Luke goes to see his grandpa every day after school. He likes it there, and enjoys helping with Grandpa's pigeons. But Grandpa gets sick and muddled and needs more than Luke's help. When he goes into hospital, events take a turn for the worse and suddenly Luke has to grow up very fast... This is a story about love, loss and dealing with death.
Sephy has an idyllic life on the island of Sicily with her mother Demeter, but this isn't to last. Pluto, Lord of the Underworld, wants the beautiful Sephy to be his wife and kidnaps her, taking her to his underground kingdom. Sephy is too sad to eat, until Pluto tempts her with a pomegranate. Little does she realise Pluto has tricked her.
A compelling story of resilience, resourcefulness, and hope. Driven from her home by war, Isabella must make the daunting journey from Italy to England. In Swallow Fell, Isabella meets other children like her - surviving in an uncertain world. But can Isabella and her new found friends learn to not simply survive but to thrive?
This coming-of-age novel captures the essence of summer through beautifully crafted prose, showcasing the journey of self-discovery and growth. The story promises to elevate the author's established reputation, inviting readers into a vivid exploration of youth, identity, and the transformative power of seasonal experiences.
The King of Denmark is in trouble. His people are living in a terror of a monster that no one can kill. So the brave warrior Beowulf takes up the challenge. He slays the monster in a bloody battle, but now his problems have just begun... Beowulf the Brave is a modern retelling of the classic Anglo- Saxon legend.
Sylvie loves staying on her grandparents' farm in Italy, spending all her time with their dog, Bella, and when Sylvie hears that Bella is expecting puppies she hopes her parents might let her keep one. When Bella's puppy arrives, Sylvie vows to care for him but it soon becomes clear there's something about the little pup that no one was expecting.
Baby Blue" picks up Mia's story (begun in "Blue Moon") just after the birth of her baby. Mia is sixteen now, and still living with Dad, although this relationship becomes increasingly under strain. Not only is Mia having to work out the complicated emotional and practical implications of being a mother when she herself is still a child, with huge emotional needs of her own, she is also having to negotiate new relationships with the adults and young people around her.
Grace is excited about her holiday, staying with Granny at her house in the Hebrides. She makes friends with local boy Col, and together they go exploring all over the Island. One day, Grace discovers a baby seal injured on the beach. She's not sure if she can save it, but she's determined to try . . .
Kate's relationship with her boyfriend has ended badly - very badly. And now her parents are taking her on holiday with them to a cottage on a remote island in the Hebrides. Kate can't imagine anything more boring. But Kate is also scared. Her parents have been fighting and she knows that this holiday is make or break. Once at the cottage, Kate escapes as soon as she can - outside, anywhere. And there she meets the warmth of the islanders, who are prepared to accept her and to listen to her. And possibly fall in love with her...
First published in Great Britain in May 2012 by Bloomsbury Publishing.