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Attack of the Killer Frogs by Peter Clover
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Wired Connect
A family's holiday cottage seems like paradise. But something funny has leaked out of the nearby genetic research lab. When Ellie tells her parents about being attacked by a gigantic fanged frog they think she's making it up, but soon the family's cottage is under siege - by frogs! Highly readable, exci ...Show more
Beast Hunter by Kathryn White
Category: Children's | Series: Wired
Everyone knows the flooded quarry is dangerous. But when Jacob spots the tail of a huge reptile disappearing into the undergrowth, nobody believes him! He needs to get proof before anyone will take him seriously. And that means hunting the beast himself...
Begging Letter by Judy Waite
Category: Young Adult Fiction | Series: Wired Up
Connie doesn't stand a chance with Josh - not when he worships Megan. Fed up, she writes a letter to the universe asking for Josh to fall in love with her, and for Megan's hair to fall out. But when her wishes come true, Connie is consumed with guilt. How can she put things right?
Breaking the Rules by Maxine Linnell
Category: Young Adult Fiction | Series: Wired Up
Mo hates her new school and her new town. She has no friends and home life is awful. So when a nice guy friends her on Facebook, she's happy to accept. His messages keep her going while life just gets worse. Then he invites her to meet him. And Mo decides to take a risk...A powerful tale of teenage unha ...Show more
Circus Max by Andy Croft
Category: Children's | Series: Wired Connect
Max has always wanted to be in a circus. The problem is, he's useless at performing. He's incredibly clumsy, no good at acrobatics, and his tricks all go wrong, no matter what he does. But that doesn't stop him trying...When his school talent show is announced Max knows it's his time to shine. Can he pr ...Show more
Dead Wood by Andy Croft
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Wired
Holly's family move to the old house so her dad can do his job: bulldozing the ancient trees to make way for a housing estate. But there's something haunting the old house. Something old, and angry, that doesn't want the trees cut down. Something alive...Highly readable, exciting books that take the str ...Show more
Death Match by Andy Croft
Category: Young Adult Fiction | Series: Wired
During the Nazi occupation of Ukraine, a match was set up between Dynamo Kiev's players and a German side. Kiev won. Again, and again. Until the half-starved players faced an international-calibre German side, under the threat of execution if they didn't let the occupiers win...
Drawing a Veil by Lari Don
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Wired
Ellie and Amina are best friends. But when Amina decides to start wearing the hijab, it attracts the attention of the bullies. Now Ellie's loyalties are being tested. Has Amina changed? Does it matter if best friends have different beliefs? Is she ready to stand up for Amina? A thought-provoking story a ...Show more
Is There Anybody There? by Maggie Pearson
Category: Young Adult Fiction | Series: Wired Up
Bored of scary videos at Hallowe'en, four friends make up details about a fake 'ghost' to see if their collective imaginations will create messages from it on a Ouija board. It's just a bit of fun at first - but then the messages start to come. And so do the accidents...
Kidnap by Chris Powling
Category: Young Adult Fiction | Series: Wired
Adam and Daisy, a billionaire's children, are kidnapped along with Leo, the son of one of their staff. The three kids must work together to escape their brutal captors - but soon Adam starts to wonder if the kidnapping was an inside job...
Man About the House by C. A. Plaisted
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Wired Up
Jeza lives with his mum and teenage sister. His dad is preoccupied with his new girlfriend and toddler daughter. Jeza feels frustrated at the lack of boy's stuff in his life - he needs dad time too. But can he get Dad to listen, and how can he explain that he needs a dad in his life without hurting his ...Show more
Run, Jimmy, Run by Malachy Doyle
Category: Young Adult Fiction | Series: Wired
Jimmy can't stand Dax's bullying any longer. He steals GBP150 from his father and runs away. But Dax is on the same train - and he sees the money. Now Jimmy and Dax are locked in a frantic chase. Can Jimmy run fast enough?