Synopsis The body seemed to fall for a long time. There was no splash, or if there was it was lost in the waves. Isobel was frozen to the spot for a moment – and then her common sense caught up with her, and she stepped back quickly into the shadows. When Isobel Petty is orphaned, she f…
Synopsis Erik and Hans are German boys. Ruby and Kate are English girls. They grow up in worlds that would never meet, until war tumbles their lives together. Then one September afternoon there are choices to be made. How is courage lost, and found? Who is really the enemy? And what do…
Once upon a Mermaid’s tail by Beatrice Blue Synopsis Theodore has a little boat and a big passion: collecting fish. He loves nothing better than discovering a new fish for his collection. But one day, he finds something he's never seen before: a tiny creature in a beautiful shell. Ig…
Featherlight by Peter Bunzl Synopsis Deryn s father is the lighthouse keeper on Featherstone Island, keeping the lantern lit to protect passing boats from the treacherous rocky coastline. But when an emergency arises and her parents have to travel to the mainland for help, Deryn is left …
The Valley of Lost Secrets by Lesley Park Synopsis September 1939. When Jimmy is evacuated to a small village in Wales, it couldn't be more different from London. Green, quiet and full of strangers, he instantly feels out of place. But then he finds a skull hidden in a tree, and sudd…
Harklights by Tim Tilley Synopsis Wick has always lived in the dark and dreadful Harklights Match Factory and Orphanage, working tirelessly for greedy Old Ma Bogey. He only dreams of escaping, until one day a bird drops something impossible and magical at his feet - a tiny baby in an aco…
Busy Spring Nature Wakes up by Sean Taylor and Alex Morss Synopsis After a long sleepy winter, the trees, flowers and animals are getting ready for a busy spring . Discover all the different ways nature wakes up when spring arrives in this fresh and fun story of a family exploring their…
A Way with Wild Things by Larissa Theule - illustrated by Sara Palacios Synopsis Poppy loves nature, and can be found carrying on conversations with ladybugs or singing with cicadas, but good luck spotting her indoors and around people! She's a master of camouflage, always finding a …
How Do You make a Rainbow? by Caroline Crow and Cally Johnson-Issacs Cover illustration Synopsis A colourful celebration of love, friendship and community. Stuck inside on a grey, rainy day, a little girl asks her Grandad how to pain a rainbow on the sky. Grandad tells her rainbows aren&…
The Girl who Speaks Bear by Sophie Anderson, illustrated by Kathryn Honesta Synopsis They call me Yanka the Bear. Not because of where I was found - only a few people know about that. They call me Yanka the Bear because I am so big and strong. Found abandoned in a bear cave as a baby, Yan…
Beyond the Setting Sun by Sarah J Dodd and Cee Biscoe Story A small elephant named Ekundayo suffers the loss of his mother. He is guided through his grief by the family around him, and learns his mother’s love is present everywhere is his life. Review We all know that elephants are comp…
