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The Piano at the Station

When Lacey gets sent to lunch-time music lessons to keep her out of trouble at school, she discovers a love and talent for the piano that opens up a whole new world. But when Lacey's music teacher leaves unexpectedly, will she be thrown back into turmoil?

Crow

New girl Hattie hopes a scarecrow will protect her den at school, but soon Crow is taking his job far too seriously and Hattie's chances of making any friends are being ruined … A darkly comic tale from acclaimed author Nicola Skinner.

The Storm and the Minotaur

When young George becomes trapped in the mine where he works with his father, can a figure from the shadows lead him to safety …? Lucy Strange interweaves the Industrial Revolution with Greek mythology in this gripping and atmospheric tale, featuring artwork from acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy.

What It Was Like to be … (What It Was Like to be … #2)

Embark on a fascinating foray into the world of the Ancient Romans as David Long explains what life was actually like for ordinary people as well as their famous emperors, while also looking at the lingering influence of Roman civilisation throughout the world.

The Griffin Gate (The Griffin Gate #4)

From sweltering sun to a wild snowstorm, wardens Grace and Tom must brave the elements to save the day in this thrilling Griffin Gate adventure from bestseller Vashti Hardy.

Little Gems – Peggy Little-Legs (Little Gems)

A sausage dog discovers that, despite being small, she has strengths of her very own in this adorable gem from bestselling author Pip Jones, perfect for dog lovers.

Little Gems – The Little Lost Kitten (Little Gems)

When Lucy spots a lost kitten in the street, little does she imagine that it will find its way to her home and her heart … An adorable stray kitten might be just what Lucy and her dad need in this gentle and heartwarming animal story from worldwide bestseller Holly Webb.

Little Gems – The Beach Puppy (Little Gems)

Coco loves playing at the beach with her new owner Ruby but when Coco gets lost will she ever find Ruby again? Worldwide bestseller Holly Webb makes her Barrington Stoke debut with a truly adorable sausage-dog tale!

Little Gems – Sheep School (Little Gems)

William the lamb is cast out of Sheep School due to his constant singing and dancing. But when the whole flock comes under threat from the Big Bad Wolf, it's William's artistic talents that save the day in this hilarious first Little Gem from bestselling author Ross Montgomery.

Little Gems – Madam Squeaker (Little Gems)

Little mouse Minetta has had enough of these Ruling Rats and it's time they learned to share! But how will she ever make them listen? A gorgeous Little Gem about finding the courage to make your voice heard from Pip Jones the award-winning author of Izzy Gizmo.

Little Gems – Dimple and the Boo (Little Gems)

Dimple the gnome is upset and he doesn’t know how to talk about it – but then along comes the Boo … A charming new Little Gem from the bestselling author of Squishy McFluff.

Little Gems – The Ghost Cat Who Saved My Life (Little Gems)

When they hear mysterious miaowing from the empty flat upstairs, Sav and Liam decide to investigate. Could it be a ghost cat? A charming gem from award-winning author Pamela Butchart.

Little Gems – Carrie and the Roller Boots (Little Gems)

On a mission to discover her special talent, Carrie plans an amazing roller-skating routine for Friday Fun Time at school. But there's one big problem … Carrie has never roller skated before. An uplifting Little Gem by Lisa Thompson.

Little Gems - Lottie The Little Wonder

Cadi Goch a'r Ysgol Swynion

"Croeso i Academi Gwyn ap Nudd! Fy enw i yw'r Athro Gwyddno Garwyn, Prifathro'r Ysgol. Ysgol Swynion yw hon." Pan mae Cadi Goch yn cael cynnig lle mewn Ysgol Swynion yn Annwfn, mae hi'n gyffro i gyd. Ond wedyn mae'n dod yn amlwg y bydd Tom Jarvis yno hefyd. Yn waeth na hynny, mae Cadi a'i ffrindiau yn darganfod cynllwyn gan y frenhines greulon. All Cadi, Tractor a Mo ei rhwystro ac achub Gwlad y Tylwyth Teg? [An exciting novel about Cadi, who is chosen to enrol at a special school to learn magic. But who are the truly bad people? Cadi and her friends use all kinds of tricks to find the answers. A novel that is appropriate for all ages (especially 9-12 year old readers)!]

Hedyn

Does dim llawer gan Marty. Yn wahanol i'w fam, sydd â biliynau o bethau: papurau newydd, sgidiau tyllog, fframiau wedi torri - mae'n cadw POPETH. Mae eu tŷ bron yn llawn dop. Mae Marty'n gwneud ei orau i edrych ar ôl ei fam ac yn meddwl a fydd unrhyw beth byth yn newid. Ond ar ben-blwydd Marty, mae Tad-cu yn rhoi hedyn arbennig iawn iddo. Dyw Tad-cu ddim wedi bod mor gyffrous â hyn ers iddo ddyfeisio'r Crafwr Pen-ôl 2000, neu ddychmygu ei fod wedi creu tanwydd gwyrthiol o ddail riwbob! Mae'r hedyn yn tyfu a thyfu, ac yn mynd â Tad-cu, Marty a'i ffrind gorau Gracie ar antur hudol, amhosib, sy'n llawn cariad, gobeithion a breuddwydion. [This is the first novel for this age by this prolific author. On his birthday, Marty receives a gift from his grandfather - a magical seed. Humorous and unusual, this story about making dreams come true will inspire and raise serious topics. Suitable for 9+.]

Cadi Goch a'r Crochan Hud

'Yng nghanol y llawr safai'r pair anferthol yn fygythiol fel anifail ysglyfaethus yn barod i neidio.' Dim ond Cadi Goch sy'n gwybod bod gan y crochan sy'n cael ei arddangos yn y Llyfrgell Genedlaethol yn Aberystwyth bwerau hud. Mae ganddi reswm i gredu bod ei mam, brenhines greulon Gwlad y Tylwyth Teg yn cynllwynio i ddwyn y crochan er mwyn codi byddin anfarwol i'w helpu i adennill yr orsedd. All Cadi a'i ffrindiau ei rhwystro cyn ei bod yn rhy hwyr? [This is the second adventure for Cadi Goch and her friends in the School of Magic. Will they be able to stop the plot to steal the cauldron from the National Library? A Harry Potter style novel, but with a uniquely Welsh atmosphere.]

Gwisg Ffansi Cyw

Llyfr arbennig ar gyfer Diwrnod y Llyfr 2023! Dewch i weld Cyw a'i ffrindiau yn eu gwisgoedd ffansi i ddathlu Diwrnod y Llyfr! A special book for World Book Day 2023.

Dosbarth Miss Prydderch a'r Carped Hud (Cyfres Miss Prydderch #1)

Mentrwch gyda Miss Prydderch a'i dosbarth o ddisgyblion ar y carped hud i Goedwig y Tylluanod lle cewch weld rhyfeddodau, ond peidiwch, da chi, ag edrych i fyw llygaid Dr Wg ab Lin! Dyma'r teitl cyntaf mewn cyfres o dair nofel am yr athrawes anghyffredin, Miss Prydderch. Enillydd Gwobr Tir na n-Og 2018. [Venture on the magic carpet to the Forest of Owls with Miss Prydderch and her class of pupils where you will see many wonders, but at your peril will you look into the eyes of Dr Wg ab Lin! The first title in a series of three novels about the extraordinary teacher, Miss Prydderch. Tir na n-Og Award Winner 2018]

Dosbarth Miss Prydderch a Lleidr Y Lleisiau (Cyfres Miss Prydderch #3)

Y trydydd teitl mewn cyfres o dair nofel am athrawes anghyffredin, Miss Prydderch a'i dosbarth o blant anturus. Tybed a all Alfred ac Elen ddychwelyd i Goedwig y Tylluanod a chyrraedd yn ôl i'r ysgol mewn pryd? [The third in a series of three novels about the extraordinary teacher, Miss Prydderch and her class of adventurous pupils. Will Alfred and Elen return to the Owl Forest and reach their school in time?]

Dosbarth Miss Prydderch a Silff Y Sarff (Cyfres Miss Prydderch #2)

Mae anturiaethau Miss Prydderch a'i dosbarth o ddisgyblion ar y carped hud yn parhau. Dyma'r ail nofel mewn cyfres o dair am Miss Prydderch, cymeriad diddorol iawn â thro yn ei chynffon. Nid yw popeth yn edrych fel ag y mae ar yr olwg gynta. Nofel ddyfeisgar a modern â'r stori'n seiliedig ar fywyd mewn ysgol ddigon cyffredin yr olwg, ond sydd ymhell o fod felly! [The adventures of Miss Prydderch and her class of pupils on the magic carpet continues. The second title in a trilogy about Miss Miss Prydderch, an interesting character with a twist in her tail. Everything is not as it looks at first glance. An inventive, contemporary novel relating a story based on life in a school that seems quite ordinary, but is far from it!]

Once Upon a Hillside

Angela McAllister's seven original stories follow the changing landscape of lives on one hillside from the Stone Age to the present day.Six thousand years ago, people first came to the hillside and a story began. A Neolithic girl, Roman twins, a herbalist's daughter, an orphaned bird-scarer, an archaeologist's niece, three children without a home. Each faced their troubles on that ancient downland. All found healing in the place that Granny Down calls home.Wilderness, weather, history, archaeology and folklore infuse each tale. With gorgeous illustrations of the wildlife and surrounding landscape at different points in history, this glorious full-colour, gift book is a celebration of the enduring power of nature and lives well lived.

The Dragon in the Bookshop

An old Polish city fizzes with fear. The townsfolk are at the mercy of a dragon who lurks in the cave below the castle... Konrad's dad always used to say, 'There is a character in a book somewhere that matches you almost entirely. It's just a matter of finding them'. Konrad never expected the 'finding' to involve stepping right into a story, and he never expected his dad not to be there with him.After his dad's death, Konrad stops speaking. Not a word at home or school as the year rolls by. But that begins to change when he meets Maya on the beach he loved to explore with Dad. She doesn't mind his silence. It gives her a chance to be heard, because at home no one seems to notice her. When the pair go on a last visit to Konrad's family bookshop before it's sold, they soon get lost in the pages of Konrad's favourite book of folk tales. Whisked back in time to quest with a dragon, they must find themselves and their voices, as well as a happy end to the story in the book and in real life.A beautifully told, compassionate story about grief and finding your voice, with a sprinkle of Polish folklore and a magical, medieval adventure from Waterstones-shortlisted Ewa Jozefkowicz.

The Wolf Twins

Lucy and Alpha used to be the Wonder Twins, two hearts beating as one. When Mum's new job rewilding wolves means they have to move to the forest, that changes.Lucy loves being close to nature, but Alpha wants to follow her dream of basketball glory. They've become like distant universes, drifting further apart.Then a new wolf cub arrives at the centre. Lucy names him Claw and they form a special bond. But Alpha thinks he should roam free, and she plots to release him. When news of Claw's disappearance breaks, the future of the rewilding centre is at stake. Can the Wonder Twins pull together again to find Claw and heal their differences?

The Boy Behind The Wall: a page-turning thriller set on either side of the Berlin Wall

A riveting story of adventure, danger and friendship for readers 11+, perfect for fans of Alex Rider and CHERUB.What would you risk for a friend you've never met . . . ?In 1960s Berlin the Wall is everywhere. It cuts through streets, parks, even houses. Teenagers Harry and Jakob live either side of the divide.In West Berlin, American Harry witnesses the brutal shooting of a boy trying to escape over the Wall into the West, and decides to emulate his comic book heroes and help those in the East however he can.On the other side in East Berlin, Jakob is the adopted son of a high up Stasi officer, feeling suffocated by the rules of a strictly regimented society and desperate to find his real family.When Jakob finds a message that Harry has sent over the Wall, he grasps the opportunity. The boys begin a secret friendship, evading the authorities using lemon juice as invisible ink to share hidden messages.They soon realise that a bold plot to carve a tunnel under the wall is the only way out for Jakob – and it's time to put their friendship to the test. Just how much are they prepared to risk for each other – and for freedom?'A real page turner which will keep you reading long after you should have turned out the light!' Independent Book Reviews – Fiona Sharp 'It has everything a school Library Manager could possibly hope for in a book to recommend to their students. It gives the reader historical knowledge. It is an adventure. It is thrilling. The pacing is perfect. There is no bad language' Dudley School Librarian