Abandoned at birth, the Brothers of the Ikkuma Pit know no mothers. They fend for themselves, each training their Little Brother to survive - until they grow into men and it's time for their Leaving Day. . . . . richly conceived' Sunday Times`The writing [is] sharp and funny, the boys [are] an arresting mixture of toughness and tenderness' Guardian

Food is scarce in the land of King Lion. Fat King, ruler of the neighbouring, very rich, country, refuses to help. War is declared. But the people of the Fat King's land are too fat for their equipment.

1914: war has broken out across Europe and beyond. Nothing will ever be the same again for those caught up in the conflict. This book offers a collection of short stories that explores how the First World War changed and shaped the lives of women forever.

It's night and the dark is filled with strange sounds as Shane makes his way home. But Shane talks and strokes the kitten to calmness, and decides to take the 'Spitfire, Kitten Number One,' home with him. No gang of boys, or avenue of dense traffic, or fierce dog can stop Shane carrying his new found friend to the place he calls home.