New Releases by James Riordan

Saisir la spécificité de l''histoire du sport à l''échelle d''un pays suppose de pouvoir opérer des rapprochements et des comparaisons avec ce qui se produit dans d''autres nations. L''Europe constitue de ce point de vue un cadre particulièrement séduisant pour relativiser ce qui, souvent, est présenté comme original ou unique. Si le sport en France, en Angleterre, en Allemagne, au Danemark ou en Italie, prend son sens dans des histoires politiques et culturelles assurément différentes, il est pourtant tout aussi évident qu''existent certaines similitudes entre pays.

Book Band: Turquoise (Ideal for ages 6+) A delightful retelling of a classic story with a twist, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. The little swan is not quite like his brothers and sisters. He''s small and brown and just doesn''t fit in. So he sets off alone into the big, wide world. Will the ugly little swan find a friend? Will he discover who he truly is? This heartwarming fairytale with a twist from well-known author James Riordan is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Brendan Kearney and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. ''Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.'' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

HISTORICAL FICTION (CHILDREN''S / TEENAGE). It''s 1930s America and the Depression has ripped the nation apart. Poverty is rife and families are starving. Fourteen-year-old Molly has no one to rely on but herself. She has to find work - any work. But with millions of people unemployed the competition for jobs is stiff, and the only way to find work is to travel. Riding the freight trains in search of a square meal, Molly sees the misery of the Depression at first hand. Part of a unique collection of fictional stories about young people caught up in real-life conflicts and disasters. Through their eyes we experience the day-to-day hardships and dangers of living through troubled times from throughout history. Ages 9+

Jack, standing among the war graves, sees a face he recognizes. Suddenly, it''s 1914 again and he''s a young lad back in the trenches. Visions of killing and misery come to him with horrible clarity. But then Jack remembers too the incredible moment when the guns fell silent for a short time, and fighting gave way to football on the frozen ground of No-Man''s-Land. This amazing story, based on true facts from the First World War, will transport readers back to the war fields of France and show that even in times of conflict and extreme sadness, there is always hope.

Franklin has more than one secret-if possible, the second more hideous than the first. As a serial killer who murders young prostitutes in particularly gruesome ways, Franklin also works with a friend, who helps covers his tracks. The only compensation required from his friend is watching the killings . . . and taking a few pictures that he shares with a couple of his friends. In turn, those friends share their pictures and stories of other murders, creating a horrific network of murder used as entertainment. Detective Carl Peterson''s first mistake in being assigned to the Kankakee serial killer case is thinking that he''s simply looking for a serial killer . . . acting alone. When Carl seeks help from his computer statistician girlfriend, Laurie, she discovers that various murders in four different states have similarities that can''t be ignored. Carl teams up with FBI profiler Bob Rathburn, and together they track down the killer. But then, the murders continue . . . And the more Carl discovers, the more the unthinkable connections become a staggering reality.

Previously published as four separate books, the exciting series can now be found in one volume. In "The Elijah Project," Zach and Piper aren''t the only ones to notice their little brother Elijah''s supernatural gifts. Something evil is also paying attention.

An appealing fairy tale with a twist, illustrated in full colour and perfect for young readers aged 5 to 7 years.

Zach and Piper, with divine assistance, continue to seek their kidnapped parents and protect their little brother, Elijah, from the evil Shadow Man, who places temptation in their path in the form of a beautiful runaway.

A historical tale set during World War I. It''s Christmas 1914 and in No Man''s Land a unique game of football is being played - between British and German troops.

Petrushka is part of Russian folklore. We know it best from Stravinsky''s ballet. Petrushka is tired of being a clown. He wants to save pretty ballerina from Strongman and take her in his arms far, far away. His mind is made up and, encouraged by Skeleton, the next day he challenges his rival to a duel. But he''s no match for Strongman and ends up in a lifeless, crumpled heap. ''That old ragdoll needs chucking out,'' says the showman. But Petrushka has other ideas...;

A contemporary retelling of a Russian folktale for 8 -9 years olds.

Presents a recreation of the Greek myth about Jason and his perilous journey with the Argonauts to the kingdom of Colchis in search of the Golden Fleece.

This is an entertaining collection of stories from top Irish writers such as Edna O''Brien, Martin Waddell and Frank Murphy and includes old favourites such as Una and the Giant Cucullen, and Munachar and Manachar.

Pour Tom et Iris, la guerre n''est plus un jeu : elle leur a déjà pris leur père. Entre deux bombardements, ils n''ont pas peur d''explorer les carcasses d''avions allemands, à la recherche de trésors de guerre, pris à l''ennemi. Mais un jour, ils se retrouvent face à un jeune soldat allemand blessé, un pilote, il sera leur prisonnier...

The Irish have a strong heritage of storytelling. This collection brings together seventeen of the best tales, both traditional-The Fox and the Hedgehog and Munachar and Manachar--and contemporary, such as Edna O''Brien''s The Leprechaun.

I hard to bail out. The plane was going down. I could have been trapped for ages if it hadn''t been for those kids. A sound wailed in my ears. An air raid warning. Must take cover. The girl and the boy - they hate me for who I am. But if I can just make them see that bombs don''t care which side you''re on...

The stories in this book will make you laugh, make you cry, make you hold your breath - just like the game!They''re all written by keen fans who follow their teams all over the country. People like Michael Rosen, Robert Swindells, Michael Parkinson, Barry Hines, and lots more.Football - it''s the greatest game in the world...

Vova is a fifteen year old boy living in Kiev. His first love is playing football, but when the Nazis invade the Ukraine in 1941, priorities change, and Vova and his sister join the partisans, to attempt to fight the enemy. Soon Vova is given the chance to play football again, but in a gamewith very high stakes - if Vova''s team win, they will be shot. Vova and his team have to decide whether to disgrace their country and lose the game, or whether to win - and die.* Match of Death is based on actual events that took place during the Second World War.* James Riordan undertook extensive research, travelling to Kiev to interview the sons of those who took part in the match.

An experienced bereavement counselor draws on the many different teachings and practices of both Eastern and Western spiritual traditions as he explores profound questions about death and bereavement.

Maybe The Scream isn''t really out of control at all. Maybe the band is very much under control of someone--or something--that is undeniably evil.

Written to combat the influence of the occult on today''s kids, these compelling stories show the reality of spiritual warfare. As Rebecca and her brother, Scott, discover the danger in the occult''s deceptive practices, they learn to put their trust in God''s truths. Becka and Scott travel to Louisiana to try to help a girl caught up in voodoo, and find their own lives in danger.

The year is 1916. Inspired by the story of Edith Cavell, twins Floss and Doss decide it is time for them to do their bit for the war effort. Their brother and father are already away at war - and the girls get jobs at a local munitions factory. From there, Floss soon moves on to work at the hospital, and eventually goes overseas to work at a Field Hospital in France. There she is taken prisoner by the Germans and starts working behind enemy lines, nursing injured German soldiers and British prisoners. The novel follows the dramatic, and traumatic, wartime experiences of the twosisters.

Like nothing else, sport today is international. So this book of stories and poems contains a wide range of games played in all English-speaking countries: ice hockey as well as swimming and wrestling, baseball as well as soccer and boxing, cricket as well as fishing and ice dancing, gymnastics as well and running and basketball.All the poems and three of the stories are written by women. Some pit women against men, in swimming and pool. Some pose problems that women face in playing the game according to rules written by men. Some suggest the power and solidarity that sport can give women.The authors come from Britain and Canada, the USA, and the West Indies. They include such well-known writers as Ernest Hemingway, Jack London, Alan Stilltoe, Margaret Atwood, Barry Hines, and Damon Runyan.

The Magical Myths series re-tell classic single story myths using colourful illustrations to bring the characters to life. Each title includes an introductory spread providing additional background information, putting the myth into a historical context for young readers.