Best Selling Books by Jim Eldridge

1895. Former Scotland Yard detective Daniel Wilson, famous for working the notorious Jack the Ripper case, and his archaeologist sidekick Abigail Fenton are summoned to investigate the murder of a young woman at the Manchester Museum. Though staff remember the woman as a recent and regular visitor, no one appears to know her and she has no possessions from which to identify her. When the pair arrive, the case turns more deadly when the body of a second woman is discovered hidden in the depths of the museum. Seeking help from a local journalist, Daniel hopes to unravel this mystery, but the journey to the truth is fraught with obstacles and the mistakes of the past will not be forgotten ...

In a brand-new non-fiction series from Scholastic, Survivor: Escape from Pompeii tells the story of a young boy fleeing Pompeii as Mount Vesuvius erupts. This gripping first-hand account is perfect for children studying the Pompeii at school. An exciting story - perfect for readers interested in the Roman history.

1895. A senior executive at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford is found in his office with a bullet hole between his eyes, a pistol discarded close by. The death has officially been ruled as suicide by local police, but with an apparent lack of motive for such action, the museum''s administrator, Gladstone Marriott, suspects foul play. With his cast-iron reputation for shrewdness, formed during his time investigating the case of Jack the Ripper alongside Inspector Abberline, private enquiry agent Daniel Wilson is a natural choice to discreetly explore the situation, ably assisted by his partner, archaeologist-cum-detective Abigail Fenton. Yet their enquiries are hindered from the start by an interfering lone agent from Special Branch, ever secretive and intimidating in his methods. With rumours of political ructions from South Africa, mislaid artefacts and a lost Shakespeare play, Wilson and Fenton soon find themselves tangled in bureaucracy. Making unlikely alliances, the pair face players who live by a different set of rules and will need their intellect and ingenuity to reveal the secrets of the aristocracy.

When four girls meet to discuss their weekend plans, little do they know quite what excitements lie before them. Soon they are embroiled in a brilliant diamond heist, trans-Atlantic flights, various romances and a lot of high-octane adventure in London and New York. Based on Noel Clarke''s new film of the same name ,with countrywide summer 2010 release, this novelisation keeps the reader on the edge of their seat as the girls embark on a weekend they will never forget.

When the war comes, Ahmed and his family leave the city in search of a better future, but life in the refugee camp proves to be difficult. Books in the Voyagers strand are for learners experienced in reading a range of genres. Learners will be able to discuss how language is used and how the vocabulary chosen causes reactions and inferences in the reader. Texts use flashbacks, parody, summary and commentary. Fiction titles include chapters to reflect sustained reading while shorter books have deeper inferential meaning needing more comprehension. Contains teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.

Centuries-old wisdom. Knowledge people will kill for. The ultimate prize: The Index of the Order of Malichea. And the most powerful organisations in the world are in a deadly race to find it. The Index will change the shape of the future. Jake and Lauren must get to it first . . . Alex Munro, high-flying lawyer, is dead. Murdered in cold blood. The prime suspect is Jake. He has a history with the victim, one tainted by his attempts to obtain the lost books of the Order of Malichea. It''s down to Jake to discover who wants him behind bars, away from The Index for good. But the clock is ticking . . .

Courageous First World War Stories is a collection of three wartime adventures (THE TRENCHES, STANDING ALONE and FLYING ACE) that will transport the reader to the heart of the First World War. Riveting fictionalized accounts, packed with historical detail, give a new immediacy to the First World War that will enthral young readers.

April 1587 Now I saw the Spanish ships clearly. Even from this distance I could see the men on board scurrying around the upper deck''s, and knew they were hurrying to their stations, ready for battle. But we had been too quick for them. FIRE roared Mr Belson from the centre of the gundeck. Jones thrust his smoking taper into the back of the cannon and sparks flared from out of the hole. Back Jones shouted, and we all leapt away-just in time because a loud explosion filled the area around us with smoke, bright sparks and flames...

As a Junior Press Officer for the British government, Jake is sent to cover a ''non-story'' - a demonstration against the construction of a laboratory on the supposed site of an ancient fairy ring. But what Jake sees there is shocking and terrifying and leads him to investigate a clandestine organisation - the Order of Malichea. And then sinister things start happening: Jake is ''accidentally'' pushed, almost falling under a tube train; Lauren, Jake''s girlfriend, has all her notes on the Order stolen; and then Jake returns home to find a dead body in his flat and is accused of murder. Who is trying to scare Jake? Is it the British government? Or other, more sinister agencies? Either way, Jake and Lauren must fight for their lives . . .

When former Special Forces officer Mitch is offered a dangerous undercover mission, he must trust his five new teammates as they rescue a West African freedom fighter.

May 1941. One of the senior choristers of St Paul''s Cathedral choir, Dr Edwin Roberts, is found beaten to death in the crypt of the Cathedral. Coburg and Lampson are called in to investigate. When they get there, Coburg is pleasantly surprised to be greeted there by Arthur Waterson, an old Etonian friend, now sporting a dog collar. Waterson believes that there may be a connection between the very precious books that are housed in the crypt and Dr Roberts'' work at Bletchley Park. As Coburg and Lampson work to solve a very puzzling case, it becomes clear that there is more to the brutal murder than they first suspected .

Paul Leland is a 13-year-old boy living in rural France. He has been living under Nazi occupation since 1940. Working with the Resistance cell in his village, Paul is a crucial figure in the ''escape route'' for allied POWs and agents.

Nineteen-year-old Jack Fairfax has volunteered for the Royal Flying Corps, but his family does not approve. When his best friend is shot down by German Ace pilots, he vows to avenge him.

DESERT DANGER is the story of 19-year-old Tim Jackson, in North Africa during World War II. Set during the decisive Battle of El Alamein that took place in Egypt in 1942, this is the tale of a young man serving with the British ''Eighth Army'' who destroyed German forces. Vividly imagined and historically accurate, readers are taken on a first-hand journey of danger and peril where Tim is desperately trying to keep his hands steady and nerves calm so he can move mines and clear the path for the army to the front.

Based on real events, Secret Assault tells of the story of the capture of Pebble Island during the Falklands War, and the major British invasion which followed. Follow one soldier''s journey and feel a part of an elite team as they strategically take out the Argentinian air bases, one by one, under deadly cross-fire. As with the Warpath series, Eldridge brings the action alive. The Bookseller says of the Warpath series, ''Stuffed with facts and specifications to delight the technically minded. Great for readers who like true stories.'' Placed within an historical context, these part fact, part fiction adventures of the SAS also contain fascinating information such as maps and equipment used, and provides an informative summing up of actual events.

For a friendless boy on the unforgiving London streets, there are no options for a moral life. Henry Moss soon discovers that crime is the only thing that pays, and in the tradition of Oliver Twist he becomes swept up in the dangerous world of pickpockets and fences, haunting dark alleys and unspeakable slums. But even for the most juvenile offenders the law is strict and the penalties harsh. Jim Eldridge returns us to a time when just growing up was a game of survival.

My Story: The Trenchesis a thrilling wartime tale about the Great War. It''s 1917 and Billy Stevens is a telegraph operator stationed near Ypres. The Great War has been raging for three years when Billy finds himself taking part in the deadly Big Push forward. But he is shocked to discover that the bullets of his fellow soldiers aren''t just aimed at the enemy... Experience history first-hand with My Story in this all-new look!

Follows the Delta Unit--a six-man Special Forces team--as it races to prevent the assassination of the British Prime Minister by a ruthless, renegade killer who is an ex-member of their elite unit.

The story of the war of 1914-1918 told through the experiences of twelve children and young people. From the efforts on the Home Front in both Britain and Germany, to the young soldiers in the trenches at the Western Front and from the horrors of Gallipoli to the naval battle of Jutland.

A collection of facts about unpleasant habits, body functions and disorders.

Captain James Hawk and his sidekick robot Xan-X are in serious trouble. Captured by the evil warlord Pinn, they have been sent on an impossible mission to recover the priceless Stone of Destiny, and to make things even worse, they only have 48 hours to do it.

HOSTILE TERRAIN tells the thrilling story of a team of SAS troops recapturing an inhospitable island in the heart of the south Atlantic. Follow one soldier''s story and feel a part of the elite team as they battle in freezing and hazardous conditions. As with the WARPATH series, Eldridge brings the action alive. The Bookseller says of the Warpath series, Stuffed with facts and specifications to delight the technically minded. Great for readers who like true stories. Placed within an historical context, these part fact, part fiction adventures of the SAS also contain fascinating information such as maps and equipment used, and provides an informative summing up of actual events.

Charles Dickens was a famous writer who lived in the 19th century. Discover what life was like for Charles, from spending his childhood working in a factory to finding a job as a law clerk and starting his writing career.

It''s 2517 BC, and the Nile has flooded. Unable to plough their fields, Nebka follows his uncle to build the pyramid of Khafre. It''s back-breaking work, all for the glory of the Pharaoh. Then he meets a mysterious prisoner claiming to be the rightful heir to the throne, and is drawn in to a deadly plot...

It is 1918. A British soldier, Bill Sparkes, is carrying an important message for American troops on the frontline. Sparkes is soon caught up in the fighting when the Americans are attacked. With bullets flying all around, Sparkes must find a way to support the Americans and stop the Germans breaking through... This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can''t put down.

"Dave Jones is trapped on the beach at Dunkirk, as bombs explode all around him...Can his son Tom get there ion time to save him?A fresh start for the seriously struggling readerFor 10-13 year olds with a reading age of 6.5Illustrations on every page to support the storyReal stories with satisfying plots and appealing characters aimed at the target age rangeEach book approx 64 pp, 2500 wordsAttractive mainstream package the Solos will not look like class readersReading Age: 6.5

The Tirpitz is the Nazis'' most leathal battleship. It''s moored, heavily guarded, in a Norwegian fjord. The only way to attack it is to plant bombs underneath using mini submarines. But who will go on this suicide mission, and will they ever manage to sink the Tirpitz?

This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today''s children to read. This title is suitable for ages 7-8 (Brown level).

Along the line of Hadrian''s Wall, someone is murdering people and taking their heads. Is this a ritualistic killer or a revenge mission? Detective Inspector Andreas Georgiou of Carlisle CID is brought back from suspension to investigate, but with an accusation of brutality on his record and a superior officer set on hanging him out to dry, his work will be anything but straightforward. Fighting battles on several fronts Georgiou slips deep into a web of corruption, extreme right-wing idealism and the shocking realization that the identity of the serial killer will be hard to discover and even harder to believe.

If you''re fed up doing the washing up, fancy staying up late or feel like giving the cabbage and sprouts a miss at dinner time, this is the book for you! It''ll show you how to get out of the horrider things in life and still get off totally scott free!

Lucy is beginning to hate school because of Clare and her bulling gang. 9-11 yrs.