Children & Teen Fiction Books
Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Tree House 15: Voyage of the Vikings
Book SynopsisThis is a tale of high waves and high adventure for Jack and Annie when the tree house lands in the sea off the coast of Ireland. Things get dangerous when Viking ships approach!Trade ReviewBeautifully written, full of suspense and well-researched * Waterstones Books Quarterly *An easy, fast-paced and exciting read which will appeal to both boys and girls * Junior *
£6.64
Hot Key Books Goldenhand The Old Kingdom 5
Book SynopsisBut Nicholas is deeply tainted with Free magic and Lirael must seek help for him at her childhood home, the Clayr's Glacier. But even as she returns to the Clayr, a messenger is trying to reach Lirael with a dire warning from her long-dead mother, Arielle, about the Witch with No Face.
£8.54
Hot Key Books Lady Friday The Keys to the Kingdom 5
Book SynopsisOut-of-this-world magical adventure series for teens from the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Sabriel and the Old Kingdom series. Seven days.Trade ReviewI just loved Mister Monday, which is an amazing, no-holds-barred fantasy by Garth Nix. This is destined to be a cult series. Every chapter seems to bring something new and wonderful and ends with another surprise. In all honesty, I've never read anything quite like it. -- Anthony Horowitz[Garth Nix is] the coolest read in the playground. -- Amanda CraigMagic splashes across virtually every page. * Publisher's Weekly *Every bit as exciting and suspenseful as the author's previous young adult novels. * SLJ *
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Warriors Changing Skies 1 The Elders Quest
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£7.99
Hot Key Books The Reluctant Vampire Queen Finds Her Fangs The
Book SynopsisThe perfect lighthearted summer read for 11 - 14 year olds Mo Merrydrew. Reluctant Vampire Queen. A human leader of vampires. Who would have thought it? Mo had always dreamed of being a leader, but never thought she'd be chosen to be the Vampire Queen of Great Britain. But Mo is in a slump - things haven't been going so well. Yes, the vampires she rules over have pledged their allegiance to her, and yes, there now seems to be a relative harmony between humans and vampires, but she's also managed to blow up the Vampire King himself, and lose her gorgeous boyfriend Luca. Frankly all she wants to do right now is sit on the sofa and eat cheesy puffs. She's had enough of being Vampire Queen.But when a high-profile celebrity is apparently attacked by a vampire, and the country is once again buzzing with rumours about vampires on the prowl, Mo is going to have to summon all her queenly strength to find a way to bring about a lasting peace between v
£7.59
Hot Key Books And Dont Look Back
Book SynopsisHarlow and her mum, Cora, have been on the run her entire life. She has no idea why or what they're running from, but in every place they stop, they create new names and stories, and they never stay for long. Then, one night, while attempting to skip town, Cora is killed, leaving Harlow alone and with a million questions.But her mum's secrets live on. And when a key to a hidden safety deposit box leads Harlow to Crescent Ridge - Cora's hometown - she discovers a trail of buried secrets and lies.Harlow was hoping to find something that would help her understand her mum better. But what she finds instead will change everything she knows about her mum - and herself - forever.From the author of BAD THINGS HAPPEN HERE comes another gripping thriller, perfect for fans of WE WERE LIARS, ONE OF US IS LYING and GIRL IN PIECES.Trade ReviewA gripping thriller that doesn't reveal its secrets until the very end. * Kirkus *An edgy, uneasy atmosphere propels this climactic thriller towards a breakneck resolution. * Publishers Weekly *A zippy, accomplished YA thriller for fans of E Lockhart. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *a compelling read and one that will answer your questions but leave you with plenty to think about. -- Louise Ellis-Barrett * Armadillo Magazine *
£8.54
Oni Press,US Tea Dragon Tapestry
Book SynopsisOver a year after being entrusted with Ginseng's care, Greta still can't chase away the cloud of mourning that hangs over the timid Tea Dragon. As she struggles to create something spectacular enough to impress a master blacksmith in search of an apprentice, she questions the true meaning of crafting, and the true meaning of caring for someone in grief. Meanwhile, Minette receives a surprise package from the monastery where she was once training to be a prophetess. Thrown into confusion about her path in life, the shy and reserved Minette finds that the more she opens her heart to others, the more clearly she can see what was always inside. Told with the same care and charm as the previous installments of the Tea Dragon series, The Tea Dragon Tapestry welcomes old friends and new into a heartfelt story of purpose, love, and growth.
£999.99
Hot Key Books Slowcoach
Book Synopsis'Fun and fresh and quietly radical, Ruby is the heroine of dreams!' Elle McNicollFor sixteen-year-old Ruby, GCSEs are over and summer has just begun, so that means hanging out with her BFFs in the park on their roller skates and having fun. She didn't expect it to mean signing up to run in the Dawson Dash - a 5k race for sporty sixth-formers. Because Ruby is NOT sporty. But she really needs to prove wrong her mean brother and even meaner PE teacher about what a fat girl can do. When Ruby starts to train, she doesn't expect that she would need help - nor that she would find it in the cute boy who has just moved in next door. As the two jog through the long summer evenings in south London's parks together, with Ollie only seeing her at her sweatiest and most vulnerable, the last thing she expected was that he might . . . like her. Or that she could allow herself to like him.But nothing this summer is working out like she expected . .
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers India Royalish
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Tudor Tales The Thief the Fool and the Big Fat
Book SynopsisEvery day, hapless hopefuls come to dirty and dangerous London town trying to seek their fortunes. Who is waiting for them? Tricksters and conmen - like young Eleanor's family. Eleanor seeks to foil her family's plans, but meanwhile King Henry VIII has some rather cruel ideas of his own.
£5.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Spaced Out
Book SynopsisBlast off into space and explore the galaxies with a constellation of illustrated poems about the sun, moon and stars, black holes and worm holes, asteroids and meteorites, and even weird alien life forms. From shape poems and free verse to rhymes, kennings and haikus, Spaced Out will take you on an intergalactic adventure. Join Brian Moses and James Carter and a wealth of new and established poets to discover your inner space cadet!This starry collection is the perfect way to get children interested in poetry.Trade ReviewThe poems will help you discover how old you are (4.76 billion years), learn about the doubts Martians have and how lonely the moon can be. The night sky will look different after reading this collection. * Independent Bookshop Week's The Best New Kids' Books, Summer 2019 *... an imaginative anthology of poems in which the poets use celestial bodies, both natural and man-made, as vehicles to entertain and instruct. * Irish Examiner *Black holes, stars, moons, planets and aliens – everything and everyone you'd expect turns up in this collection of poems about space. * The Poetry Zone *
£7.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Darwins SuperPooping Worm Spectacular
Book SynopsisDarwin’s Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular teaches children about a key historic figure, the food cycle and deductive scientific thinking, all in a heartwarming story of the triumph of a zany underdog.Trade Review“Charles Darwin and his love of earthworms, creatures whose poo sustains and enriches the soil, is the subject of this heavily illustrated picture book. Ties in with the “minibeasts” key Stage One topic.” * The Bookseller *"both amusing for young readers and factually interesting…an ideal choice to inform and entertain.” * How It Works *“An entertaining exploration of Charles Darwin’s 40-year-long study of worms" * The Observer *“This is a disarmingly silly read that manages to share cool worm science with a light and easy touch.” - Book of the Month * BBC Wildlife *“The book is really informative, positive, funny and thoroughly enjoyable.” * The Green Parent *'Full of surprising and fascinating facts of interest to every 7- to 11-year-old.' * Association for Science Education *“A gorgeous, eccentric mind-stretcher of a book.” * The School Librarian *
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Billie Swift Takes Flight
Book SynopsisBook Band: Dark Red (ideal for ages 10+)_______________The story of WWII starring the brilliant pilots you''ve never heard of... the women of the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) who battled against the odds to get the air force''s planes to the front lines. This coming-of-age tale is perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Michael Morpurgo and Hilary McKay._______________October, 1942. When twelve-year-old Billie is out exploring with her pet chicken, she sees a plane crash into a field and is left wondering if the pilot even survived. Determined to find out more, Billie finds a way into the ATA a group of amazing pilots who defy the odds to get planes from the factories to the front lines and her life changes for ever. Some of the pilots are men who are too old, or too injured for the air force. But many more are women. Intrepid, inspiring women who show Billie what she might grow up to become.With missions including ferrying turkeys over from Ireland and Trade ReviewTruly inspiring, full of the spirit of the time and with so many real life people who were the inspiration for Iszi Lawrence’s characters, this is a book that brilliantly evokes a part of history where relatively little of the fictional focus has been on women. It helps to bring their contribution to the notice of today’s readers, many of whom won’t be much younger than Billie herself. Definitely a book I recommend for anyone learning about WW2 at school, either as a class read aloud or a solo read; and for home reading by children who love an exciting tale. -- Jill R Bennett * Red Reading Hub *It is brimming with historical detail and really highlights the heroic nature of some very inspirational women. It would be an excellent class story that would provide children with a tale about a thrilling war-time adventure. -- Haley * Reading Zone *If you want oodles of girl power packed in a historical fiction novel and a fresh perspective from a WWII pilot, then this is the book for you and your child(ren)! -- Sidra AnsariPRAISE FOR BLACKBEARD'S TREASURE This is children's fiction at its best ... Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson. * The Lady *PRAISE FOR THE UNSTOPPABLE LETTY PEGG Letty and her friends and rivals are great characters, as are the real life people she comes across at different times in her adventures. Thoroughly recommended. -- Andrea Reece * Books for Keeps *
£6.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Courage Out Loud
Book SynopsisBuild kids’ confidence with Courage Out Loud. Packed with 25 punchy poems to read aloud, showing children that their voices have immense power!Trade Review“The duo behind Poems Aloud and Smile Out Loud have focused on the theme of courage for their latest book, which features poems on how to feel brave, how to be yourself, and how to project happiness.” * The Bookseller *"What a wonderful collection of poetry, all reflecting themes of how one can be brave, gather courage and face your own fears." * Love Reading *"This collection by the children's laureate is full of empowering ideas - like the notion that all you have to do to write poems is break up lines. It dares children to find their voice." * The Sunday Times *‘In his classic style, Joseph Coelho offers up brilliantly imaginative rhyme and verses alongside guidance, which is fun, accessible and non-judgemental.’ * BookTrust *'an absolute joy to explore with children.' * The School Librarian *
£11.69
Capstone Global Library Ltd Open Wide Katie
Book SynopsisAfter a trip to the zoo Katie wonders how animals clean their teeth. She asks her dental hygienist at her dental appointment. The hygienist, Ms Katz, can''t answer all of Katie''s curious questions. But she still makes Katie''s trip to the dentist comfortable and fun. Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo''s Neighbourhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.
£5.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Lore of the Stars
Book SynopsisLook up at the skies in wonder with this mystically illustrated treasury of folklore from above and beyond. Did you know that people used to read the future in the flight of birds? That the constellations were thought to be mythological beings set in the sky? And that eclipses were seen as demonic omens? For millennia, humans have looked to the heavens to explain the world around and above them. The myths, folktales and lore that have arisen from these wonderings are as mysterious as they are varied – here, they're set down in a beautifully illustrated and engaging format for readers 6-12 years old. Lore of the Stars takes readers deep into space and back through the mists of time to discover the myriad answers to our most ancient questions. Divided into six chapters: The Sky The Sun The Moon Stars Planets, Comets & Shooting S
£13.49
Usborne Publishing Ltd Shadowsea
Book SynopsisSwept into the hustle and bustle of New York, Lily, Robert and Malkin discover shadowy secrets lie beneath its surface. For there are chilling goings-on in their hotel... A boy held captive, haunted by an undersea mystery; and a revengeful villain with a treacherous plan. Can Robert and Lily reveal the deadly truth before the secrets submerge them?Trade ReviewA captivating finale to this fantastic series. * Lancashire Evening Post *Full of breath-taking moments, twists and turns and interesting characters. * Primary Times *
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Monsters go to a Party
Book SynopsisIt's Billy's best friend's birthday, and the Mini Monsters have come to the party too! Gloop gets mixed up with the jelly, Fang-Face is after the cake and Trumpet's been swept away by a balloon. Billy can't save them all on his own, but who can he turn to for help? An exciting addition to Young Reading Series Two, for readers growing in confidence.Trade ReviewI can't tell you how hard it is to find books that will appeal to a reluctant reader. Thanks to Billy and his Monster pals though, my son is LOVING reading now and his confidence is soaring. Importantly, they are helping to give him the practice he needs to access reading in the future. * Rachel Morrisroe, author of The Drama Llama *
£999.99
Wide Eyed Editions Bold Brilliant and Latine
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Monsters Go Green
Book SynopsisAnother laugh-out-loud FULL COLOUR monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry. Billy is learning how to take care of the planet, and the Mini Monsters want to help too... so they join the school trip to the recycling centre. But what will happen when Gloop falls into the recycling machine?Packed with colour illustrations, comic strips, maps and speech bubbles, with an action-packed plot, to appeal to even the most reluctant reader. Collect all the books in the Billy and the Mini Monsters series!1. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters in the Dark2. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to School3. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go Swimming4. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a Plane5. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to a Party6. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Move House7. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a School Trip8. Billy andTrade ReviewI can't tell you how hard it is to find books that will appeal to a reluctant reader. Thanks to Billy and his Monster pals though, my son is LOVING reading now and his confidence is soaring. Importantly, they are helping to give him the practice he needs to access reading in the future. * Rachel Morrisroe, author of The Drama Llama *
£5.99
Frances Lincoln Children's Books The Lost Book of Undersea Adventure
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Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Disney Growing Up Stories: First Pet!
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£7.59
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Nickelodeon PAW Patrol: Land, Sea, and Sky! Sound
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£10.44
Phaidon Press Ltd Fog Island
Book SynopsisAn imaginative tale of mystery and fear of the unknown by one of the world's most acclaimed children's books authors
£13.46
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated To Be a Cheetah a Bedtime Story
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£11.07
Pan Macmillan The Lotterys More or Less
Book SynopsisThe Lotterys More or Less is bestselling author Emma Donoghue’s warm, funny and compelling novel about a thoroughly modern family, illustrated by Caroline Hadilaksono.Sumac Lottery is the fifth of seven kids who share their big house with four parents, one grandfather and five pets. At nine, she's the keeper of her family's traditions – from Pow Wow to Holi, Carnival to Hogmanay, Sumac's on guard to make sure that no Lottery celebration is forgotten.But this winter all Sumac’s plans go awry when a Brazilian visitor overstays his welcome. A terrible ice storm grounds all flights, so one of her dads and her favourite brother can’t make it home from India. And then the power starts going out across the city . . .The second book in the children's series The Lotterys, following on from The Lotterys Plus One.Trade ReviewFunny and heartwarming. * Guardian on The Lotterys Plus One *A smart, thoughtful reader... will enjoy the gentle humour in this tribute to the modern family. * Irish Independent on The Lotterys Plus One *There is a rich tapestry of cultural diversity at play throughout the story which threads its way through as part of family life, customs, food and festivals. Showing that family is what you make it, this is a wonderful story about relationships and family. * ReadingZone on The Lotterys Plus One *Drily funny... wonderfully offbeat * Publishers Weekly starred review for The Lotterys Plus One *A family very much of this century . . . this engaging tale . . . will resonate with readers from all backgrounds -- Kirkus starred review on The Lotterys Plus OneOffbeat, funny, wise and deliciously different. * Inis on The Lotterys Plus One *A classic book about a modern family you won't want to say goodbye to. -- Anna James * Scoop Magazine *Hugely appealing... told with considerable wit and charm. * Teach Primary on The Lotterys Plus One *A thoroughly enjoyable read. * Books for Keeps on The Lotterys Plus One *It is a hoot spending time in this Utopia * Observer on The Lotterys Plus One *I loved the Lotterys! Wonderfully wacky, full of humour and lovely soft touches. -- Elizabeth Laird on The Lotterys Plus One
£7.59
Galison Playful Pets 12 Piece Pouch Puzzle
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£12.95
Pan Macmillan A Squash and a Squeeze: Hardback Gift Edition
Book SynopsisVisit the farm in the brilliantly funny A Squash and a Squeeze, the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.A little old lady lives all by herself in her house but she's not happy - it's just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels!This hardback edition features the classic story plus extra content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, making this the perfect gift.Enjoy more family favourite picture books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom.
£12.34
Floris Books The Flowers Festival
Book SynopsisA lucky little girl is invited by the flower fairies to the Midsummer festival. The flowers and bumblebees and birds tell their enchanting stories, while Pea-blossom and the Dew-cups serve refreshments.
£6.99
Pan Macmillan Last Bus to Everland
Book SynopsisLast Bus to Everland is Sophie Cameron's gorgeous follow up to her acclaimed debut Out of the Blue, introducing Everland: an addictive magical place where you do you. Brody Fair has had enough of real life. Enough of the bullies on his block, of being second best to his genius brother, and of not fitting in at school or at home. Then one day he meets Nico. Colourful, confident and flamboyant, he promises to take Brody to Everland, a diverse magical place. A place where he can be himself, where there are no rules, time doesn't pass, and the party never ends. The only catch? It's a place so good, you could lose yourself and forget what's real.Trade Reviewit’s pretty epic * Almost Amazing Grace *
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group The Strangeworlds Travel Agency: The Edge of the
Book SynopsisPack your suitcase for a magical adventure! At the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, each suitcase transports you to a different world. All you have to do is step inside...Flick is now a badge-wearing member of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency so when an urgent summons arrives at Strangeworlds from Pirate Queen Nyfe, she and Strangeworlds Society guardian Jonathan immediately pack their bags for an adventure to Queen Nyfe's world: The Break, a place of magic and piracy. Nyfe's world is falling apart. The Break is used to having ships vanish without a trace, but there has been a sudden increase that can't be explained by giant squid or mer-people. The edge of their flat world is coming ever closer to them and they need to escape before it collapses entirely.But how do you sail a ship through a suitcase? How do you fit a mer-queen the size of a whale into something small enough to carry in your hand? Will Flick and Jonathan be able to find a way to transport the inhabitants of the Break to another world before theirs disappears forever?A magical adventure for 9+ readers that will take you to whole new worlds, perfect for fans of The Train to Impossible Places and Pages & Co.
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Hyperion The Temperature Of Me And You
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Hachette Children's Group Kissing Emma
Book SynopsisFrom widely acclaimed comedian and author, Shappi Khorsandi, comes a modern fable about the rise and fall of a beautiful, but vulnerable, young woman in a world obsessed with money, status and looks.'Brilliant' Bella A Sun pick of the weekEmma and her mother are down on their luck. They're taking turns sleeping on the sofa in her nan's tiny flat - and desperately trying to come up with an escape plan. Emma is struggling with her family, struggling at school where the girls are bitchy towards her and the boys only seem to want one thing, and struggling with never having enough money for anything, ever. Just as she's contemplating quitting school to get a real job, she meets two men who convince her that she has a shot at modelling. But their motives are far from innocent, and Emma is soon pulled into a dark world. And then she meets Con, who is rich, handsome and so romantic! Has Emma's luck finally changed? Kissing Emma is inspired by the real life and untold story of Emma Hamilton, Lord Nelson's mistress. But Shappi Khorsandi's modern Emma is going to get the happy ending her namesake never did - and stick two fingers up at the men who dare to take advantage of young women while she's doing it.Not suitable for younger readersTrade ReviewBrilliant * Bella *Pick of the Week * Sun *A heart-breaking and hopeful read that explores the exploitation of a young girl desperately striving for a better life. * The School Librarian *
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Hachette Children's Group Pop!: Fizzy drinks. A trillion dollars. The
Book SynopsisAn outrageous theft. A huge reward. Two friends on the run. An uproariously funny, action-packed new adventure about the power of courage, standing up for what's right, and fizzy drinks, from the award-winning author of Kick.Queenie stares out at the ocean and dreams of a world beyond her small-town. She's about to get her wish...When the priceless recipe to the world's most popular drink - thought to be lost forever - washes up at her feet, Queenie's life instantly changes. Everyone wants it, and with a $10 million bounty on her head, Queenie's soon on the run.Pursued by bounty hunters, black-ops helicopters and angry mobs, Queenie's journey involves a trip to Area 51, a man-eating alligator and an unlikely new friend, Todd.But being on the run also makes Queenie begin to see the world around her more clearly - a world in which a big corporation's excess has left the planet covered in its plastic bottles and waste. Suddenly, the home she always dreamed of escaping, and the ocean she grew up with and took for granted, don't seem so bad.If Queenie and Todd can bring down the bad guys, maybe she can go back home and make a difference...'Fizzes with adventure and great characters who pop from the page' - Peter Bunzl, bestselling author of Cogheart'I read it all in one gulp!' - Ross Welford, bestselling author of Time Travelling with a Hamster'A bonkers Willy-Wonka nightmare designed to get children thinking about the effects of everything they buy' - Ross Montgomery, bestselling author of The Midnight Guardians'A zany adventure that will make you bubble with laughter and fizz with indignation on behalf of our planet' - Maria Kuzniar, bestselling author of The Ship of Shadows'An exploding soda geyser of a book - an adventure story that will make you laugh, make you angry and make you want to do something to fix this crazy, messed up world' - Charlie Higson, bestselling author of Young Bond and The Enemy'Pop! is an explosive and unforgettable adventure with defiant heroes, devious villains, deadly corporate secrets all told with Johnson's brilliant humour. I loved it' - Tamsin Winter, bestselling author of Jemima Small Versus the UniverseTrade ReviewSharp, darkly entertaining and fizzing with energy, I very much enjoyed this younger YA/upper MG thriller railing against greed and consumerism! Thank you, Mitch Johnson for a cracking, crackling read! -- Liz Hyder, author of Bearmouth
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC J.K. Rowlings Wizarding World A PopUp Gallery of
Book SynopsisJ.K. Rowling's Wizarding World is full of magical curiosities: a flying car, a hat that sings, an enchanted case, and so much more. This small, deluxe pop-up book showcases three-dimensional renderings of some of the beloved curiosities from the Harry Potter films, including two pops related to the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Pull out flaps will feature text that delves into the items on each spread and how they were achieved in the films.This book will have doors that open from the middle of the front cover, a sturdy magnetic closure, and elastic loops to hold each pop firmly in place making it a perfect stand-alone display.
£15.00
Hachette Children's Group The Forest of Moon and Sword
Book Synopsis"A sumptuously imagined children's debut" The Telegraph"A fast paced; single minded adventure. Female bravery is a given" The Observer When Art's mother is accused of witchcraft and captured, she is determined to get her back - at any cost. A lyrical adventure with folklore at its heart, for fans of THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS.Twelve-year-old Art lives in a small village in Scotland. Her mother has always made potions that cure the sick, but now the townspeople say she is a witch. One cloudless night, Art's mother is arrested and taken to England. Art mounts her horse, taking a sword, a tightrope, and a herbal recipe book, and begins a journey through wild forests, using nature's signs and symbols to guide her.But will she spot the signs from the omens? Will she reach her mother, before it's too late?'A wonderful book' - Piers Torday'Very exciting' - Anthony McGowan 'Thrilling and uplifting' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce 'Gripping. I raced through it' - A.M. HowellTrade ReviewThe Forest of Moon and Sword is a sumptuously imagined children's debut by Amy Raphael, which follows the plight of a 12-year-old girl in 17th-century Scotland, whose mother is accused of witchcraft. -- Emily Bearn * The Daily Telegraph *There are emotional issues - loss, grief, betrayal, friendship - that help the story sing across the historical divide. * Irish Times *The Forest of Moon and Sword (Orion, £7.99) is a fast-paced and single-minded adventure, featuring plant lore as well as a cast of unexpected allies, human and animal; female bravery is a given. -- Kitty Empire * The Guardian *
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Abrams Welcome to Smellville Garbage Pail Kids Book 1
Book SynopsisAn instant New York Times bestseller! Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine teams up with the pop-culture phenomenon Garbage Pail Kids for Welcome to Smellville, the first book in this hysterical middle-grade series with illustrations by Jeff Zapata and Joe Simko. Welcome to the town of Smellville, where 10 kids all live in a big tumbledown house and have as much fun as they possibly can. People may think that they’re gross and weird and strange, but they’re not bad kids—they just don’t know any better. In this hilarious illustrated series from bestselling author R.L. Stine, the Garbage Pail Kids—from Adam Bomb to Brainy Janey—get into mischief at their middle school, all while battling bullies and their archenemies, Penny and Parker Perfect. These all-new illustrated stories are sure to amuse, entertain, and blow away readers of all ages.More from the Garbage Pail Ki
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Hachette Children's Group Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup: Book 1
Book SynopsisThe first in a new fantasy series for readers aged 8-12, about a girl with fox ears who has never fitted in. With adventure and magic in every teacup, this is perfect for fans of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency and Starfell.Yesterday Crumb is no ordinary girl. She was born with fox ears that have cursed her to a lonely life working in the circus and her origins are a complete mystery. But she is about to escape into the adventure of a lifetime when she learns that she's a strangeling who's lost her magic.Taken in by Miss Dumpling the flamboyant Tea Witch, Yesterday is introduced to a magical, walking teashop filled with fantastical customers, a flying teapot turtle called Pascal and powerful spells in every teacup!Yesterday starts to rediscover her magic and to feel a sense of belonging. But a mysterious figure of darkness is working hard to ensure her new life comes crashing down - and it all starts with a deadly shard of ice in Yesterday's heart... But there's nothing that can't be solved with a pot of tea, a slice of cake and a BIG dash of magic!Trade ReviewA scrumptious world with dollops of charm. -- Michael Mann, author of GhostcloudYesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup is endlessly enchanting. The world building is so fresh and inventive, the characters so charming and individual (I especially loved Pascal the teapot-turtle and Pepperprew the dragon librarian) that I can't wait for my next visit to Dwimmerly End! -- Annabel Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefYesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup is packed with magic and imagination from the first page to last. Andy has found the perfect recipe for a fantastic, adventurous and heart-warming story. I loved it and I know it will be every young reader's cup of tea. -- Shane Hegarty, author of BootI absolutely loved Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup, a fantastic adventure brimming with whimsy, magic and tea (obvs). Andy Sagar has poured his imagination into every single page, while championing chosen family and celebrating our differences. I was grinning from ear to ear by the end and cannot wait for my next trip to Dwimmerly End. -- Richard Pickard, author of The Peculiar Tale of the Tentacle Boy
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Hachette Children's Group The Story of Greenriver
Book Synopsis'A captivating, beautiful story ... will bring joy into the hearts of many, many readers' Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken LegsThe animals of Greenriver are in danger. Can Sedge and Silken find their way along the river to each other in time to save their homes? A gorgeously illustrated adventure story that readers aged 8+ will treasure.Sedge is the reluctant heir to the leadership of the Greenriver otter holt. His first spring he was nearly drowned in a flash flood that swept through the otter community. Now it's spring again, and the river is rising dangerously once more. With the holt threatened, Sedge is convinced he must be the one to save them - if only he's brave enough to journey downstream to find help...Silken has never felt she truly belonged in the beaver lodge. She's too small, too weak, and her strange singing makes the practical and strong beavers feel uneasy. When she is blamed for an accident, Silken knows she will never fit in. She must seize her courage and venture upstream to find a new life...As the two animals journey towards each other on a quest to unravel their true destinies, Sedge and Silken are drawn towards the heart of the turbulent river and its age-old song, which has the power to change all who hear its music.Trade ReviewWeaves belonging, identity and self-worth in a beautifully moving story * Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear *A captivating, beautiful story that I feel sure will bring joy into the hearts of many, many readers * Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken Legs *A sweeping adventure with an epic feel and a wonderfully realised animal world, perfect for children with a love of the natural world -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *A gem of an adventure that stayed with me days after finishing ... beautifully written and imagined - a future classic filled with heart and hope. * Tim Tilley, author of Harklights *Big hearted and beautiful, lyrical and lovely with writing that flows like the river itself * Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller *I loved this timeless, moving story of a deep connection with nature * Sarah Lean, author of The Good Bear *Gorgeously written, warm, classic ... full of eerie animal magic * Stephanie Burgis, author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart *
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Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Get in Line Please
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Hachette Children's Group Black Brother, Black Brother
Book SynopsisA powerful coming-of-age story about two brothers - one who presents as white, the other as Black - and the ways they are forced to navigate a world that doesn't treat them equally.Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at his school, he feels as if he is constantly swimming in whiteness. Most of the students don't look like him. They don't like him either. Dubbed the 'Black Brother', Donte's teachers and classmates make it clear they wish he were more like his lighter skinned brother, Trey. When an incident with a white student leads to Donte's arrest and suspension, he's sure the only way to get even is to beat the student at the school's most valued game: fencing. With the help of a former Olympic fencer, Donte embarks on a journey to carve out a spot on the school's fencing team and to find a way to make people at school see past the colour of his skin to who he really is.From NYT bestselling author Jewell Parker Rhodes, another poignant and gripping story about how children and families face the complexities of race and racism in today's world.
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Hachette Children's Group When the Siren Wailed
Book SynopsisA thrilling and moving adventure story about evacuees in World War Two, perfect for readers of Goodnight Mister Tom'A compelling heart-warming story about three children in the Second World War - I loved it.' Jacqueline WilsonWhen war breaks out in September 1939, Laura, Andy and Tim Clark are evacuated to the countryside. The Colonel's comfortable home in Dorset is a huge contrast to their cramped terraced house in London, where their loving parents struggle to put the next meal on the table. Though unused to having children around, the Colonel proves to be a kind and generous, if gruff, guardian until a terrible turn of events means the kids must move on. When they discover they are to live with Miss Justworthy, who is rumoured to feed her evacuees on cat food, Andy insists they can't risk staying. He persuades his sensible older sister and their little brother that they must run away, back to London and their mum. The children are shocked to see London now pitted with craters and ruined buildings. And no sooner have they stepped off the train than the skies are lit by searchlights and filled with the crack of bombs and the glow of fires. How will they be able to find their mum in the middle of an air raid?A brilliantly page-turning read from the author of Ballet Shoes, based on her own real-life experience in the Second World War. Perfect for any child interested in wartime and classic adventure stories.Trade ReviewA compelling heart-warming story about three children in the Second World War - I loved it. -- Jacqueline Wilson
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Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Lets Be Honest
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Hachette Children's Group Horrid Henry: Terrible Teachers: 6 Stories
Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in a bumper book of mayhem with this brilliantly mischievous collection of six of his best classroom tales! This book includes a DREADFUL dance class, a visit to the BAD CHILDREN'S ROOM, one sabotaged sports day, a new ENEMY, one faked book report and Henry becoming PRESIDENT!An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere.
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Hot Key Books The Ivory Key
Book SynopsisBut with the country's only quarry running out of magic - a precious resource that has kept Ashoka safe from conflict - she can barely protect her citizens from the looming threat of war.Trade ReviewRaman's Indian-inspired fantasy debut is a dream for seekers of character-driven stories. The third-person points-of-view of each of the four siblings artfully delivers distinct personalities who have the same aims but with entirely different reasons. Although the story progression is relaxed as readers acclimate to the main characters, the world building and backstories are intriguing and well thought out. Slow-burning romance, BIPOC and queer representation, family drama, and a country under threat of war-the first in Raman's duology does not disappoint. * Booklist, starred review *
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Andrews McMeel Publishing Gamer Girls Out of Control
Book SynopsisThe Gamer Girls love playing their newest racing video game, Fast Pursuit Horizon, together. But what happens when Lucy's cousin comes to visit and throws every thing out of control? This is the third book in the illustrated Gamer Girls series!Lucy is the newest member of the Gamer Girls. She loves her new school, her family, and her friends, but she misses her old life in California, too. After unsuccessfully trying to convince her parents to let her visit California, they decide to bring her aunt and cousin Jordan to HER! +10 XP for awesome parents. Unfortunately, Jordan's presence causes a stir with the Gamer Girls . . . suddenly, like Lucy's race car in her newest video game obsession Fast Pursuit Horizon, she feels totally OUT OF CONTROL! In this third book of the series Gamer Girls, four friends navigate the video game world and the middle school world . . . if only
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Andrews McMeel Publishing My Friend from the Future
Book SynopsisTwo years ago, Bentley Carmone’s dad invented a deadly video game. Now, Bentley must team up with the hero of that game to fend off a new threat. This is the first book in the Adventures in a Video Game series, a new series by bestselling author, Dustin Brady, where each book contains its own adventure in a different type of thrilling video game. Bentley Carmone’s twelfth birthday party has been—without question—his worst. For one thing, no one wanted to come. That wouldn’t be so bad if those that did come had a good time, but everyone seems to be bored stiff. Finally, (and arguably most importantly), the entire party has just been captured by video game aliens. Now, Bentley must team up with Polly, a gas station girl mascot turned video game hero, to hunt down the aliens. Armed with a blaster and laser sword, Polly would be the perfect partn
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Host
Book SynopsisNic''s friends laugh at him all the time: when he gets chased by a stray dog, when he spills juice on himself and when he gets into trouble at school. After a disastrous Halloween party, Nic can''t risk giving them another excuse to laugh at him, so when the boys visit the local haunted house he accepts a dare to go inside. The trouble is, the boys don''t realise that this party has a host, and he isn''t very friendly... Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper and with a dyslexia friendly font, The Host is aimed at readers aged 11+ and has a manageable length (80 pages) and reading age (9+).Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.Book band: Brown
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