Other books that might interest you

• 

  Marnie Midnight and the Moon...

  Laura Ellen Anderson

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  A magical new young fiction series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson! 
  Meet Marnie Midnight – a little moth with BIG dreams! 
  Marnie Midnight is SO excited to be starting at Minibeast Academy. She adores everything about the moon and she can’t wait to learn about its magic. But Marnie soon discovers that nobody believes in moon magic anymore! 
  Marnie is determined to get to the bottom of this moon mystery. The little moth and her minibeast friends explore far and wide in their search for the truth. But will they survive a run-in with a rebellious rat or an out-of-this-world trip with the terrifying Early Bird . . . ? One thing is for sure, Marnie is a little bug having a BIG Adventure! 
  The sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling book takes readers on a journey through the world of insects and animals. Marnie Midnight, a children's fantasy character, and her friends explore the themes of friendship and family in this multigenerational story. 
  For fans of Jen Arena (Acorn Was a Little Wild), Harriet Muncaster (Isadora Moon and the New Girl), Sibéal Pounder (Bad Mermaids Meet the Sushi Sisters), Gabrielle Kent (Rani Reports), and Jason Cockcroft (The Lost Treasure). 
  HarperCollins 2024

  Show book

• 

  Folk Tales for Fearless Girls

  Samantha Newman

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Meet fifteen heroines who defy convention, challenge expectations and forge their own happy endings in this selection of unforgettable folk tales. These role models defy stereotypes, strike out with courage and provide wonderful role models for young readers. Read about brave Elisa, who rescues her brothers from a terrible curse; free-spirited Leelinau, who breaks tradition and chooses her own future; and clever Princess Pyeonggang, who saves a whole country with her wits!  
   
  Stories include:Ayanna and the Magic Cooking Pot (eastern Africa)Catherine and Her Destiny (Italy)Elisa and the Swans (Germany)How the Moon Was Made (Maori)Iara and Her Brothers (Brazil)The Green Serpent (France)The King and His Daughters (India)The Little Sister of the Giants (Brazil)Timun Mas (Indonesia)Leelinau the Lost Daughter (North American, Chippewa)Anush, the Golden Maiden (Armenia)Princess Pyeonggang (Korea)Savitri's Love (India)Tuya, the Clever Daughter in Law (Mongolia)Nayece, the Mother of All (north-eastern Africa) 
   
  ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. These empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

  Show book

• 

  Hear the Wind Blow

  Mary Downing Hahn

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  "A first-rate story." —Kirkus Reviews 
   
   
   
  On a cold, snowy night, thirteen-year-old Haswell Magruder makes a fateful decision. A wounded Confederate soldier appears at the family's Virginia farm, and Haswell convinces his mother to take the man in, despite the dire repercussions if the enemy Yankees were to catch them in such an act. Unfortunately, this sets off a horrific chain of events that leaves their house burned to the ground and their farm in ruins.  With no home left, Haswell sets out in search of his older brother, a Confederate soldier. His quest is also a passage into manhood, as he experiences the last bloody days of the Civil War.

  Show book

• 

  Shakespeare: Hamlet (Easy Classics)

  Georgina Brown

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  `To be, or not to be, that is the question …’
  Hamlet is the Prince of Denmark. When a ghostly figure appears to the prince, he discovers the awful truth about his father’s death. His quest for revenge leads him into a world of mayhem, madness and murder.

  Show book

• 

  Angel of Grasmere: From Dunkirk...

  Tom Palmer

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer. 
  July 1940 – as Tarn struggles to come to terms with the loss of her beloved brother in the chaos of the British retreat at Dunkirk, she and her friends scour the hills around their Lake District home, watching for any signs of the long-dreaded Nazi invasion. 
  But as the war drags on, with little good news from the front, the locals become aware of someone carrying out anonymous acts of kindness, such as saving a flock of sheep from a snowdrift and getting help for an injured farmer who might otherwise have died. 
  With no one claiming credit, they come to think of this unidentified stranger as a kind of guardian angel, but when his identity is finally revealed, can Tarn come to terms with the truth…? 
  This Sunday Times bestselling book is a gripping tale of adventure set against the backdrop of war-torn Europe. The young adult characters face death, grief, and the trials of growing up, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction. 
  For fans of T.Z. Layton (The Academy IV), Dan Freedman (Jamie Johnson), Jeff Kinney (No Brainer), Martin Smith (The Football Superstar), and Marta Kissi (The Friend Dilemma). 
  HarperCollins 2024

  Show book

• 

  Vintage Sci-Fi 11 - 26 Classic...

  Ray Bradbury, Jack Williamson,...

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Vintage Sci-Fi 11 - 26 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Voltaire, Philip K. Dick and moreRing Around the Sun by Isaac AsimovThe Veldt by Ray BradburyThe Masked World by Jack WilliamsonThe Small Bears by Gene L. HendersonAccept No Substitutes by Robert SheckleyTwo Weeks in August by Frank M. RobinsonDance of the Dead by Richard MathesonSavage Galahad by Bryce WaltonDeath-Wish by Ray BradburyBreakfast At Twilight by Philip K. DickNever Trust A Thief! by Robert SilverbergThe Street That Wasn’t There by Carl Jacobi and Clifford D. SimakHe That Hath Wings by Edmond HamiltonThe Man Who Killed The World by Ray CummingsMoon of Memory by Bryce WaltonMetamorphosis by Mike CurryReferent by Ray BradburySuper Joe Mulloy by Scott F. GrenvilleInheritance by Edward W. LudwigEscape From Pluto by William OberfieldThe Abandoned of Yan by Donald F. DaleyMicromegas by VoltaireShort Snorter by Charles EinsteinHomecoming by Miguel HidalgoThe Black Arts by Philip K. DickPogo Planet by Donald A. Wollheim

  Show book