"That must be a terrible thing to make a railway engine weep" quoth Dai Station: what oh what is the matter with Ivor, the little green steam engine of the Merioneth and Llantisilly Rail Tra... read more
Charming and gentle tale about a mouse who sets off down the river in his red rowing boat to visit a friend; the journey takes a day and night. Flaps reveal the deeply cosy dwellings of the ... read more
A mysterious painting leads a young boy to investigate the fate of one soldier on the Normandy beaches. By the author of War Horse and much else. Ages 7-11.
Flora lives in her garden with Robert the Bird, who can fly away to see the world. Two friends join them and they make a house out of paper - but then the wind gets up... A gentle story with... read more
A novel set in 1846, during the Great Famine in Ireland: a young woman works in the big house and must struggle to help her family. A doomed romance, love and tragedy. For ages 12 and over.
Can something be present that cannot be seen? The answer is an unequivocal yes: in this case, Ludwig insists there is a blue pachyderm in his bedroom. Great fun for budding bedtime Socratics... read more