Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.The young pirate Ria has enchanted a series of ancient Beasts. Tom and Elenna must stop her before she seizes power over Makai for ever - but how can they fight Nersepha, a monstrous mermaid? There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don''t miss out! Menox the Sabre-toothed Terror; Larnak the Swarming Menace; Jurog, Hammer of the Jungle and Nersepha the Cursed SirenIf you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade''s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!Trade ReviewIf you have a reluctant reader then give these a try although be prepared to invest in an extra bookshelf! - Southern Daily EchoThis is a really cool adventure book. - The GuardianA great series to get lads, who normally wouldn't be, interested in reading. - The SentinelNarnia meets Pokemon via Potter. - The Observer

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Book SynopsisBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.The kingdom of Avantia is shocked by the return of the king''s brother, Prince Angelo, believed killed in battle many years ago. But when he banishes Tom and Elenna from Avantia they travel to the Wildlands in search of the truth about Prince Angelo. First of all they must tackle Querzol, a man-eating mangrove tree! There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Shattered Kingdom series - don''t miss out! Querzol the Swamp Monster; Krotax the Tusked Destroyer; Torka the Sky Snatcher; Xerkan the Shape Stealer.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade''s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!Trade ReviewIf you have a reluctant reader then give these a try although be prepared to invest in an extra bookshelf! - Southern Daily EchoThis is a really cool adventure book. - The GuardianA great series to get lads, who normally wouldn't be, interested in reading. - The SentinelNarnia meets Pokemon via Potter. - The Observer

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Book SynopsisDiscover an island of buried secrets ... A captivating coming-of-age story from the Carnegie-nominated author of The Ethan I Was BeforeMiranda misses her mum. The mum who used to laugh at her jokes and take her to Disneyworld. But something happened that stopped all that - now Miranda''s mum is always hurrying away on another work trip and can barely look Miranda in the eye. So when Miranda is sent to spend the summer on August Isle, where her mum grew up, she is determined to unlock the secrets that are breaking her family apart.

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Book SynopsisPrincesses, Friendship, Magic and Fun! A gorgeous magical series about princesses who make wishes come true!

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Book SynopsisThe twelfth - AND FINAL - hilarious title in the award-winning, laugh-out-loud series, The World of Norm. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Norm knew it was going to be one of those days when he woke up and found himself about to pee in his mum''s wardrobe...No change there then. Well, except that last time it was his dad''s wardrobe. Apart from that, though, it''s the same old same old, over and over again. No one understands him. Everything''s unfair. Blah, blah, flipping blah. You''d think Norm''s thirteenth birthday might cheer him up, right? WRONG! But even the worst nightmares have to end sooner or later, don''t they? FINGERS FLIPPING CROSSED!!!With brilliantly funny illustrations throughout from Donough O''Malley. Praise for Jonathan Meres:''Hilarious stuff from one of my comic heroes!'' - Harry Hill ''Jonathan Meres is flipping funny!'' - Eddie IzzardTrade ReviewIt was brilliant. I loved it. Best book ever! -- Kelise Quatrana, 12 * Evening Echo (Cork) *

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Kirsty and Rachel are delighted to be invited to Fairyland for the annual Candy Harvest. But when the Candyland Fairies'' magical objects go missing, they find themselves in a sticky situation! Can the girls defeat Jack Frost in time to save the Fairyland Sweet Factory from a bitter end? ''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.com Read all four fairy adventures in the Candyland Fairies set! Monica the Marshmallow Fairy; Gabby the Bubble Gum Fairy; Lisa the Jelly Bean Fairy; Shelley the Sherbet Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!Trade ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Kirsty is so excited to visit Rachel for a weekend and even more excited to visit The Fernandos'' Fabulous Funfair! But Jack Frost wants a funfair all to himself and he''s stolen the Funfair Fairies magic keyring to make it happen. Can Kirsty and Rachel defeat him, before the funfair is totally wrecked!''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.comRead all four fairy adventures in the Funfair Fairies set! Rae the Rollercoaster Fairy; Fatima the Face-Painting Fairy; Paloma the Dodgems Fairy; Bobbi the Bouncy Castle Fairy.If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!Trade ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisFrom the internationally bestselling author of Gallagher Girls and Embassy Row a thrilling series full of intrigue, danger and romance. Katarina Bishop has never played by the rules ... she comes from a long family of thieves, after all. So when she''s told a heist is impossible, she has to try. Can she steal the infamous Cleopatra gem ... and return it to its true owner? With a feisty heroine, gripping romance and thrilling adventure ... who says crime doesn''t pay?!''Ally Carter is an author that you simply can''t miss'' Gripped into Books

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Book SynopsisA magical new series where best friends become Secret Princesses! Best friends Charlotte and Mia can''t bear it when Charlotte''s family moves far away. But when they become trainee Secret Princesses they begin an amazing adventure together - and they can see each other whenever they like!Once in a blue moon, a tiara shaped constellation forms high in the sky above Wishing Star Palace. The four girls that make a wish on these special stars get their wishes granted by the Secret Princesses ... but Princess Poison is determined that this year the wishes won''t come true ...Have you read all four books in series four: The Moonstone Collection?

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up.Sianne the Butterfly Fairy has a very special job. She provides butterflies with the special magic they need to carry messages between the fairy and human worlds. But when Jack Frost steals her enchanted objects, the connection between the two worlds is at risk. Can Kirsty and Rachel help defeat the wicked Ice Lord before it''s too late?''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!Trade ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisHelping animals, having fun! The best-selling Animal Ark series has been reimagined for a new generation of children. Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Holly Webb and Magic Animal Friends. When a poorly pup comes into Animal Ark vets, no one knows who his owner is, and he needs an operation. Can Amelia and Sam use a TV dog show to raise the money in time?A brilliant animal series from multi-million-selling author Lucy Daniels, loved by parents and children alike!I remember reading these books as a child myself. Now buying them for my own daughter. . . Delightful stories! I love this series of books. They made me realise how special animals are!

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Book SynopsisHelping animals, having fun! The bestselling Animal Ark series has been reimagined for a new generation of children. Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Holly Webb and Magic Animal Friends. A shy boy at Amelia and Sam''s school is using his pet guinea pig to help him make friends - by taking his pet to school! How can Animal Ark''s young helpers get him to see that the playground isn''t the best place for a guinea pig? Perhaps there''s a way to let his popular guinea pig be the centre of attention AND help Animal Ark. . .A brilliant animal series from multi-million-selling author Lucy Daniels, loved by parents and children alike!I remember reading these books as a child myself. Now buying them for my own daughter. . . Delightful stories! I love this series of books. They made me realise how special animals are!A brilliant animal series from multi-million selling author Lucy Daniels.

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Book SynopsisAlways be yourself. Unless you can be a unicorn . . . When she''s abandoned just before Christmas, Peggy the pug puppy is taken in by a foster family with a unicorn-mad little girl named Chloe. Her older brother, Finn, doesn''t little dogs. And Chloe wants a unicorn for Christmas, not a puppy. Believing that anything is possible, Peggy decides that she will somehow turn into a unicorn to make her new friends happy. All she needs is a long silky mane, a glowing horn, and the ability to do magic! Easy-peasy, right? But all of Peggy''s attempts to turn into a unicorn go hilariously wrong. From knocking over the Christmas tree to getting lost in the snow and accidentally stealing the show at the nativity play, Peggy remains a pug. How will she ever find a forever home if she can''t change who she is?

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Book SynopsisWelcome back to the world of Emily Windsnap! A school trip to a beautiful island plunges Emily and her friends into a new adventure. What is the secret of the mysterious ship that sometimes appears on the horizon, and does the answer lie in the lost city of Atlantis?Emily''s adventures have been captivating fans for more than ten years, and this is the eagerly awaited sixth book in the bestselling series.Trade ReviewThe most famous contemporary mermaid is Liz Kessler's charming half-mermaid - THE GUARDIANAn absolutely enchanting debut - a salty splash of something fresh within the tradition of the mermaid world - THE TIMES on THE TAIL OF EMILY WINDSNAPAn enchanting, original and hugely enjoyable fantasy about a high-spirited girl who discovers she's a mermaid - Francesca Simon on THE TAIL OF EMILY WINDSNAPa successful mix of fantasy, mystery, adventure and a touch of romance. - KIRKUS magazine on EMILY WINDSNAP AND THE LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN

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Book SynopsisNever wake a sleeping monster . . . Chaos ensues in this second adventure in the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series, now in a new edition with a gorgeous cover look.Trade ReviewA great read * Best Magazine *A great read * Best Magazine *It is funny, adventurous and I couldn't stop reading it! -- Sarah Fisher, aged 10 * TBK Magazine *It is funny, adventurous and I couldn't stop reading it! -- Sarah Fisher, aged 10 * TBK Magazine *

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Book Synopsis''Truly gripping!'''' - 5-star reader reviewTheodore Boone is the thirteen year old who knows more about the law than most adult lawyers. He certainly never expected to be the victim of crime himself. But then his bike is vandalised, he''s attacked while doing his homework and, worst of all, framed for a robbery.When stolen computer equipment turns up in Theo''s school locker, the police start leaning on him hard. And he is the only suspect. What if he is found guilty? What about his dreams of becoming a lawyer? In a race against time, aided by his renegade uncle, Ike, Theo must find the real felon and reveal the true motivation behind the crimes of which he stands accused.*******************What readers are saying about THEODORE BOONE: THE ACCUSED''A rattling good read'' - 5 stars''Brilliant'' - 5 stars''Outstanding'' - 5 stars''He''s done it againTrade ReviewGrisham is wise and pragmatic about the world: poor parenting, prescription drug misuse and the violent lives of drifters all feature in this fast-paced tale. * Financial Times on THEODORE BOONE: THE ABDUCTION *Praise for THEODORE BOONE:Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist. * The New York Times *Gripping... I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone. * Scholastic News *There's a new kid on the young fiction block, and this one really does have serious powers: Theodore Boone, half-boy, half-lawyer... fans will be pleased to know there will be more of Theo's adventures to come. * Sunday Express *If you aspire to turn your children into lawyers who will keep you in your old age, John Grisham's Theodore Boone, his first novel for young people, might be for you. * Sunday Times *Contemporary lit for young readers has its icons: Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Artemis Fowl. Make way for the new kid on the block. * USA Today *

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Book SynopsisJonathan goes on a secret quest to Rome, and Flavia, Nubia and Lupus set out to find him. Their dangerous mission takes them to the Golden House of Nero where a deadly assassin is rumoured to be at work - and they learn what happened to Jonathan's family during the terrible destruction of Jerusalem nine years earlier.Trade ReviewI enjoyed this book a lot - it won me over early on with a dream that made use of Penelope's loom, combining some of my favourite themes! And Flavia describing the under-construction Colosseum as 'colossal' made me smile (and yes, the author's note at the back makes clear that the name comes from the statue, not the amphitheatre itself, but Flavia doesn't know that!). * Pop Classicist Juliette Harrison *

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Book SynopsisBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up. The good Beasts of Avantia are in danger. They have been captured by six terrible new Beasts and taken to Gorgonia, the kingdom of evil wizard Malvel. To free the Beasts, Tom journeys into the sinister Dark Realm, where he must face some of the deadliest beasts he's ever fought..There are SIX thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Dark Realm series: Torgor the Minotaur; Skor the Winged Stallion; Narga the Sea Monster; Kaymon the Gorgon Hound; Tusk the Might Mammoth; Sting the Scorpion Man.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!Trade ReviewBest books in the world. I love the adjectives and descriptions. I'm your biggest fan!Joe (nine-and-a-half) * mailbag *I love them all so far!Aaron * mailbag *My older sister read FERNO to me when we were on holiday and that inspired me to read more of the Beast Quest books. I am pleased with myself because I have never read a whole set of books before in my life because I am dyslexic. Your books make me want to read.Barnaby * mailbag *I have outgrown Horrid Henry and my friend told me about these books! I like your books because they are very exciting.Adam * mailbag *

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Book SynopsisEva is the girl with everything. Her parents throw her lavish parties in their luxury home, and her friends admire her designer clothes and manicured nails. But Eva's world is turned upside down when her father loses his job.

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Book SynopsisRoss Bentley is a skateboarding slacker, who has hardly any real friends, communicates with his father by grunting and hates his job in the local supermarket. Ross also has the gift of telekinesis but has always kept it hidden, even from those closest to him. That all changes when he learns of The Million Dollar Gift, a contest in which the organisers have challenged anyone to prove they have a superhuman skill. Any applicant who is successful will receive one million dollars prize money. Ross can't let this opportunity go by and enters the contest. He stuns the organisers by passing every test and wins the prize money. All does not go according to plan though; Ross's identity was supposed to be kept secret but when his test videos are leaked onto the internet he becomes a sensation. Within twenty four hours the entire world knows his name and what he can do. But fame is not all he has to deal with. He has attracted the attentions of others who have the gift, and not all of them are happy about his arrival on the scene.Trade Reviewan explosive page-turner … a must for every teenage boy who wants captivating adventure from beginning to end -- Mad About Booksstrong action thriller … had me glued from start to finish -- YAYeahYeah.comreally enjoyed the clever world-building … Somers does a great job of explaining the 'gifts' to his readers -- YAYeahYeah.com'a fast-paced thriller for ages 12+' -- yellowbrickreads.com blog'young teens will love the book's modern feel, with its awareness of current technologies and social media, exciting streamlined prose and explosive action sequences' -- yellowbrickreads.com blog'a wonderfully assured debut from a talented author' -- yellowbrickreads.com blog'readers will quickly be drawn into the exciting world of Ross Bentley and his Million Dollar Gift. I for one am looking forward to reading the next instalment''many teenage boys will enjoy the story with its focus on the paranormal, the exciting fights and the thriller element' -- SLA Magazine'very humorous, action packed, thrilling and very intriguing' -- http://newenglishirl.blogspot.ie/2013/02/the-million-dollar-gift-book-reviews-by.html?utm_source=dlv'fast-paced and very interesting and makes the reader continuously eager to turn to the next page!' -- http://newenglishirl.blogspot.ie/2013/02/the-million-dollar-gift-book-reviews-by.html?utm_source=dlva gripping story ... a fast-paced thriller -- Books Ireland'tantalizing' -- Inis'a young man’s journey from childhood into the exciting, often daunting world of adulthood' -- Inis'a modern day Catcher in the Rye' -- Inis'lovely!' -- Sarah Webb'11+ boys will lap it up! Really loved seeing the history of all the different gifts' -- Claire Hennessey'5/5. I cannot wait for the sequel!' -- Lilypad Library'a must-read for lovers of adventure, the supernatural, romance, crime and teen novels!' -- Lilypad Library'an absolutely brilliant book, really easy to read and will keep you hooked' -- Lilypad LibraryIan Somers has created brilliant characters and a captivating plot ... his writing will draw you in and keep you hooked. This book is electric! -- Lilypad LibraryPerfect for Anthony Horowitz fans. A gripping thriller. -- Irish Independent'looking forward to book 2, which I suppose says it all!' -- bookbabblers.co.uk'fast-paced read, with plenty of action, mystery and well-thought out background' -- bookbabblers.co.uk'a breath of fresh air for teenage boys' -- Woman’s Way'fast-paced, riveting and insightful ... highly recommended gripping read' -- Fallenstarstories.blogspot.'an adrenaline rush to the very end' -- CBI's Recommended Reads 2012

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Book SynopsisA best friend is forever, isn’t she? Megan can’t wait to go away to Summer Camp with her best friend Alice. It will be fantastic – no organic porridge, no school, nothing but fun! But when Alice makes friends with Hazel, Megan begins to feel left out. Hazel’s pretty, sophisticated and popular, and Alice seems to think she’s amazing. Is Megan going to lose her very best friend? 'A funny realistic story ideal for any Jacqueline Wilson fan' Irish Independent Trade Review'Girls and boys will warm to Judi Curtin’s funny stories about friendship in Alice in the Middle' -- Sunday Independent * The Sunday Independent *'A funny realistic story ideal for any Jacqueline Wilson fan' -- Irish Independent * Irish Independent *'The author’s portrayal of bullying is realistic and sensitive, and may well be of help to a child who is dealing with a similar situation of isolation.' -- Inis Magazine * Inis Magazine *

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Book SynopsisEveryone in first year is really excited about the big prize in the English essay competition - but it causes huge problems for Alice and Megan's friendship. The seventh book in Judi Curtin's bestselling series.

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Book SynopsisDanny is very excited to have his Granny over to visit. When she takes her teeth out and puts them in a glass before bed Danny is puzzled. It's not long before Danny is wearing his Granny's teeth and bringing them to school! Danny is up to mischief as usual: with full colour illustrations throughout this exciting tale will have the reader laughing out loud! Trade Reviewillustrated throughout in full colour, with a high proportion of picture to text, these lively and engaging stories are perfect for newly confident readers -- Parents in Touchfun and lively stories … bright and colourful illustrations -- Ireland’s Own

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Book SynopsisThe adventures of Mowgli, the young man raised by wolves in the jungles of Central India, and his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Kaa the python, as they face the arch villain Shere Khan the tiger, have become so popular that they have achieved an almost mythical status throughout the world. They were collected by Kipling in The Jungle Book and its sequel, The Second Jungle Book, which also contain other stories set in India which prominently feature animals, such as the well-known `Rikki-Tikki-Tavi', which describes the struggles of a mongoose against venomous cobras. Here presented with brand-new illustrations by Ian Beck, these hugely popular tales, inspired by ancient fables and Kipling's own experiences in India, form a vivid account of the relationship between humans and nature, and will continue to inspire readers young and old.Trade ReviewThe incantatory text of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Books still rewards reading aloud. * Sunday Times * The Jungle Book was one of those rare books that I felt I was actually living as I read it. -- Michael Morpurgo Around a century ago, Rudyard Kipling laid the foundations of modern children's literature with works such as The Jungle Book, Just So Stories and Puck of Pook's Hill. Far from the fusty Victorian conventions of the time, they were wild, magnificent stories that felt as though they'd always existed, stories people might have told each other in the caves. * The Daily Telegraph * The stories are timeless, carefully crafted classics, and although they're intended for children, there is no doubt in my mind that this terrific book will appeal equally to young and old * Books Monthly * The superlative story-telling is world-renowned... a good edition of these classics * Parents in Touch *

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Book Synopsis"Kimball O’Hara, the orphaned son of an Irish soldier, spends his childhood on the bustling streets of Lahore, begging and running errands in order to survive. One day he meets an old Tibetan lama, and he decides to accompany him on his travels across the Indian Subcontinent. After falling into the hands of his father’s old regiment, however, Kim is separated from the lama and sent away to school. There, his natural flair for espionage is spotted, and he soon finds himself among the majestic peaks of the Himalayas, playing a crucial part in the secret service’s confrontation with Russia known as the “Great Game”. With its peerless evocation of the teeming cities, breathtaking landscapes and diverse cultures of late-nineteenth-century India, Kim is widely considered to be Kipling’s masterpiece and one of the greatest novels written in the English language."

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Book SynopsisAfter the death of his father, the seventeen-year-old orphan David Balfour discovers the existence of an uncle, and sets off in search of him. His uncle Ebenzer is far from welcoming, however, and David, after barely escaping with his life, finds himself kidnapped and bound for America, where he is to be sold into slavery. Yet when the hot-headed Jacobite rebel Alan Breck Stewart comes on board, David soon finds himself thrust into a perilous adventure, and fleeing for his life across the Scottish Highlands. Inspired by real historical events, Kidnapped is an unforgettable and action-packed adventure story that has delighted and captivated readers for more than a century.Trade Review[Kidnapped] compelled me from the first words and has not let go to this day… It implanted an image of how a novel should work. I think a lot of my ambitions as a writer, and many of my own persisting themes, originate there: friendship, courage, the need to go out into the world and make your fate. I reread it every couple of years, and get more interested in it, not less. -- Hilary Mantel * Hilary Mantel *

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Book Synopsis'Witty, wise and wonderful . . . Such fun!' Miranda Hart. When thirteen-year-old Tabitha's parents split up, she's forced to move down to London with her mum and brother. Sounds cool right? Well there's just one teeny tiny hitch. They're moving in with Gran . . . Mental, very much NOT cool Gran, who talks to (AND FOR) her knitwear-adorned dog Basil like he's the son she never had. Worse still, her mum has decided to start writing an embarrassing blog (much of it about her teenage daughter) and her younger brother Luke's favourite pastime seems to be 'annoy Tab as much as humanly possible'. All this embarrassment is particularly bad news as Tabitha has given herself a mission for her new school: to be the coolest, most popular girl there! Despite her family's best efforts, things get off to a good start as Tab quickly makes friends with A'isha and Emz (and manages to avoid total losers like Grace). She seems to be on the rise and rise - even meeting cute dog walker Sam whilst out with Basil - but then disaster strikes. Is Tab about to find out the real cost of popularity?Trade ReviewFirst in a series, it's just as you'd expect (in a good way); very warm and funny, tackling classic teen issues of popularity and family break ups. * The Bookseller *Witty, wise and wonderful ... such fun! * Miranda Hart *

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Book SynopsisNominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019. 'A marvellous novel, by turns funny and sad .... an empathetic story of kindness and loss' The Sunday Times'I LOVED this book. Funny, sad and beautifully written' Lisa Thompson, author of THE GOLDFISH BOY'Funny, tender, sad and huge of heart' Phil Earle, author of DEMOLITION DAD'Mark Lowery is an exciting new voice in children's fiction' Elen Caldecott, author of HOW KIRSTY JENKINS STOLE THE ELEPHANTThirteen-year-old Martin and his younger brother Charlie are on a very special journey. They're going to be travelling 421 miles all the way from Preston to the very tip of Cornwall. They're hoping to catch a glimpse of the dolphin that regularly visits the harbour there. But is that the only reason they are going? It's a journey that's full of challenges and surprises. Martin adores his brother Charlie but he's not like ordinary kids. He's one in a million. He was born far too early, and ought to have died. And cheeky, irrepressible, utterly unique Charlie is always keeping Martin on his toes - especially on this crazy trip they are now on. Martin is doing his best to be a good big brother, but it's hard when there's something so huge coming once they get to Cornwall ...Trade ReviewA marvellous novel, by turns funny and sad ....an empathetic story of kindness and loss * The Sunday Times *Yes, this book is emotional but it is also heart warming and has elements of humour thrown in too. The narration of Martin is simply wonderful and I completely fell in love with charming, quirky Charlie, what a lovely little boy * Askews Newsletter *The style is easy to read, the plot paced beautifully, and yet the book is also emotionally sophisticated. In turns, light and deep, this is an inspiring read * Minerva Reads *This is a absolute gem of a book and must admit i had tears in my eyes towards the end .This is a story about the bond between siblings and all that entails.I found it so enlightening and endearing to capture a glance into their world. Especially as a mum and a mum to autistic children. Just like Charlie my youngest is more demanding than his elder sister . This is a sweet funny tale that takes you on a emotional adventure.Beautifully written and i look forward to discovering more from this author * Supermum, Where's My Cape *Powerful and moving, 'Charlie and Me' is a story about love and family. Well worth a read * North Somerset Teachers' Book Award *Funny, sad but ultimately uplifting, 'Charlie and Me' is a truly special book that I just want to press into the hands of children and encourage them to read * Book Lover Jo *Mark Lowery has delivered a very special story. Readers will cry with laughter and sadness in equal measure * Books for Keeps *A heart-warming story of family love and loss, full of humour and heart * WRD Magazine *A really lovely book * Four Shires Magazine *It's absolutely hilarious and heart-wrenching in equal measure * Night Resplendent *By turns funny and sad, this is a wonderful story of loss and hope * Inis Reading Guide *This novel is sure to please... full of humour, and has an unexpected, heart-stopping finale * The School Librarian *It's funny for the first half and a little bit sad for the second but the author keeps you on your toes for the whole duration -- Rocco aged 10 * National Geographic Kids *

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Book SynopsisMonsters are in the eye of the beholder.Rosa suffers from a rare condition that renders her mute. She lives on the strange island of Mirasol where the rain never seems to stop.In the gloom of the island, its superstitious population are haunted by all sorts of fears . . . they shun people who suffer from Rosa's condition, believing them to be monsters. So Rosa must live hidden away in an isolated house with its back to the rest of the world, with only the internet for a social life.But Rosa has no desire to leave Mirasol. This is where her mother died and every night she lights a candle on the windowsill. The islanders believe this is the way to summon ghosts, and Rosa wants her mother back.One day she is befriended by a boy online who calls himself Ansel95 – and she quickly realizes that this is one friendship that can take place in the real world. Can she really trust him? What does he want from her?And then Mother turns up at the front door.From the author of the critically-acclaimed Tall Story comes a haunting, intense and moving novel which weaves myths and ghosts into a modern setting. As Rosa's social life blossoms, how will she seize the freedom to be who she really is?Trade ReviewGourlay has created something very special here . . . [Shine] is about reinvention and the faces we present to the world . . . all wrapped up in an exciting and perfectly paced story with a disturbing and dramatic climax. . . . She has truly found her voice. -- Philip Ardagh * Guardian *[An] irresistibly exotic story of family, friendship, ghosts and legends . . . A sparkling jewel of a story. * Booktrust *Both thrilling and emotive * Inis *Has you laughing and crying at the same time. You despair at people’s prejudice. But then there are people who make you believe in humanity again. I can’t tell you what style Shine is written in. You just don’t notice. It just feels perfect. * Bookwitch *There is a deftness of touch . . . This is a moving story about family secrets and the importance of communication and connection. -- Jake * Inky Droplets *

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Book SynopsisAlice-Miranda just loves Tokyo. With its bustling streets and fascinating customs, there is so much to see! But when a gift from Alice-Miranda’s father confuses the Japanese authorities, she gets swept up into a missing person’s case. Alice-Miranda knows that there is more to this case than there seems.Can Alice-Miranda solve the mystery and avoid disaster?

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Book SynopsisBoggis, Bunce and Bean are the meanest three farmers you could meet. They hate Mr Fox and plan to shoot, starve or dig him out of his hole. But Mr Fox is much cleverer than they are and he has a cunning plan of his own. A Welsh adaptation of Fantastic Mr Fox.Trade ReviewRoedd Mr Cadno'n gadno campus iawn. Roedd ganddo wraig gampus, plant campus a ffrindiau campus. Ond roedd yna dri ffermwr cas a chreulon yn byw ar ei bwys. Eu henwau oedd Boggis, Bunce a Bean. Roedd y tri'n gofalu am bethau gwahanol fel ieir, hwyaid, gwyddau ac ychydig o seidr. Mae'r stori'n eitha cyffrous ac mae yna ddigon o bethau'n digwydd ynddi. Mae Mr Cadno'n gampus iawn am ddwyn eu hanifeiliaid ond dydy Boggis, Bunce a Bean ddim yn hapus iawn o gwbl. Yna mae'r ffermwyr yn cael cynllun i balu twll yn yr union fan lle roedd Mr Cadno'n byw. Roedden nhw'n gobeithio y byddent yn ei lwgu ond mae Mr Cadno'n cael cynllun campus arall. Rwy'n meddwl bod hon yn stori dda iawn ac mi fydd llawer o blant eraill yn ei hoffi hefyd. Er mwyn cael gwybod yn iawn beth sy'n digwydd yn y stori, mi fyddwch angen y llyfr campus hwn gan Roald Dahl. -- Ifan Llywelyn @ www.gwales.com

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Book SynopsisThe story of a little girl with magical powers. When someone makes her angry she zaps a punishment on them with her magic flashing finger! This edition has a great new cover, with illustrations by Quentin Blake, and some new facts about Roald Dahl and his world. A Welsh adaptation of The Magic Finger.

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Book SynopsisWonderful collection of nonsense verse, from Chesterton to Dahl, Lear to Carroll. With beautitul, original illustrations, both full colour and black & white.

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Book SynopsisEdward Lear, the 20th child of a London stockbroker, entered the household of Lord Stanley as little more than a servant, but his sense of humour soon made him welcome above stairs and he began to amuse the children with comic drawings and rhymes. This book was first published in 1846.

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Book SynopsisThis most beloved of all fairy tales is told in many versions and found in many different cultures - from the Italian CENERANTOLA to the Russian CHERNUSHKA For this edition, first published in 1919, Charles Sedon Evans, a schoolmaster turned publisher, used the features of the tale as told by Charles Perrault - the pumpkin coach the mice horses, the rat coachman, the lizard footmen and the glass slipper - but expanded it to a full-length story so as to offer Arthur Rackham maximum opportunity to illustrate every step of the drama with his exquisite silhouette drawings. This is one of the most beautiful and delightful children's book ever published.

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Book SynopsisWritten in six weeks, and at first thought by its editor to be 'dull', this story of an American family - four sisters and their mother living through the months while father is away in the Civil War - has a universal and enduring appeal. The reason is clear. Louisa Alcott based her story on her own experience of family life. 'Not a bit sensational', she wrote, 'but simple and true, for we really lived most of it. ' When published in 1868, the book was illustrated by May Alcott, Louisa's mother. GOOD WIVES, a sequel to LITTLE WOMEN, was published in 1869, taking up the story of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy three years on. In 1912 an English artist, Millicent Etheldreda Gray, with a reputation for closely-worked studies of domestic settings, was commissioned by Hodder and Stoughton to paint twelve watercolours for this most long-lasting of all family stories. A new feature film of LITTLE WOMEN written and directed by Greta Gerwig was released in December 2019, starring Saoirse Ronan as Jo, Florence Pugh as Amy, Emma Watson as Meg and Eliza Scanlen as Beth.

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Book SynopsisThe most popular of all ghost stories was first published on 17 December 1843, and by Christmas Eve 6, 000 copies had been sold at a published price of five shillings. The story of Scrooge, a miser who becomes a different man when he is presented with visions of past, present and future by Marley's ghost, was an immediate success and has remainded so ever since. It is a book to read on Christmas Eve beside a blazing fire - and the best introduction to Dickens for young readers not quite ready for his longer novels. Arthur Rackham, master of the fantastic, illustrated the story in 1915.

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Book SynopsisThis classic story of a Swiss family - pastor, wife and four sons -shipwreaked on an uninhabited island (most fortunately blessed with an unlikely profusion of natural resources) was written by a Swiss army chaplain for the entertainment of his own four sons. The family adventures in survival; also provided a useful starting point for lessons in natural history. First published in Zurich in 1812-13, the story was translated into French and English shortly afterwards and has appeared in many versions ever since. When, in 1909, the American artist Louis John Rhead was invited to illustrate the Robinson's adventures, he based his numerous drawings on 'sketches made in the tropics. '

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains some blood-sucking nits, a fangmangler monster, a school trip and a DISASTROUS dinner party! Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.

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Book SynopsisBen gets the chance for a trip of a lifetime when his mum is invited to attend a big conference in Australia. In the midst of a drought, it's hot. And it's dry. Drier than it's been for years. And it only takes a spark to set off a fire... As world leaders gather and a student demo gathers pace, a small flame takes hold - and suddenly an unquenchable fire bursts into life and an inferno of flames up to l00 metres high tear through the streets, threatening homes and lives. And in the smoke and confusion, an important general is kidnapped! Ben - just learning to fly - finds himself at the controls of a microlite and on the trail of the kidnappers...Trade ReviewChris Ryan proves once again that he is a master of suspense and brings to life a world of heroic firemen, government scientists and sinister environmentalists -- John Lloyd * Waterstones Books Quarterly *It's a good page turner * School Library Association *Ryan excels with description * Writeaway.org.uk *

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Book SynopsisEight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .Jack and Annie are in a treasure trove full of trouble! Stuck on a desert island, captured by the evil Captain Bones and his gang and a huge storm at sea . . . For a while, it looks like they might not get home safely after all. And they discover that their adventures are even more magical than they had first thought . . .

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Book SynopsisEight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .Jack and Annie might be on their scariest adventure yet - on the Amazon river! There are army ants, jaguars and piranas, as well as vampire bats, snakes and even crocodiles! And they've still got to find another clue to help rescue Morgan, the owner of the Magic Tree House. For a while, Jack and Annie are worried that they might be stuck in the rain forest for ever . . . But the over-active monkey they meet turns out to be friendlier than they first thought!

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Book SynopsisEight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .Jack and Annie travel back in time, wearing only their swimsuits! When the tree house lands in the freezing Ice Age, they have to hide from hunters and escape from a great cave bear. But when Jack and Annie are chased by a fierce sabretooth tiger and fall into a hunting trap, they're really stuck. Will anybody come to their rescue?Trade ReviewThi sis a jolly romp with simple language and appealing subject matter * Junior Education Plus *

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Book SynopsisAfter a break from their trips in the tree house, Jack and Annie are delighted to find that it's back! Morgan le Fay needs their help, but they'll have to become Master Librarians first, and that means solving four riddles. For the first one, Morgan sends them deep into the middle of the ocean. Jack and Annie ride in a mini-sub and meet jellyfish, sea horses and an octopus. But there are some scary sharks in the deep and the friendly dolphins have to come to the rescue. . .Trade ReviewBeautifully written, full of suspense and well-researched * Waterstones Books Quarterly *An easy, fast-paced and exciting read which will appeal to both boys and girls * Junior *

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