Books with author Henry Brooke

Like many teenagers, fifteen-year-old Will Houston is haunted by the question: ‘When are you going to grow up?’During his parents’ separation, Will is sent away from the city to live with his grandparents among the rugged Cumbrian fells and lakes. This is a place with no colour TV, no mobile phone reception and, worst of all, nowhere to use his computer games. But far from being bored, Will soon uncovers well-kept family secrets and other local mysteries that will threaten the lives of those he loves. Through hisbitter-sweet encounters with a colourful array of local characters, Will finds, in the most unexpected places, real ‘grown-up’ giants upon whose shoulders he can lean in his quest for manhood and ameaningful life. This is a gritty adventure: growing up is dangerous business. And the action starts the moment Will steps off the bus...

This is a brand new series on the world's most exciting vehicles, sure to appeal to boys of all ages and reading abilities. Visually exciting, highly informative, fun and accessible with photographs, illustrated diagrams and comic strips, this title is full of information on tanks, from their history to how they work. It includes three gatefold flaps which open out to reveal the inner workings of a tank and the large variety of tanks which exist today. Internet-links offer a fascinating selection of recommended websites - with sound, animation, video clips and much more, which provide additional information for projects and homework.

Treasure IslandThis gripping classic tale of pirate gold and adventure on the high seas, rivetingly retold for today's readers, is as fresh and exciting as the day it was first written. Young Jim Hawkins stumbles upon a treasure map and sets sail on the Hispaniola, on a perilous voyage that will change his life forever. But Treasure Island is a sinister, ghostly place, and Jim soon finds himself battling fro survival up against cut-throat pirates, and the mysterious Long John Silver.