A knock-out tale that’ll send your heart straight to A&E. Sephy’s racist society is black & white. But love is a deadly shade of grey… Sephy is black. Callum is white. They’ve been friends since they were tiny. But now that they’re growing up, hanging out is no longer smart. Callum is a Nought: lowest of the low in a society run by the black Crosses. Sephy is a privileged Cross: daughter of a powerful politician. They can’t love each other – but they do. That’s how the time-bomb starts to tick. & when it blows, it’ll shatter your heart… Malorie Blackman’s shocking tale of race & prejudice Winner of the Red House Award & Sheffield Book Award“A beautiful love story… harrowing & moral” – Bookseller Think Romeo & Juliet in a brutal world divided by race Supplied as a pack of six copies. reading-spine-year-9 reading-spine-ks 3 rbmember summer-18 sum-18 ...

Racism. Outrage. Violence. Hate. In a divided world, love can be a deadly thing. The Children’s Laureate will make you reconsider everything you take for granted in a shocking book that packs a knock-out punch. Sephy & Callum have been friends since childhood. But now that they are growing up, they can no longer mix. White-skinned Callum is a Nought – a second class citizen in a society controlled by the black Crosses. Sephy is a rich & privileged Cross: daughter of one of the country’s most powerful men. As friendship turns to a dangerous attraction, a time-bomb starts to tick. & when it blows, it will smash your heart to bits. Supplied as a pack of six copies. ...

We have selected Crossfire as our Teen book of the Month for September: another powerhouse of a book by the inimitable Malorie Blackman – a former Children’s Laureate who knows how to keep the pages turning at a frantic pace. This hugely readable & relevant story will hook in readers of all ages, from teens to adults, especially fans of The Hate U Give. Noughts & Crosses broke the mould when it first appeared in 2001, depicting a world of inverted racism where black Crosses dominated white Noughts. Now Crossfire takes the story into the present day, where race & class supposedly no longer divide people, & Britain has its first ever Nought Prime Minister. Except that he has just been framed for murder, & two young people are about to be caught in the crossfire… Brilliantly taking the original stark divisions of Noughts & Crosses into today’s world of subtler inequalities, Crossfire is another tense & addictive book that will attract a wide readership, addressing real-life issues that matter to young people right now. * Please note this book contains mature content & language more suitable for older readers. Supplied as a pack of 30 copies. ...

We have selected Crossfire as our Teen book of the Month for September: another powerhouse of a book by the inimitable Malorie Blackman – a former Children’s Laureate who knows how to keep the pages turning at a frantic pace. This hugely readable & relevant story will hook in readers of all ages, from teens to adults, especially fans of The Hate U Give. Noughts & Crosses broke the mould when it first appeared in 2001, depicting a world of inverted racism where black Crosses dominated white Noughts. Now Crossfire takes the story into the present day, where race & class supposedly no longer divide people, & Britain has its first ever Nought Prime Minister. Except that he has just been framed for murder, & two young people are about to be caught in the crossfire… Brilliantly taking the original stark divisions of Noughts & Crosses into today’s world of subtler inequalities, Crossfire is another tense & addictive book that will attract a wide readership, addressing real-life issues that matter to young people right now. * Please note this book contains mature content & language more suitable for older readers. Supplied as a pack of six copies. ...

There’s a special guest at the school for little animals, & her name is Doctorpus Doris. She’s here to help the animals learn to wash their hands because of something very very small called GERMS! A donation of 50p per copy sold will be donated in aid of the NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal. ...

Why do we need magnets? Magnets are fun but they are also very useful. This book looks at how magnets work & how we use them every day in many different ways. Lively text, colourful pictures & fun puzzles help children to learn all about magnets using simple everyday examples. ...

A thrilling story of survival, hope & a love beyond all understanding. ...

A mind-bending multiverse adventure about theft, family, & finding your home. Twelve-year-old Elsbeth has an extraordinary power: she can travel to parallel worlds & bring objects back with her. ...

A puzzle as baffling as a Rubik’s cube (but you won’t want to smash these books against a wall). Rate The Bunker Diaries? Get onto this. Alyn, Jes, Ryan & Elsa are Nowhere. A concrete cube in the middle of a dense forest. Imprisoned inside are a hundred teens from all over the country. They’re all criminals. Except that none of them remember any crimes. Who has put them there? What do their captors want? Is there any way out? It might sound like The Bunker Diaries crossed with The Maze Runner, but who cares? This is awesome in its own right – as unique, tense & gripping as books come. Trilogy of addictive & surreal conspiracy thrillers Perfect for fans of Alex Scarrow & The Maze Runner Page-turning action full of pace, danger & intrigue “ Thrilling & chilling in equal measure” – Guardian ...

William & his younger sister, Charlotte, like to play the number plate game when they are out in the car with their parents. One afternoon, their car is bumped by another car going too fast. Can William help remember the number plate of the other car? Turquoise level titles develop children’s understanding of topics with clusters of books on related subjects. High-interest themes such as danger, courage, kindness, bullying & anger are introduced. Each meticulously levelled PM Fiction title features a classic story structure complete with tension, climax & resolution. The stories deal with concepts & experiences that young children can relate to. PM Storybooks cover levels 3-24. ...