Series: 4u2read

Amber's Song

by Gillian Cross

Published 8 April 2016

Music is king in this wonderfully charming story of bandmates and babies from legendary children's author Gillian Cross.

Music is the most important thing in Mark's life and he never misses band practice …until new baby sister Amber turns life upside down. She screams all day and all night and nothing Mum, Dad or anyone else does makes a difference! But when Mark is left holding the baby, he turns to the only thing he can to help him through – music. And it might just be that it's the key to Amber's happiness too.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

The Cupcake Wedding

by Gillian Cross

Published 1 June 2013

When Holly's sister announces her engagement, wedding planning begins in earnest. But a tight budget means missing out on some wedding essentials - like the cake! Holly decides to put her baking skills to the test and surprise the happy couple with 1000 cupcakes! What could possibly go wrong? A light-hearted girly comedy. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers.

Mozart's Banana

by Gillian Cross

Published 1 July 2014

A charming village story about a little girl, a dare gone wrong and one crazy horse! From bestselling author Gillian Cross.

A charming village story about a little girl, a dare gone wrong and one crazy animal! When Alice Brett moves from the city to a little village school, she's never seen a real live horse before. And famous village resident Mozart's Banana is not just any old horse – he's crazy! The children are banned from riding him, but when Sammy Foster dares Alice to get on Mozart's Banana's back, she takes it very seriously…just what does she have up her sleeve?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.