An explosion in London raises questions of accident or foul play, while mysterious child deaths occur on a remote Scottish island. Montmorency must unravel these mysteries, all while facing his own personal demons.
Eleanor Updale Books
Eleanor Updale focuses on complex themes that explore the boundaries of morality and human nature. Her work often examines the world from a unique perspective, challenging readers to question their own assumptions. The author's writing style is both insightful and accessible, allowing her to connect with a broad audience. Updale masterfully crafts narratives that are as intellectually stimulating as they are emotionally resonant.
Saved
- 66 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Thought-provoking ethical drama. Luke's parents belong to a church that believes medicine interferes with God's will, but when Luke's sister Anna is hit by a car, should Luke observe his parents' beliefs? Or go against them and save his sister? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
Montmorency
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
In Victorian London, after his life is saved by a young physician, a thief utilizes the knowledge he gains in prison and from the scientific lectures he attends as the physician's case study exhibit to create a new, highly successful, double life for himself. Suggested level: secondary.
Johnny Swanson
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Johnny Swanson is in shock. And that's not all . . . A suspect has been arrested . . . and it's Johnny's mother. Johnny knows she didn't do it. And now, he needs to prove it - fast. Join brave, determined, ingenious Johnny as he embarks on a fast-paced hunt for the true killer - and exposes a deadly, dangerous secret along the way.
Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 20: The Count of Monte Cristo
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Betrayed by his friends, innocent Edmond Dantes is thrown into a dungeon, where he vows revenge ... TreeTops Greatest Stories is a series of timeless classics for children aged 711. Its much-loved stories, beautiful artwork and careful levelling make it easy to select books that children will love.
Itch Scritch Scratch
- 25 pages
- 1 hour of reading
A gang of nasty nits are in town in this rollicking, rhyming short story with a reading age of 6, specially designed to to help severely struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+