Jo did not stop until he’d shut the door behind him and even then his heart could not stop pounding in his ears.
Jo finds out that Jewish children are being smuggled away from the Nazis over the mountains near his village. All goes to plan until German soldiers start patrolling the mountains, and Jo realises the children are trapped. Jo's slightest mistake could have devastating consequences…
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Fiction award.
In the tradition of Goodnight Mr Tom, Carrie's War, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and perfect for fans of The Bone Sparrow, Waiting for Anya is a novel that takes children to the heart of a tumultuous period in history. It will provide a wider context for kids who have studied the Holocaust and The Diary of Anne Frank.
'Funny, heart-warming and just properly brilliant.' Maximum Pop 'Glows with warmth and wit' Jenny McLachlan 'A witty, feel-good romp of a book. Waiting For Callback is my new favourite teen read!' Emma Carroll When Elektra is discovered by an acting agent, she imagines Oscar glory can't be far away, but instead lurches from one cringe-worthy moment to the next! Just how many times can you be rejected for the part of 'Dead Girl Number Three' without losing hope? And who knew that actors were actually supposed to be multi-lingual, play seven instruments and be trained in a variety of circus skills? Off-stage things aren't going well either - she's fallen out with her best friend, remains firmly in the friend-zone with her crush and her parents are driving her crazy. One way or another, Elektra's life is now spent waiting for the phone to ring - waiting for callback. Can an average girl-next-door like Elektra really make it in the world of luvvies and starlets? Geek Girl meets Fame meets New Girl in this brilliantly funny new series! Read by Jane Collingwood.
'There's something in this book for every reader- bits to make you laugh, bits to make you cry and plenty of life-affirming, upbeat moments that make it the perfect tonic. More please!' Emma Carroll Elektra has finally landed a part in a film. It's the dream. Well ... until she works out that Straker is a movie so dystopian that within weeks most of the cast and all of the crew wish that the world had actually ended (preferably in scene one). And while it's obviously great news that she's moved from the friend-zone with Archie to become his almost-girlfriend, it would be better if he hadn't immediately relocated to Transylvania to play a vampire hunter surrounded by 'maidens of peerless beauty'... Full of humour and warmth, this new series is perfect for fans of Geek Girl and The It Girl. 'Waiting for Callback: Take Two fills you with so much love and laughter, it will brighten your day. It's completely catching in this book, there was so many laugh out loud, cringe worthy moment's your heart just beats that bit faster out of pure joy and happiness for this book.' Never Judge a Book by Its Cover 'A hilarious read with a fab main character. The excellent dialogue sets it above most of the other similar books in a crowded field (which includes lots of great reads!)' YA YEAH YEAH Read by Jane Collingwood.
Ana loves stories. She often makes them up to help her little brother fall asleep. But in her small village there are only a few books and she has read them all. One morning, Ana wakes up to the clip-clop of hooves, and there before her, is the most wonderful sight: a traveling library resting on the backs of two burros‑all the books a little girl could dream of, with enough stories to encourage her to create one of her own.
Inspired by the heroic efforts of real-life librarian Luis Soriano, award-winning picture book creator Monica Brown introduces listeners to the mobile library that journeys over mountains and through valleys to bring literacy and culture to rural Colombia, and to the children who wait for the BiblioBurro.
In the tenth book in this series, Drake has a strange dream about a Rainbow Dragon trapped in a cave. He wonders if the dream
could be real... Is the dragon trying to send for help? Griffith the wizard uses the magical Dragon Stone to find out more -- and a
new Dragon Master is revealed! Drake and Ana must travel far in search of the new master and his dragon. But how will they find
the secret cave from Drake's dream? And why is the Rainbow Dragon trapped there? The Dragon Masters have a tough battle
ahead of them!
Gramps says that I am a country girl at heart, and that is true. Thirteen-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddle, proud of her country roots and the "Indian-ness in her blood," travels from Ohio to Idaho with her eccentric grandparents. Along the way, she tells them of the story of Phoebe Winterbottom, who received mysterious messages, who met a "potential lunatic," and whose mother disappeared.
Beneath Phoebe's stories Salamanca's own story and that of her mother, who left on April morning for Idaho, promising to return before the tulips bloomed. Sal's mother has not, however, returned, and the trip to Idaho takes on a growing urgency as Salamanca hopes to get to Idaho in time for her mother's birthday and bring her back, despite her father's warning that she is fishing in the air.
This richly layered novel is in turn funny, mysterious, and touching. Sharon Creech's original voice tells a story like no other, one that readers will not soon forget. Winner of the 1995Newbery MedalA 1995 ALA Notable Children's BookSchool Library Journal Best Book of 1994Winner of a 1994 Bulletin Blue RibbonA Notable Children's Trade Book in the Language Arts (NCTE)Winner of the 1997 Heartland Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.
On her long car trip from Ohio to Idaho, 13-year-old Salamanca Hiddle tells her grandparents the story of her friend Phoebe, who receives a message from a "lunatic" and who must cope with the disappearance of her mother. But beneath this story is Sal's own story, and that of her mother, who left home one day and never returned.
Winner, 1995 Newbery MedalNotable Children's Books of 1995 (ALA)1995 Notable Trade Books in the Language Arts (NCTE)Children's Book Award for Longer Novels (Great Britain's Federation of Children's Books Groups)Outstanding Books of 1994 for Middle School-Aged Teens (V)Best Books 1994 (SLJ)Bulletin Blue Ribbon Books 1994 (C)
IN THE DISTANT FUTURE, humans have long ago left Earth, but someone forgot to turn off a little robot named WALLE, who goes about his chores day after day after day. When circumstances lead WALLE off the planet and across the galaxy, he goes on the adventure of a lifetime with a starship full of people and robots. With a little luck, this rusty metal hero will save the day and win the love of a beautiful female robot named EVE! WALLE proves that love is universal, whether your heart beats or beeps!
IN THE DISTANT FUTURE, humans have long ago left Earth, but someone forgot to turn off a little robot named WALL-E, who goes about his chores day after day after day. When circumstances lead WALL-E off the planet and across the galaxy, he goes on the adventure of a lifetime with a starship full of people and robots. With a little luck, this rusty metal hero will save the day and win the love of a beautiful female robot named EVE! WALL-E proves that love is universal, whether your heart beats or beeps!
Winner of the 2017 Voice Arts Award for Children's Pre-School Title.
A collection of Leela Hope's best-selling children's stories!
Wally Raccoon’s Farmyard Olympics - Team Sports
Do your kids like playing team sports? Do they ever feel left out?
Wally Raccoon loves to play team sports - especially in the Farmyard Olympics. Follow Wally and his adventure on the first day of the Farmyard Olympics. Although he experiences rejection from other animals and disappointment at not being allowed to join in, Wally Raccoon finally finds a friend who finds a spot for him on the team.
Wally Raccoon’s Farmyard Olympics - Athletics Day
Do your kids like participating in athletics? Do they ever feel like they don’t get a chance?
Wally Raccoon loves athletics - especially in the Farmyard Olympics. Follow Wally and his adventure on the second day of the Farmyard Olympics. Wally experiences disappointment from not being allowed to represent his team in varying activities, but a little new friend helps him find an activity in which he can participate.
Wally Raccoon’s Farmyard Olympics - Aquatics Day
Do your kids like swimming and other water activities? Do they ever feel singled out?
Wally Raccoon loves aquatics - especially in the Farmyard Olympics. Follow Wally and his adventure on the third day of the Farmyard Olympics. Wally feels rejected and singled out when he just wants to participate in different water activities for his team, but another animal helps him find an activity in which he can excel.
Wally Raccoon’s Farmyard Olympics - Winter Olympics
Do your kids enjoy winter? Do they like to participate in winter sports?
Wally Raccoon loves winter games - especially in the Farmyard Olympics. Follow Wally and his adventure on the fourth and final day of the Farmyard Olympics. Although Wally has proven himself before, he still finds the other animals won’t let him join in with the Winter Olympics.
This children's book is relatable for kids of any age.
Do your kids like swimming and other water activities?
Do they ever feel singled out?
Wally Raccoon loves aquatics - especially in the Farmyard Olympics. Follow Wally and his adventure on the third day of the Farmyard Olympics. Wally feels rejected and singled out when he just wants to participate in different water activities for his team, but another animal helps him find an activity that he can excel in. Aimed specifically for ages 0-6, Wally Raccoon's Farmyard Olympics - Aquatics Day is a suitable story for all ages, and is told through rhyming verse. The Wally Raccoon's Farmyard Olympics series is ideal for bedtime stories, preschoolers, and children learning to read.
Do your kids like participating in athletics?
Do they ever feel like they don't get a chance? Wally Raccoon loves athletics - especially in the Farmyard Olympics.
Follow Wally and his adventure on the second day of the Farmyard Olympics.
Wally experiences disappointment from not being allowed to represent his team in varying activities, but a new little friend helps him find an activity that he can participate in.
Wally Raccoon's Farmyard Olympics - Athletics Day is a suitable story for all ages, and is told through rhyming verse.
The Wally Raccoon's Farmyard Olympics series is ideal for bedtime stories, preschoolers, and children learning to read.
Do your kids like playing team sports?
Do they ever feel left out? Wally Raccoon loves to play team sports - especially in the Farmyard Olympics.
Follow Wally and his adventures on the first day of the Farmyard Olympics.
Although he experiences rejection from other animals and disappointment at not being allowed to join in, Wally Raccoon finally finds a friend who finds a spot for him on the team.
Aimed specifically for ages 0-6, Wally Raccoon's Farmyard Olympics - Team Sports is a suitable story for all ages and is told through rhyming verse.
The Wally Raccoon's Farmyard Olympics series is ideal for bedtime stories, preschoolers and children learning to read.
