Most Circulated Titles

Sally's phone

Lindop, Christine



Date Published:2003

Flying home

Rabley, Stephen


Cover title.
Date Published:1989

Billy and the Queen

Rabley, Stephen.


Billy and Rox are staying with their grandmother in Brighton. They dream of having expensive new bikes, but where will they find the money? Then Gran has a plan: the only things they need are a camera, a bit of luck, and the Queen of England.
Date Published:1996

Lucky number

Milne, John.



Date Published:1992

The year of sharing

Gilbert, Harry.


Includes glossary and related activities.
Date Published:2008

Blue fins

Axten, Sarah.



Date Published:1992

L.A. raid

Prowse, Philip



Date Published:1995

You never know what you're going to get : an anthology of short stories


This anthology showcases ten authors, each contributing unique and powerful narratives that reflect the diverse and unpredictable experiences of childhood. The collection aims to challenge perceptions, inspire creativity, and celebrate the individuality found within each person's story. You never know what you'll get in each chapter, but be prepared to be glued to each page.
Date Published:2025

Sugar and candy

Laird, Elizabeth



Date Published:1992

Dead man's river

Laird, Elizabeth


It is the time of the American Gold Rush. Jonas Clark loves Hetty Gray, but is too poor to marry her. People think there is gold in Dead Man's River, but they also think there are ghosts there too. Jonas tries his luck, and is successful, but not in the way he had imagined.
Date Published:1990

The fifteenth character

Border, Rosemary


'It's an interesting job,' says Sally about her work at Happy Hills. And today is a very exciting day because Zapp the famous singer is coming. Everybody is having a wonderful time. But suddenly something goes wrong - very wrong.
Date Published:2008

Sara says no!

Whitney, Norman.


"Starter level"
Date Published:1989

Hachiko : Japan's most faithful dog

Irving, Nicole,


The story of Hachiko, Japan's most famous dog, begins in the early 1920's, when he comes to live in Tokyo with Professor Ueno. Hachiko loves his new master. When the professor takes a train to work every morning, Hachiko goes with him to the station -- and when the professor comes home in the evening, his faithful dog is always waiting. Hachiko soon has many friends in the streets of Tokyo -- people like Nobu, the young son of a food seller. Life is good for Hachiko -- until one day, everything changes.
Date Published:2018

The story of Hachiko, Japan's most famous dog, begins in the early 1920's, when he comes to live in Tokyo with Professor Ueno. Hachiko loves his new master. When the professor takes a train to work every morning, Hachiko goes with him to the station -- and when the professor comes home in the evening, his faithful dog is always waiting. Hachiko soon has many friends in the streets of Tokyo -- people like Nobu, the young son of a food seller. Life is good for Hachiko -- until one day, everything changes.

Date Published:2018

Thanks for the memories

Woolley, C. S.,


"300 headwords"--Title page. This is the story of a dog called Goldie. He has many adventures. He sees many interesting things. He is a happy dog. He has good owners. They look after him well. Goldie lives a long time. He is a faithful dog.
Date Published:2019

The temple of adventure

Townley, Kelley


Includes QR code to access audio edition. "300 headwords"--Title page. Henry and Tara are on an adventure holiday in South America. As they are walking in the mountains with llamas, one of the animals wanders off. They follow it to an old temple, where they find a secret room full of lost treasure. But there are many dangers. How will they get back out again?
Date Published:2020

Race to Paris

Llewellyn, David,


Includes QR code to access audio edition. "300 headwords"--Title page. Yuri and Sara, friends and students at Manchester University, want to go to Paris, but they don't have much money. They can't fly or drive there, and they have to get there quickly. It's a race.
Date Published:2019

Just in time

Townley, Kelley,


Includes QR code to access audio edition. "300 headwords"--Title page. Jerry, a spy, has to get an important letter to the embassy by 3 p.m., but there are people who want to stop him. Will Jerry succeed?
Date Published:2020

The cat

Escott, John


Word count: 1,292 ; with 250 headwords. "The Cat steals things from houses in Hollywood. He steals from movie stars and nobody can stop him. Or can they? Natalie is a movie star. Nathan is her stand-in. Nathan does all Natalie's stunts in the movie. But when Natalie and Nathan see 'The Cat' driving away from Zak Wakeman's Hollywood home, they both go after him. Natalie drives fast. "Be careful", Nathan tells her. "You have a movie to finish"."--Back cover.
Date Published:2013

Word count: 1,292 ; with 250 headwords. "The Cat steals things from houses in Hollywood. He steals from movie stars and nobody can stop him. Or can they? Natalie is a movie star. Nathan is her stand-in. Nathan does all Natalie's stunts in the movie. But when Natalie and Nathan see 'The Cat' driving away from Zak Wakeman's Hollywood home, they both go after him. Natalie drives fast. "Be careful", Nathan tells her. "You have a movie to finish"."--Back cover.

Date Published:2013

Maisie and the dolphin

Rabley, Stephen.


May include CD. Maisie King lives in the Bahamas. Her mother and father work at an Animal Hospital. Maisie has a new friend. His name is Ben and he's a dolphin. Ben is very ill. Maisie helps him. Then Maisie has a big problem. Can Ben help her?
Date Published:2008

Who wants to be a star?

Iggulden, Margaret.


Tina Daniels is a famous TV star. Her mother has grand plans for her, but Tina has other ideas. She wants to get away from it all and so "disappears" to the countryside to learn another way of life.
Date Published:2004