‘A delightfully funny book with a big, big heart’ – David O’ Doherty The debut novel from comedian & presenter of The Last Leg, Adam Hills, featuring a young detective dream team. When a priceless painting goes missing, Charley – a 12-year-old viral singing sensation – & her best friend George – camera whizz & budding comedian – are shocked to discover they’re the prime suspects. Now Charley & George have to prove they’re not international criminals – all while nailing a stellar European tour & keeping up with their homework! But as news of high-profile heists hits the headlines wherever they go, Charley & George keep finding themselves in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Can they solve these baffling crimes & save themselves, or will their shot for stardom be over almost as soon as it’s begun? The perfect read for fans of Sharna Jackson, Robin Stevens, David Baddiel & David O’ Doherty. Featuring brilliant illustrations from Luna Valentine. ...

This man’s won the world’s top prize for grown-up fiction. But we bet that book wasn’t all about POO. Tee-hee! ...

It’s fair to say there are few writers as versatile (or anything like as good) as Roddy Doyle, the Irish literary legend. Get this: he won the world-renowned Booker Prize for his novel Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, & wrote the screenplay to hit 1991 film The Commitments. Plus, he’s won the love of kids everywhere with his daft books about Rover the Wonder Dog. But do you think he’s forgotten about older children? Think again! & it’s no surprise that his books for ages 9+ are just as compelling & downright brilliant as his younger fiction. (Though they are moodier, tenser & stranger.) From the icy chill of Wilderness to haunting ghost story A Greyhound of a Girl, power crackles through every page. Place yourself in the hands of a master… Older children’s fiction by master author Roddy Doyle Roddy is one of the world’s leading authors for all ages He won the Booker Prize for Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha He also wrote the screenplay for The Commitments ...

Set in Mississippi at the height of the American Depression, this book offers a story of a family who struggle to maintain their integrity, pride & independence against the forces of a cruelly racist society. ...

Do you skate through life effortlessly? Envy! Astrid’s always (ouch) tripping up! ...

Don’t just read the facts about Roman Britain – have a laugh with funny fiction. This series is like Diary of a Wimpy Kid for deadly ancient times. Brit lives in a part of England that has been invaded by the Romans. Sometimes that’s a pain, but other times it’s kind of cool. But when gladiators visit, Brit gets tricked into fighting his boss’s scary son! He knows he mustn’t win, but he doesn’t want to lose. This calls for a cunning plan… ...

Iliona is frantic with grief when she is captured by pirates & sold as a slave in Rome. But she soon finds that the teeming city at the heart of the Empire is a thrilling place&8230; A graphic diary which recreates the colour & bustle of Ancient Roman society. ...

Perilus is a Roman boy who is crazy about chariot racing. He loves to practise in his own homemade chariot (pulled by the family goat) & dreams of riding in the Circus Maximus himself one day. ...

Chances are that wherever you’re standing or sitting or lying down right now, a Roman was hanging out in that exact spot around 2000 years ago. (Unless you’re in Scotl&, that is.) Most of Britain was ruled by the Romans back then, & even their enemies had to admit that they did lots of impressive things. They built mighty theatres, public baths & water piping systems. They created the first proper roads, & taught us the ABC & 123. Plus, they were tough-as-nails warriors who conquered huge parts of Europe. So what was it like to be a Roman, living back then & doing all that stuff? Well, this pack will tell you. If you’re curious, look inside! A fantastic way into this ever-popular curriculum topic Three history books & one fact-based fictional story Gives a vivid overview of the Romans & what they did Two of the books focus on the Roman presence in Britain ...

Step-by-step essay plans to help achieve higher grades in the closed book AQA English Literature examination. With hints & tips to plan & structure ‘great answers’ this title will help students to see how a great answer meets the required Assessment Objectives & to perfect their own technique. ...