Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book Synopsis*The must-have third book in the gorgeous Lost and Found series from Cathy Cassidy, bestselling author of the Chocolate Box Girls*Sasha has it all. She''s the lead singer of an amazing band and the coolest boy in school has a crush on her. Nobody notices that Sasha''s starting to feel overwhelmed.When a world-famous rock star invites the band to record music at his country mansion and Sasha starts having blackouts, she knows she won''t be able to keep her anxiety hidden for much longer.With the fate of the Lost & Found in her hands, will Sasha''s secret tear them apart?

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Book SynopsisDiscover over 150 amazing animals with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! A spectacular first introduction to the wonders of the animal kingdom.As your little one is learning to speak, journey through many different habitats - including lush rainforests, arid deserts and snowy mountains - and meet some of the most incredible creatures who share our planet. With vivid scenes to marvel at, fascinating facts to discover and a beautiful fold-out page.

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Book Synopsis** NOW A MAJOR NEW BBC TV SERIES - this edition contains an exclusive Q&A with lead actor Paterson Joseph**''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' - Stormzy''Stop it! You''re all behaving like animals! Worse than animals - like blankers!''Sephy is a Cross: dark-skinned and beautiful, she lives a life of privilege and power. But she''s lonely, and burns with injustice at the world she sees around her. Callum is a nought: pale-skinned and poor, he''s considered to be less than nothing - a blanker, there to serve Crosses - but he dreams of a better life. They''ve been friends since they were children, and they both know that''s as far as it can ever go. Noughts and Crosses are fated to be bitter enemies - love is out of the question. Then - in spite of a world that is fiercely against them - these star-crossed lovers choose each other. But this is love story that will lead both of them into terrible danger . . . and which will have shocking repercussions for generations to come. Voted as one of the UK''s best-loved books, Malorie Blackman''s Noughts & Crosses is a seminal piece of YA fiction; a true modern classic. ''Unforgettable'' Guardian''The most original book I''ve ever read'' Benjamin ZephaniahTrade ReviewUnforgettable * Independent *Packs some powerful political punches * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisNominated for the Costa Children''s Book Award''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' STORMZY''Malorie''s Noughts & Crosses series is the first time I saw myself in a book . . . they were pacey, exciting, rich. What Malorie Blackman has always done so brilliantly is put the minority front and centre, both in society and politics.'' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS ''The most original book I''ve ever read'' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH''Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage.'' ZAWE ASHTON''Crossfire is searing, political and furious. Malorie''s world building is sublime and the way the Noughts & Crosses series holds a mirror up to society is unrivalled'' JUNO DAWSON_____Years have passed since the love between SephTrade ReviewThe cliffhanger ending will leave fans desperately awaiting the next instalment * Mail on Sunday - 'Must-Read Books of the Year' *Crossfire is searing, political and furious. * Juno Dawson *This tense tale is . . . rich in moral and social issues * Sunday Times Ireland *Ingeniously flips the race issue . . . with myriad tiny details that constantly illuminate the grinding effect of blind prejudice * Financial Times *It chillingly echoes the tempestuous taste of the world today while offering the intensity of a thriller * i newspaper *The fast-paced drama will resonate with internet-era teens - and there's more to come * Daily Mail *Blackman is great at explosive love-hate relationships . . . [and] also has a talent for producing relatable characters, gutsy dialogue and page-turning action. Crossfire is a cracking story that fans of the series will love. * Guardian *[Malorie Blackman] is a supremely suspenseful writer . . . [a] nail-biting drama * Daily Telegraph *Rich in moral and social issues, it is devastating about racial attitudes * The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *

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Book SynopsisThis is a sad story- but it has a very happy ending. Once, there was a baby with no mummy- but he wanted a mummy very much. Deciding to take matters into his own hands, he set off to find one. Along the way he met lots of new friends, none of whom could be his mummy but wanted to help him find one.When they met a lady with a pram and no baby, the baby finally found his mummy- there was just one more thing he needed- a daddy! A beautiful story about finding your family, it can be used to talk about adoption, fostering and changing families. This Janet and Allan Ahlberg classic is a must for every bookshelf.Trade ReviewBye Bye Baby is wonderful - I haven't enjoyed a picture book so much for years. * The Independent *Janet and Allan Ahlberg are to children's books what Ginger and Fred were to dancing: Bye Bye, Baby is surely destined [...] to become a classic. * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisJoin Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow from trees!A story that celebrates problem solving, kindness and resourcefulness. An unexpected delivery of dragodil seeds provides the perfect chance for Sarah and Mr Pottifer to grow helpful dragon pets for their customers - or does it? It turns out that these fiery dragons are not very well-behaved at all... and everything soon spirals into smoke-filled, out-of-control DRAGON CHAOS!Can Sarah''s quick thinking and green fingers save the day?The second magical adventure from the author and illustrator of the bestselling How to Grow a Unicorn.

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Book SynopsisRelish the incomparable imagination of Christopher Paolini in this thrilling collection of stories based in the world of the Inheritance Cycle.It''s been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Now he is struggling with an endless sea of tasks: constructing a vast dragonhold, wrangling with suppliers, guarding dragon eggs and dealing with belligerent Urgals and haughty elves. Then a vision from the Eldunarí, unexpected visitors and an exciting Urgal legend offer a much-needed distraction and a new perspective. _____This volume features three original stories set in Alagaësia, interspersed with scenes from Eragon''s own unfolding adventure. Included is an excerpt from the memoir of the unforgettable witch and fortune-teller Angela the herbalist, penned by Angela Paolini, the inspiration for the character, herself!

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Book SynopsisWhat would happen if you showed a T-Rex a book?Well, she wouldn''t know what to do with it . . . would she?A madcap, super silly adventure story rooted in the transformative power of books, created by incredible new picture-book duo Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Diane Ewen

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Book SynopsisRediscover the magical story of Mary Lennox, who arrives in the wild and windswept Yorkshire a sickly and miserable girl - until she discovers a forgotten, Secret Garden. As Mary works hard to bring the garden back to life, its magic begins to work on her too . . .This classic and beloved story has been beautifully retold by Claire Freedman and brought to glorious visual life by new illustration talent Shaw Davidson

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Book SynopsisNow a major film starring Elle Fanning and Justice Smith on Netflix. A compelling and beautiful story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who wants to die. Theodore Finch constantly thinks of ways he might kill himself, but each time something good stops him.Violet Markey exists for the future, counting the days until she can escape her Indiana town and her aching grief for her late sister.When they meet on the ledge of a tower, what might have been their end turns into their beginning. It''s only with Violet that Finch can truly be himself - a funny guy who''s able to find the joy in life.And when Violet''s with Finch, she forgets to count away the days and starts to live them. But as Violet''s world grows, Finch''s begins to shrink. He''s trying to cling on to all the good things in his life, but will it be enough this time? ''If you''re looking for the next The Fault in Ou

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Book SynopsisIt''s an old-fashioned puppet. The details are hard to make out in the dim light, but it looks like the puppet''s neck is broken. It''s a sad-looking thing, trapped there in its cage. Maybe I should let it out... THE MUST-HAVE THRILLER THAT WILL KEEP YOU GRIPPED, KEEP YOU GUESSING, AND KEEP YOU UP ALL NIGHT. ''A captivating and creeping mystery full of brilliantly twisting turns and dark secrets'' - Holly Jackson, bestselling author of A Good Girls'' Guide to Murder ''If you like Stephen King, snap this up!'' - Cass Green, Sunday Times bestselling author of In a Cottage in a Wood ''This book crawled under my skin and made itself a home there, and I can''t wait for people to start reading it so that I can scream about the ending with everyone I know'' - Inkandplasma book review ''Scream meets The Babadook in small-town USA'' - Kirsty Logan, award-winning author of The Gracekeepers Lola Nox is the daughter of a celebrated horror filmmaker - she thinks nothing can scare her. But when her father is brutally attacked in their New York apartment, she''s swiftly packed off to live with a grandmother she''s never met in Harrow Lake, the eerie town where her father''s most iconic horror movie was shot. The locals are weirdly obsessed with the film that put their town on the map - and there are strange disappearances, which the police seem determined to explain away. And there''s someone - or something - stalking Lola''s every move. The more she discovers about the town, the more terrifying it becomes. Because Lola''s got secrets of her own. And if she can''t find a way out of Harrow Lake, they might just be the death of her...Trade ReviewHarrow Lake is a captivating and creeping mystery full of brilliantly twisting turns and dark secrets. You'll hear Mister Jitters in the deadly whisper of the pages as you race through this chilling, thrilling book * Holly Jackson, bestselling author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder *Lashings of 80s style * Guardian Books *Harrow Lake is a book that's hard to put down. Scary, suspenseful and deliciously twisty, it hits that 'Netflix binge' sweetspot. It's also a hugely entertaining riff on '80s and '90s horror, echoing everything from Stephen King to Scream, with some neat twists on familiar tropes * Fiona Noble *This dark and twisty book will keep you gripped to the very last page and give you sleepless nights. Atmospheric and beautifully written, Harrow Lake is a five-star must-read * Sarah J. Harris, author of The Colour of Bee Larkham's Murder *Scream meets The Babadook in small-town USA. This book made my retro-horror-loving heart sing * Kirsty Logan, award-winning author of The Gracekeepers *What a thrill-ride Harrow Lake is. If you like Stephen King, you'd be mad not to snap this up * Cass Green, Sunday Times top 10 bestselling author of In a Cottage In a Wood *A taut, twisting and terrifying read that takes no prisoners as it carves and claws its way into your nightmares. Expect more than just jitters... * Melinda Salisbury, author of Hold Back the Tide *A twisted thriller with a fantastically eerie setting in which nothing is what it seems. I loved the landmarks and gruesome history of Harrow Lake. The buried secrets, landslides, jitterbugs and the Bone Tree will stay with me for a long time. Kat Ellis's monstrous Mr Jitters and the frozen-in-time movie setting makes for a chilling read that had me looking over my shoulder and holding my breath * Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch of Magic *Harrow Lake is scary, but also hugely fun . . . the claustrophobic Harrow Lake itself seems a fully realized world, a character in itself * The Bookseller *Deliciously creepy * Amy McCulloch, author of Jinxed *Ellis brings the claustrophobia of pulp fandom front and centre in this masterpiece of a novel * Dawn Kurtagich, author of The Dead House *With its creeping dread and unspooling secrets, Harrow Lake feels like an Alfred Hitchcock film in YA novel form. Thrilling, terrifying and utterly compelling. Deserves to be a summer blockbuster! * Katherine Webber, author of Wing Jones *

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Book Synopsis*THE BRAND NEW TERRIFYING THRILLER FROM KAT ELLIS*''Riverdale meets The Haunting of Hill House'' - Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead''Kat Ellis wields an oppressive atmosphere like a sharply honed blade'' - Sera Milano, author of This Can Never Not Be Real ''Horrifyingly good fun!'' Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die FirstFrom its creepy town mascot to the story of its cursed waterfall, Burden Falls is a small town dripping with superstition. Ava Thorn knows this well - since the horrific accident she witnessed a year ago, she''s been plagued by nightmares.But when her school nemesis is brutally murdered and Ava is the primary suspect, she starts to wonder if the legends surrounding the town are more fact than fiction.Whatever secrets Burden Falls is hiding, there''s a killer on the loose, and they have a vendetta against the Thorns...Praise for HarroTrade ReviewRiverdale meets The Haunting of Hill House in this gorgeously gruesome tale of dark secrets, family feuds and local supernatural legends. * Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead *A book to keep you up all night from the queen of creepy little towns. Kat Ellis wields an oppressive atmosphere like a sharply honed blade and creates suspense as thick as the mist on Burden Bridge. Brilliantly sharp with a cast of characters you'll love (or love to hate), Wicked Little Deeds is a perfectly blended cocktail of curses, suspense and superstition that had me holding my breath until the last page and will haunt me long after reading. There are eyes everywhere in Burden Falls - after reading this you'll be scared to close yours. * Sera Milano, author of This Can Never Not Be Real *Wicked Little Deeds is a book of nightmares - in the best possible way. Kat Ellis is the queen of small town creepiness and dark family secrets. Horrifyingly good fun! * Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First *So compelling and a brilliantly exciting, twisty ending. A masterclass in suspense. * Tracy Darnton, author of The Rules *A beautifully written story where the dark prose is as viscous and twisted as the rotten folklore of Burden Falls. A thrilling, eye-watering read. * Cynthia Murphy, author of Last One to Die *Wicked Little Deeds is such a creepy, twisty and atmospheric thriller. With a Stephen King-like eye for small town detail, Kat Ellis really knows how to get under your skin and drive suspense. I swear I saw Dead-Eyed Sadie in my window . . . * Amy McCulloch, co-author of The Magpie Society *Kat Ellis has done it again! With wry, dark humour and a deliciously creepy mystery, Wicked Little Deeds is as alluring as a Thorn Blood Apple Sour, and twice as entertaining. * Dawn Kurtagich, author of The Dead House *Cinematic, clever and creepy, with a main character that leaps off the page. Wicked Little Deeds ticks off all my moody thriller boxes. * Goldy Moldavsky, author of The Last Girl *

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. Little Women is the story of a poor American family in the American Civil War. The four sisters, Beth, Jo, Meg and Amy are very different. But together they work hard and help their mother and father. Sometimes their lives are very happy, and sometimes they are very sad. But the family''s love always helps them.

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.Andrew Brown works at a big international bank. He makes lots of money every day, but he never has enough time. Now, he might have found a way to borrow some. But, instead of making his life easier, more time might just give him more problems. Maybe the time-travelling Doctor can help!

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.It is May 1940. Western countries are falling into Nazi hands. Britain must prepare to be invaded any day. The future of the world lies on the shoulders of one man. This is the story of how British Prime Minister Winston Churchill changed history over twenty-five difficult days during World War II.

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. Alec Leamas, a British spy, is worn out and ready to stop working. But his boss wants him to do one final job: to spread false information about an important man in East Germany. Can Alec end his career and finally come in from the cold?

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewExtraordinarily powerful * Forbes *A must-read graphic novel that is both heart-rending and beautifully hopeful * Kirkus *A gripping human story * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisMeet Llama, a true hero for the ages, who has most definitely driven a bus and who loves cake way more than you. On Monday, Llama discovers a pile of cake, which he promptly eats. On Tuesday, Llama squeezes into his dancing trousers, which he promptly rips. The force of the rip creates a black hole (naturally).By Friday, Llama will (indirectly) destroy the world. In their debut picture book, author/illustrator team Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox introduce young readers to the hilarious, the oblivious, the apocalyptically adorable Llama. So grab some cake and prepare to dance . . . because the time for Llama is nigh!Trade ReviewMarried co-creators Stutzman and Fox open this outrageous story of planetary annihilation with a prediction: "On Friday, Llama will destroy the world." The seriously silly tale then details a single week's events, beginning on Monday with Llama's consumption of "more cake than any llama should ever eat." His indulgence is merely the "first mistake" in what turns out to be a domino effect of cascading errors . . . dessert has never seemed so epic. * Publishers Weekly *

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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 Nutcracker, 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.It is Christmas. The toymaker gives Clara a present. The present is the Nutcracker! Clara has a dream. She flies to Candy Land and meets the Sugarplum Fairy!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 resourcesThe Secret Garden, a Level 6 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A2 Flyers tests and KET exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, passives and time clauses.When Mary''s parents die she is sent to live with her uncle. Mary hates it there, until she finds a secret garden . . .Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisTHE CHILLING CONCLUSION TO #1 BESTSELLING SERIES THE MAGPIE SOCIETYA DEADLY DISAPPEARANCEA RACE AGAINST TIMEAnd, at the eleventh hour . . .A SHOCKING REVELATIONAudrey and Ivy, determined to bring their fellow student Lola Radcliffe''s killer to justice, find themselves in the middle of another mystery when a friend disappears in suspicious circumstances.Their only clue is a mysterious card left by the enigmatic Magpie Society. With time running out and the police baffled, Audrey and Ivy must delve deeper than ever into the dark secrets that their school is hiding.But someone is playing a deadly game. And to beat them, Audrey and Ivy have to start rewriting the rules...Praise for One for Sorrow:''The perfect read for teens'' - Glamour UK''A nail-biting page turner written with cinematic sparkle, depth, and a heap of charm.'' - Jennifer Niven, #1 bestselling author of All the Bright Places

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Book Synopsis''Fierce, ruthless and unputdownable'' - Karen McManus, bestselling author of One Of Us Is LyingI point at my hair, and I say, This color. You know what it''s called? She shakes her head: No. I say, REVENGE. She says Good girl. Kill him. Revenge is a bitch. Jade Khanjara and her three best friends rule their glittering LA circle. They control everything. Until one night. The night four boys spike Jade''s drink, lock her in a room and attack her. When they try to ruin her.But they chose the wrong girl. Jade is made of claws and fangs and cruel sharp edges. Jade will have them clutching at their throats and choking on blood. She wants revenge. She has no mercy. And now she won''t rest until she gets satisfaction. This is the thriller for fans of Killing Eve and One of Us is Lying. This isn''t for the light hearted. Trade ReviewFierce, ruthless and unputdownable * Karen McManus, bestselling author of One Of Us Is Lying *A tale of power and retribution - Macbeth for Gen Z * The Sun *Post-#MeToo, novels aimed at teenage girls frequently revolve around topics of consent, slut-shaming and revenge porn. The haste to be timely can mean half-cooked ingredients, something Hannah Capin's Foul Is Fair could never be accused of: rather Capin turns the heat up high to roast setting...wicked fun! * Financial Times *Capin's twisty, blood-soaked take on Shakespeare's play is a propulsive, white-hot juggernaut of vengeance that packs a viscerally satisfying punch. * Publishers Weekly *This isn't a how-to-murder-your-classmates manual; it's a ferocious, frenzied reaction to a world that has, for too long, treated women as collateral damage in stories that have been deemed more important than theirs ... Jade's first-person narrative, steeped in rage and drenched, unapologetically, with gore, moves at a relentless pace. * Booklist, starred review *This book is not to be missed. * Paste *Rhythmic, propulsive prose drives this bloody retelling of Macbeth at a relentless pace all the way to its violent end...impossible to put down. * Kirkus *[A] dark, brutal revenge fantasy, sharply feminist and brimming with melodic prose. Capin's sophomore novel is bloody brilliant - exceedingly bloody, and every bit as brilliant * Dana Mele, author of People Like Us *Capin's writing will seduce you with its beauty and then, when you least suspect it, slice you to the bone - just like Foul is Fair's captivating, vicious, entirely unforgettable heroine, Jade * Layne Fargo, author of Temperand and co-host of Unlikeable Female Characters podcast *Fierce, vicious, and electric. If books had teeth, Foul Is Fair would have fangs. Capin's language glitters dark and her writing cuts deep. Revenge is a dish best served by this deliciously unapologetic coven * Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of Firsts and Last Girl Lied To *Vicious and beautifully brutal, Foul is Fair gives a sword to every girl who has ever been a victim and makes them a warrior. This book is pulls no punches . . . An unapologetic feminist battle-cry that leaves you breathless and thirsting for vengeance * Sonia Hartl, author of Have a Little Faith in Me *Foul is Fair delivers the story of a girl who snatches control back from a world that stole it away, through whatever means necessary. Hannah Capin deftly combines stunningly lyrical prose with the raw power of engulfing fury, sending a message written in blood. In a world where too many are forced into silence, this book roars back * Sophie Gonzales, author of The Law of Inertia and Only Mostly Devastated *Jade does what uncounted sexual assault survivors have dreamed of doing - she takes matters into her own hands. What ensues is part [...] revenge fantasy, part diabolically well-planned manipulation, and it's all done in lyrical prose that feels dreamy and so much like Shakespeare. A gorgeous, scorchingly emotional novel * Wendy Heard, author of Hunting Annabelle and The Kill Club and cohost of Unlikeable Female Characters podcast *This revenge fantasy told from the point of view of a rape survivor will shock and awe. * School Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisA BRAND NEW DIARY OF A WIMPY KID STORY that will have you rolling with laughter, from number one bestselling author Jeff Kinney!Hi my name is Rowley Jefferson and this is my book. Now I have a diary just like my friend Greg...Rowley''s best friend Greg Heffley has chronicled his middle-school years in thirteen Diary of a Wimpy Kid journals. Now it''s Rowley''s turn to give his side of the story.But Rowley has agreed to tell Greg''s story along the way, too. (After all, Greg says one day he will be rich and famous and the world will need to know how he managed it).But Rowley''s stories about Greg might not be quite what his friend had in mind . . .The opening of Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid was originally published as the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING World Book Day 2019 title - Diary of Greg Heffley''s Best Friend.Praise for Jeff Kinney:''Kinney is right up there with J K

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Book SynopsisThe Christmasaurus is back! Get ready for the magical festive adventure from bestselling author Tom Fletcher!You know about the Naughty List, right? Well, this year, the Christmasaurus is on a mission to track down children who have found themselves on the Naughty List to help them turn naughty to nice!This is a collection of stories about mischievous kids learning the error of their ways, but it''s also about sharing the true spirit of Christmas and realising that sometimes, things aren''t quite as they first appear...Everyone loves The Christmasaurus!''Redemption, magic and gleeful silliness'' - The Observer''Genius'' - The Sun''Grown-up readers will love reading this charming, heart-warming book aloud'' - The Daily ExpressAlso by Tom FletcherThe ChristmasaurusThe Christmasaurus and the Winter WitchThe CreakersThe Dang

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Book SynopsisWritten specifically for bedtime, this story is full of magic, sparkle and rainbows... and one naughty little unicorn! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this enchanting story. But will Twinkle get to bed on time? This beautifully illustrated picture book is the perfect length for sending little ones off to sleep.Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little MonsterComing soon: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewExciting, scary, romantic and deliciously readable * Guardian *Full of hilarious, loveable characters * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisPeter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny are having a lovely time at the pond when they realise Benjamin has lost his favourite hat! Can the two bunnies find the hat in time to get home for tea? Follow Peter and Benjamin through this story with flaps to lifts and holes to peep through.

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Book SynopsisA stunningly beautiful hardback edition of the most famous animal stories in the world. Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his beloved mother, Duchess, and their kind master. But when his owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty goes from a life of comfort and kindness to one of hard labour and cruelty. Bravely he works as hard as he can, suffering at the hands of men who treat animals badly. But Black Beauty has an unbreakable spirit and will, and is determined to survive...Collect our Puffin Clothbound Classics: 9780241444313 The Little Prince 9780241663554 The Jungle Book 9780241568811 Charlotte''s Web 9780241688243 Little Women 9780241688250 Peter Pan 9780241688267 The Railway Children 9780241688236 Chinese Cinderella 9780241411216 Treasure Island 9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz 9780241655702 Watership Down 9780241663578 The Worst Witch 9780241663547 David Copperfield 9780241663561 The Neverending Story 9780241623909 Stig of the Dump 9780241623916 The Dark is Rising 9780241411162 The Secret Garden 9780241411148 Black Beauty 9780241411155 Dracula 9780241425121 Frankenstein 9780241425138 Wuthering Heights 9780241425114 Tales from Shakespeare 9780241425107 Tales of the Greek Heroes 9780241411193 A Christmas Carol 9780241621196 Grimms'' Fairy Tales 9780241425145 Hans Christian Andersen''s Fairy Tales

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Book SynopsisBeatrix Potter is one of the world's best-loved children's authors of all time. From her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902) she went on to create a series of stories based around animal characters including Mrs Tiggy-winkle, Mr Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten. Her humorous, lively tales and beautiful illustrations have become a natural part of childhood.A source of inspiration was the Lake District where she lived for the last thirty years of her life as a farmer and conservationist.

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Book SynopsisPeppa and George love doing everything with their daddy. Painting pictures, visiting the playground, having picnics and playing sports together. Peppa''s daddy can do ANYTHING. Daddy Pig is king of Peppa''s world!The perfect present for Daddy Pigs and little readers everywhere!

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Book SynopsisAt Peppa''s preschool, Madame Gazelle asks the class to dress up as what they want to be when they''re older. They are all VERY excited! Edmond Elephant wants to be an astronaut AND an anthropologist. Danny Dog wants to be a skateoarder. Rebecca Rabbit wants to be... a carrot. But Peppa has no idea what she wants to be when she grows up. Luckily Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and the world''s busiest person, Miss Rabbit, let Peppa follow them for a day to give her some ideas!What will Peppa dress up as? Whatever it is she is sure to be SUPER!

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Book SynopsisJoin Peppa, George and their magical friends for sticker activity fun with over 50 stickers! Peppa and George LOVE mermaids, unicorns, dragons, narwhals and sloths!This super fun sticker activity book is packed with magical creatures and lots of puzzles and activities that will keep Peppa fans busy.

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Book Synopsis**The inspiration for The Kissing Booth 2 on Netflix - out now!**Elle Evans seems to have finally tamed hotter-than-hot bad boy Noah Flynn, but now they''re facing a new challenge. Noah''s 3,000 miles away at Harvard, which means they''re officially a long-distance couple - and it''s tough. After all, there''s only so much texts and calls can satisfy - and when Elle sees a post which suggests Noah''s getting friendly with another girl, she''s devastated. On top of that, it''s hard to ignore the new boy at school. He''s gentle, sweet, cute - and definitely interested in Elle. With her heart on the line, what''s a girl to do? Join Elle, Noah, Lee and all your favourite Kissing Booth characters for another amazing romantic story that''s sure to have you swooning.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect story to remind children about the importance of kindness.3, 2, 1, go!Ned the hamster has been in training for the Great Garden Hamster Race but when race day arrives, the route is cluttered with critters in need of help. Will he realise that a few small acts of kindness are more important than winning at any cost?This positive picture book from author/illustrator Kim Hillyard will inspire all readers big and small to look up and offer help to those who might need it.Also available from Kim Hillyard:Mabel and the Mountain: a story about believing in yourself

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Book SynopsisBook 14 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series - from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney.In Wrecking Ball, an unexpected inheritance gives the Heffley family a chance to make major improvements to their home. But they soon find that construction isn''t all it''s cracked up to be. When things get rough, will the Heffleys be able to stay . . . or will they be forced to move?And don''t miss Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson''s Journal - the instant #1 bestseller, told from Rowley''s perspective!

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Book SynopsisThe next thrilling and magical adventure set in the multi million copy bestselling world of The Spook''s Apprentice.Wulf has left behind his life in the monastery and is now the Apprentice to Spook Johnson, assisting him in protecting the County from denizens of the dark - which mainly involves Wulf acting as bait.But Wulf is captured by Hrothgar, a giant with abilities to conjure subservient creatures - or tulpas - from his imagination. And he strongly suspects that Wulf has these abilities too . . .Wulf begrudgingly begins training with his new master, but meanwhile, something dangerous is afoot in the County. Wulf''s old friends, Tom and Alice, have been imprisoned by an all-powerful witch and her brain sucking minions. And together with Tilda, Tom and Alice''s daughter, he needs to rescue them from Circe''s enchanted lair before it''s too late...Trade ReviewThe newest Delaney character returns to steal the limelight ... step forward Brother Wulf. * The Lancashire Post *

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Book SynopsisA compelling, gorgeously-written story about the power of friendship and the true meaning of family . . . perfection! Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most UnladylikeA high-speed, witty, absurd and joyful adventure. Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers and The Good ThievesThe remarkable. The extraordinary. The brave.Way back in the autumn of 1880, five babies are discovered at the Little Tulip Orphanage in most unusual circumstances. Those babies are Lotta, Egbert, Fenna, Sem and Milou.The vile matron calls the children ''the unadoptables'' but this talented gang of best friends know that their individuality is what makes them so special - and so determined to stay together.When a sinister gentleman tries to get them in his clutches, the children make a daring escape across the frozen canals of Amsterdam, embarking on an adventure packed with pirate ships and puppets. But is their real home - and their real family - already closer than they realize?A corker of a story. Emma Carroll, author of Letters to the LighthouseA book to absolutely fall in love with. Cerrie Burnell, author of The Girl with the Shark''s Teeth Trade ReviewA high-speed, witty, absurd and joyful adventure * Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers and The Explorer *Perfection! * Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series *A corker of a story. * Emma Carroll, author of Letters to the Lighthouse *A book to absolutely fall in love with * Cerrie Burnell, author of The Girl With the Shark's Teeth *A compelling, gorgeously-written story about the power of friendship and the true meaning of family. It's a mystery with a hint of magic, featuring characters who feel entirely real ... perfection! * Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series *I adored this story from the very first page. Sleek as Amsterdam velvet and full of heart-clutching mysteries, moonlit escapes on frozen canals, puppets with heartbeats and secret messages engraved upon pocket watches. Follow Milou and her adopted family on a glorious adventure as they race through the streets of Amsterdam, determined to fight for their freedom with spectacular wit, dazzling theatrical wonder and huge amount of hope, courage and everlasting friendship. A book to absolutely fall in love with. * Cerrie Burnell, author of The Girl With the Shark's Teeth *A corker of a story. I loved the writing, the setting, the STUPENDOUS action scenes, how well-paced it was, with such drama, revelations, plot twists and the loveliest of final lines... and one of the most satisfying endings I've read in a long while, with the promise of more in the epilogue. Bravo, Hana - what a book! * Emma Carroll, author of Letters to the Lighthouse *This delicious debut had me reading late into the night... Beautiful but accessible writing, thrilling action, a hint of magic and unforgettable characters are delivered with wit, wisdom and heart in an enviably distinct voice. It's a story of unforgettable friendship and what it really means to be a family... I can't wait to see what Tooke does next. * The Bookseller, Children's Book of the Month *Effortlessly merging the gothic and ghastly with the eccentric and absurd, Hana Tooke's mesmerising debut sends a quintet of abandoned orphans off on a caper across nineteenth-century Amsterdam, complete with sinister supervillains, heart-in-mouth cliff-hangers and lashings of evocative period flavour. * Waterstones Blog, 'Best Books to Look Out For in 2020' *While the vivid, Dickensian setting - grim orphanage, icy mists, and shadowy dockyards - and quaint clockwork creations and life-size puppets spin a web of Gothic creepiness, the bonds among this found family of lively orphans add plenty of warmth and light. Unfolding with the clarity of a fairy tale, this sure-footed debut casts a delightfully spooky spell * Kirkus *Offbeat orphans! Sinister villains! Sort of creepy life-sized puppets! In her debut middle-grade book, Hana Tooke has crafted a terrific, atmospheric story wherein five 'unadoptable' orphans, each of whom showed up in the orphanage in very unusual ways and have unique not-quite-powers, are about to be taken in by the callous Rotman for nefarious purposes and must go on the run. The Unadoptables will make you wish your own parents had loved you enough to leave you at a Dutch orphanage in the 19th century to join in their adventures. Great for readers of A Series of Unfortunate Events and the Serafina series. * Nathan Halter, Lahaska Bookshop *When Milou discovers the orphanage matron's plot to sell her and her friends to a nefarious figure, she hatches an escape plan. Using only the clues left with her as a baby (a coffin-shaped basket, a cat puppet, a velvet dress), Milou and her friends dive headlong into a new adventure outside the orphanage's walls. The Unadoptables has everything: evil ship captains, lifelike puppets, a charming Dutch setting complete with windmills and canals, a ragtag group of orphans looking for a family, and a mystery at the heart of it all. Perfect for reading out loud, and just the right amount of scary, this has the feel of a classic in the making. * Bethany Strout, Tattered Cover Bookstore *The world building in The Unadoptables was absolutely unforgettable. This book has everything you need: villians, action, comedy and adventure all rolled into one. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom. * Robyn Broderick, The Reading Bug *In a cold, dark, Amsterdam winter, a group of unique orphans shine brightly with hope and love. Milou and her band of talented friends set out from the Little Tulip Orphanage on a quest for freedom and family, over frozen canals to evade a despicable villain. With a little bit of spookiness and a whole lot of quirkiness, this book will capture your heart! * Tegan Tigani, Queen Anne Book Company *Targeted in a wicked scheme, five resourceful kids flee their orphanage in 1892 Amsterdam. Each longs to be adopted, but would-be parents reject them when they see the kids' atypical attributes: Lotta's 12 fingers, Egg's East Asian ancestry (other characters default to white), Fenna's muteness, clumsy Sem's ears, and Milou's wild ferocity. That is, until sinister Meneer Rotman sees their remarkable gifts - but Milou's special sense warns her that Rotman's evil. Indeed: They discover he intends to buy them as slave labor to crew his ship. Milou, who keeps a Book of Theories regarding why her birth family hasn't claimed her, persuades them to escape to the puppet-making Poppenmaker family she's sure she belongs to. Loyal if not convinced, the others join her. Lotta's math and Egg's cartographic acumen help them follow coordinates on Milou's mysterious timepiece to the Poppenmakers' windmill home and puppet theater, now abandoned. Thanks to Lotta's technical ingenuity, Egg's artistry, Fenna's culinary prowess, and Sem's needlework-assisted by clockmaker and dike warden Edda Finkelstein - it's almost home. Then Milou forgets the other orphans have family longings, and the orphans discover Rotman has not forgotten them....While the vivid, Dickensian setting - grim orphanage, icy mists, and shadowy dockyards - and quaint clockwork creations and life-size puppets spin a web of Gothic creepiness, the bonds among this found family of lively orphans add plenty of warmth and light. Unfolding with the clarity of a fairy tale, this sure-footed debut casts a delightfully spooky spell. * Kirkus *

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times BestsellerNational Book Awards Winner 2018!This is the must-read book that every woman needs. Brilliant, hysterical, truthful and real. These essays illuminate the path for our future female leaders. - Reese WitherspoonWe asked 52 women: what does the F word mean to you? The result is extraordinary.Curated by journalist and activist Scarlett Curtis, with incredible pieces by:Emma Watson - Zoe Sugg - Keira Knightley - Gemma Arterton - Bridget Jones (by Helen Fielding) - Saoirse Ronan - Liv Little - Dolly Alderton - Karen Gillan - Alicia Garza - Jameela Jamil - Kat Dennings - Nimco Ali - Beanie Feldstein - Olivia Perez - Amika George - Evanna Lynch - Akilah Hughes - Tanya Burr - Grace Campbell - Alison Sudol - Elyse Fox - Charlie Craggs - Rhyannon Styles - Skai Jackson - Tasha Bishop - Lolly Adefope - Bronwen Brenner - Dr Alaa Murabit - Trisha Shetty - Jordan HewTrade ReviewFrom Scarlett's captivating and grounding introduction to angry tales of personal experiences ... this book has a bit of everything. I guarantee you'll end up reading the full, illuminating collection, and you'll possibly finish it knowing more about your own personal stance than you imagined. * Glamour *This collection of essays curated by writer Scarlett Curtis is a call-to-arms that allows us to unpick what it means to be a feminist in a safe space. It's not trying to be the definitive book on feminism but it will keep the conversation going L-O-U-D-L-Y. * Stylist *

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Book SynopsisA brand new picture book inspired by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin BlakeIt''s rotten when you''re very small,You hardly get a say at all.It''s No! and Quiet! and That''s enough!By golly, life - it can be tough . . .Inspired by the work of the world''s number 1 storyteller, this picture book is a guide to growing up the Roald Dahl way, with gloriumptious illustrations by Quentin Blake. A celebration of all the tremendous things children have in store - from adventure to inventions, chocolate cakes to rhino poo - along with a reminder that the very best grown ups are those who hold on tight to the chiddler inside.Trade ReviewCleverly captures Dahl's magic and mayhem, with exuberant illustrations by Quentin Blake.—The TelegraphInsisting from the first page that this is NOT a book for children 'who are as good as gold', Blake's drawings hilariously portray kids who eat too many sweets 'then throw them back up again' or 'fill their underpants with bees' while grim, grey-coloured adults tell them off. But the message is also for grown-ups to 'Be outrageous! Break the mould!' Because all the best things in life have been experienced or invented by people who are curious, mischievous and disobedient. Riotous fun.—Daily MailDrawn from the prankish humour and ethos of Roald Dahl, it begs to be shared with adult and child, and is a timely and timeless reminder of the kind of childhood we might want to create for our children. Underlying messy adventures too is the desire for children to grow up to be inventive, creative, caring about nature and thinking outside the box. Even if 'being bold is never breezy'. This is a fabulously fun and special book.—Coventry Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA haunting and romantic novel set in post-war Spain by Ruta Sepetys - winner of the Carnegie Medal 2017.Madrid, 1957.Daniel, young, wealthy and unsure of his place in the world, views the city through the lens of his camera.Ana, a hotel maid whose family is suffering under the fascist dictatorship of General Franco.Lives and hearts collide as they unite to uncover the hidden darkness within the city.A darkness that could engulf them all . . .Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history''s darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love and the hidden violence of silence.''Ruta Sepetys is a master of historical fiction'' Elizabeth Wein, author of CODE NAME VERITY**PRAISE FOR THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE**Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2021''Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood''s Gilead'' New York Times''A staggering tale of love, loss and national shame'' Entertainment Weekly''Gripping. Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today'' The Wall Street Journal''Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction.''Booklist''A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience.''Kirkus''An exemplary work of historical fiction.''The Horn BookTrade ReviewRuta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today. * The Wall Street Journal *[A] towering work of historical insight. * Entertainment Weekly *A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience. * Kirkus *Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction. * Booklist *Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood's Gilead in Ruta Sepetys's suspenseful, romantic and timely new work of historical fiction. * The New York Times Book Review *An exemplary work of historical fiction. * The Horn Book *Gripping. * Publisher's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisIt''s time for a day out at the sports park to watch the games! Which sports will Spot see today?Join Spot and his friends as they explore lots of different sports and enjoy all the fun of the games. This brand new Spot adventure is full of unexpected lift-the-flap surprises and all the fun and humour that has made the original Where''s Spot? a children''s classic.A new series based on the key elements of the original Spot lift-the-flap titles, with bold, simple design and unexpected humour.Loved this? Try these:Where''s Spot?Spot Plays FootballSpot Loves SportSpot Goes to the Swimming PoolFind Spot at the ZooFind Spot at the LibraryFind Spot at the MuseumFind Spot at HalloweenFind Spot at NurseryEric Hill''s Where''s Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a

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Book SynopsisJoin Peter Rabbit for some Easter fun in this interactive activity storybook where toddlers follow along and create their own Easter egg hunt with press out eggs!It''s Easter time and Peter is ready for an egg hunt!Follow along or create your own Easter egg hunt with the included press out eggs and iconic Beatrix Potter characters - then snuggle up with your own little bunnies to read a special Easter story.The perfect Easter gift to keep little paws busy, discover this interactive storybook featuring Beatrix Potter''s much-loved rabbit.Look out for more Easter adventures with Peter Rabbit:Peter Rabbit: A Fluffy Easter Tale: A touch-and-feel bookPeter Rabbit Tales: A Spring SurprisePeter Rabbit: Hop, Skip, Stick: A Sticker Activity BookPeter Rabbit: Easter FunHappy Easter Peter!Peter Rabbit: Easter Surprise

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Book SynopsisThis calming audio collection encourages little minds to switch off in the hour before bed. Developed with The Children''s Sleep Charity, Ladybird Sleepy Tales are parent-tested and specially designed to help 3 to 6-year-olds wind down.They''re perfect to share before or after your bedtime story, as part of your nightly routine. Follow a snowflake as it gently travels to the ground, float around in a bouncy bubble or take a magical journey to the end of a rainbowRead slowly and softly, each gentle tale is rich with soothing sound effects.So dim the lights, snuggle up and get ready for a good night''s rest. Includes ten relaxing tales: ''Blowing Bubbles'', ''Colour Fairies'', ''Sky Magic'', ''Inside the Cosy Cocoon'', ''Special Rabbit'', ''Sleepy Sandcastles'', ''The Drifting Snowflake'', ''Sunflower Snuggles'', ''A Bedtime Picture'' and ''The Sleepy King''. The Children''s Sleep Charity offered information and advice

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Book SynopsisHelp busy young minds wind down and switch off before bed with this relaxing audio collection. Developed with The Children''s Sleep Charity, and parent-tested, Puffin Sleepy Tales are specially designed to help children aged 7+ feel calm and positive at the end of a long day. They''re the perfect relaxation tool for the hour before bed, and can be listened to before or after a bedtime story, as part of your nightly routine. Stare up at the night sky, take a walk through nature or brew your own happiness potion. Read slowly and soothingly, with rich calming sound effects and gentle breathing exercises, these tales will help get your child in the right frame of mind for sleep. So dim the lights, take a slow deep breath, and get ready for a good night''s rest. Includes ten relaxing tales: ''The Winter Stones'', ''The Famous Fish'', ''The Old Workshop'', ''The Night Balloon'', ''The Weaver''s House'', ''The Incredible Reef'', ''The Garden

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Book SynopsisThe perfect introduction to Shakespeare for younger readers, Tales From Shakespeare explores twenty of the bard''s greatest plays. Named as one of The Guardian''s best 100 non-fiction books, each play has been carefully adapted for children of all ages.Beautifully illustrated and cloth bound, this edition is the perfect keepsake for the whole family.This classic volume includes: A Midsummer''s Night''s Dream Much Ado About Nothing As you Like It King Lear Macbeth Twelfth Night Romeo and Juliet Hamletand more.Crafted by renowned writers and essayists of the 18th century, siblings Charles and Mary Lamb. Tales From Shakespeare vividly bring to life the power of Shakespeare''s stories with wit and wisdom.''First published in 1807, and never out of print, these stories, adapted from 20 of Shakespeare''s plays, are clever and powerful summaries designed to provide children with enough plot and charactTrade ReviewFirst published in 1807, and never out of print, these stories, adapted from 20 of Shakespeare's plays, are clever and powerful summaries designed to provide children with enough plot and characterisation to allow them to understand the plays themselves when they later see or read the authentic versions. * Independent *

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