Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisA brand new adventure in the hilarious series for 7+ readers from bestselling author Rachel Morrisroe, packed with laughs, heart and superhero pets!When a spaceship crash-lands outside of Rebecca Refractor's school full of aliens who look just like adorable hamsters, she knows there is only one kid and Superpet that can help . . . Jack and Hercules the hamster, the superstrength Superpet!The alien-hamsters can control minds and are determined to turn everyone on Earth into cracker-hunting zombies! But why are the aliens so cracker obsessed? And who (or what) is The Big Cheese the villain boss the aliens serve?Full of friendship, fun and silly superhero antics, this is the perfect series for fans of The Naughtiest Unicorn, Wigglesbottom Primary and The Secret Life of Pets!

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Book SynopsisWednesday meets The Secret Garden with a touch of Knives Out in this gorgeously gothic and mysterious adventure about family secrets, devilishly bad deeds, and a touch of murder . . . Once, the great house of Skulkmoor stood proudly on its hillside, commanding the attention of anyone who came by. Now, it is a curious puzzle of a place - not least thanks to the giant wall which cuts it straight in half, separating the two warring families that live inside it. For you see, many years ago, the Fox family was torn apart by a question of murder - and of inheritance. With no clear heir, the vast family fortune - and the house - has been literally divided in two. But now, two young cousins, one from rival sides of Skulkmoor, must race to solve the crime - or face losing their home forever. Can Ted and Iris put their differences aside and save their family fortune - or will they play their part in destroying everything?From the bestselling author of The Unadoptables and The Midnighters, an

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the magical Tidemagic series, perfect for readers aged 9-12. Ista Flit and her friends Nat and Ruby have foiled a dastardly plot by the Hettle family to take control of the town of Shelwich, but Ista still needs to find her missing father. A magical key transports her to the mysterious Glass Island, where a sinister monster haunts the reed-beds, and the local inhabitants are falling under the seductive spell of the marsh spinners. Boldly venturing into the marsh spinner court, Ista and her friends will need all their wits and Tidemagic to resist its magical pull. Can they find Ista's father, or will they be lost forever to the power of the spinners' sinister music . . . ?Sequel to Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit.

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Book SynopsisThis bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover! Everyone in Fairyland is very worried about Snow White - she has fled from the palace and the wicked queen is on her trail! Kittie can't stand by while her friend is in danger, so with the help of seven musical dwarves, a magic mirror, and a dashing doctor prince, will Kittie be able to save the day?Discover more Fairytale Hairdresser adventures: The Fairytale Hairdressser and the Little MermaidThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the BeastThe Fairytale Hairdresser and CinderellaThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping BeautyThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum FairyThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the PeaThe Fairytale Hairdresser and AladdinThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the FrogThe Fairytale Hairdresser and ThumbelinaThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding HoodThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas

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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.Penguin Readers Level 1: Treasure Island, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout, and many titles at this level are graphic novels.Jim Hawkins is sailing on a ship with his friends. They are looking for treasure. But pirates are looking for the treasure too!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.

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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.Jaz Santos vs. The World, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present perfect simple for general experience. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.Hi! I''m Jaz Santos. I''m not very good at dancing, but I LOVE football. I''ve made a team with my girl friends - we are called the Bramrock Stars! If I can be the best at football, then maybe my parents will stop arguing and love me more.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.

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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.Moomin and the Hat, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present perfect simple for general experience. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.Moomintroll, Snufkin and Sniff find a magic hat. It can make berry-juice and clouds! But who owns the hat - and are they looking for it?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.

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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.A Room with a View, a Level 4 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing more complex uses of present perfect simple, passives, phrasal verbs and simple relative clauses. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.Lucy Honeychurch is on holiday in Florence, when she meets the strange Mr Emerson and his son, George. Feeling frightened by George''s feelings for her, she soon leaves for Rome. But when the Emersons becomes her neighbours in England, Lucy must decide how she really wants to live her life.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.

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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.Les Misérables, a Level 4 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing more complex uses of present perfect simple, passives, phrasal verbs and simple relative clauses. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.In nineteenth-century France, life was hard for many people. Victor Hugo''s famous book tells the story of Jean Valjean, who spends 19 years in prison for stealing bread. When Valjean leaves prison he starts a business and tries to become a better man, but Javert the policeman will do anything to stop him.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.

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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.The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.Harold Fry lives a quiet, ordinary life in England. But when he gets a phone call and learns that his old friend Queenie Hennessey is dying, he decides to post her a letter to her home 500 miles away. As he walks to the post box, Harold begins to think about his past and his family. He decides on walking until he reaches Queenie.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.

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Book SynopsisDiscover this theatrical, magical adventure about putting the ghosts of the past to rest, from the disability activist and award-winning author of The Secret of Haven Point. Perfect for fans of Elle McNicoll and Sophie Anderson.Just like her favourite person in the whole world her grandad Hettie's favourite place in the whole world the Arts Centre has gone. And Hettie can't quite work out how she's supposed to feel anything like how she did before.Many years before, Jack is feeling lonely too. But his life changes when he's taken in by a theatre troupe and learns the secrets of the mysterious people behind the acts.And many years before that, Araine is also struggling, with a life that doesn't look anything like she thought it would. A meagre existence where it seems like rich people, with their evenings out at the theatre, don't have a thing to worry about.When you're feeling alone it can be hard to see the light.But even though they live YEARS apart, Hettie, Jack and Araine are connected in ways they never imagined.A magical story full of ghosts, theatre, friendship and family - and featuring disabled heroes.

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Book SynopsisRead the first book in a thrilling new fantasy series for readers aged 9+ - perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Dragon Mountain and Mia and the Lightcasters!Momo Arashima just wants an ordinary life. But she''s about to become legendary . . .At home, Momo cares for her mother; while at school, her classmates tease her for mixing up reality with the magical stories her mother used to tell her.But when a terrifying death hag attacks Momo, she realizes the stories are true - Momo''s mum is a Shinto goddess who used to protect the gate to Yomi, the land of the dead. Now that passageway is under attack, and countless evil spirits threaten to escape and destroy humanity. Momo - joined by a talking fox called Niko, and her former best friend, Danny - is the only one who can stop them.Can Momo embrace her identity as half-human, half-goddess to unlock her powers, force the demons back to Y

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Book SynopsisDiscover the second book in a thrilling new fantasy series for readers aged 9+ - perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Dragon Mountain and Mia and the Lightcasters!Momo Arashima just wants an ordinary life. But she''s about to become legendary . . .After vanquishing a demon king, saving her mum, and reconnecting with her friend Danny, Momo ought to be living the life she''s always wanted. But lately Danny has been ditching her to hang out with mean-girl Ryleigh - and groups of children have begun vanishing without a trace. So when a whole group from Ryleigh''s exclusive birthday party becomes the latest to disappear, Momo and her friends (including Niko the fox) are left to fight a dangerous new enemy from Shinto legend.This time they are up against Tamamo-no-mae - beautiful, bloodthirsty and manipulative, she''s the ultimate mean girl of the Kami-verse. To defeat her, Momo must travel to the Sky Kingdom

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Book SynopsisAn ode to lifelong friendships and discovering your queer community, perfect for fans of Girls Like Girls and Some Girls Do.You only get one soulmate, and I''m not throwing mine away.Alana and Gray have been the perfect pair all through high school, and neither of them think that should have to change just because Alana came out as a lesbian. Sure, their romantic relationship is over, but their best-friends-since-forever dynamic is stronger than ever. Really, the only difference is that instead of kissing Gray herself, Alana sets him up with other girls to do that.Enter Talia: tall, confident, gorgeous. Gray''s master plan is simple: befriend Tal and charm her into being his girlfriend. With Alana''s help, of course.But as Alana spends more time with Tal, she is introduced to a world of possibilities. A world outside her small town. A world in which Alana can fully embrace her queer identity. A world where Alana and

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Book SynopsisThe pages turn themselves in this sizzling debut. Wendy Cross is relentless! Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Friends Like These.Let the games begin.Every inhabitant in the Quadrant knows about The Pinnacle, a reality TV contest set on a remote planet with a five million cash prize. For three desperate entrants, winning would mean the world:Rich-girl BEX can finally leave her broken family behind.For politician's son ZANE, it's his only opportunity to save his mother.And it's outcast RAYA'S last chance at a better life.But as the competition starts, the contestants are quick to discover that this year's game has unscripted and DEADLY consequences.And the only thing they're truly competing for, is SURVIVAL.Trade ReviewThe pages turn themselves in this sizzling debut. Readers won't know who to trust as the story rockets toward a chilling conclusion they won't see coming. Wendy Cross is relentless! * Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Friends Like These *

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Book SynopsisA magical dino-tastic adventure series from children''s TV superstar Andy Day, with amazing illustrations from illustrator powerhouse Steven Lenton!What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur?Hello! It''s me, Ruby Thumb. You might remember me and my dad - we''re famous POOPAs. What do you mean you''ve not heard of us? And you don''t know what a POOPA is?! It means we''re Protector Of Our Dinosaur Allies - obviously!Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic Ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too!I can''t wait to tell you all about our amazing frozen adventure. We had to rescue a baby woolly mammoth, and make sure it got back safely to its mummy - as well as un-freeze Dinotropolis! It was pretty roarsome - now let me tell you all about it!A hilarious and brilliantly illustrated easy-to-read story peppered with real dino facts - perfect for any young dinosaur-lover!Make sure you read Ruby''s first adventure - Dino Dad, out now - and look out for Dino Dad: Big Dino School Talent Show, coming February 2025.Here''s what real readers are saying about Dino Dad!My son loves both dinosaurs and Andy, so this book was an absolute hit with himA great way to help children transition into chapter books with beloved TV star AndyThe story is fun and engaging, with just the right amount of humour to keep them gigglingGreat book for kids aged 5-8 years old. The artwork is great, the story is fun and there's also a learning element to itA delightful and engaging story that's perfect for young Andy Day or dinosaur fans

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Book SynopsisA magical dino-tastic adventure series from children''s TV superstar Andy Day, with amazing illustrations from illustrator powerhouse Steven Lenton!What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur?Hello! It''s me, Ruby Thumb. You might remember me and my dad - we''re famous POOPAs. What do you mean you''ve not heard of us? And you don''t know what a POOPA is?! It means we''re Protector Of Our Dinosaur Allies - obviously!Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic Ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too!Let me tell you about the time I spent the week at Pangea's Largest Outstanding Prehistoric School - or PLOPS, as we call it, ha! - AND took part in the Big School Talent Show. I was quite nervous about starting school - and there were a few dino-tastic surprises along the way - but in the end it was totally roarsome!A hilarious and brilliantly illustrated easy-to-read story peppered with real dino facts - perfect for any young dinosaur-lover!Make sure you read Ruby''s first two adventures - Dino Dad, and Dino Dad: Ice Age, out now - and look out for Dino Dad: Dino Detectives, coming Summer 2025. Here''s what real readers are saying about Dino Dad!My son loves both dinosaurs and Andy, so this book was an absolute hit with himA great way to help children transition into chapter books with beloved TV star AndyThe story is fun and engaging, with just the right amount of humour to keep them gigglingGreat book for kids aged 5-8 years old. The artwork is great, the story is fun and there's also a learning element to itA delightful and engaging story that's perfect for young Andy Day or dinosaur fans

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Book SynopsisLove story and un-love story intertwine in the brand-new thriller-romance from the globally bestseller author of The One Memory of Flora Banks, Emily Barr.Venice, 2024Hazel is on a spontaneous holiday with her stepbrother, Enzo, and best friend, Phoebe. They have just helped Hazel escape her increasingly destructive relationship with her older boyfriend, and have come away to celebrate her being her again.In the dreamy Italian sunshine, Hazel is managing to relax, to stop looking over her shoulder in case Freddie has followed her here. But there's a girl she keeps seeing in the city. A girl with beautiful eyes. And whenever Hazel sees her and their eyes meet, something strange seems to happen - de ja vu, at first, and then even stranger things that make her wonder if she's really in Venice at all . . .England, 2022Hazel goes to see an up-and-coming local band with Enzo and some friends. She locks eyes with the lead singer, Freddie, during a song, and he finds her afterwards and slips her his number. She's not even 16. He is ten years older. She knows it's stupid. She didn't even think it was boys she was into.Things with Freddie start wonderfully - flowers, dates, he even writes a song about her. It's everything a girl could dream of. Until it's absolutely not . . .

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Book SynopsisDiscover the gripping new YA thriller from the bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks and This Summer''s Secret.Two girls meet on a train journey.One of them - privileged, chaotic - is heading to an exclusive Swiss rehab centre following months of partying and living wildly.The other - who couldn''t be more different - is down to her last penny, running away.When they get off the train they are both pretending to be the other. Just for a short period, of course. Just until the rehab stint is over . . .

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Book SynopsisA new teen fantasy adventure series from bestselling author Connie Glynn, with hidden powers, budding romance and dark magic...Astrid glanced up at the looming manor house with all its spires and creeping ivy. A refuge, or just another cage?Astrid and Jonas have only ever had each other. As twins, they share a bond. But they also share something doctors have called twisted and demonic their entire lives: flowers whisper instructions, trees sing of their histories. The siblings are kept away from nature by their caretakers, but it still calls to them.Meanwhile, Gwen knows all about the shadow world of Bloom Bloods people living among us who have magic running through their veins. They act under the instruction of the Queen, conserving fantastical creatures and studying the ancient melodies of magic to keep the mundane and mystic worlds in harmony. But Gwen failed her application to Fountains Abbey, the venerable school that trains up the next generation of Bloom Bloods, and she is now determined to prove her worth.A mysterious evil is spreading throughout the world; unnatural monsters are appearing in hazardous places monsters that weave discordant magic. When the twins and Gwen collide, their unique abilities are revealed. But will their combined powers be enough to stop what's rising in the darkness? If you enjoyed The Twin Crowns series, you''ll love this!

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Book Synopsis*A brand-new book from bestselling author of the Legend series, Marie Lu!*''A propulsive and thrilling joyride from start to finish . . . . I haven''t smiled through a mystery like this since Knives Out.'' Adam Silvera, author of They Both Die at the End''Sexy, funny, action-packed, full of killer characters ready to break your heart and look good doing it.'' Leigh Bardugo, bestselling author of Six of Crows *********************************************************************************************The most famous person in the world is going undercover . . .Global phenomenon Winter Young is the pop star of a generation. With sell-out tours and smash-hit records, everyone wants him, or wants to be him.That''s why a top-secret government organisation think he''ll make the perfect spy.His target is infamous business tycoon, and all-round bad guy, Eli Morrison. Because Morrison''s daughter has just one birthday wish: a private concert with Winter Young.Winter must use his stardom to crack his target''s inner circle and bring Morrison down. With him will be expert spy, and expert bad-ass, Sydney Cossette - and she''s convinced Winter doesn''t have what it takes.But as the stakes get higher and the tension ramps up, Sydney and Winter might find their best chance is each other . . .Love, fame, and double-crossing infiltrate this thrilling book from the internationally bestselling author of the Legend series, Marie Lu.

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Book SynopsisJoin Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail on their Easter egg hunt adventure in this lift-the-flap storybook!It''s Easter, and Peter and his sisters are hiding easter eggs for all their forest friends to find.Can you lift-the-flaps and help them find the perfect hiding spots?Perfect for busy little bunnies everywhere, follow Peter and his sisters on this new Easter adventure board book with a lift-the-flap on every page and a very special fold-out surprise!Look out for other Peter Rabbit books this Easter:Peter Rabbit: Peter''s First EasterPeter Rabbit: The Great Big Easter Egg HuntPeter Rabbit: A Fluffy Easter TalePeter Rabbit Tales: A Spring SurprisePeter Rabbit: Happy Easter, Peter!Peter Rabbit: Easter Surprise

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Book SynopsisGrab your best colouring pens and pencils and get creative with Peter Rabbit and his woodland friends!With wonderful pictures of Beatrix Potter''s best-loved creations, including Peter Rabbit, this delightful colouring book will provide hours of fun for little artists, encouraging creativity and stirring the imagination.This creative activity book will keep little paws entertained for hours.

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Book SynopsisThey say you don''t find witchcraft, it finds you . . .An illustrated and practical guide to being a witch in Discworld, covering everything you''ve ever wanted to know from telling the bees to magical cheese, from working with other witches to dealing with elves, from tending flocks to fending off forces from other worlds. This beautiful and practical guide has been compiled by Tiffany Aching herself, including snippets of remembered wisdom from Granny Aching alongside notes from Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Miss Tick, and Rob Anybody who offer their own unique perspectives on all things witchcraft. Whether you''re a herbologist or a headologist, this book will inspire and empower new witches and seasoned practitioners alike.With colourful illustrations from Paul Kidby throughout, this brilliant in-world guide is the perfect addition to any Discworld collection.

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Book SynopsisTrailblazing pop star, actor and director, Hayley Kiyoko debuts her first novel, a coming-of-age romance based on her breakthrough hit song and viral video, GIRLS LIKE GIRLS. It's not that you're not like other girls. It's just that you've never met a girl like you. And then. You do. You meet her. And suddenly. The songs make sense. It's summertime and 17-year-old Coley is alone, again. Forced to move to middle of nowhere Oregon after losing her mother, she is in no position to risk her already fragile heart. But when she meets Sonya, the attraction is immediate. Coley worries she isn't worthy of love. Up until now, everyone she's loved has left her. And Sonya's never been with a girl before. What if by opening her heart, Coley's risking it all????????

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Book SynopsisA delightful picture book for little ones, that follows Bear and Bird and shows children that school is nothing to be scared of.DK invites you on a fun-filled adventure with Bear and Bird, two best friends with hearts of gold, as they set out to teach young readers how to make new friends when starting school.Meet Bear and his best friend Bird, as they face their first day at school. They can be shy when meeting new people and worry they won't fit in. Will their classmates like them? Is school really as scary as it seems? Join Bear and Bird on their next adventure as they brave their first day of school and try their hardest to make friends. With captivating illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful rhyming narrative, this picture book is sure to enchant its little readers and ease any first day nerves they might have.A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, this pretty picture book features:- 24 captivating pages w

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Book SynopsisRediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this highly anticipated edition of Tales from Watership Down.Return to the warren with this treasured collection of short stories, an epic encore to the timeless classic Watership Down.Dig deeper into the extraordinary inner lives of Bigwig, Dandelion, Fiver, Hazel, and the legendary El-ahrairah steeped in rich tradition and unearth the untold legends, passed down through generations, that shaped their destinies. . .

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Book SynopsisTravel back in time on a prehistoric journey to the world of the dinosaurs! Dive into an exciting Jurassic world and travel back in time with the Dinosaur Club. These character-driven dinosaur books explore different dinosaur species through a thrilling adventure story for kids aged 5-7.Meet Jamie, a member of the Dinosaur Club. They are a network of kids around the world who love to share dinosaur knowledge, help identify fossils, post dino discoveries, and chat about all things prehistoric. Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famous for its fossils. He is busy exploring when he discovers some dinosaur footprints and is transported back to the time of the dinosaurs! It sounds like Jamie needs some help from the Dinosaur Club when he needs to stage a rescue of a young AnklosaurusThis collection of exciting dinosaur stories features:- An introduction to core nonfiction to children aged 5-7 who prefer stories, but

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Book SynopsisPeppa and her friends are celebrating Easter at the petting farm! They are searching for eggs to paint and decorate.Join Peppa on her search in this brilliant touch-and-feel story. Stroke the chicken''s fluffy feathers, feel the guinea pigs'' soft fur and touch the pretty petals.Happy egg hunting!Don''t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: What''s at the Zoo, Peppa? A Touch-and-Feel PlaybookPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Easter Hide and Seek: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Halloween Fun: A Touch-and-Feel Playbook

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Book SynopsisPeppa and her friends are celebrating their mummies at playgroup and share all the reasons their mummies are amazing!All their mummies are different and special in their own way but what is one thing they will all share?Peppa loves her amazing mummy. EVERYONE loves amazing mummies!Don''t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa''s Favourite Nursery Rhymes: Tabbed Board BookPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Magical Sticker Dress-Up BookPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Great Dinosaur Hunt: A Lift-The-Flap Book

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Book SynopsisDiscover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Worst Witch Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this spellbinding 50th anniversary edition of The Worst Witch, the original magical boarding school series.School spells trouble for Mildred Hubble!Disaster-prone Mildred is a trainee at Miss Cackle''s Academy for Witches, but she''s making an awful mess of it. She keeps getting her spells wrong and crashing her broomstick. And when she turns Ethel, the teacher''s pet into her worst enemy, chaos ensues... 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

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Book SynopsisStep inside the worlds of classic children's books, look through the contents of Sherlock's deducting bag and pore over the map of Neverland. Illustration star Lauren O'Hara brings the world of nine classic children's books to life - letting you step into iconic houses and explore their stories. The perfect gift for literary lovers and bookworms-to-be, each book is illustrated with an immersive cutaway illustration; you can look inside each room, see characters and pore over details. Featuring Alice in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Wizard of Oz, Heidi, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, A Little Princess, Little Women and Peter Pan and Wendy. Perfect to introduce young readers to childhood classics books, while bringing literary worlds to life for avid bookworms.

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Book SynopsisThis heartwarming alphabet board book is inspired by the Oscar-winning short film Hair Love, with new illustrations and text from Matthew A. Cherry and Vashti Harrison.A is for Afro, N is for Natural, and W is for Waves. Letter by letter, follow Zuri and her father in their joy-filled journey through the kinks and curls of Black hair.Tender and empowering, Hair Love ABCs is perfect as a baby gift, for existing fans of Hair Love, young readers embracing their natural hair, and toddlers learning their ABCs!

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Book SynopsisThe highly-acclaimed, No. 1-bestselling children's fiction debut from Adam KayIt was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different. He started speaking at four seconds old. By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology. And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital. Despite a loving but annoying family and a couple of good friends (Rupi and Otto), Dexter's always struggled to fit in. Add to this a mortal enemy (Dr Drake) and a major problem at his old school (all the teachers struck down with awful diarrhoea) will Dexter be able to save his job, save the school and find his place in the world? (Spoiler alert: yes!)A laugh-out-loud new fiction series about the world's youngest doctor from the record-breaking Adam Kay and Henry Paker. 'Original, very funny, ultra-informative - and children will love all the disgusting parts.' Jacqueline Wilson'If laughter truly is the best medicine, book this hilarious appointment with Dr Procter immediately.' David BaddielAdam Kay, Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023

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Book Synopsis''Super sweet and totally heartwarming!'' - Alice Oseman, bestselling author of HeartstopperMomo Gardner is the kind of friend who''s always ready to lend a helping hand. She''s introverted, sensitive, and maybe a little too trusting, but she likes to believe the best in people.PG, on the other hand, is a bit of a lone wolf, despite her reputation for being a flirt and a player. Underneath all that cool mystery, she''s actually quick to smile, and when she falls for someone, she falls hard.An unexpected meet-cute brings the two together, kicking off the beginning of an awkward yet endearing courtship. With their drastically different personalities, Momo''s overprotective friend, and PG''s past coming back to haunt her, Momo and PG''s romance is put to the test.If You''ll Have Me is beautifully-illustrated, irresistibly romantic graphic novel that explores and celebrates Sapphic first love, perfect for fans of HearTrade ReviewUtterly charming and swoonworthy. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisIn the kingdom of Galaxandria, Princess Celeste Starwing is in BIG trouble. After one bratty incident too many, her father decides she needs to learn a lesson and so she's packed off to the Intergalactic Post Office, and given a mission to whip it into shape. Otherwise it's goodbye to being a princess forever gulp!But Celeste and her new assistant, Podge, soon find they're up against a more than just towering piles of unsent letters. Mysterious portal magic known as wurms are putting them out of business and it looks like the wurms are more sinister than anyone could know. In fact, they might have something to do with Celeste's mother, who she's never known . . .Now it's up to Celeste and Podge and their adorable collection of Stardust Bunnies to stop the wurms, uncover what happened to Celeste's mother and maybe save the galaxy while they're at it.This out-of-this world story is stuffed full of incredible adventure, brilliant intergalactic worlds, and amazing cartoon-style artwork perfect for fans of Super Mario Bros, Amelia Fang, Peanut Jones and Adventures on Trains.

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Book SynopsisThe first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.Look, I never asked to be the song of a Greek god, I was just a normal kid. . . until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.Percy Jackson is having a bad week. His life has gone from totally normal to monsters-from-Greek-mythology-randomly-appearing kind of strange. Worse still, the king of the gods thinks Percy has stolen his all-powerful lightning bolt - and it seems making Zeus angry is a very bad idea.Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to catch the true lightning thief and stop all-out war from erupting on Mount Olympus. . .What could possibly go wrong?Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods out now!And don''t miss the trio''s next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

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Book SynopsisBen Hoare is a science writer and editor, and the author of the hugely successful An Anthology of Intriguing Animals, as well as The Wonders of Nature, Nature's Treasures, and The Secret World of Plants for DK. He is passionate about nature and sharing his knowledge of the natural world.

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Book SynopsisEffortlessly charming and deeply moving, The Girlfriend Act has so much heart and humour - Ann Liang, author of If You Could See The SunAspiring actress Farah Sheikh is tired of being in the background.Ex-child star Zayan Amin needs a break from the spotlight.And after a disastrous audition where she''s told she doesn''t fit the aesthetic for her university''s play, Farah meets The Tragedies. A group of West London theatre kids rejected from the stage for similarly dubious reasons.Together, Farah and The Tragedies find themselves in the limelight and get the chance to perform. But, there''s a catch. Recently disgraced child star, Zayan, will be involved.The deal: Zayan regains popularity via the publicity of his new romance, and in exchange, he''ll star in (and more importantly, fund) a play for The Tragedies.Can Farah uphold her side of the bargain, and prove her critics wrong?A heartfelt celebration of the communities we are born into and the families we choose for ourselves. A stunning debut with an everlasting impact. - Ananya Devarajan, author of Kismat Connection

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