Two teenagers, Liam and Maya, must survive in a post-apocalyptic world after a devastating virus outbreak.
Author
Gillian Cross
29 books in the catalog
Gillian Cross has 29 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly adventure, mystery and suspense. The titles we've reviewed span 1900 to 2014.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Gillian Cross's work include courage. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
Roman, a young boy, navigates a challenging school environment and deals with bullying.
#03
The Demon Headmaster Strikes Again (Demon Headmaster)
Gillian Cross · 1996
Concern22MildVirtue18Thin
A group of children discovers their new headmaster is a powerful alien controlling minds.
Two siblings navigate a dangerous situation involving a mysterious stranger and a hidden agenda.
A group of children encounters a mysterious creature from underground that causes strange occurrences.
#06
The Demon Headmaster and the Prime Minister's Brain
Gillian Cross · 1987
Concern42MixedVirtue27Present
A group of children must outwit a manipulative headmaster who uses mind control to achieve his goals.
A young boy named Billy must travel a dangerous path to reach his family, facing hardship and moral choices.
A young girl named Sarah struggles with her identity and her family's expectations after her mother's death.
This wordless picture book uses illustrations to depict the changing seasons and the natural world.
Brother Aelred, a monk, faces a challenge involving his feet and a difficult situation.
A group of teenagers gets drawn into a dangerous virtual reality game that starts to blur with their real lives.
A young girl named Sarah is drawn into a dangerous world of secrets and betrayal in her new town.
Young students at a mysterious boarding school discover their headmaster is not what he seems and must uncover his secrets.
A group of teenagers explores a mysterious abandoned house and encounters unsettling events.
Set during the Viking era, this historical fiction follows a young boy named Bjorn as he navigates conflict and survival.
A teenage girl named Sarah is caught in a dangerous game of manipulation and deceit when she tries to help a friend.
#17
The Demon Headmaster Takes over (Demon Headmaster Adventure)
Gillian Cross · 1997
Concern15MildVirtue16Thin
A group of children discover their headmaster is an alien who controls minds and must fight back.
A young girl named Tina is haunted by a past trauma and struggles to confront her fears and the dark secrets of her family.
A group of students must uncover the truth behind strange occurrences at their school, orchestrated by a vengeful former headmaster.
Two siblings embark on a daring adventure to save their father's prize-winning elephant.
Gobbo, a young boy, finds himself in a series of adventures with his friends Barny, Spag, and Clipper, facing challenges and learning lessons.
Twin sisters, one with a disability, navigate school and life, dealing with bullying and their unique bond.
This is a suspenseful story about a group of children who become involved in a dangerous situation.
A teenage girl, Roscoe, struggles with her identity and her place in the world after her father's death.
Three friends, Barny, Spag, and Clipper, participate in a swimming competition and face challenges along the way.
A group of students discovers their headmaster has mind-controlling powers.
A young girl named Sarah discovers a hidden world behind a curtain in her aunt's house. This world is filled with strange creatures and a dark secret.
A young girl runs away from home and finds herself in a dangerous situation, forcing her to be resourceful.
A group of teenagers are stranded on a remote island after a boating accident, forcing them to confront their fears and rely on each other for survival.
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