Geraldine McCaughrean

A darkly funny commentary on present times, from a double Carnegie medal winner. Twice Carnegie medal winning Geraldine McCaughrean's enthralling new novel is set in a world paralysed by natural disaster and dangerous lies. The Supreme Lie features fifteen-year-old Gloria, maid to Afalia's tyrannical Head of State, Madame Suprema. When the country is hit by unprecedented flooding, Madame Suprema runs...

Two kingdoms, two dragons - which side will win, or will peace prevail? The kingdoms of Arbor, with its lush forests, and Pomosa, rich with farmland, have no love between them, and the children have taken to sneaking across the borders to thieve. If only they would share their produce. But the Kings decide to fight, instead... with dragons. But...

Celebrating the 21st birthday of this highly-respected introduction to the best-loved Greek stories, this new edition is generouslyl reformatted and has a beautiful new cover. Geraldine McCaughrean's elegant retellings continue to keep children captivated. Combined wiht Emma Chichester Clark's glorious illustrations, this collection will form an essential part of every child's library.

Puffin Classics- the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this legendary edition of The Odyssey. After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face...

Rediscover Puffin Classics - everyone's favourite stories. The epic journey of Odysseus, the hero of Ancient Greece... After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years, and he must face many dangers - Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant, Scylla the six-headed sea monster, and even the...

When Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her uncle at gloomy Misselthwaite Manor, she is the most spoiled and contrary child you could ever meet. But she is also extremely lonely. Until one day, she discovers a walled garden that has been kept secret for years. With the help of a little robin, Mary unearths the key...

When Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her uncle at gloomy Misselthwaite Manor, she is the most spoiled and contrary child you could ever meet. But she is also extremely lonely. Until one day, she discovers a walled garden that has been kept secret for years. With the help of a little robin, Mary unearths the key...

Discover Puffin Clothbound Classics - gorgeously giftable editions of the best-loved classics for young readers. Embark on an epic adventure in this stunning Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Odyssey, retold for children by Geraldine McCaughrean. 'I am Odysseus, hero of Troy.' The ancient Greek epic, retold for young readers. After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on...

Without a pair of football boots, how will Chichico’s dreams ever come true? An uplifting sports tale with a big heart from Carnegie Medal-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean. Chichico is thrilled when a talent scout spots him during a kick-about with his friends Davi and Ana, and he is asked to try out for Santos Brazil. But without a pair of...