When Ellen receives a mysterious crown as a birthday present it sets in motion a whole series of tragic and puzzling events. Evil is all around and gradually Ellen realises that only the owner of the silver crown can oppose and defeat it. An exciting and gripping story of extremes of good and evil.

The Silver Crown

Robert C. O'Brien

Barn Owl Books, London

The Devil's Arithmetic

Jane; Yolen

When the Stone family heads off on an Easter holiday to Romania, siblings Judy and Paul expect their vacation to be a real drag. Fortunately, they meet Vlad the Drac along the way, a pint-sized vampire who makes his home beneath a stone near Count Dracula's castle. A strict vegetarian with dreams of starring in horror films, Vlad charms the Stone children, who decide to smuggle him back to London. But once there, the seemingly innocent Vlad quickly becomes bored, and though he doesn't like meat, mischief is in his blood.

Vlad the Drac

Children's Books

Jungman, Ann

Humor

The Blood and Thunder Adventure on Hurricane Peak

Margaret; MAHY

Literature & Fiction

In this enchanting and amusing story that plays on ideas of love, friendship, and fantasy crushes, Waldo, a giant, falls hopelessly in love with a picture of the beautiful Princess Clarissa. Guided by his friend Heavy Hetty the Wrestler, Waldo makes every romantic gesture he can think of to win the princess's heart. But when he finally meets the princess, he realizes what a bad match she would make for him—and what a lot of fun his friend Hetty is. Charming and humorous, the book's cheeky pictures sometimes tell a subtly different story from the text.

The Romantic Giant

Umansky, Kay

Growing Up & Facts of Life

This is the story of young Stanley Bagshaw who supports the local football team. Now Huddersgate Albion are to play Spurs in the Cup, and Stanley is distraught when he can't get a ticket for the match. He goes off in search of autographs as a poor second best.

Stanley Bagshaw And the Short-sighted Football Trainer (Stanley Bagshaw Series)

WILSON, Bob

Sports & Outdoors

Johnnie's Blitz

Johnnie Stubbs is forced to confront his conscience while dodging both bombs and the law in this exciting tale of adventure and morality set in World War II London. With no mother to answer to and a father in the army, Johnnie joins his relatives in a gypsy caravan in an attempt to hide from the authorities. The success of his refuge is jeapordized when a traumatized little girl, drawn to him in the aftermath of a nearby explosion, compels Johnnie to make a compromise between personal concerns and the welfare of the toddler who needs his protection.

Teen & Young Adult

Ashley, Bernard

Historical Fiction

Apricots at Midnight: And Other Stories from a Patchwork Quilt

A delightful tapestry of a magical, lost-world society comes together in this poetic and humorous story for children. The amazing tales behind the squares of this wonderful and time-worn quilt are unraveled: a red velvet patch recalls an exquisite dress ball and a magical midnight feast with a highwayman, while a square of green brocade carries memories of Captain Tramlemousse, a pirate. Children will immerse themselves in the beautiful language and fantastical characters of this beautifully written book.

Apricots At Midnight: And Other Stories From A Patchwork Quilt

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Geras, Adèle

Crafts & Hobbies

Stanley Bagshaw's dreams of being a cowboy hero are realized when he finds himself in the midst of a daring robbery, and ruthless criminals Specs and Big Sydney meet their match when Stanley manages to foil their dangerous plot. Colorful comic illustrations and charming rhyming couplets make this a wonderful experience for young readers.

Stanley Bagshaw And the Mafeking Square Cheese Robbery (Stanley Bagshaw Series)

Mysteries & Detectives

Wee vegetarian vampire Vlad the Drac returns to London to attend the premiere of a new vampire film in the second installment of this popular series. Having recently become famous for zooming around Count Dracula’s castle, Vlad tries to cash in on his newfound celebrity and reserves a room at the posh Ritz Hotel instead of slumming it with his friends, the Stones. As usual, chaos ensues when Vlad descends on the city and Paul and Judy Stone find themselves once more in the midst of hilarious adventures.

Vlad the Drac Returns (Vlad the Drac Series)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

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