First published in 1942, a novel which follows the adventures of the spoiled and selfish schoolgirl Elizabeth Allen. Elizabeth discovers that somebody is intent on making life hard for her, and begins to rue the behaviour that earned her the title The Naughtiest Girl in School.
Margaret 'Cuckoo' Clarke recently had a brief stay in a mental institution following an emotional breakdown, but she's turning over a new leaf with her 'Happiness Project'. She's determined to beat down the bad vibes of the Haters, the Terror Teachers, and all of the trials and tribulations of high school by writing and drawing in her diary.
This is the second book in a brand new series from bestselling author,
Maggie Stiefvater. Fans of SHIVER (9781407115009), LINGER (9781407121086)
and FOREVER (9781407121116) will love this new quartet!
Now that the ley lines around Cabeswater have been woken, nothing
for Blue and Gansey will be the same. Ronan is falling more and
more deeply into his dreams ... and his dreams are intruding more
and more into waking life. Gansey is needed at home, and is struggling
to stay in Aglionby. And Adam? He's made some new friends.
Friends that are looking for some of the same pieces of the puzzle
that Gansey, Blue, and Ronan are after. Great power is at stake,
and someone must be willing to wield it.
One minute I'm lying on the floor reading a book, the next minute I've got my granny's teeth clamped to my bum. Yoweeeee! But that's only the start of the weird stuff! You just wait and see.
Soon, Billy is feeling grumpy, and his hair has turned grey. Plus he's wearing VERY big pants! It can only mean one thing - TA - DA - DAR - Billy is a weregranny!
Written by celebrated children's champion, Tommy Donbavand, this is one book in his series of colour illustrated, chapter-based readers which kids won't be able to resist. So make sure to check them all out (the books that is, not Tommy's actual shorts).
This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get kids reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.
Alice-Miranda is so excited to be in Paris! Along with lots of her school friends, she's going to be singing in a choir at the city's famous Fashion Week.
But some of France's best-known designers are hiding secrets, and when some very expensive fabric is stolen just days before the show, Alice-Miranda realizes there's a darker side to the lights, glitz and glamour of Paris. Can she put things right in time?
Welcome to Nowhere is a powerful and beautifully written story about the life of one family caught up in civil war by the award-winning author Elizabeth Laird.
Twelve-year-old Omar and his brothers and sisters were born and raised in the beautiful and bustling city of Bosra, Syria. Omar doesn't care about politics - all he wants is to grow up to become a successful businessman who will take the world by storm. But when his clever older brother, Musa, gets mixed up with some young political activists, everything changes . . .
Before long, bombs are falling, people are dying, and Omar and his family have no choice but to flee their home with only what they can carry. Yet no matter how far they run, the shadow of war follows them - until they have no other choice than to attempt the dangerous journey to escape their homeland altogether. But where do you go when you can't go home?
When Andy's school announces a new no-uniform policy, her classmates
are over the moon - but her heart sinks. All she wants is to
dress like everyone else, but her mum's the owner of a run-down kooky
vintage boutique, so she's bound to look - well - different.
But when Andy finds a gorgeous bag full of designer goodies in the
shop's storeroom, everything changes. Can she learn to love vintage,
and help transform her mum's shop into something truly special?
The third hilarious book about ten-year-old FRANKIE FOSTER – the girl who wants to help, but ends up causing chaos!
From the best-loved and original Queen of Tween, whose books are described by Jacqueline Wilson as, “funny, funky, feisty - and fantastic reads!”
Frankie Foster loves fixing people's problems. Her help might not always be welcome – and she might cause the odd total disaster – but Frankie always fixes things. Eventually!
Frankie’s best friend Skye, who’s pretty serious at the best of times, is acting even more quiet than usual, so it’s up to Frankie and their other best friend, Jem, to find out what’s up.
And when Skye confesses that she’s lost a very special pencil, bequeathed to her by her granny, Frankie is determined to discover what’s happened to the precious heirloom. In fact, she’s SO determined to help, she’s prepared to go to some extraordinary lengths… with some hilarious and very spooky consequences!
The second of four fabulous books for 9+ readers about friendship in an environmentally challenged world. Izzy and Willow are being taken for a walk along the river by Emily's boisterous dog, Billy, when he decides to chase after a water-rat. Both animals land in the river, which is so choked with rubbish that Billy can't get out. His paw is stuck in an old bike wheel and the girls must work together to free him. The adventure gives Izzy a great idea for their next project, though, and it's a very very muddy one...
