Winner of the 1994 Carnegie Medal.

Link, 17 years old and driven from his parental home, has drifted to London, jobless and friendless. He meets Deb, a homeless girl, who gives him some meaning in life. He doesn't realize that Deb is a journalist hunting a serial killer who preys on t[...]

One of a series offering classic and contemporary writing for schools to suit a range of ages and tastes. Suitable for study at GCSE level, this novel contains scenes which may be disturbing for younger readers.[...]

There is no room thirteen in the creepy Crow's Nest Hotel, where Fliss and her friends are staying on a school trip. Or is there? For at the stroke of midnight, something peculiar happens to the door of the linen cupboard next to room l2. And something is happening to Ellie-May Sunderland, too - som[...]

Martha is twelve - and very different from other kids, because of her parents. Strict members of a religious group - the Brethren - their rules dominate Martha's life. And one rule is the most important of all: she must never ever invite anyone home. If she does, their shameful secret - Abomination [...]

In the not-so-distant future, two teenagers are divided by where they live - one in poverty, one in wealth. This edition is part of a series of pre- and post-1914 works chosen especially for 14-18 year olds. The series features fiction, anthologies, poetry, plays and non-fiction.[...]

Theseus, the neighbourhood tycoon is getting married, Bottom and his mates are roped into putting on a play for the wedding and there are young lovers with problems to resolve first. Nothing's easy - and even less so when there is magic and mischief in the mix![...]

Jake's sister Lisa has a chance at Olympic glory in the swimming pool - or she did, until the council decide to close the local baths! Could a protest change their minds? Lisa's hopes of qualifying for the Olympics are dashed by the closure of the local swimming baths, but her boyfriend has [...]

At the top is Mark Byrne and his gang. They've been hunting Alex for a while - today they're going to bring him down...Barrington Stoke specialise in books for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.[...]

Josh only feels alive when starting fires. Dragged ever deeper into the power and the destruction, how far is he willing to go? This is a dark, enthralling cautionary tale. Barrington Stoke specialises in books for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.[...]

Harley takes his brother and sister trick-or-treating. But something lures him away from them - something takes them over, body and soul. And soon Hallowe'en isn't fun any more...Spooky tale Barrington Stoke specialise in books for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.[...]

Marthas Eltern gehören einer Sekte an. Das hat verheerende Auswirkungen auf ihre Kindheit: kein Fernsehen, kein PC, keine coolen Klamotten. In der Schule ist sie das Gespött ihrer Kameraden. Aber das Schlimmste: Niemand darf sie zu Hause besuchen, denn im Keller ist ein furchtbares Familiengehe[...]