Shortlisted for the Scottish Children's Book Award 2013
Toby's dad and little sister have been kidnapped by pirates, and Toby is left alone in the aftermath of the terrible Red Fever epidemic, which has wiped out much of the world's population. Menacing tribes of super-intelligent dogs are gaining ever more ground in Scotland, moving northwards. A mysterious figure called The General is leading a group of villains who are kidnapping people and imprisoning them in a place he calls New Caledonia. But where is this New Caledonia and what does The General plan to do with his captives?
Toby sets out on a perilous mission to find New Caledonia and, he hopes, his family. He befriends a Russian girl whose family have also been taken. Together they sail to Inverness and down the Caledonian Canal, and trudge through the snowy Highlands, until they reach Stirling Castle for the dramatic final showdown. But in a freezing cold winter, with vicious dogs, wolves and pirates on the rampage, will they make it in time?
This is the dramatic sequel to Red Fever, which won the Kelpies Prize.
They say magic is long-gone ... but is it? A chain of fantastical
mishaps in schoolboy Bert's dull life spiral out of control - but
then he's rescued by Finch, a plucky girl-adventurer with metal
legs. Soon they're sailing through the clouds on a pirate airship
bound for the forgotten land of Mirinor. Magic is their destination,
for reasons Bert will soon discover ...
The Secret Seven are siblings Peter and Janet, and Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George. Together they are The Secret Seven - ready to solve any mystery, any time - in Enid Blyton's classic series of 15 mystery novels. In book three, the Secret Seven have a new meeting place - a treehouse! But someone else is using it too. The gang are furious, but then they learn the intruder is in big trouble and needs their help. Can the Seven come to the rescue? First published in 1951, this audio download contains the original text and is unabridged. (P) Hodder Children's Books 2013
A fantastic children’s crime story from the world’s best-loved children’s author, Enid Blyton.
Who could have set fire to Mr Hick's Cottage? There are plenty of suspects: the cook, Mrs Minns, young Mr Peeks and even a tramp. But it's the clues - a grey suspicious footprint and some grey cloth - that point the kids in the right direction. The Mystery series follows the adventures of `The Five Find Outers’ - Pip, Bets, Larry, Daisy and Fatty, as they solve the most unusual crime cases with the help of their dog Buster.
Enid Blyton is arguably the most famous children’s author of all time. Thanks to series such as The Wishing-Chair, The Faraway Tree-, The Mysteries, The Famous Five and The Secret Seven, she has sold over 400 million books in more than 40 languages worldwide. Her Mysteries stories have charmed generations of children – and they are as popular today as they have ever been.
The beloved statue of Morty the Moose disappeared from Juniper town square over 50 years ago. The townsfolk believe sadly that it is gone for good. But then Jamie and her grandmother come to stay, and with the help of the ghost twins, Jamie begins her Moose hunt.
One legend. A thousand shivers. Only one shark will rule the ocean.
Since the dawn of time, shark clans called Shivers have ruled over the earth's oceans, protectors of all who swim. For eons, the Big Blue has prospered under Shiver Law, and the delicate balance of sea life kept sacred. Until now.
With the ocean on the brink of chaos, a young reef shark named Gray - exiled from the safety of his peaceful reef home - must venture deep into Open Water to unlock the secrets of his destiny...
The next great boys' adventure series - save your friends, rule the ocean.
Jordan feels like she's going insane. Not only is she having frightening visions of things that haven't happened yet, but she's being tracked by an enemy who can paralyse her at the touch of a button. And now her family is desperate to leave Phoenix. But she knows that if they do, they'll die. As if all that's not enough, something weird is happening to the people of Phoenix...The clock is still ticking. There are 63 days until the end of the world.
