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Ronnie, Wasel and Nathan spend EVERY summer at the local pool. So when the arrive on opening day to find the pool is closed, the boys are devastated! Summer is looking dire...until Nathan comes up with the idea to build their own pool in his mum's backyard. Ages 8-12.

During the Nazi occupation of Ukraine, a match was set up between Dynamo Kiev's players and a German side. Kiev won. Again, and again. Until the half-starved players faced an international-calibre German side, under the threat of execution if they didn't let the occupiers win...

Andy Cope is the school hard man, always in fights. When the Head sends him to work off his aggression at a boxing club, Andy thinks it's a chance to lamp a few people without getting in trouble. But the hard man learns the hard way that he's not as tough as he thinks. With his reputation in shreds, can Andy find a new way forward?

Adam and Daisy, a billionaire's children, are kidnapped along with Leo, the son of one of their staff. The three kids must work together to escape their brutal captors - but soon Adam starts to wonder if the kidnapping was an inside job...

One boy, two codes - how will he decide? When Steven's mother remarries and moves down south, Steven is torn between loyalty to his dad and a relationship with his mum's new husband. Maybe even worse, he might have to leave his beloved Rugby League behind for a new Rugby Union team. A fab story from the sports master Tom Palmer.

Highly acclaimed author Katherine Langrish casts a mythical spell to bring the story of a merfolk family torn apart by different worlds to shimmering life. Mara's mother is missing, her little brother is sick, may be dying, her father is grieving. It all seems hopeless - until Mara sets out on a life or death journey to bring her mother home. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children want to read, and books children can read.

Blue Peter Book Award winner Ali Sparkes sweeps you away in this fantastic tale of survival, friendship and fortune. The fate of Fortunestone rests in the hands of Nic and Rav, two former friends. But it's not until a freak act of nature throws them together that they realise their importance. They must survive, only then can they begin a journey that will end up scarring them both for life. Blue Peter Book Award winner Ali Sparkes sweeps you away in this fantastic tale of survival, friendship and fortune. This title is published... read more

A sharp, urban thriller from Joe Craig, author of the international best-selling Jimmy Coates series. Adaq and Maya are siblings - urban professionals with a unique set of thieving skills. When Adaq lifts a package from his latest target he has no idea what he's getting into. Before he can blink, the target is lying dead on the ground and he is running for his life. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children want to read, an... read more

A cleverly crafted sci-fi fantasy adventure from the bestselling author of HERO.COM/VILLAIN.NET and the brand new Tarzan: The Greystoke Legacy series. Carl is determined to become Warrior Number One in the online game 'Barbarianz'. He must face the Dark Lord and his five-headed dragon. But if you think that's the end of the story, then you're in for a big surprise... This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children want to read, and ... read more

Mo hates her new school and her new town. She has no friends and home life is awful. So when a nice guy friends her on Facebook, she's happy to accept. His messages keep her going while life just gets worse. Then he invites her to meet him. And Mo decides to take a risk...A powerful tale of teenage unhappiness, reckless behaviour and real friendship, for today's cyber-literate teens.

Ellie and Amina are best friends. But when Amina decides to start wearing the hijab, it attracts the attention of the bullies. Now Ellie's loyalties are being tested. Has Amina changed? Does it matter if best friends have different beliefs? Is she ready to stand up for Amina? A thought-provoking story about friendship, religion and modern life.

Jeza lives with his mum and teenage sister. His dad is preoccupied with his new girlfriend and toddler daughter. Jeza feels frustrated at the lack of boy's stuff in his life - he needs dad time too. But can he get Dad to listen, and how can he explain that he needs a dad in his life without hurting his mum? A powerfully emotional story, tackling a real social problem with sensitivity and humour.

Holly's family move to the old house so her dad can do his job: bulldozing the ancient trees to make way for a housing estate. But there's something haunting the old house. Something old, and angry, that doesn't want the trees cut down. Something alive...Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading, the Wired and Wired Up series encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories at a manageable length and reading level.

"Shades" is a series of short novels that doesn't short change on drama, pace, quality of writing or style. It is ideal for readers who may find traditional teen novels too daunting, but still crave the excitement of clever plot lines, well-rounded characters and fast-paced writing. "Four Degrees More" is an environmental thriller about global warming, which opens with teenage Leyton watching his bedroom collapse into the sea as a result of climate change and rising sea levels. He is soon caught up in a maelstrom of environmental c... read more

"Shades" is a series of short novels that doesn't short change on drama, pace, quality of writing or style. Ideal for readers who may find traditional teen novels too daunting, but still crave the excitement of clever plot lines, well-rounded characters and fast-paced writing. Jamie Littlewood is as bald as the monkey he's looking after at the local animal lab. The drug company he works for says the monkey is helping find a cure. His sister Petra says the animal experiments they are doing are wrong. Who is right? And what happens i... read more

It's the scam of the century - well, the school year. Five kids, one exam paper, and one crazy plan. Will Perry be able to pull off his scheme to steal the GCSE Maths paper? Or will it all be ruined by the sadistic games teacher with a grudge? Hilarious heist.

Two spine-chilling short stories by Anthony Horowitz, a master-storyteller and the best-selling author of the Alex Rider series. Jamie is please with the camera he finds at a car boot sale - that is until he realises everything he photographs breaks, or dies... Henry soon finds out that his new computer has a life of its own, and it's not afraid to gamble with people's lives...

Two spooky short stories by Anthony Horowitz, a master-storyteller and the best-selling author of the Alex Rider series. All the previous owners of Twist Cottage have died in mysterious circumstances. Just a coincidence, thinks Ben, when he, his father and his unpleasant new stepmother move in. But then he starts to discover the cottage's secret ...

A black comedy that begins at a funeral. At Uncle Jack's funeral, Max discovers he's the only person who knows Jack wanted to be buried next to his dad, not cremated. Max races against the clock to help out his uncle one last time ... even if that means stealing the body.

Centuria a planet full of new technology and fascinating inventions. A great place for Jesse to spend his two hundred and ?fty space credits he's brought with him from Earth. But when he rescues human-like robot boy, Michael, Jesse must go deep into the Farlands around the city. Will he be able to help Michael ?nd his family? And will he be able to get back to Earth?