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Andie's Moon (Historical House 1969) by Linda Newbery
Category: Children's | Series: Historical House S.
A thrilling story set in 1969 against the vivid backdrop of one of the most thrilling moments in modern history: the moon landing. Andie dreams of becoming an artist. Her best paintings are inspired by the moon and so she
At the Firefly Gate by Linda Newbery
Category: Junior Fiction
Henry never quite fits in. He feels like an outsider - and about to become even more so when his family move to the country and the prospect of a new secondary school looms. He retreats more and more into his shell, until he meets Dottie a frail old lady, but one with tremendous spirit. He feels as thou ...Show more
Barney the Boat Dog Fairground Surprise No. 3 by Linda Newbery
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Barney the Boat Dog
Join Barney the Boat Dog - the little dog with a big heart and even bigger adventures - in Linda Newbery's heart-warming series set on the canals.
Barney the Boat Dog Runaway Horse! No. 2 by Linda Newbery
Category: Early Reader
Jim and Barney are in trouble. The boat's engine won't start and they've got to get to Jim's grandson's birthday party, so they get a big, strong horse named Puzzle to give them a tow. Barney and Puzzle become firm friends, with Puzzle trusting Barney to help him along the way. Although Jim finds Puzzle ...Show more
Barney the Boat Dog Very Brave Dog No. 1 by Linda Newbery
Category: Early Reader
Little dog Barney lives on a narrowboat with his owner, Jim. The pair are inseparable - until they get separated. Barney loves his life on the canals but the one thing he's frightened of is tunnels. So when Jim sets off into a tunnel without him, Barney is distraught. Luckily, another boat owner gives h ...Show more
Blitz Boys by Linda Newbery
Category: Fiction | Series: World War II Flashbacks
The stories in the World War II Flashbacks" series draw the reader into the experiences and emotions of a young person's life, caught against a period backdrop of historical upheaval. The child reader can also absorb important historical details that might otherwise be taught only as dry facts."
Cat Tales: Rain Cat by Linda Newbery
Category: Junior Fiction
These are purrfect tales about fab furry felines from celebrated author Linda Newbery.Synopsis - Jessie is helping her dad prepare for the Open Day on his allotment. Unfortunately the long, hot summer means the vegetables look tired and wilted. When a mysterious stray cat arrives at the allotments, Hone ...Show more
Cat with Two Names, The (Cat Tales) by Linda Newbery
Category: Children's
Purrfect tales about fab furry felines from celebrated author Linda Newbery.Rose has a black and white cat called Smudge-Face. Her next-door neighbour, Wilfred, has a black and white cat called Fungus. However, what neither of them realize is that this is the same cat, enjoying double the meals and doub ...Show more
Catcall by Linda Newbery
Category: Children's
It's a time of change for Josh. He has a relatively new stepdad and a brand new baby sister. But for Josh's younger brother, Jamie, the family upheaval has deeply disturbing consequences: he refuses to speak, and after a vivid, frightening dream develops an obsession with wild cats. With his parents so ...Show more
Catcall by Linda Newbery
Category: Children's
It's a time of change for everyone is Josh's family - a relatively new stepdad and a brand new baby sister. For Josh's younger brother Jamie, the family upheaval has deeply disturbing consequences: he refuses to speak, and after a vivid, frightening dream develops an obsession with wild cats.