Real Lives: ALAN TURING (A& C Black. 2013)
Alan Turing’s work on Enigma saved millions of lives. He went onto develop the first modern computers and the field of artificial intelligence. But this awkward genius had a secret that would lead to tragedy.
Warrior Queen (OUP – 2020)
The Malichea Quest books:
The Invisible Assassin by Jim Eldridge. Published by Bloomsbury Books. (www.bloomsbury.com)
The Deadly Game by Jim Eldridge. Published by Bloomsbury Books. (www.bloomsbury.com)
The Lethal Target by Jim Eldridge. Published by Bloomsbury Books. (www.bloomsbury.com)
The Last Enemy by Jim Eldridge. Published by Bloomsbury Books. (www.bloomsbury.com)
Action adventure with a UK/US Special Forces squad fighting behind enemy lines.
BLACK OPS: JUNGLE KILL.
Published in the USA as “Black Ops: Jungle Force”.
BLACK OPS: DEATH IN THE DESERT.
BLACK OPS: URBAN ASSASSIN.
The Black Ops series are published by Egmont: www.egmont.co.uk
Books for reluctant learners
SINK THE TIRPITZ
THE DUNKIRK ESCAPE
ACTION ADVENTURE
WARPATH SERIES (Puffin Books)
WARPATH 1: TANK ATTACK
WARPATH 2: DEADLY SKIES
WARPATH 3: BEHIND ENEMY LINES
WARPATH 4: DEPTH CHARGE DANGER
WARPATH 7: NIGHT BOMBER
WARPATH 8: ISLAND OF FEAR
The “SAS” series (Puffin Books)
“SECRET ASSAULT”
“JUNGLE WAR”
“LONDON SIEGE”
“HOSTILE TERRAIN”
“SPIES AND SECRET WARRIORS” (Chicken House Books UK/ published in the USA by Scholastic as “SPIES AND SPECIAL FORCES” (2003)
“WARRIORS” (Chicken House Books UK/ Scholastic USA 2001)
“TIME RIDERS” (Red Fox Books 1991 – sci-fi action).
The “BADLANDS” series:(published by Catnip)
“DEATH IN DRYGULCH (2010)”
“RANGE WARS (2010)”
“GOLD RUSH (2011)”
WRITING AS LEE JAMES
KILLER IN THE CITY (Bloomsbury Books 1995)
PLAGUE SHIP (Bloomsbury Books 1995)
WHITE DEATH (Bloomsbury Books 1995)
DEATH IN THE JUNGLE (Bloomsbury Books 1995)
HUMOUR
HOW TO HANDLE GROWN-UPS SERIES (Red Fox) (co-written with Duncan Eldridge)
HOW TO HANDLE GROWN-UPS
WHAT GROWN UPS SAY AND WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN
MORE WAYS TO HANDLE GROWN UPS
EVEN MORE WAYS TO HANDLE GROWN-UPS
THE COMPLETE HOW TO HANDLE GROWN-UPS
“PERRY HOMES AND THE CASE OF THE MISSING HEAD” (Ginn & Co 1997)
“THE HOLIDAYS SURVIVAL GUIDE” – (Beaver Books 1989)
“PEREGRINE PEABODY’S COMPLETELY MISLEADING HISTORY OF THE WORLD” (co-written with Duncan Eldridge – Beaver Books 1988)
“PEREGRINE PEABODY’S COMPLETELY MISLEADING GUDIE TO SPORTS” (co-written with Duncan Eldridge – Beaver Books 1989)
“BOGIES BOILS AND BELLY-BUTTONS” (co-written with Duncan Eldridge – Red Fox Books 1986)
“BAD BOYES” (Red Fox – 1987)
“BAD BOYES AND THE GANGSTERS” (Red Fox – 1988)
“THE AMAZING TRUTH ABOUT YOU AND YOUR STAR SIGN” – Corgi Books. 1987)
“MONSTERMAN” – (Teen Books/Methuen. 1988).
“THE COMPLETELY MISLEADING GUIDE TO SCHOOL” (Red Fox Books. 1990).
“UNCLE JACK AND OPERATION GREEN” (Red Fox Books. 1990).
“UNCLE JACK AND THE LOCH NOCH MONSTER” (Red Fox Books 1991)
“AAAAAARGH – A Monster Hunters Guide” – (co-written with Duncan Eldridge – Red Fox Books 1994)
“POTTS” (Red Fox Books 1991)
The filthiest boy in the world? Or just unlucky?
DISGUSTING DAVE & THE FARTING DOG
DISGUSTING DAVE & THE FLESH-EATING MAGGOTS
DISGUSTING DAVE & THE BUCKETFUL OF VOMIT
What the Press Say
“A great read, perfect for romping through… Any child will love reading it, love telling their mates about it, and love reciting all the facts they’ve learnt from it. Recommended.” – Bookbag.co.uk
“A book that’s full of toilet humour, it will strike a chord with boys especially.” – Junior
“Wonderfully, wittily written and appallingly appealing.” – Bournemouth Daily Echo
HISTORICAL NON-FICTION
“A CANNY HISTORY OF HADRIAN’S WALL” (Bookcase – 2008)
“A CANNY HISTORY OF CARLISLE” (Bookcase – 2006)
“DESERT DUEL” (Scholastic Books 2004) – the true story of Montgomery & Rommel and the Battle of Alamein in World War 2.)
GRAPHIC NOVELS
“CAPTAIN HAWK” (A & C Black 1997)
“FREAK: THROUGH THE LIGHTNING GATE” (Red Fox Books 1994)
“FREAK: DEATH AND THE LIZARD MAN” (Red Fox Books 1994)
MOVIE & TV TIE-INS:
“4321” (novelisation of the screenplay by Noel Clarke – Bloomsbury Books 2010).
“KIDULTHOOD” (novelisation of the screenplay by Noel Clarke – Bloomsbury Books 2006)
“THE LEGEND OF THE LOST KEYS” (BBC Books 1998)
“KING STREET JUNIOR” (BBC Books 1988)
“KING STREET JUNIOR – THE INSIDE STORY” (Greenfinch Park – 2006) The story of the long-running hit Radio 4 series.
PICTURE BOOK FOR YOUNG READERS:
“TRACTOR AND DIGGER SAVE THE DAY” (Bloomsbury Books 1997)
NON-FICTION:
SAVE OUR PLANET – an Anti-nuclear Guide for Teenagers” (Magnet/Methuen – 1986 – nominated for the Sunday Times Literary Award 1987).
THRILLER:
“DOWN PAYMENT ON DEATH” – (Robert Hale 1971)
To get any of Jim’s books, order through the publishers at their websites, or your bookshop, or www.amazon.co.uk
You can also read reviews of Jim’s books at:
http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/author/1497/Jim-Eldridge.html
To get in touch with Jim, e-mail him at: jimeldridge@jimeldridge.force9.co.uk