Take a trip into the future of medicine. Dr Cross explains everything from genetic modification, eco-health and virtual reality medicine, to remote surgery by robot and personalised medicine.
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Gillian Cross crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complex relationships and moral dilemmas faced by young people. Her stories often explore themes of family, identity, and the struggle for justice. With an engaging style and a keen insight into character psychology, her works resonate deeply with readers. Cross masterfully captures the authenticity of adolescence and its inherent challenges.







- 2023
- 2023
Machines, mysteries and mayhem - this must be a case for OLLIE SPARK! Ollie Spark has his biggest adventure yet, when he travels to a fancy food festival on a far-flung island! There are tasty treats galore - but the festival's guest of honour, a grand Duchess, is acting very suspiciously. What is she hiding? Ollie embarks on an undercover mission involving spying, secret recipes and lots of noodles. It's up to Ollie and his lovable dog Gasket to uncover the truth, and save the island before disaster strikes!
- 2022
A tour of everything that's disgusting, unusual and amazing about the human body. Find out everything about poo, pus and bogies, while learning a whole lot about how our bodies work hard in hundreds of fascinating ways to keep us alive.
- 2022
A brand-new collaboration, from the creator of The Demon Headmaster and creator of The Boxtrolls!
- 2021
How to Vanquish a Virus
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A book for the post-Covid world, this is a fun and reassuring look into the amazing science behind saving the world from disease.
- 2020
Five Ways to Make a Friend
- 72 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Struggling to forge new friendships can be a common challenge. This book offers insights and practical strategies to help individuals connect with others and build meaningful relationships. It explores the psychology behind social interactions, providing tips on overcoming social anxiety and initiating conversations. Readers will find guidance on nurturing friendships and creating lasting bonds, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to enhance their social life and expand their circle of friends.
- 2019
The Demon Headmaster: Mortal Danger
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
There's a new head teacher at Lizzie's school, and she's great! She encourages the pupils to follow their passions, and there's even a competition to win an adventure trip to an exciting remote island! But someone is waiting for them there. And once he lays his eyes on them, there will be no escape . . .
- 2018
The Cupcake Wedding
- 72 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Mia and James are getting married! When a tight budget means no wedding cake, Mia's sister Holly plans a surprise... A heart-warming story from an award- winning author. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 9+
- 2018
Gillian Cross's brilliant retellings and Neil Packer's clever illustrations bring to life Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, two of the greatest stories ever told. When first published Walker's versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey attracted attention both for the quality of the writing and for their amazingly stylish artwork. Multi-award-winning author Gillian Cross makes two of the greatest stories in the world come alive for children in her strong, clear, deceptively simple retellings, which are faithful to the spirit and structure of Homer's epic poems, and this new bind-up in a friendly format comes complete with an introduction and a generous selection of Neil Packer's fabulous illustrations in black and white
- 2018
Jason Banks and the Pumpkin of Doom
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
A charming and witty tale of bullies, pumpkins and unlikely friendships from award- winning author Gillian Cross. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+.