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Level 1

Quantum of Tweed: The Man with the Nissan Micra

Available as: Book

by Conn Iggulden

Crime and Thrillers, Fiction, Fun and Humour

When Albert Rossi knocks a man over in his Nissan Micra he is amazed he doesn't hear from the police. Instead he gets a mysterious phone call...

Publisher: Harper Collins (Quick Reads)

Average rating: 3

Level 1

Doctor Who - Magic of the Angels

Available as: Book

by Jacqueline Rayner

Action, Fiction, Science Fiction

'No one from this time will ever see that girl again...' The Doctor, Amy and Rory round off a sight-seeing tour round London with a trip to the...

Publisher: BBC Books (Quick Reads)

Average rating: 2

Level 2

The Cleverness of Ladies

Available as: Book

by Alexander McCall Smith

Crime and Thrillers, Fun and Humour, Short Stories

There are times when ladies must use all their wisdom and good sense to face life's problems and mysteries. Mma Ramotswe, owner of the No.1 Ladies' Detective...

Publisher: Abacus (Quick Reads)

Average rating: 2

Level 1

Get the Life You Really Want

Available as: Book

by James Caan

Health, Family and Lifestyle, Non-Fiction

It is possible to get the life you really want. You just need to change the way you think. ln the thirty years I've spent in business I've...

Publisher: Penguin (Quick Reads)

Average rating: 3

Level 1

Amy's Diary

Available as: Book

by Maureen Lee

Fiction, History, Romance

On 3rd September 1939, Amy Browning decided to start writing a diary. It was a momentous day for so many reasons: it was Amy's 18th birthday; her...

Publisher: Orion (Quick Reads)

Average rating: 2

Level 2

The Little One

Available as: Book

by Lynda La Plante

Fiction, Horror

Barbara needs a story. A struggling journalist, she tricks her way into the home of former soap star Margaret Reynolds. Desperate for a scoop on the actress...

Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Quick Reads)

Average rating: 3

Entry 3

Beyond the Bounty

Available as: Book

by Tony Parsons

Action, Fiction, History

The Mutiny on the Bounty is the most famous uprising in naval history. Led by Fletcher Christian, a desperate crew cast sadistic Captain Bligh adrift. They swap...

Publisher: Harper Collins (Quick Reads)

Average rating: 3

Level 2

Full House

Available as: Book

by Maeve Binchy

Fiction, Health, Family and Lifestyle

Dee loves her children very much, but now they are all grown up, shouldn't they leave home? Rosie moved out when she got married, but it didn't...

Publisher: Orion (Quick Reads)

Average rating: 3

Level 1

Mehdi's Story

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by Julia Paillier

Fiction

A young man flees his native Afghanistan in the back of a truck, in search of safety in Canada. Tricked by the very people he hoped would...

Publisher: Gatehouse

Average rating: 0

Entry 1-2

Getting Better

Available as: Book

by Marie McNamara

Biography, Non-Fiction

Marie writes about her journey from being a stay-at-home single mum, stuck in the benefit trap, to studying for a diploma in Adult Nursing at University. With...

Publisher: Gatehouse Books

Average rating: 3

Level 1

Life On The Buses

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by Eric Newsham

Biography

A light-hearted account of Eric's job as a bus conductor, working with Trevor, his driver mate. Caroline Jariwala's delightful, comic illustrations really bring Eric's story to life....

Publisher: Gatehouse

Average rating: 3

Level 1

The Hike

Available as: Book

by Linda Kita-Bradley

Fiction, Fun and Humour

A humourous story about Bill, an older man who decides to experience nature. Bill encounters a series of mishaps during his hike....

Publisher: Grass Roots Press

Average rating: 0

Level 2

Through the Black Hole

Available as: Ebook Game

by Edward Packard

Fiction, Science Fiction

You are in command of the most advanced spaceship in the galaxy. You are trying to go through the black hole. Some say it can't be done,...

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Average rating: 0

Level 2

Return to the Cave of Time

Available as: Ebook Game

by Edward Packard

Fiction, Science Fiction

Walk into the Cave of Time and don't turn back. You'll see the beginning of time, the end of time and some wild times in-between. With this book...

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Average rating: 0

Level 1

The Lord of the Rings Online

Available as: Game Website

by Turbine, Inc.

Fiction, Science Fiction

A massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in a fantasy universe, based upon J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth writings. The game play takes place during the time...

Publisher: Turbine, Inc.

Average rating: 0

Level 2

Assassin's Creed II

Available as: Game

by Ubisoft Montreal

Action, History, Science Fiction

A historical science fiction action adventure game. As the main character, Desmond Miles, you have to relive the memories of his ancestors, who were all assassins, in order...

Publisher: Ubisoft

Average rating: 0

Entry 3

Hotel Dusk: Room 215

Available as: Game

by Cing

Crime and Thrillers, Fiction, Graphic Novels

Los Angeles, 1979. You are Kyle Hyde, an ex-cop turned salesman trying to track down a missing friend. Clues lead you to an old hotel said to...

Publisher: Nintendo

Average rating: 2

Entry 3

The Foul

Available as: Book

by Hugh Brown & Margaret Brown

Fiction, Sport

A short story about a foul during a football match. Five different people give their view of the foul: a defender, striker, fans and the referee. Who...

Publisher: Brown & Brown

Average rating: 3

Entry 3

The Accident: The Lorry Driver's Story

Available as: Book

by Hugh Brown & Margaret Brown

Fiction

One of a set of five short stories. It is about an accident involving a car, a van and a lorry. Each story is written from the...

Publisher: Brown & Brown

Average rating: 2

Entry 3

The Accident: The Police Woman's Story

Available as: Book

by Hugh Brown & Margaret Brown

Fiction

One of a set of five short stories. It is about an accident involving a car, a van and a lorry. Each story is written from the...

Publisher: Brown & Brown

Average rating: 0

Entry 3

The Accident: The Car Passenger's Story

Available as: Book

by Hugh Brown & Margaret Brown

Fiction

One of a set of five short stories. It is about an accident involving a car, a van and a lorry. Each story is written from the...

Publisher: Brown & Brown

Average rating: 0

Entry 3

The Accident: The Car Driver's Story

Available as: Book

by Hugh Brown & Margaret Brown

Fiction

One of a set of five short stories. It is about an accident involving a car, a van and a lorry. Each story is written from the...

Publisher: Brown & Brown

Average rating: 0

Entry 3

The Accident: The Van Driver's Story

Available as: Book

by Hugh Brown & Margaret Brown

Fiction

One of a set of five short stories. It is about an accident involving a car, a van and a lorry. Each story is written from the...

Publisher: Brown & Brown

Average rating: 0

Entry 3

Too Late

Available as: Book

by Frances Holden

Fiction, Fun and Humour

Sometimes funny things can happen to you when you can't read. This is a visit to the dentist with a difference!...

Publisher: Gatehouse Books

Average rating: 0

Entry 1-2

Keep Your Hair On

Available as: Book

by Frances Holden

Fiction, Fun and Humour

When Frances and Kathleen went out for the night on Christmas Eve, they thought it would be an ordinary evening. Then something unexpected happened... A very funny...

Publisher: Gatehouse Books

Average rating: 5

Entry 3

Secrets

Available as: Audio

by Sue Torr

Non-Fiction

Sue was a dinner lady. At 38 she said she could not read or write. This is her story on audio CD....

Publisher: Gatehouse Books

Lin and Mick think they have the perfect job. Part of the Readwell Road series....

Publisher: Hoolecorp Ltd

Average rating: 0