Airman
Eoin Colfer

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. In one dark night on the island of Great Saltee, a cruel and cunning betrayal destroyed his life and stole his future. Now Conor must win the race for flight, to save his family and to right a terrible wrong.

Inkheart
Cornelia Funke

Meggie loves books. So does her father, Mo, a bookbinder, although he has never read aloud to her since her mother mysteriously disappeared. They live quietly until the night a stranger knocks at their door. He has come with a warning that forces Mo to reveal an extraordinary secret - a storytelling secret that will change their lives for ever.

Under the Hawthorn Tree
Marita Conlon-McKenna

When their father and mother go missing in the midst of
Ireland's terrible famine, Eily, Michael, and Peggy set out
on a journey that will test every reserve of strength, love,
and loyalty they possess.

Billy the Kid
Michael Morpungo

The only thing Billy every wanted to do was to play for Chelsea. His dream came true when he was picked for the team - but that was 1939, and the Second World War began, and then Billy's life. Like everyone else's, was changed for ever. Billy's no kid now - he's eighty today. But he's got memories, such memories...

Bonjour Alice
Judi Curtin

Ancient castles, yummy French food and deep, dark forests –
sounds like the perfect holiday!
Megan’s really looking forward to the summer holidays her whole family is going to France, and best of all Alice is coming too! But when Alice tries to make friends with a local French boy things begin to get very interesting …