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Book SynopsisA fantastic series from the bestselling author of The Night World.

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Book SynopsisA hilarious, touching and extraordinary new fable from David Walliams, number one bestseller and one of the fastest growing children's author across the globe.Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, in fact.You see, Joe''s rich. Really, really rich. Joe''s got his own bowling alley, his own cinema, even his own butler who is also an orangutan. He''s the wealthiest twelve-year-old in the land.Yes, Joe has absolutely everything he could possibly want. But there's just one thing he really needs: a friendTrade Review"A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" – Telegraph Books of the Year "Witty, warm and enjoyable" – Daily Express “David William’s third book for children is a neat combination of hilarity and morality in the best spirit of the master story-teller of the genre, Roald Dahl” – Julia Eccleshare

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Book SynopsisCatch a ride with Water who is having the time of her life surfing the ocean waves until, that is, the sun causes her to evaporate. But watch how she then joins a cloud and travels around the world until she finally falls as rain.

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Book SynopsisTells the story of a little girl named Fern who loved a little pig named Wilbur and of Wilbur's dear friend, Charlotte A Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider.Trade ReviewAn unusual and witty story which provides a gentle introduction to questions of mortality, Charlotte's Web is a modern classic. * BookTrust *From grammar to the tenderness in which this story is delivered, E. B. White's writing is so perfect... And Garth William's muted illustrations are entirely without fault. Whether read aloud or solo, this is a book well deserving of it's 'classic' status. * The Children's Book Review *An extraordinary story, exquisitely written, with unforgettable passages of dialogue and description, that confronts the dilemma of our relationship with farm animals. Witty, and in places, desperately sad this is a book where animals talk yet remain who they are, themselves. A book to make you cry. -- Michael Morpurgo * Lovereading4kids *

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Book SynopsisLift the flaps and join in the fun with Badger's Band, a story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.Badger wants to start a band and his friends are keen to join in the fun. Tortoise plays the trumpet and Bear can play piano, but who else wants to join the band? Lift the flaps to find out and join Badger and his friends for a special concert.With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, Badger's Band joins the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood which have been delighting parents and children for over twenty years.More lift-the-flap adventures from Acorn Wood: Cat's Cookbook, Squirrel's Snowman and Mole's Spectacles. Look out for new Acorn Wood story Dormouse Has a Cold.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Blue Peter Best Story Award 2016 and the Scottish Children's Book Award 2016, and the North East Book Award 2015.When the mysterious Nowhere Emporium arrives in Glasgow, orphan Daniel Holmes stumbles upon it quite by accident. Before long, the 'shop from nowhere' -- and its owner, Mr Silver -- draw Daniel into a breathtaking world of magic and enchantment. Recruited as Mr Silver's apprentice, Daniel learns the secrets of the Emporium's vast labyrinth of passageways and rooms -- rooms that contain wonders beyond anything Daniel has ever imagined. But when Mr Silver disappears, and a shadow from the past threatens everything, the Emporium and all its wonders begin to crumble.Can Daniel save his home, and his new friends, before the Nowhere Emporium is destroyed forever?Ross MacKenzie unleashes a riot of imagination, colour and fantasy in this astonishing adventure, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Cornelia Funke and Neil Gaiman.Trade Review'Perfect for fans who love magic and Harry Potter so another winner from Kelpies. It's my new favourite to hand sell!'-- Sharleene Creasey, Seven Stories bookshop'The author will dazzle you and entice you to feast your imagination on the story ahead.' -- Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books'... an absolute delight to read from the very first moment. MacKenzie has created a sumptuous, sparkling world that any reader will be loathe to leave... reads like The Night Circus for children and will leave the reader with a similar sense of having just read a very special book indeed.'-- welovethisbook'Arguably one of the best children's books in the last 10 years!'-- The Reader Teacher'The Shop is right up there with Ollivanders as a magical place that readers will want to explore again and again.'-- Jennifer Bell, The Guardian'The story itself it a true wonder to read. The story is dripping with powerful language, emotive descriptions and wonderful characterisation, providing a multitude of opportunities to use the book as the centre of English reading and writing development.'-- Thousand Lives'The writing offers out its hand to take you on the most breathtaking of journeys. It's glorious.'-- Blog of a Bookaholic'Provides everything it takes to keep a young reader enthralled -- magic, mystery, an intrepid hero, his colourful allies, and -- best of all -- a chilling and lethal villain.'-- An Awfully Big Blog Adventure'MacKenzie sure knows how to take his readers on a journey! I was captured from the first page and I still don't think I was let go at the last. There is something very special about this book.'-- Rebecca, Madeleine Lindley 'Down-to-earth yet lyrical prose and vivid characters make for an exciting, satisfying read.'-- Children's Books Ireland'Full of time travel, illusions and twists that take you in every direction with every chapter you read. A monumental tale that will keep you guessing right to the very end.'-- My Book Corner'Filled to the brim with imagination. MacKenzie’s writing will have young readers enthusiastically reaching for their pencils to write their own magical stories.'-- Babyccino'Ideal for those who love colourful, imaginary worlds full of magical events.'-- Serendipity Reviews'MacKenzie creates a dazzling fantasy world, so engaging and vivid it reminds one of Cornelia Funke's books. Young readers... will be entranced.' -- Andrea Reece, lovereading4kids'An amazing book filled with magic and excitement. If you like Harry Potter and Dr Who, you will love this!' -- Tomasz, age 9, lovereading4kids'...a cracking good story with convincingly elaborated magical elements and characters that are clearly drawn, and it keeps you turning the page.'-- Books for Keeps'A real treat for anyone with an imagination... This is Ross Mackenzie at his best.'-- Elaine Clarke, Junior School Teacher, George Heriots School'It is a story that stays with you once you put it down, makes you worry about the characters when you are not reading, and makes you imagine how they lived their lives after that last sentence. And that is when you know you have something special!'-- Midnight Readers blogspot'This is a delightful book, a joy of a book, a veritable feast for the imagination.'-- Gordon Askew, magicfictionsincepotter blogspot'Best book I've ever read' -- 9yrs boy, Toppsta'As you read the story it feels like it's pulling you in bit by bit and it keeps you excited ... I enjoyed every moment.'-- Joseph, age 8, National Geographic Kids'Delectable writing, an excellent plot and extraordinary friendships provide for an enchanting read. I hope that you'll pick this up and give it a read, as it's truly proof that books are kind of magical portal.'-- NetGalley'Whimsical and downright magical, a must for a middle grade fantasy fan.'-- NetGalley, Librarian'I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, the plot was perfectly paced and kept me utterly hooked (to the point where I read it in one glorious gulp over a Sunday afternoon) and the world building was quite honestly exceptional. All in all, I loved this a whole lot and I can’t wait to get my hands on the upcoming sequel the Elsewhere Emporium soon! 5/5'-- Golden Books Girl 'Absolutely incredible. I just don't have the words for this. The evil villain, the tragic back story, the brilliant background characters, magpies, friendship, family... ALL INCREDIBLE. Throw in a massive dollop of magic and a writing style that you just can't help but devour and you get this special book. I need more NOW.PLUS... There's a sequel coming out and I GENUINELY CAN'T WAIT. Bring it on. I love a sequel. The Elsewhere Emporium, guys. I'm excited.'-- alittlebutalot, book blogger

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Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of Bikini Bottom in an all-new middle-grade series featuring SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends—now in paperback SpongeBob SquarePants is on the case in this new middle-grade series. On the eve of a mayoral event happening at the Krusty Krab, Patrick Star goes missing! With no one willing to help find him, SpongeBob and Squidward put on their best detective gear and hit the case themselves. But as their investigation leads them to the darkest corners of Bikini Bottom, unknown secrets about SpongeBob’s best friend are quickly revealed. Energetic and fast-paced with plenty of kid-friendly humor, Find a Missing Star, the first in the SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom Mysteries series, is a great read for new and longtime fans of the hit TV series.

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Book SynopsisBudi's going to be a star. He's going to play football, instead of sweating over each football boot he makes. But one unlucky kick brings his world crashing down. Now he owes the Dragon, the most dangerous man in Jakarta. Soon it's not just Budi's dreams at stake, but his life. A story about dreaming big and not letting anything stand in your way.Trade ReviewA brilliant debut. * John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas *A dazzling story of family, fate and football and one game-changing friendship. * Peter Bunzl, author of The Cogheart Adventures *A fantastically original debut that champions hope, dogged optimism in the face of adversity, and friendship * M. G. Leonard, author of Beetle Boy *skillfully written and perfectly paced. Mitch Johnston has produced a fantastically original debut that champions hope, dogged optimism in the face of adversity, and friendship. * M.G. Leonard, author of Beetle Boy *A fast-paced, compelling read about so much more than the beautiful game. It's about the cost of friendship, about having to make agonisingly difficult choices and about keeping hope alive while life delivers some hard blows * Toppsta reader review *

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Book Synopsis"Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze."Visit the farm in the brilliantly funny A Squash and a Squeeze, the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. A little old lady lives all by herself in her house but she's not happy - it's just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels!This edition features the classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!Also available with redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle and Charlie Cook's Favourite Book.Trade ReviewMy readers collapsed in heaps, and then had to have it read again. -- Vivian French * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisAN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! THE EXPLOSIVE NEW YA CRIME THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER.AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!WINNER of the CrimeFest award 2022 for Best Crime Fiction Novel for Young Adults!A blisteringly good standalone thriller.'The Observer, YA Books of the Year, 4/12/2022A thrill ride.' The Guardian Eighteen year old Red and her friends are on a road trip in an RV, heading to the beach for Spring Break. Spirits are high. Until the RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere. And as the wheels are shot out, one by one, the friends realise that this is no accident.There's a sniper out there. He's watching them and he knows exactly who they are. One of the group has a secret that the sniper is willing to kill for.As a game of cat-and-mouse plays out, the group desperately tries to get help. Buried secrets are forced to light and tensions within the group reach deadly levels. Only one thing is for sure. Not everyone will survive the night . . .Five Survive reached number one in the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover Besteller list, week commencing 19/12/2022.Five Survive reached number four in the Sunday Times Children's and YA Fiction chart, week commencing 12/12/2022.Trade Review ‘A blisteringly good standalone thriller.’ The Observer, YA Books of the Year, 4/12/2022 ‘A thrill ride.’ The Guardian 'The secrets, suspense and action pushes you to read the entire book in just one sitting, proving yet again Jackson is the queen of young adult novels.' The Independent (Children’s book of the week, 4/1/2023) “Holly Jackson, the OG of UK YA thriller writers, has written one of her most exciting novels yet. Five Survive, my Book of the Month, is about a group of teens who set off on a trip for spring break; when they find themselves under attack, they must work out who is trying to shoot them—and why. Set over the course of just a few hours, this taut thriller will keep readers hooked.” Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller Praise for the Good Girl’s Guide to Murder trilogy: ‘A taut, compulsively readable, elegantly plotted thriller' - Guardian 'Jackson ensnares readers in another highly addictive web, woven from the dark shadows of small-town secrets.’ The Observer “As Good As Dead is a phenomenal YA mystery that deserves to be one of the books of the year and provides a stellar finale to a knockout series." Nerd Daily 'A fiendishly-plotted mystery that kept me guessing until the very end.' – Laura Purcell, bestselling author of The Silent Companions 'There is a lot to really enjoy in this story and there is great energy to the writing, as well as some fine characterization' – Peter James, award-winning and no.1 bestselling crime thriller author of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series 'Twisty, compulsive and so, so clever' – Savannah Brown, author of The Truth About Keeping Secrets 'That ending! Pure genius' – Yasmin Rahman, author of All the Things We Never Said

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Book Synopsis*Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!**Winner of Best Book I Wish I Could Read Again For The First Time - TikTok Book Awards*Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. A bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between.''Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.'' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnCharlie and Nick are at the same school, but they''ve never met ... until one day when they''re made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn''t think he has a chance. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is more interested in Charlie than either of them realised.By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper is about love, friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompasses all the small moments of Nick and CharliTrade ReviewHeartstopper has changed the face of YA fiction * heat *The queer graphic novel we wished we had at high school...a charming same-sex romance * gaytimes *Involving, intimate and adorable * Attitude *A boy-meets-boy graphic novel romance that will win your heart * Booktrust *

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Book SynopsisExplore the amazing world of the Magic Faraway Tree in this fantastic bind-up of the 3 original books, by one of the most beloved children's authors of all time. Discover the magic!

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Book SynopsisI felt very still and empty, the way the eye of a tornado must feel, moving dully along in the middle of the surrounding hullabaloo.Sylvia Plath's groundbreaking semi-autobiographical novel offers an intimate, honest and often wrenching glimpse into mental illness.

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Book SynopsisMovie tie-in edition of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller and Waterstones Children''s Book Prize winner.Now a major motion picture from Twentieth Century Fox, starring Amandla StenbergNo. 1 New York Times bestsellerA classic in the making. The TimesPlaces a spotlight on Black Lives Matter. StylistPassionate and uncompromising. The ObserverA must-read. The PoolOutstanding. The GuardianPowerful. MetroRead the book that inspired the movie! Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her killed. Inspired by the Bla

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Book SynopsisIt's here! Number one bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly-anticipated companion; the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of viewTrade ReviewI can absolutely recommend you join the hype. * Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Guardian *People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there * Time *A literary phenomenon. * New York Times *Meyer is genuinely invested Edward and Bella, and their dream of a shared life, and her devotion is infectious * Telegraph *As a Twilight series obsessed teenager back in the early 00s, being able to re-read this story now from Edwards point of view gives me *all the feels*. * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisHalf Boy. Half God. All Hero. Honestly, blowing up another school was the last thing I wanted to do. As the son of a Greek God, I've had my share of near-death disaster - and now my arch enemy Luke wants to invade our camp via an ancient labyrinth. If he succeeds, thousands of bloodthirsty monsters will attack.Trade ReviewRiordan takes the reader back to the stories we love; then shakes the cobwebs out of them -- Eoin Colfer

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Book SynopsisCrack the case with the InvestiGators! The first adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. **Don't miss Mango and Brash in their World Book Day adventure - High Rise Hijinks!**'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.Join Mango and Brash, alligator secret agents, as they fight crime, save the day and go undercover . . . in a bakery?Armed with a moustache and a rolling pin, the Investigators need to work together to find out who has kidnapped top chef Gustavo, and stop his recipes getting into the wrong hands!Can Mango and Brash uncover the clues, crack the case, and capture the crooks? Or will the criminals wriggle out of their grasp?The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:- Fun teamwork- Friendship- Pesky problem-solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids! InvestiGators: Take the Plunge, InvestiGators: Off the Hook, InvestiGators: Ants in our P.A.N.T.S and tons more! And don't miss the spin off series, Agents of S.U.I.T.!Trade ReviewHas heaping helpings of surreal alligator action and wordplay gags to keep new readers bent on solving the mystery. * The New York Times *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *In high-intensity colors, straightforward panel artwork by Green (Hippopot­a­mister) offers plenty of slapstick gags to Brash and Mango’s tale. Fast-paced fun for the bad pun and dorky joke crowd. * Publisher's Weekly *Like the heroes of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man or Captain Underpants, the Investigators are bound to resonate with kids. * School Library Journal: XpressReviews *With its rampant good-natured goofiness and its unrelenting fizz and pep, this feels like a sugar rush manifested as a graphic novel. Silly and inventive fast-paced fun. * Kirkus *If your young reader is looking for something to fill a Dogman-shaped hole in their personal libraries, let alligator investigators Mango and Brash step in. With a detailed comic-strip format, lots of toilet humour and zany plot lines, you will be pestered for the sequel before it's published. -- Sara Keating * Sunday Business Post (Ireland) *Brimming over with glorious puns, lashings of toilet humour, and plenty of references to pop culture, Green’s high-energy, snap, crackle and pop story will have youngsters snorting and sniggering. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *This book will appeal to all but you can easily see how it could be a stepping stone for those who struggle to engage with reading and it may just help them light their reading fire. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *My six year old nephew would not put this book down. * Toppsta review *pun-heavy whodunnit graphic novel which is just as clearly laid out, colourful and silly as Dav Pilkey’s phenomenally successful series. Mango and Brash are an excellent detective duo that readers will definitely want to see more from… * BookTrust *Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! * Lancashire Evening Post *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *Absolutely hilarious and fantastic book. Investigators has become a good new series to look out for and we simply can't wait to continue the story. My son and I went through the whole book in one sitting. Mango was my son’s favourite as he was extremely funny. The book has great design and vibrant colourful pictures. The puns and jokes are spot on * Toppsta review *It’s like a cartoon you can read, the illustrations are so good it’s like you’re watching them and not reading them at all. -- Yusuf, aged 10 * The Reading Agency *My son loves this graphic novel and finds it hilarious -- Mini Travellers Blog

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Book Synopsis The magical bestseller: a classic story to read again and again. Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017 Winner of the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year 2017 Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize Beautiful, thrilling and magical, Sunday Times bestselling-author Kiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed first novel is a modern classic. 'Absolutely loved it from start to finish' TOM FLETCHER 'I read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN 'Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic, myth and adventure' EMMA CARROLL Forbidden to leave her island, Isabella dreams of the faraway lands her cartographer father once mapped. When her friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the search. The world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland – and beneath the dry rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demon is stirring from its sleep. Soon, following her map, her heart and an ancient myth, Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to save the island itself. A beautifully written, multi award-winning story of friendship, discovery, myths and magic for any age – perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine Rundell From the author of Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, chosen for the Richard & Judy Book Club Set in an extensive and stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with magical realism A gorgeous gift with intricate star-chart illustrations throughout - a present for young and old, which will stay with you long after reading 'One of those timeless stories that feels like a real myth' SAMANTHA SHANNON 'FANTASTIC!' CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER 'Absolutely stunning' CATHERINE DOYLE 'So beautiful and magical' PIERS TORDAY

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Book SynopsisLike lightning/you strike/fast and free/legs zoom/down field/eyes fixed/on the checkered ball/on the goal/ten yards to go/can’t nobody stop you/can’t nobody cop you… Twelve-year-old Nick is a football-mad boy who absolutely hates books. In this follow-up to the Newbery-winning novel The Crossover, football, family, love, and friendship take centre stage as Nick tries to figure out how to navigate his parents’ break-up, stand up to bullies, and impress the girl of his dreams. These challenges – which seem even harder than scoring a tie-breaking, game-winning goal – change his life, as well as his best friend’s. This energetic novel-in-verse by the poet Kwame Alexander captures all the thrills and setbacks, the action and emotion of a World Cup match.Trade Review"An obvious love of words, and the way they flow together and create their own rhythm, makes Alexander’s work somewhat irresistible. . . To pick up Booked is to find yourself turning page after page, swept along as Nick spills out his story." * New York Times *"A satisfying, winning read" * Kirkus, starred review *"Eminently readable . . . readers will surely love Alexander's joyous word play and celebration of reading" * Booklist, starred review *"Alexander scores again. Emotionally resonant and with a pace like a player on a breakaway." * Publishers Weekly, starred review *"Warm and believable . . . Alexander understands reluctant readers deeply, and here hands them a protagonist who is a smart, reading-averse kid" * Horn Book, starred review *

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Book SynopsisThe Nowhere Emporium has been stolen.The shop from nowhere has vanished without a trace. Will it ever reappear?As they search for the lost Emporium, Daniel and Ellie encounter magical bookshops, deserted islands, and an array of magicians (both dead and alive). Meanwhile a dangerous force is attacking the Emporium from the inside, waiting for a chance to break free.In this highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning The Nowhere Emporium, readers will once again be transported into a magical realm where imagination is power and anything is possible. Loyal fans will be astonished by the new wonders beyond the Emporium's doors as the gripping mystery unfolds.Trade Review'Rich with descriptive detail.'-- Youth Services Book Review'Detailed and original, yet never sacrificing the human story for fantasy, this is a fabulous book that will enchant and inspire.'-- Book Trust'The Elsewhere Emporium enthralls the reader and I was so glad Ross Mackenzie gave us the chance to return to Daniel and Ellie’s world once again.'-- My Book Corner'I found this even more enchanting than its predecessor and believe it’s a sequel that’s sure to both delight fans of the first book and attract new fans who’ve never heard of it too. 5/5'-- Golden Books Girl'Magical, gripping and imaginative, The Elsewhere Emporium is a delight.'-- Books for Topics'An exciting fantasy that operates with a daredevil sense of urgency.'-- Foreword Reviews'This is easily one of the best books that I have read this year. I would have just loved for it to be 100+ pages longer so that I could have continued living and breathing in this wonderful place... I truly devoured this book in just a few hours. It's another showmanship of storytelling that will delight all readers.'-- Mr Ripley's Enchanted BooksPraise for The Nowhere Emporium:'The author will dazzle you and entice you to feast your imagination on the story ahead.' -- Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books'MacKenzie has created a sumptuous, sparkling world that any reader will be loathe to leave. . . Reads like The Night Circus for children and will leave the reader with a similar sense of having just read a very special book indeed.'-- welovethisbook'MacKenzie creates a dazzling fantasy world, so engaging and vivid it reminds one of Cornelia Funke's books.' -- Andrea Reece, lovereading4kids'It is a story that stays with you once you put it down, makes you worry about the characters when you are not reading, and makes you imagine how they lived their lives after that last sentence. And that is when you know you have something special!'-- Midnight Readers blogspot

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Book Synopsis'Lynette Noni is a marvelous and inventive storyteller' Sarah J MaasShe'd failed them. All of them. And now she was paying the price.Kiva thought she knew what she wanted-revenge. But feelings change, people change . . . everything has changed.After what happened at the palace, Kiva is desperate to know if her friends and family are safe, and whether those she wronged can ever forgive her. But with the kingdoms closer to the brink of war than they've ever been, and Kiva far away from the conflict, more is at stake than her own broken heart.A fresh start will mean a perilous quest, forcing mortal enemies and uneasy allies together in a race against the clock to save not just Evalon, but all of Wenderall. With her loyalties now set, Kiva can no longer just survive-she must fight for what she believes in. For who she believes in. But with danger coming from every side, and the lives of everyone she loves at risk, does she have what it takes to stand, or will she fall?PRAISE FOR LYNETTE NONI'Lynette Noni is a master at her craft' James Dashner'Very talented' Terry Brooks'Lynette Noni's compelling stories keep readers turning pages to the very end' Juliet Marillier'A masterful storyteller' Maria V. SnyderTrade ReviewPraise for Lynette NoniLynette Noni is a marvelous and inventive storyteller, whose books are absolutely impossible to put down * Sarah J Maas, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author *Lynette Noni is a master at her craft * James Dashner, author of The Maze Runner *A very talented writer * Terry Brooks, author of The Sword of Shannara *Lynette Noni's compelling stories keep readers turning pages to the very end * Juliet Marillier, author of the Sevenwaters series *A masterful storyteller. Her characters steal into your heart and won't let go! * Maria V. Snyder, author, the Poison Study series *When Lynette Noni opens the door to another world, don't hesitate: jump in and enjoy * Trudi Canavan, author of The Black Magician trilogy *

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Book SynopsisThis semi-autobiographical classic, written by the beloved Judith Kerr, tells the story of a Jewish family escaping Germany in the days before the Second World WarSuppose your country began to change. Suppose that without your noticing, it became dangerous for some people to live in it any longer, and you found, to your surprise, that your own father was one of those people. This is what happened to Anna in 1933.Anna is too busy with her schoolwork and tobogganing to listen to the talk of Hitler. But one day she and her brother Max are rushed out of Germany in alarming secrecy, away from everything they know. Their father is wanted by the Nazis. This is the start of a huge adventure, sometimes frightening, very often funny and always exciting.Judith Kerr wrote When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit fifty years ago, based on her own journey, so that her own children would know where she came from and the lengths to which her parents went to keep her and her brother safe. It has gone on to become a beloved classic that is required reading for many children all over the world and is an unforgettable introduction to the real-life impact of the Second World War.

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Book SynopsisBoy87 is an original and beautifully written page-turner of a novel about love, survival and the strength that can be found in a hopeful human spirit' -- Sarah Crossan, Carnegie Medal Winner 'Shif is an unforgettable character, and his story should be read by everyone who cares about one of the unfolding tragedies of our time' -- Award-winning author Elizabeth Laird Shif is just an ordinary boy who likes chess, maths and racing his best friend home from school. But one day, soldiers with guns come to his door - and he knows that he is no longer safe. Shif is forced to leave his mother and little sister, and embark on a dangerous journey; a journey through imprisonment and escape, new lands and strange voices, and a perilous crossing by land and sea. He will encounter cruelty and kindness; he will become separated from the people he loves. Boy 87 is a gripping, uplifting tale of one boy's struggle for survival; it echoes the story of young people all over the world today.

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Book SynopsisThe 8th book in the bestselling DOG MAN series from Dav Pilkey!

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Book SynopsisGlorious new rejacket of a Diana Wynne Jones Chrestomanci novel now a book with extra bits!Conrad is young, good at heart, and yet is apparently suffering from the effects of such bad karma that there is nothing in his future but terrible things. Unless he can alter his circumstances well, quite frankly, he is DOOMED.Conrad is sent in disguise to Stallery Mansion, to infiltrate the magical fortress that has power over the whole town of Stallchester, and to discover the identity of the person who is affecting his Fate so badly. Then he has to kill that person. But can any plan really be that simple and straightforward? Of course it can''t! And things start to go very strangely for Conrad from the moment he meets the boy called ChristopherThis is trademark DWJ packed with laugh-aloud humour, insane logic, spot-on observations, organised chaos, and all wrapped up in a rattling good adventure which oozes magic from every seam. Literally.

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Book SynopsisSoar into space with a glorious story of alien folk that's literallyout of this world! The Smeds (who are red) nevermix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoofall in love, their families don't approve. But peace is restoredand love conquers all in this irresistible tale from the creatorsof STICK MAN.

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Book SynopsisVery Useful Guide To Moods.

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Book SynopsisWritten in Julia Donaldson's glorious rhyme and illustrated in glowingcolour by Axel Scheffler, THE SCARECROWS' WEDDING is a fabulouslove story. Scarecrows Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay are planningthe perfect wedding, but wicked Reginald Rake has other ideas. Harry must become a hero so he and Betty can have the weddingof their dreams.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2023 British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year & The Week Junior's Children's Book of the Year: Older Fiction! Adam has found something incredible in a rubbish dump in London. A mysterious, mythical, magical animal. A TYGER. And the tyger is in danger. Adam and his friend Zadie are determined to help, but it isn't just the tyger's life at stake. Their whole world is on the verge of destruction. Can they learn to use their powers before it's too late?Trade ReviewA future classic * British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year 2023 *A transcendent masterpiece that captivates readers from beginning to end ... absolute genius * The Week Junior Children's Book of the Year: Older Fiction 2023 *Spectacular * The Times Children's Books of the Year 2022 *A classic in the making * Foyles Children's Book of the Year 2022 *You wait years and years for a masterpiece and then one comes along * Frank Cottrell-Boyce *Next level excellent. This book is a gem * Malorie Blackman *A simple, thrilling tale of a boy and a girl and a Tyger. A triumph! * Jacqueline Wilson *An out-and-out masterpiece * Piers Torday *Breathtaking, heartbreakingly and achingly beautiful. Perfection * Sophie Anderson *A masterpiece of a story: beautiful, brilliant, perfect! * Peter Bunzl *A timeless classic * Sita Brahmachari *A perfectly-judged children's adventure * Katherine Woodfine *Another roaring success * The Times, Children's Book of the Week *Here are two masters of their crafts and their collaboration is absorbing, uplifting and joyous. My book of the year so far. Buy it, read it, share it! * LoveReading *An ambitious, bold tour-de-force * The Reading Agency Children's Books of the Year 2022 *

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Book SynopsisWinner of the British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Children’s Fiction Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal The Times Children's Book of the Year ‘A magnificent story … It deserves every prize going’ Philip Pullman ‘An extraordinary story with historical and family truth at its heart, that tells us as much about the present as the past. Deeply felt, movingly written, a remarkable achievement’ Michael Morpurgo 1941. War is raging. And one angry boy has been sent to the city, where bombers rule the skies. There, Joseph will live with Mrs F, a gruff woman with no fondness for children. Her only loves are the rundown zoo she owns and its mighty silverback gorilla, Adonis. As the weeks pass, bonds deepen and secrets are revealed, but if the bombers set Adonis rampaging free, will either of them be able to end the life of the one thing they truly love? Inspired by a true story.Trade Review"A magnificent story … It deserves every prize going" -- Philip Pullman"It’s a wonderful story of hurt, kindness and what it means to be human in an inhumane world" -- Children's Book of the Year * The Times *"An extraordinary story with historical and family truth at its heart, that tells us as much about the present as the past. Deeply felt, movingly written, a remarkable achievement" -- Michael Morpurgo"Very moving. I almost never cry at books - but this one had me in tears by the end" -- Jacqueline Wilson"A raw, heartfelt tale in the tradition of Goodnight Mister Tom" * Sunday Times *

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