Bøker av Gill Lewis

Frustrated at school and haunted by her mother's disappearance, Kara only feels truly alive when she is sailing the ocean's waves. But when she and Felix make a startling discovery on the beach, it sets in motion a dramatic chain of events. And soon they must make an impossible choice. Risk their own lives or face losing everything . . .

A short novel about rounded characters to appeal to readers and draw them into the story. Dylan is unhappy. Ever since he entered secondary school, everything has been getting too much for him. He has now been expelled from school and his mother decides to move to a small village on the west coast of Wales, where she was born and where his...

At the start of the summer, Tia is excited to see all the visitors arriving for their holidays on Gull Haven Island, and she's delighted to make a new friend. But Tia's feelings change when some selfish tourists upset a newborn seal pup and its mother, and then she sees ho w people are carelessly leaving their rubbish on the beach. Can Tia find a way to show people how to respect the island environment and all the creatures that live there?

Tia and her mum start an adventurous new life on Gull Haven Island, finding lots of animals who need their help along the way.

Meet the students at Puppy Academy-a team of plucky puppies learning to be working dogs.Pip is friendly, patient, and loyal-that's why he's training to be a service dog! The only thing standing in his way is his one weakness: if a ball is thrown, he has to chase it. When Pip gets assigned to a young girl in a wheelchair, he can't wait to meet her. But will she like her new companion? And will Pip prove himself a worthy assistance pup?

Some people say crows are evil. Some say they bring death and disease. Some say they are omens of bad luck. But Ash knows better. Kevin, the crow who Ash saved as a chick, is a friend. A friend who understands when Ash feels sad or lonely. And a friend who knows about Ash's special place - the Crow Tree. It's where Kevin lives and where Ash goes to escape his worries. But when developers arrive to cut down the Crow Tree and build on the field, will Ash be brave enough to speak out... before it's too late? Crow Wars is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11 Reading age: 8 -9 years

Between dog and human there is a special bond. A bond that must never be broken...

Something lives deep within the forest . . . something that has not been seen on Callum's farm for over a hundred years. Callum and Iona make a promise to keep their amazing discovery secret, but can they keep it safe from harm? The pact they make will change lives forever.

Excluded from school, Dylan is forced to move to a tiny village in Wales where his grandad lives.With no Xbox or internet, life is looking pretty bleak, but when Grandad takes Dylan out on his boat to see the whooper swans, things begin to change.Out on the water, free from all the pressure he's been under, Dylan begins to feel like himself again. But when the swans' habitat is threatened and tragedy strikes at home, can Dylan keep going when it feels like everything is slipping out of control again?A profoundly moving novel on the redemptive, healing power of nature from bestseller Gill Lewis.

When Willow meets the Wild Things and crosses into the Wilderness, she knows her life is never going to be the same again. In this story, the Wild Things must protect the Wilderness from destruction.

When Willow meets the Wild Things and crosses into The Wilderness, she knows her life is never going to be the same again. In this story the Wild Things look to the sky to watch a meteor shower unlike any other . . .

When Willow meets the Wild Things and crosses into The Wilderness, she knows her life is never going to be the same again. The Wild Things discover another group of children - The Bark Skins, but they've taken over their camp, and won't give it back. This means war.

When Willow meets the Wild Things she knows her life is never going to be the same again. Strange things happen in The Wilderness. It holds more than you could possibly imagine: secrets, shadows, a witch. Even a monster. Are you brave enough to come? Because the moment you step across the boundary, you'll be changed forever.

Bobbie is thrilled that a golden eagle has settled in the forest near her family's farm. She loves to walk the hills with her granny and watch the bird soar through the sky. But not everyone shares Bobbie's awe for the spectacular bird. When her granny's beloved dog is killed by poisoned bait, it soon becomes clear that someone is out to get the eagle - and they're ready to take down anything, and anyone, that gets in their way. Bobbie is determined to save the eagle but is it worth the risk? A stunning new wildlife adventure from multi-award-winning author Gill Lewis. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

Izzy and Asha need a space to call their own, away from difficult families, the Skull brothers and the trouble they bring. But the derelict building site where they stake their claim already belongs to something else, a wilderness they never expected and an injured wolf that desperately needs their help. Can they reconnect to the wild and save the wolf? Or is their pack too weak to fight much stronger powers? A stunning tale of our lost connection to nature and the wild that hides in us all, from renowned storyteller Gill Lewis. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+.

A retelling of the Welsh legend of Cantre'r Gwaelod. As waves rise outside the sea wall, it's up to the lonely storm child to save the kingdom. TreeTops Greatest Stories is a series of timeless classics for children aged 7-11. Its much-loved stories, beautiful artwork and careful levelling make it easy to select books that children will love.

When a sick cub arrives at the cruel bear farm, no one expects it to survive. But twelve-year-old Tam refuses to give up hope - he nurses the bear back to health and they form an unbreakable bond. Tam swears to return his bear to the wild - but in a world torn apart by indifference and greed, will Tam ever be able to keep his promise?