Ghost Boy

Ghost Boy by Martin Pistorius
Martin was a normal, happy, healthy boy growing up in South Africa until, aged 12, he became inexplicablly ill. Simply starting as a sore throat months passed until he lost the ability to move until he was mute and dependant on a wheelchair. Everyone resigned to loosing hope, but as the years passed Martin began to 'wake up' and became more and more responsive. Against all odds Martin is now married with a successful business.

This true story confronts the belief of hope, faith, love, perseverance and survival. Truly moving and touching, Martin's physical and mental strength will inspire us all.
Age Range: Adult, £14.99, Hardback

I'm Not Sleepy

I'm Not Sleepy, by Jonathan Allen
Returning to our pages is the latest installment from our ever argumentative hero, the fluffy baby owl, this time insisting he is definitly NOT sleepy!
Perfect for group reads aloud, children will be able to relate to the stubborn baby owl whilst parents will see similarities in the sucessful Papa owl. A delightful bedtime read, ideal for falling asleep to....
Age Range: 0-5, £6.99, Paperback

A Tiny Bit Marvellous

A Tiny Bit Marvellous, by Dawn French
Mo Battle; 50 year old child psychologist and mother of two teenage children that she simply does not understand, is having a crisis. There's 17 year old Dora who blames Mo for, like, everything! There's Peter, the next Oscar Wilde, or so he believes...And the there's Dad, who's just, well, Dad. She's about to do something unusually wild and selfish which will leave the family teetering on the edge of precipice. You'll be laughing along to the story of a modern family, living very seperate lives though all heading for melt down! Each chapter told from the perspective of another character, this is more than just a comedy. You will find additional layers revealed from deeper subjects such as homesexuality, bullying and infedelity, all handled with wit and adept care.
From the superb and hilariously witty Dawn French, comedienne and master mind behind sitcoms such as French and Suanders and The Vicar Of Dibley, this novel is brilliantly observed and will have you laughing on every page. Age Range: Adult, £7.99, Paperback

Half Brother

Half Brother, by Kenneth Oppel
On Ben's thirteenth birthday he is given a new baby brother...in the form of a hairy chimpanzee to be raised in the family as part of his behavioural scientitist's dad's 'Project Zan'. As part of an experiment to discover if chimpanzees can learn, Ben fosters a true connection with Zan as they learn to communicate through sign language. Though with his animalistic instincts and the detattched view his father holds of the scientific specicim, Ben is left wondering what will happen when the experiment inevitably ends. As the media circus descends on the unorthodox family and Ben develops and new friendship with the lovely Jennifer, Oppel poigniontly depicts the whirlwind of emotions detailed in the pages of this gripping tale.
This moving and original novel delves into the themes of science, family values and the tough lessons of growing up, narrated in the authentic voice of Ben Tomlin in which all readers can relate to.
Age Range: Young Teen, £6.99, Paperback

That Dog

That Dog! by Nanette Newman
Barney and Ben are inseperable, creating an unbreakable bond between them. Nothing and no one could ever replace that dog. But after Barney dies, Ben struggles to welcome a new pet into his home, leaving him reluctant to accept the new puppy. This touching and heartwarming story explores the feelings of love and loss from a young boys perspective. With time, Ben discovers there is room in his heart for two special dogs. With beautifully detailed illustrations from Flora Daneman, you will appreciate this warming tale of overcoming grief and opening up your heart again.
Age Range: 0-5, £10.99, Hardback

Room

Room by Emma Donoghue
Jack is like any typical 5 year old boy; he loves watching cartoons and playing games with his Ma, but the startling difference is that he's spent his entire life in a cramped 11x11 foot room, held captive by midnight visitor Old Nick. Believing they are the only people in the world, Jack is startled to be told there is a world outside the room and it's time to find it... at whatever cost.

Based on a true story, Room is a profoundly affecting novel about survival, love and freedom that will easily be read in one sitting. Listening to the unique perspective of Jack creates a story like nothing you've ever read before and a novel that will stay with you long after you put it down.
Age Range: Adult, £7.99, Paperback