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My First Joke Book
Scoular Anderson
Paperback (Transworld Publishers, May 1, 1998)A first joke book for children from four years old upwards. It contains old favorites and new teasers, along with an illustration for every joke.
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Black Queen
Michael Morpurgo M.B.E.
Paperback (Transworld Publishers, June 1, 2000)The "Black Queen" is what Billy calls his shadowy next-door neighbor. She always wears a black cloak and a wide-brimmed hat, and lurks about her garden, alone except for her black cat. Scarily for Billy, the Black Queen befriends him and asks him to look after her car while she is away.
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Niteracy Hour
John Dougherty
Paperback (Transworld Publishers, April 1, 2005)Jim is a head-louse, newly-hatched on Gregory's head. Gregory is a good listener, and soon Jim becomes one too, turning school storytime from Literacy Hour to Niteracy Hour. And can Jim help Gregory do something about Duncan, the class bully?
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Joe v. the Fairies
Emily Smith
Paperback (Transworld Publishers, June 1, 2005)Joe's garden has been invaded by fairies and he's totally fed up. Since prim, girly cousin Sara-Jane arrived to stay with Joe and his sisters, the climbing frame's become a fairy bower, there's fairy cakes for tea, and no one wants to do his assault course anymore. Then Joe meets the new neighbor—another girl, to his horror. But Mel shows more interest in boat battles and croquet than wings and gossamer—and she has a splendid idea for putting the fairies to flight for good.
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Zeus on the Loose
John Dougherty
Paperback (RANDOM HOUSE CHILDRE, Jan. 1, 2004)I am the great and mighty Zeus, mortal- give me one good reason why I shouldn't smite you here and now!'Alex's class are learning about the Ancient Greeks. That's why Alex makes a temple (out of loo rolls and a cornflakes box) for the Greek god Zeus. He doesn't expect the god himself to turn up, borrow his mum's nightie and demand a sacrifice at half-past five in the morning. Even worse, Zeus reckons it's time for another Trojan War - in the school playground! Zeus is on the loose-
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The Big Match
Rob Childs
Paperback (Young Corgi, Jan. 1, 1987)'Ace save Chris!' shouted Andrew as his younger brother pushed yet another of his best shots around the post. 'You're unbeatable today'. But will Chris be unbeatable when he is picked to stand in for the regular school goalkeeper in a vital cup game against Shenby School, their main rivals? For Chris is several years younger than the rest of the team - and they aren't all sure of his skill in goal ...
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Dogspell
Helen Dunwoodie
Paperback (Transworld Publishers, Jan. 1, 2003)Daisy and Robina are desperate for a dog. They've tried everything, and in desperation they sneak a book about magic out of their older sister's room and try to cast a spell. Later that day, to their great amazement and delight, a dog appears in their house. All the girls want to know is, can he stay?
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Anna Witch
Madeleine Edmondson, Karen Heywood
Paperback (CORGI, Oct. 17, 1986)None
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Billy Wizard
Chris Priestley
Paperback (Transworld Publishers, Oct. 1, 2005)The first day at a new school is often tricky, and if the only person who befriends you claims to be a wizard, you simply have to make the best of it! Joe is pretty certain that Billy has, as the teacher says, just got an over-active imagination, but when he witnesses some pretty odd events at playtime, he's not quite so sure.
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Pigface
Catherine Robinson
(Corgi, Jan. 10, 2003)For newly confident readers -- an engaging story about school bullying.When a broken leg keeps Noah off school for several weeks, he finds out what life as an outsider is like on his return. A new boy, Basil, has joined the class and everyone is fascinated by him. Try as he might, Noah just can’t slip back into his normal place. His only choice of partner in class and at lunch is Pigface, the class-joke. Noah has a choice -- make a desperate effort to get back into the “inner circle” or get to see life from Pigface’s point of view.
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Billy and the Seagulls
Paul May
Paperback (Transworld Publishers, Feb. 1, 2004)Eddie's little brother Billy is terrified of everything: snakes, the dark, toilets, orange peels, mustaches, and even soggy toast. When they move to the seaside, Billy finds a new thing to be scared of—seagulls. Can Eddie and his stepfather get Billy over his fears?
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Diary Days
Ghillian Potts
Paperback (Transworld Publishers, July 1, 2005)Yasmin has a problem. Her cat's just had six kittens and Mum says she can't keep them. If she doesn't find homes for them they'll have to go to the Cat Protection home! Mr. Williams has asked the class to write a diary, so Yasmin writes down all her worries. Will she be able to find the courage to stand up in front of the class to ask for help with the kittens before it's too late?
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