Robert Swindells
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British writer
Books
In the Nick of Time
While mountain climbing with his father and friends in California, seventh grader Nick calls on God to help him deal with various fears and dangers.
Ruby Tanya
This is a contemporary tale about two friends - one of whom, Asra, is an asylum seeker from an unnamed Eastern European country. The other, Ruby Tanya, is the daughter of a local man who is campaigning against the presence of asylum seekers in his community.
Kidnap at Denton Farm (Outfit S.)
The protests at Farmer Denton's new wind turbine take a terrifying turn when someone kidnaps Jillo. It's up to the Outfit to rescue Jillo and save the turbine from destruction. Tag along in this exciting high-low adventure.
Hydra
When mysterious corn circles appear in the fields around Cansfield farm, Ben and Midge set out to investigate. Secretly exploring the circles one dark night leads them to a sinister discovery that must be avoided at all costs. A story for lower Key 3 students.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Marcia Williams retells one of Shakespeare's most loved plays in this adaptation for younger children. With witty illustrations, accessible language and dialogue from the original manuscript, this is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for those encountering his work for the first time. Whether you're about to watch, study or perform A Midsummer Night's Dream, or are just in need of a wonderful story, Marcia Williams brings William Shakespeare to life. Discover the magical exploits of the fairies, follow four young lovers as they venture into a forest, and laugh at the mishaps of Bottom and his acting troupe. The course of true love never did run smooth!
Branded
Successful rancher Trace Armstrong has made his mark as a man. So what's throwing the lanky Texan? A rough, tough, sexy-as-sin cowgirl-his head wrangler!Jo Atchison is a cocksure ex-Marine, and she's aiming to corral her boss...right into her bed. Trace knows he should put business before pleasure...but when Jo slides into her chaps, all he wants to do is take her on a long, sweaty ride!They both know that this is more than just a hot roll in the hay. It's a battle of wills. And one of them is going to end up branded-heart, soul and very willing flesh....
A candle in the dark
Young Jimmy Booth is glad to leave the workhouse for a job in a coal mine, but soon finds himself in worse danger than he could have imagined.
When darkness comes
A primitive band of people splits into two warring factions until the arrival of a common enemy unites them.