KIDS’ BOOKS

En Pointe

Chloe Bayliss

Chloe Bayliss was born to perform and, thanks to hard work and determination, was accepted into an international dance school at sixteen. But overnight a mystery illness took Chloe from starring in Swan Lake to clinging to life in hospital. Against all odds, she found a whole new way to flourish, and despite the challenges she faced, never stopped dreaming big. En Pointe is the real-life story of how an aspiring ballerina became an inspiring young actor after overcoming a life-threatening illness. Miracles really can happen, even if they’re not the ones you asked for.

Dork Diaries: Spectacular Superstar

Rachel Renée Russell

Nikki Maxwell’s summer is packed with drama in this fourteenth instalment of the bestselling Dork Diaries series – now with over 45 million books in print worldwide.

Beverly, Right Here

Kate DiCamillo

The ninth major novel from America’s most beloved storyteller, twice winner of the Newbery Medal, this book is perfect for fans of David Almond and Katherine Rundell.

The Tale of Despereaux won the Newbery Medal and was made into a major motion picture. Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures won the Newbery Medal and was shortlisted for the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize.