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[...]

The Oxford Handbook of the Georgian Theatre 1737-1832 provides an essential guide to theatre in Britain between the passing of the Stage Licensing Act in 1737 and the Reform Act of 1832 - a period of drama long neglected but now receiving significant scholarly attention. Written by specialists from [...]

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.[...]

Focuses on the chemistry and processes behind environmental issues such as global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, water pollution, and soil contamination. This title uses worked examples and case studies drawn from applications along with clear diagrams and concise explanations to illustrate th[...]

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![...]

Presents short topics tied to numerical or conceptual ideas, reinforced with worked examples and questions Retaining the user-friendly style of the first edition, this text is designed to eliminate the knowledge gap for those life sciences students who have not studied chemistry at an advanced level[...]

Harley's got to take his kid brother and sister trick or treating. When he's not looking, they go missing. And when he finds them, something's happened. They're different. They want to play. But there are no rules to this game.[...]

Spooky Halloween thriller. Harley has to take his little brother and sister out trick-or-treating on Halloween. When he's not looking, they go missing. And when he finds them, something's happened. They're different. They want to play, but there are no rules to this game...So much for Halloween bein[...]

Alex's estate is a concrete jungle, survival of the fittest and Alex is way down the food chain. Barrington Stoke specialise in books for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.[...]