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Historical novel based on the true story of James Norris, an American marine and inmate of Bedlam, 1800-1815, chained to a stake for fourteen years. One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest meets Mutiny on the Bounty-an exploration of love, sanity, suffering and compassion wrapped into the sensual and lyrical tale of one man's lonely Odyssey.

A story of courage, determination, time-travel and a magical crow! The river is about to burst its banks, the town is engulfed by a snow storm, fourteen souls will be lost, unless Needle and Glory can change fate.

When Lucas survives the car accident that kills his parents, one memory stays with him - of the wolf that caused the crash. A tale of loss for YA that is also a gripping thriller and a page-turning account of anger and grief.

St Petersburg, Russia 1725. Katinka, a dazzling ballerina with a hunched back, and her friends Alexei the Giant and Nikolai the dwarf are different. That's why they are part of the Tzar's Circus of Curiosities. But the Tzar is dead and they must flee the Winter Palace. Guided by a special map , they set out across Russia running for their lives.

A brilliantly funny guide to how our democracy works or fails to work. What happens when your referendum goes haywire, your election fails to deliver and lies, truth and fake-news battle it out in cyber space to the cheers and tears of those grappling for power. All in the interest of the people...

Small children can overcome their apprehensive or fearful attitude to night time through this Yanyuan Shen-illustrated baby animal adventure.

Lou's world is changing, breaking down. Dad is having an affair, Mum has 'an episode', nan is communicating with angels, her friend Faith discovers Nietzsche and Fleetwoood Mac, then Mikey disappears. Family isn't a word, it's a game with too many players.

Humorous fantasy for children aged nine and up. Annabel travels all over London looking for witches and magic. She meets Patrick whose mother is a witch pretending to be a geography teacher. They take her to Maxim's All Night Diner where witches and trolls meet and tell stories.

When Dylan finds a snake lurking beneath the plug-hole in the bathroom, life takes a strange turn. Creatures from other realities come to depend on him to rescue not only this planet, but their worlds too.

A vivid account of a dysfunctional family from the perspective of a witty thirteen year old.

A funny new adventure tale. King Bones enlists Danny's support to help rescue his queen - her skull along with her crown is on display at the British Museum! It's up to Danny and King Bones to the rescue.

Henry and his sister Lucy meet a troll in their garden who introduces them to a dangerous and magical world full of strange creatures.