Ali Sparkes

If Mick Churchill thinks he can buy out half of Shelby Jackson's family-owned race team, she's got news for him. So what if Mick's the most famous soccer star on the globe—with cash, connections and charisma? Fuel line? Finish line? Shelby doubts the Brit knows the difference.Superstar Mick knew buying a NASCAR team was going to be tricky. The truth is the struggling team needs Mick's media savvy and team-building skills—even if Shelby can't admit it. Now, with Daytona just days away, Mick won't quit until he changes Shelby's mind. Any way he can.

The fate of Fortunestone rests in the hands of Nic and Rav, two former friends. But it's not until a freak act of nature throws them together that they realise their importance.

It was a summer just like any other in ritzy Penlow Park. Until the beautiful Diane Cheney arrived — the mysterious raven-haired widow who radiated sexuality... She spread her dark sexual spell on them all — and on their marriages. On Paul Fayette, the contented, suburban banker and on his happy tomboy wife Laura. On the philandering Clint Stahl and his discontented, wanton wife Margaret. Mrs Cheney played all things to all lovers. Victim to the master. Aunt to the small boy. Taskmaster to the wanton. Romantic love to the girl-child. And she corrupted goodness wherever she found it. Her time at Pentlow Park became the DARK SUMMER that changed their lives forever...

Jack and Lewis love drawing monsters and have discovered how to bring them to life using magic mead. But when monsters invade the back garden and a strange light shines into the sky, Jack and Lewis have to deal with the consequences. And when the alien hunters, local paper and the BBC come calling, there's big trouble. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Oxford Reading Tree Infact: Level 11

Twins Josh and Danny continue following clues leading them to marbles filled with scientific code, despite the fact that mad scientist Petty Potts' REPTOSWITCH formula is having some very strange side-effects.

Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks : Oxford Level 11

SOS!...SOS!...SOS! The first humans to set foot on Venus make a fatal discovery. The strange creature appears to be growing — into something eerily familiar! The air is leaking from a Martian city's protective dome. To escape death, all the people flee into space... All but one. A space ship is crippled beyond repair. Will the crew remain lost in space forever? Of if anyone answers their distress call — will it be friend or foe? Meet the fearless inhabitants of alien worlds. Travel with bold explorers who dare to face the perils of unknown planets. Strap yourself in for a ride into adventure. You're in for a time that is Out of This World!

Imagine waking up to find monsters in your bedroom! Jack and Lewis never dreamed their monster drawings would come to life, but then the boys wake up to find their latest creations, Electrotaur and Slashermite, are in their bedroom. From that point on, Jack's and Lewis' lives are turned upside down!

It's just a regular trip for Kevin, and he comes back with just the regular sorts of things. Some local fudge, a scented candle for his mum ... and his own personal god. It's Abandinus, a little known Celtic deity, who has suddenly found a new purpose in his eternal life - sorting out Kevin's ... Ages 9+.

Oxford Reading Tree All Stars : Oxford Level 12

When Mia washes up on a remote beach, barely alive and suffering from amnesia, there's only one thing she knows for certain ... everyone she loves is dead. Sheltered by a tiny Irish community, her healing warmth brings joy and relief to strangers ... but her returning memory tells a different story; of terrible things she's done. All she wants is to disappear for ever, but the truth is catching up with her, a shadowy presence is messing with her mind, enemies are closing in. She can't stay hidden for long ...