Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisUnicorn and his friends are ready for an adventure, and nothing ismore adventurous than travelling into SPACE! But when the fourfriends disagree over which planet to visit first, Unicorn decidesto go off alone. Will Unicorn realise that friendship is what makes everything fun?And will he finally stop being such a Grumpycorn?

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Book Synopsis_______________PRAISE FOR WITCH WARS:This is a witch story like no other and it's a blast!' BooksellerBrilliantly magical' Tom Fletcher Book Club_______________The third book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.Tiga Whicabim loves her new life in the witchy, glitzy, black and white world of Sinkville. Now, suddenly, colour has started seeping back into Ritzy City first there was a green apple in the middle of the road, and then Miss Heks reappeared in a garish orange dress. Tiga is very suspicious. But Miss Heks is only the tip of a very witchy iceberg. As Tiga, Peggy and Fluffanora soon discover, all the Big Exit witches are back! And they want to destroy Sinkville once and for all.As Aggie Hoof hides in a cupboard, Tiga, Fluffanora and Peggy race to save Sinkville and end up finding an unlikely ally in Felicity Bat, whose irritatingly excellent witchcrTrade ReviewMadcap fun with wonderful characters…perfect for girls who enjoy hilarity with a touch of magic, friendship and mayhem. * Parents in Touch *A good, fun, easy read recommended for girls who like their adventure stories served with a dash of humour. * ReadingZone *Silly spells, delectable dresses, magical mishaps and ridiculous riddles, this is a witch story like no other – and it's a blast! * Bookseller on Witch Wars *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 *

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Book Synopsis*Join Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in the second book in J.K. Rowling's multi-award-winning series.Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true.J.K. Rowling's internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry's second adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the waving, walloping branches of the Whomping Willow to the thrills of a rain-streaked Quidditch pitch. This gorgeous hardback edition features a spectacular cover by awarTrade ReviewI’ve yet to meet a ten-year-old who hasn’t been entranced by its witty, complex plot and the character of the eponymous Harry * Independent *Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff * Mirror *Teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes * Guardian *One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times * Sunday Telegraph *The Harry Potter stories will join that small group of children’s books which are read and reread into adulthood * TLS *

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Book SynopsisDo you dare to read the Tales of Terror? A stunning and commercial new paperback package for this chilling collection of short stories, illustrated throughout by David Roberts and featuring a gloriously creepy new cover!A boy is put on a train by his stepmother to make his first journey on his own. But what should be a thrilling ride becomes weirder than anyone could have imagined when the train stalls at the mouth of a tunnel and an elegant woman in white offers to help the boy while away the hours by telling him stories.But these are stories with a difference and each is more deliciously chilling than the last ... Who is this mysterious storyteller, and why are her tales so dark and macabre?Can''t get enough spooky stories? Crack open the other thrilling titles in the Tales of Terror series: Uncle Montague''s Tales of Terror and Tales of Terror from the Black Ship!Trade ReviewInventive, deadpan, sardonic and cruel, [Tales of Terror] From the Tunnel's Mouth is a creepy autumnal treat * James Lovegrove, Financial Times *The stories are spine-chilling thrillers ... a wonderfully nightmarish journey of the imagination – old-fashioned storytelling at its best * Daily Mail *It's a classic in the making * Nicola Smyth, Independent on Sunday *

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Book Synopsis_______________A wonderful poetry collection fizzing with fun from the much loved Michael Rosen, packed with colour illustrations by David Tazzyman. Includes an audio CD of Michael Rosen reading his poems.A riotous celebration of words silly words, funny words, words you only use in your own family, new words, old words, and the very best words in the right order.MelonMelon squashy,melon sloshy.My friend Helen's eating melon.So far, so goodwith Helenand her melon.But here's what I'm tellin'Helen:Don't SIT on your melon, Helen!'Filled with colour illustrations and packed with silly rhymes, witty wordplay and thought-provoking story poems, this collection will delight children of all ages. Michael Rosen is the bestselling author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, along with many other picture books and collections of poetry.Trade ReviewFull of poems that I love … illustrated with wild enthusiasm and style * The Times *This entertaining compilation will entertain for hours, if not days ... Exuberant, amusing illustrations complement this compendium of poems about everyday happenings and extraordinary events ... Ideal for reading aloud at home or at school * BookTrust *Rosen doesn’t just do funny ... he is funny ... Rosen is the real deal * Sunday Times on UNCLE GOBB AND THE DREAD SHED *Ramshackle and silly in the best possible way * Financial Times on UNCLE GOBB AND THE DREAD SHED *

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Book SynopsisAventurine is the fiercest, bravest kind of dragon, and she's ready to prove it to her family by leaving the safety of their mountain cave and capturing the most dangerous prey of all: a human.But when the human she captures tricks her into drinking enchanted hot chocolate, she finds herself transformed into a puny human girl with tiny blunt teeth, no fire, and not one single claw. She's still the fiercest creature in these mountains though and now she's found her true passion: chocolate! All she has to do is walk on two feet to the human city, find herself an apprenticeship (whatever that is) in a chocolate house (which sounds delicious), and she'll be conquering new territory in no time won't she?Wild and reckless young Aventurine will bring havoc to the human city but what she doesn't expect is that she'll find real friendship there too, along with betrayal, deception, scrumptious chocolate and a startling new understanding of what it means to be a human (and a dragon).A pinch of

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Book Synopsis_______________''The Witch Wars stories crackle with energy'' - LoveReading4Kids''Fizzling with fun'' - Daily Mail_______________The fourth book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.The Witch Wars witches are ready for their next adventure complete with fashionable spells and unnecessary glitter!It's a new era for the Witch Wars witches. Felicity Bat is no longer evil, Tiga has at last found her mum and there's the whole of Silver City to explore. But it's not long before the witches find themselves at the centre of another adventure. When a magical book called The Karens offers to grant Fran the Fabulous Fairy's dearest wish, it seems too good to be true...And it is. Before you can say ''frogknuckles'', Tiga and the gang are in a race against time can they save Fran before she explodes in a large ball of glittery dust?Trade Review...crammed with magic and mystery, fashionable spells and properly laugh out loud humour. My seven-year-old super fan’s most anticipated book of the year. * Bookseller *It is jam packed with adventure, magic and silly spells, as well as feisty, brave protagonists. Sure to satisfy fans of the series. * Booktrust *...wildly inventive and told at breakneck speed, the Witch Wars stories crackle with energy. * LoveReading4Kids *Silly spells, delectable dresses, magical mishaps and ridiculous riddles, this is a witch story like no other – and it's a blast! * Bookseller on Witch Wars *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 *Fizzing with fun * Daily Mail *

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Book Synopsis_______________''A tale of modern star-crossed love'' - School Library Journal''Romance readers will stay up late to finish this very satisfying and heartfelt read'' - Booklist_______________Secret letters spark true love in this emotionally compelling romance from the author of the New York Times bestselling Cursebreaker series. A Zoella Book Club Pick_______________Juliet Young always writes letters to her mother, a world-traveling photojournalist. Even after her mother's death, she leaves letters at her grave. It's the only way Juliet can cope. Declan Murphy isn't the sort of guy you want to cross. In the midst of his court-ordered community service at the local cemetery, he's trying to escape the demons of his past. When Declan reads a haunting letter left beside a grave, he can''t resist writing back. Soon, he's opening up to a perfect stranger, and their connection is immediate. But neither Declan Trade ReviewReaders will find themselves rooting for the real Declan to win Juliet’s heart the same way his online persona did ... A tale of modern star-crossed love * School Library Journal *This book is going to fly off the shelves to all teens, but it will hold special interest for those looking for a tear-jerking romance, and serious readers of realistic fiction * VOYA *A great concept, delivered in a compulsively readable package … romance readers will stay up late to finish this very satisfying and heartfelt read * Booklist *This book is beautiful. You really feel what the characters are going through and feel part of their story. It speaks about grief, coming to terms with your losses, connecting with people and most importantly reaching out to people and letting yourself accept what has happened. * Teen Titles *This is a moving, thought-provoking and captivating read and teaches us that appearances can be deceiving * CBI Mind Yourself 2020 Reading Guide *

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Book Synopsis_______________The second book in the New York Times bestselling Cursebreaker series: a lush, contemporary fantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast._______________Find the heir, win the crown. Win the crown, save the kingdom.Harper has freed Prince Rhen from the curse that almost destroyed his kingdom. But all is not well; rumours are rife that there is a rival heir with a stronger claim to the throne and that Princess' Harper of Disi is nothing but a fraud.Grey has fled the castle carrying a terrible secret. When he is discovered by soldiers and returned to Ironrose by force, Grey's allegiances begin to shift. And as he grows closer to an enemy princess, he is forced to decide whether he will stand against Rhen for the crown he never wanted For more fantasy romance, don't miss Brigid Kemmerer's heart-stopping Defy the Night series. Trade ReviewEverything you’d want in a retelling of a classic fairy-tale: a finely drawn fantasy world, a heroine rarely seen in fiction, and a tortured hero with a secret. I have only one complaint: I wish the sequel were already available! * Jodi Picoult on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY *An intensely original retelling. Full of fierce new characters, wicked magic, and wondrous amounts of heart, Brigid Kemmerer doesn’t just tell a story, she builds an entire world that you will never want to leave * Stephanie Garber on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY *I couldn't get this creative, suspenseful take on Beauty and the Beast out of my head * Sara Holland on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY *The Beauty and The Beast retelling I've been waiting for. The world Brigid has crafted is so beautifully dark, filled with wild adventure and a modern-day heroine every reader will find a bit of themselves in * Alexandra Christo on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY *A complex, creative, and compelling reimagining of Beauty and the Beast * School Library Connection, starred review on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY *A fast-paced, richly detailed feminist epic * Kirkus Reviews, starred review on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY *A fresh twist on an old story … Fans of Sarah J. Maas will be eager for this one * Booklist on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY *A wonderful sequel, Emberfall and Syhl Shallow is a believable world, that captures and draws you in. * Children's Book Sequels *an amazing re-telling of Beauty and the Beast […] superbly written book * Reading Zone *I really enjoyed this book. I had read the first in the series, and this was what a sequel should be. It was about character development and it answered questions that were left unanswered in the first book. This book was filled with so much detail that it felt like I was there with the characters. Usually things end happily ever after, but A Heart So Fierce and Broken introduced a new problem that wasn’t predictable but was also enjoyable. * Teen Titles *

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Book SynopsisSUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019Laugh-out-loud funny and instantly recognisable - not since The Inbetweeners has a coming of age story been so irreverent and relatable. Fifteen-year-old Sam is not a famous vlogger, he's never gone viral, and he doesn't want to be the Next Big Thing. In fact he''s ordinary and proud of it.None of which was a problem until Dad got rich and Mum made the whole family move to London. Now Sam''s off to the North London Academy for the Gifted and Talented, where everyone''s busy planning Hollywood domination or starting alt-metal psychedelica crossover bands. Sam knows he''ll never belong, even if he wanted to. And that''s before he ends up on stage wearing nothing but a fur onesie ...A brilliantly funny look at fitting in, falling out and staying true to your own averageness. ''Dangerously funny ... To the parent, every line rings true this is a writer with real live teenagers and he is especially good on the uTrade ReviewHold the front page: a young adult book has landed that isn’t set in a dystopian warzone, doesn’t involve a bleak tale of terminal illness, abuse or hate. Absolutely no one dies. Although readers may collapse laughing because, shush, it’s dangerously funny ... To the parent, every line rings true — this is a writer with real live teenagers and he is especially good on the ups and downs of sibling relations and young love. Sutcliffe is gifted and talented. I hope the prizes flood in. I’ll be giving this to every teenager I know. * Alex O'Connell, The Times Children's Book of the Week *So, so funny and recognisable - I immediately forced it on my 14 year old * Jenny Colgan, Sunday Times bestselling author *Funny books for teenagers are a scarce thing indeed, making The Gifted, the Talented and Me particularly welcome ... Sutcliffe’s first comic novel for younger readers is a deft satire on 21st-century family life. Comparisons with Adrian Mole are inevitable, but this has a charm all of its own. * Fiona Noble, Observer *The Gifted, the Talented and Me made me cry with laughter. A comic novel like this is a gift to the nation, and Will Sutcliffe's teenage Sam, struggling to adapt as his family moves to privileged, pretentious Hampstead and enrols him in a progressive London school is the best book he has written for a decade. He, David Nicholls and Joe Dunthorne are part of a tradition that goes back to PG Wodehouse, and which has never been more needed by readers young and old. * Amanda Craig, journalist and author of The Lie of the Land *Probably the funniest and most authentic novel that I’ve read about being an awkward, self-conscious teenage boy since I WAS an awkward, self-conscious teenage boy! Bravo, William Sutcliffe! * John Boyne, bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas *I totally loved The Gifted, the Talented and Me - great characters, packed with wisdom and reminiscent of Adrian Mole (there's no higher praise, let's face it). * Sathnam Sanghera, journalist and author of The Boy with the Topknot and Marriage Material *Sharp, witty and brilliantly observed … I haven’t laughed out loud like that for a long time * Brian Conaghan, Costa Award-winning author of The Bombs that Brought Us Together *I was never an awkward teenage boy, but it made me laugh out loud on the tube. Consequently, my membership of London has been revoked for such a serious breach of etiquette. * Patrice Lawrence, award-winning author of Orangeboy *What a wonderful book! It made me chortle, and I never chortle. So, so refreshing and charming and believable. I loved this book. * Max Porter, award-winning author of Grief is the Thing with Feathers and Lanny *I blasted through this corker …Definitely shades of Adrian Mole but also some Louise Rennison-esque naughtiness, which can’t be a bad thing. YA needs more books like this … * Phil Earle, author of Demolition Dad and The Bubble Wrap Boy *More laughs out loud than any other book I have read this year. One to entertain all the family * Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times *A helping of Adrian Mole, spiced with a hint of Inbetweeners, this gives a painfully accurate insight into the agonies of male adolescence * Daily Mail *A brilliant comic satire on family life * Summertime and the reading is easy… - Sunday Express S Magazine *Rare is the description of an average family with ordinary problems, which is why William Sutcliffe’s The Gifted, the Talented and Me was so refreshing… Sutcliffe also debunked the notion of a hero who has to be somehow special and unique * Financial Times Life & Arts *Ryan Watson brings a down-to-earth, gleefully comic sensibility to his performance as resolutely normal Sam, abruptly plonked into the North London Academy for the Gifted and Talented * The best audiobooks for young adults – Guardian Review *Give your teenager the Christmas gift of laughter with this publishing rarity, a funny, clever YA novel * The best children’s books of 2019, The Times *Sutcliffe’s young adult novel was the year’s funniest book ... The book is joyous: full of spot-on satirical observation and candid teenage embarrassment. One not to read in public if chortling audibly bothers you * Children’s Book of the Year, Sunday Times *An utterly hilarious and sharp take on the “we’re all special” rhetoric * Best of 2019, Irish Times *This must be one of the funniest novels of the year in any age category * Best books of 2019: young adult, Financial Times *Think Adrian Mole, spiced with a hint of Inbetweeners, it gives a painfully accurate insight into male adolescence * Daily Mail *William Sutcliffe provides some much-needed comic relief in The Gifted, The Talented and Me, a deft satire on modern family life with shades of Adrian Mole * Observer *

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Book SynopsisPostman snail does his best but he's ever so slow. After a bad storm - and a flood which almost prevents snail completing his round - snail spots something for sale which ends all his troubles. A humourous tale, specially written to develop phonemic awareness. Ideal for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves.Trade ReviewThis is a humorous tale which children will thoroughly enjoy whilst increasing their phonemic awareness... repetitive text increases the awareness of sounds and the rhythm makes the story flow. * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisA lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful volume features more than 200 of Aesop's fables, selected for young readers and illustrated with engravings and colour plates by Arthur Rackham, Walter Crane and Ernest Griset. It includes such classics as: 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf, 'The Tortoise and the Hare', 'The City Mouse and the Country Mouse' and 'The Fox and the Grapes'.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect introduction to the wonderful world of the Faraway Tree. Discover the magic! Explore the Enchanted Wood with Joe, Beth and Frannie and meet their very special friends, Silky the fairy, Moonface and Saucepan Man. When a runaway elephant visits the tree, there''s a lot of mess for the friends to sort out . . .Perfect for reading with 3-6 year-olds, this picture book is a delightful way to discover the extraordinary world of the Magic Faraway Tree. This is a brand-new story, specially written by bestselling picture book author Jeanne Willis, and illustrated by Mark Beech.

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Book SynopsisA sweet, self-esteem-building pas de deux Kirkus ReviewsPrincess Skye is SO clumsy. There''s no way she can dance at Queen Elsie''s birthday ball with all her friends! But waiting for her at Mrs Paws'' Magic Pet Shop is a pet who might just change her mind . . . Pandarina is a magical panda who LOVES to dance. Can Pandarina help Princess Skye find her feet?From the creators of Pugicorn comes a sparkling picture book about trying your best and never giving up! *WITH A SPECIAL GLITTERY COVER*Discover other books in the Magic Pet Shop series:PugicornPugicorn and the Christmas WishStarwhalLa-La-Llama

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Book SynopsisSet off a magical adventure with the first book in Enid Blyton's classic fantasy series about a chair that can fly and grant wishes!

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Book SynopsisA fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen''s best-known story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.Elizabeth Bennet is the second eldest in a family of five daughters. Although their mother is very keen to see them all married to wealthy men, Elizabeth is determined that she will onlyever marry for love. At a ball, Elizabeth meets Mr Darcy, who at first she believes is proud and haughty. But perhaps there is more to him than first meets the eye...Katherine Woodfine is best known for her historical series, The Sinclair Mysteries, which includes The Clockwork Sparrow. A huge fan of Jane Austen from a young age, she''s perfectly placed to bring the Bennet sisters to a new audience. Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen''s satire and wit, bringing her colourful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations.Illustrated and retold editions arTrade ReviewThis is an utterly glorious addition to any school library, classroom or home bookshelf, I will certainly be buying many copies as gifts! Katherine Woodfine has managed to capture the vivacity of Jane Austen's masterpiece, has preserved many of the most famous original lines, maintained the personalities of the characters whilst rewriting to make this accessible to a younger audience. I have been reading it with a group of Year 5 pupils (aged 9 and 10) in library club, and they have been spellbound, audibly groaning when the bell goes to signal the end of break or lunchtime. * Toppsta *

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Book SynopsisA fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen''s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.When Elinor and Marianne Dashwood''s father dies, they are forced to leave their home behind and move far away to a tiny cottage. Their lives look set to change for ever, in ways neither had expected. Elinor must leave behind the man she loves, whereas Marianne falls for their charming - but entirely unsuitable - new neighbour. The sisters will need each other''s support if they are to find happiness, but will they ever find the right balance of sense and sensibility? Joanna Nadin is a winner of the Fantastic Book Award, the Surrey Book Award, Blue Peter ''Book of the Month'' and Radio 4 Open Book ''Book of the Year''. She has recently fallen head over heels for Austen''s books and wants new readers to feel the same.Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen''s satire and wit, bringing her colourful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations.Illustrated and retold editions are also available for: Pride and Prejudice,Emma, Persuasion, Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey. The perfect way to discover Austen for the first time, this bright and bold collection features some of the most inspiring and famous heroines in English literature. For readers aged eight and up.

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Book SynopsisIt''s summer in Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk, and Princess Ava and her magical pet Pugicorn are helping out at Mrs Paws'' Pupicorn Training School!The excitable pups must discover their rainbow powers in order to graduate at the end of the week. But one little pupicorn is more interested in hugs and cuddles than listening and learning...Can Princess Ava and Pugicorn help Hugicorn find her powers in time?An adorable adventure, full of magic and friendship, with a gentle message about everyone learning at their own pace. From the creators of Pugicorn and Pugicorn and the Christmas Wish.Discover other books in the Magic Pet Shop series:PugicornPugicorn and the Christmas WishStarwhalLa-La-LlamaPandarinaKitticornStarpuffElepop

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Book SynopsisNow in a gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic FLOWER SHOP, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Second in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. *Also an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*''Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.'' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. Nick and Charlie are best friends. Nick knows Charlie''s gay, and Charlie is sure that Nick isn''t. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is discovering all kinds of things about his friends, his family ... and himself. This is the second volume of Heartstopper, which is now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series.By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper is about love, frie

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Book SynopsisAn unmissable collection of three How to Train Your Dragon stories, featuring new and exclusive short story WHEN THE WINDWALKER CHANGED.Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. The Hairy Hooligan tribe think he''s totally useless, but Hiccup is brave enough to face his destiny, with the help of one tiny dragon.This collection features three stories about Hiccup at different times in his life, including one BRAND-NEW tale:1. Hiccup''s dragon Toothless gives his best tips on training a human in HOW TO TRAIN YOUR VIKING 2. A deadly sea dragon stalks the Isle of Berk in THE DAY OF THE DREADER3. And the BRAND-NEW WHEN THE WINDWALKER CHANGED, packed with action, adventure and grand reveals!Fully illustrated with Cressida Cowell''s artwork, this deluxe paperback is a perfect gift for all fans of the global phenomenon How to Train Your Dragon.HOW T

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Book SynopsisINSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR * FASTEST EVER SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL * NOW ON NETFLIX * Now in gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic The Ethics of Infatuation Dynamics, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the beloved HEARTSTOPPER series.''Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.'' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnNick and Charlie are very much in love. They''ve finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick''s house ... But with Nick going off to university next year, is everything about to change?By Alice

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Book SynopsisCroc Goes to the Dentist offers a gentle introduction to the experience of visiting the dentist for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of visiting the dentist. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.Crocodile loves sweet things, but when her teeth start to hurt, she needs to visit the dentist. Crocodile feels nervous, but the dentist is very kind.The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.Trade ReviewExcellent for sharing and encouraging discussion... we can all learn from the approach taken in this series. * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisBright art and simple, child-friendly text, plus an adorable magical finger puppet!

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Book SynopsisJeff Miller's heartbreaking, coming-of-age middle-grade novel-inspired by his personal experience living through his own parent's heart transplant-invites readers into the world of a twelve-year-old birdwatcher looking for a place to call home and a way to save his mother, even if it means venturing deep into Florida swampland.

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Book SynopsisThose who would suppress and destroy you stand not a chance when confronted with the power that lies within these pages . . . Elliott D'Angelo-Brandt is sick and tired of putting up with it all. Every week, she attends a support group for teen victims of sexual assault, but all they do is talk. Elliott's done with talking. What she wants is justice. And she has a plan for getting it: a spell book that she found in her late mom's belongings that actually works. Elliott recruits a coven of fellow survivors from the group. She, Madeline, Chloe, and Bea don't have much in common, but they are united in their rage at a system that heaps judgments on victims and never seems to punish those who deserve it. As they each take a turn casting a hex against their unrepentant assailants, the girls find themselves leaning on each other in ways they never expectedand realizing that revenge has heavy implications. Each member of the coven will have to make a choice: continue down the path of ma

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Book SynopsisBlack Beauty chronicles the life of a horse in Victorian England. At the hands of different owners, he experiences discipline, friendship, overwork, and, ultimately, love. Young readers will be moved by this empathetic novel about animal hardship a story that's still relevant today.

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Book SynopsisMole, Ratty, Toad, and Badger are four friends living in the Wild Wood. From racing in a motorcar to getting lost in the forest, their days are always full of high-energy antics and adventures. Today's young readers will be charmed by this story of friendship and generosity.

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Book SynopsisWhen Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert ask the orphanage for a boy to help on the farm, they are surprised to receive Anne-a talkative, dreamy, red-haired, freckle-faced girl.

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Book SynopsisWhen Heidi's parents die and she can no longer live with her aunt, she must stay with her ill-tempered grandfather, who lives alone in the Swiss Alps.

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Book SynopsisA startlingly original, stunningly-illustrated modern classic about learning to face your fears from the multi award-winning partnership of Nick Lake and Emily Gravett. Lily just wants things to go back to the way they were: before she got sick, before her parents decided to have another baby. So when she’s sent away to stay with her grandmother while her mum has the baby, Lily is determined to go home. But she doesn’t expect to find people in her house – people who look like her parents, but definitely aren’t … Together with some unlikely animal companions, Lily must face her fears and summon the courage to break into her own house, and defeat ‘The Replacements’ before the night is out.  Nick Lake's atmospheric story of family and friendship is brought to spectacular life by Emily Gravett, twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. 'A book of such wit and flair and delight: t

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Book SynopsisA heart-warming story of kindness, courage and love in all its forms from the award-winning author of Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow. Perfect for 9+ readers and fans of Elle McNicoll, Lisa Thompson and Onjali Rauf. ‘A huge, shining kaleidoscope of joy’– L.D. Lapinski, author of THE STRANGEWORLDS TRAVEL AGENCY Bea’s family are happy. Like, really happy. Like, kind of gross but also cute happy. So when they visit London Pride together and have the ultimate day out, Bea doesn’t think her family could possibly get any happier. But a year later, a grey cloud is following Bea’s family around. Dad has passed away, and without him around they have no choice but to pack their bags and move to the countryside to live with Gran. With Bea’s big sister, Riley, taking the news hard, Bea will do anything to cheer her up. So with the help of new friends, The Secret Sunshine Project is

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Book SynopsisTHE NEW DARK FANTASY ROMANCE NOVEL FROM ALEXANDRA CHRISTO, AUTHOR OF TIKTOK SENSATION, TO KILL A KINGDOM.Enter a world of Gods and monsters . . . Atia is an immortal who feeds on fear and nightmare. As the last of her kind, she hides in the shadows of the world to escape the wrath of the vengeful Gods. Silas is a Herald, carrying messages and ferrying the dead, as punishment for a past he can't remember. Atia would never dream of allying with someone like him, but when she breaks a sacred law and the gods send monsters to hunt her, Silas offers an irresistible deal: he'll help her take on the Gods and get vengeance for her family. But in return, she must help him break the curse that binds him and restore his humanity. All they need to do is kill three powerful creatures: a vampire, a banshee and one of the very Gods who has destroyed both their lives. Only together can they finally rewrite their destinies.<Trade ReviewChristo expertly volleys between snarky banter and gory horror while spinning a memorable enemies-to-lovers romance set amid a page-turning adventure. * Publisher's Weekly, starred review *An inspired take on monsters and myths. * Kirkus *'There is a swoon-worthy romance, great world-building, and our favourite Greek mythologies are woven within. * United by Pop *

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Book SynopsisFrom master storyteller Garth Nix, the chilling story of a strange object that falls into the wrong hands and has the potential to destroy the world. Perfect for fans of STRANGER THINGS and Neil Gaiman.It's not fair. Kim's always lived in the shadow of his younger sister, Eila - which is not how it's supposed to be. Eila is a prodigy, and everyone talks about how smart she is but, in Kim's eyes, she has no common sense.One day Kim and Eila are walking in the woods, and Eila finds an enigmatic, otherworldly object. Kim thinks it's bad news . . . but Eila begins to commune with it. Kim has every reason to be worried, because soon Eila is able to control the minds of everyone around her - in ways she says is the best for everyone.Kim needs to put his problem-solving mind to the ultimate test. How can he save his sister, and also save the world from the thing his sister has become and the forces she has unleashed?

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Book SynopsisSarah has played many roles - but now she faces her most challenging of all. Because there's only one way for a Jewish orphan spy to survive at a school for the Nazi elite. And that's to become a monster like them. They think she is just a little girl. But she is the weapon they never saw coming... with a mission to destroy them all.Trade ReviewA pulse-pounding, pitch-black Nazi espionage thriller... Killeen sets a cracking pace - and pulls off the risks he takes with breathtaking panache. * The Guardian *A riveting plot-driven thriller...Sarah's psychological journey is particularly compelling. * The Bookseller *a thought-provoking and incredibly page-turning debut. * The Irish Times *I found myself mesmerized by Sarah’s journey into a world of human monsters. Orphan Monster Spy weaves one heroine’s courage through a spectrum of darkness, and the effects resonate long after the final page. * Ryan Graudin, award-winning author of the Wolf By Wolf duology *Deeply disturbing and chillingly good. * Elizabeth Wein, author of Code Name Verity *

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Book SynopsisUsborne is one of the world's leading specialist children's publishers: an independent, family business which creates irresistible, engaging, and accessible books for children of all ages. Usborne books are written to appeal directly to children and are there for every age, stage, and curious question. From the internationally bestselling touchy-feely series That's not my... to award-winning non-fiction and activity books, children can grow - and grow up - with Usborne books.Trade ReviewAlvarez’s distinctive and endearing illustrations are a riot of colour and detail, bringing the words of each story to vivid life and ensuring this book of fairy tales will be treasured through the years… and through the generations. * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisWhat if falling in love was a crime?Trade Review[A] page-turning read. It's no surprise that Usborne claims that this is The Handmaid's Tale for LGBTQ+ YA. * Books for Keeps *This is a powerful, important book for older readers. * The School Librarian *Disturbing, heartbreaking and terrifyingly believable - this is dystopia at its absolute best... A timely and important novel. * Reading Zone *

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Book SynopsisSplendid Squid is the king's magician but Sneaky Sid the shark has ruined her latest trick. Now she's lost the royal crown and the king is FURIOUS. Follow her lifting lid after lid as she tries to track it down. Lively rhyming text and humorous illustrations make learning phonics fun.

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Book SynopsisBilly's moving house! But the Mini Monsters have got lost on the way. How will Billy ever find them again? And to add to the confusion, it turns out there's a NEW monster on the scene An exciting addition to Young Reading Series Two, for readers who are growing in confidence.Trade ReviewI can't tell you how hard it is to find books that will appeal to a reluctant reader. Thanks to Billy and his Monster pals though, my son is LOVING reading now and his confidence is soaring. Importantly, they are helping to give him the practice he needs to access reading in the future. * Rachel Morrisroe, author of The Drama Llama *

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Book SynopsisThe funny antics of twelve lovable animal characters are brought together in this marvellous collection - a brilliant way to introduce phonics to young readers. Why won't Fat Cat move from his mat? Who can stop the goose on the loose? And is there really a SHARK in the park?Accompanied by a listen-along CD, the collection contains the following titles: Fat Cat on a mat, Ted in a red bed, Big Pig on a dig, Hen's pens, Fox on a box, Frog on a log, Ted's shed, Sam Sheep can't sleep, Shark in the park, Toad makes a road, Goose on the loose and Mouse moves house.

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Book SynopsisA hilarious picture book about a non-conforming Egg from the bestselling Supertato creators Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. Important note: This book is not like other books. This is a book that even the smallest children can read. This is a book which will stretch your imagination, celebrate difference and fire up your storytelling brain. This is a book with just one word . . . Egg.When an odd egg turns up with a big head and a pointy bottom, the other eggs don't know what to make of it. Can they make the odd egg conform to Normal Egg Standards? The other eggs try turning it upside down, and even make it wear a hat on its bottom to show which side is 'up', but it takes the clever upside-down egg to show them that eggs can be any way up and still be eggs.Perfect for Easter, or any time of the year, children will love telling the story themselves, looking at the pictures and using different voices for the various 'egg's. Plus the egg-shaped format adds to the eggy fun!Trade ReviewA picture book using just one word (‘egg’) is a tricky challenge, but like Ed Vere’s Banana! picture book supremos Hendra and Linnet pull off this story about acceptance, difference and belonging with style. Like all of their picture books, the characters are hilariously expressive, and peril is always dealt with in the most ingenious way. Egg is a really clever, funny story you can have lots of fun reading together * BookTrust *The illustrations are bright and bold, and the eggs’ faces are full of expression. Children will delight at the humour and fun in the pictures. The simplicity of the book gave my four-year-old pre-school son the confidence to read the story aloud himself. I found him sharing the book with his friends, happily telling them the story as he turned the pages. It was a very proud mommy moment! Egg skilfully delivers a powerful and important message to young children about acceptance in a fun and accessible way -- Get Kids into BooksAn eggcellent Easter read with a great moral * Stories for Little Ones *

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Book SynopsisWhen magic is outlawed, can one shapeshifter find the strength to fight for both her lives?The shifting of shape grew upon her as she grew. As slow and stealthy as a polecat stalking a vole. A twitch of long ears, as yet unseen. The sudden thump of a powerful hind-leg, hers yet not yet hers. The sleekening of the flank. A change in the smell of the earth and the scents on the wind.And then it was fully upon her and she was Hare. Silver Hare - that most magical of all shape-shifters. Loveday Gwynne is a shapeshifter. When she transforms into Hare, she is full of joy, running and leaping through the grass on the moors, a silver hare with a special connection to the silver moon.But as a girl, she must be quiet and stay unnoticed, because the old magic of the shapeshifters is no longer trusted in the village of Penros. The new Elder of Penros is determined both to rid the village of Shapeshifters and to mine

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Book SynopsisIt''s the summer holidays and Horrid Henry would like to be spending his holidays eating unlimited ice cream and going on all the scariest roller coasters he can find - but instead his family are having a staycation. Life is never dull with Horrid Henry around, though, so it''s not long before he invents all sorts of holiday activities of his own. Discover six of the funniest Horrid Henry stories, about everything from the horrors of having to help with the housework to the time he convinced Perfect Peter that a cardboard box was a time machine!An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six stories plus a fun activity section - the perfect gift for new readers and Horrid Henry fans everywhere.

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Book SynopsisA group of young pilots face intrigue and sabotage in a race around Europe in this thrilling murder mystery, from the bestselling author of Code Name Verity. Ideal for readers aged 12+ _______________ It is 1937 and tensions are high. A spectacular air race around Europe seeks to promote unity among a group of young pilots, but distrust and animosity are rife. The British and sole female contestant, Stella North, is determined to prove not only her skill, but also her identity as her Nansen passport declares her 'stateless'. However, barely a few hours in, Stella is witness to a horrifying attack when a contestant’s plane is forced out of the air and crashes. Was this the work of another competitor desperate to win? Was the attack random or premeditated and, most importantly, will it happen again? With the competition heating up and the death ruled an accident, Stella is left to form her own investigation. Can she find allies among her fellow competitors or will suspicion and deceit bring them all down? _______________ An exhilarating rush of a novel, with all the twists and turns we’ve come to expect from the award-winning Elizabeth Wein.Trade ReviewA hugely enjoyable novel with an intriguing, page-turning plot * Guardian on THE PEARL THIEF *A remarkable book, which had me horrified and totally gripped at the same time * Daily Mail on CODE NAME VERITY *A romantic and acutely observed historical mystery * Metro on THE PEARL THIEF *This is a very fine historical novel, with characters as alive as any you could hope to meet in fiction * Books for Keeps on THE ENIGMA GAME *A total treat * Melinda Salisbury on THE PEARL THIEF *

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Book SynopsisNow available in 23 languages! The Big Bad Wolf is late AGAIN and is ruining stories as he rushes through the forest to Grandma's house. When the Three Little Pigs get seriously grumpy AGAIN, Wolf tells them he's had ENOUGH. There will be no more HUFFING and PUFFING from this Big Bad Wolf. The fairytale characters aren't worried – they can totally manage without him! But Big Bad Wolfing is harder than it looks … And what happens when they realise that they really need a Big Bad Wolf in this story? From the pairing behind the fabulously funny and internationally bestselling There Is No Dragon In This Story comes another hilarious story featuring your favourite fairytale characters as you've never seen them before!Trade ReviewA clever, hilarious take on traditional fairy tales * LoveMyRead *

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming story of winter magic from the bestselling author of The Girl and the Dinosaur. Here’s a city hard at work, with a billion bustling feet – its spires and domes all stretching up from cobbled knobbled streets . . . In the heart of a great city lives a little boy without a home. But when Quinn finds a magical snow globe, everything begins to change . . . For when snow begins to fall, magic and kindness start to find their way out into the world. A beautiful, wintery story with a kernel of magic at its heart, this heartwarming tale is destined to become a new favourite at Christmas. With stunning illustrations by Anna Wilson, it’s perfect for fans of The Snowflake by Benji Davies.Trade ReviewCombines amazingly painted fairytale visuals with a magical story that contains an important message * Storytime Magazine *A poignant reminder about the true meaning of Christmas * Bookseller *With stunning illustrations awash with numerous small details, each page is a delight to share and discover * Literacy Tree *Beautifully written ... this is a delightful book * The Sun on The Girl and the Dinosaur *A classic book for keeps * Irish Examiner on The Girl and the Dinosaur *

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Book SynopsisThe author of THE LIGHTNING CATCHER is back with an exciting, imaginative and heartfelt middle grade novel perfect for fans of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant and The Shark Caller. Summer was supposed to be Ginika's time for fun, friends and fairs. But instead she's been sent to live at the dead-end seaside boarding house her grandparents run. Even though her parents say it’s just for a little while, she can’t help feeling abandoned and heartbroken to be missing out on everything she loves back home. And then she meets Peri. He leaps and dives through the water like a dolphin and he talks like a burst of bubbles. He’s not exactly a mermaid, but he’s definitely something Ginika's never seen before. His family is far away too, but unlike Ginika, he loves his independence. As Ginika shows Peri her world, she starts to feel free as well. They don’t need anyone else when they’ve got each other. But then the lights and noise of the human world start to change Peri. And when things spin out of control, Ginika must be the bravest she's ever been to face her fears and make the hardest decision of her life. Join Ginika and Peri as they dive beneath the waves and walk the lands that will take them into each other's worlds on an adventure they will never forget and a life-changing friendship.Trade ReviewI loved Clare's book. Every sentence a sea sparkle, luring me into new and beautiful worlds beneath the surface where myth and evolutionary magic meet. Marvellous! * Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller *A fun, fast-paced fusion of science and imagination ... an electrifying adventure! * Sophie Anderson on THE LIGHTNING CATCHER *I loved this story of intrigue, danger and complicated friendship. Clare Weze is an amazing new voice * Nizrana Farook on THE LIGHTNING CATCHER *An intelligent, highly charged, imaginative novel where science and fiction mesh and fizz extraordinarily to create a weird and wonderful adventure * Candid Cocoa on THE LIGHTNING CATCHER *This is great fun; an energetic middle-grade debut with a fresh contemporary feel and a good dash of Stranger Things * Bookseller on THE LIGHTNING CATCHER *

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