Karen McCombie est une auteure prolifique dont les romans pour enfants et adolescents ont captivé des lecteurs du monde entier. Sa narration se caractérise par des intrigues captivantes et des personnages auxquels on peut s'identifier, qui résonnent profondément auprès de son public. McCombie explore magistralement des thèmes tels que l'adolescence, l'amitié et la découverte de soi, le tout présenté dans un style d'écriture distinctif et accessible. Sa capacité à capturer des voix et des expériences authentiques lui confère le statut de figure appréciée dans la littérature jeunesse.
Quelle mouche a piqué la maman d'Indie ? Elle traite sa fille comme un bébé ! Et qu'est-il donc arrivé à Soph et Fi ? Elles ne pensent qu'à faire des bêtises ! Si seulement on pouvait grandir d'un coup, et devenir adulte tout de suite, ce serait tellement cool !
Indie knows she has the best(est) friends when it comes to Soph and Fee, so she feels really sorry for her stepbrother Dylan when he confesses that he doesn't have any close mates. So Indie decides to help Dylan become more friend-friendly.
Zac and Eddie have been helping their Granny Mo in her search for the perfect pet. She's tried everything - cats, bunnies, even axolotls! - and she just can't find the right one.But when the trio go mudlarking in the riverbank, they find a creature unlike anything else. Granny Mo might have set out to look for a pet, but now she's got a monster on her hands and it's about to get up to some mischief!
And if you peek over the wall - holding your breath - there's a chance youcould spot two saucer-round eyes blinking out of a strangely squareopening in the tree roots . In case you're wondering, it goes very, badly wrong .
Targeted towards readers aged 9 and up, this book features engaging narratives and themes that resonate with young audiences. It combines adventure and relatable characters, encouraging exploration of important life lessons. The Dark Blue band indicates a level of complexity that challenges young readers while still being accessible, making it an excellent choice for fostering a love of reading in children.
Seth learns some important life lessons when he's transported back to Ancient Egypt in this absorbing time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.
Meet Thing - it's small, cute and a tiny bit troublesome (oops!). Furry secrets are the best. Especially when they are weird, cuddly and magical. Me and Jackson promised to keep out secret furry friend safe and hidden away. But when you mix Thing with water, seriously crazy stuff can happen. Help!
Set against the backdrop of 1904 London, the story unfolds at Alexandra Palace, a site rich with history and intrigue. The narrative weaves together the lives of various characters, exploring themes of ambition, societal change, and personal conflict. As events unfold, the characters navigate their aspirations and relationships amidst the vibrant yet tumultuous atmosphere of the era, revealing the complexities of life during this transformative period in British history.
All you ever wanted to know about Ally's World. A quirky and charming guide to the very loveable Love family and friends, full of brilliant illustrations and complete with free stickers Find out which Love Child you're most like, follow one of Rowan's famous(ly revolting) recipes and laugh at the family photo album. Secrets revealed, inside information exposed and top advice imparted ... and loads more
With his space-pod destroyed, the Star Boy is adapting to life on Earth with help from his friends. Kiki's long list of don'ts is a reminder of how hard passing for a human is, but more troubling for the Star Boy is the strange pings and pangs he's experiencing and the hard-to-hide electrical surges that threaten to reveal his alien self...
