Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisCount down to Christmas with this enchanting, advent calendar-style book. Lift the flap, peek inside the window, and discover what chapter to read tonight, all the way up to Christmas!A magical story set in the snowy North Pole that follows Santa as he prepares for his big flight before Christmas! It's time to round up the reindeer, wrap the presents, rally the elves and whizz about on the snowmobile. Perfect for gifting to loved ones, the book's intricately-foiled front cover functions like an advent calendar, with tiny dated doors that open to reveal what page number the next chapter in the story is on. Each page is filled with humorous adventures and bright, colourful illustrations, introducing children to a cast of Christmas characters and conventions, and creating a joyful keepsake that can be reused for years to come. Ho-ho-happy reading!

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Book SynopsisAn atmospheric middle-grade fantasy from a prize-winning author, set in 1914 Valencia - perfect for fans of The Invention of Hugo CabretStep into the crowds and join the festivities of the colourful Las Fallas festival in Valencia, 1914. Meet Amparo and Tomas - a girl who is a hawk by day, and a boy who is a panther by night. As dusk and dawn return, they can never meet as human children. But with the help of street-smart Pepe, these unlikely friends have hopes of working together to uncover the mystery of their shared past.Told alternately with powerful, atmospheric language and immersive full-page illustrations, this fast-paced magical adventure encourages readers to embrace who they are.

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Book SynopsisFirst name . . . Action. Second name . . . Dude. Get ready for his third adventure!So don''t panic... I won''t say it. People might get scared. I''d better not mention there''s a HUGE DEADLY MUTANT SHARK on the loose... whoops!Luckily Action Dude is on hand to help.Third in a full-colour graphic novel series about an incredible action hero who is also a nine-year-old boy.

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Book SynopsisSome people have had amazing lives. Other people are not remembered for their lives, though... They are remembered for their strange deaths.Find out all about the unlucky lot who made mortal mistakes!

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Book SynopsisAfter the mischievous little Fly helped Mula the sleepy tiger to wake up and get energized, they're back to help Svadi, a very snooty monkey, stop worrying about what others think! Give yoga a try with Mula and Friends! Svadi is a very snooty monkey. But when he hears the jungle beat, Svadi stops worrying about how he looks. He is ready to move his hips and sing the song inside his heart! Book 2 in the Mula and Friends series: Mula and Friends is a beautifully-illustrated picture book series that promotes mindfulness and provides young readers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and easy yoga poses promote a happy, healthy lifestyle and encourage young readers to relax and unwind.

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Book SynopsisHe must master or be mastered; while to show mercy was a weakness.'Buck, a wealthy judge's dog, leads a quiet life until he is kidnapped, sold and taken to the freezing north.

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Book SynopsisFrom the streets of Dickens's Victorian London to the open sea with a dangerous white whale, follow our stories all across world! Our Symbolised Classics Reading Library range transforms the world's greatest stories into inclusive and entertaining books, giving everyone the opportunity to read these world-renowned titles.

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Book SynopsisFind out the secrets behind a beautiful, hidden garden and what really happens when you wish upon a star!Our Easier Classics range transforms the world's greatest stories into inclusive and entertaining books, giving everyone the opportunity to read these world-renowned titles.

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Book SynopsisThe Galloway Girls are back! With exams coming up and major life choices in progress, everything is about to change. Gemma's not sure if she's brave enough to go to her music audition, or if she even wants to study music at all. She's definitely not sure forming a band with Lily's hot ex-boyfriend is a good idea.

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE ALLIGATOR''S MOUTH AWARD 2024An enchanting collection of seven original fairy tales to bewitch and enthral by master storyteller, Vivian French, complemented by gorgeous, full-colour, contemporary artwork by debut children''s illustrator, Amy Grimes.Bibi doesn''t believe in fairies. But when she meets her fairy godmother, the tiniest of hopes flickers in her mind. Seven quests to seven lands that will open a magic box and grant her a wish.... could it, just possibly, be true?Whisked away with her trusty companion, Sylvestro the cat, Bibi quests with giants, dragons, princes and princesses, wizards, witches, water sprites and sea elves, unicorns, trolls and gnomes...Can Bibi earn the keys to open the box.... and unlock her belief in fairy magic?

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Book SynopsisJoyful and colourful reimagining of the American folk song, We're Going on a Bear Hunt.Three children are off on an Easter egg hunt! But first, they've got to get through the flapping hens, hungry bunnies and hopping frogs. And then . . . what a surprise to find TEN big eggs in the garden! And now it's time for the Easter parade!This Easter-themed story has zingy neon ink on the cover and throughout, and is filled with cute characters and fun surprises. Repeated phrases and sound words make this an interactive picture book, great for sharing with the whole family.This is the perfect gift for fans of the classic song We're Going on a Bear Hunt, made famous by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Book SynopsisMagical adventures in a forest full of fairies with everyone's favourite human-fairy best friend team, Lola and Larch, for fans of Rainbow Magic and Isadora Moon. When Larch wishes her human best friend, Lola, could understand what it's like to be a fairy, something amazing happens.

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Book SynopsisAndy Prentice (Author) Ever since he read the Spy's Guidebook when he was eight, Andy has wanted to write books for Usborne. He's very happy that he got to fulfill his dream. As well as writing books and stories for Usborne, Andy has published several fantasy novels about demons and dark magic. He likes playing board games and making up imaginary worlds.Russell Punter (Author) Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.Sam Baer (Author) Sam Baer grew up on the tiny island of Jersey before setting off on adventures in not-quite-so-tiny England. Since 2011, he's been writing books about everything from imps and elves to Victorian fas

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Book SynopsisDoodle and colour awesome images in Tom Gates Colourmania

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Book SynopsisBy award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, a chunky board book special addition to the Luna Loves... series. Today is all about books, and Luna has the whole day planned... Dress up as her favourite book character: a unicorn! Meet an author and an illustrator. Buy a new book. But - disaster! - Luna the Unicorn's costume has ripped! Can Dad come to the rescue with some special book magic? A special addition to the Luna Loves... series celebrates the magic of books to bring families and friends together - and sometimes save the day! Other books in the Luna Loves... series: Luna Loves Library Day Luna Loves Art Luna Loves DanceTrade Review"Captures children’s magic at entering the world of a story" * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisMermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series.Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way!Impulsive Isla isn't afraid of breaking a few rules to win the school treasure hunt and her dolphin, Bubble, is always up for a dare. But the seas surrounding the academy are swirling with magic, and soon Isla and Bubble find themselves in very deep water...Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure.Look out for more titles! Cora and Sparkle and Maya and Rainbow

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Book SynopsisWhen Ade moves to London from Nigeria, he knows things will be different, but nothing can prepare him for the ups and downs of his Parson's Road adventures. Ade doesn't always feel welcome in his new community; fitting in is hard, especially as he looks different to everyone else. But Ade is brave and takes on the school bullies, surprising himself and the kids on his new street. His heroic acts and super football skills quickly help him make new friends who will always be there for him.Trade ReviewWhat it's aboutAde is the new kid on his street. That's not easy when you look different to everyone else. Then he meets the Parsons Road Gang and everything changes.Quick review!This will be perfect for the children in our library who particularly love sport, funny books and those we have who might have joined us quite recently from other countries and cultures. It was my book of the week last week, and I am preparing to talk a lot about it with the children, who are already picking it up and asking questions. I look forward to reading more in the series.Longer reviewIn Ade's introduction, he explains that he moved to the UK from Nigeria in the 1980s with his family. They settled in London and their first experiences were not always very warm or welcoming. Ade talks about how difficult it is to move to a new country, let alone a new city, and I was totally there with him! I moved from Canada to Exeter to be with family and, while I am white and not a wheelchair user, I still found it hard, with some people telling me that I was a 'seal basher' and that I was 'too North American'. If young Ade's experiences in this book are based on real events, he had a really awful time of it - his family mocked for being black, he was called 'peg leg' as a result of the caliper he wore on his left leg for support because of his polio. A group of particularly nasty men in a local market shout at Ade and his family: "Oi, why don't you got back to your own country and take the little cripple with you?" - a horrible thing to hear on your journey from the airport to your new home. I think and hope that the situation is better for immigrants nowadays - society does seem more multicultural although of course there will always be those with closed minds, who reject anyone who looks or sounds different.Anyway, on to the review! At first Ade worries about fitting into life in the UK. The local kids are unkind and all Ade wants to do is hide his heritage and his leg. However, at a party his mother throws to celebrate their arrival in the UK, he becomes friendly with a group of boys who call themselves the Parsons Road Gang, and things change for the better. They tell Ade that he is a cyborg because he's 'a human with mechanical enhancements that give them super-strength'. They see his caliper as a strength, a benefit, rather than something to be ashamed of. Ade joins in their football games, and gains another addition to his nickname 'Cat' - ie Cyborg Cat. This is down to his quick reflexes. He's an essential part of their football team and he feels nearly invincible, until his caliper breaks and he faces a long wait for the new one to be ready.At this point, Ade introduces another interesting meditation on how people view those with physical disabilities. In the UK, the solution is a wheelchair to get around in until he can have the new caliper fitted. It's not viewed with any shame whereas in Nigeria, his home country, those who rely on wheelchairs, for example, are only people who beg in the street. It is viewed as something to be ashamed about, not celebrated. So Ade's mother puts him in a buggy instead, which of course attracts many negative and derisive comments. It is only at school, when Ade and his friends see a boy using an impressive-looking wheelchair, that Ade starts to change his own preconceptions, commenting: He'd always thought using a wheelchair meant that a person was helpless. But that boy wasn't helpless.'I think this final realisation sums up the messages behind this book perfectly. Society has some pretty rubbish ideas about people who appear different to others and Ade exposes how incorrect they are, and how they affect the individuals at whom the unkindness is directed. However, Ade and his family also look at their own ideas too, so that this is less a book condemning narrow-mindedness and more one that challenges set ideas in a positive way. This isn't done in a holier-than-thou, preachy way; rather Ade uses humour and action to raise issues within a fast-moving story where everyone has something to learn. * Childtastic Books *Wheelchair basketball star, Paralympian and popular broadcaster Ade Adepitan turns author for this sparkling new adventure series which speaks volumes to a new generation of children. Adepitan contracted polio as a child and lost the use of his left leg. After arriving in London from Nigeria in the Eighties when he was a young boy, he initially he found his new environment daunting and encountered some hurtful and cruel prejudice. But despite being handicapped by an iron leg caliper, he quickly adapted and made friends, and together they formed the Parsons Road Gang. With friendship firmly at the heart of this all-action series, Ade learns that you can overcome all the obstacles thrown at you when you have good friends. In this charming new series, he introduces us to the early years of his life in England and the warmth and solace he found in sharing, caring and playing with his gang of loyal friends. Ade is the new kid on Parsons Road. He knows he should make an effort and make some friends but it's not easy when you look different to everyone else and wear a leg caliper. It's only when Ade sees off some bullies that Dexter, Brian and Shed realise who Ade really is... their new friend, part cyborg ('a human with mechanical enhancements that give them super strength'), part footballing genius and all hero. Over the summer, the boys' days are filled with adventure and laughter but the first day of school is not far away and things are about to change forever. Filled with the lively black and white illustrations of David M.Buisán and with a quirky Eighties retro backdrop, this moving new series has heartwarming messages about the importance of friendship, acceptance and inclusion, and will delight all adventure-loving youngsters. * Lancashire Evening Post *Super-cool presenting dude and all-round awesome guy Ade Adepitanis up next with his debut book for middle grade readers."Ade's Amazing Ade-Ventures: Battle of the Cyborg Cat" introduces young Ade.He is the new kid on Parsons Road. He knows he should make an effort and make some friends but it's not easy when you look different to everyone else. It's only when Ade sees off some bullies that Dexter, Brian and Shed realize who Ade really is: their new friend, part cyborg, part footballing genius and all hero.In a truly fantastic and inspirational superhero adventure for younger middle-graders, Ade creates a new kind of hero that kids of all ages and abilities can look up to. * Read it Daddy *Set in the 1980s, this is the story of a young boy learning to adjust to living in London, following the family's move from Lagos.His parents are keen to embrace their new life in a very different country, while retaining their own culture and principles. Ade is less sure that they can fit in, especially after encounters with some unpleasant attitudes towards his colour and disability (he wears a caliper on his leg as a result of contracting polio when he was very young).However, where friendship is concerned, sport proves to be a great leveller. And before long, he is a member of the Parson's Road Gang with his own nickname, the Cyborg Cat.This first book by Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan offers a fascinating picture of his childhood. With a light touch and plenty of wit, he recalls the influences and events that helped to shape his life and career. We encounter the delightful (and often embarrassing) family, the faithful friends with whom he plays on the streets of East London, as well as the prejudice and the challenges.Entertaining and accessible, this is a book that is sure to achieve its goal of inspiring young people to channel their determination and pursue their own goals. The historical perspective may also encourage the reader to consider how far disability sport and attitudes to disability have come - as well as how far we still have to go. * Book Trust *The story is full of positive messages; Ade has to overcome many hurdles, but is fortunate to have good freinds in the form of the Parson's Road Gang.Throughout the story Ade discovers that he can go to a mainstream school and take part in sports despite the calipers. This is a lovely story based on Ade's real life experiences. It would be well used in class for lessons linker to perseverance and a growth mindset. * School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisLouis is a young street magician. He is setting up for his show but he can’t find his rabbit anywhere. He looks inside his hat but finds only a bouquet of flowers, which is caught by a a passing woman as he throws it away in disgust. He looks under his cups, spilling out dozens of balls, which are pounced upon by a group of kids. An endless string of scarves comes out of his sleeve and is wrapped around the neck of a posh lady.... With each trick, his audience grows, and unbeknownst to Louis, his show is unfolding brilliantly... But WHERE could that pesky rabbit be hiding??? Finally, Louis looks in his bag…. climbs in it…. and disappears. Now the rabbit AND Louis are missing! The audience hold their breaths until, POOF! Louis appears on the table in a puff of smoke. They erupt in a roar of applause. Louis, bemused, notices them for the first time. He takes off his cap to take a bow. The rabbit is sitting on his head. This is funny but also empowering story about a child, unaware of his own talents, who creates a diverse community around him, delighting in his show.

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Book SynopsisNoa lives in what's left of a Britain where flooding means land is scarce. Everyone must sit an exam at 15: if you pass you can stay in the Territory, if you fail you must go to the Wetlands. Rich families can buy their children an upgrade to help, but 'Norms' like Noa must succeed on their own merits. Noa is a bright funny teenager, not sure which boy she likes, devoted to her friends. The book follows her as she and her friends face the exam. Who will pass and who will fail?Trade Review'The Territory had me hooked from page one, gripped by its edgy and taut plot that provides a disturbing vision of Britain in 2059. I was immediately drawn into the life Noa, an engaging and spirited protagonist soon to face an exam that will ultimately decide whether she lives or dies. The tension was almost too much to bear. The Territory is an accomplished and compelling debut that left me hungry for the next book in the trilogy.' SB Hayes (YA author of Poison Heart and Don't Look Back)

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Book SynopsisThe first book in a brand new series charting the extraordinary rise to power of Irini of Athens, Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Seventeen-year-old Thekla needs her quick wits and knife to track down her betrothed, a soldier who has left her at the altar for the third time. Elias the monk travels with her to Constantinople where she meets Irini of Athens, an extraordinarily beautiful orphan who has been brought by powerful Emperor Constantine to marry his son, Co-Emperor Leon. The two women join forces to survive this vigorous, glittering capital of the East, rocked by division and strife. But will Thekla help the ambitious and ruthless Irini of Athens find the power that she craves? More from the Empress Irini Series Poison is a Woman's Weapon Seizing Power (coming soon!) Trade Review'A stunning YA historical read set in 8th century Byzantium Empire... I would binge all the sequels if I had them in my possession.' - Karla Black McClatchey, Reviewer and Great Reads Award 2023 panelist 'A strong feminine story that packs a punch.' - Emma Hardy, Goodreads Reviewer 'Empress Irini of Athens is perhaps one of the most fascinating women from the Byzantine era, if not all of medieval history... I look forward to reading the next in the series, “Poison is a Woman’s Weapon’.' - Miriam Smith, Goodreads Reviewer 'Oh I absolutely adored this one! It sucked me in from the very first page... The book really immerses you in Thekla’s world, it reads a bit like a fantasy in some ways, the mentions of the old Roman empire etc are very evocative.' - Lisa, Goodreads Reviewer 'Janet really had me hooked from the start... With vivid descriptions of what the characters were wearing to the scenes that surrounded them you can feel yourself going back in time while devouring this story.' - Tyler Marshall, Goodreads Reviewer 'Thekla is an absolute gem of a character and I loved her spirit and attitude to life... I would definitely recommend [Betrothal and Betrayal] to history enthusiasts of all ages.' - Mai Taylor, blogger 'I love the setting... It’s really well researched, focusing on the daily life of people in the eastern Roman Empire.' - Damien, Goodreads Reviewer 'Never before have I had such a beautiful detailed book, well besides a Tolkien book... totally immersive reading.' - Debbie (Mystic Moon), blogger 'As someone who loves reading about other ancient cultures this ticked all the boxes... Janet is a wordsmith when it comes to really elevating your surroundings.' - Joe (South Sea Reads), blogger

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Book SynopsisJoin Misty, a friendly little mole, on a mission to reduce screen time and save her friends'' eyesight! Misty Mole is frustrated because all her friends have mobile phones and tablets, but she doesn't! When their eyes get sore, blurry and they can't sleep, she thinks of a way to reduce screen time and restore fun in the Woodlands. About the Misty Mole series: Written by an eye doctor with over 20 years of experience, Misty Mole is a series of relatable children''s stories that show young readers how to look after their eyesight and what to expect when they visit the eye doctor.

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Book SynopsisPaisley 1876. 12-year-old Jim has escaped from the Poor House and now he must save his little brother from the same fate. His only hope lies in a mysterious family heirloom – a Paisley patterned shawl that has five guineas sewn into its hem – the price of a new life for Jim’s family. Now he must find the shawl and steal it back from the big house where the girl with the red hair lives… Two different worlds collide in this gripping Victorian mystery as Jim and Jessie unravel the past and its pattern of secrets…

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Book SynopsisTwin toads, business baboons, a newt with a laboratory, and a mystery to be solved. The Free Range Detective Agency is on the case! Seamus the turkey detective is once again desperate for a new case. When security breaches threaten Frank Bloombum, baboon and two-time BusinessMonkey of the Year’s top-secret money-making facilities, the Free Range Detective Agency is called to the rescue. Who might be responsible? The baboon, the jackal, the newt, the toad or another creature lurking in the shadows? Seamus and friends are back to solve a brand new mystery, in the second installment of Jed Lynch's Free Range Detective Agency series! Another hilarious, and yet very serious investigation led by Seamus the private detective. Who said turkeys couldn’t solve mysteries? 'I laughed so much I laid an egg. GENIUS.' Dustin the TurkeyTrade Review'I laughed so much I laid an egg. GENIUS. The world has a new top turkey.' * Dustin the Turkey *‘Jed and Stephen have done it again, with another crazy, slightly anarchic, extremely Irish turkey detective … Funny, clever, and just weird enough for kids to really enjoy … A fantastic read. I hope this series runs and runs.’ * Read and Reviewed *‘The Baboon with the Golden Bum has all the ingredients of a great detective story in which everyone is trying to outwit everyone else.’ -- Kate Heap * Scope for Imagination *'Jed Lynch has crafted another hilarious, and yet serious investigation led by ‘Seamus the private detective’ ... A gimmick within the book is the inclusion of a postcard pre-addressed to ‘Seamus the private detective’ c/o the Dublin postal address of the Publisher. It’s great to see this old world use of engagement, as it will encourage children to practice their handwriting, having already practiced their reading.' -- Bryan Smyth * The Cork.ie *

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Book SynopsisHarley, a retired military service dog, is starting a new life with the Lacey family, but when he arrives, he discovers he has a new sibling; a tiny, bushy tailed, tri-coloured cat called Lucy. Will the local developers' plans to tear down the Old Ashley Place marshlands to build condos on unite the two? Can cats and dogs ever become true friends?

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Book SynopsisMaya's pet rabbit Pooey is missing! She needs to find her quick, before anyone notices, and she's got some very special help from Mind... but when things start to go wrong, can Maya and her Mind work together to save the day? From debut author-illustrator Sunita Chawdhary, filled with delightful artwork and packed with heart, this early reader is perfect for children aged 5 and up as they move into chapter books.

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Book SynopsisApril 2020: the country is deep in the first lockdown as a result of coronavirus. Young people are left rootless, without school or friends and isolated at home. In this enforced alienation a creative writing competition, ‘Generation Lockdown Writes’, was launched for young people from the ages of seven to 17. The only rule was that submissions to the competition had to provide an insight into what life was like for them in lockdown – to open up windows of homes and experiences across the UK. Some of Britain’s finest authors for young people stepped in to judge the ten individual categories, and the entries flooded in. ‘Generation Lockdown Writes’ is the stunning final collection of the winning entries, chosen from over six thousand entries. The beautiful and varied pieces provide a unique insight into what life was really like for young people during this historical moment across Britain. We enter many different worlds, and are given a remarkable insight into the range of emotions that young people felt. From moments of fear to joy, this is a collection of writing that will linger in the memory for a long time.Profits from the sale of this book will be donated to BookTrust.

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Book SynopsisUna Wexford is thrilled to be adopted after the great war, but an eerie secret lurks in her new home - a life sized animated copy of herself. Is 'Ani' as innocent as she seems or does she want to steal Una's new family - and her life?

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Book Synopsis Age range 12+Sometimes it's a giftWhen a thought just appearsLike a flash of lightning A life-changing ideaIf you were to add up Each one of your thoughts Would there be a million A billion or more?At times what we think Is not what we sayWe swallow our secrets And hide them away A poetic rapper and storytelling songwriter, Rob Bradley is using his skills to help young people find and develop their voices.

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Book SynopsisThis compilation of 101 tales from the Panchatantra aims to guide the young readers about wise conduct, human nature, and the right path for attaining success in life. Accompanied with beautiful illustrations and great morals, this book will inspire the child to follow the path of righteousness and abide by the wise rules of the world. The stories are written in simple language, which makes them easily understandable and keeps the child glued to the book for hours. Each story in the book gives advice that can be followed by children, as well as adults.

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Book SynopsisA timeless and heart-warming story about friendship and understanding by the Kate Greenaway-winning author of Dogger.In this heart-warming Christmas story, by celebrated author Shirley Hughes, a young boy called Lewis Brown is looking out of a window and wishing that someone might notice him. Then he spots a single golden feather floating down from the heavens and discovers an angel on the roof. And so begins a great friendship, as the angel takes Lewis under his wing on an adventure that will change everything, and allow Lewis, his family and his friends, to start to see the world around them for the better.

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Book SynopsisFrom celebrated author and illustrator Gary Northfield comes the second adventure of this brilliant chapter book series.From the celebrated creator of Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans! comes a hilarious romp and mad-cap story set in Roman Britain, cram-packed with jokes and bursting with action. Julius and his pals must go to the far-off and strange land of Britain to win over the crowds of Hadrian''s empire. But this will be no happy-go-lucky holiday. Instead of packing buckets and spades, our stripy hero and his friends will need all their wits about them if they''re going to survive their most wild and rebellious gladiatorial opponents yet the Britons! With a guide to Roman numerals and a fun, factual glossary in the back pages, this is a fast-paced, funny and utterly bonkers introduction to all things Roman Britain.Trade Review“Told in words and pictures, Julius’s story is witty, ridiculous and just plain good fun.” * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading *Featured/Giveaway Promotion * K-Zone *

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Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.

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Book SynopsisFrom the famous Greek myth. Young Jason's wicked uncle sets him an impossible task: to bring back the legendary Golden Fleece. Jason sets out with a crew of heroes in his ship, the Argo; but it's the princess Medea who will give him the help he most needs. With fun activities and free audio readings by native UK and US English speakers.

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Book SynopsisI absolutely loved this book! Genuinely chilling and a little bit gory such a fun read' Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake.The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick is the scary, gross-out kid''s adventure of your dreams, with charming characters and plenty of creepy monsters! Don''t sleep on this one.' - Trevor Henderson, creator of Siren Head and author of ScarewavesBy night, Finn has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE! A gripping horror story for readers of 10 and over, by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes.Finnegan Quick is haunted by nightmares. They're so bad, he's terrified of going to sleep. Because Finn's dreams change the waking world too. He's already lost his mum, his dad, his dog, even his shadow. And now they're coming for his gran, the only family he's got left.Then a mysterious girl starts appearing in his dreams, helping Finn fight back against the creatures in his nightly adventures. On the first day of the new term, she turns up at school, right there in real life, in the lunch queue!Cass tells Finn that she has come to solve the mystery of Finn's missing parents. Together with Finn's geeky best friend Squid, they travel through the nightmare world, battling goblins, ghosts and zombies. Finn, Cass and Squid are a sparky, wise-cracking trio, but even together, can they prove to be a match for the creatures of the night?If Finnegan Quick is to save the people he cares about most, he has to remember the lesson his gran has been teaching him all his life. He must learn to face his fears or be destroyed by them!Stuffed full of awesome adventure and superior supernatural chills'' Keith Gray, author of The Climbers and Creepers

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Book SynopsisThe fantasy adventure continues in the third book of the instant New York Times bestselling series! Return for Year Three at the global magic school in the sky in The Deadly Fates.When Ella, Brigit, and Jason return for their third year at the Arcanum Training Institute, they discover a dark plot brewing. Secrets and deception surround the magic school's founders, and the trio will stop at nothing to find out what really happened to the Institute's enigmatic Conjure architect. As they dive deeper into the mystery, it leads them to the Underworld and the Cards of Deadly Fate - a seemingly impenetrable prison full of villains. And worst of all, their old nemesis, Gia Trivelino, awaits them, ready to wreak more havoc.With tensions between Conjure folks and Marvellers at a fever pitch, the trio must face the living and the dead to get the answers they need to protect their world.Praise for The Marvellers:'The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live in this world' - Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series'Characters I wish I could meet and magic that filled my dreams for days afterwards' - A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar seriesThe perfect next read for fans of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS and SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF.

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Book SynopsisFEATURED IN THE OBSERVER BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS ROUNDUP 2025 (12th January 2025)Separated when they were 6 months old, twins Ani and Riri couldn't be more different. Loud and adventurous Ani wants to be a sleuth when she grows up. Shy and quiet Riri prefers books to people, and just wants a safe, germ free job when she grows up.When they're forced to spend the summer together, Ani is convinced it's going to be another Great Twin War like the last time they tried family bonding. But this summer is different - there's a murder, and their dad is arrested as the prime suspect. Can they work together to protect their family and solve the mystery? An exciting and funny new murder mystery from debut author Niyla Farook. Perfect for fans of HIGH RISE MYSTERY!

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Book SynopsisIn the sixteenth century, Orlando enjoys life as a nobleman including a fleeting yet deep love affair with a Russian princess, and an eventful stint in Constantinople as an ambassador. However, one day, Orlando awakes as a woman. She relishes her new life, but everything has irrevocably changed.

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Book SynopsisA big-hearted coming-of-age debut about a tiger, a Russian, a dead dad, a model airplane, and a bewildered twelve-year-old boy just trying to find his place in the world.It’s 1981 in Texarkana, Texas, and Noah Ellis is trying hard to remember. Still reeling from the loss of his father in a tragic drowning, Noah is in an accident of his own—one that ends with a local boy dead, a tiger on the loose, and Noah in the hospital with severe amnesia.After that fateful day, everything changes. Noah becomes the key witness in a highly publicized court case. Local girls start to notice him and the kids who once bullied him accept him into their pack—at a cost. And rather than being the kid brother to his big brother Jack, now Noah''s got a baby sister he''s responsible for. But Noah’s still stuck on that day—the accident he can’t remember, and the boy he’ll never see again.As town secrets come to light and summer comes to a close, Noah''s got to figure out what to do with all that grief.

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Book SynopsisAfter the King of Farsas reveals hidden truths about the continent, Shizuku and Erik find a clue that might help her return to Japan. The pair sets out to continue their journey, when a messenger suddenly arrives inviting Shizuku to the great nation of Kiska place long plagued by unpleasant rumors. There, as playmate for the notoriously cruel Demon Princess Ortia, she is given the important task of coming up with a method to treat the speech disorder illness sweeping the continent. Without her protector, Erik, Shizuku must search for a solution alone...but failure means a gruesome death!

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Book Synopsis'This bubbly, inclusive story, filled with meticulous detail, will be a winner for 7+ dance fanatics' - Guardian, on Ballet Besties: Yara's Chance to DancePirouette your way into the Shimmer & Shine dance studio, where the ballet besties are ready to put on a show!Dante loves nothing more than scoring goals on the football pitch then racing to Shimmer & Shine to ace his pas de chats.But when his football friends start to tease him for his passion, Dante struggles to find the confidence to keep doing the two things he loves most.Will encouraging Miss Diamond to enter their class into a dance competition be just what Dante needs to prove how fantastic dance can be? Will their adaptation of Beauty and the Beast win over his friends? Or will Dante have to put his own modern spin on things to truly shine?A fun, inclusive and accessible series that will bring the joy of dance to young readers!

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Book SynopsisWhen Tia and Nat spot a turtle in difficulty off the coast of Devil Bird Island, they must help it find its way home in this inspiring tale of conservation from Gill Lewis.

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Book SynopsisA thrilling adventure of curses, myths and legends set in ancient Egypt, perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Horrible Histories.It's 1249 BCE in ancient Egypt and eleven-year-old Henut is sceptical of just about everything, even the gods. But a mysterious break-in, an unsettling dream and a strangely familiar shadowy figure lead her into a dangerous quest she could never have imagined. Will she really venture into a tomb in the Valley of Kings? She might not have a choicePacked with real historical details of the rule of Pharaoh Rameses II, mummification, hieroglyphs, historical figures and the pyramids of Giza, this page-turning thriller about the myths and magic of ancient Egypt will have readers gripped.

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Book Synopsis''Deary''s storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.'' The i newspaper on The Silver HandFrom the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Stone Age tales based on thrilling true stories four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don''t know they''re history fans yet) aged 7+. The Great Flood Jay loves to listen to his grandfather's stories of the Great Spirit and the Earth Mother, but outside, danger is at their door. Food is getting scarcer, tribes are at war and the river water is rising... The Great Storm On the cold and windy island of Skara Brae, Tuk and his sister Storm are hunting. But when a thief steals half their tribe''s winter food stores, it''s up to the siblings to solve the mystery. What if they starve? And even worse, what if it''s true that their father''s the thief? The Great Monster While everyone else works, Sin-leqi reads tablets in the great temples. The tablets tell tales of the legendary Gilgamesh, tales that are so fantastical that lazy Sin-leqi doesn''t have to work as long as he keeps telling them. But when the story comes to an end, Sin-leqi is in trouble... The Great Cave Willow isn''t the strongest or fastest in his tribe, but he is careful and clever. So when the brawny and brash Bull takes over as the tribe''s chief, it''s going to take all of Willow''s wits to survive!Terry Deary's Terrible True Tales: The Stone Age explores the world of the Stone Age through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Packed with fun illustrations by Tambe, these stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable prehistoric settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.

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Book SynopsisAfter nearly dying and being pieced back together, Masamichi has gotten used to working at the antique shop Bougyoudou for the handsome and mysterious Shino, who saved his life. The man is actually a specter who has been living as a human since the Heian era thanks to a curse from a spiritual medium. As Masamichi gets to know the gruff man and discovers his kinder side, he begins to feel some strange feelings for the specter. Then one day, a visitor from London arrives with a request from his very wealthy boss?a request concerning a haunted house and the evil spirit within it...

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Book SynopsisThe next in the thrilling Fallen Academy series, sitting at the sweet spot between romantasy and dark academia, with an apocalyptic war between angels and demons thrown in for good measure. Get ready for your new obsession.

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Book SynopsisThe product of a forbidden experiment, Rin was supposed to be their greatest weapon. Instead, she may be the only one strong enough to fight the corruption of the Empire.

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