Izzy loves Silver Spires boarding school. Having trained as a ballerina, she auditioned for The Royal Ballet School and was devastated when she failed to get in - so much so that she vowed never to dance again. But now there is a big dance show coming up and all her friends think she should take part. Can she overcome her fears?
An exciting school trip goes horribly wrong in this gripping tale from master storyteller Malorie Blackman.
Although Sam has a long-term illness, all he wants is the chance to lead a normal life. So he is thrilled when he finally gets his mum and dad to let him go on the school trip to the Scottish Highlands. Sam's desperate for an adventure and wants to prove to everyone that he's just as strong as his friends. But when some of the boys from his class take a reckless risk in order to win a challenge, the trip turns out to be more dangerous than Sam could have imagined.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
'Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent' The Times
'Lyrical, timeless . . . A luscious, shivery delight' Kirkus starred review
1933. When Ellie and her family lose everything, they flee to Echo Mountain to build a new life. Ellie runs wild, exploring the mountain's mysteries. But the one she can't solve is who's leaving the gifts for her: tiny, beautiful wooden carvings of animals and flowers, dotted around the mountain for her to find.
Then Ellie's father has a terrible accident. Now he lies in a coma, while Ellie shoulders the blame for what happened. When she sets out to find a cure for him, she discovers Cate, the outcast witch, and Larkin, a wild mountain boy. From them she learns about being a healer, being brave - and about how there can be much more to a person than first meets the eye.
An unforgettable novel from the award-winning author of Wolf Hollow and Beyond the Bright Sea.
'It is a magical thing to step into a world created by Wolk . . . Captivating' Booklist starred review
'Historical fiction at its finest' The Horn Book starred review
The second fantastic book in the series about four friends who want to make the world a better place.
Izzy and Poppy are being taken for a walk along the river by Poppy'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 to free him. The adventure gives Izzy a great idea for their next project, though, and it's a very very muddy one...A brilliant series about the small changes that make a big difference, with themes of environmentalism and friendship. Written by Holly Webb, bestselling author of the Pet Rescue Adventure series.
With cover illustration by Owen Gildersleeve.
Look out for the other books in the Earth Friends series: Fair Fashion, Green Garden, Pet Protection
Originally published as Izzy's Rescue, this edition of the book comes with a brilliant new cover!
Kindness is key in this funny family drama from perennial bestseller and award-winning author Anne Fine.
There are many reasons why Tansy dreads Aunt Emma coming to visit. She’s rude, she’s boring, and Tansy has to give up her room so Aunt Emma can sleep there. And every year Dad makes Tansy promise to be nice – even when Aunt Emma is awful.
But this year, when Tansy is left alone with Aunt Emma, she decides she’s going to be the nicest she’s every been – so sickly sweet that it’ll drive Aunt Emma crazy! Let the games begin …
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
A small girl with a BIG imagination.
Life is not going at all well for ten-year-old Pippa Morgan.
Her best friend has moved away and her parents have decided to
get divorced.
Then she accidentally signs up to the school
talent show in an attempt to impress the coolest girl in
school.
The only problem is, Pippa's singing sounds like a cat being strangled...
Will things get any better for Pippa Morgan?
You'll have to read her super-secret diary to find out!
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‘Time to find out if you are a magician, Gwyn’
Gwyn’s grandmother leaves him five gifts: a brooch, a piece of dried seaweed, a tin whistle, a scarf, and a broken toy horse. She tells him they will help make him a magician – but can Gwyn use them to bring his missing sister, Bethan, home?
The Snow Spider won the 1986 Smarties Grand Prix and it was awarded the Tir na n-Og Award in 1987. This edition celebrates its 30th anniversary of first publication.
Fantastic reading for Harry Potter fans from the author of Charlie Bone. Children who loved Moondial and Tom's Midnight Garden will relish this book. Perfect for readers aged 8 years and up.
‘A heart-warming story full of wonder and magic’ – Julia Eccleshare
'A masterclass in how to do children's self help well... the medicine will go down very easily' TELEGRAPH
Have you ever met a Problem? They come in all shapes and sizes, and can pop up at the most inconvenient times. But you should know some things about them that will help you make them disappear…
This one-of-a-kind picture book will help little ones and grown-ups alike deal with their every day problems, from award-winning children's poet Rachel Rooney and highly acclaimed illustrator Zehra Hicks. For fans of Ed Vere and Kes Gray.
Also in the series:
The Worrying Worries
The Fears You Fear
Violet Mackerel is moving house – and using her theories to help make friends!
Violet Mackerel has just moved house. She doesn't have any friends near the new house, so making one is high on her To Do list. A possible friend is the girl next door, who shares Violet's love of small things. An exchange of small notes (and small gifts!) later, a BIG invitation arrives. Rose is having a birthday party... What better way to turn a POSSIBLE friend into a VERY GOOD friend!
The tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. Mother-and-daughter duo, prizewinning Sally Gardner and Lydia Corry, create a fun new world of characters and adventures in their empowering new series for 5-8 year olds inspiring conservation and inventive ways to recycle.
'What is rubbish today is treasure tomorrow.' Discover Rubbish Island which the Tindims have built entirely from things we have thrown away. Captain Spoons, Mug, Jug, Brew, Skittle and friends are busy recycling when Ethel B Dina is blown out to sea and the Tindims must launch a rescue operation with the help of some friendly fish and surprises along the way.
Printed in dyslexia-friendly font with pictures on every page and perfect for the reluctant reader, the Tindims show keen young ecologists how to help protect our planet for the future.
'An idiosyncratic genius' THE TIMES
'Sally Gardner's tale unfolds with all the beautiful illogicality of a dream' FINANCIAL TIMES
