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Book SynopsisNow a major Netflix series from the production company of Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) and Joe Cornish (Attack the Block)''The Screaming Staircase?'' Lockwood edged forward in his chair. ''Please, Mr Fairfax, tell us more.''For more than fifty years, Britain has been terrorised by an epidemic of murderous ghosts. A number of Psychic Investigations Agencies have sprung up to destroy them - with mixed results . . .Lucy Carlyle, a talented young agent, arrives in London hoping to begin a shining new chapter in her career. Instead she finds herself joining Lockwood & Co., the most ramshackle agency in the city, whose ineptitude is matched only by the charisma of its owner.But Lockwood & Co. have one last chance for redemption. All they have to do is spend the night in one of the most haunted houses in England . . . and come out alive.The first book in an amazingly addictive, binge-worthy series, this is anTrade ReviewGenuinely spooky and suspenseful . . . all shot through with Stroud's dry wit * Guardian *One of those books you take with you to the bath . . . Packed with bloodcurdling spectral incident * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisOn the first day of Christmas, Verandah Santa gave to Bluey . . .A fruit bat in a mango tree!Join Bluey and friends and count down the 12 days of Christmas!Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Christmas Eve with Verandah SantaBluey: Hooray It''s Christmas Sticker ActivityBluey: Christmas SwimBluey: Merry Christmas: A Colouring Book

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Book Synopsis Perfect for fans of Patrick Ness''s A Monster Calls, and with beautiful colour illustrations throughout, Cappy and The Whale is a unique and wonderful Ukrainian story which Puffin are proud to publish in English for the very first time.One morning I glanced out the window and saw a whale floating in the sky. The whale was blue and grey, large and clumsy, yet he was just rolling along and gliding on the warm sunny breeze with surprising grace.When eight-year-old Cappy discovers a whale swimming outside of his bedroom window, it''s fair to say he''s quite surprised. Given how long he''s spent in hospital, Cappy has had plenty of time to read a LOT of books on animals, and he''s never heard of a whale that can fly. What with his leukaemia, Cappy''s used to not being allowed to do things he wants - like eating sweets, playing with dogs, or roaming too far from his protective family - so he''s delighted when the amazing whale n

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Book SynopsisThe Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in the jungle! Follow the finger trails and lift the flaps to discover sleeping sloths, swooping parrots, crawling tigers and many more. A gentle rhyming narrative with a die-cut finger trail, die-cut details and a chunky flap on every page. There is so much for little hands to explore in this fun first introduction to jungle creatures and their habitat.

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Book SynopsisThis lovely book has colourful dragons popping out of every page! Open the book and see the magic jump out!Peppa and George are on an adventure to find lots of different dragons and see their magic powers - how many will they find?Keep little hands busy with this brilliant book!Everybody loves Dragons! Also Available:Peppa Pig: Peppa''s Pop-Up UnicornsPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Big Day OutPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Busy Day

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Book SynopsisGet ready for a spooky Halloween adventure with Peppa and George!Peppa and her family are going trick-or-treating. What will they discover inside the spooky house?Watch out for the squishy pumpkin, tickly spider and a furry cat in this spooktacular Halloween touch-and-feel book.Everybody loves Halloween! Also Available:Peppa Pig: Peppa''s Spooky HalloweenPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Pumpkin PartyPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Happy Halloween

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Book SynopsisA new noisy sound book with 5 magical sounds!Join Peppa and her friends as they search for magical creatures. What will they find?SPLASH! SPLOSH! Is that a mermaid? GRRRR! A roaring dinosaur!Press the 5 brilliant sounds and discover some enchanting magical creatures.Also look out for: Peppa Pig: Peppa''s Super Noisy Sound BookPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Jigsaw FunPeppa Pig: Dream Big, Peppa!Peppa Pig: Beep Beep Brrrm! Noisy Sound BookPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Talent Show: Noisy Sound Book

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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 Unicorn Sleepover, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence.Izzy meets a new friend. She is a unicorn too!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 Zipp and Pipp Find a Flower, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence.Zipp and Pipp go to the beach. Can the Pippsqueaks help them?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 Sunny Wants a Garden, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence.Can we make a garden? asks Sunny.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisRebel Voices: Disruptive Stories from Trailblazing Women - a new Puffin Classics collection, celebrating International Women''s Day 2023To love is to be vulnerable; and it is only in vulnerability and risk - not safety and security - that we overcome darkness.The mysterious disappearance of Meg and Charles Murry''s father seems unsolvable, until a chance encounter leads them to realise that they may find answers in the hands of their eccentric neighbours Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who and Mrs Which.With the help of Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who and Mrs Which, Charles and Meg and their friend Calvin embark on a fantastical journey through a ''wrinkle in time'' to find their father. The group encounter weird and wonderful beings such as Aunt Beast and the Happy Medium, but they are put to the test when they find themselves on a dark planet controlled by a mysterious all-powerful evil. Will they find their father and get back to Earth?A Wrinkle In Time

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Book SynopsisRebel Voices: Disruptive Stories from Trailblazing Women - a new Puffin Classics collection, celebrating International Women''s Day 2023''One of the literary greats of the 20th century'' - Margaret AtwoodEarthsea: The First Four Books is a collection of one of the most beloved and influential fantasy works of all time. The series follows two main characters: Ged, who grows from an arrogant boy to one of the most powerful mages Earthsea has ever known; and Tenar, who escapes her fate as a child-priestess, and must fight for a life of her own.Filled with soaring, dangerous and beautifully-spun magic; evocative, sweeping settings; and extraordinarily vivid, emotionally complex characters, once read, the Earthsea series will never be forgotten.Rebel Voices is a new six-part Puffin Classics collection of strikingly designed, highly collectible books, written by female authors, and celebrating courage, rebellion, strength and inspiration.Praise for The Tombs of Atuan (book two): ''A classic of stealth-missile literature, a fantasy adventure that''s actually a feminist horror thriller.'' Entertainment WeeklyTrade ReviewPraise for The Tombs of Atuan (book two) 'A fantasy adventure that's actually a feminist horror thriller.' * Entertainment Weekly *

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Book SynopsisRebel Voices is a new six-part Puffin Classics collection of strikingly designed, highly collectible books, written by female authors, and celebrating courage, rebellion, strength and inspiration.There are things you can''t back down on, things you gotta take a stand on. But it''s up to you to decide what them things are.Cassie Logan can''t understand why her father is so proud of his land and farming his own crops. Her family refuses to sell their fields to a local man despite persistent pressure to do so, but for her parents the land is a symbol of sanctuary.Over the course of a year, Cassie must learn about standing up for what''s right and picking your battles whilst she and her family navigate racism in its various forms; from the ''night riders'' that terrorise her community, to the everyday prejudice that permeates life in 1930s Mississippi.Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a powerful story of family, self-respect and strengtTrade Review"Possibly the most heart-rending story I have ever read, Roll of Thunder brought tears of both laughter and sorrow to my eyes." * Guardian *"This classic, compelling story is as important and relevant today as when it was first published." * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisRebel Voices: Disruptive Stories from Trailblazing Women - a new Puffin Classics collection, celebrating International Women''s Day 2023When twelve-year-old Sade''s mother is killed, she and her little brother Femi are forced to flee from their home in Nigeria to Britain. They''re not allowed to tell anyone - not even their best friends - as their whole journey is secret, dangerous - and illegal. Their dad promises to follow when he can, but once the children arrive in London, things go from bad to worse when they''re abandoned by the people they had been told would protect them.Sade faces challenge after challenge - but her dad has always taught her to stand up for what is right, and to tell the truth no matter what. And with that strength of spirit in her heart, Sade will find the courage to fight for the new, happy life she, Femi and her dad deserve.A powerful novel which explores what it means to be classified as ''illegal'' and the difficulties which come with being a refugee - winner of the Carnegie Medal 2000.Rebel Voices is a new six-part Puffin Classics collection of strikingly designed, highly collectible books, written by female authors, and celebrating courage, rebellion, strength and inspirationTrade ReviewBeverley Naidoo breaks the rules, producing books for young people which recognize that they want to know about the real world * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisIf you haven''t met a Moomin yet, you''re missing the most magical fun . . .Join Moomintroll and his friends in this brand new picture book based on the original stories by Tove Jansson.On a windy day in Moominvalley a frightened forest creature comes tap-tapping on the door of the Moominhouse. Little My is less than impressed when Moominmamma suggests the new guest could sleep in the spare bunk in her room. But Little My soon learns that a friend in need is a friend indeed . . .A gorgeous, brightly illustrated story about community and looking out for one another.More beautiful Moomin books:My First Moomin: Goodnight MoominMoomin and the Wishing StarMoomin and the Birthday ButtonMoomin: The Very BIG Moominhouse Lift-the-Flap Book

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Book SynopsisWidely thought of as the best book Terry Pratchett ever wrote, this is a story of a Nation, a story of a friendship, a story of growing up and the truths we must learn. It is epic in every sense . . .Prepare for the world to be turned upside down . . .For Mau, halfway between boy and man, it happens when a great wave destroys his entire village. For Daphne, it's when the same wave crashes her ship into the island that was once Mau's home. Everything they once had is now so far away, lost to distance and time.But when Daphne stops trying to shoot Mau (she did apologise for it), and instead uses a salvaged invitation card to invite him to tea, they discover a new home can be theirs.And then people start arriving on the island some very good, some very bad. And it's soon clear that Daphne and Mau must fight for their Nation.Then a discovery is made that will change the entire world forever . . .Trade ReviewSurely in some corner of the multiverse, there is a civilization based on the thinking of Terry Pratchett. And what a civilized corner of the universe that must be. -- Frank Cottrell-Boyce

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Book SynopsisWilly Wonka''s Chocolate Factory is opening at last, and only five lucky children will be allowed inside!But now you have the amazing chance to explore the factory in this incredible book, and you''ve been tasked with finding all your favourite characters from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.From the Factory Gate to the Boiled Sweet Room, you''ll be looking for everything from golden tickets to toffee apple trees, scrumptious sweets such as rainbow drops, to the weird and wonderful that walk the factory floors (a cow in a wig anyone?).So join Charlie and Grandpa on this amazing puzzling adventure. With full-colour illustrations, and twelve amazing factory rooms to explore, this is a Search and Find book like no other.

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Book SynopsisCalm your own sleepy dragon and count down to bedtime with this new board book edition of Ten Minutes to Bed Little Dragon, part of the no. 1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series.Soaring high in the skies to find adventure, little dragon siblings Flicker and Flash are doing their best to avoid going to bed.But then they spot a lost egg that they need to get back to its mother - will they still manage to get home in time?Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten-minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this adorable, heartwarming story. Now available as a gorgeous board book, this sturdy format is perfect for younger fans of the Ten Minutes to Bed series.This bestselling bedtime series has sold one million copies worldwide! Do you have all the books in the Ten Minutes to Bed series?Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little DragonTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s ChristmasTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s BirthdayTen Minutes to Bed: Baby UnicornTen Minutes to Bed: Little Fairy

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Book SynopsisSnuggle down to sleep with this cozy lift-the-flap adventure in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series!Little Koala is missing... and it''s almost time for bed!Search the Land of Nod for the sleepiest koala around in this magical lift-the-flap adventure! Enjoy bumping into a few familiar faces along the way such as Twinkle the Unicorn, and even Poppy the Little Fairy!With high koala-ty flaps to peek underneath, and slowly setting skies, this novelty board book will wind your little ones down in no time at all!This no. 1 bestselling bedtime series has now sold one million copies worldwide! Have you collected all the books?Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little DinosaurTen Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little DragonTen Minutes to Bed: Little FairyTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s BirthdayTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s Christmas (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Baby UnicornTen Minutes to Bed: Where''s Little Unicorn?

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Book SynopsisSnuggle down to sleep this Easter with an egg-citing lift-the-flap adventure in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series!Easter is here but the Little Easter Bunny is missing... and it''s almost time for bed!Search the Land of Nod for Twinkle''s missing easter egg in this magical lift-the-flap adventure! Enjoy bumping into a few familiar faces along the way such as Twinkle the Unicorn, and even Poppy the Little Fairy!With sturdy flaps to peek underneath, and slowly setting skies, this novelty board book will wind your little ones down in no time at all!This no. 1 bestselling bedtime series has now sold one million copies worldwide! Have you collected all the books?Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little DinosaurTen Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little DragonTen Minutes to Bed: Little FairyTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s BirthdayTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s Christmas (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Baby UnicornTen Minutes to Bed: Where''s Little Unicorn?Ten Minutes to Bed: Where''s Little Koala?Ten Minutes to Bed: Where''s Father Christmas?

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Book SynopsisThe fourth hilarious book in the brilliant STEM adventure series Leonora Bolt. With glorious illustrations by Gladys Jose throughout.It''s Leonora first Christmas, and the brilliant young inventor is feeling festive! She''s made presents, Mildred''s boiling cabbage for the candy canes (yuck!), and best friend Jack''s brought along . . .an invite to the Great Gadget Games?!Her villainous Uncle Luther is behind this new inventing show, and planning on stealing the creations made by the very talented contestants. And in ANOTHER twist, the judges of the competition are two people very dear to Leonora''s heart.Leonora HAS to enter - it''s her best-ever chance to finally stop Luther''s dangerous games! But she can''t enter as herself - he''ll never allow that - so she''ll need a foolproof disguise, and a brilliant idea for a winning invention . . .Violet Baudelaire meets Peanut Jones in this epic STEM-themed adventure about believinTrade ReviewPraise for Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor: A hilariously silly adventure for 7+ * The Guardian *Praise for Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor: Fizzing with fun, friendship and fabulous inventions! * Maria Kuzniar *Praise for Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor: a laugh-out-loud adventure...Warm, funny and with plenty for parents to enjoy too * The Sun *Praise for Leonora Bolt: Deep Sea Calamity: Another exciting adventure, packed with fun, thrills and gadgets galore...hugely entertaining and thoroughly inventive * LoveReading4Kids *Praise for Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor: Great to have a female STEM lead in this joyous story about a young inventor * The i *

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Book SynopsisSelected for the UKLA Book Awards Shortlist for 2025.Shortlisted for the Oscar's Book Prize, 2024.From the creator of Barbara Throws a Wobbler - the ultimate story to chase (and laugh) your worries awayA wise and comical look at anxiety and how to banish it ... With funny pictures and a guide to different kinds of worries, this is soothing for all ages' - The TimesGeoffrey''s got the jitters! It started last night when he was thinking about school - a funny, wiggly feeling in his tummy that grew and grew. But when Geoffrey''s tummy jitters started talking to him - that''s when he knew they were out of control. Geoffrey had to do something...Through a laugh-out-loud story and loveable character, Nadia Shireen shows how to understand and dispel anxieties, one jitter at a time.Selected as one of The Sunday Times Best Children''s Book of the Year. Selected for Book Trust's Great Book Guide 2024-2025Trade ReviewA wise and comical look at anxiety and how to banish it ... With funny pictures and a guide to different kinds of worries, this is soothing for all ages. * The Sunday Times *‘Complete with comic deep-breathing advice and a Very Useful Guide to Worries, this follow-up to Barbara Throws a Wobbler confirms Shireen as a hilarious, kindly and invaluable source of “feelings” advice for preschoolers * Guardian *Nadia Shireen’s hilarious Geoffrey Gets the Jitters depicted the fears of its titular hero as wibbly-wobbly worms that Geoffrey eventually learned to tackle with deep breaths and big chats. The back page’s “Very Useful Guide”, examining types of worry from the Frazzle to the Fret, probably ought to go on the fridge to help the anxious of all ages through the festive season * Observer Children's Books of the Year *From the author of Barbara Throws A Wobbler comes an equally brilliant look at childhood anxieties as Geoffrey feels wriggly jitters in his tummy as he worries about everything — including being stomped on by dinosaurs. Luckily, he learns a few tricks to chase them away. Comes with a giggly guide to different jitters * Daily Mail Children’s Books of the Year *

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Book Synopsis''This is probably one of the greatest fantasy sequences ever written. Darkly magical and intense Cooper weaves her storytelling wonder over fully realised characters and worlds, drawing in the reader and leading them on a journey that will leave them clambering for the rest of the series.'' - BookTrustIt''s Midwinter''s Eve, the day before Will''s eleventh birthday. But there is an atmosphere of fear in the familiar countryside around him. This will be a birthday like no other. Will discovers that he has the power of the Old Ones, and that he must embark on a quest to vanquish the terrifyingly evil magic of the Dark.Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world, now including a beautiful 50th anniversary edition of The Dark is Rising, the atmospheric, triumphant book by Susan Cooper.Collect our Puffin Clothbound Classics:9780241444313 The Little Prince9780241663554 The Jungle Book9780241568811 Charlotte''s Web9780241688243 Little Women9780241688250 Peter Pan9780241688267 The Railway Children9780241688236 Chinese Cinderella9780241411216 Treasure Island9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz9780241655702 Watership Down9780241663578 The Worst Witch9780241663547 David Copperfield9780241663561 The Neverending Story9780241623909 Stig of the Dump9780241623916 The Dark is Rising9780241411162 The Secret Garden9780241411148 Black Beauty9780241411155 Dracula9780241425121 Frankenstein9780241425138 Wuthering Heights9780241425114 Tales from Shakespeare9780241425107 Tales of the Greek Heroes9780241411193 A Christmas Carol9780241621196 Grimms'' Fairy Tales9780241425145 Hans Christian Andersen''s Fairy TalesTrade ReviewThe Dark Is Rising sequence of novels by Susan Cooper must be one of the most imaginative and sustained achievements in contemporary children's literature * Books for Children *

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Book SynopsisIRON WIDOW meets SIX CRIMSON CRANES in this immersive YA fantasy inspired by Chinese legend, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Chloe Gong.Aihui Ying's life is viciously torn apart when her father is killed by a masked assassin. Left with only his journal and a jade pendant snatched from his killer, she vows to take her revenge.Seeking answers, Ying infiltrates the prestigious Engineers Guild the ancient institution home to her father's secret past. There, she begins to navigate a world fraught with politics and treachery.Soon though, Ying's quest for vengeance turns into a fight for survival and she'll have to stay one step ahead of everyone. . .if she's to make it out alive.A richly detailed and wildly imaginative book.' - Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow

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Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed writer of Ship of Shadows comes a brand-new fantasy following the magical journey of one girl and her bear. In a land of ice and stars, where constant troll invasions threaten to shake the moon from the sky, lives a girl with a magical destiny. A girl braver than a Viking, who will one day hold the fate of the North in her hands. That girl is Saga Thorolfsdottir.But there''s just one problem: ever since her parents died wielding powerful runes, Saga has been deathly afraid of magic. She would much rather stay within the safety of her village and play with her pet bear, Bjørn, than pursue any kind of magical destiny.So when Saga accidentally disturbs a clan of trolls in the mountains, leading to her whole village being taken prisoner, she has to face her fears head on. No amount of rune magic will defeat these monsters, and Saga has only one option - to compete in the Fifth Winter contest, an incredible tournament where only the bravest may enter and only one champion can win. The prize? A horn of magic, powerful enough to rattle the gods themselves . . .This is the perfect read for fans of Sophie Anderson''s The Girl Who Speaks Bear, Abi Elphinstone and Fireborn!

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Book SynopsisCompletely fantastic' A.F. Steadman, bestselling author of the SKANDAR series on The WhisperwicksThe spell-binding world-building of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell with the page-turning kid appeal of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Magic forged at Midsommer is the strongest and truest of all magic both fair and foul.'Ever since Benjamiah returned from his spectacular adventure in Wreathenwold, he's been desperate to go back. When he discovers a strange fragment of witchstone, he is transported back to the labyrinthine streets of Wreathenwold and soon finds himself on another dangerous quest involving a strange collection of fairytales The Book of Barely Believable Stories.Reunited with Elizabella Cotton and helped by two new friends Mea and Silas the mapmaker the gang undertake a series of magical trials to save the missing children of Wreathenwold before Midsommer ends and they are lost forever . . .

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Book SynopsisAlready raced through Bridgerton and need something... exquisite to get your scandalous fix?Well then... you are cordially invited to the wedding of The Earl of Denholm and Miss Essie Craven. (Although, if Essie has her way, there will be no wedding...)Welcome to the hottest Season that Regency London has ever seen.An enemies-to-lovers regency romance that''s like watching an episode of Bridgerton. Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Outlander and Romancing the Duke.Miss Essie Craven has been engaged since birth to a man she has only met once. The haughty, black-haired man with the intense blue eyes: Aidan Ravell, Earl of Denholm. The most coveted man in all of the Ton.The day of their marriage is set. The only problem is, spirited Essie dreams of more than being a Countess. She soon finds out that Aidan has his own reasons for not wishing to marry, but is compelled to proceed due to his sense of hono

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Book SynopsisHelp Little Penguin to say goodnight to her snowy home in this gentle, interactive bedtime board book.This gentle, rhyming story follows Little Penguin as she waddles over ice and snow and travels home to bed. Along the way, the reader is invited to say, sing or kiss goodnight to all the animals on the journey.This peaceful, snuggly bedtime story is ideal for sharing with your toddler and for building bonds. As the sun sets, the soft scenes become more bedtime-friendly and as you say goodnight to the Antarctic, toddlers also wind down and get ready for bed themselves.A perfect first bedtime book for toddlers who love to say goodnight!Other titles in the series:Say Goodnight, Little TractorSay Goodnight, Little Kitten

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Book SynopsisA wonderfully inventive and heart-warming story starring a brave and adventurous lost rabbit, from the award-winning Helen Cooper.Molly''s toy rabbit, Tatty Ratty, is lost again. But don''t worry, he''s on his way back to her - and there are lots of adventures on the way, including flying on a dragon, and jumping aboard a pirate ship.... all before waiting for her to come and pick him back up in the toyshop. This imaginative and heart-warming adventure story is perfect for little ones - especially those missing a teddy. With glowing illustrations from Helen Cooper, twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal.Other stories available by Helen Cooper:The Bear Under the StairsThe Baby Who Wouldn''t Go to BedPumpkin SoupA Pipkin of PepperDelicious!

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Book SynopsisThe third magical adventure in the Last Firefox series.When out-of-control weather brings danger to his home town, Charlie Challinor suspects that more than climate change might be to blame. Heading back to Fargone with Cadno the firefox, Lippy and Roo, Charlie discovers the magical realm is also in dire peril.The sinister giant Gawr has stolen the Cariad, the Heart of Fargone, mixing up the world''s magic and plunging the land into chaos. With the Cariad''s ancient guardian, the sunlion Llew, missing in action, only Charlie and his friends can save the day - but at what cost . . . ?

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Book SynopsisAnd Then There Were None meets The Inheritance Games, with a heavy dash of The Woman in Black, in this gloriously gothic YA mystery-thriller.When eighteen-year-old Helena is sent to be a governess at Archfall Manor - a beautiful but crumbling manor house, perched at the edge of a causeway in the North Sea - she feels confident she will know how to deal with the esteemed but eccentric Cauldwell family who own it. But it quickly becomes clear that the Cauldwells are hiding more than Helena could ever have dreamed of.A series of sinister events come to a head with a gruesome death - swiftly followed by another. Worse still, with the path back to the mainland cut off by a terrible storm, and no way to get help, suspicions and paranoia quickly run rampant.But the Cauldwells aren''t the only ones keeping secrets. Helena has some very important ones of her own - and soon she begins to wonder whether dark powers beyond her control might be forcing her to twist the fate of the family - and her own destiny - forever.Praise for A Dark Inheritance: A powerful, heart-racing story of family, fate, and writing your own destiny. Intricately plotted and luminously written - I loved it Laura Steven, author of The Society for Soulless GirlsTrade ReviewPraise for A Dark Inheritance: "A powerful, heart-racing story of family, fate, and writing your own destiny. Intricately plotted and luminously written - I loved it" * Laura Steven, author of The Society for Soulless Girls *

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Book SynopsisSun''s out, crumbs out - Greg the Sausage Roll is SO EXCITED to be jetting off on his first-ever holiday! He''s ready to hop on a plane to paradise for some FUN IN THE SUN! Karaoke, splashing in the pool, ice cream - Greg''s ready to try it all and have the BEST HOLIDAY EVER!But will he miss his sausage-roll sweetheart, Gloria, and all his friends back at the bakery?Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby - the king and queen of sausage rolls - and creators of the hilarious No. 1 bestseller Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa''s Little Helper.Discover more adventures with Greg: Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa''s Little HelperGreg the Sausage Roll: The Perfect Present

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Book SynopsisOne summer internship. Two complete opposites. A connection neither expected . . .Annalise Sherwood has worked herself to the bone to win a place on a prestigious internship, and nothing is going to stop her now. Work hard, play later - that''s her motto. She figures one night out before she starts the programme can''t hurt, though - especially when it ends with the best kiss of her life.But to Anna''s horror, the mystery guy she kissed that night is none other than Lloyd, the boss''s son. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he''s everyone''s favourite guy and a total charmer, swanning around like he owns the place. And from the moment they meet again, he rubs Anna up the wrong way.As the summer - and the internship - progresses, Lloyd seems to be finding any excuse to annoy Anna, and she''s not afraid to dish it right back. But when a lot of late night working brings them unexpectedly closer, she begins to wonder if romance mig

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Book SynopsisTiny dogs, big adventures!Meet the tiny dogs in the latest in the series from author-illustrator Rose Lihou, with full-colour illustrations throughout.''Ridiculously delightful'' - GuardianThe big day has arrived. . . It''s Bea''s first day at her new school.She''s nervous about starting a new school and making new friends but with the help of her tiny dog friends cheering her on, Bea''s confidence blooms.She quickly learns how to make new friends and her first day at her brand-new school is a breeze, until Bamboo the class hamster goes missing and Bea was the last person to play with him. . .Join the FIND BAMBOO club and earn your Animal Hero badge with Bea and the tiny dogs as they work together to find Bamboo!

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Book SynopsisTiny dogs, big adventures!Meet the tiny dogs in the third chapter book from debut author-illustrator Rose Lihou, with full-colour illustrations throughout.''Ridiculously delightful'' - Guardian It''s Bea''s birthday. She would be happy spending it playing in the garden with the tiny dogs, but her mum thinks they should have a party. Bea is excited and a little bit nervous. . .There is so much that could go wrong! Will everyone have a good time at her party? Will her granny put strange ingredients in her birthday cake? And what IF someone spots the tiny dogs? You''re invited to Bea''s birthday party! Can you help the tiny dogs make Bea''s party the best birthday party ever? A colour chapter book series, perfect for readers moving on from picture books. Tiny Dogs: Bea''s Secret FriendsTiny Dogs: The Lost School PetTiny Dogs: The Best Birthday Party

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Book SynopsisFunny, heartwarming and full of characters who become our friends – don’t miss! LoveReading4KidsA few things you should know about Ferris Foster:1. He’s the cartooning genius behind ASTOUNDOG (star of The Hoot, available exclusively in his school playground)2. His best friend is his actual dog, Aldo who is anything but astounding3. He’s had 13 foster brothers and 8 foster sisters and now he’s about to meet his new foster sister, Tia, for the first time4. His NEMESIS is his totally annoying neighbour Destiny Dean!When Destiny boasts about videos of her dog, Princess Foo-Foo, going viral, Ferris foolishly claims that Aldo can easily become a BIGGER internet star.There''s just one problem: Aldo has about as much talent as a teaspoon.Then Ferris and Tia accidentally film Aldo doing what looks like an amazing trick . . . will Aldo finally live up to the name of his comic book alter-ego and wow the world with his skills or is this about to be the biggest EPIC FAIL ever?Perfect for fans of Danny Wallace, Liz Pichon and Katie Kirby - buckle up, you’re in for a dog-tastic adventure, packed with comic strips and cartoons!What people are saying about THE DAY MY DOG GOT FAMOUS:''Funny, heartfelt and inclusive - a brilliant read!'' Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths ''A really fun story with funny illustrations - your kid’s gonna love it!'' Lauren Layfield, TV presenter and author of Indi Raye is Totally Faking It''Warm-hearted, accessible and laugh-out-loud funny. It shows that family is bigger than biology - it''s about who you love and who you look out for - and there''s room for everyone!'' Sarah Hagger-Holt, author of Proud of Me Engaging with fab illustrations. Me and my daughter love Jen''s books! Helen Rutter, author of The Boy Who Made Everyone LaughTrade ReviewFunny, heartfelt and inclusive - a brilliant read! -- Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths As the owner of a very average dog myself (she won’t do ‘roll over’ no matter how much I try to teach her!) - I obviously loved Aldo and his rivalry with Princess Foo Foo! A really fun story with Jen’s signature funny illustrations - your kid’s gonna love it! -- Lauren Layfield, TV presenter and author of Indi Raye is Totally Faking ItFerris's family are fantastic! I loved his average but adorable dog, his mums (their make-do-and-mend attitude reminded me of me and my partner!), his wise grandpa and many foster-siblings, who remain part of the family even once they have left the family home. All the characters are real and recognisable and a joy to spend time with.This book is warm-hearted, accessible and laugh-out-loud funny. It shows that family is bigger than biology - it's about who you love and who you look out for - and there's room for everyone! -- Sarah Hagger-Holt, author of Proud of Me Funny and engaging with fab illustrations. Me and my daughter love Jen's books! -- Helen Rutter, author of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh

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Book SynopsisThe BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud new Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy and her class have SPACE FEVER after a talk about stars, moons and faraway planets. THEN their teacher announces they''re going to spend a WHOLE WEEK learning all about space. How COSMIC is that?!Trouble is, SPACE FEVER follows Daisy back home too. And turning your bedroom ceiling into the universe isn''t that easy. Even with lots of glow-in-the-dark stars, superglue, and your best friend to help . . .If you love this DAISY adventure, look out for more including DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHOCOLATE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SCHOOL TRIPS!

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the global bestselling, laugh-out-loud, fully-illustrated Diary of Wimpy Kid series - now available with a special movie tie-in cover to coincide with the original animated movie on Disney+ premiering December 2022!Greg Heffley''s got a secret, and if anyone finds out the juicy details, his life is going to get turned inside out. Unfortunately, he''s also got an older brother, Rodrick, who has a talent for sniffing these things out. But secrets can''t stay under wraps for long - especially when there''s a diary involved.This special edition, with an exclusive cover image, is to celebrate the full-color, 3D animated Disney+ production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.Rodrick''s band, Löded Diper, has never been so awful, and the laughs have never been so loud. And with 275 million Wimpy Kid books in print and counting, Greg Heffley''s world has never been bigger.WHAT''S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! Stories that all readers can''t wait to get their hands on Laughter guaranteed!

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when a horror movie becomes reality? Karen M. McManus meets Scream in this spine-tingling YA horror thriller that cleverly explores themes of race and class. Devon Harris doesn''t have much planned for the summer - until her sister, Drew, invites Devon to a very exclusive private school party.Out of her element, Devon commits to being game at everything. Even when the private school kids ask her if there are fights at her school. Even when they ask her if her box braids are her real hair. Even when those weird ass kids pull out a Ouija board.But this seemingly harmless bit of fun has terrible consequences. Something has been released, and only a week later it''s hunting Devon, Drew and their friends. Hunting them in an eerily familiar way . . .The real-life horror movie has begun. The blonde is up first, then the asshole - right up to the Final Girl. Unless the murderous cycle can be broken, they''re all going to be next.

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Book SynopsisRex Stone is the pseudonym used by Working Partners, the creators of Beast Quest, Warrior Cats, and other successful series like The Secret Explorers.

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Book SynopsisTwo lives are about to collide. A journey of self-discovery.For fans of dark fantasy like Cemetery Boys, Noughts and Crosses and Threads that Bind from major new YA talent Jamaican British author Nevin HolnessThe first time Eli had tried taking magic that wasn't his, it had wrapped around his palms like razor wire, tight enough that he'd needed stitches. Since then, Eli had bled magic from a soul enough times that he knew the rhythm of it. He knew what kinds of magic to stay away from and which he could upsell, which would get stuck beneath his fingernails and which would crumble and turn to ash if he held on too tightly. Eli doesn''t know who he is or where he came from. What he does know is that he can pluck the magic from a soul like a petal from a flower. And he knows there is nothing he wouldn''t borrow, steal or destroy in order to discover his past.Malcolm knows he can raise the dead with a wave of his han

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Book SynopsisThe first book in a hilarious series for 7+ readers from bestselling author Rachel Morrisroe, packed with laughs, heart and superhero pets! Nine-year-old Harry has always wanted a dog and when he sees Dottie at the local animal shelter he knows she''s the perfect puppy for him. What he doesn''t realise is that Dottie is a dog with a difference . . . she can talk and fly!And Harry''s not the only one interested in Dottie, and soon they are both scooped up in their very first mission with the SuperPets, a secret league of very special pets who keep the world safe from harm.But the other SuperPets have been kidnapped by Sparkletta Crystal, can Super Sausage (aka Dottie) and Harry stop the evil supervillain in her tracks before it''s too late?Full of friendship, fun and silly superhero antics, this is the perfect new series for fans of The Naughtiest Unicorn, Wigglesbottom Primary and The Secret Life of Pets!

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