Ally's overbearing, acid-tongued mother makes his life difficult. Their Sunday visits to see his aunt in a mental hospital are particulary painful, until Ally finds a hidden garden inhabited by two eco-warriors.
Ally's overbearing, acid-tongued mother makes his life difficult. Their Sunday visits to see his aunt in a mental hospital are particulary painful, un...
Raised in secrecy by a mother everyone thinks has gone mad, Daniel's only link to his past is the intricately built model of the family home High Gates. The dolls house is perfect in every detail. Then Daniel is reunited with his uncle Severin, who bears an uncanny resemblance to a sinister wooden doll he has found hidden in the house.
Raised in secrecy by a mother everyone thinks has gone mad, Daniel's only link to his past is the intricately built model of the family home High Gate...
Contemporary / British English Miranda Hilliard does not live with her husband, Daniel. He wants to see the children more often, but they live with Miranda. One day Madame Doubtfire comes to work for Miranda and help with the children. But Madame Doubtfire seems strange, more like a man than a woman ...
Contemporary / British English Miranda Hilliard does not live with her husband, Daniel. He wants to see the children more often, but they live with Mi...
Light-hearted comedy from an award-winning author. When Uncle Ron comes to visit, he just won't seem to leave! Ian, Mum and Dad don't quite know what do with him - if he's not eating them out of house and home, he's chattering away to the spirits of the dead. But not interesting spirits. All they ever seem to talk about is the colour of doors and what's stuck behind the fridge. So Ian hatches a plan to get rid of Uncle Ron once and for all - Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+
Light-hearted comedy from an award-winning author. When Uncle Ron comes to visit, he just won't seem to leave! Ian, Mum and Dad don't quite know what ...
The brilliantly funny new adventure starring one of Anne Fine's most well-loved characters: the Killer Cat. Tuffy doesn't feel wanted at home any more. His owners just don't appreciate him. So what if he broke the new TV? Got fur on all Dad's clean clothes? Ate Tinkerbell the kitten's special kitten-food? All accidents But they're making such a fuss So Tuffy decides to make a break for it. He bids farewell to the gang -- Snowball, Tiger and Bella -- and runs away. But starting a new life isn't easy, and soon Tuffy starts to wonder if he's made a terrible mistake.
The brilliantly funny new adventure starring one of Anne Fine's most well-loved characters: the Killer Cat. Tuffy doesn't feel wanted at home any ...
A dark and gripping tale of a young boy's struggle to escape the horrors of his childhood -- and the violent destiny he fears must await him. Edward is four years old when he is locked away with his mother by her abusive, alcoholic partner, Harris. By the time an elderly neighbour spots his pale face peering through a crack in the boarded-up window and raises the alarm, he is seven. Rescue comes, but lasting damage has been done. Sent to live with a kindly foster family, and then adopted, Edward struggles to adapt to normal life. Even as a teenager it's still clear to his new family...
A dark and gripping tale of a young boy's struggle to escape the horrors of his childhood -- and the violent destiny he fears must await him. Edwa...
An original, unusual and fascinating collection of short stories from multi-award winning author, Anne Fine.
Everyone thinks they know what it's like, going to school. But have you ever wondered what life must be like at a boarding school? A school for young offenders? A school for the blind? With her trademark humour, insight, sensitivity and razor-sharp wit, Anne Fine explores these different worlds in a short story collection that will fascinate young readers.
An original, unusual and fascinating collection of short stories from multi-award winning author, Anne Fine.
Lydia, Christopher and Natalie are used to domestic turmoil. Their parents' divorce has not made family life any easier in either home. The children bounce to and from their volatile mother, Miranda, and their out-of-work actor father, Daniel.
Lydia, Christopher and Natalie are used to domestic turmoil. Their parents' divorce has not made family life any easier in either home. The children b...
A funny and thought-provoking Little Gem from national treasure Anne Fine, with sensitive and charming artwork by up-and-coming illustration star Vicki Gausden. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.
A funny and thought-provoking Little Gem from national treasure Anne Fine, with sensitive and charming artwork by up-and-coming illustration star Vick...
Nicky, Tasha, and Joe's mom leaves for work early one day and she leaves instructions for them on a cassette-player all they have to do is press play Nicky and Tasha must get themselves ready for school and get baby Joe ready for playgroup without waking Dad They have to get dressed, make porridge for breakfast, and find Joe's toy rabbit. Then they have to creep into Dad's bedroom and set the alarm clock for him. But it is very hard to get ready quietly, especially when your baby brother is crying for his toy rabbit "
Nicky, Tasha, and Joe's mom leaves for work early one day and she leaves instructions for them on a cassette-player all they have to do is press play ...