Alan Gibbons is a celebrated author whose works for young readers are known for their emotional depth and exploration of resilience. Drawing from his own experiences with hardship and empathy cultivated during his time as a primary school teacher, Gibbons crafts narratives that resonate with authenticity and encourage understanding. His writing often delves into themes of overcoming adversity, finding one's voice, and the importance of compassion. Readers connect with his compelling characters and the genuine, accessible style he employs to address significant childhood and adolescent challenges.
Bengo is the best player Smithy has ever seen - easily the strongest on their team. So why is he always left on the bench? An engaging football story accompanied by fascinating facts about famous substitutes, from reluctant- reader favourite Alan Gibbons.
New boy Shane Logan has a temper, but he's also a talented goalie. When Peter and his friends invite Shane to join their football team, he delivers a star performance in the first match. Hanging over him like a shadow is his dad, Mick, who yells orders and insults from the sidelines
Age range 9 to 12 Meeting Nimbus the gnome was the most exciting thingthat had ever happened to Will. It would also turn out tobe the scariest. There was something down the well thatNimbus was guarding and it was trying to get out....!
A real-life thriller about memory loss, arms dealing and a father son relationship from million copy selling, prize-winning author, Alan Gibbons.
Set in a captivating virtual reality world, this gripping thriller follows the intense adventures of its characters as they navigate challenges and uncover secrets. As the second installment in The Legendeer trilogy, it deepens the narrative and expands the universe, blending suspense with cutting-edge technology. Readers can expect a thrilling ride filled with twists, complex characters, and an exploration of the consequences of immersive digital experiences.
En 2009, celébrase o II Centenario do nacemento de Charles Darwin. Con tal motivo, publicamos esta orixinal obra, na que o grumete do Beagle nos conta, en primeira persoa, as circunstancias e peripeicas dunha travesía histórica. Con tan só 10 anos, James Kincaid é un asistente do naturalista Charles Darwin no Beagle. A vida dun grumete metido a explorador nunca é aburrida, cousa que aprenderá James ao axudar a Darwin na recollida de mostras polo continente suramericano. Entre perigosos mares, terremotos devastadores e volcáns en erupción, o Beagle seguirá navegando, percorrendo baías, calas e illas... O dirario de James relata a apaixonante viaxe que derivou nunha das obras científicas máis innovadoras da Historia. Nel, un mozo participa dos pensamentos e ideas dun dos maiores científicos do mundo, ademais de relatar emocionantes aventuras de ultramar. Un capítulo ilustrado de referencias e datos ofrece información adicional sobre os descubrimentos e teorías de Darwin, e sobre o mundo científico do século XIX.
Vor 200 Jahren wurde Charles Darwin geboren, vor 150 Jahren veröffentlichte er sein Epochenwerk „The Origin of Species“. Sechs Jahre lang umsegelte der Naturforscher die Erde, sammelte Tiere, Pflanzen und Gestein. Dann die überraschende Erkenntnis: Die Welt ist nicht nach einem großen Plan erschaffen, sondern Tiere und Pflanzen passen sich ihrer Umwelt immer wieder an. Der Grundstein für die Evolutionstheorie war gelegt.
John and Gerry have always been friends, brought together by their passion for football. Then Gerry's dad loses his job and everything turns sour. The two boys had always steered clear of the gangs at school, but Gerry gets drawn in and now he and John find themselves standing on opposite sides. Set in a tough inner city Liverpool estate, this story is about friendships, rivalries, and survival played out at school and on the football fields.
