Julia Golding Books

Mythical creatures still exist, hidden from the modern world by a secret society determined to keep these wild and mysterious creatures safe from those who wish to destroy them.

In this adventurous tale, Harriet the tortoise and Milton the cat embark on a time-travel journey to explore the origins of science in the ancient world. Readers will join them as they experience the wonders of Mesopotamian astronomy, participate in a unique Greek talent show focused on scientific achievements, and encounter the renowned mathematician Pythagoras. This engaging narrative blends history with fun, making science accessible and entertaining for young readers.

When Tashi, the rigidly formal sixteen-year-old Fourth Crown Princess of the Blue Crescent Islands, reluctantly weds roguish eighteen-year-old Prince Ramil of Gerfal, their religious, cultural, and personal differences threaten to end their political alliance and put both countries at the mercy of a fearsome warlord.

Originally published: England: Oxford University Press, 2010.

'After years of bringing bad luck to others, it looked like I’d finally dumped the whole ice bucket of it on my own head.'Bitter is cursed with bad luck. Spend more than ten minutes in her company and things will not go well for you. Found on the roadside as a child, with no memory of where she came from, she lives with a traveling company of hedge witches who have made it their mission to steal from the Fey and do as much damage as they can before they are caught. Her past as Finch, the last of the three cursed sisters, has been forgotten.Tempted to do one last heist, Bitter fears the hedge witches' luck is about to run out as they take on one of the most powerful Fey families, the Silverbecks, in their ancient stronghold in northern England. Her own fortune takes a turn when she meets the youngest son of the family, Wulf, who is determined to trap the elusive girl in the red hoodie. What none of them know is that she carries the secret to the survival of the Fey world.The race is will the Dark or Light Fey find her first?Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black and Charlie N. Holmberg.

Amongst the secret and lies, will love survive? Summer lives under a terrible shadow. It drains her, manipulates her and threatens to steal her future. A high-stakes mission offers a temporary escape. She must use her mind-shadowing abilities to hunt down her target and find the truth. HalRobinson is a soldier. He does not get distracted. He wins. But what Hal wants begins to shift once he meets Summer. They must learn to trust each other if they are going to protect the Savant community. But will their secrets allow them to find a happy ending of their own? A stunning new novel fromthe best-selling author of Finding Sky, Stealing Phoenix, and Seeking Crystal.Heart-pounding romance from the recipient of the 2015 Romantic Novel of the Year Award, mixed with a thrilling mystery and a spine-tingling hint of the supernatural, Summer Shadows is perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater, Meg Cabot, and Josephine Angelini.

A beautifully illustrated history of animals owned by British royalty, from 1066 to the present day.

Each Reading Book in the Rapid Plus stages 10-12 series is finely levelled for KS3 students, and includes: engaging texts with mature topics and themes to appeal to older readers accessible layout with a dyslexia-friendly font and colour scheme a diverse range of characters which all students can identify with quiz sections and recap pages to help learners develop their comprehension skills and reading stamina.

A gorgeously illustrated book showcasing the clothes of Queen Elizabeth II alongside fascinating stories from her life.

A young Jane Austen adventure to uncover the mystery and solve the crimes.

Phoenix belongs to the Community, a gang of thieves with paranormal powers. Yves Benedict, an American student visiting London, is her mark. But Yves turns out to be more than just a target. He is her destiny. Her soulmate. The Community owns Phoenix's past and it wants her future too. Can Phoenix save the boy she loves ... and herself?

A funny and informative book with humorous illustrations about unravelling scientific and religious beliefs.

Mythical creatures still exist, hidden from the modern world by a secret society determined to keep these wild and mysterious creatures safe from those who wish to destroy them.

A tale of tragedy, adventure, hope, belonging, and two Indian tigers

Each Reading Book in the Rapid Plus stages 10-12 series is finely levelled for KS3 students, and includes: engaging texts with mature topics and themes to appeal to older readers accessible layout with a dyslexia-friendly font and colour scheme a diverse range of characters which all students can identify with quiz sections and recap pages to help learners develop their comprehension skills and reading stamina.

Misty is a one-girl disaster zone. Born with a Savant 'gift' that means she can never tell a lie, her compulsive truth-telling gets her into trouble wherever she goes. So when she meets Alex: gorgeous, confident, and impossibly charming, Misty instantly resolves to keep her distance. But a dark shadow has fallen across the Savant community. A serial killer is stalking young people who have these special mental powers. Soon one of them will be taken to the edge of death and beyond

The second episode in the Cat Royale Adventure series plunges readers into the underbelly of London on a mission for justice. Pedro's old slave master wants him back, but his friends on Drury Lane won't give him up without a fight.

When fate throws Crystal Brook into the path of Xav Benedict, the personality clash is explosive. It's hate at first sight. As their families gather in Venice, a powerful enemy seizes the opportunity to attack. Xav and Crystal must unite to save their loved ones, discovering a secret that entwines them forever . . .

Darcie Lock finds herself on a cruise ship with troubled wealthy kids, including the unruly daughter of the US President. As she navigates this elite boot camp, she must stay sharp for the wild adventures that lie ahead.

Flame-haired Thorn is taken as a child into the blood-thirsty service of the priests of Hollin. Her life looks set for a quick death as she has no skills to save her. Then chance intervenes and she is made prisoner in Brigard and brought before King Ramil's son, Lagan for judgement. What is Lagan to make of the bitter girl standing before him? Little does he know that his path is now bound with hers. Through mountains, over seas, and on the battlefield, their choices will decide the destiny of three nations. It is just a shame then that Thorn hates him and he distrusts her. What could go wrong?

Angel struggles to hide her ability to control water and meets the mysterious Marcus at a music festival. Their instant attraction is complicated by Marcus's mistrust of her gift. As tensions rise within the Savant community, they must confront their feelings and the challenges that threaten their connection.

Mythical creatures still exist, hidden from the modern world by a secret society determined to keep these wild and mysterious creatures safe from those who wish to destroy them.

A thrilling new whodunnit series, fast-paced and funny, featuring a detective as sharp as his suits and a heroine who's trouble.

"Stung" by Joss Stirling is a gripping romantic thriller about 16-year-old Kate, who is framed for murder and pursued by a gang. Nathan, a young recruit, is assigned to find her and remains detached until their paths cross, igniting an unexpected connection. Together, they must decide if they can trust each other to survive.

Cat Royal is an orphan who lives at the back of the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. She mingles with the high and low of society, from the actors onstage to the lords and ladies in the stalls to the barrow boys in the grimy marketplace.

Są tajemnice, kt�re mogą kosztować życie?Za porośniętymi bluszczem murami elitarnej angielskiej szkoły gnieżdżą się niebezpieczny spisek i korupcja. Przybyła z Ameryki uczennica, Raven Stone, zauważa, że w szkole dzieje się coś niepokojącego. Najpierw niekt�rzy uczniowie znikają w niewyjaśnionych okolicznościach. P�źniej nauczyciele zaczynają kłamać. A teraz ona sama dostaje anonimy z pogr�żkami? W niepokojące wydarzenia zostaje też uwikłany Kieran Storm ? zagadkowy chłopak o zab�jczym intelekcie i r�wnie zab�jczym wyglądzie. Pakuje się w poważne kłopoty, wciągając w nie także Raven. Dziewczyna czuje, że zaczyna tracić głowę dla Kierana, ale czy można ufać chłopakowi, o kt�rym nie wie się praktycznie nic?

The pulse-pounding return of Conan, the most iconic fantasy hero in popular culture, with brand-new novels tied directly to the sword and sorcery tales written by the legendary Robert E. Howard.

When her father mysteriously goes missing, Darcie sets off on the trail of his captors finding that her government-official father is actually a spy and that her shopaholic mother is also a spook.

A thrilling new whodunnit series, fast-paced and funny, featuring a detective as sharp as his suits and a heroine who's trouble.

Upon moving to her aunt's seaside home in the British Isles, Connie becomes part of a secret society that shelters mythical creatures, and must use her ability to communicate with these beings to protect them from evil and the incursions of humans

Most of us are doomed to knowing there's something better out there but we can't discover it. What would you do if the hottest guy in school turned out to be your perfect match - your soulfinder? Sky is the shy English girl, new to the American high school in Wickenridge, and she's about to surprise everyone - most of all herself.

Bridgerton meets The Da Vinci Code in the most page-turning book you will read in 2024! You don’t dabble in satanism. You sell your soul to the devil or not at all.

PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE PRINCESS DIARIES - a high school comedy set in the wilds of western Canada.When Sam Sweeney starts at an elite high school on the west coast of Canada, she knows she is doomed. She's expected to befriend British royal wild child, Prince John, sent there to get him away from the world's media. Why? Because her mum is his chief bodyguard.But a leak in the school quickly turns the world's attention on Sam's relationship with the prince. Rumours start about the parentage of her new puppy. The final straw is when reality TV moves in to film a survival show starring the prince and his friends.It's a good thing that a girl's best friend is her wolf!

Will Stirling describes and illustrates the many arcane tasks which can daunt the beginning boatbuilder. He has been building clinker dinghiesfor many years and has learned how to avoid the mistakes which lie in wait for the unwary. Benefit from his experience, and draw inspiration from his many mouthwatering photographs of finished boats.

A thrilling new whodunnit series, fast-paced and funny, featuring a detective as sharp as his suits and a heroine who's trouble.

A thrilling new whodunnit series, fast-paced and funny, featuring a detective as sharp as his suits and a heroine who's trouble.

Die 14-jährige Darcie Lock entdeckt, dass ihre verschwundenen Eltern Geheimagenten sind. Sie wird vom britischen Geheimdienst rekrutiert, um den Schmugglerring und den „Ringmaster“ zu entlarven. Während ihrer gefährlichen Mission muss sie ein geplantes Bombenattentat verhindern, das auch ihre große Liebe Kassim betrifft.

Die 17-jährige Phoenix wächst in der Gemeinschaft krimineller Savants, Menschen mit einer übersinnlichen Fähigkeit, auf. Für deren Anführer muss Phoenix ihre Gabe, das Zeitempfinden in fremden Gehirnen zu manipulieren, zu Diebstählen nutzen und das Gestohlene dann bei ihm abliefern. Als sie bei einer Gruppe amerikanischer Studenten iPads stehlen soll, trifft sie auf Yves Benedict. Doch der ist mehr als ihr nächstes Opfer – er ist ihr Seelenspiegel. Yves erkennt dies sofort und entwirft einen Schlachtplan, um Phoenix aus der Gemeinschaft zu befreien und den Anführer zu bezwingen. Doch dieser will die Macht der besonderen Verbindung zwischen Phoenix und Yves für seine eigenen Zwecke nutzen ...

Nie war es gefährlicher, die wahre Liebe zu finden Drei Bände der beliebten Romantasyreihe ›Die Macht der Seelen‹ in einer wunderschönen limitierten Schmuckausgabe mit Farbschnitt In der Welt der Savants haben alle eine übernatürliche Gabe – und einen Seelenspiegel: ihre wahre Liebe. Aber was ist, wenn man die Liebe seines Lebens nicht leiden kann? Sky und Zed hassen sich auf den ersten Blick. Doch der Bad Boy geht Sky nicht mehr aus dem Kopf – buchstäblich. Denn sie kann seine Gedanken hören. Auch Phoenix und Yves haben einen schwierigen Start. Yves erwischt die junge Frau dabei, wie sie ihn bestiehlt, erkennt dann jedoch, in welcher bedrohlichen Situation sie sich befindet. Und Crystal fühlt sich verkehrt in der Welt der Savants. Sie zweifelt daran, ihren Seelenspiegel zu finden – bis sie Xav begegnet. Doch das Leben als Savant steckt voller Gefahren – für jeden von ihnen … Packend, berührend und hochromantisch – wer würde nicht gern seinen Seelenspiegel finden? Drei atmosphärische Schauplätze, drei mitreißende Liebesgeschichten, dreimal großartig erzählte Urban Fantasy In diesem Buch sind enthalten: Band 1: Finding Sky Band 2: Saving Phoenix Band 3: Calling Crystal

Rasantes Piraten-Abenteuer voller Action und Spannung Gerade noch hat David liebevoll an seinem neuen Flaschenschiff gebastelt, da findet er sich plötzlich als unfreiwilliger Passagier an Bord eines alten Seglers wieder. Ein Traum? Mitnichten! Die kunterbunte Truppe teuflischer Piraten und ihr Angst und Schrecken verbreitender Käpt’n Fischer sind höchst real. Und sie haben eine Mission: Mithilfe goldener Taue müssen sie die auseinanderdriftenden Welten, die auf dem Zwischenmeer schwimmen, zusammenhalten. Aber sie haben einen schrecklichen Widersacher: Käpt’n Jones will die Taue kappen und nutzt dazu irdische Erfindungen. Jetzt ist David gefragt! • Gelungener Genremix aus Piratengeschichte und Fantasy • Für alle Fans von „Fluch der Karibik“

Malý David Jones má rád lodě, a ještě raději vyrábí jejich modely v lahvích. Jeho poslední výtvor, Zlatá jehla, je opravdu povedený. Když se v noci David ocitne na palubě mezi piráty, myslí si samozřejmě v první chvíli, že se mu to jen zdá. Brzy ale zjistí, že jde o skutečnost a stává se proti své vůli součástí velkého dobrodružství v boji o zlatou nit, pomocí níž loď Zlatá jehla svazuje dohromady všechny existující světy, aby unikly jisté záhubě.