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.
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.
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.
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+
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+
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.
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.