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Winner of the 2012 Branford Boase Award, this is Annabel Pitcher's
stunning debut about ten-year-old Jamie, and the way his life and
his family are shaped by the sister in an urn on the mantelpiece.
Five years ago, Jamie's sister, Rose, was blown up by a terrorist
bomb. His family is torn apart by their grief. His mum runs away.
His dad turns to drink and hate. Rose's surviving twin sister
Jasmine stops eating, gets piercings and dyes her hair pink -
anything to look different to her twin. But Jamie hasn't cried in
all that time. To him, Rose is just a distant memory. Jamie is far
more interested in his cat, Roger, his Spiderman T-shirt, and his
deep longing and unshakeable belief that his Mum will come back to
the family she walked out on months ago. But moving away for a
Fresh New Start introduces Jamie to something else very interesting
- a girl named Sunya. Sunya is bright, exciting and fun, and the
one person at school he can call a friend. But how far can this new
friendship grow when Jamie is desperate that his dad doesn't find
out?
Cat and Dog are best friends (most of the time) although they are
VERY different. Dog is quiet and Cat is loud. Cat is bouncy, while
Dog is calm. Dog is shy, and Cat loves to be the centre of
attention. So when the day of Dog's birthday arrives, Cat simply
cannot believe it can't be his birthday too! A warm and witty tale
of best friends, birthdays, rivalry and learning to share.
Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the
right level Briony had always suspected there was something wrong
with her teacher. But after doing some further investigation with
her friend Sergio, she uncovers a secret conspiracy so amazing that
she could never have believed it was true. Find out how the
adventure unfolds in this thrilling mystery novel by Carnegie-medal
nominee Annabel Pitcher. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex,
underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand
causes and points of view. Text type: A mystery story Curriculum
links: Citizenship This book has been quizzed for Accelerated
Reader.
Cat and Dog are best friends (most of the time) although they are
VERY different. Dog is quiet and Cat is loud. Cat is bouncy, while
Dog is calm. Dog is shy, and Cat loves to be the centre of
attention. So when the day of Dog's birthday arrives, Cat simply
cannot believe it can't be her birthday too! A warm and witty tale
of best friends, birthdays, rivalry and learning to share.
Winner of the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2013, KETCHUP
CLOUDS tells the story of one teenage girl with a very big secret.
Fifteen-year-old Zoe has a secret - a dark and terrible secret that
she can't confess to anyone she knows. But then one day she hears
of a criminal, Stuart Harris, locked up on death row in Texas. Like
Zoe, Stuart is no stranger to secrets. Or lies. Or murder. Full of
both heartache and humour, Zoe tells her story in the only way she
can - in letters to the man in prison in America. Armed with a pen,
Zoe takes a deep breath, eats a jam sandwich, and begins her tale
of love and betrayal.
SILENCE IS GOLDFISH is a story that demands to be heard. 'I have a
voice but it isn't mine. It used to say things so I'd fit in - to
please my parents, to please my teachers. It used to tell the
universe I was something I wasn't. It lied.' Fifteen-year-old Tess
doesn't mean to become mute. At first, she's just too shocked to
speak. And who wouldn't be? Discovering your whole life has been a
lie because your dad isn't your real father is a pretty big deal.
Tess sets out to find the truth of her identity, and uncovers a
secret that could ruin multiple lives. But can she ask for help
when she's forgotten how to use her voice? This is the third YA
novel from the bestselling and prizewinning author of MY SISTER
LIVES ON THE MANTELPIECE and KETCHUP CLOUDS.
Dads leave home all the time. It's not that unusual, really. Leon's
dad walked out. So did Mo's. But Archie's? Well, that's a different
story - a story that Archie must keep secret at all cost. Archie
knows he should accept Dad for who he is, so he hides his turmoil
until he can stand it no longer. With nowhere else to turn, he
finds himself at the railway track. The track has been calling to
him, promising escape, release. The only problem is, it's been
calling to someone else too...Particularly suitable for struggling,
reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 13+
Fifteen-year-old Zoe has a secret - a dark and terrible secret that
she can't confess to anyone she knows. But then one day she hears
of a criminal, Stuart Harris, locked up on death row in Texas. Like
Zoe, Stuart is no stranger to secrets. Or lies. Or murder. Full of
heartache yet humour, Zoe tells her story in the only way she can -
in letters to the man in prison in America. Armed with a pen, Zoe
takes a deep breath, eats a jam sandwich, and begins her tale of
love and betrayal. Read by Julie Maisey
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