Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisTHE EPIC NEW THRILLER BEGINS.The creator of the number one bestselling SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT series returns with the story of a girl on the run from everything she loves and the monsters that await her.For anyone who ever thought their parents were monsters Amber Lamont is a normal sixteen-year-old. Smart but insecure, she spends most of her time online, where she can avoid her beautiful, aloof parents and their weird friends.But when a shocking encounter reveals a horrifying secret, Amber is forced to go on the run. Killer cars, vampires, undead serial killers and red-skinned, horned demons Amber hurtles from one threat to the next, revealing the terror woven into the very fabric of her life. As her parents close in behind her, Amber's only chance rests with her fellow travellers, who are not at all what they appear to beWitty, action-packed and heart-stoppingly thrilling, Demon Road will take you on an epic road-trip across the supernatural landscape of America.Trade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Demon Road: ‘An exciting new trilogy.’ The Sun ‘[I] immediately wanted to read more.’ MaximumPop! ‘With an engaging story, weird and wonderful characters and a dash of teenage angst, Demon Road is one highway you’ll want to go down.’ SciFiNow ‘Landy’s done it again.’ SFX Magazine ''Demon Road introduces you to characters you can't help but connect with on an emotional level.’ Inis

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Book SynopsisTHE EPIC NEW THRILLER CONTINUES.Book two in the mind-blowing new supernatural thriller from bestselling author DEREK LANDY, creator of international sensation Skulduggery Pleasant.Reeling from their bloody encounter in New York City at the end of Demon Road, Amber and Milo flee north. On their trail are the Hounds of Hell five demonic bikers who will stop at nothing to drag their quarries back to their unholy master.Amber and Milo's only hope lies within Desolation Hill a small town with a big secret; a town with a darkness to it, where evil seeps through the very floorboards. Until, on one night every year, it spills over onto the streets and all hell breaks loose.And that night is comingTrade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Demon Road: ‘An exciting new trilogy.’ The Sun ‘[I] immediately wanted to read more.’ MaximumPop! ‘With an engaging story, weird and wonderful characters and a dash of teenage angst, Demon Road is one highway you’ll want to go down.’ SciFiNow ‘Landy’s done it again.’ SFX Magazine 'Demon Road introduces you to characters you can't help but connect with on an emotional level.’ Inis

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Book SynopsisSealed with a sticky paw! Hilarious first class correspondence from everyone's favourite bear, Paddington now a major movie star!Dear Aunt Lucy,I expect this will come as a great surprise to you, but not only have I arrived in England, but I have an address! I'm staying at number 32 Windsor Gardens and it isn't at all like the Home for Retired BearsThis delightfully engaging series of letters from Paddington to his Aunt Lucy in Peru, follows his new experiences in London while showcasing his uniquely charming and hilarious take on the world. From stowing away on a ship, to working as a barber, there is certainly never a dull moment!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 Love From Paddington: ‘…a jolly ride through the best of the Paddington tales’ The Times ‘…a delightful collection…’ Sunday Express Praise 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

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Book SynopsisFrom No. 1 bestselling children's author David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure! Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross.This is the story of a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammothRead all about it! Read all about it!ICE MONSTER FOUND IN ARCTIC!When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole she's determined to discover moreA chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature,and sparks the adventure of a lifetime from London to the heart of the Arctic!Heroes come in all different shapes and sizes in David Walliams' biggest and most epic adventure yet!Trade ReviewPRAISE 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 SynopsisThe final book in the epic fantasy-adventure series from the Godmother of Fantasy', Diana Wynne Jones. Now back in print!Mitt arrived at the top of the steps, panting, and pushed open the door. Oh, there you are, said the Countess. We want you to kill someone.'Since his arrival in the North of Dalemark Mitt has become disillusioned. The North seems no more free than the Holand he fled, a fugitive accused of attempted murder. And now he is trapped by the order to kill someone he doesn't know or else risk the lives of his friends. Forced once more to flee, Mitt is joined by Moril, the quietly powerful musician, and Maewen out of her time, but mysteriously fated to play a part in their quest. For the evil powers of the mage Kankredin are re-assembling, and only the Adon's gifts the ring, sword and cup can once more unite Dalemark.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DIANA WYNNE JONES: “…Her hallmarks include laugh-aloud humour, plenty of magic and imaginative array of alternate worlds. Yet, at the same time, a great seriousness is present in all of her novels, a sense of urgency that links Jones’s most outrageous plots to her readers’ hopes and fears…”Publishers Weekly “The best writer of magic there is”Neil Gaiman “Truly magical – guaranteed to leave you gasping – even hotter than Potter”The Bookseller PRAISE FOR HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE: “Imaginative and terribly funny ”Michael MorpurgoThe Telegraph – 100 Best Books a Child Should Read “Wit and humor glint from the pages"The Horn Book

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelA traditional German tale about the perils of greed, and what happens to those who always want more than they have. When a fisherman catches a magical fish, he has the chance to change his fortune, but will his wife's dissatisfaction put everything at risk?Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditionsThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelA fun, lively retelling of the traditional tale of Dick and how he hopes to change his fortune by travelling to London. But the big city is not paved with gold after all, and Dick's life is still hard, until he meets a curious cat, and suddenly his world changes.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legendsThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelThree dragon tales from different cultures. Find out how brave Maren defies the terrifying beast on her wedding day, how a dragon's granny helps three boys escape his cruel claws, and how Tokoyo's quest to free her father, sees her defeat the dreadful dragon and free her whole country at the same time.Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type: Traditional tales from other culturesCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditionsThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisAn enchanting and magical story of kindness, from the highly regarded creator of Blue Kangaroo.When Bella opens her front door and finds an other-wordly, little stranger on the doorstep, her life changes forever! Cold, hungry and lost, the only word the stranger can say is Toot!', so Bella and her children, name him Mister Toots, before giving him something to eat and a comfy bed. Soon Mister Toots becomes a much-loved member of the family and neighbourhood. But one terrible day, he disappears into the sky Will anyone ever see him again?Beautifully illustrated, this poignant, moving story about the power of kindness and compassion, and accepting and welcoming others, will touch the hearts of adults and children alike.Trade Review“Chichester Clark is one of our greatest writer-illustrators and this tale of the importance of compassion, understanding and extending your hospitality to others brings tears to the eye without being mawkish” The Times Children’s Book of the Week

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Book SynopsisCollins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.Level 5 books are for children who are ready to read stories with more challenging word patterns or non-verbal sentences with 2 or 3 words, and with total support through illustrations and extensive use of repetition. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends to ensure the focus remains on reading core words.A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up?This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy Jenkins.Children can recap the journey of the boy as he plays tricks using the story map on pages 1415.Text type: A traditional tale.Curriculum links: Personal, social and emotional development.

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Book SynopsisCollins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.Level 10 books include characters that express emotions and stories with more events. Non-fiction titles introduce terms that might be new to many children. Level 10 books continue to use single spacing and more high-frequency words appear without vowel markings to help the students get used to the traditional norms of printed Arabic.A fox was having a nap when a tiger leapt out at him, ready to attack. Could the fox use his cunning to save his own life? This traditional story has been beautifully illustrated byTomislav Zlatic.

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Book SynopsisIn the second book of the Carve the Mark duology, globally bestselling Divergent author Veronica Roth reveals how Cyra and Akos fulfill their fates. The Fates Divide is a richly imagined tale of hope and resilience told in four stunning perspectives.The lives of Cyra Noavek and Akos Kereseth are ruled by their fates, spoken by the oracles at their births. The fates, once determined, are inescapable.Akos is in love with Cyra, in spite of his fate: he will die in service to Cyra's family. And when Cyra's father, Lazmet Noavek a soulless tyrant, thought to be dead reclaims the Shotet throne, Akos believes his end is closer than ever.As Lazmet ignites a barbaric war, Cyra and Akos are desperate to stop him at any cost. For Cyra, that could mean taking the life of the man who may or may not be her father. For Akos, it could mean giving his own. In a stunning twist, the two will discover how fate defines their lives in ways most unexpected.

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Book SynopsisA hilarious rollercoaster ride of pure entertainment for 9+ readers everywhere, Birthday Boy is the new Baddiel Blockbuster: featuring David’s inimitable and award-winning combination of wish-fulfilment, heart and hilarity, all brought to life by regular collaborator Jim Field’s witty, stylish illustrations.Trade ReviewReviews for The Person Controller: “A perfect combination of humour, magic and a happy ending.” Charlotte Norman, Waterstones Bookseller “A real page turner… a compelling story with relatable characters and meaningful life lessons." Huffington Post Reviews for The Parent Agency: “Funny, sometimes moving, always engaging” Guardian “I love this book because it really made me laugh! The best book I’ve read since I was born!” Tom, 11, LoveReading4Kids “Exciting and funny – I didn't want to put it down!” Daisy, 10, LoveReading4Kids

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Book SynopsisFrom the million-copy bestselling author of THE PARENT AGENCY and BIRTHDAY BOY comes a wildly entertaining wish-fulfilment adventure that asks the question: what would happen if the strictest head teacher swapped bodies with the naughtiest kid in school?Strictest head ÷ naughtiest boy = chaos.Bracket Wood is about to be visited by the school inspectors. But there's one big problem: Ryan Ward.The maestro of practical jokes, Ryan has played so many tricks that in the end the Head Teacher just walks out. And then the new Head Teacher, Mr Carter, arrives. A man so strict even the teachers are scared of him. So imagine his surprise and Ryan's when they swap bodies.Now Ryan is Head Teacher and his mortal enemy is one of his pupils. It's every naughty kid's dream!But soon Bracket Wood School is in a total mess and only its worst ever pupil can fix itTrade ReviewReviews for The Person Controller: “A perfect combination of humour, magic and a happy ending.” Charlotte Norman, Waterstones Bookseller “A real page turner… a compelling story with relatable characters and meaningful life lessons." Huffington Post Reviews for The Parent Agency: “Funny, sometimes moving, always engaging” Guardian “I love this book because it really made me laugh! The best book I’ve read since I was born!” Tom, 11, LoveReading4Kids “Exciting and funny – I didn't want to put it down!” Daisy, 10, LoveReading4Kids

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Book SynopsisCan the worst pirate ever find his way home from the Island of No Return?Set sail with the funniest pirate on the seven seas in this hilarious adventure for readers of 7+ with brilliant pictures throughout from ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS illustrator Ben Cort.My stupid brother has tricked me into the worst holiday ever on the Island of No Return. I'm stuck here with just a chicken for company unless I can find some treasure then Blackbeard says he will come and get me (nice of him). All I have to do is follow a treasure map through a jungle full of pirate-eating creatures (no problem), into the deepest, darkest probably-haunted cave (not at all scary, not at all scary, not at all scary) and track down the hidden gold that is so well hidden everyone gets lost trying to find it (perfect). My life is ruined. Signed Pirate Blunderbeard.Pirate Blunderbeard might be on the worst holiday ever but it's also the funniest - laugh-out-loud fun for readers of 7+Trade Review“Pirate Blunderbeard might be on the worst holiday ever but it’s also the funniest - laugh-out-loud fund for readers of 7+” Waterstones

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Book SynopsisSet sail with the funniest pirate on the seven seas in this hilarious adventure for readers of 7+ with brilliant pictures throughout from ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS illustrator Ben Cort.Pirate Blunderbeard is on a voyage with his cousin Redruth and Grandpa Greybeard. Blunderbeard hopes it will be like a holiday cruise, ice-cream, deck chairs and maybe a bit of swimming. But Grandpa Greybeard is on a mission. He wants to get his favourite ship back from the Scariest Pirate on the high seas he wants Blunderbeard to help. What could possibly go wrong?Pirate Blunderbeard on might be on the worst mission ever but it's also the funniest laugh-out-loud fun for readers of 7+

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Book SynopsisAmnesty Honour winner Robin Talley is back with a Shakespeare-inspired story of revenge and redemption, where fair is foul, and foul is fair.Maria Lyon and Lily Boiten are their school's ultimate power couplebut one thing stands between them and their perfect future: campus superstar Delilah Dufrey. Golden child Delilah is a legend at exclusive Acheron Academy, and the presumptive winner of the distinguished Cawdor Kingsley Prize. But Delilah doesn't know that Lily and Maria are willing to do anythingabsolutely anythingto unseat Delilah for the scholarship. After all, it would lock in Maria's attendance at Stanfordand assure her and Lily four more years in a shared dorm room.Together, Maria and Lily harness the dark power long rumored to be present on the former plantation that houses their school. But when feuds turn to fatalities, and madness begins to blur the distinction between what's real and what's imagined, the girls must attempt to put a stop to the chilling series of events tTrade ReviewReviews from Robin Talley’s CILIP Carnegie nominated novel Lies We Tell Ourselves ‘The main characters are terrific in what is a moving YA novel. And an important one.’ – The Telegraph’ ‘This is so thought-provoking it almost hurts to read it, yet every word is needed, is necessary and consequently this is a novel that lingers long after you've finished it' – Lovereading ‘This is an emotional and compelling read that I did not want to put down. It is […]beautifully written and the tension just simmers on the pages.’ – Bookbabblers ‘This book packs a very powerful punch’ – Historical Novel Society ‘With great characterisation, tough issues covered, and a plot which had me guessing right up until the last pages, this is a must-read. Massively recommended!’ – The Bookbag ‘This exceptional novel of first love and sexual awakenings is set against a backdrop of shocking racism and prejudice. It is incredibly well written as the tense, riveting story seamlessly combines fiction with historical fact.’ – Booktrust ‘Every now and then a Young Adult book comes along that I want to push into every readers hands both young and old and Lies We Tell Ourselves is that book for 2014’ – Jess Hearts Books ‘Talley has mixed two controversial topics together to create a firecracker of a story’ – Cheryl M-M's Book Blog

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Book SynopsisA third mystery for thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly – a bold, determined heroine, and the star of this stylish new detective series.

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Book SynopsisThis was a beautifully written story about loss, guilt, love and finding yourself. Virginia MacGregor has created a page turning book that flowed from start to finish' Books Love ReadersA beautiful, evocative story . . . an extraordinary novel that had me turning the pages late into the night' WhisperingStories.com* * *How do you change what's already written in the stars?Christopher is the sort of guy that no one notices, yet when Air catches sight of him making intricate paper birds in the airport, she can't look away.But their worlds are about to collide in ways they never expected. Someone they love is on Flight 0217 from London Heathrow. And it's missing.Convinced that her brother was on a different flight, Air drives them hundreds of miles across the country, on a trip that will change their lives forever.But how do you tell the person you're falling for that you might just be the reason their life has fallen apart?

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Book SynopsisA Sunday Times Best Book for Children 2023From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud collection of three short stories for readers of 8 and up, brilliantly illustrated by Jim Field and Steven Lenton.MEET ALFIE THE BOY WHO COULD DO WHAT HE LIKED!Previously published for World Book Day 2016Alfie has a routine. To be honest he has a lot of routines.But then one day Alfie's babysitter is unavailable, and Alfie's parents get Mrs Stokes instead. Mrs Stokes doesn't do routines. Instead, she just tells Alfie to do what he likes. And that's when things start to go weird.Does everything get hilariously out of control? Yes.Does Alfie learn a valuable lesson? Nah. This isn't that kind of storyDISCOVER CHRISSIE THE GIRL WHO HAD NEVER BEEN ON A TRAIN!Chrissie loves trains. She has train books, train pictures and, of course, model trains. But Chrissie has never been on an actual train. In part, because Chrissie doesn''t find getting around as easy as other people. Then, Chrissie finally gets on a train, with her Grandpa Henry, to go down to London for an important operation. Her parents and Henry hope the journey will take Chrissie''s mind off things.And they''re right: but in a way they couldn''t possibly imagine. Because Chrissie''s trip from Scotland to London turns out to be quite literally magical and changes her life forever.MARVEL AT ARIEL THE CHILD WHO HAD NEVER BEEN ON HOLIDAY!Every year, Max, Lily and Jack are taken to Snoring-On-Sea for their holiday quite possibly the most boring town in the world. There's nothing to do and nothing to see even the beach at Snoring-on-Sea is dull and grey.But this year, something DOES happen. The children meet someone on a tiny island out at sea a mysterious child called Ariel. Ariel claims to have never left their tiny island, and to Ariel, everything about Max, Lily and Jack's lives is amazing fish and chips, fizzy drinks even the view of the brick wall out of their bedroom window.And their new friend forces Max, Lily and Jack to see Snoring-On-Sea in a whole new lightThree hilarious, heart-warming and adventure-filled stories that will have you laughing out loud!

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!Paddington always finds himself in unusual situations so it is no surprise when he has a run-in with the police, appears in a TV cookery show, and gives one of his hard stares to a hypnotist!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 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 Praise 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

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Book SynopsisA whirlwind out-of-this-galaxy adventure!' Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass.From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Zenith comes the dazzling finale to the Androma Saga, where stunning betrayals and devastating secrets expose an embattled galaxy to the ultimate nightmare.The galaxy is in peril. Only one girl can save us all.Her ship is gone, her crew is captured and notorious mercenary Andi Racella is suddenly a fugitive. The bloodthirsty Queen Nor now rules the galaxy and she'll stop at nothing to destroy Andi.Andi will risk anything to stop Nor and save her crew. So when Andi finds herself stranded with unlikely ally Dex, she seeks out the one person fighting back and uncovers the devastating reality behind Nor's takeover.Only by saving their mortal enemy can Andi make one last desperate strike to save the galaxy, unaware that a centuries-old secret may demand the most wrenching sacrifice of all.Perfect for fans of Leigh BTrade ReviewPraise for Zenith: ‘A whirlwind, out-of-this-galaxy adventure! The dynamic cast of characters, edge-of-your-seat action, and sprawling universe had me hooked from the very first pages.’Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series ‘Epic, mesmerizing and heart-stopping, you'll be left breathless and wanting more’Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of the DOROTHY MUST DIE series

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Book Synopsis Third in the modern-classic and bestselling bookwandering series that celebrates all that is best in life: books, adventure, friendship – and cake.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with fully decodable phonics books matched to Letters and Sounds.Pip, Sam and Dad are tap dancing cats! Enjoy their creative performance in this fiction story by Charlotte Raby.Pip, Sam and Dad are tap dancing cats! Enjoy their creative performance in this fiction story by Charlotte Raby.Pink A/Band 1A offers emergent readers very simple, highly predictable texts and provides direct support through illustrations.The focus sounds in this book are: /s/ /a/ /t/ /p/ /i/ /n//m/ /d/Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisThere's a storm outside and Josh is scared, but Emma knows just what to do to help him face his fears. This lovely fiction story was written by Simon Mugford.There's a storm outside and Josh is scared, but Emma knows just what to do to help him face his fears. This lovely fiction story was written by Simon Mugford.Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural languagePages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.This book focuses on adjacent consonants with short vowel phonemes.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisGus loves the hedgehog in his nan's garden but what happens to Huffkin in the winter? This beautiful fiction story was written by Pip Jones.Gus loves the hedgehog in his nan's garden but what happens to Huffkin in the winter? This beautiful fiction story was written by Pip Jones.Blue/Band 4 offers longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Non-fiction uses signs, labels and diagrams.This book focuses on adjacent consonants with long vowel phonemes.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisJoin the fun on the farm!A brand new Mudpuddle Farm book from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, hilariously illustrated throughout by Shoo Rayner, and perfect for readers of 5 and up.Two charming stories for younger readers, featuring a loveable family of all sorts of animals, living behind the tumble-down barn on Mudpuddle Farm where everything is about to change in the most unexpected and hilarious ways!Nowt to Worry About:There's a storm in the air, and all the animals are worried. But old Farmer Rafferty doesn't realise anything is wrong. Can the animals warn him in time?Tickety-Boo:A funny new creature has arrived at Mudpuddle Farm and the animals soon make friends. Problem is, the latest addition to the farm doesn't belong actually there! It looks like it's time to say a sad goodbye although Albertine the Goose might just have a clever ideaTrade ReviewPraise 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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Book SynopsisA thrilling, classic children's adventure with a courageous heroine, from the beloved author of Ballet Shoes.Margaret Thursday was named after the day she was found on the church steps as a baby. But she isn't really an orphan each year a bag of gold coins is left at the church for her keep. However, when Margaret is eleven years old, the money suddenly stops and her guardians have no choice but to send her away to an orphanage.The orphanage is worse than they could have imagined. The children are poorly treated and barely fed, and fearless Margaret soon makes herself the enemy of the evil matron who runs it. Vowing to protect her new friends, Peter and Horatio, Margaret plans their daring escape . . . but she'll have to outwit Matron at every turn.Margaret's action-packed adventure, set in turn-of-the-century England, takes her from orphanage to canal boat to the world of the theatre. Through it all, Margaret is propelled by her unwavering sense of self and determination.Trade Review‘Noel Streatfeild’s position in the children’s book world is unique. She is endlessly inventive, full of verve and real understanding of the surfaces of childhood. Her stories are rich in documentary interest and entertainment, escapism of a most satisfying sort.’ – The Times Literary Supplement ‘Noel Streatfeild has that happy, skilful knack of turning her characters into real people – something which only really good novelists can do.’ – BBC Children’s Hour ‘Noel Streatfeild is an author who is a true master of her craft.’ – Illustrated London News ‘Written for unalloyed enjoyment … Children will love it.’ – Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisCollins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. NowCollins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 3 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 3 is equivalent to CEF level B1 with a word count of 11,000 20,000 words.Each book includes: Full reading of the adapted version available for free online Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readersThe plot:Poirot receives a phone call from famous crime writer Ariadne Oliver she is staying with friends in Devon and she believes a murder is going to take place. When Poiro

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.One day, Thumper the rabbit is woken by a loud crash does this mean the planet is cracking? This beautiful retelling of a traditional tale is written by Lou Kuenzler and illustrated by Bea Bencievenni.Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural languageThis book focuses on adjacent consonants with short vowel phonemes.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.When a poor bootmaker is visited by a kind elf his fortunes suddenly changeThis interactive retelling of the classic The Elves and the Shoemaker, written by Alison Milford, puts the reader at the heart of the action. Can you help the elf to make new shoes for the bootmaker to sell?Green (Band 5) books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ ay, ey, a-e, /igh/ i, i-e, /oa/ o, o-e, /oo/ ue, ew, ui, u-e, /ee/ea, /oi/oy, /ow/ ou, /e/ ea, /i/ y, /u/ o-e, /ar/ a, /or/ aw, al, /air/ere, are, /ur/ ir, or, earPages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension sk

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.It's Mama Monster's birthday, and as she loves to eat, the monster children want to make a mega monster treat! This wonderfully funny rhyming poem is filled with misunderstandings and unusual ingredients and is written by Amy Sparkes.Green (Band 5) books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ ay, ey, a-e /u/ o-e /igh/ i, i-e /ur/ ir /oo/ ui, u-e, ew, ue /ow/ ou /e/ ea /o/ a /oo/ oul /oa/ ow/ee/ ea /ar/ aPages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support fo

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.In the Australian Outback, a young boy has lost his pet dingo. Where could she be? This fun and imaginative rhyming poem is written by Jane Clarke.Green (Band 5) books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.The focus sounds in this book are: /oa/ o, ow /oo/ ue, u /air/ ear /ee/ ea /ai/ a-e, ay, ey /igh/ i-e, i, /i/ y /oo/ oul /or/ alPages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words tha

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Dive into the world of Ancient Egypt with a young narrator and their naughty dog Nebit, racing through the streets and causing havoc as they go! This energetic and funny story is written by Katie Dale.Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.The focus sounds in this book are: /f/ ph /w/ wh /ee/ e-e, e, y /igh/ y /ch/ tch /j/ g, ge, dge /l/ le /z/ se /sh/ ch /ai/ aPages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Are you a cute, cuddly animal? Do you want to know how you can avoid being eaten? Filled with fascinating photos, this quirky, humorous non-fiction book highlights all the ways the animal kingdom protects itself from predators!Green (Band 5) books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.The focus sounds in this book are: /ee/ ea, ie, /e/ ea, /ai/ ay a-e, /igh/ i-e /oo/ u-e, ew ou /oa/ oe, o, o-e /or/ al, our /o/ a /ow/ ou /u/o-e /ar/ a /air/ are /oo/ oul /ure/ our /ur/ irPages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book

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Book SynopsisThe astounding new novel from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Time Travelling with a Hamster, this is a story for everyone of ten and older who loves adventure, laughs and tears.One of my favourite middle-grade writers Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and StarsWhen eleven-year-old Georgie befriends an eccentric retired scientist, she becomes the test subject for a thrilling new experiment: a virtual-reality 3D version of the future.But then a deadly disease threatens the life of every dog in the country and Georgie's beloved dog, Mr Mash, gets sick. And that's only the start of her troubles.Soon, Georgie and Mr Mash must embark on a desperate quest: to save every dog on earth, and maybe even all of humanity without actually leaving the room.An extraordinary quest with the biggest stakes of all, and a huge idea at its heart, this is time travel but not as you know it.Trade Review“Welford has done it again, creating a cracking adventure injected with science. He navigates dogs, what makes us tick and keeping the spirit of a loved one alive. I think that’s called having it covered.” The Times Children’s Book of the Week “How awesome is Ross Welford? Consistently original, believable and filmable (please). A terrific adventure” Observer Children’s Books of the Month “Will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Welford gets better with each book.” Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisA dramatic and emotional story about one girl's determination to stand by her beloved animals and her refusal to give up, even in the face of impossible odds.When a devastating earthquake hits Evie's hometown of Parnassus on New Zealand's South Island, she and the rest of the town are forced to evacuate. Evie's injured mum is one of the first to be rescued by helicopter and Evie will be next. But when realises that she will be forced to leave her beloved pony, Gus, her dog, Jock, and her cat Moxy behind, she is determined to find another way. Before the rescue helicopter returns, Evie flees with Gus, Jock and Moxy in a race against time across difficult terrain to reach the port of Kaikoura, where she has heard that people will be evacuated by ship in three days' time. Surely there will be space for her, Gus, Jock and Moxy there?Trade ReviewPraise for ‘The Princess and the Foal’: ‘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 SynopsisCollins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 5 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 5 is equivalent to CEF level B2+ with a word count of 22,000 30,000 words.Each book includes: Full reading of the adapted version available for free online Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readersThe plot:Rex Fortescue, the boss of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his office, when he suffered a painful and sudden death. When the police checked the victim's pocke

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Book SynopsisHubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent is back in this hilarious and gloriously illustrated book for ages six and up from the superstar creator of Clarice Bean and Charlie and Lola, Lauren Child.These stories are about the days when the Bobton-Trents had it cushy, very cushy indeed.The Bobton-Trent seniors certainly know how to make the most of their extravagant wealth socialising, doing things, buying things and generally being more than a little bit irresponsibleLuckily for them, their son Hubert Horatio is an exceptionally intelligent, talented and sensible child.Unluckily for Hubert, this tends to mean that a lot of his spare time is spent steering his rather unruly set of grown-ups out of trouble.Legendary children's writer and Waterstones Children's Laureate 2017-2019 Lauren Child revisits one of her most popular characters in these brand-new, laugh-out-loud stories about the rather unconventional Bobton-Trents! The perfect gift for children aged six and up.Trade Review‘Witty and appealing… A very fun read’ – BookTrust ‘Delightful’ – Books for Keeps ‘Wry, inventive and whimsical … pages to pore over’ – The Sunday Times Culture Magazine ‘The combination of short stories and oodles of illustrations means it’s the perfect book for any child out there over six who reckons that they could teach their own grown-ups a thing or two.’ – The Sun ‘Totally mad and really very funny’ – Angels and Urchins

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Book SynopsisMeet RORY BRANAGAN he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. Second in a hilarious illustrated comedy-crime book series for kids.Hello. I am Rory Branagan. I am ACTUALLY a detective.One day, I will be the biggest detective in the world! And I will find out what happened to my DadBut today, a CRIME has been committed on my OWN road. Someone is stealing dogs!What if they try to take Wilkins Welkin my best friend who is also a sausage dog?I need to find these stinking baddies and I need to stop them!And THAT, friends, is what Rory does, with the help of his Accomplice, Cassidy, in a BOOMTASTIC adventure involving dogs, cats, a wheelie bin chariot, a brave and daring rescue and Mrs Welkin, who fights crime in quite a surprising way. (Just you wait! Just you wait!) There are seven books in the RORY BRANAGAN (DETECTIVE) series and this is the second. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.Trade Review Praise for Rory Branagan (Detective) ‘I read it COVER to COVER immediately. I absolutely loved it and it put a smile the size of the Grand Canyon on my face. It is so delightful … Ralph's quizzical, characterful and charming illustrations are the perfect foil to that Clover storytelling magic, full of humour, genuinely thrilling and moving to boot.' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild trilogy ‘The Rory Branagan books are fun, fast, and child friendly. The perfect link between picture books and full length novels. If your children like books like The Diary of a Wimpy kid, they'll love these.' Adam Baron, author of Boy Underwater ‘I adore Rory Branagan, Detective … perfect for children who love graphic novels, laughter, and actual mysteries. Illustrations (by Ralph Lazar) are hilarious, full of motion, and propel you from page to page because they're irresistible. Gobble up one of these books in an hour or pace yourself to make them last. Five out of five stars!’ Alison McGhee, New York Times bestselling author ‘Words and illustrations are both very funny and surprisingly touching … A great new series for young readers.’ LoveReading4Kids ‘A totally addictive page-turning storyline … Incredibly clever.’ The Bookbag ‘A pure page turner … So good I bought it at lunch and had it finished before I went to bed. Every page is packed with comedy adventure and beautiful illustrations.' Joseph, aged 11 'I loved the book, it was great. It took me one day to read because I couldn't put it down.' G, aged 9 'A very good book. It's very inspirational and shows you to keep trying and don't let anyone put you down. You can be whatever you want to be so follow your dreams. Even if you're small, you can do big things!' Reader, aged 9

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Book SynopsisMeet RORY BRANAGAN he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. Third in a hilarious illustrated comedy-crime book series for kids.Hello. I am Rory Branagan. I am ACTUALLY a detective.This week, my school put on the BIGGEST, BEST school fete the world has ever known. We are raising money to make St Bart''s BOOMTASTIC, with adventure playgrounds and even a DRAGON. But now the cash has GONE, and my Accomplice Cassidy ''the Cat'' Callaghan has been BLAMED for stealing it. I''m thinking I must use my detectiving to find the real thief and RESCUE the Cat!Join Rory as he LEAPS into a new crime-fighting adventure with a dastardly theft, the biggest crime lord ever, head teachers that look like turkeys, and a real live KOMODO DRAGON. There are seven books in the RORY BRANAGAN (DETECTIVE) series and this is the third. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.Trade Review Praise for Rory Branagan (Detective) ‘I read it COVER to COVER immediately. I absolutely loved it and it put a smile the size of the Grand Canyon on my face. It is so delightful … Ralph's quizzical, characterful and charming illustrations are the perfect foil to that Clover storytelling magic, full of humour, genuinely thrilling and moving to boot.' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild trilogy ‘The Rory Branagan books are fun, fast, and child friendly. The perfect link between picture books and full length novels. If your children like books like The Diary of a Wimpy kid, they'll love these.' Adam Baron, author of Boy Underwater ‘I adore Rory Branagan, Detective … perfect for children who love graphic novels, laughter, and actual mysteries. Illustrations (by Ralph Lazar) are hilarious, full of motion, and propel you from page to page because they're irresistible. Gobble up one of these books in an hour or pace yourself to make them last. Five out of five stars!’ Alison McGhee, New York Times bestselling author ‘Words and illustrations are both very funny and surprisingly touching … A great new series for young readers.’ LoveReading4Kids ‘A totally addictive page-turning storyline … Incredibly clever.’ The Bookbag ‘A pure page turner … So good I bought it at lunch and had it finished before I went to bed. Every page is packed with comedy adventure and beautiful illustrations.' Joseph, aged 11 'I loved the book, it was great. It took me one day to read because I couldn't put it down.' G, aged 9 'A very good book. It's very inspirational and shows you to keep trying and don't let anyone put you down. You can be whatever you want to be so follow your dreams. Even if you're small, you can do big things!' Reader, aged 9

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Book SynopsisMeet RORY BRANAGAN he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. Fifth in a hilarious comedy-crime series for readers of 8+.Hello. I am Rory Branagan. I am actually a detective.Me and Cat are at the most AWESOME event ever Car Bonanza, where people are doing epic car stunts, jumping out of planes and breaking world records. It is amazing.But then one of the stunts goes TERRIBLY WRONG. But was it really an accident, or did someone meddle with the car?! It's a good job me and the Cat are here, because this is a CRIME, and it needs to be solvedThere are seven books in the RORY BRANAGAN (DETECTIVE) series and this is the fifth.Trade Review Praise for Rory Branagan (Detective) ‘I read it COVER to COVER immediately. I absolutely loved it and it put a smile the size of the Grand Canyon on my face. It is so delightful … Ralph's quizzical, characterful and charming illustrations are the perfect foil to that Clover storytelling magic, full of humour, genuinely thrilling and moving to boot.' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild trilogy ‘The Rory Branagan books are fun, fast, and child friendly. The perfect link between picture books and full length novels. If your children like books like The Diary of a Wimpy kid, they'll love these.' Adam Baron, author of Boy Underwater ‘I adore Rory Branagan, Detective … perfect for children who love graphic novels, laughter, and actual mysteries. Illustrations (by Ralph Lazar) are hilarious, full of motion, and propel you from page to page because they're irresistible. Gobble up one of these books in an hour or pace yourself to make them last. Five out of five stars!’ Alison McGhee, New York Times bestselling author ‘Words and illustrations are both very funny and surprisingly touching … A great new series for young readers.’ LoveReading4Kids ‘A totally addictive page-turning storyline … Incredibly clever.’ The Bookbag ‘A pure page turner … So good I bought it at lunch and had it finished before I went to bed. Every page is packed with comedy adventure and beautiful illustrations.' Joseph, aged 11 'I loved the book, it was great. It took me one day to read because I couldn't put it down.' G, aged 9 'A very good book. It's very inspirational and shows you to keep trying and don't let anyone put you down. You can be whatever you want to be so follow your dreams. Even if you're small, you can do big things!' Reader, aged 9

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of bestselling debut Boy Underwater comes another moving, hilarious novel of friendship and family secrets, which shows that people are people, no matter where they're from.BOY UNDERWATER WAS SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE AWARD, AND SELECTED AS WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE MONTH.Here's something you won't believe: someone is doing TERRIBLE things to Mrs Martin, Cymbeline Igloo's favourite teacher of all time.Cymbeline has to find the culprit (after he's learned what culprit' means). He's also got to help his friend Veronique, whose grandma is dangerously ill. It seems Nanai has a secret, connected to her arrival in the UK as a Boat Person from Vietnam, a traumatic journey in which she lost her twin sister. Can Cymbeline figure out the mystery in time?One thing is for sure: even the most unexpected people can change your life in wonderful ways . . .Trade Review Praise for Boy Underwater: ‘An absolute corker of a tale, whose delicate themes – mental health, missing loved ones – are handled with fluid grace’ Observer ‘This poignant novel is about love and loss, but, told from the viewpoint of a child too young to grasp all that grown-ups do, it is also funny. With evocative monochrome illustrations, it bears you up as soon as you plunge in’ Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week ‘Involving and wryly funny, full of tenderness, eccentricity and intriguing meditations on the function of art, this story of grief, depression and the different facets of identity is well-served by Benji Davies’s thoughtful illustrations’ Guardian ‘The witty humour and dialogue are the perfect foil to the unresolved grief and anxiety that underpin this impressive debut’ Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the wickedly funny series for ages six and up from the creator of Where Bear?, Pass It On and the Pom Pom series, with colour illustrations throughout.Hi! I'm Jeanie 7 years old, and a BIG fan of badges.BAD NANA is one of my three grandmas (yes, three). Of course, Bad Nana isn't actually her actual name but it's what everyone has been calling her for MILLIONS of years. If I had MY way, I would call her Fun Nana, because she is actually brilliant. Yes, she's a bit NAUGHTY sometimes, but in an EXCELLENT way.My Dad says she really should know better, but I think she's so bad, she's GOOD!The second instalment in the wickedly funny series, from superstar author and illustrator Sophy HennTrade Review Reviews for All the Fun of the Fair “Just as funny as the first.” The BookTrust Reviews for Older Not Wiser: “A delight from start to finish” Daily Express “A sense of mischief make for a fun read” The Sunday Times “Wonderfully entertaining” Daily Mail “A fizzily sweet sensation” Guardian “A riot of bright colours and laugh-out-loud moments” The BookTrust “If you do ONE THING this week, go and buy this. It’s flipping awesome!”Read It Daddy “Hilarious” Parents in Touch

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Book Synopsis[A] phenomenal novel Startling, well written it's a book that will stay with you long after it's finished.' Independent''We're alive. So let's start living.''Two strangersJack was sporty and outgoing. Alice was bookish and introverted. Their lives were on completely different paths.One life-changing tragedyThat is before the day they were in the wrong place at the wrong time: before the day their lives were torn apart in a bombing.A hopeful new friendshipStruggling to cope with their new worlds, their unlikely new friendship helps them find hope. But can they help each other rebuild their lives and start again?Powerful and compelling After the Rain is the brand-new novel from Natália Gomes, perfect for fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon.Trade Review‘[A] phenomenal novel…Startling, well written and confronting issues of mental health, terror and friendship without flinching, it’s a book that will stay with you long after it’s finished.’ Independent Praise for Natália Gomes ‘At its searing best the novel demonstrates how the perpetrator of a despicable act can still be loved, forgiven and very missed’ The Financial Times ‘A gripping, eye-opening YA novel that I wish I could put in everyone's hands.’ Pretty Little Memoirs ‘A very important book… a powerful book that will stay with you.’ Culturefly ‘An exceptional novel on a controversial and relevant subject today.’ The Bookbag ‘An incredibly moving, heartfelt and thought-provoking novel’ Black Plume ‘You know this book is going to go straight to your heart and rip a little bit of it out.’ Long Story Short ‘If you’re after a truly thought-provoking book this is well worth a read.’ Bibliowormed ‘Utterly heartbreaking and so beautifully written.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Such a clever book.’ Book Angel Booktopia ‘Very well written, and tackles a tough subject well’ First News

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