A married scientist working in the wilds of north Norway waits for her lover, as winter bites...a short novel full of creeping suspense. Another gem from this small and indefatigable publish... read more
A wonderful introduction to gene theory for the young. ES is one of our foremost illustrators, with an eye for detail and lavish colour, all with a rather old-fashioned appeal. Ages 5-8.
Colegate's perceptive and brilliant trilogy in one volume. A young man of conservative and eccentric background is on the make in 1930s London: fascism, politics, power, money, and a downfal... read more
Hugely successful in France, this autobiographical novel moves from the author's happy childhood in Algeria to Paris, where she navigates her own sexuality and the tensions of existing betwe... read more
Picaresque escapism with Captain Clarke B: cigar-smoking daredevil adventurer, charlatan, Casanova and inventor of the world-famous life-saving inflatable suit.
The inimitable QB, a delightul book about the Meadowsweet family, a bird called Octavia and a seed the saves the day; we didn't include this in our last list as it was stuck in a warehouse, ... read more