Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisJames and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl in magnificent full colour.Bigger and bigger grew the peach, bigger and bigger and BIGGER.James Henry Trotter is about to go on the adventure of a lifetime.James lives his awful Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, two of the meanest people you can imagine.Life isn''t much fun at all, until something peculiar happens at the bottom of his garden . . .A peach at the very top of a tree begins to grow . . . and grow . . . and GROW! Inside are seven very unusual insects - all waiting to take James on a magical journey.

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Book SynopsisRoald Dahl's much-loved Matilda, now in a stunning large paperback format with Quentin Blake's original illustrations in full colour. Matilda Wormwood's father thinks she's a little scab. Matilda's mother spends all afternoon playing bingo. And Matilda's headmistress Miss Trunchbull? Well, she's the worst of all. She is a big bully, who thinks all her pupils are rotten and locks them in the dreaded Chokey. As for Matilda, she's an extraordinary little girl with a magical mind - and now she's had enough. So all these grown-ups had better watch out, because Matilda is going to teach them a lesson they'll never forget.Matilda is also a phenomenally successful, award-winning London stage musical, adapted for the stage by Dennis Kelly with music by Tim Minchin. 'A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero' - David WalliamsListen to MATILDA and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven F

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Book SynopsisHigh up in a tall building lives Mr Hoppy all alone.Downstairs lives Mrs Silver. Mr Hoppy loves her. And Mrs Silver loves her tortoise, Alfie. Oh, if only Mr Hoppy could perform some great feat that would make him a hero in her eyes! Then one day his mind goes click and an amazing idea rushes into his head.With the help of a magical spell, some cabbage leaves and one hundred and forty tortoises, can shy Mr Hoppy win Mrs Silver''s heart?

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Book SynopsisA Christmas Carol is one of Charles Dickens'' most loved books - a true classic and a Christmas time must-read. Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable, bitter old man with no friends. One cold Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a scary journey to show him the error of his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, Scrooge learns to love Christmas and the people all around him.Introducted by bestselling author Anthony Horowitz, creator of the highly successful Alex Rider novels.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewSimply spiffing * Daily Mail *Fabulous * The Times *Superb * Telegraph *A superb puzzle . . . Splendidly seasonal * Metro *Nancy Drew meets the Chalet School in this clever crime novel set in the 1930s. Robin Stevens' period detail, strong characters and meticulous plotting come together in a satisfying story * Scotsman *Robin Stevens continues to impress * Booktrust *Festive, fun and full of mystery * Country Life *

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Book SynopsisFlightless, helpless and often, more than a little silly, chickens are no match for the cunning, merciless foxes stalking their coop. Or are they?Thanks to a careless farmer and generations of determined foxes, the chickens on Foxearth Farm have evolved into quick-witted, long-legged, high flying fox dodgers. Then, just a week after a vicious fox ambush in the water trough, three sisters are hatched. And Ransome, Sims and Jefferies are no ordinary chicks: they grow up determined to fight back. They are the legendary Fox Busters . . .From the number one author for animal magic comes this wonderful new edition of a much-loved classic.

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Book SynopsisUnlike most kittens, Martin doesn''t like eating mice - let alone catching them. When he catches one by mistake he decides to keep it as a pet and soon Drusilla the mouse is established in an old bath tub in the attic. Martin is kept busy getting food, water, bedding - and then Drusilla''s babies start to arrive. How can Martin cope with all his mice?From the number one author of animal magic comes this wonderful new edition of Martin''s Mice.

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Book SynopsisPuffin Audiobooks presents Roald Dahl''s Matilda, read by Kate Winslet. This audiobook features original music and sound design by Pinewood film studios.Matilda Wormwood is an extraordinary genius with really stupid parents.Miss Trunchbull is her terrifying headmistress who thinks all her pupils are rotten little stinkers.But Matilda will show these horrible grown-ups that even though she''s only small, she''s got some very powerful tricks up her sleeve . . .Kate Winslet''s award-winning and varied career has included standout roles in Titanic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Finding Neverland, Revolutionary Road and The Reader, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Also a highly acclaimed voice artist, she received the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children for Listen to the Storyteller.Listen to 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.Trade ReviewA true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero -- David Walliams

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Book Synopsis*SHORTLISTED FOR THE LAUGH OUT LOUD CHILDREN''S BOOK AWARDS 2016*The world''s greatest (and only) DANGEROLOGIST is back to make YOU into a Level 3 DANGEROLOGIST in his new SCHOOL OF DANGER handbook.Following a mishap involving his DANGER MOBILE (shopping trolley) and the local school dinner lady, Docter Noel Zone joins the teaching staff to help out. WARNING! BEWARE! CAUTION! But any POD (Pupil of Dangerology) knows that schools are full of DANGER - from VAMPIRE teachers to HAUNTED BOOKS! And when bikes start to go missing from around school, to Docter Noel, it''s never been clearer that DANGER REALLY IS EVERYWHEREDiary of a Wimpy Kid meets The Dangerous Book for Boys, DANGER REALLY IS EVERYWHERE is the third 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 the DANGER IS EVERYWHERE series:''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.comcom.Trade ReviewI dislocated my jaw laughing -- Eoin Colfer228/10 - THAT'S AN UNDERSTATEMENT. -- William, age 10A brilliantly silly survival guide * Sunday Express *Imagine the Mighty Boosh crashed into the Wimpy Kid -- The TimesA 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 *

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Book SynopsisOn 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. Can Sophie and her friend the BFG stop them?

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Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestseller is now a major Netflix film starring Kiernan Shipka, Shameik Moore, Odeya Rush and Isabela Moner.It''s Christmas Eve and the worst blizzard for fifty years has blanketed Gracetown. But as well as snowflakes, love is in the air - and appearing in the most unexpected ways . . .Who''d have thought a freezing hike from a stranded train would end with a delicious kiss from a charming stranger? Or that a trip to the Waffle House through four feet of snow could lead to romance with an old friend? Or that the path to true love begins with a painfully early morning shift at Starbucks?Touching, hilarious and filled with festive cheer, the magic of the holiday season shines on these three interconnected tales of love, romance and breathtaking kisses. The perfect book for a cold winter''s night for any fan of The Fault in Their Stars, The Sun is Also a Star and Eleanor and Park._____ John Green is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down, The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns and, with David Levithan, Will Grayson, Will Grayson. Maureen Johnson is the bestselling author of 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Devilish, Girl at Sea, The Name of the Star and Suite Scarlett. Lauren Myracle is the author of many books for teens, including Shine, Kissing Kate, Peace, Love, and Baby Ducks and The Winnie Years series.Trade ReviewA comedy as DELICIOUS as any whipped up by the Bard. * Washington Post Book World *A GREAT story * KLIATT *Brimming with romance. * The Horn Book *

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Book SynopsisI write this sitting in the kitchen sink is the memorable first line of this enchanting coming-of-age story, told in the form of Cassandra Mortmain''s journal. Cassandra wittily describes life growing up in a crumbling castle, with her father who suffers from crippling writer''s block, her glamorous but ineffectual step-mother and her vain but beloved sister Rose. When two visiting Americans arrive, all of their lives are turned upside down, and Cassandra experiences her first love.This is a classic coming-of-age story, beloved of generations of teenage and adult readers, by Dodie Smith, who also wrote The Hundred and One Dalmatians.Trade ReviewEveryone I've passed it on to has found it a hit - it works every time, for absolutely everybody * Nigella Lawson *Every time I meet someone who also loves I Capture the Castle, I know we must be kindred spirits * Jenny Han, bestselling author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before *I know of few novels that inspire as much fierce lifelong affection in their readers * Joanna Trollope *

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Book SynopsisThe deluxe companion guide to the #1 bestselling Miss Peregrine''s Peculiar Children series.A gloriously rich and utterly delightful handbook perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike, covering everything from how to blend in with suspicious normals to the most popular time loops to visit as a temporal tourist. This essential volume is the ideal primer for anyone curious about the world of Miss Peregrine: an overview of its strange history, curious practices, fascinating places, the most famous (and infamous) members of its peculiar families, and much more. Written in Miss Peregrine''s inimitable style, it''s also a dramatic expansion of the universe fans have already come to love, introducing countless new peculiars, enemies, time loops, stories, and secrets, in addition to hundreds of never-before-seen vintage found photographs and select illustrations.

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Book SynopsisAidan Chambers'' Carnegie-medal winning novel is about love, discovery and betrayal. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. Jacob, aged 17, is abroad on his own for the time, visiting his grandfather''s grave at the commemoration of the Second World War Battle of Arnhem in Holland. Jacob''s life-changing experiences are interwoven with the extraordinary wartime story of passion and treachery that he learns from Geertrui, whose family is linked to Jacob''s in a way he never 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 - BerliTrade ReviewSophisticated teenage readers yearning for a wider view of life may find themselves intoxicated by this Carnegie Medal-winning novel. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisPenny''s life is back to normal.As Penny starts the school year she''s ready to face the world - alone. Noah has gone off the radar after ending his world tour early and no one, including Penny, knows where he is. So when she accepts Megan''s invitation to visit her performing arts school it seems like an opportunity to make some new friends. Helping everyone else seems to be the right remedy. Elliot needs her friendship more than ever, and she meets Posey - struggling with stage fright and in need of support. But is charming Scottish boy Callum the right kind of distraction? And can Penny truly move on when Noah''s shadow seems to haunt her round every corner?

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Book SynopsisTilly is seven and a half - and about to make history.When Tilly''s dad builds a time machine in the shed there''s only one place she really wants to go: back to her sixth birthday party, when she ate too many cupcakes and her mummy was still here.But then something goes wrong! Tilly''s dad gets stuck in the past and only she can save him . . . Will they make it back in time for tea?

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Book SynopsisAndie, Eden, Ryan, Tasha and Hasmita love being part of the Heart Club. They''ve promised to stay best friends forever and nothing can tear them apart. But sometimes things happen that you couldn''t ever have expected and forever might not be as long as you think. Now, two years later, Eden and Ryan are haunted by memories of the past. Can they find a way to bring the club back together or is it too late to mend a broken heart?A gorgeous new story from the bestselling author of The Chocolate Box Girls series.

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Book SynopsisRoald Dahl''s wickedly funny novels have turned him into the world''s number 1 storyteller. In this collection five splendiferous stories are brought to life by the author himself.Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Abridged)Willy Wonka''s famous chocolate factory is opening at last!James and the Giant Peach (Abridged) A little magic can take you a long wayFantastic Mr. Fox (Unabridged) Nobody outfoxes Fantastic Mr. Fox!The Enormous Crocodile (Unabridged) This greedy crocodile loves to guzzle up little boys and girlsThe Magic Finger (Unabridged) Horrible neighbors learn their lesson from a little girl with powerful magic!

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Book SynopsisAll four Clever Polly books in one volume including Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf, Polly and the Wolf Again, Tales of Polly and the Hungry Wolf and More Stories of Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf.Drawing occasionally on well-known fairy tales, and skilfully blending fantasy and reality, these stories are bursting with humour, originality and charm. And Polly, not scared at all, outwits the wolf on each and every occasion!

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Book SynopsisColour your way through Roald Dahl''s most beloved stories in this book of exquisite, highly detailed line art.From Willy Wonka''s chocolate factory, to Charlie''s glorious golden ticket and the BFG''s magical dream jars, you can colour in 45 marvellous images in this wondrous colouring book, that is perfect for children and adults alike.

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Book SynopsisSpot''s at the museum with Mum and his friend, Tom! There are huge fossils, sabre-toothed tigers and more ... but where''s Spot gone?Toddlers will love hunting for Spot and discovering all sorts of surprises on the way in this picture book. With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration, this is great for early learning and play. If you loved this, try:Where''s Spot?Spot Visits His GrandparentsSpot Goes to the Farm

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Book SynopsisJoin curious Ug on his quest for a pair of soft trousers in this funny and touching stone-age story from creator of The Snowman, Raymond Briggs.Ug and his parents live in the Stone Age. And that means stone blankets, stone cold food, an even colder cave and, worst of all, hard stone trousers! Being an inquisitive and intelligent child, Ug suggests a series of modifications to improve the quality of family life. His ideas about heating, cooking, boats, and balls that actually bounce are initially met with a hostile reaction. But with the help of his father, who slowly comes round to his son''s way of thinking, Ug comes tantalisingly close to his ultimate soft-trousered goal . . .This heartwarming and hilarious tale, told in comic strip format, is the perfect gift for a curious child learning to understand the world around them.More classic Raymond Briggs stories:Fungus the BogeymanThe Snowman - a wordless picture bookFa

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Book SynopsisThe 30th anniversary edition of this hilarious and heartwarming tale of a magical friendship between a girl and a polar bear from beloved author of The Snowman, Raymond Briggs. One night a great big, white polar bear comes to stay with Tilly. He has black hooked claws and huge yellow teeth; but his white furry coat is warm and soft and Tilly decides he's the cuddliest thing in the whole world. Tilly soon finds out that a big bear can cause big problems - he takes a LOT of looking after! When she describes the bear's latest antics to her parents they think he's a figment of her imagination - but is he?A brilliantly clever and funny tale about an unlikely friendship, from beloved children's author Raymond Briggs. More classic Raymond Briggs stories:The Snowman - a wordless picture bookFather ChristmasFather Christmas Goes on HolidayThe Elephant and the Bad BabyUG: Boy Genius of the Stone AgeJim and the BeanstalkRaymond Briggs, one of the UK's top 100 bestselling children's picture book authors of all time, Nielsen Book Scan, September 2024

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Book SynopsisYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGET OFF, GET OFF, GET OFF!Well, what would you say if your brother kept whacking you with a spoon, or the spider made it all the way up the toilet bowl, or your mum made you wear that horrible shirt?Find out in this fantastically funny collection of poems all about growing up from the brilliant Michael Rosen, the author of award-winning children''s books such as Quick, Let''s get Out of Here, We''re Going on a Bear Hunt and Chocolate Cake.

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Book SynopsisI LIke This Poem is a classic collection of children''s poems from Puffin Books.Highwaymen and naughty children, sharks and baboons, the Snitterjipe and the Jabberwocky, all have their part to play.Each and every poem in this treasure chest of family favourites was chosen by a child for other children.With poems from William Wordsworth and Christina Rosetti to Roald Dahl and Michael Rosen, there really is something for everyone. Classics to savour and new favourites to discover!This is a classic anthology to treasure forever.Kaye Webb became Editor of Puffin Books in 1961. During the 1960s and 1970s her instinct and flair resulted in the addition of many outstanding titles to the Puffin list, and in 1967 she launched the highly successful Puffin Club, now the Puffin Book Club. She was widely known for her remarkable contribution to children''s books, and was awarded the MBE in 1974. She retired from Puffin 1979, but continued her involvTrade ReviewHere is a book of poems to take with you to a desert island. Learn them and they become part of you. Say them out loud and they sing to your soul * Michael Morpurgo *

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Book SynopsisDoctor de Soto, a dentist who also happens to be a mouse, is the best dentist in town. He treats animals of all shapes and sizes - that is, except for cats and other dangerous animals. When a fox appears in his surgery with bad toothache, kind-hearted Doctor de Soto agrees to help. But is he foolish to trust a fox? Could a small mouse outwit the foxiest of animals? This modern classic is full of mischief, warmth and humour.Trade ReviewSteig has a gift for stories that feel like fables or folktales * The New Yorker *

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Book SynopsisSusie Day grew up by the seaside in Penarth, Wales, with a lisp and a really unfortunate choice of first name.Between books, she works as a copywriter in Birmingham, crochets ridiculous jumpers and inhales tea.Susie now lives in Coventry, England with her partner and a black cat named Pantalaimon.

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Book Synopsis**The first book in the new fantasy series from the author of Half Bad**This is the perfect story for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Laini Taylor. -------------A princess, a traitor, a soldier, a hunter and a thief.Five teenagers with the fate of the world in their hands.Five nations destined for conflict.In Brigant, Princess Catherine prepares for a political marriage arranged by her brutal and ambitious father, while her true love, Ambrose, faces the executioner''s block.In Calidor, downtrodden servant March seeks revenge on the prince who betrayed his people. In Pitoria, feckless Edyon steals cheap baubles for cheaper thrills as he drifts from town to town.And in the barren northern territories, thirteen-year-old Tash is running for her life as she plays bait for the gruff demon hunter Gravell.As alliances shift and shatter, and old ceTrade ReviewAn excellent read * The Bookbag *Catherine is a fully fleshed heroine whose storyline advocates self-empowerment and independent thought * Publishers Weekly *As the Half Bad trilogy proved, Green is adept at writing a propulsive narrative * Financial Times *A rewarding read worth smoking out * The Times *This has elevated Sally Green's work to the next level... this series is going to be awesome * Clumsiness is a Curse *A gripping piece of fantasy * Parabatai Reviews *Bloody, fast paced and adventurous * She Loves to Read *It snares your attention, and keeps it * Faerie on the Shelf *Sally Green has fully captured me with this new series * This Booky Place *

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Book SynopsisThe final book in the acclaimed Smoke Thieves trilogy by bestselling author Sally Green.As war spreads like wildfire, the Smoke Thieves face their greatest challenges yet.With her father tightening his grip on the Northern Plateau, Catherine sends her loyal bodyguard Ambrose into the dragon''s den on a desperate mission to disrupt the supply of smoke. In Calidor, Edyon and March face a future divided while, trapped in the demon world, Tash wrestles with the price of her past.But as the battle for the human kingdoms reaches its climax, the demon realm reveals a final, terrible secret. One with the power to change the course of the war - and history - forever . . .

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Book SynopsisSpot's visiting Grandpa at the fire station, where he decides he wants to be a fireman too! Grandpa gives him his very own fireman's helmet and they set to work. Cheeky Spot slides down the pole, climbs the ladder, soaks Grandpa with the hose and finally sounds the noisy siren. Spot thinks he's a very good fireman, but Grandpa may not be so sure!If you loved this, try:Where's Spot?Spot Goes to SchoolSpot Plays Football

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Book SynopsisIt''s hard to keep close a person everyone keeps telling you is gone.It''s been sixty-five days since the accident that ripped Juniper''s world apart. Life without her kind, beautiful, vibrant big sister Camilla is a colder, darker place.Until she discovers the letter. The letter Camie wrote, but never got to send. It''s mysteriously addressed to ''You'' and dated July 4th - the day of the accident. Desperate to learn the identity of Camie''s secret love, Juniper starts to investigate.But then she loses something herself. A card from her daily ritual, The Happiness Index: little notecards on which she rates the day. The Index has been holding Juniper together since Camie''s death - but without this card, there''s a hole. And this particular card contains Juniper''s own secret: a memory she can''t let anyone else find out.An unforgettable story of love, loss, mistakes and memories.

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Book SynopsisA collection of short stories for budding Detective Society members. Daisy and Hazel invite you to discover their untold stories . . .Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are famous for the murder cases they have solved - but there are many other mysteries in the pages of Hazel''s casebook. From the macabre Case of the Deepdean Vampire, to the baffling Case of the Blue Violet, and their very first case of all: the Case of Lavinia''s Missing Tie.Just like Daisy and Hazel''s cases, there''s more to this book than meets the eye, including: Brilliant mini-mysteries, including two brand-new and never seen before storiesDaisy and Hazel''s own tips, tricks and factsThis is the perfect book for Agatha Christies In Waiting and fans of the award-winning, bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series.Trade ReviewMarvellously mysterious . . . Perfect for mystery super-fans * The Week Junior *Readers will enjoy learning more about spies, codebreaking, and famous unsolved cases and trying the recipes for food mentioned in earlier books. Altogether, this is jolly good fun. * Kirkus *

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Book Synopsis''A beautifully haunting and thought-provoking story of friendship that lingers long after the last page'' Ruta Sepetys, Author of Salt to the Sea''A small wonder, and for once a book worthy of the hype'' The Times''A chilling, stylishly written and utterly memorable story'' Guardian''Savit''s story is aimed at anyone who will listen. A 10-year-old may identify with Anna. A teenage reader will absorb the deftness and sophistication of the telling. An adult will find their expectations challenged'' New York TimesAnna and the Swallow Man is a stunning debut novel for readers aged ten to one hundred and ten that tells a new story of World War Two.Kraków, 1939, is no place to grow up. There are a million marching soldiers and a thousand barking dogs. And Anna Lania is just seven years old when the Germans take her father and suddenly, she''s alone. Then she meets the Swallow Man. HTrade ReviewA chilling, stylishly written and utterly memorable story * Guardian, Best New Children's Books 2016 *A small wonder, and for once a book worthy of the hype * Alex O'Connell, The Times *The breakout WWII drama . . . is causing quite the stir amongst both adults and the pre-teens it's aimed at * Stylist - 'Your Essential 2016 Reading List' *Tense, moving, original and skilled, this phenomenal debut will seize sophisticated readers * Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times - Children's Book of the Week *It sometimes seems there can be no stories left to tell about the anguish of Nazi-occupied countries in 1939-45 but the debut novel by Gavriel Savit makes the territory new * Observer *A beautifully haunting and thought-provoking story of friendship that lingers long after the last page * Ruta Sepetys *A bold first novel that promises more from the undoubtedly talented Savit * Guardian *A beautifully written debut * Sunday Express *This wonderfully original concept, enigmatic in style yet grounded in brutal reality, is written with deceptive power and grace * Daily Mail *A stark and beautifully written tale that will leave you feeling unsettled yet enthralled * Woman Magazine *Savit's young adult novel reveals the power and danger of language, the necessity for deceit when humanity is under siege and . . . the hope that we will all find a guardian when we most need it * Sainsbury's Magazine *Savit brilliantly dramatizes the adventures of survival . . . this book has an enticing sense of fable * Daily Telegraph *Savit's story is aimed at anyone who will listen. A 10-year-old may identify with Anna. A teenage reader will absorb the deftness and sophistication of the telling. An adult will find his or her expectations challenged * New York Times *There's much for adults to love about Gavriel Savit's beautiful tale * Sun, Fabulous Magazine *The book that brings magic to the 20th century's darkest hour * Mashable *Savit captures the moods, fears and delightful conversation of this odd couple on their implausible odyssey. It's a touching tale, both sad and sweet * Mail on Sunday, EVENT magazine - Best New Fiction *An astonishingly accomplished debut about war, survival and humanity . . . this is very much in the territory of The Book Thief and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas with all the potential that such a comparison suggests * Fiona Noble, The Bookseller - One to Watch *[a] complex graceful book * Financial Times *Exquisite * Irish Independent *Exquisite debut novel * Wall Street Journal *Like the characters in his debut novel, author Gavriel Savit has harnessed the power of language. He's a talented wordsmith, wielding words and sentences with a precision that allows them to wriggle deep into this reader's heart, leaving me both enchanted and brokenhearted * Sara Grochowski, Publishers Weekly *One of those all ages and no age stories . . . told by a genuine wordsmith . . . And it's a story of generosity in the worst of times. Of friendship and loyalty and yes, of love despite all the horror. We won't forget how it felt to read it. Ever * Jill Murphy, The Bookbag *A beautiful and stunning read . . . It creeps slowly into your heart just like Morris Gleitzman'sOnce, and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas did * Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books *Such an important, painful, beautiful, hopeful read * Bloggers Heart Books *A harsh tale of innocence lost, yet touched with magic * Herald *This is cleverly done and beautifully written tale of loss, hope, survival and trust * Kate Ormand *Savit spins a dark and heart-breaking tale of history and fable seen through the eyes of a child. A thought-provoking read, great for book clubs * South Wales Evening Post, Children's Book of the Week *A complex, gruelling trip through the midnight of the last century * Financial Times - Summer Reading 2016 *

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Book SynopsisGet ready for the new Warner Bros movie WONKA with the whipple-scrumptious Charlie and the Chocolate Factory sticker activity book! This fun collection of activities includes full colour stickers and classic Quentin Blake artwork.Head inside Willy Wonka''s chocolate factory, where Charlie Bucket, Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt and the rest await!In this fun collection of puzzles, you can complete the Oompa-Loompa''s favourite songs, help lead Violet Beauregarde to the juicing room, and find all of Mr Wonka''s finest products.

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious debut children''s book from actor, writer, comedian, star of Ted Lasso and real-life magician Nick Mohammed.''An action-packed and laugh-filled adventure . . . a heartfelt love letter to a childhood obsession with magic'' BookTrustOn a London street, four unlikely friends stand before the astonishingly ordinary-looking blue door of the Magic Circle . . .Alex doesn''t say much, and once jumped when handed a satsuma, but, wow, is he amazing with a deck of cards. Zack is undoubtedly one of the best pickpockets in the country (but always puts things back). Sophie once convinced her Brown Owl that all the other Brownies were jellyfish thanks to her nifty hypnosis skills. Jonny - who is quite possibly the tallest boy in the universe - mixes science and magic with spectacular consequences (mostly explosions).Join these young magicians as they step inside the world-famous conjuring club iTrade ReviewAn ebullient, roller-coaster, action-packed story -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading4Kids *Comedian and real-life magician Nick Mohammed weaves together an action-packed and laugh-filled adventure, while at the same writing a heart-felt love letter to a childhood obsession with magic * BookTrust *A gripping story full of humour and magic . . . There are many surprises and breath-taking moments * Primary and Teen Magazine *Witty, humorous style . . . would appeal to fans of David Walliams * TES *

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Book SynopsisClare Balding''s second brilliant adventure for Charlie Bass and her funny family of humans and animals.Life is slowly getting back to normal for Charlie after her reluctant racehorse, Noble Warrior, won the Derby and saved her family from financial ruin. But drama soon returns to Folly Farm when thieves break into the farmyard in the dead of night and kidnap Noble Warrior! With the police baffled and no trace of the prizewinning thoroughbred to be found, Charlie launches her own investigation...Trade ReviewA heart-warming story with a great girl-power message * Jacqueline Wilson on The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop *A cheerful paean to books, big thighs and working hard to realise your dreams * Guardian *Funny and touching * Telegraph *There are useful human life lessons here: create a team, Balding urges, delegate, do your research, believe in yourself, and magic ensues * Observer *Will inspire girls to aim high * Daily Express *Charlie is a feisty, funny girl who will appeal to pony-mad readers who'll devour all the inside knowledge of the equine world that Balding brings to her debut * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisMr and Mrs Brick are builders, just like their mothers and fathers and grandmothers and grandfathers. But their new baby doesn''t seem to be following in their footsteps. Instead of building things up, she keeps knocking things down!Based on the classic ''Happy Families'' card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg.''The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss'' Children''s Rights Workshop.

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Book SynopsisChristmas with the Chrystals is a gorgeous short story about how an influx of cheery young cousins at Christmas warms the heart of a haughty grandmother and lights up her chilly home. This very special Yuletide story is accompanied by several Streatfeild Christmas extracts from her many children''s novels, including an (almost) never-before-seen sequel chapter to her bestseller Ballet Shoes. There are also recollections of the author''s own childhood Christmases (taken from the Noel Streatfeild Christmas Holiday Book).

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewLikely to win her as many fans in a younger generation * Daily Telegraph *Delightful * Daily Express *An excellent read-together for families . . . inventive and charming * Booklist *Readers will be content to laugh over the fairy magic hijinks * Publisher's Weekly *Handled with Sophie's distinct fun and humour * Parent Talk *Funny, expressive, lively * Magpie Magazine - Australia *

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Book Synopsis*A brand new laugh-out-loud book in the bestselling PANTS series*Baa pants, moo pants, COCK-A-DOODLE-DO pants . . .Have you ever wondered what kind of pants honey bees wear? What about iguanas? Or even piranhas?Find out in this joyous explosion of colour and silliness that will have readers of all ages laughing together - a hilarious rhyming read, from the author of Giraffes Can''t Dance and the illustrator of You Choose.

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Book SynopsisFrom Penguin''s The Originals collection, That Was Then, This is Now is a hard-hitting coming-of-age story from the author The Outsiders. __________Byron and Mark are like brothers, but when they get to 16 things begin to change. Byron is into girls but Mark is only interested in making money, yet they still enjoy hustling pool games in their friend Charlie''s bar. But, when a shocking bar brawl changes everything, Byron and Mark begin to drift apart. Life doesn''t get easier for Byron, when the drug-addicted brother of the girl he''s in love with goes missing, he has to make a huge decision. __________Iconic, outspoken, first. 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: (U

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Book SynopsisOne of the best-loved children''s classics of all time, this is the complete, original story of Watership Down. Something terrible is about to happen to the warren - Fiver feels sure of it. And Fiver''s sixth sense is never wrong, according to his brother Hazel. They had to leave immediately, and they had to persuade the other rabbits to join them. And so begins a long and perilous journey of a small band of rabbits in search of a safe home. Fiver''s vision finally leads them to Watership Down, but here they face their most difficult challenge of all . . .This much-loved tale of courage and survival is now a beautiful new animated series for television, full of excitement and adventure - perfect for all the family to enjoy.Trade ReviewA treacherous journey and quest for survival - one to pick up, time and time again * The Guardian *Beautifully evoking the Berkshire countryside in poetic language, it is an exciting, moving and powerful novel. * Book Trust *Beautifully written with some of the best characterisation you'll come across in children's literature, it tells the story of a group of rabbits and their will to survive despite human attempts to do otherwise. Full of adventure, humour, excitement and sadness it will enthral as much now as it did when it was first published * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisJack was seven and Chloe was six. Jack liked his sister, but loved to play tricks . . . So begins this rollicking, rhyming tale that celebrates the power of imagination - with a difference! When Chloe''s silvery crayon develops magical powers, it sparks a thrilling chase through a fairytale world - an unbelievable adventure where her drawings spring to life! Can Chloe use all her creativity and inventiveness to rescue her brother and save the day?An adventure from the author of Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo, brought to life by the bestselling illustrator behind The Littlest Bandit and Girls Can Do Anything.

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Book SynopsisMeet Lottie. She''s a little girl just like you - she loves adventures, mysteries and her little puppy, Biscuit. When Lottie is responsible for a precious pet going missing at the vet''s surgery, she is determined to track the little cat down again. With help from her best friends, Mia and Finn, she follows the trail around Branksea Island. But the cat is nowhere to be found, and Lottie will be in lots of trouble if Cassie the vet finds out what''s happened! Can the three friends tackle the island storms and track down the little cat in time?Based on the award-winning doll brand, Lottie Dolls.

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