A touching and funny story about surviving family break-up
Elen Caldecott Livres
Cette auteure crée des histoires centrées sur des enfants ordinaires se lançant dans des aventures extraordinaires. Son travail explore comment les jeunes protagonistes affrontent des circonstances remarquables, révélant leur résilience et leurs capacités intérieures. Les lecteurs peuvent s'attendre à des récits qui mêlent le familier au fantastique, encourageant l'imagination et la découverte du potentiel caché dans la vie de tous les jours.
Marsh Road Mysteries: Diamonds and Daggers
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Set in a vibrant community, the story follows a close-knit group of friends—Piotr, Minnie, Andrew, Flora, and Sylvie—as they embark on thrilling adventures to solve intriguing mysteries. Their strong bond and diverse skills make them an exceptional team, tackling challenges and uncovering secrets together. As they navigate twists and turns, their friendship deepens, showcasing the importance of collaboration and trust in overcoming obstacles.
The Short Knife
- 400pages
- 14 heures de lecture
Winner of the Tir na n-Og Award Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal It is the year 454AD. The Roman Empire has withdrawn from Britain, throwing it into the chaos of the Dark Ages. Mai has been kept safe by her father and her sister, Haf. But when Saxon warriors arrive at their farm, the family is forced to flee to the hills where British warlords lie in wait. Can Mai survive in a dangerous world where speaking her mother tongue might be deadly, and where even the people she loves the most can't be trusted?
Meet Piotr, Minnie, Andrew, Flora and Sylvie - true friends and even better mystery-solvers! Flora and Sylvie are going on the holiday of a lifetime with their dad. But - WHAT? - Dad cancels the trip only hours before the flight because - OH MY GOODNESS - someone has stolen precious blueprints of Dad's latest invention: an amazing new scooter. But who? And why? Time to call on the only five people who can possibly solve the crime! The third in a fantastic new series filled with friendship, adventure and mystery! Perfect for fans of the Laura Marlin Mysteries by Lauren St John, this is THE new mystery adventure series by Waterstones Book Prize shortlisted author Elen Caldecott
The story follows Evie, who embarks on enchanting adventures after receiving a beautiful, magical bracelet from her Grandma in Jamaica. This new series, crafted by Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill, is designed for young readers aged 7-9, blending themes of family, magic, and exploration.
How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant
- 259pages
- 10 heures de lecture
'Do you really think it will work?' Kirsty nodded. She was surer than she had ever been before. 'This is the only thing that will work.' she said.
The Great Ice-Cream Heist
- 128pages
- 5 heures de lecture
A touching story that is also funny about children trying to deal with family break-up
Micro/-friends Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger and their new alien friend, Nok, set off on a daring mission to try and find the king and queen of Exis before the space villain Badlaw can get his evil claws on them. Will they succeed?This pack contains 24 books for children aged 7 to 9 years (Oxford Levels 9/-14//Book Bands Brown and Grey), plus an exciting Alien Adventures Fact File with extra information on characters, gadgets and spaceships.
