Item category 1: Children's Spoken Word

Conor Broekhart was born to fly. Or more accurately, he was born flying. Little wonder he became what he became. In an age of discovery and invention, many dreamed of flying, but for Conor flight was more than just a dream, it was his destiny.

When Alice sees the White Rabbit run by, she is burning with curiosity. Jumping up, she follows him into a rabbit hole. Then she falls down a long, long way.

How far would you go to find yourself? 'Alone on a Wide Wide Sea' is the lyrical, life-affirming new novel from the bestselling author of 'Private Peaceful'.

Five kids - Alex, Li, Paulo, Hex and Amber - are marooned on a desert island where they must face the ultimate test - survival! Killer komodo dragons, sharks and modern day pirates are among the dangers they face. Can the five bond as a team - and stay alive?

Maurice, an amazing cat who has survived on the toughest streets in the whole of Discworld, comes up with an idea involving talking rats and a stupid-looking child playing the flute. Everyone knows the stories about rats and pipers.

This is a heartwarming tale of courage and warmth, set against the backdrop of World War II, about a cat who survives against the odds. Previous novels by Morpurgo include 'The Butterfly Lion', 'Farm Boy', and 'The Dancing Bear'.

For all those who are dying to learn the fate of Will and Lyra, hoping for the return of Iorek Byrnison, longing to know the truth about Dust, and waiting to face the ultimate clash of opposing powers, this book has the answers.

Two schoolboys out on a school trip discover a space ship, Aquila. They learn to fly the ship, and to talk Latin - the only language Aquila understands. After many adventures, they realise Aquila is making a real difference to their lives.

From Cornwall to Cuba, Venice to France, Alex Rider has travelled far and wide as a spy for MI6, facing danger and death at every turn. But in his last mission, fighting the criminal organization, Scorpia, Alex appeared to have finally met his match. Will Alex Rider live to fight another day?