New Releases by Judy Allen

THE HIDDEN WORLD Hazel, Fiver and Hawkbit fall down a hole in a burrow and end up in a strange new world of caves - which lead directly to the heart of Efrafa. Outside, Bigwig is sure they have been kidnapped by Woundwort and goes off to Efrafa, willing to fight for his friends. Luckily for Bigwig, Hazel, Fiver and Hawkbit rise to the suface from their secret burrow, just in time to provide him with the perfect escape route from the Efrafa patrol, who are hot on his tail.

Following her parents'' divorce, Lyn moves with her mother to a house by the sea. Down on the sands she meets Bill and becomes interested in birdwatching. Together they watch for a rare bird. Meanwhile, Bill and Lyn''s mother grow closer. However, Lyn''s jealousy threatens to ruin everything.

At first, Kate''s not sure about Lee Road City Farm. But then she makes friends with a goat called Cleopatra and soon she finds herself involved in planning a Summer Open Day, with a highly original scheme for raising money - The Great Pig Sprint.

The arrival of some unusual new ducks causes a bit of a stir among Kate and fellow helpers at Lee Road City Farm. And digging a pond for them unearths something most unexpected.

The weird things start as soon as Mike and his parents move into their new home, 31 South Street. Mike''s things fly out of the window, footsteps pad up the stairs at night - the house is haunted, Mike is sure, and the ghost wants him out. But why and what can he do? Mike has to solve the mystery.

Having more than proved their capabilities in Paris, where they were sent to help a client of her family''s travel firm, Jo and her friend Ruth are now in Amsterdam, for another helping of travelling escapades.

When Hannah finds an ivory necklace that belonged to her great-grandmother, it gives her dreams; and she knows she must make restitution to the elephants for their suffering caused by the ivory trade.

Lisa, who has always been lacking in self confidence, finds herself involved with the Christian fundamentalists who have moved in next door and at first feels a new sense of belonging. But Lisa''s friend Flora feels that something has gone wrong and she must find a way to help. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

While on an expedition to western China with his father, twelve-year-old Jake sees a panda but when he tries to take its picture the camera breaks and no one believe his story.

A story concerning racial prejudice. Age group young adult.