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The Blackthorn Branch

by Elen Caldecott ...

Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for WritingCassie’s older brother Byron has fallen in with the wrong crowd – it’s soon clear these boys are wild, reckless and not human at all. They are tylwyth teg – Fair Folk, who tempt humans down into the dark places of the world. And Byron is tempted.When he goes missing, Cassie and her cousin, Siân, follow his trail to an old abandoned railway tunnel which ... Read more

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Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for WritingCassie’s older brother Byron has fallen in with the wrong crowd – it’s soon clear these boys are wild, reckless and not human at all. They are tylwyth teg – Fair Folk, who tempt humans down into the dark places of the world. And Byron is tempted.When he goes missing, Cassie and her cousin, Siân, follow his trail to an old abandoned railway tunnel which
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Mystery & Mayhem

by Katherine Woodfine, Julia Golding, Robin Stevens, Frances Hardinge, Clementine Beauvais, Elen Caldecott, Susie Day, Caroline Lawrence, Helen Moss, Sally Nicholls, Kate Pankhurst, Harriet Whitehorn ...

Enthralling children's fiction for everyone who loves Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries and Frances Hardinge's The Lie Tree.Twelve mysteries.Twelve authors.One challenge: can YOU solve the crimes before the heroes of the stories?These are twelve brand-new short stories from twelve of the best children's crime writers writing today.These creepy, hilarious, brain-boggling, heart ... Read more

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Enthralling children's fiction for everyone who loves Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries and Frances Hardinge's The Lie Tree.Twelve mysteries.Twelve authors.One challenge: can YOU solve the crimes before the heroes of the stories?These are twelve brand-new short stories from twelve of the best children's crime writers writing today.These creepy, hilarious, brain-boggling, heart
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Writing for Young People

Critical Readings and Discussions on Craft

by Elen Caldecott ...

Applying the approach of 'reading-as-a-writer' to the craft of writing for young people, this textbook combines critical analysis, unique author-insight and practical application of ideas to give writers the skills to create successful fiction for youth audiences. Under the guidance of children's author Elen Caldecott, compelling close readings dig deep into the construction of modern classics and ... Read more

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Applying the approach of 'reading-as-a-writer' to the craft of writing for young people, this textbook combines critical analysis, unique author-insight and practical application of ideas to give writers the skills to create successful fiction for youth audiences. Under the guidance of children's author Elen Caldecott, compelling close readings dig deep into the construction of modern classics and
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The Short Knife

by Elen Caldecott ...

Winner of the Tir na n-Og AwardShortlisted for the Young Quills Historical Fiction AwardLonglisted for the Carnegie MedalIt is the year 454AD. The Roman Empire has withdrawn from Britain, throwing it into the chaos of the Dark Ages. Mai has been kept safe by her father and her sister, Haf. But when Saxon warriors arrive at their farm, the family is forced to flee to the hills where British ... Read more

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Winner of the Tir na n-Og AwardShortlisted for the Young Quills Historical Fiction AwardLonglisted for the Carnegie MedalIt is the year 454AD. The Roman Empire has withdrawn from Britain, throwing it into the chaos of the Dark Ages. Mai has been kept safe by her father and her sister, Haf. But when Saxon warriors arrive at their farm, the family is forced to flee to the hills where British
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Marsh Road Mysteries: Diamonds and Daggers

Diamonds and Daggers

by Elen Caldecott ...

Narrated by Edward Killingback ...

Series series Marsh Road Mysteries
Unabridged

4 hours 4 min

Hollywood sensation, Betty Massino, has come to star in the theatre down the road and Piotr and his friends Andrew and Minnie couldn't be more excited! But when the famous actress's hugely expensive diamond necklace goes missing, Piotr's dad, a security guard at the theatre, is a prime suspect. With the help of Sylvie and her twin sister Flora, can Piotr, Andrew and Minnie solve the crime? ... Read more

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Hollywood sensation, Betty Massino, has come to star in the theatre down the road and Piotr and his friends Andrew and Minnie couldn't be more excited! But when the famous actress's hugely expensive diamond necklace goes missing, Piotr's dad, a security guard at the theatre, is a prime suspect. With the help of Sylvie and her twin sister Flora, can Piotr, Andrew and Minnie solve the crime?
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Operation Eiffel Tower

by Elen Caldecott ...

Narrated by Penelope Rawlins ...

Unabridged

4 hours 14 min

Lauren, Jack, Ruby and Billy live by the seaside with their mum and dad. But their parents are always arguing, and then their dad moves out. Lauren and Jack decide they have to get them together again. And so begins Operation Eiffel Tower ...in which the four children try to raise money to give their mum and dad a treat in an attempt to make them happier. ... Read more

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Lauren, Jack, Ruby and Billy live by the seaside with their mum and dad. But their parents are always arguing, and then their dad moves out. Lauren and Jack decide they have to get them together again. And so begins Operation Eiffel Tower ...in which the four children try to raise money to give their mum and dad a treat in an attempt to make them happier.
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The Great Ice Cream Heist

by Elen Caldecott ...

Narrated by Sophie Aldred ...

Unabridged

3 hours 44 min

A warm, funny adventure about sticking up for your friends, and the adventures that can be had along the wayWhen the McIntyre family moves in next door, Eva is intrigued - it is the first interesting thing to happen for ages. But her ever protective Dad - even more protective since Eva's mum died - does not agree. Eva gets to know Jamie McIntyre a bit better, and when he is accused of vandalising ... Read more

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A warm, funny adventure about sticking up for your friends, and the adventures that can be had along the wayWhen the McIntyre family moves in next door, Eva is intrigued - it is the first interesting thing to happen for ages. But her ever protective Dad - even more protective since Eva's mum died - does not agree. Eva gets to know Jamie McIntyre a bit better, and when he is accused of vandalising
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Marsh Road Mysteries: Crowns and Codebreakers

Crowns and Codebreakers

by Elen Caldecott ...

Narrated by Edward Killingback ...

Series series Marsh Road Mysteries
Unabridged

4 hours 54 min

When Minnie's gran comes to stay, all the way from Nigeria, Minnie knows there will be trouble. And straight away Gran notices she's picked up the wrong suitcase at the airport. But when their house is burgled and the only thing taken is the suitcase, Minnie realises there'll be much more trouble than she bargained for. ... Read more

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When Minnie's gran comes to stay, all the way from Nigeria, Minnie knows there will be trouble. And straight away Gran notices she's picked up the wrong suitcase at the airport. But when their house is burgled and the only thing taken is the suitcase, Minnie realises there'll be much more trouble than she bargained for.
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The Mystery of Wickworth Manor

by Elen Caldecott ...

Narrated by Sophie Aldred ...

Unabridged

4 hours 4 min

On a school trip to Wickworth Manor, the local stately home, Curtis finds a portrait in his bedroom of a young black servant dressed in livery. But why is the portrait hidden in the bedroom? Then Paige finds an intriguing letter which mentions the portrait, written over 200 years ago by Miss Verity Burton, who used to live at the Manor. There is a mystery begging to be unravelled! ... Read more

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On a school trip to Wickworth Manor, the local stately home, Curtis finds a portrait in his bedroom of a young black servant dressed in livery. But why is the portrait hidden in the bedroom? Then Paige finds an intriguing letter which mentions the portrait, written over 200 years ago by Miss Verity Burton, who used to live at the Manor. There is a mystery begging to be unravelled!
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How Ali Ferguson Saved Houdini

by Elen Caldecott ...

Narrated by Jane Collingwood ...

Unabridged

4 hours 14 min

Ali has just moved into Lever Tower with his mum. He soon meets Caitlin, Gez and an Alsatian called Falcon. Together they set out to discover why the foxes have disappeared from the area, why the owls have appeared, and why Miss Osborne has vanished... With the help of his friends and Caitlin's dad, Ali and his mum begin to feel happy in their new life without Ali's dad. ... Read more

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Ali has just moved into Lever Tower with his mum. He soon meets Caitlin, Gez and an Alsatian called Falcon. Together they set out to discover why the foxes have disappeared from the area, why the owls have appeared, and why Miss Osborne has vanished... With the help of his friends and Caitlin's dad, Ali and his mum begin to feel happy in their new life without Ali's dad.
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Villains in Venice

by Katherine Woodfine ...

Illustrated by Karl James Mountford ...

Series series Taylor and Rose Secret Agents
Get set for another incredible adventure with secret agents extraordinaire, Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lillian Rose!After the dramatic events of their mission to St Petersburg, Sophie and Lil know the truth – there's a double-agent at work at the Secret Service Bureau. Whilst Lil pursues a dangerous line of enquiry in London, Sophie must set out on a new mission to Venice, following a twisted ... Read more

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Get set for another incredible adventure with secret agents extraordinaire, Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lillian Rose!After the dramatic events of their mission to St Petersburg, Sophie and Lil know the truth – there's a double-agent at work at the Secret Service Bureau. Whilst Lil pursues a dangerous line of enquiry in London, Sophie must set out on a new mission to Venice, following a twisted
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Secrets on the Shore (Taylor and Rose mini adventure)

by Katherine Woodfine ...

Series series Taylor and Rose Secret Agents
It's time for a marvellous mini adventure with secret agents Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lillian Rose!Sophie and Lil are on their very first case for the Secret Service Bureau in this thrilling adventure. They travel to the seaside town of Rye where – despite its sleepy appearance – they have evidence that a band of German spies are plotting dastardly deeds. Can our two brave detectives navigate ... Read more

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It's time for a marvellous mini adventure with secret agents Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lillian Rose!Sophie and Lil are on their very first case for the Secret Service Bureau in this thrilling adventure. They travel to the seaside town of Rye where – despite its sleepy appearance – they have evidence that a band of German spies are plotting dastardly deeds. Can our two brave detectives navigate
... Read more

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