The Runners of Rohan

Holidays – sun, sea, and sandcastles. Add excitement by the bucketful – what more could young Daniel, Christine and Dana want?
The three children, along with their parents are having a great holiday at a small seaside town in Wales. Treasure hunts, picnics, discos, sailing and cycling fill their days with fun and they soon bond with the locals, making new friends.
It’s one adventure after another, but as they explore the area they stumble across a few surprising secrets – some just a little bit sinister!
Tales of pirates and smugglers take on an unexpected twist with an uncanny link to the past…

The Runners of Rohan
Diana Chandda
ISBN 978-1780030661 UK £5.99
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Escape in the Outback

'We were travellers in search of a fantasy world.' Meet the Small family - three spirited kids, accompanying their scientist parents on a research trip in Australia. Bored on a long car journey, Sam, Pattie and Lucas were looking for excitement - But they didn't expect to get caught up in a kidnapping, drug and people trafficking, and mixed up with some very shady corrupt characters! A harmless trip into the outback becomes a nightmare - no one can be trusted. And the clock is ticking away to find one of the children - Totally engrossing and cleverly plotted, Escape in the Outback is brimming with drama and atmosphere - and full of surprises!

Escape in the Outback
John Azzopardi
ISBN 978-1907499210 UK £6.99
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Jack O'Beans

Previously serialised by the 'Black Country Bugle' under the titles: For Four Silver Pennies, Jacob and the Arrows of Doom, Jacob in the Undercurrents.

The time is circa 1300. The place is Dudley, a town in middle England, in an area that will later be known as 'The Black Country' as the Industrial Revolution ravages the land. Jacob, a country lad, dreams of becoming a soldier in the castle which dominates the land and its people alike. He didn't like his own name. And he didn't like being dumped on his grandmother while his dad was off fighting for King Edward. He missed his mum who had died, but Gran was alright really - she baked awesome pies! If only she would call him 'Jacques'. In the 14th Century, life could be pretty dull for a headstrong young boy. But when a stranger tricks Jacob into buying some 'magic' beans, suddenly amazing things start happening - and 'Jacques' finds himself in terrible danger!

The magic's gone wrong - now he's a witness to a wicked deed, and someone wants him dead...

Jack O'Beans
Robert Aston
ISBN 978-1907499029 UK £6.99
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Lana's Life Tips: No-nonsense Guide for Teens Pt. 1

'One minute you're standing on the street corner with your mates, the next standing in the supermarket queue 20 years later, wondering where your dreams went' Being a teenager is fun but it can be a rough rocky journey at the best of times. We live in a turbulent mad world that can make life confusing, frustrating and well sometimes just not worth the hassle. Hey, no worries Lana is here to hold your hand when no one wants to listen and best of all she will never judge you. Who can resist such a great friend when your world seems a bit upside down?

Lana will help get your life back on track and make the most of 'you'. Here's a little of how she'll help: Identify 'when it is or isn't love'; What to do with that anger 'bubbling' away inside; How to handle your parents, bullies and friends; Deal with worries and fears; Help with addictions; Cope better with disappointments and broken dreams; Increase your self esteem and confidence; and, Bring some calm and meaning to your life. Written with the young female in mind but guess what, 'anyone' will find it highly enlightening!

Uplifting and inspiring - "Lana's Life Tips" will give you confidence, humour and faith back in the world. You are lucky; you have youth on your side. Life is just waiting for you - grab it with Lana's help and make your mark! This is a must have book for the growing teenager and a precious gem for anyone needing a friend's help sorting out their problems.

Lana's Life Tips: No-nonsense Guide for Teens Pt. 1
Debi K. Moore
ISBN 978-1907172106 UK £6.99
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The Urchins of Dump City

Dark shadowy figures are waking...Behind the bright lights, the glitz and glitter of the city centre, powerful forces are gathering. It's the same every year; but now things will be different - already an old tramp has gone missing and only a gang of streetwise kids really care.

The Urchin's Of Dump City is a story containing a wealth of villainous and heroic characters that will transport you to places you never dreamt of going, and from which you may not return. 

The Urchins of Dump City
Richard Welton
ISBN 978-1907172212 UK £7.99
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The Ghost Office

There are a thousand ghosts in the theatres of London. Bring them all together and what a show we would have.

There's a lot of snow in Caerleon-upon-Usk, crushing the tiny village with its beauty.

Sir Randolph Foxley has a plan. And boy does he need one. He's dying you see... No mean feat for someone who was never even born.

Tommy Tranter is a 12 year old psychic but he's never been able to accept it... now he's got no choice.

A gripping tale of Tommy's terrifying race across London's night skies, visits to haunted theatres, murder, ghostly musical mayhem and betrayal as he tries to stop the last grand performance of a grotesque maniac who seeks to build his own terrible world.

Step into the Ghost Office and meet wallergrams, dunbedafs, mobiles, elementals and fragflashes.

But remember...only read this book by living daylight.

The Ghost Office
Stephen M Nicholas
ISBN 978-1905621538 UK £5.99
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