Books with author Nick Davies

Some farms are up in the hills ... or down long, winding lanes ... but Silver Street Farm is different - it's right in the middle of a town! It's winter and the residents of Lonchester are struggling against the Big Freeze. The ice on the canal is half a metre thick and there are snowdrifts two metres high! Meera, Karl and Gemma are delighted; school is closed which means they can be at Silver Street Farm all day. But there's no time to play - the animals need a lot of looking after in the cold. As the weather gets worse many people in Lonchester find themselves stuck without food. But a chance encounter with Boris, a sled dog belonging to a stranded Russian ballet company, gives Meera a brilliant idea. With the help of the dancers, Boris and some friendly police dogs loaned by Sergeant Short, the Silver Street kids set up Lonchester's first dog-sled delivery service and come to the rescue of all those in trouble!

Grandpa Joe is butterfly bonkers. There's nothing he loves more than photographing the fluttering, colourful creatures in his garden. But since Ben's granny passed away, Grandpa Joe has changed. He doesn't want to go outside or talk or smile. It's like he's a completely different person and it feels like time is running out to help him. If only Ben could find a way to bring the butterflies to his Grandpa. Maybe seeing them again could help bring back his smile ...A heart-warming tale of empathy, affection and dealing with grief across generations, from award-winning author Nicola Davies. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

Chipo and his little sister Gentle live on Papa Fudu's dumpsite in Rubbish Town, searching for valuable things amongst the rubbish to try to stay alive. Life isn't easy—luckily, Chipo has spirit, courage, and lots of imagination! And now, he has a plan . . . But when Chipo and Gentle are caught with something precious that Papa Fudu wants for himself, they have to think quick, move fast. Suddenly they're on the run . . . Along with their friend Dede and their loyal dog, Mouse, Chipo and Gentle set off on a dangerous and exciting journey to find a safe place to call home—meeting a cast of extraordinary characters along the way.

Lift the flaps and find out which animals are alike in this fun-filled, stylish biology book. "Who's Like Me?" is one of the four simple novelty titles in the "Uncover and Discover" series that explores aspects of animal life for very young children. "Who's Like Me?" looks at animal classification in an enjoyable and friendly way with strong text from writer and biologist Nicola Davies accompanied by stunning artwork and simple lift-the-flap spreads. This is a fresh, stylish alternative to other books in the genre. Spreads at the back encourage children to revisit what they have learned throughout the book. Other books in this series are: "What Will I Be?" "What Happens Next?" and "Who Lives Here?"

Once Upon a Time… Journey back to the Ninth Kingdom with the Wonder Tales Volume Two a collection of all ages fantastical fables that are set in a fantasy world of Once Upon a Time, in a Land Far, Far Away a world of magic and of wonder. We join the adventures of the Princess Archer Gwendolyn and her companions Wolf, Will'O Wisp and Tobisum the Inch High Samurai as she searches for a way home from the Land Of the Sun. The Wonder Tales Volume Two, The Princess Archer and Other Fairy Tales collects together the Princess Archer Wonder Tales. The Daughter of Frost The Princess Archer The Princess and the Serpent of Iron Mountain The Tall Tale Of Tobisum the Inch High Samurai The Golden Comb Read these tales to your children, or you can let them explore the wonder of reading for themselves with these magical yarns of pure imagination.

A thrilling insight into the lives of the most magical creatures in the world! Zoologist Nicola Davies is wild about dolphins. She's sailed on expeditions to Newfoundland and to the Indian Ocean looking for them. She's seen many different species and found out lots of fascinating things about them: how they breathe, how they jump so high, how they look after their babies...Beautifully written and with stunning photographs and helpful explanations, this amazing account charts her experiences on various research trips and will capture the imaginations of children and adults alike.