Synopsis Born with a serious heart condition, Dara has been waiting for his Big Operation forever, and this summer it’s finally going to happen. The moment his heart is fixed he’ll row out to the island in the bay all by himself just like he’s always dreamed. But when his op is postponed…
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 A pegacorn afraid of flying. A kingdom in danger. Can Callie save the day before it’s too late? The snow is melting in the Kingdom of Wintersend and now the Isle of Avonlea is in danger. Callie, a pegacorn afraid of flying, discovers a magical ice flower that may be able to rest…
Synopsis When Humperdink the baby elephant joins the children’s playgroup, he seems friendly enough, but it soon becomes clear that he’s not very good at the usual games the children play, like dressing up or hide-and-seek. When he breaks the children’s favorite slide, everyone feels sa…
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…
The cookie: a story of friendship and food allergy by Kath Grimshaw Synopsis Laurie and Lewis are best friends. They share everything. Then one day, Lewis shares his cookie and Laurie has an allergic reaction. Will their friendship ever be the same? This story helps children understand …
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…
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 …
