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The Books

	Bad Alice: In the Shadow of the Red Queen by Jean Ure Left with his gran for the holidays, Duffy meets the irrepressible Alice and through reading her story learns about, and eventually rescues her from, her troubled family life.		Century by Sarah Singleton Trapped in an endless cycle of identical winter days, Mercy and Charity’s nocturnal existence is broken by the arrival of a single snowdrop and a mysterious visitor…
	Clay by David Almond Davie faces a terrible decision when his new friend Stephen makes a clay model that can walk, talk…and, perhaps, even kill.		Control-Shift by Nick Manns Part ghost, part detective story – when his dad is tried for breaking the Official Secrets Act, Graham and the reader are left to work out whether it’s the work of an anti-war terrorist or the ghost of a WWI soldier…
	The Defender by Alan Gibbons Ian’s father’s past is finally exposed when his former paramilitary accomplices turn up looking for revenge and their stolen £250,000 – forcing Ian on the run for his life.		The Diary of Pelly D by L.J. Adlington Under the rubble of City Five, a demolition worker finds the diary of feisty Pelly D – the unwitting chronicle of a society’s demise through genetic classification and ethnic cleansing.
	The Fire-Eaters by David Almond Against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Bobby Burns contends with his new school, his friends, and his dad’s illness.		The Great Switcheroonie by Alex Shearer Ordinary Bill Harris swaps lives with Benny Spinks, the son of famous parents, for one day – but neither boy counts on being caught up in a ‘double’ kidnap…
	Half-caste and Other Poems by John Agard A powerful and thought-provoking collection of poetry ideal for exploring cross-cultural themes and poetic form in Key Stages 3 and 4.		Heaven Eyes by David Almond When their raft runs aground in the marshes, orphans Erin, January and Mouse find themselves drawn into a friendship with the strange ‘Heaven Eyes’ and her Grampa.
	The Hunted by Alex Shearer Rented out to childless couples, Tarrin is a precious commodity in a world where eternal youth has been realised at the price of infertility…		Jacob’s Ladder by Brian Keaney Jacob wakes in a strange land not knowing if he is alive or dead. Armed with only the memory of his name, he sets off on a quest back to find his own world, and his old life.
	Kit’s Wilderness by David Almond Kit’s new friends involve him in a dangerous game which ultimately unlocks the secrets of his, his friends’ and his town’s history and future.		The Lost Boys’ Appreciation Society by Alan Gibbons After a tragic car accident leaves their mother dead, brothers John and Gary Cain react in very different ways – whereas John is sensible and studious, Gary dabbles in crime and truancy. How will the family survive?
	Mondays are Red by Nicola Morgan After waking from a coma, not only is Luke’s sensory world transformed but he also strikes a potentially fatal pact with the devil-like Dreeg.		Raven’s Gate by Anthony Horowitz A supernatural page-turner following 14-year-old Matt Freeman as he unwillingly uses his special powers in the fight against the forces of evil.
	Riding Tycho by Jan Mark Until she meets the political prisoner, Demetria has never questioned her repressive Island existence. Escape is only possible through doing the unthinkable – learning to swim...		Saffy’s Angel by Hilary McKay Adopted Saffy leaves her eccentric family behind while she stows away to Italy in search of the angel her grandfather bequeathed he
	Secret Heart by David Almond When the circus and Corinna turn up in his town, Joe Maloney begins to understand his special relationship with the animal world and the tiger who visits him in the night.		Shadow of the Beast by Maggie Pearson The intertwined story of Troy’s recovery from a devastating car crash and his reliving of the Beowulf legend as he struggles to come to terms with the death of his father.
	Exclusive to Hodder Murray Skellig by David Almond In the ramshackle garage of his new house Michael finds Skellig – part owl and part angel – who may be able to save Michael’s dying sister, as long as someone can save Skellig first.		Skellig: The Play by David Almond Dramatisation of Michael’s discovery in the ramshackle garage of his new house of Skellig – part owl and part angel – who may be able to save Michael’s dying sister, as long as someone can save Skellig first.
	Stratford Boys by Jan Mark A sixteen-year-old Will Shakespeare puts on his first play with his unruly company of actors – the Stratford Boys.		Wild Girl, Wild Boy: A Play by David Almond A play by David Almond about a child’s grief, deeply moving with the lightest possible touch. Perfect for Key Stage 3 teachers looking for good drama texts to work with in both English and Drama.