chasing the stars malorie blackman

''Full of nail-biting adventure, interstellar conflict and then passion . . . keeps us guessing to the last'' - Sunday TimesA combination of Star Trek, Ten Things I Hate About You, and a murder mystery. What''s not to like?'' - Guardian''I walked over to him and took his hand . . . We were at the heart of our very own universe''Olivia and her twin brother, Aidan, are heading alone on their ship back to Earth following the virus that completely wiped out their crew, and their family in its entirety.Nathan''s ship is heading in the opposite direction, but on the journey it is attacked. Only a few survive.When their lives suddenly collide, Nathan and Olivia are instantly attracted to each other, deeply, completely head over heels.But not everyone is pleased. Surrounded by rumours, deception, even murder, is it possible to live out a happy-ever-after...?''The former Children''s Laureate is never afraid to tackle challenging issues . . . a thrilling love story'' - Mail on Sunday

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Stars - Malorie Blackman

A rip-roaring picture book adventure from superstar pairing Malorie Blackman and Dapo Adeola.Over the shimmering ocean, up the huge, high mountain, through the deep, dark forest . . . WE''RE GOING TO FIND THE MONSTER!Join two intrepid adventurers as their imaginations transform their house into a wild wonderland - and their big brother becomes a mighty monster. A joy to read-aloud with its cumulative refrain, and full of funny, relatable characters, this is a contemporary celebration of creativity, fantasy and family.Written by bestselling author of Noughts & Crosses, Malorie Blackman, this story was originally published as Marty Monster. This new version has been stunningly brought to life by the award-winning illustrator of Look Up!, Dapo Adeola.

Objev podobné jako We're Going to Find the Monster - Malorie Blackman

From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes another adventure for 5-7 year olds. Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures!In these stories, join her as she:REALLY wants to ride her big sister’s big bikeMakes her first ever kite!Puts on the best show in the whole worldAND has to become detective to find her missing teddyThis collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone."Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently" - Book TrustAlso available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow Is Here! Betsey''s Birthday Surprise Magic Betsey Hurricane Betsey

Objev podobné jako Betsey Biggalow the Detective - Malorie Blackman

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A cautionary tale of brats, cats and a little bit of magic from much loved and best-selling author Malorie Blackman.Ellie is the rudest, most spoilt child her grandma has ever met and it''s time that she learnt a lesson! So with a little bit of magic and some help from Jolly the cat, Grandma''s going to make sure that Ellie changes her ways. Can Ellie work hard to prove that she can be good? Or is she destined to spend the rest of her days trapped in the body of a mean old cat?Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 8.

Objev podobné jako Ellie and the Cat - Malorie Blackman

From the French Marian Keyes comes an uplifting novel of mothers and daughters, families and extraordinary friendships that will make you laugh and cry. For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica Henry and The Lido. ''The famous "Grimaldi touch" is a lightness of tone and style that takes your breath away'' Elle France ***A delightful slice of uplifting escapism*** CultureflyMaybe if she hadn''t lost her job, Anna would never have dreamed of being so impulsive.Or perhaps if Chloe wasn''t always having her heart broken, or if Lily was happy at school. But when Anna realises that her family is falling apart, only a grand, spontaneous gesture will do. Which is how Anna, Chloe and Lily find themselves squashed together in a campervan, on a mother-daughter road trip across Europe to reach the Northern Lights. The girls are horrified, but Anna is determined. This journey might just be their way back to each other. Readers fell in love with HOW TO FIND LOVE IN THE LITTLE THINGS:''Grimaldi will capture your heart'' ''A charming mixture of happy and sad'' ''A special book'' ''Fabulously glorious, funny and uplifting'' ''The perfect book to switch off with'' ''I devoured this novel''''Don''t miss this book. I loved ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Stars - Virginie Grimaldi

Nominated for the Costa Children''s Book Award''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' STORMZY''Malorie''s Noughts & Crosses series is the first time I saw myself in a book . . . they were pacey, exciting, rich. What Malorie Blackman has always done so brilliantly is put the minority front and centre, both in society and politics.'' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS ''The most original book I''ve ever read'' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH''Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage.'' ZAWE ASHTON''Crossfire is searing, political and furious. Malorie''s world building is sublime and the way the Noughts & Crosses series holds a mirror up to society is unrivalled'' JUNO DAWSON_____Years have passed since the love between Sephy - a Cross - and Callum - a Nought - destroyed their world and changed their families and society forever. Society appears to be very different now. For the first time ever, a Nought Prime Minister - Tobey Durbridge - is in power. Race and class don''t divide people anymore. But things are never really that easy. Because Tobey''s just been framed ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Crossfire - Malorie Blackman

Now a major TV series on the BBC''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' STORMZY''Malorie''s Noughts & Crosses series is the first time I saw myself in a book . . . they were pacey, exciting, rich. What Malorie Blackman has always done so brilliantly is put the minority front and centre, both in society and politics.'' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS ''The most original book I''ve ever read'' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH "Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage." ZAWE ASHTON_____''Stop it! You''re all behaving like animals! Worse than animals - like blankers!''Sephy is a Cross: she lives a life of privilege and power. But she''s lonely, and burns with injustice at the world she sees around her. Callum is a nought: he''s considered to be less than nothing - a blanker, there to serve Crosses - but he dreams of a better life. They''ve been friends since they were children, and they both know that''s as far as it can ever go. Noughts and Crosses are fated to be bitter enemies - love is out ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Noughts & Crosses - Malorie Blackman

'The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be' STORMZY'Malorie's Noughts & Crosses series is the first time I saw myself in a book . . . they were pacey, exciting, rich. What Malorie Blackman has always done so brilliantly is put the minority front and centre, both in society and politics.' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS'The most original book I've ever read' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH'Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage.' ZAWE ASHTON_____A message from someone on behalf of Dan Jeavons . . . There was just one problem with that – Dan was dead. He’d been murdered and I was on the hook for it. The first Nought Prime Minister, Tobey Durbridge, is about to go on trial for the murder of notorious ganglord, Dan Jeavons. Tobey insists he is being framed. There were ten seats at Dan's dinner party the night he was killed and each guest had their own reasons for wishing him dead. Sephy Hadley was one of the guests that night. Haunted by the idea that she didn't do enough to stop ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Endgame - Malorie Blackman

In Deadly Dare, there''s a new craze at Theo and Ricky''s school. The rules are simple: write a dare, put it in the bag and take turns to pick one out. But on the night Ricky does his dare and enters the deserted warehouse, he disappears. What really happened to Ricky - and how much does new girl Angela know? Theo needs to find the answers before it''s too late . . .There''s nothing unusual about getting emails from your dad . . . unless he died a few months ago. In Computer Ghost Jade asks Theo, Ricky and Angela to help her find out what''s going on. Could the mysterious, desperate messages really be from a ghost? One thing''s for sure. Whoever is behind them wants something badly - and they''ll stop at nothing to get it . . . Theo, Ricky and Angela have to become Lie Detectives to uncover the truth about top inventor, Darius Marriott, after he comes to give a talk at school and collapses. Who is out to get him, and why does their friend Bullet seem so involved? They''re determined to get to the bottom of it all - but that could prove ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Deadly Dare Mysteries - Malorie Blackman

''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' STORMZY''I grew up reading her. It was one of the few books about black people, so I felt seen.'' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS ''The most original book I''ve ever read'' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH "Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage." ZAWE ASHTON_____No one could begin to guess at the depth of the hatred I held for Sephy Hadley. Everything began with her and my brother. And that''s how it would end.Where there has been love, now there is hate. Two families have been shattered by the divided and violent society they live in. Sephy Hadley - a Cross, supposedly powerful and privileged - has bound herself forever to her nought lover Callum McGregor''s family.But Jude McGregor blames Sephy for all the tragedies his family has suffered. And he is determined to force her to take sides, and destroy her life . . . just like she destroyed his. . . Voted as one of the UK''s best-loved books, Malorie Blackman''s Noughts & Crosses series is a seminal piece ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Knife Edge - Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman brings together the best teen writers of today in a stunningly romantic collection about love against the odds. Featuring short stories and extracts - both brand-new and old favourites - about modern star-crossed lovers from stars such as Gayle Forman, Markus Zusak, Patrick Ness and Andrew Smith, and with a new story from Malorie Blackman herself, Love Hurts looks at every kind of relationship, from first kiss to final heartbreak.

Objev podobné jako Love Hurts - Malorie Blackman

''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' STORMZY''I grew up reading her. It was one of the few books about black people, so I felt seen.'' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS ''The most original book I''ve ever read'' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH "Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage." ZAWE ASHTON_____Just this once. Just this once and no more, I promise.Please let me get away with it just this once . . .Tobey wants a better life - for him and for Callie Rose. He wants nothing to do with the violent gangs that rule the world he lives in. But when he''s offered the chance to earn some extra money, how much could it hurt to just this once say ''yes''?Callie Rose knows all about the danger of saying ''yes''. She knows about terrible mistakes, and violence and revenge, and the fierce divide between Noughts and Crosses. And knowing so much about the past makes her afraid for her future. Because sometimes, one little bad decision can change everything . . .Voted as one of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Double Cross - Malorie Blackman

''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' STORMZY''I grew up reading her. It was one of the few books about black people, so I felt seen.'' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS ''The most original book I''ve ever read'' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH "Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage." ZAWE ASHTON_____My name is Callie Rose. My mum is a Cross - one of the so-called ruling elite.My dad was a Nought. My dad was a murderer. My dad was a terrorist.These facts are the only things that are mine and real. So I don''t mind so much that I''m leaving it all behind. There''s nothing here worth holding onto.Sixteen years have passed since Sephy Hadley first met Callum McGregor - and the hate that divided them turned to hope. But the world hasn''t changed quickly enough for their daughter, Callie Rose. Growing up dual heritage in a world where bitter prejudice divides Noughts and Crosses has meant she''s an outsider wherever she turns. Enter Jude McGregor. Jude teaches Callie about her real family history, and the more ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Checkmate - Malorie Blackman

A pleasingly absurd caper where kids outwit crooks, ghost are let out of the bag, and grandparents refuse to behave! From beloved and best-selling author Malorie Blackman.Grandma Gertie is rather strange. With her big square glasses and a parrot on her hat, Anna and Kasper don''t know what to make of her. But Grandma''s got a secret… Grandpa Bert is a ghost and he''s travelled all the way from Barbados squished inside her handbag! Even worse, they''re being followed and Grandpa Bert could be in very grave danger… Can Anna and Kasper help their grandparents before it''s too late? A hilarious family adventure filled with ghosts and laughs.

Objev podobné jako Grandpa Bert and the Ghost Snatchers - Malorie Blackman

In Boys Don''t Cry, bestselling author Malorie Blackman explores the unchartered territory of teenage fatherhood.You''re waiting for the postman - he''s bringing your A level results. University, a career as a journalist - a glittering future lies ahead. But when the doorbell rings it''s your old girlfriend; and she''s carrying a baby. Your baby.You''re happy to look after it, just for an hour or two. But then she doesn''t come back - and your future suddenly looks very different.Malorie''s dramatic new novel will take you on a journey from tears to laughter and back again.

Objev podobné jako Boys Don't Cry - Malorie Blackman

You're thirteen. All you want is a normal life. But most normal kids don't need heart transplants. So there's this doctor. He says there's a chance for you. But he also says it's experimental, controversial and risky. And it's never been done before. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, this is a powerful, thought-provoking story from the award-winning Malorie Blackman.

Objev podobné jako Pig-Heart Boy - Malorie Blackman

A suspenseful futuristic drama from the award-winning Malorie Blackman. What do you do when your dad has created a monster?Claire is keen to find out what her dad has been working on in his lab. He''s been really excited about it and Claire knows it must be something that will make him even more famous. But the big reveal isn''t at all what she expected and now Claire has a dilemma on her hands – what do you do when your dad has created a monster…?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Objev podobné jako Robot Girl - Malorie Blackman

From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books. Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as:She puts on a magic show that doesn’t quite go to planBetsey learns the importance of believing in yourselfShe learns that practise makes perfectBetsey realises that some magic is real…This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone. "Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently" - Book TrustAlso available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow Is Here!Betsey Biggalow The DetectiveBetsey's Birthday SurpriseHurricane Betsey

Objev podobné jako Magic Betsey - Malorie Blackman

From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books. Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as she:Surprises everyone on her birthdayLearns to be a ferocious guard dogMoves to a new houseBecomes a TV superstar!This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone. "Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently" - Book TrustAlso available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow Is Here!Betsey Biggalow The DetectiveMagic BetseyHurricane Betsey

Objev podobné jako Betsey's Birthday Surprise - Malorie Blackman

A thrilling and thought-provoking futuristic drama exploring human nature and violence, from Noughts and Crosses bestseller Malorie Blackman.Michela knows the law – everyone must wear a Peace Maker device at all times, and it must never be tampered with. Non-aggression is her society''s founding principle, and the Peace Maker the means by which is it enforced. But Michela is desperate to experience the full range of human emotions in her own fantasy world of books and games, and the Peace Maker is the only thing stopping her. And when her mother captains their ship into enemy airspace and they come under attack, it seems that Michela''s freedom from the Peace Maker may be the only thing that can save them.Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Objev podobné jako Peace Maker - Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman's celebrated novel about a boy in need of a heart transplant, adapted for the stage by Winsome Pinnock. First performed in 2025 at the Unicorn Theatre, London, before touring the UK.

Objev podobné jako Pig Heart Boy - Malorie Blackman

Celebrating 85 years of Sparking ImaginationsA beautiful clothbound edition of the much-loved modern classic Pig-Heart Boy. Bound in real cloth with two coloured foils and sprayed coloured edges, this deluxe edition is a perfect gift or collector’s item. Part of an eight book set published to mark the 85th anniversary of Puffin Books, this edition has a brand-new foreword from Adam Kay.All Cameron wants is a ''normal'' life - friends, swimming, school, family.But most normal thirteen-year-olds don''t desperately need a new heart because theirs doesn''t work properly.One doctor offers hope. Cameron could - if he and his parents agree - take part in a radical and controversial procedure involving the transplant of a pig''s heart into his human body. It''s risky. And it''s never been done before . . .While Cameron comes to terms with the idea, he finds the world around him is much, much less accepting. But surely everyone will understand that it''s better to have a pig''s heart that works than a human heart that doesn''t - won''t they . . .?Collect all eight titles in the Puffin Clothbound 85th Anniversary CollectionTHE STORY OF TRACY BEAKER by Jacqueline Wilson with a foreword by Beth LincolnDIARY OF A ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Pig-Heart Boy - Malorie Blackman

From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books. Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as:A hurricane is on its way, that Betsey can’t wait forShe helps prepare for the stormShe is entered into a very strange contest…She even attempts to eat a MONSTER hamburger!This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone. "Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently" - Book TrustAlso available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow Is Here!Betsey Biggalow The DetectiveBetsey's Birthday SurpriseMagic Betsey

Objev podobné jako Hurricane Betsey - Malorie Blackman

The long-awaited autobiography of one of the world''s greatest children''s writers, and an empowering and inspiring account of a life in books.Malorie Blackman OBE is one of Britain''s best loved and most widely-read writers. For over thirty years, her books have helped to shape British culture, and inspired generations of younger readers and writers. The Noughts and Crosses series, started in 2000, sparked a new and necessary conversation about race and identity in the UK, and are already undisputed classics of twenty-first-century children''s literature.She is also a writer whose own life has been shaped by books, from her childhood in south London, the daughter of parents who moved to Britain from Barbados as part of the Windrush Generation, and who experienced a childhood that was both wonderful and marred by the everyday racism and bigotry of the era. She was told she could not apply to study her first love, literature, at university, in spite of her academic potential, but found a way to books and to a life in writing against a number of obstacles.This book is an account of that journey, from a childhood surrounded by words, to the 83 rejection letters she received in response to sending ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Just Sayin' - Malorie Blackman

In March 1807, the British Parliament passed an Act making the trading and transportation of slaves illegal. It was many years before slavery, as it was known then, was abolished, and slavery still continues today in different ways, but it was a big step forward towards the empancipation of a people. Malorie Blackman has drawn together some of the finest of today''s writers and poets to contribute to this important anthology. Their short stories and poems sit alongside first-hand accounts of slavery from freed slaves, making a fascinating and absorbing collection that remembers and commemorates one of the most brutal and long-lasting inflictions of misery that human beings have inflicted upon other human beings.

Objev podobné jako Unheard Voices - Malorie Blackman

From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books. "Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently" - Book TrustDiscover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as:She gets new trainers – but not ones as nice as her best friend MayDoesn’t quite have the perfect Saturday she wantedGets in over her head in a game of marblesAND has to help where she didn’t expect to!This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone. Also available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow The DetectiveBetsey's Birthday SurpriseMagic BetseyHurricane Betsey

Objev podobné jako Betsey Biggalow is Here! - Malorie Blackman

Jon wakes up in hospital from one nightmare into another: he has no arms and can remember nothing – except his name. Tense and horrifying, Malorie Blackman''s chilling tale compels the reader to its chilling climax.Jon keeps waking up from a recurring bad dream to find that he is missing his arms and parts of his legs. Kept constantly sedated, as Jon''s body disappears his nightmare gets worse. The nurses seem to hate him and the doctor won''t answer his questions. Who is Joe? Why do they keep calling him by that name?Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 7.

Objev podobné jako Jon for Short - Malorie Blackman

Angela has been kidnapped – can her quick wits help her escape before it''s too late? A gripping and high-adrenaline drama from award-winning author Malorie Blackman.Snatched off the street, Angela is alone and terrified. She knows she''s been kidnapped but will her dad pay the ransom? Or can she be brave enough to escape?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.

Objev podobné jako Hostage - Malorie Blackman

It''s just your average Friday night. Then the police show up. Your mum''s been caught on CCTV, breaking into a giant chemical company. They say she''s working undercover for A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E, a group against animal testing - but how is that possible? She''s not a spy - is she? Now she''s on the run - and only you can uncover the truth. And you''ve got to crack a code to do it.A gripping story from the bestselling author of Noughts and Crosses, Malorie Blackman.

Objev podobné jako A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E. - Malorie Blackman

Poor Fangs, the tarantula, is terribly lonely and bored with her life in the pet-shop. So when Nathan takes her home, she''s more than excited about her new life. But before Nathan can introduce his new pet to his family, he''s going to need her help to convince them that spiders aren''t just creepy and crawly . . . They''re beautiful and brave too!This funny story from the Children''s Laureate, Malorie Blackman, is perfect for building confidence in young readers - whether reading aloud or reading alone.

Objev podobné jako Fangs - Malorie Blackman

Join Betsey, the little girl with big ideas, as she surprises everyone on her birthday, learns to be a guard dog, moves house and even becomes a TV star in these four warm and funny adventures. This book is one of five short story collections featuring Betsey from Children''s Laureate, Malorie Blackman, beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, and ideal for building confidence in young readers.

Objev podobné jako Betsey's Birthday Surprise - Malorie Blackman

Betsey Biggalow is here! She may be small but she''s full of bright and shiny ideas about new trainers, winning at marbles and even helping the world! Join Betsey on four short, sun-filled adventures as she learns you don''t have to be big to make a big difference. This book is one of five short story collections featuring the lively and likeable Betsey Biggalow from Children''s Laureate, Malorie Blackman. Beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, these stories are ideal for building confidence in readers aged 7 and over, whether reading aloud or reading alone.

Objev podobné jako Betsey Biggalow is Here! - Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman spins a hilarious tale of shape-shifting and babysitting antics.Mike had no idea that his best friend Alex was a Gris-kwok – someone who can turn into any animal he chooses! But Mike’s naughty little sister Molly is a Gris-kwok too. Alex and Mike are about to take on the worst babysitting job in the world!Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Objev podobné jako My Friend's A Gris-Kwok9781800900547 - Malorie Blackman

Cal and Jenna risk everything by breaking strict Non-Contact rules in this exciting futuristic drama about acceptance, trust and teamwork from award-winning author Malorie Blackman.In a post-apocalyptic world where everyone wears Non-Contact suits to survive and where you can never touch another person directly, Cal and Jenna have formed a football team. Not virtual – real football, with real contact. But Jenna''s horrible twin Jacob is suspicious and it looks like they''re headed for disaster…Can the team reach out to Jacob and convince him that making contact is also what makes us feel alive?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.

Objev podobné jako Contact - Malorie Blackman

** NOW A MAJOR NEW BBC TV SERIES - this edition contains an exclusive Q&A with lead actor Paterson Joseph**''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' - Stormzy''Stop it! You''re all behaving like animals! Worse than animals - like blankers!''Sephy is a Cross: dark-skinned and beautiful, she lives a life of privilege and power. But she''s lonely, and burns with injustice at the world she sees around her. Callum is a nought: pale-skinned and poor, he''s considered to be less than nothing - a blanker, there to serve Crosses - but he dreams of a better life. They''ve been friends since they were children, and they both know that''s as far as it can ever go. Noughts and Crosses are fated to be bitter enemies - love is out of the question. Then - in spite of a world that is fiercely against them - these star-crossed lovers choose each other. But this is love story that will lead both of them into terrible danger . . . and which will have shocking repercussions for generations to come. Voted as one of the UK''s best-loved ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Noughts & Crosses - Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman retells ''Bluebeard''. A Fairy Tale Revolution is here to remix and revive our favourite stories. These twists on familiar tales make the perfect Christmas gift.''Please don''t even try to get down to the basement. Just leave it alone - okay? Otherwise you''ll ruin things for both of us...''Nia has met the man she wants to marry. Marcus is kind, clever and handsome, with a beard so dark it is nearly blue-black. Nia demands a single promise from him - that Marcus will never enter her study in the basement, her private space. But when Marcus''s curiosity begins to mount Nia feels more and more uneasy. Will he betray her? Can he accept that no means no? Can a woman ever have a room of her own?

Objev podobné jako Blueblood - Malorie Blackman

Five...four...three...two...one. Lift-off!What can Lizzie do when big-headed Jake challenges her to a race in space? She''s GOT to beat him. But Jake has a super-duper, deluxe new spaceship that runs on special fuel...Zoom to Pluto and back with this super space story from award-winning author, Malorie Blackman.

Objev podobné jako Space Race - Malorie Blackman

A hurricane is on it''s way . . . And Betsey can''t wait! Join her as she helps prepare for the storm, is entered into a very strange contest, and even attempts to eat a MONSTER hamburger in four fabulously funny adventures. This book is one of five collections featuring Betsey Biggalow from Children''s Laureate, Malorie Blackman. Beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, these stories are ideal for building confidence in young readers, whether reading aloud or alone.

Objev podobné jako Hurricane Betsey - Malorie Blackman

THIS IS THE SYSTEM OPERATOR. WHO IS USING THIS ACCOUNT? PLEASE IDENTIFY YOURSELF... Vicky''s life is completely normal. Maybe even a little boring. But all that changes when her dad is accused of stealing a million pounds from the bank where he works.Vicky knows for sure that her dad is innocent, and is determined to prove it. Luckily for him, she is a seasoned computer hacker. Using the skills he taught her, she''s going to attempt to break the bank''s files. Should be simple, right? But it''s a race against time to find the cyber-thief, before they find her . . .''A page-turner'' - Sunday Express''Accept the expertise and race along with the plot'' - Observer

Objev podobné jako Hacker - Malorie Blackman

Davey is the new boy in class and Sam can''t stand him. He thinks Davey is a Grade A moron. But when the two are thrown together Sam discovers that Davey''s eccentric way of looking at the world makes life a lot more fun. Until the day something terrible happens...A funny and sad story, told completely in verse.

Objev podobné jako Cloud Busting - Malorie Blackman

Seventeen-year-old Dante is waiting for his exam results. If they are good, he''ll go to university. But Dante''s plans have to change when he hears that he is the father of a baby girl. With the help of his father and brother, Dante must learn how to be a single father. Part of the Rhyngom Scheme.

Objev podobné jako Gormod o ddyn - Malorie Blackman

You''re the new girl in school. You''re just trying to fit in - and it''s not working. Then someone accuses you of theft, and you think things can''t get any worse. Until you get caught in a freak storm . . .The next thing you know, you''re in the future. Being shot at for being out after curfew. You don''t even recognise your hometown. And you''re heading for a confrontation from your worst nightmare.What if you could change the past to save the future?

Objev podobné jako Thief! - Malorie Blackman

Gemma longs for her lost mother, taking comfort from the cuttings in her scrapbook; pictures of mothers who loved their children come what may. Mike is new to the area; a boy with a terrible secret to hide. A secret about his missing mother. Gemma and Mike - two kids hurt by their past and now inextricably linked. Their effect on each other''s lives will be explosive.

Objev podobné jako Tell Me No Lies - Malorie Blackman

Years after a violent war destroyed much of the world, Kaspar has grown up in a society based on peace and harmony. But beyond the city walls, a vicious band of rebels are plotting to tear this peace apart. It is up to the Guardians - an elite peacekeeping force - to protect the city, without ever resorting to the brutal methods of their enemy.When Kaspar joins the Guardians, he has a chance encounter with a rebel - a beautiful girl named Rhea. Haunted from that moment on by strange visions and memories - memories that could only belong to Rhea - he realises he hasn''t been told the truth about what the rebels really want, and what he''s really fighting for.

Objev podobné jako Noble Conflict - Malorie Blackman

From scaring Mum at Halloween to building the biggest snowball the world''s ever seen - Maxine always has a super plan and needs the help of her twin brothers, Anthony and Edward. Together the super siblings make all sorts of mischief . . . Can they fix it before Mum finds out?These seven funny short stories are perfect for building confidence in new readers, whether reading alone or reading aloud.

Objev podobné jako Girl Wonder's Winter Adventures - Malorie Blackman

Now available in paperback! One flicker of hope. That''s all it takes to catapult yourself into the life you’ve always imagined. Join entrepreneur and bestselling author Jess Ekstrom as she shares her journey to creating good in the world while fulfilling her own dreams -- and teaches you how to do the same.Do you have dreams for yourself and the world that are tucked away in your box of somedays? What would happen if today was the day you opened the box? And what if that box was the key to a better tomorrow?In?Chasing the Bright Side, Jess Ekstrom shares her own inspirational story of how optimism helped her overcome multiple challenges, and the dynamic ways her mindset propelled her as a young entrepreneur, international speaker, and philanthropist.??Jess teaches us that success is not born out of skill, school, where we''re from, who we know, or what we scored on the SAT. None of us were born?ready, but we are born with something more important than skills. We''re born with optimism -- the initial seed for success. Optimism fuels the belief that you can be the one to create the good the world needs. But you''ve got to hone it, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Bright Side - Jess Ekstrom

From Unlikely Mavericks, To Movers And ShakersIn Chasing The Impossible, Rachelle Rutherford, the CEO of Kids On The Move, unravels the gripping story behind the rise of this multi-million dollar non-profit dedicated to serving children with developmental delays and disabilities. What began as a heartfelt endeavor by two determined mothers seeking support for their children with Down syndrome has blossomed into a beacon of hope for families.Rutherford delves deep, outlining the uphill battle many families face in receiving a diagnosis for their child, let alone ongoing care, which many children will need far into adulthood. With raw candor, she exposes the stark reality of communities ill-equipped to provide essential support structures for these families, laying bare the toll of the stress and isolation they experience.Yet, amidst these challenges, Rutherford reveals Kids On The Move''s unwavering commitment to bridging the chasm of care, blending calculated implementation of leadership and growth strategies with a culture of contribution and compassion. From innovative therapy programs to comprehensive support networks, she unveils the organization''s groundbreaking initiatives that have reshaped the landscape of disability care.But the journey is far from over. In Chasing The Impossible, Rutherford unveils plans on the horizon, yet again pushing the envelope ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Impossible - Rachelle Rutherford

**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN’S BEST BOOKS OF 2018**Join renowned naturalist Peter Marren on an exciting quest to see every species of wild plant native to Britain.The mysterious Ghost Orchid blooms in near darkness among rotting leaves on the forest floor. It blends into the background to the point of invisibility, yet glows, pale and ghostly. The ultimate grail of flower hunters, it has been spotted only once in the past twenty-five years. Its few flowers have a deathly pallor and are said to smell of over-ripe bananas. Peter Marren has been a devoted flower finder all his life. While the Ghost Orchid offers the toughest challenge of any wild plant, there were fifty more British species Peter had yet to see, having ticked off the first 1,400 rummaging in hedges, slipping down gullies and peering in peat bogs. But he set himself the goal of finding the remaining fifty in a single summer. As it turned out, the wettest summer in years. This expert and emotional journey takes Peter the length and the breadth of the British Isles, from the dripping ancient woods of the New Forest to the storm-lashed cliffs of Sutherland. He paddles in lakes, clambers up cliffs ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Ghost - Peter Marren

In a world divided by the ideological struggles of the Cold War, the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement, more than one-fifth of the people on the planet paused to watch the live transmission of the Apollo 11 mission. To watch as humanity took a giant leap forward.A companion book to the landmark documentary series on BBC TV.The journey from Cape Canaveral to the Moon was a tremendous achievement of human courage and ingenuity. It was also a long, deadly march, haunted by the possibility of catastrophic failure on the world’s stage. In an era when the most advanced portable computer weighed 70 pounds, had a 36-kilobite memory and operated on less power than a 60-watt lightbulb, the sheer audacity of the goal is breath-taking. But the triumph of imagination and the unity of the Earth that day would change the world.Based on eyewitness accounts and newly discovered archival material, Chasing the Moon reveals the unknown stories of the individuals who made the Moon landing a possibility, from inspirational science fiction writer Arthur C. Clark and controversial engineer Wernher von Braun, to pioneers like mathematician Poppy Northcutt and astronaut Edward Dwight. It vividly revisits the dawn of the Space ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Moon - Robert Stone, Alan Andres

Late one evening the telephone rings, and on the line is a stranger. They tell you that your nine-year-old son gave them your number. Your heart stops. You tell them that your son has been dead for almost 20 years. They know this, they say. He wants you to come and see him.What do you do when reality begins to fray around you? Where do you go when science cannot explain your experiences? The Society for Psychical Research was founded in 1882 to tackle these very questions and to shine light on the shadowy world of the supernatural. Distinguished members have included prime ministers and Nobel Prize-winning scientists.But the most prolific of all the SPR's paranormal investigators was a young British naval officer named Tony Cornell. A rationalist and a sceptic he became haunted by a wartime encounter in India that changed everything . Between 1950 and 2010 he became perhaps the world's most prolific investigator of psychic phenomena and paranormal events. Alongside his colleague, the psychologist Alan Gauld, they combined the roles of detectives, exorcists and psychiatrists, returning time and again to the unsettling spaces that exist on the very periphery of our tidy, rational lives: Ghosts. Poltergeists. Psychic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Dark - Ben Machell