Juvenile fiction

  • Millions

    Creator

    Cottrell Boyce, Frank

    Abstract

    It was a one-in-a-million chance. A bag crammed with cash comes tumbling out of the air and lands right at Damian's feet. Suddenly the Cunningham brothers are rich. Very rich. They can buy anything they want. There's just one problem - they have only seventeen days to spend all the money before it becomes worthless. And the crooks who stole the cash in the first place are closing in - fast. A funny, brilliantly clever and utterly thrilling debut novel that is, quite simply, unforgettable. Performed by Simon Jones

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Not specified
  • Pax, journey home

    Creator

    Pennypacker, Sara

    Abstract

    From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; this is a gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling novel about chosen families and the healing power of love. It's been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. Pax and his mate, Bristle, have welcomed a litter of kits they must protect in a dangerous world.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Not specified
  • The language of ghosts

    Creator

    Fawcett, Heather

    Abstract

    The Penderwicks meets Howl's Moving Castle in this thrilling middle grade fantasy adventure about a trio of royal siblings who unlock a long-forgotten magical language in their bid to reclaim their stolen throne - from Ember and the Ice Dragons author Heather Fawcett. Perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Robert Beatty. Forced into exile on an enchanted, moving island, ex-princess Noa Marchena has two missions: reclaim her family's stolen throne and ensure that the dark powers her older brother, Julian, possesses don't go to his head in the process.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Not specified
  • The shadow moth : A clock of stars, book 1

    Creator

    Gibbons, Francesca

    Abstract

    With all the magic of Narnia and the humour of Mary Poppins, this is a future middle grade fantasy classic - and the beginning of an unforgettable journey... Imogen should be nice to her little sister Marie. She should be nice to her mum's boyfriend too. And she certainly shouldn't follow a strange silver moth through a door in a tree. But then . . . who does what they're told?

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    Glasgow

    HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks

    Not specified
  • Bloom

    Creator

    Skinner, Nicola

    Abstract

    A beautifully written, incredibly original and wickedly funny novel for readers of 10 and older - Bloom is for everyone who has ever felt like they didn't fit in, and for anyone who has ever wanted a little more colour and wildness in their lives... Sorrel Fallowfield is growing up - in a really surprising way . . . Sorrel Fallowfield is so good at being good that teachers come to her when they need help remembering the school rules - and there are lots.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    Glasgow

    HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks

    Not specified
  • The tiger who came to tea

    Creator

    Kerr, Judith

    Abstract

    Read by Geraldine McEwan. The classic picture book story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published more than fifty years ago. Now an award-winning animation! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! This warm and funny picture book story is perfect for reading aloud, or for small children to read to themselves time and again.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    Glasgow

    HarperCollins

    Not specified
  • The incredible book eating boy

    Creator

    Jeffers, Oliver

    Abstract

    Roll up, roll up! Meet the Incredible Book Eating Boy... See his fantastic feats leap off the page in this stunning pop-up edition. Henry loves books... but not like you and I. He loves to eat books! This immensely popular picture book follows the trials and tribulations of a boy with a voracious appetite for books. Henry discovers his unusual taste by mistake one day, and is soon swept up in his new-found passion -- gorging on every delicious book in sight! And better still, he realises that the more books he eats, the smarter he gets.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Not specified
  • Dogger

    Creator

    Hughes, Shirley

    Abstract

    Random House presents the audiobook edition of Dogger by Shirley Hughes, read by Olivia Colman. When Dave loses his favourite toy, Dogger, he is very sad. But when Dogger turns up on a stall at the garden fete, everything seems all right - until someone else buys him before Dave can get the money! Voted the public's favourite CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner, this is a tale to which all children and their parents can relate, brought to life by Olivia Colman's heartwarming reading.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    London

    RHCP Digital

    Not specified
  • The story of Tracy Beaker : and the dare game

    Creator

    Wilson, Jacqueline

    Abstract

    A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Jacqueline Wilson's favourite character, Tracy Beaker, who lives in a children's home. Ten-year-old Tracy is smart and full of energy but more than anything she wants love. In "The Story of Tracy Beaker", Tracy doesn't know where her mum lives but that doesn't stop her having long imaginary conversations with her. She's had two foster families before which haven't worked out but hopes a woman named Cam will be her next foster mum. In "The Dare Game" Tracy is now living with Cam and starting a new school.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    London

    BBC Digital Audio

    Not specified
  • Cuckoo's flight

    Creator

    Orr, Wendy

    Abstract

    In Bronze-Age Crete, before horses were common on the island, potter's-daughter Clio continues to raise and train them even though an accident has left her unable to ride. After a series of difficult years in the community, the threat of raiders prompts the town's ruling Lady to demand the sacrifice of a maiden between ages twelve and fourteen, who will be selected at the spring equinox. Certain that she will be named the sacrifice, Clio struggles to go on with the ordinary activities of making pots and preparing the town's defenses.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    [Place of publication not identified]

    Pajama Press

    Not specified