Courage starts small. Eddie’s sister, Scarlet, is ill and it hurts him to his very core. When she needs to go to hospital for a big operation, Eddie is sent to stay with his Uncle John. In the tiny attic room at the top of the house, a robin alights on the windowsill and begins…
If only Jess hadn’t let her best friend Tina play football in her bedroom! How on earth is she going to hide the big muddy mark the football leaves when Tina kicks it against the wall? If only Jess hadn’t used up the last of her pocket money she would be able to buy some…
When Ben Greenwood returned home two years ago to find the police surrounding his home, and his parents missing, his whole world was thrown into turmoil. With only a small piece of unusual fabric remaining as a clue, Ben and his best friend Charlie set out to solve the mystery of where his parents went,…
Young giant Corman is on a life saving mission! Giant hunter Jacq can’t shake the feeling something is wrong with the city of Fathach – apart that is from the fact it is built entirely from the bones of giants! All set to join the ranks of the giant hunters with best friend Joe, Jacq…
Meet accident-prone Tassalonia Monk and delve into the rich world of the Isles of Peryll in this fabulous new adventure by Amy Sparkes. Orphaned as a baby and raised by the Chief Steward, Tassie is flabbergasted to learn she may be the islands only hope when the deadly Shadow rises once more. And yet, can…
Translated by Oliver Latsch What do you know about sharks? Did you know that their rough skin is made up of mini teeth? You might think they are vicious man-eaters but that’s just a myth. In fact, the shark is probably one of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. Amazing Shark’s informative text by…
Bobby Bain is football mad but he’s not the only one! When a football tournament is announced, Bobby’s friends Bella and Maisie want to enter their team. The only problem is, girls aren’t allowed to play in the tournament. Can Bobby put into practice everything he has learnt about his Sikh culture to change the…
The house with chicken legs is not happy. Baba has passed through the gate and grief-stricken Marinka now lives with Yaga Tatyana in the house with chicken legs. Theirs is a Yaga house – ‘a place where dead souls come to celebrate their lives before being guided to the stars.’ Marinka always felt safe in…
Lavender disappeared when she was younger, lost in the woods and into the arms of Mother Nest. Eventually she returned to live with her Papa, but is there any truth in the harsh words their neighbour, Madam Nebby says to Lavender? Is she destined to always be a wanderer and to disappoint her father? Under…
When Emba hears a thump from outside, a dragon is the last thing she expects to find. Convinced it’s just her imagination running wild, her friend Fred has no option but to tell her the truth and her world will never be the same again. A baby girl with yellow eyes and scaly limbs –…
It seems that everyone at Danny’s school has a Blitzer device apart from him. When his big brother surprises him with one, Danny is ecstatic. No more loser-vibes heading his way now. Worn round their necks or stowed away in their pockets, Danny and his classmates are obsessed with the latest gadget and will stop…
When her mum needs to go into hospital again, Angel is placed with yet another set of foster parents. After missing school for months, she enters Year Eight and meets Tiana who appears keen to be her friend. Only things don’t go smoothly, Tiana’s horrible behaviour towards her classmates leaves Angel feeling uncomfortable. As Angel…
Hedley has learnt to play it safe – avoiding risks at all costs since the terrible night that changed his life for ever. So how does he end up helping the awful Aiden run away with Farmer Bert’s alpaca? Holding up a garage, helping a jewel thief and all the while following Aiden’s plastic Christmas…
The Merry Christmas Murders by Alexandra Benedict Brooke is starting a new school, this is always daunting but especially when your parents have recently separated and you’ve moved to a new town. Headteacher Dr Buxted isn’t exactly welcoming either, particularly when Brooke turns up with her emotional support dog, Buoy. In fact, he seems more…
Has Sol invited Adam on his family camping trip because he’s scared of the dark? Adam soon learns there is more to fear than just the dark. Forced to join in a game of hide and seek with a group of petrified children, he has no choice but to try and hide. Who is the…
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