I Killed Father Christmas by Anthony McGowan
Category: HelpMeLearn
Jo-Jo's mum and dad are arguing again - but this time it's on Christmas Eve and Jo-Jo's convinced it's all his fault. He's been spoiled, selfish and greedy - and his badness has actually killed Father Christmas. To make amends, Jo-Jo decides that he must be Father Christmas - and so he fills sacks with ...Show more
Special Delivery by Jonathan Meres
Category: HelpMeLearn | Series: Little Gems
An old lady's failing memory leads to an unlikely friendship in this gorgeous Little Gem from bestselling author Jonathan Meres. All Frank wants is a new bike - but first he has to save up some money! When he starts helping with his sister's paper round, the last thing Frank expects is to meet a very sp ...Show more
The Angel of Venice (RA 8+ IA Teen 13+) by Mary Hoffman
Category: HelpMeLearn | Series: Teen Ser.
A moving historical adventure set against the backdrop of the last great sea battle - the Battle of Lepanto - ever fought in the Mediterranean. It is 1571 and Venice's colonies in Cyprus are under threat. The forces of the Holy League sail to meet the Ottoman Empire in the Mediterranean. On board the sh ...Show more
Virus (Virtual Kombat #2) by Chris Bradford
Category: HelpMeLearn | Series: Virtual Kombat
Scott nearly died playing Virtual Kombat, the virtual-reality fighting game that risks the lives of street kids for profit. Hunted by Wasp drones, Scott's on the run when he comes across a gang of techno-hackers who share his wish to destroy VK. They've developed a virus that could do the job, but in or ...Show more
S.P.E.A.R. (Bulletcatcher #1-3 Bindup) by Chris Bradford
Category: HelpMeLearn | Series: Conkers
When Troy is caught up in a terrorist attack that takes the lives of his parents, he discovers an amazing power - bullets can't harm him. With this secret uncovered he's soon recruited into an underground organisation where he meets Scarlet, a girl with her own remarkable talent, and the two put their p ...Show more
All Sorts to Make a World by John Agard
Category: HelpMeLearn
Comedy and charm abound in this quirky story about different personalities. Shona and her dad are just returning from a trip to the Natural History Museum when - oh no! - their train comes to a halt. What can Shona do to pass the time except study the passengers in her carriage? Fun, light-hearted com ...Show more
The Unlucky Eleven by Phil Earle
Category: HelpMeLearn | Series: Little Gems
A fun football tale for little readers packed with laughs, friendship and a spot of superstition ...Everything's going wrong for the Saints this season, and Stanley's team-mates think they finally know why. They have been cursed! But the team's attempts to break the curse take things from bad to worse. ...Show more
The Smile by Michelle Magorian
Category: HelpMeLearn | Series: Little Gems
A tender and heart-warming tale about new siblings.
Armistice Runner by Tom Palmer
Category: HelpMeLearn
Lily has lots of worries. She's struggling to compete in her fell-running races and, even worse, every day her gran's Alzheimer's gets a little bit worse. But then she discovers her great-great-grandfather's diaries from the First World War. Could his incredible story of bravery help her reconnect with ...Show more
Noodle the Doodle Steals the Show by Jonathan Meres
Category: HelpMeLearn | Series: Noodle the Doodle
Mishaps and mayhem abound as Noodle joins the new kid in class for the school talent show in this adorable canine comedy.
My Social Stories Book by Carol Gray & Sean McAndrew
Category: HelpMeLearn
Carol Gray's social stories have been found to be very effective in teaching social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum. Taking the form of short narratives, the stories in My Social Stories Book take children step-by-step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bat ...Show more
The Fish in the Bathtub by Eoin Colfer
Category: HelpMeLearn
Eoin Colfer's heartwarming tale of an unlikely friendship and the bond between a girl and her grandfather - now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers.