My Brother Bernadette

by Jacqueline Wilson

Published 15 September 1995
When Sara and her little brother Bernard go on the Summer Project, Bernard doesn't want to take part in the normal boy activities, he wants to do clothes design! All the other children laugh, until they see the fantastic costume he makes.

Design a Pram

by Anne Fine

Published 5 August 1991


Deadly Friend

by Jamila Gavin

Published 11 April 1994
A strange new boy at school and a new computer game suddenly take over Mohun's life. When the deadly game and real life merge, Mohun must save his best friend from annihilation.

Scaredy-cat

by Anne Fine

Published 8 July 1985

Storm

by Kevin Crossley-Holland

Published 7 August 1985
Out on an urgent errand one stormy night and apprehensive about the ghost rider who supposedly haunts her neighborhood, Annie accepts a ride from a silent man on horseback.

Fine Feathered Friend

by Jamila Gavin

Published 12 September 1996

Countdown

by Anne Fine

Published 15 April 1996
Hugo desperately wants a gerbil but Dad thinks it's cruel to keep animals in cages. They strike a deal: if Hugo can spend seven hours alone in his empty, newly-painted bedroom, then Dad will buy him the gerbil he wants. Can he stand it, or will he crack? For ages 7-10: Yellow Bananas are chapter books for newly fluent readers.