Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisRosie is devastated when her mum and dad tell her that when they move to their new, smaller house that there won''t be any room for her new pets. She''s going to have to re-house them all! Then Rosie discovers cuddly black kitten Flame and suddenly Moving Day doesn''t seem so bad...The twelth adventure in this bestselling sparkly series.

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Book SynopsisThe Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog by Jeremy Strong has become a children''s classic!From The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog to karate princesses and hot cross bottoms, there''s a Jeremy Strong story to suit every child''s sense of humour. Jeremy''s readers range from 7 to teen, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Morris Gleitzman.Streaker is a mixed-up kind of dog...with quite a bit of Ferrari and a large chunk of whirlwind.Streaker is no ordinary dog. She''s a rocket on four legs with a woof attached, and Trevor has got until the end of the holidays to train her. If he fails, he''ll lose his bet with horrible Charlie Smugg, and something very, very yucky involving frogspawn will happen...Award-winning Jeremy Strong has written many funny books for kids aged 7-teen, including My Dad''s Got an Alligator and My Brother''s Famous Bottom. Most of which are illustrated by Nick Sharratt, who also illustrates for Jacqueline Wilson! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog is back causing more chaos and getting into more trouble in Return of the Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, Lost! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, Wanted! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, Christmas Chaos for the Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog and The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog Goes for Gold - guaranteed to have you laughing your socks off!Trade ReviewStrong's books are hugely popular with young children with their breezy, daft exuberance * Sunday Times *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *King of comedy * Guardian *His books are preposterously entertaining * Observer *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *

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Book SynopsisFrom The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog to karate princesses and hot cross bottoms, there''s a Jeremy Strong story to suit every child''s sense of humour. Jeremy''s readers range from 7 to teen, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Andy Stanton.Streaker was so gobsmacked she leaped into the air as if she had a pogo stick attached to each leg. KER-POING!Streaker runs like a jet-propelled hurricane, which could cause problems when she enters the local dog show. She has to do well or she''ll get into trouble with the local police...and Trevor will get into trouble with horrible Charlie Smugg - again!Award-winning Jeremy Strong has written many wacky books for children aged 7-teen, including My Dad''s Got an Alligator and My Brother''s Famous Bottom. Most of which are illustrated by Nick Sharratt, who also illustrates for Jacqueline Wilson! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog is back causing more chaos and getting into more trouble in The Hundred-Trade ReviewStrong's books are hugely popular with young children with their breezy, daft exuberance * Sunday Times *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *King of comedy * Guardian *His books are preposterously entertaining * Observer *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *His books are preposterously entertaining * Observer *

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Book SynopsisOooh! I'm going to be a granny!' she cried. You already are a granny, Granny.' I pointed out. . . . Oh yes. So I am!'Nicholas's mum is having a baby. It's going to mean some big changes. His mum's getting ENORMOUS and Granny wants to live in the garden! But that's not all, because there's an even bigger shock to come . . .Trade ReviewStrong's books are hugely popular with young children with their breezy, daft exuberance * Sunday Times *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *King of comedy * Guardian *His books are preposterously entertaining * Observer *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *

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Book SynopsisIt's that alligator . . . Dad should never have brought it into the house. Crunchbag has escaped and he's eaten Granny!'Some dads bring home rabbits. Or dogs. Or parrots. Not Nicholas's dad. The latest member of their family is Crunchbag the ALLIGATOR! Soon he's running riot in the bathroom and on the roof and even in the park! But he wouldn't eat poor defenceless Granny . . . would he?Trade ReviewStrong's books are hugely popular with young children with their breezy, daft exuberance * Sunday Times *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *King of comedy * Guardian *His books are preposterously entertaining * Observer *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *

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Book SynopsisMy Brother''s Famous Bottom: another hilarious triumph from Jeremy Strong!From The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog to karate princesses and hot cross bottoms, there''s a Jeremy Strong story to suit every child''s sense of humour. Jeremy''s readers range from 7 to teen, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Andy Stanton.''That''s the one!'' she cried. ''That''s the bottom I''m after. Darling, you have the most gorgeous bottom!''Nicholas''s dad has a plan to make some fast cash. Nappies! Some disposable-nappy people are looking for a beautiful botty for their new advert - and all Nicholas''s baby brother has to do is pass the audition. What could possibly go wrong?Award-winning Jeremy Strong has written many wacky books for children aged 7-teen, including My Dad''s Got an Alligator and My Brother''s Famous Bottom. Most of which are illustrated by Nick Sharratt, who also illustrates for Jacqueline Wilson! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour DogTrade ReviewStrong's books are hugely popular with young children with their breezy, daft exuberance * Sunday Times *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *King of comedy * Guardian *His books are preposterously entertaining * Observer *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *

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Book Synopsis''I liked playing trains with my dad when I was seven or eight. But I''m eleven now. Where''s the excitement . . . Where''s my life?!''Tim''s family is the Most Boring Family In The World and he''s fed up. He wants fun! Thrills! Adventure! And school''s just as boring too. But one day a phantom message about Tim appears and everything changes. Who is the day-glo scribbler and what''s so special about chickens anyway?Trade ReviewStrong's books are hugely popular with young children with their breezy, daft exuberance * Sunday Times *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *King of comedy * Guardian *His books are preposterously entertaining * Observer *

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Book SynopsisDo you think I should ask him out, Nicholas, or is that a bit forward?' GRANNY!' We all stared at her. Dad had to sit down.Nicholas's granny has fallen in love with the elderly Hell's Angel next door! Yurrrgghhh. Nicholas's dad isn't happy about it but Granny won't let him get in the way. She has a few tricks up her sleeve . . . and Granny on a motorbike could be a very dangerous thing . . .Trade ReviewStrong's books are hugely popular with young children with their breezy, daft exuberance * Sunday Times *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *King of comedy * Guardian *His books are preposterously entertaining * Observer *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *

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Book SynopsisIt''s the first day of term at Unicorn School and little Willow is feeling rather nervous and excited, but she soon settles in and makes new friends. Life at school is full of fun and adventure, but one day an older unicorn plays a mean trick on Storm and lands him in big trouble. Willow is determined to help her friend, even if it means putting herself in danger after all, isn''t that what friends are for?

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Book SynopsisIt''s James Bond''s first day at Eton, and already he''s met his first enemy. This is the start of an adventure that will take him from the school playing fields to the remote shores of Loch Silverfin and a terrifying discovery that threatens to unleash a new breed of warfare.Trade Review'A page-turning adventure that will get the hairs standing up on the back of your neck' – Sunday Express'Good, gritty and funny . . . Very clever, Bond, very clever indeed' – Daily MailWould have made Ian Fleming proud * Daily Telegraph *More action, more demented crime and more flesh-crawling deaths than ever before -- - * Observer *James Bond's action adventures are perfect for a graphic novel, with more AAAAAGHH!, KER-BLOOSH! SMAKK and other onomatopoeia than you can shake a martini glass at. * Scotland on Sunday *This graphic novel is a feast for the eyes as well as the imagination. * Fulham Gazette *Would have made Ian Fleming proud * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisLee Raven, boy thief, has stolen something he really didn''t mean to. Now he faces a perilous flight through London (and the murky sewers below) as he tries to escape capture because Lee has stolen the Book of Nebo, a book that has existed for thousands of years and tells every story and legend known to man. It''s priceless. Some will even kill to possess it. The pressure mounts and the future of Nebo is in Lee''s hands can he prevent the most dangerous ending of them all?Trade ReviewPraise for Zizou Corder and the Lionboy trilogy:'A new star has appeared on the children's literary firmament' – Independent'One of the best books of the year' – Mail on Sunday'Stunning' – Observer'Simply absolutely brilliant' – Disney's Big Time

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Book SynopsisA stunning graphic-novel adaptation of the megaselling Artemis Fowl.This adaptation of his genre-busting, award-winning novel Artemis Fowl has been a labour of love for lifelong graphic novel fan Eoin Colfer, and Andrew Donkin. Art by Giovanni Rigano and colour by Paolo Lamanna.Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a brilliant criminal mastermind. But even Artemis doesn''t know what he''s taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These aren''t the fairies of bedtime stories. These fairies are armed and they''re dangerous. Artemis thinks he''s got them just where he wants them, but then they stop playing by the rules . . .Reads like the fastest, punchiest comic strip you''ve ever come across - Daily TelegraphArtemis is a brilliant creation - Anthony HorowitzFast-paced, tongue-in-cheek, with some laugh-out-loud jokes. Smart and page-turning - The Sunday TimesTrade ReviewPraise for Artemis Fowl:'Artemis is a brilliant creation' – Antony Horowitz'Reads like the fastest, punchiest comic strip you've ever come across' – Daily Telegraph'Wickedly brilliant' – Independent'Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek, with some laugh-out-loud jokes. Smart and page-turning' – Sunday Times'A huge hit' – Guardian

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Book SynopsisFrom The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog to karate princesses and hot cross bottoms, there''s a Jeremy Strong story to suit every child''s sense of humour. Jeremy''s readers range from 7 to teen, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Andy Stanton.Streaker the dog is lost. And not just a bit lost, but really lost.It wasn''t even her fault! She wanted to protect some pies from the PIE ROBBER and suddenly she''s miles from home and two-legged Trevor AND she has to make friends with a cat. A CAT! But it gets a lot HAIRIER when they find themselves face-to-face with a baboon. . .Will Streaker ever see her beloved pups again? And more importantly, will she ever eat another donut again?Award-winning Jeremy Strong has written many wacky books for children aged 7-teen, including My Dad''s Got an Alligator and My Brother''s Famous Bottom. Most of which are illustrated by Nick Sharratt, who also illustrates for Jacqueline Wilson! The HundredTrade ReviewFew children's writers succeed in combining irresistibly rude jokes, witty repartee, and a robust plot with a genuine and considered emotional core * Guardian *Hilariously funny, this will have you laughing your socks off * Guardian Children's Supplement *Hilariously funny, this will have you laughing your socks off * Guardian Children's Supplement *

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Book SynopsisA purrfect series filled with chaos, adventure and magic spells!Orla is very excited about entering the local photo competition - especially since it''s her chance to show that she can be as good at something as her sister. When she forgets to even take the lens cap off the camera, though, it isn''t a good sign! But when little chocolate-brown kitten Flames comes into the picture, it looks like Orla''s dreams of winning the competiton might just come true . . .

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Book SynopsisBark for joy at the arrival of this grrreat magical new series! A sequel to the bestselling sensation, Magic Kitten.Storm is the only young wolf left from his family in the magic Moon-claw pack after the evil wolf, Shadow, wounds his mother and destroys everyone else. With the rest of the pack now scattered, Storm''s mother is too weak to protect Storm so she sends him to our world as a magic puppy where his magical powers can grow. But Storm must find a friend here to help him hide from the evil Shadow. Will Storm be able to hide long enough to eventually return and save his mother and the magical Moon-claw pack?The fourth title in this brilliant new series that will leave you howling for more!

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Book SynopsisThe fifth book about Jake Cake and his EXTRAORDINARY adventures. Here are three more hilarious stories, written in Jake Cake''s own notebooks and embellished with his very funny comments and illustrations. It''s not Jake''s fault that he gets cursed by the ghost of Old Crusty, the fierce pirate (get those decks swabbed!), meets an alien pretending to be his granny and rubs up against a really mean genie!

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Book SynopsisAnne of Green Gables is the classic children''s book by L M Montgomery, the inspiration for the Netflix Original series Anne with an E. Watch it now!Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are in for a big surprise. They are waiting for an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables - but a skinny, red-haired girl turns up instead. Feisty and full of spirit, Anne Shirley charms her way into the Cuthberts'' affection with her vivid imagination and constant chatter. It''s not long before Anne finds herself in trouble, but soon it becomes impossible for the Cuthberts to imagine life without ''their'' Anne - and for the people of Avonlea to recall what it was like before this wildly creative little girl whirled into town.L. M. Montgomery was born in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, in 1874. A prolific writer, she published many short stories, poems and novels but she is best known for Anne of Green Gables and its sequels, inspired by the years she spent on the beau

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Book SynopsisBark for joy at the arrival of this grrreat magical new series! A sequel to the bestselling sensation, Magic Kitten.Storm is the only young wolf left from his family in the magic Moon-claw pack after the evil wolf, Shadow, wounds his mother and destroys everyone else. With the rest of the pack now scattered, Storm''s mother is too weak to protect Storm so she sends him to our world as a magic puppy where his magical powers can grow. But Storm must find a friend here to help him hide from the evil Shadow. Will Storm be able to hide long enough to eventually return and save his mother and the magical Moon-claw pack?The sixth title in this brilliant new series that will leave you howling for more!

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Book SynopsisA fabulously festive Magic Puppy Christmas special.Robyn is feeling horrible. It''s Christmas and she''s stuck on a family cruise with very bad sea-sickness. But when Storm, a fluffy white labrador puppy, magically appears, Robyn decides to leave all her troubles at sea. She and Storm soon meet Krista, from Lapland, and a truly magical Christmas adventure begins...

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Book SynopsisYoung Samurai: The Way of the Sword is the second book in this blockbuster series by Chris BradfordOne year of training in samurai school and Jack Fletcher is in real trouble . . . Not only is he struggling to prepare for the Circle of Three, an ancient ritual that tests a samurai''s courage, skill and spirit to the limit, he''s caught in a running battle with fellow student Kazuki and his gang.But these are the least of Jack''s problems. He knows his deadly rival - the ninja Dragon Eye - could strike at any moment. Jack possesses the very thing he will kill for. Can Jack master the Way of the Sword in time to survive a fight to the death? ''A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end'' - Eoin Colfer***You can learn more about Chris Bradford and his books at www.youngsamurai.com.***

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Book SynopsisJune 1613. Japan is threatened with war and Jack is facing his greatest battle yet. Samurai are taking sides and, as the blood begins to flow, Jack''s warrior training is put to the ultimate test. His survival - and that of his friends - depends upon him mastering the Two Heavens, the secret sword technique of the legendary samurai Masamoto Takeshi. But first Jack must recover his father''s prize possession from the deadly ninja Dragon Eye. Can Jack defeat his ruthless enemy? Or will the ninja complete his mission to kill the young samurai . . .

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Book SynopsisOkay, okay. So spank my furry little bum. I held a party.It was my birthday. How was I supposed to know it wouldn''t be the only party around town on that dark and dreary Halloween night?So things ended up in a bit of a mess. (Well, more than a mess, really. A complete disaster.) But it was not my fault so don''t blame me . . .

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Book SynopsisRob worries about everything - being bitten by snakes to dinosaurs waiting round the corner. So when the Vorks move in across the road, he is convinced that they''re aliens and that he must save the world!

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Book SynopsisDiscover funny, dark and thought-provoking poems on all things bad, from former Children's Laureate 2007-2009, Michael Rosen. This poetry collection contains hilarious tales of friendship, family life and the horrors of being late for school, as well as poems to ponder - just think, how great would Satnav trousers be! This touching and funny poetry collection from one of Britain's greatest children's poets will delight readers young and old.Trade ReviewMichael Rosen is a poet with a superb ear for the rhythms of language * Guardian *One of our most popular writers - the champion for every bored, overdrilled, tested-to-tears pupil in the land * The Times *I think poetry for children needs to be saved from the cold dissection of right and wrong answers and put back into rooms and halls full of wonder, compassion, haunting, laughter, music and rhythm. We need to hear its many cultures, many voices, many sounds. This is about wide and diverse participation. Diverse verse for all! * Michael Rosen, Children's Laureate 20072009 *Nothing about this playful free verse is obscure or difficult, yet it revels in the sounds and meanings of words. It contains whimsy, flights of fancy and even satire. * The Times *

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Book SynopsisBoys United: the first book in the Football Academy series by Tom PalmerJake loves football and dreams of becoming a professional footballer. He''s worried about his height though - what if he''s too small for football? But on the day of his trial Jake is quick on the ball and scores - he''s made it! Jake can''t wait to pull on his shirt and join the team. But someone at the club wants to make his life difficult. Can Jake face up to the bullies and become man of the match again?Stay on the ball this season with the first four stories following the boys in United''s under-twelves.As well as being a huge football fan, Tom Palmer has an international reputation in reader development. He is a coordinator of the Reading Partners consortium, works with The Reading Agency, Booktrust and the National Literacy Trust, and has been the official writer for the Premier League Reading Stars scheme for five years. He is the author of the Football Detective ser

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Book SynopsisStriking Out: the second book in the Football Academy series by Tom PalmerYunis can''t believe that he''s United leading scorer. It should be the happiest time of his life, but his father wants him to give up football and work hard at school. Can Yunis convince his dad that he can do both, or will he have to hang up his boots forever?Stay on the ball this season with all the action from Football Academy.As well as being a huge football fan, Tom Palmer has an international reputation in reader development. He is a coordinator of the Reading Partners consortium, works with The Reading Agency, Booktrust and the National Literacy Trust, and has been the official writer for the Premier League Reading Stars scheme for five years. He is the author of the Football Detective series, also for Puffin Books. Tom lives in West Yorkshire with his wife and daughter.Also by Tom Palmer:Football Academy:Boys United; Striking Out; Free Kick; Captain FantasticFoul Play:Foul Play; Killer Pass; Dead Ball; Own Goal; Off SideThe Squad:White Fear; Black Op

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Book SynopsisUnited''s under-twelves are in Poland for a tournament. Goal-keeper Tomasz is very excited to be playing in his home country, but team captain Ryan thinks Poland are rubbish - in fact, he thinks everything Polish is rubbish. Ryan''s behaviour causes trouble both on and off the pitch. Can Ryan and Tomasz tackle their differences - or will Ryan''s bullying foul United''s chance of success?

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Book SynopsisBen is at his happiest playing for United and is getting top marks from the coach. But every day at school is a trial for Ben, as he struggles to hide a huge secret from his teachers and classmates. Ben''s secret is starting to affect his game?can he swallow his pride and ask for help before he sidelines himself?for good?

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Book SynopsisThe fifth book in the fast-paced Football Academy series.James has been a junior player at United for a long time. Everyone expects him to follow in his dad''s footsteps and play for England one day. But James isn''t so sure. He has something he wants to do even more than football. Something that means he would have to give up football. The problem is he doesn''t want to disappoint his dad. At a tournament in London, where he is pitched against Arsenal and Chelsea players, James finally makes his mind up.

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Book SynopsisAn exciting football series, following the adventures of United''s under-twelves side.Since Ryan Flynn got into trouble for bullying, he''s been determined to pull his socks up and be the best captain United''s ever had. So when team-mate Craig causes problems on - and off - the pitch, Ryan knows he must get to the bottom of it or he''ll lose a talented player. But Craig''s worries are much bigger than Ryan realized - can he help Craig and stop him from being shown the red card?

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Book SynopsisA world of puppy adventure from the author of the Magic Kitten series, which has sold over a million copies!Never in Lola''s wildest dreams had she imagined having a magic puppy for a friend!So when Storm, a fluffy black and white shih-tzu puppy, suddenly appears, Lola''s lonely school days come into a whole magical class of their own!

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Book SynopsisA world of puppy adventure from the author of the Magic Kitten series, which has sold over a million copies!Lauren is biggest wish is to be an ice skater and wants to join the Ice Skating Academy with her friends to practice and become the best she possibly can. But her mum and dad don''t think that she will be dedicated enough. How can Lauren prove them wrong? A magical twinkle of hope appears in the form of fluffy Scottie Dog puppy, Storm...

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Book SynopsisFrom The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog to karate princesses and hot cross bottoms, there''s a Jeremy Strong story to suit every child''s sense of humour. Jeremy''s readers range from 7 to teen, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Andy Stanton.Streaker the dog is brilliant at many things but most of all she''s brilliant at getting into TROUBLE!Something MYSTERIOUS has happened to Streaker''s puppies and Trevor is on a detective mission to find them. But with Streaker causing MAYHEM everywhere she goes, can Trevor track down the puppies before Christmas?Award-winning Jeremy Strong has written many wacky books for children aged 7-teen, including My Dad''s Got an Alligator and My Brother''s Famous Bottom. Most of which are illustrated by Nick Sharratt, who also illustrates for Jacqueline Wilson! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog is back causing more chaos and getting into more trouble in The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, Lost! The Hundred-MTrade ReviewA real talent for silliness and slapstick * Sunday Times *Comedy and general fizz are Jeremy Strong's trademarks * Independent *

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Book SynopsisCharlie Higson''s The Enemy is the first in a jaw-dropping zombie horror series for teens. Everyone over the age of fourteen has succumbed to a deadly zombie virus and now the kids must keep themselves alive. When the sickness came, every parent, police officer, politician - every adult fell ill. The lucky ones died. The others are crazed, confused and hungry. Only children under fourteen remain, and they''re fighting to survive.Now there are rumours of a safe place to hide. And so a gang of children begin their quest across London, where all through the city - down alleyways, in deserted houses, underground - the grown-ups lie in wait.But can they make it there - alive?''Higson has got the balance of blood and gore just right'' Daily Mirror''Clever...fast-paced...inventive'' GuardianCharlie Higson is the author of the bestselling Young Bond series of novels for young readers, includingTrade ReviewBrutal, blood-soaked, full of zombies...it's ace * FHM *The Enemy scores with its brutal vision of a post-apocalyptic world * FT *Gruesome entertainment of the highest calibre * Books Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisChocolate Box Girls: Cherry Crush is the first of five in this addictive series by Cathy Cassidy.Cherry Costello''s life is about to change forever. She and Dad are moving to Somerset where a new mum and a bunch of brand-new sisters await. And on Cherry''s first day there she meets Shay Fletcher - the kind of boy who should carry a government health warning. But Shay already has a girlfriend, Cherry''s new stepsister, Honey. Cherry knows her friendship with Shay is dangerous - it could destroy everything. But that doesn''t mean she''s going to stay away from him...The Chocolate Box GirlsCherry: Dark almond eyes, skin the colour of milky coffee, wild imagination feisty, fun...Skye: Wavy blonde hair, blue eyes, smiley, individual, kind...Summer: Slim, graceful, pretty, loves to dance, determined, a girl with big dreams...Honey: Willowy, blonde, beautiful, arty and out of control, a rebel...Coco: Blue eyes, fair hair, freckles, a tomboy who loves animals and wants to change the world...Each sister has a different story to tell, which will be your favourite?''All the teenage humours of romance, jealousy, friendship and sorrow rage freely in this brilliantly observed story of contemporary life.'' - Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids.co.uk***Includes delicious recipes, character quizzes and more!***Trade ReviewAll the teenage humours of romance, jealousy, friendship and sorrow rage freely in this brilliantly observed story of contemporary life. -- Julia Eccleshare * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *I can hardly wait to read Cherry Crush, it could possibly be my favourite Cathy Cassidy book! -- Beata, age 11

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Book SynopsisJonathan Harker is travelling to Castle Dracula to see the Transylvanian noble, Count Dracula. He is begged by locals not to go there, because on the eve of St George''s Day, when the clock strikes midnight, all the evil things in the world will come full sway. But business must be done, so Jonathan makes his way to the Castle - and then his nightmare begins. His beloved wife Meena and other lost souls have fallen under the Count''s horrifying spell. Dracula must be destroyed . . .With an exciting introduction by Holly Black, bestselling author of The Spiderwick Chronicles.Trade Review"Those who cannot find their own reflection in Bram Stoker's still-living creation are surely the undead."

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Book SynopsisA stunning graphic-novel adaptation of the megaselling Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident.Adapted by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin. Art by Giovanni Rigano and colour by Paolo Lamanna.Someone has been supplying Class-A illegal human power sources to the goblins. Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit is sure that her arch-enemy, thirteen-year-old Artemis Fowl, is responsible. But is he? Artemis has his own problems to deal with: his father is being held to ransom and only a miracle will save him. Maybe this time a brilliant plan just won''t be enough. Maybe this time Artemis needs help . . .''Reads like the fastest, punchiest comic strip you''ve ever come across'' - Daily Telegraph''Artemis is a brilliant creation'' - Anthony Horowitz''Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek, with some laugh-out-loud jokes. Smart and page-turning'' - The Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisAfter a horse-riding scare, Gina has lost all her confidence and wants nothing more to do with riding. But when magic pony Comet turns up at the pony rescue centre that her mum runs, Gina finds her love of horses comes cantering back!

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Book SynopsisKhalid, a fifteen-year-old Muslim boy from Rochdale, is abducted from Pakistan while on holiday with his family. He is taken to Guantanamo Bay and held without charge, where his hopes and dreams are crushed under the cruellest of circumstances. An innocent denied his freedom at a time when Western boys are finding theirs, Khalid tries and fails to understand what''s happening to him and cannot fail to be a changed young man.Trade ReviewThis powerful and humane book shows that hatred is never an answer, and proves the pointlessness of torture and the danger of thinking of anyone as 'other.' -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *One of her greatest achievements is to make the frightening monotony of the two years he suffers so full of suspense. -- Kate Kellaway * Observer *An excellent novel . . . superb -- Amanda Craig * The Times *Extremely powerful, and the descriptions of torture are genuinely harrowing. * The Guardian *Timely, gritty fiction. * Times Review *Could it happen? It has happened. That's why teenagers should read this book. * Irish Times *Rising star: Anna Perera. Her novel highlights the teenagers sent to the camp as it tugs readers into its vivid nightmare journey. * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2014 CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL.Room meets Lord of the Flies, The Bunker Diary is award-winning, young adult writer Kevin Brooks''s pulse-pounding exploration of what happens when your worst nightmare comes true - and how will you survive?I can''t believe I fell for it. It was still dark when I woke up this morning. As soon as my eyes opened I knew where I was. A low-ceilinged rectangular building made entirely of whitewashed concrete.There are six little rooms along the main corridor.There are no windows. No doors. The lift is the only way in or out.What''s he going to do to me?What am I going to do? If I''m right, the lift will come down in five minutes. It did. Only this time it wasn''t empty . . .Praise for The Bunker Diary:[Kevin Brooks''] pacey plots . . . have made him a cult among teens. This, though, is the big one. It should be read by everyone. - Amanda Craig, The Times Kevin Brooks has won the Branford Boase Award and been shortlisted for the Guardian Children''s Fiction Award, the Booktrust Teenage Prize, the Manchester Book Award and for the Carnegie Medal (for Martyn Pig, Road of the Dead and Black Rabbit Summer). Kevin Brooks was born in Exeter and studied in Birmingham and London. He had a varied working life, with jobs in a crematorium, a zoo, a garage and a post office, before - happily - giving it all up to write books. Kevin is the author of Being, Black Rabbit Summer, Killing God (published as Dawn in the USA), iBoy and Naked for Penguin. He now lives in North Yorkshire.****If you enjoyed The Bunker Diary and want to get inside more of your favourite books, then check out spinebreakers.co.uk for exclusive author interviews, competitions and much more.****Trade ReviewA compulsive, atmospheric mystery Sunday Times A masterly writer Mail on Sunday Hugely readable ... confoundedly gripping The Independent on Sunday [Kevin Brooks'] pacey plots ... have made him a cult among teens. This, though, is the big one. It should be read by everyone. -- Amanda Craig The Times

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Book SynopsisSpud''s nearly 15 and although he is no longer the youngest or the smallest in his dorm, his second year at boarding school is beset with women trouble, misguided late-night adventures and excruciating family visits. With his dreams of a stage career in tatters after a disastrous house play production of Noah''s Ark, Spud, armed with only his wits and his diary, invites us to delve further into the mind of a boy who discovers that the long path to manhood is never easy... especially when all around him the madness continues...

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Book SynopsisDay of the Predator: the second book in Alex Scarrow''s exciting TimeRiders seriesLiam O''Connor should have died at sea in 1912.Maddy Carter should have died on a plane in 2010.Sal Vikram should have died in a fire in 2029.Yet moments before death, someone mysteriously appeared and said, ''Take my hand . . .''But all three have been given a second chance - to work for an agency that no-one knows exists. Its purpose - to prevent time travel destroying history . . .When Maddy mistakenly opens a time window where and when she shouldn''t have, Liam is marooned sixty-five million years ago in the hunting ground of a deadly - and until now - undiscovered species of predator.Can Liam make contact with Maddy and Sal before he''s torn to pieces by dinosaurs - and without endangering history so much that the world is overtaken by a terrifying new reality?The TimeRiders series:<

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Book SynopsisSomething terrible has happened. Eleven-year-old Aubrey is on her own.''It was fun at first, playing house. Nothing to think about but TV and cheese. A perfect world.''She''s determined to hide away and take care of herself, because facing the truth is too much to bear.''I couldn''t let anyone know that I was alone. I was staying right here.''But with the love of her grandmother and the letters she writes, can Aubrey begin to see that even though she''s lost everything - all is not lost?

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Book SynopsisAnne of the Island is the third heartwarming book about red-haired orphan Anne Shirley. As her childhood friends get married and move away, Anne too leaves Prince Edward Island for college in Kingsport. Although Priscilla Grant and Gilbert Blythe are there, too, she feels lonely and out of place.

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Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR NETFLIX FILM! Along for the Ride is a captivating young adult novel from New York Times Number One bestseller Sarah Dessen, about learning to let go and enjoy life. Auden has always felt like the odd one out.Since her parents'' divorce she''s shied away, studying lots and staying out of the party scene.But now Auden''s realized there must be something more and, just like that, she changes everything. Moving to her dad''s house opens up a whole new whole of beach parties, food fights - and simply having fun.As she gets to know herself - and a secretive boy with dark, brooding eyes - can Auden begin to let go and finally feel like she truly belongs?Acclaim for Sarah Dessen:''Unputdownable'' MIZZ''A poignant coming-of-age story'' Big Issue''A compelling story and beautifully written'' Time OutSarah Dessen is the author of six stunning teen novels

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Book SynopsisMagic pony Comet needs the help of a very special friend to help him find his lost twin-sister Destiny in the seventh Magic Ponies adventure.

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Book SynopsisA haunting, magical fairy-tale collection, in which Oscar Wilde beautifully evokes (among others) The Happy Prince who was not so happy after all, The Selfish Giant who learned to love little children and The Star Child who did not love his parents as much as he should. Each of the stories shines with poetry and magic and will be enjoyed by children of every age. A perfect collection for children young and old, introduced by Markus Zusak, bestselling author of The Book Thief.

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Book SynopsisA magical, rhyming bedtime picture book starring brave King Jack, a band of faithful knights and a big green dragon. Raaahhh! Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, the award-winning artist of We''re Going on a Bear Hunt and Alice in Wonderland. Jack, Zak and Caspar were making a den, a mighty great fort for King Jack and his men . . .Night is falling, bedtime is looming and playtime is nearly over . . . but brave King Jack is more than a match for dragons and terrible beasties. This magical make-believe adventure, illustrated by picture book star Helen Oxenbury, is the perfect bedtime tale for little boys and brave children everywhere. Normal 0 0 1 65 373 Puffin 3 1 458 11.1287 0 0 0 Generations of children have been charmed by Helen Oxenbury''s award-winning illustrations. Helen has won the Kate Greenaway medal and the Nestle Smarties prize. Her numerous books include We''re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol. Peter Bently started writing for children soon after becoming a parent and now lives in Devon with his wife, Lucy and their children Theo (alias King Jack) and Tara.Trade ReviewA new nursery classic has just hit the shelves...a total joy to read aloud * Telegraph Magazine *This charming, atmospheric, multiracial tale is both exciting and comforting * Sunday Times *Helen Oxenbury's illustrations are timeless and the poignant story is perfect in its simplicity. A classic * Angels and Urchins *

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