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The Amazing Story Of Adolphus Tips
by Michael Morpurgo Michael ForemanA heart-warming tale of courage and warmth, set against the backdrop of the second world war, about an abandoned village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat!'Classic Morpurgo brilliance' - Publishing News "Something's up. Something big too, very big. At school, in the village, whoever you meet, it's all anyone talks about. It's like a sudden curse has come down on us all. It makes me wonder if we'll ever see the sun again. " It's 1943, and Lily Tregenze lives on a farm, in the idyllic seaside village of Slapton. Apart from her father being away, and the 'townie' evacuees at school, her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day, Lily and her family, along with 3000 other villagers, are told to move out of their homes - lock, stock and barrel. Soon, the whole area is out of bounds, as the Allied forces practise their landings for D-day, preparing to invade France. But Tips, Lily's adored cat, has other ideas - barbed wire and keep-out signs mean nothing to her, nor does the danger of guns and bombs. Frantic to find her, Lily makes friends with two young American soldiers, who promise to help her. But will she ever see her cat again? Lily decides to cross the wire into the danger zone to look for Tips herself. . . Now, many years later, as Michael is reading his Grandma Lily's diary, he learns about The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips - and wonders how one adventurous cat could still affect their lives sixty years later.
A Bear Called Paddington
by Michael Bond"A bear on Paddington Station?" said Mrs Brown in amazement. "Don't be silly - there can't be. " The original story of Paddington, the classic bear from Darkest Peru. The Browns first meet Paddington on a railway station - Paddington station, in fact. He has travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and his hat. The Browns soon find that Paddington is a very unusual bear. Ordinary things - like having a bath, travelling underground or going to the seaside become quite extraordinary, if a bear called Paddington is involved. 9780007372843
Lost And Found (PDF)
by Oliver JeffersNew cover reissue of this magical story from award-winning international bestselling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers There once was a boy and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems to be missing a penguin. So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out in his row boat on a journey to the South Pole. But when they get there, the boy discovers that maybe home wasn’t what the penguin was looking for after all.
Return of the Indian
by Lynne Reid BanksOmri has never forgotten Little Bull though, and finally yields to the temptation to see his tiny blood brother again. But when the cupboard door opens, Little Bull is slumped, unconscious, over his horse, two bullet wounds in his back. As Omri tries to help him, he faces the terrifying responsibility of power, the power of life and death. . . 9780007384907
The Sleepover Club, Book 37: The Sleepover Club Down Under (PDF)
by Narinder DhamiStrewth Rosie swears that she's just seen Brad Martin, the Aussie heart-throb of super soap South Beach. He's appearing in pantomine - so maybe he's staying nearby. Could he have moved into the big house opposite Rosie's?
The Sleepover Club, Book 37: The Sleepover Club Down Under
by Narinder DhamiStrewth Rosie swears that she's just seen Brad Martin, the Aussie heart-throb of super soap South Beach. He's appearing in pantomine - so maybe he's staying nearby. Could he have moved into the big house opposite Rosie's?
Billy the Kid (PDF)
by Michael Morpurgo Michael ForemanDiscover the beautiful stories Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storyteller. Billy was a champion soccer star, playing for Chelsea in the 1930s. But that was before war broke out… Billy the Kid is told through the voice of an 80 year old man, who looks back on his life as Chelsea’s champion striker until the outbreak of war in 1939 and on through his subsequent life. Billy joins Chelsea as a football apprentice, rises through the reserves to become a real champion. His passion for football sees him through the war years – even as a prisoner of war he organises a friendly against the Italians – but, having been injured by a mine he cannot play for Chelsea on his return to England. Billy turns to vagrancy and alcohol and for years he wanders up and down the country. He re-settles in London in a derelict house and is befriended by a family who move him to a shed in their garden. He, in turn, helps their son with his football who in his turn becomes a Chelsea player. Billy becomes a Chelsea Pensioner and his 80th birthday is celebrated when Chelsea play at home. A novel for both children and adults which deals with some difficult issues. Michael Morpurgo’s storytelling is superb and this will be a welcome follow up to the previous Morpurgo/Foreman collaboration – Farm Boy.
The Saga of Darren Shan, Book 2: The Vampire's Assistant (PDF)
by Darren ShanDarren Shan has been made a half-vampire by Mr Crepsley, but the Cirque Du Freak holds more unpleasant surprises for the vampire's assistant. Darren joins the vampire, Mr Crepsley, as his assistant and they return to the Cirque Du Freak. There, Darren makes friends with the snake-boy, Evra Von (who knows what Darren is) and a local boy, Sam, and RV, an eco-warrior and animal lover (who do not). Darren begins to enjoy his life among the Cirque performers as the youngest half-vampire in existence, but he defiantly refuses to drink human blood - the whole idea sickens him - and he tries desperately to cling on to the part of him which is human. Darren comes face to face with pure evil in the form of Mr Tiny, the leader of the Little People who join the Cirque Du Freak, and who eat anything - including human flesh. When he discovers animal bones, RV frees the wolf-man from his cage - and no-one could possibly guess how truly terrible the whole effect would be.
Farm Boy (PDF)
by Michael MorpurgoThis touching story of the close relationship between grandson and grandfather, and the special secret they share, is enhanced by factual illustrations of farming history from the beginning of the century.
Farm Boy
by Michael MorpurgoThis touching story of the close relationship between grandson and grandfather, and the special secret they share, is enhanced by factual illustrations of farming history from the beginning of the century.
Sasha and the Wolfcub (PDF)
by Ann Jungman Cliff WrightA story set in a Russian winter. Sasha takes his father's sleigh and drives far outside the village. When the sleigh overturns in the snow, Sasha seeks shelter in a little wooden hut. There he finds a fierce wolfcub with bright shining eyes. Ferdy is no ordinary wolfcub - he can talk
The Butterfly Lion
by Michael Morpurgo Christian BirminghamILLUSTRATED BY CHRISTIAN BIRMINGHAM. A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. "All my life I'll think you you, I promise I will. I won't ever forget you. " Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.
The Butterfly Lion (PDF)
by Michael MorpurgoA lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. “All my life I’ll think you you, I promise I will. I won’t ever forget you.” Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.
The Thief Of Always
by Clive BarkerMr Hood's holiday house has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles, a blissful round of treats and seasons, where every childish whim may be satisfied. But there is a price to be paid. Harvey Swick finds out about the dark side.
The Thief Of Always (PDF, 24pt)
by Clive BarkerMr Hood's holiday house has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles, a blissful round of treats and seasons, where every childish whim may be satisfied. But there is a price to be paid. Harvey Swick finds out about the dark side.
Geography 21: Book 3 The World (PDF)
by Simon RossThe third book in a major new series for middle-to-high ability levels at Key Stage 3. Material is arranged thematically in structured and manageable chapter units, with integral, real, case studies. 1. A global sense of place 2. Weather and climate 3. Population 4. Tectonic hazards 5. Tourism 6. Cities 7. Environmental and Resource Issues 8. Bangladesh 9. The United States of America
Leap of Faith
by Angela Dell'IsolaEleanor can travel in time -- but can she reach the person she loves?
Miss Wanda Rose: A Skateboarding Story
by Tammy GriffithTeenage skateboarders make contact with a reclusive woman.
Bully
by Tiffany ClarkA lonely and alienated girl finds a ring that offers her the chance of new connections.
Ruby and the Magic Stones
by Lori WerhaneA bag of magical stones helps Ruby with her biggest fears and troubles.
Walks With Augustus
by E. M. HaloWalking her sick grandmother's dog helps an unhappy girl find new meaning and connections.
Jacob and the Bee Man
by Kelly WintersWhen he damages the hive, Jacob has to work for the man who keeps bees.
The Making of Ursula
by Dorothea MooreMotherless 13-year-old Ursula loves living with her grandma while her father serves his country in Shanghai, China. But life changes drastically when the privileged Ursula is sent away to boarding school after the death of her beloved grandma. She must learn how to be on her own, make friends and learn how to be a part of something bigger than herself. But, who can she trust? Will she ever know what is really important? It takes a pair of unforeseen tragedies to teach her what is really important and grow to see the big picture. Picture descriptions and captions included.