Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA classic in the great English nonsense tradition * Observer *

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Book SynopsisA powerful, disturbing thriller reissued in The Originals series of classic teenage fiction. Martha is twelve - and very different from other kids, because of her parents. Strict members of a religious group - the Brethren - their rules dominate Martha''s life. And one rule is the most important of all: she must never ever invite anyone home. If she does, their shameful secret - Abomination - could be revealed. But as Martha makes her first real friend in Scott, a new boy at school, she begins to wonder. Is she doing the right thing by helping to keep Abomination a secret? And just how far will her parents go to prevent the truth from being known?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

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Book SynopsisNobody knows how long it has been since the Tripods came. Nobody remembers life on Earth before they enslaved it. Humans live in scattered farms and villages, kept quiet and obedient by the mind-controlling Caps implanted when they reach their teens. Will Parker''s time is fast approaching - but a chance encounter with a madman convinces him that it may still be possible to resist the alien masters. So begins an epic tale of survival and defiance - and Will''s journey to the White Mountains.

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Book SynopsisWhere can you hide if you''re running from yourself?In bunkers and strongholds across the world, people are celebrating. There''s a vaccine to the virus that has ravaged the planet for years.But the celebrations won''t last for long.The vaccine isn''t working. The virus is evolving. Catarina - genehacker, reluctant warrior - must find the one person who can help her. A man who is guilty of unimaginable crimes.Time is ticking, she only has three days before shadowy gentech corporation Cartaxus will use lethal code to wipe out every person on the planet''s surface.Kill the hosts, kill the virus.Forced to question everything she knows and everyone she trusts, Cat discovers that the biggest threat of all may be buried in her own mind.The end of the world is approaching. Can she stop it? __________''With a backdrop of amazing science and technology, This Mortal Coil is a smart, page-turning thriller that gave me chills. I couldn''t put this book down.'' - Laini Taylor, bestselling author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone.''I can''t remember the last time I was so hooked by a book. Relentlessly paced, expertly plotted, and with a romance as tense and as captivating as her wicked twists, Emily Suvada has crafted an unputdownable story. I loved every terrifying page.'' - Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of Caraval.''This Mortal Coil redefines unputdownable. A thrilling, exhilarating read that''s crackling with intelligence. Compelling characters and and incredible twists come together perfectly - I loved this book.'' - Amie Kaufman, bestselling author of Illuminae.

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Book SynopsisThe third of Joan Lingard''s ground-breaking Kevin and Sadie books.Protestant Sadie and Catholic Kevin have married and escaped to London - but will they ever really be free of Belfast and its troubles? In this third book about Sadie and Kevin, Joan Lingard has added an understanding of the strains of young marriage to the sombre representation of life in Belfast.

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Book SynopsisLottie and Ellie are back! Return to Rosewood Hall with your two favourite princesses in the sequel to Undercover Princess!----------As they return to Rosewood after the dramatic events of their first year, Lottie and Ellie are hoping for a peaceful term.But strange things are happening at Rosewood. Pupils are being poisoned. Is the threat of secret organisation Leviathan growing closer? Lottie and Ellie are determined to find the culprit; but danger could be closer than they think...----------Praise for Undercover Princess:''With a fake princess, a rogue royal and fairytale twists aplenty, this is the start of a fun new series'' - The Sun''Once Upon A Time fans will love this new book'' - Buzzfeed ''The book is a great example of friendship and bravery'' - First News ''A fun blend of school story, adventu

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Book SynopsisMeet Meg the witch and Mog, her (very naughty) cat.Meg and Mog are off to a Halloween party with all their friends. But, BANG! One of Meg''s spells hasn''t worked as planned! Can Meg and Mog fix it?Perfect for little hands, this is the board book edition of the first Meg and Mog book, which has been delighting readers for generations. With Jan Pienkowski''s award-winning illustrations and Helen Nicoll''s easy-to-read text, the Meg and Mog books have earned their place as timeless classics, beloved by all.More magical Meg and Mog stories:Meg Goes to BedMeg''s EggsMeg and the PirateMeg and Mog: Three Favourite StoriesMeg and Mog: Three Terrific TalesMog at the ZooMeg''s CarMeg''s VegMeg''s MummyA winning combination - TIME OUTA brilliant coordination of text and pictures - SUNDAY TIMES

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Book SynopsisHairy Maclary and Zachary Quack is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd.Over 5 million Hairy Maclary books sold worldwideA board book edition of this bestselling Hairy Maclary story.Hairy Maclary is looking for some peace and quiet for his afternoon doze. But everywhere he goes he''s followed by an irrepressible yellow duckling, Zachary Quack, who wants to footle and frolic and play. Hairy Maclary keeps trying to skedaddle away only to be followed by the pittery pattery duck! Eventually, Hairy Maclary realises that he can''t shake off Zachary Quack and they curl up together for a doze in the sun!

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Book SynopsisEver since Lexie''s mum vanished, her world hasn''t stopped spinning. A new home, a new school - even a new family but Lexie never gives up hope that her mum will come back and writes her letters every day to tell her all about her new life. There''s plenty to tell - the new group of misfits she calls friends, the talent for music she never knew she had and the gorgeous boy with blue eyes and secrets to hide. But her letters remain unanswered and she''s starting to feel more alone than ever. Lexie''s about to learn that sometimes you need to get lost in order to be found.The first in a gorgeous new series from the bestselling author of the Chocolate Box Girls and the perfect next step for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.

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Book SynopsisNow a major new movie, starring Saoirse Ronan, Timothee Chalamet and Meryl Streep Meet the March Sisters: Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there''s tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first Finally there''s Amy, the youngest and most precocious.Even though money is short, times are tough and their father is away at war, their infectious sense of fun sweeps everyone up in their adventures - including Laurie, the boy next door.And through sisterly squabbles and tragic losses, the sisters discover that growing up is sometimes very hard to do.This hardback edition is one of five special Puffin Classic editions created in partnership with the world-famous V & A Museum, with exquisite cover designs from their William Morris collection.

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Book SynopsisFitz thinks he is an ordinary eleven-year-old and loves to turn simple things into mini-adventures, like sneaking next door and filching books from Mr Ahmadi''s vast library of mysterious tomes, and goading the guard dog into giving breakneck chase. But one tranquil evening three sharp knocks on the front door change everything . . . ''I said I would come for him. He is my jewel. It is time. It is past time.''Now on the run from a threat that has been waiting his entire life, Fitz''s only hope is to put his life in the hands of his enigmatic neighbour, Mr Ahmadi. Taken on as an apprentice in a secret society who keep all they really do cloaked in mystery, Fitz has to quickly learn the ropes within the most skilful, most powerful, most dangerous and wealthiest organisation in the world . . .

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful hardback edition is one of five special Puffin Classics created in partnership with the world-famous V&A Museum, and has a stunning cover design adapted from their William Morris collection.You never know where you''ll find yourself in Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll!On an ordinary summer''s afternoon, Alice tumbles down a hole and an extraordinary adventure begins. In a strange world with even stranger characters, she meets a grinning cat and a rabbit with a pocket watch, joins a Mad Hatter''s Tea Party, and plays croquet with the Queen! Lost in this fantasy land, Alice finds herself growing more and more curious by the minute . . .

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Book SynopsisThis new hardback edition of the much-loved story of orphan Anne Shirley has been created in partnership with the world-famous V&A Museum, and has an exquisite cover design from their original William Morris collection.Anne 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.

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Book SynopsisClass 3 of Hampstead Primary School are off on a school trip to Paris! Morgan is the first to spot the bearded man in the black Citroen car, cruising behind their school bus, and feels sure he is following them. The plot thickens when a second mysterious bearded man appears on the ferry boat, Soon Class 3 find themselves entangled with a group of art thieves intent upon stealing the Mona Lisa...!

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Book SynopsisThe new YA sensation from bestselling author of Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, Ann Brashares. Perfect for fans of Zoella, Nicola Yoon, Jennifer Niven and Cathy Cassidy.Ray and Sasha share a bedroom, they have overlapping circles of friends and the same sisters - but they''ve never met.Once, Sasha''s dad and Ray''s mum were married, and had three daughters. But the marriage crumbled. Now there are two new families with two new children, Sasha and Ray, and during the summer months they alternate sharing a rambling beach house.Teenagers now, Ray and Sasha find themselves becoming more and more curious about each other.When they finally meet, it''s a summer filled with romance and secrets...and a tragedy that will break or heal their families for ever.

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Book SynopsisKittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all the land.It''s almost time for the Flower Festival and Kitty Lacey''s salon is bursting with people who would like a special floral hairstyle. This is the Flower People''s favourite time of year but they have all mysteriously disappeared. All except one: Thumbelina.But when Thumbelina vanishes too, can Kittie save the day with the help of a bluebird, a sprinkle of magic and some fabulous fairytale fashion?

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Book SynopsisThe highly anticipated coming-of-age story for the world''s greatest super hero: WONDER WOMAN by the # 1 New York Times bestselling author LEIGH BARDUGO. She will become a legend but first she is Diana, Princess of the Amazons. And her fight is just beginning . . . Diana is desperate to prove herself to her warrior sisters. But when the opportunity comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law to save a mere mortal, Alia Keralis. With this single heroic act, Diana may have just doomed the world. Alia is a Warbringer - a descendant of the infamous Helen of Troy, fated to bring about an age of bloodshed and misery. Diana and Alia will face an army of enemies, mortal and divine, determined to destroy or possess the Warbringer.To save the world, they must stand side by side against the tide of war.Don''t miss the new DC Wonder Woman film coming June 2017.

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Book SynopsisPenguin presents a phizz-wizzing treat for the ears with 2 favourite Roald Dahl stories:Billy and the Minpins by Roald Dahl, read by Bill BaileyBilly''s mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore thedark forest beyond. So, one day, that''s exactly what he does! There he meetsthe Minpins, tiny tree-dwelling people whose children are the size ofmatchsticks. They live in fear of the terrible, galloping GRUNCHER. Will itgobble Billy too - or can he find a way to defeat the hungry beast?The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl, read by Kate WinsletEvery Saturday morning the Greg family goes off to shoot animals and birds. But the girl who lives next door hates hunting. Now it''s made her so angry she''s PUT THE MAGIC FINGER ON THEM ALL. And very strange things have begun to happen . . .Listen to Billy and the Minpins AND The Magic Finger and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous v

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Book SynopsisCharlie and the Chocolate Factory meets A Night in the Museum in this the action-packed New York Times bestseller from Chris Grabenstein, coauthor of I Funny and other bestselling series with James Patterson!Kyle Keeley is a huge fan of all games - board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most famous and creative gamemaker in the world, is the genius behind the town''s new library that is as much a home for tech and trickery as it is for stories. Kyle wins a spot at a puzzle-packed lock-in on the library''s opening night. But when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret riddle to find the hidden escape route . . . !Trade ReviewFull of puzzles to think about, puns to groan at and references to children's book titles, this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike * Kirkus *An ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka * Booklist *A marvel * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisThis irreverent and laugh-out-loud funny poetry book for children is written by beloved Children's Laureate 2007-2009 and illustrated by Harry Horse. Packed full of 100 poems about science and technology, in this collection they'll be introduced to the weird and wonderful world of martians, woolly saucepans and centrally heated knickers. Centrally Heated Knickers is perfect for introducing younger readers to poetry, with cross-curricular links and laughs.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 2007-2009 *

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Book Synopsis** Now a major film starring Chloe Grace Moretz - winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival ** ----------''If Holden Caulfield had been a gay girl from Montana, this is the story he might have told-it''s funny, heartbreaking, and beautifully rendered'' Curtis Sittenfeld, bestselling author of Prep and American Wife ''An important book - one that can change lives'' Jacqueline Woodson, award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming ----------The night Cameron Post''s parents died, her first emotion was relief. Relief they would never know that hours earlier, she''d been kissing a girl.Now living with her conservative Aunt in small-town Montana, hiding her sexuality and blending in becomes second nature to Cameron until she begins an intense friendship with the beautiful Coley Taylor.Desperate to ''correct'' her niece, Cameron''s Aunt takes drastic action.Now Cameron must battle with the cost of being her true-self even if she''s not completely sure who that is. The Miseducation of Cameron Post is a stunning and unforgettable literary debut about discovering who you are and finding the courage to live life according to your own rules.----------Praise for The Miseducation of Cameron Post: ''Danforth''s narrative of a bruised young woman finding her feet in a complicated world is a tremendous achievement: strikingly unsentimental, and full of characters who feel entirely rounded and real . . . An inspiring read'' Sarah Waters, author of Tipping the Velvet and Fingersmith Rich with detail and emotion, a sophisticated read for teens and adults alike. Kirkus starred review''The story is riveting, beautiful, and full of the kind of detail that brings to life a place (rural Montana), a time (the early 1990s), and a questioning teenage girl'' Publishers Weekly starred reviewTrade ReviewA beautiful read for a long summer holiday, and a much needed portrayal of lives so seldom seen in YA -- Shiftworker * Shift *Review of the film: A lot of times when a movie is called "important" it's hiding the fact that it is boring or dated or loaded with fake drama. Not here. The Miseducation of Cameron Post will be a panacea for gay kids for years to come, so for that our prayers have been answered. -- Jordan Hoffman * Guardian *

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Book Synopsis''We are the music makers ... we are the dreamers of dreams''This new edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory celebrates fifty years of the bestselling and beloved classic. The story of Charlie Bucket, a mysterious, eccentric chocolate factory owner and the golden ticket that transforms his existence is a masterpiece of exuberant invention, nonsense, fantasy and dark morality tale; both delightful and cruel.Trade ReviewI responded to it because it respected the fact that children can be adults * Tim Burton *

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Book SynopsisLauren Child''s beautiful and artistic retelling of The Princess and the Pea.The tale of a prince, a princess, perfect politeness, pages of love and a peculiarly hard pea. This utterly original interpretation of the classic tale has dazzling illustrations from multi-talented collaborators, award-winning Lauren Child and widely acclaimed photographer Polly Borland. This beautifully presented picture book explores the tale of the down-to-earth princess through a stunning mix of artwork and photography to create a fairy tale to be treasured.Lauren Child is the multi-talented prize-winning creator of the characters Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean. She has won the Smarties Gold Award, Smarties Bronze Award, Kate Greenaway Medal and been shortlisted for the Children''s Book of the Year at the British Book Awards. Lauren lives in London. Polly Borland is a widely acclaimed, award winning photographer, famous for her vivid portraits. She is one of the few pe

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Book SynopsisEd Vere (Author, Illustrator) Ed Vere is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer & illustrator of picture books, including How To Be a Lion and Max the Brave which was named one of The Sunday Times's '100 Modern Children's Classics'. He studied fine art at Camberwell College of Art and has been writing and illustrating children's books since 1999. Ed's books are published all over the world. He is also a painter, working from his studio in east London, and is represented by galleries in London and Los Angeles.Trade ReviewVere is as clever and entertaining as any writer-illustrator in the game * The Independent *Terrific humour and surging energy * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisHairy Maclary''s Hat Tricks is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd.It''s a blusterous, gusterous, dusterous day and Hairy Maclary is ready to play. So he trots down to the park where, while enjoying a game of catch, he comes across a windblown wedding party. Poor Grandmother Pugh (a vision in blue) tries to hold on to her hat, but the wind whistles through it and blows it clean away. It''s no problem for Hairy Maclary, though! Off he shoots to the rescue, chasing the hat high and low until . . . with a swoop and a flurry of black, he caught it and carried it all the way back!Has Hairy ever caused such mayhem? Thank goodness for Miss Plum, who once again steps in to save the day!Lynley Dodd is an award-winning author/illustrator who lives in New Zealand. She is enormously popular for her rhyming stories of the unforgettable HAIRY MACLARY and his friends. She worked as a teacher before beginning to write her own books in 1974.Read all the Hairy Maclary and Friends books by Lynley Dodd!Hairy Maclary''s Bone; Hairy Maclary Scattercat; Hairy Maclary''s Caterwaul Caper; Hairy Maclary''s Rumpus at the Vet; Slinky Malinki; Hairy Maclary''s Showbusiness; Slinky Malinki, Open the Door; Sniff-Snuff-Snap!; Schnitzel Von Krumm Forget-Me-Not; Slinky Malinki Catflaps; Slinky Malinki''s Christmas Crackers; Hairy Maclary''s Hat Tricks; Scarface Claw; Schnitzel Von Krumm, Dog''s Never Climb Tress; Hairy Maclary, Sit; Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack; Magnet Fun with Hairy Maclary; Hairy Maclary, Shoo; Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library; Slinky Malinki, Open the Door; Slinky Malinki Early Bird; Where is Hairy Maclary?; Sticker Fun with Hairy Maclary; My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes

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Book Synopsis**Nominated for the 2021 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal**''Heart-warming ... a celebration of the world around us at a time when we need it the most'' Creative ReviewBird loves to sing in the towering tree at the heart of the jungle. It feels like home. When the season changes she must say goodbye, but she isn''t ready to let go. Award-winning designer Coralie Bickford-Smith takes us on a lyrical and enchanting journey with Bird and her animal friends. Exploring vibrant woodlands and magical night-time skies, we fly with Bird through every page and learn the story of the tree and what will happen when it is time for Bird to go. Beautifully illustrated and lovingly told, The Song of the Tree speaks to the universal search for belonging and reminds us of the importance of community, friendship and the natural world. ''Exquisite ... vivid ... each page feels alive'' Observer''WondTrade ReviewAnother exquisite, clothbound tale from Coralie Bickford-Smith... [her] illustrations are so vivid and patterned, reminiscent of traditional African wax prints, that each page feels alive. The night-time stars and fireflies sparkle, though there's no glitter or foil used, while elsewhere the text swoops bird-like across the page * Observer *Depicts nature at its most majestic and tells a lovely fable about belonging * Financial Times *Never have the woods looked more beautiful than in this exquisite new fable about growing up, exploring the world and understanding where you belong * Angels and Urchins Magazine *Heart-warming . . . a celebration about the world around us and the importance of the natural world at a time when we need it the most * Creative Review *Wonderful, poetically told . . . beautifully designed on the page to match the spirit of the words, tells of the importance of shelter and its power to encourage confidence and tolerance as well as empowering development and independence. The interdependence of the bird and the tree in this story is a beautiful telling of a universal theme -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading *Magical ... an ode to nature -- Best Children's Books of 2020 * Observer *

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Book SynopsisMeek little Mole, wilful Ratty, Badger the perennial bachelor, and petulant, boastful Toad: over one hundred years since their first appearance in 1908, they've become emblematic archetypes of eccentricity, folly and friendship. And their misadventures, in gypsy caravans, stolen sports cars, and their beloved Wild Wood continue to capture readers.Trade Review“It is what I call a Household Book . . . a book which everybody in the household loves, and quotes continually ever afterwards; a book which is read aloud to every new guest.”–A. A. Milne

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Book SynopsisHans Christian Andersen was the profoundly imaginative writer and storyteller who revolutionized literature for children. He gave us the now standard versions of some traditional fairy taleswith an anarchic twistbut many of his most famous tales sprang directly from his imagination.The thirty stories here range from exuberant early works such as The Tinderbox and The Emperor''s New Clothes through poignant masterpieces such as The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling, to more subversive later tales such as The Ice maiden and The Wood Nymph.Table of ContentsFairy TalesAcknowledgmentsChronologyIntroductionFurther ReadingTranslator's NoteA Note on the IllustrationsFairy TalesThe TinderboxLittle Claus and Big ClausThe Princess on the PeaThumbelinaThe Traveling CompanionThe Little MermaidThe Emperor's New ClothesThe Steadfast Tin SoldierThe Wild SwansThe Flying TrunkThe NightingaleThe SweetheartsThe Ugly DucklingThe Fir TreeThe Snow QueenThe Red ShoesThe Shepherdess and the Chimney SweepThe ShadowThe Old HouseThe Little Match GirlThe Story of a MotherThe CollarThe BellThe Marsh King's DaughterThe Wind Tells of Valdemar Daae and His DaughtersThe SnowmanThe Ice MaidenThe Wood NymphThe Most Incredible ThingAuntie ToothacheNotes

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Book SynopsisA stunning 50th-anniversary deluxe edition of Roald Dahl’s beloved James and the Giant Peach, featuring—a new introduction by Aimee Bender, the New York Times bestselling author of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake—cover art by the award-winning cartoonist Jordan Crane—the original interior art from the 1961 first edition—French flaps and deckle-edged paperJames and the Giant Peach is a perennial bestseller about a boy’s magical journey across the sea, by one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. When James, a boy stuck living with his cantankerous aunts, is given magic crystals by a sympathetic wizard, he accidentally drops them at the foot of the peach tree outside his house, causing one of the fruits to grow the size of a house. Inside he finds oversized insects who promise him deliverance from his aunts, and soon the giant peachTrade Review"This newly-illustrated edition of an avowed children's favorite has all the makings of a classic match-up: Milne had Shepard, Carroll had Tenniel, and now Dahl has Smith...author and illustrator were made for each other, and it's of little consequence that it took almost 35 years for them to meet" --Kirkus.

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Book SynopsisThe beloved coming-of-age tale of a spunky heroine named Anne “with an E”, for the first time as a Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition, with a foreword by bestselling author J. Courtney Sullivan. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read   L. M. Montgomery’s novel Anne of Green Gables recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan mistakenly sent to a pair of siblings who intended to adopt a boy to help work on their farm in Prince Edward Island. Yet Anne’s quirky personality and good-natured spirit causes the siblings to grow to love her anyway, and soon the entire town falls for the precocious little girl with bright red hair.   Cherished by both children and adults, Anne of Green Gables is a celebration of fierce individualism, and the families we create, rather than the ones we are born into. This Deluxe edition is enhanced with a Trade Review“Anne is the kind of gal we can all relate to; she screws up a lot, she has a healthy handful of frenemies, she talks back a lot and sometimes wishes she had a different life, a different name, and definitely different hair. But that's what makes [Anne of Green Gables] so perfect for when your real-world anxiety is off the charts. No matter what happens, Anne always finds the beauty in the world.” —Kerri Jarema, Bustle “Rather than dispense the message that it’s only what’s on the inside that counts, ‘Anne of Green Gables’ conveys something more nuanced, that beauty can be a pleasure, that costumes can provide succor, that the right dress can improve your life — all things that adults know to be true, sometimes, but that we try to simplify for our children.” —Willa Paskin, The New York Times Magazine

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Book SynopsisThe middle school elections are coming up and everyone is in a frenzy of making posters, promises and predictions. When Sachin is disqualified from contesting the elections, he sets out to help his best friend Mini win. But their path to victory is littered with runaway lizards, incriminating bathroom graffiti, hacked videos and dangerous baked goods.

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Book SynopsisThe complete and unabridged text of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland accompanied by Anna Bond's signature, whimsical style illustrations in full colour throughout.Trade Review“This year, that curious, hallucinating heroine Alice, friend of Cheshire cats and untimely rabbits, is turning 150 years old…And what a perfect match, in tone and whimsy, found in Rifle Paper Co.’s Anna Bond.”—Vanity Fair “Publishers are having a creative field day with stunningly beautiful new covers—and lovely insides, too, in the case of Puffin’s whimsical Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, illustrated by Rifle Paper Co.’s Anna Bond.”—Entertainment Weekly “Chic…The pretty face of Anna Bond’s Alice looks continually astonished, and even in the scene where her neck grows freakishly serpentine, the heroine remains comely. Elegant and unthreatening, Ms. Bond’s pictures abound with so many flowers and curling vines that Wonderland seems a much nicer place than perhaps we remembered.”—Wall Street Journal “150 years after Alice in Wonderland was published, Anna Bond, the creative director of stationer Rifle Paper Co., draws a whole new tea party in this deluxe hardcover edition.”—New York Magazine’s The Cut “In this beautiful, oversized, hardcover anniversary edition—with the complete, unabridged text—readers will fall in love all over again with the classic tale of the girl who fell down the rabbit hole. Illustrator Anna Bond, of gift and stationery brand Rifle Paper Co., applies her stylish, whimsical touch and distinctive color palette to Alice and her friends, from the inviting jacket and the case-cover art beneath it to the original endpapers and the superb full-color interior illustrations, large and small.” —Shelf Awareness “This year marks the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Commemorate the occasion with a deluxe hardcover edition of the tale from Puffin Books, available Oct. 27. The new book is re-illustrated with vibrant, whimsical designs by Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co., for a one-of-a-kind look at Alice’s imaginative journey.”—American Profile

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Book Synopsis1956Freddy and Polly are used to helping their father with his experiments. So they don''t mind being put into cryonic suspension - having their hearts frozen until their father wakes them up again. They know it will only be for an hour or two, so there''s nothing to worry about . . .Present DayBen and Rachel have resigned themselves to a long, boring summer. Then they find a hidden underground vault in the garden containing two frozen figures, a boy and a girl. And when Rachel accidentally presses a button, something unbelievable happens . . .Can Polly and Freddy adapt to the twenty-first century? Will their bodies survive having been in suspension for so long? And most important of all, what happened to their father - and why did he leave them frozen in time?Trade ReviewA must-read . . . I know now that they mean by a plot that is toe-curlingly good. * John Lloyd, BookBag *The best way to explain this book really, would be to say just "wow", because it was that good. I would definitely give it five out of five * By kids for kids review, The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Great Kerfuffle Best Book of Last TuesdayHey you! No, not you - the person behind you. No, not him either. Left a bit, left a bit more . . . You! Oh for goodness sake . . . never mind . . .Dear Everyone (including you!)!Welcome to the world of Great Kerfuffle!It''s really great. And there''s usually a kerfuffle (the clue''s in the name really). Come and join our intrepid heroes Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face as they set off on a highly dangerous and nail-biting adventure (or it may just be very silly and mildly perilous!). Oh, and there might be a few dodgy badgers hanging about too . . .Meet the funniest collection of characters ever known to mankind in this stupendously hilarious book that will make you laugh your socks off, and quite possibly your ears too.Trade ReviewI thought this book was hilarious. I read it in one go as the story was so funny. Warning: Side effects include tears of laughter, crazy laughing and aching cheeks! This book must be read in one go as it is so good and you won't be able to put it down. * Charlotte, aged 9 *This book is really funny - it's just hilarious. The start of the book was brilliant - it made me laugh out loud. In fact the whole book made me laugh out loud many times. I one hundred per cent think everyone else will like this book. * Owen, aged 8 *We have just the last chapter to go. The class love it and wouldn't let me put it down. * Sian Downs, Year 4 teacher *I had to read this after hearing Owen laughing so much! This book should come with a warning - Be careful, this book will make you want to read aloud to strangers just to show how funny it is! * Sally Batten *Even reluctant readers will be drawn in by the amusing pictures and the good use of varied font styles which makes the book appealing and not in the least daunting. Great fun, especially when read aloud. * Parents in Touch *This wonderfully zany story is perfectly paired with the scratchy stylings of David Tazzyman; ensuring fans of Mr Gum will be drawn to this story is a smart move. Sharp wit and genuinely funny storytelling keep everything moving along at a rattling speed. It's a short read, perfect for primary schools and could enchant a few reluctant older readers too. Clever, surprising and satisfyingly silly. * Katie Clapham, Booktrust *Dougherty is very funny and I like an adventure that has a natter with itself, a postmodern novel for tweens... due to the novel's clever storytelling - you don't need to be Terry Eagleton to appreciate it. * Alex O'Connell, The Times Children's Book of the Week *A sure-fire winner * Imogen Russell Williams *Laugh out loud humour with some wonderful illustrations from David Tazzyman... make this a super read. * Kathy Lindsay, The School Librarian *Full of good humour, this hilarious story will appeal to all young readers. * Ruth Swindon, The Best New Children's Books: Summer 2014 *An anarchic story of a brother-and-sister team * Lorna Bradbury, 'Christmas Books 2014: best children's books to read', The Telegraph *... a gigglefest from start to finish. * Minerva Reads Blog *

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Book SynopsisPsst! Psst! Psssssst!!! OI, YOU!! Do you want to know a secret? Well? Do you? It''s a good one . . . honest. You''ll never believe it. It''s so unbelievably unbelievable and soooooo secret. You have to promise not to tell ANYONE. Well? Do you? Cross your heart and hope to die (or at least pass out for a few minutes). OK . . . here goes. You know those badgers? You''ll never guess what they''ve been up to this time . . .With more twists and turns than a pizza delivery guy on an oil slick, this amazing adventure will leave you hungry for more (pizza) . . .Trade ReviewGreat fun, especially when read aloud. * Parents In Touch *Highly recommended for boys and girls aged seven and up, and as a great bedtime story for fives and up. * Making Them Readers blog *Infectiously silly * John Lloyd, The Book Bag Blog *

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Book SynopsisThis is our place and we''ll fight to save it!A summer spent in the place Noah and his friends call the Wilderness, is a summer spent making dens, sleeping under the stars, and toasting marshmallows over an open fire. It''s freedom.Until one day their Wilderness is sold and set for development and their dens torn down to make way for houses. For Noah and his friends this means war and they''ll do anything to stop the Wilderness being destroyed.From the author of Seal Island, this exciting new adventure celebrates the outdoors and the freedom to explore it - and with the exclusive, fun tips and ideas in the back of the book, you can make the best of wild spaces too!Trade Review'A feel-good tale about standing up for what you believe in and celebrating the outdoors.' * The Bookseller *Praise for Seal Island:'Julia Green has a wonderful way of incorporating the sea, the wind, the rocks and sand and the sunshine into her stories and this one is no exception. You'll feel very much part of the Seal Island.' * Amazon Reviewer *Praise for Seal Island:'This is a beautifully-written book, with evocative descriptions of wildlife and nature . . . It's wonderful to come across talented children's authors such as Julia Green - she writes such beautiful books that have depth and meaning to them.' * Amazon Reviewer *Praise for Tilly's Moonlight Fox: 'Resonating with a timeless, magical feel, and with echoes of classics like Tom's Midnight Garden, Green writes of family secrets and wild foxes in this outstanding novel for younger readers.' * Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisThere are times when only a polar bear will do . . . All I want is a normal family but no, I''ve ended up with the brother from Weirdsville. Liam is so embarrassing, but Mum and Dad can''t see that and give him all the attention. Leaving me with zero! Zilch! A big fat NOTHING! And I''m not really sure how an enormous, funny, clumsy polar bear is going to help with all this, but he was standing on the doorstep, so I had to invite him to stay, didn''t I? Well, what would you have done?Meet Arthur and his brand new friend, Mister P - the world''s most helpful(ish) polar bear!Packed with gorgeous illustrations throughout, this story has heart and humour in equal measure and is sure to be a hit with developing readers and as a great book to be read aloud.Trade Review"A great book to be read aloud and to share as a family." * Parents in Touch *"Full of warmth and humour, this story is a delight to read." * Red Reading Hub *"This book will win the hearts of every reader." * BookTrust *"This is a beautifully written story about brotherly love." * School Zone *"Readers will be entertained as well as moved, and there's depth beneath the humour." * LoveReading4Kids *"Useful as bibliotherapy for siblings and classmates of children with autism, this effort also crosses over to readers who enjoy fantastical animal tales." * Kirkus Reviews *"Packed with gorgeous illustrations throughout, this story has heart and humour in equal measure and is sure to be a hit with developing readers and as a great book to be read aloud." * Books for Topics *

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Book SynopsisSchoolboy turns secret agent in this hilarious spy spoof!Before you read this, I want you to carefully check that no-one is reading over your shoulder - go ahead, do it now. First off, that was terrible - really obvious. If I''m going to tell you top secret government information, you''re going to have to be a bit more stealthy. Try again.Was anyone looking? No? Right, then I''ll begin.This year the secret service made a major mix up, they mistook a 13-year-old boy called Kevin for a secret agent (I know, so much for an ''intelligence'' agency). This was the sort of kid that would try and zip wire across a building and end up falling head first into a fountain with his bum on show, so can you imagine what happened when he was allowed access to the amazing sort of spy gadgets that James Bond would use?Despite this, it was up to Kevin to save us all from an evil supervillain. It was the most dangerous, daring mission in the history of the secret service, and also its biggest blunder. This top secret book uncovers the entire story of Kevin''s fateful and hilarious mission.Trade ReviewPraise for The Accidental Prime Minister: a totally hilarious story, brilliantly written and amusingly illustrated - with clear undercurrents of reality * Parents in Touch *Praise for The Accidental Prime Minister:a fun read that leaves you with a big grin on your face. More please! * Wondrous Reads *There's a reason the "Laugh" in writer-illustrator Tom McLaughlin's name is picked out in red on the cover * The Evening Gazette *Hilarious * The Express *Packed with puns, jokes and action, this is enormous fun * The Daily Mail *The 10 best children's books of 2016 - as chosen by children * TES.com *

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Book SynopsisThis poetry collection for 5 year olds comprises 35 fun, accessible poems to read together at home. Featuring a fantastic range of children''s poets and four exciting themes with full-colour illustrations, this is the ideal approach to encourage a love of reading, whilst developing an understanding of poetry, meeting the new requirements of the National Curriculum. Poetry is a fun way for children to enjoy learning to read, developing their vocabulary and understanding of ideas and themes. This collection offers a wide range of poems to appeal to all children, from poems about special days such as Christmas or Chinese New Year to poems that are great to read aloud, like ''The Wuzzy Wasps of Wasperton''. The collection has been carefully selected for children in Year 1 of school and includes helpful parent notes for every poem and a glossary of key terms from the series editor and children''s poet, John Foster. It is the first of three poetry collections that will support your child fro

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