Your Guess Is as Good as Mine

Ashley, Bernard

Barn Owl Books, London

When Ellen receives a mysterious crown as a birthday present it sets in motion a whole series of tragic and puzzling events. Evil is all around and gradually Ellen realises that only the owner of the silver crown can oppose and defeat it. An exciting and gripping story of extremes of good and evil.

The Silver Crown

Robert C. O'Brien

The Devil's Arithmetic

Jane; Yolen

The Bird family live in the grounds of BONC - the National Bureau of Clever Experts, where some very odd experiments go on. Mr Bird installs a safety and protection system to take care of his family. When Mrs Bird inadvertently activates the system, the kitchen takes off into space with Mrs Bird and the children it it. After a series of adventures, Mr Bird joins them in space, having put the garden shed into orbit to do so, and together they deal with a succession of aliens and space monsters. An entertaining, wry, humorous romp, illustrated by the author in comic form.

The Intergalactic Kitchen

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Frank Rodgers

Science Fiction

When the Stone family heads off on an Easter holiday to Romania, siblings Judy and Paul expect their vacation to be a real drag. Fortunately, they meet Vlad the Drac along the way, a pint-sized vampire who makes his home beneath a stone near Count Dracula's castle. A strict vegetarian with dreams of starring in horror films, Vlad charms the Stone children, who decide to smuggle him back to London. But once there, the seemingly innocent Vlad quickly becomes bored, and though he doesn't like meat, mischief is in his blood.

Vlad the Drac

Children's Books

Jungman, Ann

Humor

The Blood and Thunder Adventure on Hurricane Peak

Margaret; MAHY

Literature & Fiction

In this enchanting and amusing story that plays on ideas of love, friendship, and fantasy crushes, Waldo, a giant, falls hopelessly in love with a picture of the beautiful Princess Clarissa. Guided by his friend Heavy Hetty the Wrestler, Waldo makes every romantic gesture he can think of to win the princess's heart. But when he finally meets the princess, he realizes what a bad match she would make for him—and what a lot of fun his friend Hetty is. Charming and humorous, the book's cheeky pictures sometimes tell a subtly different story from the text.

The Romantic Giant

Umansky, Kay

Growing Up & Facts of Life

This is the story of young Stanley Bagshaw who supports the local football team. Now Huddersgate Albion are to play Spurs in the Cup, and Stanley is distraught when he can't get a ticket for the match. He goes off in search of autographs as a poor second best.

Stanley Bagshaw And the Short-sighted Football Trainer (Stanley Bagshaw Series)

WILSON, Bob

Sports & Outdoors

Johnnie's Blitz

Johnnie Stubbs is forced to confront his conscience while dodging both bombs and the law in this exciting tale of adventure and morality set in World War II London. With no mother to answer to and a father in the army, Johnnie joins his relatives in a gypsy caravan in an attempt to hide from the authorities. The success of his refuge is jeapordized when a traumatized little girl, drawn to him in the aftermath of a nearby explosion, compels Johnnie to make a compromise between personal concerns and the welfare of the toddler who needs his protection.

Teen & Young Adult

Historical Fiction

Apricots at Midnight: And Other Stories from a Patchwork Quilt

A delightful tapestry of a magical, lost-world society comes together in this poetic and humorous story for children. The amazing tales behind the squares of this wonderful and time-worn quilt are unraveled: a red velvet patch recalls an exquisite dress ball and a magical midnight feast with a highwayman, while a square of green brocade carries memories of Captain Tramlemousse, a pirate. Children will immerse themselves in the beautiful language and fantastical characters of this beautifully written book.

Apricots At Midnight: And Other Stories From A Patchwork Quilt

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Geras, Adèle

Crafts & Hobbies

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