Books with author Alan Duras

"Spirals" is the next step up from "ZigZag" and introduces children to longer stories. Each illustrated title tells an exciting tale which is divided into short chapters. Very new readers might tackle a chapter at a time, while more independent readers would be happy to read a complete story in one sitting."The Flamingo Who Forgot": A flamingo stands in a lake on one leg. She's forgotten something and she just can't remember what it is! A succession of animals comes past with some suggestions, apart from the hyena, who just laughs at her. Finally another flamingo comes past - can he tell her what it is she has forgotten?

From the ruins of an ancient abbey, archaeologists unearth the skull of a young monk. Using the latest technology, Liam’s Dad attempts to recreate the young man’s likeness. But as his Dad works, Liam looks into the cavities where eyes had once been and hears a voice calling across the centuries — “Foul deeds. Murder. Black Arts.” Who was this young monk and how did he die? Liam finds himself drawn into a centuries-old mystery that will force him and his father to confront their own recent loss.