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Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine

An award-winning tale of loss, self-discovery and acceptance told from an unusual perspective. Includes an insightful Q&A with author Kathryn Erskine and book group notes on issues of disability and bereavement, Erskine’s use of first person narrative, and references to Harper Lee’s classic To Kill a Mockingbird.

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"An exceptionally moving story."

Irish Examiner review of Mockingbird

Call Me Drog by Sue Cowing

Eleven-year-old Parker is coming to terms with his parents’ divorce when he stumbles upon Drog, an ugly green puppet left in the rubbish. But Drog is no ordinary puppet; he’s a sarcastic, obnoxious, talking puppet…who won’t let go of Parker’s hand!

Call Me Drog, by debut author Sue Cowing, is an unforgettable coming of age story.

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"Compelling, courageous and unforgettable, Call Me Drog is a classic coming-of-age story that packs a strong emotional punch."

LoveReading4Kids review of Call Me Drog

Usborne eBooks

Usborne top fiction titles are now available as ebooks for the Amazon Kindle, and in epub format for Kobo and other devices. You can buy Kindle editions by clicking on the Kindle store links in the Usborne online catalogue. Epubs are available at online bookstores such as Kobo and Waterstones.

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Most popular fiction titles

The Name of This Book is SECRET

If You're Reading This, It's Too Late

Illustrated classics for boys

The Adjusters

Illustrated fairy tales

Illustrated adventure stories

This Isn't What It Looks Like

Summertime and Somersaults

Introducing Gym Stars by
Jane Lawes

Tara loves gym but when she joins Silverdale Gym Club she realises that it isn't all fun and games. She has to juggle her gymnastics with friendships and schoolwork, and when she makes it through to a national competition, discovers just how focussed she needs to be to achieve her goals. Gym Stars is a new series about the dedication, perspiration and inspiration required to be an athlete.

Beth Tweddle, now a World and European Champion Gymnast, used to be just like Tara – gym-mad! Read a message from Beth to readers of Gym Stars.

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Summertime and Somersaults

Friendships and Backflips
Handsprings and Homework

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The Name of This Book is Secret

If You're Reading This It's Too Late

This Book is Not Good for You

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