Publication Date: 17 February 2022 The Blurb Billionaire train enthusiast August Reza has invited Harrison Beck and Uncle Nat on the maiden voyage of the Solar Express – the winning design of his Reza’s Rocket competition. But during the journey, they discover the train has been sabotaged, hurtling passengers into a heart-stopping, action-packed, thrill ride … Continue reading Sabotage On The Solar Express by M.G.Leonard and Sam Sedgeman, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
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You’re Not The Boss Of Me by Catherine Wilkins
Publication Date: 3 March 2022 The Blurb Amy Miller is a very positive person and she is fully prepared to be the star of the school Comedy Show. But when Harry is put in charge, he stops her from performing or writing or doing anything fun. Amy can’t understand what’s happening until her sister tells her: Harry is being … Continue reading You’re Not The Boss Of Me by Catherine Wilkins
It’s Her Story: Amelia Earhart by Kim Moldofsky, illustrated by Alan Brown
Publication Date: 3 February 2022 The Blurb Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She piloted many record-breaking flights, became an author, advised engineers, taught college students, and defended women’s rights. And then, somewhere in the South Pacific, she disappeared on an attempted flight around the world. This is … Continue reading It’s Her Story: Amelia Earhart by Kim Moldofsky, illustrated by Alan Brown
Libby And The Parisian Puzzle by Jo Clarke, illustrated by Becka Moor
Publication Date: 3 March 2022 The Blurb Mystery-lover Libby is excited but nervous when she's sent to live with her aunt while her mother is working abroad. Aunt Agatha is the headmistress of an extraordinary travelling school that moves from country to country... Libby joins the school in Paris, where she is just starting to … Continue reading Libby And The Parisian Puzzle by Jo Clarke, illustrated by Becka Moor
The Drowning Day by Anne Cassidy
Publication Date: 7 April 2022 The Blurb When the floods come, truth rises to the surface… It’s 2052, a time when enormous floods can devastate the land at any moment. Jade lives in the Wetlands, a place that will be devastated by the floods. Safety can be found behind the walls of North-Hampton, but it’s … Continue reading The Drowning Day by Anne Cassidy
The Week At World’s End by Emma Carroll
Publication Date: 2 September 2021 (HB) 3 March 2022 (PB) The Blurb Britain, 1962'Who are you?' I asked.'You don't know who I am? You mean, it's not been on the news?'The girl glanced from Ray to me and back again.'It's better I don't tell you,' she said firmly. Nothing ever happens in World's End Close. So … Continue reading The Week At World’s End by Emma Carroll
Escape Room by Christopher Edge
Publication Date: 3 February 2022 The Blurb When twelve-year-old Ami arrives at The Escape, she thinks it's just a game - the ultimate escape room with puzzles and challenges to beat before time runs out. Meeting her teammates, Adjoa, Ibrahim, Oscar and Min, Ami learns from the Host that they have been chosen to save … Continue reading Escape Room by Christopher Edge
Max Counts To A Million by Jeremy Williams
Publication Date: 3 March 2022 The Blurb Do you like epic quests of amazing counting? Do you dislike global pandemics, being stuck at home, and the number 7? Then I have a story for you. It's about how I counted to a million during lockdown - with help from Mum and Dad, friends and neighbours, … Continue reading Max Counts To A Million by Jeremy Williams
World Of Food by Sandra Lawrence, illustrated by Violeta Noy
Publication Date: 17 February 2022 The Blurb What did the ancient Romans snack on?Where does chocolate come from?And how has the humble potato shaped history?There is a whole world of food to discover!Everywhere on our planet where people can be found, there are different foods that we enjoy, and different ways of preparing and eating … Continue reading World Of Food by Sandra Lawrence, illustrated by Violeta Noy
Wished by Lissa Evans
Publication Date: 7 April 2022 The Blurb Ed and his sister Roo are faced with the most boring half-term holiday in history: five days spent in the company of their elderly neighbour, Miss Filey, and her ancient, smelly cat. But when they find a box of birthday candles in a cupboard in Miss Filey's house, … Continue reading Wished by Lissa Evans
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