Shrewsbury At Work
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
A pictorial history of the working life of Shrewsbury and it's people over the last century and more.
Nigel Hinton crafts narratives that delve into the challenges of growing up and self-discovery. His style is direct and accessible, often focusing on realistic portrayals of the adolescent world. Through his characters, Hinton explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the search for identity. His works are appreciated for their authenticity and their ability to resonate with the experiences of young readers.







A pictorial history of the working life of Shrewsbury and it's people over the last century and more.
Dad is away in a dangerous place, but life must go on for the Norris girls. Beth dreams of being in the school musical, especially when the super cool Josh gets the lead part. Georgy trains every day, trying to win a place in the Inter-Counties Athletics Championships but first she has to beat her arch-rival, Layla. And Katie wants an animal to look after - a dog or a cat or a rabbit would do, but if she could choose on thing in the whole world it would be a pony.
When your big brother dares you to do something, you do it, no questions asked. That's Ben's problem. He'd do anything Sam tells him to, even if it's hard, even if it's dangerous, even when he knows it will all go horribly wrong... A tense teen thriller particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
Dillon and his little brother Robbie haven't seen their dad in two years, not after he attacked their mum. Now he's turned up, out of the blue, and wants to take them on holiday. He says Mum's okay with it, only Dillon isn't sure. And then he gets even less sure...
Danny and his dad have barely begun unpacking in their rented Victorian house when Danny feels the deathly chill of an evil presence. It's the last thing he needs after the recent deaths of his brother and mother. A haunting tale of terror unfolds as Danny must battle the malign forces in the house to free himself, and his family.
Tom and his family are on Kirren Island. Vicky Rochester's family are there too. When Tom see Vicky he's happy and excited. But strange and terrible things begin to happen. Tom's mother and father, and Vicky's parents ... There's something wrong with them
Born on the same day, but thousands of miles apart, Liam has been in trouble ever since he was born, while Leila has been treasured and protected. But their fates are inextricably linked - only Liam can help Leila fulfil her destiny and play the part for which she was born.
Nigel Hinton's journey from a school-hating student to a successful author showcases his resilience and creativity. After a decade of teaching, he transitioned to writing, achieving acclaim with works like COLLISION COURSE and the popular BUDDY series, the latter adapted into a film for which he contributed the screenplay and music. His talent was further recognized with THE FINDERS, which won the 1994 Children's Book Award for middle fiction. Hinton now resides in Sussex, continuing to inspire young readers through his stories.
Nigel Hinton's journey from a school dropout to a successful author and teacher is inspiring. After nine years of teaching, he transitioned to writing, achieving acclaim with his first book, COLLISION COURSE, followed by the popular BUDDY series. His work culminated in the award-winning THE FINDERS, recognized with the 1994 Children's Book Award for middle fiction. Hinton's diverse talents also include screenwriting and songwriting for the film adaptation of BUDDY'S SONG. He currently resides in Sussex.
A magic spell whisks Philip away on his new kite to an island where he meets the beavers - Mr Edgar and his grandson, Baby B. They tell him of the danger that threatens them. The wicked witch Oyin has imprisoned most of the island's inhabitants in Beaver Towers, and when her powers are complete she will put them to death and rule the island.