Girls


Operation Red Jericho

Tim Golden | 07 May 2012
This book presents the start of an adventure for a brother and sister in their teens.

My Friend Walter

Tim Golden | 01 May 2012
Bess meets the ghost of her ancestor Sir Walter Raleigh.

The Lacemaker and the Princess

Jennifer Minicus | 28 April 2012
A realistic view of life in pre-revolutionary France.

The Penderwicks at Point Mouette (The Penderwicks #3)

Clare Cannon | 25 March 2012
The latest book in this charming series has a few things that need talking through.

Latsch Valley Farm Books

Jennifer Minicus | 15 March 2012
A lovely story about a warm family of Polish immigrants.

13 Gifts (Birthdays #3)

Clare Cannon | 11 March 2012
The tweens become teens in the next instalment of this great series for girls.

Finally!

Clare Cannon | 09 January 2012
For young adolescents who need a good laugh.

Great Grandfather’s House

Jennifer Minicus | 01 January 2012
Keiko is a spoiled little girl.

Turtle in Paradise

Jennifer Minicus | 12 December 2011
Toughened by a rough life, eleven-year-old Turtle has learned to take care of her mother.

Tom’s Midnight Garden

Jennifer Minicus | 16 October 2011
Sometimes dreams are so vivid they seem real.

Leaving Emma

Tim Golden | 24 September 2011
Emma's best and only friend Tem is moving away.

The Search for WondLa

Jennifer Minicus | 29 August 2011
This science fiction novel introduces us to the world of Orbona.

The Children of Crow Cove Series

Jennifer Minicus | 17 August 2011
I don't usually mind dreary stories, but I had a hard time keeping track of which man fathered which children in this series.

Journey to the River Sea

Tim Golden | 05 August 2011
Maia is an English orphan who moves to Brazil with her governess.

Princess Ben (short for Benevolence)

Clare Cannon | 01 August 2011
A jewel of a book! A most original plot, deliciously witty expression, delightful characterisation and surprisingly deep themes.

Nancy and Plum

Jennifer Minicus | 20 July 2011
a sweet story from the author of the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books

Understood Betsy

Jennifer Minicus | 23 June 2011
This classic story about growing-up demonstrates that human nature has not changed much in the last century.

The House on Falling Star Hill

Tim Golden | 19 June 2011
This lightweight fantasy novel would make good summer reading.

The Wonder of Charlie Anne

Jennifer Minicus | 01 June 2011
Sometimes being a good friend means taking risks.

What Katy Did Series

Tim Golden | 18 May 2011
Katy is a twelve year old who has an accident through her own disobedience.

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