Jon Blake est célèbre pour son œuvre considérable, principalement destinée aux jeunes lecteurs, et caractérisée par un humour original et anarchique. Ses récits explorent souvent des thèmes peu conventionnels, entraînant les lecteurs dans des mondes empreints de rire et de rebondissements inattendus. Au-delà de ses contributions comiques, Blake rédige également des fictions à caractère politique pour un public plus âgé, faisant preuve d'une maîtrise polyvalente du ton et des sujets abordés. Son engagement dans des projets communautaires souligne davantage son rôle multiforme d'écrivain et d'activiste.
In a whimsical battle for love and loyalty, Jams, a disabled hero, competes for the affection of his charming monkey companion, Thimble. Facing off against the cunning Bunches Rattigan, Jams navigates challenges that test his resolve and creativity. This engaging tale blends humor and heart, showcasing the unique bond between a boy and his monkey amidst a backdrop of rivalry and adventure.
When Mum goes away for the week, Jams, Dad and Thimble are left with just thirty quid for the groceries. Dad makes a shopping list, but when Thimble gets hold of the supermarket trolley, everything goes bananas. Soon the intrepid trio are so desperate they will do anything for money ... anything!
In the summer of 1940, the most important battle in the history of air warfare was fought between the British Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe in the skies over southern Britain. Superbly illustrated, The Battle of Britain provides a gripping account of the conflict.
A new revised and illustrated edition of the acclaimed dystopian YA thriller set in a future world where cats are strictly controlled and marketed at huge prices. Originally published by Hodder in the UK and Albert Whitman in the US, the book was selected by the International Literacy Association for its prestigious Young Choices list.
A beautiful new edition of thistale of the Trojan War by award-winning author Adele Geras
Jams lives with his mum, dad and his best friend Thimble, a hugely clever monkey who doesn't always get on so well with Dad. (Don't tell anyone what Thimble did with the superglue...) When Mum organises a house-swap holiday in France, what can possibly go wrong, especially when Thimble and Dad find the keys to a speedboat in the new house...
When Rip heads into the mountains, he doesn't expect to be gone long. But on his return home, he finds that everything has changed ... TreeTops Greatest Stories is a series of timeless classics for children aged 711. Its much-loved stories, beautiful artwork and careful levelling make it easy to select books that children will love.
Life is never boring now that Jams and his family have a monkey to look after. Jams and his mum love Thimble, but Dad is determined to get rid of him - to a zoo, a school, even a demolition site. But when Jams and his dad are in mortal danger Thimble proves once and for all why he is a Monkey Superstar! Illustrated by Martin Chatterton
Developed in consultation with Dee Reid, Rapid Plus is an exciting new series of finely levelled books and software for SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 3.
"He Duda wird bald zu den Bestsellern gehören, die man auch über das Bilderbuchalter hinaus verschenkt, ähnlich wie die Werke von Janosch und Ungerer." Frankfurter Rundschau
