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A story set in Wales of the tenth century and told through the eyes of Angharad, daughter of Hywel Dda (Howell the Good). Angharad''s life is one that crosses borders: born in Dyfed in west Wales, she is sent as a child to the court of Æthelflaed, queen of Mercia.

This novel for young people consists of a fictional first person narrative by Robat - a typical 11-12 year old pupil at Segontium School in Caernarfon in 1969, the year of Prince Charles''s visit to the Aberystwyth Urdd Eisteddfod and his investiture as Prince of Wales at Caernarfon Castle - as well as the first moon landing.

The second title in the new picture story by mother and daughter Rhian Cadwaladr and Leri Tecwyn. Ynyr, the charming ghost is quite happy, but he would dearly love to have a friend. Who is Pip the fairy? Could she become his friend?

A novel set during the hard winter of 1981, a period when house prices were rising and young people in rural Wales could not buy homes in their localities. A novel that remains relevant to life in Wales today.

A powerful novel about the reaction of a mother to her sixteen year old son''s suicide.

A novel about Aberystwyth and Urdd Gobaith Cymru (the Welsh League of Youth). Two Kindertransport children flee from Germany before the Second World War begins. Their journey''s end is to reach their father who has gained refuge from Hitler in Aberystwyth.

Captain Dafydd Jones died in Mametz Wood in 1916, but his mother, Margaret Jones, kept all his letters, until her death. This is a unique collection of letters describing the soldier''s training in Wales and England, before facing the reality of combat in France.

John Parker held the living of two parishes either side of the Welsh border, first at Llanmerewig near Newtown and later at Llanyblodwel; he made dramatic changes to both churches which are described in his original paintings.

Rivers of Wales does exactly what it says on the tin - in this book Jim Perrin introduces and revels in the nature of our rivers, writing from diverse perspectives. He looks at the geography, mythology, social history and natural history which exist as a result of the flowing waters. This is a celebration of Wales'' rivers and appeals to...

Where rivers flow over rock, the combined action of water and sediment can create intricate and beautiful natural sculptures. Some of the most striking forms are potholes: roughly circular depressions carved into the rocky beds of turbulent, upland rivers.

A celebaration of the Sesiwn Fawr festival on reaching its 30th year, by Ywain Myfyr and friends.

Where rivers flow over rock, the combined action of water and sediment can create intricate and beautiful natural sculptures. Some of the most striking forms are potholes: roughly circular depressions carved into the rocky beds of turbulent, upland rivers.

A collection of Welsh legends, rewritten by master storyteller, Fiona Collins. Suitable for entry level Welsh Learners.

For 70 years, from his early days at secondary school until the present time, Hywel Gwynfryn has composed words in co-operation with numerous musicians to create memorable, popular songs. By recalling the words of some of these poems, he raises the curtain on significant periods in his life.

Ffion the farmer cannot go on holiday without taking all her cows with her. She therefore sets out on a hilarious holiday with her entourage, travelling this time to Snowdonia.

Ceri has returned to Garn Fadryn village on the Ll¿n peninsula. She moves to her grandmother''s old home to run a bed and breakfast business. Suitable for Foundation Stage Welsh Learners.

This collection moves from opening poems about Wales and the possilibities of independence, to an ending of three poems based in Corfu.

It''s summer 1843 - the time of the Rebecca Riots - and feelings are running high in the Tywi valley. The teenage twins of Tafarn y Wawr in Llangadog find themselves caught up in the struggle, but they need to learn from the gyspy Mari Lee how to run faster than the swords ...

The community of Parc near Bala lost two valuable members in 2019; it was a loss felt throughout Wales. Both received the T. H. Parry-Williams Medal by the National Eisteddfod of Wales - the highest accolade for service to culture and community. This is a unique feat in the history of any village throughout Wales.

A story that follows the journey of a young girl from the Arctic Circle as she sets out to look for the source of the wondrous things that are washed up on the shores of her homeland. A story that combines magic and enchantment with the burning issue of plastic pollution. A Welsh adaptation by Mari Huws.

After the death of her master, Mair is promoted from apprentice to chief word keeper. Her task is to collect and archive the words of her community in a post-apocalyptic world. A Welsh adaptation by Mari George of The Last Word.

In the 1930s, two journeys were made in two countries - an Irishman in Wales and a Welshman in Ireland. For the first time, both accounts are published in one volume. The mode of travelling and of receiving kindness is interesting in both cases, and the impression of each country on both travellers remain relevant today.

April 1988. Siôn, an Aberystwyth University student, is a Welsh activist. The plans are in place and the holiday home is empty, but a friend''s reckless decision destroys Siôn''s life. A novel about principles and venturing, about friendship and rejection.

Arfon Wyn was born in Y Gors, Holyhead, and reared in Gwalchmai and Llanfair PG. He is an Anglesey boy, through and through, and the island''s people are held close in his heart. He is the author/composer of some of our most popular songs such as ''Harbwr Diogel'', ''Cae o ¿d and ''Pwy wnaeth y sêr uwchben?''. Enjoy this look behind the scenes...

Ann begins a new chapter in her life in September 1956, moving from rural Pen Ll¿n to begin a college course in Bangor. She finds comfortable lodgings in Rhes Brynhyfryd, Upper Bangor - but she soon feels that there is something unusual about her landlady, Mrs Powell. How will Ann''s college experience affect the life of the Reverend Prysor...

Moving from Penrhyn castle in Snowdonia in the 19th century to the harsh sugar plantations of Jamaica, this is a story of stark beauty and power exploring greed, violence and the struggle for equality and freedom. Two young girls on two continents. One lord with a hunger for profit. A shocking story of a slave girl and servant maid, a ship and...

A story of loss, survival and unexpected friendship set in a tumultuous period of early European history. An English adaptation of Y Pibgorn Hud.

A new collection of the poetry of Rhys Iorwerth - poems formed after his return to his home town of Caernarfon following 15 years in Cardiff. The poems, illuminated with photography by Geraint Thomas, present a mix of the sunny and stormy, the lighthearted and profound.

Sequel to the popular novel, Mudferwi, published in 2019. Alys is living her dream, running a successful restaurant in the Vale of Clwyd with her partner, Duncan. But when Duncan is offered a contract to film a tv programme in Patagonia, Alys is left to run the restaurant alone.