Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisThe Spanish Love Deception meets The Holiday in this fake dating romance about a city girl and country boy’s lives colliding at Christmas.    City girl Tia Solanké is dreading the festive period. She’s on a break with her boyfriend and the last thing she wants to do is spend Christmas away from London. Arriving at Saiyan Hedge Farm, Tia takes an instant disliking to it. She falls in horse manure, is chased by sheep and the Wi-Fi sucks. How is she meant to stalk her ex now and concoct a foolproof plan to win him back?   Country boy Quincy Parker and his family run the farm, and this year they’ve been selected to host the biggest event in the town's calendar – the Winter Ball. Preparations are underway, and Quincy is working around the clock to make it a success. The only problem is, he’s told everyone he has a date to the ball, when

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Book SynopsisWhen Rabbit said, Honey or condensed milk with your bread?'Pooh was so excited that he said Both'.Winnie-the-Pooh always likes a little something to eat, but when he goes to visit Rabbit he finds he can't quite make it out the door.Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story Pooh Goes Visiting With The Original Text By A.A.Milne And Decorations By E.H.Shepard It's A Timeless Gift For Fans Of All Ages. Collect The Range.This beautiful little storybook is a great way to introduce young readers to the characters in the Hundred Acre Wood. This is guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite for children aged 5 and up.This book is all the more special due to E.H.Shepard's decorations, which are shown in full, glorious colour. They are truly iconic and contributed to him being known as the man who drew Pooh'.Look out for all the titles in the collection:Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong BeesWinnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Goes VisitingWinnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Meets a HeffalumpWinnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Does a Very Grand ThingWinnTrade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine ‘Winnie-the-Pooh is packed full of timeless wisdom and words that will resonate with you whatever your age.’, The Independent ‘With a rich storytelling heritage, the adventures of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood represent friendship, simple joys and the curious and gentle nature of a child’s imagination.’, Vintage Explorer Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems by A.A.Milne was named #1 in a list of the 20 Greatest Mental Health Books, Happiful magazine Steve Hogarty said about Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems: ‘Lovingly illustrated by E.H.Shepard, the stories of Pooh and his pals are sure to delight little readers and even younger listeners, as they did me.’, The Independent

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Book SynopsisWell either a tail is there or it isn't there. You can't make a mistake about it, and yours isn't there!The perfect introduction to Winnie-the-Pooh!Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story Eeyore Loses a Tail With The Original Text By A.A.Milne And Decorations By E.H.Shepard It's A Timeless Gift For Fans Of All Ages. Collect The Range.Eeyore's tail has gone missing and Pooh promises to find it in this charming story by A.A.Milne. This beautiful little storybook is a great way to introduce young readers to the characters in the Hundred Acre Wood. This is guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite for children aged 5 and up.This book is all the more special due to E.H.Shepard's decorations, which are shown in full, glorious colour. They are truly iconic and contributed to him being known as the man who drew Pooh'.Look out for all the titles in the collection:Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong BeesWinnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Goes VisitingWinnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Meets a HeffalumpWinnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Does a Very GTrade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine ‘Winnie-the-Pooh is packed full of timeless wisdom and words that will resonate with you whatever your age.’, The Independent ‘With a rich storytelling heritage, the adventures of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood represent friendship, simple joys and the curious and gentle nature of a child’s imagination.’, Vintage Explorer Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems by A.A.Milne was named #1 in a list of the 20 Greatest Mental Health Books, Happiful magazine Steve Hogarty said about Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems: ‘Lovingly illustrated by E.H.Shepard, the stories of Pooh and his pals are sure to delight little readers and even younger listeners, as they did me.’, The Independent

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Poor Little Miss helpful. She loves to help out, but she can be a little clumsy sometimes!The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisA light-hearted way to prepare children for a visit to the doctor!It's going to be a busy day for Doctor Makeyouwell with the accident-prone Mr Men and Little Miss about please be careful Mr Bump! Ouch! And when Little Miss Helpful helps out as a nurse the chaos can only get worse!The Mr. Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the stories have a Where's Walter' feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged two years and up.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.', The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.', The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.', The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA magical middle grade book about family, friendship and finding out who you are, full of emotion and a secret fantasy world to discover. Perfect for 10 year olds and fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Ross Welford, Kiran Millwood-Hargrave and The House with Chicken Legs. From a rising star of children''s books.This place is magic but it''s not the sort of magic that comes from wands and spells Can piecing together the past help you change the present?Safiya and her mum have never seen eye to eye. Her mum doesn't understand Safiya's love of gaming and Safiya doesn''t think they have anything in common. As Safiya struggles to fit in at school she wonders if her mum wishes she was more like her confident best friend Elle. But then her mum falls into a coma and, when Safiya waits by her bedside, she finds herself in a strange and magical world that looks a bit like one of her games. And there's a rebellious teenage girl, with a secret, who looks suspiciously familiar ''Bushby''s debut is poignanTrade ReviewBushby's debut is poignant and atmospheric', Imogen Russell-Williams, Guardian 'A gorgeous story of family and growing up', Cathy Cassidy 'Moving and heartfelt', Anna James, author of Pages and Co

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Book SynopsisThe first in a magical new middle grade series from a rising star author, perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Michelle Harrison. Inspired by The Arabian Nights.The Sahar Peninsula lies just beyond the horizon, but it isn''t the easiest place to get to. No maps will take you there, nor can it be charted by gazing up at the stars, or down at a compassTwelve year old Amira has only ever known a life at sea with her sea-witch mothers. So when their ship is wrecked in a great storm, Amira is delighted to have an opportunity to explore land accompanied by her best friend Namur a jinn in cat form. Amira soon finds a boy who has a jinn like her, and learns that their spirit companions are connected to the mysterious storm that gets stronger each day.When Namur goes missing Amira discovers she has to visit a magical place; a place where lost things can be found. But will Amira also discover her own destiny, and find out what it truly means to be a Moonchild?Go on more magical adveTrade Review‘Gorgeous, evocative storytelling', Fiona Noble, The Bookseller ‘Readers will be enchanted and will finish the book dreaming of adventures under sultry night skies.’Books for Keeps 06.08.2020 – ‘You’ll be swept away with Amira on a wonderful adventure.’The Week Junior 15.08.2020 – Book Club’s Book of the Week ‘This captivating adventure is full of magic, mystery and danger.’BookTrust 01.09.2020 Praise for A Pocketful of Stars: 'Bushby's debut is poignant and atmospheric' Guardian ‘A gorgeous story of friendship and growing up' Cathy Cassidy 'Moving and heartfelt', Anna James, author of Pages and Co 'A wonderful adventure', The Week Junior ’If you like magic, myths and crazy adventures, then this is the book for you! It made me want to write my own stories too!’ – Emmy (aged nine) in First News

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Book SynopsisLayla the Inventor wasn't tired enough for bed.So she sat up in her science lab, inventing things instead!What does Layla invent? A robot, of course!It's so much fun to do the robot dance together! And it'll be even MORE fun with another robot so Lola and her new friend decide to make one.But when Layla and her robot friends make a third robot, everything starts to go wrong . . . Can Layla use her skills to fix him and get everyone safely tucked up in time for bed?Count down to bedtime with this gentle imaginative adventure, perfect for fans of Ten Minutes to Bed and Izzy Gizmo.Packed with simple and engaging STEM language and warm-hearted messages about teamwork and not giving up.Look out for more bedtime countdown adventures:1, 2, 3, Do the Dinosaur1, 2, 3, Do the SharkTrade Review“Pure fantasy and fun . . . a storytime hit” – Kirkus Reviews on 1 2 3, Do the Shark

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Book SynopsisThe third beastly book in the deliciously gruesome and hilarious series by Jack Meggitt-Phillips, perfect for little beasts aged 8-12.''Reads like a modern classic. Sharp, funny, original I thought this was brilliant'', Sam Copeland, bestselling author of Charlie Changes into a Chicken on The Beast and the BethanyThe beast, who has tried to eat Bethany twice and controlled Ebenezer Tweezer for 511 years, is now in prison.Even better, it seems to have lost its despicable mind and is pinky-winky promising to be a do-gooding beast, vomit out helpful gifts, and be besties with Bethany and Ebenezer.There's really no sign of the old beast at all any more, as long as you don't count that hungry belly which still needs feedingOutrageously funny and deliciously dark, this series is perfect for readers aged 8-12 and fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony SnicketTrade Review PRAISE FOR THE SERIES 'Witty and entertaining', The Sunday Times 'Reads like a modern classic. Sharp, funny, original – I thought this was brilliant', Sam Copeland, bestselling author of Charlie Changes into a Chicken 'What a FEAST! A funny and (bone) cracking good read', Michelle Harrison, bestselling author of A Pinch of Magic ‘A devilishly delicious delight', iNews ‘Fans of Despicable Me and A Series of Unfortunate Events will love this brand-new series’ – funkidslive.com "Now THAT was a rollercoaster of a book, and totally NOT what I expected in all the best ways! I flippin’ LOVED this cracking tale of absolute chaos, comedy and commotion. The beast couldn’t be on better form, and I can’t wait to read more of its misadventures with Git-face, I mean, Ebenezer and Bethany. And that epilogue . . . now I’m HUNGRY for the next juicy-woosie tale of the reluctant do-gooder, the ex-prankster and the 511 year old man in his favourite waistcoat!" Laura Ellen Anderson ‘Writing one classic would be enough for most authors. Two is a delightful bonus. Writing three is just showing off. Jack Meggitt-Phillips is such a gitface. Annoyingly, Battle Of The Beast might even be the best of the lot . . .’ Ian Mark ‘I flipping loved it. Mischievous, wildly imaginative and full of characters you really care about. The ending has a brilliant twist and now I desperately want to eat an egg containing a blueberry cheesecake.’ Jenny McLachlan

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Book SynopsisThe Mr Men and Little Miss are celebrating Diwali!The five-day festival of lights is celebrated by millions of people across the world and the Mr Men and Little Miss can''t wait to join in. They''re busy cleaning their homes, creating Rangolis, lighting lamps and enjoying all the festivities, including large feasts that Mr Greedy is particularly looking forward to. It's going to be a busy five days of light and laughter!Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Chinese New Year and now Diwali.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.The Independent The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.The Telegraph The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisThe fourth title in Gary Northfield''s award-winning, action-packed and hysterically funny series brimming with entertaining Ancient Roman and Greek facts.In the much-anticipated fourth Julius Zebra book, Grapple with the Greeks!, demi-god Heracles promises Julius and his chums a great reward if they can help him to find the lost Golden Apple. On this madcap new adventure, our unlikely heroes will confront the Minotaur in the labyrinth, trick a one-hundred-headed dragon at the Garden of Hesperides and, after a dramatic visit to King Midas, perform a daring rescue attempt in the depths of the Underworld. But what will the ever-watchful gods on Mount Olympus have to say about their antics? A hugely enjoyable addition to this internationally popular series.Trade Review“Even reluctant readers will enjoy the book and keen readers will enjoy a satisfying read.” * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisJack and Nate find themselves dumped as their respective exes startup a new relationship together and start posting pics showingthe world how fabulous their new life together is. Jack and Natedecide to make it look like they're having an even better time. Butfaking the best summer ever is harder than it looks!

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Book SynopsisCan a dare made at Notting Hill Carnival turn into true love? He’s All That meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days in this trope-filled sizzling summer romance, perfect for fans of Joya Goffney and Lynn Painter.   Popular girl Eva Òjó is used to boys falling for her without her even trying. So when her friend dares her to dance with a random guy at Notting Hill Carnival, she meets Saint. Comic obsessed Saint Rowe-Falade thinks Eva is cute, but he's not interested in her in that way. He’d rather get lost in stories than look for romance. When Eva’s birthday party gets out of control and causes damage to her dad’s beloved car, her friends set the ultimate dare: get Saint to take her on one date and they’ll help her pay to fix her dad’s car. Operation fall-in-love-with-Eva is set in motion and Eva makes it her mission to ma

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Book SynopsisA flamboyantly fun tropical tale of love, fame, friendship from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside.Goldy wants one thing, and one thing only - to be a STAR. On the sunny island this gecko calls home, it''s always THE GOLDY SHOW, morning ''til night.But when you''re dazzled by the limelight, it''s easy to lose sight of the world around you. And when Goldy''s performance starts to go wrong, the little gecko discovers that friendship means so much more than fame. Because when you treat the world with love, then love will come echoing back.This funny and touching rhyming story is perfect for sharing, reminding us all that treating others with kindness makes the whole world a better and happier place.

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Book SynopsisSometimes the smallest people make the biggest difference. A beautiful owl lives in the tree outside Ben's house. Ben callshim Mr Hoot. When grown-ups want to chop down Mr Hoot's tree, Benhas to act fast to save him. This warm, funny and inspiring story shows how we can all protectthe wildlife that lives all around us.

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Book SynopsisA celebration of Grandparents and the special role they play in family life.This delightful picture book captures the joy of spending a fun-filled day with Granny. With a gentle, rhyming story and lovely illustrations, this is the perfect present for every family. Whether for new Grandparents, on Mother''s Day or at any time of the year. From the creators of I Love My Daddy, a Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller, and I Love My Mummy, winner of the Book Trust Early Years Award. And the author of picture book classic, Giraffes Can''t Dance.Trade ReviewA warm and humorous celebration of grandparents. * Bookseller *A warm and humorous story * ReadingZone *All her books invite much lingering and looking and capture a close harmony of love, fun and learning * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisYou are invited to join in the wedding fun with Sophie, Shanti, Cora and Emily! Can the Bridesmaids Club friends surprise Sophie''s mum and dad with a brilliant beach wedding?Sophie is excited that her parents are finally getting married - she and her siblings have been nagging them to tie the knot for years. Her parents met at the beach, so are planning a lavish tropical wedding abroad. But when her dad loses his job, the wedding is called off. With the help of her Bridesmaids Club friends, can Sophie surprise her parents with a home-made beach wedding?The Bridesmaids Club series is the perfect marriage of family, friendship and fun!

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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.When Hana the Hanukkah Fairy''s hanukkiah is stolen by naughty Jack Frost, Hanukkah celebrations everywhere are at risk. Rachel and Kirsty must help Hana find her magical object!Don''t miss the rest of the Festival Fairies series: Deena the Diwali Fairy, Elisha the Eid 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 SynopsisThis beautifully hardback anthology presents a thrilling collection of 31 myths and folk tales with inspiring heroines at their centre, featuring breath-taking, full-colour illustrations by artist Khoa Le. Discover legends and folktales in which mighty goddesses shape the world and spirited heroines seize control of their own destinies. This collection brings together stories from different countries and cultures - from earth-shaking battles of mythical beings to human sagas of bravery, quick wits, and kindness. Readers will be transported to faraway lands and ancient times - including the dawn of life itself! Tales include:• Freyja''s Necklace (Norse)• Amaterasu and the Cave (Japanese)• Pandora and the Jar (Greek)• Pele Fights with her Sister (Hawaiian)• Isis Discovers the Name of Ra (Egyptian)These stories showcases narratives that celebrate strong, independent women. They run free and possess t

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the 20th anniversary of the international bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles with the fourth instalment in the adventures of the Grace children.  First a pack of vile, smelly goblins snatch Simon. Then a band of elves try to entrap Jared. Why is the entire faerie world so eager to get their hands on Arthur Spiderwick’s Guide? And will the Grace kids be left alone now that the Guide has mysteriously disappeared? Don’t count on it.  At school, someone is running around pretending to be Jared. To make matters even worse, now Mallory has disappeared and something in the water is killing off the plants and animals. Clues point to the abandoned quarry just outside of town where the dwarves have taken over. Meanwhile, the faerie world’s abuzz with the news that a creature with plans to rule the world has offered the dwarves a gift to join with him: a queen. 

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Book SynopsisWritten by the winner of the 2022 Children''s & YA Jhalak Prize.The Jade Kingdom has been taken over by Daji, evil fox spirits, and the Jade Emperor has lost his life force chi! Can Jack figure out how to use the power of the dog zodiac before it''s too late?With a brilliant cast of troublesome animal zodiac creatures, deadly demons and spine-tingling spirits, this series is for fans of Adam Blade and Percy Jackson.

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Book SynopsisThere are two sides to every love story. Even supernatural ones. This is the sequel to David Levithan''s unforgettable bestseller Every Day.Every day is the same for Rhiannon. She has convinced herself that she deserves her distant, moody boyfriend, Justin. She knows the rules: Don't be needy. Avoid upsetting him. Never get your hopes up.Then, out of the blue, they share a perfect day together perfect, that is, until Justin doesn't remember anything about it. Confused, and yearning for another day as great as that one, Rhiannon starts to question everything. And that's when a stranger tells her that the Justin she spent that time with & wasn't Justin at all.Levithan's powerful novel beautifully explores the complexities of first love for fans of Adam Silvera's They Both Die at the End, Alice Oseman's Heartstopper and Dustin Thao's You've Reached Sam.Trade ReviewPraise for David Levithan: “David Levithan is an icon of queer young adult fiction. Romance, realism, and relationship drama – Levithan's stories are where my love for queer YA was born.” – Alice Oseman Praise for Every Day: “Fresh, unique, funny, and achingly honest…I didn't just read this book ― I inhaled it.” Author Jodi Picoult “Rich in wisdom and wit.” Entertainment Weekly “An awe-inspiring, thought-provoking reminder that love reaches beyond physical appearances or gender.” Kirkus, starred review

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Book SynopsisTariq and his friends Livia and Artos have set sail to New Ethrial on a quest to find the Crocodile''s Tear, a Spiritstone stolen centuries ago. Deep in the forest, Tariq encounters an old enemy and makes a powerful new friend - Imex, a shapeshifting seer. Imex takes Tariq to the Temple of Beasts, where he learns how to become different animals - from a panther to an eagle. Tariq''s friends are worried - could Imex be using Tariq to reunite the long-lost Spiritstones and satisfy her own thirst for power? This richly imagined adventure blends themes of classic fantasy and world mythology with a timely message about protecting the environment.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Little Miss Bossy thinks she can boss almost anyone around, that is until she tries on a new pair of bossyboots!The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Nonsense had no sense at all. Not a scrap. He moved to a tree because he wanted to be nearer the ground. And he eats porridge on toast for breakfast.The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisJoin Stanley the Sausage Dog for a paw-some Halloween!

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Book SynopsisA classic much-loved tale is vividly brought to life in the beautiful illustrations of the award-winning artist Helen Oxenbury.Lewis Carroll's classic stories of logic and lunacy have inspired delight in young and old alike. Continuing Alice''s adventures, Alice Through the Looking Glass sees her walking through a mirror into a topsy-turvy world. There she meets a host of bizarre characters, including Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Humpty Dumpty and the Red Queen. But is it all a dream? Delightfully illustrated for a new generation by the award-winning Helen Oxenbury.Trade Review"* "Helen Oxenbury, who won the Kate Greenaway medal in 1999 for her illustrated Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, again brings the absurdities, eccentricities and spirited satire of Carroll's classic thrillingly to life." The Guardian"

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Book SynopsisWhen Chu sneezes, bad things happen . . . A gorgeous, funny, friendly picture book from dazzlingly award-laden Neil Gaiman and fabulously talented illustrator Adam Rex.Meet Chu. Chu is a small panda with a very big sneeze. When Chu sneezes, you REALLY don''t want to get in the way.But a whole day of adventure will test Chu''s sneeze-resisting powers to the limit - there''s the library (dusty books!), the diner (pepper!), and then the circus (all those animals!). How big can a sneeze really be? Just wait and see . . .

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Book SynopsisThird in the AGENTS OF THE WILD series: fun-packed young fiction with wildlife conservation themes. Agnes and Attie AGENTS OF THE WILD are off to the Sahara Desert on a mission to rescue rare baby animals from illegal wildlife traders.When a lesser flamingo crashes into Agnes's window-box with an urgent message for SPEARS, Agnes is ready for the call. Three rock hyrax pups have been kidnapped from their burrow in Egypt, and other baby animals are missing across Africa. Soon Agnes and Attie find themselves trapped in an ancient Egyptian tomb at the mercy of animal poachers can they save the animals and themselves?SPECIES IN DANGER? GIRL AND SHREW TO THE RESCUE!Trade ReviewAgnes and Attie are awesome and their missions for SPEARS are bursting with humour and heart. -- Sibeal Pounder * Sibeal Pounder *Fast-paced and funny, this entertaining eco-chapter book with attractive, two-tone illustrations is ideal for young new readers with an interest in nature. -- Booktrust * Booktrust *A fun, adventure-filled book following a young environmentalist […] helping to protect and save endangered species. -- ReadPlus * ReadPlus *This book was really enjoyable. It has a captivating story, with adventure and a moral of reminding us not to judge a book by its cover. It also has lots of interesting facts which were a great discussion point … We especially like a book with great pictures, which this had in abundance. -- Parent * Toppsta *Another great addition to this series … It is such an easy read for reluctant readers and a big win with a fabulous story at its heart. -- Teacher * Toppsta *

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Book SynopsisThe third uproarious adventure from the comic pairing of Michael Rosen and Neal Layton sees Malcolm and his awful Uncle Gobb return, each with a cunning plot ...This time, there is a plot. That's the plot of the story. Or is it? The plot of the story could also be that Uncle Gobb has an evil plot. And his plot is about a plot. A plot of land. Are you following? Good! The plot of land is behind Malcolm's school and it is where Uncle Gobb wants to set up his own rival Dread Shed School of Facts. Oh no! Malcolm is going to need to come up with his own plot to stop Uncle Gobb's plot. So maybe that, in fact, is the actual plot of this story. You'll just have to read this book to find out!A bonkers book about standing up for yourself, from two crazily creative people. Sure to delight fans of Andy Stanton and Tom Gates.Trade ReviewRosen ... doesn’t just do funny ... he is funny ... Rosen is the real deal * Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week, praise for UNCLE GOBB AND THE DREAD SHED *Ramshackle and silly in the best possible way * Financial Times, praise for UNCLE GOBB AND THE DREAD SHED *Finely tuned story-telling anarchy * Guardian, praise for UNCLE GOBB AND THE DREAD SHED *Uproarious comic fiction * Bookseller, praise for UNCLE GOBB AND THE DREAD SHED *Reassuring and entertaining, we’d expect nothing less from this industry treasure * Guardian IBW supplement, praise for UNCLE GOBB AND THE DREAD SHED *Hilariously irreverent * Mumsnet, praise for UNCLE GOBB AND THE DREAD SHED *

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Book SynopsisAn original, inventive and heart-warming novel from an exciting debut author about a lonely new girl and an unlikely friendship formed in a school code club that will appeal to fans of Sarah Crossan.When twelve-year-old Emmy's musical family moves to California so her dad can take a job with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Emmy has never felt more out of tune. But when she ends up in a school computer science club, she finds that she can understand code through a language she is familiar with: music. Slowly, Emmy makes friends with Abigail and the two girls start to discover their voices through the programming language of Java. Extraordinarily crafted, the novel begins to incorporate Java's syntax and concepts as Emmy, and ultimately the reader, learns to think in code. By the end, Emmy doesn''t feel like a wrong note, but like a musician in the world''s most beautiful symphony.Trade ReviewIn the US, more open-ended, hip-hop-inspired “novels” in verse have been in circulation for some time. In the Key of Code (Walker) is a highlight in that relatively recent tradition. Aimee Lucido’s debut is told in the form of poems, liberally littered with computer code and musical terminology.It is a daring exercise in form that carries its story very well. New girl Emmy, 12, is the unmusical child of musicians, and starting school in San Francisco. As she navigates the mean-girl social codes and a tense home life, coding club becomes an unlikely sanctuary. But her new friendship with Abigail is fraught with tension, and their amazing computer science teacher Ms Delaney is more often absent than not.You might not have thought that the words “PUB-lic STAT-ic voidmain string BRACK-et BRACK-et ARGS” could bring a computer layperson to tears, but they did, as this uncommon book reached its crescendo. -- Kitty Empire * the guardian *In the Key of Code is thoroughly original in both concept and execution, and it manages to sneak in an empowering history of women’s involvement in computers too. * Irish Times *An original story about friendship, belonging and being true to yourself. * minitravellers.co.uk *This inspirational story, unusually written in blank verse, flows so well it is hard to put it down and can aid readers who are struggling. * The Week Junior, Christmas Bookstore *The lessons you learn about coding alongside Emmy are interesting and the ending is both touching and hopeful. * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisDeep beneath the sea, off the cold Irish coast, Gaia is a young mermaidwho dreams of freedom from her controlling father. On herfirst swim to the surface, she is drawn towards a human boy. Shelongs to join his carefree world, but how much will she have to sacrifice?What will it take for the little mermaid to find her voice?

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Book SynopsisJump into the amazing world of The Deep in this activity and sticker book that is filled with mystery, adventure and all of the wonders the deep sea has to offer. Join the Nekton family as they uncover the secrets of the lost city of Lemuria, discover magnificent sea creatures, all while trying to avoid clashes with a troublesome band of pirates lead by the fierce Captain Hammerhead. Bursting with fun activities and lots of stickers fans of the hugely popular TV series are sure to be entertained and enthralled by this fantastic sticker and activity book!

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Book SynopsisThis exquisite hardback edition presents Lewis Carroll''s classic children''s tale, Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland, featuring classic full-colour illustrations and stencilled page edges. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole in this enchanting work by Lewis Carrol, featuring a cast of unforgettable characters - from the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, to Humpty Dumpty and the Queen of Hearts. This edition features Alice''s first adventure in Wonderland, as well as the additional tales Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There. This collectors edition features Sir John Tenniel''s classic illustrations, colourised by Katy Jackson, as well as two letters written by Lewis Carrol to his young readers: ''An Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves Alice'' and ''A Christmas Greeting from A Fairy to a Child''. With stencilled page edges, beautiful endpapers and ivory pages, this deluxe hardback makes a wonderful for

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Book SynopsisAn enchanting picture book retelling of The Snow Queen. A magical, wintery tale of friendship, love and adventure.Join Gerda on her epic journey to the mysterious, snowy lands of the frozen North. Meeting fairy-tale princesses, talking crows and wise old women with enchanted gardens, on her quest to rescue best friend Kai from the Snow Queen''s icy palace.Hans Christian Andersen''s classic tale has enchanted children for over 150 years. Retold by Carnegie Medal-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean, with stunningly intricate silhouette illustrations, this is a must-have addition to any child''s bookshelf.

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Book Synopsis_______________The third book in the laugh-out-loud funny Kid Normal series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith_______________Praise for KID NORMAL:''So funny, it''s almost criminal'' - Independent''Outrageous capers'' - Guardian_______________YOU DON''T NEED SUPERPOWERS TO BE A HERO ... Or do you?Despite having no powers, Murph Cooper is part of the best team in the Heroes' Alliance. So when supervillain Magpie declares all-out war, Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes lead the charge. But Magpie believes that a powerless hero is no hero at all. And he's building a dastardly device to prove it. When Kid Normal enters the Shadow Machine, THE WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME ...Trade ReviewAfter the reading and loving the first two books in this series, I was very excited ... And it was as good as, if not better! The story is great, it's hilarious and I can't wait to read another! I have told all my friends about this series and they're now reading them too. Highly recommend - a brilliant read! -- Mattie, age 10 * Toppsta *It is a very funny book and makes you laugh out loud. It is filled with exciting adventure ... It is definitely worth reading this book, if you are fans of Diary Of the Wimpy Kid or Tom Gate[s] books -- Farhan, age 11 * Toppsta *This was a great and funny book ... It was so hilarious at some points but mysterious at other parts. I would recommend this book to children aged 9+ -- Josh, age 11 * Toppsta *PRAISE FOR KID NORMAL: So funny, it's almost criminal * Independent I *Outrageous capers for eight and up … Amusingly surreal super-powers and a trust yourself message combine to strong effect with Erica Salcedo’s entertaining, huge-eyed images * Guardian *An extraordinary tale about an ordinary boy in a world of heroes ... A fast-paced, humorous adventure with likeable heroes and a suitably ridiculous, evil villain * Times Educational Supplement *Packed with very amusing asides, it’s a fun and fast-paced read that will make James and Smith into children’s heroes * Western Mail *Chock full of slapstick humour, outrageous characters and pop culture references. It mocks school pecking orders and will make all kids who have fallen foul of them feel much better about it. And somehow, it ties all the mania together in a credible and thrilling story * The Bookbag *A superlative adventure story that will resonate with children who like to read whacky, wild things * Books Monthly *This spoof superhero epic certainly delivers: deliciously dastardly villains, capes, tights and mild-mannered heroes. Yet it also explores familiar school anxieties that everyone else is smarter, stronger, better * BookTrust *A very promising start to a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series * Parents in Touch *Incredibly funny, witty and stuffed full of heart * Book Lover Jo *

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Book SynopsisEllie, Summer and Jasmine are ready for some storytime fun with the Fairytale Forest book brownies. But wicked Queen Malice is back, and casts a spell to wither all the magical book buds. Can the girls break her spell and get what they need to stop King Merry becoming a stink toad?

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Book SynopsisIn David Lewman’s Stage Fright, the third book in the SpongeBob SquarePants Mystery middle-grade series, SpongeBob is back with a new partner and a new case that will take them through the mysterious corners of Bikini Bottom’s theater world.   The Drippy Lane Theater is on its last legs. Luckily, an eccentric director comes to town to stage a new play, sure to grab everyone’s attention—even King Neptune’s! If the show is a success, the theater is bound to be saved. But when a series of disastrous mishaps occur, the stage is set . . . for a mystery!   Enter Detective SpongeBob SquarePants and his new partner, Sandy Cheeks. In order to crack this case, they’ll have to step out of the spotlight and into the shadows to discover just who is responsible for all this drama. Can they solve the case before the theater is closed for good?  Featuring Black-and-White Illustrations by Award-Winni

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Book Synopsis Smurfaroo! The thrilling tales and side-splitting laughs continue with the Smurfs! Featuring three original stories chock-full of Smurfy humor, fun, and heartfelt lessons, the Smurf-ventures continue in the fourth book of this early graphic novel series. It’s time for a celebration at Smurf Village! Sculptor Smurf is creating a masterpiece to showcase everyone’s hard work. But his rude, selfish ways have put everyone in a sour mood, ruining the big reveal. And Handy Smurf is ready to help his neighbors build a better village for everyone to enjoy. But when no one returns the tools they borrowed, all projects come to a halt. And Gargamel’s back! This time, he’s captured a poor Smurf for his nefarious plans! Will the Smurfs be able to bravely band together to save their friend?We Are the Smurfs series:Welcome to Our Village (#1)Better Together (#2)Bright New Days<

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