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Book SynopsisFrizzy Haired Zuzu is a children''s picture book about accepting and loving your appearance. Zuzu loves riding her bike and dancing to all kinds of music. Her curly red hair would bounce when she danced. But Zuzu hates her hair. The older she gets, the bigger it grows. With her sisters and mother, she tries several hilarious—yet disastrous—solutions to tame her frizzy hair. Finally she saves up all her money to visit a salon. But with straighter hair, will she still feel like herself? Zuzu must dig deep down to sort out her feelings about what is beautiful to others…and herself.

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Book SynopsisThis action-packed adventure established the classic pirate story as it was written for more than a century afterward, and it made the literary reputation of its young author, Robert Louis Stevenson.

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Book SynopsisOtto Hundebiss is tired of war, but when he defies Death he walks a dangerous path. A half beast half man gives him shoes and dice which will lead him deep into a web of dark magic and mystery. He meets the beautiful Safire - pure of heart and spirit, the scheming Mistress Jabber and the terrifying Lady of the Nail. He learns the powers of the tinderbox and the wolves whose master he becomes. But will all the riches in the world bring him the thing he most desires?Fairy tales are often the cruellest stories of all; in this exquisite novel Sally Gardner writes about great love and great loss.

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Book SynopsisThe fifth African adventure in Lauren St John's bestselling THE WHITE GIRAFFE series.

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Book SynopsisWhidbey Island is ablaze.Late summer on Whidbey Island after nine weeks of no rain and fire season has arrived . . . along with a fire starter who soon begins tormenting the residents of this peaceful Pacific Northwest idyll with fires that escalate in intensity. Becca King and her friends Jenn and Derric are with her at the county fair when the third fire starts in a shed housing animals. The shed is destroyed, some of the animals are killed, and Becca hears from the nearby forest the ''whispers'' of the fire starter who has remained to watch the havoc. More fires ensue and the situation escalates until someone dies. Becca thinks she knows who''s behind it all, but only with the help of her friends and the development of her own incipient psychic talents can the perpetrator be brought to justice.Trade ReviewAction-packed, mysterious, and somewhat creepy ... Raising the bar when it comes to today's YA fiction. * Suspense Magazine *In combining her skills in crime writing with an obvious flair for the supernatural this award-winning author creates a wonderful tale. * My Weekly *The author writes brilliantly and has an incredible ability to set a scene and create characters you want to know more about. * Sun *Presses all the buttons to make us hoover her stuff up. * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisCome with Claude on a smashing adventure! These waggy tales are perfect for new readers, with illustrations on every page. As seen on TV - Claude is the star of his very own TV show! ''Illustrated with humour and elegance ...'' The Sunday TimesClaude discovers a film set right in his very own town! When the two lead actors are injured, Claude and Sir Bobblysock are asked to take their places. Can they become movie stars with just the simple addition of a wig? Of course they can!''For emerging readers I recommend the Claude books'' Irish Sunday IndependentCatch up with ten terrific years of Claude! Read on with: Claude on HolidayClaude in the CityClaude at the CircusClaude in the CountryClaude in the SpotlightClaude on the SlopesClaude Lights! Camera! Action!Claude Going for GoldSanta Claude Claude AdventuresClauTrade ReviewA wonderfully zany exercise in surreal humour * The Independent on Sunday *Claude, the "small plump dog" with jaunty red beret, returns for another mischievously whimsical outing, wittily illustrated. * Irish Times *Claude's madcap adventures continue * Sunday Express *This is surreal, uplifting fun * School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisA charmingly funny Christmas picture book, featuring the royal family, plus some of the world''s best-known landmarks.The Queen is off on a round-the-world tour in search of the perfect Christmas present. And she''s not alone... Father Christmas is here to help!Follow the Queen and Father Christmas on a whirlwind tour of some of the world''s best-known landmarks. From the North Pole to the Sydney Opera House, via the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower and more.I absolutely adored this book... this is a story for all generations and a brilliant, British book to boot. BookbagA wonderful romp of a read. The SunSteve Antony is a Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, a Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and the creator of the much-loved Mr Panda books.Collect all four books in The Queen Collection series: (each with a shiny foil cover!)The Queen''s Hat - Winner of the Evening Standard Oscar''s Book PrizeTheTrade ReviewA certain future classic, and without a doubt my absolute new favourite picture book. * LiteraryLoves *This has become a wonderful series - so clever, yet so simple and very funny... A wonderful book, full of humour and such fun to read and to share * Parents In Touch *The Queen's Present is a delightful addition to The Queen Collection, and a suitably warm and fun Christmas read * My Book Corner *The joy of this books is in the detail... each stylish spread contains lots to look and laugh at. Beautifully depicts our traditions and our relationship with the Royal Family... brilliant. * Rhino Reads *I absolutely adored this book... perfectly executed with style and grace... captures London perfectly. This is a story for all generations and a brilliant, British book to boot. It's almost beyond words... every British household needs a copy, whether or not you're George's, William's or Charles's generation. * * * * * * Bookbag *A treat for winter reading * The Bookbag *All carefully drawn in a muted palate of festive red, green and white, the illustrations are mind-boggling -- rows upon rows of tiny green elves line the Sydney Opera House -- and the ending is a timely reminder that love, not consumerism, is the true meaning of Christmas * Belfast Telegraph *An awesome adventure. A wonderful romp of a read that's a great introduction to London, royalty and all that makes Britain great. * The Sun *Hilarious... chuckles aplenty with every turn of the page... wonderful illustrations... if this debut is anything to go by, Steve Antony's creative talent is one to follow with interest. * * * * * Books for Keeps *A witty and stylish celebration of the Queen and the world's best known landmarks * Chronicle Live.co.uk *A festive tale about the Queen's quest to find the perfect presents for her great-grandchildren. Stunning to look at and lots of fun * Scottish Daily Express *A red and green triumph by Steve Antony...Full of elves, reindeer and quirky details to spot The Queen's Present is a welcome and worthy addition to this picture book series. * The Scotsman *A magical tour of the world's most famous landmarks * Eastern Daily Press *As in the book's predecessors, The Queen's Hat and The Queen's Handbag, her majesty is followed by an entourage of tiny loyal subjects, this time green-clad elves, creating a visually striking picture book using only the red and green colours of Christmas * Evening Echo (Cork) *

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Book SynopsisThe Secret Seven are siblings Peter and Janet, and Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George. Together they are The Secret Seven - ready to solve any mystery, any time - in Enid Blyton''s classic series of 15 mystery novels.Peter and Janet think Old Mill is perfect for their Seven Society meetings - until they make a startling discovery about some stolen goods. So the gang hatch a plan to wait for the thieves to come back ...In addition to the Secret Seven novels, Enid Blyton wrote six short stories based on the characters which are published in The Secret Seven Short Story Collection (Hodder). The stories are also available in individual volumes, divided into chapters to make them ideal for newly confident readers. They have been illustrated in full colour by Tony Ross.

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Book SynopsisSchooldays at St Clare''s are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O''Sullivan in Enid Blyton''s much-loved boarding school series.In book six, Pat breaks her arm and misses the first weeks of term. Will Pat be upset when new girl Amanda becomes Isabel''s new best friend?Expect more mischief at St Clare''s!Between 1941 and 1946, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at St Clare''s. Books 5, 6 and 9 are authorised sequels of the series written by Pamela Cox and feature storylines set in between the original Blyton novels. These books were published in 2000/2008 and are unillustrated.

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Book SynopsisBooks with blatant boy appeal, but enough drama, excitement and humour to entice ALL readers.Trade ReviewThese funny, inventive, high quality stories touch on subjects dear to boys' hearts....Wonderful stuff, with plenty to please both sexes. * TES Primary, Dec 00 *Full of adventure and humour, these are not just for boys, but for all young readers who love aliens, heroes, football and go-karting. * The London Parents Guide, Dec 2000 *Wacky and inventive, this is a real boys' page turner. * Belfast Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisKnow any good jokes? Here are 1001 (yes, one thousand and one!) awesome ones for the whole family to enjoy!Why did the empty sandwich go to the dentist?IT NEEDED A FILLING.What do you call a 20,000-year-old joke?PRE-HYSTERICAL.With jokes galore, puns, one-liners, visual gags, play on words and hilarious illustrations. Divided into sections such as ''Hilarious Holidays'', ''Teacher Titters'' and ''Football Funnies'', this book will never get old and will have your friends and whole family laughing. A hilarious bumper book that will captivate any child and spark an interest in reading - created by the bestselling author of Teenage Kicks and Eye Benders, and winner of the Royal Society Young People''s Book Prize.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the magical series about a girl and her secret scribble witch, guaranteed to make 7-9s laugh out loud.

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Book SynopsisA collection of thirty wonderful stories about the nature and the countryside from one of the world's best-loved children's authors; perfect to enjoy all year round.

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Book SynopsisA full-colour short story taken from the world of the Magic Faraway Tree. Perfect for new readers. Discover the magic!Joe, Beth, Frannie and cousin Rick go up the Faraway Tree for another fantastical adventure! This time, they reach the Land of Toys, where teddy bears, dolls and clockwork toys run around all day long. Poor Saucepan-Man gets thrown in prison by some toy soldiers and the children must rescue him before it''s too late...The stories about the Magic Faraway Tree have been entertaining children for more than 80 years. Now these colour short stories offer a great way for young new readers to discover the adventures of Silky, Moon-Face, the Saucepan Man and all of their friends in the Enchanted Wood. Also available in this short story series: A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Birthdays A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Magic Medicines A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Do-As-You-Please A

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Book SynopsisA fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen''s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.Emma Woodhouse is pretty, clever and rich, and sees no reason why she would ever need to get married. But she loves matchmaking for her neighbours, despite the advice of her friend Mr Knightley, who warns her against meddling. Her latest success - the wedding of her governess - makes her certain that she can find the right match for anyone. Can Emma''s lucky streak continue? Or will best laid plans unravel... as they always seem to do?Katy Birchall is the author of the IT Girl and Secrets of a Teenage Heiress series. An Austen obsessive, she''s incredibly excited to introduce Emma Woodhouse to a whole new raft of readers. Églantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen''s satire and wit, bringing her colourful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations.

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Book SynopsisA fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen''s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.Catherine Morland loves nothing more than reading a romantic novel, but as one of ten children she doesn''t have much time for reading or for romance.When she is seventeen, her wealthy neighbours invite her to spend the winter season with them in Bath - to experience balls, the theatre and other social delights for the first time. Catherine makes friends with the passionate Isabella, and dances with a handsome man called Henry, and it seems that all her dreams are coming true. But real life doesn''t always play out like a novel, and Catherine will have to overcome many obstacles before she can find her happy ending ... Steven Butler is an actor and writer from London. His books for children include The Wrong Pong series and Dennis the Menace. Steven''s love of mischief made Northanger Abbey th

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Book SynopsisKiki Kallira can bring her drawings to life...but when a mysterious curse threatens her newly-created kingdom and friends, how can she use her powers to save them? A fantasy adventure inspired by Hindu legends, about anxiety, creativity and finding your own strengths. For 8+ fans of Abi Elphistone and The Land of Roar.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling story that will help ease those starting school worries, with lots of laugh-out-loud moments to get little ones excited for school.Meet Ivor, a little boy in a big world, who absolutely, categorically, definitely does NOT like any sort of attention. So it''s more than a minor catastrophe for Ivor to discover on his very first day of school that he has a great big . . .BEAR BEHIND!And as the bumbling bear begins to cause chaos and calamity, Ivor''s hope for a normal first day at school quickly fades . . . From colouring name tags to storytime and dressing up, finding the toilet to making friends at play time, this will give readers a little taste of what to expect on their first day of school . . . just without the pesky Bear Behind!A hilarious story that will encourage children to find their voice at school, written by Sam Copeland, bestselling author of Charlie Changes into a ChiTrade ReviewA delightful and fun book... a perfect book for nervous little ones! * Waterstones Canterbury *A great book to read on the first day of school! -- The Kids BookstagrammerI would really recommend this book for any parent with a child starting school -- Life of Charlie James - InstagramA fun but reassuring read -- Jaxon_and_us - Instagram

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Book SynopsisBisma knows three things to be true: the Enchanted Forest will always be her home, she would go to the ends of the Earth to protect her sisters, and Xander Chapman is the most irritating guy she''s ever met.Since finding a home in the Enchanted Forest, Bisma - a garden witch with a penchant for potions - has always been protective of other runaways. So, if a drop of one of her poisons finds its way into the porridge of those who have hurt them . . . that''s none of her business.But Xander, the charmingly handsome son of the apothecary, sees things differently and is fast becoming known for creating cures - much to Bisma''s annoyance.When her sisters are poisoned themselves, Bisma will need to put her feelings aside and enlist Xander''s help to find out who is responsible and save the only family she has, before it''s too late.Aamna Qureshi has woven a beautiful, warm and rich world of magic in this charming new cosy YA fantasy.

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Book SynopsisOn the glittering streets of New York is the city''s worst kept secret: the mob. And Natasha Nicastro is at the centre of it all. Seventeen-year-old Tasha might look like your classic high school mean girl but beneath the designer bags, expensive jewellery and Queen Bee status is a sharpshooter who knows how to bring anyone to their knees. And there''s no one she loves wielding her power over more than her rival, the ever-so-hot Leo Danesi, who just happens to be the youngest son of the Nicastro''s rival mob family.But when a masked shooter from a mysterious new gang murders Tasha''s father, mother, and beloved older sister, Tasha pushes aside her grief and vows to get revenge. To do so, she''ll need to team up with the one person she thought she could never stand: Leo Danesi, whose family also has everything to lose.As the bitter rivals put aside old grievances to hunt through the glittering streets and dark alleys of New York, they do their be

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Book SynopsisA twisty YA dark academia thriller, full of secrets between twin sisters, privilege, identity swap ... and murder, for readers of Ace of Spades and Holly Jackson.

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Book SynopsisIn this fun family story, Robbie the Robot is getting things very wrong. The Browns end up being soaked and having ice cream EVERYWHERE! Can Robbie be fixed?Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.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.Independent Reading: Orange stories are perfect for children aged 5+ who are reading at book band 6 (Orange) in classroom reading lessons.

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Book SynopsisGiraffe Goes to the Doctor offers a gentle introduction to the experience of visiting the doctor for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of visiting the doctor. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.Giraffe is not feeling well. She has a hot head and a sore throat. Mum says Giraffe will need to visit the doctor. Giraffe feels nervous, but the doctor is very gentle and she is soon feeling better.The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.Trade ReviewExcellent for sharing and encouraging discussion... we can all learn from the approach taken in this series. * Parents in Touch *

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Book 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)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.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.

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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)

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Book SynopsisLittle Bear Looks After Nature offers a gentle introduction to the concept of conservation for young children.In this humorous story, Little Bear sees all the problems facing nature in her local environment, and she is determined to make some changes. She encourages others to help her too!This charming book is the perfect way to introduce young children to the concept of conservation. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand the concept.The Nature Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of promoting concepts of environmental issues, 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 citizenship and values. Suitable for children aged 3+.

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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)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic 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. This retelling of the original fairytale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Orange.

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Book SynopsisA lively board book that examines the issue of not sharing in an amusing but reassuring way through animal characters - perfect for young children who don''t want to share. The story offers a gentle way in to reinforce good behaviour. Elephant hates sharing anything. When Gran gives him a bat and ball set, he finds it impossible to play by himself. He needs to find friends to play with, but will anyone want to join his game?The Behaviour Matters series is perfect for sharing with children as a gentle means of discussing their emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Each book has a fun story featuring fantastic characters. They support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.''Excellent for sharing and encouraging discussion... we can all learn from the approach taken in this series.'' Parents in Touch

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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 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.In this twist on the original fairy tale Thumbelina, the mole tells his side of the story of when he met the tiny girl called Thumbelina.

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Book SynopsisPoems from the First World War is a moving and powerful collection of poems written by soldiers, nurses, mothers, sweethearts and family and friends who experienced WWI from different standpoints. It records the early excitement and patriotism, the bravery, friendship and loyalty of the soldiers, and the heartbreak, disillusionment and regret as the war went on to damage a generation. It includes poems from Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke, Vera Brittain, Eleanor Farjeon, Edward Thomas, Laurence Binyon, John McCrae, Siegfried Sassoon and many more. The Imperial War Museum was founded in 1917 to collect and display material relating to the ‘Great War’, which was still being fought. Today IWM is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present. They seek to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and wartime experience.

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking and critically-acclaimed debut novel of friendship and freedom that crosses continents and centuries, in a timeslip story exploring the legacy of slavery, selected as The Times Children's Book of the Week.Sometime, me love to dream that me is a human, a proper one, like them white folks is. Enslaved on a plantation in Barbados, Obah dreams of freedom. As talk of rebellion bubbles up around her in the Big House, she imagines escape. Meeting a strange boy who’s not quite of this world, she decides to put her trust in him. But Jacob is from the twenty-first century. Desperate to give Obah a better life, he takes her back with him. At first it seems like dreams really do come true – until the cracks begin to show and Obah sees that freedom comes at an unimaginable cost . . . Hopeful and devastating, this powerful novel about equality, how far we’ve come, and how far we still hav

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Book SynopsisGet ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson – an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making – in the fourth book in this delightful young detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and Anisha, Accidental Detective!‘There is a new girl sleuth on the block’ The TimesWhen Violet's Cousin Agnes and her Aunt Mathilde arrive from Cairo, Violet is delighted. Aunt Mathilde has discovered an Egyptian mummy that may reveal the location of a secret tomb full of treasures . . . Then disaster strikes and the precious mummy is stolen from the British Museum! Who is behind the mummy-napping? It's up to Violet and the gang to solve the mystery and save the day!Beautifully designed and filled with Becka Moor's gorgeous illustrations, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her worl

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Book SynopsisA brand new series of adventures for the Doctor and her TARDIS team! The Doctor and her friends find themselves in terrible danger in a psychic forest, and discover a threat as old as time itself, in the first of four linked adventures for Team TARDIS. Written in the form of a diary, with entries from Ryan, Graham and Yaz, and illustrated throughout, this new series is perfect for young fans of Doctor Who.

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Book SynopsisIn Venice, the merchant Antonio borrows money so his friend can woo a beautiful lady. He agrees that if he doesn''t repay Shylock the moneylender, Shylock can take a pound of his flesh. When Antonio''s ships sink and he loses his fortune, Shylock insists on the gruesome payment... With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Love, Hate and Mercy in The Merchant of Venice.The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help of Tony Ross''s engaging black-and-white illustrations, each play is vividly brought to life allowing these culturally enriching stories to be shared with as wide an audience as possible.Have you read all of The Shakespeare Stories books? Available in this series: A Midsummer Night''s Dream, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Antony and Cleopatra, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, Richard III, and

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Book SynopsisThe thrilling conclusion to the outstanding Earthfall trilogy for sci-fi fans everywhere. Can Earth be reclaimed?The battle for Earth continues. In order to defeat the Voidborn, the alien race that invaded Earth, Sam must come to terms with the Illuminate powers he has inherited and return to London. The only hope he has for defeating the aliens is to enlist the help of not only his friends, but also what he fears most. Sam and his friends must find a way to awaken the sleeping Illuminate far beneath the surface of the Earth, but what they don''t realise is a dark and terrible secret is also about to be uncovered. A secret that may spell doom for all of humanity. One thing is certain, whatever happens, life will never be the same for Sam ever again. And he will be forced to confront the reality that he may have to pay the ultimate price or finally watch the Earth fall.Trade ReviewA comedy thriller, full of baddies, action and lashings of humour * Praise for the H.I.V.E. series, Sunday Express *An exuberant Dahl-esque escapade * Praise for the H.I.V.E. series, Financial Times *Exciting, clever and all in all brilliant * Praise for the H.I.V.E. series, Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisMeet Amelia Jane! She''s a mischievous rag doll and she''s about to enchant a whole new generation of readers! This big bumper edition contains over 20 short stories by the world''s best-loved children''s author, Enid Blyton.Amelia Jane has an uncanny knack for getting herself into mischief and trouble with the rest of the toys in the playroom, from throwing a big pile of alphabet blocks out the window and pushing shoes into a mouse hole to hiding clockwork keys and popping balloons. But really, Amelia Jane has a brave and adventurous heart of gold - and when the toys need help, it''s Amelia Jane to the rescue!These short, entertaining and accessible stories make The Amelia Jane Collection perfect for bedtime reading and for newly independent readers of five and upwards.

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Book Synopsis A spooky, cosy romance to curl up in front of the fire with – perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Gilmore Girls. 'Perfect for Heartstopper fans, this cute and spooky ghost story is deliciously romantic and it has the best characters. I loved it!' AMY MCCAW, AUTHOR OF MINA AND THE UNDEAD 'A thoroughly enjoyable queer teen romance filled with mystery, Halloween fun, and tender moments.' THE SUN Sal hates standing out. But he lives in a haunted house – and everybody knows it. His oldest friend, Dirk, tries to help ... but he wants to stay popular, and Sal isn’t helping. Elsie was popular – until recently. Now she’s on the outcast’s table too ... and she doesn’t want to talk about it. Then there's the new boy, Pax, who won't leave Sal alone. His idea of a good time is hanging out in graveyards. And, for some reason, Sal just can’t stay away. Meet The Other Ones. Can they banish their ghosts together? A cosy, contemporary gay romance and ghost story with spooky Gilmore Girls vibes Winner of the Times/Chicken House Chairman’s Choice Prize, 2020 An LGBTQ+ romance between two very different boys, who readers will quickly root for and grow to love For fans of Heartstopper - with a spooky twist

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Book SynopsisA new 20th anniversary edition of the utterly classic Clarice Bean Spells Trouble by bestselling Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.There are so many things in life you can't explain. Like why isn't YOU spelt U? Why isn't WHY spelt Y? And why can just opening your mouth get you into some very BIG trouble?Clarice Bean is in non-stop trouble these days - almost as much as Karl Wrenbury, and he is the naughtiest boy in school. Clarice just wants to star in the school play and impress Mrs Wilberton in the spelling bee, but things aren't quite going to plan . . .'Witty and charming. We can't get enough of Clarice Bean.'The Sunday TimesTrade ReviewWe can't get enough Clarice Bean * The Sunday Times *Oodles of comic charm * Evening Standard *I love this book. It really is great - in fact, the Clarice Bean books are probably the best books I've ever read!! -- Guardian children's books young reviewer * Guardian.com *We can't get enough Clarice Bean * The Sunday Times *Oodles of comic charm * Evening Standard *What Bridget Jones is to thirtysomethings, Clarice Bean is to pre-teens: full of funny one-liners, doing her best to overcome her shortcomings, prone to embarrassing mistakes and good at heart ... The story, like Child's doodles, is witty and charming and crams a lot of meaning into apparent simplicity ... We can't get enough of Clarice Bean. * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisIllustrated by John D. Batten. Stories selected by Jennifer Chandler, The Folklore Society. The captivating Irish stories collected in this new edition include both comic tales such as Paddy O'Kelly and the Weasel, and tales of heroes from ancient literature such as How Cormac Mac Art went to Faery. By turns funny, fantastical and mysterious, the stories are matched in liveliness by the original illustrations of John D. Batten. It would be hard to find a better introduction for children to the special magic of Celtic storytelling. The stories in this book are taken from Joseph Jacob's classic two-volume collection Celtic Fairy Tales (1891-2) and More Celtic Fairy Tales (1894)

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Book SynopsisMeet the princess who loves breaking the rules and her Royal Unicorn, who happens to be a pig!A madcap and much-loved adventure series for 6-8 year olds, perfectly bridging the gap from picture books to chapter books, from award-winning author-illustrator Hannah Shaw, filled with pictures in all the colours of the rainbow and interactive extra material.Princess Pea and Unipiggle are very excited to be attending ROYAL CAMP for the first time. They are looking forward to meeting other Princes, Princesses and Royal Companions, and staying in a tent.But someone is out to RUIN Royal Camp. Things are going missing, and the activities are all spoiled... Even worse, it looks like Princess Pea and Unipiggle have done it.Can Unipiggle and Princess Pea find the real culprit and stop the CAMPING CHAOS?Trade ReviewLaugh-out-loud antics all the way! * Lancashire Evening Post *[A] magical, colourful adventure * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisThree children. One long, boring school holiday at an ancient neighbour's. One very old, very smelly cat. But when Ed and co find a box of birthday candles and make a wish, their world is changed completely. For with every candle comes a wish, but some of those wishes actually belong to someone else . . .Trade ReviewA witty, skilful romp * Sunday Times *This magic adventure is a wish come true * The Times *A joyful celebration of living life to the full, this bubbles over with humour, adventure and positive messages * Daily Mail *The award-winning Lissa Evans returns with another warm-hearted, laugh-out-loud funny read * Sunday Express *It's the book I wished I'd wrote * Frank Cottrell-Boyce *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 *Magic is the word when it comes to Lissa Evans' dazzling, laugh-out-loud children's books ... Wished is one of her classics ... hilariously funny but instinctively kind, entertaining and eminently wise * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisSomething REALLY WEIRD is happening at Ben's school. There's slime on the ceiling, a mysterious cheesy smell and the headmaster isn't wearing any shoes! Ben and his best friend, King Coo, are on a mission to uncover the truth! But things aren't what they seem . . . and what exactly is the THING from space?Trade ReviewA funny, fabulous, furry adventure. READ IT! * Liz Pichon, praise for King Coo *Funny, imaginative story * The Times, praise for King Coo *A charming romp * Metro, praise for King Coo *Hilarious . . . beautifully presented * Julia Eccleshare, praise for King Coo *

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Book Synopsis"The thing about a new house is everything's new. That sounds really obvious, I know, but if you think about it, one of the things about where you live is that you build up all this stuff there ... You get used to old things. New things take getting used to."Luna Rae has moved to a new house and a new school. It's hard fitting in - especially when there's so much to worry about at home. She's SURE that the way to solve everything is by winning the school baking competition with her mum ... but there's a problem. Luna's mum has disappeared.A wise, warm and uplifting story about families and friendship, from a beautiful new voice in children's fiction.

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Book SynopsisEric's mum is getting married - to his teacher! If that wasn't bad enough, Auntie Rose has sent a wedding present from her travels, and its magical properties might make Mum have a new baby. Eric definitely doesn't want that, so he and his best friend Wez decide to open all the presents to find it before Mum does. But the magic gift soon proves more troublesome than Eric could have possibly thought . . .Trade Review"These stories are perfect for newly confident readers who will completely get the fact that they know more than Eric about what’s going on, and will find so much to make them laugh too." * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisAn utterly stunning, powerful and unforgettable novella by the highly acclaimed and much missed Mal Peet. Featuring sensitive full colour illustrations by talented rising star, Emma Shoard. When a man returns to his childhood home and visits the derelict tree house in which his father once chose to live, he recalls the past unravelling of his family, the unspoken strangeness of their lives, and the impact on his own adult life. Beautiful, sparse and insightful storytelling. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 14+Trade Review"I love this wonderful book. How does Mal Peet do so much in such a short space? It's engrossing, haunting, beautifully written." – DAVID ALMOND; "For some time now, Mal Peet has been the most elegant prose stylist in the world of young-adult fiction…one of the best novelists, full stop" – ANTHONY MCGOWAN; "It's likely to be the best children's book you will read this year … Peet is a profound storyteller and this haunting, moving story – sensitively illustrated by Emma Shoard's atmospheric ink drawings – reminds us what riches he left behind and what treasures we are missing." THE TIMES (CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK) "Engrossing, haunting and beautifully written" – David Almond "Emotional truth and tenderness … Told in simple language and illustrated with muted loveliness" – The Sunday Times "Wonderful writers like Mal Peet don’t need hundreds of pages or thousands of words to write a story that packs a unforgettable punch …Poignant and moving" – South China Morning Post

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