Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling and award-winning A.M. Howell, author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, comes a brand-new thrilling historical mystery of stolen treasure, friendship and deep courage set in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. February 1948. Ruth has been whisked off to the lonely Rook Farm to investigate the discovery of long-buried treasure with her mother. But at the farmhouse, she finds secrets lurk around every corner. Joe, the farmer's son, is hiding something about the treasure, while land girl Audrey watches their every move. But before Ruth can find out more, the treasure is stolen... With a storm coming, Ruth must race to uncover the secrets of the treasure keepers before all of their lives are changed forever. Praise for A.M. HowellWINNER OF THE MAL PEET CHILDREN'S AWARDWINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEARA SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEKHowell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racingTrade ReviewThe Secret Of The Treasure Keepers is a thrilling archaeological dig of a mystery novel, with each new clue as precious and exciting as buried gold. A.M. Howell writes so evocatively that I could practically smell the trowelled earth! Truly superb stuff. * Darren Simpson, author of Scavengers *The mysteries swirl thick and fast in this wonderfully atmospheric tale by the brilliant A.M. Howell. Set in the post-war Fens, the story - about buried treasure and family secrets - grips right from the start. I loved it! * Judith Eagle, author of The Secret Starling *Another superb historical novel by A.M. Howell * The Daily Telegraph *With themes of family secrets, buried treasure, national hardship, resilience, women's rights and archaeological integrity at its beating heart, plus all the addictive the excitement of literally digging into the past to enjoy, this is top class reading for all middle-graders. * Lancashire Evening Post *A mystery of stolen treasure and courage set in the aftermath of the Second World War. * The i *

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Book SynopsisMeet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton''s most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks!In book twelve, somebody is flashing lights from the top of the old tower on the treacherous rocks off the Cornish coast.The Famous Five sense danger. But can they solve this mystery without getting hurt themselves?Fantastic new cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson will draw young readers into this accessible timeless classic.Trade ReviewThe prize must go to the adventures of George and co. Listed as one of the 100 Best Children's Books Ever (Novels) * The Daily Telegraph *One of the 50 books every child should read by Age 16 * essexbaby.co.uk *Famous Five books are essential for all children's bookshelves * MADEFORMUMS.COM *I thought this series was wonderful. It struck me as a great injustice that they were having adventures and I wasn't -- Alexander McCall Smith * The Sunday Telegraph *Dangerous criminals are no match for children and a dog. Adults are useless * Country Life *Always popular, always a favourite. And ALWAYS full of adventure -- Dan Smith * The Big Issue *

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Book SynopsisMeet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton''s most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks!In book four, the Famous Five stay at the large old house at Smuggler''s Top. They discover secret hiding places, underground tunnels, and one night they catch people signalling out to sea!Are there still smugglers at Smuggler''s Top?Fantastic new cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson will draw young readers into this accessible timeless classic.Trade ReviewThe prize must go to the adventures of George and co. Listed as one of the 100 Best Children's Books Ever (Novels) * The Daily Telegraph *One of the 50 books every child should read by Age 16 * essexbaby.co.uk *Famous Five books are essential for all children's bookshelves * MADEFORMUMS.COM *I thought this series was wonderful. It struck me as a great injustice that they were having adventures and I wasn't -- Alexander McCall Smith * The Sunday Telegraph *Dangerous criminals are no match for children and a dog. Adults are useless * Country Life *Always popular, always a favourite. And ALWAYS full of adventure -- Dan Smith * The Big Issue *

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Book SynopsisAll is not well at Bumble's Big Circus. The stars of the show, three fabulous fleas on their flying trapeze, have let fame go to their heads and now they never say please. It's up to the earwig clowns to remind them that EVERYTHING'S better with 'Please'! Lively rhyming text and humorous illustrations, set in the wonderful world of bugs, make this an excellent addition to the ever popular First Reading Level 3 titles.

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Book SynopsisMeet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton''s most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks!In book eleven, the Famous Five are on an adventurous holiday in horse-drawn caravans. They discover a ruined castle that looks deserted. But is that a face at the window? Or is it a trick of the light?Just who is hiding in the castle?Fantastic new cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson will draw young readers into this accessible timeless classic.Trade ReviewThe prize must go to the adventures of George and co. Listed as one of the 100 Best Children's Books Ever (Novels) * The Daily Telegraph *One of the 50 books every child should read by Age 16 * essexbaby.co.uk *Famous Five books are essential for all children's bookshelves * MADEFORMUMS.COM *I thought this series was wonderful. It struck me as a great injustice that they were having adventures and I wasn't -- Alexander McCall Smith * The Sunday Telegraph *Dangerous criminals are no match for children and a dog. Adults are useless * Country Life *Always popular, always a favourite. And ALWAYS full of adventure -- Dan Smith * The Big Issue *

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Book SynopsisThe Martian for teens - an epic, highly original space thriller with real science and heartbreaking beauty.Leo has never set foot on Earth. Born and raised with twins Orion and Libra on the Moon 2 Space Station, they have grown up together in the most extraordinary of ways. Now, they are preparing to make their first trip home - their first journey to Earth. But Leo, Orion and Libra cannot possibly imagine the irreversible consequences that their return will set into motion...Trade ReviewAn exciting read, full of suspense. * The School Librarian *a timeworn science fiction scenario is brought back to full brightness, aiming its tight-beamed questions with the intensity of borrowed light...The book's depiction of an Earth both familiar and strange (and a satellite in which engineered sterility is pervaded by tenderness), its thrilling, audaciously unlikely denouement, and its ethical and philosophical conundrums are all communicated via Leo's truncated, syncopated diction. * Times Literary Supplement *This is extraordinary science fiction, as diverse and humane as Iain M Banks at his best * The Guardian *I love Nick Lake's writing. I would read anything he wrote - grocery list, email etc., because his writing, always, is so real and so brave. He takes on subjects other writers might avoid, and he writes the hell out of them. -- Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling authorNick Lake's book grips from the off, combining elements of science fiction and thriller for a page-turning read. A powerful vision of space and science, at its core Satellite is a story about the need to belong - a universal story about a universal dream. * INIS Reading Guide, Children's Books Ireland *An epic space story based around real science, it's a truly gripping thriller, imbued with raw emotion. Lake's best book since his debut, In Darkness. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *'Satellite is a sci-fi, poetic-epic adventure that is foremostly Leo's, whose story you must read...Meticulous and mesmeric second-by-second descriptions of floating existence in zero gravity are combined with a detective-like thread in Leo's voice - an assured narrator whose mature self-reflections and heightened visual descriptions are highly enjoyable...The whole narrative is laden with introverted meditations on language and experience, making for challenging reading...always rich, poetic and thrilling...Personally, the love of language and experience that Satellite exudes will stay with me the most.' * Armadillo Magazine *Told in Leo's abbreviated, allusive diction, this is extraordinary science fiction, as diverse and humane as Iain M Banks at his best' -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *Satellite is a novel of great beauty. The prose is careful but expansive and technical but poetic. The glories and wonders of space and science breathe through every line but so do the more quotidian experiences of tasting ice cream for the first time, or seeing a bird in flight, or hearing music played live and not through your headphones. It's a mystery thriller at its heart...but it moves at a slow, luxurious pace, unlike most thrillers. And Lake finds room for so much that is of interest to his young readers - family dynamics, sexuality, gender expression, finding love, coming-of-age, climate change, the list seems almost endless. And it's seamless; nothing shoe-horned in...Nick Lake is one of the highest quality authors writing for our young people today. His range is exceptional and he can capture human experience with poetic detail. And in Satellite he wrote a kiss that made me cry for its beauty and sadness. * The Book Bag *Set on a space station in the near future, this cool concept sci-fi novel with a powerful finding-your-way-in-the-world theme also has much for fans of contemporary YA...This is a thought-provoking thriller, fuelled by the suspenseful space journey, and by Leo's emotional journey...With this foray into sci-fi, author Nick Lake confirms his status as a writer with immensely diverse talents. * Lovereading4kids *

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Book SynopsisThe laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!A brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book. Jam-packed with animals and silliness! From the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog. *Over 1 million copies sold*Oi! Where are duck-billed platypuses meant to sit?And Kookaburras and hippopotamuses and all the other animals with impossible to rhyme with names...Over to you Frog! ''Laugh-aloud humour will have young readers in fits of giggles.'' Parents in TouchCan''t get enough? Look out for: Oi Frog, Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Puppies.Oi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award, and been shortlisted for many more!Trade ReviewLaugh-aloud humour which will have young readers in fits of giggles - and improve their rhyming ability, too. It's the perfect follow-up, extending the clever idea to perfection. * Parents in Touch *The latest book in the Oi Frog! series sees the return of our favourite characters who are cheeky, adorable and ever so clever. Kes Gray and Jim Field's creation is more than a fantastically funny story - it's a book that will encourage talk, play, rhyme and laughter for everyone in the family. Younger readers will love hearing the story and older ones will enjoy the challenge of trickier vocabulary in the book. * BookTrust *The jaunty, brightly coloured illustrations make this a joy to share with both toddlers and older children. * The Irish Independent *Using the strange names and often stranger appearance of animals, this funny, rhyming, read-aloud picture book, will amuse both children and parents and perhaps inspired a few poets in the making. * The Irish Catholic *

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Book SynopsisBrilliantly original and hilarious. It''s nearly as good as one of my books. DAVID WALLIAMSTwo words - such fun! MIRANDA HARTIt''s gobstonkingly funny! ULI, aged 7Great to read aloud with children of 5+ and perfect for newly independent readers of 7+.It''s pretty nippy in Edwinland and Nurbisonia. In fact, it''s the coldest winter in a hundred years! After evil Emperor Nurbison steals all his peasants'' firewood and woolly hats just because he can, they go to live with nine-year-old King Edwin in Edwinland instead. The furious emperor talks the scary Ice Folk to join him in his latest dastardly plan to make life difficult for Edwin and his new peasants, but Edwin is determined not to let Nurbison get away with it. He is a noble king, after all!But Edwin has an extra problem to deal with - a voice of doubt in his head called Wendy Worry, who keeps telling him he''s not up to the job of being king. How can he beat Emperor NurTrade Reviewthe perfect bedtime story for slightly younger readers, while kids of seven and up will enjoy reading it solo. * The Irish Times *Lots of funny and lots of silly. * Oliver, aged 6 *I like it because the king is a little boy and it's really funny. This one was good because it had ice monsters coming alive and a giant snowball. * Eli, aged 6 *Like the other books in the series, this is the perfect bedtime story for slightly younger readers, while kids of seven and up will enjoy reading it solo. -- Anna Carey * The Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the enchanting Heartwood Hotel series, The Greatest Gift will warm your heart with its endearing characters and exquisite illustrations

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Book SynopsisEmily Brown and Stanley are back in this fun-filled Christmas picture book. By the author of the bestselling How to Train Your Dragon series.It''s Christmas Eve, and who''s that outside the window? It''s Father Christmas! In his shiny new turbo-charged sleigh, complete with sat-nav. But things aren''t going quite to plan...Can Emily Brown and Stanley save the day? They''ll just need some emergency reindeer, a star map and ... MAGIC!A charmingly funny adventure about cherishing traditions, this is classic Christmas storytelling at its best. *With a shiny gold cover!*Written by Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series.Illustrated by Neal Layton, the artist behind Stanley''s Stick and Danny McGee Drinks the Sea, shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award.Trade ReviewAny parent whose child has resisted bedtime will relate to this funny tale. * The Sun *A supremely witty take, verbal and visual, on the improbably magic of present delivery. * The Sunday Times *Cressida Cowell...is a bona fide superstar of the children's books circuit. * Huffington Post *The gorgeous story has an important message about cherishing traditions, old and new, that children everywhere will understand. A winning combination of a bunny, gifts ad enchanting illustrations ensure the Christmas magic is complete. * The Sun *A supremely witty take, verbal and visual * The Sunday Times *Deliciously droll * The New Statesman *Fabulously fun artwork from Neal Layton and a laugh-out-loud text from the author of How to Train Your Dragon, Emily Brown is a character that everyone will love. This festive tale serves as a perfect introduction to the series, or a great addition for long-standing fans. * Booktrust *Cowell is best-known for her books for older readers, but Emily Brown proves she understands younger readers and their delight in repetition, catchphrases and manageable disaster. Layton's illustrations, meanwhile, literally pop off the page, with cut-out cartoon-style characters placed upon a watercolour and pencil-sketch background in an effective collage-inspired style. * Irish Times *A story that celebrates the best of Christmas. * Storytime magazine *Fabulously fun artwork from Neal Layton and a laugh-out-loud text from the author of How to Train Your Dragon, Emily Brown is a character that everyone will love. This festive tale serves as a perfect introduction to the series, or a great addition for long-standing fans. * BooKTrust *

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Book SynopsisThe breathtaking sequel to Grace and Fury. A fierce tale of sisterhood, courtly intrigue, and heart pounding action, perfect for fans of Red Queen and The Selection.Nomi and Malachi find themselves powerless and headed towards their all-but-certain deaths. Now that Asa sits on the throne, he will stop at nothing to make sure Malachi never sets foot in the palace again. Nomi''s sister, Serina, is far away on the prison island of Mount Ruin - but it is in the grip of revolution and Serina leads. The women there have their sights set on revenge beyond the confines of their island prison. They will stop at nothing to gain freedom for the entire kingdom. But first they''ll have to get rid of Asa, and only Nomi knows how.Separated once again, this time by choice, Nomi and Serina must forge their own paths as they aim to tear down the world they know, to build something better in its place.

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Book SynopsisThe skin I''m in is just a covering. It cannot tell my story. The skin I''m in is just a covering. If you want to know who I am, you have got to come inside and open your heart way wide. Celebrating all that makes us unique and different, Skin Again offers new ways to talk about race and identity. Race matters, but only so much--what''s most important is who we are on the inside. Looking beyond skin, going straight to the heart, we find in each other the treasures stored down deep. Learning to cherish those treasures, to be all we imagine ourselves to be, makes us free. This award-winning book, with its myriad of faces, introduces a strong message of loving yourself and others that will appeal to parents of our youngest readers.

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Book SynopsisSet off on an outdoor adventure with this collection of 25 classic tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. The perfect holiday read for children aged 5 and up!

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Book SynopsisYou don't know it exists, but when you have nowhere else to turn, the Haven will find you ... An adrenaline-fuelled adventure, second in the Haven series, by top thriller writer Simon Lelic.Trade ReviewThe Haven has taken on a life of its own now, and easily stands beside Robert Muchamore's CHERUB series without in any way being in its shadow * Crime Review *

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Book SynopsisThe first Paper & Hearts Society adventure. Join Tabby and The Paper & Hearts society gang in this joyful comfort read and celebration of books from Booktuber Lucy Powrie - all about what happens when you let your weird out! The perfect book for fans of Alice Oseman, Holly Smale and Zoella.Tabby Brown is tired of trying to fit in. She doesn''t want to go to parties - in fact, she would much rather snuggle up on the sofa with her favourite book.It''s like she hasn''t found her people ... Then Tabby joins a club that promises to celebrate books. What could go wrong? EVERYTHING - especially when making new friends brings out an AWKWARD BUZZING feeling all over her body.But Olivia, Cassie, Henry and Ed have something that makes Tabby come back. Maybe it''s the Austen-themed fancy-dress parties, or Ed''s fluffy cat Mrs Simpkins, or could it be Henry himself ...Can Tabby let her weird out AND live THTrade ReviewA positive influence * DIVA *A cute read * That's Life! *Get ready to fall in love...we couldn't put it down! * shout *An absolute must for anyone who is fed up with trying to fit in, this debut novel from a well-known book blogger and YouTuber celebrates difference and individuality * Booktrust *A gorgeous book...heart-warming and uplifting * WRD magazine *A literary-style modern Famous Five book...a cracking book full of nuance, featuring so many problems today's teens are facing * PA Media *A sweet and joyful story about friendship and celebrating your passions...I can't wait to see more in the sequel -- Alice Oseman * Author *The perfect book for bookworms -- Ruby Granger * Blogger *An absolute delight * The Bookseller *If you're looking for an authentic UKYA voice, you won't want to miss this -- Maggie Harcourt * Author *A heartwarming, uplifting look at the power of friendship and the dangers of bullying online -- Lauren James * author *PHENOMENAL. Lucy has created the most adorable group of book nerds that you just cannot help but fall in love with -- Yasmin Rahman * Author *

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Book SynopsisWatch out - the PESTS are BACK and they're hairier and scarier than ever! The second book in the new laugh-out-loud series from Emer Stamp, award-winning creator of the bestselling DIARY OF PIG series. With amazing GLOW IN THE DARK cover. Stix is the tiny but heroic mouse that could be living behind YOUR washing machine. You wouldn't know it though, because Stix knows how to stay hidden. That's because Stix goes to P.E.S.T.S. - the Peewit Educatorium for Terrible Scoundrels - a school for pests in the basement of Peewit Mansions where Stix lives. At P.E.S.T.S. they teach you how to run around causing mischief without those pesky humans ever knowing you're there. But now Peewit Mansions has a new landlord, the evil Colin Royale and his pet pooch The Duchess, and he wants everyone out - pests included. Stix and his friends are going to have to scare them away if they want to save their home and school. Sounds like a job for the PESTS ...&

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Book SynopsisMrs Blackhat returns in this hilarious rhyming picture book. Perfect for Halloween!Mrs Blackhat has a new broom. And it''s not just any broom: it''s a whizzy new ZoomBroom, with buttons, bleeps and its very own app! But what will Mrs Blackhat do when the battery runs low? Maybe it''s time for some old-fashioned magic ... A wickedly funny Halloween tale, with a timely message about embracing technology and good old-fashioned magic.

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Book SynopsisA very sensible story with ABSOLUTELY NO SILLINESS! From the author of I Can Only Draw Worms!Gibbon would like to make it very clear that this is a sensible book for sensible people. Anything that looks like it might be FUN or SILLY is absolutely forbidden.A hilarious, rhyming animal party, with colourful illustrations by Claudia Boldt.

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Book SynopsisAdam Wallace is a children's writer and cartoonist living in Australia. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series and The Holiday Heroes Save Christmas.

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Book SynopsisA funny space adventure for fans of Charlie Changes into a Chicken and The Spy Who Loved School Dinners.Meet Mylan - an ordinary blue alien. He''s travelling the universe, looking for someone having a bad day, to help them. Meet Chloe. She''s just stubbed her toe. Now she''s being followed by an alien. Her day can only get better, right? WRONG. Every bad day begins with a stubbed toe. Mylan Bletzleburger''s research proves this. But even he couldn''t predict how Chloe''s day would escalate from a sore foot to the entire Earth being swallowed up.Can Mylan and Chloe save the planet? Will Mylan ever pilot a cool spaceship? And will Tanka Tanka Woo Woo, the Queen of the Universe, ever share her haircare secrets?Funny and packed with action and quirky aliens, this intergalactic adventure is out of this world!

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Book SynopsisThe outlandish and adventurous story of one plucky guinea pig on her quest to find a place where she truly belongs, with a powerful message of self acceptance.

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Book SynopsisMerdyn the Wild is from the Dark Ages. He''s the world''s greatest Warlock (don''t call him a wizard), banished to the 21st century for bad behaviour, and he''s about to create a whole load of trouble for Rose, aged 12.Rose is a totally ordinary girl, on a mission to mend her broken family.Bubbles is Rose''s guinea pig. He just poos a lot.When Rose bumps into Merdyn and discovers what he is, she quickly realises that he could be just what she needs. Rose agrees to help Merdyn navigate the confusing ways of the modern world (things like: the lidded bowl in the bathroom is NOT a sink, it''s a TOILET, so definitely DON''T wash your face in it) if Merdyn gives her a spell to fix her family in return.Now they just need to hide him in the shed without Rose''s mum noticing, track down Merdyn''s magic staff and find a way to send Merdyn back through time to the Dark Ages. What could possibly go wrong...?From the writer of the Paddi

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Book SynopsisFire Boy is a laugh-out-loud story about friendship, unexpected superpowers, magical sweets, Inca legends and a cat named Lemon - perfect for fans of My Brother is a Superhero and The Parent Agency. When 11-year-old Aidan receives a mysterious package of sweets from South America in the post, he and his two best friends Sadie and Hussein eat one sweet each - and suddenly develop amazing superpowers. Sadie can move objects with her mind. Hussein can control any electronic device. And Aidan can ignite his body at will...though he can't always control the resulting flames. When they discover that the sweets were sent by a dangerous criminal who is trying to hunt them down to get them back, they have to use all their new powers to outwit him ... before everything goes up in a fiery blaze. But can three ordinary kids keep their powers a secret? Will Aidan learn to control his fiery capabilities? Or will the ultimate bad guy

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Book SynopsisA touching story about being proud of who we are and embracing our differences, written by TV star Nadiya Hussain.

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Book SynopsisFly away to magical lands with Peter and Mollie in the second adventure in Enid Blyton''s best-loved series! Perfect for children aged 5 and up. Mollie and Peter are home for the summer holidays, and they long to see their pixie friend Binky and their magic Wishing-Chair. They can''t wait for lots of new and exciting adventures, but then the Wishing-Chair is stolen by some very cheeky characters. Whatever will the children do? First published in 1950, this edition contains the classic text, except that the pixie character''s name has been changed to Binky. Inside illustrations are by Rene Cloke, and the cover is by Mark Beech.

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Book SynopsisCooper is brilliant at magic tricks. Card tricks, clever illusions - he can do them all. His dad, also known as the Great Eduardo, taught him the tricks of the magical trade before he passed away. But the one thing Cooper can''t do is see his dad again. So when a talking rabbit appears from his dad''s top hat, and reveals there is a place where Cooper might find him, he jumps at the chance. Magic is about believing the impossible, after all. And Cooper desperately wants to believe that he can see his dad once more.But what - and who - is waiting for them in the land where magic goes wrong?Filled with filled with humour and emotion, this is an action-packed graphic novel about finding magic when you need it the most.Trade ReviewA Tricky Kind of Magic is a delightful graphic novel which is not only fun but includes an important message about grief and learning how to move on. Both kids and adults will enjoy the story and the great illustrations. -- Rachel Faturoti, author of Sadé and Her Shadow BeastsBaines expertly weaves themes of grief and loss with humour and adventure, and aspiring magicians will pick up some tricks of the trade, too. -- Bookseller Children's Previews

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Book SynopsisA magical collection of enchanting short stories and tales from the world's favourite storyteller Enid Blyton.

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Book SynopsisTough Tug is a brand-new boat. He likes to swirl and twirl—and run and race. He wants everyone to see what he can do. But when he sails to Alaska for the first time, he finds out what being a tug really means… Short rhythmic phrases on each page alternate with narration in Tug’s voice, leading readers through his experiences from splashing into the water for the first time to a daring rescue.Trade Review“The anthropomorphized boats have plenty of personality, and readers who study the expressions on the container ships will be rewarded…A brassy, assertive fellow—young readers in the middle of their own power struggles will relate.” —Kirkus Reviews “A feel-good story about a small individual overcoming obstacles.” —School Library Journal “Tough Tug sends positive messages about responsibility and helping others. Repeated phrases on each spread—Slide and Splash, Swirl and Twirl—get exaggerated font sizes and lend a fun rhythm to storytelling.” —Mom Read It “This delightful book is sure to capture the spirit of young children. Tough Tug has determination and energy, and I yearned to read this book aloud to a classroom of readers. As he adventures to new horizons, Tough Tug realizes just how difficult it is to be a tugboat, but he knows that his passion will get him to his goal. The bright illustrations feature determined, anthropomorphic ships. Readers will feel energized after reading this one.” —Unleashing Readers “Tough Tug would be a welcome book for young readers navigating new places or experiences and for those excited by boats and vehicles at home and in classrooms.” —Celebrate Picture Books “The facial expressions on the boats in Tough Tug are exquisite! So many good character words come to mind as I look at the many faces of Tough Tug! Wow!” —Literary Fusions

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Book SynopsisA full-colour short story taken from the magical Wishing-Chair series. Perfect for new readers. Be whisked away!Mollie and Peter could never have imagined something so wonderful as a magic Wishing-Chair! It flies you anywhere you want and grants your every wish.When Mollie and Peter come across Santa Claus with a broken sleigh and runaway reindeers, they have have to help him work a plan to rescue Christmas.Also available in this short story series:A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Royal Birthday PartyA Wishing-Chair Adventure: Off on a Holiday Adventure A Wishing-Chair Adventure: A Daring School Rescue A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Witch''s Lost CatA Wishing-Chair Adventure: A Summertime MysteryA Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Goblin and the Lost RingA Wishing-Chair Adventure: Home for Half-Term

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Book SynopsisWhat happened to Alfred's foot? After a morning at the park, Alfred the turtle's foot is bumpy and sticky, and it hurts, too! It's up to Pipsie to figure out what gave him a tender tootsie. As Alfred shows Pipsie where he went that day, they come upon all kinds of insects—from ants to spiders to honeybees. And the clues Pipsie uncovers lead her on a twisty, turny, and even slightly stinky nature mystery.Trade Review"Likable and enthusiastic Pipsie uses methodical, scientific exploration to find her answer—even charting how each insect's characteristics factor into her search. The illustrations are large and bright, and Pipsie looks determined yet cheerful in a pink hat, pink shirt, and purple pants." —School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisDivided by time, united by hope... can the past change their future?From the acclaimed author of Sadé and her Shadow Beasts comes an award-winning novel about a boy and his dad dealing with the threat of eviction and a boy from the past who might be able to help ... perfect for fans of A Kind of Spark.WINNER at the Phoenix Book Awards 2024!Isaiah always has an easy smile and smart answer for his teachers. He''s good at fixing things and making people happy. But ever since Mum left and Dad got ill, it''s been getting harder to keep all that up. To not let his friends know they''re struggling. To keep believing things will get better...Then Isaiah meets the boy in the smoke, a boy he connects with through a forgotten fireplace in his tower block. A boy from the past with a mystery to solve, who desperately needs Isaiah''s help.Can Isaiah change Jacob''s life for the better? And in doing so, maybe Trade ReviewPraise for 'Sadé and her Shadow Beasts': A beautiful story that tackles big feelings in an accessible and relatable way. * Booktrust *Praise for 'Sadé and her Shadow Beasts': A real ode to the power of creativity, and the way grief can shape our worlds - both real and imaginary. * L.D. Lapinski *

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Book SynopsisA gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, with surprises from old friends who live in the Faraway Tree and hidden birds. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books.

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Book SynopsisA gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, featuring ice creams and hot potatoes. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books.

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Book SynopsisTwo girl treasure hunters. One sleeping prince. A hundred-year-old curse and one very angry witch. Fantasy with m/f and f/f romance for fans of CINDERELLA IS DEAD. A pacey, fractured twist on a classic fairy tale!Filore, a treasure hunter with a knack for riddles, is busy running from her own deadly curse, when she pricks her finger on a spindle. Bound to the sleeping prince Briar Rose with the spindle''s magic - and chosen as the only person who can wake him - Fi is stuck with the prince''s ghost until she can break his ancient curse and save his kingdom.She''s going to need a partner. A warrior huntswoman with an axe to grind (literally), Shane couldn''t care less about curses and ancient texts. But instead of riches, the two girls find trouble.Dark magic, witch hunters, nightmarish beasts - and of course, curses - all stand in their way as Fi and Shane undertake the dangerous journey into a forgotten kingdom where the sleeping prince''Trade ReviewEffortlessly melds romance, adventure, and fantasy. Highly recommended * School Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisA swoony summer read, perfect for fans of To All the Boys I''ve Loved Before and The Kissing Booth. Soon to be a Netflix feature film.Clara Shin lives for pranks and disruption. When she takes one joke too far, her dad sentences her to a summer working on his food truck, the Honeycut, alongside her uptight classmate Rose Carver. Not the carefree summer Clara imagined. But maybe Rose isn''t so bad. Maybe the boy named Hamlet (yes, Hamlet) on the truck next door is pretty cute. Maybe Clara''s estranged mom deserves a second chance. What if taking these relationships seriously means leaving her old self behind? A heart-warming and hilarious story of friendship, romance, and discovering that even when life gets serious, it can still be seriously fun from author, Maurene Goo.''Maurene Goo has built a following with her breezy, pop-culture-savvy romantic comedies'' New York Times

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Book SynopsisIn this story, it is Ben''s birthday and it is snowing! He goes for a walk with Dad and sees some very funny footprints in the snow. Where could they lead?Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading: Orange stories are perfect for children aged 5+ who are reading at book band 6 (Orange) in classroom reading lessons.

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Book SynopsisReading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading Yellow stories are perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band 3 (Yellow) in classroom reading lessons.Sam''s family is anything but ordinary - in fact, it is super! But what about Sam?

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Book SynopsisReading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading Yellow stories are perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band 3 (Yellow) in classroom reading lessons.In this story, there is a new boy in Ahmed''s school - and he is out of this world! Will the teacher notice that her new student is really an alien?

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Book SynopsisIn this story, a very windy day makes it too tricky to do all the farm jobs. Josh thinks it''s time to get out the kite!Reading Champion is a series of independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading Blue 4 stories are perfect for children aged 4-5 or who are reading at book band 4 (Blue) in classroom reading lessons.

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Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).In this family story, Sam just wants to play his game. He really doesn''t want to spend time gardening with his grandpa. But he is soon excited about the growing beans.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.e.

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Book Synopsis"It''s foo far! I''m too tired! I''m too smaaaaaallll!"Peg the chick is bold and ready for adventure. But when she sets off on a hike with the other barnyard animals, she is quickly overwhelmed. Adventures are hard! "I can''t do it!" Peg declares. Or can she?In this follow-up to Jo Renfro''s story Peg Gets Crackin'', Peg follows in the footsteps of every kid who has ever gone on a hike--or a walk around the block. With a hilarious storytelling voice and adorable illustrations, Peg Gets Plucky is perfect for any kid who''s wondered if they have what it takes to keep going on an adventure.

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