Patrice Lawrence – författare

It's time to welcome new girls to Malory Towers, the famous boarding school by the sea, in four brand-new stories by outstanding authors, set in Enid Blyton's much-loved school.YA and Waterstones Book Prize-winner Patrice Lawrence introduces us to proud Marietta with her magnificent head of braided hair. A dormitory argument reveals something unusual about Marietta, and something equally unexpected about Alicia.In Guardian and Stylist columnist Lucy Mangan's story, student librarian Evelyn is wary of her lively, lacrosse-playing classmates. When one of them becomes a regular visitor to the hushed domain of the library, can Evelyn really trust her?Sunita Sharma joins Malory Towers surrounded by a sense of mystery, in Narinder Dhami's fabulous story. But is Sunita really as glamorous as Gwendoline imagines?In Rebecca Westcott's heartwarming story, Darrell and friends fear the worst when spoilt Gwendoline's cousin joins the school. But Maggie is very different from her stuck-up relative . . .

A collection of wintery crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books today! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series.Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way . . . This gorgeous wintery hardback gift of a collection brings together thirteen of the bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson.With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!Serena Patel was shortlisted for the Asian Writer Short Story Prize and was a finalist in the Undiscovered Voices Anthology 2018. Her debut children’s series Anisha Accidental Detective won the fiction category of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards, being shortlisted for a British Book Award and the Blue Peter Prize 2021 and selected for The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. Serena lives in Walsall with her family.ROBIN STEVENS is the award winning and bestselling author of the Murder Most Unladylike mystery series. She was born in California and has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. She spent her teenage years reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she''d get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn''t). Robin lives in Oxford.Read by Amanda Bright, Olivia Forrest, Matthew Jacobs-Morgan, Melissa Johns, Ioanna Kimbook, Ambreen Razia, Tania Rodrigues, Amanda Shodeko and Emma Tracey.

A collection of sizzling summer-themed crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting children’s book authors! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series. This gorgeous summery collection brings back together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Robin Stevens, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Grab your sunnies and your magnifying glass, and join the Murder Club for more sensational short stories as they lead you on a journey of foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries! Including sun-thieves, fantastical creatures of the deep, airport mayhem, weddings gone wrong, tropical resort travesties, and a very sticky situation at a berry picking farm.This is the prefectly entertaining collection to pack in every young reader’s summer holiday bag.Serena Patel is the winner of the This Week Junior’s Young Fiction Book of the Year award. Her debut children’s series Anisha Accidental Detective won the fiction category of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards, being shortlisted for a British Book Award and the Blue Peter Prize 2021 and selected for The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. Serena lives in Walsall with her family.Robin Stevens is the award winning and bestselling author of the Murder Most Unladylike mystery series. She was born in California and has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. She spent her teenage years reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she'd get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn't). Robin lives in Oxford.

A collection of sizzling summer-themed crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most popular, exciting and diverse children’s book authors! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series. This gorgeous summery collection brings back together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Robin Stevens, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Grab your sunnies and your magnifying glass, and join the Murder Club for more sensational short stories as they lead you on a journey of foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries! Including sun-thieves, fantastical creatures of the deep, airport mayhem, weddings gone wrong, tropical resort travesties, and a very sticky situation at a berry picking farm.This is the prefectly entertaining collection to pack in every young reader’s summer holiday bag.Serena Patel is the winner of the This Week Junior’s Young Fiction Book of the Year award. Her debut children’s series Anisha Accidental Detective won the fiction category of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards, being shortlisted for a British Book Award and the Blue Peter Prize 2021 and selected for The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. Serena lives in Walsall with her family.Robin Stevens is the award winning and bestselling author of the Murder Most Unladylike mystery series. She was born in California and has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. She spent her teenage years reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she'd get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn't). Robin lives in Oxford.

A collection of sizzling summer-themed crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most popular, exciting and diverse children’s book authors! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series.Read by Kirin Ali, Marlowe Chan-Reeves, Loreece Harrison, Emma Kaler, Jay Lafette-Valentine, Michael Obiora, and Emma Tracey.This gorgeous summery collection brings back together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Robin Stevens, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Grab your sunnies and your magnifying glass, and join the Murder Club for more sensational short stories as they lead you on a journey of foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries! Including sun-thieves, fantastical creatures of the deep, airport mayhem, weddings gone wrong, tropical resort travesties, and a very sticky situation at a berry picking farm.This is the prefectly entertaining collection to pack in every young reader’s summer holiday bag.Serena Patel is the winner of the This Week Junior’s Young Fiction Book of the Year award. Her debut children’s series Anisha Accidental Detective won the fiction category of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards, being shortlisted for a British Book Award and the Blue Peter Prize 2021 and selected for The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. Serena lives in Walsall with her family.Robin Stevens is the award winning and bestselling author of the Murder Most Unladylike mystery series. She was born in California and has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. She spent her teenage years reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she''d get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn''t). Robin lives in Oxford.

By Patrice Lawrence, award-winning author and UK Children's Laureate 2026–2028:When his mum is sent back to prison, Al knows exactly who's to blame. Mr Brayker, who lives downstairs, has been making trouble for Al's mum ever since they moved in, and Al's determined to get his revenge. Ignoring advice from his gran and sister, Plum, Al takes things into his own hands with a plan that involves the only two creatures he can rely on: his pet rats, Venom and Vulture. But things don't turn out exactly as he'd imagined.This is a moving story of community, loneliness, and how you never quite know what's going on in someone else's life.

Story 1: When Cyril and Liani stay with their uncle, they save a stag from hunters and meet Papa Bois, the forest protector. Story 2: The children travel to Kenya and set up a blog to raise awareness of the plight of cats.

Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 10-11 (Year 6) Book band: Red B Phonics phase: n/a

 

A beautiful, moving celebration of what it truly meansto be family, from the brilliant new picture book duo Patrice Lawrenceand Diane Ewen.'A lively, heartfelt picture book celebrating mixedheritage' Guardian 'Best New Picture Books''A must have for all book shelves and libraries'Dapo AdeolaEvery family is different. Every family is special.Josie loves her family. Her mum, dad, brothers and sister- they're all the best and they all look different.But people always seem to ask Josie "Is that YOUR mama?", andsoon she starts to wonder if her family are actually supposed tolook the same.When Josie shares her worries with her family, they find a wayto help her see what truly matters. Heartfelt and empowering words by Patrice Lawrence, multi-award-winningauthor of OrangeboyBright, gorgeous artwork from Diane Ewen, winner of the JerichoPrize and The Queen's Knickers Awards, 2021  More praise for Is That YOUR Mama:"This is a heartfelt celebration of the variety within families.Every family is different. Every family is special. This bookwill encourage conversations about difference and about empathy.And manners! Gorgeously illustrated and beautifully told." BookTrust

"A beautifully written book, bristling with magic... I loved it." Cressida Cowell, Children’s Laureate& author of How to Train Your DragonA stunningly imagined, action-packed fantasy adventurefor fans of Nevermoor, Neverwhere and MortalEngines, from bestselling and award-winning author PatriceLawrence.Step into a London lit up by the Elemental spirits:the fiery Dragons, the airy Fumis, the watery Chads and theearthbound Magogs.But humans have been causing chaos for centuries, trampling throughthe landscape trailing noise, mess and pollution. What if theElements could slow down this new world... or stop it all together?The revenge-fuelled Shepherdess, who moves between the everydayand the supernatural London worlds, is the perfect weapon.She brings a sleeping sickness down on the city withthe destruction of society in her sights.Marisee and Robert are the Elemental Detectives chasing the cluesto avoid catastrophe: they must face the ghosts of Hyde Park,the monstrous coiled snake of the Serpentine, and a whole host ofother fantastical creatures in their mission tostop the Shepherdess and prevent London slumbering for all eternity... Big, bold, future classic storytelling for a new generation.A London where magic sparks just beneath the surface - this bookis set to ignite young imaginations.The page-turning, empowering, heart-racing first book in a majornew series.  More praise for Elemental Detectives:"Breathtaking, captivating, and magical. ... I really couldn’tput it down" Reya, The Week Junior’sSummer of Reading 2023"I loved reading about a re-imagining of London with so muchinvention and energy. The world-building is well...out of thisworld. Patrice Lawrence is amongst the greatest voices for youngpeople writing today. I'm honoured to be a peer of hers."- Alex Wheatle, author of Cane Warriors"BRILLIANT... history and fantasy woven magnificently intoa thrilling, magical adventure" - Sophie Anderson,author of The House with the Chicken Legs"A fantastic adventure, packed with rich world building andstunning elemental magic." - Peter Bunzl, author ofCogheart"Wow - The Elemental Detectives is a cracking fantasy.Clever, inventive, and pacy, with wonderfully drawn charactersand a breathless plot. I want to read more!" - BaliRai, author of Mohinder's War"The Elemental Detectives is a rip roaring magical adventure...Patrice Lawrence has done a marvellous job of building an imaginativeand creative mythology which lurks just under the citystreets." Catherine Johnson, author of Freedom"The Elemental Detectives is a richly imagined, inventiveand immersive fantasy adventure." - L.Norry, author of Son of the Circus

A stunningly imagined, action-packed fantasy adventurefor fans of Nevermoor, Neverwhere and MortalEngines, from bestselling and award-winning author PatriceLawrence."A beautifully written book, bristling with magic, setin an ancient London filled with dragons, ghosts, water spirits,and a mysterious, creeping sleeping-sickness that must be foughtby the brave young heroes. I loved it." Cressida Cowell,Children’s Laureate & author of How to Train YourDragon.Step into a London lit up by the Elemental spirits:the fiery Dragons, the airy Fumis, the watery Chads and theearthbound Magogs.Marisee and Robert - the Elemental Detectives - are backto solve another mystery on the streets of eighteenth century London.An orchestra explodes in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens and suddenlythe music of London disappears... and a terrifying monsterstirs off the Greenwich peninsular, threatening to trampleLondon underfoot. The detectives must track down the thief behindthe music's disappearance - via the Whispering Gallery of StPaul's Cathedral, a Windmill-with-teeth on the Isle of Dogs andthe dark streets of Soho... where a shadowy villain and his mechanicalanimal spies live. Big, bold, future classic storytelling for a new generation.A London where magic sparks just beneath the surface - this bookis set to ignite young imaginations.The second book in a major new series.  MORE PRAISE FOR ELEMENTAL DETECTIVES"I loved reading about a re-imagining of London with so much inventionand energy. The world-building is well...out of this world.Patrice Lawrence is amongst the greatest voices for young peoplewriting today. I'm honoured to be a peer of hers." -Alex Wheatle, author of Cane Warriors"BRILLIANT... history and fantasy woven magnificently into a thrilling,magical adventure" - Sophie Anderson, author ofThe House with the Chicken Legs"A fantastic adventure, packed with rich world building and stunningelemental magic." - Peter Bunzl, author of Cogheart"Wow - The Elemental Detectives is a cracking fantasy. Clever,inventive, and pacy, with wonderfully drawn characters and a breathlessplot. I want to read more!" - Bali Rai, author ofMohinder's War"The Elemental Detectives is a rip roaring magical adventure...Patrice Lawrence has done a marvellous job of building an imaginativeand creative mythology which lurks just under the city streets."Catherine Johnson, author of Freedom"The Elemental Detectives is a richly imagined, inventive andimmersive fantasy adventure." - L. Norry,author of Son of the Circus

Multi-award-winning Patrice Lawrence's first contemporarymiddle grade novel is a page-turning mystery and explorationof fractured families, long-buried secrets and the power of friendship,told with warmth and compassion. “Masterful storytelling weaves together thelives of the three protagonists in a page-turning mystery with afierce heart.” - The Scotsman“[An] instantly gripping, funny and moving 9+story by an outstanding contemporary author.” - TheGuardian“Secrets and lies power People Like Stars...Lawrence's plot twists are fuelled by compassion” - TheObserver“A classroom-friendly story for younger teenagers.”- The Times Children's Book of the Week“Funny, moving, one-of-a-kind.” -Best Books of the Year, The ObserverThree 13-year-old strangers are connected by one big secret.Nervous Ayrton was stolen away from his mum as a baby. He was returnedsafely, but now Mum won't let him out of her sight.Curious Stanley has a Forbidden Grandmother. His mum won't even talkabout her.Homeless Sen has finally found a place to live, but she'll be outon the street if she upsets her secretive landlady.What happens when their paths cross...? Stunning storytelling – by turns powerful and witty –from an exceptional writer for young people.A page-turning mystery with real depth.Patrice has won the Waterstones Children's Prize and the YA Bookprize and been shortlisted for many other prestigious awards.

A stunningly imagined, action-packed fantasy adventurefor fans of Nevermoor, Neverwhere and theLizzie and Belle Mysteries, from bestselling and award-winningauthor Patrice Lawrence."A beautifully written book, bristling with magic, setin an ancient London filled with dragons, ghosts, water spirits,and a mysterious, creeping sleeping-sickness that must be foughtby the brave young heroes. I loved it." Cressida Cowell,Children’s Laureate & author of How to Train YourDragon.Step into a London lit up by the Elemental spirits:the fiery Dragons, the airy Fumis, the watery Chads and theearthbound Magogs. Step into a London lit up by the Elemental spirits: the fiery Dragons,the airy Fumis, the watery Chads and the earthbound Magogs.Marisee and Robert - the Elemental Detectives - are back to solvea third mystery on the streets of multi-cultural eighteenth centuryLondon. A dragon is dreaming of a time when plague blightedthe city, when a mysterious cauldron was used for wickedmagic and what this would mean if it fell into the wrong handsnow... On a mission from the shores of the Thames, to the ghost-filledgardens of Hyde Park and the forbidding Tower of London,Marisee and Robert must use every ounce of ingenuity they possessto defeat the most villainous foe yet... and find out some secretsabout their own families. Big, bold, future classic storytelling for a new generation.A London where magic sparks just beneath the surface - this bookis set to ignite young imaginations.The third book in a captivating fantasy adventure series.  MORE PRAISE FOR ELEMENTAL DETECTIVES"I loved reading about a re-imagining of London with so much inventionand energy. The world-building is well...out of this world.Patrice Lawrence is amongst the greatest voices for young peoplewriting today. I'm honoured to be a peer of hers." -Alex Wheatle, author of Cane Warriors"BRILLIANT... history and fantasy woven magnificently into a thrilling,magical adventure" - Sophie Anderson, author ofThe House with the Chicken Legs"A fantastic adventure, packed with rich world building and stunningelemental magic." - Peter Bunzl, author of Cogheart"Wow - The Elemental Detectives is a cracking fantasy. Clever,inventive, and pacy, with wonderfully drawn characters and a breathlessplot. I want to read more!" - Bali Rai, author ofMohinder's War"The Elemental Detectives is a rip roaring magical adventure...Patrice Lawrence has done a marvellous job of building an imaginativeand creative mythology which lurks just under the city streets."Catherine Johnson, author of Freedom"The Elemental Detectives is a richly imagined, inventive andimmersive fantasy adventure." - L. Norry,author of Son of the Circus

A collection of wintery cosy crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting children's authors! The perfect Christmas gift for 2025. ❄️❄️❄️ Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way … This gorgeous wintery and cosy crime collection brings together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!This gorgeous gift of an anthology is perfect for readers 8-12.❄️❄️❄️

A collection of wintery cosy crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting children's authors! The perfect Christmas gift for 2025. ❄️❄️❄️ Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way … This gorgeous wintery and cosy crime collection brings together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!This gorgeous gift of an anthology is perfect for readers 8-12.❄️❄️❄️

A gripping heart-in-your-mouth adventure told by Eve,a Tudor girl who sets out on a dangerous journey to change her lifefor the better.“The superbVoices series takes unsung heroes of the past and imagines themrecounting the story of their remarkable lives' ” - TheTimesVoices: Diver's Daughter - A Tudor Story brings Eve andher mother, who was stolen from her family in Mozambique as achild, from the Southwark slums of Elizabethan London to England'ssouthern coast.When they hear from a Mary Rose survivor that one of the Africanfree-divers who was sent to salvage its treasures is alive andwell and living in Southampton, mother and daughter agree to tryto find him and attempt to dive the wreck of another ship, rumouredto be rich with treasures.But will the pair survive when the man arrives to claim his 'share'?Will Eve overcome her fear of the water to help rescueher mother? In this thrilling adventure based on real events, Patrice Lawrenceshows us a fascinating and rarely seen world that's sure tohook young readers.  ABOUT THE SERIESVOICES: A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK'sfinest writers for young people. Voices reflects the authentic, unsung stories of ourpast.Each shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad ofpeople have arrived on this island and made a home for themselves- from Roman times to the present day.  Praise for Diver's Daughter"a thrilling tale, with the expertly described Tudor worldbrought to hideous, harsh life" BookTrust"a uniquely fascinating perspective into life in Tudor times."Books For Topics"engaging and insightful" Aisha, Historical AssociationUK"exciting and full of tension" Damian, HistoricalAssociation UK

Nine-year-old Michael is coming from London to Trinidad to visit hisgrandmother, who is recovering from a difficult operation, and histen-year-old cousin, Shayla. A fierce rivalry develops between the twochildren and everything becomes a competition - who can eat the hottestfood, climb the tallest tree, tell the spookiest story. Michael winseach time and Shayla confesses to her mum that she feels Michael''s lifeis much more exciting than hers in Arouca. She thought she was special,but everything she can do, Michael can do so much better. LuckilyShayla''s mum has a plan that will make Shayla realise her own goodqualities, and for cheering up her poor old granny in the process...Granny Ting Ting is a contemporary story set in Trinidad.

The breathtaking second book from multi-award winning author of Orangeboy and Waterstones Children's Laureate.Seventeen-year-old Indigo has had a tough start in life, having grown up in the care system after her dad killed her mum. Bailey, also seventeen, lives with his parents in Hackney and spends all his time playing guitar or tending to his luscious ginger afro.When Indigo and Bailey meet at sixth form, serious sparks fly. But when Bailey becomes the target of a homeless man who seems to know more about Indigo than is normal, Bailey is forced to make a choice he should never have to make.A life-affirming and unforgettable story about falling in love and everyone's need to belong.PRAISE FOR PATRICE LAWRENCE:'Enthralling, resonant, unusual and thought-provoking' The Guardian'Lawrence is a fine writer' The Times'A vibrant, accomplished storyteller' The Observer'A truly brilliant book' Malorie Blackman on Orangeboy

Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Children 2017Winner of the YA Book Prize 2017Shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award 2016Not cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice me. I was the kid people looked straight through...NOT ANY MORE. NOT SINCE MR ORANGE. Sixteen-year-old Marlon has made his mum a promise - he'll never follow his big brother, Andre, down the wrong path. So far, it's been easy, but when a date ends in tragedy, Marlon finds himself hunted. They're after the mysterious Mr Orange, and they're going to use Marlon to get to him. Marlon's out of choices - can he become the person he never wanted to be, to protect everyone he loves?PRAISE FOR ORANGEBOY:A truly brilliant book. ― Malorie BlackmanIncredible book. Thank you Patrice Lawrence for such a fresh and riveting piece of fiction. ― Ben Bailey Smith (Doc Brown)What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it. ― Tanya LandmanPitch-perfect teen voices and a bruising, thrilling pace. ― MetroKnuckle-in-the-mouth stuff... It's impossible not to gulp down this wonderful, intense story in one mouthful. ― The Times

From the multi-award-winning author of Orangeboy and Waterstones Children's Laureate, an addictive mystery that refuses to let you go long after you turn the final page. Can Becks piece the jigsaw together and find her sister before Silva loses herself?Becks is into girls but didn't come out because she was never in. She lives with her mum, stepdad and eighteen-year-old Silva, her stepdad's daughter. Becks and Silva are opposites, but bond over their mutual obsession with K-pop.When Becks' mum and stepdad go on honeymoon to Japan, Becks and Silva are left alone. Except, Silva disappears. Becks ventures into the forbidden territory of Silva's room and finds the first of eight clues that help her discover her sister's secret life. Meanwhile, Silva is on a journey. A journey to make someone love her. He says he doesn't, but he's just joking. All she has to do is persuade him otherwise ...PRAISE FOR PATRICE LAWRENCE:'Enthralling, resonant, unusual and thought-provoking' The Guardian'Lawrence is a fine writer' The Times'A vibrant, accomplished storyteller' The Observer'A truly brilliant book' Malorie Blackman on Orangeboy

From the multi-award-winning author of Orangeboy and Waterstones Children's Laureate, comes a YA road-trip mystery.I pick up the envelope . . . As I rip down the sides, there's loads of paper bursting out; stuck on flowers, dandelions, roses . . .Spey recently received two surprises. The first: his ex-prisoner dad turning up unannounced, and the second: a mysterious package containing torn-up paper flowers.Spey instantly recognises it as a collage he made with his old friend Dee, and decides she must be in danger, but there are no clues to her whereabouts.There's only one person he knows who can help to track her down . . . On a road trip like no other, will Spey and his dad find Dee, before it's too late?PRAISE FOR PATRICE LAWRENCE:'Enthralling, resonant, unusual and thought-provoking' The Guardian'Lawrence is a fine writer' The Times'A vibrant, accomplished storyteller' The Observer'A truly brilliant book' Malorie Blackman on Orangeboy

Nine-year-old Michael is coming from London to Trinidad to visit hisgrandmother, who is recovering from a difficult operation, and histen-year-old cousin, Shayla. A fierce rivalry develops between the twochildren and everything becomes a competition - who can eat the hottestfood, climb the tallest tree, tell the spookiest story. Michael winseach time and Shayla confesses to her mum that she feels Michael''s lifeis much more exciting than hers in Arouca. She thought she was special,but everything she can do, Michael can do so much better. LuckilyShayla''s mum has a plan that will make Shayla realise her own goodqualities, and for cheering up her poor old granny in the process...Granny Ting Ting is a contemporary story set in Trinidad.

Book Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 7+A quirky family comedy set in the Caribbean from prize-winning author Patrice Lawrence.Shayla can't wait to see her cousin Michael again. Last time, they had great fun chasing Granny's chickens and playing hide-and-seek in the bamboo by the river. But Michael thinks everything in London is better than in Trinidad where Shayla lives, which makes him better than her, doesn't it? Soon everything's a competition, especially when there's hot pepper sauce involved!This humorous story featuring characters from Trinidad by Patrice Lawrence, the winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017 for Older Fiction, has fun black-and-white illustrations by David Dean and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

Book Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 7+A quirky family comedy set in the Caribbean from prize-winning author Patrice Lawrence.Shayla can't wait to see her cousin Michael again. Last time, they had great fun chasing Granny's chickens and playing hide-and-seek in the bamboo by the river. But Michael thinks everything in London is better than in Trinidad where Shayla lives, which makes him better than her, doesn't it? Soon everything's a competition, especially when there's hot pepper sauce involved!This humorous story featuring characters from Trinidad by Patrice Lawrence, the winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017 for Older Fiction, has fun black-and-white illustrations by David Dean and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

Book Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 7+A quirky family comedy set in the Caribbean from prize-winning author Patrice Lawrence.Shayla can't wait to see her cousin Michael again. Last time, they had great fun chasing Granny's chickens and playing hide-and-seek in the bamboo by the river. But Michael thinks everything in London is better than in Trinidad where Shayla lives, which makes him better than her, doesn't it? Soon everything's a competition, especially when there's hot pepper sauce involved!This humorous story featuring characters from Trinidad by Patrice Lawrence, the winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017 for Older Fiction, has fun black-and-white illustrations by David Dean and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.”As a young orphan, Jane Eyre is thrown upon the mercy of an aunt and cousins who are anything but merciful, and when they send her away to an austere boarding school for charity cases, it seems she will never be allowed to forget her humble beginnings. However, Jane has a quiet inner strength and resourcefulness, and when she take on a role as governess at Thornfield Hall, she quickly gains both the affection and respect not only of her young pupil, but also the child's guardian, the fierce and brooding Mr Rochester.Perhaps Jane has finally found the love for which she has always longed? But Mr Rochester has a dark secret. A secret that will rock Thornfield Hall to its very foundations…

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.”As a young orphan, Jane Eyre is thrown upon the mercy of an aunt and cousins who are anything but merciful, and when they send her away to an austere boarding school for charity cases, it seems she will never be allowed to forget her humble beginnings. However, Jane has a quiet inner strength and resourcefulness, and when she take on a role as governess at Thornfield Hall, she quickly gains both the affection and respect not only of her young pupil, but also the child's guardian, the fierce and brooding Mr Rochester.Perhaps Jane has finally found the love for which she has always longed? But Mr Rochester has a dark secret. A secret that will rock Thornfield Hall to its very foundations…

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.”As a young orphan, Jane Eyre is thrown upon the mercy of an aunt and cousins who are anything but merciful, and when they send her away to an austere boarding school for charity cases, it seems she will never be allowed to forget her humble beginnings. However, Jane has a quiet inner strength and resourcefulness, and when she take on a role as governess at Thornfield Hall, she quickly gains both the affection and respect not only of her young pupil, but also the child's guardian, the fierce and brooding Mr Rochester.Perhaps Jane has finally found the love for which she has always longed? But Mr Rochester has a dark secret. A secret that will rock Thornfield Hall to its very foundations…

Upper Dab is under attack from a mysterious invasion of toads in this hilarious adventure from award-wining Waterstones Children's Laureate Patrice Lawrence. After a toad lands on his head as he leaves his house one morning, Leo is determined to find out where it has come from and why. Together with his friend Rosa, he needs to come up with some answers before the angry residents of Upper Dab take matters into their own hands and the toads become toast! A brilliantly quirky comedy caper with a diverse and inclusive cast of characters. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.