Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisThe third of six titles, set in a thrilling world of wild cats, where epic battles for territory and honour are played out.Allegiances are shifting among the Clans of warrior cats that roam the forest. With tensions so delicately balanced, former friends can become enemies overnight, and some cats are willing to kill to get what they want.Fireheart is determined to find out the truth about the mysterious death of brave ThunderClan warrior Redtail. But as he searches for answers, he uncovers secrets that some believe would be better left hidden.Trade ReviewPraise for the series: ‘Certain to please any young reader who has ever wondered what dreams of grandeur many haunt the family cat’. Publishers Weekly. ‘***** Warriors is the best series ever!’ A kid’s review, Amazon website Praise for Warriors Into The Wild:‘Warriors Into The Wild is the best book I've read in ages. It's really exciting and it's got lots of humour too! Even better than Brian Jaques’ Redwall. I can't wait for the next one!’John Wood (age 12) Praise for Warriors Fire and Ice:‘Characters remain true to their feline natures, adding to the plausibility of events in this tension-filled story. Readers will be happy to learn that another episode is in the works’ Booklist Praise for Forest of Secrets:‘Another dynamic episode sure to please fans’ Booklist

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Book SynopsisThe Paper Dolls is a stunning, lyrical story of childhood, memory and the power of imagination from Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Rebecca Cobb.A string of paper dolls go on a fantastical adventure through the house and out into the garden. They soon escape the clutches of the toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, but then a very real pair of scissors threatens . . .The Paper Dolls is a beautiful and evocative story from Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb, the bestselling creators of The Everywhere Bear.Trade ReviewA picture book that seems simple but gets richer every time you look at it . . . Cobb's illustrations capture the joy of childhood; between them, she and the Children's Laureate have made a book that works like magic. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *The Paper Dolls was picked as a top summer read in the Metro. The selectors included George Hanratty from Tales on Moon Lane bookshop and Katherine Woodfine from BookTrust. * metro.co.uk *Rebecca Cobb's beautifully drawn and colourful illustrations are absolutely charming . . . I don't want to spoil the ending, but I can say that the inherent message of the story, that nothing is truly destroyed once it becomes a memory, left us both feeling surprisingly contented! * muffandteacake.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisThe first book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print!Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidNow an award-winning Netflix show!Forty-two days ago I was an ordinary kid, living an uneventful life. But now it's TOTAL MONSTER ZOMBIE CHAOS and I'm battling beasts on a daily basis. Crazy, right? But I know exactly how to make it through the zombie apocalypse.'Meet Jack Sullivan, self-described as a late-blooming, slow-developing 13-year-old who has so far survived the zombie apocalypse by hiding out in his treehouse. Overnight Jack's life has become like the plot of a video game and he has come up with his own ULTIMATE FEATS OF APOCALYPTIC SUCCESS: Locate Quint Baker, best friend and inventor Find and rescue June Del Toro, his secret love interest Defeat Blarg, the biggest, baddest monster in town Become a zombie-fighting, monster-bashing tornado Trade Review 1 'terrifically funny' … Holgate’s b&w cartoons mix splatter-and-slime-heavy action sequences with humorous character profiles (a portrait of a “winged wretch… points out the creature’s “huge, hooked talons like a freaking velociraptor…), all playing into Jack’s gamified take on post-apocalyptic life. Snarky end-of-the-world fun. Ages 8–12.', Reviewer, Publisher's Weekly 'this is the perfect book for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in his or her own comic book or video game.', Critic, KIDSREADS.COM 'This is a book that will keep you turning the pages, regardless of your age, and is a fantastic book for reluctant readers. It’s easily accessible, it’s funny, and there’s plenty of monster action.', Stephanie O'Connell, 100% Rock Magazine

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Book SynopsisHave YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm.  He’s dressed up like a clown on national TV, his worst enemy is stealing the limelight, and there's definitely something weird happening with everyone's cats! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER!  At least he's found a new BFF in international pop sensation, teen heartthrob and Justin’s name twin, Justin Chase, right? Maybe not... As a case of mistaken identity leads to a disastrous kidnapping and Justin forced to race against the clock (and the ferocious dog) to escape!   Monday was mortifying, Tuesday was tumultuous, Wednesday was wild, but now it's... THURSDAY!  The fourth book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and the Treehouse series. 

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Book SynopsisLowly Worm is one of Richard Scarry''s best loved characters, and the star of this lively collection of stories, in which he takes an unexpected ride on a hot-air balloon; helps Huckle find just the right gift for Mother Cat; rides the roller coaster at the fair and builds a castle at the beach. With everything from bike crashes to a big birthday surprise, these stories show exactly why Lowly is one special worm, loved the world over. Every page has something to delight over and discuss.

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Book SynopsisSad? Why should I be sad? It''s my birthday. The happiest day of the year, said Eeyore. Your birthday? said Pooh in great surprise.Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story Eeyore Has a Birthday With The Original Text By A.A.Milne And Decorations By E.H.Shepard It's A Timeless Gift For Fans Of All Ages. Collect The Range.It''s Eeyore''s birthday and none of his friends have remembered it. So Pooh and Piglet plan to cheer him up with presents, and some unexpected suprises This beautiful little storybook is a great way to introduce young readers to the characters in A.A.Milne''s Hundred Acre Wood. This is guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite for children aged 5 and up.This book is all the more special due to E.H.Shepard's decorations, which are shown in full, glorious colour. They are truly iconic and contributed to him being known as the man who drew Pooh'.Look out for all the titles in the collection:Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong BeesWinnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Goes VisitingWinnie-the-Pooh: Piglet MeetTrade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine ‘Winnie-the-Pooh is packed full of timeless wisdom and words that will resonate with you whatever your age.’, The Independent ‘With a rich storytelling heritage, the adventures of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood represent friendship, simple joys and the curious and gentle nature of a child’s imagination.’, Vintage Explorer Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems by A.A.Milne was named #1 in a list of the 20 Greatest Mental Health Books, Happiful magazine Steve Hogarty said about Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems: ‘Lovingly illustrated by E.H.Shepard, the stories of Pooh and his pals are sure to delight little readers and even younger listeners, as they did me.’, The Independent

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Book SynopsisThe Penguin English Library Edition of A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensEvery idiot who goes around with ''Merry Christmas'' on his lips, should be boiled with his own puddingCharles Dickens''s tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, who is haunted by three spirits and learns the true meaning of Christmas has had, along with Dickens''s other Christmas writings, a lasting and significant influence upon our ideas about the season as a time for celebration, charity and memory.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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Book SynopsisChristopher Paolini is the creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. His blockbuster The Inheritance Cycle (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance) has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. First published at nineteen, he is the holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Christopher makes his home in Paradise Valley, Montana, where he continues to write stories and ask questions. Find out more about Christopher and all things Inheritance Cycle on social media and at paolini.net.Trade ReviewA compelling and action-filled adventure . . . A galloping good example of its genre * Daily Telegraph *This book is an achievement. Readers will be transported * The Sunday Times *A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon . . . Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story * Guardian *A stirring fantasy of epic proportions * The Bookseller *Bound for the bestsellers * Publishing News *

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Book SynopsisMog is everyone's favourite family cat! Join her in this warm-hearted and funny escapade about what happens when her favourite toy goes missingBunny is Mog''s best thing her favourite toy. But one day Mrs Thomas says she is going to throw Bunny in the dustbin, and then Bunny and Mog go missingFrom the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful family adventure about a really remarkable cat!Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published over fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys or girls, and their families!Trade ReviewPraise for Mog: ‘Since her debut in 1970, Mog has become… a national hero.’ Junior Magazine ‘A firm favourite on children's bookshelves’ Telegraph ‘Mog is a star, she really is. I can't recommend her highly enough. Someone should give that cat a medal, or an egg for breakfast.’ Bookbag ‘Delightful stories about the family cat with attitude.’ Guardian Praise for Judith Kerr: ‘One of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter.’ Times “It’s no surprise Judith’s work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless.” Michael Foreman

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Book SynopsisLook, I didn't want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek god. I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The usual. Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher. That's when things started really going wrong.

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Book SynopsisThis is the perfect book to calm little sleepy dragons everywhere, just in time to go to bed.Soaring high in the skies to find adventure, little dragon siblings Flicker and Flash are doing their best to avoid going to bed.But then they spot a lost egg that they need to get back to its mother - will they get back in time?This bestselling bedtime series has now sold over 3 million copies in the UK!Do you have all the books in the series?Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dragon (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little FairyTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s BirthdayTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s Christmas (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Baby UnicornTen Minutes to Bed: Where''s Little Unicorn?

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Book Synopsis(WINNER Lollies 2024, Teen) My Brilliant Life and Other Disasters: A Jess Jackson BookAnd more café capers in upcoming Café Chaos stories!

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Book SynopsisPrincess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on her hilarious quest to be the best princess OF ALL! Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out!She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed.In The Best Princess, Princess Minna's mirror ALWAYS tells her that she's the best princess of all, so she's SHOCKED when one day it says that PRINCESS SKY-BLUE is the best! Princess Minna sets out to put things right again but learns instead that being a BEST FRIEND is far better!Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

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Book SynopsisWant to know how Zeus came to be top god? How many times Kronos ate one of his own kids? How Athena literally burst out of another god's head? In this book, the author gives his personal views on the feuds, fights and love affairs of the Olympians.

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Book SynopsisWhen Emerald and her stepsister, Delphina, sneak out of the palace in search of sea sprites they know it isn't strictly 'perfect mermaid princess' behaviour. But they're about to learn that being a mermaid princess is about more than just following the rules - it's also about following your heart.Trade Review"An enchanting story about letting creatures stay in their habitats, stepsisters bonding, and having the courage to do what's right and kindness, that young solo readers, especially those who enjoy Harriet's other series, will love plunging into." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *"Full to its sparkly cover with fun, friendship, excitement and enchanting green and black illustrations, this magical chapter book has a resonant eco message, and is perfect for early readers who like their glitter with a splash of wildness and wonder!" * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *"Enchanting" * Waterstones *"a fun, short chapter book" * Books For Topics *

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Book SynopsisNick Brooks is an author and award-winning filmmaker from Washington, DC, Promise Boys is his first YA debut. He is a graduate of USC's TV and Film Production program. His short film, Hoop Dreamin', earned him the George Lucas Scholar Award and was a finalist in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Film Fest. Before becoming a filmmaker, Nick was an educator working with at-risk youth and many of his stories are coloured by his experiences with the children and families of his community.Trade ReviewThrilling, captivating, and blade-sharp. Promise Boys will stay with you long after the last page. -- Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is LyingThe path to manhood has never felt more ominous than it does in Promise Boys. I was at the edge of my seat trying to figure out if I was reading a story about boys becoming men or boys becoming killers—you will be too. A brilliant pulls-no-punches mystery with bruised hearts at its core. -- Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of They Both Die at the EndThere's nothing like a book that manages to flawlessly thread subtle social commentary through a propulsive plot carried by complex characters. Promise Boys does that ten times over, and I can't wait to see this expertly crafted mystery take the world over... while teaching us a thing or two about what it means to be a boy of color in 21st century America. -- Nic Stone, New York Times-bestselling author of Dear Martin"Nothing short of astounding. Promise Boys is a spellbinding, propulsive mystery while simultaneously presenting a searing critique of structural injustice, viewed through the eyes of the young men who live with it. I recommend it to anyone who loves books or doesn’t," -- Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of The Serpent King and In the Wild LightPromise Boys is an edge-of-your-seats, street-smart, exploding-with-talent novel. Three young men fight to overcome the way the world looks at them and become each other’s hope in the process. -- Francisco X. Stork, author of On the HookEditor's Choice - Both an astonishingly tense thriller as well as a critique of the charter school system * The Bookseller *If there is a book to fall in love with next year I promise you that it's Promise Boys by Nick Brooks. A YA Thriller, three Black and Brown boys as the protagonists, a page-turner and the voice of every character is brilliant. -- Abiola Bello * Author of the Emily Knight series and The Very Merry Murder Club *This smart, tense thriller takes a sharp look at how American society treats boys of colour. -- Fiona Noble * The Guardian *An explosive YA novel that finds three students at a super strict prep school being investigated for the murder of the institution's principal. * Cosmopolitan *

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Book SynopsisSoon to be an original film on Disney+ streaming service!Before ELEANOR AND PARK, there was STARGIRL. The seminal life-affirming YA novel celebrating first love and self-acceptance - now in a beautiful new edition for the next generation of readers.She''s as magical as the desert sky. As mysterious as her own name. Nobody knows who she is or where she''s from. But everyone loves her for being different. And she captures Leo''s heart with just one smile. STARGIRL is a classic of our time that celebrates being true to ourselves and the thrill of first love. A life-changing read that touches souls of all ages.Trade ReviewAn unforgettable, magical fairytale. * Newcastle Evening Chronicle *

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Book SynopsisMysterious deaths in the family. A young woman left to inherit a fortune. Was it ghostly intervention... or murder? The Society of Free Spirits invites you to investigate, in this YA crime series with a supernatural twist.

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Book SynopsisHeartbreak is always devastating, but for Sare it's life-threatening. Sare Silverbirch has already had her heart broken four times, and a fifth heartbreak will stop her heart forever.

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Book Synopsis_______________ 'Broke my heart and mended it' - Cecilia Ahern 'It will shake up preconceptions and move readers to tears' - Sunday Times Book of the Week 'Truly remarkable' - Irish Times _______________ WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE WINNER OF THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL WINNER OF THE CBI BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER OF THE CLIPPA POETRY AWARD _______________ Here we are. And we are living. Isn't that amazing? How we manage to be here at all. Grace and Tippi don't like being stared and sneered at, but they're used to it. They're conjoined twins - united in blood and bone. What they want is to be looked at in turn, like they truly are two people. They want real friends. And what about love? But a heart-wrenching decision lies ahead for Tippi and Grace. One that could change their lives more than they ever asked for... This moving and beautifully crafted novel about identity, sisterhood and love ultimately asks one question: what does it mean to want and have a soulmate? _______________ Experience every emotion with the finest verse novelist of our generation... Don't miss Sarah Crossan's other irresistibly page-turning books Moonrise, Toffee, Apple and Rain, and The Weight of Water.Trade ReviewOne broke my heart and mended it, all at the same time. Beautiful, moving story about an unbreakable bond and an immense love – ONE of my ALL time favourite books! * Cecelia Ahern, bestselling author of PS, I Love You *Imagined with empathy, it will shake up preconceptions and move readers to tears * Sunday Times Book of the Week *Truly remarkable * Irish Times *A moving and powerful novel from one of our most original writers * Bestselling author John Boyne on TOFFEE *Any reader with a heart will weep buckets * Sunday Times on MOONRISE *

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Book SynopsisThis is NO ordinary Night Before Christmas! Saint Nick is off to Neverland in a big-hearted Christmas adventure filled with festive favourites, including Peter Pan, Captain Hook and a whole host of reindeer.

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Book SynopsisA Steeping of Blood is the tantalising follow up to the #1 bestselling A Tempest of Tea, by Tik-Tok sensation Hafsah Faizal.

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Book SynopsisLaurie loves stories. She loves reading them in her mums' bookshop in their small Scottish town. She loves sharing them with new readers. She also loves telling stories about people she's not yet met and places she's not yet been. But when one of these people comes crashing into Laurie's world, it turns her whole life upside down. Neon is the boy Laurie's been dreaming of for the last six months, and he's exactly as she had created him - down to his ability to play any instrument he picks up. And when he steps off the train and into Laurie's world, he teaches her what it means to be real. A fantastical story about imagination and friendship from the award-winning author of AWAY WITH WORDS.

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Book SynopsisJoin Sema and her friends for a SUPER adventure! Journey to Dunia to play games, read stories, take quizzes, get creative with colouring and do cool science experiments. Plus, learn fun Swahili words along the way!

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Book SynopsisAfter a magician vanishes, a shaman, a clairvoyant, and a Shadow team up with an Earthling girl. They want answers. She wants revenge. But someone is determined to stop them!

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Book SynopsisIt's going to take all Evie's cunning to fix things in the past so that nothing will break apart in the future...Absorbing, brilliant storytelling from the author of The Secret Hen House Theatre, The Farm Beneath the Water, Anna at War and The Jasmine Green Series for younger readers.

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Book SynopsisEven the most reluctant risers will find the fun in the morning routine with this lively role-reversal story about a mama who just doesn't want to get ready!Getting Mama ready for the day can be a challenge you'd better watch out that she doesn't sneak back into bed, try to distract you with cuddles, get breakfast all over her top, or wait, is Mama watching TV?! Learn how to get Mama up and ready despite her mischievous delaying tactics with this essential guide to dealing with morning mayhem!With gorgeous illustrations and playful writing, Get Ready, Mama! is the perfect way to introduce some fun into the morning routine. Little ones will delight in the cheeky role-reversal that sees a young girl doing everything she can to get her reluctant mother out of the house, while parents and carers will gain a strategy for motivating reluctant risers.Getting ready in the morning is a mission for many families with young children, but this inventive, tongue-in-cheek story provides a fun way of speeding things along. Full of heart and humour, Get Ready, Mama! is for anyone who has heard enough of 5 more minutes.

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Book SynopsisPrepare for a legendary adventure.

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Book SynopsisA guide to the world of the Shadowhunters from the international bestselling series The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices.

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Book SynopsisA page-turning, seafaring adventure from YA fantasy sensation Tricia Levenseller - the first book in the Daughter of the Pirate King duology Kidnapped my interest from the first chapter and never let it go - Anna Banks, author of Of Triton Seventeen-year-old Alosa, daughter of the feared Pirate King, is on a mission. She must retrieve an ancient hidden map, the key to a legendary treasure trove. The catch? Alosa needs to conceal her considerable combat skills and allow herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her the perfect opportunity to search their ship. More than a match for the ruthless pirate crew, Alosa has only one thing standing between her and the map: her captor, the unexpectedly clever and unfairly attractive first mate, Riden. But luckily, she has a few tricks up her sleeve - and no lone pirate can stop the Daughter of the Pirate King.Trade Review'Readers should rejoice, because we now have a lady Jack Sparrow on our hands! Daughter of the Pirate King kidnapped my interest from the first chapter and never let it go' - Anna Banks, author of OF TRITON'A formidable female character... [a] true adventure with swashbuckling, sword fighting, and a great problem-solving heroine' - School Library Journal'Levenseller makes an impressive debut with this funny, fast-paced, and romance-dashed nautical fantasy....This one's not to be missed' - Publishers Weekly, starred review'A rip-roaring high seas escapade with a tinge of fantasy, Daughter of the Pirate King will engage and enthral its teen audience' - Shelf Awareness

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Book SynopsisThis crisp and contemporary picture book offers a unique baby's eye view of the first year, from birth to first steps. A mother is a nest, a vehicle, a mirror... The baby sees their mother in every aspect of their day. As the pages go by, the child grows. The mother who was a refuge becomes a road, a story and a show. On the final page, the child is ready to take their first steps. Because a mother is a home that you carry inside you forever. A Mother Is a House looks through the baby's eyes for an unexpected and affecting picture of parents and home-shown through bright, contemporary illustrations and special inks.Trade Review"This book is really a wonderful celebration of all things involved in being a mother to a young child–both the enjoyable and the more challenging aspects." -- Youth Services Book Review"Gorgeously illustrated, refreshingly real and oh so touching, we think this book is just glorious." -- Well Read"What’s most striking about the book, though, is its use of intense neon colors both for details and large swaths of the illustrations and for the text itself. The final metaphor says it all: “A mother’s a home.” " -- Kirkus ReviewsChildren's Book of the Week "Daniel Hahn is a careful, creative translator and his lovely sing-along lines avoid cliché. The tone is never cloying—a feat in a paean to mums for this age group." -- The Times

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Book SynopsisBlack Beauty is a perennial children’s favourite, one which has never been out of print since its publication in 1877. It is a moralistic tale of the life of the horse related in the form of an autobiography, describing the world through the eyes of the creature. In taking this anthropomorphic approach, the author Anna Sewell broke new literary ground and her effective storytelling ability makes it very easy for the reader to accept the premise that a horse is recounting the exploits in the narrative. The gentle thoroughbred, Black Beauty, is raised with care and is treated well until a vicious groom injures him. The damaged horse is then sold to various masters at whose hands he experiences cruelty and neglect. After many unpleasant episodes, including one where he becomes a painfully overworked cab horse in London, Black Beauty finally canters towards a happy ending. Although Anna Sewell's classic is set firmly in the Victorian period, its message is universal and timeless: animals will serve humans well if they are treated with consideration and kindness. There have been many film and television adaptations of the story, but it is only the novel that captures the authentic voice of the central character.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl ServiceThe Weirdstone of Brisingamen is one of the greatest fantasy novels of all time.When Colin and Susan are pursued by eerie creatures across Alderley Edge, they are saved by the Wizard. He takes them into the caves of Fundindelve, where he watches over the enchanted sleep of one hundred and forty knights.But the heart of the magic that binds them Firefrost, also known as the Weirdstone of Brisingamen has been lost. The Wizard has been searching for the stone for more than 100 years, but the forces of evil are closing in, determined to possess and destroy its special power.Colin and Susan realise at last that they are the key to the Weirdstone's return. But how can two children defeat the Morrigan and her deadly brood?

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Book SynopsisA classic from beloved author Eva Ibbotson - now with a brand-new cover from Jamie Littler. How do you smuggle a family of yetis from Tibet to England? When Agatha Farlingham is kidnapped by a yeti on a mountain in Tibet, she soon discovers that the hairy monster is clever and noble. His children are in danger from the modern world and he needs her help. She sends them on a top-secret journey to England and the safety of her ancestral home. But first she must teach them some manners. . . A rollicking adventure from the extraordinary imagination of one of Britain's most beloved storytellers.

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Book SynopsisEight delightful tales of heart-warming fun and adventure. Stories include King Donkey Ears, The Enormous Turnip, Danny the Dragon, The Inch Prince, Androcles and the Lion, Stone Soup, The Clumsy Crocodile and The Sorcerer's Apprentice. Each story is brilliantly illustrated by artists from the Usborne Young Reading Programme.Table of Contents1 King Donkey Ears2 The Enormous Turnip3 Danny the Dragon4 The Inch Prince5 Androcles and the Lion6 Stone Soup7 The Clumsy Crocodile8 The Sorcerer's Apprentice

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Book SynopsisThe funny, highly illustrated diaries of a boy called Hercules andhis mission to find popularity and his mysterious (maybe even magical)dad! Inspired by Greek mythology, perfect for readers of8+ and fans of Louie Stowell's Loki.

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling children''s author and TV broadcaster, Dermot O''Leary, comes an action-packed new adventure from Toto the ninja cat - a snake has escaped London Zoo and it''s up to her to find it! Purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law.Toto the cat and her brother Silver live footloose and fancy-free in a townhouse in London. Toto is almost totally blind, and learned to trust her senses from a ninja cat-master who taught her back in Italy where they were born. By day, Toto and Silver seem to be ordinary cats, but by night, they love to have adventures! One evening, news reaches Toto that a king cobra has escaped from London Zoo! Together with help from a very posh cat and two hungry tigers, Toto and Silver must investigate. Can they find the giant snake, before it''s too late?Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brillianTrade Reviewa surefire winner with children ... The X Factor host's debut children's book is both fun and original * The Express *A lovely book for children who have just started to read alone - the adventure is exciting and humorous. * The School Librarian *This is a very exciting page-turner of a book with fantastic illustrations that magnify the atmosphere created by the story. It is purrfect for all animal-loving readers * Ed on the Web *

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Book Synopsis* Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller *In this stunning new fantasy novel from international bestselling author C.Trade Review“A story rendered with devastatingly brilliant detail. Dark Rise pulls you by the hand into a dangerous, mighty world. You won’t be able to look away.” — Chloe Gong, New York Times Bestselling Author of These Violent Delights “A propulsive new fantasy. I simply couldn’t put it down.” — V.E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue "Intricate and immersive. A wonderfully tangled adventure story with a Chosen One who keeps you guessing." — Rainbow Rowell, bestselling author of the Simon Snow Trilogy “Beautiful, classical, and deliciously dark.” — Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire “Abundant action and a profusion of plot twists fuel an adrenalized pace” — Publishers Weekly “Classic . . .Pacat’s writing is atmospheric and full of intriguing, complex characters.” — Kirkus Reviews “A taut, captivating fantasy worth every ounce of the hype.” — Popsugar "Pacat is a master at character design, and you’ll instantly fall in love.” — Tor.com “A great recommendation for anyone who enjoyed Cassandra Clare’s historical Shadowhunters.” — School Library Journal “Lush, dark and dangerous. A YA fantasy that begins breathlessly and rarely lets up. Dark Rise is perfect for fans of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo or The Cruel Prince by Holly Black." — Books + Publishing “Will hook readers until the last page. Characters could entice you on one page, the stick a knife through your heart in the next.” — The Nerd Daily

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Book SynopsisThe Story of the Lionesses From the No.1 Football Series

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Book SynopsisAn hugely-interactive animal ABC guessing game with peep-through pages and amazing fold-out flaps, by the bestselling Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and visionary illustrator Sharon King-Chai. Animalphabet makes the gift with eye-catching artwork and an exotic array of animals to marvel over. Can you guess who has more legs than a butterfly? And who is wrinklier than a hedgehog?Each page draws you further into a beautifully vibrant world of huge elephants, slithery snakes and growling tigers, inviting you to compare one animal to another and learn comparison words and adjectives from the natural world.Sharon King-Chai's brightly colourful art and the cleverly designed shaped pages make Animalphabet a rich delight, while Julia Donaldson's rhythmic words are a pleasure to read aloud. Shortlisted for the D&AD Awards 2019 and the winner of the Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award.Trade ReviewEmbark on a vibrant voyage of discovery through the natural world in a Julia Donaldson book like no other. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *This absolutely stunning book turns the alphabet into a wild exploration of the animal world . . . The perfect gift for animal lovers. * LoveReading4Kids *Small children will love this A to Z of animals with its intricate paper cuts * Good Housekeeping *Animalphabet is an entertaining way for any toddler to discover new animals, whilst learning their ABC's too. The popular bestseller from Julia Donaldson features bold and bright artwork on each page, there's also pop out pages and fold away flaps to make the guessing game exciting. As well as teaching them their ABC's and animals, it also encourages children to differentiate and be able to draw comparisons between species * Mirror Online as part of a ‘Best educational books for toddlers’ round-up *

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming tale of courage, set against the backdrop of the Second World War, about a deserted village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat!A master storyteller at his best' Sunday TimesIt's 1943. Lily lives in a seaside village and her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day when the villagers are all told to move out of their homes.Soon, the whole area is out of bounds, as the allied forces prepare to invade France. But Tips, Lily's cat, has other ideas and returns to the forbidden area. Lily decides to enter the danger zone to look for Tips herself . . .Trade Review“A master storyteller at his best” Sunday Times "From the first sentence of a Michael Morpurgo book, you know you are in the hands of a natural storyteller" Guardian “Classic Morpurgo brilliance” Bookseller’s choice, Publishing News "…a succinctly engaging tear-jerker, it is also full of happiness and affection and has a joyful ending… It is also about people who care enough to look after each other, offering a lesson in life as well as history” Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week "…Michael Morpurgo weaves a touching tale that's full of surprises. A master storyteller at his best" Funday Times "As always, Morpurgo writes with solid confidence in a voice that's gentle yet spellbinding" Evening Standard

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Book SynopsisWould you risk the future to change the past?Luna, Konstantin and Aidan are time-travelling thieves working for The Butterfly Club.When they are asked to steal a little-known painting called the Mona Lisa, Aidan can only think of one man who can make things disappear – the magician, Harry Houdini. And as luck would have it, Houdini cannot resist a challenge.The three children and Houdini travel to 1911 Paris where they face an impossible task – stealing a painting right off the wall of the fortress-like Louvre Museum.As Houdini prepares for the theft, a heist which will require him to pull off his greatest ever trick, the time-thieves realise that the Mona Lisa is smiling because she holds a secret. Her creator, Leonardo Da Vinci, hid mysterious codes within the painting.The race is on to solve the puzzle in time...

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