Most Popular Books by Malorie Blackman

''This is the story of Mum''s latest miracle - VIMS - and how it almost got me killed . . .'' VIMS - the Virtual Interactive Mobile System - is the creation of Dominic''s scientist mum. And it''s amazing. An artificial intelligence masterpiece controlled by a single glove and a special pair of glasses, it can disarm a car bomb, search through underground pipes - or hold a baby . . . But then VIMS attacks violently and without warning, and Dominic realizes it is no longer a fantastic game.

From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as: A hurricane is on its way, that Betsey can''t wait for She helps prepare for the storm She is entered into a very strange contest... She even attempts to eat a MONSTER hamburger! This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone. "Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently" - Book Trust

Sephy is a Cross a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a nought a colourless member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The two have been friends since early childhood. But that s as far as it can go. Until the firs

When Maxine has a plan, you can be sure it involves her twin brothers Anthony and Edward. You can also be sure it involves BIG TROUBLE! Nine fantastically funny short stories, perfect for building confidence in new readers, whether reading aloud or reading alone.

Jackson Winstanley Sweettooth (or Jack for short) is a mouse who lives with Matthew and the rest of the Bailey family. He gets the blame for a lot of things - Mrs Bailey thinks he''s swallowed her ruby and nibbled at Shani''s birthday cake. And Jack''s biggest enemy is Beauregard Battersby-Bunge, the pesky ginger cat from next door. But everything gets better when another mouse, Blossom, comes to stay with the Baileys - soon Blossom and Jack are the best of friends!

Beans calls her dad ''Gadgetman'' because of the weird and wonderful gadgets he comes up with - everything from exploding biscuits to Spy Kits. But when Gadgetman accidentally invents a device that could be used to steal millions of pounds, the wrong people find out and Gadgetman is kidnapped!With the help of her friends - and her special Gadgetman Spy Kit - Beans is determined to track down the kidnappers and rescue her dad. But can she find Gadgetman before he is forced to hand over the details of his invention...?

Betsey Biggalow may be small but she''s full of ideas - even about how to surprise everyone else on her own birthday! Join Betsey on four adventures as she learns you don''t have to be big to have a big impact. Four of Betsey''s adventures in one book, now with fabulous new illustrations by Diane Ewen.

A singing ant, a silly wolf and a mighty mouse are just some of the characters in this mini collection of everyone''s favourite fables. After all, it''s never too late to learn a new moral or two! This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children. This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.

You''re thirteen. All you want is a normal life. But most normal kids don''t need heart transplants. So there''s this doctor. He says there''s a chance for you. But he also says it''s experimental, controversial and risky. And it''s never been done before. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, this is a powerful, thought-provoking story from the award-winning Malorie Blackman.

It’s a normal Friday evening for Elliot — until the police knock on the door and tell him his mum’s in serious trouble! A security video clearly shows her breaking into a giant pharmaceutical company on behalf of the environmental action group A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E. Elliot can hardly believe it. His mom’s a secretary, isn’t she? Not a SPY! And even worse — now she’s gone on the run.

Angela has been kidnapped - can her quick wits help her escape before it''s too late? A gripping and high-adrenaline drama from award-winning author Malorie Blackman. Snatched off the street, Angela is alone and terrified. She knows she''s been kidnapped but will her dad pay the ransom? Or can she be brave enough to escape? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.

This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story. In this story, seventeen-year-old Dante is waiting for his exam results. If they are good, he''ll go to university. But Dante''s plans have to change when he hears that he is the father of a baby girl. With the help of his father and brother, Dante must learn how to be a single father. Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled) Pictures to help you understand the story Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English With the print book, you can get even more help online: Read the book online Listen to the book being read out loud Get lesson plans for teachers Find answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

Betsey Biggalow is here! She may be small but she''s full of bright and shiny ideas about new trainers, winning at marbles and even helping the world! Join Betsey on four short, sun-filled adventures as she learns you don''t have to be big to make a big difference. This book is one of five short story collections featuring the lively and likeable Betsey Biggalow from Children''s Laureate, Malorie Blackman. Beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, these stories are ideal for building confidence in readers aged 7 and over, whether reading aloud or reading alone.

Betsey puts on a magic show but everyone is less than impressed with her tricks. No matter, in these four sweet and funny short stories, Betsey learns the importance of believing in yourself, that practise makes perfect, and that some magic is real . . . This book is one of five short story collections featuring Betsey Biggalow, from Children''s Laureate, Malorie Blackman. Beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, these warm and funny stories are ideal for building confidence in young readers, whether reading aloud or alone.

Eleven Doctors, eleven months, eleven stories: a year-long celebration of Doctor Who! The most exciting names in children''s fiction each create their own unique adventure about the time-travelling Time Lord. When the TARDIS lands on Skaro, the Seventh Doctor and Ace are shocked to discover the planet has become the universal centre of learning, populated by a race of peace-loving Daleks. Ever suspicious of his archenemies'' motives, the Doctor learns of a threat that could literally tear the universe apart... Children''s Laureate Malorie Blackman puts her own unique spin on the Doctor''s incredible adventures through time and space.

In Deadly Dare, there''s a new craze at Theo and Ricky''s school. The rules are simple: write a dare, put it in the bag and take turns to pick one out. But on the night Ricky does his dare and enters the deserted warehouse, he disappears. What really happened to Ricky - and how much does new girl Angela know? Theo needs to find the answers before it''s too late . . . There''s nothing unusual about getting emails from your dad . . . unless he died a few months ago. In Computer Ghost Jade asks Theo, Ricky and Angela to help her find out what''s going on. Could the mysterious, desperate messages really be from a ghost? One thing''s for sure. Whoever is behind them wants something badly - and they''ll stop at nothing to get it . . . Theo, Ricky and Angela have to become Lie Detectives to uncover the truth about top inventor, Darius Marriott, after he comes to give a talk at school and collapses. Who is out to get him, and why does their friend Bullet seem so involved? They''re determined to get to the bottom of it all - but that could prove to be much more dangerous than they think . . . Three gripping mysteries by bestselling Malorie Blackman.

Containing both science fiction and horror short stories, this collection is not for the squeamish!

This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story. In this story, Cameron Kelsey is 13 years old. He is not well and needs a new heart. Doctors want to give him a pig''s heart. Cameron cannot decide if he wants the pig''s heart, and some groups are very angry about doctors using animals in this way. Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled) Pictures to help you understand the story Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English With the print book, you can get even more help online: Read the book online Listen to the book being read out loud Get lesson plans for teachers Find answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

General Editor: Sue Palmer Fiction Editor and Language Consultant: Wendy Body The Longman Book Project for ages 4-11: Inspires children with an unparalleled variety of fiction by significant childrens authors and illustrators such as Anne Fine, Beverley Naidoo, Michael Rosen, Jacqueline Wilson and Geraldine McCaughrean. Offers at-a-glance NLS teaching support in a literacy grid at the back of every book highlighting text, sentence and word level work for easy access by teachers, teaching assistants and parents. Specific materials for progress monitoring and assessment for teachers and children in the Teachers Books including reading and writing assessment task copymasters, test passages and reading records. Provides gradual, age-appropriate progression and supportive clusters of shared, guided and independent reading books based around common themes for Key Stage 1/P1-3. Presents a wide range of different titles to stimulate all readers at Key Stage 2/P4-7. Covers a huge range of NLS fiction genres including plays and poetry to promote speaking and listening. Promotes valuable awareness of community and citizenship through many titles based around issues of community, environment and health.

General Editor: Sue Palmer Fiction Editor and Language Consultant: Wendy Body The Longman Book Project for ages 4-11: Inspires children with an unparalleled variety of fiction by significant childrens authors and illustrators such as Anne Fine, Beverley Naidoo, Michael Rosen, Jacqueline Wilson and Geraldine McCaughrean. Offers at-a-glance NLS teaching support in a literacy grid at the back of every book highlighting text, sentence and word level work for easy access by teachers, teaching assistants and parents. Specific materials for progress monitoring and assessment for teachers and children in the Teachers Books including reading and writing assessment task copymasters, test passages and reading records. Provides gradual, age-appropriate progression and supportive clusters of shared, guided and independent reading books based around common themes for Key Stage 1/P1-3. Presents a wide range of different titles to stimulate all readers at Key Stage 2/P4-7. Covers a huge range of NLS fiction genres including plays and poetry to promote speaking and listening. Promotes valuable awareness of community and citizenship through many titles based around issues of community, environment and health.

One-line descriptionA razor-sharp sequel to the award-winning NOUGHTS & CROSSES, set nine months later, the second in a series of three novels set in this world

Poor Fangs, the tarantula, is terribly lonely and bored with her life in the pet-shop. So when Nathan takes her home, she''s more than excited about her new life. But before Nathan can introduce his new pet to his family, he''s going to need her help to convince them that spiders aren''t just creepy and crawly... They''re beautiful and brave too This funny story from the Children''s Laureate, Malorie Blackman, is perfect for building confidence in young readers -- whether reading aloud or reading alone.

Despite his Mum''s insistence, Sam doesn''t want to be friends with Davey, he thinks Davey''s a first class, grade A, top of the dung heap moron. But one day Davey saves Sam''s life and a bond is formed between them. Sam is still embarrassed to be seen with Davey, but little by little he has to admit, when it''s just the two of them, Davey is a lot of fun. But then something terrible happens to Davey. . . Told in verse, in first person, this is the touching story of an extraordinary friendship, that changes two boys lives for ever. An uplifting tale that truly sings out.