Children & Teen Fiction Books
Simon & Schuster Ltd Lies Like Poison
Book SynopsisFrom the author of bestselling THIS LIE WILL KILL YOU comes another unputdownable thriller about a group of friends who will do anything to protect each other – even murder . . . Perfect for fans of RIVERDALE, ONE OF US IS LYING and A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER. The recipe for the perfect murder...Poppy, Lily, and Belladonna would do anything to protect their best friend, Raven. So when they discovered he was suffering abuse at the hands of his stepmother, they came up with a lethal plan to stop her from ever hurting Raven again. But someone got cold feet, the plot faded to a secret of the past, and the group fell apart. Three years later, on the eve of Raven’s seventeenth birthday, his stepmother turns up dead and Belladonna is carted off to jail. Desperate to prove her innocence, Belle reache
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Medusa Project The SetUp
Book SynopsisThe first gripping installment in bestselling children's author Sophie McKenzie's MEDUSA PROJECT series – back with a bold new cover look! Fourteen years ago, scientist William Fox risked it all to achieve the impossible: he successfully implanted four babies with the Medusa gene, designed to give the recipient psychic abilities. But Fox’s experiment had some devastating consequences, so the babies were hidden away for years and the Medusa gene was heard of no more. Now the children are teenagers – and about to have their minds blown as their psychic powers kick in. Cocky, charismatic Nico thinks his emerging telekinetic abilities will bring him money, power and the girl of his dreams. He's about to find out just how wrong he is. And that new friends can often turn out to be snakes in the grass . . .Praise for The Set-Up:‘BRILLIANT . . . YOU CAN’T
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Andersen Press Ltd Elmer's Birthday
Book SynopsisThe elephants decide it’s their turn to play a trick on Elmer: all of the animals must pretend to forget his birthday tomorrow! But when the day comes the trick doesn’t quite go according to plan. The elephants should have listened to Elmer’s friends…Trade Review"David McKee never fails to entertain and surprise, and Elmer and his many friends remain top company for the very young." * LoveReading4Kids *
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Pan Macmillan A Year of Scottish Poems
Book SynopsisA Year of Scottish Poems is a glorious collection of 366 poems to keep you company for every day of the year.Reflecting the changing seasons, landscape and history of Scotland and her people and marking key dates in the Scottish calendar – from Burns Night to Hogmanay – these poems are powerful, thoughtful and uplifting.Compiled by Gaby Morgan, with an introduction from the National Poet for Scotland, Makar Jackie Kay, this collection is bursting at the seams with the strongest voices in Scottish poetry including Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, George Mackay Brown, Sir Walter Scott, Liz Lochhead, Don Paterson, Nan Shepherd, Stewart Conn, Kathleen Jamie, Elma Mitchell, John Rice, Muriel Spark, Iain Crichton Smith, Julia Donaldson, Kate Clanchy, Carol Ann Duffy and many more to deliver magic on every page that lasts a whole year!
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Nosy Crow Ltd Writes of Passage: Words To Read Before You Turn
Book SynopsisAn inspiring, accessible and powerful collection of words that matter.Published in a gorgeous hardback edition, with a stunning neon and foil-stamped cover, ribbon marker, and beautifully designed insides, Writes of Passage is the perfect gift for every occasion - birthdays, Christmas, school leaving celebrations, confirmations, bar and bat mitzvahs, and more.An inspiring collection of over 100 pieces of writing - poems, prose, letters, speeches, song lyrics, quotations, and more - from Shakespeare to Stephen Hawking; Greta Thunberg to Galileo; Malala to Martin Luther King; and Lin-Manuel Miranda to Lord Tennyson - which are in turn powerful, funny, moving, wise, and thought-provoking, and expertly selected and with accessible, thoughtful commentary by Nicolette Jones, children's book critic for The Sunday Times.
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A&U Children's Tashi and the Ghosts
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Pan Macmillan Freddy the Frog: A Push, Pull, Slide Book
Book SynopsisLittle ones can join in the fun with Freddy the Frog by pulling out the sliders, pushing up the tabs and making lots of noise down at the pond. Follow Freddy as he squelches in slime, races his friends and croaks all the day long!Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text, from the award-winning illustrator of The Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler. Freddy the Frog has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Discover more animal adventures from Axel Scheffler: Pip the Puppy, On the Farm, and In the Jungle.
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Pan Macmillan Solomon and Mortimer
Book SynopsisSolomon Crocodile and his friend Mortimer are bored. They want to find some fun, but what can they do? Tree-climbing is tricky, chasing lizards doesn't end well and flying turns out to be a lot harder than it looks. But then they spot the biggest hippo in the river. Just imagine the splash he'd make if two naughty crocodiles were to surprise him! But Solomon and Mortimer are about to get a whole lot more than they bargained for . . .Sure to delight fans of the original Solomon Crocodile, which has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide, Solomon and Mortimer is a warm, funny and charming tale from the Kate Greenaway Medal winning Catherine Rayner, which young children will ask for again and again.Trade ReviewA cheeky and beautifully illustrated tale -- Ruth Swindon * The Guardian IBW Guide *
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UCLan Publishing Demons of the Ocean
Book SynopsisRevamped new edition of the bestselling VAMPIRATES series, with new exclusive content added! "Totally original...I wish I'd had this idea." Anthony Horowitz "Justin Somper has brought new terrors to the blood-drenched seas - bravo!" Darren Shan Orphaned twins Connor and Grace Tempest take to the ocean in a desperate attempt to flee from a terrible life on shore. But a vicious storm wrecks their ship and leaves them fighting for their lives. For Connor his only salvation is a pirate ship... but this is no ordinary pirate ship. Desperate to survive Connor must join the terrible crew of the Diablo. In his quest to find his lost twin sister he discovers mysteries and secrets deeper than the ocean he now sails.
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Poetry for Kids: Emily Dickinson
Book SynopsisLet your children discover the works of poet Emily Dickinson in Emily Dickinson. As the premier title in the Poetry for Kids series, Emily Dickinson introduces children to the works of poet Emily Dickinson. Poet, professor, and scholar Susan Snively has carefully chosen 35 poems of interest to children and their families. Each poem is beautifully illustrated by Christine Davenier and thoroughly explained by an expert. The gentle introduction, which is divided into sections by season of the year, includes commentary, definitions of important words, and a foreword.Trade Review"This arresting edition makes for a wonderful introduction to Dickinson's poetry that's sure to captivate all ages." - Kirkus Reviews (starred)"I’m already a HUGE Emily Dickinson fan so the poems, to me, are wonderful. But, what sets this book apart are the whimsical illustrations. They bring the poems to life! Especially for children." - Melissa Taylor, Imagination Soup"It’s a solidly good book in a promising new series – and one I was happy to stumble upon this week, as Dickinson is so much balm for one’s soul." - Julie Danielson, kirkusreviews.com“A beautiful introduction to Dickinson for upper elementary poets.” - Rachel Zuffa, Racine Public Library, WI, for School Library Journal “Thick, creamy paper and a clean but vivacious design, combined with Davenier's friendly, thoroughly charming ink and watercolor illustrations make this fine collection of Dickinson's poetry an appealing gift for children or adults.” - Karin Snelson, children's & YA editor, Shelf Awareness
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Little Tiger Press Group Poison Potion
Book SynopsisDo you believe in magic? Maia and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of magical adventure unfolds. The Star Friends still don’t know who is using the woodland plants to create dark magic potions. Could it be the grumpy new school secretary? Meanwhile, Lottie’s friend Essie is being mean at school, and none of the adults want to go to work! The girls must combine their powers to unmask the potion-maker – and defeat them once and for all. Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Austen Girls
Book SynopsisWould she ever find a real-life husband? Would she even find a partner to dance with at tonight’s ball? She just didn’t know. Anna Austen has always been told she must marry rich. Her future depends upon it. While her dear cousin Fanny has a little more choice, she too is under pressure to find a suitor. But how can either girl know what she wants? Is finding love even an option? The only person who seems to have answers is their Aunt Jane. She has never married. In fact, she’s perfectly happy, so surely being single can’t be such a bad thing? The time will come for each of the Austen girls to become the heroines of their own stories. Will they follow in Jane’s footsteps? In this witty, sparkling novel of choices, popular historian LUCY WORSLEY brings alive the delightful life of Jane Austen as you’ve never seen it before. ‘Enter the world of Jane Austen, with a cast of characters as you've never seen them before. This delightful coming-of-age story... features strong female characters and a plot that tackles the struggles women faced during the period’ - Historic Royal Palace Inside Story MagazineTrade ReviewAn expertly written historical YA novel that weaves real people and places with fictional events that portray the realities of Georgian England * Anita Loughrey *Enter the world of Jane Austen, with a cast of characters as you've never seen them before. This delightful coming-of-age story... features strong female characters and a plot that tackles the struggles women faced during the period * Historic Royal Palace Inside Story Magazine *
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Andersen Press Ltd No Fixed Address
Book SynopsisLonglisted for the Carnegie Medal Felix Knutsson is nearly thirteen, lives with his mother and pet gerbil Horatio, and is brilliant at memorising facts and trivia. But Felix and his mom Astrid have a secret: they are living in a van. Astrid promises it’s only for a while until she finds a new job, and begs Felix not to breathe a word about it. So when Felix starts at a new school, he does his very best to hide the fact that most of his clothes are in storage, he only showers weekly at the community centre, and that he doesn’t have enough to eat. When his friends Dylan and Winnie ask to visit, Felix always has an excuse. But Felix has a plan to turn his and Astrid’s lives around. All he needs is a little luck and a lot of brain power . . .Trade Review"Beautifully wrought, compassionate and entertaining…A book worth giving a home to" -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *"Sharply comic and sad by turns...another superb book" -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *"Susin Nielsen is fantastic at creating believable teenage voices" -- Alex O'Connell * The Times, 'Children's Books of the Year' *"Susin Nielsen is an amazing writer. No Fixed Address is my book of the year" -- Hilary McKay"Relatable, moving and funny. Susin Nielsen is simply wonderful" -- Sarah Crossan"Funny, charming and full of heart, this is a really special book. I defy you not to root for Felix Fredrik Knutsson!" -- Lisa Williamson"This may be a story about poverty and depression, but there's hope and humour at its heart." -- Fiona Noble * The Observer *"A timely, funny and compassionate book with an endearing protagonist." * Sunday Independent Dublin - Best Books of 2018 *
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Quarto Publishing PLC The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
Book SynopsisCelebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race! Discover who will come first to win the ultimate prize, and find out why Cat will never forgive his friend Rat in this ancient folk tale that has been passed from generation to generation. Praise for Deep in the Woods, the previous title from Christopher Corr: '… the book looks like a delectable candy box… There is a lesson here — about friendship, and sharing — but the book never feels plodding or pedantic… Which may be why the lesson just goes down like the truth.'Trade ReviewThis legend has been re-told many times but I can honestly say I haven't seen it illustrated so colourfully or as strikingly before. * ReadingZone *
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Scholastic US Making Friends Back to the Drawing Board
Book SynopsisDany, Madison, and... wait -- another Dany?! -- must navigate some very complicated friendships while trying to capture a magical dog that is turning their town upside down!Almost everything is going great for Dany. She and Madison are still best friends, she still has her magic sketchbook, and the new school year is looking up. But when Dany creates a duplicate of herself to secretly help with homework and raise her social status, the two of them accidentally unleash a magical dog that wreaks supernatural havoc on the town. Now, with the big school dance coming up, time is running short for Dany, Madison, and their friends to set things right before the night is completely ruined!
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Andersen Press Ltd Lightning Mary
Book SynopsisWinner of the middle grade STEAM Book Prize Ordinary is what most people are and I am not. I am not ordinary at all. I am a scientist. One stormy night, a group of villagers are struck by lightning. The only survivor is a baby - Mary Anning. From that moment on, a spark is lit within her. Growing up poor but proud on the windswept Dorset coast, Mary follows after her father, hunting for fossils uncovered by waves and landslips: ancient creatures, turned to stone. Ignoring other people's taunts, Mary faces danger to bring back valuable treasures to help feed her family. But tragedy and despair is never far away. Mary must depend upon her unique courage and knowledge to fulfil her dream of becoming a scientist in a time when girls have no opportunities for such ambitions. What will happen when she makes her greatest discovery of all...? With a factual section about Mary Anning, her life, and the discoveries she made.Trade Review"Anthea Simmons tells Mary’s story as an exciting adventure and also as a rousing story of what an intelligent and brave woman can do." * LoveReading4Kids, Julia Eccleshare *"Anning’s strong, idiosyncratic personality bursts forth from the opening pages of this bold first-person narrative" * Kirkus *"An intriguing insight into a fascinating figure from history: Mary is a bold, brilliant and truly inspiring heroine.""Lightning Mary is a rewarding novelization of how Mary Anning became one of the first people to discover dinosaurs. Full, imaginative writing opens up Mary’s world" * Foreword Reviews *"Mary is a fascinating character and in Simmons’ hands, she rips up the page with her determination and strength" * Irish Independent *"A brilliant read." * BookTrust *"Riveting and evocative. Inspirational for budding scientists" * Stemettes *"An inspirational fictional account of a bold heroine, this also includes a factual section to inspire budding scientists" * Bookseller *
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Little Tiger Press Group The Perfect Kitten
Book SynopsisAbi has always wanted a kitten of her own, but when her family contact the local animal shelter to enquire about adopting one, she’s devastated to find out that the busy road they live on would make it too dangerous. Then the shelter rescues a deaf white kitten that needs to be kept inside. She’s the perfect kitten for Abi’s family! But how will they adapt to looking after an indoor kitten? And what will happen when the kitten gets bored of staying inside?
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Walker Books Ltd Wheres Wally Exciting Expeditions
Book SynopsisThis terrific, travel-sized Where''s Wally? book is full of searches, games and creative activities. Solve perplexing puzzles, personalise your travel checklist, design your own time machine and more. Plus, keep track of your own journeys with fun prompts, facts and challenges. And don't forget to search for Wally he''s hiding in every scene! This search-and-find book also comes with a bonus sensational story card game!Fourth in a series of travel-sized Wally titles look out for The Totally Essential Travel Collection, The Colouring Collection and Games on the Go! on your adventures!
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Pan Macmillan My Presents
Book SynopsisJoin in the birthday fun with My Presents, from the bestselling creator of Dear Zoo.Toddlers can lift the flaps to find out what's inside all the birthday presents. Then open the very last one and look inside the basket to find the best present of all!With bright, bold artwork, an engaging story and lots of presents to open, My Presents is the perfect birthday gift for fans of Dear Zoo and Dear Santa – and the thick card pages, sturdy flaps and chunky cased cover make it great for small hands.Rod Campbell, the creator of the preschool lift-the-flap classic Dear Zoo, has been a trusted name in early learning for over thirty-five years. Enjoy more of his novelty books with Little Mouse and I'm Hungry!
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Pan Macmillan Aladdin
Book SynopsisFirst Stories: Aladdin is the perfect introduction for young children to this classic fairy tale.Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story of Aladdin, his lamp and the magical genie to life. This well-loved fairy tale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by children's illustrator Amanda Enright.Little ones can collect more books in the First Stories series, including Doctor Dolittle, The Jungle Book, and Peter Pan.
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Poppy and Sams Bedtime Stories
Book SynopsisSnuggle up with Poppy and Sam, and enjoy these ten gentle tales of their adventures on Apple Tree Farm. Stories include a runaway tractor, a journey on an old steam train, a camping trip and lots more. Each story features charming illustrations by Stephen Cartwright, and there's a Little Yellow Duck to spot in every picture too.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Racehorse Who Wouldnt Gallop
Book Synopsis''A heart-warming story with a great girl-power message'' - Jacqueline WilsonCharlie Bass is a horse-mad ten-year-old who dreams of owning her own pony. So when she accidentally manages to buy a racehorse, Charlie is thrilled.The horse she buys, Noble Warrior, looks the part: strong, fit and healthy. There''s just one problem - he won''t gallop. In fact, he won''t even leave his stable without his best friend, a naughty palomino pony called Percy. Charlie is convinced that Noble Warrior has what it takes to be a champion. But can she prove it? Derby Day is fast approaching and only a win can save the family farm from being repossessed.The stakes couldn''t be higher for the Basses. Can Charlie turn her chaotic family into a top training team? Can Noble Warrior overcome his nerves? Will Percy the pony ever stop farting?Find out in this classic, funny animal story, perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and Gerald Durrell.Trade ReviewA heart-warming story with a great girl-power message * Jacqueline Wilson *A cheerful paean to books, big thighs and working hard to realise your dreams * Guardian *Funny and touching * Telegraph *There are useful human life lessons here: create a team, Balding urges, delegate, do your research, believe in yourself, and magic ensues * Observer *Will inspire girls to aim high * Express *Charlie is a feisty, funny girl who will appeal to pony-mad readers who'll devour all the inside knowledge of the equine world that Balding brings to her debut * Daily Mail *
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HarperCollins Publishers Toto
Book SynopsisFrom master storyteller MICHAEL MORPURGO, and illustrated by the award-winning EMMA CHICHESTER CLARK, comes a surprising, charming and uplifting twist on The Wizard of Oz, told by a very special and unforgettable character: Dorothy's pet dog, Toto. A perfect, collectible gift for all children (and children at heart).I was there, Papa Toto said, and those magic words sent shivers down my spine. It was going to be the Wizard story. Dorothy and me were both there.We were all silent, snuggled up together, waiting, waiting.Then Papa Toto beganWhen a twister descends on their Kansas farm, Toto and his owner Dorothy hide in the house only to be plucked into the air and whisked away!Coming down with a crash in the mysterious land of Oz, the pair meet a series of extraordinary characters: a scarecrow who believes he has no brains, a tin man without a heart, and a cowardly lion who may not be as cowardly as he thinks he is.But Toto and Dorothy are desperate to return home after all, home is hoTrade Review“Please invite this wonderful story in, you won’t regret it. History is rarely more movingly alive.” Morris Gleitzman Praise for Michael Morpurgo:“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian “Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph “There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express “Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skilful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”Elizabeth Reilly, British Council “The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian
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Pan Macmillan The Girl the Bear and the Magic Shoes
Book SynopsisA magical adventure about a girl, a bear and some very special shoes from the bestselling creators of What the Ladybird Heard and Sugarlump and the Unicorn. Full of action and imagination, and with a delightfully unexpected ending, this gorgeous book is one to enjoy over and over again.When Josephine leaves the shoe shop after buying some new running shoes, she hears an unusual sound - Click-click! Click-click! It's a bear with a backpack! Luckily for Josephine, her new shoes are anything but ordinary - these are magic shoes. But can they help her escape the bear when there's a mountain, a bog and even a lake in her way?The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes is an exciting adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Enjoy more of their stories with Sharing a Shell, The Singing Mermaid, and The Rhyming Rabbit.Trade Reviewa charming adventure full of magic and friendship -- Julia Eccleshare (September Pick of the Month) * Love Reading *With its subtle back-to-school theme, endearing humour and addictive wordplay, this is a superbly packaged book for sharing at school, home or nursery. * Lancashire Evening Post *
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Nosy Crow Ltd Theres a Werewolf In My Tent Baby Aliens Baby
Book SynopsisRead more of Izzy's adventures! Baby Aliens Got My Teacher The Spy Who Loved School Dinners My Headteacher Is a Vampire Rat Attack of the Demon Dinner Ladies To Wee Or Not To Wee! There's a Yeti in the Playground The Phantom Lollipop Man Icarus Was Ridiculous
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Hot Key Books The Secret Runners of New York
Book SynopsisGossip Girl meets Mad Max in this breakneck thriller from an international bestselling author where the line between rich and poor is the line between life and death. And what Skye discovers there is horrifying .Trade ReviewA fast-paced explosive dystopian adventure that will have teens hooked from the beginning. Its edgy, disturbing and darkly imaginative plot brims with characters to love and hate. Stranger Things meets Gossip Girl. -- Zoe James-Williams * South Wales Evening Post *Such a fun read ... [a] bloody exciting novel -- Jayne Nelson * SFX Magazine *Bloodily exuberant thriller ... ingenious time-travel plotting references. -- Suzi Feay * Financial Times *... a hell of a ride -- Paul Hunter * Herald Sun (Melbourne) *... extremely entertaining and a lot of fun to read -- Michael Popple * Canberra Weekly *... one of the most adrenaline pumping, invigorating, goosebump-inducing reads I have EVER read! * brooklyn.the.bookworm *... something here for everyone to enjoy * Bookish Kirra *Phew, what a ride! * BookBookOwl *Such a quick and captivating read ... would definitely recommend * Library of Books and Tea *I really do truly love this book a lot. I didn't think that it could get any better but it did. Building up to the ending was so much fun. The ending was so bittersweet and it couldn't have gone any better than it did. It was just the most perfect ending to a really jam packed thrilling scenes of a book. * Legenbooksdary *An entertaining read * Snow White Hates Apples *Thrilling and fast-paced...Reilly offers up a cautionary tale with genuine heart and a central heroine who you'll be cheering on. * CultureFly *
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Random House USA Inc The Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial
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HarperCollins Publishers WinniethePooh A Tree for Christmas
Book SynopsisFestive Story Inspired By Milne's Classic Stories About The Nation's Favourite BearA pocket-sized, beautifully illustrated warming winter tale for fans of Winnie-the-Pooh, the Best Bear in All The World.It wouldn't be Christmas without a Christmas tree but when Pooh and Piglet set off to find the perfect tree in the Hundred Acre Wood they soon run into difficulties. But perhaps with the help of their friends Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger and Owl, they'll be able to make this a Christmas to remember.Milne's classic children's stories featuring Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Pooh himself are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child's imagination like no other story before or since.The nation's favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for 95 years.Look out for more Winnie-the-Pooh stories:A Song for Christmas ISBN 9781405297486Pudding for Christmas ISBN 9781405294621A Tree for Christmas ISBN 9781405286633The LonTrade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine
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HarperCollins Publishers Mr Gum and the Goblins
Book SynopsisCompletely hilarious kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids'' Zoe BallShabba me whiskers! It''s a bold new look for Mr Gum, the best-selling cult classic, ready for a new generation of nibbleheads.Well, that old roo-de-lally Mr Gum and the hideous Billy William the Third are once more mucking things up for everyone. They're a-schemin' and a-hatchin' an' making their bad plans up on Goblin Mountain. And why? Because they're raising up an army of goblins to stink up the town of Lamonic Bibber once and for all! Can the brave travellers (the wise old man Friday O'Leary and the small girl Polly) make it past the Three Impossible Challenges of Goblin Mountain and save the town from a fate worse than something very bad indeed? In an epic tale of courage, valour and plain idiocy only one thing is sure: the truth is a lemon meringue!Mr Gum andthe Goblins is the third book in the internationally best-selling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twic
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Little Tiger Press Group Mirror Magic
Book SynopsisDo you believe in magic? Maia and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of magical adventure unfolds. Maia and her star animal, a fox called Bracken, must use their special powers to stop the forces of dark magic. Maia's older sister has started acting strangely and the Star Animals sense dark magic at work. Soon Maia discovers that the new pocket mirror her sister has must be to blame. Can the girls use their newfound Star Magic to help set things right? Perfect for fans of My Secret Unicorn and The Rescue Princesses, and for Rainbow Magic readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.
£5.99
Hawthorn Press Findus Rules the Roost
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Walker Books Ltd The Princess in Black
Book SynopsisA PERFECT PRINCESS. A SECRET SUPERHERO.Who says princesses can''t wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black.The first in a funny, action-packed series for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black! Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when... Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! A big blue monster is threatening the goats! Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia. But luckily Princess Magnolia has a secret she's also the Princess in Black, and stopping monsters is the perfect job for her! A rollicking read from the award-winning writing team of Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham.Trade Review[...] funny Superman-themed book, with beautiful illustrations by LeUyen Pham [...] * The List *“With lively full colour illustrations on every page this is a really super series for young children, and who could resist a princess like Magnolia?” * Andrea Reece, LoveReading *“The Princess in Black is a great stay-at-home adventure for all the children who love a plot twist.” * LoveReading Kids Panel Reviewer *“A lovely story featuring a princess who is also a superhero because why can’t girls be both? The illustrations by LeUyen Phan are stunning and add to the humour of this story.” * LoveReading Kids Panel Reviewer *“Interesting Book with a beautiful story and colourful illustrations.” * LoveReading Kids Panel Reviewer *
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Simon & Schuster The Balcony
Book Synopsis“Castrillón offers riotous sprouting life through soft forms, stylized shapes, and bright colors.” —Publishers Weekly “Elegant...A charmingly verdant tale in classic style.” —Kirkus Reviews “Lovely...delightful.” —School Library Journal From internationally acclaimed illustrator Melissa Castrillon comes a magical story of how a girl’s garden in her new home changes her life and the lives of people all around her.When a little girl moves from her home to an apartment in the city, she takes her pretty plants with her and one by one they grow and bloom and change both her world and the world all around her as she makes a new friend. When your heart is open, the world is full of possibilities.Trade ReviewThe girl who stars in this nearly wordless tale by Castrillón (If I Had a Little Dream) has rosy cheeks and short dark hair and lives blissfully in the countryside. Castrillón’s lush spreads of her house and its surroundings recall early modern woodcuts and traditional folk art. Movement is everywhere: curtains sway, smoke curls. Then the girl’s parents tell her that her mother has gotten a new job and they must move to the city (“Goodbye,” hand-lettered text reads). Their new brick walk-up has a balcony, and from it the girl stares forlornly at the hills where she used to play. But she’s brought a pot with her, in which she plants seeds (“Hope,” the letters read). A large, artichokelike plant soon springs forth, growing by leaps and bounds, and slowly, the girl transforms her balcony into a wild garden. Tendrils and flowers reach the balcony below; neighbors rejoice. She spots a child with dark skin and curly hair across the way, and their families become friends. Castrillón offers riotous sprouting life through soft forms, stylized shapes, and bright colors. “Bloom where you’re planted,” the adage goes, and that’s just what this girl does. Ages 4–8. (Sept.) -- Publishers Weekly * June 17, 2019 *A child gardener makes a new place feel like home.The young protagonist, whose skin is the pale cream of the book's paper, enjoys the lush garden of their country home, serenely having tea with animal friends. Then a job change for their parents means goodbye. Saddened, they move to an apartment in the city, from which they gaze longingly at the distant country from their third-story balcony. They plant seeds in a pot, and, seemingly overnight, an asparagus-looking bloom sprouts. It grows steadily, eventually becoming even taller than the child's parents. With more plants, the balcony soon becomes an overflowing oasis of flora, attracting friendly animals, until the whole neighborhood is teeming with vegetation. The plants form connections among the community, including the protagonist's friendship with a next-door-neighbor child who has dark skin and wears their hair in braided knots. The occasional text provides some plot developments (a posted letter inviting the mother to take a job in the city) and conveys strong moods ("Hope" appears next to the child as they pot their initial plant). Digitally colored pencil illustrations are classically styled, with hatchings, strong lines, playful spatial distortions reminiscent of Wanda Gág, and a vintage-feeling tri-color palette. The organic elements have especially enchanting forms. Elegant drawings and sparse, emotive text make this story accessible to readers of a wide age range .A charmingly verdant tale in classic style. (Picture book. 4-8) -- Kirkus * July 15, 2019 *CASTRILLÓN, Melissa. The Balcony. illus. by Melissa Castrillón. 48p. S. & S./Paula Wiseman Bks. Sept. 2019. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781534405882. PreS-Gr 2–A young girl brings along her love of the outdoors as she makes the adjustment of moving from a country home to a city apartment in this mostly wordless attestation to the possibilities of change and the meaning of home. When her mother receives a great job offer in the city, a girl is heartbroken to leave her home’s lush garden where she has found solace with the flora and fauna, only to move to an apartment where the main access to the outdoors is a small, barren balcony. Soon, with some seeds she brought with her, she starts a balcony garden that quickly flourishes, spilling over to the balconies below hers. While enjoying her garden, she meets a friend, which leads to a satisfying realization that home can be a lot of things. With only a few elegantly hand lettered words, Castrillón’s richly hued digital and pencil Ottoman-style illustrations carry the story. Making use of the book’s narrow shape, she moves back and forth between spreads and vignettes that add pacing and offer moments to pause and bask in the splendor of the magical world the girl is creating. Centered on the child’s story, other story lines unfold in the background, reinforcing the book’s theme of hope in change. VERDICT A book to assuage the fear of moving to a new home, this lovely illustrated tale will be a delightful addition to most collections.–Danielle Jones, Multnomah County Library, OR -- School Library Journal * September 2019 *
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Sourcebooks, Inc This Is Where It Ends
Book SynopsisThe reviews are in! This Is Where It Ends, the #1 New York Times bestseller and one of the Best Books of the Decade (Buzzfeed, Paste Magazine, BookRiot), could break you. I am speechless. The saddest book I have ever read. Literally tore my heart out. Go inside a heartbreaking fictional school shooting, minute-by-terrifying-minute. Everyone has a reason to fear the boy with the gun...10:00 a.m.: The principal of Opportunity, Alabama''s high school finishes her speech, welcoming the entire student body to a new semester and encouraging them to excel and achieve.10:02 a.m.: The students get up to leave the auditorium for their next class.10:03 a.m.: The auditorium doors won''t open.10:05 a.m.: Someone starts shooting.Over the course of 54 minutes, four students must confront their greatest hopes, and darkest fears, as they come face-to-face with the boy with the gun. In a world where violence in schools is at an all-time high and school shootings are a horrifyi
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Pan Macmillan Blue Chameleon
Book SynopsisThis chameleon can turn into anything and appear to fit in anywhere, but it seems that neither the swirly snail, the green grasshopper nor the stripy sock want to be friends. Will the chameleon ever find someone to talk to? With a subtle and witty interplay between words and illustrations Emily Gravett's Blue Chameleon is an introduction to colours and shapes (and chameleons!) which is sure to delight readers of all ages.Trade ReviewA glorious exploration of colours and shapes * Guardian *Readers of all ages will be charmed by the chameleon's changes of heart and hue * Observer *Sure to delight children and adults alike * Scotsman *Wittily says all that needs to be said about the complexities of meeting people and making friends * Guardian *
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Pan Macmillan Wilder Girls
Book SynopsisAn instant New York Times bestseller, Wilder Girls is Rory Power's chilling and unputdownable YA debut. The Power meets We Were Liars in this compelling story of survival and the power of female friendships, perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.'Body horror meets boarding school in a moving, terrifying thriller' – GuardianEveryone loses something to the Tox; Hetty lost her eye, Reese's hand has changed, and Byatt just disappeared completely.It’s been eighteen months since the Raxter School for Girls was put in quarantine. The Tox turned the students strange and savage, the teachers died off one by one. Cut off from the mainland, the girls don’t dare wander past the school’s fence where the Tox has made the woods wild and dangerous. They wait for the cure as the Tox takes; their bodies becoming sick and foreign, things bursting out of them, bits missing.But when Byatt goes missing, Hetty will do anything to find her best friend, even if it means breaking quarantine and braving the horrors that lie in the wilderness past the fence. As she digs deeper, she learns disturbing truths about her school and what else is living on Raxter Island. And that the cure might not be a cure at all . . .'Your new favourite book' – Cosmopolitan'Wholly original and compelling' – Observer'A staggering gut punch of a book' – KirkusTrade ReviewBody horror meets boarding school in a moving, terrifying thriller . . . one of the year's most memorable debut's. * Guardian, The Best Books of 2020 *Your new favourite book. * Cosmopolitan *Finally, Rory Power combines the challenges of dystopian survival with the dynamics of boarding school life in the wholly original and compelling Wilder Girls. -- Fiona Noble * Observer *This thrilling saga . . . is sure to be one of the season’s most talked-about books, in any genre. * Entertainment Weekly *Groundbreaking . . . brutal and beautiful, raw and unflinching. -- Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal CoilPart survival thriller, part post-apocalyptic romance, and part ecocritical feminist manifesto, a staggering gut punch of a book. * Kirkus, Starred Review *Power's evocative, haunting, and occasionally gruesome debut will challenge readers to ignore its bewitching presence. * Booklist, Starred Review *Wilder Girls is the bold, imaginative, emotionally wrenching horror novel of my dreams – one that celebrates the resilience of girls and the earthshaking power of their friendships. An eerie, unforgettable triumph. -- Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of FurybornWilder Girls is so sharp and packs so much emotion in such wise ways. I'm convinced we're about to witness the emergence of a major new literary star. -- Jeff VanderMeer, New York Times bestselling author of AnnihilationThe perfect kind of story for our current era * Hypable *A feminist, LGBT+, sci-fi-horror story with all the tantalizing elements of gore, mystery, war, and love you can ask for. Real, flawed, brave girls against a world gone mad. A shudderingly good read! -- Dawn Kurtagich, author of Teeth in the MistA very different boarding school tale * i News *A New York Times bestseller, this is a story of survival and the power of female friendships. It’s part thriller and part post-apocalyptic romance, celebrating the resilience and strength of girls * Muddy Stilettos, included in a best book for teenagers round-up *
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HarperCollins Publishers Stanleys Christmas Adventure
Book SynopsisThe hilarious and magical adventures of everyone's favourite flat hero Flat Stanley. With brilliant new illustrations by the award-winning author/illustrator Rob Biddulph.Amazing things always happen to Stanley Lambchop It's not every Christmas you get flown to the North Pole to meet Santa.But Santa is fed up. No one appreciates Christmas any more. Why should he deliver any presents?It's up to Stanley to persuade Santa and save Christmas!Jeff Brown was a story editor and assistant film producer in Hollywood. He worked on the at The New Yorker and the Saturday Evening Post, and his stories appeared in these magazines and many others. Jeff created the classic character Flat Stanley, whose adventures have been beloved by children around the world for more than 50 years. He died in Manhattan in 2003.Rob Biddulph is a bestselling and award-winning children's book author and illustrator. He won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Blown Away and was nominated for the Kate Greenaway me
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Faber & Faber Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer Old Possums Cats
Book SynopsisMungojerrie and Rumpelteazer were a very notorious couple of cats.As knockabout clowns, quick-change comedians, tight-rope walkers and acrobats.And when you heard a dining-room smashThen the family would say: It's that horrible cat!It was Mungojerrie! and Rumpelteazer!' And there's nothing at all to be done about that!Join the cat-burglars Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer in the fifth picture-book pairing from Arthur Robins and T. S. Eliot''s Old Possum''s cats, as they steal meat from the oven and pearls from the drawers.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Hamish and the Monster Patrol
Book Synopsis'HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!' Frank Cottrell Boyce 'Hilarious' Tim Minchin 'Danny Wallace and Jamie Littler's books contain all the wit and warmth of Dahl and Blake at their best. Irresistible.' Phil Earle 'Like David Walliams, Danny Wallace is a comedian turned children's author. Of the two, Wallace's writing is funnier' The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the WeekGet ready for another hilarious adventure from bestselling author Danny Wallace brought to life with illustrations from Jamie Littler, perfect for fans of David Walliams, Roald Dahl, David Baddiel and David Solomons! Things are afoot in Starkley... again! Out in the ocean something's on the move ... something BIG ... something that might change everything ... While most of Starkley's inhabitants have fled or gone into lockdown, Hamish and his pals
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Funnybones The Pet Shop
Book SynopsisAll he does is DIG holes - and BARK!WOOF! Barks the dog.When The Big Skeleton and The Little Skeleton become fed up with The Dog Skeleton they decide to swap him at the pet shop!They start off with a goldfish but soon get tired of him and swap him for a parrot - but soon they get bored of him too . . . Eventually the pet shop owner gives them a box to take home with a surprise pet inside.What do you think it will be?Can''t get enough of the Funnybones skeletons? Discover:Funnybones: The Black CatThe Funnybones Collection
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Nosy Crow Ltd Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam Jingle Bells
Book SynopsisThree hilarious read-aloud stories following the adventures of our favourite baking dogs! The much-loved picture book pooches appear here in a two-colour fiction format, ideal for children growing in confidence as readers and beginning to read alone. Shifty and Sam have a lot on their plates!
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Little Tiger Press Group Once Upon a Star: The Story of Our Sun
Book SynopsisOnce upon a star, there were no stars to shine — no sun to rise no sun to set no day, no night, nor any time. Discover the origins of the universe! The worlds of poetry and science collide to create this unique book about our sun, our planets, our Earth—and YOU!
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Hachette Children's Group Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Spirit Walker:
Book SynopsisA boy. A wolf. A legend of all time. The second book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver. Thousands of years ago an orphan boy and his wolf cub challenge a demon bear that threatens to destroy their world for ever. With the help of the World Spirit, Torak destroys the bear, but his beloved Wolf is lost in the process. Yet Torak's quest is far from over. A strange sickness is threatening the Raven Clan and only the Seal Clan have the cure. Torak must face a lonely journey to the Seal Islands to find it, but what he stumbles upon there is far from what he was expecting. And all is not as it seems ... Audio edition also available, read by Sir Ian McKellen.Trade ReviewSpirit Walker is an enchanting story of courage and danger set in one of the most beautifully described Stone Age landscape and will continue to delight fans of the series and is every bit as good as Wolf Brother. * FANTASY BOOK REVIEW *Spirit Walker is an enchanting story of courage and danger set in one of the most beautifully described Stone Age landscape and will continue to delight fans of the series and is every bit as good as Wolf Brother. * FANTASY BOOK REVIEW *Dazzling entertainment, seamless storytelling * LOVEREADING4KIDS *Dazzling entertainment, seamless storytelling * LOVEREADING4KIDS *SPIRIT WALKER is every bit as good, if not better, than WOLF BROTHER. * KIDSREADS *SPIRIT WALKER is every bit as good, if not better, than WOLF BROTHER. * KIDSREADS *As in Wolf Brother Michelle Paver's sheer passion for her story set in a world of myth and natural magic, shines through in this skilfully woven, exciting and brilliantly satisfying second installment of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness. * BOOKTOPIA *As in Wolf Brother Michelle Paver's sheer passion for her story set in a world of myth and natural magic, shines through in this skilfully woven, exciting and brilliantly satisfying second installment of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness. * BOOKTOPIA *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Dear Justyce
Book SynopsisIn the stunning sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin, bestselling author Nic Stone unflinchingly explores the impact of racism and inequality on young Black lives. For readers of Angie Thomas, Danielle Jawando and Jason Reynolds.Vernell LaQuan Banks and Justyce McAllister grew up a block apart in the Southwest Atlanta neighborhood of Wynwood Heights. Years later, Justyce walks the illustrious halls of Yale University . . . and Quan sits behind bars at the Fulton Regional Youth Detention Center. Through a series of flashbacks and letters to Justyce, Quan's story takes form. Troubles at home and misunderstandings at school give rise to police encounters and tough decisions. But then there's a dead cop and a weapon with Quan's prints on it. What leads a bright kid down a road to a murder charge? Not even Quan is sure... 'Brilliant' – i Ne
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HarperCollins Publishers Tin Boy
Book SynopsisThe true cost of the tin that goes into our electronic devices is revealed in this striking and gripping story from the bestselling author of Young Bond. Mining for tin in deep, dangerous trenches is the only life that Tono has ever known. Worked to the brink of exhaustion each day, his only escape is in the precious moments when he reads his dad's old comics. In a world of heroes and superpowers, he can forget the terrifying mining pits. But an underwater avalanche, a glimpse of something bright red in the sandy seabed, and a canny sidekick are about to transform Tono's life forever …Fate collides with a stark reality in this truly unique and unforgettable story. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+Trade Review"Brave, committed and necessary" – The Letterpress Project "A powerful and inspiring story, and one that will get children thinking about the world and their place in it" – LoveReading4Schools "Cole's prose is vivid and visceral, with nuanced characterisation and evocative descriptions that make a global issue feel deeply personal" – CBI, Recommended Reads "A brilliant, diverse, and truly original book" – Askews and Holts Library Services
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Witchs Cat
Book SynopsisThe purrrrfect new story for young readers this Halloween! From Philip Ardagh, bestselling author of The Grunts series, and illustrated by Rob Biddulph, award-winning creator of Draw With Rob, comes a charming new series for fans of Alex T. Smith, Pamela Butchart and Mr Dog! Meet Furry Purry Beancat – one extraordinary cat with nine extraordinary lives! Just like every other cat, Furry Purry Beancat loves a catnap. But unlike other cats, when Beancat wakes she often finds herself about to embark on a whole new adventure! Watch out! There’s a WITCH in the village – or is there? With talk of potions, toads and spells flying around, will Beancat be able to sniff out the truth, before it’s too late? 'Exciting and comic, these are purr-fect first adventures' - LoveR
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Sister Missing
Book SynopsisThe gripping sequel to the bestselling, award-winning teen thriller Girl, Missing, by million-copy selling author Sophie McKenzie.It's two years after the events of Girl, Missing and life is not getting any easier for sixteen-year-old Lauren – exam pressure and a recent family heartbreak have taken their toll.Hoping some time together away from everything will help, Lauren’s birth mother takes her and her two sisters on holiday, only for tragedy to strike again when one of Lauren’s sisters disappears, under circumstances very similar to those in which Lauren was taken years before. . . perhaps too similar to be a coincidence.Can Lauren save her sister and stop the nightmare from happening all over again?Other books by Sophie McKenzie:Girl, MissingMissing MeBoy, MissingHide and SecretsTruth or DarePra
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Simon & Schuster The Perfect Date
Book SynopsisA grieving teen’s past comes back to haunt him in this chilling installment in R.L. Stine’s bestselling Fear Street series—now with a fresh new look!Brady Karlin is getting on with his life. The memory of his girlfriend—killed in a gruesome sledding accident last year—is beginning to fade. Now he’s met Rosha Nelson, the girl of his dreams. And he’s never been happier. Until Brady starts to see a strange figure with a terribly scarred face following him everywhere. And horrible accidents start happening every time Rosha’s around. Has dating Rosha made Brady’s dreams come true? Or brought his worst nightmares to life?
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