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Granny Nothing by Catherine MacPhail

Posted on Monday, April 20th, 2009 | Tags: ,

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“I think this book is very good and disgusting. It made me laugh a lot.” Seven year old reader’s review.

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ISBN: 978-1-905537-09-9
£5.99

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The McAllister kids have all the usual things that makes life miserable: annoying neighbours with an aggressive dog; a school bully; and a scary nanny. But when the rhino-shaped Granny Nothing arrives one stormy night, they know that nothing will ever be the same.

The Comet’s Child by John Ward

Posted on Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 | Tags: ,

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“WHAT A PLEASURE TO READ SUCH A WELL-CRAFTED STORY –IN THE CLASSIC TRADITION OF PHILIP PULLMAN” The Bookbag

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ISBN: 978-1-905537-12-9
£7.99


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For as long as anyone can remember there have been rumours about the return of a chosen one. When Fin discovers the prophecies point to him he is scared at first. He resolves to learn the truth about his origins and uncover the secrets surrounding his birth; only then can he embrace his true destiny. The journey ahead is exciting and full of danger, but others must stop him before he learns the truth..

Bree McCready and the Half-Heart Locket by Hazel Allan

Posted on Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 | Tags: , ,

Cover of Bree McCready and the Half-Heart Locket by Hazel Allan

“THIS ENCHANTING AND MAGICAL ADVENTURE STORY IS A REAL PAGE TURNER FROM START TO FINISH.”The Bookbag

Selected for The Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children’s Books 2010 Recommended Reading List.

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ISBN: 978-1-905537-11-2
£6.99

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Life is not much fun for Bree. School is a drag, and nothing happens at home on the Rockwell housing estate. Until she finds two halves of an old locket, which together spell out a set of cryptic instructions. With her best friend Sandy and new kid Honey Pizazz, Bree follows the trail to the hiding place of a dangerous magical book. But the evil Thalofedril is close behind, and determined to seize it from them. The race is on to keep the book out of his hands and Bree must find the courage to face him – and confront her own difficult past.

Bad Faith by Gillian Philip

Posted on Monday, October 6th, 2008 | Tags: , ,

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“This is, dare we say it, an important book.” Crimesquad.com

“This is a refreshingly intelligent story – compulsively readable.” Armadillo

“By any standards whatsoever, this is a mature piece of work and whatever your age you will not be able to put it down.” Vulpes Libris

“A first rate read…I urge you to hunt it down.” Achuka

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ISBN: 978-1-905537-08-2
£6.99

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Life’s easy for Cassandra. The privileged daughter of a rector, she’s been protected from the extremist gangs who enforce the One Church’s will.
Her boyfriend Ming is a bad influence, of course, with infidel parents who are constantly in trouble with the religious authorities. But Cass has no intention of letting their different backgrounds drive them apart.
Then they stumble across a corpse. What killed him? How did his body end up in their secret childhood haunt? And is this man’s death connected to other, older murders?
As the political atmosphere grows feverish, Cass realises she and Ming face extreme danger.

Spider by Linda Strachan

Posted on Monday, October 6th, 2008 | Tags: , ,

WINNER OF THE 2010 CATALYST BOOK AWARD.

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“IT’S AN INTENSE RIDE. YOU CAN ALMOST HEAR THE WHEELS SPIN, SMELL THE TYRES BURN.” Keith Gray: The Scotsman

“Fast-paced and uncompromising” Anne Johnstone: The Herald.

“A triumph of teenage fiction.” Mary Arrigan: The Irish Examiner.

“This has been by far the most popular book for boys on my classroom shelf this year”: Annan Academy English Department Blog.

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ISBN: 978-1-905537-06-8
£6.99

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Spider is on his last warning. If he’s caught joyriding again he’ll be sent down, no questions asked. He’s trying to stick to the straight and narrow but his girlfriend Deanna and mate Andy reckon he should risk one last run.

DarkIsle by D A Nelson

Posted on Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 | Tags: , ,

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WINNER OF THE ROYAL MAIL AWARDS FOR SCOTTISH CHILDREN’S BOOKS 2008. (CATEGORY FOR 8-11 YEAR OLDS).

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ISBN: 978-1-905537-04-4
£6.99

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For 10-year-old Morag, there’s nothing magical about the cellar of her cruel foster parents’ home. But that’s where she meets Aldiss, a talking rat, and his resourceful companion, Bertie the dodo. She jumps at the chance to run away and join them on their race against time to save their homeland from an evil warlock named Devlish, who is intent on destroying it. But first, Bertie and Aldiss will need to stock bickering long enough to free the only guide who knows where to find Devlish: Shona, a dragon who’s been turned to stone.
Together, these four friends begin their journey to a mysterious dark island beyond the horizon, where danger and glory await - along with clues to the disappearance of Morag’s parents, whose destiny seems somehow linked to her own…

Limited copies available in Hardback:
ISBN: 978-1-905537-05-1

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The Cat Kin by Nick Green

"One of the best children's novels that I've seen in years, gripping, action-packed and stunningly original." Lee Weatherly, author of 'Kat Got Your Tongue"

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ISBN: 978-1905537-16-7
£6.99
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Dead Boy Talking
by Linda Strachan

"Josh has 25 minutes left to live......."  
The devastating new novel from Linda Strachan, author of Spider.

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ISBN: 978-1905537-20-4
£6.99
June
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DarkIsle: Resurrection
by D A Nelson

The eagerly awaited sequel to the award-winning DarkIsle.

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ISBN: 978- 1905537-18-1
£6.99
July
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