Author:Rosemary Sutcliff
Second-century Roman Britain is the setting for epic battle, high drama, bravery and romance in these two stories for young readers.
A Circlet of Oak Leaves gradually reveals the mystery behind humble horse-breeder Araco's award for outstanding bravery, and Eagle's Egg follows the story of Quintus, a young standard-bearer, determined to be promoted so that he can marry the girl that he loves.
The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
—— SunKinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet
—— IndependentHilarious!
—— Sunday TelegraphThe most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid
—— The Big IssueLaFleur deftly handles the tale's many layers, never allowing readers to get lost. Events and characters are fully developed and are completely believable, without any sense of contrivance. Tender and brave, Siena is a heroine to be admired
—— Kirkus ReviewsAllan's cheeky laugh-out-loud celebration
—— The BooksellerFollowing the huge success of The Queen’s Knickers, here comes Allan with another peek into life in Royal households...There is much to discuss in all Allan’s pictures, and the simple text will tempt many young readers.
—— Books for KeepsThis hilarious, contemporary story ... is equally irreverent and funny, and destined to become a family favourite.
—— CarouselA gentle tale stuffed full of drama, elements of coming-of-age, dealing with grief and first love that make it irresistible
—— My Favourite BooksThis book is interesting, fun, and very insightful. Chambers takes an inventive approach to his writing
—— Examiner.comTruly brilliant and unforgettable
—— Fiction FascinationThis book is like nothing else I have ever read . . . An excellent YA read
—— The Overflowing LibraryA real page turner
—— BlissChambers delivers yet another intellectually satisfying novel with equal parts philosophy and repartee
—— The Horn BookA feelgood and story that quietly challenges a whole range of touchy subjects and social taboo
—— Sugarscape