Ros Roberts

True tales told in wonderful ways A new adventure each time in this interactive non-fiction gift book. You’re in charge! Twirl the spinner on the cover to land on one of four categories: EXPLORE, WONDER, LAUGH and OOH! Pick a true tale within that category. Read and enjoy. Then spin again to choose your next adventure. Land on green and choose from one of the EXPLORE tales, which includes red crab migration on Christmas Island and the best place to holiday in space! Spin to yellow for WONDER – be amazed by polar lights, coral reefs, and more! Twirl to orange for LAUGH – have a giggle over the dinosaur riddle, discover how to tell a funny joke, find out about weird uses of wee, and other fun things. And turn to blue for OOH! – with surprising tales about slime, robots, talking plants, rocks that play music, the reasons why kids are better than grown-ups …AND MORE!

For as long as Gemma can remember it's been her and Mum against the world. They're as close as can be, but deep down she longs to get to know the rest of her family - Gran and Mum's brother Joe - the family Mum turned her back on around the time Gemma was born. With the summer holidays approaching, Mum is invited on an adults-only holiday. Gemma spots a chance to uncover the story behind the family rift and convinces Mum to let her stay with Joe. He's the perfect uncle - fun, friendly and generous, and even signs her up for tennis camp. But Gemma can't shake the feeling that he and Gran are keeping secrets. As the truth emerges, can Gemma find a way to bring her family back together? A heartfelt story of complex families, forgiveness and new beginnings, for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Lisa Thompson, Susin Nielsen and Cath Howe. Praise for DIGGER AND ME: "A wonderful tale, told with heart, hope and a shiny wet nose."?- Gill Lewis, author of? SWAN SONG "A really special book."?- Hilary McKay, author of? THE SKYLARKS' WAR "A story full of humanity."?- Cath Howe, author of? ELLA ON THE OUTSIDE "Highly recommended for its engaging storytelling and relatable themes, Knowing the Score is an ideal summer holiday reading for Y6s and Y7s." - School Reading List

Amy feels like everything is going wrong. For a start, she's just found out she isn't going to the same high school as everyone else. Add to that her annoying younger brothers, Pops' worsening dementia and Cassie, her supposed best friend, being meaner than ever, and Amy's summer is not looking promising. Especially when Mum tells her they're moving in with Gran and Pops for the holidays . all the way on the other side of town. But then she discovers who lives over the road from her grandparents: Jay, the kind, quiet boy from school. Soon Amy realizes that friendship isn't always about who talks the most and the loudest, who does the most exciting things or throws the coolest parties. Sometimes a friend is just someone to talk to, someone to listen. But when outside pressures start to creep back in, can Amy hang on to her summer of silver linings? A humorous and heartfelt story of new friends, fresh starts and silver linings, for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Lisa Thompson and Cath Howe. "A perfect book for Year 6 and 7 readers, and such an evocative and moving story." - Phoebe Demeger, CLPE Librarian. Praise for DIGGER AND ME: "A wonderful tale, told with heart, hope and a shiny wet nose."?- Gill Lewis, author of? SWAN SONG "A really special book."?- Hilary McKay, author of? THE SKYLARKS' WAR "A story full of humanity."?- Cath Howe, author of? ELLA ON THE OUTSIDE

Where do I feel at home? When I'm sitting with my dog, Digger. James splits his life between his mum's and his dad's houses. It's far from perfect. Especially now Dad doesn't have time for bike rides with him any more and Mum's always with her new boyfriend. The constant is Digger, his dog and best friend. He's the glue that holds the two halves of James's life together. So when James finds a lump on Digger's leg, everything changes. Digger is the one he can talk to about anything. But when it's Digger he needs to talk about, where can he turn? A touching story about family, friendship and finding your voice, for readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Lisa Thompson and I, COSMO. "A wonderful tale, told with heart, hope and a shiny wet nose." - Gill Lewis, author of SWAN SONG "A really special book." - Hilary McKay, author of THE SKYLARKS' WAR "A story full of humanity." - Cath Howe, author of ELLA ON THE OUTSIDE