A strange tattoo triggers a surprising turn of events in this tense contemporary drama from master teen writer, Bernard Ashley. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 12+
Bernard Ashley Book order
January 1, 1935
Bernard Ashley is celebrated for his compassionate exploration of the vulnerable and overlooked, often set against the gritty realism of London's streets. His power lies in his ability to inhabit the minds of children and young people, revealing their inner worlds with empathy and insight. Ashley's works, marked by pacy plots and compelling characters, frequently engage with themes of justice and decency. His realistic approach, likened to honest social commentary, drives his resonant storytelling.
- 2018
- 2017
A rare fiction title on 'Stranger danger' for primary children by an award-winning author
- 2017
Does She Dare?
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
When 16-year-old Lizzie Parsons starts to meet women involved in the suffragist cause, she has no idea of the dramatic changes that lie ahead. As the women's rights campaign fights on, Lizzie must also face her own personal battle with a violent, abusive father. Beautifully judged and sensitively written, this is a novel that speaks powerfully to a contemporary readership by placing domestic and sexual abuse, an issue as relevant now as in 1912, at the heart of the story. As Lizzie begins to realize, it is both deeds and words that will win for women.
- 2017
Lena Lenik S.O.S.
- 58 pages
- 3 hours of reading
A brilliantly diverse and heartfelt story of life in multicultural modern Britain. Lena must help deliver her sibling when her mother goes into labour at home. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+
- 2015
When the dam begins to crack open, and the water begins to overflow, Tom knows he's in trouble. But who is the mysterious stranger who comes to his rescue?
- 2015
Dead End Kids: Heroes of the Blitz
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
London is at war and as the Blitz rages, children like Josie and her brother Len face the same dangers as the adults. Can they find the strength to stand up against the onslaught? A tale of amazing bravery, inspired by the true story of the Dead End Kids of Wapping - young people who fought fires and rescued their friends and neighbours from bomb sites. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo, this dramatic story brings the Second World War vividly to life.
- 2015
- 2014
A powerful look at the effects of war and the meaning of courage, told from both sides of the conflict
- 2014
A homesick girl yearns for her old life in Africa. A touching yet serious story with an ultimately uplifting ending. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+
- 2012
When one of the big kids kicks Justin's football over the playground wall, a furious neighbour complains to the headmaster and Justin gets the blame. After confiscating the ball, the head decides to have a go, and ends up knocking a man's glasses off.