Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisThe super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) series from the amazingly talented Sophy Henn, award-winning author and illustrator of Bad Nana! The perfect read for children aged 7, 8, 9 and upwards, and for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. “A SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!”  – Liz Pichon, bestselling author of the TOM GATES series. BEING A SUPERHERO IS THE BEST THING EVER, RIGHT? WRONG! HELLO! My name is PIZAZZ and I’m a superhero . . . You probably think that’s really AWESOME, and while it can be, it’s also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY annoying. I guess it was sort of going OK (I say, “sort of” – I still have to wear a silly cape and save the world all the time) until this NEW KID showed up, and started WOWING everyone with their super powers. Yep, SUPER POWERTrade ReviewA SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page! -- Liz PichonBlocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading -- Children’s Book of the Month * Guardian *Sophy Henn’s funny new series […] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too -- Children’s Book of the Week * Sunday Times *Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers * The i *Sophy Henn’s lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in * Financial Times *Perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout -- Booktrust

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Book SynopsisThe must-read epic fantasy of 2021, as featured on Cosmo, Buzzfeed, BookRiot and Refinery 29. In this West African-inspired world, girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice, perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther.Trade ReviewFans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther are going to adore this one. * Buzzfeed *[A] stormingly good debut * The Observer *Utterly transporting and on a massive scale, this is the new series you've been searching for. * Stylist *The first in a fantasy trilogy with battles, betrayals and a search for identity. * S Magazine *Namina Forna could be the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy. * Refinery 29 *This is an empowering read that you won't want to put down and that will be enjoyed by teenagers and adults alike. * Press Association *This story has real credibility and depth. To be enjoyed by teenagers and adults alike. * Irish Examiner *Namina has been called the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy so this is worth reading. * The Irish News *

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Book SynopsisThe Armed Detective Agency's latest case brings them to a strange island off the coast of Yokohama called "Standard Island," but what awaits them turns out to be far more complicated than expected: a bomb, time travel, a mysterious skill user named H.G. Wells... Will this incident spell the end of Yokohama itself?!

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Book SynopsisTelling a little white lie now and then is harmless, right? But whatif it leads to you being a household name and international celebrity?Cole is the boy who fooled the world and finds himselftrapped in a huge web of lies... can he break free?

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Book SynopsisSPLAT PATTER PLOP! Zookeeper Bob’s super-duper pooper scooper robot has disappeared and the POO is piling UP! Is this a DOO-DOO disaster? Or can Arabella Slater – Poo Investigator – save the day? Children will love this riotously funny sequel to Amazon bestseller Poo in the Zoo. Perfect for existing fans or newcomers who loved The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet, this rollicking, rhyming text packed with EVEN MORE POO will have everyone howling with laughter. Also available: Poo in the Zoo, Poo in the Zoo: The Island of Dinosaur Poo

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Book SynopsisBridge has always been a bit of an oddball, but since she recovered from a serious accident, she's found fitting in with her friends increasingly hard. Tab and Em are getting cooler and they don't get why she insists on wearing novelty cat ears every day. Bridge just thinks they look good. It's getting harder to keep their promise of no fights, especially when they start keeping secrets from each other. Sherm wants to get to know Bridge better. But he’s hiding the anger he feels at his grandfather for walking out. And then there is another girl, who is struggling with an altogether more serious set of friendship troubles... Told from interlinked points of view, this is a bittersweet story about the trials of friendship and growing up.Trade Review"Masterly. . . Sensitively explores togetherness, aloneness, betrayal and love" -- Meg Wolitzer * New York Times *"A glorious celebration of love, friendship and betrayal that draws attention to the increasingly difficult problem of retaining one's own identity in a time of obsessive social media." -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *"A must-read for any child at secondary school... I can't think of any contemporary children's author who is as good at humanising teenagers and conveying the business of growing up." -- Alex O'Connell * The Times, Books of the Year *"A touching and gentle love story... Stead is respectful of individuality and generous, witty and nonjudgemental about the confusion caused by falling in love." -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian, The Best of 2015 *"A deft and witty coming of age drama" * Independent *"A novel that tackles big themes in a wry understated way." * Martin Chilton, The Telegraph *"An extraordinary novel" * Washington Post, The Best Children's Books of 2015 *"Bittersweet story from multi-award-winner Stead. Highly recommended." * The Bookseller, Fiona Noble *

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Book SynopsisBeautiful Broken Things is a moving story of friendship from debut author Sara Barnard, shortlisted for the YA Book Prize and selected as part of Zoella's Book Club. Now with a bold cover look.I was braveShe was recklessWe were troubleBest friends Caddy and Rosie are inseparable. Their differences have brought them closer, but as she turns sixteen Caddy begins to wish she could be a bit more like Rosie – confident, funny and interesting. Then Suzanne comes into their lives: beautiful, damaged, exciting and mysterious, and things get a whole lot more complicated. As Suzanne's past is revealed and her present begins to unravel, Caddy begins to see how much fun a little trouble can be. But the course of both friendship and recovery is rougher than either girl realizes, and Caddy is about to learn that downward spirals have a momentum of their own.'I felt like I was living this book' - Zoella'This book is exquisite, and exactly what YA needs . . . This author is one to watch!' - Holly Bourne, author of Am I Normal Yet?Trade ReviewI felt like I was living this book. -- ZoellaThis book is exquisite, and exactly what YA needs. I still can't get over how REAL this story was, every single part of it was perfectly realised. It was so sophisticated in how it was written, with beautiful BEAUTIFUL prose . . . I am so excited to see what Sara writes next. This author is one to watch! -- Holly Bourne, author of Am I Normal Yet?If you loved Jennifer Niven's 'All the Bright Places' this is a book you need to get your hands on. . . This is a book where you just love the characters, you ache at the complexities of their feelings, you read with baited breath, just wanting what might be impossible, for everything to be ok. * Maximum Pop *Teenage girls are a mystery - even when you've been one! This tale of three such creatures - Caddy, Rosie and Suzanne - attempts to unravel their secrets and the result is quite something. * Heat Magazine *A moving, exhilarating YA novel about teen friendship... any reader who wants warmth, hilarity, vivid highs, lows and heartbreak should grab this book, which proves that feminist doesn't mean humourless and female-focussed doesn't mean lightweight. * Metro *

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Book SynopsisZippo is fed up with being an ordinary hippo. He wants to have a super power – something exciting, something amazing, something BIG! But being good at swimming and splashing in mud aren't considered superpowers. Perhaps he can learn to fly like his best friend Roxi the oxpecker. But who's ever heard of a flying hippopotamus? Especially one with such a big bottom . . .From the bestselling author/illustrator pairing of You're Called What?!, Kes Gray and Nikki Dyson, Zippo the Super Hippo is fantastically funny, and this big-bottomed superhero will be flying into children's imaginations everywhere!

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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 SynopsisDesperate for more information on Legion Developer Zelene Birkenbaum, the Eighty Sixth Strike Package sets its sights on the United Kingdom of Roa Gracia. Little do they know, their hunt for answers is about to yield far more information than they bargained for. Within the United Kingdom, a Legion strategy crazy enough to terrify even the Eighty-Six is already well underway...

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Living Now Awards 2013, International Latino Book Awards 2013 and Moonbeam Children Books Awards 2013. There is a door in every one of us that leads to our imagination, a world where anything is possible. Dou you dare to embark on the most wonderful journey to our inner-self?One day when I was reading my story, I breathed in one of the words and something magical happened… I entered my imagination!We have always been told about the power of imagination, but what is imagination? How does it work? There is a magical place where you can always be yourself. In there you can turn on your light and illuminate your life with it. That place is your imagination. Your imagination has a life and a voice of its own. It is like a voice that speaks inside of you and paints everything around you with vivid colors.Within your imagination you are the king or queen of your creation. Open the door and discover how that place where we can always be ourselves is like and how does it work. And within your imagination ... what is there?Ganador de los premios literarios Living Now Awards 2013, International Latino Book Awards 2013 y Moonbeam Children Books Awards 2013. Todos tenemos una puerta con la que podemos acceder a nuestra imaginación… ¿Te atreves a participar en el más maravilloso viaje a tu interior?Un día, leyendo mi cuento respiré una de esas palabras, y sucedió algo mágico… ¡Entré en mi imaginación!Siempre nos han hablado del poder de la imaginación, pero ¿qué es la imaginación? ¿Cómo funciona?Hay un lugar mágico donde siempre puedes ser tú mismo. En ese mágico lugar puedes encender tu luz y con ella iluminar tu vida. Ese lugar es tu imaginación. Tu imaginación tiene vida y voz propia. Es como una voz que habla en tu interior y va pintando de colores todo a tu alrededor. Dentro de tu imaginación tú eres el rey o la reina de tu creación. Abre la puerta y juega a descubrir cómo funciona por dentro ese lugar donde siempre podemos ser nosotros mismos. Y dentro de tu imaginación… ¿qué hay?Trade Review"A children's book that recognizes the imagination as a place for practice.” —www.spiritualityandpractice.com

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Book SynopsisThis second canon novel expands on the events of season 2 of the epic Netflix fantasy TV show, The Dragon Prince. Rayla, Callum and Ezran have their work cut out for them now that they have to take care of Zym, the newly hatched Dragon Prince. Things get even more complicated when Claudia and Soren finally track down the wayward princes, forcing Callum to pick a side – should he trust Rayla or his old friends? All the while the High Mage Lord Viren plots and schemes, gaining shadowy new allies. The trio races toward Xadia with the threat of a war between the humans and the dragons looming large. But as fiery battles erupt and hidden truths come to light, friendships are tested, plans are set into motion, and tough choices must be made. Written by Aaron Ehasz (co-creator of The Dragon Prince and head writer of Avatar: The Last Airbender) and Melani

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Book SynopsisA glorious and ambitious sequel to I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree - winner of Waterstones Children's Gift of the Year 2018 and Red Magazine's Children's Illustrated Book of the Year 2019, and described by Julia Donaldson as "An absolutely beautiful book." This lavishly illustrated gift book treasury of 366 animal poems - one for every day of the year - ranges from unforgettable classics to contemporary works from around the world, including poetry in translation. The spectacular range of poems for children includes work by Roger McGough, William Blake, Dick King-Smith, Ted Hughes, Grace Nichols, Lewis Carroll, Christina Rossetti, Emily Dickinson. Britta Teckentrup's breathtaking illustrations bring together all the richness and wonder of the animal kingdom, making this poetry anthology a perfect gift that will be treasured by generations. With sumptuous finishes including cloth binding, full colour illustrations throughout, textured paper jacket, ribbon marker, and head and tail bands. The perfect gift for any child or adult to treasure.

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Book SynopsisA delightful collection of six stories, with lively retellings and colourful artwork by Columbian illustrator, John Joven. A perfect first introduction to Aesop for little children. Stories include well-known classics The Lion and the Mouse, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse and The Ant and the Grasshopper.

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Book SynopsisYourfavourite fairytales from a BIG, BAD point of view! The instant bestseller from Ben Miller out now!

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Book SynopsisA brand-new adventure in the bestselling and much-loved Amelia Fang series!Perfect lockdown reading for little vampires of 7+ and all fans of Isadora Moon and The Worst Witch.When Amelia Fang''s baby brother, Vincent, accidentally enters a mysterious land the place where all squished toads go Amelia has to embark on a daring adventure to rescue him.But even if Amelia and her friends do find Vincent, will they be able to find their way home? Or will they be trapped in the toad afterlife FOREVER?Also in the gorgeously gothic AMELIA FANG series:AMELIA FANG AND THE BARBARIC BALLAMELIA FANG AND THE UNICORN LORDSAMELIA FANG AND THE MEMORY THIEFAMELIA FANG AND THE HALF MOON HOLIDAYAMELIA FANG AND THE LOST YETI TREASUREAMELIA FANG AND THE NAUGHTY CATICORNS

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Book SynopsisThe Big Book of Engines is what every Thomas fan needs!Inside you'll find everything there is to know about Thomas and his engine friends on the Island of Sodor: fun facts, Thomas trivia and railway rivalry. With a page devoted to each character and including all the famous engines in the Steam Team, this book really is the ultimate guide to the world of Thomas and his friends.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.Trade ReviewTop 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book Synopsis‘One of the most purely enjoyable things I’ve read’ Frank Cottrell-BoyceWhat if you suddenly had everything you’d ever dreamed of? That’s exactly what happens to 10-year-old Joe Smith in this hilarious, brand-new comedy adventure from bestselling author, comedian and presenter Danny Wallace, with illustrations throughout from Gemma Correll.Perfect for children age 8+ and fans of David Baddiel, Stephen Mangan, David Walliams, Andy Griffiths, Jenny Pearson and Helen Rutter. Joe Smith is average in every way. He is average height. He lives in an average town, on an average street, in an average house, with a very average family. But when a survey identifies him as the most average kid in the country – well that makes him very special indeed. Suddenly, everyone wants Joe to test out their latest products. Overnight he is sent mountains of gifts ­– the best trainers, the coolest bik

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Book SynopsisA powerful and potent look at the destruction humans wreak upon the Amazon rainforest, by the bestselling author of Young Bond. Carlos's mother works for IBAMA, Brazil's Environmental Authority. As head of a specially trained task force, her role is to protect the Amazon from the farmers, loggers and miners who are illegally destroying the precious rainforest. It's a dangerous role and when she upsets some of these land-grabbers, they decide to teach her a lesson by kidnapping her son, Carlos. Taken deep into the Amazon, Carlos manages to escape his captors only to find himself trapped by the fast-moving fires. Will he be able to outrun the flames as the world around him burns to the ground? The terrifying reality of illegal deforestation and the destruction of the rainforest is revealed in this powerful and gripping Amazonian adventure from bestselling author Steve Cole. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+Trade Review"Powerful and absolutely gripping … a wake-up call for young readers about the urgent need to protect our world" – Lovereading4kids "I can absolutely guarentee that you'll sit and read this book from cover to cover and be completely gripped as well as outraged. It's a great read at every level" – The Letterpress Project "Exciting, tropical and environmentally-focussed … Fans of action and adventure will find this book hard to put down" – Books Up North "A stunning read, full of fast paced action and nerve wracking tension" – Anne Thompson, A Library Lady

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Book SynopsisAveline Jones loves reading ghost stories, so a dreary half-term becomes much more exciting when she discovers a spooky old book. Not only are the stories spine-tingling, but it once belonged to Primrose Penberthy, who vanished mysteriously, never to be seen again. Intrigued, Aveline decides to investigate Primrose's disappearance.Trade ReviewThis spooky story is a Halloween treat * The Times, Children's Book of the Week *I raced through The Haunting of Aveline Jones. The world of Malmouth is perfectly drawn, with lots of lovely atmospheric touches, and the story is genuinely shivers-down-the-spine creepy. * Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake *Spooky and thrilling - I'll be sleeping with the lights on tonight! * Helena Duggan, author of A Place Called Perfect *Phil Hickes' story is a thrilling, and eerily disturbing read. * Newbury Weekly News *

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Book SynopsisWhen Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous and rebellious Monkey King - who she's always been told to stay away from. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he cause her more trouble than he's worth? Read the latest story from the mythical Brownstone's family vault where we venture to China and learn about the story of the Monkey King, meet magical gods, taste powerful peaches and see that maybe our heroes aren't always what they're cracked up to be. Winner of the 2018 Waterstones Children's Book Prize, longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, and most recently nominated for an Eisner for Arthur and the Golden Rope, Joe Todd-Stanton is a master at storytelling and illustration, and this time he takes his history loving adventurer deep into Chinese mythology.Trade ReviewA real treat for kids that love adventure, exciting mythical characters and quick reads. * BookTrust *Children's Awards Finalists - Fiction * 2020 ELG Awards *

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Book SynopsisTen years have passed since the events of The Beast Player. Elin and Ialu are married, with a young son, living a quiet, peaceful life when one day Elin is called upon to investigate a matter of great urgency: the fearsome Toda are dying and nobody knows why. As Elin investigates, she uncovers a deadly plot and a brewing invasion. Can she protect her homeland without allowing her beloved beasts to be used as weapons of war, or will she have to compromise her principles to save her family?

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Book SynopsisJosh Lacey is the author of many books for children including The Dragonsitter, the Hope Jones series and the Grk series. He has worked as a journalist and written one book for adults, God is Brazilian. His first book for children, A Dog Called Grk, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Josh lives in London with his wife and daughters.

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Book SynopsisWhen you're a quilt instead of a sheet, being a ghost is hard! An adorable picturebook for fans of Stumpkin and How to Make friends with a Ghost.

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Book SynopsisThe brand-new HEARTWARMINGLY HILARIOUS children's picture book from NUMBER ONE bestselling David Walliams. Illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross.Meet Geronimo the baby penguin who has one dream and one dream only and that is to fly!But everyone knows penguins can't fly or can they?With a little help from his dad and friends, baby Geronimo discovers that even the wildest of dreams can come true.A delightfully topsy-turvy book with an uplifting message about following your dreams another blockbusting classic from David Walliams and Tony Ross!There are lots of funny pictures of penguins in this book, but please note any mention of free' penguins on the back cover is a joke and as such should be taken lightly.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS’ PICTURE BOOKS: “Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter” – Daily Express “Part Aesop, part Spike Milligan… this is rollicking stuff” – Big Issue “Funny and with brilliant illustrations… sure to be another bestseller” – The Sun 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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Book SynopsisThe New York Times best-selling series is coming to an epic conclusion?witness the beginning of the end!Written by one of the original High Republic story architects and the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark, Star Wars: Lost Stars, and the upcoming original X-Files novel, Perihelion. This sci-fi mystery is, at its heart, about the importance of found families and overcoming great odds.As several crises all hurtle toward their thrilling and shocking conclusions, fan-favorite Jedi Knights and Padawans must band together to save the galaxy from the Nihil, the Nameless, and perhaps worst of all, a mysterious blight that turns everything in its path to dust and is seemingly impossible to stop.

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Book SynopsisA stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Kenneth Grahame’s treasured and perennially popular The Wind in the Willows follows the adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger as they spend their time ‘simply messing about in boats’, getting lost in the Wild Wood and getting Toad out of scrapes. The endearing characters, evocatively idyllic setting of the gentle Thames Valley and the message of friendship make this an enduringly heart-warming tale. The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library.

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Book SynopsisThe third and final action-packed eco-techno-adventure in The Light Thieves series from Helena Duggan, bestselling author of A Place Called Perfect. URGENT! People now know that the sun is being stolen by tech-billionaire Howard Hansom. The only person who can stop him is the mysterious White Rose. She must keep her identity a secret, so she's been sending out coded letters. Each of these letters leads to a separate piece of a larger puzzle that when solved could save the sun. Young heroes Grian, Shelli and Jeffrey have tracked the White Rose to the city of Quantum. But can they find her before the sun is extinguished? Join them on the treasure hunt of a lifetime!

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Book SynopsisThe Classic Comics series is the authoritative graphic guide to the greatest masterpieces in literary history.This title chronicles Shakespeare's tragic tale of two doomed star-crossed lovers, an ancient family feud and its terrible consequences. Follow Romeo and Juliet as they meet, fall in love and ultimately fall apart in Verona, and see how their revolutionary love shakes the foundations of Verona itself.Specially commissioned full-colour artwork brings excitement and atmosphere to this classic tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps young readers with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their reading experience.

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Book SynopsisA brilliantly funny, action-packed picture book about Ninjas, created by the author of Mixed and winner of the Federation of Children's Book Award and UKLA Award for best picture book, Arree Chung.Maxwell is a Ninja. He must be strong, courageous and silent. Maxwell's mission? To creep through the house, past the sleeping dad, and claim the chocolate biscuits and the sacred cup. There may be obstacles, like baby sisters who do not know the way of the Ninja. But have no fear! A true Ninja can overcome all challenges. This wonderfully funny story, with fun, comic-book style illustrations, will appeal to all want-to-be Ninjas.Trade ReviewHigh-flying fun to be read aloud or independently. * Kirkus Reviews *Action-packed fun for wee little ninjas everywhere. * Booklist *

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Book Synopsis'A perfect story to tickle the funny bone of any young reader!' MEGAN RIXI can’t wait to get to the most magical place in the world—THE WOODS! Just imagine all the adventures…· Doggy-paddling in the lake· Barking at raccoons· And my quest to find the greatest stick in the universe!But all my best plans are ruined when Iona Stricker—the most miserable, cruel, and obedience-loving human you could ever hope not to meet—shows up, making any fun impossible.Until… a canine criminal, escaped from POOCH PRISON, sneaks into the camp and changes everything!This vacation might be fun after all!

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Book SynopsisA touching tale about friendship and adventure featuring trains, cranes, a bear and a goose – the perfect bedtime story.Hamish the bear and Noreen the goose lead a very good life in the country. They love to spend long days together, watching the trains whoosh past. But Hamish has always wondered what lies at the other end of the train tracks.And so begins Hamish's adventure as he journeys to the city to explore new places, makes new friends and even gets himself a job on a building site. But ultimately, Hamish realizes how much he misses his home and his good friend, Noreen.Hamish Takes the Train is a gorgeous, quirky story from rising star Daisy Hirst, who has been shortlisted for an AOI World Illustration Award and whose first picture book, The Girl With a Parrot on Her Head, was an Honor Book in the prestigious Ezra Jack Keats Awards. Daisy's artwork is expressive and beautifully textured, full of wry humour and real heart.This richly layered story is perfect for reading out loud or for children who have just learned to read.Trade ReviewA quirky tale about friendship and adventure featuring trains and cranes, a bear called Hamish and a goose called Noreen. It’s also a great book for kids who are just learning to read -- Muddy Stilettos

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Book SynopsisA playful, warm and funny story following a boy with a wild imagination and his lively family, from brand new creative duo: Swapna Haddow and Dapo Adeola.Shhh. Beware. My dad is a grizzly bear. In this family, it's just possible that Dad is a grizzly bear . . . He has fuzzy fur, enormous paws and loves the outdoors. He sleeps a lot even in the cinema and when he's awake, he's always hungry, usually eating up all the honey. What else could Dad be? But sometimes, when it's scary at night, a lovely big bear hug is just what is needed.A hilarious debut picture book written by Swapna Haddow author of the Dave Pigeon series and illustrated by the brilliantly talented Dapo Adeola author of Look Up!

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Book SynopsisJoin Mother Goose and her three little goslings as they enjoy over fifty classic nursery rhymes, traditional lullabies and favourite action songs, beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo. The deluxe hardback has a ribbon marker and foiled jacket, making it a very special gift.The rhymes are linked together by enchanting original stories about Mother Goose and her goslings as they learn to waddle, swim and more, giving a unique and fresh twist to these traditional favourites.From Humpty Dumpty to Jack and Jill, and from Baa Baa Black Sheep to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, there's something for everyone in this beautiful gift treasury – a must for every family bookshelf.

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Book SynopsisWhen Georges moves into a new apartment block he meets Safer, a twelve-year-old self-appointed spy. Soon Georges has become his spy recruit. His first assignment? To track the mysterious Mr X, who lives in the flat upstairs. But as Safer becomes more demanding, Georges starts to wonder: what is a game and what is a lie? How far is too far to go for your only friend?

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Book Synopsis Book 1 in the New York Times bestselling series - the perfect gift for curious readers! 'This book reminded me of some of the children’s books I grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Phantom Tollbooth.'RICK RIORDAN, author of the PERCY JACKSON series 'Like the Potter books, this story goes beyond mere adventure' BOOKLIST When a peculiar advertisement appears in the newspaper for children to take part in a secret mission, children everywhere sit a series of mysterious tests. In the end, just four children succeed: Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance. They have three things in common: they are all honest, all remarkably talented and all orphans. They must go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened where the only rule is that there are no rules. There they must work as a team to save not only themselves, but also the world outside the walls ... Book 1 in the 4-book New York Times bestselling adventure series – an ideal gift for children aged 10 and up Join a group of smart and resourceful band of kids as they solve a series of page-turning puzzles and mysteries Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens's MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE series The adventure continues in book 2, THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY AND THE PERILOUS JOURNEY

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Book SynopsisAll around us, nature is turning, growing and working. Every day, hour by hour, magical transformations happen right in front of you. Go outside and explore... see what you find when you take the time to slow down. Reading like a story book, but filled with facts about real-world animals and nature, this the perfect introduction to the world of wonder on your doorstep for readers aged 3-6. Slow down with this beautiful hardback book and enjoy: · A treasury of miracles that happen on our very doorsteps · 50 nature stories, told step-by-step · Gorgeous colour illustrated throughout with sumptuous gold foil cover · Visual stories that are perfect for young readers 3+ and up · Mindfulness activities included at the back of the book Words of praise for this book: A Bookseller Editor's Choice book "Fifty moments in nature are captured in slowed-down double page spreads: a cresting wave, a hatching chick, a bee pollinating a flower. The effect is magical." Fiona Noble, The Bookseller "A wonderful book for inspiring a love of the natural world." - The Bookseller "This cosily illustrated volume wants us to take time to stand and stare, paying attention to everyday natural events, many of which can be appreciated in a garden or indoors through a window" ?The Sunday TimesTrade ReviewA Bookseller Editor's Choice book "Fifty moments in nature are captured in slowed-down double page spreads: a cresting wave, a hatching chick, a bee pollinating a flower. The effect is magical." Fiona Noble, The Bookseller “A wonderful book for inspiring a love of the natural world.” –The Bookseller“This cosily illustrated volume wants us to take time to stand and stare, paying attention to everyday natural events, many of which can be appreciated in a garden or indoors through a window” —The Sunday Times

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