Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents The Pied Piper of Hamelin, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A2 Flyers tests. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions.Everyone in Hamelin was happy until the rats came. One day, a man went to see the mayor. I can make the rats leave Hamelin, he said.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents The Jungle Book, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.Mowgli lived with the wolves in the jungle. But the wolves did not want him. You are not strong because you are not a wolf, they said.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction.- Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts.- Structured language progression to develop children''s reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills.- Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR).- Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests.- A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources. The Enormous Turnip, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.The old man wants the enormous turnip for his dinner. He pulls and he pulls but the turnip is too big!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at homeDevelops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skillsFeatures much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) testsFeatures free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parentsTopsy and Tim: Go to the Zoo, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives. Topsy and Tim like going to the zoo. They like seeing the animals. There are penguins, parrots, and monkeys at the zoo!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction featuring Spot, Peppa Pig and Peter Rabbit and classic authors such as Roald Dahl.Recommended for children aged 311, the eight levels of Ladybird Readers follow the CEFR framework (Pre-A1 to A2+) and include extra learning activities that develop key skills and provide preparation for the Cambridge English tests. Each book is Lexile measured and introduces key vocabulary and character names at the start of each reader. The books are written by language learning experts and include access to online audio, supplementary activities and learning resources including role plays, phrase cards and lesson plans.The Gingerbread Man, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.One day, a little old woman made a gingerbread man. He jumped from the oven and ran and ran!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. - Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts. - Structured language progression to develop children''s reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. - Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). - Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests. - A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resourcesLittle Red Riding Hood, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.Little Red Riding Hood went to her grandmother''s house. A wolf lived near it and he wanted to eat Little Red Riding Hood!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisWhen Roger can't fall asleep, Mummy Rabbit takes him to see Uncle Yawn, who knows just what to do. In this volume, children can join Roger on his journey and be lulled to sleep alongside their new friend.Trade ReviewTired parents of planet earth - this is what you've been waiting for... If you don't already have a copy, you need to order one quick sharp. * Metro *The most peaceful bedtime we have had in months. * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Peppa Pig: Fun with Old Things, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.Peppa and her family have lots of fun with old things, But then Miss Rabbit gets Daddy Pig''s car!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. - Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts. - Structured language progression to develop children''s reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. - Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). - Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests. - A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources. Peppa Pig: In the Garden, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.Look at the little animals in Grandpa Pig''s garden. There is lots for Peppa, George, and their friends to see! Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Topsy and Tim Go to the Farm, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.Topsy and Tim like going to the farm. They help the farmer, get some eggs, see the animals, and give a calf some milk.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Peter Rabbit and the Angry Owl, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.Old Brown was angry. Squirrel Nutkin took his glasses and lost them! Can Peter Rabbit and his friends help?Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Peppa Pig: Daddy Pig''s New Van, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.Daddy Pig had a new van. Peppa and her family went on holiday in the van, but Daddy Pig could not find the right road!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Heidi, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions.Heidi went to stay with her grandfather in the mountains. She liked it there. When she went to school in Frankfurt, she wasn''t happy.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Peter Rabbit: The Radish Robber, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Starters exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.Peter Rabbit, Benjamin, and Lily have three radishes. But then, they lose them! Who is the radish robber?Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at homeDevelops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skillsFeatures much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) testsFeatures free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parentsTopsy and Tim: Go to London, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Starters exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives. Topsy and Tim are going to London with Mommy and Dad. They see the Tower of London and go on a boat. London is great!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Peter Rabbit: The Peter Rabbit Club, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.Peter, Benjamin, and Lily started a club. They wanted to have fun! But Mr. Tod, Tommy Brock, and Old Brown wanted to catch the rabbits.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate adventure retold for children!Odysseus must battle his way home from war with the Greek Gods pitted against him. But what will he find when he gets there?From the gory tale of the Cyclops to the trickery of the Trojan Horse, Homer''s classic, The Odyssey, is filled with stories of bravery, cleverness and heroism. This picture-book retelling of Odysseus''s epic journey is the perfect introduction to this essential story. Pienkowski is a genius IndependentTrade ReviewThere are brightly collaged monsters aplenty in Jan Pienkowski and David Walser's condensed, powerful retelling of The Odyssey. Featuring a cocky Odysseus, colossal cut-paper gods and strong episodic storytelling, with each new adventure headed by a teasing couplet, it is bold and intensely satisfying for children and adults alike. * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisPenguin presents the audio CD edition of The Creakers by Tom Fletcher, read by Samantha Bond with an introduction by the author. What silently waits in the shadows at night? What''s under your bed, keeping just out of sight?Do you ever hear strange, creaking noises at night? Ever wonder what makes those noises? Lucy Dungston always did.Until, one morning, Lucy discovers that all the grown-ups have disappeared - as if into thin air. Chaos descends as the children in Lucy''s town run riot. It''s mayhem. It''s madness. To most kids, it''s amazing!But Lucy wants to find out the truth. Lucy lost her dad not long ago, and she''s determined not to lose her mum too. She''s going to get her back - and nothing is going to stop her . . .. . . except maybe the Creakers.Trade ReviewStonkingly good . . . a compelling adventure and a nuanced celebration of friendship and family love * Guardian *Brilliantly inventive, genuinely funny, outrageously disgusting and above all, properly scary, this tale is a completely new take on the idea of monsters under the bed . . . Will keep readers captivated from start to finish * Teach Primary *

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Book SynopsisPeppa and George explore vehicles on the road, in the air and on the water in this big sticker scenes activity book! With thirteen sticker scenes for little hands to decorate with cars, diggers, trains, boats and more! This sticker book encourages creativity and storytelling at home, as preschoolers create their own scenes with Peppa and George.

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Book SynopsisWith an introduction from Haifaa al-Mansour, director of Mary Shelley. There is something in my soul, which I do not understand. Written by a teenage girl, Frankenstein is one of literature''s greatest Gothic horror stories.Now with a striking new cover, discover one of the books considered to be a pioneer of YA. -----Victor Frankenstein has made a terrible mistake. In his desperate pursuit to create life, he has created a monster. A monster which, abandoned by his master and shunned by everyone it meets, follows Dr Frankenstein to the very ends of the earth with horror and murder in its recycled heart. Shelly takes the reader on a journey through St Petersburg, to the beautiful Swiss Alps, to the desolate waste of the Arctic Circle, in a story that has sent a chill down the spines of generations. Trade ReviewA masterpiece—Philip PullmanMore relevant today than ever—Benjamin Zephaniah

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Book SynopsisThree men trek to the remote African interior in search of a lost friend - and reach, at the end of a perilous journey, an unknown land cut off from the world, where terrible dangers threaten anyone who ventures near the spectacular diamond mines of King Solomon.

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Book SynopsisThe classic award winning story from Anne Fine. Kitty Killin is not just a brilliant story-teller, but also the World''s Great Expert when it comes to mothers having new and unwelcome boyfriends. So it''s no surprise that she''s the one chosen to sort out classmate Helly, who''s gone into meltdown. Kitty decides to share her story about old Goggle-eyes - possibly one of the worst episodes in her life...Trade ReviewGoggle-Eyes is a winner: witty, sensitive and warm-hearted - a lovely book * Guardian *This author is too much of a treasure to be reserved for children alone * Independent *

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Book Synopsis''A delightful story for those who like impossible things to happen in a humdrum world...The children are lively, the grown-ups (including the witch) colourful and the mingling of magic and reality is most effective'' New York TimesA perfect blend of magic and everyday life, this delightful sequel to Carbonel has delighted children for generations.Rosemary and John are proud to be entrusted with Carbonel''s royal kittens while he is away from his kingdom, but it is a task that leads them into all sorts of unexpected and exciting magical adventures.

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Book SynopsisOne Peter Rabbit . . .Two bad mice . . . Three naughty kittens . . .This whimsical board book takes you gently through the numbers from 1 to 10 and is a stylish introduction to the world of Peter Rabbit. With beautiful line artwork, this is a must-have for any baby or toddler''s bookshelf.

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Book SynopsisThe first novel by bestselling international superstar Maddie Ziegler!Twelve-year-old Harper is a star at her dance school - but when her parents drop the bombshell that they''re moving, she has to start all over again at a brand-new studio.After getting accepted into the famous DanceStarz, Harper is hopeful that she''ll soon feel settled and happy in her new team. But the standards are high, and her fellow dancers aren''t exactly friendly...With competitions coming up, will Harper and the DanceStarz be able to work together to reach the top? And when disaster strikes, are they a strong enough team to handle the pressure?The Audition, written in collaboration with Julia DeVillers, is the first in a brand-new trilogy by dancer and international superstar Maddie Ziegler.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing wonderful new illustrations from Peter Bailey, this brilliantly funny and moving tale by multi-award winning Philip Pullman, is perfect for readers young and old.One night, during a terrible thunderstorm, a boy named Jack shelters in a barn. The following morning he is confused to find a scarecrow with a turnip head calling out to him. For a moment he thinks he is imagining it. But he isn''t, the scarecrow has been struck by lightning in exactly the right way to bring him completely to life.Jack becomes the scarecrow''s personal servant and together they decide to set out and see the world. It is a journey that neither of them could have possibly imagined, filled with adventure - and it will change them both in ways they never expected . . .Trade Review[A] tale of great charm and wit * Independent on Sunday *[W]ritten for children with utmost respect for and delight in their intelligence, humour and imagination * The Times *

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Book SynopsisFeaturing wonderful new illustrations from Peter Bailey, this intriguing and exciting tale of chance and misfortune by multi award-winning Philip Pullman, is perfect for readers young and old.I was a Rat! Roger insists, and insists . . . In fact, when Bob the cobbler and his washerwoman wife, Joan, find the young boy abandoned on their doorstep, these are the only words he says. And he does have ratty behaviour, it''s true.Staying with Bob and Joan, however, Roger learns quickly to behave more like a human child. They try to find his parents, but the orphanage, police and hospital all have nothing on their records about a lost boy in the city. What is the truth? As more and more people find out about Roger the mysterious rat-boy he faces more and more danger. But sometimes help comes from the most unexpected of places . . .Trade Review[A] perfectly shaped story . . . a fairy tale, an adventure, a parody and certainly a book that shines * Literacy and Learning *Fairy tale, satire, slapstick humour and suspenseful melodrama . . . a glorious tale * Guardian *A comic genius of children's fiction * The Times *

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Book SynopsisTHE SECOND TITLE IN THE EXPLOSIVE NEW SERIES BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHRIS BRADFORD''I saw him die right in front of my eyes.''''That you did,'' replies Damien.''But you underestimated his power. Tanas is back and stronger than ever . . .''When Genna''s parents are murdered, the police put the tragedy down to a burglary gone wrong. But Genna knows the truth: the Soul Hunters are back and her nightmare is far from over.With home no longer safe, she flees to America to find Phoenix, the only one who can help her - or so she thinks. While searching for her Soul Protector, Genna meets other First Ascendants like her, and Soul Warriors tasked with protecting the Light.But the Hunters are on her trail and it''s only a matter of time before Genna comes face-to-face with their leader once more. For Tanas has miraculously incarnated into a new body, and is hungry for her soul.Genna must look to her past liveTrade Review'A fast-paced fantasy adventure with a thrilling plot and exciting characters' * BookTrust *A story that doesn't sit still! * Gill Ward, Alexandra Palace Children’s Book Award *Fantastic and a must read. If we could give it more than 5 stars, we would! * The Book Brothers *

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Book SynopsisTHE THRILLING FINALE TO THE SOUL SERIES BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHRIS BRADFORDTanas laughs, cruel and cold.''Won''t you Ascendants ever learn?My soul cannot be killed.Only I have the power to destroy souls.''Genna has lost everything. Her home, her parents, and now her only safe sanctuary. Forced to flee Haven, she faces a difficult decision: hide and survive, or stand and fight? Determined not to let Tanas win, Genna embarks on a desperate quest across continents to save the Light of Humanity. But can she and her friends complete their mission before Tanas and her Hunters catch up with them? Time is running out. And the clues to their quest are few and far between. Genna can only hope her soul will survive long enough to save the world . . .

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Book SynopsisEmily and Jess Volnik have returned for another Scottish adventure, joining their old friend Tommy and Mr Maconochie, the new owner of Castle Keep, on a trip to Loch Ness, where a new expedition is determined to find the fabled monster.The fun-loving Boggart - a mischievous shape-shifting spirit who has lived in the castle for centuries -comes along for the ride, but this time the Boggart has a serious mission. His cousin Nessie is trapped in the monster shape he took on long ago, and it''s up to the Boggart to keep Nessie from being discovered by the expedition''s high-tech equipment. Is modern science any match for the Boggart''s ancient magic?Trade ReviewReaders will have fun with the book's outlandish and suspenseful plot. Again, Cooper adroitly incorporates ancient lore into a contemporary setting while producing an imaginative and compelling tale. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisAccidentally transported from his remote Scottish castle to the bright, fast-moving, hi-tech city of Toronto, the highly mischievous Boggart simply can''t resist the opportunity for pranks, and wreaks havoc for the Volnik family, inheritors of his distant castle home. But the Boggart doesn''t mean any real harm, and when he begins to pine for the rolling Scottish mists and the sound of bagpipes, he turns to his two young friends, Emily and Jessup Volnik, for help.Trade ReviewHere (Susan Cooper) uses a peripheral part of that imagined world to create her mischievous main character, an Old Thing from the Wild Magic, and brings him into hilarious, tragic contact with our unimaginative civilization. ... As long as writers with Susan Cooper's skills continue to publish, magic is always available. * New York Times Book Review *

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Book SynopsisEric Hill (Author, Illustrator) Eric Hill (1927-2014) started his artistic career as an art studio messenger and from there went on to become a cartoonist and eventually an art director at a leading advertising agency. In 1978 Eric made up a story about a small puppy to read to his son at bedtime and Spot was born. The success of his first bestselling lift-the-flap classic Where's Spot? in 1980 convinced him to become a full-time author, and his Spot books have been enjoyed by children around the world ever since. In 2008 he was awarded an OBE for services to children's literacy.

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Book SynopsisBeneath the glittering heights of the rich and powerful, lie secrets that can destroy them all... The perfect summer read, for fans of Cruel Intentions, Gossip Girl and One of Us is Lying. ''It is the perfect book to read at the beach. But be warned: you will get a sunburn, because you won''t want to put it down.'' - Cecily von Ziegesar, author of Gossip Girl---------- Charlie Calloway has a life most people would kill for. With her wealthy family''s pedigree, a loyal set of friends, and a fast-track to whichever college she chooses, she''s all-but untouchable at her exclusive East Coast boarding school. But Charlie isn''t interested in what most people want. She''s a Calloway. She''s been taught to want more.So when she''s invited to join her school''s exclusive secret society- the A''s - her determination to get in is matched only by her convictTrade ReviewJuicy, clever and beguiling. An exceptional debut novel, deftly crafted and written with style. It is the perfect book to read at the beach. But be warned: you will get a sunburn, because you won't want to put it down * Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the Gossip Girl series *A properly beachy thriller . . . Cruel Intentions meets Gossip Girl. We're not surprised film plans are underway by the producers of Wild, Gone Girl and Big Little Lies * Elle Magazine UK *There's real menace in this elegantly written thriller and Klehfoth is one to watch * Daily Mail *This is exactly the sort of beach thriller you've been searching for * Emerald Street *This is a must for anyone who loves a pacy, page-turning thriller * S Magazine (Sunday Express) *An addictive and unpredictable page-turner * Mail on Sunday *Highly addictive and thrillingly unpredictable, this debut could well be another hit * The Bookseller *Has a plot akin to what you would get if you combined The Secret History with Cruel Intentions with Luckiest Girl Alive . . . in other words: this is going to be big * Entertainment Weekly *If we had to take a guess, All These Beautiful Strangers will be the literary thriller of the summer . . . It's the perfect blend of glamour, diabolicalness, and The Secret History * Refinery29.com *[A] highly charged, addictive psychological thriller that combines the dishy gamesmanship of Gossip Girl with the murky atmosphere of The Secret History * BookBub *All These Beautiful Strangers was a wonderful, gripping read - a YA The Secret History that captivated me and at one point made me seriously consider missing my train stop so I could get to the end of a chapter. I will be recommending it to everyone * Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks, shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2018 *A gripping thriller where secrets of the past and present stir in the shadows. I was drawn in from the start and couldn't wait to discover the truth. A real page-turner! * Kate Ormand, author of The Wanderers *Wealth, power and danger - All These Beautiful Strangers has it all. If you like your books twisty and dangerous, then meet your new obsession * Maggie Harcourt, author of Unconventional *A creepy, atmospheric American murder mystery that made me think of The Secret History - I can't wait for everyone to read it when it comes out * Robin Stevens, award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike Series *A page-turning debut that will keep readers guessing until the end. Readers of Liane Moriarty and psychological thrillers will not want to put this down * Library Journal *S.T.A.G.S meets The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Bankes in this high society thriller. Joining a secret society at her upper class boarding school leads Charlie to discover old family secrets that were better left at peace. * Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe *An emotional and heart racing thriller that I believe will find a huge international audience * Bruna Papandrea, Made up Stories (Producer of Wild, Gone Girl, Big Little Lies) *Finally a book that has had me gripped to keep reading and filled the hole that One Of Us Is Lying left me with! * Waterstones Bromley *You will be thrown into a world of suspense and secrecy that you will not want to leave * The BookBag *Twisty and turny, full of mystery and intrigue and beautiful people doing horrible things, All These Beautiful Strangers was a psychological thriller that I just could not put down! * Book Addicted *Long and twisted so prepare for a binge read * Read by Jess *A real page turner. You will not be able to put down this book that is filled with suspense, drama and so much more! * Words from a Reader *I recommend picking it up if you're a fan of YA mystery/thrillers * This Booky Place *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe love child of John Green and Rainbow Rowell * Teen Vogue *I love you, Simon. I love you! And I love this fresh, funny, live-out-loud book. -- Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES

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Book SynopsisThrough the dark and wolfish woods,through the white and silent snow,lived a small girl called Hortense.Though kind and brave, she was sad as an owl because of one thing . . . Hortense hated her shadow.A beautifully illustrated dark fairy tale that will remind you of the fables you read as a child. A treasure not to be missed.Trade ReviewThis stunning debut from the O'Hara sisters draws on classic fairy stories and fables, along with their Eastern European heritage. It's both classic and contemporary all at once - a picture book to cherish and a duo to watch. * Books with Baby *A delicious slice of crisp, wintry and gloriously immersive storytelling... Exquisite in every way. You owe it to yourself to pick up this book. * Read it Daddy *This book is empowering, haunting and wonderfully reminiscent of age-old Russian folk tales... a picture book classic to treasure. * WRD About Books *Painted in expressive, moody watercolours and beautifully reminiscent of the Polish fairy tales that the author and illustrator listened to as children, Hortense and the Shadow is deeply captivating and atmospheric. The message - that we all have a shadow side, and it's part of us, not to be ignored and denied - is simply and effectively expressed. There's both a real sense of originality and a classic quality here that is impressive for a debut picture book. Ideal for winter bedtime reading for children and grown-ups. * Book Trust *This contemporary fairytale has the feel of a timeless classic... with a strong female protagonist and an empowering message, this is a book to be read to all of your sons and daughters. * Picture Books Blogger *Natalia O'Hara's lyrical prose and Lauren's delicate, muted illustrations, sometimes ornate, sometimes stark and looming, together make for a story to have you tingling with delight. Absolutely beautiful. * Red Reading Hub *Full of the landscapes one both expects and looks forward to in Russian fairytales, Hortense and the Shadow is both elegant and ominous, poetic and dark, and enchanting. * Library Mice *A beautiful story of identity and self-acceptance... an utterly lovely picture book with an empowering message. * Typewritered *Hortense hates her shadow - crooked, tall and always there - and tries to ditch it in this hauntingly beautifully illustrated fairy tale. But one night, in the dark woods, bandits come a-calling and Hortense realises she needs her shadow after all. Entirely gorgeous. * The Sunday Express *A delightful picture book... could be read time and time again, becoming a treasured book. * Splashes Into Books *Hortense detests the dark shadow that follows her wherever she goes. Until, on a lone walk one night, she comes upon a group of bandits in the woods and her shadow proves an invaluable ally. Stunning illustrations and sparse text combine to create a fascinating, nuanced tone in this tale that touches on themes of fear, friendship, and self-acceptance. * Brightly *The lilting text and gorgeous spreads of snowy landscapes in pastel shades, with touches of bolder colours, create a magical atmosphere that is perfect for this carefully crafted fairy tale. The story gently touches on themes of self-perception and facing your fears. This is a stunningly beautiful debut picture book from two sisters who first discovered a love of stories and fables through the tales told to them by their Polish grandmother. * Carousel *It's a classic in the making, real new talent, original, and set in a perfect fairy tale world. What more could you want from a bedtime story? * It's All About Stories *Had I owned this book as a little girl, I would have read it over and over, looking for hidden details. * From Britain With Love *

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Book SynopsisIn this brand new lift-the-flap story, it''s evening and everyone is going to sleep - children can lift-the-flap on each page to discover which animal is settling down for the night. Who''s that hiding on the very last page? Could it be everyone''s favourite caterpillar...? A fun, interactive way to learn about different animals and where they settle down to sleep. The perfect bedtime read.The Very Hungry Caterpillar has sold over 44 million copies worldwide, in over 60 languages.

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Book SynopsisAfter their amazing first competition, 12-year-old Harper is loving life in her new group, the DanceStarz. But now, Harper has landed a part in her school musical - and not everyone is as thrilled about it as she is.The DanceStarz are worried Harper will be distracted so close to their next event. The girls have to win - especially as they''re facing their arch-rivals, the Belles. Can Harper figure out how to find her balance and shine before she loses it all?The Callback, written in collaboration with Jula DeVillers, is the glittering sequel to dancer and international superstar Maddie Ziegler''s debut novel, The Audition.

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Book SynopsisLove, Victor is now a major TV series on Dinsey+, set in the world of the hit film Love, Simon You''ve seen Leah in the groundbreaking major motion picture Love Simon (based on the amazing Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda). Now it''s her turn to take centre stage. ----------When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beat- but real life isn''t always so rhythmic. The only child of a single mum, and her life is less privileged than her friends. Her mum knows she''s bisexual, but Leah hasn''t mustered the courage to tell her friends. Not even her openly gay BFF, Simon. Prom and college are on the horizon, and tensions are running high. Can Leah still strike the right note, when the people she loves are fighting?And how can she cope knowing that she might love one of her friends more than she ever intended?----------Praise for Becky Albertalli: ''The love child of John Green and Rainbow Rowell'' Teen Vogue ''I love you, Simon. I love you! And I love this fresh, funny, live-out-loud book.'' Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places ''A remarkable gift of a novel.'' Andrew Smith, author of Grasshopper Jungle ''Both hilarious and heartbreaking . . . Readers will fall madly in love with Simon'' Publishers Weekly (starred review) ''A brilliant beacon of optimism and cuteness for LGBTQA+ youth in a genre often bogged down with tragedy and heartbreak. Books like SIMON do change people''s lives'' Waterstones Darlington Bookseller ''A wonderfully charismatic story about coming-of-age and coming out''. Bookseller ''Funny, moving and emotionally wise'' Kirkus Reviews (starred) ''It made me laugh, cry and all the fifty shades of emotions I can think of right now. There is literally no adjectives that would be suffice to describe how brilliant this book is'' Goodreads (5 star review) ''I think I just felt my heart explode in my chest'' Goodreads (5 star review) ''One of the most electric, authentic characters I''ve ever read. . . I LOVE this book. LOVE it. Five freaking stars.'' Goodreads (5 Stars)Trade ReviewI love this fresh, funny, live-out-loud book. -- Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright PlacesThe love child of John Green and Rainbow Rowell * Teen Vogue *A remarkable gift of a novel. -- Andrew Smith, author of Grasshopper JungleBoth hilarious and heart-breaking * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *A brilliant beacon of optimism and cuteness for LGBTQA+ youth in a genre often bogged down with tragedy and heartbreak. Books like SIMON do change people's lives -- Waterstones Darlington

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Book SynopsisReissued in Penguin''s ORIGINALS series of iconic teen fiction. After Shell''s mother dies, her obsessively religious father descends into alcoholic mourning and Shell is left to care for her younger brother and sister. Her only release from the harshness of everyday life comes from her budding spiritual friendship with a naive young priest, and most importantly, her developing relationship with childhood friend, Declan, charming, eloquent and persuasive. But when Declan suddenly leaves Ireland to seek his fortune in America, Shell finds herself pregnant and the centre of a scandal that rocks the small community in which she lives, with repercussions across the whole country. The lives of those immediately around her will never be the same again.

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Book SynopsisThe Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ is the first book in Sue Townsend''s brilliantly funny Adrian Mole series, reissued in Penguin''s ORIGINALS collection of iconic teen fiction.Friday January 2nd I felt rotten today. It''s my mother''s fault for singing ''My Way'' at two o''clock in the morning at the top of the stairs. Just my luck to have a mother like her. There is a chance my parents could be alcoholics. Next year I could be in a children''s home. Meet Adrian Mole, a hapless teenager providing an unabashed, pimples-and-all glimpse into adolescent life. Writing candidly about his parents'' marital troubles, the dog, his life as a tortured poet and ''misunderstood intellectual'', Adrian''s painfully honest diary is still hilarious and compelling reading thirty years after it first appeared. Praise for Adrian Mole (and by extension, Sue Townsend): ''I not only wept, I howled and hooted and had tTrade ReviewThank God for Sue Townsend * Observer *Funny, moving and a poke in the eye for adult morality * Sunday Express *Townsend [is] the absolute monarch of comic fiction * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisAn ''After-the-Bomb'' story told by teenage Danny, one of the survivors - one of the unlucky ones. Set in Shipley, an ordinary town in the north of England, this is a powerful portrayal of a world that has broken down. Danny not only has to cope in a world of lawlessness and gang warfare, but he has to protect and look after his little brother, Ben, and a girl called Kim. Is there any hope left for a new world?

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Book SynopsisCharles Dickens'' classic story of a young boy who seeks his fortune on the streets of London.After Oliver Twist asks nasty Mr Bumble for more food, he has to flee the workhouse for the streets of London. Here he meets the Artful Dodger, who leads him to Fagin and his gang of pickpockets. When a thieving mission goes wrong, Oliver narrowly avoids prison and finds himself in the care of kind Mr Brownlow. But Fagin and the brutal Bill Sikes go in search of the young orphan, determined to drag him back . . .With an inspirational and light-hearted introduction by Garth Nix.

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Book SynopsisThe stunning new novel about silenced female voices, family secrets and dangerous truths from the author of The Accident Season.''Exquisite . . . This is a book to hold tightly to your chest'' Irish Times''Lyrical . . . Compelling'' Guardian''Beautiful, visceral . . . A primal scream'' Louise O''Neill''Uncompromising, raw, devastating'' Publishers Weekly''I am in absolute awe of it'' Melinda SalisburyOn Deena''s seventeenth birthday, the day she finally comes out to her family, her wild and mysterious sister Mandy is seen leaping from a cliff. The family is heartbroken, but not surprised. The women of the Rys family have always been troubled - ''bad apples'', their father calls them - and Mandy is the baddest of them all.But then Deena starts to receive the letters. Letters from Mandy, claiming that their family''s blighted history is not just bTrade ReviewExquisite . . . It's a gorgeous set-up for a magical realist dive into today's teenagers confronting the hideous heritage of this country. This is a book to hold tightly to your chest * Irish Times *This lyrical, furious examination of victimised, silenced Irish women is compelling * Guardian *This is beautiful, visceral writing; a primal scream that serves as a damning indictment of the way women have been treated in this country * Louise O'Neill, author of Asking For It *Tender and fierce, full of blessings and curses, a fiery avenging angel of a book. I loved how it tied together family and tragedy and history and destiny, winding through generations and knitting everyone together, and, most of all, how it kept the crimes committed against young women who stray from the path at its heart, and exposed them to the sky, turning judgement on the judges, exposing the hypocrisy of it all. I am in absolute awe of it * Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater's Daughter *Fowley-Doyle travels through generations, examining the power women possess, the things that have been taken from them, and the things they fight to reclaim . . . An astonishingly potent offering to women who break the mould * Booklist *An uncompromising, raw tale . . . Told in a mix of letters, family stories, and narrative, this devastating novel manages to find hope for the future while sending pointed messages that are as vital as they are timely * Publishers Weekly *Beautiful and visceral, All the Bad Apples is for readers who've had enough of shame and secrets. This essential book unearths what patriarchy wants to keep buried, dragging truth into the light with a fierce belief in the power of telling stories. Moira Fowley-Doyle has crafted a tale devastating in its universality * Joy McCullough, author of Blood Water Paint *Intense social motivation sits easily alongside loveable characters and a compelling narrative . . . All The Bad Apples isn't just about evil doings, it's about silence too, and the complicity of that silence - the further evil done by knowing and not saying . . . The most emotive moment comes when the characters, previously almost crushed by their fate, realise the enormous power of telling their stories, loudly and without fear * Irish Independent *Compelling . . . the book has a simmering, authentically righteous fury * Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books *Hints of magic, from a family curse to a banshee's wail, amplify the sense of mystery . . . evocative writing, eerie details, and intense emotional content. Compelling * Kirkus *With a memorable blend of magic and reality, Fowley-Doyle tells a harrowing and ultimately empowering story * The Horn Book *

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