Emily was like her ninety-nine brothers and sisters, until she won all the eight-legged races at spider sports. People grew suspicious. And then, they counted her legs. She had ten!
It's not her fault, but everyone turns against her. But there's something very special about Emily's legs that will change her life for ever . . .
Perfect for reading together or for children who are just starting to read alone. Filled with gorgeous illustrations. Willow Valley is a very special place. Nestled in a hidden valley, trees of all shapes and sizes grew on the rolling green hills and pretty flowers dance in the meadows. Only the animals who live there know their way in and out, but they hardly ever want to leave because they're having too much fun! Riley the mouse, Starla the badger and Horatio the hedgehog are the best of friends. When they decide to camp out in Riley's garden they hadn't realised there would be so many scary noises. Who's afraid of the dark?
When thirteen-year-old Finley takes up arms by joining a local protest
camp to stop a huge land development project, little does he
know the battle he faces. Already, the exploratory drilling has
awakened powerful forces. Two phantom girls walk the woodland mists
at dusk. They lead Fin on a journey of discovery, a journey back
through time; to the very heartland of Ancient Britain, where
the Iceni tribe fought invaders of a different kind. To stand against
the government-backed corporate might that faces them, Finn
and his friends must find the archaeological evidence that will
prove Carrus Wood is the location of the elusive Iceni stronghold,
the site of their final struggle against the control of Imperial
Rome. They come to realise that they must locate nothing less than
the symbol of the Iceni Queen's power itself. Her very war chariot.
And they cannot fail. They must halt the earthmovers to prevent destruction
of a different kind. For deadly enemies are massing; massing
for a battle re-enactment that will destroy all in its path.
But all is not as it seems. Fin discovers that artefacts have been
removed; a false trail laid. And with the protestors discredited,
the company's persuasive rhetoric is winning support. The land
development will regenerate the local economy; create much-needed
jobs. Fast-tracked Government clearance means the bulldozers can
begin work within a matter of hours.
Can Finlay find the lost location of Boudicca's war chariot in time
and call a halt to devastation? Will the ancient landscape yield
its secrets before it is too late?
CHARIOT is a spine-tingling, modern day thriller that evokes the
struggle of being a Celt in Roman Britain; paralleling the modern
day struggle of one small community prepared to stand up for their
future against an equally powerful adversity.
Piper McCloud can fly. Just like that. Easy as pie. Problem is, the good folk of Lowland County are afraid of Piper. And her ma's at her wits' end. So it seems only fitting that she leave her parents' farm to attend a top-secret, maximum-security school for kids with exceptional abilities, whose skills range from super-strength to super-genius. But Piper is special, even among the special. And there are consequences. Consequences too dire to talk about. Too crazy to consider. And too dangerous to ignore. By turns exhilarating and terrifying, this is an unforgettable story of defiance and courage starring an irrepressible heroine who can, who will, who must ...fly.
A young girl and her best friend discover a monster. Luckily, it's the cutest monster ever! Unluckily, it's still a monster. With short chapters, easy-to-read text and enhanced back matter, Boo! Books deliver just-right frights (without the sleepless nights) for the earliest readers.
When Mel Foster accidentally revives a giantess from inside a block of ice, he thinks his goose is cooked. But Eve is no Monster. She doesn't want to eat Mel - she wants to protect him. And he's going to need all the help he can get. Queen Victoria's butler is hatching a plan that could destroy the British Empire...
Wanted: Dead or Alive! (Or smashed into little bits and delivered in boxes.)
The Steampunk Pirates are lured back to England by the promise of gold. But the appearance of their inventor, Mr Richmond Swift, signals big trouble. He has a new army of robots and it's not long before sparks begin to fly. Have the pirates finally met their match?
This hilarious new series from Gareth P. Jones, author of Ninja Meerkats, is sure to delight young readers with its madcap humour and larger-than-life robot pirate crew. Perfect for fans of Jonny Duddle's The Ghostly Galleon and the Space Pirates books, looking for more swashbuckling action!
When Sammy's parent buy him a parrot in an antique cage, he gets more than he ever expected! This is a swashbuckling adventure story. Barrington Stoke specialises in books for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.
A joyful anniversary edition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first publication of Richmal Crompton's bestselling, much-loved classic Just William - updated for a new generation of readers. Featuring the original text illustrations by Thomas Henry and an introduction by Sue Townsend.
'William is as fresh and funny as ever' - Chris Riddell
'Gloriously funny' - Sue Townsend, author of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4
There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable bundle of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.
Whether he's meant to be babysitting, putting on a show with his trusty gang of friends, the Outlaws, or meeting his faithful dog, Jumble, William Brown always has a new scheme up his sleeve. His intentions are good but nothing ever quite goes to plan in this hilarious collection of eleven stories about everyone's favourite troublemaker.
Enjoy more of William's adventures in More William, William Again, William the Outlaw and William at Christmas.
Evil Wizard Malvel has stolen the treasured Warlock's Staff! If he reaches the Eternal Flame in the mysterious realm of Seraph, he will rule all the kingdoms. Tom must stop him, but first he must defeat a giant Beast: Ursus the Clawed Roar!
1940. Copenagen, Denmark. The German troops have invaded.
A must-read account of immense courage during the Second World War, for children. Based on real-life events experienced by Sandi Toksvig's family during the Nazi occupation of Denmark.
Ten-year-old Bamse Skovlund and his best friend Anton have been ordered to stay out of trouble.
It soon becomes clear that trouble isn't just going to pass any of them by.
Jewish Danes are subject to appalling treatment by the German occupiers, and every day are at risk of being taken away to concentration camps in mainland Europe.
The Skovlund family are determined to fight against Nazi occupation. And if this means participating in one of history's most dramatic rescue missions, then it's time to take a stand.
A tale of resistance in Nazi-occupied Denmark. The book is inspired by the stories told to Sandi Toksvig by her father, Bamse.
Praise for Hitler's Canary:
'An extraordinary story... truly life-affirming.' Michael Morpurgo
'There are not many classic children's novels about the Second World War but this is one of them.' The Times
'Racily written and full of comic incident as well as suspense.' The Independent
'Brilliantly told... never loses sight of the child's view of war.' The Guardian
