Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisGorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear whose happy summer day is interrupted by a Mysterious Thing ... Ideal for readers moving on from picture books. ''A perfect animal double-act.'' (The Times, Book of the Week)SPLASH! A Mysterious Thing lands in Rabbit and Bear''s peaceful summer lake. Is it exciting, or terrifying? Is it a tiny fluffy owl, or a huge hungry monster? And has Rabbit finally met a creature with worse habits than himself? Rabbit''s SURE he can solve this mystery. But when he accidentally turns the Best Day Ever into the Worst Day Ever, he needs Bear''s help ... From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of friendship, acceptance, and what you can do with blueberry poo.''Rabbit''s Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children''s fiction, Trade ReviewI like Rabbit & Bear - which could appeal to both boys and girls - because they are sweet, funny and beautifully illustrated books with around 100 pages. Clever and charming books for young readers! * Mummy In the City *When readers aged 8-10 stop giggling at the bird burps, musical farts and amazing uses for blueberry poo (eeuw!) they might also ponder the dangers of prejudice and benefits of acceptance that this witty little illuminates. * Evening Echo (Cork) *The latest in a series of neat little chapter books with funny pictures, poo jokes, a bear, a bigoted rabbit and life lessons. This one is a bout a tiny owl blown in from elsewhere, and how prejudice works. * The Sunday Times Ireland *The Rabbit & Bear books are funny and sweet ... beautifully-illustrated with around 100 pages each, the language is straightforward, and readers may even pick up some facts about wildlife. * Mummy in the City *These joyous stories of a very special friendship are perfect to enthuse newly confident readers to enjoy books on their own....Jim Field's wonderfully expressive illustrations are key to the success of the book....There's plenty of gentle humour to enjoy (including an unusual way to decorate the walls!) and the wonderful relationship between Rabbit and Bear goes from strength to strength * Parents in Touch *When a lost baby owl fetches up in their forest, grouchy Rabbit, judicious Bear and their friends face a dilemma: lock up the newcomer or welcome his arrival? Beneath the bantering, the slapstick gags and the scatological humour there's a timely message about immigration and nationalism -- James Lovegrove * The Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisSidesplitting middle grade comedy, with serious heart (and one very funny llama). Illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan, the official illustrator for World Book Day 2022.Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book PrizeWinner of a Made for Mums Gold AwardYasmin Shah is a ten-year-old girl who is part of a big, noisy family and doesn't ever speak. Levi is a rude, sassy toy llama, who talks A LOT and has come to wreak havoc in Yasmin's life.Yasmin tries everything she can to escape Levi, but she can't help being dragged along on his crazy antics and every day brings a new surprise, whether that's an erupting bin, a flying tuna fish, or a hat made from knickers. Life is never boring with Levi around and could it be that he has a secret plan to help Yasmin find her voice?Annabelle Sami is a writer, director and performer who currently works in the arts. While reading children's books when babysitting she realised there was a lack of representation of funny girls and diverse characters in Trade Review‘A laugh-out-loud funny and a wonderful story about finding your voice. I loved it!’ David Walliams

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Book SynopsisJoin Asha for a magical colouring adventure based on Disney's new film, Wish

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Book SynopsisFrom the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds comes a high-octane story of power, destiny and redemption. A lifetime ago, Lore Perseous left behind the brutal, opulent world of the Agon families - ancient Greek bloodlines that participate in a merciless game every seven years. A game that is about to begin again ...For centuries, Zeus has punished the gods with a game called the Agon, which turns them mortal for one week, and at the mercy of being hunted by those with godly ambitions. Only a handful of the original Greek gods remain, the rest replaced by the mortals who killed them and ascended. After her family's sadistic murder by a rival bloodline, Lore escapes and vows to repay her parents' sacrifice by doing one thing - surviving. For seven years, she has pushed back dark thoughts of revenge against the man responsible for their murder, a man by the name of Wrath who has attained unimaginable power. Except for one week, every seven years. A week that is fast approaching ...When Lore comes home on the first night of the Agon to find Athena gravely wounded on her doorstep, the goddess offers her an alliance; they have a mutual enemy, after all. But as the world trembles under the force of Wrath - a god with the power to destroy all of humanity - will Lore's decision to bind her fate with Athena's come back to haunt her?Trade ReviewLore kept me awake far too many nights. A brilliant and breathless twist on classic mythology! -- Marissa Meyer, author of The Lunar ChroniclesA story of power and old wounds and love, all anchored by a protagonist that I cheered from the instant she appeared, fists ready and heart brave, on the page. A tale worth passing down. -- Marie Lu, author of Warcross

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Book SynopsisEmily woke. On her night table, a letter was propped against her grandfather''s picture. Her name was printed in pencil crayon the way only her grandfather did it, with each letter a different colour. He was always so kind and funny and silly...and now he was gone. Carefully, she picked up the envelope and opened it.... A heartfelt new picture book from bestselling children''s author Eric Walters (From the Heart of Africa) and Halifax-based artist Carloe Liu. In this poignant story, we follow young Emily who has recently lost her grandfather. As she grows, she discovers a series of letters he left behind for her, offering grandfatherly advice at life''s most pivotal moments: first day of high school, graduation day, wedding, and ending with the birth of her own child. With gentle watercolours and fold-out letters for sharing with loved ones, Always With You is a timeless story about grief, growing up, and finding that those we love never truly leave us.

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Book SynopsisCarnegie Medal winning author Anthony McGowan weaves a bleakly poetic tale about one boy's determination to save a badger cub from the destructive hands of a local gang.Life's not easy for Nicky. His mum's gone, his dad's on bail and his brother Kenny needs looking after all the time.When Kenny drags Nicky out of bed one dark morning, Nicky has no idea that he is about to witness a terrible act of destruction and the senseless killing of an innocent animal.But Nicky manages to save something precious from the disaster, and his and Kenny's lives are changed for ever Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.

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Book SynopsisTick, tick, tick, tock. Once you''ve wound some things up nothing can stop them . . .It is a cold winter''s night when Karl enters the White Horse Tavern looking like he''s swallowed a thundercloud. His final task as a clockmaker apprentice is to make a new figure for the great clock of Glockenheim. He has not made the figure - or got any idea of what it could be, and the unveiling is tomorrow.Fritz is also in the tavern; there to read aloud his new spooky story. Like Karl, he hasn''t finished. Well, he knows how the story starts and he knows it''s called Clockwork - so, with the snow swirling down outside, he sets his story going and just has to hope that the ending will come to him as he tells it.Suddenly, Fritz''s story and real life merge in a completely sinister way - and just like clockwork it can''t be stopped . . .Trade ReviewA thrilling masterwork on stories that become real -- Amanda Craig * The Times *It has the feel of a classic fairy tale. It's the most elegantly constructed, chilling story * Jacqueline Wilson *Exciting, scary, romantic and deliciously readable * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN''S SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022The first book in THE DREAM TEAM series.''Exciting, original and heart-warming'' - Jacqueline Wilson''Priscilla Mante is an author to watch'' - Aisha Bushby---A relatable, inclusive story about families, unlikely friendships and girl power. Perfect for fans of Ella on the Outside and Jacqueline Wilson.Olá! I''m Jasmina Santos-Campbell (but you can call me Jaz). You''ve probably heard of me and my football team the Bramrock Stars before. No? Well, you will soon because we''re almost famous! Forming the Stars was my genius idea - you see I need to prove to Mãe (that''s my mum!) that I''m a football star so she''ll want to come back home. The idea was the easy part, though. Now I''ve got a team of seven very different girls and we need to work together, to be taken seriously as footballers. We are the DREAM TEAM anTrade ReviewA great book about a girls' football team - it's exciting, original and heart-warming -- Jacqueline WilsonA stunning and inspiring story that I raced through, cheering Jaz and her friends on as I read. Priscilla Mante is an author to watch. -- Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of StarsAn empowering read of friendship, family and football [...] that will encourage dreamers everywhere to shoot for the stars! -- Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of ShadowsExactly the book that my heart needed right now. It's an uplifting, fun celebration of girls in sport, and it's impossible not to root for Jaz and the rest of her team. I wish this book had been available when I was growing up! -- Carlie Sorosiak, author of I, Cosmo

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Book SynopsisVirtual reality takes on a new meaning in the next laugh-out-loud Little Badman adventure. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Planet Omar.Humza's life finally feels . . . normal. Aliens aren't trying to kill him, zombies aren't trying to eat him, there are no crazy spy missions on the horizon and certainly no mutant hamsters. So why does he still feel stressed? Enter Aisha Mariam Shah a.k.a the girl Humza is desperate to impress.To get Aisha's attention, Humza enters the science fair with his friends Wendy and Umer, and it soon looks like they have a real shot at winning. But Alan, their jealous classmate, has other ideas. He has his eyes on Aisha and the science fair prize too, and he's determined to halt his nemeses in their tracks.Using his invention, Alan traps the friends in a simulation. The only way to escape? Through a series of nightmare video game challenges. Luckily Humza is an expert gamer . . . or so he thought. Might teamwork hold the answer this time?Praise for Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties''Wildly over the top and satisfying'' The Observer New Review Children''s Book of the Month''Microwaved pants and killer bees feature in this rib-aching comic caper, heightened with moments of real tenderness and heart.'' The Guardian''A perfect read for Tom Gates fans: prepare for big belly laughs and great advice on how to be yourself.'' BookTrust

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Book SynopsisFlorrie has two of everything.Two lovely brothers . . .Two smashing parents . . .Two very cuddled pets.But two isn''t always a magic number, as Florrie now has to live in TWO different houses:one with her mum . . . and one with her dad.An uplifting picture book that helps young readers discuss their feelings around divorce and embrace change.Praise for Two Places to Call Home:''Phil Earle''s reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child''s anxiety about parents who separate.'' Sunday Times''Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book!'' Jim Field''A gentle and beautiful book filled with comfort and imagination.'' Katya Balen, Carnegie Medal winner''Warm and wise and sweet.'' Ross Montgomery''Perfect example of how picture books can be a powerful tool when helping children to make sense Trade ReviewPhil Earle's reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child's anxiety about parents who separate. -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book! -- Jim Field * personal review *

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Book SynopsisA retelling of The Three Little Pigs for early readers from Ladybird.A perfect introduction to the traditional fairy tale The Three Little Pigs. Join the three little pigs as they set off to see the world, build their houses and encounter the big, bad wolf. This hardback book contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.This book is part of Ladybirds First Favourite Tales series - these retellings are perfect for introducing young children to classic stories and fairy tales, and the books are just right for those just learning to read.Look out for other books in the series:The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff

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Book SynopsisPeppa, George and all their friends love to go on adventures - and now you can create them in this fantastic sticker book. The perfect activity book to keep little ones entertained at home. Use the hundreds of stickers in this book, and your amazing imagination, to decorate wonderful scenes for Peppa!

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Book SynopsisEnter the Grishaverse with book three of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas. Now with a stunning new cover and exclusive bonus material: The Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) and a Q&A with Leigh Bardugo. Soldier. Summoner. Saint.The nation's fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army. The Darkling rules from his shadow throne while a weakened Alina Starkov recovers from their battle under the dubious protection of the zealots who worship her as a Saint. Now her hopes lie with the magic of a long-vanished ancient creature and the chance that an outlaw prince still survives. As her allies and enemies race toward war, only Alina stands between her country and a rising tide of darkness that could destroy the world. To win this fight, she must seize a legend's power - but claiming the firebird may be her ruin. Read all the books in the Grishaverse! The Shadow and Bone Trilogy (previously published as The Grisha Trilogy) Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology Six of Crows Crooked Kingdom The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous MagicTrade ReviewPraise for the Grisha trilogy: It is one of those series which as a YA reader is a must read. It is series which grabs hold of you by the neck and wrings every emotion out until you are a blabbering, quivering, drooling mess on your sofa. It is high fantasy at its best and I can guarantee that you will not regret picking up this book. * Escapism * Praise for Leigh Bardugo:...a strong and satisfying sequel solidifying my belief that The Grisha Trilogy will go down as one of my favourite series of all time. * Jess Hearts Books * Praise for Leigh Bardugo: Leigh Bardugo, you sure know how to involve your readers and make them an emotional wreck. Siege and Storm is an enthralling sequel that seriously ups the game and expectations of the reader. It is written so beautifully that is flows flawlessly while keeping the magic alive in the readers mind. If you want to read a fantasy series that has a truly unique world then read this series. * Read and Write and Read Some More * Praise for Leigh Bardugo: I wrote a piece here gushing about why the Grisha series is so different and so special. There are many small reasons that all come together to create the awesomeness. But there are also many more that I can't even explain. Maybe it is different because it is just magic. It has the most exquisitely constructed world, the best-written characters, the most amazing writing and storyline. And it always always always leaves me desperate for more. It always leaves me aching, foaming at the mouth, for more: right now. And that, perhaps, is why it is so special. It is magic. It is beautiful. It is perfect. Well, except for that cliffhanger. How am I meant to make it a whole year with that hanging over my head?! * The Book-Addicted Girl * Praise for Leigh Bardugo:Leigh is a writer of the best kind because she loves her characters and the world they live in and makes a reader jealous that they can't visit it. There is magic in these pages. * Sister Spooky * Praise for Leigh Bardugo: I was away on the ships and wandering through Ravka with Alina and Mal, I was on the receiving end of his kisses and his annoyances. I felt the sun warm the pages whenever Alina summoned and I felt the fear when The Darkling was around. There is nothing I don't love about the world in which the Grisha trilogy is set and I cannot wait until next year to see how this series is going to conclude. * Readaraptor * It's difficult to put the beauty of this series into words, as it has to be read in its entirety to be fully appreciated. The careful weaving of magic, fantasy and fairytale comes to a close with a finale that feels like the perfect ending for all involved. There are surprises galore and more than a few emotional, heart-wrenching moments, as the loose ends are tied up with graceful finesse. I cannot praise this series highly enough, so don't be deterred by the YA genre tag - it truly does appeal to all ages. * Book Chick City * A captivating and endlessly exhilarating story that knows no limits. Ruin and Rising is the breathtaking conclusion to the dark fantasy trilogy Shadow and Bone. This story has everything that you never imagined you would want and makes it even better than you could ever fathom. If you have not considered the books or haven't heard of them then I strongly recommend you do because they will fast become your favorite books. * Falling Books * Ruin and Rising left me teary-eyed and contented. I didn't want to leave these characters and yet it just felt SO right. Everything came together and was revealed and resolved and it was just a perfect and beautiful ending and I couldn't have wished for anything more. Leigh certainly delivered. It did the series justice and lived up to its previous two books spectacularly. Thank you so much for sharing Alina's adventure Leigh. I, and many others I'm sure, are extremely grateful. Without a doubt: 5 stars! -- Laura137 * Guardian Teen Books * ... the final episode of the powerful and all-consuming The Grisha sequence -- Julia Eccleshare * Love Reading * ... an excellent end to one of the best trilogies I've read for a while. Hugely enjoyable reading. * The Book Bag * What an amazing ride the Grisha series has been! Brilliant, classic high fantasy on one hand and yet unique and unpredictable on the other. So many twists that I did not in the slightest see coming, and which developed or resolved situations perfectly. Genius storytelling revealing complete mastery of poor defenceless reader emotions as well as fabulous world-building and skillfull character development. Such a satisfying ending too - no mean feat to pull off, but she did it. If you're hesitating to finish this trilogy for fear it could let you down, stop messing about right now and get on with it. * Thoughts From The Hearthfire * In this absolutely STUNNING (I don't know what else to call it) conclusion to the New York Times Bestselling Trilogy, everything you know about this world and the things in it will change. Love, loyalty, friendship, survival, power, victory, and freedom - everything is at stake. And one broken saint, a disgraced tracker, and a whole gang of misfits and a prince without a throne are all that stands between light and dark. If you choose not to read this, you are missing out on one of the BEST series ever. The ending was absolutely stunning, the finale heart-breaking, the story so realistic. I'm actually going to need time to process what I've just read - READ IT! * The Guardian Online *

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Book SynopsisCinderella is dead, but Snow White fights on ...New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation Kalynn Bayron makes her highly anticipated return to the fairytale realm of Cinderella is Dead with this thrilling twist on the classic story of Snow White. Princess Eve was raised with one purpose: to destroy the Knight, an evil sorcerer who terrorises Queen's Bridge with his wicked magic. Far too many of her subjects have been devastated by the Knight's trickery but Eve's own unique magic the ability to conjure weapons from nature makes her a worthy adversary.As she approaches her seventeenth birthday, Eve is ready to battle. But her mother, Queen Regina, has been acting bizarrely, talking to a strange mirror alone every night. Then a young man claiming to be the Knight's messenger appears and shares a shocking truth about Eve's past. Unsure of who to trust or what to do next, Eve must find the courage to fight. But will it be

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Book SynopsisIn I Am Hattie the Hare, take a trip through wide-open lands to learn about these beautiful and fascinating creatures.We didn’t always live here, once we had a sunny home,We came here with centurions, all the way from Rome . . .From grape green meadows to old-fashioned farms, hares travelled thousands of miles to find a home in the British countryside. What do they eat? What's their perfect habitat? Can you tell them apart from rabbits?Written in playful rhyme from the point of view of one particular hare, Hattie, and wonderfully illustrated by award-winning artist Nicola O'Byrne, Pam Ayres's charming tale is a follow-up to Amazon bestseller, I Am Oliver the Otter. Bursting with natural and historical facts interwoven throughout the story, and with an information spread at the end, that includes tips on where to spot these gentle and beautiful creatures.

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Book SynopsisA Study in Slime finds Stitch trying to solve an out-of-this-world mystery in a middle grade novel featuring awesome illustrations

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of adventure under the sea in this retelling of Disney's live-action film, The Little Mermaid

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Book Synopsis Read David Walliams’ bestselling children’s book, Bad Dad, a fast and furious adventure for boys and girls aged 7–12. Beautifully illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross. Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book SynopsisOne puzzling mystery. Several slippery suspects. Endless possibilities! Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, YOU are the detective in charge of the case. All aboard the Transylvanian Express! YOU and your yeti boss Klaus are headed to Castle Ursprung, home of the infamous vampire Count Fledermaus. But before you get there, you have a mystery to solve: Night Mayor Franklefink has vanished from the train. Someone onboard must have played a role in his disappearance but who has the strongest motive? Could it be Franklefink’s archnemesis Bramwell Stoker? Or is Sandra Rigmarole, elf District Governor and colleague of the Night Mayor, a more likely suspect? Or perhaps Franklefink’s monster wife has suddenly turned against him? YOU decide! With hundreds of paths to choose from and no dead ends, you’ll solve the mystery every time! A fantastically imaginative detective story for readers looking for an interactive adventure.

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Book SynopsisMeet Tanka, the elephant and his friend Skunka. Say their names together and they SOUND LIKE DRUMS! Tanka, Skunka, Tanka, Skunka, Tanka Tanka Skunk! They have lots of friends for you to meet, so say their names to the Tanka Skunka beat! Lemurs, llamas, zebras, badgers, caterpillars, big GORILLAS and yakety, yakety yaks. The book takes the reader on a veritable roller-coaster ride of sights and sounds as animals leap and dance across the brightly coloured pages. Terrific fun to read aloud one to one with a small child, and an absolute riot for group activities.Trade ReviewA clever exploraton of beat, pulse and rhythm . . . Cartoon-like illustrations are vividly coloured and will appeal greatly to younger children . . . This book would prove useful to pre-school teachers * Inis *Not a book for a quiet read at bedtime but one to be shouted out loud . . . A great romp of noise * South Wales Argus *A great book for reading aloud . . . An absolute riot for group activities * Who Minds *An excellent book that thoroughly deserves a place in every early years setting * Early Years Educator *

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Book SynopsisA graphic novel like no other, told with humour, heart and a unique perspective on autism.

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Book SynopsisThis award-winning picture book tells with spare, elegant prose and poignant illustrations how Lila saves her Kenyan village by telling the sky the saddest thing she knows. For months the sun has burned down on Lila’s village. It is too hot to gather firewood, or weed the garden. It is even too hot to milk the cow. Without rain the well will run dry and the crops will fail. Lila is so worried that when her grandfather whispers the secret of rain to her, she sets off to talk to the sky herself.Lila and the Secret of Rain introduces the topics of natural resources and the impact that extreme weather can have on people’s lives in a tender way that children can relate to. With the added magic of folklore, the African setting sparks interest in our world’s diverse cultures. Your heart will be drawn again and again to follow Lila in her quest to save her village with the secret of rain. *A Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner*Trade Review"A tale of hope, but also one of struggle, courage and endurance, qualities warmly conveyed by the co-operation of words and pictures." * Books for Keeps *"This quiet story offers inspiration and hope." * School Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisFall head over broomstick in love with this swoon-worthy, witchy romantic fantasy, perfect for fans of Twin Crowns, Divine Rivals and Stephanie Garber.For the Kingdom. For the magic. And for love . . . Seventeen-year-old Aurelia Wycherley is entering her debutante season as a witch. Aurelia should be excited about finding the perfect match to tether her magic to. But her magic is cursed – dark, dangerous, and not the kind that her peers want to match with – and, without a tether, she faces losing her magic completely. But when Aurelia learns that enigmatic, aloof Jules, a member of arch enemy family the Nightlys, is searching for a way that a witch can keep their magic without tethering, she realises he may be her only hope. A forbidden alliance is formed . . . but as they navigate the Magical Season with its glamoured balls and perilous trials, they uncover dark forces that threaten their families and the magical world they

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Book SynopsisIsadora Moon is special because she''s different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she''s a bit of both. Isadora is excited for her first ever trip to the fun fair, but when she arrives it''s not quite as magical as she expected. Luckily, her cousin Mirabelle has a plan to make the fairground rides extra special. What could possibly go wrong? With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster and a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family, this is a beautiful, charming, and funny series of first chapter books. Perfect for fans of Claude, Dixie O''Day, and Squishy McFluff, Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite!Trade ReviewPraise for Isadora Moon Beautifully presented throughout with pink and black illustrations . . . a lovely step up book for newly independent readers. * lovereading4kids.co.uk *The first-person voice helps the reader to connect with Isadora, who may just be the most lovable vampire ever created. * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Geraldine McCaughrean comes an utterly immersive and unforgettable novel set during the London Blitz, inspired by her firefighter father. With World War II looming, four young people sit on a train waiting to be evacuated to a safer place...but they don't want to go. They climb out of the carriage window and head back to Greenwich, forming an unlikely friendship. They spend their days trying to be useful. Laurence is building a secret machine. Gemmy searches bombed-out homes for things of value - only to find an adorable mutt she can't even give away. Franklin wants to join the Fire Service, although it means lying about his age. Olive looks after her father, who is broken by the deaths of his fellow firefighters. And together, the four roam the streets of London, discovering their resilience amongst the secrets of the city. But as the Blitz unleashes a barrage of bombs on London, turning the sky ragged with flame, can the friends keep each other safe and survive?

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Book SynopsisBestselling YA author Melinda Salisbury exposes the dark underbelly of new technologies in this gripping thriller.

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Book SynopsisA thrilling and heart-warming tale about family, friendship and football from award-winning author, Alex Wheatle.Fourteen-year-old aspiring footballer Kadeen Best is sent to stay with her Aunt Mel in London after her beloved older brother is tragically killed and she identifies the shooter - a dangerous crime lord. She must carry her grief while adjusting to her new home - away from everything she knows and loves in Jamaica - and living with her strict aunt. Kadeen must lie low, as if she''s recognised, she''ll put them both in serious danger. Desperate for a distraction, Kadeen practises football in the local park where she''s asked to try out for a girls'' team. Kadeen thinks her aunt won''t approve, so she keeps it secret, and finds herself part of a new family: the SW2s. But when Aunt Mel finds out, she is furious and bans Kadeen from playing. Can she convince her aunt to let her play her way to the top with the SW2s and avoid attr

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Book SynopsisStep into a Once Upon a Time where anything is possible . . . Radiya Hafiza's enchanting and funny debut weaves together three stories, spinning the classic fairytale to show that anyone can be a hero.'Rumaysa, Rumaysa, let down your hijab!'For as long as she can remember Rumaysa has been locked away in her tower, forced to spin straw into gold for the evil Witch, unable to leave. Until one day, after dropping a hijab out of her small tower-window, Rumaysa realizes how she might be able to escape . . . Join Rumaysa as she adventures through enchanted forests and into dragon's lairs, discovers her own incredible magical powers and teams up with Cinderayla and Sleeping Sara!Rumaysa: A Fairytale is a magically fresh, empowering and funny debut, which retells three classic fairytales – Rapunzel, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty – with beautiful inside illustrations by Rhaida El Touny and cover illustration by Areeba Siddique. Discover more of Rumaysa's adventures in the enchanting sequel Rumaysa: Ever After.Trade ReviewGlitteringly beautiful & heart-thumpingly exciting. I laughed, gasped & cried tears of joy, this is a fairytale reimagining the world has needed for a long time. It's going to dazzle & delight readers of all ages -- Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken LegsI loved the three heroines of this wonderful tale, loved how their stories intersected each other and that they were their own rescuers and path-finders. Three classic fairytales, beautifully woven together, sparkling with magic and humour. -- Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an ElephantAll the fairytales in this exciting collection are vivid, magical and wonderful – each one spinning the genre on its head and bringing the stories right up to date with their diverse heroines taking centre stage. I just adored it! -- Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit BirdAn enchanting and cleverly woven trio of tales filled with humour, charm, and magic. -- Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of StarsBlending fairytales and cultures in a witty and playful story of strong-willed female protagonists, Hafiza crafts a world of magic and enchantment with immense skill. * Waterstones.com, Best Children's Books to Look Forward to in 2021 *A laugh out loud fairy tale . . . a wonderful, immediately likeable gang of characters, hilarious dialogue and that special tale feeling - of both specificity and universality, of now, then and always . . . a joy to read. -- Louie Stowell, author of The Dragon in the LibraryGorgeous, through and through. -- Amy Wilson, author of A Girl Called OwlThis is gorgeous . . . three fairytales reimagined and woven together into a lyrical and funny treat. -- Sophie Wills, author of The Orphans of St Halibut'sBrown girls take centre stage in the stories of Rumaysa, Cinderayla and Sleeping Sara as Hafiza puts a playful new spin on three classic fairytales . . . woven into a funny, empowering adventure of sisterhood. * The Bookseller, One to Watch *Golden-skinned, dark-haired Rumaysa was taken from her parents by a witch, trapped in a tower in an enchanted forest, and forced to spin straw into gold. Her only friend is Zabina, an owl. Inspired to make a very long hijab to help her escape, Rumaysa is lowering herself to the ground when she meets Suleiman, a lost boy in possession of a magic carpet, sent by his parents to search for a princess taken by a dragon. In the second of these three interconnected stories, Rumaysa meets brown-skinned, curly-haired Ayla in Qamaroon. She’s an orphan who lives with her demanding stepmother and stepsisters. Rumaysa helps Ayla transform herself for the royal Eid ball, where Ayla meets the prince. But fearful of being caught by her stepmother, she runs off, leaving one golden shoe behind. Finally, Rumaysa is transported to a tower guarded by a dragon, where Princess Sara, who has warm brown skin and “a beautiful big body,” is under a sleeping spell. There she also runs into Suleiman. Working together, Rumaysa and Suleiman defeat the villain and reunite the princess with her parents. Rather than focus on happily-ever-afters or romance, Hafiza portrays the women in her story as strong, independent, and clever. Suleiman has his own journey of pushing back against gender expectations. Cultural elements are seamlessly woven in, and grayscale illustrations punctuate the text. Adventurous, humorous, and magical. * Kirkus *

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey around the world with 50 best-loved tales, featuring creatures big and small. Prepare for a story time like no other as you delve into this beautifully-illustrated collection of classic stories featuring tales about your favourite animals from every corner of the globe. This anthology of animal stories brings together the most loved animal-themed fables, myths and legends including The Three Little Pigs, The Ugly Duckling, Why the Swallow's Tail is Forked and the story of Ananse and the Python. Lively retellings from best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Romanian-born illustrator, Aitch, in this treasury to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect anthology for all the family and animal lovers everywhere.The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library.Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

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Book SynopsisThe Lazarus Serum can bring you back from the dead - but when you come back you've changed - you're a Pale, an outcast. It's the last thing Jed wants, but an accident changes everything and Jed's forced to discover the true cost of living forever.

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Book SynopsisThe second title in this magical NEW series filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . .'This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination… A joy.' The Daily Mail 'Elphinstone has the confidence to embrace fantasy's most popular tropes - unicorns, dragons, dark-hearted villains - and make them thoroughly her own.'  The Telegraph Ember Spark has been working as an apprentice to Rusty Fizzbang, vet to magical creatures. When a baby frost phoenix guides her north to the Arctic circle, she soon realises that the migrating Neverwhales are at risk. And with arch-villain, Jasper Hornswoggle, tracking her, danger is afoot not just for the Neverwhales, but for ALL of the magical creatur

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Book SynopsisDeveloped in consultation with Dee Reid, Rapid Plus is an exciting new series of finely levelled books and software for SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 3.

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Book SynopsisA darkly dystopian world full of eerie folklore, in which illnessand difference have been prohibited. But from deep beneath the earth,a rebellion is rising... Perfect for fans of Never LetMe Go and The Luminaries.

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Book SynopsisJoin the Mr Men and Little Miss on an Impossible Easter Egg Hunt!Mr Happy loves an Easter egg hunt and this year, it's going to be harder than ever before as Mr Impossible is hiding the eggs in the most impossible places. Some are so high that only Mr Tall can find them and some so low and cleverly hidden that Mr Small will need to be on the lookout. But it is Mr Nobody who manages to find the most difficult egg of all the invisible egg! Packed with Easter fun from beginning to end!The incredibly popular Mr Men Easter story now has shiny golden eggs on the cover!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.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 SynopsisA special anniversary edition, with a striking new cover design, to celebrate 10 years of the Chaos Walking trilogy.Fleeing before a relentless army, Todd and Viola once again face their worst enemy, Mayor Prentiss. Immediately imprisoned and separated from Viola, Todd is forced to learn the ways of the Mayor''s new order. And then, one day, the bombs begin to explode... This new edition marks the 10th anniversary of the Chaos Walking trilogy, soon to be a major motion picture starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley.

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Book SynopsisNorse Myths [] will delight both the newcomer and the Norse aficionado. - The GuardianA book to be treasured for generations - Daily MailThe gods of the Vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and artist Jeffrey Alan Love. These dramatic, enthralling and atmospheric tales are based on the Scandinavian myth cycle one of the greatest and most culturally significant stories in the world and tell of Odin with his one eye, Thor with his mighty hammer and Loki, the red-haired, shape-shifting trickster. In this stunning collection of myths, the strange world of ancient magic, giants, dwarfs and monsters is unforgettably imagined.Trade Review“[…] a masterly version, which is also a splendid object […] It is powerfully illustrated by Jeffrey Alan Love […] It is spectacular and enjoyable, as well as essential cultural bedrock.” * The Sunday Times *“Kevin Crossley Holland’s and Jeffrey Alan Love’s rendition of Norse Myths is the best of many recent versions for children aged nine and above. With fiery, lyrical prose and shadowy, sinewy illustrations, this is a wintry marvel of doom, hope, cruelty and imagination. A serious gift, which will be reread many times over.” * New Statesman *“[…] this is an ideal book to share at bedtime or storytime, or to read very gradually. If your children loved the recent Marvel movies featuring Thor but haven’t heard the original Norse legends before, this compendium of new retellings by Kevin Crossley-Holland would be an excellent place to start. Jeffrey Alan Love’s lavish, atmospheric illustration is absolutely stunning and captures the darkness and magic of many of these stories, while remaining modern and full of impact. Fantastic.” * BookTrust *“This beautifully illustrated anthology of dramatic, enthralling and atmospheric tales […]” * Just Imagine Newsletter *“A sumptuous hardback […] bringing to life the nine Norse worlds” * Eastern Daily Press *“Dramatically re-told by Norse expert Crossley-Holland and stunningly illustrated with dark, brooding figures on every page, this is a book to be treasured for generations” * Daily Mail *“It’s very good” * Evening Standard *“His book with its dark, ominous monochromatic images by Jeffrey Alan Love, is a keeper – one for the coffee table, or pride of place on the book shelf A heroic creation.” * The Herald *“Stunning artwork and vivid, gory storytelling combine in this collection” – Wall Street Journal * Wall Street Journal *“adored!” * Of Beauty and Nothingness blog *“[…] magnificent anthology [...] a perfect Christmas present for little warriors everywhere […] It’s impossible not to be captivated by these extraordinary characters, aided by Jeffrey Alan Love’s tremendous pictures of gods and goddesses, dwarfs and giants. Crossley-Holland, who has translated Beowulf and is an expert in Norse mythology, is a natural storyteller who wears his learning lightly. He writes beautifully, dramatically and accessibly […] At the end of the book the three mysterious wise kings – High-One, Just-as-High and Third – speak: “Tell these stories yourself and for as long as our world last, people will retell them. Make what use of them you can.” If they were still around to give dust-jacket quotes, they would effuse about these revived versions. Instead, the writer must make do with a modern literary deity, Neil Gaiman (“Kevin Crossley-Holland is the master”). He’s not wrong.” * The Times, Children’s Book of the Week *“Norse Myths […] will delight both the newcomer and the Norse aficionado, instantly immersing its reader in the tragedy and treachery synonymous with the Scandinavian pantheon. Crossley-Holland’s well-forged words, which feel as right in the mind as a swords hilt in the hand, are the perfect medium for these bloody, compelling tales, with their rich poetry […]interleaved with Jeffrey Alan Love’s iron-dark, silhouetted images.” * The Guardian *“What a page-turner!” * Families Vale of York, and Families Warwickshire *“The combination of Kevin Crossley-Holland’s text and Jeffrey Alan Love’s art make this a real treasure of a book. It is an excellent rendering of the Norse myths, and one which will certainly draw in children’s interest […] truly an object for families to treasure.” * Bookwitty blog *“A master storyteller [...] Love’s craggy black silhouettes stamp a graphic power, mystery and dynamism on every page” * Amanda Craig, Times Literary Supplement *

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Book SynopsisCan two broken boys find their perfect home? By turns heartbreaking and heartwarming, this is a gorgeously told, powerful story.Sam is only fifteen but he and his autistic older brother, Avery, have been abandoned by every relative he''s ever known. Now Sam''s trying to build a new life for them. He survives by breaking into empty houses when their owners are away, until one day he''s caught out when a family returns home. To his amazement this large, chaotic family takes him under their wing - each teenager assuming Sam is a friend of another sibling. Sam finds himself inextricably caught up in their life, and falling for the beautiful Moxie. But Sam has a secret, and his past is about to catch up with him.Heartfelt storytelling, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Jennifer Niven.Trade ReviewIf this moving novel doesn't leave you in floods of tears you may not have a heart. -- Claire Hennessey * The Irish Times *This was one heck of a ride and I can't say that you won't shed a few tears, but you'll also probably burst into laughter along the way too, but either way, it will all be worth it, because Sam's story deserves to be read...Ultimately, it was an unforgettable experience, so please don't deny yourself the opportunity to step into Sam's world and let his story be heard. * Muse of Nyxmares blog *I'm 100% positive I'm never going to get over this book. * A Whisper of Ink - blog *

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Book SynopsisThe perfect book collection for the littlest readers! The Peppa Pig Little Library is a charming collection of six chunky mini board books, based on your favourite characters from Peppa Pig and presented in a colourful slipcase box. They are ideal for pre-school children and fans of the show, and the backs of the six books make a jigsaw! The Peppa Pig range of books are fun, interactive and educational, and encourage children to start to read by themselves when they''re at home. Titles available from Ladybird include: Peppa Pig Fairy Tale Little Library, and Peppa Pig Bedtime Little Library

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Book SynopsisA retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears for early readers from Ladybird.Based on the traditional fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Follow the naughty Goldilocks into the house of the three bears, and see what happens when they come home and find her! This hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.This book is part of Ladybird''s First Favourite Tales series - these retellings are perfect for introducing young children to classic stories and fairy tales, and the books are just right for those just learning to read.Look out for other books in the series:The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff

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