This Hertfordshire-based author is celebrated for her narrative prowess, weaving compelling characters with a distinctive, witty style. Her work delves into the complexities of human nature and the search for meaning in everyday life. With keen observation and an ability to capture the subtle nuances of relationships, her books offer readers both profound insight and sheer entertainment.
Will Lola's secret fear of heights stop her from learning to walk the tightrope?Oxford Reading Tree All Stars stories are imaginative yet age- appropriate, perfect for stretching able infants. All Stars is endorsed by Potential Plus, a leading charity which supports children with high learning potential.
Zoe can't wait to meet Tindu, the magnificent tiger who's just arrived at Tanglewood! But Tindu's having problems settling into his new home and refuses to leave his den. With the Terrific Tigers weekend just two weeks away, the pressure is on! Can Zoe and Oliver help Tindu's keepers come up with a way to get this troublesome tiger to trust them?
GENERAL FICTION (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). With the all-important Rock Academy Jam Sandwich competition just a few weeks off, rock band Go Girlz is among the favourites to win. But then their star drummer quits, and none of the replacements seems to fit the bill, until a quite unexpected candidate turns up. Ages 9+
Jonny has a faulty heart and his time is running out. Niamh has just lost her twin brother in a tragic accident. As their fates collide, soon Jonny is on the mend - but desperate to know more about his donor. When he tracks down Niamh, he only intends to find out about her brother, the first owner of his heart. He doesn't plan on falling in love ... A stunning, tear-jerking novel about grief, guilt, and the unpredictability of love
Zoe's dreams of becoming an animal-keeper look set to come true when her family take over the running of Tanglewood Animal Park! But Oliver, the park vet's son, is used to having Tanglewood to himself, and he's not happy to be sharing it. Then disaster strikes when the park's newest arrival, baby Zebra Flash, escapes from his paddock just before the park's grand reopening. Can Oliver and Zoe join forces and rescue the missing baby zebra so Tanglewood can open in time? Wild animal adventures await inside the gates of Tanglewood in this brand- new series bursting with furry, feathery fun!
Cassidy can’t wait to enrol at Dance and Drama Academy summer school! She's always dreamed of discovering her hidden talent - could she be a star in the making? But as auditions loom, Cassidy is gripped by stage fright. What if Cassidy's stage debut turns out to be an all-singing, all-dancing disaster?
Cassidy is determined to discover a hidden talent to help her stand out from the crowd. So when her petition to let girls wear trousers gets her noticed by the editor of the school mag, she's thrilled. Could she be a star reporter? But her plans go pear-shaped when her investigations mysteriously end up online. Who's leaking her top-secret gossip?
With my embarrassing Dad, pregnant Mum, loser brother and knicker-chewing dog, I'm practically invisible in my family. So even though starting Year Seven is totally nail-biting, I'm *hoping* this is my time to shine. Because guess what?We had to take this test at school, and I am officially Gifted and Talented. It's a bit weird as I picked my answers at random, but the school wouldn't make a mistake about my genius... would they?
Would you prefer to be as snug as a bug rolled up in a rug? Like two cosy bats in thick woolly hats? As hot as three pigs in big purple wigs? Or . . . Would you prefer to be like ten sneezy kittens without any mittens? Like nine frozen frogs in huge wooden clogs? As cool as eight bees on miniature skis? George has to decide for himself on a day out at the park with Mum. This funny book of crazy combinations is guaranteed to make kids laugh.
This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. This title is suitable for ages 6-7 (White level).