DescriptionThis classic children's story is written from the view point of the horse. Ben Fogle, children's television presenter on animal programmes, gives it an enthusiastic read. Great for all children who love horses.
DescriptionA story of friendship, courage and a bit of crime. Bridget wants a quiet life, including, if possible, keeping her parents out of prison. Then a boy called Menzies makes her an offer she can't refuse, and they set off on a job of their own. It's a desperate, daring plan, to rescue two kids, Jamal and Bibi, from a desert detention centre. Can Bridget and Menzies pull off their very first jail break, or will they end up behind bars too? Sometimes to help a friend, you have to dig deep.
DescriptionThe terrors of a young soldier come to life in shocking, almost hallucinatory detail in a powerful first novel that follows in the footsteps of The Red Badge of Courage and Farewell to Arms . "The boy they called Heck arrived at Omaha Beach
DescriptionThe story of a beautiful thoroughbred horse abused by its owners is also a story of courage and love. It is one of the greatest children's classics.
DescriptionAt the farthest edges of the known world, the mighty East India Trading Company suffers catastrophic losses at the hands of pirates on the high seas, and master mariner, Sir Hal Courtney, prepares for his latest and most dangerous voyage - a death or glory mission in the name of the crown. But he must also think about the fate of his four sons: each will have a crucial part to play as the family contests a prize beyond their wildest dreams. In a story of anger and passion, peace and war, Monsoon carries all the powerful drama and rich emotions of a bygone era in a tale of the sea.