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Mal Peet

    October 5, 1947 – March 2, 2015

    Mal Peet was an author dedicated to a prolific output for young readers. His works, often written and illustrated in collaboration with his wife, were characterized by a playful approach and visual skill. Peet's early career encompassed a variety of professions before he fully committed to writing and illustration. His cartoons appeared in several magazines, showcasing his broad creative range.

    Keeper
    Chick to Hen
    HAND PLAY
    Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5: Snapdragons: The Sandwich That Jack Made
    Oxford Reading Tree: Level 12A: TreeTops More Non-Fiction: It's Chaos!
    Cloud Tea Monkeys
    • 2020

      Matt Haig, Derek Landy, Philip Reeve, Joseph Delaney, Susan Cooper, Mal Peet, Berlie Doherty, Robin Jarvis, Eleanor Updale, Jamila Gavin and Sam Llewellyn have come together to bring you eleven spine-tingling stories. Watch your step as you take a ghost walk around the ancient city of York and a long-ago woodland which is reawakening. Be warned of the drowned boy who will stop at nothing to find someone to play with for all time. Look into the mirror, where a lost child lurks, ready to pull you in, and try not to cry out at the monstrous creatures prowling for their next victim. Some stories will make you scream, some will make you shiver - but all will haunt you long after you've put the book down.

      Haunted
    • 2019

      Good Boy

      • 88 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.8(90)Add rating

      A young woman is helpless in her battle against a childhood nightmare in this powerful and unsettling YA novella from the much-missed Mal Peet, brought to life by Kate Greenaway longlisted illustrator Emma Shoard. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 14+

      Good Boy
    • 2018

      The Family Tree

      • 104 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.5(126)Add rating

      An utterly stunning, powerful and unforgettable novella by the highly acclaimed and much missed Mal Peet. Featuring sensitive full colour illustrations by talented rising star, Emma Shoard. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 14+

      The Family Tree
    • 2018
    • 2017

      A boy and his dog set sail in search of treasure, braving stormy seas . . . mountains snowy and cold . . . the forest where the monkeys swing . . . the swamp where the bullfrogs sing . . . Back home they go, retracing their steps before sailing away to dream of the treasure they've lost.

      The Treasure of Pirate Frank
    • 2016

      A massive football star has it all but someone is plotting his downfall in this new edition of Exposure, by Carnegie Medal-winning author Mal Peet.

      Exposure
    • 2016

      Playing with Shadows

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.

      Playing with Shadows
    • 2016

      The final novel from Carnegie Medal-winning author Mal Peet is a sweeping coming-of-age adventure, with all the characteristic beauty and strenth of his prose. Both harrowing and life-affirming, the final novel from Carnegie Medal- winning author Mal Peet is the sweeping coming-of-age adventure of a mixed race boy transported to North America. Born from a street liaison between a poor young woman and an African sailor in the 1900s, Beck is soon orphaned and sent to the Catholic Brothers in Canada. Shipped to work on a farm, his escape takes him across the continent in a search for belonging. Enduring abuse and many hardships, Beck has times of comfort and encouragement, eventually finding Grace, the woman with whom he can finally forge his life and shape his destiny as a young man. A picaresque novel set during the Depression as experienced by a young black man, it depicts great pain but has an uplifting and inspiring conclusion.

      Beck
    • 2015

      Philip Murdstone has won all the prizes as a Young Adult novelist but his sales are miniscule and he loathes himself. Does he suffer a nervous breakdown or does he get drunk at his local Devon pub, accidentally fall asleep in a stone circle and summon Pocket, a fantasy character who dictates 'inkage' which proves to be a world bestseller fantasy material ..

      The Murdstone Trilogy. Die Murdstone-Trilogie, englische Ausgabe
    • 2015

      The Murdstone Trilogy

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.3(644)Add rating

      The narrative explores themes of adventure and self-discovery through a captivating plot that draws readers into a richly imagined world. The characters embark on a journey filled with challenges and growth, highlighting the importance of friendship and resilience. With vivid storytelling and a unique setting, the book invites readers to experience the transformative power of exploration and the bonds formed along the way.

      The Murdstone Trilogy