Best Selling Books by Sally Grindley

When her husband dies, Lu Si-yan''s mother is encouraged to sell her young daughter into domestic service. Lu Si-yan is just eleven when sold by her uncle. Nearly two years will pass before she can get back home to her mother and brother. In this powerful and compelling novel Sally Grindley portrays the life of a young girl in China, a young girl whose life is said to be like ''spilled water''. With a brilliant first-person narrative and a powerful description of time and place, this novel is gripping, heart-wrenching and utterly mesmerising.

Two children accompany their parents as they travel the world helping animals on the verge of extinction. As their parents work alongside international agencies, the children have their own thrilling adventures. In this book, Joe, his sister Aesha and their parents travel to a remote island in the Philippines to take part in an intriguing seahorse project in a marine protected area. Joe befriends Dario, a local boy, and as they explore the island, Joe unravels the identity of the criminals who''ve been dynamite fishing and damaging the fragile coral reefs nearby. Exciting snorkelling trips, snapshots of island life and a thrilling chase scene are all featured in an exotic setting. Plenty of information is included on marine life, such as seahorses, mangrove sharks and reef fish. Shadows under the Sea is written with the assistance and guidance of London Zoo''s conservation team. All information is accurate and the stories are full of excitement and tension. Sally Grindley is the author of bestselling and award-winning fiction for young readers. Here she brings to life a story of intrigue set on a Filipino island.

Figgy Twosocks sulks when her friend Jefferson Bear goes away to hibernate, but in time she finds a new friend in Hoptail the squirrel and is able ti play again with Jefferson Bear after Winter ends.

Running away from rebels who attack their village, young Pascal and his friends struggle through numerous dangers before finding themselves enslaved on a cocoa plantation from which Pascal resolves to escape in order to find his family. Original.

When Figgy is involved in the disappearance of Jefferson Bear''s favorite tickling stick, she is afraid to tell him what has happened, but he forgives her after she confesses.

Two children accompany their parents as they travel the world helping animals on the verge of extinction. As their parents work alongside international agencies, the children have their own thrilling adventures. In Danger in the Dust, Joe, his sister, Aesha, and their parents go on a trip to Kenya, where they hope to see the Big Five in the wild. It''s the experience of a lifetime, and it''s all leading up to an exhilarating mission to release a magnificent black rhino back into the wild – until their safari van gets stuck and they find themselves in desperate need of rescue . . . This exciting story is written with the assistance and guidance of London Zoo''s conservation team. All information is accurate. Sally Grindley is the author of bestselling and award-winning fiction for young readers. Here she brings to life a story of how humans and wildlife can live side by side, set in Kenya.

As Max--who is almost ten--and his favorite author, D.J. Lucas, exchange letters, the two writers help each other with their new books and develop a special friendship.

Two children accompany their parents as they travel the world helping animals on the verge of extinction. As their parents work alongside international agencies, the children have their own thrilling adventures. Feathers in the Wind is written with the assistance and guidance of London Zoo''s conservation team. All information is accurate and the stories are full of excitement and tension When the Brook family travel to India for the annual kite festival in Ahmedabad, Joe can''t wait to buy his own kite at the night-time bazaar and get involved with the locals'' celebrations. However, the festivities have a little-known darker side - the strings of fighter kites are glazed with shards of glass (so that they can cut down other kites) and these kite strings injure many birds as they become entangled in them. Joe''s mother will be working day and night at a rescue centre as she aims to save every single injured bird, particularly the endangered vultures. Can Joe and Aesha pull off a daring rescue attempt of their own on the day of the festival? Sally Grindley is the author of bestselling and award-winning fiction for young readers. Here she brings to life a story of how humans and wildlife can live side by side, set in India.

"Someone''s going into Grandma''s cottage. Someone hears a trip-trapping over his head. Someone is climbing up a giant beanstalk... Who Is It?" In veteran children''s book author Sally Grindley''s rollicking new book for children, familiar fairy tales ("Goldilocks and the Three Bears," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," and "Little Red Riding Hood") are presented in an exciting and fresh manner that will delight and entertain young children. Children''s excitement will mount as they recognize elements of well-known stories (Someone is eating Mr. Bear''s porridge. Someone is sitting in Mrs. Bear''s chair. Someone is sleeping in Baby Bear''s bed.) throughout the text and are asked to answer the question...Who Is It? Youngsters will happily shout out who each character is and warn those characters about who is coming to get them! Rosalind Beardshaw''s bright, bold colors and gentle, friendly depictions will reassure young readers. Featuring well-loved fairy tale characters and a surprise ending, this is the perfect interactive read-aloud story young children will ask for again and again.

Tom is not happy that his younger sister, Alice, is starting kindergarten at his school and doesn''t understand why he has to share his school with his annoying little sister.

Rose is a young Romani gypsy girl who travels around Romania and Europe in a caravan with her family. Playing music - on their own or with extended family and friends - her life is happy, until Rose suddenly finds herself an orphan after a dreadful car accident. This is the beginning of many changes for Rose as she is forced to adapt to another country and a new family, and she realises that she''s not sure of her identity.

A powerful story of two brothers surviving on their own on the streets of an Indian city. Written by Sally Grindley, winner of the Gold Nestle Book Prize.

Two children accompany their parents as they travel the world helping animals on the verge of extinction. As their parents work alongside international agencies, the children have their own thrilling adventures. Paw Prints in the Snow is written with the assistance and guidance of London Zoo''s conservation team. All information is accurate and the stories are full of excitement and tension. Sally Grindley is the author of bestselling and award-winning fiction for young readers. Here she brings to life a story of hope set in Russia. When Joe and Aesha''s mother is given an assignment to train young vets, the Brook family visits an important nature reserve near Lazovsky in eastern Russia. In this spectacular snow-bound landscape, Joe is thrilled by the prospect of glimpsing a rare Amur tiger in the wild. Alongside the fieldworkers, the Brooks get involved in tracking local species, such as the Asiatic black bear and the raccoon dog. However, the tigers prove elusive - until Joe''s interest in wildlife photography leads him to make an unexpected discovery that puts his very life in danger.

The delightful story of Scruff, the under-appreciated talented, singing cat.

A collection of fourteen stories by a variety of authors on such subjects as Indian elephants, giants, ghosts, measles, magpies, and Dad''s old working boots.

Eleven-year-old Chris struggles to cope with his older brother Wills''s ADHD, especially after Wills begins hanging around with a bad crowd and Chris, aware of his illegal activities, feels he must hide the misdeeds from their recently-separated parents.

Grandfather Bear thinks his cubs are so wonderful, he cannot imagine them being naughty even though pictures show the little mischief-makers having a pillow fight, snatching jam from the kitchen, and sneaking outside while they''re supposed to be in bed. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

Although he wants to learn all that wise old Donkey knows, Rabbit cannot sit still to listen to the answers to his questions, but in the end he teaches Donkey some new things.

Published in hardback in 1993, a collection of ten charming stories about teddy bears. Part of the ORCHARD COLLECTIONS series, illustrated in colour by Peter Utton.

Figgy Twosocks, the fox, is curious. Just what is a friend for? Jefferson Bear helps her find the answer. Together they discover all of the special qualities that make up true friendship -- playing, sharing, helping -- and forgiving.

Now that author D.J. Lucas has been firmly established as nine-year-old Max''s favorite writer and his friend, their correspondence continues in this follow-up to "Dear Max." Illustrations.

Elephant Small is all dirty, and Elephant Mom decides that he needs a bath. Elephant Small isn''t anxious to take his bath--but soon he finds that he''s having lots of fun amid splashing water, suds, and bubbles.

D.J. is fresh from her triumph with the film of My Teacher''s a Nutcase, but she''s having trouble. It seems that she has got writer''s block! Through his letters and cards, and also his new discovery - email - Max tries to help her, but he has problems of his own. He''s not only changing schools but also trying to become accustomed to his Mum''s boyfriend James. Will D.J. and Max be able to help each other to resolve their problems? This is another wonderful and compelling Max story that''s filled with humour, excitement and emotion.

Elephant small goes to his first party.

A gorilla, a witch, a ghost, then a fierce scaly dragon hungry for his tea. Who will be next? Each time there''s a knock at the door, there''s a different monster, but each time they''re wearing the same tartan slippers. Of course, it''s just Dad, playing an hilarious bedtime game!

Elephant small has trouble getting to sleep.

Piglittle decides that he likes his food after tasting what other animals eat.

Piglittle has a brand new ball. First, he plays soccer, then has a game of piggie-in-the-middle with more of his friends. Full-color illustrations.

Jolly Dog, a very clever toy, finds Elephant Small for Elephant Mom.

It''s the day of the big performance at Laura''s ballet school. Suddenly disaster strikes! Can Laura help save the show? Find out in this Level 2 DK Reader: The Little Ballerina. Level 2 DK Readers are for children who have started to read on their own but still need some help. Level 2 readers feature longer sentences and increased vocabulary, information boxes full of extra fun facts, and a simple index. Occasional adult participation is helpful. DK Readers are packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to the natural world and encourage a life-long love of reading. The amazing stories are guaranteed to capture a child''s interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge.

It''s the day of the big show at Laura''s ballet school. Suddenly, disaster strikes! Can Laura help save the show? Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children''s interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

Anything but a parrot! Captain Pepper wants a pet. He wants to be different... he wants to be famous... so a boring old parrot just won''t do. The fiery captain sets his pirate crew to find the perfect pet. They try a hippopotamus, a monkey, and a leopard - each with hilariously disastrous results. Finally, they alight upon a python, and Captain Pepper is delighted--but the last laugh is on him when his not so cuddly companion has him for dinner! At last his browbeaten crew can sail home in peace. The ideal blend of fun, identifiable characters and strong storyline, with a motley crew of pets and pirates, make this perfect for beginner readers. The I Am Reading series provides just the right balance of challenge and support for newly independent readers. Large, easy-to-read type, satisfying stories by top writers, and cheerful full-color pictures help children make the transition from picture books to chapter books. Each book includes a bookmark flap, tips for beginner readers, and either short, numbered chapters or two short stories.

Peter helps clean up the disaster when an oil tanker spills its cargo on his shoreline, but only time will truly heal the place.

This picture book follows William and his mother when they move into their new house. William does not like his new room one bit. He misses his old home and the way things used to be. But when Mom puts up new dinosaur wallpaper, and William makes friends with the kid next door, he begins to settle in.

Even when Figgy Twosocks makes Jefferson Bear cross, they discover that "a friend is forever."

Discover the events in the life of Jesus, and how his message reached so many people. Discover facts and stories about Jesus of Nazareth, son of God, from his birth in the Bethlehem stable to his crucifixion, death, and miraculous resurrection. What was he like as a boy, how did he start to preach, and what are the meanings of his parables, such as the Good Samaritan? How did he feed five thousand and calm storms? All major events of his life are told in 26 stories, revealing how Jesus’s message reached many people through his teaching, healing, forgiveness, and miracles. Using the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John as reference, this is a child-friendly introduction to the message of the Bible’s New Testament. Engaging illustrations accompany each story, making it perfect for children to read and look at by themselves, or for reading aloud or together with parents or grandparents.