Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisThe unputdownable second book in the action-packed spy thriller series, where cutting-edge tech meets explosive adventure. Fans of Alex Rider and Young Bond will be hooked on this fast-paced spy series, perfect for gadget-lovers, gamers and thrill seekers.>> High-tech gadgets and explosive action. THE WEEK JUNIOR>> The next generation of super spies. EOIN COLFERAn undercover mission. A deadly game of spies.When a secretive robotics company is hacked, teen spies Swift and Hawk discover out-of-control weaponized robots battling to escape into the city.As they race to shut down the virus, they quickly realize this is only the beginning. A ruthless organization is plotting something far more deadly. Swift and Hawk must go undercover in their most dangerous mission yet.A page-turning spy thriller for readers 9+ that can be enjoyed as a standalone novel or read as part of the adrenaline-fuelled Swift Trade ReviewHi-tech, hi-spec and high adventure. This is the next generation of super spies. I loved it. * Eoin Colfer *Featured in The Bookseller's Children's Previews for March 2023 * The Bookseller *With plenty of high-tech gadgets and explosive action, the newest instalment of the Swift and Hawk series is just as thrilling as the first. * The Week Junior *Featured in Pen & Inc Autumn/Winter 2022 listings, highlighting the best in diversity and inclusion in children's books. * Pen & Inc *

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Book SynopsisBook Band: Brown (ideal for ages 7+) A page-turning, laugh-out-loud historical adventure by comedian and podcaster Iszi Lawrence, perfect for fans of Horrible Histories. Time flies when you’re having fun. But what does it do when you’re not? Sunil is bored. Very bored. Whilst home alone, he accidentally breaks his grandfather’s most prized possession and must scramble for a way to fix it. Alex, his eccentric next-door neighbour, has an unusual solution to his problem – a time machine! Soon, Sunil is visiting the freezing, icy depths of Antarctica as a stowaway on a stranded ship and the heart of London to meet famous astronauts – all while trying to stay away from a mysterious man with a particularly suspicious pet kiwi… _______________ The Time Machine Next Door is an exciting new series of quirky historical chapter books for readers aged 7-9. Written by comedian, podcaster and children’s author Iszi Lawrence, these books bring lesser-known parts of history to life with hilarious plots, real-life characters, fascinating facts and fantastic illustrations. _______________Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR BLACKBEARD'S TREASURE This is children's fiction at its best ... Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson. * The Lady *I love Iszi Lawrence’s new series, The Time Machine Next Door. Each book gives you several time travel stories for the price of one. Delightfully quirky and full of fascinating historical facts they are enhanced by jolly illustrations where one of the main characters looks a lot like the author! I especially love that the Time Machine sits atop a toilet. Perfect for clever kids aged 7+. * Caroline Lawrence, author of The Roman Mysteries novels *... great fun and eye-opening too... I’m looking forward to finding out where Sunil will travel next. -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *PRAISE FOR THE UNSTOPPABLE LETTY PEGG Letty and her friends and rivals are great characters, as are the real life people she comes across at different times in her adventures. Thoroughly recommended. -- Andrea Reece * Books for Keeps *PRAISE FOR BILLIE SWIFT TAKES FLIGHT It is brimming with historical detail and really highlights the heroic nature of some very inspirational women. It would be an excellent class story that would provide children with a tale about a thrilling war-time adventure. * Reading Zone *

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the bestselling Breadwinner series, set in war-torn Afghanistan.Parvana''s father has died, and her mother, sister and brother have gone to a faraway wedding, not knowing what has happened to the father. Parvana doesn''t know where they are. She just knows she has to find them.She sets out alone, disguised as a boy, her journey becoming more perilous as the bombs begin to fall. Making her way across the desolate Afghan countryside, she meets other children who have been caught up in the war-an infant boy in a bombed-out village, a nine-year-old girl who believes she has magical powers over land mines, and a boy with one leg. The children travel together because it is easier than being alone. And, as they forge their own family in the war zone that Afghanistan has become, their resilience, imagination and luck help them to survive.Trade Review"An uncomfortable, poignant read." * The Bookseller *"A book all children should read." * The Teacher *"I was gripped by this series and couldn't drag myself away from it. Ellis beautifully captures childhood in war-torn Afghanistan and Pakistan. The stories are very moving." * Malala Yousafzai *"I loved the characters." * Books and More *

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Book SynopsisThe perfect festive stocking filler for Christmasaurus fans, from the imagination of number-one-bestseller Tom Fletcher!Well, bless my baubles - it''s nearly Christmas! And it''s time to celebrate with the Christmasaurus Cracker. Get ready for:Not one but TWO adventure-packed Christmas stories: Crumpet Eve and The Magical North Pole;Jingle-worthy jokes and present-tastic puzzles;Fun festive facts;Tasty Christmas recipes; andDino-riffic decoration ideas!Merry Christmas from Tom Fletcher and the Christmasaurus!

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Book Synopsis Fantasy fans and witches-in-training can find magical insight and inspiration with this beautiful, whimsical oracle deck by the creator of The Little Witch's Book of Spells.From Harry Potter to Disney's Descendants to Kiki's Delivery Service, witchcraft and wizardry have enchanted kids around the world. Now, young witches-in-training can undertake their own spellbinding studies with this playful and immersive deck and guidebook to all things magical. The Little Witch's Oracle Deck is an accessible divination tool for kids who want to explore the enchantment and mystery of oracles and fortune-telling. More accessible than traditional tarot, this oracle card deck is designed in an intuitive, easy-to-understand format that pulls on universal archetypes kids naturally understand, like the Dragon, the Best Friend, the Dream, and the Star. Each card is paired with a magical message and a ritua

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Book SynopsisDuggee and the Squirrels learn about the trees! Its time to earn their Green Planet Badge!The Squirrels are playing outside and wonder about what makes trees so special. So, Duggee has an idea to show them everything trees do for the planet and how best to care for them.A perfectly leafy picture book for little tree huggers everywhere!One last thing... Tree Hugs!Want more Duggee? Also available:Hey Duggee: A Day at the BeachHey Duggee: Get Well Soon NorrieHey Duggee: Duggee and the Magical Unicorn

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Book SynopsisJoin inventor Scooter and his alien sidekick, Fizzbee, on their third adventure! For the first time ever, Scooter has NO ideas. How on earth can they save the jam factory from a slimy slug invasion?Scooter, Fizzbee and Cat have turned McLays jam factory into a tropical jam-making paradise. Delicious! There's just one problem. SLUGS. Slithering everywhere, eating all the fruit, and in danger of causing the factory to fail its hygiene inspection. Scooter has to think of a way to get them out, pronto. Hyper-creative, he usually has ideas constantly whizzing and whooshing around his head. But something strange has happened ... he's gone blank. SCOOTER HAS NO IDEAS! With evil head slug Mucus Vane taking total control of the factory, the gang will need to summon everything they have to save McLays Jam – and help Scooter rediscover his creativity!Trade ReviewWe love this series, jam-packed with humour and heart, and with brilliant black and white illustrations. * WRD Magazine *Slugs Invade the Jam Factory is an exciting, humorous story […] The story is exciting and full of quirky ideas and inventions. […]There is much fun to be derived from this story. * Just Imagine *Hugely funny and equally silly, with Jenny Taylor’s illustrations adding to the enjoyment, this tasty offering concludes with a spread giving information about cerebral palsy, the condition that Scooter has. * Red Reading Hub *A funny read carrying deeper themes of empathy, teamwork and celebration of difference. -- Children's Books Ireland * Reading Matters Guide 2023 *

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Book Synopsis"I loved this brave, hilarious, impossibly tender book with my whole zombie heart." Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda"Blisteringly funny, joyous and smart, with such a big, beautiful heart." Simon James Green, author of Gay Club!A Big Gay Rom-Zom-Com with Heart: Sex Education meets Love, Simon - with fake zombies - in this savagely funny gay YA romance about body image, self-acceptance and falling in love.Jesse Spark has a broken heart and in a few short weeks he'll require major surgery to repair it - which means he only has a month to accomplish two almost-impossible tasks.1) Shoot his epic zombie movie on a shoestring budget if he has any hope of getting into film school.2) Fall in love before this surgery lands him with a huge scar - because how will anyone ever fancy him after that?Trade ReviewI loved this brave, hilarious, impossibly tender book with my whole zombie heart. * Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda *Blisteringly funny, joyous and smart, with such a big, beautiful heart. * Simon James Green, author of Gay Club! *William Hussey is a powerhouse of LGBT+ fiction and Broken Hearts is a triumph. * Calum McSwiggan, author of Straight Expectations *A hilarious heartbreaker! Everything you could want from a YA book, great characters, zingy one-liners, and a swoony as heck romance. I loved it! * George Lester, author of Boy Queen *Yet another triumph from William Hussey, one of the most powerful and important voices we have in YA right now. * Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead *A warm, moving, charming zom-rom-com * Irish Times *This book has a big old beautiful heart, and is proof that William Hussey is one of our finest writers for teens. * Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls *A story told with impeccable humour and heart. Broken Hearts & Zombie Parts had me swooning all the way through! * Anika Hussain, author of This is How You Fall of Love *The zombies might be fake but the heart is very real... Hilarious and poignant in equal measure! * Lee Newbery, author of The Last Firefox *As touching as it is funny - compassionately and sensitively taking us into an important story. * Alexis Caught, author of Queer Up *Entertaining and heartening in equal measure, this is a complete charmer of a book * Culturefly *This dialogue-driven LGBT+ romcom will leave readers gasping as well as laughing out loud. * School Reading List *An absolute joy from start to finish * The Scotman *

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Book SynopsisDive back into the UNIverse with Neon for another goo-tastic adventure from Sibéal Pounder, the bestselling author of the Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids seriesNow a fully-fledged unicorn (no, not the horse kind, the ultra-powerful human-looking kind), Neon Gallup is LOVING her secret double life in the extraordinary UNIverse, creating goo-powered magic and going on adventures with her unicorn friends.Little does she know that she has been spotted opening a portal by none other than the neighbourhood unicorn hunter, Priscilla. Now that she's seen Neon's portal opener, Priscilla is determined to steal it and destroy unicorns once and for all.With the unicorn hunters closing in on all sides, will Neon discover the sinister plot in time to save the day once again?Trade ReviewFun, funny, magical and fizzing with imagination * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs *A glorious, galloping, life-affirming stampede of pure multi-coloured joy * Chris Smith, author of Kid Normal, The Great Dream Robbery and Frankie Best Hates Quests *I adored not-at-all normal Neon and her madcap adventure * Joanna Nadin, author of The Worst Class in the World series *The inside of Sibéal Pounder’s head must be a spectacular place! Full of colour and glitter and goo – and a bonkersly brilliant imagination! * Lesley Parr, author of The Valley of Lost Secrets and When the War Came Home *Bright, bubbly and never knowingly normal, Neon’s Secret Universe is a whirlwind of witty wonderful adventure! * Mo O’Hara, author of My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish and Agent Moose *[An] imaginative adventure that's as silly as it is magical * i *

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Book SynopsisBreak out your purple hair dye and set your guitar amps to full blast in this rocking new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics by bestselling author Dana Simpson.Phoebe Howell and her unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, are headed to music camp for the summer, where they form a punk rock group with fellow campers Sue and Stevie. Marigold also discovers a portal to a parallel dimension where she and Phoebe come face-to-face with the dark and sinister versions of themselves. Throughout their magical and musical adventures, the best friends learn about the value of friendship, following your heart, and rocking your hardest in this sparkling new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics by award-winning author Dana Simpson..

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Book SynopsisBoyds are born to stand out, but lately Bree's been struggling tofind where she fits in. With her new friends she's learning there'smore to life than being the best. But when she starts to losecontrol of her newfound powers she has to decide if she wants tofind a way back to who she used to be, or embrace who she reallyis.

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Book SynopsisSuper funny, super spooky middle fiction for budding horror fans about a talkative skull and a necromancer-in-training - perfect for Lemony Snicket readers!

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Book Synopsis The Monster High ghouls are back and more spooktacular than ever in this all-new, original middle grade series set in the world of Nickelodeon’s animated show and written by Adrianna Cuevas! As Monster High prepares for its annual talent show, Frankie Stein is left wondering what they could perform. When Torelei Stripe mocks Frankie’s music playing abilities, Frankie is left even more confused about which of their brain parts is exciting enough for the talent show. Luckily, Headmistress Bloodgood presents Frankie with new information about their brain that might hold the answer. Except Frankie discovers that their brain part is from a disgraced scientist accused of unethical experiments. Plagued by dreams from the scientist’s life, Frankie teams up with Draculaura and Clawdeen to discover the truth about their past—and save Monster High in the process.

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Book Synopsis Cultivate connection and kindness in author Susan Verde’s and Peter H. Reynolds’s I Am We, a companion to the New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am LoveConnected is what we are: part of a world-wide community, diverse and magnificent, kind and accepting, supportive and present. All of us important, none of us alone. Sometimes we may wonder, how does caring for ourselves help anyone else? But then we realize that the better we feel inside, the more we can be there for others—our friends, families, and communities. We are part of something bigger than ourselves, and when we each turn our goodness and compassion outward, we can create, learn, and love. From the New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series comes a celebration of caring for ourselves AND others with open hearts and minds. Whether it’s listening to a friend, welcoming n

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Book SynopsisTonight, the sheep can't sleep. The pasture is floodlit by a strange new star and their shepherds have disappeared. They must have been kidnapped by a UFOor perhaps they've gone to meet the child rumored to have been born in a stable. The sheep set off to find their shepherds. They'd like to see this child too, and they heard there'll be a party! The sheep hike across country two by two, so none are lost. During this extraordinary night in Bethlehem, the quarrelsome sheep gradually become a real flock that pulls together. This amusing retelling of the Christmas story through the eyes of the sheep reinforces the season's themebe a little nicer to each other, forgive your quarrels, and listen to everybody, especially the children.

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Book SynopsisA grumpy grizzly bear attacks a young hunter. A huge hippopotamus strikes an unsuspecting tourist. A ferocious great white shark chomps into an experienced surfer. These shocking, true animal attacks could have ended in tragedy... but they didn't! What happened to the people who came face to face with these terrifying creatures? And how did they survive to tell their tales? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read hi-lo graphic novel that will keep them on the edge of their seats!

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Book SynopsisWhat if living forever was a death sentence?Decades after the discovery that a small percentage of the population has stopped ageing, the Avalonia Zone is in crisis. From overpopulation to food shortages, the Undying' have been blamed for the state's problems, banished to the fringes of society, and punished for every minor infraction. When sixteen-year-old Sadie takes the fall for an attack by a rebel group, The Alchemists, she suddenly finds herself wrenched away from her quiet life and from her ailing father. Armed with little help and even less knowledge, Sadie is thrust into a cold and cryptic correctional facility' The Tower. Here she'll have to rethink everything she's been told about the Undying population in an attempt to save the life she knows, protect a group of unlikely friends, and give voice to the voiceless in a society on the brink of catastrophic upheaval.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect start to the Starcrossed series. Dive into the world of modern-day demigods with a dazzling new enemies to lovers novel from bestselling author Josephine Angelini. This Greek mythology series is ideal for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Chloe Gong.New York City, 1993. It wasn’t Daphne’s choice to move into the heart of a struggle that has been secretly waging for thirty-three hundred years, but not much in her life has been up to her. Fate has brought Daphne, daughter of Zeus, and Heir to the House of Atreus to where the descendants of the Greek gods can shed blood over her once again.Men are fated to kill for her.But New York holds a surprise for Daphne and her cursed face—the same one that once launched a thousand ships. A series of murals painted all over town mysteriously pull at her in ways

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Book SynopsisNow a major Netflix film starring Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young, and many more!The first in the New York Times bestselling School for Good and Evil series. A dark and enchanting fantasy adventure perfect for those who prefer their fairy tales with a twist.Two best friends have been chosen to be students at the fabled School for Good and Evil, where ordinary boys and girls are trained to be fairy-tale heroes and villains. One will train for Good, one will become Evil's new hope. Each thinks they know where they belong, but when they are swept into the Endless Woods, they're switched into the opposite schools. Together they'll discover who they really are and what they are capable of. . . because the only way out of a fairy tale is to live through it.Features cover artwork from Netflix's The School for Good and Evil film and includes Soman Chainani's exclusive on-set movie diary!Trade Review‘Reimagines the world of fairy tales and will make you question who is good and who is evil. Loved it! Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series ‘Invention in overdrive . . . The School for Good and Evil is a comedic education by a writer primed to shoot to the head of the class’ Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked ‘Wow. From the very first sentence, you know you’re entering a thrilling world of strange fantasy . . . A wild and dangerous fairy-tale ride. I loved this book’ R. L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series ‘A fairy tale like no other, complete with romance, magic, humour and a riddle that will keep you turning pages until the end’ Ann M. Martin, author of the Babysitter’s Club series ‘A whip-smart debut . . . If I could bewitch you all to read it, I would. Grade: A’ Entertainment Weekly ‘The School for Good and Evil isn’t just a fantasy series. It’s a low-key empire’ NPR ‘An imaginative way to leave black-and-white thinking behind’ Publishers Weekly ‘A funny frightening and fully satisfying novel that explores the meaning of true love and the vast grey area between good and evil’San Francisco Chronicle

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Book SynopsisAn abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of the sci-fi classicpart of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies! H. G. Wells, a revolutionary science fiction writer and the author ofThe Time Machine, dazzles in this sci-fi classic about Martians invading Earth. One of the first stories to imagine a war between humankind and extraterrestrials,The War of the Worldsis an adventure that has inspired artists and scientists since it was first published. The Classic Starts series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by early childhood educator Arthur Pober, EdD.

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Book SynopsisA remarkable friendship, a close-guarded secret and a quest to the sea. Be swept away by Hannah Peck's new novel for readers aged 9 and up.Like many rivers, the banks of the Lyde hold a hoard of forgotten things: pottery, trinkets, a shard of glass. They also hold a Memory. In the days of this story, the buried Memories were forgotten by most. But not by all . . . When Adderley discovers Ef - a being who seems part human and part fish - in the river by her home, she is drawn into an adventure that challenges everything she's learnt about the world. Ef is searching for a special stone that she says has been stolen from her people. Could this be the key to the drought that is destroying Adderley's home? Together, Adderley and Ef resolve to recover the stone and return it to its true home, but the river waters are not always on their side and the journey is filled with danger. Perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Kiran Millwood Hargrav

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Book SynopsisMarc Klein has written many well-known screenplays including the romantic comedy classic Serendipity, as well as Mirror, Mirror, a reimagining of the Snow White fairy tale. The In Between is his debut novel and the basis for the film from Paramount Pictures. Klein resides in Los Angeles.Trade ReviewAn original take on the personal nature of grief and a strong choice where YA romances are popular. * SLJ *

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Book SynopsisUnearth the secrets of our natural world with The Lore of the Land, a richly illustrated compendium of folklore and wisdom from the land, skies and seas. From thundering rivers to shady groves, flickering marshes to lightless caves, and from snow-capped mountains to the depths of the ocean, discover the folklore of Earth's wildest places. Stories and spirits abound in these land- and seascapes, where traditional wisdom and mysterious magics have intertwined over centuries. Each of the six chapters covers a different natural landscape, revealing the worldwide folklore surrounding Woodlands, Seas & Oceans, Wetlands, Mountains, Rivers & Streams and Hills & Caves. Beginning with tales from cultures spanning the globe, each chapter then dives into the legends of how these places were formed, their place in the human imagination 

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Book SynopsisSave the universe in the awesome and hilarious space-themed adventure series from bestselling authors Katie and Kevin Tsang!Suzie Wen can't believe her luck she's the newest crew member of the Spaceblasters! She gets to explore the galaxy on a spaceship and meet lots of aliens.But when Suzie and her friends crash land on a mystery jungle planet, they face an infestation of moon bugs!It's up to Suzie and the crew to fix their spaceship, defeat an evil Queen AND save the universe!Funny, accessible and highly illustrated stories, perfect for readers aged 6 and up and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Grimwood, Kitty Quest and space!STEM themes woven throughout, including real mindbending space facts and pages from Suzie's inventors' notebookTrade Review‘When young inventor Suzie Wen gets catapulted into Space Blasters, her favourite TV show, there’s no time to waste – especially as she’s crash-landed on smelly Planet Cheddar and finds that its moon’s gone missing! Can Suzie help Captain Jane and crew solve the mystery of the stolen satellites? A high-energy, accessible, fun new series for 6+’ – Guardian on Space Blasters: Suzie Saves the Universe ‘Intensely likeable and sharply observed comic capers’ – Guardian on SAM WU

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Book SynopsisFans of Pokémon won''t want to miss this cool graphic novel with two exciting new stories!This 80-page, full-colour graphic novel includes two stories jam-packed with awesome adventure and Pokémon battles.First, Goh and Ash are on a quest to catch a wild Kingdra! But deep below the ocean's surface, they discover some mysterious surprises in this action-packed mission!Next up, Team Rocket find themselves down on their luck until the pursuit of a Pelipper teaches them that good fortune might come and go but Team Rocket is forever!With tons of art on every page from the animated show this comic book is the perfect companion for Pokémon fans. Two exciting stories in one Cool comic compilation!

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Book SynopsisFrankie Finkleton, aged 11 and one-twelth has lots of secrets:She has a brother called Fred who is the Best InventionEver, and a baby sister called Flo who is herarch-nemesis. She has a dog named Blue who has GIANT eyeballs and tiny nostrils. Oh... And she's MAGIC!

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Book SynopsisSnorghs don't have visitors. Snorghs don't share soup. And Snorghsmost definitely DO NOT like adventures. But then a bedraggled sailorarrives telling exciting stories of exotic lands - and theSnorgh finds himself going on an adventure after all

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Book SynopsisA charming, emotionally touching children's fable from award-winningauthor Jeremy Strong, highly illustrated in black and white andlaunched in a beautiful, covetable hardback - perfect for fansof Winnie-the-Pooh, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and theHorse and Pax.

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Book SynopsisA prophecy poisoned. A queendom at stake. A vial of tears holds their fates.A sweeping fantasy about betrayal, sisterhood, and deadly quests for power, with a stunning, slow-burn sapphic romance.For centuries, the citizens of Velle have waited for their New Maiden to return. The prophecy states she will appear as the third daughter of a third daughter. When the fabled child is finally born to Velle''s reigning queen all rejoice except for Elodie, the queen''s eldest child, who has lost her claim to the crown.The only way for Elodie to protect Velle is to retake the throne. To do so, she must debilitate the Third Daughter - her youngest sister, Brianne.Desperate, Elodie purchases a sleeping potion from Sabine, who sells sadness. But the apothecary mistakenly sends the princess away with a vial of tears instead of a harmless sleeping brew. Sabine''s sadness is dangerously powerful, and Brianne slips into a slumber from which she will not wake.

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Book Synopsis ★ 'A beautiful story of joy, tradition, and family.'―Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewCelebrate the end of Ramadan with this luminous Muslim family story about faith, history, and delicious foods. On the night before Eid, it’s finally time to make special sweet treats: Teita’s famous ka’ak. Zain eagerly unpacks the ingredients from his grandmother’s bulky suitcase: ghee from Khalo Karim, dates from Amo Girgis, and honey from Tant Tayseer—precious flavors all the way from Egypt. Together with Mama and Teita, Zain follows his family’s recipe and brings to life Eid songs and prayers, pharaonic history, and the melodies and tastes of his Egyptian heritage This Muslim holiday story, featuring a delicious ka’ak recipe, is a satisfying addition to a joyful and expansive Eid.A CCBC Children’s Choice Best Book of the Year

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Wonder comes White Bird: now a major film starring Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson.Sara Blum lives an idyllic life. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation arrives in her small French town, separating her from her parents and forcing the young Jewish girl into hiding. Sara''s classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation.Originally published as a graphic novel, and featuring characters from the multi-million-copy-bestselling phenomenon Wonder, Sara and Julien''s powerful, heartbreaking and timeless story is told here for the first time as a novel, and shows the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times.Discover more from the World of Wonder:White Bird, the original graphic novel Auggie & Me365 Days of WonderWe''re All Wonders And read more from R. J. Palacio with Pony, an unforgettable new story!Trade ReviewA must-read graphic novel that is both heart-rending and beautifully hopeful * Kirkus *Extraordinarily powerful * Forbes *A story of resistance, bravery, and survival . . . Compelling * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisSing your heart out with a whole choir of characters, in the showstopping new picture book from number one bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by the artistic genius, Tony Ross!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS’ PICTURE BOOKS: “Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter” – Daily Express “Part Aesop, part Spike Milligan… this is rollicking stuff” – Big Issue “Funny and with brilliant illustrations… sure to be another bestseller” – The Sun PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book SynopsisAn uplifting and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about finding calm by living in the moment.Little Miss Busy is always very busy, dashing here and there with many things to do, while Mr Calm takes a calmer, more mindful approach to life. Can he help Little Miss Busy to do the same?Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they help little ones unpack big feelings in the brand new, collectable series: Discover YouThe Mr Men and Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional intelligence.Trade Review“Sensitive and engaging, full of bright, gorgeous illustrations, these books are a wonderful tool to read with your child at any time, in particular if they are struggling with these emotions or behaviours.” – Mini Travellers “Perfect additions to any home, nursery or school” –Lancashire Newspaper Group “The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.” –The Independent “The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.” –The Telegraph “The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.” –The Telegraph

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Book Synopsis''A powerful, heart-racing story of family, fate, and writing your own destiny. Intricately plotted and luminously written - I loved it.'' Laura Steven, author of The Society for Soulless GirlsOnce I had four brothers. Three of them are dead. I am next.Felix Ashe is sure of only one thing. In thirty days, on his eighteenth birthday, he will die. He might be the only one convinced of this, but the gruesome deaths of his three brothers before him seem to point to only one thing: a curse, one doomed to stop anyone inheriting his family''s incredible fortune.Felix doesn''t care about money, or himself, particularly. It''s hard to have a stake in the future when you know you haven''t got one. But he does care about his little brother Nick, very much. And when an opportunity to break the curse appears to present itself, it''s impossible not to heed its dark call.Soon long-buried secrets will take Felix to the darkest underbelly of Jazz-

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Book SynopsisDiscover five amazing pop-up dinosaurs in this fun and interactive book from Rod Campbell, the creator of Dear Zoo, with heaps of fun facts hidden under flaps.Young children will love finding out about all their favourite dinosaurs in this clever pop-up book. Just open up the book to see a different dinosaur stand up in the middle of every spread, then lift the flaps to find out lots of fascinating facts about them. With easy to use and brilliantly satisfying pop-ups, fun facts, bright and bold illustrations and lots of favourite dinosaurs, My Stand-Up Dinosaurs is perfect for little dinosaur fans.

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Book Synopsis THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix – starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young and more! Trade Review“The seventh chapter of Chainani’s bestselling fantasy series sends readers back to where it all began” Waterstones, Books of the Year 2022 Praise for The School for Good and Evil “Reimagines the world of fairy tales and will make you question who is good and who is evil. Loved it!” – Rick Riordan, author of the bestselling Percy Jackson series “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 “T’will 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 SynopsisJoin the naughtiest unicorn for magic and mayhem in this hilarious series for 6+ fans of Pamela Butchart, Rabbit and Bear, The Worst Witch and UNICORNS!Get ready to CELEBRATE! Mira's been invited to Unicorn School's 1000th Birthday Party, and can hardly wait for all the games, glitter and gorgeous outfits!Dave THE NAUGHTIEST UNICORN is more interested in scoffing all the rainbow icing They'll be Very Important Visitors there too, and Mira and her friends have been given the important quest of filling party bags with gifts to give them. But it's not long before disaster strikes! What will they do when the big day arrives?Trade Review‘Hilarious black-and-white illustrations complement this humorous fantasy adventure. Featuring unicorns of many colours, as well as tons of glitter, lots of rainbows and plenty of farting and poo, there are also underlying themes of diversity, inclusion and positivity.’ Booktrust

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Book SynopsisTrains in the distance, man, the world rumbles bywaitin for the stars now to tear back the sky.Every wall must rattle when this change comes crashin inbefore we start let's fall apart tomorrow, we begin.---A powerful new collection of contemporary poems for teenagers from Matt Goodfellow, winner of the CLiPPA 2024 and author of Let''s Chase Stars Together and The Final Year.Ideal for young people aged 11+With poems about everything from navigating your first day of secondary school at eleven to finding your first love at sixteen, this collection explores the highs, lows and messy middles of teenage life. Told in Matt Goodfellow's engaging and powerful style, this book takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster; from anger at your teachers to those blissful, simple days with your mates. With poems that sensitively deal with difficult issues, there is a space in Matt's poetry f

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