Best Selling Books by Andrew Fusek Peters

When a Faberge egg is stolen and makes an appearance on the black market, Charlie''s ex-con dad is an immediate suspect. But the Skateboard Detectives know that he''s been set up, and they know just how to get the real criminals bang to rights...

Nyame the sky god has a special treasure - in a big, brass chest are all the stories ever told. Anansi, the cleverest of spiders, sees that down on Earth, the people are bored. Unfortunately, she can''t spin a tale, but she can spin a web. So she makes a ladder up into the sky, determined to bring back the stories, whatever it takes.

A short thriller that''s high on suspense! This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a story in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers. Cool, edgy computer hackers, Kiran and Roz are teens who set out to fight crime and injustice with the help of a shape-shifting data beast they''ve created. In Bully and the Beast, Kiran and Roz first encounter the data beast as it emerges from their computer. Initially terrified of it, they become friends with the beast and see it become more than a match for the bullies that are terrorising their school. Reading level for this book:- ATOS: 2.7 Lexile ® Measure: 360L Book Band: White

A short thriller that''s high on suspense! This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a story in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers. Cool, edgy computer hackers, Kiran and Ros are teens on a mission to fight crime and injustice with the help of a shape-shifting data beast they''ve created. In Poison!, Kiran and Roz set out to prove that a chemical company is polluting the river near their school and the poisoning the fish that live in it. With the help of the data beast they attempt to bring the murky activities into the light - and the beast goes on a dangerous mission to save the threatened fish. Reading level for this book:- ATOS: 2.6 Lexile ® Measure: 360L Book Band: 11 Lime

When Eva''s uncle refuses to give her the cow he promised, her father takes him to court. Whoever can answer the judge''s questions correctly will keep the cow. Eva comes up with the right answers, and they win the contest. Eva also wins the hand of the judge. But he soon discovers there''s more to having a clever wife than he bargained for...

A short mystery that''s high on suspense! This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a thriller in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers. Cool, edgy crime detective duo, Jas and Sam are teens who solve spine-chilling cases - using equal measures of humour and heroism along the way! In this mystery, ''Sliced in Two'', there''s a ghost on the loose in the local woodyard and it looks like it''s not just a ghost - it''s a ghost that has been sliced in two by a wood saw! Sam keeps her cool but Jas is all of a dither as they try to solve the case. Reading level for this book:- ATOS: 2.5 Lexile ® Measure: 340L Book Band: 11 Lime

The Skateboard Detectives are on the trail of a missing diamond, but they''re not the only ones. It''s going to take some tight moves and death-defying free-running to keep one step ahead of the ruthless jewel-thieves...

Traditional scary stories from various countries.

A short thriller that''s high on suspense! This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a story in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers. Cool, edgy computer hackers, Kiran and Roz are teens who set out to fight crime and injustice with the help of a shape-shifting data beast they''ve created. In Bats!, Kiran and Roz take on a firm of developers who are planning to build a shopping mall next to their school, tearing down a local habitat for endangered bats in the process. Can the data beast reveal the dodgy dealings going on behind the scenes and stop the environmental vandalism before it''s too late? Reading level for this book:- ATOS: 3.3 Lexile ® Measure: 460L Book Band: White

A short thriller that''s high on suspense! This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a story in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers. Cool, edgy computer hackers, Kiran and Roz are teens who set out to fight crime and injustice with the help of a shape-shifting data beast they''ve created. In Monster Savings, Kiran and Roz take on the might of shopping phenomenon everythingonearth.com, a company that sells anything to anyone, but evades tax and avoids giving its workers fair pay and conditions. It''s the data beast''s most perilous mission yet - will it survive? Reading level for this book:- ATOS: 2.6 Lexile ® Measure: 360L Book Band: 11 Lime

Book Band: Lime, ideal for ages 6+ A quirky reworking of the traditional stories of the spider god Anansi from west Africa by Andrew Fusek Peters. Nyame the sky god has a special treasure - in a big, brass chest are all the stories ever told. Anansi, the cleverest of spiders, sees that down on Earth the people are bored. Unfortunately, she can''t spin a tale, but she can spin a web. So she makes a ladder up into the sky, determined to bring back the stories, whatever it takes. This humourous version of the stories of Anansi by Andrew Fusek Peters has fun black-and-white illustrations by Sara Ugolotti and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. ''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.'' Books for Keeps

Book Band: Gold (Ideal for ages 6+) An entertaining retelling of a traditional tale, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. The king has a problem. A big problem. He doesn''t have any children to rule the kingdom next. But an old, wise lady has a plan: whoever grows the best flowers within three weeks shall be king! There''ll be sweet peas and poppies, marigolds and morning glories, but will there be a new ruler of all the land? This engaging tale from critically acclaimed author Andrew Fusek Peters is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features colourful illustrations from Nathan Reed 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

In Dip, Andrew Fusek Peters describes an extraordinary year of wild swimming. He leads us to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and hidden pools, into untamed landscapes that have the potential to surprise and move us in unexpected ways. Following in the wake of great writers such as Richard Jefferies and Edward Thomas, Dip combines meditations on place, history and myth with sharp observation and a poet''s eye. As he takes the plunge and immerses himself in the elements, Andrew also begins to surface from a deep depression, making Dip at once a personal journey and about the many ways in which wild water and nature can restore us to ourselves.

A short mystery that''s high on suspense! This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a thriller in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers. Cool, edgy crime detective duo, Jas and Sam are teens who solve spine-chilling cases - using equal measures of humour and heroism along the way! ''High Stakes'' is a humorous mystery about first love and vampires, and there''s a lot at stake! Vladya Blud-chik is the new girl at Jas and Sam''s school. With her red lips and killer smile, she''s soon the most popular girl in the class, but Vladya is bad news - as Jas and Sam soon find out! Reading level for this book:- ATOS: 2.4 Lexile ® Measure: 320L Book Band: 10 White

Gretel is in a coma. In the course of finding out how she got there, this gripping story unfolds through flashback, the reactions of those around her, speculation, and visual dramatic devices. In the end, the cause of Gretel''s coma is not as clear-cut as might be expected. Requiring a minimum cast of 17 but capable of handling a much larger performance group, Gretel’s story is presented with a mix of psychological realism, ensemble performance, monologue, and improvisation.

A short mystery that''s high on suspense! This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a thriller in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers. Cool, edgy crime detective duo, Jas and Sam are teens who solve spine-chilling cases - using equal measures of humour and heroism along the way! In this humorous mystery, ''Wolf Boy'', Jas and Sam are called to solve the case of an escaped dog. The moon is full and suddenly, a mass of fur and teeth looms out of the shadows towards them. That''s no dog - there''s a werewolf on the loose! Reading level for this book:- ATOS: 2.4 Lexile ® Measure: 340L Book Band: 10 White

A short mystery that''s high on suspense! This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a thriller in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers. Cool, edgy crime detective duo, Jas and Sam are teens who solve spine-chilling cases - using equal measures of humour and heroism along the way! In this mystery, ''The Crawling Hand'', Jas and Sam hear a knock on the door of their detective agency. It looks like no one is there but then they notice a skeleton''s hand on the floor! The hand can crawl, it can talk and it is in urgent need of help to find its missing body. There''s a case to be solved! Reading level for this book:- ATOS: 2.6 Lexile ® Measure: 360L Book Band: 11 Lime

Saturday night will never be the same again! This hilarious play is packed with cheesy chat-up lines, girls with attitude, wannabe Romeos, awkward teenagers, and comedy-act bouncers. Fast-paced and fun, this is the perfect play for performance, class work, improvisation, or practical assessments.