Most Popular Books by Julia Golding

Enthralling children''s fiction for everyone who loves Robin Steven''s Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries and Frances Hardinge''s The Lie Tree. Twelve mysteries. Twelve authors. One challenge: can YOU solve the crimes before the heroes of the stories? These are twelve brand-new short stories from twelve of the best children''s crime writers writing today. These creepy, hilarious, brain-boggling, heart-pounding mysteries feature daring, brilliant young detectives, and this anthology is a must for fans of crime fiction and detection, especially the Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries, The Roman Mysteries and The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow. The Crime Club are twelve UK-based authors who are mad about crime fiction. Clementine Beauvais, Elen Caldecott, Susie Day, Julia Golding, Frances Hardinge, Caroline Lawrence, Helen Moss, Sally Nicholls, Kate Pankhurst, Robin Stevens, Harriet Whitehorn and Katherine Woodfine can be found anywhere there is a mystery to be solved, a puzzle to be cracked or a bun to be eaten, and they are always ready for the next puzzling case.

The story of Queen Elizabeth II, who famously said ‘if I wore beige, no one would know who I was’, told through her clothes and jewellery. The Queen’s Wardrobe is a gorgeous gift to treasure, celebrating a long life devoted to service. This book tells the story of a young princess who grew into one of the world''s best-loved and longest-serving royals, touching on wartime truck-fixing, ration-book wedding dress making, splendid gowns, the Crown Jewels, and her trusty wellies. Includes a foreword by Michele Clapton, costume designer for series one of Netflix''s The Crown, giving a peek behind the scenes at the recreation of some of the Queen''s most famous outfits. Written by the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize-winning Julia Golding, The Queen''s Wardrobe is full of fascinating stories from the long life of our record-breaking Queen. The detailed and colourful artwork from bestselling Kate Hindley shows what it''s really like to grow up as a princess.

"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." 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? On this adventure, Harriet and Milton meet the great Victorian scientists. Voyage with Darwin as he worked out his theory of Evolution. 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.

When Mel Foster accidentally revives a giantess from inside a block of ice, he thinks his goose is cooked. But Eve is no Monster. She doesn''t want to eat Mel-she wants to protect him. And he''s going to need all the help he can get. Queen Victoria''s butler is hatching a plan that could Destroy the British Empire ... and only Mel has the power to stop him! This warm and witty gothic adventure stars a whole host of loveable misfits with very famous family members: get ready to meet Dracula''s younger sister, the daughter of Frankenstein''s monster and the twin sons of Dr Jekyll (or should that be Hyde?).

Following the multi award-winning "The Diamond of Drury Lane," here we present the sixth volume from our famous feisty heroine Cat Royal..."Cat''s Cradle."In which Cat Royal spins a tale about the search for her family, weaving in friends and foes, old and new. Her journey takes her from riotous London to a revolutionary cotton mill on the River Clyde in Scotland.And a mysterious newcomer is introduced...So take your seats, ladies and gentlemen: the Industrial Age has arrived.

This is a concise guide to the exact commencement dates of Acts of general application in England and Wales and General Synod Measures passed over the last quarter of the 20th century and up to 2003.

With 35 hilarious novels, short stories, anthologies and comics, TreeTops Chucklers has something for everyone. Guaranteed to make reading a pleasure!Fantastic award-winning authors, funny stories and amusing artwork to make children laughPerfect for convincing even the most reluctant readers that reading is funGreat way to extend your high achieversA variety of text types, including comics, perfect for engaging reluctant readers

CAN THE YOUNG KNIGHTS SAVE THE HUMAN WORLD? King Oberon, the ruler of Avalon, is on the warpath and will stop at nothing in his quest to enslave the entire human race. Rick and Roxy must escape back to Earth to rescue the only man alive who can help them fight Oberon - the legendary King Arthur Pendragon. Trouble is, Arthur isn''t quite himself these days . . . for a start, he lives with a pet puffin called Peter and has no idea what century he''s in! Oh, and there''s the small matter of some vengeful (and rather hungry) dragons to worry about . . . THE SECOND BOOK IN THE ACTION-PACKED YOUNG KNIGHTS TRILOGY.

La Taoshira, una de les quatre governants de les illes de la Mitja Lluna Blava, és enviada a Gerfal per casar-se amb el príncep Ramil per tal d''aturar les ànsies de poder d''en Fergox el Llancer, que vol conquerir tots els territoris del món conegut. Cap dels dos joves no està d''acord amb el casament, i de primer no se suporten. Però en Fergox els segresta, i llavors s''adonen que han de lluitar junts per salvar els seus regnes i per salvar-se ells mateixos. Quan aconsegueixen fugir de les mans del tirà, comencen un viatge ple de peripècies durant el qual veuran la mort de molt a prop. Però també coneixeran un munt de gent de costums diferents, que els ensenyaran que cal respectar totes les maneres d''entendre la vida. I, el més important, descobriran l''amor.

When her father mysteriously goes missing, Darcie sets off on the trail of his captors finding that her government-official father is actually a spy and that her shopaholic mother is also a spook.

Project X Alien Adventures takes you on an incredible reading journey with these 8 fantastic stories featuring the popular Project X characters Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger. Carefully levelled and highly motivating, these books are ideal for independent reading. This pack contains 6 of each of the following titles: Tornado Riders, Wastelanders, The Last Dying Seconds, The Rise of the Empty People, The Beasts of Blackwater, The Scorpion Legion, The 9th Battalion, The Starving Darkness. Each book contains notes on the inside front and back covers with advice on supporting older children with their reading, questions for readers, and a range of follow-up activities to help children develop their higher level comprehension and writing skills.

Journey through Lent with the insight and imagination of the Oxford Inklings. Drawing on the work of the Inklings'' most well-known members, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as friends such as Dorothy Sayers and T.S. Eliot, Wardrobes and Rings explores through their eyes a faith which is tinged with seriousness, creativity and joy.

Angleterre, 1789. Invitée à Oxford par son frère aîné pour assister à des courses d''aviron, Jane, accompagnée de sa soeur et de son père, découvre le chantier d''un canal près de l''université. Lorsqu''un détenu y travaillant s''échappe et que le chien de Jane, Grandison, disparaît avec lui, les soeurs Austen mènent l''enquête malgré les interdictions... Qui est donc l''évadé du canal ? Pourquoi rôde-t-il toujours dans les parages de la ville au lieu de s''enfuir le plus loin possible ? Il faudra tout l''esprit de déduction de la brillante Jane pour que la vérité éclate. Un récit inspiré d''Orgueil et préjugés, un roman de Jane Austen.

What if the right man for the job is actually a girl? Darcie Lock is facing her toughest mission yet. Forced to take refuge in a castle on the Cornish coast, she lands in the middle of a UN peace conference that is about to spin out of control. When a hostage situation develops, she is one of the two agents left free on the inside - the only problem is that her partner is an old enemy she last met when he tried to kill her. Being a teenager has never been so dangerous. Book 3 in the Darcie Lock series. What Amazon reviewers are saying: ''After waiting for what seemed like ever Darcie Lock is back and better than ever.'' Katy Q. ''Julia Golding gives plenty of value for money, with exotic locales, death-defying escapes and plenty of political intrigue. Unlike Bond, Darcy relys on her wits rather than gadgets to keep her safe, and the plots are realistic, amping up the sense of danger.'' Katherine Morland

Angleterre, 1789 Conviée au bal de leur ancienne école, Cassandra, la soeur de Jane, oblige sa cadette à l''accompagner malgré ses réticences. Qu''y a-t-il de pire que de se ridiculiser sur la piste de danse devant une troupe de jeunes galants ? Par chance, la soirée prend vite un tour plus intéressant lorsqu''un collier de diamants d''une valeur inestimable est dérobé à l''une des invitées. Jane s''empresse alors de mener l''enquête pour démasquer le voleur... Un récit inspiré de Raison et Sentiments, un roman de Jane Austen. À partir de 9/10 ans.

Angleterre, 1789. Jane Austen est furieuse : son père a décidé de l''envoyer à l''abbaye de Southmoor pour tenir compagnie à Lady Cromwell pendant les festivités d''anniversaire de son fils Whickam. À treize ans, Jane se languit de découvrir le monde, et non de se plier aux exigences d''une vieille aristocrate ! Mais quand son frère aîné, Henry, proche du fils Cromwell, lui raconte la légende selon laquelle le fantôme d''un moine hante les ruines de l''abbaye et sème la terreur parmi ses occupants, la curiosité de Jane est piquée. En élucidant ce mystère, elle pourra échapper à ses ennuyeuses responsabilités, et surtout, elle trouvera enfin de quoi alimenter sa passion pour l''écriture... À partir de 9/10 ans.

Meet George - the youngest Universal Companion - and his best friend, Malvin, the rudest goblin on Earth. The world is spinning into environmental disaster and the Society for the Protection of Mythical Creatures has shaken off years of inaction and swung into action to defend it. George has just been put in charge of his first mission and sent to the island paradise of Zanzibar to hunt for disappearing water sprites. But how is he going to succeed with a changeable weather giant, a single-minded cyclops, a haughty phoenix, not to mention a certain grumpy goblin on his team? Yet George is to learn that the biggest enemy is the one you can''t see until it is too late.

The Young Knights'' epic quest takes them to San Francisco, where the legendary wizard Merlin is rumoured to be in hiding. Only he can create a new magical Round Table, unleashing the power to help the Young Knights defeat their arch-enemy King Oberon once and for all . . . Book three in the exciting Young Knights trilogy.

A beautifully illustrated history of royal animals in Britain, with a foreword by Sir Michael Morpurgo. Why do the three lions on the British crest look so much like leopards? Was there really a polar bear who fished in the Thames? When did the first elephant set foot on British soil? Full of astounding facts and amazing true animal stories. Find out about King Charles''s spaniels, Queen Victoria''s elephant and parrots and, of course, Queen Elizabeth II''s corgis. A fascinating exploration of one thousand years of history, Royal Animals is engagingly written by Julia Golding, author of The Queen''s Wardrobe, with beautiful artwork from illustrator Emily Sutton.

Developed in consultation with Dee Reid, Rapid Plus is an exciting new series of finely levelled books and software for SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 3.

From the moment that he meets an escaped convict in a dark and lonely graveyard, Pip''s life becomes a myriad of unanswered questions.What is Miss Havisham''s hidden secret? Why is the beautiful Estella so cruel? Who is his mysterious benefactor? This fabulous interpretation introduces childrento some of Dickens'' best-known characters, bound together with haunting illustrations.TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children''s authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children.The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Read all about LazyTown and use the special pen to draw pictures on the magic doodle screen! When you want to draw some more, just pull the tab to clear the screen and start again!

Expats, espionage and the exotic setting of Nairobi - here''s an adventure-thriller you won''t be able to put down. Darcie Lock is inadvertently thrown into a world of SAS men, espionage, corruption, polo games and fashion parades when her father is taken hostage while investigating an international smuggling ring. Darcie didn''t even know her father was a secret agent - she thought he had a dead-end job processing visa applications! Darcie is commissioned to find out what happened - she is the last person to be suspected of being a spy. Armed with her sharp wit and only a few gadgets, can Darcie save her father? Once again, Julia Golding will have you captivated from page one with this thrilling African adventure.

Bold, colourful readers with kid-friendly characters and subjects they''d choose for themselves.

Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. This pack contains 1 set of guided reading notes and 30 reading books, 6 of each of: Finding Rover, Jungle Jar, Lost in the Hills, A Message from the Past and other strange stories, Gladstone''s Lost Cities and Animals in Danger.

These exciting new TreeTops Myths and Legends are guaranteed to appeal to all your junior readers - whatever their cultural background, gender or enthusiasms. These are the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children''s authors to bring out all of theaction, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever.The strand is comprised of 24 books, telling a total of around 65 traditional stories from around the world. All of the stories are fully illustrated with stunning, vibrant images. The stories are carefully levelled, making them accessible to the average 7-11 year old reader. A thought-provokingletter from the author explains something about the background of the stories and the process of writing or retelling them. The letter also encourages the reader to make links between stories in a collection - prompting a fascinating investigation of the similarities and differences between storiesthat have evolved from different cultures around the world.Free teaching notes with each pack offer suggestions on how to develop higher order comprehension and writing skills. They also provide short introductions to many of the stories and discussion points to promote meaningful speaking and listening, and reflective reading. The stories are ideal formaking strong links to other areas of curriculum.

TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children''s authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children.The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.This pack contains 36 books, one of each of the following titles: Grimm, Emma, Don Quixote, Moby Dick, Great Expectations and The Count of Monte Cristo.

In this sequel to ''The Diamond of Drury Lane'', the infamous Cat Royal must save Pedro Hawkins, the runaway African slave, from being shipped off to a slave plantation, and once again comes face to face with her nemesis, the evil Billy Shepherd.

The grandfather clock started striking. One ... two ... three ... four ... five ... six ... seven ... eight ... nine ... ten ... eleven ... ''Twelve!'' whispered Marie. Midnight. She had stayed up much longer than she intended. With a gulp she looked up at the clock. The wooden owl blinked at her. One cold December night, Marie''s godfather brings her family a very special gift. Marie takes her responsibility to look after the soldier-like wooden nutcracker very seriously ... especially when the seven-headed Mouse King and his terrible army invade and the toys must come to life to defend their ho.