Tom Holt Livres

The adventures of an eccentric country gentleman and his faithful companion who set out as knight and squire of old to right wrongs and punish evil.

Told in multiple voices, four summer school classmates band together to save their teacher and their academic futures after Ms J.'s unorthodox teaching methods are questioned.

2020 Odyssey Honor Award, 2020 Rainbow Booklist Title, NCTE 2020 Notable Poetry Book, and ALSC Notable Children's Recordings highlight this universal story about finding comfort in one's own skin. When Kate and Tam meet, their worlds shift unexpectedly. Initially, Tam perceives Kate as a typical cheerleader, while Kate views Tam as just another tall jock. However, as they keep encountering each other, they reveal surprising depths. Beneath Kate's polished exterior, Tam discovers a goofy, sensitive, and lonely girl. In turn, Kate realizes that Tam is much more than a volleyball player—she embodies everything Kate wishes she could be. Their connection is genuine, but not everyone understands it. This novel in verse explores two girls navigating their feelings for each other in a sincere and relatable manner, allowing young readers to connect with the story. The text features a unique presentation that beautifully intertwines two first-person narratives. K.A. Holt, the author of several acclaimed books for young people, resides in Austin, Texas. Critics praise the work as a "glowing, heartfelt addition to the middle-grade LGBTQ genre," with accessible free verse narration that highlights the characters' parallel journeys. This moving story is an excellent choice for middle school students and preteens aged 10-14.

Witty, ironic ... and achieves a deeply felt authenticity' NEW YORK TIMES schovat popis

A new J. W. Wells & Co. novel from Tom Holt. For fans of The Portable Door.

When Jordan does not make the cut for the dance show Fierce Across America, he pairs up with schoolmate Casey, leader of the dance team, who believes her dance skills and Jordan's choreography will make them an unbeatable team.

The sun rises late, dirty and so badly in need of a service it's a wonder it gets up at all. The moon's going to be scrapped soon and a new one commisioned - but then, they've been saying that for years...All is not well with the universe, and though there's a hell of a tidying up job to be organised after some carelessness with earthquakes and tidal waves, surely it's crazy to get mortals to run the show? Things may be bad, but isn't that going to extremes?The irrepressible Tom Holt hits the mark yet again with a dazzling foray into fantasy ... of the hilarious kind.

GEORGE meets MS. BIXBY'S LAST DAY in this funny, meaningful novel-in-verse, the second in a new series from bestselling author K.A. Holt.

Two fantastic comic fantasies - MY HERO and WHO'S AFRAID OF BEOWULF? - reissued with brilliant new cover style.

The latest madcap comic fantasy from one of Britain's funniest writers.