Dusty's life has fallen apart. Her mother left after Dusty's brother mysteriously disappeared, and her father is devastated. Then Dusty gets a seemingly random phone call: a boy's voice saying, "I'm dying." At first Dusty doesn't care, but then the boy says things that only Dusty knows. Things that [...]
Nobody knows the city like Blade. He lives on his own, by his wits - you have to when you're on the run from your past. Blade is practically invisible, until one day when he gets jumped by a gang and finds himself being pursued by a bunch of thugs. Even worse, he's unintentionally picked up a couple[...]
Somehow the boat was still afloat - another wave had lifted it clear of the first rock and was driving it further inshore. It bumped against the base of Crab Rock and skewed around, then tipped momentarily to starboard...and as it did so, she saw a figure crouching in the bottom. Hetty's always been[...]
After a dramatic accident Kit and his parents find themselves washed up on a small island. But there is no sanctuary here. The local community is hostile and menacing. Soon Kit's life is in danger and he is forced to face not just the inhabitants but a disturbing new arrival whose presence on the is[...]
Grandpa refuses to stay in hospital, as he is determined to finish his painting, 'River Boy', before he goes. At first Jess can't understand his refusal, but then she too becomes involved in the painting. And when she meets the river boy himself, she finds she is caught up in a challenge of her own [...]
Fin is devastated by guilt when his sister, Ella, is kidnapped. She is snatched away from the house in the middle of a storm. As the kidnappers make their demands, Fin's guilt is replaced by a fierce determination to find his sister by whatever means he can, and bring the criminals to justice. Bu[...]
Blade's touched the edge of death. His injuries have left him exposed -and vulnerable. Now his enemies have tracked him down, and Blade knows they'll show no mercy. If he doesn't get away, he's dead. But he's weak. And he doesn't know what scares him more...breaking free from those hunting him -or b[...]
So what am I going to tell you? Not much so don't get excited. You probably want to know my name. Well, that's a bit of a problem. I got loads. But there is one name I like. Everybody called me it in the old days. No one does now cos no one in this city knows it. And that's fine. I don't like to rem[...]
Blade has touched the edge of death. His injuries have left him exposed and vulnerable. Now his enemies have tracked him down, and Blade knows they'll show no mercy. If he doesn't get away, he's dead. Mary has told him to give himself up. But it's too late for that now. He's surrounded by big, new d[...]
Blade is back in the city he hates and fears. His enemies have taken Jaz, the little girl who has become the centre of his life, and he knows they've brought her here. He has to get her back - but enemies lurk in every shadow and the police are hunting him too. Blade will only have one chance to res[...]
Revenge isn't sweet. It's just necessary. Blade has done all he can - shaken up the city, turned the gangster bosses against Hawk, his most dangerous enemy, and given the police the information they need to destroy the man for ever. But it's not enough. Hawk is still free, still powerful, and more a[...]
Zinny's life is falling apart. Shadowy figures are following him. His parents are keeping secrets but he can't figure out why. Then his mum ends up in hospital, his dad disappears, and Zinny has to do whatever he can to save his family. Even if it means helping the very men he's been running from .[...]
Life is hard for Mikey. He's frightened of open spaces and would much rather curl up in his room and avoid the world outside. So going to a noisy, public place is a big deal - but with his sister Meggie by his side, it should be safe. And Mikey is determined to overcome his fear. But things go badly[...]
An educational edition of Tim Bowler's moving, musical novel
Fifteen-year-old Jess's grandfather has just had a major heart attack, but he insists he finish his painting, River Boy. At first, Jess cannot understand why this painting is so important to her grandfather, especially since there doesn't seem to be any boy in it at all. But while swimming in the ri[...]
Blade gjemmer seg. Spiller død. Noen er etter ham, og han vil ikke bli funnet. Han vet at disse folka ikke er til å spøke med. Men Blade kan passe på seg selv. Det er han nødt til. Det handler ikke om å vinne. Det handler om å overleve.Blade lever livet sitt i storbyens gater. Han klarer seg,[...]
Annen del i den vanvittig spennende serien BladeBlade gjemmer seg. Spiller død. Noen er etter ham, og han vil ikke bli funnet. Han vet at disse folka ikke er til å spøke med. Men Blade kan passe på seg selv. Det er han nødt til. Det handler ikke om å vinne. Det handler om å overleve.Blade er [...]
Tredje bok i serien, og Blade er i større fare enn noen gang. Har han det som skal til for å overleve?Blade har sett døden i øynene. Han er skadet, utsatt og sårbar. Fiendene hans har funnet ham, og han vet at de ikke kommer til å vise ham nåde. Hvis han ikke kommer seg unna, er han død.Men [...]
I den fjerde delen av Tim Bowlers fengslende thrillerserie er ikke Blade alene lenger ? men trusselen som som henger over ham er like dødelig som førBlade er redd. Han er fremdeles hardt skadet, og har klart å flykte fra en gjeng fiender bare for å bli fanget av en annen. Men hvem er disse folka[...]