![]() ![]() Space is made for them, but certainly not to their own specifications or liking. Children exist in spaces that are crafted for them by adults-by parents, by school administrators and teachers-and, as such, their impact on space can be somewhat limited. Just as much, however, those places we inhabit shape us, causing us to adapt ourselves to them. We make space: our agencies, our cultures, our beliefs and values and understandings shape the macro- and micro-environments around us. Theories of space and place also hold that the converse is equally true-that we have an impact on those spaces and places we inhabit or dwell within. ![]() Where we come from, where we are, where we have been, and where we are going all have a huge impact on who we are. The Bubble Boy does this with warmth, quirkiness and a light-hearted touch.' Guardian Stewart Foster carries off an astonishing feat of storytelling in this exceptional book' Julia Eccleshare, .uk ‘A gripping and deeply moving book’ Jamila Gavin, author of Coram Boy 'One thing we know about good books is their amazing ability to inspire empathy in the reader to explore ideas and viewpoints that arise from experiences that are out of our own realm. this will linger long in the mind' Guardian 'Moving, beautifully written and intensely emotional' Lancashire Evening Post 'When they say "not to be missed", this is the kind of book they mean' MinervaReads Praise for THE BUBBLE BOY: ‘Poignant, hopeful and heartbreaking’ Fiona Noble – Children’s Editor, The Bookseller 'Deeply moving and utterly gripping. Highly recommended' Stuart Robinson, author of If Ever I Fall 'A timely story of courage and reminder of what we all share' Christopher Edge, author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright 'Powerful and warm. Two enemies stuck together for the whole of the school holidays – what could possibly go wrong? Praise for ALL THE THINGS THAT COULD GO WRONG 'A touching, funny, gripping read that tackles important issues in a sensitive and thoroughly enjoyable way. Then the boys’ mums arrange for them to meet up and finish building the raft that Dan started with his brother. His severe OCD makes it hard for him to leave the house, especially when Dan and his gang are waiting for him at school. Nothing has been the same since his big brother left, and he’s taking it out on the nearest and weakest target: Alex. 'A moving, humane, funny portrait of two very different boys discovering what connects us all' Kiran Milwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars ‘It’s amazing! Such a bold idea to have a character like Dan… you pulled it off brilliantly.’ Ross Welford, author of Time Travelling with a Hamster 'I loved it' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy There are two sides to every story Dan is angry. roars along to a (naturally) explosive climax." -Booklist Follow Alex as he infiltrates a terrorist hideout in Afghanistan, fights to prevent an assassination attempt at a ski resort over Christmas, and much more! The #1 New York Times bestselling Alex Rider is back with more exciting, edge-of-your-seats adventures! Contains a combination of new and previously published material, together for the first time! Praise for Never Say Die: "Once again amid races, chases, hails of bullets, and increasingly spectacular explosions, the teenage James Bond pulls off one awesome feat of derring-do after another. Inspired by Horowitz's millions of fans worldwide, Secret Weapon expands the world of Alex Rider with more thrilling action and pulse-pounding heroics. ![]() ![]() Alex Rider is now an IMDBtv original series! "Readers ages 8 to 15 with a taste for tough-guy thrills will gobble this one up."-Wall Street Journal International bestselling author Anthony Horowitz's short story collection expands the universe of teen spy Alex Rider with more thrilling action, espionage, and pulse-pounding heroics. ![]()
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