The beautiful and haunting novel that launched David Almond as one of the best children's writers of today. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread children's book of the Year Award.

Michael's world after his family moves house seems lonely and frightening, when his new baby sister is fighting for her life in hospital. Then he discovers something - a creature in the crumbling garage, and nothing is ever the same. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread children's book of the Year Award. ALSO AVAILABLE AS UNABRIDGED AUDIOBOOKS ON TAPE AND CD, READ BY THE AUTHOR

To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this title features a short-story collection for young adults, celebrating what it means to be free. Hosting a variety of talented children's authors from all around the globe, it includes such themes as asylum, law, education, and faith.

King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, this book attempts to bring the world of King Arthur to life.

From the winner of the Whitbread Children's Book Award and the Carnegie Medal comes an extraordinary new novel ...

After his dad's death, Blue Baker finds comfort in dreaming of a wild kid who survives on a diet of berries and the occasional hapless passerby. But when the savage pays a night-time visit to the local bully, boundaries become blurred and Blue begins to wonder where he ends and the savage begins.

Blue Baker writes about a savage living alone in the woods near his home. After his dad's death, Blue finds comfort in dreaming of a wild kid who survives on berries and the hapless passer-by. But when the savage pays a night-time visit to the local bully, boundaries become blurred and Blue begins to wonder where he ends and the savage begins.

Lizzie and Dad live in a rainy town in the north of England. It's just the two of them, and Auntie Doreen, who pops round to check Lizzie's spellings and tell Dad he's daft - and make them nice hot dumplings. But today there's something unusual going on: why is Dad building himself a pair of wings and studying the birds to see how they fly?

When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister's illness, Michael's world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain. Then, one Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the old, ramshackle garage of his new home, and finds something magical. A strange creature - part owl, part angel, a being who needs Michael's help if he is to survive.

Bobby's dad is mysteriously ill. His new school is a cold and cruel place. And worse: nuclear war is about to start. But Bobby has a wonder-working friend called Ailsa Spink. And he's found the fire-eater, a devil called McNulty. What can they do together on Bobby's beach? Is it possible to work miracles? Will they be able to transform the world?

From the winner of the Whitbread Children's Book Award and the Carnegie Medal comes an extraordinary new novel ...

Davie and his friend Geordie watch the arrival of a new boy, Stephen Rose, in their town. But perhaps he's the answer to Davie and Geordie's prayers - a secret weapon in their war against monstrous Mouldy and his gang, and, Davie and Geordie befriend Stephen. But they are heading down a path that brings with it a monster of an unexpected nature.

Focuses on the life of the mysterious George 'Gee' Keane, photographer, soldier, adventurer and enigma.

Focuses on the life of the mysterious George 'Gee' Keane, photographer, soldier, adventurer and enigma.

Hodder Literature: a new and exciting series of literature titles for Key Stage 3 for whole class use. Dramatisation of David Almond's novel, Skellig. When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister's illness, Michael's world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain. Then, one Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the old, ramshackle garage of his new home, and finds something magical. A ...

Kit has just moved to Stoneygate with his family, to live with his ageing grandfather who is gradually succumbing to Alzheimer's Disease. Stoneygate is an insular place, scarred by its mining history - by the danger and death it has brought them. Where the coal mine used to be there is now a wilderness.

Covers classics through to contemporary young adult titles, bestsellers to cult fiction and graphic novels. There are personal recommendations from top teen and adult authors, including Anthony Horowitz, Meg Cabot, Philip Pullman and Jonathan Coe. Each entry is cross-referenced to other books, and there are special features on a variety of topics.

Tackles themes such as joy, darkness, love, death and identity with sensitivity and tenderness. This book presents a picture of growing up in a large Catholic family.

Erin, January and Mouse live in a children's home, Whitegates. They often dream of escape, and frequently journey into the outside world. Running away is something they know all about. But this time January builds a raft, and the three of them head precariously down river. Towards the Black Middens. This time they might never come back.

Joe Maloney is out of place in this world: his mind is always somewhere else - on the weird creatures he sees around him and whispers he hears on the air. But into his world comes the circus, and Corinna, and a tiger. And indeed, Joe's dreams are already stalked by a tiger, so real that his skin and its pelt begin to feel as one.