Trevor NEVER EVER gets to make his own choices! Adults are always telling him what to do, what to eat, and what to wear! In this story, Trevor discovers that he can always make a choice about his attitude and sometimes a change in mindset makes a situation SO much better.The author, Heather Gagnon, based Trevor's character on attitudes and moods expressed by her own children and observed while raising them. She knows that the mindset message in this book is one that will resonate w...

When Lily sees a leopard hiding in the long grass in her back garden, she makes a decision which takes her and her dog, Archie, on a long journey of discovery. They are faced with many comical challenges on the way as one thing leads to another – which often happens when you have a leopard to consider. They sleep under hedges; they raid supermarket bins; wigs are worn; and along the way an old woman predicts that, 'it'll all end badly'...

Mabel Morrison is an elderly black lawyer who has spent her life defending the underdog in a society where being black and keeping your head held high is a challenge in both minor and major ways. Her life collides with that of Sam, a homeless young man, who fights his demons with limited success. Their lives are very different but they share the experience of prejudice.

Ten year old undercover super sleuths, Rosie and Tommy and their sidekicks a super clever sheep, nicknamed Brains, and a death defying duck, called Puddle, set off to collect a top secret parcel. The parcel has to be delivered to Sadie a mysterious old lady who recently moved into a tiny caravan in the middle of the village field. Before they get very far they find themselves zooming across space and time to an alien planet where they meet strange creatures, survive high speed chases and g...

Nim lives on a beautiful island in the middle of the wide blue sea with her father, Jack, an iguana called Fred, a sea lion called Selkie and a turtle called Chica. But when Jack disappears and disaster threatens her home, Nim must be braver than she's ever been before. And she needs help from her friends . . .Delicious adventure-fantasy for readers aged 8+.Illustrated by Kerry Millard.

WHAT IF MAN’S BEST FRIEND TURNED INTO MAN’S WORST ENEMY?It’s Stephen King meets Shiloh in this thrilling action-adventure survival story perfect for fans of Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet, #1 New York Times bestselling author D.J. MacHale’s the Sylo Chronicles, and anyone who appreciates the loyal bond between a boy and his dog.Logan Moore hates everyone. Everyone except Jack. A mangy mutt that nobody wan...

This vintage book contains Robert Louis Stevenson's 1892 novel, "The Wrecker". It is a 'sprawling, episodic adventure story, a comedy of brash manners and something of a detective mystery' that centres round the abandoned wreck of the 'Flying Stud' at Midway Island. The gripping mystery is solved using strange clues hidden inside a stamp collection. A fantastic example of Stevenson's masterful style, "The Wrecker" is highly recommended for lovers of exciting mystery fiction. Robert Louis B...

Holes meets Hatchet in this unforgettable adventure.The acclaimed author of The Honest Truth and Some Kind of Courage brings his signature blend of action, heart, and beautiful writing to a tale of misfits struggling to survive.Jonathan Grisby is the newest addition to the Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys. Shipped out to the remote island facility, Jonathan quickly learns that the school is less concerned with true reform and is mor...

Monty is mighty enough to take karate in a funny, true-to-life sequel with surefire appeal for early chapter-book readers. Monty Gerald Morris may be small and shy, but he's a mighty smart kid and an A+ reader. In an endearing follow-up to Mostly Monty, the quiet first-grader continues to come into his own — playing the part of a tree in a comically miscued school play, sharing his enthusiasm for ants at an outdoor birthday party, even signing up for karate class despite his asthma. Once a...

'A magical, strange, gripping tale' Spectator'A cracking adventure... so nail-biting you'll need to wear protective gloves' The TimesDeep in the woods, a young boy is kept prisoner by his uncle. He sees no other children, and has no friends. But he does hold the key to a secret.Meanwhile, in a nearby village, schoolteacher Frans invents stories of perilous deeds, shipwrecks, and haunted castles to entertain his pup...

This never-before-seen twist on time travel adventure explores the theme of accepting those who are different--and having the courage to join them. The moment Ambrose Brody steps into a fortune-teller's tent, he is whisked into a quest that spans millennia with his best friend, an enigmatic carnival girl, and an unusual family heirloom that drops them into the middle of the nineteenth century!The year 1852 is a dangerous time for three non-white children, and they must work togethe...

Jessica, Emily, and Kaleb are video game fanatics. They love to play video games and are often found quoting them in their everyday conversation. But can video games be taken too seriously and become real life?The teens find themselves chasing after The Dark Princess as she wields a path of chaos, destruction and mayhem. Their adventure takes them across the ocean on the Titanic 2.0, fighting a shark-zilla, and ultimately to Stone Henge where The Dark Princess has hidden her lair. ...