Children & Teen Fiction Books
Seven Stories Press,U.S. Atty At Law
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£10.19
HarperCollins Focus Ten Little Ghosts: A Magical Counting Storybook
Book SynopsisCount along with Ten Little Ghosts and watch as the spooky, Halloween friends disappear!Ten little ghosts howl and whine, along came a bat and then there were…nine! Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little ghosts all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more ghost disappears. To demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile ghost buttons to help children count how many little ghosts are left as the story progresses. Follow along with the easy rhythm and rhymes of this story and let your child touch the colorful, built-in ghost toys for a creative, hands-on approach to counting. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving reading and learning with Ten Little Ghosts.
£9.49
Kodansha America, Inc Wandance 2
Book SynopsisKaboku has always just gone with the flow, marching in step to the drumbeat of the expectations of those around him: parents, school, plans for the future. It feels predictable, safe, and... empty. But one night, Kaboku's at school late, and he happens on a girl alone, moving wildly, turning a blank space of concrete into a canvas. This is Hikari Wanda, a member of the hip-hop dance club. Kaboku is immediately smitten, but the road to stepping out of his shell is a long one. The club is almost entirely girls, and they're all, well, way better than him. What's ahead is unknown, and that's terrifying, but it also means, for the first time in Kaboku's life... a taste of freedom.
£11.69
Barefoot Books Ltd Nours Secret Library
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£7.99
Simon & Schuster Time to Roll
Book SynopsisIn the eagerly anticipated sequel to Jamie Sumner’s acclaimed and beloved middle grade novel Roll with It, Ellie finds her own way to shine. Ellie is so not the pageant type. They’re Coralee’s thing, and Ellie is happy to let her talented friend shine in the spotlight. But what’s she supposed to do when Coralee asks her to enter a beauty pageant, and their other best friend, Bert, volunteers to be their manager? Then again, how else is she going to get through this summer with her dad, who barely knows her, while her mom is off on her honeymoon with Ellie’s amazing gym teacher? Ellie decides she has nothing to lose. There’s only one problem: the director of the pageant seems determined to put Ellie and her wheelchair front and center. So it’s up to Ellie to figure out a way to do it on her own terms and make sure her friendships don’t fall apart along the way. Through it all, from thrift store deep dives to disastrous dance routines, she begins to form her own definition of beauty and what it means to really be seen.
£8.54
Simon & Schuster Unbecoming
Book SynopsisTwo Muslim teens in Texas fight for access to abortion while one harbors a painful secret in this funny and heartfelt near-future speculative novel perfect for fans of Unpregnant. In a not-too-distant America, abortions are prosecuted and the right to choose is no longer an option. But best friends Laylah and Noor want to change the world. After graduating high school, they’ll become an OBGYN and a journalist, but in the meantime, they’re working on an illegal guide to abortion in Texas. In response to the unfair laws, underground networks of clinics have sprung up, but the good fight has gotten even more precarious as it becomes harder to secure safe medication and supplies. Both Layla and Noor are passionate about getting their guide completed so it can help those in need, but Laylah treats their project with an urgency Noor doesn’t understand—that may have something to do with the strange goings-on between their mosque an
£11.69
Simon & Schuster The House at Pooh Corner
Book SynopsisWith a gorgeously redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, this beautiful edition of the beloved sequel to Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne, The House at Pooh Corner, is sure to delight new and old fans alike!Pooh and Christopher Robin’s escapades in the Hundred Acre Wood continue! Piglet, Eeyore, and other familiar friends encounter the energetic Tigger for the first time, whose bounce first, think later personality brings new excitement. With more Heffalump hunts and funny moments in store, each chapter is a new adventure!
£8.65
Simon & Schuster Now We Are Six
Book SynopsisWith a gorgeously redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, this beautiful edition of the beloved classic poetry collection featuring Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne is sure to delight new and old fans alike!Originally published after the novel Winnie-the-Pooh and the verse collection When We Were Very Young, A. A. Milne wrote this classic book of children’s poems about and for his son Christopher Robin when he turned six. With appearances from the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh throughout, these sweet and funny poems tell of playful adventures, the joys and pains of growing up, memorable animal friends, and more.
£6.99
Simon & Schuster When We Were Very Young
Book SynopsisWith a gorgeously redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, this beautiful edition of the beloved classic poetry collection When We Were Very Young by A. A. Milne is sure to delight new and old fans alike!Before there was Winnie-the-Pooh, there was Mr. Edward Bear, a rotund teddy bear who was proud of his stature. Meet him and many other lovable characters in this verse collection that launched A. A. Milne’s career as a children’s author and led to the creation of his novels about Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin. Full of whimsy, humor, and imagination, these children’s poems tell of visits to the zoo and Buckingham Palace, the romance between Little Bo Peep and Little Boy Blue, the shenanigans of peculiar characters, quiet afternoons in nature, and more.
£8.65
Skyhorse Publishing Gods Gift of Christmas
Book SynopsisJoin Little Squirrel as he discovers the true gift of Christmas! Little Squirrel is excited for the Christmas season, but he begins to wonder if he's been a good enough squirrel to deserve the presents and treats he hopes for on Christmas morning. He decides to do one kind or helpful thing every day leading up to Christmas. Things are going well and Little Squirrel is finding lots of ways to help his fellow woodland creatures. But when he makes a big mistake on the day before Christmas, he feels like a total failure. In the midst of his misery, Mama Squirrel has good news. She reminds him that Christmas is not about being 'good enough.' Jesus's love is a free gift and we can never earn it, no matter how hard we try! Slowly, Little Squirrel begins to grasp the true joy and wonder of God's abundant grace. God's Gift of Christmas is the latest addition to the heartwarming Forest of Faith storybook series, including A Birthda
£10.44
Callaway Editions,U.S. Jack the Wolf
Book SynopsisSean Scully is a world-renowned abstract painter and one of the leading artists of his generation, whose work is held in major museum collections around the world. In Jack the Wolf, he teamed up with his son Oisin to create a children's fairytale: Sean created the paintings and Oisin created the story. Jack the Wolf lives in a beautiful cave on a short mountain, near Colorfull Town. Jack is a happy and benevolent wolf, with only one weakness: CHOCOLATE. Follow Jack the Wolf through the pages of this beautifully illustrated book by world-renowned artist Sean Scully and his son Oisin Scully, to discover the trouble Jack causes to the children of Colorfull Town in his nightly hunts for chocolate dinners, and how his new friend Rebecca the Rabbit helps him restore happiness to the sad children of the town. The publication of Jack the Wolf coincides with the opening of an exhibition at the Cheim Read Gallery in New York City in September 2023 that will feature the original drawings in the book as well as Sean Scully's abstract paintings and sculpture that link visually to the Jack the Wolf world. The remarkable combination of drawings, sculpture, and paintings will draw national press. Callaway plans advertising and interviews with Sean Scully nationally for the book's publication. Jack the Wolf is the first title in the new Callaway children's book series focusing on artists creating art with a family member.
£16.96
Lucent Dreaming Miracles
Book SynopsisSo, turn the handle, Unlock the door, Travel through, And look upon All those different variations of you. Miracles is an inspiring collection of poems for young people from Connor Allen, Children's Laureate Wales 2021-2023. 'Empathetic and empowering, Miracles is an extraordinary anthology of poetry.' Gill Lewis 'Full of love, joy, and words of hope for future generations.' Eloise Williams 'Miracles is all about the poetry of possibilities... it invites all young people to use their voice' Sita Brahmachari 'Miracles [...] explores a wide range of themes and topics, encouraging and empowering young people to celebrate their individuality and find joy in the little things.' Flossy and BooTrade Review" Do the little things that you have heard and seen me do." This simple instruction, reputedly spoken by St David on his death-bed on 1 March 589, is well known and often quoted in Wales. In many ways this first collection of poems for young people by Connor Allen, the Children's Laureate of Wales (2021-2023) reflects this admirable sentiment, highlighting as it does issues of the environment, climate change and our respect for all cultures. Poems such as 'The Keys to the Future' and 'In These Times' give pause for thought and point the young reader directly to 21st-century issues which will impact on lives young and old. The title of the anthology, Miracles, and the poem of the same name which ends the collection, echo this theme, and puts into mind that delightful short story by Paul Gallico, 'The Small Miracle' (1951). There, the young Italian war orphan, refused access to take his sick donkey to the crypt of St Francis, takes his case to the highest authority - the Pope. Here Connor invokes the readers' initiatives to tackle new things - 'to demystify poetry' - to find their own voices, and become poets, who in their own words and actions, might even change the minds of those higher authorities - the policy makers. He reminds them in a poem entitled 'Path That Lies Ahead' that: 'Your future isn't written On stone chapters of 'has to be'.' Every young reader, every young writer, has the potential to be a word-changing 'miracle'. The composition and presentation of the anthology itself do, however, invite some criticism. Questions arise about the appropriateness and balance of the content, and clarity regarding the intended audience. Is it for children to pick up and read? Will they understand the writer's explanations of each of the 3 sections of the book, and will they understand the 'grown up' vocabulary of literary criticism? A comment on the cover describes the collection as 'empathetic and empowering', and the notion of empowerment is a repeated description of the poet's intention in making his selection. Is this necessary? The poems included also present some imbalance. Analysing the actual poetry pages (out of the 80 pages) only 60 of these feature poems, and 26 of these are children's examples of one 'task' accredited to a fellow poetry presenter. Four more pages are devoted to Connor's 'Special Mentions' (including, incidentally, a very moving and well crafted 'war' poem by 16-year-old Jaimeleigh, entitled 'War Broken Souls'). Returning to Connor's own poems, however, we do find a true voice expressing his concern for the future, portrayed firstly in a selection of poems commissioned over the last 2 years by a variety of Welsh organisations. I particularly enjoyed 'Knock, Knock, Gran's Door', the story of his grandmother's experiences both in Jamaica, and with him growing up in Wales. Its explicit references to cultural differences, and the need to accept, respond and understand, provides an exemplar for children and young adults growing up in 2023 in a multicultural society. This poem was to mark Black History Month 2022, and is complemented by another highly personal list poem, 'Black'. In the last section of the anthology more poems reflect on relationships from the past - Connor writes about his Mum, about losing a friend - and what can happen in the future, and even expands imaginatively upon the symbol of an exploding bottle of pop in 'Fizzy'. It's almost like opening Pandora's box and feeling an eruption of emotions and possibilities, where you can be 'Anything You Want to Be', as another title suggests. Miracles is certainly worth looking at, but with a price tag of GBP10, and a rather strange format and style of illustration, it leaves me, an adult reviewer, with a dilemma. Is this primarily a showcase for the Laureate's achievements and experiences - or does it offer something different - a genuine and successful invitation for children and young people to ride 'on the waves of creation', in Allen's words? -- Chris Stephens @ www.gwales.com
£9.50
Starfish Bay Children's Books Cats Adventures
Book SynopsisJoin Cat and friends for five fun adventures perfect for beginning readers.
£11.69
Kids Can Press Izzy's Tail Of Trouble
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£12.79
Gecko Press Fodo Dodo Goes Fishing
Book SynopsisA bright and contemporary picture book for young children about the fun of bath time, imaginative play—and fishing for underpants from the bath boat! This morning, Fodo Dodo and Noodle go fishing. They take raincoats, boots, hats and a fishing rod. From their bathtub boat, they soon catch a beautiful striped fish out of the laundry basket—underguppies! Fodo Dodo and Noodle rush to the kitchen to prepare their feast. But the owner of the underpants is not happy with this game of make-believe. Never mind, Fodo Dodo has another idea to keep the fun alive with an even better use for the rest of the laundry. This cheerful, simple story takes its imaginary premise to a laugh out loud ending as two silly animals make the most of playtime in the bath. With wordplay, rhythm and repetition, this stylish picture book is built for a fun read-aloud full of silly words and humor. Themes of imagination and play, and contemporary graphic illustrations all help transform a dull or troublesome bathtime routine into a fun, creative playground for toddlers and preschoolers. Translated from the French edition by Daniel Hahn. Trade Review“Youngsters who dive headfirst into imaginative play will find kinship with these two venturesome pals.” -- Kirkus Reviews"With self-assured characters and snappy pacing, it’s a simple angling story that’s as streamlined and functional as a pair of underpants." -- Publishers Weekly"The perfect book to read aloud, turn a dull or troublesome bathtime routine into fun, and to celebrate the creative joy to be found in play and pretend." -- Lancashire Post, UK"Gecko Press publishes curiously good books, and this is one that exemplifies their promise." -- Read Plus, Australia"This vibrantly illustrated picture book has style that reminds me of a cross between Jane Foster and Stephanie Blake." -- Reading Time, The Children's Book Council of Australia
£7.59
DC Comics The Batman ScoobyDoo Mysteries Vol. 4
Book SynopsisThe Dark Knight teams up with Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. in a series of adventures and mysteries!
£10.79
Birlinn General Ferry
Book SynopsisFind out what happens when Captain Kit welcomes his passengers aboard his ferry in this charming board book. Benedict Blathwayt's award-winning illustrations are full of detail which are guaranteed to stimulate the interest of very young children (ages 0-5 years) and help develop their powers of observation.
£6.99
Canongate Books Dragon's Green
Book SynopsisIF YOU HAD SECRET MAGICAL POWERS, HOW WOULD YOU KNOW?After the Worldquake, Effie knows about magic - time in her grandfather's library has made sure of that. But there's still much she has to learn. About the Otherworld. And about the Diberi, a secret organisation with plans to destroy the entire universe.Effie and her school-friends are the only ones who can stop them . . . and time is running out.Trade ReviewThe most exciting debut in children's fiction since HARRY POTTER. Immersive, engaging, original; delightful in its details (a bun shop that serves as a portal to Otherworld; a library of Last Editions; a Princess School in which girls are trained to be appealing to dragons); playful, warm and yet thrilling, too -- JOANNE HARRISAn entrancing novel that stands on its prose . . . set in a dystopian future after a massive quake has annihilated modern technology . . . She is far too inventive a writer ever to let us feel we've been here before * * Daily Telegraph * *This tale of magical education is a cracker . . . has its own distinctive style * * Guardian * *Superb fantasy ***** * * Sunday Telegraph * *Lively, inventive, phrase-making fantasy . . . revels in evocative spells, names and descriptions of quaint shops, fabulous food and delicious interiors . . . has something of J.K. Rowling's capacity to delight * * Sunday Times * *Otherworldly . . . 'Getting lost in a book' takes on new meaning * * Mail on Sunday * *In this children's debut from adult fantasy writer Thomas, a young girl inherits a magical library and discovers you can - quite literally - become lost in a book . . . The first book in the Worldquake Sequence augurs well for what is to follow * * Sunday Post * *Full of surprises . . . Spells. Wands. Portals. A child marked out for greatness . . . Effie and her friends, rugby-mad Wolf and swotty Max, are cooler and funnier than anyone at Hogwarts as they rush around trying to collect magical artefacts. In a plot turning on the theft of a library where the chief villain is a book dealer, the real magic, Thomas insists, lies in literature itself * * Financial Times * *Will whisk you off on a spectacular adventure * * The Week * *Deft and stylish . . . Packed with striking images . . . the exciting pace will make this a gleeful companion for many a young teen and upwards * * Literary Review * *One of the best fantasy books in my lifetime -- Stuart Kelly * * Scotsman * *In vivid, inviting prose, Thomas deftly evokes an original, intriguing post-technological Earth looming with evil where "books are magic" and memorable misfits become heroes. A compelling new fantasy series with an unlikely heroine, quirky helpers, dragons, portals, witches, and wizards * * Kirkus * *An enthralling tale, set in a sprawling world that swallowed me whole -- Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARSA magical adventure that fizzes and crackles with enchantment. I was absolutely bedazzled -- HILARY McKAYLovely fantasy . . . Manages to be both unusual and traditional simultaneously, as well as entirely gripping and beautifully written -- PHILIP WOMACK * * Books for Keeps, Books of the Year 2017 * *Gorgeous and funny - and a lovely celebration of the magic of books! -- Helen Falconer, author of THE CHANGELINGPRAISE FOR OTHER BOOKS BY SCARLETT THOMAS:Ingenious and original. . . A cracking good yarn fizzing with intelligence -- PHILIP PULLMANEntrancing . . . one of the sharpest fantasies I've encountered -- NEIL GAIMAN
£7.59
Sweet Cherry Publishing Four Mice Deep in the Jungle
Book Synopsis*Over 140 million copies sold worldwide *Good for reluctant readers due to illustrative typeset *Educational edge as books contain facts about various places *Activity packs available to accompany certain titles*More fun and games online at www.geronimostilton.com/UKTrade Review"This is a fun-filled, early chapter book with cute new illustrations." - MD Walker, Netgalley
£6.83
Sweet Cherry Publishing The Musgrave Ritual (Easy Classics)
Book SynopsisAn illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook! Whose was it? His who is gone. Who shall have it? He who will come. Where was the sun? Over the oak. Where was the shadow? Under the elm. It’s time for Holmes to rewrite history. When asked by his old school friend to help track down a missing maid, the genius detective finds himself unravelling a centuries-old mystery, and discovering much more than he expected.Trade ReviewA classic well known to which in this new edition has been added the illustrations created by Arianna Bellucci, that give the book a more modern and contemporary character. -Libros Reviewer (NetGalley)
£6.64
Sweet Cherry Publishing Rainbow Valley
Book SynopsisIn the soft greens and glooms of Rainbow Valley, Anne’s children grow up alongside those of the Reverend John Meredith. With a distracted father and no mother, the Meredith children get into so much trouble they decide to form a Good-Conduct Club to help bring themselves up and punish themselves when they do wrong. Unfortunately this only makes things worse. What they really need is a stepmother, but everyone knows stepmothers are wicked. Just ask Mary Vance. Book 7 of the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery. A tale of literature’s most famous redhead and her colourful imagination. An excellent introduction to classic literature and perfect for readers aged 9+.
£6.99
Sweet Cherry Publishing Northanger Abbey
Book Synopsis“If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad.” Catherine Morland longs to be as interesting as the gothic heroines she reads about in novels. When she is invited on her first trip away from home, she leaps at the chance. New friendships and flirting lead her to the imposing Northanger Abbey, where Catherine discovers that a little imagination can be a dangerous thing.Trade Review"This new edition is a wonderful way to appeal to younger readers, with bold colours and a striking illustration which really captures the period and style of the works, yet in a youthful manner." -Ellen Orange, Reviewer (NetGalley)"This edition of a well loved and yet underappreciated Jane Austen Classic, is fabulous! I cannot even tell how many times I have re-read this beloved classic from my favorite Jane Austen. I love this edition cover and I believe that this will bring in a lot of the young adults and young readers to this story of our lovely heroine, Catherine Morland. This wonderful book about is a coming-of-age story of about Catherine who is from a very large household - 1 of 10 children. Catherine is a true heroine and I love her character so much - who is devoted to devouring her gothic novels, a tomboy, a positive disposition with a hint of sarcasm in her sense of humor. It was a true delight to revisit this book again, like seeing an old friend." - Michelle Jocson, Reviewer (NetGalley)"We all know and love Jane Austen, but this beautiful new cover makes reading Northanger Abbey a pleasure once more. What I love about this classical story is how it speaks tongue-in-cheek about the Gothic writing style which had always been steeped in melodrama. Here Austen describes an average girl's life., someone so unlikely to be considered a heroine, but still commands the narrative of her own story. It is a product of its time, but at the same time still gives us the reminder that WE are the heroines of our own story. Don't let anybody else write it for you." -Liv Burgos, Reviewer (NetGalley)
£8.54
Sweet Cherry Publishing Mina Mistry Investigates: The Case of the
Book SynopsisDisappearing hamsters? Vanishing toads? Missing snails? This needs investigating. This looks like a case for Mina Mistry. Pets. Mina doesn’t have any. This is super inconvenient when it’s Showcase Your Pets week at school. Unfortunately, Mina’s best friend Holly doesn’t have any pets either now that her hamster’s gone missing. And has anyone seen Danny’s pet toad? An explosion at the local pet shop shows Mina that this pet palaver can’t be a coincidence. But why is someone stealing all the animals? What do they want them for? About the Mina Mistry Investigates series: Introducing Mina Mistry, witty schoolgirl detective and soon-to-be Private Investigator. Mina Mistry Investigates is a fun detective series packed with comic-style illustrations and mystery-solving throughout. Great for reluctant readers aged 7+ and fans of Dork Diaries.Trade ReviewGr 2-4-Mina Mistry, schoolgirl detective, is on the prowl for her classmates' missing pets. Her friend's hamster goes missing, then the pets of some other classmates disappear, and finally Mina discovers that the local pet store has been trashed. Could this be the work of irate animal activists protesting a new make up store opening in town? Or could it be the makeup company stealing pets to test their products on? Mina and her friends will get to the bottom of it - even if that means sneaking into a sewer at four in the morning. Delightful, exaggerated, comic-style illustrations further the story. The language is mostly simple, with the occasional tough vocabulary word thrown in, and the humour is wacky and over the top. There are also subtle learning moments thrown in. VERDICT This will be enjoyed by fans of Anh Do's WeirdDo and those who appreciated the "Dork Diaries" and "Big Nate" series. -- School Library JournalThis chapter book for elementary-aged students is a fun and light mystery. The book has a lot of illustrations and uses a fun layout--the chapters are log entries in her case book. -- Becky L. (NetGalley)large print size and vibrant font for reluctant readers, good illustrative quality, and again a no-nonsense straight in-to the story -- John L. (NetGalley)A precocious youngster who is parts Encyclopedia Brown and Harriet the Spy. This early chapter book is perfect for readers of Cam Jansen, Nate the Great, and A to Z mysteries. The illustrations are fun and the text is perfect for readers making the transition to chapter books. She has funny observations and is a quirky character you can't help but root for. -- Jez S. (NetGalley)This was the cutest book. I loved the pictures and how you felt like you were on a mission with the little girl main character. I would recommend this for any classroom library!! -- Christine R. (NetGalley)Oh, this is such a fun, easy, quick read for beginners who are 7 plus years of age. I really like the illustrations and the details with basic storytelling done right! The characters are fun to read. I mean everything is cute and the main character is so lively! I appreciate the writing format with the most difficult and lengthy words being highlighted and kept in bold letters. It will definitely help the target audience to learn words better and quick while reading the book. The story is fun. It's the cutest mystery read I have ever come across! The story worked out quite well in the end. -- Reading Tamishly (NetGalley)
£6.99
Sweet Cherry Publishing The Last of the Mohicans (Easy Classics)
Book SynopsisAn adapted and illustrated edition of James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook! When their father’s military fort comes under attack, Cora and Alice embark on a dangerous journey through the American east to reunite with him. But the sisters cannot make it alone. Among their new allies are Hawkeye, a European soldier who has chosen to live among Native Americans, and Chingachgook and Uncas: the last members of the Mohican tribe. About The American Classics Children's Collection: From fancy parties with Gatsby in 1920s New York to sailing the ocean in search of the monstrous white whale Moby Dick – discover 10 iconic American classics adapted for children aged 7+.
£6.99
Floris Books The Island and the Bear
Book Synopsis"Anything can happen anywhere. Anywhere was an island. Anything was a bear."One windy morning on a wild and quiet Hebridean island, a bear appeared where there should not have been a bear.The gentle giant played happily in streams, danced in the wind, and would not harm a living thing. But even friendly bears don't belong on Scottish islands. Will he ever find his way home?This touching tale, recounted in Louise Greig's gentle verse, and brought to life by Vanya Nastanlieva's enchanting illustrations, is inspired by a true story that has since become legend in the Scottish Hebrides.Trade Review'Greig weaves magic in every line she writes.'-- The Herald'A truly delightful book, one to share with anyone who will appreciate the sparse but beautiful use of language, combined with dramatic but heartfelt illustrations.'-- Books for Keeps'With Louise Greig's gently rhyming text and Vanya Nastanlieva's wonderfully evocative hand-drawn illustrations, this is one of those children's books that is a joy to read to little bears.'-- The Press & Journal'The story has a rather ethereal feeling about it, like a folk tale though based on a true story from the Scottish Hebrides. The soft, beautiful illustrations create a lovely tale.'-- Youth Services Book Review'The Island and the Bear' is a true animal fable that has a message of overcoming fear with love at its core. It is a great gift from an area celebrated for its isolated, wild, sea-framed beauty, poetry, and music.'-- Midwest Book Review'It features lovely illustrations by Vanya Nastanlieva, which aptly capture the moods and shapes of the Hebridean coastline.'-- West Coast Review'... flashes of lilting language and perceptive phrasing lift the text... The universal themes of the story are easy for young readers to relate to and celebrating 'bear-ness' never loses its appeal! Vanya Nastanlieva's illustrations use muted, earthy colours -- browns, greys, greens and blues -- and plenty of space, evoking the sense of quiet and expansiveness of the Hebridean landscape... A special, soulful book.'-- Armadillo'The story is very nicely written with rhyming verse and a rhythm to read aloud. The illustrations also add to the atmosphere.'-- Barefoot on the Croft'Tender and lyrical... adults will just adore snuggling up to share this wonderful book with the children in their lives. I would highly recommend buying it.'-- Catherine Ward, Waterstones customer
£6.99
Floris Books Velda the Awesomest Viking and the Ginormous
Book SynopsisOi, you snivelling pig-dogs! Are you ready for a Viking adventure? Velda is a small girl with a big axe, and she knows how to use it. Alongside her misfit crew, she's living her best Viking life, sailing the seas in her very own longship and teaching anyone who thinks she's 'just a little girl' a lesson. But when a raid on the vault of the treasure-obsessed Count Stollenberg goes wrong, Velda is forced into a deal to bring him the legendary Frost Hammer. The only teensy tiny issue is that it belongs to the Frost Giants, who are anything but teensy tiny. Velda and her crew must trek across snow and ice to break into the giants' mountain home, but it seems the Frost Giants are happier to see them than they expected. A bit too happy, in fact... Join Velda on her mission as she schemes her way out of scrapes and battles enormous enemies, all while proving she's the awesomest Viking around.
£8.23
Floris Books The Great Highland Games Chase
Book Synopsis'One hat-loving lady,Two pipers with puff,Three grandads in pinnies,They've all had enough!She sprints to the field -- it's time for a play,But some cumbersome cabers get in the way.CRASH! SMASH! BANG!"Stop, ye WEE RASCAL!" the four strong folk cry.'Uh-oh! There's a great Highland Games chase afoot when Wee Rascal, a cheeky Scottie dog, runs off with a delicious-looking hat! Dodging out-of-puff pipers, cake-covered grandads, runaway coos and dizzy Highland dancers, Wee Rascal leads an increasingly hilarious pursuit through a Scottish Highland Games. Can anyone catch the mischievous puppy?This quirky counting and rhyming picture book is full of chaotic charm. With humorous text from author Kate Abernethy and lively illustrations from illustrator Laura Darling, The Great Highland Games Chase is a fun, memorable read that's perfect for children from Scotland and beyond.Table of Contentsn/a
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Pushkin Children's Books Oksa Pollock: The Last Hope
Book SynopsisA New Heroine. An Old Evil. An Unforgettable Adventure. A thrilling new supernatural adventure series. Fuses the excitement, action and extraordinary worlds of Harry Potter, I Am Number Four and Buffy the Vampire Slayer with an inspirational new teen heroine. Oksa Pollock is a normal thirteen-year-old girl, starting a new life in London. New lives, new friends, a new school and new adventures. But bizarre things start happening around Oksa she finds she can produce fire from her hands, move objects with her mind, and even fly. Finally the truth emerges... her family fled Edefia, their magical, hidden homeland years ago. And more than that: Oksa is their queen... Oksa will be thrown into a wilder adventure than she could ever have imagined. She must triumph over her enemies. The whole of Edefia is counting on her. 'Great fun' -- Financial Times 'Fantastic' -- Guardian Children's Books 'The first title from the French children's series combines action, excitement and new worlds.' -- Natasha Harding, The Sun 'A feisty heroine, lots of sparky tricks and evil opponents could fill a gap left by the end of the Harry Potter series' -- Daily Mail A thrilling, magical adventure ... enchanting. -- Booktrust 'An adventure that rivals the Harry Potter books' Bookseller The French Harry Potter. -- Guardian 'Unforgettable and compelling adventures' Armadillo 'Great fantasy novel... will be a classic of the fantasy genre' Cuckoo A fantastic novel... I loved this book... I can't wait for the next one! Whoo hoo!' -- We Sat Down I was instantly drawn into this magical "other" world' -- Serendipity Reviews 'Such a great children's book, and I cannot wait for the next book to be released' Goodreads, 4/5 stars After studying Chinese language and culture, Anne Plichota lived and worked in Korea and China. Her past jobs included working as a Chinese teacher, a nurse's aide, a public letter writer, and most recently a librarian. She enjoys American and Gothic literature and hearing people s stories. She lives in Strasbourg with her teenage daughter. Cendrine Wolf studied sports, and went on to work as a social worker in deprived neighbourhoods. She taught herself illustration, and loves fantasy literature and speed 'in all its forms'.Trade ReviewThe first title from the French children's series combines action, excitement and new worlds -- Natasha Harding The Sun A thrilling, magical adventure ... enchanting Booktrust The French Harry Potter Guardian A fantastic novel... I loved this book... I can't wait for the next one! Whoo hoo! We Sat Down Full of high-powered story telling that is fast paced and fun to read Cuckoo Review A feisty heroine, lots of sparky tricks and evil opponents could fill a gap left by the end of the Harry Potter series Daily Mail A publishing fairytale... A winning mixture of jeopardy, heartbreak and fantasy Observer Great fun Financial Times Fantastic Guardian Children's Books A feisty heroine, lots of sparky tricks and evil opponents could fill a gap left by the end of the Harry Potter series The Daily Mail An adventure that rivals the Harry Potter books Bookseller Unforgettable and compelling adventures Armadillo Great fantasy novel... will be a classic of the fantasy genre Cuckoo Such a great children's book, and I cannot wait for the next book to be released Goodreads
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Pushkin Children's Books Red Stars
Book SynopsisTHE COUNTRY IS UNDER ATTACK Twins Viktor and Nadya are twelve years old when Hitler's Germany declares war on the Soviet Union. As the Nazi army crushes the defending forces and enemy planes appear overhead, they are hurriedly evacuated from their home. 'WHATEVER HAPPENS, STAY TOGETHER' Their parents told them to look after each other, no matter what. But amid the chaos of the evacuation, disaster strikes - the twins are separated, stranded many miles apart with no way of communicating. A DESPERATE RACE ACROSS SNOW AND ICE Despite the war raging all around, Viktor and Nadya are determined to find each other and get back home. Can they pick a path through the danger and destruction, with only their courage and love to keep them going?
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Pushkin Children's Books I Hate Reading: How to Read When You'd Rather Not
Book SynopsisOK. So we all know reading is hard. And boring. Want to know how to get out of it? If someone's nagging you to open a book, grab this one! Inside you'll find perfect tips on how to fool people into thinking you're reading. You may even find yourself turning the pages after all...
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Pushkin Children's Books How to Be True
Book SynopsisEdie was born to a family of troublemakers. When her activist parents leave Paris to protest around the globe, her grandmother decides it's time she became a proper young lady and so sends her to the School of the Good Sisters. But to Edie's surprise, the nuns at the school teach genuinely useful things, like how to build a perfect library, cater for midnight feasts and make poison darts, and mischievous Edie feels right at home. When a school trip to Paris is planned, she worries about returning to the strict order of her grandmother's chateau - but things are not as she left them. Soon Edie and her rebellious friends are caught up in a mystery involving a precious painting, secrets from her grandmother's past and a very persistent burglar...Trade Review'Praise for How to Be Brave' - :'This twisty tale is truly marvellous' - Independent, Children's Book of the Week'Ridiculously loveable book alert... hilarious and completely endearing' - Clementine Beauvais, author of Piglettes'How to be Brave is wonderful. It's a brilliantly funny and heartfelt middle-grade adventure that had me cheering, smiling, crying and craving a slice of victoria sponge. Think bake-off-meets-boarding-school with nuns and ducks. I loved it' - Sarah Baker, author of Through the Mirror Door
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Pushkin Children's Books The Secret of Helmersbruk Manor: A Christmas
Book SynopsisAn enchanting Christmas mystery, with an illustrated chapter for each day of advent Twelve-year-old Flora Winter and her mother are off to the small seaside town of Helmersbruk for Christmas. When they arrive, Flora soon discovers an abandoned mansion straight out of a fairytale. But it's not just the manor that's mysterious - porcelain figures are appearing out of nowhere, a strange boy in a green cap seeks her friendship, and she hears eerie whispers in the night. Flora is determined to unravel the secrets of Helmersbruk Manor - but as the clock ticks down to Christmas, Flora must solve the mystery before time runs out...
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Pushkin Children's Books The Final Reckoning
Book SynopsisAs London shivers in the grip of an icy blizzard, the Deptford Mice huddle indoors, telling ghost stories to keep the bitter cold at bay. Little do they know that this is no ordinary winter. Their most fearsome enemy has returned from beyond the grave. He plans to use his evil sorcery to plunge the world into an eternal, freezing night, and at his command the bloodthirsty rats of the sewers are stirring once moreAlone and seemingly powerless in the face of this most terrible of foes, the mice are close to giving up hope. Can they draw on their last reserves of strength to defeat Jupiter one final time, or is it already too late?
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Pushkin Children's Books The Case of the Missing Person
Book SynopsisThe gripping fourth book in Di Island Crew Investigates series, the major new mystery series from the prize-winning author of When Life Gives You Mangoes.
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Andersen Press Ltd Elmer: Elephant Colours: buggy book
Book SynopsisThe perfect introduction to the world of Elmer and his colourful elephant friends for the youngest of children. This little book clips onto a buggy and is superb for keeping little ones entertained on the go. Children will engage with the charming elephants in different colours - which one is elephant colour? - and learn important first vocabulary.Trade Review"The parade of bright, frolicsome little elephants are a treat to look at and will fascinate young children." -- Andrea Reece * Lovereading4Kids *
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Bonnier Books Ltd Maggie's Magical Islands
Book SynopsisMaggie's Magical Islands charts the adventures of Maggie and her mum as they 'hop' from island to island - encountering wildlife, experiencing variable weather and dealing with a few accommodation disasters along the way! On her adventures, Maggie highlights the joy of simple outdoor pleasures, along with the importance of being environmentally aware: when we look after our world, nature provides us with the greatest treasures.Maggie and her mum travel by ferry, campervan, foot and pushbike to explore the standing stones of Arran, the sandy beaches of Islay and Duart Castle on the Isle of Mull. Maggie goes wild swimming in the fairy pools of Skye, spends the night in a lighthouse on Lewis and is wowed by the spectacular Northern Lights.
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Bonnier Books Ltd Diary o a Wimpy Wean: Up Tae the Oxters: Diary of
Book SynopsisDiary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End, in ScotsWhen Greg Heffley and his faimily shoot the craw and heid aff on a cross-country campin trip, they're ready tae gie it absolute laldy. But their jaikets are on a shoogly peg wance they end up stranded at a caravan pairk that's mair 'skiddin in the midden' than 'roamin in the gloamin'.It looks like the gemme's a bogey for the Heffleys when the rain comes bucketin doon and the watter stairts tae rise, leavin them tae wunner if they can still save their holiday - or if they're awready in it up tae the oxters.
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Bonnier Books Ltd Scots Poems for Bairns
Book SynopsisThis new selection from the work of JK Annand brings together more than fifty of his much-loved poems in Scots. Inside, you'll find a Crocodile and an Elephant, a Postie and a Piper, a Spaewife and a Snawman, the Loch Ness Monster and dozens of birds, dugs, cuddies and other beasties. Brilliantly illustrated by Bob Dewar, this book is for a whole new generation of bairns and weans to enjoy, along with their teachers, mums, dads, grannies, grandas and anybody who loves Scots words and rhymes.
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Oneworld Publications Aurora Burning: (The Aurora Cycle)
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling co-authors of the Illuminae Files comes the second book in the epic Aurora Cycle series about a squad of misfits, losers and discipline cases who just might be the galaxy’s best hope for survival. Our heroes are back . . . kind of. First, the bad news: An ancient evil – you know, your standard consume-all-life-in-the-galaxy deal – is about to be unleashed. The good news? Squad 312 is standing by to save the day. They’ve just got to take care of a few small distractions first. Like the cadre of illegit GIA who’ll stop at nothing to get their hands on Auri. Or Kal’s long-lost sister, who’s not exactly happy to see her baby brother, and has a Syldrathi army at her back. With half the known galaxy on their tails, Squad 312 has never felt so wanted. Shocking revelations, bank heists, mysterious gifts, inappropriately tight bodysuits and an epic firefight will determine the fate of the Aurora Legion’s most unforgettable heroes. And maybe the rest of the galaxy as well.Trade Review'Fabulous sci-fi fantasy. It is thrilling, bursting with colourful characters, novel settings and ingenious technologies… A fabulous science fiction adventure that will entertain and amuse young people.’ School Librarian‘The characters are as lovable as the first book, if not more so… There was constant action, from the first page until the last. This book is certainly not boring… it’s a great sci-fi story and there’s lots going on to keep you entertained.’ Teen Titles'Nonstop action, romance, and a few satisfying surprises…. A thrilling space epic that will fly off the shelves.' Kirkus Reviews 'A positively explosive cliff-hanger end will have readers on the hook for book three.' Booklist
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Bonnier Zaffre A Bear Grylls Adventure 4: The Sea Challenge: by
Book SynopsisThe fourth in the fun new 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS.Chloe is enjoying activity camp and all the outdoor fun - what's not to like? But she can't understand why everyone goes on and on about "leaving things the way you found them". After all, what's the big deal about a bit of litter in the middle of the woods? The world is big enough for a bit of rubbish not to matter.But when she's given a mysterious compass with a fifth direction she's transported to a tropical island beach and has to brave the extreme conditions with the help of survival expert Bear Grylls. It's not like a typical trip to the seaside! First there's a shipwreck to escape through raging surf, fresh water to source, not to mention quicksand and sea urchins...Will Bear persuade her to change her ways when she sees how much non-degradable litter still washes up, and the damage it does to wildlife? And who will get the compass next?Each book in this fun new 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take with them back to their real life.
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Bonnier Books Ltd 500 Words: Black Lives Matter
Book SynopsisAlmost 6,000 children, aged between 5-13, submitted stories expressing their personal experiences, tales of empathy, learning and respect, building on the international conversation around Black Lives Matter. Originally devised by Chris Evans, the 500 Words competition has a rich 10-year heritage, giving children of all ethnicities and backgrounds a platform to express their imaginations and creativity through storytelling. The illustrious judging panel, chaired by Angellica Bell and Michael Underwood, also included Malorie Blackman OBE, Charlie Higson, Francesca Simon and Frank Cottrell-Boyce. All royalties will be matched by the publisher and donated to children's charities dedicated to ensuring young people of all backgrounds are given the best opportunities in life.Trade ReviewThe empathy and observation within these stories is truly inspiring. These children's understanding of the world around us and the changes that need to be made, give me real hope for the generation of tomorrow * Nicole Kidman *I loved this writing competition for providing young people with an opportunity to be creative, express themselves and help make sense of this extraordinary human experience we've all been through * Gugu Mbatha-Raw *Our future feels in good hands with these phenomenal, powerful stories. I found them genuinely moving, thought provoking and they gave me such hope. What a wonderful and inspiring project to be involved in and what incredible future screen-writers, novelists, authors and warriors we have in waiting for the years to come. Such a joyful and important creative endeavour beautifully carried out * Amanda Abbington *The standard and quality of the stories are awe-inspiring. They are poignant, moving and some extremely heartfelt. My congratulations to all the finalists. * Jim Broadbent *The incredible talent on display in these stories is truly impressive. This genuinely moving and authentic writing is a much needed rallying cry for change * Mark Strong *I was so moved by the range of skilful, moving stories featured in 500 Words: Black Lives Matter. These are some seriously talented young writers. * Colin Jackson *In a time of such bleak uncertainty, these gifted and sensitive young writers give great hope for the future. I encourage them all to keep writing and using their talent * Rob Brydon *Poignant, incredibly assured and deeply emotional story telling. Their brilliant response to why Black lives matter, is an exemplary model for empathy , compassion and understanding of the world we live in. I have been blown away by the quality and skill of these young writers. * Shobna Gulati *I think the 500 words competition this year focusing on the Black lives matter movement is a wonderful way to get young children to learn and understand about the importance of equality. It allows children to be creative and describe their feelings and this is so important for their mental health' * Joe Wicks *
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Europa Editions (UK) Ltd The Memory of Babel: Book 3 of The Mirror Visitor
Book SynopsisIn the gripping third volume of Christelle Dabos’s best-selling saga, Ophelia, the mirror-travelling heroine, finds herself in the magical city of Babel, guarding a secret that may provide a key both to the past and the future. After two years and seven months biding her time on Anima, her home ark, it is finally time to act, to put what she has discovered in the Book of Faruk to good use. Under an assumed identity she travels to Babel, a cosmopolitan and thoroughly modern ark that is the jewel of the universe, and where automata have taken over the most humble jobs from humans. But under the surface of this pacific and orderly ark social unrest stirs, fed by the memories of a fateful purge long ago, and the inhabitants’ growing fear of being replaced altogether. Will Ophelia’s talent as a reader suffice to avoid her being lured into a deadly trap by her ever more fearful adversaries? Will she ever see Thorn, her betrothed, again?Trade ReviewA great fantastic saga! * Le Monde des Ados *“Strange and compelling.” * The Guardian *“Fantasy fantastique!” * The Times *“A glowing example of the rare thing that is the YA novel in translation.” * The Irish Times *“World-building on an epic scale.” * The Bookseller *“An out-of-this-world, tugs-at-all-heart-strings, grips-you-at-every-page piece of writing.” * Stylist *“A Winter’s Promise is a beautifully structured system of mirrors, reflecting in its glittering facets many other books.” * The TLS *
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Nosy Crow Ltd A Lamb Called Lucky
Book SynopsisThe fifth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself...It's lambing time on the farm and Jasmine has her hands full. She has two orphaned baby birds to care for, as well as a tiny motherless lamb who needs her attention. She's determined to look after little Lucky and keep him safe. But there are bigger dangers facing the flock, ones that come in the dead of night...Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.Check out Jasmine's other adventures: A Piglet Called Truffle, A Duckling Called Button, A Sheepdog Called Sky and many more!
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Nosy Crow Ltd Unicorn Academy: Scarlett and Blaze
Book SynopsisWhen your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed! Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island.Scarlett and Blaze love being at Unicorn Academy. It's the perfect place to have fun and be a bit naughty, too! But magical Sparkle Lake is starting to ice over and the school might have to close! Scarlett and Blaze can't bear to be parted, so they decide to find out who's behind the big freeze and put things right...With a glittery cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Lucy Truman, Unicorn Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure.Check out the other titles in this series: Sophia and Rainbow, Ava and Star, Isabel and Cloud and many more!
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Nosy Crow Ltd Talking to the Moon
Book SynopsisIris's grandmother, Mimi, has started to put jam on her scrambled eggs and tie blue ribbons around her fingers to remind her of stuff. Her house, always full of things, is becoming harder and harder to navigate, and when Iris goes to stay, she feels as if a whole life is becoming muddled up. As her grandmother's memory fades, a mystery is uncovered. Who is Coral, and what happened to her?A moving exploration of memory and stories, told through the eyes of a grandchild losing a beloved grandparent to dementia. Beautifully, engagingly told, this is an ultimately hopeful book for our time.
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Nosy Crow Ltd A Pony Called Secret: A Time To Shine
Book SynopsisThe fifth in a fantastic series of perfect pony stories about Alice and her spirited young pony, Secret, from Olivia Tuffin, author of the much-loved The Palomino Pony series.Alice and Secret are back home after their eventful trip to Olympia - and Secret is now one of the best-known ponies in the country!After all the excitement of London, Alice is looking forward to a peaceful summer full of relaxing hacks and pony club fun. But with a major competition on the horizon and new girl Mia to mentor at Park Farm, the school holidays look set to be both busy and bittersweet...Check out Alice and Secret's other adventures: A New Beginning, A Friend In Need, A Ride to Freedom and more!
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Nosy Crow Ltd Magnificent Mabel and the Christmas Elf
Book SynopsisMeet Mabel - she's MAGNIFICENT.Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance a naughty Christmas Elf gets her into LOTS of trouble. And the new boy in her class at school REFUSES to be her friend. And no-one lets her look after her little cousin, even though she is BRILLIANT with toddlers. But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.The second book in a hilarious new series, highly illustrated throughout and with three short stories, this is ideal for newly-confident readers.Look out for:Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit RiotMagnificent Mabel and the Magic Caterpillar
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Nosy Crow Ltd A Chase In Time
Book SynopsisFrom multi-award-winning author Sally Nicholls, A Chase In Time is the first in a brilliant time-slip adventure series for 7+ readers, beautifully illustrated inside by Rachael Dean, with cover illustrations by Isabelle Follath.The old gilt-edged mirror has hung in Alex's aunt's house for as long as he can remember. Alex hardly notices it, until the day he and his sister are pulled through the mirror, back into 1912. It's the same house, but a very different place to live, and the people they meet need their help.Soon they're caught up in car chases and treasure hunts as they race to find a priceless golden cup - but will they ever be able to return to their own time?A fast-paced adventure full of car chases, arson and cake!'A clever vehicle for introducing the differences between then and now in an accessible way, with a fast-paced plot and a lovely spooky ending' - The Times on A Chase in TimeHave you read Alex and Ruby's other adventures: A Christmas in Time, An Escape in Time and A Secret in Time?
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