New Releases by Jean Ure

A brand-new adventure about animals and friendship. From the legendary author of the bestselling Frankie Foster series, Jean Ure.

The final instalment in this inspiring series about dancing, friendship and following your dreams. From best-loved author Jean Ure, whose books are described by Jacqueline Wilson as “funny, funky, feisty – and fantastic reads!”

The second story in a new series about dancing, friendship and following your dreams from best-loved author Jean Ure, whose books are described by Jacqueline Wilson as “funny, funky, feisty – and fantastic reads!”

A brand new story of crushes, first love and friendship from the original Queen of Tween – Jean Ure!

A woolly dog and a fluffy cat live together in perfect harmony – until the arrival of a tiny kitten. Heartwarming story from a renowned author.

Welcome to Hodder Silver, the home of YA sci-fi and fantasy. Discover new worlds, new lands and new possibilities in this free ebook, showcasing some of best YA sci-fi around. Discover: The Ennead by Jan Mark Plague 99 by Jean Ure Starstormers by Nicholas Fisk Troy by Adele Geras Unearth the best of pre millenia sci fi and fantasy.

Come Lucky April is set a hundred years on from Plague 99. Harry''s great-granddaughter is a girl called April, who lives in an all-female run vegan society, which is carefully governed to eliminate risk of plague-like situations. Men have shamed themselves and are no longer in power. There''s a primitive aspect to life as though the 21st century as we know it never happened. At 12, boys are exiled for 5 years ...''they went away as barbarians and came back civilised'', which means castrated. ''Homecoming'' is when they are welcomed back - but how welcome are they? We meet Daniel, a survivor of a patrician clan, whose quest it is to find unclaimed parts of the ''outside world''. His great grandmother was Fran and his great grand-father was Shahid from the first part of the trilogy. He wants to find the diary that Fran left behind in her family home in Croydon. In the abandoned house, girls and boy meet ... Daniel and April don''t, at first, realise they are connected by their distant ancestors'' friendship. A potential romantic attachment forms between them. His presence creates conflict, but they take him into their community, where the conflicts worsen. Daniel questions everything April has been brought up to believe. He challenges the women''s views and their rejection of the orthodoxy he knows. He makes David, a long-term friend of April, question what he has lost as a man. An exciting novel, rich in texture and passionate in its ideas.

Collins Big Cat readers and workbooks help children to learn how to read in English - accurately, fluently and with enjoyment. Contains the following Readers and Workbooks: · China''s Terracotta Army (gold) · I never know how poems start (white) · Charles Dickens (lime) · Animals on the Move (copper) · Monster in the Mirror (copper)

Almost overnight a plague has wiped out the population of England. The only survivors seem to be three very different teenagers. Together they must come to terms with the man-made devastation around them. Fran, Harriet and Shahid have the power to rebuild society, but do they have the courage?

Gems is a series of books written specifically for struggling girl readers. In this title Lara is tired of being second best next to her smarmy cousin Nathan. The town''s annual writing competition is coming up, but she has no ideas! If only something would drop into her head. Suddenly, she finds an ''egg thing'' in the compost heap in her garden. When the egg starts making strange squeaking sounds, she knows she has to rescue it! In the dead of night, there are strange lights from the garden. There are two even larger egg creatures standing on the compost heap! Is this an invasion? Or do they come in peace?

A humorous and heart-warming story about a little sister, a big sister, a cat, a dad and... a new girlfriend Bitsy, or ''Jelly Baby'' as she''s sometimes called, has been doing just fine living with Dad and big sister Em since Mum died. The housework may not always get done, and dinners might not always be at the table, but none of them ever minded Until one day Dad brings home a girlfriend - and everything changes. Now it looks like it might be down to the Jelly Baby of the family to keep it from falling apart...

Lucy has lived her entire life in her sister''s shadow - Lola is always the centre of attention and constantly in need of new clothes for a party or kit for her dancing, meaning Lucy often goes without. But when a talent show comes to town, an unlikely ally helps Lucy step into the spotlight for once.

Who''s for the Zoo? asks teacher, everyone of course except Catherine Onslow. No one understands why until they play the Zoo game. Another morally acute story from Jean Ure for girls aged 6 - 9.

Another brilliant story containing comedy, calamity and cool characters by acclaimed writer Jean Ure.

One of the brilliant titles in Jean Ure’s acclaimed series of humorous, delightful and poignant stories written in the form of diaries and letters which make them immediately accessible to children.

One of the brilliant titles in Jean Ure’s acclaimed series of humorous, delightful and poignant stories written in the form of diaries and letters which make them immediately accessible to children.

Another title in Jean Ure’s acclaimed series of humorous and poignant stories. There’s trouble ahead when Steph and Sam’s father embarks on a spot of kidnapping.

A standout title in Jean Ure’s acclaimed series of humorous, delightful and poignant stories written in the form of diaries and letters which make them immediately accessible to children.

A fabulous story by Jean Ure, a must for any girl’s collection! At Parkfield High no one would have thought nerdy Ruth and super-cool Shayanne would be friends – but maybe there’s more to Shayanne than meets the eye.

A coming of age story about self-discovery and independence from the Queen of Tween, Jean Ure.

A poignant, heart warming and beautifully written standalone novel from the best-loved and original Queen of Tween, whose books are described by Jacqueline Wilson as “funny, funky, feisty – and fantastic reads!”.

"Mr Snitcher is an alien! Pass it on..." Nobody knew where the rumour came from. Most of the boys think it''s a joke. But the more Joe and Harry and their friends think about it, the weirder Mr Snitcher starts to look. Is he really an alien? And how about the rest of the teachers? Laugh-out-loud school story with a sci-fi twist.

The first book about ten-year-old FRANKIE FOSTER – the girl who wants to help, but ends up causing chaos!

Jake is a sci-fi buff, so when he''s abducted by aliens he''s delighted. But when he realises that his younger sister has also been taken, he''s not so pleased. What do they want with her? They find themselves on a space ship manned by aliens from a confederation of planets. They form part of a Galaxy Patrol team, ceaselessly patrolling the galaxy to check on alien incursions into less advanced worlds, such as Earth. They recruit children as local agents to help them in their work. Children believe: adults don''t. Now Jake and Rosie''s first mission is to rescue the Queen, who has been taken over by an alien bug ...

The second fantastic book about ten-year-old FRANKIE FOSTER – the girl who wants to help, but ends up causing chaos!

The Gang of Four are growing up. It seems to Polly that they spend most of their spare time with their boyfriends, and even when they are together, all they do is talk about boys. Polly''s not sure whether boys really are her. Wasn''t it better when it was just the four girls and they could shop gossip and not have to worry about boys being around? Polly wonders whether she''ll ever really understand what it''s all about...

They''re the GIRLFRIENDS - Polly, Keri, Frizz and Lily. They''re totally INSEPARABLE, but totally INDIVIDUAL too! A brand-new story in this brilliant series: unmissable books for girls! Polly and Rees have split up, but Polly''s not sure she wants to be like Keri - who never seems to stick with the same boy. Perhaps it is time to do new things...and meet new people. But will Polly be brave - and does she really want to leave Rees behind?

Meet the girlfriends! Polly, Keri, Frizz and Lily. They''re the Gang of Four, and they''re going to stick together for ever and ever! When Polly gets back from summer camp it seems that all her friends have grown up and left her behind. Even Frizz is wearing a bra! And they keep inviting boys to their parties. Are boys really OK?

Polly is really looking forward to a trip to the seaside with her best friends and their boyfriends. It''ll be brilliant, all eight of them together! But then Polly''s plans start to fall apart as, one by one, her friends'' relationships hit trouble. Soon she finds herself stuck in the middle, like some kind of agony aunt. And when Polly finally gets her day by the sea, will it turn out to be as much fun as she hopes - or will it be a total disaster?

They''re the GIRLFRIENDS - Polly, Keri, Frizz and Lily. They''re totally INSEPARABLE, but totally INDIVIDUAL too! A brand-new story in this brilliant series: unmissable books for girls! Polly''s getting tired of doing the same things with her boyfriend, Rees, especially when his idea of fun is training their dogs together! Her friends'' lives seem much more exciting. So when another boy shows an interest, Polly decides she needs a change. But it''s not just boys who can behave badly...