A charming and witty tale of bullies, pumpkins and unlikely friendships from award- winning author Gillian Cross. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+.

Ghost. Patina. Sunny. Lu. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds who have been chosen for an elite running team.

Two kings, three young soldiers, one battle to end all battles. As King James and King William prepare to meet at the Boyne in battle, three young men face the horrors of war.

Mystery-lover Libby is excited but nervous when she's sent to live with her Aunt Agatha, headmistress of an extraordinary travelling school. But in her first term, in Paris, her aunt is arrested, accused of a daring jewel robbery. Can Libby and her new best friend Connie find the real thief? Illustrated by Becka Moor.

Summer 1888 and Eliza is angry. Angry that her family never seems to have enough. Angry that conditions at the factory where she works are so harsh. Angry that no one seems to care. When Eliza speaks out, her words spark fury among the other workers and the flame of rebellion is lit. Can one girl inspire an uprising that will change her world?

When Lily is a young teenager, the time comes for her and her friends to leave school and find work; some are emigrating to America, some going to work in shops. Lily is going into service in the Big House - Lissadell. A warm and engaging story about friendship, life in the early 20th century and how the political world affects everyone.