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Journey To The River Sea by Eva Ibbotson
It is 1910 and Maia, tragically orphaned at 13, has been sent from England to start a new life with distant relatives in Manaus, hundreds of miles up the Amazon. She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey. Both soon discover a
Pip by Freya North
Pip McCabe, 30, likes to say she doesn't need a man and she doesn't need money. However, her friends and her sisters Cat and Fen (the heroines of North's previous two bestsellers) think she would probably benefit from a little more of each. This might prove difficult. Stripy tights, starched pigtail
Gold Dust by Geraldine Mccaughrean
Inez and Maro live in an Amazonian town where gold is discovered. Soon the town is overrun with desperate gold miners. At first the townsfolk join in, all except Inez and Maro, but as the town begins to fall into the holes dug by the miners, the townspeople decide something must be done.
Mother's Daily Scream by Ann Pilling
Set in a vicarage, three children find themselves somewhat ignored as their parents are kept busy caring for the needs of the community. The girl and her friend produce a family newspaper, "Mother's Daily Scream", to draw attention to the family's goings on.
Ghost Story by Julian F. Thompson
Anna has recently moved with her parents to a small country inn in Vermont. One night, a girl her age, Roxy Cray, born in 1803, walks into her room. The two spend time together and become good friends. But when Anna finds herself in trouble, miles away from help, will Roxy be able to save her?
Heaven Eyes by David Almond
Erin, January and Mouse live in a children's home, Whitegates. Running away is something they know all about - their dreams of escape frequently lead them into the outside world. But this time will be different. January has built a raft, and the trio head precariously down river, towards the Black M
Wild Child (red Fox Young Adult Books) by Chloe Rayban
The first of a trilogy which presents a tongue-in-cheek and plum-in-mouth expose of London's teenage social scene. Justine Duval just wants to be seriously cool and beautiful, with money and boyfriends. A bizarre introduction to the future Ms Duval, ten years on, moves her life into top gear.
Journey To The River Sea by Eva Ibbotson
It is 1910 and Maia, tragically orphaned at 13, has been sent from England to start a new life with distant relatives in Manaus, hundreds of miles up the Amazon. She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey. Both soon discover a
Martyn Pig by Kevin Brooks
Meet Martyn Pig, a boy caught in a miserable world whose life just got worse. Trapped by events following a single, shocking accident, he makes a decision with breathtaking consequences.
Stargirl (black Apple) by Jerry Spinelli
A good read for every teenage girl, tells the story of an individual who finds it difficult to fit in and tracks her journey.
The Shops- How, Why And Where To Shop by India Knight
a guide to shopping, a guide-cum-memoir dissects the pleasures afforded by everyones favourite pastime from teenagedom to present
Girls In Tears (girls Series) by Jacqueline Wilson
Jacqueline Wilson's Girls In Tears is the fourth instalment in her successful Girls series, following the lives and loves of three buddies--Ellie, Magda and Nadine--each very different but each bound by an absolute bond of friendship. As ever, things are not running so smoothly for the girls. Ellie
Alex Rider: The Gadgets by Anthony Horowitz
Uncover the secrets behind Alex Rider's gadgets and own one yourself! With an introduction by Alex Rider, this book contains detailed fold-out blueprints of the gadgets used by the teen superspy in Anthony Horowitz's best-selling series. Includes background information from the books and technical s
Airman by Eoin Colfer
Conor Broekhart was born to fly. Or, more accurately, he was born flying. Little wonder he became what he became. In an age of discovery and invention, many dreamed of flying, but for Conor flight was more than just a dream, it was his destiny. In one dark night on the island of Great Saltee, a crue
Across The Nightingale Floor (tales Of The Otori S.) by Lian Hearn
Across the Nightingale Floor more than lives up to its billing as an exceptional new literary sensation, from the tragic excitement and drama of a sacked village on the opening page, to the later multi-layered court intrigues and tales of family revenge by ancient Japanese dynasties. The engaging st
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