Featured Books for 9+ readers

Stories for a Fragile Planet
Kenneth Steven
Ten stories from different times and different places demonstrate the importance of looking after the earth and the creatures that live on it. Each story tells how mutual respect will lead us to have the planet we want and guide...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/09/2010
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Stories From England
James Reeves
Perfect for reading aloud, this is a rich collection of some of the best-known traditional folk and fairy stories which have their roots specifically in England. Some of them such as Dick Whittington and his Cat have very specific English...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 05/02/2009
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Stories From Ireland
Ita Daly
Divided into four sections, these stories from Ireland come from the long established story telling traditions of the country. Some, such as the story of the Children of Lir are mythological, others capture the magic Tír na nÓg, the enchanted...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 05/02/2009
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Stories From Scotland
Barbara Ker Wilson
Vivid in their sense of place and taken from the rugged highlands and islands to the tamer border country, telling of mighty heroes, great warriors as well as witches and wizards, these stories are drawn from long, long ago. As...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 05/02/2009
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Stories From Wales
Gwyn Jones
Capturing the rich and varied mythology and history of Wales and reflecting how it has been shaped by its mountainous landscape, these stories encompass the legends of the Arthurian era as well as the enchantment of imaginary fairy folk. Gwyn...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 05/02/2009
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Storlax: The Power of the Deep
Robert Jackson, Bubbi Morthens
This is an epic children’s story, told with great humour, optimism and warmth.  It will grip the reader not just because of the loveable fishy characters and exciting adventures but almost more so because it subtly shows us the impact...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2008
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Storm (Infinity Series)

Hurricanes, firestorms, blizzards, monsoons and thunderstorms are all vividly described and illustrated in this dramatic visual presentation. The power of the elements when unleashed is dramatically described with some of the most famous examples, such as the recent and deadly...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/08/2010
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Storm Maker
Alex Williams
Madcap extraordinary adventure of the highest order from BAFTA award winner Alex Williams, a far-from ordinary new talent in children’s books. This is his second novel. The first, The Talent Thief, was exceedingly well received. Packed with hair-raising adventures...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/01/2008
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Storm Thief
Chris Wooding
A World Book Day 'Recommended Read' for 2011 George (12) - Fans of Philip Reeve’s Mortal Engine series will love Storm Thief! However, the world in the story, ‘Okros’, is a darker and more dangerous one where probability storms mean...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/07/2006
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Stormbreaker Graphic novel
Anthony Horowitz, Antony Johnston
Brilliantly visualised, these graphic novel versions of the best-selling stories of boy spy Alex Rider add a fantastic new dimension to the original and terrific for getting even the most reluctant of readers to enjoy the experience of reading. Following...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/08/2012
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StoryWorld : Quests and Adventures
John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews
Open StoryWorld and you’ll discover the world of storytelling at your fingertips.  StoryWorld is an ingenious idea and a toolkit for the imagination designed to inspire storytellers of all ages.  In this pack you’ll find over 25 cards depicting images...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2009
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Storyworld Cards: Tales from the Haunted House
John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews
9 +. This is part of a wonderful publishing success story where children can discover the world of storytelling at their fingertips.  StoryWorld is an ingenious idea and a toolkit for the imagination designed to inspire storytellers of all ages. ...
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Format: Mixed media product - Released: 01/09/2010
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Storyworld: Christmas Tales
John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews
Open StoryWorld and you’ll discover the world of storytelling at your fingertips.  It’s an ingenious idea and a toolkit for the imagination designed to inspire storytellers of all ages.  In this pack you’ll find over 25 cards depicting images that...
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Format: Mixed media product - Released: 01/09/2010
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StoryWorld: Faery Magic
John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews
Open StoryWorld and you’ll discover the world of storytelling at your fingertips.  StoryWorld is an ingenious idea and a toolkit for the imagination designed to inspire storytellers of all ages.  In this pack you’ll find over 25 cards depicting images...
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Format: Mixed media product - Released: 01/09/2009
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Storyworld: Mad Professor's Workshop
John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews
The world of storytelling is at your fingertips in this ingenious package.  The book shaped box in which you’ll find some inspirational cards is a toolkit for the imagination that’s designed to inspire storytellers of all ages.  In this pack...
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Format: Cards - Released: 01/05/2010
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Storyworld: The Magical Toy Box
John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews
A book shaped box in which you’ll find some inspirational cards, in essence a toolkit for the imagination that’s designed to inspire storytellers of all ages.  It really does give you the world of storytelling at your fingertips in an...
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Format: Cards - Released: 01/05/2010
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StoryWorld: The Storytelling Box (slipcase edition)
John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews
A brilliant and completely unique book package appeared recently here at Lovereading4kids and we think it’s absolutely marvellous.  It will enable young and old, reluctant readers and those who love books, to unlock their imaginations.  The world of storytelling has...
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Format: Mixed Media Product - Released: 01/07/2009
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Strange Hiding Place
Graham Marks
An unusual yet pleasurable alien romp that takes place in France, Africa and New York and finally a planet in outer space named Priam. The story involves a boy named Dez and his extraterrestrial friend Yakob. Dez is caught up...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/04/2008
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Street Heroes
Joe Layburn
This gripping story is a ‘Heroes’ for children.  In London’s East End the forces of Facism and violent extremists bubble on the surface but they get out of hand when a highly controversial politician gets a threat on his life. ...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/05/2010
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Street Heroes: Runaways
Joe Layburn
Street Heroes: Runaways is a fast-paced thriller that deals with important issues while keeping readers gripped from start to finish. By the aclaimed author of Ghostscape and Street Heroes it is in a nutshell ‘Heroes’ for children.  The Street Heroes...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/01/2011
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Street Runners
Matthew Whyman
Thrilling action in an epic adventure set in underground London. Yoshi is in great danger. With nowhere to turn, he ducks himself out of sight into the subterranean network of tunnels lying below his feet. Here he fulfils his role...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/02/2008
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Striker 1: Sudden Death
Nick Hale
Football and international espionage fuse brilliantly together in this tense and action packed story. When Jake’s father, England team coach Steve Bastin moves to Russia to train a top price, top quality team, he is suddenly at the centre of...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/06/2010
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Striker Boy
Jonny Zucker
There’s brilliantly paced football excitement on and off the pitch in this fast moving adventure. The future of Hatton Rangers is resting on Nat Dixon, their mysterious new signing, but what neither the club nor the fans know is that...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/03/2010
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Striker Boy Kicks Out
Jonny Zucker
Football fuels this fast-paced novel which stars Nat Dixon, hero of Striker Boy, and still Hatton Rangers’ golden boy. In addition to keeping ahead on the pitch, Nat always has to keep his wits about him to make the secret...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/08/2011
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Struwwelpeter
Heinrich Hoffmann
These classic cautionary tales contained in Struwwelpeter have sent shivers of fear and delight down the spines of children and their parents for generations. Almost every foible from sucking your thumb, fidgeting at table, not eating up what you are...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 19/07/2010
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Stuff That Scares Your Pants Off! The Science Museum Book of Scary Things (and Ways to Avoid Them)
Glenn Murphy
This amazing book takes apart your deepest, darkest fears – whether it’s meeting a shark, going to the dentist, fear of a disease or thunder or lightning - and hopefully cures you of all of them.  There are oodles of...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/07/2009
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Summer's Dream
Cathy Cassidy
Best-selling Cathy Cassidy's third story of the Chocolate Box Girls is as irresistible, insightful and captivating as its predecessors. Summer has always longed to be a professional dancer but when she doesn't make the grade for the Royal Ballet School...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/03/2013
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Suncatcher
Sheila Rance
March 2013 eBook of the Month and Debut of the Month  Debut author Sheila Rance has richly created a vivid and complex world in which a young girl must seek and find her true destiny. Maia and her grandfather the...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 07/03/2013
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Sundae Girl
Cathy Cassidy
All Jude wants is a simple, hassle-free life. But, with their endless broken promises, her family seem to create nothing but problems. Maybe the boy from school on his shiny new rollerblades will provide the answer…A thoughtful and tender story...
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Format: Paperback (b Format) - Released: 05/04/2007
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Survival Game
Tim Wynne-jones
This is chilling stuff but also completely unputdownable.  The strained relationship between father and son is deftly handled and the setting is vividly portrayed.  You’re sure to urge on the son as he desperately seeks to evade capture by his...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 28/01/2006
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