The Victory Dogs - by Megan Rix
Out April 2013
ISBN 0141342730
This is the story of two puppies born on the London Underground on the first night of the Blitz.
This is the story of two puppies born on the London Underground on the first night of the Blitz.
Also available on kindle.
Tales from the Turrets - by Joan LennonOut February 2013
ISBN: 978-1846471605
Three stories in one book!
The Ferret Princess - Wag and the King - The Mucker's Tale
Travel to a world where princesses prefer ferrets to fancy dresses, old dogs are wiser than their young masters, and stable boys save the day.
This collection of chapter books is perfect for young readers looking for an unlikely hero - or heroine .
Out October 2012
‘If
we don’t see the
whole the picture the bit we see might be the wrong bit. It works for people,
too. You think you know me, but think again
because you don’t, so Don’t Judge Me!’
We all make snap judgements,
about people we meet, about
our friends and about other people’s motives. But what if we’re wrong? What if a
life depends on getting it right? Take 4 teens, an arsonist, an unreliable witness and four
different motives.
With life and death on the line - Don’t Judge Me.
Out September 2012
ISBN: 978-1-4081-5477-9
"We don't like people who ask questions."
Sam is a Miner, digging Ore on Planet Hell. He's never been above ground - it's deadly up there. But then Sam starts asking too many questions, and now he's running for his life.
And there's only one way to go. Up.
Thought-provoking sci-fi for struggling readers.
Wolfie by Emma Barnes Out August 2012
ISBN:978-1-905537-27-3
Sometimes a Girl's Best Friend...is a WOLF!
Lucie has always wanted a pet dog, but not one this big, or with teeth this sharp. With wonderful illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark. Suitable for 6-10s.
"A delightful book" The Book Bag.
Book of the Week - Books for Keeps.
Doc Chaos: The Chernobyl Effect & The Last Laugh by David Thorpe
Out August 2012
ISBN: 978-0-9572459-4-5
Illustrated by prominent stars of the comics art world includng: Simon Bisley, Brian Bolland, Dave McKean and Bryan Talbot.
"Inside a nuclear reactor, no one can hear you scream - with pleasure." Doc Chaos, the scientific prodigy, has a dark reason for selling nuclear power to the world. "DOC CHAOS is one of the most exciting and refreshing pieces of graphic literature I've seen in a long time." - Alan Moore.
Out August 2012
ISBN:1848122497
Where is Pegatha? Bella Donna's favourite cat goes missing and Bella tries every magic spell she can think of to try to find her. All the other witches in Coven Road get on their broomsticks to join the search, but with no luck. There's only one explanation – someone must have put a spell on Pegatha. But who, and why? Cat Magic is the fourth book in the Bella Donna series.
The Mystery of Wickworth Manor by Elen Caldecott Out July 2012
ISBN: 9781408820483
When Paige and Curtis, two kids who are forced together during a school trip, discover a hidden painting they are determined to find out who the Wickworth Boy really is and the real story behind the painting. Swept up in a rollercoaster of an adventure, an unlikely friendship develops between them, and soon they are working together to expose the truth. Could the boy in the painting really be the ghost who haunts the manor? Or is the truth even more surprising?
The Great Escape By Megan Rix
Out May 2012
ISBN: 9780141342719
Buster is a lively Jack Russell. Tiger is a feisty tom. Rose is a faithful collie. Robert and Lucy Edwards love their pets more than anything; but the threat of the 2nd World War forces them to flee to Devon - leaving their animals behind. And as the air raid sirens sound over London, the frightened animals are sent to be put down. Buster, Tiger and Rose make a daring escape. Can the trio make it across the country as it prepares for battle - and cheat death for the second time?
By Linda Strachan
Out April 2012
Hamish McHaggis and his friends are off to Glasgow. Maggie the fox is in a fix, her little cubs have run away and she must make up clues for the Great Glasgow Treasure Hunt. Hamish, Rupert, Angus and Jennie come to the rescue. The 10th book in the much loved Hamish McHaggis series.
Charity's Child By Rosalie Warren
Out April 2012
ASIN: B007Q2ZMTE
It’s 1984 and Charity Baker, aged 16, is pregnant.
Who is the father of her child? Could it be Alan, assistant pastor of the Crabapple Christian fellowship? Or could the father, as Charity is claiming, actually be God? Charity’s friend Joanne has her own reasons for needing an answer. But the truth, when it emerges, is dark enough to shake the strongest faith.
Slightly Jones: Case of the Cambridge Mummy By Joan LennonOut March 2012
ISBN: 9781846471407
A cursed necklace – a ghastly glowing mummy – the mysterious destruction of beautiful fragile artefacts – things are looking grim in wintry Cambridge. Slightly finds herself teamed up with cocky Matthew Bone again in this adventure of Victorian danger and detecting, but who will end up saving whom? And what on earth do bicycles and bloomers have to do with it?
Illegal By Miriam HalahmyOut March 2012
ISBN: 9781845395247
The death of baby Jemma tips fifteen-year-old Lindy's family into a downward spiral: her brothers end up in prison and her parents turn to drink and gambling.The other girls at school all have proper families, with good jobs and nice cars. Why did Lindy get landed with such a useless one? Lindy thinks she has been thrown a lifeline when her cousin Colin gives her a job, but she soon realizes that she's out of her depth - he's a drug dealer and forces her to sell cocaine.
A Hen in the Wardrobe By Wendy Meddour
Out Feb 2012
ISBN: 9781847802255
Ramzi's dad is acting very strangely. He climbs trees in the middle of the night and even goes into Ramzi's wardrobe looking for a hen. The trouble is, he's sleepwalking because he's homesick for his native Algeria. So Ramzi, Dad and Mum go back to Dad's Berber village in the desert region of North Africa, and Ramzi meets his Berber grandmother and cousins and even braves the scary Sheherazad. But can Ramzi help his dad and what will happen when they get back home again?
This Is Not Forgiveness by Celia Rees Out Feb 2012
ISBN: 9781408817698
Caro is beautiful, impulsive, and trouble. Jamie wants her to notice him. Can’t believe it when she does. Rob is back from Afghanistan. Wounded. Secretive. Out of reach. Except for Caro. He lets her in.
Over the course of one summer, their lives collide and entwine with dangerous results.
"Sleek, dark and dangerous. Celia Rees has ventured into new territory and returned with explosives." Patrick Ness
Reviewed by Linda Newbery
Dark Water by Cindy Jefferies Out Feb 2012
ISBN: 9781408156513
Sarah is a superb synchronised swimmer with a good chance of getting on the Olympic team. However, she's shy, and never talks about her swimming at school for fear of mockery. Her fledgeling relationship with Tom is almost destroyed when she thinks he's exposed her to the ridicule of the class, who have no idea how demanding synchronised swimming is. But when a classmate finds himself in danger, only Sarah will be able to help...
Out Jan 2012
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