Swindells, Robert E. 1939-

Hydra by Robert E Swindells( Book )
12 editions published between 1991 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 231 libraries worldwide
Something is causing mysterious circles to appear in the corn-fields of Cansfield Farm. And someone, or something, has obviously terrified Barry Cansfield, the farmer's bullying son. But when friends Ben and Midge sneak out to the farm to investigate, they discover a secret more terrifying than they could possibly have imagined -- a truly monstous horror that simply must be stopped.

Timesnatch by Robert E Swindells( Book )
9 editions published between 1995 and 2008 in English and Italian and held by 224 libraries worldwide
The physicist mother of Kizzy Rye and Fraser Rye has invented an amazing time machine that can travel back into the past, snatch a plant or animal now extinct and bring it back into the present. But the machine - 'Rye's Apparatus' - has a horrifying potential. Suddenly Kizzy and Fraser find themselves caught up in a terrifying spiral of events.

World-eater by Robert E Swindells( Book )
12 editions published between 1981 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 214 libraries worldwide
On the night of a big storm a mysterious new planet appears in the sky. At first Orville Copperstone is too preoccupied with his pet pigeons to pay it much attention, but soon the whole world is buzzing with the news of this strange event. Scientific probes reveal some incredible facts about this planet: its surface is a thin, smooth crust and it has a liquid interior. It is Orville who realizes the truth about the planet's nature. But will anyone believe him, and, when the scientists finally do, how can they prevent a seemingly inevitable disaster?

Ruby Tanya by Robert E Swindells( Book )
9 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 210 libraries worldwide
When a bomb goes off at their school, it looks as if the friendship between Ruby and Asra could be over. Asra and her fellow asylum seekers are blamed, and Ruby's father is leading the campaign against them. Asra's family have also been ordered by the government to return to the country where their lives are in danger. Ruby and Asra have a plan to stop all the madness, but end up stumbling upon something even more terrifying. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Daz 4 Zoe by Robert E Swindells( Book )
10 editions published between 1990 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 201 libraries worldwide
In 21st century Britain, where an apartheid system based on class and wealth divisions rules, Daz, of low social status, and Zoe, rich and living in a nice neighbourhood, meet and fall in love against all odds.

Invisible by Robert E Swindells( Book )
8 editions published between 1999 and 2009 in English and held by 200 libraries worldwide
When Rosie shows the twins how to become invisible, it's exciting, it's fun but it is also frightening. Especially when Rosie's Dad becomes a suspect in a local crime and the gang have to become invisible to find the real criminals. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

The thousand eyes of night by Robert E Swindells( Book )
9 editions published between 1985 and 2009 in English and Danish and held by 192 libraries worldwide
The Tangle is a long, narrow stretch of derelict land, a wilderness of weeds and the rubbish with an old railway tunnel yawning blackly at one end. No one, not even bullying Gary Deacon, dares venture far into its sooty darkness. But it is here that twelve-year-old Tan and his friends make a grisly discovery--a discovery that is to plunge them into a terrifying adventure as the tunnel slowly unfolds its sinister secret.

Inside the worm by Robert E Swindells( Book )
9 editions published between 1993 and 2003 in English and Finnish and held by 188 libraries worldwide
When Fliss and her friends are chosen to re-enact the legend of the monstrous worm for the village festival, something very sinister begins to happen.

Dosh by Robert E Swindells( Book )
10 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and held by 183 libraries worldwide
Every kid in secondary school is trying to earn extra money, but they must give ten per cent of their earnings to Push, the school protection racket. The kids band together to form Pull and refuse to pay.

The secret of Weeping Wood by Robert E Swindells( Book )
12 editions published between 1993 and 2002 in English and Danish and held by 150 libraries worldwide