Lemonade pies, chocolate marshmallow truffles, afternoon tea and Edible Arts are everyday occurrences at Honeycomb Hall. Dr Bakewell, world-famous baker and Headmaster of the top-secret school, runs a competition with an incredible prize; all ten winners win a scholarship to study in his exclusive school. But the Hall is falling into disrepair and threatened with closure; Dr Bakewell has so far failed to save his beloved school - can his pupils step in and save the day? Facing grumpy teachers, sabotage, unlikely friendships and unruly animals, this is a school like no other, where adventure and cake wait around every corner!

As September falls, so beckons the start of another year at Dr Bakewell's Wondrous School of Confectionery. After a delightfully sweet and eventful year at Honeycomb Hall drew to a close in July, Vaughan, Verity and Caroline are eager to be back at school, ready to start Year 9 and catch up with friends. Their Headmaster, Dr Bakewell, is equally eager to start the new school year - following the discovery of hidden treasures the previous year, he is desperate to find a way he can use his discovery to save his threatened school from closure. But Dr Bakewell's nemesis Henry Sorrel is out to stop him. Can the children again find a way to help Dr Bakewell or is the school doomed to close? In this second book of the Dr Bakewell series, amidst the sweetness of the confectionery, bubbling tensions finally begin to simmer. As old rivalries rise to the surface new friendships are strengthened - but which will be the stronger? Will Sorrel be successful or will Dr Bakewell rise triumphant?

This two-volume collection of newspapers is one of the most important Civil War publications ever produced, and it brings the events of the war vividly in focus. A unique, of-the-moment perspective, it begins with the Nat Turner slave insurrection and covers every battle -- many by the local papers for a truly firsthand, up-close view. Lincoln's election, inauguration, and assassination are given full coverage. Caren's extensive collection includes many extremely rare Southern editions which would never be seen except in this remarkable publication. Loaded with engravings depicting battles, military leaders, and maps, this is an absolutely essential addition to any enthusiast's collection.