Children & Teen Fiction Books
Simon & Schuster Ltd The Night Curse
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Hairy Maclary from Donaldsons Dairy
Book SynopsisJoin Hairy Maclary and his friends on their first ever adventure in this golden 40th anniversary edition of the beloved rhyming classic!Out of the gate and off for walk,Went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson''s DairyHairy Maclary is off for a walk, and he''s joined by furry friends of all shapes and sizes, from Bottomley Potts (covered in spots) to Schnitzel von Krumm (with a very low tum).But when they suddenly find themselves face-to-face with Scarface Claw - the toughest Tom in town - it''s time to run all the way back home!Delighting generation after generation of children, Hairy Maclary is packed with vivid illustrations and playful rhymes.It''s just funny, really entertaining and fun. Perfect for children who love dogs. - Catherine RaynerAn absolute classic - packed full of repetition- Book Share TimeMore Hairy Maclary classics:Hairy Maclary''s BoneHairy Maclary''s Rumpus at the VetHairy Maclary''s ShowbusinessTrade Review(Hairy Maclary is) a child's best introduction to books * The Times *The rhyming verse is delightful to read aloud and soon learned by heart * Independent *
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Pan Macmillan The Detective Dog
Book SynopsisWhen a crime needs solving, there’s only one dog for the job! Join Nell the Detective and help solve the mystery of the missing books.There once was a dog with a keen sense of smell.She was known far and wide as Detective Dog Nell.Peter’s dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell. Her ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work solving mysteries and finding all Peter’s lost toys. But Nell has other talents too . . .When she’s not cracking cases, Nell goes to school with Peter and listens to the children read. Books about dinosaurs, books about space and even books about dogs – Nell loves them all! But one day Peter and Nell arrive at school to find all the books have disappeared! Who could have taken them, and why? Luckily, Detective Dog Nell, with help from the whole class, is ready to sniff out the thief!Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by the multi-talented illustrator and print-maker Sara Ogilvie, The Detective Dog is a fast-paced celebration of books, reading, libraries and the relationship between a little boy and his rather special dog.Trade ReviewTo look at, read aloud and listen to, this book is a delight. * The Sunday Times *A new book by Julia Donaldson is always a cause for celebration, and this latest offering is set to be another classic: a heartwarming celebration of books, libraries, reading and friendship, it's got all the trademark poetry Donaldson is renowned for, vibrantly brought to life by Ogilvie's illustrations. A surefire hit. * Huffington Post *a celebration of books and libraries, perfect for class reading * Angels & Urchins *Will make both children and parents smile. * Irish Independent *A satisfying, action-filled story perfectly told, and Sara Ogilvy's illustrations are full of character. * LoveReading4Kids *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Wuthering Heights
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Oxford University Press Isadora Moon Goes Camping
Book SynopsisHalf vampire, half fairy, totally unique! Isadora Moon is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and Isadora is a bit of both. So when they all go camping at the seaside some things might happen that are not quite normal . . .From roasting marshmallows on a campfire to making friends with a mermaid - special things happen when Isadora''s around!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 new 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!
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Scholastic US Smile
Book SynopsisRaina Telgemeier''s #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood!Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there''s still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly.
£10.44
Hot Key Books What Happens Online
Book Synopsis'[A] big-hearted tale of one awkward teenager's split life between reality and the internet, the kind of book you wish that boy from Adolescence had read [...] A brilliant, heartfelt book about now.' - The Times, Children's Book of the WeekFROM THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF STEADY FOR THIS AND KING OF NOTHING COMES A HILARIOUS NEW TEEN COMEDY ABOUT FIGURING OUT WHO YOU ARE ONLINE AND OFFLINE! Existor is the most popular guy in school. Fred is the loser with no friends. And nobody knows they're the same person. Online, Fred goes by Existor@stmarks. His alter ego is the best gamer around - constantly on a winning streak, with tonnes of followers, and the confidence to go with it.But offline, Fred's life is miserable. His dad's always working, his mum's struggling, and at school, everyone looks straight through him. Until Existor's notoriety spreads to his school, and Fred sees an opportunity: everyone listens to what Existor has to say, so why not use that?Soon, Fred is coming up with outlandish rumours about his classmates, and everyone's lapping it up. His bullies are shunned, and people are finally taking notice of him. But it's a slippery slope and Fred struggles to keep track of all the stuff he's posted as his lies start to wreak unexpected havoc.Fred will have to answer for his crimes against reality, but will he ever find someone to like him for who he really is? PRAISE FOR STEADY FOR THIS:WINNER OF THE BRANFORD BOASE AWARD 2024WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S DIVERSE BOOK AWARD 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARD 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2024 'Crammed with outrageously hilarious wordplay, Lessore's exuberant debut for 12+ is a southeast London celebration of teen awkwardness, creativity and silly joy.' - Guardian'Funny, original and heart-warming.' - The Times 'An engaging, positive and heart-warming read.' - BookTrustPRAISE FOR KING OF NOTHING:WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE FOR OLDER READERS 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR WRITING 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARD 2025SHORTLISTED FOR AMAZON BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024'Rib-achingly funny, poignant, thoughtful and sly, Lessore's second novel confirms him as a uniquely talented writer.' - Guardian'Confirms [Nathanael Lessore] as a major new name in writing for younger teenagers . . . an immensely readable book.' - The Observer'This teen comedy really is very funny, while also being meaningful and heartwarming.' - iPaper (WHAT HAPPENS ONLINE by Nathanael Lessore was a Times Children's Book of the Week on 12/04/25)
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Oneworld Publications How to Make Friends with the Dark: From the
Book SynopsisThe story of one girl’s quest for clarity and forgiveness after an awful, universe-gone-mad-mistake. From the internationally bestselling author of Girl in Pieces ‘Breathtaking and heartbreaking, and I loved it with all my heart.’ Jennifer Niven I thought I was done with death, at least a little bit, but death wasn't done with me. It’s always been Tiger and her mother against the world. Then, on a day like any other, Tiger’s mother dies. Now it’s Tiger, alone. And she must learn to make friends with the dark. ‘A rare and powerful novel...dives deep into the heart of grief and healing with honesty, empathy, and grace.’ Karen M. McManus ‘Magnificent. A beautiful, heartbreaking alleluia to survival.’ Brendan KielyTrade Review‘Lyrical, devastating, witty and raw – this is Kathleen Glasgow at her best. Her fans will not be disappointed to fall in love with Tiger Tolliver, no matter how much she breaks their hearts.’ Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, author of The Smell of Other People’s Houses‘Beautifully written and profoundly moving. From page one, Tiger Tolliver grabs your heart with her pain, her courage, her humor – and she doesn’t let go.’ Alyssa Sheinmel, New York Times bestselling author of A Danger to Herself and Others'Kathleen Glasgow is the rare type of skilled storyteller that knows you have to hurt your characters before putting them back together. I loved every word of this lyrical and devastating novel.' Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders'This had me gripped from the very first page... The characters feel so real that you end up hurting for them.' Eve Ainsworth, author of Seven Days‘Lyrical and emotionally complex.’ Irish Times
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Stone Cold The Originals
Book SynopsisStone Cold is a Carnegie Medal-winning thriller by Robert Swindells. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first.A tense thriller plot is combined with a perceptive and harrowing portrait of life on the streets as a serial killer preys on the young and vulnerable homeless. Link, aged 17, is distrustful of people until he pairs up with Deb, another homeless youngster. But what Deb doesn''t tell him is that she''s an ambitious young journalist on a self-imposed assignment to track down the killer and she''s prepared to use herself as bait ...The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man''s Land - Aidan Chambers, After the F
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Scholastic Burn the Water
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£8.99
Sweet Cherry Publishing Horace and Co 4 Book Collection
Book SynopsisGet ready to meet Flossy and Jim's latest concept: Horace and Co!A dinosaur that can't help but be wibbly-wobbly, a hamster that wants to marry cheese and many more fun characters! Together, they teach us to try new food, feel our feelings and understand that everyone is different. Horace and Co. show us that with a little help from our friends, everything will be alright.
£25.57
Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Colour Short Stories Scavenger Hunt
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HarperCollins Publishers The Pinhoe Egg
Book SynopsisGlorious new rejacket of a Diana Wynne Jones favourite, featuring Chrestomanci now a book with extra bits!Spells always have consequences and it''s Chrestomanci''s job to make sure everything is safely under control. Even so, in the village around Chrestomanci Castle, all sorts of secret magical misuse is going on. And when Cat Chant finds the Pinhoe egg, chaos is just the beginning!A masterpiece of magic, mayhem and mirth!
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Floris Books My Name Is Samim
Book SynopsisThirteen-year-old Afghan refugee Samim has fled to the UK. But to gain asylum he must tell his story. A moving, wry debut novel about courage, resilience and friendship from a vital new voice in children's fiction.
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Nosy Crow Ltd Café Chaos The Way the Cookie Crumbles
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Last Straw Book 3
Book SynopsisTHE ONE WHERE GREG SHAPES UPThe third laugh-out-loud, fully-illustrated Diary of a Wimpy Kid book from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! A global phenomenon with 250 million copies of the series sold worldwide! Greg Heffley''s dad is on a mission! He''s decided it''s time for this wimpy kid to become, well, less wimpy and has planned lots of manly activities for him and his son. Greg somehow manages to find ways to get out of most of them, but when his dad threatens to send him to a military academy, Greg realises he''s going to have to somehow shape up ... or get shipped out! WHAT''S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! Stories that all readers can''t wait to get their hands on Laughter guaranteed! *BRAND NEW* DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE DEEP END IS OUT NOW! And DON''T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg''s best friend in Rowley Jefferson''s Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson''s Journal. ''Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children''s authors on the planet'' Independent Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series? Diary of a Wimpy Kid Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot - THE BRAND NEW NOVEL COMING SOON - PRE-ORDER NOW!!Trade ReviewThe world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series * Sun *Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet. * Independent *Hilarious! * Sunday Telegraph *The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid * The Big Issue *
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Wordsworth Editions Ltd Alice in Wonderland
Book SynopsisThis edition contains Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking Glass. It is illustrated throughout by Sir John Tenniel, whose drawings for the books add so much to the enjoyment of them. Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Red Queen and the White Rabbit all make their appearances, and are now familiar figures in writing, conversation and idiom. So too, are Carroll's delightful verses such as 'The Walrus and the Carpenter' and the inspired jargon of that masterly Wordsworthian parody, 'The Jabberwocky'.
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Scholastic Dog Man 6 Brawl of the Wild PB
Book SynopsisThe SIXTH book in the hilarious series from the creator of Captain Underpants! Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The heroic hound is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fit in with one?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The BFG
Book SynopsisHuman beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist.One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant!Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children.But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat.Can Sophie and the BFG stop them?The text in this edition of The BFG was updated in 2022 for young independent readers.
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HarperCollins Publishers Wild
Book SynopsisThe third instalment of Aprilynne Pike's extraordinary faerie tale of magic and mystery, romance and danger, described by Stephenie Meyer as a remarkable debut.
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Truebridges My Strong Mind II
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Walker Books Ltd Skylar and the Kpop Headteacher
Book SynopsisK-pop meets Freaky Friday in a hilarious body swap adventure for 8+ readers from Costa-winning author Luan Goldie, perfect for fans of Jenny Pearson and David Solomons.When 11-year-old K-pop obsessed Skylar inexplicably switches bodies with her super strict 71-year-old headteacher, Ms Callus, she's thrown into a hilarious world of dancing old ladies gone viral and school rules thrown out the window, as she tries to figure out how on earth to swap back! But then the chance to meet her favourite boyband AZ8 in real life changes everything, and Skylar must decide whether her K-pop dream come true is worth risking being stuck as an old lady for everSinging with laugh-out-loud moments, this is a joyful and uplifting tale of friendship, fandom and chasing your dreams.PRAISE FOR SKYLAR AND THE K-POP HEADTEACHER:This ''Freaky Friday''-esque adventure is packed full with laugh-out-loud jokes about generational misunder
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Pan Macmillan The Nutcracker
Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for any child this Christmas. From Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of festive favourites How Winston Delivered Christmas, How Winston Came Home for Christmas and The Grumpus, comes a gorgeous retelling of children's Christmas classic The Nutcracker - a Christmas Story in twenty-four-and-a-half chapters. The Mouse King is up to some very sneaky shenanigans.The night before Christmas, he steals the key to the Kingdom of Sweets and sets out to cause as much festive mayhem as he can!Clara and Fritz Strudel, and their new friend the Nutcracker, are the only ones who can stop him. But when a magical curse is put on Fritz, it's a race against time to make it to the Kingdom of Sweets and find the Sugar Plum Fairy – the only one who can break the spell!Can the adventurers stop the Mouse King's naughty plan and save Fritz, before it's too late?With irresistible colour Trade ReviewA joyously silly retelling of The Nutcracker . . . Bright, boisterous and sweetshop-colourful, with just the right amount of bum jokes, it’s perfect for sharing with 5+ kids in the run-up to Christmas. * Guardian *Beautifully imaginative, we love the idea of counting down to Christmas by reading a new chapter of this tale every night. It’s incredibly funny, filled with silly names and scenarios, and has heaps of holiday magic. From the bestselling author of festive favourites like The Grumpus and How Winston Delivered Christmas, this book is a gloriously fun retelling of children’s Christmas classic The Nutcracker. * The Independent *Familiar characters dance into new life in this lavish hardback. -- Marianne Levy * inews, The 20 best children’s books for Christmas 2023 *Make a new festive family tradition this year and read a chapter a night of Alex T Smith's absolutely adorable Advent book and enjoy the gorgeous artwork and Christmassy activities. -- Justine Carbery * Independent.ie on How Winston Came Home for Christmas *Utterly gorgeous stuff. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller on How Winston Delivered Christmas *This delightful reimagining of The Nutcracker is told in 24-and-a-half chapters, making it the perfect Advent read -- Joanne Finney * Good Housekeeping *Alex T. Smith delivers another fabulous, illustrated Christmas story. It's great fun and the illustrations sparkle. * Books for Keeps on The Grumpus *With a brilliantly exuberant story featuring jokes galore and madcap magic, an unforgettable cast of hilarious characters, Smith’s bold and colourful illustrations, a festively foiled cover, a chapter to enjoy each day in December, and all lovingly wrapped in the author’s natural warmth, this wonderful book is destined to become a family favourite in the run-up to Christmas. * Lancashire Evening Post *Alex T. Smith reserves himself prime place beneath the tree again this year. Following How Winston Delivered Christmas and its sequel, and The Grumpus, this year he delights us with an inventive, gorgeously illustrated retelling of The Nutcracker in The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’s Christmas Shenanigans. The Mouse King, self-styled ‘the Great Gorgonzola’, has plans – of course – to disrupt Christmas, and it falls to young Clara and Fritz Strudel, plus their new friend Walter the Nutcracker to stop him, the stakes being raised considerably when Fritz is turned into a mouse. In 24 ½ chapters it’s designed to be read Advent-calendar-like, one chapter a day, though it will be hard to resist calls for ‘just one more’... * Books for Keeps *This cracking variation on the classic Nutcracker story is written in 24-and-half chapters, like an advent calendar, as the Mouse King’s Shenanigans threaten to ruin the Big Day. Can Clara and Fritz find the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom of Sweets in time to break the spell? Bursting with energy, it’s riotous. * Daily Mail *
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Amazon Publishing Biggest Fake in the Universe
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Scholastic Inc. Wings of Fire 15 Special Edition Box Set
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Andersen Press Ltd Safiyyah's War
Book SynopsisWinner of the Jhalak Children''s & YA PrizeWinner of the Indie Book Awards for Children''s FictionWinner of the Week Junior Book Award for Older FictionShortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Writing ''Safiyyah''s War has the soul of a classic & the urgency of a story for our times. A tale of tolerance, unthinkable bravery, and heart-in-mouth true events. I loved this book'' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave''All at once, Safiyyah''s War broke my heart and filled me with immense hope. With its unforgettable characters and exquisite storytelling, this really is an extraordinary book'' - A F Steadman''Safiyyah is a protagonist I was rooting for all throughout; a lovely, kind-hearted girl whose story filled me in turns with despair and joy. This book shines through with kindness and empathy at its very heart'' - Nizrana Farook''Luminous prose . . . a riveting read for children and adults alike'' - New York TimesWar comes to the streets of Paris and Safiyyah's life changes for ever. Her best friend's family have fled, and the bombing makes her afraid to leave the mosque where she lives. But when her father is arrested by the Nazis for his secret Resistance work, it falls to Safiyyah to run the dangerous errands around the city. It's not long before hundreds of persecuted Jews seek sanctuary at the mosque. Can Safiyyah find the courage to enter the treacherous catacombs under Paris and lead the Jews to safety?Trade Review"Written with rich detail about Paris and Islam, [Safiyyah's War] is a vivid tale of people finding courage, connection and empathy for each other" * The Sunday Times *"A heartfelt and tragically timely paean to religious tolerance" * TLS, Best Children's Books of 2023 *"This story of heroism, shared humanity and hope cherished against long odds is so beautifully written it will be hard for any reader of 9+ to forget" * Guardian *"Perfect reading for fans of Katherine Rundell and Emma Carroll, Safiyyah's War is a riveting, deeply poignant period novel" -- Waterstones, July's Best Children's Books 2023"A lyrical, spiritual book" * Jewish Chronicle *"Safiyyah's War has the soul of a classic and the urgency of a story for our times. A tale of tolerance, unthinkable bravery, and heart-in-mouth true events. I loved this book." -- Kiran Millwood Hargrave"All at once, Safiyyah's War broke my heart and filled me with immense hope. With its unforgettable characters and exquisite storytelling, this really is an extraordinary book" -- A F Steadman"Safiyyah is a protagonist I was rooting for all throughout; a lovely, kind-hearted girl whose story filled me in turns with despair and joy. This book shines through with kindness and empathy at its very heart" -- Nizrana Farook"This story of extraordinary bravery, based on little-known events, is both inspiring and uplifting" * The Bookseller, Editor's Choice *"Beautifully written, full of compassion and hope, Safiyyah's War is an important and much needed WWII story that puts a spotlight on a rarely heard part of history. Safiyyah's story is a must-read in schools exploring WWII, to encourage empathy. The story is superbly told, with adorable characters. A special, heartfelt book that I'm glad exists" -- A M Dassu"Beautiful, vivid writing . . . A moving story of resistance and unity, the power of community and faith. I absolutely loved it" -- Radiya Hafiza
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Scholastic Can You See Me
Book SynopsisPeople think that because Tally's autistic, she doesn't realise whatthey're thinking, but Tally sees and hears - and notices - allof it. Endearing, insightful and warmly uplifting, this is a story of autism,empathy and kindness that will touch readers of all ages.
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Hachette Children's Group The Naturals All In
Book SynopsisCold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl''s Guide to Murder.Three casinos. Three bodies. Three days.After a string of brutal murders in Las Vegas, Cassie Hobbes and the Naturals are called in to investigate. But even with the team''s unique profiling talents, these murders seem baffling: unlike many serial killers, this one uses different methods every time. All of the victims were killed in public, yet the killer does not show up on any security feed. And each victim has a string of numbers tattooed on their wrist. Hidden in the numbers is a code - and the closer the Naturals come to unraveling the mystery, the more perilous the case becomes.Meanwhile, Cassie is dealing with an equally dangerous and much more painful mystery. For the first time in years, there''s been a break in her mother''s case. As person
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Outlaw Varjak Paw
Book SynopsisThe second adventure in the life of the extraordinary Mesopotamian Blue, Varjak Paw: kung fu for cats!Having saved the city cats from a fate worse than death, Varjak Paw finds himself the elected and popular leader of a new gang - a gang that supports freedom and kindness for all. But will the pressure take its toll on this brave yet sometimes naive cat?Soon the city erupts in an all-out gang war as the evil Sally Bones attempts to control the lives of all cats. Horrified and outnumbered, Varjak and the others must fight for their freedom or die trying; can Jalal''s Way really be the best way?This is another thrilling adventure, eagerly awaited by all Varjak fans, both young and old.Winner of the Blue Peter Award in 2007Trade ReviewOriginal and amazingly engrossing . . . it is much enhanced by its high-quality production and the beautiful illustrations by Dave McKean * Daily Telegraph *To today's overprotected children, Varjak Paw is the perfect emblem of the joys and dangers of freedom. Beautifully illustrated by Dave McKeen and written in spine-tingling prose, the novels have a suspenseful edginess that children instantly respond to * The Times *A wonderfully original creation: a fearless feline with a gift for whizzy martial arts . . . grippingly vivid . . . Dave McKean's scratchy, lean drawings perfectly capture Said's dark narrative * Evening Standard *It's refreshing to enter a world of cats. And not just any old cats, but the rich collection of heroes and villains in the world of Varjak Paw . . . The Outlaw Varjak Paw is another swift, compelling tale. And Varjak is an appealing and believable hero * The New York Times *The bleakness of the story is magnified by Dave McKean's brilliant illustrations. The combination of his blood-spattered paintings and Said's staccato descriptions lends the fight scenes an almost balletic quality . . . The world inhabited by these emaciated cats becomes engrossing, while the emotional ambiguities offer plenty for adults to think about * Time Out *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Frozen Curse
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Bonnier Books Ltd The Wild Robot: Soon to be a major DreamWorks
Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2023The heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide.When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a fierce storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realises that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home - until, one day, her mysterious past comes back to haunt her.'An Iron Man style fable for our age' - Piers Torday, award-winning author of The Last Wild'A modern-day classic in the making' - BooktrustThe gloriously illustrated story of a robot's adventures in the wild from bestselling author and illustrator Peter Brown. [Peter Brown's THE WILD ROBOT was a #1 New York Times bestseller w/c 11th June 2023.]Trade ReviewA boldly original and beguiling wild adventure. * Piers Torday, author of THE LAST WILD *An engaging tale that explores many important themes. We can only hope that Roz serves as the template for all future robots. Peter Brown's illustrations are as marvellous as ever! * Coralie Bickford-Smith, author of THE FOX AND THE STAR *The Wild Robot has all the pathos and grace of The Iron Giant or a Studio Ghibli animation. It is nonetheless its own thing, a delicate, touching tale of survival, friendship and family. * Financial Times *A strikingly illustrated novel... a beautiful story in so many ways, with a lot of depth about what it means to be a parent, to be part of a community, to be different, to make mistakes, to care for others and to overcome others' distrust. * Juno Magazine *This is such an odd, original, thought-provoking and heartwarming tale. The book is a meditation on what it is to be human and, at the same time, an incredibly fun adventure. Readers will lose their heart to Roz and it's a truly gripping read. The illustrations are also enigmatic and beautiful. This is really a perfect children's book that stays with you long after finishing; a modern-day classic in the making. * Booktrust *A heartfelt story for ages six-plus about how even the oddest of us can find friends - we need Peter Brown to tell his fellow Americans how what seems strange and threatening can turn into love and joy. * New Statesman *A moving and captivating tale about friendship and emotion, it is also beautifully illustrated by the author. * WRD Magazine *Robot sentience meets maternal love in the renowned author-illustrator Peter Brown's first foray into writing for older children, The Wild Robot (Piccadilly). Reminiscent of Ted Hughes's novel The Iron Man, with some of the curious, timeless quality of William Steig's Abel's Island. * Times Literary Supplement *
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Walker Books Ltd Wonderscape
Book SynopsisGaming and time travel collide in this exhilarating adventure for 9+ readers, from bestselling author Jennifer Bell. >> A Waterstones Children''s Book of the Month>> A Toppsta Children''s Book of the Month>> A whirlwind of fun and mystery across space and time. Thomas Taylor, bestselling author of MalamanderTHE GAME IS ON. TRAVEL WITH WONDER.When Arthur, Ren and Cecily investigate a mysterious explosion on their way to school, they find themselves trapped aboard The Principia a scientific research ship sailing through hazardous waters, captained by one Isaac Newton.Lost in the year 2473 in the Wonderscape, an epic in-reality adventure game, they must call on the help of some unlikely historical heroes, to play their way home before time runs out.Jumanji meets Ready Player One in this fast-paced adventure featuring incredible real-life heroes, from the internationally beTrade ReviewEight-plus readers with a taste for adventure and science will immerse themselves in the Uncommoners author Jennifer Bell’s exciting new Wonderscape. * The Guardian *I thought it was a bogglingly brilliant story for readers and gamers alike. A whirlwind of fun and mystery across space and time. A triumph of friendship, courage and brains over adversity, villains, and plots. And robots! * Thomas Taylor *Wonderscape is an expertly crafted, breakneck speed adventure that at times is reminiscent of Jumanji. Highly recommended for children who like to game, and the book should encourage more reading beyond. * Booktrust *A lead title from Walker: Bell puts a clever and highly immersive spin on the middle-grade fantasy adventure. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *A breakneck sci-fi romp that's perfect for gamers, puzzle fiends and fact-fans. * Ross Montgomery *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Bluey Wheres Bluey
Book SynopsisHave you seen Bluey and Bingo?Join Bluey on the beach, in the backyard and at the park in this jam-packed search-and-find activity book. With over 140 items to spot, this book is perfect for keeping the biggest Bluey fans busy.
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Hachette Children's Group Dont Let The Forest In
Book SynopsisDeliciously dark and dangerously addictive, Wilder Girls meets A Deadly Education in this queer dark academia YA thriller from the author of the sensational The Boy Who Steals Houses, filled with twisted fairy tales and monsters that will keep you up at night. ''No one would want a heart like his. But he''d still cut it out and given it away.'' On the first day back at boarding school, Andrew can''t wait to find refuge in the twisted fairy tales that he writes for Thomas - the boy with hair like autumn leaves. But Thomas'' parents have vanished, and he has blood on his sleeve. Stranger still, Thomas won''t talk to Andrew, even though he''s always loved sketching the monstrous creatures from Andrew''s stories. Desperate to discover the truth, Andrew follows Thomas into the forest and catches him fighting a nightmarish monster - his drawings have come to life. To ensure no one else dies,
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Magic Finger
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Wordsworth Editions Ltd A Christmas Carol
Book SynopsisEbenezer Scrooge is a miserly old skinflint. He hates everyone, especially children. But at Christmas three ghosts come to visit him, scare him into mending his ways, and he finds, as he celebrates with Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and their family, that geniality brings its own reward. This finest of all Christmas stories is beautifully illustrated with Arthur Rackham’s superb line drawings.
£6.30
HarperCollins Publishers Fing
Book SynopsisThe jaw-achingly funny children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams a deliciously daft Tall Story of a child who had everything, but still wanted more. Illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.Meet the Meeks!Myrtle Meek has everything she could possibly want. But everything isn't enough. She wants more, more, MORE! When Myrtle declares she wants a FING, there's only one problem What is a FING?Mr and Mrs Meek will do anything to keep their darling daughter happy, even visit the spooky library vaults to delve into the dusty pages of the mysterious Monsterpedia. Their desperate quest leads to the depths of the jungliest jungle where the rarest creatures can be found. But will they ever find a FING?An explosively funny, totally surreal Tall Story about two perfectly nice parents and their unbelievably monstrous daughter from the phenomenal bestselling author David Walliams.Trade Review PRAISE 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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HarperCollins Publishers Destined
Book SynopsisLaurel faces the fight of her life to save everything , and everyone, she loves. This is the final part of the extraordinary faerie tale which began in the bestselling novel WINGS described by Stephenie Meyer as 'a remarkable debut'.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC You Cant Take An Elephant On the Bus
Book Synopsis''You will laugh out loud'' - Guardian_______________Get ready for a fun-filled ride and join a whole range of crazy creatures on a hilarious picture book adventure!You can't take an elephant on the bus It would simply cause a terrible fuss!Elephants'' bottoms are heavy and fatand would certainly squash the seats quite flat.Never put a camel in a sailing boat, or a tiger on a train, and don''t even THINK about asking a whale to ride a bike This riotous picture book is filled with animals causing total disaster as they try to travel in the most unsuitable vehicles. With hilarious rhyming text and spectacular illustrations, this is a real romp of a book perfect for reading aloud!_______________Don''t miss out on the other hilarious books in this series: You Can''t Let an Elephant Drive a Digger, You Can''t Call Trade ReviewYou will laugh out loud * Guardian *‘… delightfully brought to life with David Tazzyman’s quirky illustrations and a jaunty rhyming text. You will laugh out loud as tigers ride on trains, whales ride on bikes and giraffes go on aeroplanes’ * Publishers Association *The bold, caricature style illustrations, rhyming couplets, and varying font styles add to the humour * Practical Pre-School *Everything that you could wish for in a picture book, humour, ridiculous situations and imagination stimulating scenarios. Quite frankly, this is picture book writing and illustration at its very best * Being a Mummy *David Tazzyman’s scratchy style is a great match to this scatty surprising picture book’ * Books for Keeps *Chaotic, crazy, fabulously funny and full of humorously energetic illustrations, this is a book that promises to evoke giggles of glee from readers fortunate enough to come across it * Eye, Eye *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Rubys Worry
Book SynopsisA reassuring and sensitive book the perfect springboard for talking to children about sharing their hidden worries. From the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom PercivalBe open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.''If your child has a worry - and all children do have worries - this is the ideal book to encourage them to talk about it'' Parents In TouchRuby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry.At first it''s not such a big worry, and that''s all right, but then it starts to grow. It gets bigger and bigger every day and it makes Ruby sad. How can Ruby get rid of it and feel like herself again?A perceptive and poignant story that is a must-have for all children''s bookshelves. From Tom Percival''s bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, this is the perfect book for discussing childhood worries and anxieties, no matter how big or small they may be.Trade ReviewIf your child has a worry - and all children do have worries - this is the ideal book to encourage them to talk about it * Parents in Touch *With gorgeous illustrations and careful, beautiful words, it’s a must buy for any child who worries or panics a bit more than they’d like * Irish Examiner *Written with a lightness of touch … this is a very special book * Angels & Urchins *A valuable asset to the library of a child who experiences anxiety and a great book to get children talking about their feelings * Kirkus Reviews *A reassuring and thoughtful book that offers an optimistic but realistic resolution. * Ten of the Best: books starring children from BAME backgrounds, Books For Keeps *A joyous, original paen to individuality * Guardian on PERFECTLY NORMAN *A sweet and uplifting story that celebrates diversity … and inspires children to dare to be different and have the courage to stand out * BookTrust on PERFECTLY NORMAN *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Call of the Dragon 1
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Daphne Press Secrets of Blackthorn Hall
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£18.70
Wordsworth Editions Ltd Anne of Green Gables & Anne of Avonlea
Book SynopsisWhen the Cuthberts send to an orphanage for a boy to help them at Green Gables, their farm in Canada, they are astonished when a talkative little girl steps off the train. Anne, red-headed, pugnacious and incurably romantic, causes chaos at Green Gables and in the village, but her wit and good nature delight the fictional community of Prince Edward Island, Canada, and ensure that Anne of Green Gables continues to be a firm favourite with readers worldwide. Anne of Avonlea continues Anne's story. Now half-past sixteen but as strong-headed and romantic as ever, Anne becomes a teacher at her old school and dreams of its improvement. But her responsible position and mature ambitions do not prevent her entanglement in the scrapes that still seem to beset her in spite of her best intentions. Thoroughly charming and amusing, with a supporting cast of colourful and endearing characters, both books will enchant and entertain readers, guaranteeing that Anne's adventures capture their affections as well as their imaginations.
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Bonnier Books Ltd Popcorn A hilarious and moving story about coping
Book SynopsisAndrew's just trying to get through school photo day with one aim: a photo of him which his mum will like. But today of all days, the world seems out to get him. There's a bully, the science experiment gone wrong, scary news about his grandmother, and someone else's juice snot (don't ask). Andrew struggles with anxiety, and the little kernel of worry in his stomach is getting hotter and hotter . . . Can he make it through the day without popping? A heartfelt and laugh-out-loud-funny story about letting go of control and accepting help, interspersed with Rob Harrell's amazing spot art and comic panels that depict the real, difficult feelings of anxiety and OCD, as well as real tips for coping.
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HarperCollins Publishers Conkers – After the War: From Auschwitz to
Book SynopsisMaster storyteller Tom Palmer returns with a deeply moving and beautifully told novel of friendship and belonging, inspired by the incredible true story of the Windermere Boys. "The best children’s fiction book I’ve yet read about the Holocaust" – Tim Robertson, CEO Anne Frank Trust Summer 1945. The Second World War is finally over and Yossi, Leo and Mordecai are among three hundred children who arrive in the English Lake District. Having survived the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps, they've finally reached a place of safety and peace, where they can hopefully begin to recover. But Yossi is haunted by thoughts of his missing father and disturbed by terrible nightmares. As he waits desperately for news from home, he fears that Mordecai and Leo – the closest thing to family he has left – will move on without him. Will life by the beautiful Lake Windermere be enough to bring hope back into all their lives?Trade Review"The best children's fiction book I've yet read about the Holocaust" – Tim Robertson, CEO of Anne Frank Trust UK "Devastatingly moving and massively important, and crucially, fantastically accessible" – Books for Keeps "[Palmer's] most compelling bit of real-life hidden history yet" – The Letterpress Project "A touching, concisely told yet never dumbed-down, story of childhood during wartime. If you are new to his books, then prepare to be astounded" – Books for Topics "Full of heart and hope" – INIS
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Arcturus Publishing Ltd Greek Myths Heroes and Villains
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Walker Books Ltd Loki A Bad Gods Guide to Being Good
Book SynopsisWry, witty and very funny diary-style story packed with doodles and comic strips about the frustration trickster god Loki feels at having to live trapped in the body of a weedy eleven-year-old boy.After one trick too many, Loki is banished to live on Earth as a normal school boy. Forbidden from using his AWESOME godly powers, Loki must show moral improvement. As he records his lies THE TRUTH in his magical (judgemental) diary, it becomes clear Loki hasn't a clue how to tell good from evil, trust from tricks, or friends from enemies.Trade ReviewThis bad boy’s journey is a laugh-out-loud delight, packed with cartoons and footnotes, perfect for fans of The Wimpy Kid. * The Daily Mail *outrageously funny […] Sharp wit, ethical dilemmas, sly mythological references and oodles of doodles are a recipe for pure reading pleasure. * Guardian *Often laugh-out-loud funny, this is an irreverent romp through practical moral philosophy, like Netflix’s The Good Place with more snarky cartoon snakes. * Observer *Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laugh-out-loud offering from Stowell. […] Presented as a diary, the cartoon-packed text will help reluctant readers while also giving a fun introduction to Norse mythology. -- Keeba Critchlow, Neil Armstrong and Hephzibah Anderson * Mail on Sunday *not just bestselling and funny; its pithy cartooning didn’t insult anyone’s intelligence. -- Kitty Empire * Kitty Empire's Chapter Books of the Year, Observer *
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Scholastic Grenade
Book SynopsisIt's 1945, and the world is in the grip of war. Hideki and Ray are on opposite sides, each fighting to survive. Butthen the two of them collide in the middle of battle... Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee, returnswith this high-octane story of how hope and redemption can tie ustogether.
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