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Anne of Avonlea
Par L. M. Montgomery. 2013
You might think I'd have grown out of getting myself into scrapes now that I'm half past sixteen. But between…
being vexed by my freckles, taunted by a brazen Jersey cow and kept on my toes by the new twins, Dora and Davy, life at Green Gables is just as eventful as ever.I do try to be a little more grown-up now that I'm a school teacher. The other day I asked the class, 'If you had three candies in one hand and two in the other, how many would you have altogether?' One of my pupil's piped up, 'A mouthful.' Could you have kept a straight face?!Includes exclusive material: In ‘The Backstory’ you can find out about going to school in Avonlea and learn all about the real Green Gables Vintage Children’s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.The Animals Of Farthing Wood: The Story Continues....
Par Colin Dann. 1994
After their legendary journey out of danger and into the safe haven of White Deer Park, the animals of Farthing…
Wood look forward to getting used to their new life in the nature reserve.But winter is drawing in: the nights are colder and food for the animals is scarce. Other animals in the park are unfriendly and want to make trouble, and around the Park there are the perils of hunters' traps, as well as humans and their machines. Will life ever return to normal for the animals of Farthing Wood...?Angels Like Me: (Angels Next Door Book 3) (Angels Next Door #3)
Par Karen McCombie. 2015
Angels Like Me is the third title in the enchanting and magical friendship series from bestselling author Karen McCombie that…
began with Angels Next Door.Riley's best friends, the Angelo sisters, are special. Sparkly, strange and full of secrets . . Life at home is tricky for Riley Roberts. She misses her mum and wants to learn more about her. But Dad is as secretive as ever.She hopes the sisters can work their magic and help her find out the truth. But Riley is about to discover something more magical than she could have imagined - something that could bring her closer to her mum and answer her questions at last.About the author:Bestselling author Karen McCombie trained as a magazine journalist in her native Scotland before moving to London. After several years working on teen favourites Just 17 and Sugar, she turned to fiction, with her first series, Ally's World, becoming an instant success. In total she's had more than 70 books published and translated around the world, and more than a million books sold. Karen lives in North London with her very Scottish husband Tom, her sunshiney daughter Milly, a demented cat called Dizzy and Biscuit, the button-obsessed hamster. Angels Like Me is the third title in her Angels Next Door series.www.karenmccombie.comAlso available: Angels Next Door (book 1)Angels In Training (book 2)Angels Like Me (book 3)Angel Academy - Angels Underway
Par Kate Tym. 2011
THE FIRST CHALLENGE It's assignment time at Angel Academy, and for aspiring angels Mo and Colin, it's their chance to…
prove themselves. Colin's cool about the whole thing, which really annoys Mo - she's just GOT to do THE best project the Academy has ever seen. But when she dumps poor Colin and goes it alone, things don't QUITE go according to plan. In the end, Colin ends up with the better project and Mo learns a very important lesson - the importance of friendship and working together.Angel Academy - Angels Undercover
Par Kate Tym. 2000
Mo, Colin and Ronnie go undercover to catch a crafty blackmailer at work in the Academy. But when things go…
wrong, and Colin is charged with the crime, Mo and Ronnie must work together to prove his innocence and unveil the identity of the real blackmailing baddie.Angel Academy - Angels To The Rescue
Par Kate Tym. 2000
The angels are on a mission 'down below' to beat three school bullies. Will they be able to turn the…
bad kids into nice people that the other kids actually like? Their newly acquired skill of voice-throwing seems an ideal way to tame the teasers . . .Angel Academy - Angels Down Below
Par Kate Tym. 2000
LITTLE MISS NASTY Jeanie Badini is spoiled, selfish and spiteful and it's up to enterprising angels Colin, Mo and Ronnie…
to turn little Miss Nasty into little Miss Nice. Will the trying trio be able to make Jeanie see the error of her ways and understand the meaning of true friendship? Jeanie's looming birthday party will test the success of their work...Andy Murray: Tennis Ace
Par John Murray. 2013
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a tennis star? This is Andy Murray’s story – from the…
first time he picked up a tennis racquet, to his Grand Slam win at the US Open.Did you know that Andy was approached by a major football club? Or that he used to play doubles with Novak Djokovic? Follow the Scot's rise to stardom in this brand-new biography of our tennis ace.Ambrose Follows His Nose
Par Dick King-Smith, Josie Rogers. 2022
'Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith's trademarks' - Books for Your ChildrenAn exciting new publication in celebration of…
the centenary of his birth, a recently discovered funny and poignant animal story by Dick King-Smith, completed by his great granddaughter, Josie Rogers.Ambrose may seem like an ordinary rabbit but he has the most extraordinary sense of smell. He can detect any aroma from sweets to kittens - and even niffy foxes!He lives with his family in a hutch and is visited every day by Biddy, who is desperate to take him home to be her pet - if only her mum and dad would let her. Biddy trains Ambrose to become a tracker rabbit - which comes in very handy when Ambrose's little sister Roly goes missing. But when Biddy's family find themselves in real danger, can Ambrose's sensitive nose save the day?Alpha Force: Book 2 (Alpha Force #2)
Par Chris Ryan. 2006
Target: Drug RatAlpha Force are an elite team of five highly-skilled individuals brought together to battle injustice. The team join…
a covert SAS operation in South America, fighting to catch an evil drugs baron. To gain information, they infiltrate a tight-knit community of street kids then head into the isolated mountains where a terrifying and twisted hunt is to test their individual skills to the max . . .Contains Chris Ryan's top SAS tips for survival in cave systems.Alpha Force: Book 9 (Alpha Force #9)
Par Chris Ryan. 2005
Target: Assassin!The five members of Alpha Force are training in the Caribbean when an oil tanker runs aground, spilling oil…
- black gold - into the seas.Diving down to the stricken tanker, Alpha Force soon discover that all is not as it seems. But they will need all their skills and ingenuity - powerboating, scuba diving, jet skiing - when a bomb explodes and an assassin strikes . . . High-octane thrills from a master of adventure, bestselling author, TV presenter and an ex-SAS hero CHRIS RYAN. Includes Chris Ryan's top SAS tips on Safety and Survival in and around water.Alpha Force: Book 8 (Alpha Force #8)
Par Chris Ryan. 2005
Mission: Earthquake SurvivalTough training and even tougher missions have turned the five members of Alpha Force into a formidable team.…
While honing their survival skills in the Belize jungle the group interrupt a raid on a Mayan tomb - and must abort their training and return to the city. But disaster is about to strike - a massive earthquake devastates the area, trapping Alpha Force and a group of schoolchildren amid the debris. The team must race against time to locate and rescue the survivors. Another nail-biting adventure in the Alpha Force series, from the bestselling author and ex-SAS hero Chris Ryan.Includes Chris's top SAS tips on dealing with an earthquake situation.Alpha Force: Book 4 (Alpha Force #3)
Par Chris Ryan. 2003
Mission: Pursuit!Alpha Force are a unique group of five individuals, each with special skills, each ready to go anywhere in…
the world to help others in need. Undercover, they head for the Sahara Desert, resolved to gather evidence of young landmine victims. But they are catapulted into a desperate race across the desert when they discover a terrible evil - a gang of child-slavers operating in the area . . .High-octane thrills from a master of adventure, bestselling author, TV presenter and an ex-SAS hero CHRIS RYAN. Includes Chris Ryan's top SAS tips on Safety and Survival in and around water.Alpha Force: Book 1 (Alpha Force #1)
Par Chris Ryan. 2006
The first in an exciting new series for children from ex-SAS officer and bestselling adult author Chris Ryan. Five kids:…
Alex, Li, Paulo, Hex and Amber, are marooned on a desert island where they must face the ultimate test - survival! Killer komodo dragons, sharks and modern day pirates are amongst the dangers they face. Can the five bond as a team - and stay alive?Alpha Force: Book 5 (Alpha Force #5)
Par Chris Ryan. 2004
Alpha Force - a group of five kids dedicated to fighting against injustice in the world - are in Australia,…
helping with a TV reality show. But when Paulo spots a dangerous terrorist hiding out in a nearby town, events suddenly force them into a terrifying adventure as the terrorist seizes hostages and flies off into the bush. Supporting the Australian SAS, Alpha Force have to take action - even if it means flying into the midst of a scary bushfire-Alpha Force: Book 3 (Alpha Force #4)
Par Chris Ryan. 2003
Target: Toxic WasteFlying to Northern Canada to investigate reports of illegal dumping of toxic waste, the Alpha Force team must…
dive into an icy river, cross the harsh landscape on snowmobiles and test their caving skills to complete their mission. But they need all their courage and determination when they come face-to-face with a man who is ready to kill - or take a hostage - to stop them.High-octane thrills from a master of adventure, bestselling author, TV presenter and an ex-SAS hero CHRIS RYAN. Includes Chris Ryan's top SAS tips on Safety and Survival in and around water.Alpha Force: Book 6 (Alpha Force #6)
Par Chris Ryan. 2004
Target: Ivory HuntersAlpha Force - an elite five-member squad of highly trained young people - head to Zambia to compete…
in an extreme sports contest. They discover a horrifying threat to the local wildlife and immediately snap into action. But soon they find themselves facing a desperate battle with a ruthless band of ivory poachers who shoot to kill.The team freefall into danger . . .An edge-of-the-seat thriller in the Alpha Force series, from bestselling author and ex-SAS hero Chris Ryan, whose personal experience as one of today's ultimate modern warriors gives authentic detail to every single page.Contains Chris Ryan's top SAS tips for survival around wild animalsAlpha Force: Book 7 (Alpha Force #7)
Par Chris Ryan. 2005
Target: Body SnatchersAlpha Force are a crack team dedicated to fighting injustice around the globe. While in southern India they…
learn of the growing trade in organ transplants from living donors. With lives on the line and big money to be made, the demand for organs is urgent - and there are people prepared to go to extreme lengths to get them. When a young girl is snatched, Alpha Force must use all their surveillance skills to locate her - before the surgeons get to work . . .A taut thriller in the Alpha Force series, from the bestselling author and ex-SAS hero Chris Ryan. Includes Chris's top SAS tips on street surveillance.Alpha Force: Book 10 (Alpha Force #10)
Par Chris Ryan. 2005
Set in Scotland, Alpha Force are helping out on a survival outdoors adventure holiday programme for problem youngsters when they…
stumble across evidence of an illegal drugs laboratory, hidden high on the moors on the laird's land. High-speed chases with quad bikes and 4x4 vehicles across country along with survival skills like rafting, abseiling and hiking bring this l0th actionpacked adventure to the UK with a dramatic storyline focusing on one of today's major problems - designer drugs and their manufacture.All the Best: The Selected Poems of Roger McGough
Par Roger McGough. 2003
A wonderful selection of over 100 of Roger's own best-loved poems from his vast Puffin catalogue of poetry collections. Lots…
of favourites and some lesser known surprises, too. Packed with fabulous Lydia Monks illustrations throughout.