Terence Blacker is an author whose early aspirations of becoming a jockey shaped his perspective on the world. His work often carries a sense of adventure and determination, reflecting a passion for speed and motion. Though his professional path took a different turn, his engaging writing style and interest in dynamic narratives remain.
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Tri, Jamie and Marko are outsiders – united by their love of music. Their band Eye Trouble uses the school’s Old Music Room for band practice. Lately, however, weird stuff has been happening there ... Things go missing, a phone’s memory is wiped, papers are found scattered over the floor. And then someone trashes the whole room.
Jay Barton has spent her life on the outside, being overlooked and mocked for her tomboy ways. But then Jay shows a talent for winning the illegal pony races her uncle takes her to, and he starts to push her to take more and more risks. At 15, Jay decides to run away, to live the life of a stable hand.
A story of love, war and rats, pitting their world against their mortal enemy: humankind...
The plot revolves around Thomas Wisdom, who uncovers life-altering secrets about his identity and family when he hacks into his father's computer. He discovers that he is adopted and that his parents are actually angels tasked with a mission to save humanity. This revelation sets the stage for an exploration of his true origins and the responsibilities that come with them.
Ms Wiz is Class Fives favourite teacher, who also happens to be a paranormal operative! Podge is learning an instrument but he's terrible. Then he meets a street singer playing the ukelele: it's Ms Wiz of course! And in joining her band, he finds himself in a TV talent competition! Rock on, Ms Wiz!
Als sein Cousin Sam aus Amerika zu Besuch nach London kommt, ändert sich Matthews Leben gründlich: Sam ist unhöflich, riecht schlecht, hat lange Haare und bringt Matthew und seine Freunde in ziemliche Schwierigkeiten. Bevor sie ihn also in ihre Clique aufnehmen, muss Sam einen Test bestehen: Eine Woche, genau fünf Schultage, muss Sam als Mädchen verbringen. „Sam as in Samantha.“ said Jake. „All you have to do is be a girl for five days at school. if you agree to do that, your' re in. You' re one of us.“ Was als Spaß begann, wird schnell ernst, als Sams Vater nach London kommt, um seinen Sohn wieder heimzuholen.
Thomas Wisdom believes his parents are hiding a secret, so he hacks into his father's computer. What he uncovers thrusts him into a bizarre and terrifying adventure that spans from his family to the universe's edge, ultimately impacting the future of humanity.
Willie Donaldson, born into privilege and wealth, died alone in a dismal flat with his computer logged onto a porn site. Viewed by some as a talented comic writer and by others as a symbol of corruption, this book explores the complexities of his life and legacy.
Matthew Burton's life has been fine until his American cousin crash-lands into it. Sam was only ever a distant rumour, a hippy kid who travels around the States with his wacky mother. Now he's an orphan, dumped suddenly on the Burtons' doorstep. According to Sam, everything in England sucks, and pretty soon he's making trouble for Matthew and his friends. They want revenge and Operation Samantha is born. For Sam small, long-haired and blond is the perfect secret weapon in the war at school between the boys and a gang of snooty girls. And when Sam sets about rewriting the rules for how boys and girls behave, he discovers an entirely new side to his personality. Soon it's not only Sam that is changing ...BOY2GIRL is one of the funniest comic novels you will ever read. A classic cross-dressing comedy like Some Like It Hot, set in a contemporary school.
