Best Selling Books by Jim Eldridge

London, March 1941. The Blitz continues to cast a shadow over the city''s brightest spots such as the Café de Paris. Having narrowly escaped a devastating bomb attack on the nightclub, Detective Chief Inspector Coburg and Sergeant Lampson are called to the disused Lord''s Underground station where the body of a man has been discovered. The dead man was beaten to death by what may have been a cricket bat. Is he linked to the British Empire XI, made up of players from Great Britain and far-flung corners of the globe, who are playing at the world-famous Lord''s Cricket Ground? Coburg and Lampson are certainly put in a spin by this complex case.

Jake Wells has uncovered the shadowy and mysterious Order of Malichea. He has - briefly - had in his possession an ancient book belonging to the Order. However, other agencies are also desperate to get hold of the book and the knowledge it contains. Jake finds himself forced to give up the book, and then his girlfriend, Lauren, is blackmailed and has to leave the country for her own safety. But Jake is determined not to be beaten. To ensure Lauren can return to the UK, he knows he must locate another book from the Order, and this means he must contact those he most fears in a high-risk and life-threatening strategy . . .

April 1587 Now I saw the Spanish ships clearly. Even from this distance I could see the men on board scurrying around the upper deck''s, and knew they were hurrying to their stations, ready for battle. But we had been too quick for them. FIRE roared Mr Belson from the centre of the gundeck. Jones thrust his smoking taper into the back of the cannon and sparks flared from out of the hole. Back Jones shouted, and we all leapt away-just in time because a loud explosion filled the area around us with smoke, bright sparks and flames...

Centuries-old wisdom. Knowledge people will kill for. The ultimate prize: The Index of the Order of Malichea. And the most powerful organisations in the world are in a deadly race to find it. The Index will change the shape of the future. Jake and Lauren must get to it first . . . Alex Munro, high-flying lawyer, is dead. Murdered in cold blood. The prime suspect is Jake. He has a history with the victim, one tainted by his attempts to obtain the lost books of the Order of Malichea. It''s down to Jake to discover who wants him behind bars, away from The Index for good. But the clock is ticking . . .

In a brand-new non-fiction series from Scholastic, Survivor: Escape from Pompeii tells the story of a young boy fleeing Pompeii as Mount Vesuvius erupts. This gripping first-hand account is perfect for children studying the Pompeii at school. An exciting story - perfect for readers interested in the Roman history.

1895. When the newly dubbed ''Museum Detectives'' are asked to investigate deliberate damage to a dinosaur skeleton at the Natural History Museum, there is evidence that the fossil-hunting mania of the notorious Bone Wars in America may have reached their shores. But for Daniel Wilson, famed for his involvement in the Jack the Ripper case, and renowned archaeologist Abigail Fenton, events soon take a sinister turn. A museum attendant is found dead in an anteroom by none other than the infamous theatre manager Bram Stoker, who it seems may have had a personal connection with the deceased. Facing pressure both from an overseas business and local celebrity, Wilson and Fenton must rely on their talents and instincts to solve their most puzzling case yet.

1895. Former Scotland Yard detective Daniel Wilson, famous for working the notorious Jack the Ripper case, and his archaeologist sidekick Abigail Fenton are summoned to investigate the murder of a young woman at the Manchester Museum. Though staff remember the woman as a recent and regular visitor, no one appears to know her and she has no possessions from which to identify her. When the pair arrive, the case turns more deadly when the body of a second woman is discovered hidden in the depths of the museum. Seeking help from a local journalist, Daniel hopes to unravel this mystery, but the journey to the truth is fraught with obstacles and the mistakes of the past will not be forgotten ...

As a Junior Press Officer for the British government, Jake is sent to cover a ''non-story'' - a demonstration against the construction of a laboratory on the supposed site of an ancient fairy ring. But what Jake sees there is shocking and terrifying and leads him to investigate a clandestine organisation - the Order of Malichea. And then sinister things start happening: Jake is ''accidentally'' pushed, almost falling under a tube train; Lauren, Jake''s girlfriend, has all her notes on the Order stolen; and then Jake returns home to find a dead body in his flat and is accused of murder. Who is trying to scare Jake? Is it the British government? Or other, more sinister agencies? Either way, Jake and Lauren must fight for their lives . . .

I Was There... 1066 tells the thrilling story of a young page boy at the heart of the Battle of Hastings. Edwin risks everything to infiltrate the Norman army and find out William of Normany''s plans for King Harold. Brilliantly reimagined, readers will love this vivid first-hand account of the last successful military invasion of England.

Nineteen-year-old Jack Fairfax has volunteered for the Royal Flying Corps, but his family does not approve. When his best friend is shot down by German Ace pilots, he vows to avenge him.

Following their trip to Italy, it is now January 1901, and the Wilsons are on their way to the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza. Abigail persuades a reluctant Daniel to venture into the pyramid via the entrance to the Robbers'' Tunnel - using a flaming torch for light, they travel just a short distance, when they come upon the dead body of a man who has been garrotted. Investigations by the local police reveal him to be Simeon McGruder, a wealthy American who is financing an exploration of the pyramids. When Daniel and Abigail return to Cairo they are asked by the American Embassy if they can take on the case, but they have a difficult path to tread as they try to keep different factions onside: the British and American authorities, the puppet Egyptian Government and officials, while at the same time facing lies and deviousness from McGruder''s associates and friends.

Paul lives in a French village which has been occupied by Nazis since 1940. One night Paul''s best friend is taken away. Then Paul decides to join the Resistance against the German occupation of his country, helping to get Allied prisoners of war and agents out of the country. Will he ever find out what happened to his good friend?

Follows the Delta Unit--a six-man Special Forces team--as it races to prevent the assassination of the British Prime Minister by a ruthless, renegade killer who is an ex-member of their elite unit.

When former Special Forces officer Mitch is offered a dangerous undercover mission, he must trust his five new teammates as they rescue a West African freedom fighter.

Charles Dickens was a famous writer who lived in the 19th century. Discover what life was like for Charles, from spending his childhood working in a factory to finding a job as a law clerk and starting his writing career.

For a friendless boy on the unforgiving London streets, there are no options for a moral life. Henry Moss soon discovers that crime is the only thing that pays, and in the tradition of Oliver Twist he becomes swept up in the dangerous world of pickpockets and fences, haunting dark alleys and unspeakable slums. But even for the most juvenile offenders the law is strict and the penalties harsh. Jim Eldridge returns us to a time when just growing up was a game of survival.

Along the line of Hadrian’s Wall, someone is murdering people and taking their heads. Is this a ritualistic killer or a revenge mission? Detective Inspector Andreas Georgiou of Carlisle CID is brought back from suspension to investigate, but with an accusation of brutality on his record and a superior officer set on hanging him out to dry, his work will be anything but straightforward. Fighting battles on several fronts Georgiou slips deep into a web of corruption, extreme right-wing idealism and the shocking realization that the identity of the serial killer will be hard to discover and even harder to believe.

Cat and Dog are detectives. Can they solve The Case of the Disappearing Fish?Oxford Reading Tree All Stars is an engaging chapter fiction series which combines age-appropriate content with imaginative stories, perfect for inspiring and stretching able infants. The series develops comprehension skills and provides a wide variety of fiction topics and styles, alongsideillustrations that aid understanding.All the books in this series are carefully levelled, so it''s easy to match every child to the right book - one which will develop their reading skills and fuel their love of reading. Help with children''s reading development is also available at ahref="https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/"www.oxfordowl.co.uk/a.

A collection of facts about unpleasant habits, body functions and disorders.

The story of the war of 1914-1918 told through the experiences of twelve children and young people. From the efforts on the Home Front in both Britain and Germany, to the young soldiers in the trenches at the Western Front and from the horrors of Gallipoli to the naval battle of Jutland.

Captain James Hawk and his sidekick robot Xan-X are in serious trouble. Captured by the evil warlord Pinn, they have been sent on an impossible mission to recover the priceless Stone of Destiny, and to make things even worse, they only have 48 hours to do it.

HOSTILE TERRAIN tells the thrilling story of a team of SAS troops recapturing an inhospitable island in the heart of the south Atlantic. Follow one soldier''s story and feel a part of the elite team as they battle in freezing and hazardous conditions. As with the WARPATH series, Eldridge brings the action alive. The Bookseller says of the Warpath series, Stuffed with facts and specifications to delight the technically minded. Great for readers who like true stories. Placed within an historical context, these part fact, part fiction adventures of the SAS also contain fascinating information such as maps and equipment used, and provides an informative summing up of actual events.

It is 1918. A British soldier, Bill Sparkes, is carrying an important message for American troops on the frontline. Sparkes is soon caught up in the fighting when the Americans are attacked. With bullets flying all around, Sparkes must find a way to support the Americans and stop the Germans breaking through... This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can''t put down.

"Dave Jones is trapped on the beach at Dunkirk, as bombs explode all around him...Can his son Tom get there ion time to save him?A fresh start for the seriously struggling readerFor 10-13 year olds with a reading age of 6.5Illustrations on every page to support the storyReal stories with satisfying plots and appealing characters aimed at the target age rangeEach book approx 64 pp, 2500 wordsAttractive mainstream package the Solos will not look like class readersReading Age: 6.5

DESERT DANGER is the story of 19-year-old Tim Jackson, in North Africa during World War II. Set during the decisive Battle of El Alamein that took place in Egypt in 1942, this is the tale of a young man serving with the British ''Eighth Army'' who destroyed German forces. Vividly imagined and historically accurate, readers are taken on a first-hand journey of danger and peril where Tim is desperately trying to keep his hands steady and nerves calm so he can move mines and clear the path for the army to the front.

This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today''s children to read. This title is suitable for ages 7-8 (Brown level).

The Tirpitz is the Nazis'' most leathal battleship. It''s moored, heavily guarded, in a Norwegian fjord. The only way to attack it is to plant bombs underneath using mini submarines. But who will go on this suicide mission, and will they ever manage to sink the Tirpitz?

The account of a young telegraph operator who enlists in the army with his friends at the tender age of 15 and who finds himself part of key events in World War I.

If you''re fed up doing the washing up, fancy staying up late or feel like giving the cabbage and sprouts a miss at dinner time, this is the book for you! It''ll show you how to get out of the horrider things in life and still get off totally scott free!

Lucy is beginning to hate school because of Clare and her bulling gang. 9-11 yrs.