Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book Synopsis Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on a funny, exciting adventure to help Granny and her friends, and still have time for a snowball fight! Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out! She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed. In The Big Bad Snowy Day, snow has fallen overnight and poor Granny Hoody is snowed in! Princess Minna has to fix things. But Granny Hoody lives in the dark forest and there's a big bad wolf who lives there too. Can Princess Minna find Granny's cottage or will she stray from the path and meet the WOLF instead?Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

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Book SynopsisDido gallops headlong into her third adventure, following her escapades in the riveting and action-packed Race to the Death and Rivals on the Track. Dido is reconciled to leaving the racing track and staying at home to train horses with Scorpus and Parmenion. But a storm is brewing. It brings with it a fiery black stallion, uncannily like Dido's beloved Porcellus. Word arrives from Rome that her cousin, Abibaal, a talented young charioteer, has been recruited to compete for the evil emperor, Caligula. To save Abibaal, Dido must return to the great Circus Maximus track where she once drove to glory herself, confront her enemy Caligula, and face the toughest, most dangerous race of her life. For 9+. 'Rich in period detail, with a few real historical characters – its principal invention the idea that a woman might have been a charioteer – this is an involving, well characterised tale that feels original' Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week, on Race to the DeathTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS SERIES: 'Rivals on the Track is as heart-poundingly thrilling as the races in its pages. I adored it. Buckle up for the ride of your life' Lauren St John, author of The One Dollar Horse. 'I loved this adventure – full of brilliant horses, and a determined heroine following her dreams against all the odds. Looking forward to discovering what's in store for them next' Pippa Funnell, MBE, three-time Equestrian Olympic medalist. 'Lovers of history, horses and heart-stopping adventure will be gripped by this action-packed and fast-paced read which will sweep you off your feet, leave you breathless and wanting to know more of the history behind the fiction' Armadillo. 'Fantastic new historical novel that I'm reading to my daughter. She's loving it... We are hoping there's a sequel!' Dan Snow. 'This thrilling debut is the first in a new historical series full of dazzling action, rich detail, fabulous horses and an unforgettable heroine' -- Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisEd and his sister Roo are faced with the most boring half-term holiday in history: five days spent in the company of their elderly neighbour Miss Filey, and her ancient, smelly cat. But when they find a box of birthday candles in a cupboard in Miss Filey's house, their world is changed completely. These are no ordinary candles, every single one of them comes with a wish. There's only one problem: some of those wishes actually belong to someone else . . .Trade ReviewThis magic adventure is a wish come true * Children’s Book of the Week in The Times *Instantly engaging . . . elegantly balanced between classic and contemporary * Guardian *A joyful celebration of living life to the full * Daily Mail *Award-winning Lissa Evans returns with another warm-hearted, laugh-out-loud funny read * Sunday Express *Pure delight . . . fizzes with creativity, wit, style and charm * New Statesman *Very wise, very magic, very, very funny * Hilary McKay *It seems that Lissa Evans only writes instant classics . . . she's one of the funniest writers for any age * Anthony McGowan *I can't stop thinking about this beautiful and very funny book * Jenny McLachlan *A perfect, flawless, funny, touching book, with the best grumpy talking cat of all time * Nicola Skinner *A superbly funny misadventure about unexpected friendships and living life to the full * Editor's Choice, The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisA baking nightmare makes for slapstick comedy gold in this hilarious Little Gem from a bestselling author and illustrator team. Albert’s dad needs help in the family bakery, but all his son can think about is sport. So he builds a machine like no other: the Doughmaster 5000. It seems to have solved all their problems, until one night, Dad’s miracle solution turns into a rampaging disaster. It’s up to Albert to fix the mess – but will his sporting skills save him now?Trade Review"An admirable addition to the [Little Gems] series … The story is funny and moves at a fast pace … A great read for young children" –The English Association "This sparkling new story – brimming with Earle’s signature wicked wit and May’s anarchic illustrations – delivers slapstick giggles and guffaws on every page" – Lancashire Evening Post "Plenty of thrills and fun … These pocket-sized stories are really accessible and entertaining … Thoroughly recommended" – The Letterpress Project "This book is guarenteed to have young readers giggling!" – Makebelieve and Manuscripts, blog "A laugh-out-loud sci-fi adventure!" – Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2023! A fresh, funny, heartfelt look at this generation’s must-win battle: one earth, one chance. It’s the summer holidays, and thirteen-year-old Luke’s life has been turned upside down. First his older sister Rose moved ‘across the road’, where a community of climate rebels is protesting the planned airport expansion. Then his dad followed her. Dad only went to get Rose back, but now he’s out there building totem poles, wearing sandals and drinking mead (whatever that is) with the best of them… Can Luke save his family when all they want to do is save the planet? ________________________ 'Hilarious, acutely observed and deeply felt, Sutcliffe’s new novel is part biting satire on nimbyism and adult complacency, part impassioned call: take action now, before it’s too late.' GUARDIAN 'This is the perfect book to inspire action against the climate crisis and to lift your spirits.' SCOTSMAN 'A heartfelt, well-observed, gripping family drama, as well as a call to arms.' SUNDAY TIMES Children’s Book of the WeekTrade ReviewThis is the perfect book to inspire action against the climate crisis and to lift your spirits. * The Scotsman *William Sutcliffe’s latest hilarious read for teens … resists talking down to its readers as it tackles climate change and environmental protests … The questions posed by this smart, entertaining page-turner are the big ones for our age * Irish Times *Hilarious, acutely observed and deeply felt, Sutcliffe’s new novel is part biting satire on nimbyism and adult complacency, part impassioned call: take action now, before it’s too late. * Children’s books roundup – the best new picture books and novels, Guardian *Warm, funny and very topical. * Sunday Express *This tale of rebel climate protestors is an engrossing and relatable emotional rollercoaster, full of drama and vividly written. * Daily Express *This very funny, topical tale is the perfect stage for Sutcliffe’s witty and sharply observed dissection of adolescence and the cringe-making behaviour of parents and siblings. * Sally Morris chooses the most fun books for kids, Daily Mail *A heartfelt, well-observed, gripping family drama, as well as a call to arms. * The Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week *Inspiring, funny and warm-hearted comedy… Filled with passion for our planet and the youthful energy of a generation who genuinely want to make a difference, The Summer We Turned Green is an essential read for teenagers and adults alike. * The best children’s and YA books to read this summer, CultureFly *Glorious fun, hugely moving, inspiring and massively entertaining * Liz Hyder, author of Bearmouth *A fresh and funny social comedy with a big heart * Observer New Review *“[The Summer We Turned Green] is funny and moving and the characters are convincing. Older teenagers will enjoy the wry humour and adults will appreciate the social satire on adult relationships * BookTrust *William Sutcliffe, who made us laugh until we wept with The Gifted, the Talented & Me, has applied his gentle humour and acute observations to this generation’s battle to save the Earth to hilarious and meaningful effect * The Times & The Sunday Times: Best Children’s Books for Summer 2021 *This tale of rebel climate protestors is an engrossing and relatable emotional rollercoaster, full of drama and vividly written * Summer Reads for Children, Daily Express *Dangerously funny … Sutcliffe is gifted and talented. I hope the prizes flood in * Alex O'Connell, The Times Children's Book of the Week on THE GIFTED, THE TALENTED AND ME *So, so funny and recognisable – I immediately forced it on my 14-year-old * Jenny Colgan, Sunday Times bestselling author, on THE GIFTED, THE TALENTED AND ME *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, on THE GIFTED, THE TALENTED AND ME *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, on THE GIFTED, THE TALENTED AND ME *

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Book SynopsisA thrilling mystery adventure based on true historical events, from the author of I, SPY: A BLETCHLEY PARK MYSTERY.Before the war starts, Ned is resigned to a future working in the family funeral parlour. Then the covert operations at Bletchley Park begin and his life is transformed.Ned and his mother leave Bletchley Park on a vital wartime mission into the remote Welsh countryside. Their task: to protect the priceless artwork that is being stored in a slate mine in the village of Manod. As long as its whereabouts are secret, they'll keep the national treasures out of the hands of the enemy.But when it appears that someone in the village is trying to expose the truth, suspicion turns to the newcomers - Ned, his mother, and a young Jewish refugee, Anni. Can Ned, Anni and their friend Harri prove their loyalty to the mission and keep the secret safe? A gripping wartime story, perfect for fans of Phil Earle, Robin Stevens, Lesley Parr and

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Book SynopsisA beautiful story of loss and belonging, all told through the eyes of a wild, affectionate, prickly fox who has a love of collecting shoes and not a small amount of magic.

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Book SynopsisThe World's Most Atrocious Animals explains why some of the world's most terrifying and gruesome creatures have such scary features. Trade Review“Delivered with a wicked sense of humour, The World’s Most Atrocious Animals a book our tester returned to again and again […] regularly tops the most requested bedtime story list.” * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisAre you brave enough to join the Wanderdays in their first thrilling adventure? They're off on an edge-of-your-seat underwater quest to find out what's really happening on the secret Fantome Island. Meet Flo and Joseph Wanderday. Their mum is one of the world's greatest explorers, but she's gone missing on her latest expedition. When a mysterious stranger appears, they discover the sinister reason for Mum's trip. This was no ordinary expedition and Mum was trying to uncover crimes committed by Sir Frederick Titan, a much-loved TV presenter who claims to be a protector of the natural world. Flo, Joseph and their friends Funmi and Isaac find a map and follow clues taking them to a secret island to save Mum and expose Titan's fishy plans... An exciting watery adventure packed with brilliant baddies, bravery, friendship and real passion for protecting the natural world. Praise for The Wanderdays: An absolute delight. Melissa Cristina Márquez, marine biologist and authorA heart

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Book SynopsisJoin Rachel, Kirsty and the Festival Fairies as they help to make special celebrations everywhere run smoothly with the help of fairy magic.Elisha the Eid Fairy looks after the Muslim festival of Eid, but when naughty Jack Frost steals her magical Eid lantern, everyone''s celebrations go wrong. Can the girls help Elisha save the day? Don''t miss the rest of the Festival Fairies series: Deena the Diwali Fairy, Hana the Hanukkah Fairy and Bea the Buddha Day Fairy.''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!Trade ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisJoin Rachel and Kirsty on their adventures with the Gold Medal Games Fairies. Will the friends be able to stop Jack Frost from ruining the final gold medal games event?When Rachel and Kirsty compete in the School Gold Medal Games, trouble seems to be around every corner. Naughty Jack Frost and his mischievous goblins are determined to sabotage the games and Rachel and Kirsty must do everything they can to help Jayda the Snowboarding Fairy to save the snowboarding event.Don''t miss the rest of the Gold Medal Games Fairies series: Layne the Surfing Fairy, Riley the Skateboarding Fairy, and Soraya the Skiing Fairy.''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

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Book SynopsisIt''s been three months since the Snow Queen and OzCorp infiltrated Maidenkeep and nearly seized the Nine Maidens. Ryker is still unconscious after the Snow Queen attacked him and is being monitored at the hospital. Abigail Fey''s curse has far-reaching consequences, and many in the Royal States has been using it to stir unrest and hostilities against Avalon.When the Adarna, a firebird-like creature appears in Avalon, the gang discovers it is one of seven magical artifacts that the Snow Queen has been searching for, in her bid to open a portal to Buyan. Determined to find the artifacts first the Bandersnatchers find information about the other five artifacts: the Lotus Lantern in China, the tamatabeko in Japan, the Pied Piper''s Flute and the Singing Bone in Germany, and the raskovnik at World''s End, the site where Peter Pan and Captain Hook had fought and had destroyed. The final relic is a portal somewhere inside Wonderland.But the Snow Queen will stop at nothing

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Book SynopsisThe show must go on.It’s back to show business as usual at Duke’s Academy of Performing Arts. Things are finally working out for Nettie, with her voice restored, her gorgeous boyfriend, Fletch, by her side and the lead role in the college musical.That is, until Fletch is offered the opportunity of a lifetime miles away from London and a TV company invades Dukes, pitting Nettie against old enemy Jade Upton and pulling her friends apart. As she tries to juggle the impossible pressure to perform and following her heart, Nettie discovers secrets about her mother that make her question everything she ever knew. Will Fletch come back? Will the stage ever feel like home? And will she ever find out the truth about her mother? Nettie is determined to find out. Dance Like No One's Watching by Vanessa Jones will show that Nettie is not helpless, and we'd better listen.Trade ReviewI loved this book, for its freshness, fun and unique voice. * Armadillo on Sing Like No One's Listening *

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Book Synopsis***Perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider series*** 'Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist' - New York Times Woody Lambert is in trouble. He comes from a broken family, suffers bad grades at school and his older brother, Tony, is on probation for a drug offence. When Woody inadvertently gets caught up with Tony and one of his friends, Garth, cruising around Strattenburg in a beaten-up Mustang drinking beer, one thing leads to another and Garth holds up a convenience store with a fake gun. Though he had no involvement in the crime other than being in Garth's car, Woody is arrested as an accomplice. He's going to need serious legal advice to avoid juvenile prison. Enter Theodore Boone: after all, Theo has already decided that he will become the best courtroom lawyer in the state. It's just that, at the age of thirteen, Theo is years from being a qualified lawyer - and Woody needs help right now . . . *********************** Further praise for the Theodore Boone series 'If you aspire to turn your children into lawyers who will keep you in your old age, John Grisham's Theodore Boone, his first novel for young people, might be for you' - Sunday Times 'For any young readers tired of wizards, vampires and Greek gods, there's now a new kid on the young fiction block, and this one really does have serious powers: Theodore Boone, half-boy, half-lawyer... fans will be pleased to know there will be more of Theo's adventures to come' - Sunday Express 'Nobody does legal fiction better' - Daily Express 'Gripping . . . I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone' - Scholastic NewsTrade ReviewPraise for the Theodore Boone series * : *If you aspire to turn your children into lawyers who will keep you in your old age, John Grisham's Theodore Boone, his first novel for young people, might be for you * Sunday Times *Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist * The New York Times *Nobody does legal fiction better * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisRiz Chester is an average 11-year-old girl. She cant do anything special and is average at school. But Riz is particularly picky, she notices when the teacher is 2 minutes late, or when the food brand used in the cheese sandwiches changes. She also notices when money doesnt feel quite right. Spotted by a police officer, Riz gets called in for questioning. She demonstrates she indeed does easily notice the difference between the normal notes and the counterfeit ones, even though before her interaction with the officer she had never heard of counterfeiting. The officer explains that there is a ring of counterfeiting occurring locally but they havent been able to pinpoint the criminal source. Mum cannot remember where the notes came from, but something sticks out to Riz when she thinks about it later. She recruits her friends to help her help investigate, carefully planning a course of action to track down the counterfeit notes. With the help of Riz and her friends, the police uncover the counterfeit operation

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Book SynopsisA strange tattoo triggers a surprising turn of events in this tense contemporary drama from master teen writer, Bernard Ashley. Sofia Drake wants a tattoo – a tattoo all of her own, where her parents won't see it. And when she's introduced to Sol Marks, a genius young tattooist, Sofia falls in love with his arty, original designs. But when Sofia's dad sees his daughter's new body art his reaction sets in motion a series of events no one could have anticipated. An enticingly original contemporary story of art, love and the power of creativity. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 12+Trade Review"Highly recommended" – The Letterpress Project "Exciting and thoughtful contemporary drama from a literary old master" – LoveReading4Kids "The quick-paced story maintains interest throughout, and short chapters make it easy for any reader to devour this book" – Samantha Murphy, Children's Books Ireland

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Book SynopsisA timely and thought-provoking football story packed with facts, from reluctant-reader favourite Alan Gibbons. Sam's team are edging closer to the bottom of the league this season and team captain Jordan's bad attitude isn't helping anyone. When Sam spots Hasan playing on the refugee team, he can see that Hasan's got talent and invites him along to practice. Hasan and his friend Faisal prove to be exactly what the team need – but Jordan's not going to accept his new teammates so easily. Can Sam get the boys to pull together and win? Another winning combo of fact and fiction from reluctant reader favourite and footie king Alan Gibbons.Trade Review"Packed with plenty of detailed football match action … a well told story that encourages empathy for refugees" – The Letterpress Project "A great book to introduce the importance of being tolerant and accepting others, irrespective of where they’re from" – Books for Topics "A short, but necessary, story … It’s got football at its heart, and would appeal to all football fans out there. And the other thing that matters is friendship. Fairness. Understanding that not everyone is the same, but that we are equal in our own way, and that we all matter … I hope this book will both entertain and inform, and change" – Book Witch "An important message about sport and the way it can bring together people from different communities, helping them to integrate" – Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisThe Spook's Curse is the second book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over 3 million copies sold worldwide!‘By now the dark has noticed you and will be trying to hunt you down . . .’It's the job of the Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward, to protect the County from the dark. But deep in the catacombs beneath Priestown lurks a creature the Spook has never been able to defeat – the Bane. As they prepare to battle it, yet another deadly enemy emerges to threaten Tom and his master.Trade Review'An evocative, spine-tingling sequel to the Spook's Apprentice.' -- Amanda Craig * The Times *'Tom Ward is back in another eerie, spine-tingling adventure...you'll love getting lost in this spooky tale.' * Funday Times *Really impressed by [this] . . .genuinely creepy . . . very pacy . . .the characters were very believable. -- Damian Kelleher * Radio 4 Front Row *'Full of scary moments which will get the hearts of even the most fearless readers pounding, while keeping them glued to the action.' * Lancashire Evening Post *'Readers who were spellbound by the goings-on in 'The Spook's Apprentice' will be equally engrossed by this sequel.' * Waterstone's Quarterly *

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Book Synopsis'James Patterson is the Einstein of fiction and has solved the equation for storytelling: Adventure + Science = AWESOME!' Tom Fletcher'Any young readers out there interested in science and adventure ... this book is brilliant!' Tim Peake, astronautJames Patterson has teamed up with the world's most famous genius to entertain and inspire a generation of children – with the first and only children's adventure series officially approved by the Albert Einstein Archives.Max Einstein is a typical 12-year-old. She…Goes to college every dayPlays speed chess in the parkBuilds inventions that help the homelessAnd talks to Albert EinsteinAll normal stuff, right?Until one day when Max is recruited by a mysterious organisation! Their mission: solve some of the world’s toughest problems using science. She’s helped by a diverse group of young geniuses from around the globe as they invent new ways to power the farthest reaches of the planet.But that’s only if the sinister outfit known as The Corporation doesn’t get to her first…Trade ReviewJames Patterson is the Einstein of fiction and has solved the equation for storytelling: Adventure + Science = AWESOME! -- Tom FletcherAny young readers out there interested in science and adventure ... this book is brilliant! -- Tim Peake, astronautA really enjoyable read – Max is a wonderful character. I would have devoured this book when I was younger! -- Libby Jackson, author of A Galaxy of Her OwnAn inspirational page-turner that won’t let you down. This book celebrates the importance of young people’s new ideas and endless imaginations. -- Rachel Ignotofsky, Sunday Times bestselling author of Women in ScienceIf you’re interested in science, mysteries, or courageous heroines, this is a must-read! -- Chelsea Clinton

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Book Synopsis'I write this sitting in the kitchen sink...'This is the story of Cassandra, precocious and charming, who begins a journal detailing her life with her bohemian family in a crumbling old castle. On the cusp of adulthood, Cassandra meets the family's growing challenges of poverty and decay with indefatigable humour and insight.However, her life is turned upside down when the American heirs to the castle arrive and Cassandra finds herself falling in love. Both a gorgeous study of 1930s England and a sharp exposition of what it's like to be teenage girl, I Capture The Castle is a novel layered with eccentricity and nostalgia.Meet ten of literature's most iconic heroines, jacketed in bold portraits by female photographers from around the world.Trade ReviewThe perfect lockdown read - gentle and infused with a glowing warmth, featuring an emotional complexity that makes the simple story rewarding throughout * Independent *

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Book SynopsisJustice Jones, super-smart super-sleuth, is back for her second spine-tingling adventure! For fans of Robin Stevens, Katherine Woodfine and Enid Blyton.When Justice returns for spring term at Highbury House, it's not long before murder is back on her mind. Assigned to look after the elderly Mr Arthur in Smugglers' Lodge on the other side of the marshes from school, Justice is initially dismayed. But dismay quickly gives way to intrigue as she finds herself drawn to Mr Arthur and his stories of piloting in the First World War - and especially when Dorothy, who lives nearby, tells her that the lodge is haunted.But when Mr Arthur dies in mysterious circumstances, Justice soon has a list of questions in her journal: why hasn't he been given a proper military funeral? Why does the new Matron not seem to know much about First Aid? And what secrets does Smugglers' Lodge really hold?Justice sets out to uncover the deadly truth in this brilliant follow-up to A Girl Called Justice.

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Book SynopsisA stunning, elegant and uplifting adventure about searching for the most magical place of all - home. Have you ever dreamed of somewhere better? A life more colourful and full of joy? Escape with our sparky heroine, Clementine, and find your own magic place. A story to kindle hope in the heart of every child who reads it . . .Trade ReviewA beautiful blend of story and image * A Sunday Times Book of the Year *What a treat it is * Editor's Choice in The Bookseller *An extraordinary piece of work * David Tazzyman *Brimming with detail and dazzling perspective * Chris Mould *

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Book SynopsisAya and Papaya are back! The sun rises and Aya is awake. She remembers that today is a very special day so quickly jumps out of bed to put on her favourite pink boots that she always wears on special days. Aya and her best friend, Papaya, are going to go on a plane to visit Aya’s grandparents. At the airport they see lots of different people from lots of different places from all around the world. Aya learns a very important message about what makes us all very special indeed.

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Book SynopsisMishaps and mayhem abound as Noodle joins the new kid in class for the school talent show in this adorable canine comedy. Mishaps and mayhem abound as Noodle joins the new kid in class for the school talent show in this adorable canine comedy. There’s another new arrival at Wigley Primary. At first Samir finds it hard to settle in, but with a bit of help from Noodle the doodle, he starts to feel at home. When the class decide to put on a talent show to raise money for charity, Samir can’t decide what to do – until his new best buddy Noodle gives him an amazing idea. Can the children in the class prove that Wigley’s got talent … or will Noodle steal the show?Trade Review"Meres puts on his own fine performance in this warm and wise story about friendship, fun and finding your feet in a new school … A class act from a top team" – Lancashire Evening Post "Lots of fun … supplemented by the excellent illustrations of Katy Halford" – The Letterpress Project "Noodle is such a loveable character. Full of mischief and life, he is an absolute delight and his occasional misbehaviour is sure to put a big smile on younger readers’ faces, as it did mine … An absolute joy to read" – World's Smallest Library, blog "Another tail-wagging success … it is an absolute joy to spend time with Noodle who I guarantee will bring smiles to everyone. You’d be barking mad to miss out on this kind of fun!" – A Word About Books, blog

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Book SynopsisFrom sweltering sun to a wild snowstorm, wardens Grace and Tom must brave the elements to save the day in this thrilling Griffin Gate adventure from bestseller Vashti Hardy. It’s the height of summer in Moreland, and Grace Griffin and her fellow warden Tom Eely are sweltering in the heat until they answer a strange call for help that comes through on the amazing Griffin map. After teleporting to Oakwell, they find the town paralysed by a freezing snowstorm, which is ruining the famous summer market that brings in visitors and trade. Using their mystery-solving skills and amazing inventions, can Grace and Tom find the cause for the weird weather and restore summer from the snow?Trade Review“The Weather Well brings to a thrilling close an exhilarating, fantasy-fuelled steampunk series … a stunningly created ‘other’ world, brilliantly inventive kids, a charismatic supporting cast, and a story full of twists, turns, kindness and big-hearted family values. Add on Smillie’s superbly detailed and evocative black and white illustrations, and you have a reading treat for all fantasy-loving middle-graders.” – Book-marked

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Book SynopsisEngage your seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers with Barrington Stoke's SEN short fiction. Lion on the Loose has been specially designed for teen readers with a very low reading age of 6 and is fully illustrated throughout. Engage your seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers with Barrington Stoke's SEN short fiction. Lion on the Loose has been specially designed for teen readers with a very low reading age of 6 and is fully illustrated throughout: There are big paw prints in the garden. There are big paw prints in the woods. Is there a lion on the loose?

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Book Synopsis A meteorite harbouring an alien lifeform crashes to Earth with horrifying consequences in this gruesome and gripping tale from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. What’s slithering about deep underground …? When a meteorite crashes to Earth near Crooked Oak, Pete, Nancy and Krish are determined to find it. But they’re not the only ones … After spotting one of their teachers up on the moor where the meteorite landed, they start to wonder if his strangely altered behaviour and appearance might be connected to the arrival from outer space. But nothing could prepare them for the horror they uncover deep down in Killburn Mine …Trade Review“Feels like a magnificent episode of the Twilight Zone or Doctor Who – one that stays with you for being so eerily strange it gives you goosebumps” – Chris Soul on The Invasion of Crooked Oak “A gruesome, gripping and chilling tale with frightful consequences. I love the twists and terrifying atmosphere that Dan creates." – Little Posts of Library Treasures, blog "Prepare to have your spine well and truly tingled … With a twisting, terrifying plot, King’s wonderfully atmospheric black and white illustrations … this is a terrific, fast-paced tale of three brave youngsters caught up in an out-of-this-world adventure. Expect thrills, chills and spills…" – Lancashire Evening Post

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Book SynopsisMeet the Seagull Chicks! Seb, Petal, Chase, Romiley and Edge were born into the Blackpool Promenade community which they love, but they're not allowed to leave their mum's side - until one day when they're finally allowed out on their first adventure. Without their parents! They fly along the sea front seeing the exciting amusements, fun-fair and lights. They fly over people on holiday and listen to the sounds of Blackpool. playing hide and seek, dancing for people on the pier and having a great time. They meet a few other promenade gulls as they make their way along the sea-front and they wonder if everywhere is the same. Excited by the lights and sounds, Chase and Edge fly into the amusement arcade on the pier. They laugh and play - until they realise they're trapped! Seb, Petal and Romiley must come up with a plan to save the other chicks. Maybe the misfit gulls who don't belong to any community can help? Ideal for young children, Seagulls Don't Eat Sorbet is a lovely illustrated adventure about courage, adventure and family!

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Book SynopsisSequel to Brenin y Trenyrs. Our hero has stopped buying food during the school lunchtime as he is saving money to buy the coolest pair of trainers in the world. He also has his eye on a greater prize - going to Adidas''s international HQ in Germany!

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Book SynopsisIf you are a dreamer, come in, If you are a dreamer, A wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, A magic bean buyer . . . Come in . . . for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein's world begins. You'll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist. Shel Silverstein's masterful collection of poems and drawings is at once outrageously funny and profound.

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Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl!Everyone is excited about the new ballet and tap classes. Everyone, that is, except Katie Morag! But the two grandmothers have decided - she will go to ballet and she will wear a frilly skirt! What is Katie Morag going to do?

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Book SynopsisA Welsh adaptation of The BFG, an amazing story by a very popular author about Sophie's best friend, the BFG, a kind giant who uses strange words; for 8-11 year-old readers. 72 black-and-white illustrations. New edition.

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Book SynopsisAmong the best loved of all classics for children are the tales of Mowgli, the boy who learned the law of the jungle as he grew up among a pack of wolves in India's Seeonee Hills. First published in 1894, the book imagines a child living and flourishing in a community of animals - an idea that perhaps had its origin in Kipling's unhappy childhood. 'His stories are not animal stories in the realistic sense; they are wonderful, beautiful fairy tales, ' wrote Ernest Thompson Seton, the great Canadian naturalist. Kurt Wiese's illustrations, commissoned by the American firm of Doubleday in 1932, have never appeared in Britain before. An artist with a particular interest in animals and an amazing visual memory, he remembered all he had observed on his travels in the Far East during the early 1900s, first as a salesman in China and then as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese.

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Book SynopsisThe first book in an explosive adventure series from real-life survival expert BEAR GRYLLSMission: SurvivalLocation: The Colombian JungleDangers: Snakes; starvation; howler monkeysBeck Granger is lost in the jungle with no food, no compass, and no hope of rescue.But Beck is no ordinary teenager - he's the world's youngest survival expert. If anyone can make it out alive, he can.Trade ReviewExciting, well-informed and zips along at an impressive pace * Independent *If you like survival and adventure stories you'll definitely like this book * TBK *

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Book SynopsisYou're called Fidge and you're nearly eleven. You've been hurled into a strange world. You have three companions: two are unbelievably weird and the third is your awful cousin Graham. You have to solve a series of nearly impossible clues. You need to deal with a cruel dictator and three thousand Wimbley Woos (yes, you read that sentence correctly). And the whole situation - the whole, entire thing - is your fault. Wed Wabbit is an adventure story about friendship, danger and the terror of never being able to get back home again. And it's funny. It's seriously funny.Trade ReviewA classic in the making * The Times *Gloriously satirical and spritely * Sunday Times *A future classic - really, really funny * Nina Stibbe *Inventive, funny and not a word out of place * Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller *So funny, and so sharp and dark and beautiful and un-guessable. What a book * Katherine Rundell *Evans is the real deal; a hilariously funny writer whose effortless storytelling will capture the imagination of any child. Wed Wabbit deserves a place on every bookshelf * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisAva is hiding – hiding from the small cramped room where she lives with her two little siblings and her mum, hiding from the taunts and hostility she gets at school, hiding from her sometimes lonely and joyless life. But there is love here too. Her best friend Roxy, her wise Trinidadian Nan and a stray dog she befriends. Can Ava be brave enough to allow some light to shine into the darkest part of her being? Moving, emotive and poignant, Coral Rumble’s poetic novel is a compellingly beautiful read.

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Book SynopsisIn a land where people flow between ocean and land, a seal and a fisherman sing together under a flowing moon. One in a series of tales that explore the deeper, darker side of our connection with the natural world. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.

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Book SynopsisWhen Fletcher tumbles happily onto the beach he is dazzled by the sun, sea and space. He soon finds a rockpool full of new friends but as the sea disappears, they are stranded! Fletcher rushes to the rescue and manages to scoop up Little Crab but do Fletcher''s new friends really need rescuing? Explore the glittering world beyond Fletcher''s wood in this heart-warming story.

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Book SynopsisThis moving account of true experiences in the early life of a young girl is all the more remarkable for the fact that at the time of writing the author was only twelve/thirteen years old. It begins as a charming story of life in a close-knit Asian family in England and the love of not only her parents but also her grandparents in India. Although at times she can be driven to distraction by the actions of her younger sisters, the need to set an example as the eldest sister always prevails. The story develops into a chronicle of dramas that culminated in the need to take her father to India to undergo life-saving neurosurgery and their return to find that their house had been burgled. The girl slowly realises that life is not always about happiness and great pleasures. It becomes a rollercoaster of experiences in which she learns that whilst some friends can be fake, there are also others who care for her. Life is like an ocean journey. The ocean can be angry, but the important thing is to stay calm and trust those who care for you. Soon you will be ashore because every ocean has an island.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE LITTLE REBELS AWARDS FOR RADICAL CHILDREN'S FICTION 2024The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures.The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger is winner of The Week Junior Children's Book of the Year: Breakthrough Award, and shortlisted for the Waterstones 2023 Children's Book Prize!?With its themes of civil disobedience and rebellion, channels the spirit, energy and optimism of the Little Rebels Award.Agents of history. Partners in Mystery. Sisters in solving crime.Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad's tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House but they both share a love of solving mysteries. And after saving Lizzie's father from attempted murder surely there is no threat too challenging for this detective duo?It's the summer of 1777, the night of the grand unveiling of the Sancho-Mansfields family portrait and a celebration of friendship, family, and freedom! But all too soon things take a dark turn the painting has been stolen! Now it is time for Lizzie and Belle to put their sleuthing skills to the ultimate test, following a trail of thefts, kidnappings and even poisonings that haunts the twisting London streets.With a grand conspiracy afoot, and a mysterious organisation threatening their closest friends and family, who can Lizzie and Belle trust?Once again it is up to the two girls to unveil the truth and put an end to the villainy that plagues the city.Trade Review Reviews for Lizzie and Belle: Drama and Danger “Black British Georgian history is effectively brought to life through characters based on real people, but it is the suspense and plot twists that keep the pages turning” – Sarah Keating, The Irish Times ‘This vivid theatreland mystery – whose atmospheric setting recalls Phillip Pullman’s The Ruby and the Smoke series – is deeply rooted in the abolitionist milieu and resonates sonorously today.’The Observer, Chapter Books of the Month, 29th May 2022 ‘I was hooked from the outset as Williams expertly takes the real life historical figures of two black Georgians Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle and imagines them tackling a mystery of an attempted onstage murder! From the descriptions of the Jamaica Coffee House to the candle lit theatre chandeliers Georgian London is vividly brought to life. A must read for mystery fans.’Joseph Coelho, Waterstone’s Children’s Laureate “Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful historical mystery with two delightful heroines. I can't wait to read the next instalment and find out what Lizzie and Belle will get up to next!”Katherine Woodfine, author of The Sinclair’s Mysteries series

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Book SynopsisIn Spider-Man: Quantum Quest!, the action-packed and hilarious second graphic novel in the Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, everyone’s friendly neighborhood super hero is sent to the Quantum Realm with the Fantastic Four! From award-winning writer/illustrator Mike Maihack.   During a morning of doing good deeds and super heroing, Spider-Man is interrupted by the Fantastic Four and Namor. The great underwater city of Atlantis has disappeared, and the heroes need Spider-Man’s help to find it! While Spider-Man is unsure if his abilities can help him find the city, he takes on the mission hoping not to disappoint his heroes.   But when this mission takes him into the Quantum Realm, Spider-Man realizes that more than just a city has gone missing and that he might need more than just super powers to save the day!   Attention, readers! Traveling through the Quantum Realm may require you to spin your book on its sidTrade ReviewThis Marvel title is sure to please with big laughs and fun. * School Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisEnormously popular all over the world, Enid Blyton's Malory Towers series combines everything that makes school so special - friendships, learning, sports, plays and mischief!

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Book SynopsisThis funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to what fair play is, and help them understand the importance of being a good sport. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children fully understand how their behaviour can impact on others.Cheetah always wants to win - no matter what it takes. But when his friends no longer want to play with him, he decides to look at his behaviour and start playing more nicely.The Behaviour Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing emotions, 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 SynopsisLadylike Meg, artistic tomboy Jo, frail Beth, and charming Amy-each March sister has her own dreams, struggles, and fears. The March sisters learn that learning how to be a little woman is never simple, but it's much sweeter to do when they have their sisters by their sides.

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Book Synopsis"Fee!" he said, and "Fi!" he said, and "Fo!" he said and "Fum!"Look out children, the Giant of Jum is grumpy and hungry and he's off in search of a tasty snack. And the tastiest of all is a boy called Jack! But Jack and his friends don't see a scary giant, they see a magically tall man - a man who can fetch lost balls and rescue cats from trees! Perhaps this hungry giant is softer than he seems... An incredible rhyming text and a brilliant, big-hearted twist on a classic fairy tale, from the uniquely talented author and poet, Elli Woollard, and award-winning illustrator, Benji Davies.The Giant of Jum also contains an important message for all: don't eat kids, eat cake!Trade Reviewenormous fun * Daily Mail *a read-aloud gem * Bookseller *The illustrations brim with jokes and delightful details, the rhyming text is breezy fun, and the linebetween darkly gruesome and good-hearted is deftly maintained. * BookTrust *

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