Most Popular Books by Theresa Breslin

Saskia Granton is intrigued by an invitation to visit her mysterious great-aunt Alessandra up on the Scottish coast. It''s a chance to rediscover her lifelong love of the sea , but Saskia also slowly realizes how little she really knows about her roots. Somehow, she needs to understand the past if she is to find the direction she needs for her future. Just as the sea must eventually give up its bounty, so too her great-aunt must reveal the secrets of the past - the terrible toll of lives claimed by the sea, and the very personal tragedy that left Alessandra herself so isolated. Only then can Saskia break the cyclea

A thrilling, poignant story of hope and loss set during World War 1, from Carnegie Medal-winning author Theresa Breslin. Nobody believes in ghosts until they see one . . . The war has changed everything for Rob and Millie. Their father is missing in action and they are terrified theyâe(tm)ll never see him again. Then one night, deep in the woods, Rob and Millie see an eerie figure in the window of an abandoned house. But thereâe(tm)s no such thing as ghosts, is there?

Every dream has a Dream Master to control it. But Cy has such a vivid imagination that he has met his Dream Master and can travel with him through Time and Space to actually live his dreams. But what would happen if a character from Cy''s dream decided to come and live in his Time and Space? Well Cy''s about to find out. He''s accidentally conjured up the Princess Shahr-Azad from Ancient Arabia - creator of the 1001 tales of Arabian Nights. Cy and the Dream Master are keen to return the Princess back to her home, before she is discovered. Trouble is, the princess isn''t keen to go back. She''d much rather stay and enter the upcoming TV talent contest and she''s prepared to go to great lengths to get her own way. So begins a battle of wills (and imaginations) between the greatest storyteller of all time, and the timid but determined Cy. With flying carpets, Arabian dungeons and a trouble-making genie Cy''s fourth adventure with his Dream Master is as fast and funny as before.

It''s not fair being in the middle. Blair has a pest for a baby brother and a bossy-boots for a big sister. But everyone stops nagging him when he saves the day on a disastrous camping trip. The storybook is aimed at children beginning to read alone.

A stunning retelling of a traditional Scottish creation myth with magical illustrations of Scottish landscapes The Dragon Stoorworm was the very first, very worst dragon that ever lived. It was ginormous: almost as big as the whole of Scotland! The King of Scotland called for warriors to defeat the terrible dragon and save his daughter, the Princess Gemdelovely, from being eaten. But none who faced the dragon ever returned, until... Gentle Assipattle is no warrior, but maybe together, he and Princess Gemdelovely can free Scotland from the wrath of the Dragon Stoorworm. A lively retelling of the traditional Scottish folk tale of the Dragon Stoorworm (or Mester Stoor Worm), which explains the origins of Scotland''s many islands, adapted for a young audience. Award-winning author Theresa Breslin''s story unfolds with wry humor while Matthew Land''s magical illustrations capture the fairy-tale beauty of Scotland. The Dragon Stoorworm is one of a range of picture books that bring classic Scottish folk and fairy tales to life for young children.

Kezzie''s life changes forever when a mining accident tears her village apart. Struggling to hold her family togther, she takes solace in her dreams of becoming a doctor, and in her growing friendship with a handsome young Irish boy, Michael. But then her little sister disappears - Kezzie must abandon everyting in her search for Lucy.

Midden the Messy Witch runs the famous magic factory in Starling Castle. All sorts of people pop in to buy spell ingredients, or for cauldron, broomstick and wand repairs. The King and Queen of Winter have a problem - their son, Prince Icicle, doesn''t like the cold. Can Midden help, or will winter have to be warmed up? Ages 6+.

Sent from the planet Djan, and now disguised as a normal schoolboy, Jodie''s mission is to investigate and report why pollution levels are rising so fast on the planet Earth. In theory the mission is safe, but now Jodie''s Calling Crystal is flashing a warning - there is a hostile alien force nearby and it has begun to track him down. A fast-paced science fiction story to promote discussion on the environment and the concept of friends and "outsiders".

Every dream has a Dream Master-- to control the dream. But Cy has met his Dream Master and can travel with him through Time and Space to live his dreams. It''s Triple Trouble Time, however, when Cy begins a school project on volcanoes. His head is filled with images of the eruption of Vesuvius near Pompeii and suddenly Cy and his Dream Master find themselves held captives in the time of the Romans. Helpless in the doomed city on the eve of its destruction, Cy discovers that prisoners must fight for their lives as gladiators.

Siobhan is unhappy at school. Tormented by some classmates, she feels unable to confide in her teacher or her mum. She has no one to talk to, no one to play with. One day she finds a strange brooch and it seems to help her -- it makes her stronger. But then Siobhan realises that to take revenge means that she might herself become a bully. Will she be able to find the courage to speak out against the bullies?Includes extra material on bullying, including how to be bullyproof and where to turn for help, with up-to-date contact details.

Alligator The PlayTop titles from the gr8read series specially adapted into plays for teens.Jono has a problem. Hes just got himself an alligator. His mum is going to kill him. Unless the alligator gets there first... A hilarious comedy suitable for both boys and girls. Short play with bite-sized scenes that can be enjoyed by everyone. 8 speaking parts. READING AGE 7

Shortlisted for the Historical Association''s Young Quills Award 2018 Russia, 1916. Nina Ivanovna’s world is in turmoil. Her only hope is to travel to St Petersburg, to escape the past and find a future. Stefan Kolodin is a medical student – young and idealistic, he wants change for Russia and its people. Amidst the chaos of a city in revolt, their lives collide. And a stormy relationship develops . . . full of passion and politics. But soon Nina is drawn in to the glamorous, lavish lives of the Russian royal family – where she begins to fall under the spell of their mysterious monk, Grigory Rasputin. The ruby-studded dagger he carries – beautiful and deadly – could save her and Stefan from a cursed life . . . or condemn them to it. ‘An outstanding writer – simply superb’ Independent

Strong queens, wise kings, secret plots and fierce battles - discover the historic legends of Scotland''s most famous monarchs in this stunning celebration of Scottish heritage by a Carnegie-medalist. Award-winning children''s author Theresa Breslin tells captivating tales of ten significant Scottish kings and queens, inspired by historical sources and ancient legends, all sumptuously illustrated by Liza Tretyakova. Children will experience history up close - rescuing the Stone of Destiny with Scotland''s first king, Kenneth McAlpin, battling at Bannockburn with Robert the Bruce, making friends with young Mary, Queen of Scots, and braving a would-be assassin with Queen Victoria.

Matteo a dix ans lorsqu''il est sauvé de la noyade. C''est un jeune bohémien perdu, sans famille. Parmi ses sauveteurs, un gentilhomme a pitié de lui et le recueille. Il ignore que Matteo a les pires assassins à ses trousses, à cause d''un sceau qu''il porte à la ceinture. Et Matteo, lui, ignore qu''il vient d''être recueilli par le grand Léonard de Vinci!

No one should have to help their own mother with her maths homework Okay, so Katharine''s mother wants to go back to school but did she have to choose HER school? Her friends all think Mrs Douglas is great, but Katharine feels embarrassed, especially when she hears rumours about her mother and hedgehog, the maths teacher. As if she hasn''t got enough problems of her own to worry about But then Katharine learns something about her mother which puts everything else into perspective, and unexpectedly brings them closer together. Theresa Breslin deftly deals with the kind of issues which preoccupy today''s young people, ranging from hair, boys and clothes to the environment and sexism, with references ranging from Miss Haversham, the Free French, Macbeth and Michelangelo to dilithium crystals, calculus and the Body Shop. There are many enjoyable touches, warmly urbane up-to-the minute humour and repartee immediately identifiable with the style of Bill Forsyth and Gregory''s Girl.