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Robert Swindells

    March 20, 1939

    Robert Swindells is celebrated for his authentic and impactful storytelling, often focusing on the experiences of young people confronting challenging circumstances. His narratives are marked by a direct, unvarnished style that explores themes of resilience, social justice, and the complexities of growing up. Swindells excels at creating relatable characters who demonstrate remarkable courage in the face of adversity, offering readers profound insights into their struggles and triumphs. His work resonates deeply, prompting reflection and emotional connection.

    Brother in the land.
    The Ghosts of Givenham Mansion
    Room 13 And Inside The Worm
    The Secret of the Weeping Woods
    Peril in the Mist
    The Strange Tale of Ragger Bill
    • The Strange Tale of Ragger Bill

      • 104 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Fast-paced action and eerie mysteries define these adaptations of Robert Swindells' Carnegie Medal-winning The Outfit books, making them ideal for reluctant young adult readers. The vibrant characters and engaging narratives draw in readers, ensuring an entertaining experience while exploring themes of adventure and intrigue.

      The Strange Tale of Ragger Bill
    • Peril in the Mist

      • 104 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Fast-paced action and eerie mysteries define these adaptations of Robert Swindells' Carnegie Medal-winning The Outfit series. Featuring vibrant characters, these books are tailored for reluctant young adult readers, making them an engaging choice for those who may struggle with reading.

      Peril in the Mist
    • The Secret of the Weeping Woods

      • 120 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Fast-paced action and intriguing mysteries characterize these adaptations of Robert Swindells' Carnegie Medal-winning The Outfit books. Featuring vibrant characters, they are tailored to engage reluctant young adult readers, making them an ideal choice for those seeking thrilling narratives.

      The Secret of the Weeping Woods
    • Room 13 And Inside The Worm

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.2(39)Add rating

      For when Fliss and her friends are chosen to re-enact the legend for the village Festival, the four who are to play the part of the worm dance as one across the ground. Somehow the worm itself is returning - with a thousand-year hunger in its belly, and a burning desire for vengeance.

      Room 13 And Inside The Worm
    • The Ghosts of Givenham Mansion

      • 104 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Fast-paced action and eerie mysteries define these adaptations of Robert Swindells' Carnegie Medal-winning The Outfit series. Designed for reluctant young adult readers, the books feature vibrant characters that engage and captivate, making them an ideal choice for those seeking thrilling narratives.

      The Ghosts of Givenham Mansion
    • After nuclear war hits England, a teenage survivor and his little brother must fight for their lives in a harsh new world.

      Brother in the land.
    • A Candle in the Dark

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      3.9(14)Add rating

      When Jimmy Booth becomes a collier's apprentice he discovers that life at the coal face is harsh, violent and dangerous. Even more dangerous is the mystery surrounding the pit and its 'closed road'

      A Candle in the Dark
    • Ice Palace

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.9(219)Add rating

      Ivan lives in a land where the winter is dark and fearful. Starjik, King of Winter, steals Ivan's little brother and Ivan braves the bitter cold to find him.

      Ice Palace
    • Room 13

      • 162 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      3.8(160)Add rating

      There is no room thirteen in the creepy Crow's Nest Hotel, where Fliss and her friends are staying on a school trip. Or is there? For at the stroke of midnight, something peculiar happens to the door of the linen cupboard next to room l2. And something is happening to Ellie-May Sunderland, too - something very sinister.

      Room 13
    • Nightmare Stairs

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.8(187)Add rating

      Every night Kirsty wakes up screaming - She has a terrible nightmare that she is falling down the stairs - When she discovers that her grandma died falling downstairs, she begins to wonder whether there is a dark secret in her family_

      Nightmare Stairs