Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisDANGER is STILL EVERYWHERE: Beware of the Dog!Will Docter Noel Zone''s second book tell you how to combat a CROCUUM*? YESAnd reveal the secrets of the world''s greatest (and only) Dangerologist? THAT TOOHas he written it yet? NOIs it because he''s hiding in a wardrobe? MAYBEDocter Noel is facing his most terrifying situation EVER - a little dog called Napkin has come to stay. That may not sound particularly dangerous, but every POD (Pupil of Dangerology) knows the only safe pet is a pet rock. So now Docter Noel is hiding in a wardrobe while Napkin wreaks havoc around the Dangerzone. And all the while Docter Noel is supposed to be writing his new VERY IMPORTANT handbook on Dangerology (Level 2).That is until the Pet of the Year (POTY) contest is announced and Docter Noel hatches a plan. There''s only one problem. Serial safety-flouter Max WURST is the judge. . .For Docter Noel, it''s never been clearer that DANGER IS STILL EVERYWHERE*A crocodile that looks like a vacuum cleaner that lives under the stairs.Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets The Dangerous Book for Boys, DANGER is STILL EVERYWHERE is the second brilliantly funny handbook for avoiding danger of all kinds that will have everyone from reluctant readers to bookworms laughing out loud (very safely) from start to finish.Praise for DANGER IS EVERYWHERE:''I dislocated my jaw laughing'' Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl''A brilliantly silly survival guide'' Sunday Express''A Joyful riposte to over-cautious parents . . . well-paced and funny throughout.'' Time Out London''Imagine the Mighty Boosh crashed into the Wimpy Kid'' The Times''A surreal, daft and funny book . . . A bracing satirical sideswipe at today''s health-and-safety culture, aimed at kids who''ll get the irony and relish the silliness.'' Financial Times''Brilliantly funny'' Gransnet''A brilliantly mapcap guide'' ni4Kids.com''Laugh-out-loud'' TheSchoolRun.comcomTrade ReviewI dislocated my jaw laughing -- Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl228/10 - That's an understatement. -- William, age 10Brilliantly silly * Sunday Express *Wicked illustrations that will help you tackle silly dangers. Made me laugh out loud and I know my friends at school will love it! -- Robyn, age 8Awesome jokes that made me laugh out loud ... one of the funniest books I have read. -- Isla, age 9I loved it because it is full of hilarious pictures . . . such as TEPOC - the Emergency Page Of Calm. Make a copy of this page and show it to your Mum when she is getting stressed! -- Ross, age 10Loved it! Really enjoyed it - favourite chapter was the danger pets -- Jennifer, age 7This book is very good for boys as it contains scary and rude things. . . ! -- Tomasz, age 9A star turn that will amuse smart seven-year-olds, 17-year-olds, and, in our experience, 47-year olds . . . well-paced and funny throughout * Time Out London *A surreal, daft and funny book . . . A bracing satirical sideswipe at today's health-and-safety culture, aimed at kids who'll get the irony and relish the silliness. -- Financial TimesBrilliantly funny * Gransnet.com *Laugh-out-loud * TheSchoolRun.com *Imagine the Mighty Boosh crashed into the Wimpy Kid * The Times *

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Book SynopsisCue for Treason by Geoffrey Trease is an exciting historical novel for children. Fleeing from the evil Sir Philip Morton, Peter Brownrigg finds himself on the wrong side of the law. On the run to London he meets Kit and the two decide to stick together. But a chance discovery endangers their lives and soon Peter is deep in murderous plots, secrets and even treason.Set in the turbulent days of Elizabeth I, this classic story of danger and intrigue conjures up a world of mystery, twists and turns and thrilling action.Reissued in ''A Puffin Book'' series of Puffin modern classics.

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Book SynopsisThe Little Girl and the Tiny Doll by Aingelda Ardizzone and illustrated by Edward Ardizzone has been delighting generations of children.There was once a tiny doll who belonged to a girl who did not care for dolls. One day when the little girl was shopping in the supermarket with her mother, she threw the tiny doll into a deep freeze. So the tiny doll had to stay there, cold and lonely, and frightened by people shuffling all the food round her. But someone came along who felt sorry for her, and thought of ways to make her happier, so the tiny doll began to smile again.Reissued in ''A Puffin Book'' series of Puffin modern classics, this simple story with charming black and white drawings by Edward Ardizzone is a perfect book for young children.

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Book SynopsisThe explosive finale to the Bodyguard series takes Connor on a thrill-ride through Shanghai, where he comes face to face with his ultimate nemesis.After a mission goes tragically wrong, Connor Reeves returns in disgrace to Buddyguard HQ, only to find the covert facility has been attacked and his fellow recruits abducted.Summoned urgently to China, Connor arrives in Shanghai to discover he''s the target for an assassination by Equilibrium, the clandestine organization that has plagued his life as a bodyguard.With a mark on his head, Connor goes on the run through an alien country and from an enemy he knows even less about.With the fast-paced action, high-stakes missions and gadgets that would make James Bond jealous, the BODYGUARD series is perfect for fans of CHERUB and ALEX RIDER.

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Book SynopsisSOUNDER by William H. Armstrong is set in the 19th-century American South. It is the story a poor African-American sharecropping family, their faithful dog, Sounder, and the eldest boy''s efforts to learn how to read and help his mother to support the family after his father is arrested for stealing a ham. When Sounder chases after the Sheriff''s deputies he is shot and he crawls away, seemingly to die. For weeks the boy thinks that he has lost both his father and his dog, but then Sounder comes back, lame and missing an ear. The boy continues to search for his father, until a few years later the father returns home, disabled from a quarry accident. Reunited at last, the father and Sounder go on one final hunting trip together...

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Book SynopsisL. 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 beautiful Prince Edward Island. Montgomery died in Toronto in 1942 and was buried in Cavendish on her beloved island.

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Book SynopsisHang on to your broomstick for a gorgeous colour paperback edition of The Worst Witch!Written and illustrated by Jill Murphy when she was only sixteen, disaster-prone Mildred Hubble - the worst witch at Miss Cackle''s Academy - has been casting her spell for over forty years, enchanting millions of young readers. For this special edition, Jill Murphy has reproduced her original illustrations entirely in gorgeous full colour, and has written a special letter to her readers.Mildred Hubble is a trainee at Miss Cackle''s Academy for Witches, but she''s making an awful mess of it. She keeps getting her spells wrong and crashing her broomstick. And when she turns Ethel, the teacher''s pet into her worst enemy, chaos ensues...''Millions of young readers have fallen under the spell of Jill Murphy''s Worst Witch'' - Sunday Express Jill Murphy was born in London in 1949. From a very early age she was drawing and writing stories, and was already puTrade ReviewMillions of young readers have fallen under the spell of Jill Murphy's Worst Witch * Sunday Express *Witty and original * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisFollow the clues. Crack the code. Stay alive.Potions, puzzles and the occasional explosion are all in a day''s work for young apothecary Christopher Rowe. Murder is another matter.It''s a dangerous time to be the apprentice of Benedict Blackthorn. A wave of mysterious murders has sent shockwaves through London, and soon Christopher finds himself on the run. His only allies are his best friend, Tom, courageous Molly, and a loyal feathered friend, Bridget. His only clues are a coded message about his master''s most dangerous project, and a cryptic warning - ''Tell no one!''The race is on for Christopher: crack the code and uncover its secret, or become the next victim . . .A brilliant, fast-paced adventure perfect for fans of Percy Jackson.

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Book SynopsisEoin Colfer is the megaselling author of the Artemis Fowl series, Half Moon Investigations, The Supernaturalist, Airman and The Legend of . . . books. His brilliant new series WARP is out now. Eoin lives with his family in Ireland. www.eoincolfer.comTrade ReviewColfer has the ability to make you laugh twice over: first in sheer subversive joy at the inventiveness of the writing, and again at the energy of the humour * Sunday Times *Readers mourning the end of the Artemis Fowl series can take heart: this first book in the time-bending WARP series is an all-out blast. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisA TRAVELLER IN TIME by Alison Uttley is a much-loved time-slip novel which vividly captures life at the time of Mary, Queen of Scots. Penelope lives in the 20th Century, and it is only when she visits Thackers, a remote, ancient farmhouse, that she finds herself travelling back in time to join the lives of the Babington family, and watching helplessly as tragic events bring danger to her friends and the downfall of their heroine Mary, Queen of Scots, whom they are seeking to rescue.

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Book SynopsisBloodlines: The Ruby Circle is the epic conclusion to Richelle Mead''s bestselling Bloodlines series , set in the world of Vampire Academy - NOW A MAJOR FILM. Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets - and human lives.After their secret romance is exposed, Sydney and Adrian find themselves facing the wrath of both the Alchemists and the Moroi in this electrifying conclusion to Richelle Mead''s New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series. When the life of someone they both love is put on the line, Sydney risks everything to hunt down a deadly former nemesis. Meanwhile, Adrian becomes enmeshed in a puzzle that could hold the key to a shocking secret about spirit magic, a secret that could shake the entire Moroi world . . . Praise for Richelle Mead:''Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable.'' MTV''s Hollyw

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Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE BY STEVEN SPIELBERG, starring Oscar-winning actor Mark Rylance as THE BFG!On a dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant.Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant, the BFG, who only eats snozzcumbers and glugs frobscottle. But there are other giants in Giant Country: fifty foot brutes who gallop far and wide every night to find human beans to eat.Sophie decides she must stop them once and for all. And the BFG is going to help her!With a new foreword by Lucy Dahl and exclusive fun activities inside, including: BFG Draw-along with Quentin Blake, BFG Quiz and much more!Listen to THE BFG and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Katel Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy sound effects from Pinewood Studios!

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Book SynopsisPeyton, Sydney''s charismatic older brother, has always been the star of the family, receiving the lion''s share of their parents'' attention and - lately - concern. When Peyton''s increasingly reckless behavior culminates in an accident, a drunk driving conviction, and a jail sentence, Sydney is cast adrift, searching for her place in the family and the world. When everyone else is so worried about Peyton, is she the only one concerned about the victim of the accident?Enter the Chathams, a warm, chaotic family who run a pizza parlor, play bluegrass on weekends and pitch in to care for their mother, who has multiple sclerosis. Here Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance. And here she meets Mac: gentle, watchful, and protective, who makes Sydney feel seen, really seen, for the first time.Trade ReviewPerfect * Sunday Telegraph *Sarah Dessen is something of a rock star in young adult fiction. Her bestselling coming-of-age novels are warmly written explorations of teens in transition that are, by turns, questioning, humorous and hopeful. * Los Angeles Times *Once again, Dessen demonstrates her tremendous skill in evoking powerful emotions through careful, quiet prose, while delivering a satisfying romance. The author's many devotees are sure to enjoy this weighty addition to her canon. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisWhen Andrew''s family moves house, he strikes up an unexpected friendship with his neighbour Victor. There isn''t a thing Victor doesn''t know about the RAF planes flying overhead and the two boys are soon busy tracking their movements.Then Andrew discovers that Victor''s beloved Lightnings are due to be scrapped...Thunder and Lightnings won the Carnegie Medal in 1976.

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Book SynopsisPenelope Lively was born in Cairo, Egypt and spent her childhood there. She came to England at the age of twelve, in 1945, and went to boarding school in Sussex. She went on to read Modern History at St Anne's College, Oxford. In 1957 she married Jack Lively (who died in 1998). They had two children, Josephine and Adam. Jack Lively's academic career took the family from Swansea to Sussex and Oxford, and eventually to Warwick University, where he was Professor of Politics. Penelope Lively now has six grandchildren and lives in London.

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Book SynopsisTHE COUNTRY CHILD is a semi-autobiographical story about a girl growing up in the country before the First World War. Alison Uttley has drawn on her own youth to produce memories so vivid and nostalgic that you can almost smell the honeysuckle and hear the owls calling at dusk. She writes about the small intense joys and sorrows of life on a small farm: the fun of haymaking, the sadness of favourite animals being slaughtered, and the close sweetness of Christmas celebrations in the farmhouse kitchen.Also in A Puffin Book: A Traveller in Time by Alison Uttley

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Book SynopsisThree brothers run away from home to live like Robin Hood and his merry men, deep in the forest of Brendon Chase. They make their camp in an ancient oak tree and live like outlaws, loving the dangers and excitements of their wild surroundings.Their aim is never to be caught - but how can they avoid all the people who are searching for them, including the police?Trade ReviewA book brimming with delight -- Philip Pullman

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Book SynopsisIF YOU LIKE POISONINGS, BETRAYALS, MUTILATIONS, MURDERS AND FLESH-EATING FARMYARD ANIMALS, KEEP READING . . .In this gripping follow-up to Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods, demigod Percy Jackson tells the stories of twelve of the original Greek heroes in all their gory, bloodthirsty glory. Want to know who cut off Medusa''s head? Which hero was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus, the winged horse? Percy has all the answers . . .

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Book SynopsisRosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in Surrey. She is universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Her first novel, The Queen Elizabeth Story was published in 1950. In 1959 her book The Lantern Bearers won the Carnegie Medal. In 1974 she was highly commended for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and in 1978 her book, Song for a Dark Queen was commended for the Other Award. In 1975, Rosemary was awarded the OBE for services to Children's Literature and the CBE in 1992. She died in July 1992.

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Book SynopsisA reissue of TALKING TURKEYS by street poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Talking Turkeys is an unconventional collection of straight-talking poems about heroes, revolutions, racism, love and animal rights, among other subjects, that will entice many new readers to poetry. It is his very first ground-breaking children''s poetry collection - playful, clever and provocative - this is performance poetry on the page at its very best.Benjamin Zephaniah was born in Birmingham and then spent some of his early years in Jamaica. He came to London when he was 22 and his first book of poetry for adults was published soon after. He appears regularly on radio and TV including a Desert Island Discs appearance, literary festivals, and has also taken part in plays and films. He is most well-known for his performance poetry with a political edge for both children and adults and gritty teenage fiction. His collections Talking Turkeys, Wicked World and Funky Chickens broke neTrade ReviewZephaniah is the reigning king of children's poetry... He has an unselfconscious relish for language and word-play that never strays into the patronising dee-dum-dee-dum-dee-dum territory of so much of children's poetry: his are poems that bounce up from the page and demand to be read, rapped, sung and hip-hopped aloud. * Independent on Sunday *This is poetry with attitude. * The Times *A delight to read aloud. * Brian Patten *

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Book SynopsisThe incredible #1 bestselling debut novel from YouTube phenomenon Zoe Sugg, aka Zoella, now in paperback. Contains exclusive extracts from the sequel. I have this dream that, secretly, all teenage girls feel exactly like me. And maybe one day, when we realize that we all feel the same, we can all stop pretending we''re something we''re not... But until that day, I''m going to keep it real on this blog and keep it unreal in real life.Penny has a secret. Under the alias Girl Online, Penny blogs her hidden feelings about friendship, boys, high school drama, her crazy family, and the panic attacks that have begun to take over her life. When things go from bad to worse, her family whisks her away to New York, where she meets Noah, a gorgeous, guitar-strumming American. Suddenly Penny is falling in love - and capturing every moment of it on her blog.But Noah has a secret, too, one that threatens to ruin Penny''s cover - and her closest friends

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Book SynopsisFor as long as Fei can remember, there has been no sound in her village. Her people are at the mercy of a mysterious faraway kingdom, which delivers food in return for precious metals mined from the treacherous cliffs surrounding them. When villagers begin to lose their sight, their rations shrink and many go hungry. Fei''s home, the boy she loves, and her entire existence is plunged into crisis, under threat of darkness and starvation.Then Fei is awoken in the night by a searing noise, and sound becomes her weapon . . . Perfect for readers of THE HUNGER GAMES, this epic fantasy from the international bestselling author of VAMPIRE ACADEMY will have you instantly hooked and on the edge of your seat.

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Book SynopsisPuffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real. Once there was a velveteen rabbit who longed to be Real. He was owned by a boy who loved him more and more every day, even when the rabbit''s velveteen coat grew old and shabby and worn. Then one day something magical happened, and the rabbit''s wish began to come true...With messages about the importance of love and inner beauty, The Velveteen Rabbit is an all-time favourite classic which has delighted generations of children.

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Book SynopsisCAN a machine really do the job of a writer?HOW would you take exact revenge on a cruel tabloid journalist?WHY does no one emerge from the house of an eccentric landlady?THIRTEEN UNEXPECTED TALES WITH SHOCKING AND UNSETTLING TWISTS AT EVERY TURN.

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Book SynopsisWHAT if you stumbled upon a boy who could talk to animals?WHY is a hitchhiker both a saviour and a threat?HOW can a man see without using his eyes?SEVEN EXTRAORDINARY TALES OF MAGIC, MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE.Trade Review'One of the most widely read and influential writers of our generation * The Times *An unforgettable read, don't miss it * Sunday Times *

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Book Synopsis''I haven''t read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder'' Jennifer NivenAn astonishingly moving middle-grade debut about a space-obsessed boy''s quest for family and home. All eleven-year old Alex wants is to launch his iPod into space. With a series of audio recordings, he will show other lifeforms out in the cosmos what life on Earth, his Earth, is really like.But for a boy with a long-dead dad, a troubled mum, and a mostly-not-around brother, Alex struggles with the big questions. Where do I come from? Who''s out there? And, above all, How can I be brave?Determined to find the answers, Alex sets out on a remarkable road trip that will turn his whole world upside down . . .For fans of Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Jack Cheng''s debut is full of joy, optimism, determination, and unbelievable heart. To read the first page is to fall in love with Alex and his view of our big, beautiful, complicated world. To read the last is to know he and his story will stay with you a long, long time.Trade Review[A] poignant, memorable debut * Guardian *The narration is a delight, swerving from space jokes and naivety to childlike wisdom * Financial Times *I haven't read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder . . . The very best books are rare and powerful magic, as if they were conjured by the stars. See You in the Cosmos is one of these. Hero Alex Petroski is eleven years old, in search of himself and the universe. His extraordinary journey is relatable and timeless, and I wanted to stay forever in this funny, wise, beautiful world. -- Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places and Holding Up the UniverseI am a sucker for road trip novels and this is one of the best and sweetest I've read in ages. Alex is an unforgettably lovely narrator, and his story is out of this world. -- Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike seriesFalling in love with a new book: the very beautiful See You in the Cosmos . . . this is something special -- Emily Drabble, BookTrustMoving and hopeful . . . an unmissable adventure. One to watch. -- The BooksellerA touching debut, with a clever narrative device and a deeply affecting hero * Daily Mail *4.5 STARS * Sun *Cheng has captured a view of the cosmos through a child's eyes, and that is the book's real pleasure' * Daily Telegraph *I love this book - the characters , the story, but most of all, the voice . . . It's a story a story that changes the way you see the world -- Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting By 7’sAlex Petroski has a big mind, big dreams, and a big heart. His story is full of the real kind of magic - friends well-met, surprising journeys, and heartbreak and hope. This is a beautiful book -- Ally Condie, New York Times bestselling author of MatchedIt's not always that we read a novel that so powerfully affirms our human capacity for grace and love and understanding -- Gary D Schmidt, author of National Award finalist Okay for NowPoignant and funny . . . propulsive . . . Alex's strong voice drives this compelling personal journey with resonant themes of family, friendship and resilience * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *Featured in 'Best Books for Children's and Teens 2017 * Independent Online *This is an original and highly compelling read; heart-breaking on occasions, but ultimately uplifting * Teach Secondary *A heart-warming story about a space-obsessed boy's quest for answers * Angels & Urchins *A poignant debut * Event Magazine *

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Book SynopsisEver since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed on the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in big trouble.As descendants of the magical House of Life, they command certain powers. But now a terrifying enemy - Apophis, the giant snake of chaos - is rising. If Carter and Sadie don''t destroy him, the world will end in five days'' time. And in order to battle the forces of chaos, they must revive the sun god Ra - a feat no magician has ever achieved. Because first they must search the world for the three sections of the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells . . .

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Book SynopsisJoin Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase and Carter and Sadie Kane as they do battle with an ancient Egyptian magician determined to become a god. Against impossible odds, the four demigods and magicians team up to prevent the apocalypse.Contains the short stories The Son of Sobek, The Staff of Serapis and The Crown of Ptolemy, together in one volume for the first time.Plus, read an exciting extract from The Sword of Summer, the first book in Rick Riordan''s latest series, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.

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Book SynopsisFlame is heir to the Lion throne but though powerful he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who is trying to claim the throne. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can't stay in any place for too long.

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Book SynopsisFlame is heir to the Lion throne but though powerful he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who is trying to claim the throne. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can't stay in any place for too long.

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Book SynopsisSadie is so excited to be attending the local circus youth group; she seems to have a real talent for acrobatics. Sadie's best friend Jenny isn't quite as good as Sadie and becomes jealous and mean. Sadie really doesn't know what to do until she finds Flame, a lonely but magical coal-black kitten...

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2018HOW DO YOU KNOW WHO TO TRUST WHEN YOU CAN''T EVEN TRUST YOURSELF?I look at my hands. One of them says FLORA BE BRAVE.Flora has anterograde amnesia. She can''t remember anything day-to-day: the joke her friend made, the instructions her parents gave her, how old she is.Then she kisses someone she shouldn''t, and the next day she remembers it. It''s the first time she''s remembered anything since she was ten. But the boy is gone. She thinks he''s moved to the Arctic. Will following him be the key to unlocking her memory? Who can she trust?THE ONE MEMORY OF FLORA BANKS is the unforgettable YA novel to take home this summer.Barr''s YA debut is a riveting page-turner that will keep you hooked till the end. - Entertainment WeeklyAn icily atmospheric story with a captivating hook...A pacy page-turner that packs a significant emotional punch - GuardianGripping. . . We promise you won''t see the end coming. - HelloGigglesa winning mix of a John Green/ Rainbow Rowell-style sharpness and sensitivity but underlined with a darker edge - View MagazineDo yourself a huge favor and grab this atmospheric, unique mystery for your Memorial Day weekend getaway. - Bustle.comAn absorbing, original and definitely memorable book. - S MagazineAn extraordinarily moving and original novel, a story of secrecy and lie, love and loss that manages to be both heart-breaking and life-affirming ...This is Barr''s first novel for teenagers and it is as brave as Flora herself. - Daily MailTrade ReviewAn extraordinarily moving and original novel, a story of secrecy and lies, love and loss that manages to be both heart-breaking and life-affirming . . . This is Barr's first novel for teenagers and it is as brave as Flora herself * Daily Mail *Clever and original with a unique heroine, this is a refreshing love story. A great YA read to start 2017. * The Sun - Book of the Week *Mesmerizing, electric, and achingly lovely, The One Memory of Flora Banks is unforgettable . . . One of the best YA novels I've read in a very long time. * Jennifer Niven *A winning mix of a John Green/ Rainbow Rowell-style sharpness and sensitivity, but underlined with a darker edge, belying the author's previous experience as a thriller writer . . . a coming-of-age, finding-yourself-type novel which is, in turn, unsettling and uplifting. * View *This is the most perfect, dazzling gem of a book. I loved every moment of it. -- Lisa Jewell, Bestselling author of 'The Girls'A thriller in the Momento mould that has some profound things to say about safety, danger and living in the momemt.Flora is a flawed and messy heroine who teaches us the importance of being ourselves and living life to the full. I couldn't put it down. -- Julie Mayhew, YA author of 'Red Ink', 'The Big Lie', 'Mother Tongue'I devoured it, reading late into the night because I couldn't put it down. Almost immediately I found myself pressing it into the hands of my writing friends.It's not often I read a book in a single sitting... compelling, thrilling, atmospheric - Flora's voice is unique and her mantra works beautifully as a message of love and support to all young women: be brave. -- Elizabeth Haynes, adult crime/thriller writer 'Into the Darkest Corner', 'Never Alone'I loved this book! Such a page turner. I was desperate to know what was going to happen next all the way through. I was totally drawn into Flora's confused and disturbed world and absorbed in the story from start to finish. -- Liz Kessler, YA author of 'Read Me Like a Book'A truly gripping and atmospheric psychological thriller, with a wonderfully quirky, brave, vulnerable heroine. -- Fiona Noble, The Bookseller, One to WatchI absolutely loved The One Memory of Flora Banks. It suddenly struck me that it could be a reworking of the Sleeping Beauty story, and manages to have a real fairy-tale feel while also being completely rooted in the here and now. And it's a wonderfully effective psychological thriller. A book that you'll definitely want to read more than once, and to recommend to friends. -- Andrea Reece, FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival Children's Programme DirectorYA readers are going to love Emily Barr. She takes an agonising emotional situation, weaving in travel and adventure with gripping results. As with her adult books her love of travel and exploration comes through on every page and lending an extra dimension to her plots. -- Andreina Cordani, Book Review Editor for CosmopolitanA coming of age mystery that is unforgettable. Perfect for book groups of all ages and fans of Hitchcock and Before I Go To Sleep. -- South Wales Evening PostThe writing is impeccable.Serious kudos to Emily Barr for creating a narrative that has to undergo a lot of repetition...but constantly feels fresh and new.Flora Banks is brave and fierce, and goes on the kind of adventure that most of us wouldn't even dare to attempt.What struck us the most was the 'realness' of the story, despite it being one epic trip that is almost hard to imagine happening... And yet, Flora's experiences and the things people say and do to her are incredibly real. -- Maximum Pop! Books[Barr] has created a likable character in Flora. -- The TimesSimply superb; both clever and poignant. Flora is enchanting. -- Irish ExaminerWith its original plot and charming protagonist, there is much to like about Emily Barr's young-adult debut.Her [Emily's] page-turning talents are put to good use in Flora's adventure, as the reader accompanies a brave teenager on a journey to discover who she really is.Barr's light touch captures the innocence and integrity of Flora's voice.Readers will surely have difficulty forgetting about Flora, her parents and their predicament. -- Irish TimesAn icily atmospheric story with a captivating hook.A pacy page-turner that packs a significant emotional punch. -- The GuardianAn absorbing, original and definitely memorable book. -- Sunday Express

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Book SynopsisIn this thrilling re-telling of the Anglo-Saxon legend, Beowulf, the renowned children''s historical fiction writer Rosemary Sutcliff recounts Beowulf''s most terrifying quests: against Grendel the man-wolf, against the hideous sea-hag and, most courageous of all - his fight to the death with the monstrous fire-drake.

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Book Synopsis''This book demonstrates everything that is good about writing for children. It is a book of love, trust and wonder thoroughly recommended to adults and young people alike'' - Carousel Bestselling author Dick King-Smith creates a fascinating picture of rural life at the time of the Second World War. Discovered as a foundling in a lambing pen, Spider Sparrow grows up surrounded by animals. From sheep and horses to wild otters and foxes, Spider loves them all, even the crows he must scare away from the newly sown wheat. Crowstarving is the ideal job for Spider - he is on his own, yet never alone for all around him are animals of one sort or another. Amazingly, every animal who meets Spider implicitly trusts the young boy. This magical rapport is Spider''s unique gift, but nothing else in his tough life is so easy.Trade ReviewA powerful and heartwarming story... one of those children's books much enjoyed by adults * Times Educational Supplement *This book demonstrates everything that is good about writing for children. It is a book of love, trust and wonder thoroughly recommended to adults and young people alike * Carousel children's book magazine *

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Book SynopsisAFTER THE FIRST DEATH is a brilliantly tense hostage drama, by Robert Cormier, the acclaimed author of THE CHOCOLATE WAR. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. On the outskirts of a small American town, a bus-load of young children is being held hostage. The hijackers are a cold and ruthless group, opposed to the secret government agency Inner Delta. At the centre of the battle are three teenagers. Miro is the terrorist with no past and no emotions. Kate is the bus driver, caught up in the nightmare, and Ben is the General''s son who must act as a go-between.The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man''s Land - Aidan Chamb

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Book SynopsisThe Twelfth Day of July is first of Joan Lingard''s influential Kevin and Sadie books, set in Belfast during the Troubles. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. Sadie is Protestant, Kevin is Catholic - and on the tense streets of Belfast their lives collide. It starts with a dare - kids fooling around - but soon becomes something dangerous. Getting to know Sadie Jackson will change Kevin''s life forever. But will the world around them change too? The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man''s Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The End

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Book SynopsisDEAR NOBODY by Berlie Doherty, winner of the Carnegie Medal, is the moving story of two teenagers and an unplanned pregnancy. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. This compelling story is beautifully told from two points of view, brilliantly evoking the feelings of both Helen, in a series of letters to the unborn baby, and of Chris as he reads the letters and relives the events of their relationship while Helen is in labour.''I have never read a book that evokes so vividly how it feels to be a teenager in love.'' Daily TelegraphThe Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man''s Land - Aidan Chambers, After

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Book SynopsisBuddy is a moving and totally convincing account of a boy''s faltering relationship with his father, with an atmospheric 1980s setting. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first.Buddy has a hopeless father who is an ageing rocker, interested only in Elvis and bikes, and living on the fringes of the under-world. The two manage to strike up some kind of relationship when Buddy''s mum walks out - until Buddy realises that his dad is involved in something more serious than he suspected. The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man''s Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. O''Brien, The Wave - Morton Rhue, The Red Pony - John Steinbeck, The Pearl - John Steinbeck, Stone Cold - Robert Swindells.

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Book SynopsisMasterful linked short stories by Nobel prizewinner John Steinbeck, author of The Grapes of Wrath. The Red Pony is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. Young Jody Tiflin lives on his father''s California ranch. He is thrilled when his father gives him a red pony, and later promises him the colt of a bay mare. Both these gifts bring joy to Jodi''s life - but tragedy soon follows. As Jodi begins to learn the harsh lessons of life and death, he starts to understand what growing-up and becoming an adult really means. The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man''s Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. O''Brien, The Wave - Morton Rhue, The Red Pony - John Steinbeck, The Pearl - John Steinbeck, Stone Cold - Robert Swindells.Trade ReviewThere is no more impressive writer on either side of the Atlantic * Time and Tide *

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Book SynopsisPhizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World''s NUMBER ONE Storyteller!Fantastic Mr Fox - the legendary tale of the most cunning fox in the world.On a hill above the valley there was a wood.In the wood there was a huge tree. Under the tree there was a hole.In the hole lived Mr Fox and Mrs Fox and their four Small Foxes. . . Mr Fox is a very clever fox - every evening he creeps down into the valley and helps himself to food from the nearby farms.Chickens from Farmer Boggis, ducks and geese from Farmer Bunce, and turkeys from Farmer Bean.But now the farmers have had enough, and together they hatch a plan to get rid of Mr Fox for good!But what they don''t know is Mr Fox has some help, and a fantastic escape plan of his own...

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Book SynopsisRoald Dahl''s irreverent and hilarious collection, Revolting Rhymes.This book is filled with revolting rhymes. (Be warned: It''s no ordinary Once upon a time).There''s poor Cindy whose heart was torn to shreds, because her Prince, he chops off heads!Snow White''s dwarfs although awfully nice, are guilty of one shocking vice . . . And what becomes of Goldilocks, that nasty thieving little louse, when she goes sneaking around the three bear''s house . . . Listen to REVOLTING RHYMES and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.

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Book SynopsisDirty Beasts is a collection of hilarious animal rhymes from the World''s NUMBER ONE Storyteller!Reissued in the exciting new Roald Dahl branding.A collection of (mainly) grisly beasts out for human blood, ranging from Gocky-Wock the crocodile to Sting-A-Ling the scorpion. Described in verse with all Dahl''s usual gusto and illustrated in suitably lurid style by Quentin Blake.''A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero'' - David Walliams Exciting, bold and instantly recognisable with Quentin Blake''s inimitable artwork.

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