Books by Julie Sykes

Young Keepers Cora and Jax are trainees who need to prove themselves or risk being sent back to school. Intent on their task of building a hedgehog highway by making holes at the bottom of fences on a new housing estate, they come upon a deer trapped in the foundations of a building site. Their woodland magic isn't strong enough to help the deer escape, but they will not be able to complete their task if they try to get help for the deer.

The first story in an illustrated magical adventure series from the bestselling author of the Unicorn Academy, brimming with drama and an environmental theme.The Keepers are a secretive tribe of little people who live in the middle of Whispering Woods, coming out at night to care for the countryside and rewild it when humans (or Ruffins as they know them) are careless with it.Young Keepers Cora and Jax have just finished school and are embarking on a trial, with several friends, to become fully-fledged Keepers. But their first venture out on their own ends in disaster when they become distracted with playing in the Ruffin children's playground instead of concentrating on the task they've been given. Can they ever be trusted to be Keepers in their own right? A brilliant new magical series perfect for 6-8 year olds combining animal rescue, nature conservation and adventure.

In Carnival Clare loves the canal boat which she learns to sail with her old neighbour, Max. When Max falls ill, Clare searches for the present that he left her on the boat, but his nephews are now in charge. TreeTops Fiction contains engaging novels from top authors and illustrators with the variety children need to develop a love of reading!

It is test time at the Three Wishes School in Jem Stone Genie - the Crash. Jem wants to beat his teasing classmate Pearl in a flying carpet race, but he has a hole in his magic carpet. What can Jem do?TreeTops Fiction contains engaging novels from top authors and illustrators with the variety children need to develop a love of reading!

Lily has a new stepsister, Tara. When Tara comes to stay, the girls must share a room. Throughout the book Lily writes top tips on how to cope. By the end Lily decides it is best to be on side with Tara instead of fighting.Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 9-10 (Year 5) Book band: Blue A Phonics phase: N/A

'There are sounds all around you...Which sounds do you like?' This is a simple non-fiction book about the wide variety of sounds we head and how they are made. The text is illustrated with lively photographs of children listening, and making noise!

This story with a familiar setting is about Lenny's family who go to the local park to fly his new kite. Lenny takes great care to hold on to his kite, but then Mum has a turn. She holds on tightly too, but trips over the dog, and falls into the pond. The other children try to help, so they all arrive home soaking wet and muddy!