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Ashley, Bernard

Overview
Works:132 works in 330 publications in 20 languages and 13,910 library holdings
Genres:Children's stories  Young adult fiction  Suspense fiction  Adventure stories  Adventure fiction 
Classifications:pz7.a8262, 823.914
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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Audience level: 0.17 (from 0.15 for Cleverstic ... to 0.37 for Running sc ...)
Cleversticks
Alternative Names
Ashley, Bernhard 1935-
Languages
English (261)
German (17)
French (10)
Danish (7)
Undetermined (6)
Dutch (5)
Gujarati (3)
Arabic (3)
Chinese (3)
Spanish (3)
Somali (2)
Multiple languages (2)
Urdu (1)
Bengali (1)
Slovenian (1)
Japanese (1)
Swedish (1)
Welsh (1)
Thai (1)
Finnish (1)
Covers
Little soldierA kind of wild justiceDouble the loveThe trouble with Donovan CroftJohnnie's blitz
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