Josh and Lisa hear a scary voice calling in the park at sunset. They look and listen and have an amazing twilight adventure. The park is full of strange shadows and things that look like eyes. The chi
Rudolph Walker was born in Trinidad in the Caribbean. When he was only 20 years old he left the island for London, to embark on a career in theater. He is known for his role as Patrick in "East Enders
The steel pan is the only musical instrument to have been invented in the 20th century. The story begins in Trinidad, in the Caribbean, where the people first begin to use all kinds of metal objects t
Juan lives in Guatemala, in the mountains. It is a poor but beautiful place, with volcanoes rising from the shores of a blue lake, and flocks of brilliantly plumed wild parrots living in the trees. Ju
What would you do if you were held a prisoner in your own home? Twelve-year-old Anni spends her time caring for her disabled mother while their once beautiful old house falls down around them. Their l
JIT can't be bothered with school. His mum's new boyfriend is doing his head in, and the last thing on his mind is dealing with lessons and homework. He needs the gang's help, and fast... Suky and Imi
Grace and her mates hate late lunches and being last in the canteen queue. They always get stuck with the rank leftovers. But then they think of a wicked plan ...Dean is always up for making some extr
A hilariously hairy tale from Children's Laureate, Malorie Blackman. Perfect for building confidence in young readers.Poor Fangs, the tarantula, is terribly lonely and bored with her life in the pet-s
A warm family story about an older brother looking after his little sister while Mum is at workAn executive mum has to work through the school holiday, so big brother J.J. babysits his little sister f
David Grant and his wife Carrie are some of the best known pop vocal coaches in the UK. This book follows the life of the young David, a boy who loves music and reading. It tells how he overcomes a da
It’s the summer holidays, and a new girl arrives at the park. She’s mean and bossy. She boasts about her house, with its lake full of boy-eating crocodiles and other worse hazards. When the girl’s mot
Miss Bubble is the coolest teacher at Topley Primary School. The children in Rainbow Class love her. At home she has a pet parrot, Shriek, and a cat, Milkshake. One night Miss Bubble has a bad acciden
A child of working class parents in Chicago, Michelle Obama went on to become an Ivy League graduate, a lawyer, and an international icon as wife to President Barack Obama. Her life is a tale of extra
Oscar can't believe his ears when Ferris Fleet tells him that dragons aren't just fairy-tales, but it's true: dragons are really real, and hundreds once called World Nine home. But that was before the
Something strange is going on by the slimy river Oozeburn. But Jay is the only one who knows. The ancient predator Zilombo is loose and has snatched Jin’s baby brother. When Mizz Z, a secret agent, ar
No-one the Croc King curses ever escapes Avenger... Avenger never gives up. It always tracks you down. Frankie Sparks and her brother Jin are going about their lives as normal, when Mizz Z, the formid
Sunita and Blue Rabbit love riding on Alisha's red bike. But one day Alisha's knees start to get in the way! Mum and Dad say the red bike is too small. Can Alisha learn to ride the new pink bicycle wi
"I don't know anything about babysitting," Betsy says to Ria and Josh. So the children let her know all the wild things that they get up to when they have a babysitter. But Ria and Josh discover they
