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A Sudden Storm by Bali Rai, Andy Gellenberg
Category: Children's Fiction
An innocent night out to celebrate a sixteenth birthday turns to tragedy in this powerful story of racial intolerance from award-winning author Bali Rai. It's Arjan's sixteenth birthday and he's celebrating with his mates - going to see a film and then get a Nando's. He's looking forward to some good ba ...Show more
Are You Kidding? by Bali Rai
Category: Children's Fiction
This book is suitable for reluctant readers of 13-16 with a reading age of eight years. It is printed on cream paper, which is proven to be more restful on the eye. The font is specially designed to encourage a smooth and easy read. There are frequent page breaks, short, headed chapters and illustration ...Show more
City of Ghosts by Bali Rai
Category: Fiction
It's 1919 and Amritsar is a city on the brink of rebellion. Riots, violence and tension spill onto the streets. Bissen Singh fought bravely for the British Empire during World War One. Now he waits patiently for news from England. Gurdial, a young orphan, is desperate to marry Sohni, the daughter of a ...Show more
Doctor Who: Rebellion on Treasure Island by Bali Rai
Category: Junior Fiction
*Alien pirates, and sea-faring friends abound in this incredible Treasure Island and Doctor Who crossover.* 'Who was that?' asked Clara. 'And what are pieces of eight?'The Doctor smiled. 'Robert Louis Stevenson. I did tell you.' Summoned to 1700s Plymouth, the Doctor and Clara must investigate a ...Show more
Dream On by Bali Rai
Category: Young Adult
A warm and witty football tale from teen favourite Bali Rai. Baljit works in his dad's chippy but dreams of football stardom. When the chance of a lifetime comes along in the form of a national team's rep, Baljit works in his dad's chippy but dreams of football stardom. When the chance of a lifetime com ...Show more
Dream On by Bali Rai
Category: Children's Fiction
Much to the disapproval of his parents, Baljit is mad on football and when he is invited to trials at Leicester City, he has to lie about his whereabouts. A superbly written story set around a warm and witty family that also looks at the wider issues of prejudice, friendship and growing up. This book is ...Show more
Fire City by Bali Rai
Category: Teenage/Young Adult Fiction
Twenty-five years ago the world changed forever. A great war, which had raged for three years ended, and the reign of the Demons began...Within the crumbling walls of Fire City, fifteen-year-old Martha is a member of the resistance, a small band of humans fighting for freedom in a lawless and horrifying ...Show more
Game On by Bali Rai
Category: Young Adult
A fantastic tale about football and growing up. Baljit couldn't be happier with life - his parents are supporting his ambitions, things are going great with his girlfriend Hannah, and best of all, he's in with a chance of playing football for his heroes, Liverpool FC. But life doesn't always work out th ...Show more
Killing Honour by Bali Rai
Category: Children's
'Honour,' I repeated, wondering how such a small word could have caused so much trouble. When Sat's sister, Jas, is married off into the Atwal family she changes, she's quiet and distant. But Sat's too busy with his own life; his girlfriend, his friends, football ...Then Jas disappears. According to her ...Show more
Last Taboo by Bali Rai
Category: Fiction
A hard-hitting novel about two teenagers facing up to the consequences of racial prejudice between asian and black communities, from award-winning author Bali Rai. Description of the Book Simran likes Tyrone from the moment she spots him in the crowd. He's gorgeous and he won't take no for an answer ...Show more
Missing! (Soccer Squad #2) by Bali Rai
Category: Children's | Series: Soccer Squad
Dal, Chris, Abs and Jason have made the squad for the local youth club under-lls football team. And after their first match (not as successful as they'd have liked), they are determined to prove that they've got what it takes to be winners. The Rushton Reds have lost their first two matches. Missed chan ...Show more
Old Dog, New Tricks by Bali Rai
Category: Young Adult
When the Singh family move into a new house, their neighbour Mick is far from welcoming. He's mean to everyone and his racist beliefs make living next door hard for the Singhs. But Harvey is convinced that he can help Mick, he just needs to work out how! A charming and heart-warming story about the imp ...Show more