Most Popular Books by Julia Golding

When Tashi, the rigidly formal sixteen-year-old Fourth Crown Princess of the Blue Crescent Islands, reluctantly weds roguish eighteen-year-old Prince Ramil of Gerfal, their religious, cultural, and personal differences threaten to end their political alliance and put both countries at the mercy of a fearsome warlord.

MYSTERY, DISGUISES, AND A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM. The second episode in the CAT ROYAL ADVENTURE series plunges readers into the underbelly of London in a mission for justice. Pedro''s old slave master wants him back, but his friends on Drury Lane won''t give him up without a fight. Disguised as a boy, Cat enters an aristocratic boarding school and scales the heights of London society before joining a street gang to probe its depths, all to secure the freedom of her friend. Like THE DIAMOND OF DRURY LANE, CAT AMONG THE PIGEONS features mysteries, theatrical spectacles, the evil Billy "Boil" Shepherd, and, of course, the irrepressible Cat, who never fails to stir up trouble and save the day wherever she goes. Coming in Spring 2009, Cat travels to Paris during the French Revolution in DEN OF THIEVES.

Mallins Wood is home to the last surviving gorgon, and Col''s mother, the gorgon''s supernatural Companion, is determined to save it from encroaching development--even to the point of endangering Col and his best friend Connie, the most powerful Companion alive.

MYSTERY, TREASURE, AND A LIFE ON THE STAGE. The first episode of the adventures of Cat Royal is a big, fat juicy read. She''s Cat Royal – four foot four, with long red hair, green eyes and not a penny she can call her own. But she does know a secret – where a treasure is hidden in the theater that is her home. The problem is, she isn''t the only one looking for it. One adventure leads into the next, taking Cat – and readers -- through the colorful streets of late 18th Century London. The exciting mystery – filled with fascinating characters, lots of incident, theatrical spectacles, and even a bit of political intrigue – will thrill readers. The Diamond of Drury Lane is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year.

When Cat accepts the challenge to become a spy while living a public life as a ballerina, she leaves the Theater Royal behind and finds herself in the heart of revolutionary Paris, where she must work to save her captive friends.

What if the right man for the job is actually a girl? Meet MI6''s new recruit. Stuck aboard a cruise ship filled with problem rich kids, Darcie Lock is about to embark on her next exciting adventure. But it could turn out to be a bumpy ride because the US President''s daughter has a reputation for being out-of-control. In a boot camp for the elite, Darcie must keep her wits about her as things are about to get interesting. Finding herself embroiled in a kidnapping plot that will take her from Naples, via Cyprus, to Egypt and on a terrifying journey through the desert Empty Quarter, Britain''s youngest intelligence officer has a lot resting on her slim shoulders. This is the perfect action thriller for girls who don''t want to let boys have all the fun.

Winner of the Nestle Gold Prize and Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2006. First in the Cat Royal series. ''I am Cat Royal - Orphan, Adventurer, Actress . . . ''Reader, you are set to embark on an adventure about one hidden treasure, two bare-knuckle boxers, three enemies and four hundred and thirty-eight rioters. I was brought up in Drury Lane, so I have become accustomed to a life less than ordinary. But this turn of events, I have to say, surprised even me. Follow me, and I will show you in The Diamond of Drury Lane.'' Exciting, funny and packed with adventure . . . Cat Royal never fails to stir up trouble wherever she goes.

"Originally published in the UK by Oxford University Press, 2006."

Originally published: England: Oxford University Press, 2010.

When David Jones finds himself aboard a pirate ship, he knows it must be a dream. Except that he''s awake. And the ''dream'' is more like a nightmare. Before he can take it all in, David is swept up in the adventure of a lifetime: volunteered to act as a spy on an enemy ship, marooned, and picked up by the most fearsome band of buccaneers ever known. Can he escape? The answer lies in the golden thread glistening under the sea - and everybody is desperate to have it. Could it lead David home, or to his missing father - or both?

''In a strange, vast and wonderfully imagined museum, an apprentice sculptor and student scientist must solve a murder. Julia Golding has written a gripping helter-skelter story that will keep you guessing and start you thinking.'' - Roger Wagner, artist and painter Is curiosity a crime? Ree discovers the unfairness of being a girl in a male-dominated scientific world, where alternative ideas are swiftly squashed. Enter a fantasy island where Phil the dodo and other unusual wild animals roam corridors, great halls and an underground network of passages of a magnificent museum and science academy. Prevented from following her creative passion as a stonemason, Ree is confined to cleaning the halls at night as a maid. But then the murders start happening... A determined scholar Henri and strong-willed Ree join forces to solve the mysteries and prove their innocence.

''A Little Princess – with tigers! O rphan and outcast Sahira Clive is a brave and plucky heroine with a brightly burning heart. I was rooting for her all the way to the end of this thrilling – and thought-provoking – adventure.'' Ally Sherrick, award-winning author of Black Powder Sahira’s family are travelling to England to deliver two majestic Indian tigers to the menagerie in the tower of London. But tragedy strikes and sickness steals Sahira’s parents from her on the journey. Left alone in London, Sarhira finds herself confined to a miserable and dangerous orphanage. Despite her heartache and the threats she faces, Sahira is determined to carry out her father’s last request – to protect God’s beautiful creatures: her tigers. To do so, Sahira must set out on an adventure and use all her powers of persuasion to engage the help of some new friends along the way. Can the quest to find her tigers a safe home, lead Sahira to find her own place of hope and belonging in this strange and foreign land?

Freydis''s Viking father is bent on revenge after a raid on their homestead. Freydis must accompany him on his hunt. Her one comfort is Enno, a slave ordered to tend her. But Enno has resolved to serve no one, especially not a child. The journey is fraught with danger. Friendships will be formed and loyalties tested every step of the way.

Cat is finally living a life of luxury--and so bored she''s going out of her mind. But then she and her friends are kidnapped and forced to work on a ship bound for the New World. With a mystery to solve and survival at stake, Cat must use her wits to save herself and her friends.

Thirteen-year-old Connie Lionheart is the only Universal Companion,

A fantasy series about a secret society sworn to protect mythical creatures and the girl who becomes its most important member.

Following the multi award-winning "The Diamond of Drury Lane," here we present the fifth volume from our famous feisty heroine "Cat Royal...Black Heart of Jamaica."In which the indomitable Cat Royal turns pirate, undertakes a Caribbean Cruise and gets mixed up in a slave revolt. Prepare to swash your buckle in Cat''s most outrageous adventure yet!

''A rip-roaring, helter-skelter adventure careening breathlessly through Regency society... An uproarious delight '' Historical Novel Society

Mythical creatures still exist, hidden from the modern world by a secret society determined to keep these wild and mysterious creatures safe from those who wish to destroy them.

Julia Golding''s award-winning adventure series is perfect for fans of Katherine Woodfine, Robin Stevens and J.T. Williams. This HarperCollins Children Classics edition features special bonus material. Winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize and shortlisted for the Costa Children''s Book Award. ''I am Cat Royal - Orphan, Adventurer, Actress ... ''Reader, you are set to embark on an adventure about one hidden treasure, two bare-knuckle boxers, three enemies and four hundred and thirty-eight rioters. I was brought up in Drury Lane, so I have become accustomed to a life less than ordinary. But this turn of events, I have to say, surprised even me. Follow me, and I will show you in The Diamond of Drury Lane.'' Exciting, funny and packed with adventure ... Cat Royal never fails to stir up trouble wherever she goes. Julia Golding''s award-winning adventure series has all the ingredients of a Philippa Gregory book for children aged 9 years and up. This Classic edition features cover artwork by Chloe Bonfield and special bonus material: Q&A with Julia Golding Journey with Cat through 1790s London Cat''s Slang: the origins of some of the unusual language found in the book Fascinating facts about the use of special effects in the 18th-century theatre

I am Cat Royal - Orphan, Adventurer, Actress . . .''The Drury Lane Theatre has been my home all the length of my life - but today I must leave it. Adventure calls! My new friend Pedro is in trouble and all the eyes of London are on us. So we must go into hiding, I must disguise myself, play a new role. This is my story . . .''Exciting, funny and packed with adventure . . . Cat Royal never fails to stir up trouble wherever she goes.

''A rip-roaring, helter-skelter adventure careening breathlessly through Regency society... An uproarious delight '' Historical Novel Society

Magical Mallins Wood is under threat from developers. Unknown to everyone but the members of the top secret Society for the Protection of Mythical Creatures, the wood is the home of the last gorgon, a creature so deadly she can kill with a look. Col''s difficult mother is the gorgon''s Companion - a human with a special bond with the gorgon - and she''s determined to save it. So determined, that she''ll allow the evil shapeshifter Kullervo to help her, even if it means having to sacrifice her son to him. But Kullervo wants more than to help the gorgon. He wants universal power, and he needs Col''s best friend Connie to get it. Col''s mum tells Col that she wants to meet this powerful girl. But is it a trap? And, if so, who is the hunter, and who the hunted?

Project X Alien Adventures takes you on an incredible reading journey with this fantastic story featuring the popular Project X characters Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger.On the trail of Vilana, the micro-friends rip-jump to a seemingly abandoned city. But then they meet "the empty people" - people that have been mutated by a strange purple mist. Taken to safety by some of the survivors, Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger try to find a way of helping their new friend, Goldie,before the mist gets them all.Carefully levelled and highly motivating, this book is ideal for independent reading. This book also contains notes on the inside front and back covers with advice on supporting older children with their reading, questions for readers, and a follow-up activity.

Mythical creatures still exist, hidden from the modern world by a secret society determined to keep these wild and mysterious creatures safe from those who wish to destroy them.

Snatched from their cradles by faerie thieves, Rick, Roxy, and Tiago have been brainwashed to hate humans and trained in the art of magical warfare. When Avalon is attacked by an unseen enemy, the Fey send them to Earth to investigate a rumour that the Round Table is being re-formed. But they soon discover that the truth is much, much worse . . .

''Who can resist a smart, resourceful and independent Regency heroine? Prepare to fall head over heels'' Good Housekeeping ''A rip-roaring, helter-skelter adventure careening breathlessly through Regency society... An uproarious delight '' Historical Novel Society

''The brilliant and entertaining illustrations in this series enliven a clear and enjoyable text that should stimulate serious thought about the world and our place in it.'' Lord Rees, Astronomer Royal, President of the Royal Society 2005-2010 Join Harriet, Darwin''s pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger''s indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together. Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery?Harriet and Milton start their investigation with trying to discover when humans started asking these questions. First stop on the quest is cave paintings - who did them? What did they mean, and what can they show us about our ancestors? Step into Harriet and Milton''s time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery. Written by Julia Golding, winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006.

Mythical creatures still exist, hidden from the modern world by a secret society determined to keep these wild and mysterious creatures safe from those who wish to destroy them.

A young adult Viking adventure from the author of Dragonfly and The Companions Quartet.

''Here is a wonderful and wittily written introduction to science as the art of asking open questions and not jumping to conclusions. It''s also an amusing excursion through evolution and anthropology which packs in a lot of learning with the lightest of touches. A much-needed antidote to the bludgeoning crudity of so much writing in both science and religion.'' Rev Dr Malcolm Guite, poet, singer-songwriter, priest, and academic Join Harriet, Darwin''s pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger''s indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together. Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery? On this adventure, Harriet and Milton are investigating our place in the universe. Step into Harriet and Milton''s time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery - from the Islamic Golden Age to the Renaissance, and meet Galileo! Written by Julia Golding, winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006.

The second book in Julia Golding''s rip roaring middle grade adventure series starring a ragtag band of monstrous misfits.Mel Foster, Eve Frankenstein and the heroes of the Monster Resistance face their most fiendish opponent yet - an international time-travelling treasure thief! Can our heroes crack this case before their time runs out?

ECPA award winner 2023 - Best fiction cover Set in the early industrial revolution and the great canal building age, a young Jane Austen takes on the role of detective as she seeks to solve the mysterious events at the Oxford canal terminus. Nearing completion, convicts work on completing the wharf overseen by the charming secretary Mr George, who shows Jane around. A rude convict Gardiner does not make a good impression though. When Gardiner goes missing and canal funds turn up short, an exciting manhunt ensues but Jane begins to expect something suspicious about the secretary and the reasons why Gardiner was in prison. Were Jane''s first impressions very wrong about the relative merits of the convict and the secretary? With the ever-present Austen spirit, Jane with notebook in hand, boldly overcomes the obstacles to finding the truth and exposes some intriguing secrets. Inspired by Austen''s third novel Pride and Prejudice.

''Too often science and faith are pitted against each other. This book breaks down that split in a creative and engaging way. It shows the scope of science in our lives and how the study of science and the study of God feed and magnify each other.'' Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury Join Harriet, Darwin''s pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger''s indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together. Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery? On this adventure, Harriet and Milton are investigating the beginning of the modern scientific age - experiment with Boyle and Hooke, and meet Newton. Step into Harriet and Milton''s time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery. Written by Julia Golding, winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006.

''The brilliant and entertaining illustrations in this series enliven a clear and enjoyable text that should stimulate serious thought about the world and our place in it.'' - Lord Rees, Astronomer Royal Join Harriet, Darwin''s pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger''s indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together. Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery? On this adventure Harriet and Milton are investigating who the first scientists were. Step into Harriet and Milton''s time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery - become a Mesopotamian stargazer, cast your vote in ''Greece has Scientific Talent'', and meet Pythagoras! Written by Julia Golding, winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006.

''Here is a wonderful and wittily written introduction to science as the art of asking open questions and not jumping to conclusions. It''s also an amusing excursion through evolution and anthropology which packs in a lot of learning with the lightest of touches.'' REVEREND DOCTOR MALCOLM GUITE Poet, singer-songwriter, priest, and academic Chaplain at Girton College Cambridge Join Harriet, Darwin''s pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger''s indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together. Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery? Take to the skies in this adventure and zoom off into space , exploring the scientific discoveries of the technological age. Step into Harriet and Milton''s time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery. Written by Julia Golding, winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006.