детская проза
Вратарь и море
Мария Парр
Герои «Вафельного сердца» Лена и Трилле из бухты Щепки-Матильды подросли – им уже по двенадцать лет, а в этом возрасте все непросто. Дед Трилле стареет, неподалеку поселяется девочка-иностранка, а новый тренер футбольной команды изводит Лену...
Чудо в Вифлееме
Ольга Николаевна Новикова
Рассказ о событии, которое изменило всю жизнь девочки, рано оставшейся без мамы…
У жирафа четыре ноги
Анна Рось
Перед вами веселая сказка в стихах о забавных зверушках, родившихся в зоопарке. Стихи сопровождает множество ярких иллюстраций от автора. Если вы еще не умеете считать, то маленькая наблюдательная и поющая обезьянка обязательно вас научит. А...
Осколки детства
Мария Александровна Хаустова
Герои Марии Хаустовой живут в русской провинции. Это обычные дети, вот только вместо любви и ласки они получают одиночество, голод и страдания. Но они, как никто, умеют прощать и любить.Дизайн обложки: Денис ФокинФото: Вероника Гурина
Собака – друг человека
Константин Александрович Токарев
В этой повести я рассказал вам о том, каким был мой пёс. А был он немецкой овчаркой чёрного цвета и с золотыми лапами. А звали его Генук. Что было с ним и почему я назвал его так, вы узнаете в моем повествовании.....А на обложке фотография...
The Life After Trilogy: Soul Taken / Soul Possessed / Soul Betrayed
Katlyn Duncan
The complete and unforgettable The Life After trilogy available to purchase together for the first time!Soul TakenAfter-life just got a lot more complicatedMaggie is a Soul Collector. It’s her job to transport souls from the Living Realm to the...
How to Help Your Grandda: Beyond the Stars
Judi Curtin
When Lorcan Browne’s class are told to write to someone they admire, all his friends choose soccer stars and boy band singers, but Lorcan chooses the richest person in town instead, because he could never write to the person he REALLY admires –...
Dash And Lily's Book Of Dares: the sparkling prequel to Twelves Days of Dash and Lily
Rachel Cohn
I’ve left some clues for you. If you want them, turn the page. If you don’t, put the book back on the shelf, please.At the urge of her lucky-in-love brother, sixteen-year-old Lily has left a red notebook full of dares on her favourite bookshop...
Charlotte’s Web and other classic animal stories: Charlotte’s Web, The Trumpet of the Swan, Stuart Little
Garth Williams
Three beautiful, timeless stories by beloved author E.B.White – available together in ebook for the first time!CHARLOTTE’S WEB‘Some Pig’. ‘Humble’. ‘Radiant’. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's...
Ten of the Best: School Stories with a Difference
Wendy Cooling
Ten prize-winning authors each with a brand new story based on their own schooldays. Bernard Ashley, Malorie Blackman, Berlie Doherty, Paul Jennings, Margaret Mahy, Michael Morpurgo, Jenny Nimmo, Michael Rosen, Jeremy Strong and Robert...
13 Little Blue Envelopes
Морин Джонсон
Everything about Ginny will change this summer, and it’s all because of 13 little blue envelopes…Perfect summer read from Queen of Teen 2012Ginny, aged 17, is left 13 little blue envelopes by her free-spirited young Aunt Peg. Little does she...
Paddington At Large
Michael Bond
“Even Paddington can’t come to much harm in half an hour,” said Mrs Brown optimistically. But he can manage a lot of other things in even less time – like hanging Mr Curry’s lawnmower from a tree-top, or coming up through the bandstand floor...
Paddington Marches On
Michael Bond
“I’ve never known such a bear for smelling things out,” said Mrs Bird.Paddington’s sharp nose and his talent for getting into difficulties lead him to an orange marmalade tasting party. His enthusiasm lands him in a barrel of marmalade, causing...
Pants on Fire
Scott Walker
Humour for younger readers from a first-time children’s author. They looked like ordinary, innocent pants, but those pants had just hypnotised the headteacher!Tony Trebelli has a little trouble telling the truth. He tells the most enormous lies...
Stuart Little
Garth Williams
E.B. White's classic novel about a small mouse on a very big adventure, available in eBook for the very first time!Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his older brother...
The Hero of Drumree: Beyond the Stars
Alan Clarke
A dramatic short story taken from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written by a number-one bestselling authorWhen Fleece, one of the foot soldiers of the valiant Hibernian Army, is sent to battle the demons of the Fomorian Empire, he becomes...
The King of the Birds: Beyond the Stars
Michael Scott
A captivating short story taken from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children’s fiction todayOn the day of the Winter Solstice, all the birds of Ireland assemble before the wise old Barn...
The Adventures of Bottersnikes and Gumbles
Desmond Digby
This stunning collection includes four of the best and favourite Bottersnikes and Gumbles stories chosen from the original beloved classics…Deep in the Australian bush live some very strange creatures.Bottersnikes make their homes in rubbish...
The Trumpet of the Swan
Fred Marcellino
The much-loved children’s classic from the author of Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little, available in eBook for the very first time!Like the rest of his family, Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can't...
Littlest Dragon Goes for Goal
Margaret Ryan
A third title about the little dragon with the big ideas! Although he’s the littlest, he has the biggest and funniest ideas for getting his own way.Two more stories about the Littlest Dragon who is the tenth child in the Dragon family. With nine...
Dazzling Danny
Jean Ure
Danny loves dancing, but not the funky, popular variety that would have his friends green with envy; no, Danny loves Ballet. A ‘Billy Elliot’ for younger readers by this renowned ballet-loving author.Danny loves ballet, but he daren’t admit it...
HOW TO BLOW UP TOLLINS
Conn Iggulden
It's Peter Pan with attitude as Conn Iggulden, creator of the phenomenal bestseller The Dangerous Book for Boys, presents three big adventures about very little people…“Tollins are also a lot less fragile than fairies. In fact, the word...
TOLLINS II: DYNAMITE TALES
Conn Iggulden
More tall tales about tiny people from the bestselling author of THE DANGEROUS BOOK FOR BOYS – now in paperback with all new black and white illustrations… But whatever you do, DON’T call them fairies!We return to Chorleywood, home of the...
The Lookout: Beyond the Stars
Оуэн Колфер
A thrilling short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written by an award-winning, bestselling authorIreland, 1955: Charley’s used to being lookout for Mammy – or ‘Sal Capone’, as she’s known in the local papers. He doesn’t want to be...
The Battle of the Ice Queen: Beyond the Stars
Michael Emberley
An atmospheric short story taken from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children’s fiction todaySilla loves the winter with its snow and cold winds, but most of all, she loves the ice. So...
Discovering Bravery: Beyond the Stars
Niamh Sharkey
A moving and heart-warming short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written by 14-year-old competition winner and illustrated by one of Ireland’s best-loved and award-winning picture-book creatorsRuka is different from all the other...
Ice Fairies: Beyond the Stars
Siobhan Parkinson
A witty short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two Irish talents in children’s fiction todayThe first great snowfall of winter and Brian and his friends can’t contain their excitement. They rush out to play...
The Snow Globe: Beyond the Stars
P.J. Lynch
A magical short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children’s fiction todayCass and her family have moved to Galway because of her dad’s job and Cass is devastated – she misses her...
The Brockets Get a Dog: Beyond the Stars
Paul Howard
Abigail Crumb works every day after school at the local vet’s while she saves up for a present for her pet elephant. So when she loses – and then finds again – one of the puppies in her care, she knows she can’t tell anyone without putting her...
Paddington on Top
Michael Bond
The irresistible Paddington Bear, who was found on Paddington station, returns in this reissued novel, with a brand new cover design.Up until now, Paddington has managed to avoid school. But the Inspector himself catches up with him and packs...
Paddington Takes the Test
Michael Bond
‘ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS!’Paddington read on the glossy leaflet showing a large, sleek, silver-grey car. It took him a long time to eat fifteen packets of currants in order to enter the competition. And the Rolls-Royce he’d expected to win...
The Star Dogs: Beyond the Stars
Roddy Doyle
Told from the perspective of the Russian dog Tsygan, this is the incredible true story of the Soviet space dogs – the first living creatures to be sent into space and the ‘star dogs’ of the title.Roddy Doyle’s brilliantly accessible voice is...
Mirrors: Sparkling new stories from prize-winning authors
Wendy Cooling
Specially commissioned short stories, by prize-winning authors, on the theme of Mirrors.READERSHIP: 10 – 14A collection of new , specially commissioned short stories by some of the finest authors of children’s books today: Anne Fine, Berlie...
A Dog Called Homeless
Sarah Lean
My name is Cally Louise Fisher and I haven't spoken for thirty-one days. Talking doesn’t always make things happen, however much you want them to.Cally Fisher saw her mum bright and real and alive. But no one believes her, so Cally’s stopped...
A DREAM OF LIGHTS
Kerry Drewery
A powerful and moving stand-alone novel for anyone who loved A GATHERING LIGHT or BETWEEN SHADES OF GREY, in which a teenage girl struggles against the odds for survival in a North Korean prison camp… From the author of A Brighter FearYoora is a...
Another Little Piece Of My Heart
Tracey Martin
What if your devastating breakup became this summer’s hit single? In this rock-and-roll retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion, music can either bring you together or tear you apart.At her dying mother’s request, Claire dumps Jared, the only boy...
Blinded By The Light
Sherry Ashworth
A gripping thriller about a teenage boy sucked into the dark world of a cult.Eighteen-year-old Joe is bored. Stuck at home after a bout of glandular fever, all his friends have left Manchester and gone to university, leaving Joe with nothing but...
Better than Perfect
Melissa Kantor
They say the higher you climb, the harder you fall – how will Juliet cope when her perfect world starts to crumble around her?Juliet seemingly has it all. Popular, pretty, with laidback, loving parents, a devoted boyfriend and an effortless...
Circle of Silence
Carol Tanzman M.
THE BIGGEST STORY OF MY LIFE COULD BE HOW IT ENDSIt’s my turn to run a Campus News crew, and I’ve put together a team that can break stories wide open. And Washington Irving High has a truly great one to cover, if only we can find a lead. A...
Boy Meets Boy
Дэвид Левитан
The unforgettable debut novel by co-author with John Green of Will Grayson, Will GraysonTo be together with someone for twenty years seems like an eternity. I can’t seem to manage twenty days…How do you stay together?Paul has been gay his whole...
Broken Soup
Jenny Valentine
An intriguing, compelling and moving novel from the award-winning author of Finding Violet Park.When the good-looking boy with the American accent presses the dropped negative into Rowan's hand, she's sure it's all a big mistake. But next moment...
Burning Secrets
Clare Chambers
An intense and thrilling teen mystery set on a tranquil island where all seems perfect…Daniel has dark secrets and a troubled past. So when his family move to the island of Wragge, a gentle backwater where local life remains undisturbed he feels...
Carrie Pilby
Caren Lissner
Teen Genius (and Hermit) Carrre Pilby’s To-Do List:1. List 10 things you love (and DO THEM! ) 2. Join a club (and TALK TO PEOPLE! ) 3. Go on a date (with someone you actually LIKE! ) 4. Tell someone you care (your therapist DOESN’T COUNT! ) 5....
Come Clean
Terri Paddock
Mesmerising, moving novel from an exceptional author about one girl’s struggle to cope after being wrongly admitted to a boot-camp-style rehabilitation centre. A powerful and page-turning read.Justine is trying to cope with the desperate...
Arise
Tara Hudson
A stranded spirit, and a love story that crosses the divide between the living and the dead…In this hauntingly lovely sequel to HEREAFTER, Amelia – still trapped somewhere between life and death – continues to fight for her relationship with her...
Countdown
Michelle Rowen
3 seconds left to live.Once the countdown starts, it cannot be stopped.2 pawns thrown into a brutal underground reality game. Kira Jordan survived her family’s murder and months on plague-devastated city streets with hard-won savvy and a...
Devilish
Морин Джонсон
Wickedly funny high school satire – what would you give to be popular?Perfect summer read from Queen of Teen 2012!Ally and Jane may not be that popular but they’re good friends…that is until they each get allocated a freshman, a ‘little’ to show...
Disconnected
Sherry Ashworth
Disconnected, is a gripping study of teenage pressure and identity. Catherine isn’t sure who she is. The hardworking student? The dutiful daughter? Or someone else entirely? Catherine, Cat, Cath – which is the real person?Catherine is a typical...
Elegy
Tara Hudson
A stranded spirit, and a love story that crosses the divide between the living and the dead…Despite everything she's lost in the last few months, Amelia's new half-life feels something like a victory. That is, until the demons of High Bridge...
Afterworlds: The Book of Doom
Barry Hutchison
The second hilarious book in Barry’s AFTERWORLDS sequence – comic fantasy perfect for fans of Pratchett and Douglas Adams.There’s panic up in Heaven. They have mislaid the BOOK OF DOOM – the most important object in existence. Oopsy.They think...
