Children's Fiction

Strong-willed Minna is just a blacksmith's daughter, yet she raises a sickly abandoned foal to become the pride of the Roman cavalry. And when her fort is threatened by blood-thirsty pirates, the fate of her people depends on Minna and her beloved horse alone, as they set out on an impossible journey to fetch help.

Nick and Tesla are bright 12-year-old siblings with a knack for science, electronics, and getting into trouble. When their parents mysteriously vanish, they're sent to live with their Uncle Newt, a brilliant inventor who engineers top-secret gadgets for a classified government agency.

The second in a brand new fiction series from the award-winning Simon Philip!

"Exciting News! Mr Fullerman announces that class 5F are going on an 'Activity Break'! Which should be fun. As long as I don't get stuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse still with . . . . . . Marcus Meldrew."

This takes the form of Tom's battered homework diary - crammed with his doodles and stories.

Back to school, but it's not all bad. We're entering Rooster in a dog show, the School Disco and my birthday are coming up so this term's going to be amazing! Mostly because Delia's not invited to any of these. There's only one small problem with my birthday, Granny Mavis says she's going to cook . . . uh oh!

"Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a BIG shock, but that's nothing compared with the surprise Dad has in store for me with his new found fitness regime. He says he's going to compete at my Sport's Day. Shame! Meanwhile Derek, Norman and I keep practicing in DOGZOMBIES so we're really ready for the school Talent Show."

The new laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates bestseller - Tom has fractured is ankle and its up to his friends, family and Rooster the dog to keep him entertained!

The 20th laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates bestseller, now in paperback - Tom wants to raise money for an extra special treat, but finds being helpful doesn't make everyone happy...

The new laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates bestseller - Tom wants to write a five star story for a school project and takes inspiration from his collection of ODD OBJECTS.

When the girls are given the chance of a new life on the other side of the world, they know they have to say yes - no matter the price. How will they find the courage and strength to build new lives in a strange land?

Derry. 1689. The city's inhabitants resist all attempts by the King James's men to storm their gates. Outside, the soldiers reckon the only effective weapon they have left is to starve them out...