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Abomination by Robert Swindells; Ben Hughes (Designed by)
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: The\Originals Ser.
"Martha is twelve - and very different from other kids, because of her parents. Strict members of a religious group - the Brethren - their rules dominate Martha's life. And one rule is the most important of all- she must never ever invite anyone home. If she does, their shameful secret - Abomination - c ...Show more
Blackout by Robert Swindells
Category: Children's Fiction
This is another gripping World War Two drama from the master storyteller and multi-award-winner, Robert Swindells. Life in a small village is boring now the war is over, there is still rationing and bomb damage and war losses. But when a group of children hear of some treasure kept locked in the village ...Show more
Brother in the Land by Swindells Robert
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: The\Originals Ser.
Reissued with a powerful new cover for the Originals series of iconic teen fictionAn 'After-the-Bomb' story told by teenage Danny, one of the survivors - one of the unlucky ones. Set in Shipley, an ordinary town in the north of England, this is a powerful portrayal of a world that has broken down. Danny ...Show more
Burnout (RA 8+ IA 13+) by Robert Swindells
Category: Children's Fiction
Tense and chilling thriller. Josh can't seem to do anything right, until he is suddenly invited to join the area's most infamous gang. They light fires and cause some serious damage - and Josh is hooked from the first flame. But when things start getting out of control, who will get burned? A thought- ...Show more
Doodlebug Alley by Robert E. Swindells
Category: Young Adult
A thrilling series for younger readers which will introduce them to the second world war as seen and experienced by three ordinary children. AUTHOR: Robert Swindells is a popular Carnegie Medal-winning author, who has also twice won the prestigious Children's Book Award for his page-turning, powerful no ...Show more
Just a Bit of Fun by Robert Swindells
Category: Children's Fiction
For Harley, Halloween is all about trying to pull Una at the disco. He doesn't believe his teacher's warning that it's the night spirits and dark forces wreak havoc. He definitely doesn't want to go trick or treating with his brother and sister. But when he finds them after they've wandered off he reali ...Show more
Just a Bit of Fun (RA 8+ IA 13+) by Robert Swindells
Category: Young Adult
Spooky Halloween thriller. Harley has to take his little brother and sister out trick-or-treating on Halloween. When he's not looking, they go missing. And when he finds them, something's happened. They're different. They want to play, but there are no rules to this game...So much for Halloween being ju ...Show more
Knife Edge by Robert Swindells
Category: Children's Fiction
You're only someone at Sam's school if you carry a knife, or so Sam thinks. He's convinced a blade is the only way to keep the Sharks off his back. But Sam is about to find out the hard way that a knife is never a good idea. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+ ...Show more
Knife-edge by Robert Swindells
Category: Children's Fiction
This book is suitable for reluctant readers of 13-16 with a reading age of eight years. It is printed on cream paper, which is proven to be more restful on the eye. The font is specially designed to encourage a smooth and easy read. There are frequent page breaks, short, headed chapters and illustration ...Show more
Roger's War by Robert E. Swindells
Category: Children's Books
A thrilling series for younger readers which will introduce them to the second world war as seen and experienced by three ordinary children. AUTHOR: Robert Swindells is a popular Carnegie Medal-winning author, who has also twice won the prestigious Children's Book Award for his page-turning, powerful no ...Show more
Snapshot (RA 8+ IA 13+) by Robert Swindells
Category: Children's Fiction
Tense and chilling thriller. Victor didn't mean to get involved. He didn't want any trouble. But when Victor heads out with his new camera, before he knows it he is witness to a crime - with the photos to prove it! Now he is being chased by criminals and they won't stop until they get his photos. Can Vi ...Show more