Books with author David Orme

Dirt bike racing, bungee jumping, paragliding, skateboarding. Cheese rolling, extreme ironing and going over Niagra Falls in a barrel (yes, really!). There's all kinds of crazy and not-so-crazy extreme sports.Here's your chance to get the facts.It's OK doing extreme sports when you want to, but what about when you HAVE TO -- to survive Read "The Climb" and find out.Finally use the Word Check to make sure you know your kitesurfing from your skysurfing.

The year is 1665 and the plague has come to the city of London. For Henry Harper, apprentice, life will never be the same. His father has died of the plague, and his mother and brother have fled to the country. Now Henry is alone, and must find a way to escape from the city he loves, before he, too, is struck down. This new series features popular stories from the "Shades" series that have been reduced in length and complexity to provide a gripping, achievable read for less able or reluctant readers.

Millions of years ago, a giant meteorite killed all the dinosaurs. Find out how!Will humans all be killed in the same way? Find out what we can do.Is there life on the planet Mars? Scientists think maybe the answer is yes. Find out why. Get the facts.Got that? Then read a scary story about what might happen: "Doom from Space".Finally use the Word Check to make sure you know your comets from your asteroids!

The evil Ninja, Red Wolf, is up to his old tricks - this time sending subliminal messages via TV. What can Boffin Boy and Wu Pee do?The Boffin Boy books all feature Rick Shaw, an extremely clever 14 year-old who is only interested in science. When his father is killed he vows to use his scientific skills to fight evil - as Boffin Boy!The Boffin Boy series of 12 books is designed for young, independent readers, as well as struggling readers aged 8 to 14. The use of speech bubbles and a simplified Manga style ensure that the books have simple language and low word counts that are ideal for lower reading ages. The first six books in the series have a reading age of 6 - 7 and the second six have a higher reading age of 7 - 8.

The evil wizard, Red Wolf, is up to his old tricks again - creating hypnotizing toys for children. Can Boffin Boy and Wu Pee stop him this time? The Boffin Boy books all feature Rick Shaw, an extremely clever 14 year-old who is only interested in science. When his father is killed he vows to use his scientific skills to fight evil - as Boffin Boy! The Boffin Boy series of 12 books is designed for young, independent readers, as well as struggling readers aged 8 to 14. The use of speech bubbles and a simplified Manga style ensure that the books have simple language and low word counts that are ideal for lower reading ages. The first six books in the series (published Spring 2007) have a reading age of 6 - 7 and these second six have a higher reading age of 7 - 8.