Sam's team are edging closer to the bottom of the league this season and team captain Jordan's bad attitude isn't helping anyone. When Sam spots Hasan playing on the refugee team, he can see that Hasan's got talent and invites him along to practice. Hasan and his friend Faisal prove to be exactly what the team need - but Jordan's not going to accept his new teammates so easily. Can Sam get the …
When Dean turns up at school, Jack knows he's different to everyone else. They form a bond and make wild plans about starting a band while they dabble in drink, drugs and teenage rebellion. But Dean's darker side rears its head and throws them down a dangerous path. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
A touching story about the relationship between a grandparent and grandchild. Sherman is visiting his grandpa. This is a very special occasion for more reasons than one: on the shelf above the fireplace is a little glass case and inside the case is a tiny piece of dusty rock – but this is no ordinary piece of rock and Sherman’s grandpa is no ordinary grandpa. Sherman’s grandpa had been…
A hilarious comedy caper from Frank Cottrell Boyce, now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers. Ted thinks there’s something fishy going on. Ever since his birthday, when he got a special loyalty card at the local shop, all his great ideas are being thought of by the new Prime Minister too. Now there’s laws about walking to school, and everyone has Mondays off! Could the sh…
Billy, Fern and Joe Shortbread are the stars of their family circus, but they also have another talent ... they're experts at solving mysteries! When their circus moves into a new town they soon make friends with a young boy named Tom. But Tom can't enjoy the circus because his granny has disappeared and he's worried he'll never see her again. With the help of their astonishing circus skills ca…
A tiger in the back garden! A bird-eating spider in the cupboard! Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door. That is, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in. But when it appears that Mr Birdsnest has kidnapped the children's grandma they must sneak back in to rescue her. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.