Books written by Gillian Cross

The Demon Headmaster: A Musical

But something strange is going on and the worst class in the world - 6Z - are going to get to the bottom of this mystery and expose the DEMON HEADMASTER!
On The Edge

Do you think the woman was checking if anyone heard the hammering ? ' Hmm . Don't know yet . Carry on a bit . There must have been something today , to set you in such a state . ' ' Today . ' Jinny felt herself grow pink .
The Revenge of the Demon Headmaster

When he first heard the sounds , he thought his ears were playing tricks too . There was a metallic scraping , like someone undoing the door of the lorry , but it seemed too slow and quiet to be real . And then a long creak , so faint ...
Pictures in the Dark

A chance photograph taken for the school Camera Club draws Charlie into the emotionally troubled lives of his classmate Jennifer's family, especially that of her younger brother who harbors an astounding secret.
Chartbreak

And you don't sing a note until you've listened and got the sound of the band into your blood . Now shut up and sit down and stop wasting valuable time . ' I looked up sulkily . ' How long until I get to sing ? ' ' How do I know ?
Dark Ground #3: The Nightmare Game

Warren heard him open the cupboard where he kept his tools. And he still hadn't spoken. Warren couldn't bear the tension any longer. “Where's Hope?” he said. The words came out in a squeak. “Where have they taken her?
The Demon Headmaster and the Prime Minister's Brain

Everyone at school is trying to win the computer game, Octopus dare. Dinah is the only one good enough to beat the computer but she forgets who she is when she looks into the eyes of the octopus. 8 yrs+
A Map of Nowhere

Finding a note in Joseph's lost wallet referring to dungeons and warriors, Nick becomes involved in a fantasy game which takes a dangerous turn when gang members send him on a quest which involves betraying Joseph.
Where I Belong

We're all caught by the great spider's web of media that spans the world. That's where the story is set. The world. It's the story of Abdi and Khadija and Freya (that's me) and what happened to us because of Somalia.
The Black Room

Seamlessly blending fantasy with a hard-hitting survival tale, Gillian Cross has created a completely original psychological thriller.
Cave Wars: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)

When a simple plan goes wrong, it looks like they might need the gang after all. Find out what happens in this exciting adventure story by Carnegie winner, Gillian Cross, and illustrated by Marilee Harrald-Pilz.
The Iron Way

For 12 year old Jem, the coming of the railways was the most spectacular thing he had ever seen.
The Great American Elephant Chase

jumped on a train , as soon as he heard from Parkersburg . ' She turned to Mr Eastcote . “ That receipt is forged ! The elephant's mine . My father would never have sold him for so little . Ask Tad . ' Mr Eastcote's eyes swivelled round ...
The Demon Headmaster: Mortal Danger

The Demon Headmaster: Mortal Danger
The Great Elephant Chase

And how do you hide a large Indian elephant?* This book was the winner of the Whitbread Children's Novel Award and the Smarties Prize. Gillian Cross has also won the Carnegie Medal and is a highly-acclaimed author.
The Demon Headmaster

A demented headmaster, who controls his school by hypnotism, is foiled by an intelligent young girl when he attempts to extend his control further.
The Demon Headmaster Takes Over

Hasn't he? Great fun and just a little bit frightening, Gillian Cross's Demon Headmaster books still hold readers under their hypnotic spell. Fast-paced and full of adventure, they're impossible to resist!
Twin and Super-twin

Ben, David and Mitch don't mean to wreck the Wellington Street Gang's bonfire.
The Revenge of the Demon Headmaster

Great fun and just a little bit frightening, Gillian Cross's beloved characters still holds readers under his hypnotic spell. Exciting and page-turning adventures. The Demon Headmaster series is impossible to resist.
After Tomorrow

No one is safe. Suddenly you're a refugee. After Tomorrow is an unflinchingly poignant but ultimately hopeful story from Carnegie Medal winning author Gillian Cross, exploring the struggle for survival within refugee camps.