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Book SynopsisGet ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson – an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making – in the third book in this delightful young detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and Anisha, Accidental Detective!‘There is a new girl sleuth on the block’ The TimesUncle Johnny has invited Violet and her friends to spend the summer with him on a sailing adventure, and Violet couldn't be more excited! But when she suspects that the captain of a nearby boat might be up to no good, Violet needs to put her detective skills into action . . . Could he be the head of the smuggling ring?Beautifully designed and filled with Becka Moor's gorgeous illustrations, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world.Praise for the Violet Investigates series:‘Pace

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Book Synopsis‘Mind-expanding and hilarious!’ Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series.This hilarious new illustrated series will make you laugh-out-loud AND grow your brain. Perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The 13-Storey Treehouse. Hi, I’m Oliver! I know what you’re thinking: what does an 11-year-old kid know about the universe? Am I a famous scientist? No. Am I a super-genius? Not really.  I’m just trying to figure out the usual stuff: new school, new friends, how to avoid my annoying sister. But there’s one thing that DOES make sense: science! Outer space is totally my thing and I can tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about awesome stuff like:  time-bending black holes  how the Big Bang is like a fart  aliens! Trade ReviewMind-expanding and hilarious! -- Jeff Kinney * author of the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series *An absolute gem! -- Lincoln Peirce * author of the BIG NATE series *

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Book Synopsis''I loved the book!! Fantastic ending to a fantastic series'' Jodi PicoultWhen the gods make the rules, the players must choose: sacrifice their love to save the world ... or choose love and let it burn?Six months after saving their island from destruction, Alessa is ready for her happily ever after with her former bodyguard. But Dante is haunted by a conviction that the gods aren''t finished with them yet. And without his powers, the next kiss from Alessa could kill him. Desperate for answers, they search for the exiled ghiotte in hopes of restoring Dante''s powers. But Alessa is hiding a secret of her own, and their destination holds more dangers than anyone bargained for. In the mysterious city of the banished, Dante will uncover lies and ghosts from his past that force him to ask himself: Which side am I on? When the gods reveal their final test, Dante and Alessa will be the world''s last defense. But if they are the keys to s

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2023 TIR NA N-OG AWARDThe right cause can topple a kingdom . . .Once upon a time, the kingdoms of Wales were rife with magic and conflict - and Mer is well-acquainted with both. For years, she has been running from the prince who bound her into his service - and forced her to kill thousands with her water magic. Now, all Mer truly wants is a quiet life, far from power and politics. But then Mer''s old handler offers her a proposal: use her powers to bring down the very prince that abused them both. With the help of a fae-cursed man, a snarky thief, and a corgi that may or may not be a spy, Mer must decide if she''s prepared to run for the rest of her life, or to stand and fight for her freedom - and peace . . . Part heist novel, part dark fairy tale, and rich with Welsh legends, The Drowned Woods is perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and Maria V. Snyder.Trade ReviewLloyd-Jones weaves a wondrous tale, one that feels timeless and divine * BuzzFeed *There's magic, faeries, a heist plot, a warmongering ruler to destabilise and so much more to enjoy over the course of this fantasy adventure * Culturefly *Infused with Welsh folklore and mythology, this beautifully written, otherworldly, stand-alone fantasy packs a punch as it examines topics relating to power, agency, and accountability . . . A gorgeous, intricate fantasy * Kirkus *Tense romantic entanglements, intricate lore, and Trefor's well-timed comic relief elevate this moody, ethereal read * Publishers Weekly *This adventurous quest and its unlikely crew will provide an enjoyable escape for readers of all types of fantasy novels * School Library Journal *A gripping story * ParSec *For fans of Little Thieves and Six of Crows I would strongly recommend this addictive fantasy that I'm still thinking about long after closing the book * My London *

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Book Synopsis''Beautifully vicious'' Chloe GongThere''s always a price for defying destiny.Violet is a prophet and a liar, influencing the court as Seer with her cleverly phrased - and not always true - divinations. Honesty is for suckers, like the oh-so-not-charming Prince Cyrus, who plans to strip her of her title once he''s crowned.After the king asks her to falsely prophesy Cyrus''s love story for an upcoming ball, Violet awakens a dreaded curse about the prince''s future bride. Her wits may protect her in the cutthroat court, but they can''t protect her against fate - nor the doomed attraction growing between her and the prince . . .PRAISE FOR VIOLET MADE OF THORNS''An enchanting dark fantasy'' Sabaa Tahir''Violet has everything: court intrigue, cruel witches, aloof but hot princes, ambitious girls who will do anything to win'' ViTrade ReviewBeautifully vicious. Filled with court machinations and cunning characters, Violet Made of Thorns is a fantasy you won't soon forget. Perfect for the fairytale reader who has always wanted the heroine to grow sharp teeth and bite Prince Charming * Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights *An enchanting dark fantasy that turns tropes upside down while making us fall in love with the titular Violet, whose droll opinions and cunning self-protectiveness offer us a beautifully layered and endlessly fascinating narrator * Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series *Fantasy fans-rejoice! Violet Made of Thorns introduces us to a lush land where dark curses and magic reign. Chen's prose is a delight * Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows *The first thing I wanted to do when I finished Violet Made of Thorns was read it again. The second thing I wanted to do was write down all the moments that made me laugh, shiver, cry, fling the book across the room only to retrieve it five seconds later and apologize because I just can't put it down. Violet has everything: court intrigue, cruel witches, aloof but hot princes, ambitious girls who will do anything to win. If Gina Chen doesn't write five more of these I will riot * Victoria Lee, author of A Lesson in Vengeance and The Fever King *Violet Made of Thorns is a sharp, witty story told in an unforgettable voice, taking classic fantasy tropes and changing them into something totally new, original, and remarkable * Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf *Entrancing from start to finish. Violet is a one-of-a-kind protagonist, and Gina Chen has spun a consummate fairytale that will have readers gasping and squealing in turn * Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find *Chen weaves a delightful, sparkling tale of a sharp-tongued antiheroine who will have readers rooting for her from page one * June CL Tan, author of Jade Fire Gold *Everything you want from an enemies-to-lovers fantasy starring morally grey characters * BuzzFeed *I was hooked to every page. Gina Chen weaves magic into each sentence * Reach Plc (My LDN) *If you're looking for your next addictive enemies-to-lovers YA fantasy story, look no further than Gina Chen's darkly magical debut . . . Full of court intrigue, witchy machinations and characters whose motives are as untrustworthy as their morals, it's a tale of fate-twisted destinies and the price that must be paid for defying prophecies * Culturefly *It has everything I look for in a young adult fantasy * My London *Full of court intrigue, witchy machinations and characters whose motives are as untrustworthy as their morals, it's a sizzling enemies-to-lovers tale of fate-twisted destinies and the price that must be paid for defying prophecies. Enchanting and utterly addictive * Culturefly *A good few recent novels explore the relationships between current fantasy literature and the traditional tales among the foundations of the genre. This is one of the most thoughtful and thought-provoking that I have come across. Quite apart from that, it's a skilfully written and entertaining second world fantasy novel in its own right. Highly recommended, and I look forward to reading whatever Gina Chen writes next * ParSec *

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Book SynopsisChaos reigns over the City of Newham in the thrilling conclusion to the City of Nightmares duology, by critically acclaimed author Rebecca Schaeffer. All nightmares begin as dreams. Nineteen-year-old Ness used to be terrified of Nightmares - people who''d turned into their worst fears while they slept. Now, after two assassination attempts, an explosion, and a bargain with a demon, she''s finally free of her terror. But Nightmares aren''t the only dangerous thing in Newham. And Ness still has to reckon with her other fears - including her fear of mortality. It''s easy to die in Newham, but hard to live. So when the monster responsible for creating Nightmares asks her for a favour, she agrees - as long as he will turn her into an indestructible Nightmare of her choice in exchange, so she can finally feel safe. Soon things spiral out of control. Ness finds herself in the crosshairs of enemies old and new, and this time, she can''t run from her problems. If she wants to survive, she''s going to have to conquer the most difficult enemy of all: herself.

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Book Synopsis''Brutal romance, vicious stakes, and a twisty mystery.'' Hannah WhittenI''m becoming what I always have been, deep inside. A blade.When Fin takes her secret lover''s place in the village''s Finding, she''s whisked away to Castle Courtsheart, a notorious vampire school, where human students either become powerful vampires or spend the rest of their lives as a lowly human. . . that''s if they survive long enough. But Fin has no intention of becoming a vampire - she intends to kill them. Fin is quickly swept up in her new world and its inhabitants - particularly Gavron, her handsome and hostile vampire maker, whose blood is nothing short of intoxicating. As she uncovers a string of murders and a deadly ritual that threatens both vampires and humans. Now, Fin must find the killer before she loses her life or betrays her heart!Court of the Undying Seasons is a deliciously dark romantic novel and

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Book SynopsisThis action-packed graphic novel based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Marie Lu transports readers to the shadowy gates of Arkham Asylum, where Gotham City''s darkest mysteries reside...and now it threatens to imprison young Bruce Wayne.This action-packed graphic novel based on the New York Times bestselling book by Marie Lu transports readers to the shadowy gates of Arkham Asylum, where Gotham City''s darkest mysteries reside...and which now threatens to imprison Bruce Wayne.A ruthless new gang of criminals known only as Nightwalkers is terrorizing Gotham and the city''s elite are being taken out one by one. On the way home from his 18th birthday party, newly minted billionaire Bruce Wayne makes an impulsive choice that puts him in their crosshairs and lands him in Arkham Asylum, the once-infamous mental hospital. There he meets Madeleine Wallace, a brilliant killer...and Bruce''s only hope. Madeleine is the mystery Bruce must unravel, b

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Book SynopsisA fantastic rhyming picture book story from Roald Dahl Prize award-winning Amy Sparkes and the illustrator behind the hugely successfulGoodnight series for children, includingGoodnight TractorandGoodnight Spaceman.Ellie Pengelly is fed up and bored, until she gets a pair of MAGICAL new wellies!When Ellie goes out to explore in her new wellies she jumps into a puddle but something jumps out!When the strange Flibberty-Gibberty starts juggling with jam, guzzling and gobbling food and squeezling toothpaste he makes quite a mess! Will Ellie manage to clean up all the mess before mum gets home?Action-packed storytelling is perfectly paired with Nick East''s high-energy illustrations in this fantastic picture book that fizzes and whizzes with fun! Children will love the Flibberty-Gibbertya wonderful character who is similar to Dr Seuss''sCat in the Hatand the Psammead fromFive Children and It and the rollicking, rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud and ideal for children 3 years of age

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Book SynopsisDilly the dinosaur gets up to lots of mischief in this colour-illustrated early reader by internationally acclaimed author, Tony Bradman. Perfect for children learning to read.Dilly''s mother invites a good, quiet dinosaur to tea. But Dilly, the world''s naughtiest dinosaur, invents some messy new games and soon there are two naughty dinosaurs on the loose!The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories.Clear typeUp to 8 lines per pageBright, appealing pictures for added interestA variety of sentence structuresA wider range of vocabularyStrong themes and characters to discussAll Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leadin

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining story from former children's laureate Anne Fine, perfect for children learning to read.Nicky, Tasha and Joe''s mum leaves for work early one day and she leaves instructions for them on a cassette-player all they have to do is press play! Nicky and Tasha must get themselves ready for school and get baby Joe ready for playgroup without waking Dad! They have to get dressed, make porridge for breakfast and find Joe''s toy rabbit. Then they have to creep into Dad''s bedroom and set the alarm clock for him. But it is very hard to get ready quietly, especially when your baby brother is crying for his toy rabbit!The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to re

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Book SynopsisUp high, in the dark, dark sky a message: LOST, ONE SMALL STAR.An enchanting bedtime story, perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers'' How To Catch a Star.When a little boy stumbles across a special star, he puts it in a jar and takes it on adventures. Together with his big sister, he takes his special treasure with him everywhere to the cinema, to the swimming pool and even to the toilet!But the poor star is sad and misses its friends in the sky Can the little boy and his big sister find a way to send the star safely back home?''A cheery, warm-hearted tale, beautifully told'' GuardianSam Hay is the award-winning author of The Star Maker's Apprentice and A Very Corgi Christmas. Sarah Massini is the award-winning illustrator of The Little Prince, retold to Louise Greig, and The Girl and the Dinosaur, The Girl and the Mermaid and The Velveteen Rabbit.Trade ReviewA cheery, warm-hearted tale, beautifully told', Imogen Carter, The Guardian 'An exceedingly enchanting story that encapsulates both the awe and wonder of the stars, the night sky and of the unique bond between siblings . . . Incandescently, radiantly, resplendently brilliant! It's a dazzling delight that will truly shine on your bookshelf', Mr E, The Reader Teacher 'Very special . . . a perfect bedtime tale', Read It, Daddy!, Blogger 'A warm, comforting read. Perfect for bedtime', Emma Perry, Awfully Big Reviews 'Full of warmth, this is a lovely story of siblings, friendship and doing what's right that is perfect for sharing just before sleep but too enjoyable to be restricted to bedtime reading only', Jillrbennett, Red Reading Hub 'The children are innocent believers who know that anything is possible. The big sister is steadfast and immensely supportive of her little brother, narrating the tale with great pride and compassion. Hay carefully keeps an even tone, never letting the whimsy descend into treacle and always maintaining a sense of wonder. Massini's lively and imaginative illustrations beautifully complement and enhance the text, providing additional insights into the children's activities and emotions. Many of the people they encounter are brown skinned; the siblings are shown as pale-skinned and dark-haired. Tender and loving', Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Clumsy, as you might have guessed, was a rather clumsy fellow. Find out what happens when he calls in at the farm to buy some eggs.The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Little Miss Bad was not good. Far from it. In fact as far as you can get, which is a long way.The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisBe enchanted by this magical Christmas story featuring the Mr Men and Little Miss!It''s the night before Christmas and all through the Mr Men houses not a creature is stirring, but in the sky overhead there are some very special visitors on their way.This magical Mr Men Christmas story is now in an upsized picture book format.Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events and even a trip to the moon.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.The Independent The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.The Telegraph The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisThe explosive follow-up to MONSTER and VILLAIN by bestselling author Michael GrantVector may just be the deadliest enemy Dekka and the group will ever face.He is a swarm of disease-bearing insects. His victims are hit with a wide range of supercharged diseases, and are then unable to die, but go on and on in a living hell.With Sam, Astrid and Edilio back to help the them, they form a team known as the Rockborn Gang. The also have a new member: Simone. A blue skinned punk who can fly.But Vector is only just the beginning, and the Rockborn Gang are forced to question if everything they've gone through until now is even real.Perfect for fans of the GONE series, The Darkest Minds and X-Men

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Book SynopsisIt''s summer at the clubhouse! Join Duggee and the Squirrels for lots of fun in this super summer activity book, packed with puzzles, games and over 50 stickers! Perfect for holidays, travelling and for keeping little Squirrels busy!

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Book SynopsisFive Animal Poos are going on an adventure under the sea, into the rainforest and inside a sweet factory. Find each of them on every page, plus ten bonus items! Search and find titles have rocketed in popularity in recent years with bestselling titles such as Where''s the Unicorn? and Where''s the Wookiee? Our titles focus on popular themes among children with beautiful, full colour illustrations.

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Book SynopsisFree the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!

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Book SynopsisA wonderful collection filled with animals of all shapes and sizes by the world's best-loved storyteller.

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Book SynopsisDuring the gold rush, Buck is snatched away from his peaceful home and brought to the harsh and bitter Yukon to become a sled dog. Will he adapt to life as a member of a sled pack? Or will his newly awakened instincts lead him to search for the freedom he has never known?

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Book Synopsis'Utterly moving, totally powerful. Honest, pure and true! An arrow to the heart. A warm hug. A light of hope in the dark. I could not put it down.' Laura DockrillAzadeh is a budding violinist on a music scholarship at an expensive private school, dealing with all the usual trials of being sixteen: trying her best to fit in, keep up and have fun. Then as her mum's mental health spirals out of control, Azadeh's world starts to unravel. Her friendships fall away, and as much as she and her dad try to keep a lid on everything, their problems insist on taking over. Feeling alone, it's her violin that finally helps Azadeh to find her way back to her friends, herself and even her mum.A beautifully packaged, highly important and irresistible novel about mental health struggles and the solace we find in music and rhythm, friendship, family and honesty. Illustrated throughout

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Book SynopsisA story of imagination and adventure from the acclaimed author of The Misadventures of Frederick, Ben Manley, and Daddy Long Legs illustrator Aurélie Guillerey.Who will Albert be next? A fearless mountaineer, a brilliant mechanical engineer or a galactic megalord? Anything is possible with an imagination like Albert's as he powers through his day.As a boy, Albert is nervous in a swimming lesson, but as Zandrian Delaclair, Antarctic Submariner and slayer of vampire cuttlefish, he's as brave and bold as can be. Show and Tell in front of the whole class can be a bit scary, but by imagining himself to be Professor Octavius Pickleswick he's proud to show off his greatest invention yet.A brilliantly funny story, full of exciting things to look at, about the joys of being whoever you want to be . . . and the comfort of sometimes just being yourself.Trade ReviewJust the book if you like silly names. Lively pictures offer funny ideas and interesting detail. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *Ben Manley’s text is original and brilliantly full of outlandish names and imaginings, and Guillerey’s illustration presents marvellous spreads full of humorous detail and verve. -- Anna McKerrow * BookTrust *adorable...Each splendidly grandiose secret identity is brought to life by entrancing colourful illustrations. * Guardian *Albert Talbot: Master of Disguise is a book that children will surely adore and maybe even inspire their own make-believe play. I love how it encourages children to tap into their creativity and imagination. But ultimately, this book shows us that being ourselves is wonderful too. -- Picture Book PerfectEnjoy a brilliantly conceived picture book story of imagination and adventure from Ben Manley, acclaimed author of The Misadventures of Frederick, and super-talented French illustrator Aurélie Guillerey… Guillerey brings all Albert’s perilous missions to life with her gallery of bold and colourful illustrations, perfectly matched to a funny, reflective story full of the inspirational joys of being whoever you want to be… and the comfort of sometimes just being you! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *This is a fun book to read aloud, and the lively illustrations and bold use of color are all a joy. Full marks to all concerned for addressing diversity issues in the inclusion of different ethnicities and for the simple but effective decision to represent a black child having a white mother. It's a simple thing, but, importantly, it is inclusive and reflects children's lives and their place in society. Two Hoots are building a strong list with some talented writers and illustrators coming through * School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisBob is the stationmaster’s dog at Puddle Train Station and a reporter for the Daily Bark, Puddle's best (and only) newspaper for dogs. It’s up to Bob to make sure the trains are on time every day. He has everything under control until the day he digs up the SCOOP of a lifetime in the park – a DINOSAUR skeleton! Suddenly Bob’s life isn’t running like clockwork, it’s running WILD, as he and the other News Hounds catch the scent of a dastardly dinosaur THIEF. Can Bob pull off a daring dinosaur rescue, or is he on the express train to DISASTER? This young fiction series by the author of Captain Pug is perfect for fans of The Secret Life of Pets and Toto the Ninja Cat.Trade ReviewA great book with lovely pictures and typography for five- to seven-year-olds who are starting to read for themselves and like dogs with multiple chins * The Times on COWBOY PUG *Gorgeous funny young fiction * Bookseller on CAPTAIN PUG *Zany … Even reluctant readers will have a blast * Irish Times on FABIO: CASE OF THE MISSING HIPPO *This neon-bright mystery involves a talent show, a hippo jazz singer, gallons of pink lemonade and, of course, Fabio * Metro on FABIO: CASE OF THE MISSING HIPPO *

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Book SynopsisJoin Little Fish and friends in this colourful, deep-sea delight with exciting textures to touch and feel on every page.Hello, I am Little Fish,swimming in the sea.I love playing with all my friends,come along with me! Explore exciting textures with Little Fish and his friends in this fun, interactive touch-and-feel book with a bouncy rhyming text. Babies and toddlers will love exploring the world of Little Fish in another deep-sea delight from Lucy Cousins, multi-award-winning creator of Hooray for Fish! With vibrant artwork and playful imaginative underwater creatures, little ones will be enthralled by Little Fish''s bumpy, fluffy, rough, crinkly, shiny and squidgy friends!

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Book SynopsisThe third story about detective duo (and best friends!) Sally Stick and her dog Fetch. Together, they''re Stick and Fetch: Detectives. A girl. A dog. A detective agency.Stick and Fetch are on holiday, but even in a rickety old seaside hotel there are plenty of crimes to solve and mysteries to unravel. Such as, who is Major Mayhem? Why is that door frightened? And where could the small-bottle-of-shampoo robbers be hiding? This lovable pair are on the case and undeterred despite plenty of mishaps, misdeeds and misunderstandings along the way. A fun-filled adventure featuring two hapless investigators with a LOT of hair.Trade ReviewAll in all, a fantastic, appealing book for keen mystery solvers, emerging independent readers, big thinkers and those who love a big splash of humour and colour in their lives! * Armadillo *[…] ideal for young readers making the transition from picture books to independent reading. * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisThe volcano at Stonewin is frozen over and the lands are blasted with a deadly cold. This is the work of Blaze the Ice Dragon, sent by wicked Wizard Malvel to thwart Tom''s quest to save his father. Can he defeat Blaze and win the next piece of Amulet before it''s too late?

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Book SynopsisBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.The land of Tavania slips further towards ruin as portals rip the sky and terrible Beasts roam the land. Tom and his companions must now defeat a giant electric eel: Ellik the Lightning Horror!There are SIX thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Lost World series: Convol the Cold-Blooded Brute; Hellion the Fiery Foe; Krestor the Crushing Terror; Madara the Midnight Warrior; Ellik the Lighning Horror; Carnivora the Winged Scavenger.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade''s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

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Book SynopsisCammie may be an elite spy in training, but she's just beginning her most dangerous mission - falling in love.Trade ReviewThe most explosive and action-packed so far...absolute pure entertainment * adreamofbooks.com *A great book * Norwich Evening News *This book is absolutely incredible. * Teen Titles *I couldn't put it down. * Katie, 15 *I was so excited when I got this book I read it in 24 hours...11/10! * Toya, 14 *Tore through it in like 4 days, and really loved it. It's a nice guilty pleasure. * Aime, 15 *Best book in the world. * Ellie, 13 *Absolute pure entertainment. * A Dream of Books *A great book for teenage readers. * Norwich Evening News *

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Book SynopsisDanger. Glamour. Fun. Everything a Girl Needs.Trade ReviewAbsolutely unputdownable and completely gripping...everything that fans of this series will have been waiting for. Brilliant...engaging and ever...a fantastic and intriguing story. 10/10. An incredible series in which each book gets better and better * theguardian.com *Back for a sixth and final mission in the extremely popular, super-twisty and very addictive series * Bookseller *Fast-paced and popcorn-ready! * Publishers Weekly (on Heist Society) *Ally Carter is an author you simply can't miss. * Gripped into Books *Extremely popular, super-twisty and very addictive. * Bookseller *Trendsetting. * Bookseller *Absolutely unputdownable and completely gripping... everything that fans of this series will have been waiting for... 10/10... an incredible series in which each book gets better and better. * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThe fourth brilliant Secret Kingdom bumper special - two magical stories in one! Jasmine, Ellie and Summer are thrilled to be visiting Trixibelle''s home for a special pixie celebration! But evil Queen Malice is determined to ruin the fun...and steal the crown of the mysterious Pixie Princess. Can the girls stop the queen''s wicked plans and save the pixies'' Heart Tree home?

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Book SynopsisJoin Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure! On a hot, sunny day, a painting of some bathers in a cool river proves too tempting for Katie, and so she dives straight into the picture! But Katie doesn''t just cause a splash - she causes a flood! Paddling with new friends might be fun, but how will Katie stop the water pouring into the gallery?''A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and storytelling'' - Parents in Touch (Katie''s Picture Show)This first introduction to Pointillism features five great masterpieces: Bathers at Asnieres, Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and Port of Honfleur by Georges Seurat, Woman Hanging up the Washing by Camille Pissarro and Portrait of Felix Feneon by Paul Signac.Classic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years. Why

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Book SynopsisA thrilling supernatural adventure: dark, funny, with twists at every turn. The sequel to Thirteen Days of Midnight, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Prize 2016.Luke Manchett used to be one of the most popular boys at school.That was before his necromancer father died and left him a host of vengeful ghosts that wanted him dead.Now everyone thinks he''s a freak.To make matters worse, the mysterious new girl at school is actually the daughter of his father''s deadliest enemy...And she''s out for revenge.Trade ReviewFull of fantastical thrills, supernatural spills and wail-out-loud wit, this sublimely plotted sequel to Thirteen Days of Midnight is a riotously riveting read. * lovereading4kids.co.uk *Praise for Thirteen Days of Midnight (book 1): a self-assured debut that's as funny as it is terrifying * Publishers Weekly *Praise for Thirteen Days of Midnight (book 1):An exciting read ... thrilling and spooky * The Week Junior *I'm rendered speechless. I had high hopes for Eight Rivers of Shadow and Leo Hunt has exceeded them in every possible way. * Addicted to Media *Hunt's ear for teen voices is acute - in a sub-genre overwhelmed by twinkly vampires, it is salutary to have a ballsy, convincing adolescent male voice. * The Guardian *This is an awesome book. * Teen Titles - Teen Reviewer, Abigail Strachan *

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Kirsty and Rachel are delighted to be invited to Fairyland for the annual Candy Harvest. But when the Candyland Fairies'' magical objects go missing, they find themselves in a sticky situation! Can the girls defeat Jack Frost in time to save the Fairyland Sweet Factory from a bitter end?''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.comRead all four fairy adventures in the Candyland Fairies set! Monica the Marshmallow Fairy; Gabby the Bubble Gum Fairy; Lisa the Jelly Bean Fairy; Shelley the Sherbet Fairy.If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!Trade ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisDon''t miss this prequel to the multi award-winning SLATED trilogy by Teri Terry, queen of the teen thriller!I''m just one girl. What can I do?Sam''s cosy life as daughter of the Deputy Prime Minister is about to end. These are turbulent times. Borders have closed and protests are turning violent. The government blames the country''s youth, and is cracking down hard. Mobile phones are blocked, gatherings are banned and dissent is brutally crushed.Sam is torn between family loyalty and doing what is right. When she meets Ava and Lucas her mind is made up.One girl, one choice. She can make a difference: she must. Even if her life - and her heart - are on the line ...A red-hot thriller packed with secrets and revelations that shines a new light on the award-winning SLATED trilogy.

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Kirsty and Rachel are going to a very special safari park! They are very excited to help the endangered animals who live there. But naughty Jack Frost wants to steal the animals for himself! Can the girls help the Endangered Animals Fairies stop him? ''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.com Read all four fairy adventures in the Endangered Animals Fairies set! Etta the Elephant Fairy; Priya the Polar Bear Fairy; Chelsea the Chimpanzee Fairy; Selma the Snow Leopard Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!Trade ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisOscar the Unicorn will eat ANYTHING! Meet the hungriest unicorn in fairyland in this hilariously funny friendship story, from the author of the bestselling There Is No Dragon in This Story.Trade ReviewAn eye-catching glittery cover is a lovely introduction to the book and it will immediately attract children's attention. Vibrant and amusing illustrations by Nikki Dyson capture Oscar and friends to perfection. A lovely story. * Parents in Touch *This hilarious book will brighten up any day. Turning classic fairy tales upside down, children will be eager to point out familiar characters and explore the wonderfully detailed illustrations in this picture book.This vibrant mix of the familiar, with some modern twists, is sure to be a hit with under-5s. * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisRachel and Kirsty must help Jude the Librarian Fairy to find her magical objects before chaos takes over libraries everywhere! Jude the Librarian Fairy looks after readers in both the fairy and human worlds. But when Jack Frost steals her lucky library stamp, radiant reading glasses and brilliant bookmark, it spells trouble for libraries everywhere! Can Rachel and Kirsty help defeat him, before the magic of reading is ruined?''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!Trade ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch

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