When ten-year-old Jamie Rollings takes up fossil-hunting for a hobby, he stumbles across some exciting discoveries on the nearby estate that lead to new friendships and surprises that make this summer holiday truly special and unforgettable. This traditional children's adventure story is set in an English country village in the days when children played outdoors with their friends all summer long. They seek their own entertainment and excitement in the real world instead of online, and the latest technology they have at their disposal is the fax machine

When nine-year-old Jamie Horton rescues a lost parrot and smuggles it into his bedroom, he has to act fast to learn how to care for it without revealing his secret to his bossy big sister and anxious mum. But then the bird escapes, and Jamie fears the worst. Will Jamie ever see Sidney again? One thing's for certain - Jamie's life will never be the same again. A traditional English adventure story, ideal for children who love animals, especially parrots and birdlife.

A short chapter book in traditional style about a family of blackbirds who unwittingly raise a cuckoo's egg among their brood, and the dire consequences on the other chicks when it hatches out. Although blackbirds are usually very good parents, neither Danny nor Daisy notice that they're raising a cuckoo, and it's left to their young son Brains to try to save the family from disaster.

This dramatic story has some sad moments including some tragedies for the bird family, but it also contains an uplifting message about family ties, loyalty, friendship with those who are different, and...