Most Popular Books by Bernard Ashley

A brilliantly diverse story of life in multicultural modern Britain, inspired by a true story of a little girl''s connection with her Mum.

Tom isn''t much good at reading or writing, but he is good at sailing. So he finds himself rescuing a girl stranded in rocks when her should be at home studying. The girl turns out to be an illegal immigrant and she has a terrifying story to tell. Tom is determined to help her, even if it means outsmarting those smarter then him. Ages 12+.

Billy gets free school lunches, but what he really wants is packed lunches like Decklan, with surprise notes from his Mum. Soon the other kids get surprise notes too. Billy''s Mum gives in and lets him have packed lunch, but she doesn''t write notes. Billy starts to write his own.

London is at war and as the Blitz rages, children like Josie and her brother Len face the same dangers as the adults. Can they find the strength to stand up against the onslaught? A tale of amazing bravery, inspired by the true story of the Dead End Kids of Wapping - young people who fought fires and rescued their friends and neighbours from bomb sites. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo, this dramatic story brings the Second World War vividly to life.

His parents'' move from London to Kent to establish themselves as shopkeepers brings to Paul a difficult period of adjustment in a new school

When her mother marries a spiteful man, Patsy Bligh runs away to join a touring summer theater group.