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Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk. Cecily is enchanted when she meets photographer Rosalind, and soon longs to learn more about this “art of the future” and become a famous photographer herself. Believing Rosalind to be the perfect match for her widowed father, Cecily conspires to unite the pair, but her father’s friend keeps spoiling her plans. Will Cecily’s dreams ever come true? Age 9 Key Stage K...

In the land of Farallone, the City dwellers greed for stargold threatens to destroy the mystical Wild Folk. Their only hope rests with two young hares and their human companions – Tin, a City boy with a passion for invention, and curious Country girl Comfrey. To protect the stargold Tin and Comfrey face impossible tasks, each stranger than the last. And every creature they meet on their extraordinary journey, from the tiniest ant to the grizzliest witch, has a crucial role to play in savin...

Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk: Polly longs to become an explorer. But in 1914, womens rights and choices are limited – something twelve-year-old Polly learns when she befriends her new neighbours: two suffragettes, fighting for womens rights to vote. Pollys parents are appalled, but Polly is intrigued. And the more she thinks about their cause, the more determined she becomes to join the suffragettes protest marc...

An action-packed and searingly emotional account of a WWII pilots dangerous journey through enemy territory. Shot down on a mission, 19-year-old bomber pilot Henry is alone in a treacherous land. Desperate to get back to his family and the girl he loves, he is forced to rely on the kindness of strangers and the cunning of the French Resistance. But in his battle to survive the deadly journey across Nazi-occupied Europe, he must face a terrible choice: can he take someones life to save his own? A...

Alice has always been blind to the differences of age and race - her closest friendships are with Doc, the family gardener, and Edna, the maid. But when her innocence is shattered and her opinions challenged by her widowed mothers brutish new partner, Alice must learn to stand up for what she believes in and protect those she loves. Its the sticky-hot summer of 1968, and in the American Deep South its a time of home-made lemonade and The Beatles. Yet, against a backdrop of civil rights rioting a...

When Rose Muddle is plucked from the workhouse to become a maid in a grand mansion, she discovers that her new mistress has secret plans for her – plans which involve a strange amber pendant with extraordinary powers. But fearsome enemies lurk in the shadows, intent on finding the mysterious pendant. As the shadows begin to close in, can Rose uncover the truth of her own destiny to stop these forces of evil? Age 9 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 690L BIC CBMC D3N79 Paperback ISBN: 978147492...

Caitlin misses her brother every day. Since his death in a school shooting, she has no one to explain the world to her. And for Caitlin, the world is a confusing place. She hates it when colours get mixed up, prefers everything to be black-and-white, and needs to check her Facial Expressions Chart to understand emotions. So when Caitlin reads the definition of closure, she decides thats what she needs. And as she struggles to find it, a world of colour begins to enter her black-and-white life......

RUSTI is a Mongol warrior, fighting for the bloodthirsty Tamburlaine, Conqueror of the World. He intends to show the enemy neither fear nor mercy... until he comes face-to-face with his first elephant. KAVI is the elephants rider. Captured by the terrifying Mongol Horde, he fears for his life. But the boy who takes him prisoner does not kill him. And soon it seems they might almost become ... friends. Age 10 Key Stage KS2/3 E Lexile Measure 860L Accelerated Reader level 5.7 MYPaperback ISBN: 978...

Whizzing cannonballs, howling storms, rare diseases... being a pirate isn’t all fun and games. Young landlubbers can become the fiercest of pirates by finding out how to keep their ship in tip-top shape, the best way to settle an argument with a shipmate and how to survive a storm at sea. A humorous guide to life on the high seas packed with intriguing historical detail that no self-respecting sea-dog should leave port without. Age 9 Key Stage KS2/3 H, E BIC CBMC D5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781...

The year is 1891 and London is at war. High up on the rooftops lives a ragtag band of orphans and spies – the Watchers – protectors of the city. But below the cobbled streets lurks the Legion, a ruthless gang of cut-throats and thieves, plotting to unleash the darkest forces of Hell. When a mysterious coin falls into his hands, cocky street urchin, Ben Kingdom, is flung into the midst of this ancient battle. The fate of the world rests with Ben, but which side will he choose? An army...

The year is 1892 and London is in the grip of evil. A demonic terror stalks the streets, wreaking chaos as it helps the Legion, a vicious underground gang, to raise Hell on earth. Only the Watchers, a secret society of urchins and warriors, can stop them. An ancient prophecy claims one boy, Ben Kingdom, has the power to end this war. Can he find the courage to fulfill his destiny... or will the city fall at the Feast of Ravens? Light can save the blackest heart. Darkness can poison the purest so...

Minna is just a blacksmiths daughter, yet she succeeds in raising a sickly abandoned foal, turning him into the pride of the Roman cavalry. Her stubborn determination and fiery nature burn brightly in the quiet fort of Othona and soon attract the secret admiration of the proud commander, Theo. When strong-willed Minna rescues an abandoned foal, she does not realise that he will become the pride of the Roman cavalry, nor the part they will play when her town is threatened by bloodthirsty pirates....

Passion, courage and determination burn brightly in Minna’s third adventure, from a classic author. Set in a beautifully atmospheric Roman world, this classic story will enchant girls looking for action, adventure and romance. With internet links to find out more about life in Roman Britain. Age 11 Key Stage KS2/3 E Lexile Measure 880L Accelerated Reader level 5.8 MYPaperback ISBN: 9780746090886 Extent: 192 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130mm...

A TV crew is coming to the school and twins Pop and Lolly are the star attraction - but whats Lollys secret? Talent, stardom, hard work and heartache ... welcome to Fame School! Getting a place at Rockley Park school for talented young performers involves struggle and sacrifice, and thats just the beginning! Life at Rockley Park is packed full of new friends, potential enemies, crises and triumphs. Age 9 Key Stage KS2/3 E Accelerated Reader level 4.6 MYPaperback ISBN: 9780746061206 Extent: 128 p...

Marmalade is a gifted dancer but he loves being the class clown and is starting to annoy his teachers, and even his friends. He goes one step too far when he falls while showing off and hurts his ankle. How can he perform in the concert with his leg in plaster? Talent, stardom, hard work and heartache ... welcome to Fame School! Getting a place at Rockley Park school for talented young performers involves struggle and sacrifice, and thats just the beginning! Life at Rockley Park is packed full o...

Danny’s drumming talents are in demand, but his rival is intent on trouble. Talent, stardom, hard work and heartache ... welcome to Fame School! Getting a place at Rockley Park school for talented young performers involves struggle and sacrifice, and thats just the beginning! Life at Rockley Park is packed full of new friends, potential enemies, crises and triumphs. Age 9 Key Stage KS2/3 E Accelerated Reader level 4.9 MYPaperback ISBN: 9780746061190 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130m...

When Chloe gets an audition at Rockley Park Fame School, she might just realise her dream – but will she be so nervous and starstruck that her talent can’t shine through? Talent, stardom, hard work and heartache ... welcome to Fame School! Getting a place at Rockley Park school for talented young performers involves struggle and sacrifice, and thats just the beginning! Life at Rockley Park is packed full of new friends, potential enemies, crises and triumphs. Age 9 Key Stage KS2/3 E ...

Pop ‘n’ Lolly’s parents host a celeb-filled party every summer and this year the twins offer to provide the entertainment. They invite their friends from Rockley Park to join them and they all swing into action, rehearsing to put on a top-class performance. But when things go wrong the twins’ mum threatens to cancel the show. Can the super-talented friends still make this a summer party to remember? Talent, stardom, hard work and heartache ... welcome to Fame School! Gett...

Since Tara and her band won the international Battle of the Bands competition, theyve become famous across the country, and are in huge demand. But Tara hates the limelight and is dreading performing at a massive summer gig. So when the bands drummer falls ill, she sees it as the perfect excuse to avoid performing at all. Will she really make the band pull out of their biggest concert ever? Talent, stardom, hard work and heartache ... welcome to Fame School! Getting a place at Rockley Park schoo...

Tara often feels abandoned by her busy parents, but she loves being at Rockley Park school where she is learning to be a great guitarist. She realizes just how lucky she is when she hears about a struggling African school for orphans, and decides to do something to help. A charity CD seems like the perfect idea, but can she really make her ambitious plan work? Talent, stardom, hard work and heartache... welcome to Fame School. Getting a place at Rockley Park school for talented young performers ...