Item category 2: SRC16

Azzi and her parents are in danger. They have to leave their home and escape to another country on a frightening journey by car and boat. In the new country they must learn to speak a new language, find a new home and Azzi must start a new school. With a kind helper at the school, Azzi begins to ...

Dara is a born actress, or so she thinks - but when she doesn't get any part in the school play, she begins to think it's because she doesn't look like the other girls in her class. She was adopted as a baby from Cambodia. So irrepressible Dara comes up with a plan, and is determined to change no...

Docter Noel is facing his most terrifying situation EVER - a little dog called Napkin has come to stay. That may not sound particularly dangerous, but every POD (pupil of dangerology) knows the only safe pet is a pet rock. So now Docter Noel is stuck in a wardrobe while Napkin wreaks havoc around...

Thorfinn is a nice, polite young Viking. How will he survive a voyage to Scotland with a bunch of marauding adventurers?

Elspeth Hart lives with her horrible aunt, Miss Crabb, at the Pandora Pants School for Show-offs. But when Elspeth realises that Miss Crabb is lying to her, she hatches a daring escape plan, involving the high-profile 'Look at Us! Festival', a pair of smelly underpants and a top-secret extra-spec...

Have you ever wondered whether pirates wear pyjamas when it's time to say goodnight? Well leap aboard the Leaky Parrot to find out! Captain Grotbeard and his crew love nothing better than bubble baths, jim-jams and pillow fights! So if you want to be a pirate you don't need a patch or sword - jus...

Aubrey's father, Jim, has fallen under a horrendous spell, which Aubrey is determined to break. Everyone says his task is impossible, but Aubrey will never give up and never surrender - even if he must fight the unkillable Spirit of Despair itself: the terrible yoot!

Marcus is the best player on his soccer team - a graceful, fluid force who can dominate the pitch. He's good enough, in fact, that there are rumblings that he is being scouted by Manchester United and could be playing for them as early as next year.

Who knew evil could be this lovable? Evil Emperor Penguin has one wish - to take over the world!