Galvin, Lindsay – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk Henley-on-Thames Mon, 18 May 2026 12:32:52 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Bell-Background-Blue-32x32.png Galvin, Lindsay – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk 32 32 The Time Engine https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-time-engine/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=55866 Catapulted back in time by a mysterious machine, Eric joins forces with a young Ada Lovelace to find a way home in this atmospheric fusion of science-fiction and history from acclaimed author Lindsay Galvin.

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When Eric Finch discovers a mysterious machine hidden in his attic, he realises that his mother has been keeping a huge secret.

A brilliant mathematician, Eric’s mother has used designs from an old journal belonging to her ancestor Ada Lovelace to build the machine, but Eric has no idea how it works or what it does.

Unable to resist tinkering with the machine, Eric finds himself thrust into an unforgettable adventure. But his actions have also threatened the very fabric of time, with possibly terrifying consequences …

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

]]> The great phoenix of London https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-great-phoenix-of-london/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=43071

An exciting new middle-grade historical adventure from the bestselling author of Darwin’s Dragons.

London, 1666

When fire breaks out, eleven-year-old Gil is separated from his family in the chaos. One of his few remaining possessions is a mysterious  ball of rock that fell from the sky.

As he races to beat the inferno spreading across the city, neither he, nor his new friend Jennet, has any idea that the stone in his satchel is an unhatched bird of myth and fire. And that there are some who will stop at nothing to get their hands on a legendary phoenix . . .

  • The fourth middle-grade historical adventure by hugely successful and critically acclaimed Lindsay Galvin.
  • A unique spin on the infamous tragedy with Galvin’s original mix of mythology, history and science.
  • The Great Fire of London is a favourite National Curriculum teaching topic.
  • A touching animal friendship at the heart of the story.

 

PRAISE FOR LINDSAY GALVIN:

‘Galvin is a thrilling storyteller’ TELEGRAPH

‘Breathtakingly daring and imaginative’ BOOKTRUST

]]> Call of the Titanic https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/call-of-the-titanic/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/call-of-the-titanic/

Sid is proud to be working on The Titanic while Clara's a stowaway on a much smaller boat, Carpathia, with a dog called Rigel. When disaster strikes it will take all their courage - and the help of an even more remarkable sea creature - to answer the call of a sinking ship ...]]>

 

From the bestselling author of  Darwin’s Dragons and  My Friend the Octopus comes an exciting historical adventure – with a touch of magic – set aboard the Titanic …  

‘[A] compelling adventure … Superb.’ THE TIMES, BOOK OF THE WEEK

Young cabin steward, Sid, is proud to be working on the Titanic, the greatest stream liner ever built.

Clara dreams of adventure at sea, and discovers it the hard way as a stowaway on a much smaller ship, the Carpathia.  

Here, she meets a giant bear of a dog: Rigel, who has a reputation for mischief.  

What none of them can foresee is how they’ll need each other on the night Titanic collides with an iceberg.

Or that an even more extraordinary creature might also answer their call …

  • The third middle-grade historical adventure from the author of Darwin’s Dragons and My Friend the Octopus  
  • A new spin on the sinking of the Titanic, offering an uplifting alternate history of real-life survivor, Sid Daniels
  • A touching animal friendship lies at the heart of the story, as well as hints of mythology  
  • Showcases Lindsay Galvin’s trademark combination of exciting adventure, real-life history and a magical twist  

 

PRAISE FOR DARWIN’S DRAGONS:

‘A striking and original adventure ? just the sort of story I love.’  EMMA CARROLL

‘WHAT a voyage! [Darwin’s Dragons] is everything you hope it will be ?’  LUCY STRANGE

‘[A] beautifully fictionalised story’  THE TELEGRAPH

]]> My Friend the Octopus https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/my-friend-the-octopus/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=23210

Twelve-year-old Vinnie Fyfe works in the tea-shop at Brightonaquarium, and waits for her milliner mother to return from Paris.The arrival of a giant octopus changes her life for ever as agripping mystery begins to unfold .]]>  

From the bestselling author of Darwin’s Dragons comes a high-stakes aquatic adventure, perfect for fans of The Murderer’s Ape!

England, 1893, and aquarium fever is at its height.

Twelve-year-old Vinnie Fyfe works in the tea-shop at Brighton aquarium, and waits for her milliner mother to return from Paris.

The arrival of a giant octopus changes her life for ever. Discovering a talent for art, Vinnie begins to draw the extraordinary beast.

She soon realises she can communicate with the octopus through colour and – as a gripping mystery begins to unfold – discovers what true courage really means …

  • The second middle-grade historical adventure by critically acclaimed Lindsay Galvin, author of Darwin’s Dragons
  • A gripping Victorian mystery with a touching connection between a young girl and an octopus at its heart
  • Strong STEM and natural history themes with an underwater twist
  • Effortlessly blends exciting adventure with a rip-roaring historical mystery and non-fiction elements

 

PRAISE FOR DARWIN’S DRAGONS:

‘A striking and original adventure … just the sort of story I love.’ EMMA CARROLL

‘WHAT a voyage! [Darwin’s Dragons] is everything you hope it will be …’ LUCY STRANGE

‘[A] beautifully fictionalised story’ THE TELEGRAPH

]]> Darwins dragons https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/darwins-dragons/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/darwins-dragons/

Syms Covington has landed the job of a lifetime on Charles Darwin's ship. But after being shipwrecked on a Galapagos island, he makes a discovery that could change the world - and make his fortune. Should he share his find, or will it lead to the extinction of a legendary species?]]>  

How to Train Your Dragon meets Robinson Crusoe in this high-flying dragon adventure from Lindsay Galvin!

‘A striking and original adventure … just the sort of story I love.’ EMMA CARROLL

‘WHAT a voyage! [Darwin’s Dragons] is everything you hope it will be …’ LUCY STRANGE

‘[A] beautifully fictionalised story’ THE TELEGRAPH

Syms Covington has landed the job of a lifetime – cabin boy and fiddler on Charles Darwin’s Beagle – but when he is separated from the crew during a storm, his life takes a truly extraordinary turn.

Shipwrecked on a Galapagos island, he makes a discovery that could change the world – and make his fortune. But should he share his find, or will it lead to the extinction of a legendary species?

There’s one person who could help, but he’s busy writing a book …

  • Based on a true story and Charles Darwin’s real journal!
  • Perfect for fans of Cornelia Funke’s Dragon Rider or Cressida Cowell’s How to Train Your Dragon series.
  • Effortlessly blends exciting adventure with a rip-roaring historical story and non-fiction elements.
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