January 2012

Our new books

2011

Dark Parties

by Sara Grant

Sixteen-year-old Neva was born and raised in an isolated nation ruled by fear, lies, and xenophobia. Hundreds of years ago, her country constructed an electrified dome to protect itself from the outside world. What once might have protected, now imprisons. Her country is decaying and its citizens are dying.

Neva and her friends dream of freedom.

A forbidden party leads to complications. Suddenly Neva’s falling for her best friend's boyfriend, uncovering secrets that threaten to destroy her friends, her family and her country -- and discovering the horrifying truth about what happens to The Missing. . .

Picasso's Trousers

by Nicholas Allan

People were always saying, 'No! No! No! Picasso!' but Picasso said, 'Yes!'

He painted all blue pictures, pictures from the front and side at the same time! He made art out of rubbish, he drew pictures in 30 seconds! Picasso was the greatest artist in the world – and he wanted some trousers which people said he mustn't wear. 'No! No! No! Picasso' they said...

Funny, accessible, read-aloud, story of the true story of Picasso's Trousers.

Surprise ending – with flaps!