Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisOne dark night on the island of Great Saltee, fourteen-year-old Conor is framed for a terrible crime he didn't commit. Thrown into prison by the dastardly Hugo Bonvilain, Conor is trapped in a seaswept dungeon and branded a traitor. He must escape and clear his name; he wants his old life back his family, his friends . . . and his princess.Conor knows there is only one way out. It's an impossible task, which has never been done before. But Conor is determined to do it. He'll have to fly.Swashbuckling new fiction from the amazing Eoin Colfer, ideal for readers aged 11+.Trade ReviewPraise for Airman:'Swashbuckling high adventure . . . His strongest work yet' – Guardian'Better fun than this will be hard to come by' – The Times'A classic swashbuckling adventure' – Irish Independent ReviewPraise for other books by Eoin Colfer:'Wickedly brilliant' – Independent (on Artemis Fowl)'As ever, Colfer's story rattles along at a tremendous pace with a cast of eccentric and explosive characters' – Guardian (on The Supernaturalist)'Unputdownable' – Irish Times (on Half Moon Investigations)

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Book SynopsisHeathcliff, an orphan, is raised by Mr Earnshaw as one of his own children. Hindley despises him but wild Cathy becomes his constant companion, and he falls deeply in love with her. When she will not marry him, Heathcliff''s terrible vengeance ruins them all - but still his and Cathy''s love will not die . . .A story of doomed love and revenge with a brilliant introduction from the author of The Outsiders - S. E. Hinton.Trade Review"It is as if Emily Brontë could tear up all that we know human beings by, and fill these unrecognizable transparencies with such a gust of life that theytranscend reality."--Virginia Woolf

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Book SynopsisAnother delicious book in the Chocolate Box Girls series, a sequel to Cherry Crush, Marshmallow Skye and Summer''s Dream, from bestselling girls'' favourite, Cathy Cassidy. Coco is the youngest of the Tanberry sisters but she''s as headstrong as any of them. Coco is crazy about animals and loves her riding lessons. When Caramel, her favourite pony at the stables, is sold, Coco scopes out the new owner - and she''s not happy about what she discovers. With big sister Honey going off at the deep end and Summer only just recovering from her eating disorder, there''s no-one at Tanglewood to help Coco out. Can Coco save Caramel alone - or will a new friend help her? A perfect next step for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, by the bestselling author of Scarlett, Dizzy, Angel Cake and Ginger Snaps.

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Book SynopsisThe next instalment in the addictive Chocolate Box Girls series and sequel to Cherry Crush, Marshmallow Skye, Summer''s Dream and Coco Caramel. Honey is going to live with her dad in Australia. Determined to make a fresh start, she couldn''t be further away from the tough times at Tanglewood. Her new life is a dream come true - until school begins. The girls are different from Honey''s friends in England and the only person who seems to understand her is the cute boy from the beach she''s chatting to online. But when he, the girls at school and even her dad start breaking promises, who can she trust? All alone on the other side of the world, Honey''s past is about to catch up with her . . . A perfect next step for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, by the bestselling author of Scarlett, Dizzy, Angel Cake and Ginger Snaps.

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Book SynopsisBodyguard: Ransom is a bullet-proof thriller by Chris Bradford, bestselling author of the Young Samurai books. it''s Lee Child for younger readers - Cherub meets Jason Bourne, a surefire winner for fans of Robert Muchamore and Anthony Horowitz''s Alex Rider books. Connor Reeves is a bodyguard, trained in surveillance, anti-ambush technique, hostage survival and unarmed combat. He''s already proven himself saving the American President''s daughter from terrorists in Bodyguard: Hostage. Now he is on board the mega-yacht of a media mogul. His job: to protect the twin daughters of this wealthy man. His challenge: pirates storm the yacht and Connor is in very stormy waters . . .Trade ReviewBreathtaking action -- Eoin Colfer

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Book SynopsisAngel Cake by Cathy Cassidy is truly sweet and delicious story for girls aged 9+Anya used to dream of moving to Britain to start a brand-new life. But as she sits in a school where nobody understands her, she dreams of Polish summer skies and the place where she once belonged.Then Anya meets bad boy Dan. He''s no angel, but she''s sure there''s a sweeter side to him. And when things begin to fall apart, Anya realizes she''s not alone - how can Dan be such bad news when being with him feels like heaven?''Touching, tender and unforgettable'' - Guardian''Cassidy''s characters have real heart'' - Sunday Telegraph''Cathy Cassidy . . . is way better than Jacqueline Wilson'' - Courtney, aged 10***Includes delicious recipes, character quizzes and more!***Trade ReviewPraise for Cathy's books: Touching, tender and unforgettable -- The GuardianCathy Cassidy's insight into teenage thinking is pin-point sharp while her light tone makes [her stories]sing. -- Julia Eccleshare * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *Angel Cake is awesome! It took three days to read and I loved it so much. I wish it could be made into a movie. -- Britt, age 13

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Book SynopsisDandelion Clocks by Rebecca Westcott will be loved by fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cathy Cassidy or Annabel Pitcher. Liv takes us on a journey through her life from Thirteen Weeks Before to Six Months After. We discover Liv''s passion for photography, her brother''s obsession with sticking to the rules, the stupidity of Moronic Louise at school, and how the family copes as Mum''s terminal illness takes hold . . . Guided by Mum''s own childhood diaries, Liv finds a new way to live.This book is real, funny, utterly touching and absolutely heartwarming. Despite the sadness at the heart of the story, every reader will laugh and keep on turning the pages, charmed by Liv and her mum.''A brilliantly told, ultra modern story about a significant six months in eleven year old Olivia''s life - it should be sold with a large box of tissues!'' Jacqueline WilsonTrade ReviewA strong, sensitive debut - powerful and beautifully written. -- Cathy CassidyA brilliantly told, ultra-modern story about a significant six months in eleven year old Olivia's life - it should be sold with a large box of tissues! -- Jacqueline WilsonThe perfect tear-jerker -- guardian.co.uk * Guardian online *The big emotions at the heart of this story will grab readers' attention and guide them through a painful and heart-warming story. -- Julia Eccleshare * lovereading4kids.co.uk *A very moving book -- Cathy Willetts * Scribbles Book Reviews *Original, emotional, and deeply, deeply sensitive Westcott has crafted a novel that stays with the reader for all the right reasons. -- My Book Corner * Mybookcorner.com.au *An outstanding debut novel -- Bookbabblers blog * bookbabblers.co.uk *If any young teen out there has read The Fault in our Stars then this is definitely a book for you! -- Rosie Whooley * marisworld.co.uk *The author writes with assurance and insight . . . If this is an example of the calibre of her writing, we may look forward to many more excellent books from her. * Thebookbag.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisSOON TO BE A MAJOR ANIMATED NETFLIX SERIES!Rumours have spread like wildfire across the warring lands of Lyssia.Drew Ferran, has returned to the Seven Realms, seeking an army to help him defeat the terrible Catlords of Bast.But when he turns to the sea for help, scoundrels and pirates cresting every wave, Drew''s quest pulls him toward the very heart of his enemy.Discover the page-turning Wereworld series, perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Skandar and Artemis Fowl.''Epic'' - Guardian''Unpredictable, exciting - hugely recommended'' - BookbagTrade Reviewas a fantasy world it is superior to Eragon, and pure fun * The Times *Really, really good . . . gripping. Never read anything like it before * Forest Hill Boys School reviewer *

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Book SynopsisThe Infinite Sea is the second book in the phenomenal and bestselling 5th Wave series by award-winning author, Rick Yancey. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent and The Maze Runner**The 5th WAVE is now a major film by Sony Pictures, starring Chloe Grace Moretz*''Wildly entertaining . . . I couldn''t turn the pages fast enough'' The New York TimesHow do you rid the earth of seven billion humans? Rid the humans of their humanity. Cassie Sullivan and her companions lived through the Others'' four waves of destruction. Now, with the human race nearly exterminated and the 5th Wave rolling across the landscape, they face a choice: brace for winter and hope for Evan Walker''s return, or set out in search of other survivors before the enemy closes in. Because the next attack is more than possible - it''s inevitable.No one can anticipate the depths to which the Others will sink - nor the heights to which humanity will rise . . . www.The5thWaveIsComing.com www.rickyancey.com''Remarkable, not-to-be-missed-under-any-circumstances . . . JUST READ IT'' Entertainment Weekly''The next HIT'' Daily Mail''This gut-wrenching sequel to The 5th Wave careens on a violent course of non-stop action.'' Publishers Weekly, starred review''CHILLING'' Sun''The pace is RELENTLESS'' Heat''A modern sci-fi masterpiece . . . Should do for aliens what Twilight did for vampires.'' USA Today''ACTION-PACKED'' MTV.com''A twisty survival story that borrows elements from romance, horror and dystopian fiction'' Wall Street Journal''An epic sci-fi adventure about a terrifying alien invasion. You''ll read it in one sitting'' Bookseller''Heartfelt, violent, paranoid epic, filled with big heroics and bigger surprises . . . a sure thing for reviewers and readers alike.'' Booklist (starred review)''A gripping SF trilogy about an Earth decimated by an alien invasion... the question of what it means to be human is at the forefront'' Publishers Weekly''Borrow this one from your teen''s nightstand while they''re at school.'' People Magazine*Winner of the 2014 Red House Children''s Book Award *2014 Children''s Choice Book Awards Finalist for Teen Book of the Year*A YALSA 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults*A YALSA 2014 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers*A Booklist 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults*A VOYA 2013 Perfect Ten*An Amazon Best Book of the YearBooks in the series:The 5th Wave (Book 1)The Infinite Sea (Book 2)The Last Star (Book 3)Trade ReviewWildly entertaining... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough * The New York Times *A modern sci-fi masterpiece... should do for aliens what Twilight did for vampires. * USA Today *Nothing short of amazing * Kirkus (starred review) *An epic sci-fi adventure about a terrifying alien invasion. You'll read it in one sitting * Bookseller *Remarkable, not-to-be-missed-under-any-circumstances * Entertainment Weekly *A gripping SF trilogy about an Earth decimated by an alien invasion... the question of what it means to be human is at the forefront * Publishers Weekly *This is DAMN and WOW territory. Quite simply, one of the best books I've read in years -- Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author.This book is scary! * Teen Now (starred review) *A fantastic read. The 5th Wave is an electrifying page-turner -- Kathy Reichs, New York Times bestselling authorYancey's heartfelt, violent, paranoid epic, filled with big heroics and bigger surprises, is part War of the Worlds, part Starship Troopers, part Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and part The Stand . . . a sure thing for reviewers and readers alike. * Booklist (starred review) *Breathtakingly fast-paced and original, The 5th Wave is a reading tsunami that grabs hold and won't let go. -- 'Melissa De La Cruz, New York Times bestselling author of the Blue Bloods series....a twisty survival story that borrows elements from romance, horror and dystopian fiction * Wall Street Journal *Wildly entertaining... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough -- Justin Cronin * New York Times *The pace is relentless * Heat *Action-packed. * MTV.com *A cut above anything else in the genre * Sunday Telegraph *Borrow this one from your teen's nightstand while they're at school * People Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe next scrumptious story in Cathy Cassidy''s Chocolate Box Girls series, following Cherry Crush and Marshmallow Skye. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.Summer has always dreamed of dancing, and when a place at ballet school comes up, she wants it so badly it hurts.Middle school ends and the holidays begin, but unlike her sisters, Summer has no time for lazy days and sunny beach parties. The audition becomes her obsession, and things start spiralling out of control . . .The more Summer tries to find perfection, the more lost she becomes. Will she realise - with the help of the boy who wants more than friendship - that dreams come in all shapes and sizes?Third must-have title in this gorgeous series from one of the UK''s best-loved girls'' authors, Cathy Cassidy.Each sister has a different story to tell, which one will be your favourite?Cathy Cassidy was voted Queen of Teen in 2010 - beating Jacqueline Wilson and Louise Rennison to the throne.Praise for Cathy''s books: ''Touching, tender and unforgettable.'' GuardianTrade ReviewPraise for Cathy's books: Touching, tender and unforgettable. * The Guardian *A great choice for older Jacqueline Wilson fans * Irish Independent *

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Book SynopsisThe stunning sequel to Sally Green''s breathtaking debut novel - HALF BAD.After finally meeting his elusive father, Marcus, and receiving the three gifts that confirm him as a full adult witch, Nathan is still on the run. He needs to find his friend Gabriel and rescue Annalise, now a prisoner of the powerful Blood witch Mercury. Most of all he needs to learn how to control his Gift - a strange, wild new power that threatens to overwhelm him.Meanwhile, Soul O''Brien has seized control of the Council of Fairborn Witches and is expanding his war against Blood witches into Europe. In response, an unprecedented alliance has formed between Blood and Fairborn witches determined to resist him. Drawn into the rebellion by the enigmatic Blood witch Van Dal, Nathan finds himself fighting alongside both old friends and old enemies. But can all the rebels be trusted, or is Nathan walking into a trap?

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Book SynopsisDiary of a Wimpy Kid meets The Dangerous Book for Boys, DANGER IS EVERYWHERE is a brilliantly funny handbook for avoiding danger of all kinds that will have everyone from reluctant readers to bookworms laughing out loud (very safely) from start to finish.DOES IT WARN YOU ABOUT WHAT TO DO IF A SHARK COMES UP OUT OF THE LOO WHILE YOU ARE SITTING ON IT? Yes it does.AND HOW TO FIND OUT IF YOUR GRANNY IS A ROBOT? That too.AND WHAT TO DO IF A VOLCANO ERUPTS UNDERNEATH YOUR HOUSE? After you''ve made sure it''s not a neighbour''s barbecue, this book will let you know exactly how to deal with it.''I dislocated my jaw laughing'' Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis FowlWritten by Docter Noel Zone, the world''s greatest (and only) Dangerologist, with the help of his neighbours:David O''Doherty (words) is a stand-up comedian, writer and regular guest on television shows such as QI, Have I Got News For You and Would I Lie To You? He has written two theatre shows for children, including one where he fixed their bicycles live on stage.Chris Judge (pictures) is the award winning author/illustrator of The Lonely Beast and a number of other picture books for children. His work has appeared in high-profile advertising campaigns, newspapers, magazines, exhibitions and other media in Ireland and the UK. His most recent work includes cover artwork for Roddy Doyle''s Brilliant.www.DangerIsEverywhere.co.uk''A brilliantly silly survival guide'' Sunday Express''A Joyful riposte to over-cautious parents . . . well-paced and funny throughout.'' Time Out London''Imagine the Mighty Boosh crashed into the Wimpy Kid'' The Times''A surreal, daft and funny book . . . A bracing satirical sideswipe at today''s health-and-safety culture, aimed at kids who''ll get the irony and relish the silliness.'' Financial Times''Brilliantly funny'' Gransnet''A brilliantly mapcap guide'' ni4Kids.com''Laugh-out-loud'' TheSchoolRun.comTrade ReviewI dislocated my jaw laughing -- Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl228/10 - That's an understatement. -- William, age 10Wicked illustrations that will help you tackle silly dangers. Made me laugh out loud and I know my friends at school will love it! -- Robyn, age 8Awesome jokes that made me laugh out loud ... one of the funniest books I have read. -- Isla, age 9I loved it because it is full of hilarious pictures . . . such as TEPOC - the Emergency Page Of Calm. Make a copy of this page and show it to your Mum when she is getting stressed! -- Ross, age 10Loved it! Really enjoyed it - favourite chapter was the danger pets -- Jennifer, age 7This book is very good for boys as it contains scary and rude things. . . ! -- Tomasz, age 9Brilliantly silly * Sunday Express *A star turn that will amuse smart seven-year-olds, 17-year-olds, and, in our experience, 47-year olds . . . well-paced and funny throughout * Time Out London *A surreal, daft and funny book . . . A bracing satirical sideswipe at today's health-and-safety culture, aimed at kids who'll get the irony and relish the silliness. -- Financial TimesBrilliantly funny * Gransnet.com *Laugh-out-loud * TheSchoolRun.com *Imagine the Mighty Boosh crashed into the Wimpy Kid * The Times *

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Book SynopsisA compelling and beautiful story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who wants to die. 'If you're looking for the next The Fault in Our Stars, this is it' - Guardian A New York Times bestseller Soon to be a major film starring Elle Fanning. Theodore Finch is fascinated by death, and he constantly thinks of ways he might kill himself. But each time, something good, no matter how small, stops him. Violet Markey lives for the future, counting the days until graduation, when she can escape her Indiana town and her aching grief in the wake of her sister's recent death. When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school, it's unclear who saves whom. And when they pair up on a project to discover the 'natural wonders' of their state, both Finch and Violet make more important discoveries: It's only with Violet that Finch can be himself - a weird, funny, live-out-loud guy who's not such a freak after all. And it's only with Finch that Violet can forget to count away the

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Book SynopsisPerilus is a Roman boy who is crazy about chariot racing. He loves to practise in his own homemade chariot (pulled by the family goat) and dreams of riding in the Circus Maximus himself one day. But when Perilus''s hero, the brilliant charioteer Scorcha , goes missing on the day of the big race, Perilus finds his wish coming true sooner than he''d imagined!A laugh-out-loud story from King of Comedy Jeremy Strong.

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Book SynopsisOne of the best-loved animal stories of our time.Twilight over meadow and water, the eve-star shining above the hill, and Old Nog the heron crying kra-a-ark! as his slow dark wings carried him down to the estuary.The classic story of an otter living in the Devonshire countryside which captures the feel of life in the wild as seen through the otter''s own eyes.Tarka is born in Owlery Holt, near Canal Bridge on the River Torridge, where he grows up with his mother and sisters, learning to swim and catch fish, and to beware the hunters'' cry. His life is one of adventure and play, but soon he must fend for himself, travelling along streams and rivers to the open sea, sometimes with female otters White-tip and Greymuzzle. Always on the run, Tarka has many close shaves until he finally meets his nemesis, the fearsome hound Deadlock.Henry William Williamson was born in 1895 in Brockley, south-east London. The then semi-rural location provided easy

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Book SynopsisThe first book in a new series about an orphan boy who discovers he is part of a secret army that protects the world from a race of shadowy monsters.Grey placed his finger in the middle of the shadow.''What''s this?'' he asked.Denizen frowned. ''It''s a shadow.''''No, it isn''t,'' Grey said. ''It''s a door.''Denizen Hardwick doesn''t believe in magic - until he''s ambushed by a monster created from shadows and sees it destroyed by a word made of sunlight.That kind of thing can really change your perspective.Now Denizen is about to discover that there''s a world beyond the one he knows. A world of living darkness where an unseen enemy awaits.Fortunately for humanity, between us and the shadows stand the Knights of the Borrowed Dark.Unfortunately for Denizen, he''s one of them . . .

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Book Synopsis''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' STORMZY''I grew up reading her. It was one of the few books about black people, so I felt seen.'' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS ''The most original book I''ve ever read'' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage. ZAWE ASHTON_____Just this once. Just this once and no more, I promise.Please let me get away with it just this once . . .Tobey wants a better life - for him and for Callie Rose. He wants nothing to do with the violent gangs that rule the world he lives in. But when he''s offered the chance to earn some extra money, how much could it hurt to just this once say ''yes''?Callie Rose knows all about the danger of saying ''yes''. She knows abTrade ReviewBlackman "gets" people . . . she "gets" humanity as a whole, too * The Guardian *Powerful * Sunday Times *Blackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice...Unforgettable * Independent *Stimulating and emotionally satisfying * Financial Times *A gritty read for older children . . . At times this is a beautiful love story; at other times it is a harrowing and moral tale... * Bookseller *Packs some powerful political punches...But Blackman never compromises the story, which is dramatic, moving and brave * Guardian *Inter-racial teenage love has never been more painful -- Amanda Craig * The Times *

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Book SynopsisCharlie Higson started writing when he was ten years old. After university he was a singer and painter and decorator before he started writing for television. He went on to create and star in the hugely successful comedy series The Fast Show. He is the author of the bestselling Young Bond books and the incredibly successful horror series, The Enemy.Charlie doesn't do Facebook, but you can tweet him @monstroso.Trade ReviewPraise for The Enemy series: 'Brutal, blood-soaked, full of zombies . . . it's ace' * FHM *Lord of the Flies with zombies . . . tons of nail-biting action! * Rick Riordan *

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Book SynopsisCLEVER POLLY AND THE STUPID WOLF by Catherine Storr has delighted generations of young children.Twelve stories written for the author''s daughter, who was scared of the wolf under the bed! Drawing occasionally on well-known fairy tales, and skilfully blending fantasy and reality, these stories are bursting with humour, originality and charm. And Polly, not scared at all, outwits the wolf on each and every occasion!Also in A Puffin Book, the sequel: POLLY AND THE WOLF AGAIN.Trade ReviewAll the wolf wants to do is eat a little girl, but he has chosen one very clever girl, and he is unfortunately one very stupid wolf! A charming, classic tale. * Waterstones Guide for Kids' Books *

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Book SynopsisMadame Doubtfire by bestselling author Anne Fine is a wonderfully funny, punchy story about family life. Lydia, Christopher and Natalie are used to domestic turmoil. Their parents'' divorce has not made family life any easier in either home. The children bounce to and from their volatile mother, Miranda, and their out-of-work actor father, Daniel. Then Miranda advertises for a cleaning lady who will look mind the children after work - and Daniel gets the job, disguised as Madame Doubtfire. This bittersweet, touching and extremely funny book inspired the highly successful film Mrs Doubtfire, starring the late Robin Williams.Madame Doubtfire is reissued in ''A Puffin Book'' series of Puffin modern classics.

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Book SynopsisPlanets, galaxies, villains, heroes, the Doctor, the TARDIS and the time vortex - all intricately illustrated in this timey-wimey colouring book packed with original Doctor Who art. With 45 stunning images to colour plus classic and timeless quotes from the beloved TV show, this out-of-this-world colouring book is perfect for any creative Doctor Who fan.

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Book SynopsisIn her Bangladesh village, ten-year-old Naimi excels at painting designs called alpanas, but to help her impoverished family financially she would have to be a boy--or disguise herself as one.

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Book SynopsisFourth title in a mythic adventure series in which the heroes are owls!In the owl kingdom, a war between good and evil is raging. On one side, Soren and the noble owls of the Great Ga'hoole tree. On the other, Soren's fearsome brother Kludd, who wears a terrifying metal mask to cover his battle scars. Driven by an all-consuming lust for power, Kludd leads his forces in a brutal attack on the Great Ga''Hoole Tree.Meanwhile, Soren is asked to lead a mission back to the one place he never wanted to see again St Aegolius Academy for Orphaned Owls. He and his crew will have to enter St Aggie''s as spies, then leave without being noticedor caught.Soren escaped the rocky confines of St Aggie''s once. If the Ga'Hoole tree is to be saved he must do it againTrade Review‘the novel offers an enthralling science fantasy…the fast-paced action will leave fantasy lovers clamouring for more.’ Barnes & Noble

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Book SynopsisHell is revealed in the sixth nail-biting, hair-rending, creepy cool episode of the Demonata.Fire! It''s all around me, fierce, intense, out of control. I feel the hair on my arms singe and know I have only seconds before I burst into flames. Total panic. There''s a horrible shrieking sound, piercing and destructive. My eardrums and eyeballs should burst. It''s hell! I moan.One boy''s life ripped to shreds before his eyesOne wrathful demon master hellbent on revengeAn army of grisly Demonata on the rampageIt''s the end of the world as we know it.Trade Review“A must for all you horror fans out there…a gripping mix of dark, disturbing and gory fantasy-horror.” – Irish Independent Praise for the Demonata Series: “Utterly unputdownable” – The Times “The master of children’s horror at his blood-curdling best.” – Publishing News

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!''I''m not a foreigner,'' exclaimed Paddington hotly. ''I''m from Darkest Peru.''Paddington has always felt at home with the Brown family. Then one day, a mysterious visitor arrives at number thirty-two Windsor Gardens. Is it time for Paddington to decide where home' really is?For more than sixty years, Paddington Bear has touched the hearts of adults and children worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.Trade ReviewPraise for the Paddington series: 'I've always had great respect for Paddington… He is a British institution.' Stephen Fry 'Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature.' The Teacher 'Michael Bond's accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children's characters.' The Bookseller Praise for Paddington’s Finest Hour: “…a delight throughout…” Financial Times Praise for Love From Paddington: “…a jolly ride through the best of the Paddington tales” The Times “…a delightful collection…” Sunday Express

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Book SynopsisEvents take an unexpected turn in this ninth awesome foray into the worlds of the DemonataThe Disciples are being manipulated by beings older than time. Only Kernel Fleck knows that something is wrong. But he is in the grip of a creature who cares nothing for the fate of humanity. Voices are calling to him from the darkness and he''s powerless to resist.Kernel has already been to hell and back. Now he''s about to go furtherTrade ReviewPraise for the Demonata Series: “Utterly unputdownable” – The Times “The master of children’s horror at his blood-curdling best.” – Publishing News “As grossly entertaining as ever, Grubbs’s cynical teenaged voice carries the story along like a bat out of hell.” – The Times

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Book SynopsisZizou Corder is Louisa Young and Isabel Adomakah Young, whose names are too long to fit on the front of a book. Louisa is a grown-up and has written five grown-up books. Isabel is a kid and has written mostly schoolwork. The original Zizou is Isabel's lizard, only he spells it Zizu. This is their second novel - the next in the Lionboy trilogy. They all live in London. Only one goes to school.

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Book SynopsisA full-colour paperback edition of The Horse and His Boy, book three in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with full-colour cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.

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Book SynopsisTHE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVILis now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh,Cate Blanchett,and many more!Step into the dark and enchanting world of the School for Good and Evil with this stunning companion book.Soman Chainani's New York Times bestselling series comes to life in this handbook full of everything students at the School need to learn in order to survive their own fairy tale. With full-colour illustrations the handbook includes character interviews, diary excerpts, brand-new short stories and much, much more.A must-have for all super-fans of the School for Good and Evil.Trade ReviewPraise for THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL: “a fairy tale like no other, complete with romance, magic, and humour… that will keep you turning pages until the end.” Newbury Award-winning author Ann M. Martin “Twill enchant young girls and boys alike with its twisted take on the classic fairytales.” – The Bookbag “dark, funny and entertaining” – Teenlibrarian.co.uk “Amazing!!! Brilliant!!! PERFECTO!!! Mindblowing!!! Love it. Absolutely LOVE it.” Ava “This book is amazing!! It really kept me up all night and I could not wait to finish it! GO AND READ IT. SERIOUSLY. GO, GO, GO!” Anna, Goodreads

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Book Synopsis‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse . . . It’s Christmas Eve and the whole house is sleeping – all except one little boy, woken up by the jingle of bells and the clatter of reindeer hooves on the roof. As he tiptoes downstairs, who will he find? Mark Marshall’s captivating illustrations places a little boy at the heart of Clement C Moore’s classic Christmas poem. This bright and bold picture book is a perfect Christmas gift for young children - and a great way to introduce a new generation to this iconic poem. With a magical, glittery cover!

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Book SynopsisDot, her best pal Beans and TOP DOG McClusky are back on the case in a brand-new story!When Dot starts hearing strange noises at night she's convinced there must be something SPOOKY afoot. But before they can prove there's a ghost on the loose, Dot and Beans have to follow Ace Detective Fred Fantastic's golden rule: GET PROOF. Easier said than done when the suspect appears to be invisible!It's time to FOLLOW THAT HUNCH!

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Book SynopsisMeet Dorothy Constance Mae Louise, or Dot as she prefers to be called!Dot loves super-sour apple sherberts, running fast and puzzles especially if they're fiendishly tricky. And with the help of trusty sidekick, Beans and TOP DOG, McClusky, she is always ready to sniff out a mystery. So when meangirl Laura seems set on sabotaging the school talent show, Dot is determined to find out how, and save the day

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Book SynopsisDo it yourself; think for yourself; be yourself. The iconic, free-spirited, rebellious and bestselling YA graphic novel series, Emily the Strange is a cult classic: perfect for fans of Wednesday and Heartstopper. In her third highly original and wildly improbable adventure, Emily travels back in time to the 18th Century (via her homemade Time Out machine) to learn the truth behind a class assignment. Naturally, mayhem ensues. Fans will welcome the return of key characters from the first novel (The Lost Days) and discover that Dark Times lives up to their darkest, strangest expectations.Told in Emily's established diary format, it features her strong, unique first-person narrative along with a penchant for Top 13 lists. The books are illustrated with black-and-red art representing Emily's own sketches, doodles and archival photographs.

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Book SynopsisDive into another exciting magical adventure for girls will you answer the call of Silver Dolphins?It's the Spring holidays and there's a surprise visit from Cai's parents from Australia. But they've got unwelcome news Antonia is devastated to learn that best friend Cai might be emigrating to Australia or moving back to the city.Cai faces an impossible choice: does he move to the city so he can still visit Antonia but give up being a Silver Dolphin or does he learn to answer the call in Australia without his best friend?Meanwhile a minke whale keeps getting stranded in the estuary. Antonia and Cai join forces with the local fishermen and the coast guard to try to save the whale but it keeps returning. Can there be another reason for its strange behaviour? And could this really be the end of Silver Dolphins for Cai?

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Book SynopsisMeet the Hueys - a fabulously quirky group of characters from international bestselling, award-winning author/illustrator, Oliver Jeffers, creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found.The sequel to The Hueys - The New Jumper, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, 2012A fight has broken out amongst The Hueys. It was not me! It was him! But no one can remember what they're fighting about. If only they could find an interesting distractionTrade ReviewPraise for Oliver Jeffers:‘Mouth-wateringly irresistible’ The Guardian ‘If only all picture books could be this good.’ The Bookseller ‘Full of heart’ Irish Times

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Book SynopsisAlone in a new country, wealthy Sara Crewe tries to settle in and make friends at boarding school. But when she learns that she'll never see her beloved father gain, her life is turned upside down. Transformed from princess to pauper, she must swap dancing lessons and luxury for hard work and a room in the attic.

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Book Synopsis‘Page-turning… reveals the wars waged every day between girls and their images in mirrors’ E. Lockhart, author of WE WERE LIARS Prettiest or ugliest, once you're on the list, you'll never be the same. It happens every September – the list is posted all over school. Two girls are picked from each year. One is named the prettiest, one the ugliest. The girls who are picked become the centre of attention. The girls who aren't are quickly forgotten. Through the eyes of eight very different girls, THE LIST captures the high school experience with all the struggles of identity, self-esteem, and judgements. Whether they’re on the list or not, things will never be the same. What readers are saying about THE LIST ‘THIS BOOK MADE ME FEEL ALL THE THINGS…Raw and heartwrenching and authentic. I really feel like this is a book that any young girl struggling with her looks should read.’ ‘I was awed at how Siobhan Vivian was able to weave this intricate story that involves some pretty harsh realities with a right amount of levity to keep me captivated.’ ‘The storyline that the author has flawlessly created and that gripped me throughout.’Trade Review ‘Vivian explodes the beauty myth in a page-turning whodunit that reveals the wars waged every day between girls and their images in mirrors.’ —E. Lockhart, author of WE WERE LIARS. ‘Siobhan Vivian is funny and sharp, and she nails the little details and big truths that matter.’ —Maureen Johnson, Queen of Teen 2012. Offering a well-differentiated cast of complex characters and a thoughtful focus on femininity, sisterhood, relationships, eating disorders, and what it means to be singled out, Vivian proves that beauty and ugliness aren't always a matter of appearance.” – PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review ‘Smart, snappy writing.’ – NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

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Book SynopsisIn the exciting second Warriors story arc, the wild cats of the forest have lived in peace and harmony for many moonsbut new prophecies from their warrior ancestors speak of a mysterious destiny and grave danger for the clans. The third of six titles in this thrilling feline fantasy adventure.Darkness, air, water, and sky will come together and shake the forest to its rootsThe young feline heroes of The New Prophecy have finally made it back to the forest but their quest is far from over.Now they must convince the fiercely independent Clans to travel together to a new home, through dangerous territory and without a clear destination. If they do not, their world will be destroyed, and the Clans will be lost foreverTrade ReviewPraise for Warriors: "Brilliantly written by someone who knows what children like to read. Inspired." The Gateway "Another fabulous book in the excellent series… plenty of twists and turns. Any 9 to13 year old should have these books!" Kidaround “Certain to please any young reader who has ever wondered what dreams of grandeur may haunt the family cat.” Publishers Weekly “Warriors: Into The Wild is the best book I've read in ages. It's really exciting… Even better than Brian Jaques’ Redwall. I can't wait for the next one!” John Wood (age 12) “Characters remain true to their feline natures, adding to the plausibility of events in this tension-filled story. Readers will be happy to learn that another episode is in the works.” Booklist “Another dynamic episode sure to please series fans.” Booklist

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Book SynopsisHere comes the fearless granny gang,The youngest eighty-two.They leap down from their granny van,And there's nothing they can't do!A gleeful celebration of why grannies are great!Through wonderfully rhythmical writing and exquisite illustrations, Judith Kerr OBE shows us that there is a lot more to this grang of grey-haired grannies than meets the eye! Full of charm and laugh-out-loud fun, this is a must for every child's bookshelf.Trade ReviewPraise for My Henry: “My Henry is as charming as her other works… For all the depth of underlying emotion, there's a celebratory feel to it.” Cassandra Jardine, The Telegraph “It bears all her trademarks, lively illustration, a cheerful blend of the everyday and the fantastic… A deeply poignant yet ultimately uplifting tale…” Giulia Rhode, Sunday Express Praise for ‘One Night in the Zoo’:“Lovely… uses soothing, pastel illustrations and exotic animals to make basic counting seem unintimidating.” Daily Telegraph " A magical rhyming tale" The Times Praise for ‘Twinkles, Arthur and Puss’:“A very engaging take on feline behaviour” The Bookseller Praise for ‘The Tiger Who Came To Tea’:“Near perfection of form is embellished by clear, expressive illustrations. The pace is exactly right, the resolution totally satisfying.” Dorothy Butler, Babies Need Books. “A modern classic.” The Independent. “This book has enduring charm and young children will delight in the preposterous notion of a tiger creating mayhem in the house.” Junior Magazine Praise for ‘Mog the Forgetful Cat’:“Grandparents are likely to get as much fun out of seeing it again as the new generation of fans just learning to read!” Choice Magazine Praise for ‘Goodbye Mog’:“Kerr’s warmth, humour and honesty make this an engaging introduction to a difficult topic.” Financial Times “Believable, amusing and moving.” Nursery World “A supremely sensitive story.” The Times

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Book SynopsisA novel of heart and courage inspired by the incredible story of a real-life princess and the foal she loves.Princess Haya, daughter of the King of Jordan, loves her family more than anything. So when tragedy strikes at its heart, she is devastated.The Princess becomes ever more withdrawn until, on her birthday, the King gives her a life-changing present. An incredible new friendship grows and the heartbroken princess begins to dream of an extraordinary future.Inspired by the real-life story of Olympic equestrienne Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein and set against the exotic backdrop of Arabia, this novel is destined to become a modern classic.Trade Review‘The perfect gift for girls with big dreams’ The Bookseller ‘Great new book – 10/10’ Newmarket Journal ‘Younger readers will delight in this heartwarming tale’ Horse

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Book SynopsisClementine the crocodile is known for always being happy and having a big smile, but one day she gets toothache and can't smile anymore. Can she overcome her fear of the dentist and regain her smile?Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.Text type: A poemCurriculum links: Science: Ourselves; Health and Growth.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisAs read by Tom Hardy on CBeebies! Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, Illustrated Books Category. When Grandma says she’s seen a tiger in the garden, Nora doesn’t believe her. She’s too old to play Grandma’s silly games! Everyone knows that tigers live in jungles, not gardens. So even when Nora sees butterflies with wings as big as her arm, and plants that try and eat her toy giraffe, and a polar bear that likes fishing, she knows there’s absolutely, DEFINITELY no way there could be a tiger in the garden . . . Could there?‘A journey of discovery’ – The Guardian ‘A stunning testament to the power of imagination’ – MetroTrade Review'A fantastic celebration of imagination which invites the reader, or child being read to, to ponder, 'Are you real? Am I real? Does it matter?"'--The Evening Standard * The Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisDirty Bertie – the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits – is back for another helping of comic chaos! Join Bertie as he attempts to reveal grumpy Mr Grouch as a vampire, finds himself modelling the latest catwalk fashions and gets a serious scare-cut at the barbers.

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Book SynopsisThe boy who wouldn’t grow up, Peter Pan has the power of flight and lives on a magical island. But he is fascinated by Mary Darling’s bedtime stories for her children and makes covert night-time visits to their Bloomsbury home. One evening he loses his shadow, and after Mary’s daughter Wendy helps him reattach it, he invites her to fly away with him on an extraordinary adventure. In addition to the famous 1911 novel Peter and Wendy, which tells the familiar adventures of Peter Pan in Neverland and popularized the characters of Tinkerbell and Captain Hook, this volume contains the celebrated stage version on which Peter and Wendy is based, as well as Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, in which Peter Pan is a seven-day-old infant who consorts with birds and fairies and travels down the Serpentine in a thrush’s nest.Trade ReviewThe illustrations are super, and it all comes in a very affordable paperback. Nice job! -- Sarah Watkins * And Then I Read A Book *A new edition of one of the greatest classics of children’s literature with stunning pictures by acclaimed illustrator Joel Stewart * Aldershot News & Mail *

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Book SynopsisIrish fairy tales and legends are full of enchantment, brave deeds and lost loves. Told from generation to generation, they are as fascinating now as they were to their original listeners. With stunning illustrations to draw the reader back to a time of heroes and myth. Now available in paperback.

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Book SynopsisDo it yourself; think for yourself; be yourself. The iconic, free-spirited, rebellious and bestselling YA graphic novel series, Emily the Strange is a cult classic: perfect for fans of Wednesday and Heartstopper. In her second adventure, Emily accidentally duplicates herself! Chronicled in her quirky diary entries and trademark black and red artwork, events quickly turn sinister. Is each copy of Emily perfect, or is each one fundamentallystrange?Trade ReviewPraise for Emily the Strange - Lost Days "I had only heard of Emily The Strange in passing, and didn't really know much about the books, comics, or product line. However, I'm already in love with the character and the way the stories are told. It reminds me of a very intelligent version of Greg Heffley from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, except that instead of it being almost entirely graphic novel, it's part novel, part graphics, and part a whole bunch of other interesting stuff." Amazon Review "This has quickly become one of my new favorite books, and I've recommended it to several people already. It's a great read for anyone with an afternoon free, but its target age will be 9-13 year olds." Amazon Review "Hard to imagine a better book" Genrefluent Teens Blog Review

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