Starved, sun-scorched, and dangerously dehydrated Demetria is barely recognizable as human when she is rescued from the ocean. Having risked everything to escape her oppressive life on High Island, she desperately hopes that she is finally free. But the world beyond the island is even more terrifying; here, people are condemned for their beliefs and castaways like Demetria are accused of being enemy spies. Snatched first by the government who want to interrogate her, then 'rescued' by the resistance, Demetria fears she will never be free. But as she learns about the political situation, about those who go 'missing' and those forced into exile, Demetria begins to understand that there are more important things to fight for than her own freedom...

"The most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story." David R. Hill, Director of the Edinburgh Project on Extensive Reading.

Guitarist Michael Bloomfield shot to stardom in the '60s with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band Bob Dylan the Electric Flag and on Al Kooper's Super Session. His story is told in the words of his brother musicians such as B.B. King producer Paul Rothchild and dozens of others a including Bloomfield himself. Features a foreword by Carlos Santana and access to online audio of unreleased early studio tracks.TH (This book) is a look inside the psyche of a musical innovator who deserves a posthumous Nobel Prize and a statue on Rush Street in Chicago. If you love his blues you'll love this book. THa Al Kooper

This series offers classic and contemporary fiction for schools to suit a range of ages and tastes. The eight short stories in this book explore a range of subjects in a humorous way.

When Andrew's family moves house, he strikes up an unexpected friendship with his neighbour Victor. There isn't a thing Victor doesn't know about the RAF planes flying overhead and the two boys are soon busy tracking their movements. Then Andrew discovers that Victor's beloved Lightnings are due to be scrapped... Thunder and Lightnings won the Carnegie Medal in 1976.

An exquisite first story book from an acclaimed author and illustrator. When Thin Kitty grows fat, she starts making nests all over the house - some of them in very odd places indeed! What could be happening?This lyrical and beautifully illustrated first story book in the Baby Walker range will develop early literacy and sensory awareness in babies and toddlers.