Secondhand Children's Fiction Books

Explore the real Greek myths behind Percy Jackson's story - he's not the first Perseus to have run into trouble with the gods ...These are the mysterious and exciting legends...

This atmospheric thriller, full of daring stunts and sinister villains, is perfect escapism for 9+ readers.Mouse, a foundling, loves her pieced-together family at the Moth Theatre fiercely. When their leading...

The second selection of writing from Ireland's children: poetry and short stories selected from thousands of entries.

Book 2: The Louise trilogyOver a century has elapsed since Louise sat for her portrait. The painting has passed from person to person, unsigned and unvalued. Then, in 1792, as...

Nobody wants Tulip in their gang. She skives off school, cheeks the teachers and makes herself unpopular with her classmates by telling awful lies. None of this matters to Natalie...

In a city ravaged by crime and corruption, 13-year-old orphan Caw's only friends are the murder of crows he has lived with since his parents flung him from their house...

Timothy Finn is a boy with two dreams and a mystery to solve.The notebook that arrives out of the blue on Timothy's birthday changes his life forever.It is a gift...

The Legendeer opens the gateway between our world and the world of the myths, between triumph and tragedy. The Gamesmaster almost has us at his mercy. Twice before fourteen-year-old Phoenix...

Fifteen-year-old Doria isn't in a good place. Or to be precise: she's in the sadly misnamed Paradise Estate on the outskirts of Paris. Her father has gone off back Morocco...

When Kate goes to her very first Irish dancing lesson she is smitten: It's like flying, she decides. It's the best thing she's ever done. But, coming from a poor...

All is not well at StregaSchloss, home of the bizarre but lovable Strega-Borgia clan. Mum's attempts to improve her witchcraft skills are failing miserably. Dad has stormed out in a...

The Helat rebels have broken the power of the demon lord and challenged the rule of their masters, the Sol-ket. But the Darkwing is merely in retreat, biding his time,...

A new character series for 6-9s featuring the funny, quirky Violet Mackerel - a girl with a mission to think outside the box.Violet Mackerel has to have her tonsils out;...

This is the fifth book in the series from Working Partners, creators of "Animal Ark". Heartland is a farm in Virginia, where physically and psychologically damaged horses are brought to...

The battle was won, the storm has subsided. But the enemy has escaped, the few remaining Danann leaving Fal with a threat that leaves Ayla, Sean, Finny and Benvy in...

A magical adventure story about an orphan called Measle who lives with his horrible guardian, Basil Tramplebone. Basil is a Wrathmonk - the worst kind of wizard - and when...

Smiler's grandad turns an old fort into a Laughter Club for children. He rents out part of the building to the mysterious Dr Maudlin. Smiler and Coriander, the only other...

The American classic - now a major motion picture from Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, starring Cate Blanchett, Jack Black and Kyle MacLachlanLewis Barnavelt doesn't have time on his side...When Lewis...

Meet Noni. She's a crazy old, law-breaking, chocolate-selling, pram-wielding, wickedly funny woman who likes nothing more than a dangerous caper! Someone has tampered with the city's supply of chocolate and...

At the end of his thousand-year reign of the Copper Mountains, old King Mansolain is tired and his heart is slowing down. When his attendant, the Hare, consults The Wonder...