Winner of the Whitbread Book of the Year'Outstanding...a stunningly good read' Observer'Mark Haddon's portrayal of an emotionally dissociated mind is a superb achievement...
Eight authors were given the freedom of their chosen English Heritage site, from medieval castles to a Cold War nuclear bunker. Immersed in the past and chilled by rumours of hauntings, they channelled their darker imaginings into a series of extraordinary new ghost stories.
It looked as if it was running on its side, the way dogs run when they think they are chasing a cat in a dream. When Christopher decides to find out who... Læs mere
The first collection of stories from the author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and The Porpoise. 'Terrifically compelling' GuardianA seaside pier collapses.
He understands maths. What he can't understand are other human beings. When he finds his neighbour's dog, Wellington, lying dead on the lawn, he... Læs mere
A poetry collection of great versatility and talent from a bestselling author
Reading provides a unique kind of pleasure and no-one should live without it. This title tells us about the experience of reading, why access to books should never be taken for granted, how reading transforms our brains, and how literature can save lives.
He's planning to recover the buried loot any night now and Agent Z and the crew intend to be there when he does. Mark Haddon has a sharp understanding of what makes children tick, and... Læs mere