Books published by publisher Orion Children's Books (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

All over the world children are discovering they have magical powers - as Rachel did when she was abducted by the Witch Dragwena in The Doomspell. But the reason is that the evil Witches of the planet Ool are determined to avenge Dragwena's death by manipulating an army of children and fighting the good Wizards. Rachel's own powers, and the ability of her younger brother Eric to unmake magic, are tested to the full in a thrilling story in which she has to confront another child as strong as she is herself. Every bit as exciting and inventive as The Doomspell, Cliff McNish's new book has the same page-turning quality that has made it so popular with young readers.

"Eight-year-old Joe is waiting alone at home for the birth of his sibling when he sees something fall from the sky. It's Mika, from the planet Eljo, hanging by the seat of his pants in Joe's apple tree. During the first meeting, the two explore the thought-provoking concept of when down becomes up and vice versa...The importance of questioning everything, from what's a pancake to religious beliefs, makes this gentle story fun to read as well as eye-opening."-School Library Journal

The fourth instalment in Lauren St John's heartwarmingWhite Giraffeseries, in which Martine must travel to Namibia to save an elephant and the home she has come to love.It's the first day of the December school holidays and Martine has lots of fun planned for the next few weeks, not least spending time with Jemmy, her beloved white giraffe, and her best friend, Ben.But her plans for a peaceful holiday are soon shattered when a sinister man informs Martine and her grandmother that Sabuwona is about to be repossessed. The nature reserve, and everything in it, will no longer belong to them.Martine is determined to save the home she's grown to love. When Grace has a vision about a unique herd of Namibian elephants, she knows she must travel to Namibia to learn their secrets. This could be the answer to all their troubles ...The fourth thrilling African adventure, written with all the zest and skill that has endeared so many readers to THE WHITE GIRAFFE, DOLPHIN SONG and THE LAST LEOPARD.

When Margaret and her little brother RT are lost in the forests surrounding Thorn Valley, they can hardly believe that their rescuers are the super-intelligent rats of NIMH. At first Margaret longs to return home, especially when she realises what hard work the rats expect of her, but gradually she begins to appreciate their way of life, far removed from fast-food and videos. And RT, formerly a strange and silent child, finds an outlet for his sense of fun with Christopher and Racso, his new rat friends. But one day the children must return home. Will they be able to keep hidden the identity of their friends? Or will the secret be too great a burden, leaving the rats of NIMH in danger of discovery ...? Jane Leslie (only, daughter of the late Robert C. O'Brien follows the success of Racso and the Rats of NIMH with a story as enjoyable and imaginative as her father's original Newbery Medal winner Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH.

Philippa is looking forward to spending New Year in the village where her new friend Robyn lives. But her fairy godsister, Daisy - assigned to a new job but disobeying orders as usual - turns up to warn her that Something Really Bad (SRB) is going to happen! What they don't know is that a fairy has gone missing from the ancient stone circle on the moors - and that at ATC (Above The Clouds) Headquarters, the fairy godmothers in charge have a special plan for them.A perfect story for Liz Kessler's many fans, in which humans and fairies swap worlds with dramatic and unexpected consequences.