New Releases by Geraldine Mccaughrean

From award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Geraldine McCaughrean, an utterly immersive and unforgettable novel set during the London Blitz, inspired by the author’s father With World War II on their doorstep, the children of Greenwich, England, are being evacuated. But on the train meant to take them to safety, four of them decide they aren’t ready to leave home. They climb out the carriage window just in time, forging an unlikely friendship. With their school taken over by the fire service, they spend their days trying to be useful. Lawrence is building a secret machine. Gemmy searches bombed-out homes for things of value—only to find an adorable mutt she can’t even give away. Franklin wants to join the fire service, even if it means lying about his age. Olive looks after her father, haunted by the deaths of his fellow firemen. Together, the four friends roam the streets of London, discovering their resilience amongst the secrets of the city. But as the Blitz unleashes a barrage of bombs, turning the sky ragged with flame, can they keep one another safe? Beautifully researched and full of both heartbreak and hope, Under a Fire-Red Sky is a celebration of friendship during even the darkest times.

被「騙」一次還不夠？再被騙個兩、三次才過癮！ 一個自稱來自「樂丁」、名叫MCC．伯克夏的神祕男子，對於書本有著不可自拔的迷戀。他在艾莎母親所經營的骨董家具店內幫忙。沒想到，一件件破舊不堪、毫不起眼的家具，在他口中都成了參與精采歷史的寶物與證物。 11件骨董、11則故事、11個場景、11種風格，讓MCC．伯克夏帶給你11種滿足，陪你經歷11種不同的人生，讓你被騙得心甘情願、會心一笑！ 三版新增臺北市立大學教育學——葛琦霞博士「從虛構走向真實」專文導讀，臺北市關渡國小——張碧珊老師「延伸閱讀設計」，帶領讀者深入本書的內容核心。 【本書關鍵字】 奇幻、生命教育、虛實探究、創意想像、說故事、骨董 【本書資料】 無注音 適讀年齡：11歲以上 本書特色 一、主角設定特殊深具魅力 二、11篇短篇故事精采絕妙 三、短篇故事主題豐富多元 四、具自我意識的後設小說形式 五、「謊話」與「虛構」的重新定義 得獎紀錄 ★ 1988年英國卡內基文學獎 ★ 1989年英國衛報兒童小說獎 ★「教育部國民中小學新生閱讀推廣計畫」推薦選書入選書單 ★文化部優良讀物推介 ★「好書大家讀」選書 ★臺北市國小兒童深耕閱讀計畫優良圖書 ★新北市推動閱讀優良圖書 國外評論 令人驚豔的小說！古怪多變、絕無僅有的獨特筆觸，拉著讀者一路往下讀，直到那個意想不到的結局。——英國衛報The Guardian 精妙絕倫，趣味橫生！——英國獨立報The Independent 每個故事皆以不同文體（哥德式、敘事詩、民間故事）書寫而成，個個引人入勝。作者以精湛的寫作手法橫跨多種主題，而每個故事都有令人驚奇的轉折，使各個故事互相交錯與延伸。整本小說充滿麥考琳的細膩與幽默。——出版者週刊Publishers Weekly

The kingdoms of Arbor, with its lush forests, and Pomosa, rich with farmland, have no love between them, and the children have taken to sneaking across the borders at night to steal the precious resources of milk and wood that the adults won’t share. So the Kings decide to fight, instead . . . with dragons. But do the dragons have another idea? This new parable shows that the way to peace and prosperity is not through fighting, but teamwork and generosity.

A captivating retelling of the story of the very first Christmas from multi-award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean. In the still heart of the night, the child was born. A boy. Mary kissed him, washed him, wrapped him tightly and laid him in the wooden trough where the animals usually munched hay. She gave him a kiss. She gave him a name too - Jesus - just as the angel had told her to do. Discover the tale of Mary and Joseph, the Angel Gabriel, the shepherds, the wise men and the arrival of the Baby Jesus, retold in simple, lyrical language. Illustrated with enchanting silhouette artwork by Laura Barrett, this is a book to be shared and treasured by every family at Christmas time.

Twice Carnegie medal winning Geraldine McCaughrean''s enthralling new novel is set in a world paralysed by natural disaster and dangerous lies. Fifteen-year-old Gloria is maid to Afalia''s tyrannical Head of State, Madame Suprema. When the country is hit by unprecedented flooding, Madame Suprema runs away, fearing she will be blamed for the crisis. To cover up this cowardly act, Gloria is made to step into Madame Suprema''s shoes and is thrust into a world of corrupt and desperate politicians. As Gloria becomes aware of the forces toying with her every move, she must take decisions that could save, or end, thousands of lives - including her own... A brilliant and darkly funny commentary on our present times by one of our greatest writers.

Book Band: Dark Red - Ideal for ages 10+ ''McCaughrean is one of the greatest living children''s authors.'' The Bookseller Brilliant historical fiction from double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean From ships that sail in a sea in the sky and children who witness the deadly effects of a scientific experiment, to a magic carpet that brings about a day of judgement and a year where eleven days are lost and never to be found, this short-story collection will have you on the edge of your seat! This collection of gripping historical short stories from award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean has beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ian McCaughrean 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

A Michael L. Printz Honor Book and Carnegie Medal Winner! New from Geraldine McCaughrean comes an extraordinary story of eight boys stranded on a rock in the middle of the sea, left to fight for their survival. Every time a lad went fowling on the stacs, he came home less of a boy and more of a man. If he went home at all, that is. Every summer Quill and his friends are put ashore on a remote sea stac to hunt birds. But this summer, no one arrives to take them home. Surely nothing but the end of the world can explain why they''ve been abandoned—cold, starving and clinging to life, in the grip of a murderous ocean. How will they survive such a forsaken place of stone and sea? This is an extraordinary story of fortitude, endurance, tragedy and survival, set against an unforgettable backdrop of savage beauty.

Hans Christian Andersen''s classic story of The Snow Queen has enchanted children for over 150 years. Join Gerda on her journey to rescue her best friend Kai from the Snow Queen''s icy palace in this magical retelling from award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean, with stunning silhouette illustrations by Laura Barrett.

Hans Christian Andersen''s entrancing tale of love, set between land and sea, is retold by renowned storyteller Geraldine McCaughrean and brought to life in magical silhouette artwork by illustrator Laura Barrett. When she falls in love with a prince, the little mermaid persuades a sea witch to replace her tail with legs so she can live on land. But the price demanded by the wicked sea witch is great: the mermaid''s beautiful voice . . .

Tamo White, el hijo del pirata, decide abandonar la escuela y volver a casa en busca de su madre en compañía de Nathan, quien ha quedado huérfano y desamparado, y de Magda, la hermana de éste. Cruzan el océano Índico y llegan a Madagascar. En estas tierras lejanas y desconocidas, plagadas de peligros, los tres jóvenes encuentran la clave de sus vidas.

In Lovesong, three-time Whitbread Prize winner Geraldine McCaughrean has written what Philippa Gregory called "Probably the best historical novel I have ever read." At the centre of the story is a talented troubadour, Peter Oriole, and his daughter, `Princess'' Ouallada. The opening sections of the book trace Oriole''s journey from France to the Holy Land in the service of two very different crusader Knights, one a saintly aesthete, the other a cynical opportunist. The twelfth century was a time when men and women were inventing - or perhaps reinventing - the nature of love itself, and it was the troubadour''s task to express that love in song - their fate either glory or scandalous ruin. What does love mean to Oriole? As he discovers both romance and passion in his own life we are introduced to an extraordinary cast of characters - rogues, mountebanks, villains, heroes, damsels both in and out of distress, soldiers and holy men, all working out their own destiny, each compellingly and convincingly drawn. This is the story of one man''s wreck on the sea of passion - and his daughter''s stormy voyage in his wake. With strikingly detailed imagery and characterisation that is totally convincing and compassionate, Geraldine McCaughrean has written a novel of ideas which is also storytelling at full pelt. "McCaughrean is well on her way to becoming one of the few great novelists to adorn our age." MAIL ON SUNDAY ÿ

A timeless collection to capture our literary heritage. Ishmael joins the whale-hunting crew of the Pequod, and gets swept up in the Captain''s quest for revenge against the gargantuan white whale.TreeTops Greatest Stories is a series of timeless classics for children aged 7-11. This pack provides 6 copies of the same title. Key Features:- Selected by Series Editor Michael Morpurgo, master storyteller.- A range of top children''s authors, who know how to engage and enthral young readers.- Beautifully illustrated titles draw children in.- Captivating stories that every child should read.- Supports the focus on literary heritage and reading for pleasure.- Underpinned by Oxford Assessment and Levelling, matching every child with the right book for them through carefully graded language.- Reading notes on the inside cover support children with their reading.- Teaching notes on Oxford Owl support independent reading, guided reading and writing activities.

Escape into a world of knights and princesses, wicked witches and talking frogs. All the best-known favourites are here-including Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Hansel and Gretel-together with rarer gems to be discovered. The perfect collection for sharing, or for blissful moments alone, this is a book to treasure.

A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks accompany the popular Collins Big Cat series. They enable children to practice and reinforce the target vocabulary and language structures presented in each corresponding Collins Big Cat reader through enjoyable puzzles, games and activities, as well as through more traditional comprehension exercises. Tracing, copying and eventually free-writing tasks build and develop children''s writing skills as they progress through the Bands, Pink A to Lime. A fun quiz to test understanding, and a reward certificate at the back of each Workbook, enable children to feel a sense of progress as they learn to read more confidently in English.

Jesse trees (and later, stained glass windows), used in medieval times tell people Bible stories. Using her skills as a storyteller and her love of the Bible, the author has written an intriguing story about the creation of a modern-day Jesse tree. She weaves evocative retellings of selected Bible stories with a sensitive contemporary story about the transforming power of love.

Mum always liked to buy Neil clothes big enough for him to ''grow into?. And his new cricket jumper makes him look like a lamb in sheep?s clothing! But Mum goes too far when she buys a new wardrobe and that, too, is far TOO BIG. It won?t fit in the front door, it won?t go through the downstairs windows. And, when Mum and Dad finally work out how to get it in the house, Neil - and his too-big cricket jumper - cause a very surprising outcome- one that Neil likes very much indeed!

Ever since the magnificent Miss Loucien gave up teaching to join the Bright Lights Theater Company, school days have lacked a certain . . . drama . . . especially for Cissy, who longs for a life in show business, and Kookie, who craves adventure. But when a diphtheria outbreak interrupts the dull routine, Cissy and Kookie are evacuated to the doubtful safety of the Bright Lights’ summer home—a shipwrecked paddle steamer on the flooded Missouri River. Thus begins a wild and unpredictable journey downstream serving up grand performances, aggrieved river gamblers, irate lawmen, and perilous races. And when at long last Cissy steps into the limelight, the stakes are higher than she ever imagined. Renowned storyteller Geraldine McCaughrean weaves a rip-roaring adventure in this funny tale that’s chock-full of humor and heart.

These are the stories our ancestors told to explain how the world began; or they are the legends of half-remembered heroes and people whose lives were changed by magic. Brilliantly retold in the sparkling and inspirational words of the multiple award-winning and much-loved children''s author, Geraldine McCaughrean, the tales will delight and entertain readers of all ages. Together, GEORGE AND THE DRAGON AND A WORLD OF OTHER STORIES with its two companion volumes, ROBIN HOOD AND A WORLD OF OTHER STORIES and KING ARTHUR AND A WORLD OF OTHER STORIES, make a wonderful gift collection of classic tales from around the world - many of them unavailable anywhere else.

The first-ever authorized sequel to J. M. Barrie''s Peter Pan! In August 2004 the Special Trustees of Great Ormond Street Children''s Hospital, who hold the copyright in Peter Pan, launched a worldwide search for a writer to create a sequel to J. M. Barrie''s timeless masterpiece. Renowned and multi award-winning English author Geraldine McCaughrean won the honor to write this official sequel, Peter Pan in Scarlet. Illustrated by Scott M. Fischer and set in the 1930s, Peter Pan in Scarlet takes readers flying back to Neverland in an adventure filled with tension, danger, and swashbuckling derring-do!

Pepper''s fourteenth birthday is a momentous one. It''s the day he''s supposed to die. Everyone seems resigned to it—even Pepper, although he would much prefer to live. But can you sidestep Fate? Jump sideways into a different life? Naïve and trusting, Pepper sets a course through dangerous waters, inviting disaster and mayhem at every turn, one eye on the sky for fear of angels, one on the magnificent possibilities of being alive. New York Times bestselling and Printz Award-winning author GeraldineMcCaughrean has created a gripping tale filled with dark humor and daringescapades, where the key to a boy''s lifelies in facing his own death. Join him on the run—if you can keep up.

After surviving a plane crash in the jungle, Flash, a photographer, is taken to a remote village where his instant camera works magic for those who have never seen a photo.

Som als anys trenta i el món acaba de passar una gran guerra. Els Nens Perduts ja s’han fet grans i la terra de Mai-més els queda tan lluny com un somni. De cop, però, terribles malsons comencen a escolar-se dins dels seus caps i les seves nits es converteixen en un infern. La Wendy de seguida s’adona que això només pot voler dir que alguna cosa terrible està passant a la terra de Mai-més i en Peter Pan està en perill... potser de mort. Davant d’aquest temor no tenen altra opció que tornar a la terra de Mai-més per descobrir què està passant i donar un cop de mà a en Peter Pan, però quan hi arriben tot és molt pitjor que el més horrible dels malsons. Peter Pan i la levita escarlata va guanyar el concurs convocat pel Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity per trobar el que és la seqüela oficial del clàssic universal de J. M. Barrie. Respectant l’estil estrany i elusiu de l’original, McCaughrean aconsegueix transportar-nos a un món ple de pirates i fades on cal pols màgica per superar els perills i on retrobarem els antics personatges i farem nous amics amb qui passarem fantàstiques aventures que ens atraparan fins a l’última pàgina.Geraldine McCaughrean és una de les autores juvenils més importants del moment. Ha guanyat molts premis i és coneguda i admirada arreu del món per la varietat i originalitat dels seus llibres, així com també per la seva sorprenent destresa narrativa. Geraldine viu a Berkshire amb el seu marit i la seva filla.

El País de Nunca Jamás llama de nuevo... Algo extraño está sucediendo en el País de Nunca Jamás. Los sueños están saliendo de allí. Son sueños de piratas y sirenas, de pinturas de guerra y cocodrilos, que se hacen realidad. Para Wendy y los niños perdidos, hoy convertidos en adultos serios y respetables, esto es una señal de que Peter Pan necesita ayuda, así que deciden volar al País de Nunca Jamás. Cuando llegan allí, todo ha cambiado y los peligros con los que se van a enfrentar están muy lejos de ser sólo sueños...

In the 1920s, as Neverland chafes against the Here and Now, holes are worn in the fabric that lies between, allowing nightmares to leak out and causing Wendy and the Lost Boys to return to help Peter Pan save Neverland.

What was it really like when the heavens opened and the world drowned? Everyone knows the story of the Flood: The man called on by God to build an ark. The animals that came on board two by two. The rain that fell for forty days and forty nights. But what about the rest of the story? What about Noah''s wife and daughters-in-law? And what if there was a daughter as well? How would it feel to head into the unknown, with only each other and all those animals? What would it be like to turn away friends and neighbors struggling in the water? Could all of it really be part of God''s Plan -- the hunger and pain and fear? Carnegie Medalist Geraldine McCaughrean transforms the familiar story into a provocative new tale that is told through the voices of Noah''s family, and even the animals. At the heart is a daughter who questions her father when no one else will.

A wonderful retelling of the story of Odysseus, from Geraldine McCaughrean, illustrated by Jason Cockcroft.* Geraldine McCaughrean is one of the most highly-acclaimed living children''s writers, and is particularly renowned for her masterly retellings of traditional tales* Geraldine McCaughrean is the winner of the Carnegie Medal, Guardian Children''s Fiction Award, Whitbread Award (twice) and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award* Perfect for fans of adult authors such as Mary Renault, or for readers of Adele Geras''s Troy