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Gill Arbuthnott

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Gill Arbuthnott

  • 5 stars across 22 books
    Gill Arbuthnott is the author of several other novels for children, including Chaos Clock, Chaos Quest and Dark Spell (the sequel to Winterbringers). She lives in Edinburgh.
    28th August 2014

    A Beginner's Guide to the Periodic Table

    A Beginners Guide to the Periodic Table is a mind-blowing guide to the elements that make up the periodic table. By link... More

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    9th March 2007

    Crazy Creatures

    The bird that fights by being sick on you. The frog that can kill 1,500 people. The Bee Blanket of Death. And many more ... More

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    26th April 2012

    Lost at the Zoo

    Rory the pet mouse goes on a trip to Edinburgh Zoo in Sam's pocket. He leans out to get a better look and falls into the... More

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    26th July 2018

    A Secret Diary of the First World War: Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History

    What was the First World War really like? Step into the boots of 14-year-old soldier James Marchbank and find out. ... More

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    30th September 2021

    From Shore to Ocean Floor

    From sandy beaches to mysterious, inky depths, this beautiful book is the story of ocean exploration, from shore to ocea... More

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    6th July 2009

    The Keepers' Daughter

    Ten years ago, Alaric, leader of the Shadowmen, killed many of the Keepers - the teachers and bearers of ancient k... More

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    30th January 2011

    Germ Wars!

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    10th September 2015

    A Beginner's Guide to Life on Earth

    What exactly is a living thing? And what is it made of? A Beginner's Guide to Life on Earth starts with the very basics ... More

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    15th April 2013

    Chaos Quest

    Kate and David are at secondary school in Edinburgh. David is struggling to come to terms with his new stepmother, and K... More

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    21st March 2013

    The Giant Panda Party

    Sunshine, the giant panda, is grumpy. His birthday is coming and he's sure no one will remember. But his best friend Swe... More

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