Short Stories/Novellas

Lucas has had enough of being bullied. Alfie Kane has made his life a misery for years and it stops today! Lucas and his friends have concocted a plan that will show Alfie up for the coward he is. If only they can persuade him to go down to the old oak tree at the bottom of Cleeve Woods. That’s where strange things are known to happen. That’s where lessons will be learned.

Perfect for pupils with a low reading age of 8 to 9, but a high interest age of 12 to 15, our Teen Reads will have readers on the edge of their seats. Just the right level of challenging vocabulary and plot-lines make these books highly accessible, drawing readers into exciting worlds whilst simultaneously developing their reading skills. When he was a kid, Liam had an imaginary friend called Billy. Billy Button. They did everything together. Went everywhere together. Best friends forever. Until Liam grew up and forgot Billy even existed. But Billy Button never forgot about Liam. Now he's back and wants revenge.

Perfect for pupils with a low reading age of 8 to 9, but a high interest age of 12 to 15, our Teen Reads will have readers on the edge of their seats. Just the right level of challenging vocabulary and plot-lines make these books highly accessible, drawing readers into exciting worlds whilst simultaneously developing their reading skills. Alice White has a secret. Her dad is not the man he was. Ever since the accident at work he's been changing. Transforming... but into what?

This illustrated collection of spooky tales from the dark corners of Gotham City features Batman™ on his weirdest adventures ever! Gotham City, the home of Batman, is filled with dark corners, sinister characters, and mysterious goings-on. This illustrated chapter book is a collection of scary short stories featuring some of Batman's strange adventures that end with wild twist and turns--some funny, some spooky, and some deathly frightening! So curl up under the sheets and find out all about the ancient curses, ghostly race car drivers, and sinister witches haunting Gotham City along with the World's Greatest Detective . . . and don't forget your flashlight! Boys and girls ages 6 to 9 will love this illustrated chapter book of strange tales featuring Batman.