Most Popular Books by Bernard Ashley

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.

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+.

"Nadine is afraid of London, and of her memories, and especially for her father, who didn't get out of Goma with the family. But then a kind teacher shows Nadine a photo of home, and Nadine learns to dream again"--Publisher's website.

A strange tattoo triggers a surprising turn of events in this tense contemporary drama from master teen writer, Bernard Ashley. Sofia Drake wants a tattoo - a tattoo all of her own, where her parents won't see it. And when she's introduced to Sol Marks, a genius young tattooist, Sofia falls in love with his arty, original designs. But when Sofia's dad sees his daughter's new body art his reaction sets in motion a series of events no one could have anticipated. An enticingly original contemporary story of art, love and the power of creativity. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 12+

Stories by authors such as Noel Streatfield, James Berry, Betsy Duffy and Jan Mark that will appeal to a wide variety of tastes and ages. All the stories are based on something everyone has in common - school. Chosen by a master storyteller and headteacher! Age 10+ 192 pages

Joyce and her family live in Uganda. One day her mother arrives home with a pair of rabbits. They soon have babies and Joyce becomes very fond of them. Especially one, which she names Kipenzi. When Mum says that she's going to take them to 'The Bush', a misunderstanding leads to an exciting chain of events. A warm family story told 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.

YA. Set in and around a London cafe where a group of 13-14 year-olds hang out. The story is short and fast-paced, reflecting the vibrancy and multi-racial nature of their inner city setting. 11-14 yrs.

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

SUMMARY: Four children in the same class at Saffin Street School tell a story about themselves and their school.

Pleasure wants to buy her baby brother a present but when she lets go of her dad's hand in the busy market, suddenly she can't see him anywhere. Where has her dad gone? Pleasure's baby brother is teething and he just cries and cried all day. Pleasure wants to buy him a present to make him happy and she gets her chance when she goes to the market with her dad. Pleasure loves going to the market with all the brightly coloured stalls. While her dad is buying fish, Pleasure spots a toy stall and she lets go of Dad's hand for just one minute... Suddenly she can't see her dad at all, he has completely disappeared and Pleasure is surrounded by stangers hurrying here and there. But it isn't long before she sees her dad through the crowd and he helps her buy the best ever present for Paul.