Most widely held works by
Bernard Ashley
Cleversticks by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
10
editions published
between
1991
and
2007
in
English
and held by
995
libraries
worldwide
Wishing he had something to be clever at like each of the other children in his class, Ling Sung unexpectedly and happily discovers the others admire his prowess with chopsticks.
Little soldier by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
8
editions published
between
1999
and
2003
in
English and Chinese
and held by
806
libraries
worldwide
Taken from Africa to a foster home in London after his family is killed by an enemy tribe, Kaninda discovers the meaning of hate and the value of not hating.
A kind of wild justice by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
17
editions published
between
1977
and
2002
in
English and German
and held by
384
libraries
worldwide
Because his father is mixed up with criminals, Ronnie's life becomes one of isolation and fear.
Dodgem by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
11
editions published
between
1981
and
1989
in
3
languages
and held by
355
libraries
worldwide
A young English boy takes matters into his own hands in order to remain with his troubled father who is consumed with guilt after the accidental death of his wife.
Break in the sun by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
8
editions published
between
1980
and
1988
in
English and German
and held by
256
libraries
worldwide
When her mother marries a spiteful man, Patsy Bligh runs away to join a touring summer theater group.
Double the love by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
3
editions published
between
2002
and
2003
in
English and Spanish
and held by
243
libraries
worldwide
The story of a precocious little girl's everyday adventures with her two grandmothers. The story celebrates a loving multi ethnic family.
Terry on the fence by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
7
editions published
between
1975
and
1985
in
English and German
and held by
232
libraries
worldwide
A young boy finds himself growing more sympathetic and friendly with the local gang leader who had at first terrorized him into helping carry out some thefts.
Dinner ladies don't count by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1981
and
1984
in
English
and held by
208
libraries
worldwide
When Donna's birthday cards disappear, Jason gets blamed. How can he prove his innocence or explain why he did all those other naughty things in school that morning?
All my men by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
5
editions published
between
1977
and
1986
in
English
and held by
207
libraries
worldwide
His parents' move from London to Kent to establish themselves as shopkeepers brings to Paul a difficult period of adjustment in a new school.
A present for Paul by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
13
editions published
between
1995
and
1997
in
6
languages
and held by
202
libraries
worldwide
Pleasure is happy to help Dad with the shopping at the busy market. Her baby brother Paul is teething and she'd like to buy him a present. But while Pleasure is looking at the toy stall, she loses sight of Dad and thinks he has disappeared. Where has Dad gone?
The trouble with Donovan Croft by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
9
editions published
between
1974
and
2008
in
English
and held by
199
libraries
worldwide
Your guess is as good as mine by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
5
editions published
between
1983
and
2000
in
English
and held by
199
libraries
worldwide
Only swift action from his friends and the police save Nicky from a dangerous situation after he accepts a ride from a stranger.
Running scared by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
16
editions published
between
1986
and
1996
in
4
languages
and held by
189
libraries
worldwide
When Charlie Elkin's getaway car breaks down after the raid on a jeweller's shop, he and his gang make brief use of Sam Prescott's cab. Almost immediately they are forced to make a run for it, and leave behind a piece of incriminating evidence which Sam pockets swiftly before the police arrive. Charlie Elkin runs the most powerful protection racket in the East End of London, and everyone knows that Charlie's methods are ruthless...
High pavement blues by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
8
editions published
between
1983
and
1990
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
174
libraries
worldwide
A teenage boy living in London with his mother tries to cope with two of his most pressing problems, the daily harassment of the bully running the market stall next to his and the desertion of the family by his father.
Johnnie's blitz by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
4
editions published
between
1995
and
2003
in
English
and held by
173
libraries
worldwide
Tiger without teeth by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1998
and
2004
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
157
libraries
worldwide
I'm trying to tell you by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
6
editions published
between
1981
and
2005
in
English
and held by
146
libraries
worldwide
Justin and the demon drop kick by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1997
and
2005
in
English
and held by
145
libraries
worldwide
Bad blood by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
5
editions published
between
1988
and
1997
in
English
and held by
142
libraries
worldwide
That's the one by Bernard Ashley
(
Book
)
3
editions published
between
2007
and
2009
in
English
and held by
135
libraries
worldwide
When Billy accompanies his mum to buy a new dress for her and a birthday present for himself, they both have a hard time deciding on just the right thing.
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