When the murderous hostility of the Russian Army threatens her very existence, Feo is left with no option but to go on the run. What follows is a story of revolution and adventure, about standing up for the things you love and fighting back. And, of course, wolves.
Daniel’s life changes forever when he stumbles upon The Nowhere Emporium in Glasgow. A dazzling and quirky tale, full of imagination and wonder – perfect for fans of JK Rowling, Philip Pullman and Neil Gaiman.
by Sir Michael Morpurgo, illustrated by Michael Foreman
2015 5 to 14 years
Around the world
Historical
Stuck on a train, a boy listens to a stranger’s story about one moment that could have stopped World War II. A thought-provoking story that young history enthusiasts will especially welcome.
August (‘Auggie’) Pullman can’t help but stand out – he was born with a severe facial deformity. Written in the first person, Wonder follows Auggie as he experiences more than the usual ups-and-downs of friendships, family and school.
Carson and his friends are into drone racing but the older kids always outclass them with more expensive tech. When they come across a faster drone, they think they’re in luck – but then they discover the military want it back. Brilliantly filmic and unputdownable.
High-Rise Mystery is the perfect ‘whodunnit’. As the two girls sift through red herrings and reveal a series of tower block secrets, short snappy sentences and sparkling dialogue will keep readers turning the pages. A mystery as hot as the summer heatwave in which it’s set!
It’s really exciting to be starting at Roller Derby summer camp, but less so when Astrid finds herself doing it alone. A fantastic full-colour graphic novel about friendship and awesome, strong girls, this a genuine joy to read.
Lucky is on the run and joins up with a group of aliens – refugees from the ongoing war between aliens and humans – who agree to help Lucky find his father. A thrilling space adventure, full of suspense, action, emotion and more.
Shifa and her brother Themba live in a world destroyed by climate change, but when they’re sent away to work, they’re horrified to discover a cruel and corrupt system. Will they be able to escape and make the world a better place?
Spooky supernatural activity is mixed here with plenty of humour to create the right balance of action, fun and thrills. Sharp-witted Charley makes a spectacular wheelchair-using protagonist, alongside streetwise partner Billy.
Three years ago Ghost’s dad chased him and his mum down the road with a gun. His dad got ten years in prison, and Ghost learned how to run. Ghost has never thought of athletics as a sporting option – basketball is his thing. But now, after challenging a sprinter to a race at the local track, he’s won himself a place on an elite running team.
