New Releases by Beverley Birch

When Frankenstein creates a monster, he never expects it to be such a huge threat to society, what will he have to do to stop it, and can he succeed before any more damage is done? Explore the fascinating dilemma of nature versus nurture in Mary Shelley’s unforgettably dark thriller.

Love story, ghost story, thriller: Kisiri is a sacred island just off the coast of Africa holding secrets from both present and past - perhaps teenagers Ally and Leli are the key to solving its mystery ...

Two beautifully told traditional tales by Beverley Birch. ''The Water Thief'' is about the mischievous antics of Hyena and how crafty Tortoise plays him at his own game. ''Lumbwi and the Gazelle'' is about a moving friendship, but when Lumbwi embarks on a new life he seems to forget about his old friend, to dreadful consequences. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type: Traditional tales from another culture Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends

Turtle wanted to go to the party in the clouds, but how would she get there without wings? She had an idea, but, unfortunately, things didn''t go quite according to plan. - Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. - Text type--a traditional tale. - A story map on pages 22-23 allows children to look back at Turtle''s changing emotions along her journey.

Inspired by three traditional African tales, follow the crafty spider Anansi, and find out how his greed and cunning don''t always get him what he wants. - Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. - Text type: A retelling of a traditional tale - Curriculum links: Citizenship

YA. Mystery fiction. Suspense fiction. In a vast African landscape four teenagers and a journalist vanish without a trace from a camp below a steep rock ridge, Chomlaya. As Ella, the sister of one of the missing girls, helps Inspector Murothi piece together what happened, she realises there are terrifying possibilities for her sister and the others. 12 yrs+

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Polish-born chemist, discussing her methods of scientific research, discovery of radium, and its use as a treatment for cancer.

"This is the true story of a man who helped save millions of lives. Because of his work, the diseases that had killed people for centuries were finally defeated. His imagination, patience, and clear thinking have transformed our world forever"--Page 2 of cover

Ben spends a summer with his uncle restoring the boat Sea Hawk and learning to sail with mysterious Iona. Then the dreams start and Iona disappears. Mysterious and gripping to the end. 10 yrs+

Radio ; Geschichte ; Lehrmittel.