| Ragboy, Rats and the Surging Sea |
| by Alan Temperley | |
| Adventure for ages 8 - 12 published by Scholastic |
| Silas collects rags and bones to earn a living and look after his sick grandfather. Tormented by the wicked bullies, Jasper Dredge and his son Albert, Silas leads a harsh life in which there is little comfort or happiness. One day he finds a mermaid half dead on the beach and offers to help her recover. Back at his grandfather's rag and bone yard, Silas listens to the wonderful stories Ooli tells whilst she recovers. But danger lurks nearby, and when Ooli is kidnapped Silas puts his own life in danger to save his new friend. ...more 356/225 |
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| Harry and the Wrinklies |
| by Alan Temperley | |
| Humour published by Scholastic |
| When Harry's sent to stay with his great-aunts at Lagg Hall, he thinks he's in for a really dull time. But Auntie Florrie, Aunt Bridget and their elderly friends aren't quite as Harry expects them to be. Aren't they too old to be driving fast cars and climbing trees? And what are the plans they're making late at night when Harry's in bed? ...more 667/225 |
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