Worcester News | 11 - 13 years

The Secret Search by Linda J Robinson

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000

Imogen and Kelly are best friends at school. A new boy, Sam arrives in their class.

Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:07:36 +0000

A dragon. A boy. A journey. Firedrake, a brave young dragon, his loyal brownie friend Sorrel and a lonely boy called Ben are united as if by destiny.

Alien Storm by A G Taylor

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:13:29 +0000

GRANTED superpowers by the mysterious Fall virus that has put so many in an irreversible coma and chased by the rogue international agency HIDRA, mind-controller Sarah and her band of super-powers kids are in hiding. Sequel to Meteorite Strike.

The Name of this Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Warning: Do not read this book!

Flyaway by Lucy Christopher

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:43:15 +0000

IN this touching novel for ages 10+, Lucy Christopher explores the remarkable bond between a young girl, a boy and a damaged wild bird - a relationship that will touch everyone who reads it.

Lee Raven, Boy Thief by Zizou Corder

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:37:42 +0000

LEE Raven, boy thief, has stolen something he really didn't mean to.

Young Ravens, by Celia Boyd

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:13:01 +0000

THE drab inevitable wartime routine of Sheila Raven and her little brother Fred in Derby is suddenly changed for ever when their parents' marriage end violently, with the unexpected return from Africa of their father.

Elizabethan Mysteries: Traitor by John Pilkington

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:30:26 +0000

THIS title is the fourth in the series of rip-roaring historical mysteries set in the cut-throat world of Elizabethan England.

A World Away by Pauline Francis

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:35:42 +0000

PLYMOUTH, 1586. Ripped from her Native American family and shipped to England as an exhibit for Sir Walter Raleigh, Nadie is thrust into a British Tudor life.

Meteorite Strike by A G Taylor

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:21:32 +0000

Sarah and Robert are sure their number is up when their aeroplane crashes over the Australian desert. But this is no ordinary air disaster.

Timewalker by Justin Stanchfield

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:25:23 +0000

THIS is a masterful sci-fi adventure with a gripping twist, set against the lonely mountains of Montana. "E.T." meets "The Terminator"!

Tamburlaine’s Elephants By Geraldine McCaughrean

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:59:09 +0000

RUSTI is a Tartar, travelling and pillaging with the legendary Horde of Tamburlaine, Conqueror of the World. He dreams of honour and riches, and is proud to capture his first prisoners - an elephant and her keeper.

The Devouring by Simon Holt

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:00:00 +0000

The boy's face turned into something inhuman - vicious, pitiless. It's sooty maw opened, tendrils of smoke wafted out like vipers, and a deep inhuman voice called to them. "Let...Me...Out."

Fallen Grace by Mary Hooper

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:55:59 +0000

A THRILLING tale set in the Victorian era, featuring Grace, who’s held in thrall by her own dark secret that threatens to overwhelm her and her sister. From the acclaimed and very popular Mary Hooper

Shadow by Michael Morpurgo

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:43:30 +0000

A stunning and moving new novel from Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in all the world…

Boy's Don't Cry by Malorie Blackman

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:35:49 +0000

In Boys Don't Cry, bestselling author Malorie Blackman explores the unchartered territory of teenage fatherhood.
Malorie’s dramatic new novel will take you on a journey from tears to laughter and back again.

Ice Lolly by Jean Ure

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:35:53 +0000

NOW that Mum’s no longer with us, it’s just me and Mr Pooter. Even though he is only a cat, I know that Mr Pooter loved Mum every bit as much as I did. We both miss her so much …

Reckless by Cornelia Funke

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:12:27 +0000

FOR years, Jacob Reckless has been secretly disappearing to another world, a world behind a mirror, a world for which his father abandoned his family.

No and Me by Delphine de Vigan

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:57:03 +0000

A thought-provoking and searching novel about two very different teenagers and the true nature of homelessness

Annexed by Sharon Doger

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:42:47 +0000

EVERYONE knows about Anne Frank and her life hidden in the secret annex – but what about the boy who was also trapped there with her?

Gang Lands: Russia by Ross Kemp

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:25:04 +0000

TROJAN Industries are in Russia and there's a new gang in their sights.

The Wright Three by Blue Balliett, illus Brett Helquist

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:47:16 +0100

The magnificently exciting sequel to Blue Balliett’s international bestseller, Chasing Vermeer.

Sebastian Darke - Prince of Explorers by Philip Caveney

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:25:39 +0100

DEEP in the remote heart of the jungles of Mendip, Sebastian, Max and Cornelius are in search of a legendary lost city.

Chasing Vemeer by Blue Balliett

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:45:23 +0100

Three mysterious letters are received by three different people. "Tell no one or your life will be in danger," each warned after asking their help in solving a centuries-old crime.

Time Train to the Blitz by Sophie McKenzie

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:49:57 +0100

ENTER the world of 1940s London in this time travel adventure and experience the daily chaos, terror and heroism of The Blitz.

Spell Fall by Katherine Roberts

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:27:23 +0100

SOMEONE knows Natalie is special. He knows her mother came from a mysterious world called Earthaven.

North Child by Edith Pattou

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0100

A beguiling epic of magic, love, loss and betrayal based on the traditional fairytale East of the Sun, West of the Moon.

The Fantastical Adventures of the invisible Boy by Lloyd Alexander

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:20:07 +0100

WHEN David's dry-as-dust aunt volunteers as his tutor, David is devastated. This is worse than school! But it turns out that Aunt Annie has some secrets to share, and together they set off on an exciting fantastical voyage.

Spear of Odin by Kieron Dann

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:17:36 +0000

A HIDDEN door, buried deep in the mud, is the only clue that a team of archaeologists has in uncovering the find of a lifetime.

Lucky Star by Cathy Cassidy

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Mouse is doing her best to stay OUT of trouble.

Angle Cake by Cathy Cassidy

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:40:00 +0000

This is Cathy Cassidy's latest book. Anya used to dream of moving to Britain to start a brand-new life.

Scarlett by Cathy Cassidy

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:20:40 +0000

Scarlett's not red like a sunset, she's red with rage. She cannot BELIEVE her mum's sunk so low as to pack her off to Ireland to stay with the dad who left them.

Driftwood by Cathy Cassidy

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:58:40 +0000

HANNAH and Joey have been best friends for ever. Joey's parents love rescuing things and making them beautiful - their house is full of things made from driftwood, old glass and shells from the beach.

Out of the Ashes by Michael Morpurgo

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:48:14 +0000

This story is set around the theme of the foot and mouth disaster. A very moving and thought provoking story which the reader will find hard to put down!

No Turning Back by K M Peyton

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:22:27 +0000

Passion, courage and determination burn brightly in Minna’s second adventure, from a classic author. Set in a beautifully atmospheric Roman world, this classic story will enchant girls looking for action, adventure and romance. With internet links to find out more about life in Roman Britain.

Slam by Nick Hornby

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Nick Hornby, bestselling author of High Fidelity and About a Boy, delivers his first novel for young adults.

Dusk by Kenneth Oppel

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:11:51 +0000

DUSK tells the story of the very first bat, and a colony's perilous journey to find a new home.

Blood Sun by David Gilman

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:02:11 +0000

DESPERATE to uncover the secret of his mother's death, Max Gordon is chased into the night by a ruthless mercenary.

The Enemy by Charlie Higson

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:46:49 +0000

WHEN the sickness came, every parent, policeman, politician - every adult fell ill. The lucky ones died. The others are crazed, confused and hungry.

Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:39:43 +0000

THE last thing Percy wants to do on his summer holiday is blow up another school.

Drawing With Light by Julia Green

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:23:12 +0000

A LYRICAL novel focussing on Emily, a teenage girl who decides to find her mother who left when she was very young, and her tentative steps towards romance with a beautiful boy with fine features and expressive dark eyes . . .

Old Magic by Marianne Curley

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:19:07 +0000

A fabulous novel with the perfect combination of pace, intrigue, suspense, utterly entrancing characters and a completely absorbing sprinkling of romance.

NEED by Carrie Jones

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:09:51 +0000

Love vampires? Want more werewolves? Desperate for supernatural creatures in your life? Then you Need Carrie Jones...

No and Me by Delphine de Vigan

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:03:52 +0000

A thought-provoking and searching novel about two very different teenagers and the true nature of homelessness

The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips by Michael Morpurgo

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:19:22 +0000

A heartwarming tale of courage and warmth, set against the backdrop of the second world war, about a cat who survives against the odds.

Mermaid Curse: The Golden Circlet by Louise Cooper

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:55:38 +0000

LIZZY Baxter's life is turned upside down when she moves to Cornwall and discovers that she has a long-lost brother and that their mother is a mermaid.

Girl Writer - Spies and Lies by Ros Asquith

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:46:37 +0000

CORDELIA Arbuthnott is determined to become a world famous author and her latest passion is writing the adventures of Shirley Holmes, Sherlock’s younger sister.

Yankee Girl by Mary Ann Rodman

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:50:00 +0000

Yankee Girl is a truly resonant story about racism and doing the right thing, based on the author's own experiences.

The Bride's Farewell by Meg Rosofff

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:55:53 +0000

ON the morning of her wedding, Pell Ridley creeps out of bed in the dark, kisses her sisters goodbye and flees - determined to escape a future that offers nothing but hard work and sorrow.

Football Academy - The Real Thing by Tom Palmer

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:44:44 +0000

Tomasz loves playing for United – but he isn't so keen on Ryan, the team captain – and bully. Reviewed by Luke Hutchings.

The Seventh Tide by Joan Lennon

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:41:19 +0000

A teenage shape-shifter called Eo. A boy from the sixth century called Adom. And a girl from the twenty-second century called Jay.

The H-Bomb Girl by Stephen Baxter

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:26:38 +0000

Liverpool 1962. A place and time of danger and passion.

The Sprite Sisters - The Magic Unfolds by Sheridan Winn

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:19:42 +0000

THE wind tore through the attics, it tore around the towers and through the garden. Tiles spun from the foor and crashed on the ground below. The huge house shook and let out an almighty roar. Ariel, Ash and Marina screamed. 'Hold on the power!' cried Flame.

The Sprite Sisters - The Circle of Power by Sheridan Winn

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:31:46 +0000

'Iv'e got a magic trick!' said Ariel.'Watch!'. She pointed her finger at Flame's purple bra. It lifted off the chair and hovered in the air. Marina and Ash laughed.

Savvy by Ingrid Law

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:58:40 +0000

On your extra special birthday, what would you wish for?

Kumari- Goddess of Secrets by Amanda Lees

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:19 +0000

Kumari is back from the World Beyond, but everything has changed.

Spud The Madness Continues... by John van de Ruit

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:44:01 +0100

This book comes with a warning - side effects including rolling around on the carpet, laughing hysterically and gasping for are...

Spud by John van de Ruit

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:38:29 +0100

WARNING: This book is dangerously funny and will have you splitting your sides and weeping with laughter....

Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:26:32 +0100

Ruby Cooper likes to expect the worst. That way, she’s never disappointed.

The Vanishing by Katharina Linden

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:14:45 +0100

On the day Katharina Linden disappears, Pia is the last person to see her alive.

Kiki Strike Inside the Shadow City by Kirsten Miller

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0100

Five delinquent girl scouts, one secret city beneath Manhatten and a butt-kicking girl superspy.

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:54:01 +0100

You can't STOP the future. You can't RETURN to the past. The only way to learn the secret...is to press FORWARD!

The Midnight Charter by David Whitley

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:13:19 +0100

It was foretold that they would come. . .

Will Jellyfish Rule The World by Leo Hickman

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:09:52 +0100

A book about climate change. From what makes Earth so special, to how scientists know for sure our climate is changing, why it's a big deal for everyone and what we can all do right now to make a difference, green expert Leo Hickman is ready to answer all your questions.

Animal Investigators Killer Spiders by Susan Gates

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:44:59 +0100

Mission 3 - to stop the terrifying Killer Spiders.

Ctrl-Z by Andrew Norriss

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:01:51 +0100

Making mistakes has never been so much fun!

Solitaire by Bernard Ashley

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:56:06 +0100

Haunting memories and hidden truths expose a silent betrayal in this thrilling story of loyalty and deception, war and peace, from master storyteller, Bernard Ashley.

Cinnamon Girl Looking For A Hero by Cathy Hopkins

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:38:29 +0100

The third book in the Cinnamon Girl series.

Before Wings by Beth Goobie

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:34:45 +0100

You've brought something with you, girl. I don't know the meaning of it, but you be careful what you do here.

Seriously Sassy by Maggie Gibson

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:30:13 +0100

'Right now boys are NOT part of my life plan. I've got more than enough to do as it is.'

Mates, Dates & Saving the Planet by Cathy Hopkins

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:55:50 +0100

A girls guide to going green!

Life Interrupted by Damian Kelleher

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:22:49 +0000

Honest, funny and deeply moving, this is a story about facing the worst and surviving.

Kumari - Goddess of Destiny by Amanda Lees

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:24:22 +0000

Kumari has saved the Hidden Kingdom from disaster, and she's longing to return to the World Beyond.

By Royal Command by Charlie Higson

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:27:26 +0000

Following a treacherous rescue mission high in the freezing Alps, James Bond is preparing for life back at Eton.

Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:22:03 +0000

Artemis Fowl is facing his deadliest enemy yet. Himself

J Nigel Dorking proofread by Mary-Anne Fahey.

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:15:44 +0000

An autobiography about an unusual boy with a suit of armour, an unshakeable dream and a most unusual vocabulary, written by that very boy, Nigel Dorking.

The Young Samurai - The Way of The Warrior by Chris Bradford

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:03:10 +0000

Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan - his beloved father and the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates.

The Island That Wasn't There by Ruth Snowden

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:56:45 +0000

His one eye was green, like the smooth glass pebbles you find on the shore. It stared at us without blinking. And his empty socket seemed to stare too, like there was a hidden eye in it.

Forbidden Island by Malcolm Rose

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:55:58 +0000

Out on a sailing trip Mike and his new friends ignore a danger sign and land on an unknown island that strangely doesn't show up on their maps or satnav.

Mwah Mwah by Chloe Rayban

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:32:28 +0000

The hols were about to offer the coolest party, quality girl-time with my mates, and possibly a very hot boyfriend!

Do Secrets Count as Sabotage? by Helen Salter

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:12:40 +0000

'You've got that dreamy look on your face again,' warned Poppy on the bus home from school.

The Dopple Ganger Chronicles by G P Taylor

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:32:28 +0000

The Dopple Ganger Chronicles is in an exciting new format known as "illustra-novella," where the story is told alternately as part novel, part comic, part graphic novel with great illustrations and it will totally appeal to all levels of reading skills. This is a must read book.

Socks, Shocks and Secrets by Leila Rasheed

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:17:11 +0000

THE first day of school is never easy - especially if you've got a super-starry reputation to live up to!

Mates, Dates and Flirting by Cathy Hopkins

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:13:20 +0000

RELEASE your inner flirt with Mates, Dates girls! Discover how to be totally irresistable, with the help of...

Space Cowboys by Justin Stanchfield

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:43:58 +0100

Teenage cowboy, Travis McClure, is desperate for adventure.

Weird by Jeremy Strong

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:48:38 +0100

Josh thinks Fizz is dentally challenged and fluent in gibberish.

My Best Friends Brother by Laura Ellen Kennedy

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:19:00 +0000

Falling in love with her best friend's brother turns out to be more complicated than Erica could ever have imagined...

Ooh La La ! Connie Pickles by Sabine Durrant

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:12:00 +0000

Girls... Meet Constance de Bellachosse (or Connie Pickles, as she's otherwise known).

Bog Child by Siobhan Dowd

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:50:00 +0000

One inch from the wall of brown turf, he froze. 'There's something here. In the earth. A hand.'

Airman by Eoin Colfer

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:58:00 +0000

Conor flew up so fast, it felt as though he were falling down...this was a waking nightmare...

Secret Schemes and Daring Dreams by Rosie Rushton

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:31:00 +0000

What would happen if Jane Austen's EMMA was set in the twenty first century?

Kumari - Goddess of Gotham by Amanda Lees

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:23:00 +0000

New York is full of thirteen-year-old girls who think they're goddesses. But Kumari is the real deal. And she doesn't have a clue how she got there.

Cinnamon Girl - Starting Over by Cathy Hopkins

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:45:00 +0000

New term, new school - but India Jane isn't looking forward to being the new girl in Year Eleven.

Honeysuckle Lovelace - Starstruck Dog Walkers by Cherry Whytock

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:49:00 +0000

The tiny houseboat where Honeysuckle and her mum live is finally shipshape!

Ribticklers! by Michael Rosen

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:36:00 +0000

This hilarious collection features 39 ribtickling stories by writers including:

Double Twist by Donna King

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:55:00 +0000

In the high-pressure world of sport, talent isn't the only thing you need to be a winner.

Whodunnit? Detective stories chosen by Philip Pullman

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:51:00 +0100

Meet the greatest sleuths of all time - from Sherlock Holmes to Sam Spade - in this showcase of 15 detective stories.

Saxby Smart Private Detective by Simon Cheshire

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:48:00 +0100

My name is Saxby Smart and I'm a private detective. I go to St Egbert's School, my office is in the garden shed, and these are my case files.

Two Friends, One Summer by Kate Le Vann

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:20:00 +0100

Best friends Samantha and Rachel are spending the holidays with two families in France.

Slam Dunk by Donna King

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:18:00 +0000

In the high pressure world of sport, talent isn't the only thing you need to be a winner.