Teenager, Aliya, is living in a war-torn city in the heart of the Middle East. Danger lurks around every corner as she runs home from school. Her worst fears are realised. Her home is reduced to rubble. Her family lies beneath. Rescue workers confirm the shocking truth, but her twin sisters are missing. She searches a nearby shelter in vain. Realising the ever-present threat of attack and kidnap, she is forced to
In the peaceful woods where rabbits, squirrels, and beavers live in harmony, strange things are stirring. When the beavers begin digging mysterious trenches-extending them farther each night-Slipper the rabbit grows suspicious. His unease deepens after a tense encounter with Morthump, a beaver whose menacing demeanor hints at darker intentions. As the animals debate the beavers' sudden 'generosity,' Su
Varney Ruthven has been diagnosed with V.A.D., Vampire Adjustment Disorder. He hates the taste of blood and longs to be a human boy who can go to school and play basketball during the daytime. Twelve-year-old Cedric, on the other hand, is desperately unhappy as a human. He hates that he's turning into his bully of a father, but he can't seem to stop. If only he could feel powerful and in control of his lif
Hayley Farrar has worked in mental health for over a decade. Part of this work has included training staff to understand suicidal ideation and self-injury in children and young people. One of the most common worries they share is how to have the difficult conversations around this subject, how to bring the topic up and how to support the children to find other (less harmful) ways of managing. Hayley hopes this lit
A gripping fusion of archaeology, myth, and adventure, Amelia Starling: The Flower of Life is the exhilarating first instalment in the Amelia Starling series-where the past isn't just history, it's alive... and waiting to be discovered.
On her first real expedition as a newly qualified archaeologist, Amelia Starling unearths a legendary artifact-the Flower of Life-buried deep beneath the sands of Et
Tinksville is a small town close to the sea with a lighthouse and a magnificent castle. The people of Tinksville, the Tinks, are fun loving and big in heart with a huge community spirit. It is a tranquil place with no crime, and everybody looks out for everybody else.
Suddenly, things change for the worse. There are frequent earthqueakes and severe thunderstoms that had never happened be
In this captivating collection of five stories, join friendly dragons in their adventures and interactions with humans. In each story a child and an animal-like young dragon meet with reciprocal benefits - sometimes the child helps the dragon and sometimes the dragon helps the child - and always a bond of friendship is formed. These whimsical and charming stories are gentle, amusing and definitely non-scary! They
Starbury is a dull village. It is made even duller by the local councillor, Ms Cordula Petris, and her spiteful sidekick Mr Nasticus, who loves to spread misery and boredom. When he sees Milda building a snow figure in her garden, he marches in and orders it to be destroyed. This, along with a council order to cut down the most magnificent tree in the area, sets off a series of events that leads to a showdown betw
The story delves into the profound themes of inner growth, self-reflection, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Through the captivating narrative of Luna, a beautiful caterpillar who undergoes a remarkable metamorphosis into a Luna moth, readers are invited to explore the depths of their own souls and the spiritual essence that binds us all. As Luna grapples with the fear and uncertainty of change, readers a
Esmeralda, a young witch determined to protect her family's legacy, embarks on a perilous journey to confront the dark sisters of the coven-wicked witches bent on destroying her protective spells and stealing her mother's powerful Book of Dark Arts. Along the way, Esmeralda faces magical dangers, uncovers family secrets, and learns new spells under the guidance of her grandmother-the Grand Witch. As she gr
Upon stepping through the double doors of Veilview High, Elia assumed she would be facing the sophomore's trials, teenage woes. Fresh friends, the maze of cells circulating the school, the pressure of ingratiating oneself; what she did not expect was her name being called to her from beyond the known world. Elia, Daughter of Realms is a chronicle of one young woman's ascension from commonality into a divin
To Be Normal by Rosie Sanderson is a poignant and raw exploration of a young girl's battle with cancer and the challenges they face in trying to lead a normal life. Rosie Sanderson's powerful and evocative writing delves deep into the emotional turmoil of a teenager grappling with illness, school, family dynamics and friendships. The protagonist's internal struggles and external battles are vividly por
