Bridge Street Books childrens books ages 9-12

Bridge Street Books

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Books for Children ages 9-12

Please remember this is just a small selection of books available for this age group...........

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	Skulduggery Pleasant: Dark Days Derek Landy	It's the fourth Skulduggery Pleasant adventure! only Skulduggery Pleasant himself is lost on the other side of a portal, with only some evil gods for company. Can he possible survive? (Yes, all right, he's already dead. But still.) What can we say, without giving too much away? Not much, is the answer. But what we CAN say is that this book is hilarious, it's tense, and it's packed with all the eye-popping action, crackling one liners and imaginative set pieces you've come to expect. There's a new threat to our plucky heroine, of course. But that's not all. There's also the little fact of the Big Bad, the uber-baddy who's going to come along and really, really destroy the world. (Really.) And what we learn about that villain in this book will literally make your jaw fall off and your hair go white with shock. (Not really.) Will Skulduggery make it out of the Faceless Ones' dimension? Who knows. The problem is, he may not have much to come back to!
	Then Morris Gleitzman	Eagerly awaited by anyone who read the first 2 in this series ('Once' & 'Then'), 'Now' sees Felix as a granddad, looking after his granddaughter Zelda in Australia FANTASTIC!
	Red Pyramid Rick Riordan	Carter and Sadie have nothing in common but their parents: their father Dr. Julius Kane, a brilliant Egyptologist, and their mother, a famed archaeologist who died under mysterious circumstances when they were young. The siblings barely know each other, but one night, their father brings them together at the British Museum, promising a 'research experiment' that will set things right for their family. His plans go horribly wrong. An explosion unleashes an ancient evil - the Egyptian god Set who banishes Dr. Kane to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives. Now orphaned, Carter and Sadie must embark on a dangerous quest - from Cairo to Paris to the American Southwest, to save their father and stop Set from destroying everything they care about...
	Young Sherlock Holmes - Death Cloud Andrew Lane (11+)	The year is 1868, and Sherlock Holmes is fourteen. His life is that of a perfectly ordinary army officer's son: boarding school, good manners, a classical education - the backbone of the British Empire. But all that is about to change. With his father suddenly posted to India, and his mother mysteriously 'unwell', Sherlock is sent to stay with his eccentric uncle and aunt in their vast house in Hampshire. So begins a summer that leads Sherlock to uncover his first murder, a kidnap, corruption and a brilliantly sinister villain of exquisitely malign intent ..."The Death Cloud" is the first in a series of novels in which the iconic detective is reimagined as a brilliant, troubled and engaging teenager - creating unputdownable detective adventures that remain true to the spirit of the original books. BRILLIANT!
	The Spook's Sacrifice (p/b) The Spook's Nightmare (h/b) Joseph Delaney (9-12)	As the Spook's apprentice Tom's first duty is to protect the County from the dark. But now Mam needs his help in her homeland of Greece. One of the most dangerous of the old gods, the Ordeen, is about to return there, bringing slaughter and devastation. Meanwhile, the Devil himself is still loose and if he and the Ordeen join forces, a new age of darkness will descend. Mam has summoned a powerful group to her side but among them are Tom's old enemy, the Pendle witches, including the assassin Grimalkin, and the cunning clan leader Mab Moldheel. Can Tom go against all the Spook has taught him and ally himself to the witches? What is the secret that Mam is keeping from him? And what sacrifices must be made in the battle against the dark? The Spook, Tom and Alice return from Greece to find the County under siege - and the Spook's home is burnt to the ground. With his precious library of knowledge destroyed, they seek refuge on the nearby island of Mona. But with Mona in the thrall of a twisted Shaman there is little respite from hostility or denizens of the dark. And as Alice dodges the ever-tightening net of the island's witch hunters, a more deadly enemy emerges...Bony Lizzie, freshly-escaped from the Spook's bonds, has grand ambitions: to take for herself the throne of isle. She has harnessed the services of a tunnel-dwelling buggane, an evil creature which thrives on stealing the animas, or life force, from its unsuspecting victims. With the buggane as her secret weapon can she become an all-powerful Witch Queen?

	Crocodile Tears Anthony Horowitz	Latest in the Alex Rider Series.. Ten million Alex Rider books sold worldwide
	Chains Laurie Halse Anderson	Isabel and her sister, Ruth, are slaves. Sold from one owner to the next, they arrive in New York as the Americans are fighting for their independence, and the English are struggling to maintain control. Soon Isabel is struggling too. Struggling to keep herself and her sister safe in a world in which they have no control. With a rare and compelling voice, this haunting novel tells not only the story of a remarkable girl and her incredible strength, but also of a time and place in which slavery was the order of the day and lives were valued like weights of meat or bundles of vegetables.
	The Eyeball Collector F.E. Higgins	When his father is swindled to within an inch of his life, a vengeful Hector leaves the city of Urbs Umiba in pursuit of a fiendish villain with a glass eye. The trail leads to Wittypitts Hall, a forbidding Gothic mansion as warped as its inhabitants & their secret schemes. Soon, Hector himself embroiled in mysterious deeds more poisonous than his worst imaginings, but every twist & turn brings him closer to revenge..... 9+
	Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days NOW IN: Movie Diary Jeff Kinney	The Last Straw: You know how you're supposed to come up with a list of ''resolutions'' at the beginning of the year to try to make yourself a better person? Well, the problem is, it's not easy for me to think of ways to improve myself, because I'm pretty much the best person I know'. But Greg's Dad has other ideas. He wants Greg to change his wimpy ways, toughen up & enlist in other 'manly' endeavours. And when he threatens to send Greg to military academy, Greg realises he has to shape up....or get shipped out!! Get all the Wimpy Kid books!'
	Mission Survival Bear Gryllis	Tracks of the Tiger: Volcano eruption! Beck and his friend are on a relaxing holiday in Borneo, visiting orang-utan sanctuaries and hanging out by the pool. Except that when they spend the afternoon out in the jungle, things take an unexpected turn, and a volcano eruption leaves them stranded and alone. Beck must use all his skills to survive the dangers of the jungles and swamps of Borneo - can he get them to safety alive? Also in this series: Gold of the Gods, Ways of the Wolf, Sands of the Scorpion An exciting adventure series by the king of outdoor survival himself
	The White Giraffe Lauren St John	When she is eleven years old, Martine is orphaned and sent to live with her grandmother on a game reserve in South Africa. Her grandmother seems strangely unwelcoming and Martine has a difficult time settling in at her new school, where she is conspicuously an outsider. But she has an ally in Tendai - one of the keepers on the reserve, from whom she learns the lore and survival techniques of the bush, and in Grace - who instantly senses there is something special about Martine. There are secrets about Sawubona (the reserve) just waiting to be revealed, and rumours too about a fabled white giraffe - a trophy for hunters everywhere. One night Martine, lonely and feeling slightly rebellious too, looks out of her window and see a young albino giraffe - silver, tinged with cinnamon in the moonlight. This is the beginning of her mysterious and magical adventures - her discovery of her gift of healing and a secret valley that she travels to with the giraffe, where she'll find clues about her past and future. Above all it's is a heart-warming story, full of charm and atmosphere, and Martine's sheer delight in her giraffe friend and the fantastic landscape which is theirs to explore. A great series for all kids who love adventure & animals! Also in this series: Dolphin Song, Last Leopard, The Elephant's Tale
	The Red Necklace Sally Gardner	The story of a remarkable boy called Yann Margoza; Tetu the dwarf, his friend and mentor; Sido, unloved daughter of a foolish Marquis; and Count Kalliovski, Grand Master of a secret society, who has half the aristocracy in thrall to him, and wants Yann dead. Yann is spirited away to London but three years later, when Paris is gripped by the bloody horrors of the Revolution, he returns, charged with two missions: to find out Kalliovski's darkest deeds and to save Sido from the guillotine. With a tangle of secrets, a thread of magic and a touch of humour, the follies of the aristocracy and the sufferings of ordinary people are unfolded as their lives move relentlessly towards the tragic and horrific days of the Terror. THE RED NECKLACE is not only a tremendous adventure story but a vibrant and passionate picture of Paris in turmoil and of a large cast of memorable characters. Also by Sally Gardener: I Coriander: The story is told by Coriander, daughter of a silk merchant in 1650s London. Her idyllic childhood ends when her mother dies and her father goes away, leaving Coriander with her stepmother, a widow who is in cahoots with a fundamentalist Puritan preacher. She is shut away in a chest and left to die, but emerges into the fairy world from which her mother came, and where time has no meaning. When she returns, charged with a task that will transform her life, she is seventeen. This is a book filled with enchantments -- a pair of silver shoes, a fairy shadow, a prince transformed into a fox - that contrast with the heartbreaking loss and cruelty of Coriander's life in the real world. With its brilliantly realized setting of old London Bridge, and underpinned by the conflict between Royalists and Puritans, it is a terrific page turner, involving kidnapping, murder and romance, and an abundance of vivid characters. Coriander is a heroine to love. Her story will establish Sally Gardner as a children's writer of boundless imagination and originality.
	The Red Necklace Sally Gardner
	The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips Michael Morpurgo Award winning author. Children's laureate	A heart-warming tale of courage and warmth, set against the backdrop of the second world war, about an abandoned village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat! 'Classic Morpurgo brilliance' -- Publishing News "Something's up. Something big too, very big. At school, in the village, whoever you meet, it's all anyone talks about. It's like a sudden curse has come down on us all. It makes me wonder if we'll ever see the sun again." It's 1943, and Lily Tregenze lives on a farm, in the idyllic seaside village of Slapton. Apart from her father being away, and the 'townie' evacuees at school, her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day, Lily and her family, along with 3000 other villagers, are told to move out of their homes -- lock, stock and barrel. Soon, the whole area is out of bounds, as the Allied forces practise their landings for D-day, preparing to invade France. But Tips, Lily's adored cat, has other ideas -- barbed wire and keep-out signs mean nothing to her, nor does the danger of guns and bombs. Frantic to find her, Lily makes friends with two young American soldiers, who promise to help her. But will she ever see her cat again?Lily decides to cross the wire into the danger zone to look for Tips herself! Now, many years later, as Michael is reading his Grandma Lily's diary, he learns about The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips -- and wonders how one adventurous cat could still affect their lives sixty years later. Morpurgo has a huge list of titles which are loved by & suitable for boys and girls in the whole 9-12 age group. He also has a few titles for the younger age group


	Famous Five Enid Blyton	Yes! Julian, Dick, Ann & Timmy the Dog have survived the generations and are still hugely popular with strong younger readers or 9+ who may need a bit of confidence building.
	Eragon Eldest *Brisingr* Christopher Paolini	A story about a dragon rider, this series has been a firm favourite among 10+ year olds for a while now. Following the film of Eragon last year, there will be massive demand for 'Inheritance' when it is published in September. Better read the early ones now......!
	*Series of Unfortunate Events.* *1-13* Lemony Snickett	From the man who brought you The Spiderwick Series, this is a story about 3 orphans and the adventures they get up to. The film of number 1 was very popular last year - the series has a huge following.
	Northern Lights Trilogy Philip Pullman	Hugely popular for any age from 10 -99
	Holes / Small Steps Dogs don't tell jokes Louis Sachar	A great author for the 11+ age.
	*Firestorm* Dragon Orb Mark Robson	4 dragon riders on a mission to save their world...... Notila is terrified of dragons. Learning to fly her day dragon would be dangerous enough without irrational fears to contend with & a vicious dragon-hunter on her tail. With Elian, another novice rider, Notila seeks the first of 4 orbs,, whose combined power can save the leader of a dragon kind. Only Notila, as a day dragon rider, can claim it. To do so, she must face her worst fears & face them alone......
	Fire Star The Fire Within Icefire The Fire Eternal Chris D'Lacey	David is writing a book about polar bears, dragons, a mysterious fire star, and a transdimensional race from another universe. He's shocked to realize that his fictional tale is actually coming true. He discovers that a powerful dragon is lying dormant and petrified in a mountain. The Fain, an ancient race that revered dragons, intended to colonize Earth eons ago but something disrupted space and closed the line between the worlds, leaving some survivors behind. They have possessed Gwilanna, Liz's powerful and malevolent relative who is determined to call down dragons when the fire star aligns with Earth and the portal to Fain's world opens. If Gawain, the dormant dragon, awakens and dragons arrive and are allowed to breathe fire, they will cause widespread panic and catastrophic environmental damage.
	Young Samurai The Way of the Warrior *The Way of the Dragon* Chris Bradford	(August 1611) Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan-his beloved father & the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates. Rescued by the legendary sword master Masamoto Takeshi, Jack's only hope is to become a samurai warrior. And so his training begins.... But life at the samurai school is a constant fight for survival. Even with his friend Akiko by his side, Jack is singles out by bullies & treated as an outcast. With courage in his heart & his sword held high, can Jack prove himself & face his deadliest rival yet?
	The Dragonfly Pool *The Star of Kazan* Eva Ibbotson	Tally is furious that she is being sent to a stuffy boarding school. But Delderton Hall is full of surprises...there's shy-as-a-mouse, secretive Julia; wild-haired Barney, with his bizarre pet-and a host of unusual teachers, including Magda, who's more homesick than the students. Tally comes to expect the unexpected-though she never imagined her first school trip would lead to such extraordinary adventures
	Ginger Snaps *Angel Cake* Cathy Cassidy	Gone are the days when Ginger was an outsider, always on the fringes of friendship. She's swapped puppy fat and pigtails for make-up & hair straighteners and never looked back - until now. Ginger & Shannon are best mates, but when they befriend lonely Emily, everything changes. Even the saxophone-playing boy in the trilby hat can't help - he's part of the problem.... Are Ginger & Shannon drifting apart or can they stay best friends forever? Read also: Dizzy Indigo Blue Driftwood Scarlett Sundae Girl Lucky Star
no photo available	The Name of this Book is Secret	DO NOT READ THIS BOOK......for amongst its strange & alarming contents you will find: 2 extraordinary adventureres; a missing magician's diary; a symphony of smells & a deadly secret. But wait, you already know too much! It is too late. I'm afraid nothing will stop you now.....open the book if you must....but, please, tell no-one......
	Percy Jackson Series *& the Lightning Thief* *& the Sea of Monsters* *& the Titan's Curse* *& the Battle of the Labyrinth* *& the Lat Olympian* Rick Riordan	Half Boy, Half God, All Hero.
	Artemis Fowl Series *2. & the Artic Incident* *3. & the Eternity Code* *4. & the Opal Deception* *5. & the Lost Colony* *6. & the Time Paradox* *1&2 are also available as graphic novels* Eoin Colfer	Artemis Fowl is a child prodigy from Ireland who has dedicated his brilliant mind to criminal activities. When Artemis Fowl discovers that there is a fairy civilisation below ground, he sees it as a golden opportunity. Now there is a whole new species to exploit with his ingenious schemes. But Artemis doesn't know as much as he thinks about the fairy people. And what he doesn't know could hurt him.......

	Cherub 11 Brigands M.C Robert Muchamore	Every Cherub agent comes from somewhere. Dante Scott still has nightmares about the death of his family, brutally killed by a biker gang. Dante is given the chance to become a member of CHERUB, a trained professional with 1 essential advantage: adults never suspect that children are spying on them! But when Dante joins James & Lauren Adams on a mission to infiltrate Brigands Motorcycle Club, he's ready to use everything he's learned to get revenge on the people who killed his family.......
	*Cherub Series* suitable for 11-12 years+ *The Recruit* *Class A* *Maximum Security* *The Killing* *Divine Madness* *Man Vs Beast* *The Fall* *Mad Dogs* *The Sleepwalker* *The General* Robert Muchamore	James's life was falling apart, until he became a CHERUB recruit. CHERUB agents are ages between 10 & 17. They live in the real world, slipping under adult radar & getting information that sends criminals & terrorists to jail. For official purposes, these children do not exist......... suitable for the older age end of this bracket