Item category 1: Picture Books for Older Readers

What drives so many to leave everything behind and journey alone to a mysterious country, a place without family or friends, where everything is nameless and the future is unknown. This silent graphic novel is the story of every migrant, every refugee, every displaced person, and a tribute to all...

At just 12 years old, Artemis Fowl is a criminal genius. No scheme is too dastardly, no plot too devious. And he's just discovered that fairies are real. Poor fairies. But these are not the cuddly creatures of bedtime stories. They are armed. They are dangerous. And when Artemis captures Captain ...

Imagine a vault so cavernous that it could contain all the world's greatest treasures and relics, from mummified remains of ancient monarchs to glistening swords brandished by legendary warriors. Who could be in charge of such a vault and how did he come into possession of such a unique collection?

In Alpha City on your 16th birthday you are summoned to the all-powerful Council. It controls Alpha City. The Council gives you a job - you have no choice. Today is Milo's 16th birthday, and his job is being chosen now.

This is the 21st book in the popular Asterix series, in which Asterix and his gang are involved with Caesar's gift.

Getafix, Obelix, Dogmatix and Asterix visit Egypt to help an architect build a palace for Caesar. There they are entranced by the Sphinx, the pyramids and Cleopatra's nose.

According to reliable sources this is the last Asterix book that Uderzo will illustrate and may be the last Asterix book ever! Caesar's galley is stolen, Obelix drinks the magic potion (with terrible results) and the Gauls find themselves all at sea.

A strange baby is left on Asterix's front door step and attempts to find his mother turn the village upside down. Adventures ensue as the baby develops a taste for the magic potion and everybody wants to claim parentage of this special infant.

Asterix and Obelix are celebrating their joint birthday party in the Gaulish village - and some surprising guests have been invited. Julius Caesar has to deal with his old enemy Pompey, who is looking for supporters among the legions in Gaul.

The Romans have built a barricade around the village. Asterix and Obelix demonstrate their resistance by going on a journey around the entire country, collecting local specialities on the way for a huge banquet.