What happens when a curious child spies the tip of a tail disappearing through the door? Well, of course the tail must be followed but what if it’s curly, loopy and twirly? Up high, down low, weaving and winding, follow the specially textured tail with your finger all the way to discover who’s tail it…
Grow by Jess McGeachin This fabulous picture book is not only a showcase but a celebration of the sheer variety to be found in our world. From slow growing ferns to the things that often go unnoticed, like lichen and moss, and those which are most at risk, reading this amazing book is like travelling…
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,…
Stratford,1592. The sound of the Players reaches Eddie’s town and he can’t wait to see their latest play. One day he wants to do the same, to tread the boards and bring stories to life in front of audiences up and down the country. Just like his brother, William. First he has to convince his…
1. The research required for Searching For The Remarkable In Things must have been quite extensive, given the vast historical records relating to the devastating era of slavery detailed in your novel? Some of the research necessary for the book had formed the background of both my PhD and, before that, my Master’s, which, in part, …
Little Rhino is lost. How can Maya help him find his mummy, far from home, in the big, grey city? The city is full of buildings and roads, there are a few trees but nothing like the world Little Rhino comes from. His mum won’t be able to find him in amongst all the concrete…
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…
Trigger warnings for readers: Sex (implied/ closed door/ fade to black), motor vehicle accident, injury, death, child death, grief, abandonment, divorce. Izzy has never done anything extroverted in her life, and has spent the summer between High School and starting her art degree hanging out with her lifelong best friend Simon. Her entire world revolves…
A Woodland Explorer’s Club. A little bit of peace to enjoy the wonderful woodland she loves, that’s all Trix asks for. Luckily, with Mum taking a moment to read quietly by the ‘reading tree’, Trix has the opportunity to build herself a den. Not just any den, Trix has perfected her den making skills! As…
A day out for a prince and his lady beckons, they leave their baby in the capable hands of their loyal dog, Gelert. Upon their return, they are devastated to see their dog covered in blood with no sign of their child. What has happened in their absence? In a case of mistaken canine identity,…
Tiny turtle Tula is the first to appear in the Grand Hatching, followed by little brother Tiny. The race to the sea is on. As the other creatures watch they cheer on the hatchlings. Surely Tula will be the first to reach the water! She’s getting so close until she looks behind. Oh no! Tiny…
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…
Mei Mei didn’t mean to break her Ama’s favourite cup! She feels so badly about it, she’s tempted to run away BUT Ama doesn’t say anything and instead gives Mei Mei a slice of delicious cake. Can Mei Mei let the cat, Mimi take the blame for breaking the cup when it was really her…
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…
Life can be pretty confusing when you’re a 12-year-old. Vinny thinks he is the only one with problems. Everything seems to be going wrong for him; his mum is constantly busy keeping up her social media profile as an agony aunt and his dad is coming home from work later and later every night. Then…
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