A Kestrel Called Doris tells the true story of a captive‑bred young kestrel trained to work calmly and confidently with people in care homes. Full of character and charm, Doris brings a unique spark to every session, offering residents a close, uplifting connection with a bird of prey they would rarely encounter. This honest account reveals how a carefully selected kestrel can transform quiet moments into meaningful experiences, while showing the skill, patience, and understanding...

Fitter for Longer is a health / self-help book, which addresses a question that concerns us all:'How can we remain in good physical and mental shape well into old age?'To answer it, the authors have examined current research evidence and have come up with many simple, practical ways in which we all can adjust our lifestyles to promote our own health and wellbeing.Nowadays most people live considerably longer than their parents or grandparents. But the longer we live...

A thrilling collection of myths, legends and ghost stories from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo.Since the beginning of time, strange and mysterious things have happened here … At the furthest edge of Britain, where the sea gently washes over the land and myths brush against reality, lies Zennor. Set in a church town where men become beasts and ghosts roam freely, these are haunting and unforgettable tales where magic lies around every corner.

An exciting new adventure series for young readers from Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen, author of October, October and The Light in EverythingClem and her friends Ash and Zara are members of the Thames and Tide Club! Every weekend they go mudlarking by the river, searching for treasures that have washed up on the shore. Clem has found old things, new things and a whole heap of rubbish. But one day, she finds something really special. Something ...

A missing budgie inspires an unlikely friendship between a young boy and his elderly neighbour in this touching Little Gem from award-winner and Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho.A lost little budgie brings together a young boy and his seemingly grumpy older neighbour in this touching Little Gem from award-winner and Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho.Mr Buxton is always having a go at Miles and his friends for climbing the trees outside their tower block. Miles thinks he’s ...

The Magic Mates series of high interest age, low reading age books has been created specifically to encourage girls to get reading. The series features a group of six girls doing girls' stuff - hanging out, keeping each other out of mischief and having some spooky adventures.

What could be better for encouraging reluctant boy readers than a series of football fiction by footie enthusiast, writer and radio presenter Tom Watt? This 12-part series of short-chapter fiction uses an involving story of a junior football team to engage reluctant boy readers in paired and guided reading sessions. Told in an amusing and slightly irreverent style that boys will love, the series will encourage even the most reluctant reader.

The year is 2060, springtime is missing and Britain hasn’t seen snow for over twenty years…Unbeknown to the creatures of the wild, Human ‘Beings’ have been destroying their homes for centuries.But will they discover the truth in time?This adventure story of friendship and bravery is set against the backdrop of the degrading landscapes of Britain, ravished by the effects of climate change. A wild community of birds b...

Annie Morton is eight years old. A bit shorter and chubbier than the average girl her age, there are two things in life that really bug her: getting out of bed, and getting a wash. She can’t stand it! The very thought of it makes her want to pull the blankets over her head every morning and stay in bed forever.That is, until she meets The Spooky Sponge: a snotty-coloured, raggy bit of sponge that has goggly eyes and a wrinkly mouth. But this is no ordinary sponge. This one lives. B...

This limited-edition hardback celebrates the first trilogy in the series. These three fun, exciting stories will educate and inspire children about the beautiful country of Ireland and the unique Irish heritage, wildlife, and culture. Includes the much loved first three stories from the Irish adventure series: Johnny Magory in the Magical Wild, Johnny Magory and the Game Rounders, and Johnny Magory and the Wild Water Race.

Another reason for writing the 'Action Annie' stories was to correct an imbalance which had appeared to have developed between girls and boys; and in particular, the differing stereotypes. When one looked at 'roles' and 'the type of behaviour' that might be 'expected' from a boy, but which was wholly 'never expected' or considered 'acceptable' from a girl; the discrimination practised was more subtle: such as shouting, swearing, fighting, picking one's nose and even making rude noises in p...

Just imagine you are born a wild cat, with the excitement and danger of a wild cat's extraordinary life. Let Jasper the book's hero take you through all this and more, until your imagination lets you think you are actually going on his exciting and at times outrageous adventures For Cat lovers everywhere.