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Gillian Cross

    January 1, 1945

    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.

    Gillian Cross
    The Monster from Underground
    The Demon Headmaster Strikes Again
    Cave Wars
    The Demon Headmaster Takes Over
    Cyborgs, Genes and Tiny Machines
    Brother Aelred's Feet
    • 2023

      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.

      Cyborgs, Genes and Tiny Machines
    • 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!

      Ollie Spark and the Exploding Popcorn Mystery
    • 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.

      Bodies, Brains and Bogies
    • 2022
    • 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.

      How to Vanquish a Virus
    • 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.

      Five Ways to Make a Friend
    • 2019

      The Demon Headmaster: Mortal Danger

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.7(23)Add rating

      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 . . .

      The Demon Headmaster: Mortal Danger
    • 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+

      The Cupcake Wedding
    • 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

      Homer's Iliad and Odyssey
    • 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+.

      Jason Banks and the Pumpkin of Doom