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The Girl With The Sunshine Smile
Meg is the girl with the sunshine smile. That's what they call her at the wedding fairs where she models her mum's dresses. But then Mum meets Danny. Danny, with the grotty houseboat, four sons and a three-legged cat. All of a sudden, Meg's life ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
A Dangerous Game
Although Sam has a long-term illness, all he wants is the chance to lead a normal life. So he is thrilled when he finally gets his mum and dad to let him go on the school trip to the Scottish Highlands. Sam's desperate for an adventure and wants to ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.7
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Bigfoot And The Wild Boys
Average Joe takes to the wilderness to track down Bigfoot and become a school legend in this brilliantly funny adventure from Lollie Award winning author Jenny Pearson.
Joe is tired of being called average and feeling completely forgettable at ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
A Remarkable Ear
Everyone's always telling Will to stop making so much noise. That is, until he meets music teacher Mr Brand. He thinks Will's not just noisy but that he has a gift and must learn to play the violin. But Will doesn't feel special . He can never find ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Just Another Little Lie
Violet's mum hasn't been herself for a while. A few too many glasses of wine in the evening. Mornings when she can't get out of bed. Now Violet's the one looking after her little brother and looking out for empty bottles in Mum's bag. But it's just ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.7
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Goodfellows
A case of mistaken identity leads to unintentional criminal activity when a dream family holiday goes terribly wrong in this punny comedy caper from author-illustrator Tom McLaughlin.
The Goodfellows are the perfect family. From helping the local ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 1
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Mystery Of Me
Ketty doesn’t remember anything about the accident, or much from before. The doctors say her memories will come back, but in the meantime school is a frightening and confusing place. Otis seems to be her only friend – he’s kind and caring, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Beautiful Game
At an Old Trafford game, Lennie hears Man U fans chanting about Hillsborough. Enraged, he joins in with a retaliatory chant about the Munich Disaster of '58. Appalled, his dad and granddad take Lennie on a whistlestop tour of the dark side of the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Boy Who Stole The Pharaoh’s Lunch
While awaiting punishment in his headmaster’s office for his latest piece of mischief, prankster Seth picks up an Egyptian amulet from the desk and is whisked back in time to Ancient Egypt. In a village by the Nile, Seth finds a place for himself, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Test Trouble
Try as he might, Arun simply cannot wriggle his way out of taking the maths test at school. Instead, he must learn to face his fears in this encouraging and relatable school story from Serena Patel.
Maths test? Nightmare! Arun is determined to get...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Reek
Sparrow lives in the world after the Reek. The atmosphere is toxically polluted, and Axel Brodie, the tech billionaire behind Zephyr Industries, is cashing in as the only supplier of clean air.
Sparrow is struggling to help her family survive ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Know My Place
A teenager’s longing for family and a place to call home is poignantly portrayed in this heartfelt and ultimately uplifting story of life in the foster-care system.
A teenager’s longing for family and a place to call home is poignantly ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Nappy The Pirate Baby
A motley crew of pirates take to parenthood in this whimsical Little Gem from Alan MacDonald, author of the bestselling Dirty Bertie series.
Captain Sprat and his pirate crew love nothing more than lazing around on the deck of the Salty Herring. ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Young Dracula
Before Count Dracula became one of the greatest, most feared vampires of all time, he was just a young boy called Wilfred who didn't really feel like he belonged anywhere. But Wilfred's dad, the old Count, doesn't think his son is up to the task of ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Last Days Of Archie Maxwell
Dads leave home all the time. It's not that unusual, really. Leon's dad walked out. So did Mo's. But Archie's? Well, that's a different story – a story that Archie must keep secret at all cost. Archie knows he should accept Dad for who he is, so he...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Small Things
Anna’s anxious when she’s picked to befriend the new girl in her class. For a start, Ellie is ill and can’t come to school herself. So Anna has to communicate with her through a new kind of robot. But Anna is also worried that her life’s too ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 1
- Book Cover : Paperback
Meg And Merlin Making Friends
Meg treasures every moment that she gets to spend riding, and she has always longed for a pony of her own. She knows Mum and Dad can’t afford a pony – they can’t even afford her weekly riding lessons anymore. But on the morning of her tenth ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Gunpoint
Alex and her dad are working a routine plumbing job in the Town Hall when it is suddenly taken over by terrorists. Their leader Mr Blue demands the release of a high-profile prisoner, or he'll start killing hostages - and one of them is Alex's dad! ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Letting Go
When Agnes made a promise to her girlfriend Ellie, she thought they would be together forever. One year later, Agnes is keeping that promise and it's put her in a situation she never could have predicted; climbing a desolate mountain, in miserable ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Meg And Merlin: Running Away
A ride in the countryside spirals out of control for Meg and Merlin in this dramatic new addition to Tanya Landman’s lovable horse-riding series.
Meg and her new friend Sam Houseman meet up to take their horses out on a hack, but after a lovely ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Mozart’s Banana
A charming village story about a little girl, a dare gone wrong and one crazy animal! When Alice Brett moves from the city to a little village school, she's never seen a real live horse before. And famous village resident Mozart's Banana is not just ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Blamehounds
Any time there's a strange pong, poo or puddle, Norman and Ringo end up taking the blame.
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Carrie And The Roller Boots
Carrie’s best friend Sidney is planning to show off his tap-dancing skills during Friday Fun Time at school and Carrie wants to join in. She plans an amazing routine where Sidney will dance and she will roller skate.
But there’s one big ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Island Vet: Rescue At Seal Bay
At the start of the summer, Tia is excited to see all the visitors arriving for their holidays on Gull Haven Island, and she’s delighted to make a new friend. But Tia’s feelings change when some selfish tourists upset a newborn seal pup and its ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Anna Gain And The Same Sixty Seconds
Ever-punctual Anna Gain is never late, and she's certainly never late for the school bus. Every day she catches it in perfect time. But not today. After a series of absurd events cause Anna to miss the bus, she's transported one minute back in time ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
