Hodder Literature: a new and exciting series of literature titles for Key Stage 3 for whole class use. Dramatisation of the story of Elaine Grew, a brave and troubled young soul. Last year her dad died and now Elaine's in turmoil. She squabbles with her mum and begins to stay away from school. Shunned by her friends, Elaine spends day after day in the overgrown wilderness of her dad's old ...

In Stoneygate there was a wilderness, an empty space between the houses and the river where the ancient coal pit had once been. In the wilderness Kit met Askew, with his wild dog, Jax. Askew - who runs the game called Death, the wilderness where Kit begins to confront death and life.

David Almond's exceptional novel - winner of the Whitbread Award and the Smarties Book Prize. Also available as an unabridged audio recording, read by the author.

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.

Part of the Hodder Literature series, this title aims to inspire readers for today's classroom.

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.

David Almond's first picture book for children explores transformation and magic... On a night rich with dreams, Kate wakes up and hears a cat.

Another enthralling novel from the multi-award winner, David Almond. Davie and Geordie think new-boy Stephen Rose could be an ally against Mouldy and his gang - but could Stephen himself be a threat? An unabridged recording, read by Stephen Tompkinson.

Michael was looking forward to moving house but now his little sister is ill and his parents are frantic. Feeling helpless, Michael discovers a strange creature with his friend Mina, and once they carry it into the light Michael's world changes forever.

Do you believe there's life after death? Slog does. He reckons that the scruffy bloke sitting outside the pork shop is his dad come back to visit him for one last time. Slog's mate Davie isn't convinced. But how does this man know everything Slog's dad would know? Because Slog says it really is his dad, that's how.

Elaine Grew is a brave and troubled young soul. Last year her dad died and now Elaine's in turmoil. Shunned by her friends, Elaine spends day after day in the overgrown wilderness of her dad's old allotment, where once she was so happy. What is Elaine searching for, in this place of memories, dreams and magic?

David Almond's exceptional novel - winner of the Whitbread Award and the Smarties Book Prize. Also available as an unabridged audio recording, read by the author.

An unabridged reading of David Almond's exceptional novel. Winner of the Smarties Prize and Whitbread Award. Read by the author.

There he was, below the bridge, half-naked and eyes blazing - with a pair of burning torches. It's autumn and the winds of change are blowing for Bobby Burns. His new school is a frightening place, World War III might be imminent, and then there's the strange fire eater - a devil called McNulty.

When Michael moves into his new house, he doesn't bargain on what he finds in the crumbling garage. Is it a human being or a strange kind of beast? He confides in Mina and together they bring the creature into the light, changing Michael's life forever.

David Almond's first picture book for children explores transformation and magic... On a night rich with dreams, Kate wakes up and hears a cat. Adjoa Andoh's atmospheric reading matches the poetry and magic of the text.