Ali Sparkes Livres

Dax Jones is an ordinary schoolboy . . . until something extraordinary happens one day. Whilst frightened for his life, he inexplicably changes into a fox! Before long, both a government agent and an ambitious young journalist are on his tail. The agent tells him that he is one of several children with special powers and he's been offered a place at a secret government school where he can develop, and learn to control, these powers. If Dax accepts, on no account can he tell anybody, especially not the journalist. Dax jumps at the chance of attending the boarding school. His home life is unhappy and he would do anything to escape it. And when he gets to the school, he is amazed to find himself amongst kids with all sorts of talents, from the ability to levitate to the ability to move things using only the mind. Dax immediately feels at home. But first the journalist tracks him down. And then he begins to wonder who exactly is behind the school, and what they want from the pupils there. Suddenly Dax's fox senses are on high alert . . .

Dante, an inner city kid with ADHD and dyslexia, finds himself in a posh country mansion for a free summer school program. Struggling with feelings of inadequacy, he faces challenges such as bullying, misunderstandings, and the isolation that comes with his learning difficulties. The story explores themes of resilience and self-discovery as Dante navigates a world far removed from his own, confronting both external conflicts and his internal battles.

A mysterious situation unfolds at a hospital where children mysteriously disappear after admission. Elena, Matt, and Tima take on the challenge of investigating this unsettling phenomenon, finding themselves in a web of secrets. Meanwhile, a character named Spin lurks in the shadows, poised to emerge and alter everything they thought they knew. As the trio delves deeper, the stakes rise, and the truth becomes increasingly elusive.

Josh and Danny become involved in another of Petty Potts's mad schemes to try out her S.W.I.T.C.H formula. Soon the boys are beetling about in a pond, breathing underwater, and creating the most almighty stench to scare off predators. But pond life is the least of their problems. A mysterious stranger is hanging around and he's out to get them.

The story follows Jack Mattingly, a genius who finds himself in a perilous situation when he is car-jacked along with his parents. Unbeknownst to the car-jacker, Jack is hiding in the vehicle, creating a tense atmosphere as he must navigate this unexpected threat. As the narrative unfolds, Jack’s intelligence is put to the test in a high-stakes scenario where his survival and quick thinking become crucial. The impending discovery of his presence adds to the suspense and unpredictability of the situation.

How far would you go to save your annoying big bug sister?When Jenny accidentally uses Petty Potts's S.W.I.T.C.H spray on herself, Josh and Danny know that there is only one thing for it. They'll have to change themselves into crane flies to save their sister. However risky . . .

Mia can't remember how she ended up unconscious on a deserted beach. All she knows is that something terrible has happened - and that she is responsible. Realizing she can never go back to her old life, Mia vanishes off the radar. But with enemies closing in around her, there's no way she can stay hidden for ever . . .

Jack and Lewis love drawing monsters - but they don't expect them to come to life ... [Cover].