Kereen Getten Livres

Book Band: Dark Red (Ideal for ages 10+) A magical adventure story about moving to a new home and finding your inner strength by Kereen Getten, author of When Life Gives You Mangoes. Ada and her parents have moved from the city to a small town for her mum's new job. But when they arrive, it's obvious to Ada that something is not quite right. On her newspaper round, she discovers the Banished, magical people who have been exiled from the town by the sinister mayor. The Banished are trapped behind an invisible shield which means they can't enter the town or see their loved ones. But somehow, Ada can see the shield as a wall of fog and, not only that, she can enter the world of the Banished...This page-turning story is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations by Simone Douglas. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

An effecting and deeply atmospheric middle-grade debut set in Jamaica about a young girl's journey to recover her lost memories from last summer.

Ever since Brie's Mama died, everyone has been treating her differently. Her friends act like she's made of glass that might break, and even her beloved Nana seems to be hiding things from her. When her distant Papa returns after missing her Mama's funeral, Brie knows she can't forgive him. But he comes bearing a special gift: a message that will take Brie and her friends on an adventure all across their island home that will change everything. Vividly evocative, If You Read This is a life-affirming story of self-discovery and coming to terms with losing a parent, and of how sometimes, the way to honour memories is to create new ones.

Developed in collaboration with educational institutions, this series features chapter books tailored for Year 2 and 3 students, structured across 10 fluency levels with escalating word counts. Each book is designed to enhance reading confidence, stamina, and speed, while also fostering a genuine love for reading among young learners.

In the fourth installment of the Di Island Crew Investigates series, readers are drawn into another intense mystery crafted by the award-winning author of When Life Gives You Mangoes. The story promises a thrilling exploration of intriguing characters and complex plot twists, maintaining the high stakes and engaging narrative that fans have come to expect from this captivating series.

In this heart-stopping adventure based on real historical events, Kereen Getten takes readers on a journey of sisterhood, struggle and survival from Jamaica to Britain.

Fayson has been dreaming of going back to the island ever since she left. But no sooner is she reunited with Di Island Crew than a mysterious case comes their way - a haunted wardrobe that keeps making a spine-chilling sound.! And to make matters worse, the crew have all received a letter threatening to reveal their deepest secrets. With the clock ticking, Fayson must rally her friends and take charge of the detective agency to solve the eerie mystery. But with tensions rising and friendship squabbles getting in the way, can they work together to crack the case and keep their secrets safe?

Fayson has always wanted to be a detective. When her cousins recruit her to their top-secret gang on the island one summer, her dreams seem to be coming true. But the Greatest Gang of All Time don't live up to their name, and keep getting distracted from missions by things like food, falling asleep and a fair bit of squabbling! Guided by her favourite mystery novels, Fayson takes charge and tries to track down clues about the strange shadow that has been appearing in the island's lighthouse. With tensions stirring within the gang, can she use all her smarts to solve the case?