A heartwarming and unforgettable middle-grade debut about one boy's journey to fix his family, with the help of some unexpected friends he meets along the way.
David Acheson transports us into the world of geometry, one of the oldest branches of mathematics. He describes its history, from ancient Greece to the present day, and its emphasis on proofs. With its elegant deduction and practical applications, he demonstrates how geometry offers the quickest route to the spirit of mathematics at its best.
A Transylvanian nobleman called Count Dracula arrives at Baker Street seeking the help of Sherlock Holmes, for his beloved wife Mina has been kidnapped. But Dracula is a client like no other and Sherlock and Watson must confront despite the wild, unbelievable notion the existence of vampires. And before long, Sherlock, Watson and their new vampire allies must soon work together to banish a powerful enemy growing in the shadows.
<b>An ailing king. An ambitious queen. Four tenuous friends. And a deadly game that threatens them all. </b><b>The stakes are higher than ever in this thrilling sequel to <i>A Dark and Hollow Star</i>.</b>
Written from the cutting edge of research into bird migration, <i>A World on the Wing </i>is a landmark work of nature writing that will delight fans of Isabella Tree, Robert Macfarlane and Adam Nicolson.
The second sensational middle-grade standalone that follows an epic voyage from England to France in the aftermath of WW1, from the bestselling author of The Children of Castle Rock