Geraldine McCaughrean - Where the World Ends
Teen.
336 pages.
In the summer of 1723, 8 boys and 3 men were marooned on a rocky stack in the middle of the sea at the edge of the Outer Hebrides.
This book tells the story of how they survived nine months of deadly storms, madness and starvation with only a few ropes and baskets, and their own fortitude and endurance to save them.
Claire McFall - Bombmaker
Teen.
336 pages.
The English government have closed the borders with their Celtic neighbours. Any Celt found in England is branded with a tattoo, found twice they are executed. Scottish Lizzie is the 'property' of psychopathic London gang boss Alexander. Can Lizzie escape Alexander's deadly grip and at what price her betrayal?
Genres and content: adventure, thriller, terrorism, gangs, abuse, violence and drugs.
Anthony McGowan - The Knife that Killed Me
Teen 11-14.
224 pages.
He's coming to kill me. Now would be a good time to run. I can't run. I'm too afraid to run. Paul Varderman could be at any normal school - bullies, girls & teachers are just a part of life.
Unfortunately 'normal' doesn't apply when it comes to the school's most evil bully, Roth, a twisted & threatening thug.