The Thing in the Basement
The Thing in the Basement is an atmospheric mystery story with a school setting. When the boy arrives at his new school ... More
Sky Ship and other stories: A Bloomsbury Reader
'McCaughrean is one of the greatest living children's authors.' (The Bookseller) Brilliant historical fiction from doub... More
Pandora's Box: A Bloomsbury Reader
A beautiful retelling of a classic Greek myth, perfect for fans of Geraldine McCaughrean. When the world was new and th... More
Finding Fizz
Finding Fizz is a story about bullying and being 'one of the gang'. Carly hasn't been herself lately - it seems that she... More
Harry's House of Invention: A Bloomsbury Reader
A quirky comedy about a family of inventors by Rachel Anderson with brilliant illustrations from Chris Jevons. Harry li... More
On the Ghost Trail
On the Ghost Trail is a spooky mystery story with a surprising hero. Grandpa's creaky old house is the perfect place for... More
Macbeth: A Bloomsbury Reader
An atmospheric retelling of the story of Macbeth, perfect for fans of Viking Boy and Janina Ramirez. One dark and storm... More
Detective Dan: A Bloomsbury Reader
A quirky school comedy from Vivian French. Perfect for fans of Wigglesbottom Primary and Kes Grey's Daisy books. When D... More
The Path of Finn McCool: A Bloomsbury Reader
A comic tale based on Irish mythology and the Giant's Causeway from award-winning author Sally Prue. If you go to Irel... More
Stoneywish and other chilling stories: A Bloomsbury Reader
A brilliant collection of spine-chilling tales by Joan Aiken, author of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase. From a mysteri... More
The Barber's Clever Wife: A Bloomsbury Reader
A funny retelling of an Indian folk tale from best-selling author Narinder Dhami. Bulbul would much rather sit at home ... More
Shock Forest and other magical stories: A Bloomsbury Reader
A magical collection of short stories from double Carnegie Medal winner Margaret Mahy. A wizard's house with coloured ... More
The Story Thief: A Bloomsbury Reader
A quirky reworking of the traditional Anansi stories from west Africa by Andrew Fusek Peters. Nyame the sky god has a s... More
The Boy in the Jam Jar: A Bloomsbury Reader
'Joyce Dunbar is one of the best writers for children today.' (The Guardian) A powerful and personal story from Joyce D... More
My Friend the Alien: A Bloomsbury Reader
A thought-provoking comedy about being an alien from prize-winning Zanib Mian. Maxx is an alien: a real one - from the ... More
To Liberty! The Adventures of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas: A Bloomsbury Reader
An exciting adventure set in revolutionary France which tells the true story of a swashbuckling hero Thomas-Alexandre Du... More
My Other Life: A Bloomsbury Reader
Thought-provoking contemporary fantasy from best-selling author Polly Ho-Yen. Mae spends a lot of time in hospitals. Sh... More
Granny Ting Ting
Nine-year-old Michael is coming from London to Trinidad to visit his grandmother, who is recovering from a difficult ope... More
The Queen's Token
Hal is a poor stable boy, who has a dream - to work for King Henry at his palace in Whitehall. But when he chances upon ... More
The Tempest: A Bloomsbury Reader
A vibrant retelling of Shakespeare's The Tempest told through the voice of Ariel, written by Franzeska G. Ewart. A year... More
Wings of Icarus: A Bloomsbury Reader
A gripping retelling of the classic Greek myth by bestselling author Jenny Oldfield. Daedalus can see how much his impu... More
Bamba Beach: A Bloomsbury Reader
A poignant, contemporary family story set in Goa, India, written by Pratima Mitchell. Hari's family make their living f... More
Scratch and Sniff: A Bloomsbury Reader
A cops and robbers adventure with a twist by children's writer Margaret Ryan. PC Penny Penrose is always given the rot... More
The Hound of Ulster: A Bloomsbury Reader
A thrilling retelling of the traditional Irish legend of Cuchulainn written by Malachy Doyle. Young Setanta, the son of... More
Sindhu and Jeet's Detective Agency: A Bloomsbury Reader
An exciting detective story from Chitra Soundar, author of over 50 children's books in the UK, India and the US. Sindhu... More
Ruby Ali's Mission Break Up: A Bloomsbury Reader
A contemporary story about life in foster care, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson. Ruby Ali's eighteen-year-old sis... More
The Night the Moon Went Out: A Bloomsbury Reader
A heart-warming adventure story by award-winning comedian, actress, broadcaster, hearing-aid wearer and author of Harrie... More
Ping and the Missing Ring: A Bloomsbury Reader
An exciting contemporary mystery set in a Thai family in London, by Emma Shevah, author of Dream On, Amber. When Ping ... More
Maggie and the Moonbird: A Bloomsbury Reader
An inspiring fantasy story from Katya Balen, author of The Space We're In and October, October. Margot wants her parent... More
