Most Popular Books by Linda Newbery

When Hilly’s grandmother becomes ill with Alzheimer’s disease, her family is turned upside down by revelations from her life during World War II. Hilly’s German grandmother, HeidiGran, comes to live with her family after she gets Alzheimer’s disease. As her mind becomes more muddled, secrets buried in her past start to emerge. Why does HeidiGran keep talking about a girl named Rachel? And why does she make racist remarks about Hilly’s friend, Ruben? As Hilly struggles to cope with revelations about her family’s past, she encounters racism and prejudice for herself when a friend becomes the victim of a mindless attack. This evocative and deftly told novel explores prejudice and its effects on multiple generations in one family.

It was the day when everything stopped... At quarter past two on a hot summer afternoon, Anna’s beautiful, headstrong older sister Rose disappears. And Anna was the last person to see her. Their parents, Rose’s friends, the police – no-one can find where Rose has gone or who might have taken her. Twenty years later, Rose is still missing. Anna is the only one who still believes she might be alive, and unable to take control of her own life while her sister’s disappearance remains unsolved, she begins to hunt for the truth herself. But the search for Rose will uncover secrets she is not prepared for... The compelling novel from the Costa Award-winning author. Originally published in hardback as Quarter Past Two on a Wednesday Afternoon

When Nina''s mother, Miranda, mysteriously disappears, Nina''s father goes to look for her, leaving Nina with her two eccentric aunts who run a charity shop in town. Nina soon discovers that working in the shop can be funny, intriguing and rewarding as she takes in weird and wonderful donations, makes new friends and uncovers strange secrets! But Nina is determined to solve the mysteries that have taken over her life - where has her mother gone? Why did she leave so suddenly? And just what is the secret she''s been hiding? Award-winning author Linda Newbery grips and entertains readers in her usual mesmerising way with this intriguing new mystery.

Tizzie is lonely when she and her mum move to Roven Mere, a mysterious, rambling mansion deep in the countryside. She''s eager to meet Lord Rupert and his daughter, Greta, but no one knows when they will come home. The house seems like a museum, and as Tizzie explores the rooms and passageways, she makes a startling discovery about why she''s been brought to Roven Mere...

Hal''s life is in upheaval: trouble at school; problems at home; a quarrel with friends. Then Hal is sent to his grandfather''s seaside home. Soon, his anger is absorbed by the pull of the crashing waves, buffeted by the tides, smoothed by the endless sands. Yet thoughts of the father he has never known won''t go away. In fact, soon his dad seems to be everywhere: in the sand figures Hal makes on the beach; in his dreams; in the shape of Wesley Prince, his mother''s old boyfriend. Since no one will tell him the truth, Hal is determined to find out for himself. Will his elusive father ever come into his life? Or is he no more substantial than the sandfather, blurred and dissolved by the incoming tide?

The alternating narratives of art tutor Samuel Godwin and governess Charlotte Agnew, who work for the wealthy Farrow family in 1898 England, reveal the secrets that almost everyone in the household is hiding.

How do the everyday choices you make affect animals and the environment? This book looks at all the things you can do to live cruelty free. It''s a guide for older children and teenagers concerned about animals, wildlife and the planet we live on. Packed with information on how to live a cruelty-free life, it includes sections on: Using your spending power. The choices we make - what to eat, what to buy, what to wear – and how these affect animals. Asking questions and reading labels. Cruelty-free fashion and beauty. What''s on your plate? Being vegetarian or vegan, or just eating less meat? What impact can your diet have on cruelty and on the environment? Should you have a pet? If so, would your pet choose you as its owner? Points to consider before bringing an animal into your home. Animals on show. Do zoos and animal parks look after animals or exploit them? Good zoos and their important conservation work. Watching wild animals. Watching and learning about wildlife - building an appreciation of nature and helping your mental wellbeing. Love those bugs! Many people are squeamish about insects, but these creatures are vital to ecosystems. Don’t throw it away – there is no away. Simple things everyone can do to avoid waste: recycling, re-using, choosing plastic-free. Resist the throwaway culture. Where do you draw your line? What can you realistically achieve? Some of the difficulties, especially if family / friends don’t agree with you. What are the best (and worst) ways of influencing others? How to feel confident with your decisions. How to handle everyday situations and counter arguments. Campaigning - anti-cruelty organisations to support. The power of protest. This book will help you to live as cruelty-free as possible and to examine all of the areas in your life where you can help animals and the environment. Choose to live without cruelty. Choose this book and find out how.

It''s a time of change for Josh. He has a relatively new stepdad and a brand new baby sister. But for Josh''s younger brother, Jamie, the family upheaval has deeply disturbing consequences: he refuses to speak, and after a vivid, frightening dream develops an obsession with wild cats. With his parents so preoccupied, it''s up to Josh - who''s always been the quiet one - to keep the family together and find a cure for his brother''s strange behaviour. And in helping Jamie to recover his voice, Josh discovers an unexpectedly resonant one of his own. CATCALL is a tense, gripping and atmospheric novel, full of powerful ideas, and blending deep psychological tension with fast-paced action - highly-acclaimed author Linda Newbery at her most compelling and insightful.

The moving tale of a little mermaid, who was prepared to sacrifice everything for the love of a prince. This mesmerizing classic is one of the greatest love stories of all time. This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children. This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.

Teenagers Guy and Annabelle begin an e-mail correspondence at the insistence of their fathers, but surprisingly become fast cyber-friends, and perhaps more. But their budding relationship creates havoc when they start to speculate what caused a feud between their fathers, letting their imaginations run wild with hilarious results.

New house, new school, new friends–but Matt Lanchester knows it won’t all be that easy when he moves to the town of Hay-on-Wye. Almost as soon as he arrives, he is drawn into a mystery when he sees a roadside memorial marked by a little wooden cross with the initials M.L. carved into it. His initials! Then he meets Robbo and Tig and Old Wil Jones and his wife, Gwynnie. There’s history here and a well-kept village secret–and Matt is desperate to find out more.

Fourteen-year-old Grace, recovering from a life-changing accident and her parents'' divorce, reluctantly spends the summer at Flambards, a remote country house. Despite herself, she befriends two local boys: Jamie, who is friendly and obsessed with wildlife, and Marcus, who is struggling to deal with his moody, potentially violent father. In this beautiful but threatened landscape, Grace unearths her own extraordinary ties to the house and - importantly - discovers her own place in the world.

Flightsend is Charlie''s new home, whether she likes it or not. Her mother sees it as an end to all that’s gone so tragically wrong. They had been a proper family. Mum; her boyfriend, Sean; and Charlie, with a new baby sister on the way. But the baby died before she was born and everything changed. Gradually, Charlie’s mother pushed Sean away, before resigning from her job and selling the house. Charlie is certain that the move to a ramshackle cottage, miles from anywhere, can only make things worse. She couldn’t be more wrong. For Charlie’s mum there’s a new business and the fresh start that she knew she needed. And for Charlie there’s a new job, new friends, a newly discovered talent for art, and new feelings for two very different men. It’s a summer of beginnings, not ends; a summer that Charlie will never forget.

Purrfect tales about fab furry felines from celebrated author Linda Newbery 6years + Vincent loves painting, but recently, his pictures - and his life - have been missing something... So when Vincent sees a flash of white in his garden, he is overjoyed. Could it really be Snow, his beloved cat? But Snow died a year ago, and he sadly realizes that this new white cat is his neighbours'' pet, Skitter. Haunted by sad dreams of Snow, Vincent doesn''t feel like painting at all any more. He starts to feel better when he is asked to look after Skitter during his neighbours'' holiday, but then disaster strikes when Skitter escapes! However, it''s when Vincent sets out to track down the errant cat that he also discovers the secret to improving his paintings - new paintings - with just the right hint of purriness... Curl up with Cats tales, a charming collection of stand-alone stories, at turns magical, mysterious, comic and touching. Other titles by Linda Newbury Cat tales: Cat with two Names9780746096147£4.99 Cat tales: Rain Cat9780746097281£4.99 Cat tales: Smoke Cat9780746097298£4.99 Cat tales: Shop Cat9780746097304£4.99 Cat tales: Ice Cat9780746097311£4.99 Cat tales: the Cat Who Wasn''t there9780746097328£4.99 Polly''s March 9780746060315 £5.99 Andie''s Moon9780746073100£5.99

Greg’s casual interest in the history of a ruined mansion becomes more personal as he slowly discovers the tragic events that overwhelmed its last inhabitants. Set against a background of the modern day and the First World War, Greg’s contemporary beliefs become intertwined with those of Edmund, a foot soldier whose confusion about his sexuality and identity mirrors Greg’s own feelings of insecurity. This is a complex and thought-provoking book, written with elegance and subtlety. It will change the way you think.

Full of both inspirational and practical advice, Writing Children''s Fiction: A Writers'' and Artists'' Companion is an essential guide to writing for some of the most difficult and demanding readers of all: children and young people. Part 1 explores the nature, history and challenges of children''s literature, and the amazing variety of genres available for children from those learning to read to young adults. Part 2 includes tips by such bestselling authors as David Almond, Malorie Blackman, Meg Rosoff and Michael Morpurgo. Part 3 contains practical advice - from shaping plots and creating characters to knowing your readers, handling difficult subjects and how to find an agent and publisher when your book or story is complete.

Lucy knew Lob was there, from the way she felt inside. There was a sparking of mischief in her head, a tingle of energy in her arms and legs. She wanted to run, jump, climb, be everywhere at once. You have to be a special person to see Lob, that’s what Lucy’s Grandpa Will says. Lucy’s parents don’t believe in him. But Lucy does. And then she finally catches sight of the Green Man in Grandpa’s garden. And then she knows. Lob is here, and he is real—now and forever and ever!

"When Tom makes a cat of ice and snow, it comes to life at night: roaming the streets, prowling through his dreams. What can it be looking for?"--Cover.

1969: Andie dreams of becoming an artist. Her best paintings are inspired by the moon and so she''s fascinated by news of the moon landing. But will it be the same magical place once man has set foot on it, and will her paintings win the attention they deserve? A thrilling story set at No.6 Chelsea Walk. Linda Newbery has been twice shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and is the winner of a Silver Medal Nestle Children’s Book Prize and the Costa Children’s Book Award. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian

Henry has always felt like an outsider and things are about to get worse when his family moves to the countryside and the prospect of a new school looms. He retreats more and more into his shell, until he meets Dottie, a frail old lady, who has tremendous spirit. He feels as though he knows her, as though they have been friends for many years. And as she tells him about her wartime romance with a Royal Air Force navigator also named Henry, our Henry is drawn into that world. In a series of mysterious, sometimes frightening events he re-enacts Henry''s life . . . and learns that despite being dreadfully afraid, Henry acted heroically at the cost of his own life. Only our Henry knows the true story and it shows him a way through his own self-doubts and misgivings.

1914: When 13-year-old Polly befriends two suffragettes in the top floor flat at No.6, Chelsea Walk, she finds herself questioning the views of those around her. The Votes for Women campaign strikes a chord with Polly and she becomes determined to join the suffragettes'' protest march, even if it means clashing with her family... Linda Newbery has been twice shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and is the winner of a Silver Medal Nestle Children’s Book Prize and the Costa Children’s Book Award. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian "If anyone can make history come alive for younger readers, it’s Linda Newbery and Polly’s March... does that superbly." - Helena Pielichaty

It was the day when everything stopped... At quarter past two on a hot summer afternoon, Anna’s beautiful, headstrong older sister Rose disappears. And Anna was the last person to see her. Their parents, Rose’s friends, the police – no-one can find where Rose has gone or who might have taken her. Twenty years later, Rose is still missing. Anna is the only one who still believes she might be alive, and unable to take control of her own life while her sister’s disappearance remains unsolved, she begins to hunt for the truth herself. But the search for Rose will uncover secrets she is not prepared for... The compelling novel from the Costa Award-winning author. Originally published in hardback as Quarter Past Two on a Wednesday Afternoon

A tale about a little donkey named Star, whose dreams of being a real star one day turn into reality when the children want to use a donkey in their Nativity play. This book should be suitable for new readers in the 5-7 years-old age group.

What can we do with all this stuff that nobody wants? This lively picture book shows very young children that upcycling can be fun! Make fir cones into little owls and paper plates into animal masks. Turn a cardboard box into a fantastic castle and odd socks into fun puppets. You can even use an old sink to make a wonderful wildlife pond, with water lilies and even frogs. Follow Dragonfly Nursery as they get creative and discover the fun of '' upcycling'' . Simple Make-It instructions are included. Rubbish? Not any more!

Nel giardino del nonno di Lucy si nasconde un grande segreto: è molto più vecchio di quanto si creda, più vecchio degli alberi, della terra e del cielo. Solo Lucy, il nonno e pochi altri riescono a vederlo: è Lob, una creatura dei boschi, e sembra fatto della stessa materia degli alberi e delle foglie. Quando il cottage del nonno viene venduto e Lob scompare, Lucy è tristissima: insieme al nonno ha perso anche la ''loro'' creatura segreta, colui che li aiutava a coltivare l''orto e il giardino. Lucy è ormai quasi convinta di averlo solo immaginato, eppure quando si trasferisce a Londra con la sua famiglia... Una storia incantevole e delicata, impregnata di amore per la natura e di atmosfere magiche, che fa venire voglia di rimboccarsi le maniche e iniziare a zappare, seminare e annaffiare. Un nuovissimo Giardino segreto in cui rifugiarsi con la fantasia contemplando le meraviglie della natura.

Tomas wants to be like his father - strong, brave and fearless. Pappi is a mountain guide, often away from home. He has taught Tomas to love the mountains, but also to fear their dangers - the winds and blizzards, the treacherous paths, the giddying slopes. Above all, Tomas fears the Brockenspectre - a huge, shadowy creature that lives alone in the heights, waiting for unwary climbers. Its looming figure haunts his thoughts and his dreams. When Pappi goes out one day and fails to return, Tomas knows it''s up to him to search - up on the high mountain passes, where dangers await. Will Tomas find his father . . . or will the Brockenspectre find him?

The third book in the powerful Moving On Trilogy. Top quality writing from a highly respected author. Nathan is always in trouble. He doesn''t want to be, it just happens. Then he finds Windfall, the local animal sanctuary, and things start to look up. He meets beautiful Saskia, and also Hazel, a maltreated dog nobody can get near to, except Nathan. He dreams of taking Hazel to live with his father. But how much time does Nathan''s father really have for him?

Ellie and Amanda were great friends until the new girl Natalie arrived. Ages 9-11.

Here comes Posy - the most adorable and lovable kitten you''ll ever meet!

Tilly is a young nurse doing her best to help in the war effort. When she hears her brother Georgie must go to the front line in France she is devastated. Georgie isn''t like other people - he has learning difficulties and doesn''t understand what the war means. Tilly asks her sweetheart Harry to keep Georgie safe. But they soon learn that the nature of war makes any promise hard to keep.

A beautiful novel set against the backdrop of an important and pivotal movement in UK history, tying in with the centenary of the Suffragettes'' first major victory in 2018.

Exploring a bombed house, after a German blitz, a lonely London boy makes a friend, whose father is a RAF pilot. His mind is filled with awe and respect, but he comes to realize the difference between heroism of fantasy and what people do when their courage is needed for real.

One day Tom builds a snowman. Then, beneath his hands, the snowman turns into a snow cat - a frightening animal with glittering eyes, cold and icy and ready to pounce.

Quand Greg, un adolescent féru de photographie, découvre les ruines de l''ancienne demeure de Graveney Hall, il sait tout de suite qu''il tient un beau sujet. Epaulé par Faith, la fille d''un bénévole restaurant la propriété, il va tenter de percer le secret de cette mystérieuse bâtisse et de son dernier habitant, Edmund Pearson, disparu dans d''étonnantes circonstances pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Une enquête qui va révéler bien plus de choses sur lui-même qu''il n''aurait pu l''imaginer. Décidément, Linda Newbery, auteur très remarqué du roman De pierre et de cendre, n''a pas son pareil pour recréer l''atmosphère et les mentalités d''hier, cerner les interrogations et les idéaux d''aujourd''hui, rendre haletant et émouvant un récit où se mêlent l''étrange, le poids de l''Histoire, la violence et le désir, tous les désirs...

Mr Darwin and the Ape Boy is a historical themed novel by Linda Newberry for Year 6/P7 for guided and independant reading. This book is part of Streetwise.