Linda Newbery

Tizzie's unpredictable lifestyle with her feckless mother has brought her to Roven Mere, a mysterious, rambling, isolated, lonely house. She and her mother are expecting to be greeted by Lord Rupert and his daughter, Greta (whom Tizzie thinks will be a longed-for friend). But when they arrive only the staff are in residence. Tizzie presses the reclusive Finnigan for clues as to Greta's whereabouts, but he only answers in riddles. Gradually, however, Tizzie unscrambles the clues and learns all about the history of the house and its inhabitants - and with it, the astonishing truth as to why she has been brought to Roven Mere. This is a totally up-to-the-minute story, in the spirit of the highly-acclaimed CATCALL and as atmospheric as Linda's acclaimed teen fiction. And like many of Linda Newbery's novels, it reaches into the past to complete the patchwork of her richly-drawn characters' lives.

Nevermore

Seventeen-year-old Greg's interest in photography draws him to a ruined mansion whose history becomes more personally relevant as he slowly discovers the tragic events that led to the destruction of the house during World War I.

The Shell House

Chris D'Lacey

Though reluctant to correspond at first, Guy and Annabelle become fast cyber-friends, but their budding relationship creates havoc when they start to speculate about what caused the feud between their fathers. Original.

From E to You

Until We Win

Posy the kitten has lots of adventures catching spiders, swiping crayons, tangling yarn, and cuddling.

Posy!

When Hilly's grandmother becomes ill with Alzheimer's disease, her family is turned upside down by revelations from her life during World War II. Hilly's German grandmother, HeidiGran, comes to live with her family after she gets Alzheimer's disease. As her mind becomes more muddled, secrets buried in her past start to emerge. Why does HeidiGran keep talking about a girl named Rachel? And why does she make racist remarks about Hilly's friend, Ruben? As Hilly struggles to cope with revelations about her family's past, she encounters racism and prejudice for herself when a friend becomes the victim of a mindless attack. This evocative and deftly told novel explores prejudice and its effects on multiple generations in one family. "From the Hardcover edition.

Sisterland

The nowhere girl

Set in Stone

Garden magic tingled through her, from her hair to her toe-nails. Lucy knew Lob was there, from the way she felt inside. There was a sparking of mischief in her head, a tingle of energy in her arms and legs. She wanted to run, jump, climb, be everywhere at once. You have to be a special person to see Lob, that's what Lucy's Grandpa Will says. Lucy's parents don't believe in him. But Lucy does. And then she finally catches sight of the Green Man in Grandpa's garden. Lob is here, and he is real, now and for ever and ever!

An accessible guide to the issues around animal welfare for young people examining how the everyday choices they make affect animals and the environment This guide for older children and young teenagers demystifies the morals and ethics around animals, wildlife and the environment. How can we follow a cruelty-free diet? What are the ethics around pet ownership? What are the issues around show animals—zoos, circuses, and holiday attractions? Why are insects important? This essential book teaches us how to question ourselves, our family, our friends, and society, and make the right choices to live a cruelty-free life

Animals and Us

This Book is Cruelty Free

Polly's March

Andie dreams of becoming an artist. Her best paintings are inspired by the moon, and she¿s excited to watch the first moon landing. She loves staying in Chelsea, with its fashion, music and art galleries. There¿s even a real artist living in the flat downstairs. But does Andie dare to show him her work ¿ or might it shatter her dreams?

Girls on the Up

Lucy and her grandfather are special because only they can see Lob, the magical "green man" who helps in the garden, but then something terrible happens and Lucy fears she will never see Lob again.

Lucy and the Green Man

The alternating narratives of art tutor Samuel Godwin and governess Charlotte Agnew, who work for the wealthy Farrow family in 1898 England, reveal the secrets that almost everyone in the household is hiding.

When thirteen-year-old Polly befriends two suffragettes in the top floor flat at 6 Chelsea Walk, she finds herself questioning the views of those around her. The Votes for Women campaign strikes a chord with Polly and she becomes determined to join the suffragettes' protest march, even if it means clashing with her family...

6 Chelsea Walk: Girls for the Vote

It was the day when everything stoppedâe¦ At quarter past two on a hot afternoon in August, Annaâe(tm)s beautiful, headstrong elder sister Rose disappears. Twenty years later, Anna still doesnâe(tm)t know whether Rose is alive or dead. In her early thirties now, she sees her future unfolding âe" with sensible, serious Martin and a grown-up, steady job âe" and finds herself wondering if this is what she really wants. Unable to take control of her life while the mystery of her sisterâe(tm)s disappearance remains unsolved, Anna begins to search for the truth: what did happen to Rose that summerâe(tm)s day? The stunning first adult novel from the distinguished Costa Award winner.

Quarter Past Two on a Wednesday Afternoon

Key to Flambards

Tizzie is lonely when she and her mum move to Roven Mere, a mysterious, rambling mansion deep in the countryside. She's eager to meet Lord Rupert and his daughter, Greta, but no one knows when they will come home. The house seems like a museum, and as Tizzie explores the rooms and passageways, she makes a startling discovery about why she's been brought to Roven Mere...

The moving tale of a little mermaid, who was prepared to sacrifice everything for the love of a prince. This mesmerizing classic is one of the greatest love stories of all time. This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children. This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.

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