Gillian Cross creëert boeiende verhalen die zich verdiepen in de complexe relaties en morele dilemma's waarmee jongeren worden geconfronteerd. Haar verhalen verkennen vaak thema's als familie, identiteit en de strijd voor gerechtigheid. Met een meeslepende stijl en een scherp inzicht in de psychologie van personages, resoneren haar werken diep bij lezers. Cross vangt meesterlijk de authenticiteit van de adolescentie en de inherente uitdagingen ervan.
Brother Aelred has remarkably smelly feet. To spare the other monks' noses, he is given the job of tending to the pigs. However, when Viking raiders arrive to attack, loot and pillage the Brothers' monastery, it is Brother Aelred, the humblest, gentlest monk, who saves the day.
A tour of everything that's disgusting, unusual and amazing about the human body. Find out everything about poo, pus and bogies, while learning a whole lot about how our bodies work hard in hundreds of fascinating ways to keep us alive.
An hilarious story, told in letter form, about King Alfred -- he who burnt the cakes, and his battles with the Vikings. Berwin, son of Egfrith, writes to Wulfric, son of Elred using his miraculous new talent of reading and writing. Berry's spellings leave a lot to be desired and in his hilarious letters he tells a tale of mixups and mayhem when King Alfred hides in his family's cottage but is mistaken for a Dirty Dane -- their word for the Vikings. A completely new perspective on why and how those cakes got burned! Fast and very, very funny from the prize-winning author of The Demon Headmaster and other books.
Dinah moves in with the Hunter family and starts going to the same school as her foster-brothers Lloyd and Harvey. It's not easy, as they seem to hate her, and school is really strange. Pupils suddenly talk like robots and do weird things - even Dinah finds herself acting oddly. She's sure the headmaster has some kind of power over them, and is determined to find out more. But the Demon Headmaster is equally determined to stop her.
Take a trip into the future of medicine. Dr Cross explains everything from genetic modification, eco-health and virtual reality medicine, to remote surgery by robot and personalised medicine.
When the Hunters move house, they think they've escaped the Demon Headmaster. They're wrong. Villagers are speaking the same robotic phrases ... and a creeper is growing incredibly fast by the mysterious research centre
Struggling to forge new friendships can be a common challenge. This book offers insights and practical strategies to help individuals connect with others and build meaningful relationships. It explores the psychology behind social interactions, providing tips on overcoming social anxiety and initiating conversations. Readers will find guidance on nurturing friendships and creating lasting bonds, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to enhance their social life and expand their circle of friends.
Gillian Cross's brilliant retelling and Neil Packer's glorious illustrations bring to life Homer's Iliad, one of the greatest stories ever told.
William and his brother are desperate to have a tree house in the grand old tree. Their father goes away, but is determined that the tree house should be built. So every month he sends a parcel containing things they'll need for the tree house. But will their father be home in time for Christmas? schovat popis
A giant Indian elephant. A wild journey across America. An enemy who will never stop.
