Tom Lee’s burning ambition is to go to sea, just like his father. So when Captain Lee invites Tom to travel on his ship, the Serota Star, from Singapore to Penang, he jumps at the chance. But these are dangerous waters where pirates in modern gun boats prey on merchant ships. And when a Triad gang discovers the value of the Serota Star’s cargo, the order goes out to seize the ship at all costs. To... More >

Bathsheba Clarice de Trop thinks she’s a star. Well, her mum is a world-famous novelist whose books are all about the amazing adventures of her fabulous daughter, and of course the stories must be true. But when Bathsheba is confronted by her down-and-out father, and discovers that her role in the fantastic new Bathsheba film will be played by hot US actress Avocado Dieppe, she has to face reality... More >

Delilah Darling – Queen Delilah from the Land of Far, Far Away to you – is desperate to play the part of the gingerbread man in the school play. So when Horrible Charlotte Griggs gets the part instead, Delilah is cross. But she soon discovers that there’s lots of fun to be had playing the big, bad fox. And besides, in the Land of Far, Far Away, things always have happy endings...... More >

For 10-year-old Morag, there’s nothing magical about the cellar of her cruel foster parents’ home. But that’s where she meets Aldiss, a talking rat, and his resourceful companion, Bertie the dodo. She jumps at the chance to run away and join them on their race against time to save their homeland from an evil warlock named Devlish, who is intent on destroying it. But first, Bertie and Aldiss will n... More >

Lizzy Baxter is thrilled when her family moves to Cornwall – she’s always loved the beach. Lizzy doesn’t realise, but she has a special connection with the sea – and the mystical mermaids and silver dolphins who swim there. But there’s much more to the beautiful blue-green world than magic. The evil sea queen is plotting to steal something precious – something that belongs to Lizzy. The Mermaid Cu... More >

Blade is hiding. Playing dead. He knows people are looking for him but he doesn’t want to be found. Because he knows these people aren’t messing about. But Blade can look after himself. He has to ... The first in a compelling new series, the story combines an enormously likeable and engaging central character with the harsh realities of street life and the youth gang culture of today.... More >

Who can save the Outsiders from a life of slavery? It is up to Marc and Sasha to get a message for help to Planet Earth. But as Marc discovers, not even friends can be trusted and his mission is very dangerous. A taut sci-fi adventure. Illustrated by Harriet Buckley Interest age: 8-12 Reading Age: 8+... More >

Thor decides to teach the Giants a lesson they’ll never forget – and with his bone-smashing hammer and superhuman strength, Thor is used to getting what he wants. But he has no idea he’s in for the battle of his life. Illustrated by Siku Interest age: 10-14 Reading Age: 8+... More >

Every Halloween, the goblin creeps in from the Otherworld. Every Halloween the most fearless warriors of Tara try defeat him – and fail. But this year a new hero has stepped up to the challenge. Finn MacCool. He may be only 16, but he’s the only hope they’ve got ... A classic Irish story of danger, adventure and courage. Illustrated by the author Interest age: 10-14 Reading Age: 8+... More >

JP buys a new Game Boy game but this time, the adventure is for real. A relentless and vivid action adventure story. Interest age: 8-12 Reading Age: 8+... More >

The first in a new series of seven books featuring a wonderfully villainous character, Grim Gruesome – a mysterious, shape-shifting, child-hating trickster, the terror of the North Lands. Bjarni needs a sword so he can join a pirate ship and win some treasure, but he can’t afford one. Then Astrid’s mysterious long-lost uncle appears out of the blue and offers to lend him one; but the strange runes... More >

Cash is the puppy nobody wants – a pit-bull – a throwaway dog. A shivering wet bundle, Cash arrives in the life of twelve-year-old Mackenzie. And from that moment boy and dog share a love neither has ever known before. But when Cash is kicked out by Mackenzie’s father, she finds herself lost and alone in a cruel world. Will she ever find her boy again?... More >