of his brain.
During the seven days, not only did he write these nine poems, but he also wrote three children's books and created the character Albert...
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When James Hywel is asked by his publisher to write another children's book, you'd be right in thinking it would be the easiest thing in the world.
After all, he has written over twenty books without any problems - until now!
Because now, his characters have their own ideas and start dictating how a book should be written.
Chaos soon reigns in his study as the characters take charge, no matter how much authority James tries to wield.
This story highlights...
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This story is about….hmmm, hang on, the word is so scary that I'm not even sure I should say it.Let me just think for a moment while I decide if you are brave enough to hear the word.Ok, I suppose I'll have to say it, otherwise, this story is not going to make any sense. Unless I substitute the word for something else?Hmmm, that might work. Ok, let me do that.This is the story about the real reason avocados are so grumpy.Hold on, that makes no sense...
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Albert was very excited when he heard his Grandma Bramble was arriving from Scotland.Everyone is busy cleaning the house and making sure everything is ready for when she arrives. Albert is given the very important job of meeting her at the train station, however, things don't exactly go to plan.Luckily for all the passengers, Albert and his friend Big Tony are there to 'save' the day.Another great adventure about Albert Mouse that children will love....
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Albert's Royal Adventure' was created by the pupils of Hallfield School in Birmingham as part of the Albert Mouse Book for Schools Project. The pupils have also provided illustrations, including the front cover.
This book contains Dyslexia Friendly Font.
The notorious smuggler Mickey Mustard has escaped from prison and has his sights set on stealing the Coronation Crown.
Albert Mouse and Big Tony must use all their detective skills to track down Mickey...
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The police are looking for a notorious smuggler called Mickey Mustard.The problem is they don't seem to have any idea where he is, but Albert's friend Big Tony does.Very soon, he and Albert have their eyes set on capturing the smuggler and collecting the reward.This second book about Dartmouth's most fa-mouse resident is sure to delight children yet again.
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Albert goes to the Dartmouth Visitor Centre to look at the Newcomen Engine. He becomes very excited when he hears that Mr Newcomen is actually from Dartmouth. The little mouse decides he wants to invent things just like Thomas Newcomen and begins to learn all he can about the great inventor.While visiting the church where Mr Newcomen was baptised, Albert bumps into another mouse, except this mouse isn't anything like Albert.Albert soon discovers that...
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"Albert held onto the straps of his backpack and launched himself off the window ledge."The arrival of a hot-air balloon over the town of Dartmouth gets everyone excited, especially Albert.So he quickly rushes off to see Mrs Saunders at the bookshop to find out all he can about flying machines even though Big Tony says that in his opinion "if you didn't come into this world from an egg, then you have no right to be in the air. "Soon Albert has a Top...
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It's been five summers since Josie and her brother Morgan found Mr Milliner living inside the oak tree. Will Mr Milliner be there for a sixth summer? The children are excited to find out, so as soon as school ends, they head for the oak tree.Morgan and Josie begin to realise that their time with Mr Milliner is running out and soon they will be adults. Josie is troubled by this and tries to find out how much time they have left, but as usual Mr Milliner...
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The children discover that their mother's bedroom rug might just be a flying carpet and that Mr Milliner may be just the person to fly it. Josie notices that something is written inside Mr Milliner's hat and soon puts all her detective skills to work. Maybe Mr Milliner isn't a milliner after all? Mrs Berwick isn't happy when the children let Mr Milliner borrow their bicycle. They try to reassure their mother, struggling to understand why she is concerned....
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This book is being written by the pupils of Feniton Church of England Primary School in Devon as part of the Albert Mouse Book for Schools Project.The pupils are also providing the illustrations including the front cover, which will be updated very soon.Albert Mouse tricks his friend Big Tony into taking him to a Theme Park.The only problem is that Albert hasn't technically told his mother where he's going.Once at the Theme Park, Albert soon discovers...
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Book Three is another trip into the world that children create in their imagination. When a penguin turns up at the house, Mrs Berwick has some very serious questions for the children. However, her questions only cause the Milliner to do as she requested and turn her garden into a winter theme park. Another brilliant book from the mind of James Hywel that children and adults will love.The Ruminations of the Milliner is a delightful story in the Magical...
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In Albert has a flying lesson, Dartmouth's most fa-mouse resident is intent on becoming a pilot but his mother has forbidden the idea.Albert knows she will change her mind and soon signs up to have a flight at a flying club.In all the excitement, he may have signed up for the wrong type of flying experience!This story was written to celebrate AeroSuperBatics 40th Anniversary 1984-2024.AeroSuperBatics is the HOME of Wingwalking in the UK and the longest-established...
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Albert's Intriguing Salcombe Adventure' was created by the pupils of Salcombe Church of England Primary School in Devon as part of the Albert Mouse Book for Schools Project. The pupils have also provided illustrations, including the front cover.
Albert plans to take a sea voyage to the nearby town of Salcombe with his friend Big Tony. Albert's mother has concerns as it's the first sea trip her son has taken, but when Albert gets some training from...
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Oh, what fun to make a new friend! When a pair of siblings meet a peculiar fellow, is he imaginary… or something more? Eight-year-old Josie doesn't expect she'll ever grow up. So she thinks nothing of spending sunny afternoons playing with her brother Morgan and their adorable dog Spike. But after she climbs an oak tree during hide and seek, she's shocked when a mysterious voice demands to know what she's doing in his branches. Stunned when the...
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Book Two reunites Morgan, Josie and Spike with Mr Milliner for a second summer. The children receive word from Captain Cornelius, who just happens to be a pirate, that he would like them to join him aboard his ship - for lunch. Cornelius introduces his crew, finally getting to the parrot. "This be soup," he says, and Josie is concerned that the parrot is on the menu - but all will become clear. The Ponderings of the Milliner reminds us of our childhood...
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The Cogitations of the Milliner is the fourth book in the Milliner Series. It is another touching tale about the wonderful imagination that every child has and about the world they create in their minds. In their world, absolutely anything is possible, and when Mr Milliner gets involved, things usually go from bad to worse.Mr Milliner decides to write a book about his life, much to Morgan and Josie's surprise. However, they are more concerned about...
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Albert was a mouse. He had always been a mouse and probably always would be a mouse for as long as he lived.His father had been a mouse too, and so was his grandfather. In fact, as far as Albert knew, his family had been mice for as long as anyone could possibly remember.The other thing that Albert knew was that he and his family had always lived at No. 10 Higher Street in Dartmouth, a lovely white three-storey house next to the bookshop.Albert had...