Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisMartin Kingswraith is undergoing transition to a higher level of white wizardry with the help of Penelope Epimeliad, Queen of the London tree Sprites. The date is 1885, in Victorian London, and Kingswraith has come to the attention of the Umbra, the living shadows. He has killed one of them. Without his advanced training he will be destroyed along with everyone he values. To reinforce his power Kingswraith works with Penelope to create a stave, a wizards' staff with a core of pure silver in a sheath of woven wood. Three of the Umbra come to London and establish a base in Barnes. They surround themselves with ape-like were-men called hierodules and the faceless undead, partially eaten people who fall under the thrall of the shadows... Pearson is a Foreword Indies Book Award Finalist in Fantasy with: all three books in his Preacher Spindrift trilogy and Star Weaver in his Soul's Asylum trilogy.

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Book SynopsisHarness the power of the elements with the Moonlight Riders! A stand-out series for young readers from bestselling author Linda Chapman, author of MY SECRET UNICORN and UNICORN ACADEMY.Could you be a True Rider?Amara is thrilled when her best friend Kalini joins the Moonlight Stables Riding School. But Kalini doesn''t know the meadow ponies secret - they have magical powers! When a strange storm causes havoc in the town and Amara and the other True Riders suspect the Night Riders are behind it, Amara is forced to keep more secrets from Kalini and the friends fall out. But when the bad weather is discovered to be caused by a scared Storm Horse, Kalini might just be key to helping rescue it...Don''t miss the other Moonlight Riders stories!Fire HorsePetal PonySea FoalSnow MareSand Filly

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Book SynopsisHarness the power of the elements with the Moonlight Riders! A stand-out series for young readers from bestselling author Linda Chapman, author of MY SECRET UNICORN and UNICORN ACADEMY.Could you be a True Rider?The Moonlight Stables friends are spending the summer at pony camp. Rides along the beach, swimming in the sea, it''s the best summer ever! It''s just a shame that Zara and the Night Riders are also at camp. But when Amara and her friends find an injured foal on the beach, their summer gets much more exciting. This foal is not like other ponies, she''s magic! It''s up to the friends to conceal her magical secret from the rest of pony camp and the evil Night Riders. But can they find the lost sea foal a home of her own?Don''t miss the other Moonlight Riders stories!Fire HorseStorm StallionPetal PonySnow MareSand Filly

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for any Beast Quest fan - three bestselling books in one!This great-value bumper story collection contains three fantastic Beast Quest books: Blaze the Ice Dragon, Koldo the Arctic Warrior and Silver the Wild Terror! Join Tom and Elenna on their adventures as they battle three mighty Beasts and fight Evil on their mission to protect Avantia.With over 14 million books sold, Beast Quest is the original and best action-adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade''s other series: Team Hero, Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.

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Book Synopsis_______________This is a witch story like no other and it's a blast!' BooksellerBrilliantly magical' Tom Fletcher Book Club_______________The first book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.Join Tiga on her quest to win Witch Wars and become Top Witch of Ritzy City!When Fran the Fabulous Fairy turns up in Tiga Whicabim's shed to tell her she's a witch, Tiga doesn't believe her. Or at least not until Fran points out that TIGA WHICABIM is actually an anagram of I AM A BIG WITCH and magics her away down the drainpipes to compete in Witch Wars the competition to crown the next Top Witch of Ritzy City.Filled with silly spells, delectable dresses, ridiculous riddles and a serious shoe problem, Witch Wars is a witch story like no other... although if you enjoyed Trade ReviewSilly spells, delectable dresses, magical mishaps and ridiculous riddles, this is a witch story like no other - and it's a blast! * Bookseller *A completely fresh and fun take on witches, Witch Wars is for anyone who likes magic, adventure, fashion or a fabulous story * Booktrust *The craziest and funniest book I've read in ages. WITCH WARS IS A GO! * Andy Stanton, author of Mr Gum *This is a witchy story unlike any other, full of fun and hilarity. * Parents in Touch *A brilliantly magical story that takes you to a completely different world. A great book to get lost in for a while. * Tom Fletcher Book Club *A glitzy, witchy new series full of adventure and fun. * WRD Magazine *Fizzing with fun…The short chapters and delightfully imaginative black and white illustrations make it easily accessible for young readers. * Daily Mail *Fabulous fairies and fashion-forward witches battle it out in this lively read. * The Observer *Completely bonkers fun, from the brilliant inventions (underwater beauty spas) to the glitzy characters. * Mumsnet *I couldn’t put it down. * Guardian Kids Reviews *

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Book Synopsis''Doyle's talent for creating windswept, stormy tension and physical threat sweeps all before it. This is one for a seaside holiday, whatever the weather' The Daily MailIn the brilliant sequel to The Storm Keeper''s Island, winner of the Books are My Bag Readers Award, Fionn Boyle finds himself at the heart of the fight for the island''s survival.Fionn Boyle has been Storm Keeper of Arranmore for less than six months when thousands of terrifying Soulstalkers arrive on the island. The empty-eyed followers of the dreaded sorceress Morrigan have come to raise their leader and Fionn is powerless to stop them. The Storm Keeper's magic has deserted him and with his grandfather's memory waning, Fionn must rely on his friends Shelby and Sam to help him summon Dagda's army of merrows.But nobody else believes the ferocious sea creatures even exist. And how can he prove he's right without any magic? As Fionn begins his search for the lost armTrade ReviewEven better than its wonderful predecessor. It’s laugh out loud funny and heart-breaking in equal measure, with stakes so high that you can barely catch your breath until you turn the last page. This book is one to treasure and it marks Catherine Doyle as a breakout star in middle grade fiction * Louise O'Neill, author of The Surface Breaks *Sparkles with wit and wisdom ... The Lost Tide Warriors is an unputdownable adventure * Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song *A masterfully written, truly legendary adventure. The Lost Tide Warriors feels like a journey across the darkest, wildest and most beautiful seas * Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken Legs *A wonderfully crafted adventure – tense, thrilling, poignant and really rather beautiful * P.G. Bell, author of The Train to Impossible Places *Exceptional ... It kept me on the edge of my seat, had me laughing out loud and made me weep. Beautifully written, emotionally compelling and tremendously exciting, it cements Catherine Doyle as one of the strongest children's authors writing today * Katie Tsang, co-author of Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts *The Lost Tide Warriors takes everything that made The Storm-Keeper's Island so special and runs with it – more action, higher stakes, an expanding mythology at once supremely high-concept and so real it feels like it lives just down the road. Doyle is a born storyteller ... A book you won't be able to put down * Dave Rudden, author of the Knights of the Borrowed Dark series *Doyle has created something rare, rich and beautiful in the Storm Keeper series; the beautiful writing is so compelling and I already can't wait for the next book * Sarah Davis-Goff, author of Last Ones Left Alive *Tender and powerful. This is a gripping adventure ... I really needed this book – a generous message that courage and love are often all the magic we need * Alice Broadway, author of the Ink Trilogy *Magical in every way * Eoin Colfer on THE STORM KEEPER’S ISLAND *Acutely observed sibling dynamics, a house full of magical candles, and a vivid sense of history interwoven with Irish legend make for a standout novel * Guardian on THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND *The book of the season (if not the year) has to be this beautifully written fantasy adventure. The perfect summer holiday escape, don’t miss it! * Irish Independent on THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND *So magical and wild that it’s like being swept away by the sea * Katherine Rundell on THE STORM KEEPER’S ISLAND *A gem … This is a book that should have any child glued to their deckchair * Daily Telegraph on THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND *A gripping adventure, brimming with magic and mythological references, which will be adored by fans of the first book. * CBI Reading Guide 2019-20 *Gripping fantasy adventure which cleverly reignites Irish mythology for modern readers. * Irish Independent *The Lost Tide Warriors combines the modern world with Irish myths and sweeps you back to Arranmore with a story that brims with magic, adventure, family and friendship. * Irish Independent on Sunday *Rip-roaring adventure with an endearingly resourceful hero. * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisA brand new YA standalone survivor romance from Jennifer Hartmann, the fan-favorite author of Still Beating, Lotus, and June First, packed with the same light-in-the-dark hope for healing in the face of tragedy. Perfect for fans of If He Had Been With Me, A Thousand Boy Kisses, and Binding 13.Kissing you feels like catching the sunAt seven years old, Ella Sunbury and Max Manning were inseparableuntil life scattered them in different directions, forcing Ella to abruptly leave town. A decade later, she returns for their senior year of high school, moving in across the street from her childhood best friend.But she's not the same girl Max once knew.She now lives in the shadow of her brother: a notorious felon on death row, convicted of a crime that shook the nation. Reeling from the fallout and shunned by her peers, all Ella wants is to fade into the background.Max has little room for distr

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Book SynopsisI Am Thunder is the Branford Boase Award-winning debut YA novel which questions how far you'll go to stand up for what you believe.Fifteen-year-old Muzna Saleem is used to being invisible. So no one is more surprised than her when Arif Malik, the hottest boy in school, takes a sudden interest.But Arif is hiding a terrible secret and, as they begin to follow a dark path, Muzna faces an impossible choice: keep quiet and betray her beliefs, or speak out and betray her heart.Muhammad Khan's stunning, multi-award winning YA writing gets right to the centre of what it means to be an urban teenager today.'An uplifting, empowering novel with hope at its heart' Observer Children's Book of the Week'Funny and clever - a perspective long overdue in British fiction' Alex Wheatle, author of Crongton Knights'This one is special . . . punches well above the weight of most debuts' The Times'This assured, hopeful debut feels unprecedented and essential' GuardianTrade ReviewAn uplifting, empowering novel with hope at its heart * Observer Children's Book of the Week *This one is special . . . Muhammad Khan has created a powerful, sophisticated and intensely likeable female narrator in this thrilling novel, which punches well above the weight of most debuts -- Alex O'Connell, The Times Children's Book of the WeekWith its superb heroine, pitch-perfect dialogue, and sensitive examination of extremism preying on naivety, this assured, hopeful debut feels unprecedented and essential -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *Funny and clever - a perspective long overdue in British fiction -- Alex Wheatle, Guardian prize-winning author of Crongton KnightsThis fierce, fresh UK debut has one of the most distinctive narrators I've read in ages. Muzna's warmth and heart transform what could have been a gritty "issues" book into a powerful call for hope and standing up for your beliefs * Bookseller *This is a poignant coming of age story about a young girl trying to work out where she fits in the world, and who she can trust * Scotsman *Fans of Skins and The Hate U Give will feel right at home here * BuzzFeed *[An] important, and well-needed YA novel. It will inspire Muslim teens who are looking for realistic representation in literature . . . [and] celebrates diversity. * The Bookbag *An exciting new voice in YA -- Netgalley Books of the MonthThe most vibrant, vivid voice I've encountered in a long time. Anyone who's interested in what it's like to be young, British or Muslim in the world today should read it, because it brings all those things to life with terrific power and emotion. -- S F Said, author of Varjak Paw, Booktrust Books of the Year 2018Buy it, read it, devour it... A powerful story with a voice that was needed. YA world, you don't know the thunder that is coming your way! -- Samia Sharif, ssharifbooks.wordpress.comWe need more people like Muhammad Khan to craft stories like this to not only show that we are not alone, but also so people understand -- Humaira Kauser, Reader Review Panel member, lovereading4kids.co.ukKhan's acute portrayal of Muzna captures both the joy and turbulence of being a teenage girl. His dialogue is fresh, and funny, and keeps the story zipping along, even when the characters are filled with uncertainty. The balance of culture, religion, and following one's heart have rarely been depicted with such nuance. * Branford Boase Award Judges *This funny, gritty coming-of-age novel could not be more needed -- Izzy Read, Reader Review Panel member, lovereading4kids.co.ukA big, heartfelt and ambitious book -- The Letterpress ProjectNothing could be more timely or powerful. Perhaps Muhammad Khan is the strongest new voice in YA. I can't wait to see what he does next -- Jessica Hope, readbyjess.blogspot.co.ukEmpowering . . . I Am Thunder isn’t like any book you’ve read before, Khan is a pioneer in YA -- The Yellow Pen Pot, theyellowpenpot.wordpress.comTrailblazing * BookRiot *[A] searingly honest look at what it is to be a teenager struggling to find their own identity in a morass of competing pressures . . . I Am Thunder is a stunning debut written with confidence and a compelling voice -- Linda Wilson * crimereview.co.uk *No half measures – this is an important as well as an immensely assured first novel * Books for Keeps *An incredibly powerful debut novel that brings the reader a unique perspective . . . In order to foster tolerance and inclusiveness, the world needs more books like this. * WhatsOn *A powerful debut about racism and the power of speaking out -- INIS Reading Guide - Editor's ChoiceThis book does a really good job of showing the nuance and complexity, without it being a victim narrative * Dr Grzegorczyk, BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat *

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Book SynopsisFeeling invisible in a class of students who exclude him from groups, games and birthday parties, little Brian welcomes a class newcomer with whom he works on a school project in ways that help him to stand out. By the author of My Secret Bully.

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Book SynopsisTen-year-old Jerry Ronden is a walking nightmare who can make grown men cry. He sets off firecrackers in his parents' bed, deploys stink bombs in his own house, and soaps the aisle of the school bus. But his mischief making days are numbered. He discovers a window beneath his mum's washing line. Eyes glitter behind the window, and a voice calls to Jerry. He doesn't have to wonder long who could be speaking to him. After a day full of his antics at school, the monsters climb out of the window and try to kidnap Jerry and drag him underground. Terrified, Jerry screams he will be good forever. The monsters run away, unable to stand being around a good child. Jerry now knows the monsters only come after children who behave like monsters themselves. They kidnap misbehaving kids and pull them underground, locking them in cages and feeding them until they decide the little troublemakers are ready to be eaten. This doesn't sound like a bright future to Jerry, so he tries very hard to imp

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Book SynopsisMoira’s afraid her parents might get upset if they find out she invited the whole school to her birthday party… so she just doesn’t tell them. The big day arrives, and grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, annnnd kindergarten all come knocking down her door. Before long, the house is a total disaster and Moira’s parents are going crazy trying to figure out how to get enough pizzas and birthday cake to feed everyone. Just leave it to Moira—she’ll figure it all out, and even get the house cleaned up in the process! A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces this charming tale of the world’s most boisterous birthday to a new generation of young readers.

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Book SynopsisFrom football to flight sequences and real-life drama to fantasy, the action-packed first book in Tom Palmer's Wings sequence has it all. High-end production includes perforated jacket-flaps with plane models to cut out, assemble and collect. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+ Jatinder seems to be living his dream – he's training for his team's youth squad, and his host parents Steve and Esther are really great. But something's holding Jatinder back from being a really great footballer – himself. Steve reckons it's OK to take risks – look at his own hero, Hardit Singh Malik. That night Jatinder wakes up in a seriously surprising situation – flying Hardit's WWI fighter plane into enemy airspace. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+

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Book Synopsis*** The second official Minecraft tie-in novel, following the Sunday Times bestseller The Island ***This official Minecraft novel is an action-packed thriller! When a new virtual-reality version of the game brings her desires—and doubts—to life, one player must face her fears.Bianca has never been good at following the plan. She's more of an act-now, deal-with-the-consequences-later kind of person. But consequences can’t be put off forever, as Bianca learns when she and her best friend, Lonnie, are in a terrible car crash.Waking up in the hospital, almost paralyzed by her injuries, Bianca is faced with questions she’s not equipped to answer. She chooses instead to try a new virtual-reality version of Minecraft that responds to her every wish, giving her control over a world at the very moment she thought she’d lost it. As she explores this new realm, she encounters Esme and Anton, two kids who are also playing on the hospital server. The trio teams up to play through to the End, and hopefully to find Lonnie along the way.But the road to recovery isn’t without its own dangers. The kids are swarmed by mobs seemingly generated by their fears and insecurities, and now Bianca must deal with the uncertainties that have been plaguing her: Is Lonnie really in the game? And can Bianca help him to return to reality with her?From bestselling author Max Brooks also comes the long-awaited epic conclusion to the Minecraft trilogy, Minecraft: The Village, coming out in October 2023.Trade ReviewIf your game-loving son doesn’t already know about this book, they will do once their friends start reading it … An adventurous page-turner * Sun *A genius idea. My son is going to love this. Fantastic -- Ben Shephard, Good Morning Britain

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Book SynopsisThe Philippines, 100 years ago. A boy called Samkad wants to become a man. He is desperate to be given his own shield, spear and axe. His best friend, Luki, wants to be a warrior too - but she is a girl and that is forbidden. Then a new boy arrives in the village and everything changes. He brings news that a people called 'Americans' are bringing war right to his home . . .Trade ReviewVery special * The Times *Gourlay's evocative writing grips from the outset * Guardian *A master storyteller * Scotsman *Vividly drawn . . . mesmerising * Observer *

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Book SynopsisHave fun in the ocean with this activity book that's packed with activities, reusable play pieces, fun press-out models to make, and four busy under-the-sea play scenes to complete with the 150 stickers. The 20 chunky ocean-themed reusable play pieces are 100% reusable and can be positioned again and again. Use them for fun on your windows!

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Book SynopsisHaving learnt that a new railway in India has made it theoretically possible to travel all the way around the globe in no more than eighty days, Phileas Fogg, a wealthy and fastidious London gentleman, makes a wager of 20,000 with his Reform Club associates that he can achieve this hitherto unheard-of feat, and, accompanied by his French valet Jean Passepartout, boards a train for Dover the very same evening. Pursued on their epic journey by a Scotland Yard policeman who has mistaken Fogg for a bank robber, the intrepid voyagers face a race against time as they traverse a range of exotic and sometimes hazardous landscapes and make use of any and every mode of transport available to them including elephants in order to achieve their goal.A huge commercial success on first publication in 1872, Jules Verne''s classic adventure story has been adapted numerous times for the stage and the screen, as well as inspiring many real-life adventurers who have sought to emulate Fogg''s

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Book SynopsisAuntie Katusha has just come from the Old Country, bringing poppy seeds to make cakes for a mischievous four-year-old boy named Andrewshek. A little neighbour, Erminka, who wears red boots which are too big for her, joins Andrewshek for a series of adventures with talking animals, including a greedy goose who steals the cakes; a naughty white goat who hides on the roof; and a kitten, a dog and two chickens who are determined to gatecrash the children’s tea party. There is art on every page, featuring cheeky animals, gooseberry tarts, colourful shawls and Russian dolls, and cheerful Auntie Katusha in her kerchiefed and aproned splendour.

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Book SynopsisMy First Reading Book is an illustrated first reading book in a large, fun format - perfect for use in show-and-tell. Bright and imaginative drawings throughout and appropriate vocabulary mean that children can follow as you read or try for themselves. Interactive questions and writing exercises at the back of the book provide a valuable aid to learning. It is a delightful retelling of a classic fairy tale, the fresh and lively storyline is designed to appeal to the young reader. Young Cinderella lives with her cruel stepmother and her horrible stepsisters, who make her do all the chores and don't let her have any fun at all. When there is a ball at the palace, Cinderella meets Prince Charming - with help from her Fairy Godmother, a pumpkin and some friendly mice. But at midnight the magic runs out, and Cinderella dashes away. Will the prince ever be able to find her and make her his bride...? The timeless tale is retold in this enchanting book, with familiar language and simple vocabulary that children can follow easily.

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Book SynopsisIncredible journeys feature in many ancient tales – made in the quest for love, honour, glory or dazzling rewards; to challenge terrible monsters; or obliterate enemies. This beautifully illustrated edition gathers together myths and legends from every corner of the globe. The stories seethe with intrepid characters and a rich pageant of gods and monsters. Superheroes, strange beasts and beautiful women overcome perilous obstacles, pit themselves against raging elements and visit fabulous lands. Some of the classic quest tales include Thor’s epic journey to Utgard, the quest for the Holy Grail, Gilgamesh’s attempt to conquer death, and the seven voyages of Sindbad. Background information to the tales is also included to provide a superb context for young students.

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Book SynopsisA collection of stories for children by Joan Aiken - brought together in this new edition for the very first time - to celebrate the centenary of the author's birth.

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Book SynopsisAs usual, Mai Yashiro is filling her days with gaming, gaming, and more gaming! After all, missing even one day means losing her life. This time around she''ll brave a creepy mansion and finds herself in another Battle of Wits. Mai is surrounded by reliable allies: the cheeky Tsubasa, the number one Nightmare player Tanaka, and the handsome and gentlemanly Masuda. Will there still be an opportunity for Mai and Asagi to get a little bit closer?

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Book SynopsisHinata attends a classmate''s recital on a luxury cruise ship, but before he knows it, the ship has set off for Russia with everyone still aboard! And now a violin worth millions is missing. It''s up to Hinata and Chris to catch the culprit and find the lost treasure. But what happens when Chris is taken, too? Will Hinata ever see his beloved dog again?

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Book SynopsisPoppa reveals a war medal in his hand to his grandson. Manu asks, ‘Did you win it?” ‘Sort of, a King gave it to me,’ the old man says. He then tells Manu how his Anzac platoon rescued the Greek King, Prime Minister and the rest of their party on a Greek Island during World War II. It’s a perilous journey trekking from one side of the island to the other, trudging up a ravine, across the White Mountains, and through a narrow gorge. They must avoid the German paratroopers landing in their thousands on the island and renegade Crete mountaineers who shoot at them, mistaking them for Germans. Due to the kindness of the village people and the dedication of the Anzac soldiers they make it to the coast and send out SOS signals. But they don’t know if the ship is friend or foe. Manu discovers a tale of bravery, teamwork and sacrifice and sees his grandfather in a new light.

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Book SynopsisDark, gripping and romantic - read the books that inspired the phenomenal Netflix vampire series.

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Book SynopsisWhen Astrid overhears a threatening phone call, he dives headfirst into a world of government secrets and digital intrigue. Can he purge the system of lies in time to save his mother? Resurgence is a high-stakes thriller of courage, friendship, and a race against time.

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Book SynopsisThe Bloods are in control and they’re desperate to turn Britain into the world they want to see: right, white, Christian supremist. Anyone who they call abnormal is a target. Amidst the chaos of civil war the country is on the move as small militia groups fight each other and a sea of refugees escapes the cities and the pursuing Bloods. When her home is destroyed in a bombing raid, Marti must strike out on a mission of her own - to save her father and get his vital software into the right hands. But Marti is mixed race and trans and has her young brother in tow. Crossing into enemy territory could prove suicidal. Yet Marti's enemies haven't reckoned with her indomitable will to survive - and the gun she carries, which has three bullets . . .Trade Review"Funny, rude and violently enjoyable for 13+" -- Amanda Craig * New Statesman *"Burgess is back with a punchy novel about white supremacy and urban warfare... [it reflects] the trend of YA books addressing intersectional issues in ways the adult market struggles to do" * The Bookseller *"Marti’s voice is unique and her will to survive is like nothing the Bloods could have possibly imagined ... her story rips and races at breakneck speed" * LoveReading *"Utterly terrifying... devastatingly clever, completely mindblowing and will leave you with so much to think about" * NE Book Awards *"As punchy and bold as you'd imagine a Melvin Burgess novel to be" * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Independent Bookshop Week Book Award, Children's categoryYA stars Sarah Crossan and Brian Conaghan join forces to break readers'' hearts in this contemporary story of star-cross''d lovers. Jess would never have looked twice at Nicu if her friends hadn''t left her in the lurch. Nicu is all big eyes and ill-fitting clothes, eager as a puppy, even when they''re picking up litter in the park for community service. He''s so not her type. Appearances matter to Jess. She''s got a lot to hide.Nicu thinks Jess is beautiful. His dad brought Nicu and his mum here for a better life, but now all they talk about is going back home to find Nicu a wife. The last thing Nicu wants is to get married. He wants to get educated, do better, stay here in England. But his dad''s fists are the most powerful force in Nicu''s life, and in the end, he''ll have to do what his dad wants.As Nicu and Jess get closer, their secrets come to the surface like bTrade ReviewThis is a verse novel, consummately crafted, where the position of each word on the page is as important as its meaning… a beautiful tale of love, hope and survival * Guardian *Complex and original…The outlook may seem bleak, but don’t be put off: this beautifully crafted novel has genuine joy at its heart for the light and hope that friendship can bring in a chaotic, unpredictable world * Observer *It crams into its two vivid voices ideas about prejudice, immigration, forced marriage, abuse and poverty, and movingly transcends issues to feel universal * Sunday Times *Extraordinarily gripping * Irish Independent *

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Book SynopsisTHE SELECTION changed the lives of thirty-five girls forever. Now, only one will claim Prince Maxon's heartIt's swoon meets the Hunger Games in the third instalment of THE SELECTION series!For the four girls who remain at the palace, the friendships they've formed, rivalries they've struggled with and dangers they've faced have bound them to each other for the rest of their lives.Now, the time has come for one winner to be chosen.America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown or to Prince Maxon's heart. But as the competition approaches its end and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realises just how much she stands to lose and how hard she'll have to fight for the future she wants.The breathtaking third title in THE SELECTION series will make you swoon!Trade ReviewPraise for The Selection:“Reality TV meets dystopian fairy tale in Kiera Cass’s delightful debut. Charming, captivating, and filled with just the right amount of swoon!” Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy

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Book SynopsisTHE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVILis now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh,Cate Blanchett,and many more!With every end comes a new beginning Join your favourite students in the fourth book in this bestselling series.Before they can graduate, the students of the School for Good and Evil must complete their fourth-year Quests for Glory. The stakes are high: success brings eternal adoration, and failure means obscurity forever.For their quests, Agatha and Tedros are trying to return Camelot to its former splendour as queen and king. For her quest, Sophie seeks to mould Evil in her own image as Dean.But they soon grow isolated and alone, and all of the students'' quests seem to plunge into chaos. Amidst obstacles both dangerous and unpredictable, who will rise and lead the charge to save them . . . ?Trade ReviewPraise for THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL: “Amazing!!! Brilliant!!! PERFECTO!!! Mindblowing!!! Love it. Absolutely LOVE it.” Ava “This book is amazing!! It really kept me up all night and I could not wait to finish it! GO AND READ IT. SERIOUSLY. GO, GO, GO!” Anna, Goodreads “A fairy tale like no other, complete with romance, magic, and humour… that will keep you turning pages until the end.” Newbury Award-winning author Ann M. Martin “Twill enchant young girls and boys alike with its twisted take on the classic fairytales.” – The Bookbag “Dark, funny and entertaining” – Teenlibrarian.co.uk

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Book SynopsisThe eleventh title in the number one bestselling CHERUB series! James discovers a love for high-speed motorcycle riding ... Every CHERUB agent comes from somewhere. Dante Scott still has nightmares about the death of his family, brutally murdered by a biker gang. Dante is given the chance to become a member of CHERUB, a trained professional with one essential advantage: adults never suspect that children are spying on them. But when Dante joins James and Lauren Adams on a mission to infiltrate Brigands Motorcycle Club, he''s ready to use everything he''s learned to get revenge on the people who killed his family ...For official purposes, these children do not exist.Trade ReviewA thoroughly enjoyable Cherub book once again ... I highly recommend it ... a must-read for all teenagers -- Camilla Lee, Year 9 * Bristol Evening Post *Skilfully paced page-turning plotting and racy dialogue keep readers hooked * School Librarian *realistically gritty and as addictively believable as usual * Waterstone's Books Quarterly *A page-turner * Sunday Express *Praise for books in the CHERUB series: 'Punchy, exciting, glamorous and, what's more, you'll completely wish it was true.' * Sunday Express *'Crackling tension and high-octane drama.' * Daily Mail *'A really good book that you could re-read over and over again.' * Guardian *'Pacy writing, punchy dialogue and a gripping plot, it's got it all.' * Daily Express *'Fast-moving action ... and cool gadgets!' * The Times *

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Book SynopsisLate summer, 1940.Hitler has conquered France. Now he intends to cross the Channel and defeat Britain before winter arrives.A group of young refugees led by British spy Charles Henderson faces a stark choice. To head south into the safety of neutral Spain, or go north on a risky mission to sabotage the German invasion plans.For official purposes, these children do not exist.Trade Review'Muchamore's plain, punchy,often funny style ... is highly effective. This clever, tense novel is a great way of getting bored boys interested in history.' (The Escape) * Amanda Craig, The Times *A thrilling page turner you won't want to put down * Western Mail *'It has the feel of something quite big and satisfying...Muchamore's voice is fresh and direct.' (The Escape) * The Daily Telegraph *Mixes espionage and gritty realism when dealing with children in the midst of a war * Waterstones Quarterly, March 2009 *'This book was un-putdownable. It gripped me from start to finish, and was just as good as the CHERUB series, if not better.' (The Escape) * Aaron, 14, First News *Praise for books in the CHERUB series: 'Punchy, exciting, glamorous and, what's more, you'll completely wish it was true.' * The Sunday Express *'an exciting action packed tale... a thrilling page turner that you won't want to put down' * Liverpool Echo *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF AN ABA AWARD. Innocent by day, killer by night: a dark, twisting thriller about a teen assassin’s attempt to live a normal life. Don't miss the second book in the trilogy, The Hummingbird Killer, out now.  'An electrifying debut!’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You Trained and traumatised by a secret assassin programme for minors, Isabel Ryans wants nothing more than to be a normal civilian. After running away from home, she has a new name, a new life and a new friend, Emma, and for the first time, things are looking up. But old habits die hard, and it’s not long until she blows her cover, drawing the attention of the guilds – the two rival organisations who control the city of Espera. An unaffiliated killer like Isabel is either a potential asset . . . or a threat to be eliminated. Will the blood on her hands cost her everything?

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Book SynopsisThe first volume in the highly anticipated new series by Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate EventsIn a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, a young Lemony Snicket began his apprenticeship in an organization nobody knows about. He began asking questions that shouldn't have been on his mind. Now he has written an account that should not be published, in four volumes that shouldn't be read. This is the first volume.Charming, clever and enormously enjoyable' GuardianWonderfully eccentric and addictive & Just beautiful writing' ObserverBetter than ever' IndependentA dazzlingly clever, funny and literary concoction.' Irish TimesTrade Review`Charming, clever and enormously enjoyable’ Guardian `Wonderfully eccentric and addictive … Just beautiful writing’ Observer `Better than ever’ Independent `A dazzlingly clever, funny and literary concoction.’ Irish Times

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Book SynopsisThe seventh book in the brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER Loserseries. Perfect forreaders aged 7 years + and fansof Diary of a Wimpy Kid,Tom Gates and Dennis the Menace.It's only a few days into the half-term holidays and Barry''s dad has already had enough of him! He's packing Barry off to Pirate Camp, the same one he used to be sent to every year. Barry's not impressed he's not a baby anymore, so why should he have to go to a camp for kiddywinkles? But horrible things are afoot at Pirate Camp it's been taken over by the villainous Morag, and now its future's in doubt. There's only one thing to do: Barry and his new friends Sally Bottom and Renard Dupont have to uncover the hidden treasure of Mogden Island Don''t miss the other hilarious books by Jim Smith: I am not a Loser, I am still not a Loser, I am so over being a Loser, I am sort of a Loser, Barry Loser and the holiday of doom, Barry Loser and the case of the crumpled carton, Barry Loser''s ultimate book of Trade ReviewThe review of the eight-year-old boy in our house . . . "Can I keep it to give to a friend?' Best recommendation you can get', Observer 'Hugely enjoyable surreal chaos', Guardian 'I laughed so much that I thought I was going to burst!', Finbar, aged 9

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Book SynopsisBefore he wrote ''A Series of Unfortunate Events'', before the Baudelaires became orphans, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket asked all the wrong questions. Four to be exact.This is the account of the fourth question.There was a town, and there was a train, and there was a murder. Apprentice investigator Lemony Snicket was on the train, and he thought that if he solved the murder he could save the town.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent. You'll laugh only if you find humour in gothic and mysterious things involving detectives and crime solving.Lemony's other literary outings in A Series of Unfortunate Events' have sold60 millioncopies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix series starring Neil Patrick Harris. Theseregrettable developments mean thatmillionsof fans have found out about the dreadful plight of the Baudelaire orphans, buTrade ReviewAn enjoyable ride * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisThe Mr Men are in London. Everyone is very excited. Mr Busy is taking them on a very busy tour of the sights, including Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. But will they get into a tangle on the tube and what will Mr Snooty make of it all?Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events and even a trip to the moon.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971. The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly. The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf. The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisJoin the naughtiest unicorn for magic and mayhem in this hilarious series for 6+ fans of Pamela Butchart, Rabbit and Bear, The Worst Witch and UNICORNS!Mira and Dave are now UBFF (Unicorn Best Friends Forever) and they can't wait to join in all of the sports day games and go on a magical rainbow Quest. But then all the games start to go wrong. The sacks for the sack race are sewn together, the eggs for the egg and spoon race are rotten and the PE kit is stolen! Can Mira and Dave find out who is causing trouble? Mira and her UBFF are facing their toughest (and sportiest) challenge yet!

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Book SynopsisAgent Asha is back in the third instalment of this action-packed spy adventure series, combining STEM with exciting adventures to engage young readers in coding and critical thinking.Top-secret Children's Spy Agency recruit Asha Joshi has gone undercover to investigate teenage tech billionaire Shelly Belly. When she discovers that Shelly has used artificial intelligence to program the world's first robot twins, she is panicked. They haven't been tested, and they are sure to be dangerous. As twenty robot twins run riot chasing an evil cow, top coder and super-spy Asha must work out how to deactivate them. Can she stop Shelly from launching her robot twin technology before anyone gets hurt or worse?

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Book SynopsisA vibrant celebration of things that go, with a lively text from author Moira Butterfield and pictures from debut-talent Bryony Clarkson.Come and hitch a ride in vehicles of every shape and size from family cars to double-decker buses, chugging tractors to speedy supercars, and gigantic monster-trucks to noisy fire engines. With bounce-along rhythms and fascinating facts from author Moira Butterfield, and bright, lively pictures by rising star Bryony Clarkson, any single reading of My Big Book of Transport is sure to result in a victory lap or two!Trade Reviewa stylish, rhyming celebration of things that go * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisEveryone''s favourite best worst detective is back in the sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series that''s perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Barry Loser.Timmy is in Key West, Florida, ostensibly for the honeymoon of his mother and Doorman Dave if they even got married, which Timmy doubts. Unfortunately for Timmy, crime doesn't take a holiday. And because Total has fled to Cuba, Timmy must rely on a new partner for help: Doorman Dave's nephew Emilio. Meanwhile, a surprise newcomer shows up in Timmy's life and, as if things couldn't get more hectic, Timmy's pants have been stolen by a six-toed cat.Trade ReviewThe "best" worst detective Timmy Failure returns for a sixth adventure. * The Bookseller *A new Timmy Failure book is always a cause for celebration and this is another glorious mix of humour, surrealism, incompetent detection – and chickens. […] Stephan Pastis’s cartoon illustrations are a joy in themselves and this is clever, original, inspired fun. * Andrea Reece, LoveReading *“Everyone’s favourite best worst detective is back in the sixth book of this bestselling series.” * Parent Talk *“[…] won me over. Failure is not just another Wimpy Kid, but a deluded, megalomaniacal child detective. Pastis milks these traits for every drop of comedy value.” * Observer *

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Book SynopsisRex goes on an intergalactic guinea pig rescue mission in his next adventure in the hilarious series for 7+ readers, from Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator Elys Dolan.Life is going well for Rex until the school''s guinea pigs suddenly vanish from the pet show. As a dinosaur-turned-PE teacher, Rex immediately gets the blame.Determined to prove he hasn''t eaten any beloved pets, Rex along with his friends Sandra, Anish and Bigfoot set out to solve the guinea pig mystery.First they have to face up to the shifty city mayor, Jimmy Prigg, and then Rex must go undercover on a daring intergalactic rescue mission.Highly illustrated throughout and laugh-out-loud funny, this hilarious series is perfect for fans of The Bolds, Dogman and Bunny & Monkey.

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