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Books for Babies and Toddlers

1		Ant and Bee Angela Banner I remember the original Ant and Bee books.  Mine had a cloth cover, smelt musty and the pages were falling out!  Here, the books have been beautifully revamped and revitalised with colourful new pictures by Angela Banner whilst maintaining the … Download free opening extract
2		More Ant and Bee Angela Banner The much-loved Ant and Bee are back! More Ant and Bee is another alphabetical story in which the dynamic duo fly off to Asia, introducing children to longer words along the way. … Download free opening extract
3		Kangaroos Hop Ros Moriarty Kangaroos Hop is full of bold and colourful pictures of our favourite Australian animals, set in a backdrop of the Australian landscape together with very simple repeating text throughout this delightful picture book. … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

1		Hooray for Bread Allan Ahlberg February 2013 Book of the Month  Allan Ahlberg at his masterful best with words that just slip off the tongue complemented by some delightful illustrations by Bruce Ingman.  The two of them have come together a number of times now … Download free opening extract
2		Pancake Pandemonium Anita Pouroulis You might say pancakes are little Polly’s favourite treat. Or you might say she’s a little obsessed. Either way when mum’s too busy to rustle up her favourite snack Polly decides to take the initiative. Though she ends up wishing … Download free opening extract
3		The Wind in the Wallows Jeanne Willis A side-splitting look at a topic every child knows and giggles about – noisy bottoms! – cheeky, quirky and outrageous humour from this bestselling team. Boys in particular will love this but beware parents they may decide to wallow around … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

1		Sam Who Went to Sea Phyllis Root Written in lyrical prose by Phyllis Root and illustrated in bright bold colours by Axel Sheffler, the illustrator of The Gruffalo, this book is the story of a river rat who follows his heart and realises his dreams when he … Download free opening extract
2		Monster and Chips David O’Connell Meet the amazing monster customers and sample the foul-food served up daily at Fuzzby’s diner – the brilliant setting for this innovative series from debut author and illustrator, David O’Connell. Boys aged 6 or 7 upwards will love the series … Download free opening extract
3		Attack of the Lizard King Rex Stone Exciting adventures in this easy to read series about two boys and the dangerous dinosaurs they encounter – especially the deadly Tyrannosaurus Rex. Jamie’s dad is opening a dinosaur museum in Dinosaur Cove. Jamie expects to find some fossils but … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

1		Stick Dog Tom Watson January 2013 Debut of the Month Originally self-published as an e-book, Stick Dog has been a bestseller in the US throughout 2011 and is now published in the UK. With hilarious illustrations and pitch-perfect humour which appeals to both child and … Download free opening extract
2		Little Manfred Michael Morpurgo January 2013 Book of the Month Award-winning author and illustrator duo Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have created a touching story about the way lives become entangled during conflict and how, unexpectedly, those ties can lead to enduring friendship. When Alex … Download free opening extract
3		The Three Pickled Herrings (wings & Co 2) Sally Gardner February 2013 Book of the Month Award-winning Sally Gardner has written a deliciously topsy-turvy story as Wings & Co, a rather special fairy detective agency, gets on the case. When Sir Walter Cross, a man of remarkably regular habits, does … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

1		The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas David Almond Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2013 – Best Story  Award-winning David Almond tells a deliciously funny and refreshingly original story of Stanley, a boy who takes off on a journey of enlightenment and discovery after his uncle, whom … Download free opening extract
2		Dear Scarlett Fleur Hitchcock February 2013 Book of the Month  This refreshingly original story unravels an intriguing mystery surrounding a girl’s father. When she turns eleven, Scarlett receives a box of ‘tools’ – the kind used for picking locks  – from her dead father, … Download free opening extract
3		Penny Dreadful is a Record Breaker Joanna Nadin February 2013 Book of the Month Three lively stories for newly- confident readers matched by eye-catching illustrations are gathered up in this one volume.  Of course, Dreadful is not Penny’s real name but it fits her well, as these stories about … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

1		Hero on a Bicycle Shirley Hughes Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2013 – Best Story   Best-selling illustrator Shirley Hughes writes beautifully in this gripping story set during World War Two. Living in Italy during the occupation by the Germans, Paolo and his sister Constanza … Download free opening extract
2		OMG! is This Actually My Life? Hattie Moore’s Unbelievable Year! Rae Earl February 2013 Debut of the Month Hattie Moore’s diary will delight all those who already revel in the life of Louise Rennison’s Georgia Nicholson. Hattie’s life is a hilarious catalogue of typical teenage earth-shattering catastrophes most of which relate to Hattie’s … Download free opening extract
3		East of the Sun, West of the Moon Jackie Morris A treat of a tale, this makes a rich full-length story out of a classic folk tale from the snowy northern lands.  Living in poverty after has family has been forced to leave their home, a young girl is visited … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

1		Seeking Crystal Joss Stirling February 2013 eBook of the Month   A captivating story from the much-admired pen of Joss Stirling, creator of Finding Sky and Stealing Phoenix.  Crystal Brook seems doomed to play second fiddle to her more successful, more popular sister Diamond.  However, … Download free opening extract
2		Million Dollar Gift Ian Somers February 2013 Debut of the Month  Ross Bentley has the gift of telekinesis but has always kept it hidden, even from those closest to him. But when he learns of The Million Dollar Gift, a contest to find people with … Download free opening extract
3		Hidden Among Us Katy Moran A sophisticated and complex novel told in different voices, this interweaves a contemporary family story with a haunting story of another world – the place where the elven folk live. As a newly formed family gather in an old family … Download free opening extract

Books for Babies and Toddlers

1		Monkey Nut Simon Rickerty Bold images brilliantly convey this witty story about how much trouble one monkey nut can cause! One nut; two friends. The friends find a monkey nut can be a bench, a drum or a boat – in fact, there seems … Download free opening extract
2		A Bit Lost Chris Haughton When Little Owl falls out of the nest he needs help to find his way home again. Luckily squirrel is keen to help but how does he know what Little Owl’s mummy will look like? Young readers will enjoy the … Download free opening extract
3		Kangaroos Hop Ros Moriarty Kangaroos Hop is full of bold and colourful pictures of our favourite Australian animals, set in a backdrop of the Australian landscape together with very simple repeating text throughout this delightful picture book. … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

1		Hooray for Bread Allan Ahlberg February 2013 Book of the Month  Allan Ahlberg at his masterful best with words that just slip off the tongue complemented by some delightful illustrations by Bruce Ingman.  The two of them have come together a number of times now … Download free opening extract
2		Pancake Pandemonium Anita Pouroulis You might say pancakes are little Polly’s favourite treat. Or you might say she’s a little obsessed. Either way when mum’s too busy to rustle up her favourite snack Polly decides to take the initiative. Though she ends up wishing … Download free opening extract
3		Friends Michael Foreman Award-winning Michael Foreman puts an unlikely friendship at the heart of this captivating story of a cat and a fish who become such firm friends that the fish chooses friendship over freedom. Together the friends tour the world – especially … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

1		Attack of the Lizard King Rex Stone Exciting adventures in this easy to read series about two boys and the dangerous dinosaurs they encounter – especially the deadly Tyrannosaurus Rex. Jamie’s dad is opening a dinosaur museum in Dinosaur Cove. Jamie expects to find some fossils but … Download free opening extract
2		Sam Who Went to Sea Phyllis Root Written in lyrical prose by Phyllis Root and illustrated in bright bold colours by Axel Sheffler, the illustrator of The Gruffalo, this book is the story of a river rat who follows his heart and realises his dreams when he … Download free opening extract
3		Fluff the Farting Fish Michael Rosen Perfect for every child who’s just beginning to read alone, this hilarious tale is a roller coaster ride of fame and fortune and the possible resulting disasters. Elvie longs for a dog but gets a goldfish instead! Undeterred from following … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

1		Stick Dog Tom Watson January 2013 Debut of the Month Originally self-published as an e-book, Stick Dog has been a bestseller in the US throughout 2011 and is now published in the UK. With hilarious illustrations and pitch-perfect humour which appeals to both child and … Download free opening extract
2		The Three Pickled Herrings (wings & Co 2) Sally Gardner February 2013 Book of the Month Award-winning Sally Gardner has written a deliciously topsy-turvy story as Wings & Co, a rather special fairy detective agency, gets on the case. When Sir Walter Cross, a man of remarkably regular habits, does … Download free opening extract
3		Little Manfred Michael Morpurgo January 2013 Book of the Month Award-winning author and illustrator duo Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have created a touching story about the way lives become entangled during conflict and how, unexpectedly, those ties can lead to enduring friendship. When Alex … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

1		The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas David Almond Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2013 – Best Story  Award-winning David Almond tells a deliciously funny and refreshingly original story of Stanley, a boy who takes off on a journey of enlightenment and discovery after his uncle, whom … Download free opening extract
2		Penny Dreadful is a Record Breaker Joanna Nadin February 2013 Book of the Month Three lively stories for newly- confident readers matched by eye-catching illustrations are gathered up in this one volume.  Of course, Dreadful is not Penny’s real name but it fits her well, as these stories about … Download free opening extract
3		Dear Scarlett Fleur Hitchcock February 2013 Book of the Month  This refreshingly original story unravels an intriguing mystery surrounding a girl’s father. When she turns eleven, Scarlett receives a box of ‘tools’ – the kind used for picking locks  – from her dead father, … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

1		East of the Sun, West of the Moon Jackie Morris A treat of a tale, this makes a rich full-length story out of a classic folk tale from the snowy northern lands.  Living in poverty after has family has been forced to leave their home, a young girl is visited … Download free opening extract
2		OMG! is This Actually My Life? Hattie Moore’s Unbelievable Year! Rae Earl February 2013 Debut of the Month Hattie Moore’s diary will delight all those who already revel in the life of Louise Rennison’s Georgia Nicholson. Hattie’s life is a hilarious catalogue of typical teenage earth-shattering catastrophes most of which relate to Hattie’s … Download free opening extract
3		Hero on a Bicycle Shirley Hughes Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2013 – Best Story   Best-selling illustrator Shirley Hughes writes beautifully in this gripping story set during World War Two. Living in Italy during the occupation by the Germans, Paolo and his sister Constanza … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

1		Seeking Crystal Joss Stirling February 2013 eBook of the Month   A captivating story from the much-admired pen of Joss Stirling, creator of Finding Sky and Stealing Phoenix.  Crystal Brook seems doomed to play second fiddle to her more successful, more popular sister Diamond.  However, … Download free opening extract
2		Million Dollar Gift Ian Somers February 2013 Debut of the Month  Ross Bentley has the gift of telekinesis but has always kept it hidden, even from those closest to him. But when he learns of The Million Dollar Gift, a contest to find people with … Download free opening extract
3		Dead Romantic C.J. Skuse February 2013 Book of the Month  Very funny and touching, this is a refreshingly original teen novel which stirs traditional themes into a thought provoking mix of science and more. Newly into sixth form college, Camille – unfortunately named after … Download free opening extract

Lovereading4kids.co.uk Top 10

1		Stick Dog Tom Watson January 2013 Debut of the Month Originally self-published as an e-book, Stick Dog has been a bestseller in the US throughout 2011 and is now published in the UK. With hilarious illustrations and pitch-perfect humour which appeals to both child and … Download free opening extract
2		Little Manfred Michael Morpurgo January 2013 Book of the Month Award-winning author and illustrator duo Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have created a touching story about the way lives become entangled during conflict and how, unexpectedly, those ties can lead to enduring friendship. When Alex … Download free opening extract
3		The Great Galloon Tom Banks A Piece of Passion from the Editor, Sara O’Connor – The Great Galloon immediately made me want to grab a mop and fight alongside the comical crew. With plenty of adventures and “goodnight points” instead of chapters, I defy you … Download free opening extract
4		Fluff the Farting Fish Michael Rosen Perfect for every child who’s just beginning to read alone, this hilarious tale is a roller coaster ride of fame and fortune and the possible resulting disasters. Elvie longs for a dog but gets a goldfish instead! Undeterred from following … Download free opening extract
5		Granny Samurai, the Monkey King and I John Chambers January 2013 Debut of the Month There are loads of great laughs in this wild story of a granny with a difference. Samuel Johnson who ‘scribes’ this story has the misfortune to turn up at a new school and find himself … Download free opening extract
6		Far Rockaway Charlie Fletcher January 2013 Book of the Month   Best-selling Charlie Fletcher cleverly intertwines stories within stories in this dramatic and ambitious adventure. When Cat is slammed into by a fire truck crossing a road in central Manhattan, the blow to her … Download free opening extract
7		Billionaire Boy David Walliams Hugely entertaining, this captivating story is also thought provoking about the perils of having way too much money. Joe Spud is the richest twelve-year-old in the world; he has everything his heart desires – except happiness. As one disaster follows … Download free opening extract
8		The Spin Rebecca Lisle January 2013 Book of the Month   A magical and action packed adventure in a cleverly created other world packed full of delightful characters. Orphaned Stormy works at the lowest level in the castle kitchens but he has dreams and aspirations … Download free opening extract
9		Fox Friend Michael Morpurgo Interest Age 7-12 Reading Age 7+  From the multi award-winning and bestselling author, a beautifully re-packaged, 4u2read version, of this moving story of a girl and an injured fox cub. … Download free opening extract
10		Night of the Howling Hound Sam Hay Undead Pets is a terrific series, particularly for boys and reluctant readers.  This is the third one.  Joe is just an ordinary boy until he makes a wish on a spooky Egyptian amulet… Now he’s the Protector of undead pets… … Download free opening extract

Books for Babies and Toddlers

1		Cuddle Bear Claire Freedman Meet Cuddle Bear – the unforgettable hero with hugs for everyone! A perfect book for parent and child to share time and time again. Click here to visit the author page for Claire Freedman, where you can read a Q&A including how … Download free opening extract
2		A Squash and a Squeeze Julia Donaldson Celebrating twenty years of a classic picture book pairing! Julia Donaldson writes…Although the book you have in your hands is officially a 20th birthday edition, A Squash and a Squeeze is actually nearer forty! It started its life as a song … Download free opening extract
3		One Gorilla A Counting Book Anthony Browne Award-winning former Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne takes readers on a counting journey from 1 Gorilla through other monkeys such as chimpanzees, mandrills and baboons before reaching 10 Lemurs. From them, he leaps to himself and all humans showing how all … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

1		The Shape of My Heart Mark Sperring January 2013 Picture Book of the Month Bright images offer loads to look at for young readers to think about the shape of all the things around them in the world. Birds have a shape and so does food. But what … Download free opening extract
2		My Monster Mayhem Anita Pouroulis A little girl keeps getting into trouble with her Mum, but it’s not her that leaves the lights on in every room or clothes all over the floor.  She’s doing battle with a mob of monsters who just want to … Download free opening extract
3		Mum’s Cronky Car Anita Pouroulis Unloved and unappreciated, Mum’s Cronky Car is on the verge of being scrapped and abandoned.Then one morning, on the school-run, the Cronk is living up to his name being overtaken by a disability scooter! Then out of nowhere he does … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

1		Fluff the Farting Fish Michael Rosen Perfect for every child who’s just beginning to read alone, this hilarious tale is a roller coaster ride of fame and fortune and the possible resulting disasters. Elvie longs for a dog but gets a goldfish instead! Undeterred from following … Download free opening extract
2		Oh Dear, Geoffrey! Gemma O’Neill January 2013 Debut of the Month This beautifully written and wonderfully illustrated book is a tale about a rather tall and clumsy giraffe who struggles to make friends but eventually he finds he has plenty because he can show them something … Download free opening extract
3		Horrid Henry’s Fearsome Four Francesca Simon Four best-selling Horrid Henry stories, each richly illustrated by Tony Ross, are gathered up in this bumper volume making a perfect gift book. The chaos of Horrid Henry’s birthday party; the shock of Horrid Henry’s underpants – as supplied by … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

1		Stick Dog Tom Watson January 2013 Debut of the Month Originally self-published as an e-book, Stick Dog has been a bestseller in the US throughout 2011 and is now published in the UK. With hilarious illustrations and pitch-perfect humour which appeals to both child and … Download free opening extract
2		Little Manfred Michael Morpurgo January 2013 Book of the Month Award-winning author and illustrator duo Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have created a touching story about the way lives become entangled during conflict and how, unexpectedly, those ties can lead to enduring friendship. When Alex … Download free opening extract
3		Fox Friend Michael Morpurgo Interest Age 7-12 Reading Age 7+  From the multi award-winning and bestselling author, a beautifully re-packaged, 4u2read version, of this moving story of a girl and an injured fox cub. … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

1		The Spin Rebecca Lisle January 2013 Book of the Month   A magical and action packed adventure in a cleverly created other world packed full of delightful characters. Orphaned Stormy works at the lowest level in the castle kitchens but he has dreams and aspirations … Download free opening extract
2		Granny Samurai, the Monkey King and I John Chambers January 2013 Debut of the Month There are loads of great laughs in this wild story of a granny with a difference. Samuel Johnson who ‘scribes’ this story has the misfortune to turn up at a new school and find himself … Download free opening extract
3		Billionaire Boy David Walliams Hugely entertaining, this captivating story is also thought provoking about the perils of having way too much money. Joe Spud is the richest twelve-year-old in the world; he has everything his heart desires – except happiness. As one disaster follows … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

1		Far Rockaway Charlie Fletcher January 2013 Book of the Month   Best-selling Charlie Fletcher cleverly intertwines stories within stories in this dramatic and ambitious adventure. When Cat is slammed into by a fire truck crossing a road in central Manhattan, the blow to her … Download free opening extract
2		Shiverton Hall Emerald Fennell January 2013 Debut of the Month A boarding school story with a difference. With its imposing entrance and spooky appearance Shiverton Hall more than lives up to its chilling name. When Arthur Bannister arrives on a scholarship he finds himself dealing … Download free opening extract
3		Unleashed Mind Over Matter Ali Sparkes January 2013 Book of the Month Prize winning Ali Sparkes has created a fresh new action-packed series about a group of children with special powers. This is the second in the series. Each novel is brimming with adventure and danger; the … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

1		Ketchup Clouds Annabel Pitcher January 2013 Book of the Month Award-winning author Annabel Pitcher’s new teen novel is a taut and dramatic adventure with a deep yearning at its heart. Ketchup Clouds vividly captures the terrifying roller coaster of emotion that envelopes Zoe when she … Download free opening extract
2		Burning Bright Sophie Mckenzie January 2013 Book of the Month In this high-octane sequel to Falling Fast, River, still passionately in love with Flynn,  finds herself more and more confused and anxious by his violent behaviour. Time and again she forgives him knowing some of … Download free opening extract
3		The Fault in Our Stars John Green January 2013 Book of the Month    Deservedly No 1 on the New York Times best seller list, this heart-catching novel is fuelled by the rawest emotions deftly handled but never falsely diluted. The role a book plays in their lives … Download free opening extract

Lovereading4kids Top 10

1		Little Manfred Michael Morpurgo January 2013 Book of the Month Award-winning author and illustrator duo Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have created a touching story about the way lives become entangled during conflict and how, unexpectedly, those ties can lead to enduring friendship. When Alex … Download free opening extract
2		Stick Dog Tom Watson January 2013 Debut of the Month Originally self-published as an e-book, Stick Dog has been a bestseller in the US throughout 2011 and is now published in the UK. With hilarious illustrations and pitch-perfect humour which appeals to both child and … Download free opening extract
3		The Spin Rebecca Lisle January 2013 Book of the Month   A magical and action packed adventure in a cleverly created other world packed full of delightful characters. Orphaned Stormy works at the lowest level in the castle kitchens but he has dreams and aspirations … Download free opening extract
4		The Shape of My Heart Mark Sperring January 2013 Picture Book of the Month Bright images offer loads to look at for young readers to think about the shape of all the things around them in the world. Birds have a shape and so does food. But what … Download free opening extract
5		Fluff the Farting Fish Michael Rosen Perfect for every child who’s just beginning to read alone, this hilarious tale is a roller coaster ride of fame and fortune and the possible resulting disasters. Elvie longs for a dog but gets a goldfish instead! Undeterred from following … Download free opening extract
6		Fox Friend Michael Morpurgo Interest Age 7-12 Reading Age 7+  From the multi award-winning and bestselling author, a beautifully re-packaged, 4u2read version, of this moving story of a girl and an injured fox cub. … Download free opening extract
7		Twelve Minutes to Midnight Christopher Edge December 2012 Book of the Month. A thriller with a fast-paced cinematic style, Twelve Minutes to Midnight is an electrifying story from an exciting new author featuring a feisty 13 year old heroine. It is the first book in a must-read … Download free opening extract
8		Far Rockaway Charlie Fletcher January 2013 Book of the Month   Best-selling Charlie Fletcher cleverly intertwines stories within stories in this dramatic and ambitious adventure. When Cat is slammed into by a fire truck crossing a road in central Manhattan, the blow to her … Download free opening extract
9		Granny Samurai, the Monkey King and I John Chambers January 2013 Debut of the Month There are loads of great laughs in this wild story of a granny with a difference. Samuel Johnson who ‘scribes’ this story has the misfortune to turn up at a new school and find himself … Download free opening extract
10		The Fault in Our Stars John Green January 2013 Book of the Month    Deservedly No 1 on the New York Times best seller list, this heart-catching novel is fuelled by the rawest emotions deftly handled but never falsely diluted. The role a book plays in their lives … Download free opening extract

Books for Babies and Toddlers

1		Pip and Posy: The Snowy Day Axel Scheffler Best-selling Axel Scheffler’s delightful characters Pip and Posy are back for a new adventure. The two friends love playing in the snow together until a difference of opinion causes them to start to quarrel. How will they get back to … Download free opening extract
2		Matilda’s Cat Emily Gravett Award-winning Emily Gravett has come up with another witty gem. Specialising in simplicity and relying on readers taking their cues from her characters, here Matilda’s cat makes it plain that she does NOT like all the things Matilda wants her … Download free opening extract
3		One Gorilla A Counting Book Anthony Browne Award-winning former Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne takes readers on a counting journey from 1 Gorilla through other monkeys such as chimpanzees, mandrills and baboons before reaching 10 Lemurs. From them, he leaps to himself and all humans showing how all … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

1		Goldilocks Allan Ahlberg ‘One of Julia Eccleshare’s Stand-out Children’s Book of the Year 2012’A brilliant book which is full of original stories all of which are variations on the familiar story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Each retelling becomes more and more … Download free opening extract
2		Oh No, George! Chris Haughton Shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2012.  Chris Haughton’s distinctive artwork perfectly accompanies the innocent charm of affable George, a dog trying to be good – with hilarious results! This is the second picture book from rapidly rising star … Download free opening extract
3		The Fearsome Beastie Giles Paley-Phillips April 2012 Book of the Month. Winner of The People’s Book Prize 2012, a national competition aimed at discovering new and unknown works: a truly democratic book prize decided exclusively by the public. This is a terrific little picture book that parents … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

1		Horrid Henry’s Christmas Presents Francesca Simon Horrid Henry loves getting Christmas presents but he’s not so keen on giving them. That’s because, he hasn’t got them to give! However, Henry comes up with a very clever plan firmly based on the principle, it’s the thought that … Download free opening extract
2		The Snake Who Came To Stay Julia Donaldson Interest Age 5-8 Reading Age 6+. When Polly sets up an animal home for pets, she doesn’t anticipate quite how many problems she may face! But then, she doesn’t know she is going to be asked to look after a … Download free opening extract
3		The Tobermory Cat Debi Gliori Once upon a time…best-selling illustrator Debi Gliori tells a witty story about cats poking fun at fame and asking if it really has any merit.  All the towns on Mull have cats with special attributes, such as being able to … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

1		The Monster Snowman Gillian Cross Interest Age 8-12 Reading Age 8+  Jack and his friends build the greatest, scariest snowman in the whole world – until it comes alive! An entertaining and clever story by an award- winning author and illustator, Ross Collins. Also suitable … Download free opening extract
2		Who Could That be at This Hour? Lemony Snicket Bestselling Lemony Snicket’s fast-talking writing is brilliantly on display in this wise cracking detective story which is full of references to the great detective writers of the past. Thirteen year Snicket is apprenticed to S. Theodora Markson, a second rate … Download free opening extract
3		Fox Friend Michael Morpurgo Interest Age 7-12 Reading Age 7+  From the multi award-winning and bestselling author, a beautifully re-packaged, 4u2read version, of this moving story of a girl and an injured fox cub. … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

1		Twelve Minutes to Midnight Christopher Edge December 2012 Book of the Month. A thriller with a fast-paced cinematic style, Twelve Minutes to Midnight is an electrifying story from an exciting new author featuring a feisty 13 year old heroine. It is the first book in a must-read … Download free opening extract
2		Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Third Wheel Jeff Kinney The best-selling Wimpy Kid charts new aspects of his life in his trademark frank and highly humorous diary. From reflecting on the time before he was born to his struggles to find a date for the Valentine Day’s Dance and … Download free opening extract
3		Dark Lord : The Teenage Years Jamie Thomson, Dirk Lloyd Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2012 – aged seven to fourteen.  This is wonderfully original, completely mad but according to a 10 year old boy we gave it to is one of the funniest books he’s read all … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

1		Ghost Knight Cornelia Funke November 2012 Book of the Month  A thrilling ghost story set in a boarding school situated right in the heart of Salisbury Cathedral. Eleven year old Jon Whitcroft doesn’t want to be packed off to boarding school and is sure … Download free opening extract
2		Liar and Spy Rebecca Stead One of Julia Eccleshare’s Stand-out Children’s Book of the Year 2012 Award-winning Rebecca Steed tells a wonderfully touching story with great sensitivity within an exciting and dramatic adventure. Georges (his unusual name is part of his problem) has just moved to … Download free opening extract
3		Sword of Light Katherine Roberts This cracking page-turning adventure is now available in paperback.  The future of Camelot is in the hands of Arthur’s secret daughter, Rhianna.  Utterly gripping, this is the start of a series for 10+ year olds by an award winning author.  … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

1		Maggot Moon Sally Gardner Shortlisted for the Children’s Costa Award 2012. Sally Gardner tells a story that is rich in drama and ideas as Standish Treadwell, an unlikely hero, takes on the vicious forces of the repressive motherland in a novel set in … Download free opening extract
2		Reached Ally Condie December 2012 Book of the Month    The best-selling Matched trilogy takes off in a dangerous and shattering new direction as Cassia’s revolt and her determination to fight for what matters to her most comes to a head. Now the signs … Download free opening extract
3		Ketchup Clouds Annabel Pitcher Award-winning author Annabel Pitcher’s new teen novel is a taut and dramatic adventure with a deep yearning at its heart. Ketchup Clouds vividly captures the terrifying roller coaster of emotion that envelopes Zoe when she gets caught in a tragic … Download free opening extract

Books for Babies and Toddlers

1		Matilda’s Cat Emily Gravett Award-winning Emily Gravett has come up with another witty gem. Specialising in simplicity and relying on readers taking their cues from her characters, here Matilda’s cat makes it plain that she does NOT like all the things Matilda wants her … Download free opening extract
2		Pip and Posy: The Snowy Day Axel Scheffler Best-selling Axel Scheffler’s delightful characters Pip and Posy are back for a new adventure. The two friends love playing in the snow together until a difference of opinion causes them to start to quarrel. How will they get back to … Download free opening extract
3		Oh No, George! Chris Haughton Shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2012.  Chris Haughton’s distinctive artwork perfectly accompanies the innocent charm of affable George, a dog trying to be good – with hilarious results! This is the second picture book from rapidly rising star … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

1		Arlo Needs Glasses Barney Saltzberg This inventive, interactive picture book will charm young readers and their parents with a perfect light touch and joyful spirit as the reader gets to do just what Arlo does to solve his problem of not being able to see … Download free opening extract
2		The Jolly Christmas Postman Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg First groundbreaking and now classic, this Twentieth Birthday celebratory edition of the Ahlbergs’ second interactive book about The Jolly Postman will be a treat for a new generation of families. With Christmas coming, the Jolly Postman is off on his … Download free opening extract
3		The Velveteen Rabbit Margery Williams One of the best-loved stories about what makes a child’s toy ‘real’ and how becoming real is the dearest wish of all toys in the nursery. When the handsome Velveteen Rabbit, with his spotted brown and white coat and ears … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

1		The Snake Who Came To Stay Julia Donaldson Interest Age 5-8 Reading Age 6+. When Polly sets up an animal home for pets, she doesn’t anticipate quite how many problems she may face! But then, she doesn’t know she is going to be asked to look after a … Download free opening extract
2		Look at Me Francesca Simon Honey needs to gather all her courage to try skating on the slippery, slidy ice. All the other animals in Buffin Street get the hang of it. Can Honey? A perfect beginning read for all those who like to test … Download free opening extract
3		Wonderful Earth! Nick Butterworth Wonderful Earth is the story of the creation of this wonderful world in which we live. Terrifically interactive with pop-ups, split pages and peep holes it will give the reader aged 5 and above hours of entertainment on their own … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

1		The Monster Snowman Gillian Cross Jack and his friends build the greatest, scariest snowman in the whole world – until it comes alive! An entertaining and clever story by an award- winning author and illustator, Ross Collins. Also suitable for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers. … Download free opening extract
2		Fox Friend Michael Morpurgo From the multi award-winning and bestselling author, a beautifully re-packaged, 4u2read version, of this moving story of a girl and an injured fox cub. … Download free opening extract
3		Bob and the Moon Tree Mystery Simon Bartram A must-have for all fans of Bob, the very much loved man in the moon, who is back for a brilliantly entertaining new adventure. Bob knows every inch of the moon which he looks after so carefully. Imagine his surprise … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

1		Who Could That be at This Hour? Lemony Snicket Bestselling Lemony Snicket’s fast-talking writing is brilliantly on display in this wise cracking detective story which is full of references to the great detective writers of the past. Thirteen year Snicket is apprenticed to S. Theodora Markson, a second rate … Download free opening extract
2		Alien Schoolboy’s Z-A Guide to Earthlings Ros Asquith Shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, this hilarious series goes from strength to strength. In this forth title, The Aliens exploration of earthlings’ speech reveals the foibles of the English language – capturing the ridiculous things that are said…and revealing … Download free opening extract
3		Ghost Knight Cornelia Funke A thrilling ghost story set in a boarding school situated right in the heart of Salisbury Cathedral. Eleven year old Jon Whitcroft doesn’t want to be packed off to boarding school and is sure that he won’t like it because … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

1		The Great Unexpected Sharon Creech Prize-winning Sharon Creech tells a heart warming and delicate story of unexpected connections that lead to great happiness when they are unravelled. Friends Lizzie and Naomi, both of whom are orphans, meet Finn, a mysterious boy who seems to come … Download free opening extract
2		Socks Are Not Enough Mark Lowery Shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2012. A piece of Passion from the Publisher: We at Scholastic Children’s Books are very proud to be publishing Socks Are Not Enough by Mark Lowery.  It genuinely takes a lot to make me … Download free opening extract
3		Hero on a Bicycle Shirley Hughes Best-selling illustrator Shirley Hughes writes beautifully in this gripping story set during World War Two. Living in Italy during the occupation by the Germans, Paolo and his sister Constanza long to do something for the fight to keep Italy free. … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

1		The Cloud Hunters Alex Shearer In this thrilling and thought provoking adventure fantasy set in a world without water, the Cloud Hunters are vital for the community’s survival. Setting out on their missions, they track down the clouds and bring the water home. It’s a … Download free opening extract
2		Ketchup Clouds Annabel Pitcher Award-winning author Annabel Pitcher’s new teen novel is a taut and dramatic adventure with a deep yearning at its heart. Ketchup Clouds vividly captures the terrifying roller coaster of emotion that envelopes Zoe when she gets caught in a tragic … Download free opening extract
3		My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece Annabel Pitcher Winner of the 2012 Branford Boase Award for an outstanding debut novel. The Branford Boase judges said: A very accomplished piece of writing by an author with a clear talent. The descriptions of the way the father handled his daughter’s death … Download free opening extract

Books for Babies and Toddlers

1		Too Noisy! Malachy Doyle ‘Biscuits and cakes!’ or ‘Spiders and Snakes!’  All readers will love way they can change the pictures in this clever picture book. On every spread there’s a flap which can be opened to reveal some nice or something disgusting. Every … Download free opening extract
2		How Do You Feel? Anthony Browne Former Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne’s characteristic and affecting illustrations are skilful in capturing simple emotions. Happy, sad, lonely, guilty, confident and shy – all these and more are eloquently expressed on the faces of Browne’s endearing chimpanzees. … Download free opening extract
3		Mayfly Day Jeanne Willis September 2012 Book of the Month. Its message is one to treasure. Mayfly lives for only one day. Is she sad? No, everything about that one day is to be celebrated. Mayfly sees buds burst open, she sees babies being … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

1		What’s the Time, Mr Wolf? Debi Gliori September 2012 Book of the Month. This enchantingly original story inspired by the well-known playground tag game, this is also perfect for practising telling the time.  Mr Wolf is revealed to be not so big and not so bad as … Download free opening extract
2		Sad Tales for Me A Bio(dog)raphy James Barklee This is the story of James the dog told by himself.  His heart-warming story will resonate with readers, who identify with many of the feelings James shares. Like when James is sad or scared, or feeling brave, even when he’s … Download free opening extract
3		The Man from the Land of Fandango Margaret Mahy September 2012 Book of the Month. Award-winning Margaret Mahy’s deliciously original creation cavorts across the pages of this exuberant picture book. Told in rhyming a text, the story is set in the wonderful land of Fandango where there’s dancing and … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

1		The Snake Who Came To Stay Julia Donaldson Interest Age 5-8 Reading Age 6+. When Polly sets up an animal home for pets, she doesn’t anticipate quite how many problems she may face! But then, she doesn’t know she is going to be asked to look after a … Download free opening extract
2		Superworm Julia Donaldson September 2012 Book of the Month. Award-winning Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, tell a romping story of Superworm, a new hero on the block. Good old Superworm! Using his special superpowers, he can rescue Beetle when … Download free opening extract
3		The BFG 30th Anniversary Edition Roald Dahl This is a delightful, funny and exciting story about a special friendship between two people from different worlds – a giant and a child. As the story develops it shows how trust and love develops between them. It also shows … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

1		Where My Wellies Take Me Michael Morpurgo, Clare Morpurgo September 2012 MEGA Book of the Month. Best-selling author Michael Morpurgo’s touching story of a young girl’s exploration of the countryside provides a lyrical link for this rich and varied collection of poems about the countryside which have been selected … Download free opening extract
2		The Odds Adam Perrott September 2012 Book of the Month. The Odd family delight in making mischief, and playing tricks on each other, or on the unsuspecting residents of the town of Trott. But they meet their match in the Plopwells – a seemingly … Download free opening extract
3		Pippi Longstocking Astrid Lindgren September 2012 Book of the Month. Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren’s nine-year-old heroine, burst onto the bookshelf in 1945 and has remained a firm favourite with children the world over. Here her story is illustrated with flair and humour by Lauren … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

1		The Grunts In Trouble Philip Ardagh September 2012 Book of the Month. Meet the Grunts! Mr and Mrs, their cat Ginger Biscuit, two donkeys Clip and Clop and Sunny, a child Mr Grunt stole off a washing line as a present for Mrs Grunt. The Grunts … Download free opening extract
2		Ribblestrop Forever! Andy Mulligan September 2012 Book of the Month. The school where hilarious things happen, is back.  Not surprisingly, there are some pretty hair-raising adventures as a result and the setting provides an unusual vision of school and the activities that go on … Download free opening extract
3		Shrunk! F. R. Hitchcock September 2012 Debut of the Month. With Jupiter in one pocket and a meteorite in the other, both shrunk by him, Tom knows he has a strange power which produces some surprising and dramatic results. How Tom, who already lives … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

1		The Sacrifice Charlie Higson October 2012 Book of the Month. There aren’t many authors who are able to conjure up fear and terror in the way Charlie Higson does so brilliantly in his series The Enemy of which The Sacrifice is the fourth.  His … Download free opening extract
2		Gods and Warriors Michelle Paver September 2012 MEGA Book of the Month. By the best-selling author of Wolf Brother, Gods and Warriors is this year’s most hotly anticipated children’s novel. The first book in a breathtaking adventure series set in the Greek Bronze Age: a … Download free opening extract
3		Friend or Foe Michael Morpurgo March 2010 Guest Editor Michael Foreman: “Towards the end of WWII enemy prisoners of War were brought to our village to help bring in the harvest.  We boys played football with them, the enemy, during their break times.  Children face-to-face with … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

1		Another Life Keren David A roller-coaster, first-person teenage thriller tells the third part of Keren David’s story about teens caught up in the world of crime. Having been expelled from the boarding school he hates, Archie is delighted to be back in London where he … Download free opening extract
2		Missing Me Sophie Mckenzie September 2012 Book of the Month. Sophie McKenzie’s ability to tap into the teen pysche is second to none and here yet again in this the third in her Missing series (the first and second were Girl, Missing and Sister, … Download free opening extract
3		Maggot Moon Sally Gardner September 2012 Book of the Month. Sally Gardner tells a story that is rich in drama and ideas as Standish Treadwell, an unlikely hero, takes on the vicious forces of the repressive motherland in a novel set in a bleak … Download free opening extract

Books for Babies and Toddlers

1		Too Noisy! Malachy Doyle ‘Biscuits and cakes!’ or ‘Spiders and Snakes!’  All readers will love way they can change the pictures in this clever picture book. On every spread there’s a flap which can be opened to reveal some nice or something disgusting. Every … Download free opening extract
2		Mayfly Day Jeanne Willis September 2012 Book of the Month. Its message is one to treasure. Mayfly lives for only one day. Is she sad? No, everything about that one day is to be celebrated. Mayfly sees buds burst open, she sees babies being … Download free opening extract
3		How Do You Feel? Anthony Browne Former Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne’s characteristic and affecting illustrations are skilful in capturing simple emotions. Happy, sad, lonely, guilty, confident and shy – all these and more are eloquently expressed on the faces of Browne’s endearing chimpanzees. … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

1		What’s the Time, Mr Wolf? Debi Gliori September 2012 Book of the Month. This enchantingly original story inspired by the well-known playground tag game, this is also perfect for practising telling the time.  Mr Wolf is revealed to be not so big and not so bad as … Download free opening extract
2		George and the Knight Sue McMillan A touching story of how a timid dragon saves the day when he defends the villagers against a cruel and heartless knight. George is such a kind and gentle creature that all the other dragons who are fearsome and mighty … Download free opening extract
3		Sad Tales for Me A Bio(dog)raphy James Barklee This is the story of James the dog told by himself.  His heart-warming story will resonate with readers, who identify with many of the feelings James shares. Like when James is sad or scared, or feeling brave, even when he’s … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

1		The Snake Who Came To Stay Julia Donaldson Interest Age 5-8 Reading Age 6+. When Polly sets up an animal home for pets, she doesn’t anticipate quite how many problems she may face! But then, she doesn’t know she is going to be asked to look after a … Download free opening extract
2		Superworm Julia Donaldson September 2012 Book of the Month. Award-winning Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, tell a romping story of Superworm, a new hero on the block. Good old Superworm! Using his special superpowers, he can rescue Beetle when … Download free opening extract
3		The BFG 30th Anniversary Edition Roald Dahl This is a delightful, funny and exciting story about a special friendship between two people from different worlds – a giant and a child. As the story develops it shows how trust and love develops between them. It also shows … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

1		Where My Wellies Take Me Michael Morpurgo, Clare Morpurgo September 2012 MEGA Book of the Month. Best-selling author Michael Morpurgo’s touching story of a young girl’s exploration of the countryside provides a lyrical link for this rich and varied collection of poems about the countryside which have been selected … Download free opening extract
2		The Odds Adam Perrott September 2012 Book of the Month. The Odd family delight in making mischief, and playing tricks on each other, or on the unsuspecting residents of the town of Trott. But they meet their match in the Plopwells – a seemingly … Download free opening extract
3		Pippi Longstocking Astrid Lindgren September 2012 Book of the Month. Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren’s nine-year-old heroine, burst onto the bookshelf in 1945 and has remained a firm favourite with children the world over. Here her story is illustrated with flair and humour by Lauren … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

1		The Grunts In Trouble Philip Ardagh September 2012 Book of the Month. Meet the Grunts! Mr and Mrs, their cat Ginger Biscuit, two donkeys Clip and Clop and Sunny, a child Mr Grunt stole off a washing line as a present for Mrs Grunt. The Grunts … Download free opening extract
2		Shrunk! F. R. Hitchcock September 2012 Debut of the Month. With Jupiter in one pocket and a meteorite in the other, both shrunk by him, Tom knows he has a strange power which produces some surprising and dramatic results. How Tom, who already lives … Download free opening extract
3		Ribblestrop Forever! Andy Mulligan September 2012 Book of the Month. The school where hilarious things happen, is back.  Not surprisingly, there are some pretty hair-raising adventures as a result and the setting provides an unusual vision of school and the activities that go on … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

1		Gods and Warriors Michelle Paver September 2012 MEGA Book of the Month. By the best-selling author of Wolf Brother, Gods and Warriors is this year’s most hotly anticipated children’s novel. The first book in a breathtaking adventure series set in the Greek Bronze Age: a … Download free opening extract
2		100 Ways for Every Girl to Look and Feel Fantastic Alice Hart-Davis, Beth Hindhaugh Beauty journalist Alice Hart-Davis, and daughter Beth, share their 100 top tips for young teens in this new beauty bible. It will appeal to any teenage girl (or parent) who has been left baffled by amount of beauty advice on … Download free opening extract
3		Friend or Foe Michael Morpurgo March 2010 Guest Editor Michael Foreman: “Towards the end of WWII enemy prisoners of War were brought to our village to help bring in the harvest.  We boys played football with them, the enemy, during their break times.  Children face-to-face with … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

1		Maggot Moon Sally Gardner September 2012 Book of the Month. Sally Gardner tells a story that is rich in drama and ideas as Standish Treadwell, an unlikely hero, takes on the vicious forces of the repressive motherland in a novel set in a bleak … Download free opening extract
2		Missing Me Sophie Mckenzie September 2012 Book of the Month. Sophie McKenzie’s ability to tap into the teen pysche is second to none and here yet again in this the third in her Missing series (the first and second were Girl, Missing and Sister, … Download free opening extract
3		Another Life Keren David A roller-coaster, first-person teenage thriller tells the third part of Keren David’s story about teens caught up in the world of crime. Having been expelled from the boarding school he hates, Archie is delighted to be back in London where he … Download free opening extract

Books for Babies and Toddlers

1		Too Noisy! Malachy Doyle ‘Biscuits and cakes!’ or ‘Spiders and Snakes!’  All readers will love way they can change the pictures in this clever picture book. On every spread there’s a flap which can be opened to reveal some nice or something disgusting. Every … Download free opening extract
2		I Want a Pet Lauren Child Charlie and Lola’s award-winning author creates some wonderful scenes in her witty story about a child who wants a pet. Mum, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa all have very strong views about pets. Together, and for different reasons, they dismiss the … Download free opening extract
3		Mayfly Day Jeanne Willis September 2012 Book of the Month. Its message is one to treasure. Mayfly lives for only one day. Is she sad? No, everything about that one day is to be celebrated. Mayfly sees buds burst open, she sees babies being … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

1		The Man from the Land of Fandango Margaret Mahy September 2012 Book of the Month. Award-winning Margaret Mahy’s deliciously original creation cavorts across the pages of this exuberant picture book. Told in rhyming a text, the story is set in the wonderful land of Fandango where there’s dancing and … Download free opening extract
2		What’s the Time, Mr Wolf? Debi Gliori September 2012 Book of the Month. This enchantingly original story inspired by the well-known playground tag game, this is also perfect for practising telling the time.  Mr Wolf is revealed to be not so big and not so bad as … Download free opening extract
3		Room on the Broom Sound Book Julia Donaldson September 2012 Book of the Month. The witch and her cat are a delightful duo and their cheerful story is given terrific additionality by the wonderful sounds that accompany them in this edition. Listen to the cat purr, the wand … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

1		The BFG 30th Anniversary Edition Roald Dahl This is a delightful, funny and exciting story about a special friendship between two people from different worlds – a giant and a child. As the story develops it shows how trust and love develops between them. It also shows … Download free opening extract
2		Superworm Julia Donaldson September 2012 Book of the Month. Award-winning Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, tell a romping story of Superworm, a new hero on the block. Good old Superworm! Using his special superpowers, he can rescue Beetle when … Download free opening extract
3		The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit Emma Thompson September 2012 Book of the Month. Emma Thompson, Oscar-winning actress and screen writer, is a long time admirer of Beatrix Potter’s tales and this title is inspired by the original title. Thompson has a talent for creating engaging narratives with … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

1		Where My Wellies Take Me Michael Morpurgo, Clare Morpurgo September 2012 MEGA Book of the Month. Best-selling author Michael Morpurgo’s touching story of a young girl’s exploration of the countryside provides a lyrical link for this rich and varied collection of poems about the countryside which have been selected … Download free opening extract
2		The Odds Adam Perrott September 2012 Book of the Month. The Odd family delight in making mischief, and playing tricks on each other, or on the unsuspecting residents of the town of Trott. But they meet their match in the Plopwells – a seemingly … Download free opening extract
3		Pippi Longstocking Astrid Lindgren September 2012 Book of the Month. Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren’s nine-year-old heroine, burst onto the bookshelf in 1945 and has remained a firm favourite with children the world over. Here her story is illustrated with flair and humour by Lauren … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

1		The Grunts In Trouble Philip Ardagh September 2012 Book of the Month. Meet the Grunts! Mr and Mrs, their cat Ginger Biscuit, two donkeys Clip and Clop and Sunny, a child Mr Grunt stole off a washing line as a present for Mrs Grunt. The Grunts … Download free opening extract
2		Ribblestrop Forever! Andy Mulligan September 2012 Book of the Month. The school where hilarious things happen, is back.  Not surprisingly, there are some pretty hair-raising adventures as a result and the setting provides an unusual vision of school and the activities that go on … Download free opening extract
3		Shrunk! F. R. Hitchcock September 2012 Debut of the Month. With Jupiter in one pocket and a meteorite in the other, both shrunk by him, Tom knows he has a strange power which produces some surprising and dramatic results. How Tom, who already lives … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

1		Gods and Warriors Michelle Paver September 2012 MEGA Book of the Month. By the best-selling author of Wolf Brother, Gods and Warriors is this year’s most hotly anticipated children’s novel. The first book in a breathtaking adventure series set in the Greek Bronze Age: a … Download free opening extract
2		100 Ways for Every Girl to Look and Feel Fantastic Alice Hart-Davis, Beth Hindhaugh Beauty journalist Alice Hart-Davis, and daughter Beth, share their 100 top tips for young teens in this new beauty bible. It will appeal to any teenage girl (or parent) who has been left baffled by amount of beauty advice on … Download free opening extract
3		War Horse Film tie-in Edition Michael Morpurgo Best-selling War Horse, a magnificent First World War story of human and animal courage on the battle field in the face of deadly danger will shortly be a film following its sell-out adaptation as a play. This film tie-in edition … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

1		Missing Me Sophie Mckenzie September 2012 Book of the Month. Sophie McKenzie’s ability to tap into the teen pysche is second to none and here yet again in this the third in her Missing series (the first and second were Girl, Missing and Sister, … Download free opening extract
2		Maggot Moon Sally Gardner September 2012 Book of the Month. Sally Gardner tells a story that is rich in drama and ideas as Standish Treadwell, an unlikely hero, takes on the vicious forces of the repressive motherland in a novel set in a bleak … Download free opening extract
3		Another Life Keren David A roller-coaster, first-person teenage thriller tells the third part of Keren David’s story about teens caught up in the world of crime. Having been expelled from the boarding school he hates, Archie is delighted to be back in London where he … Download free opening extract