Nigel Hinton Libri

A magic spell whisks Philip away on his new kite to an island where he meets the beavers - Mr Edgar and his grandson, Baby B. They tell him of the danger that threatens them. The wicked witch Oyin has imprisoned most of the island's inhabitants in Beaver Towers, and when her powers are complete she will put them to death and rule the island.

Nigel Hinton's journey from a school-hating student to a successful author showcases his resilience and creativity. After a decade of teaching, he transitioned to writing, achieving acclaim with works like COLLISION COURSE and the popular BUDDY series, the latter adapted into a film for which he contributed the screenplay and music. His talent was further recognized with THE FINDERS, which won the 1994 Children's Book Award for middle fiction. Hinton now resides in Sussex, continuing to inspire young readers through his stories.

Nigel Hinton's journey from a school dropout to a successful author and teacher is inspiring. After nine years of teaching, he transitioned to writing, achieving acclaim with his first book, COLLISION COURSE, followed by the popular BUDDY series. His work culminated in the award-winning THE FINDERS, recognized with the 1994 Children's Book Award for middle fiction. Hinton's diverse talents also include screenwriting and songwriting for the film adaptation of BUDDY'S SONG. He currently resides in Sussex.

One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this is the sequel to Buddy. When he picks up a guitar and begins to sing, Buddy escapes from his worries. But the music brings worries of its own when he's forced to choose between staying on at school and aiming for a musical career.

Tom and his family are on Kirren Island. Vicky Rochester's family are there too. When Tom see Vicky he's happy and excited. But strange and terrible things begin to happen. Tom's mother and father, and Vicky's parents ... There's something wrong with them

When your big brother dares you to do something, you do it, no questions asked. That's Ben's problem. He'd do anything Sam tells him to, even if it's hard, even if it's dangerous, even when he knows it will all go horribly wrong... A tense teen thriller particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+

Dillon and his little brother Robbie haven't seen their dad in two years, not after he attacked their mum. Now he's turned up, out of the blue, and wants to take them on holiday. He says Mum's okay with it, only Dillon isn't sure. And then he gets even less sure...

Buddy has a hopeless father who is an aging rocker, interested only in Elvis and bikes, and living on the fringes of the under-world. When Buddy's mum walks out, the two manage to strike up some kind of relationship - until Buddy realizes that his dad is involved in something more serious than he suspected. A moving, totally convincing account of a boy's faltering relationship with his father.

Born on the same day, but thousands of miles apart, Liam has been in trouble ever since he was born, while Leila has been treasured and protected. But their fates are inextricably linked - only Liam can help Leila fulfil her destiny and play the part for which she was born.