Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories

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 SynopsisSnapshot scenes that illuminate and enrich Pullman's iconic world: they will fill the reader with wonder.

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Book SynopsisIn Stormchaser and Lincoln's ruined world, the only way to survive is to risk everything. To face a contest more dangerous than anyone can imagine. And they will do ANYTHING to win. But in a land full of monsters - both human and reptilian - they can't afford to trust anyone. Perhaps not even each other...Trade ReviewThe Hunger Games meets Jurassic Park. * The Bookseller *A fast-paced, high-stakes adventure that I couldn't put down. * Amy McCulloch, author of The Magpie Society *An absolute blast - breakneck pace, great characters, loads of fun. * Will Hill, author of After the Fire *What an exciting, terrifying, gruesome, and moving adventure story in a world where the consequences of not looking after our environment are all too evident * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisA stunning new hardback edition of this timeless classic. This is the best loved of all the Chronicles of Narnia the first one ever written, and the book everybody remembers reading as a child.This is the land of Narnia, said the Faun, where we are now. And you you have come from the wild woods of the west!I I got in through the wardrobe in the spare room, said Lucy.Lucy steps into the Professor''s wardrobe but steps out again into a snowy forest. She''s stumbled upon the magical world of Narnia, a land of unicorns, centaurs, fauns and the wicked White Witch, who terrorises all. Lucy soon realises that Narnia, and in particular Aslan, the great Lion, needs her help if the county''s creatures are ever going to be free againTrade Review‘The magic of C. S. Lewis’s parallel universe never fades.’ The Times

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Book SynopsisThe third book in this brilliant highly-illustrated chapter book series for 5+ readers.

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Book SynopsisA boy. A wolf. A legend of all time. The second book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver. Thousands of years ago an orphan boy and his wolf cub challenge a demon bear that threatens to destroy their world for ever. With the help of the World Spirit, Torak destroys the bear, but his beloved Wolf is lost in the process. Yet Torak's quest is far from over. A strange sickness is threatening the Raven Clan and only the Seal Clan have the cure. Torak must face a lonely journey to the Seal Islands to find it, but what he stumbles upon there is far from what he was expecting. And all is not as it seems ... Audio edition also available, read by Sir Ian McKellen.Trade ReviewSpirit Walker is an enchanting story of courage and danger set in one of the most beautifully described Stone Age landscape and will continue to delight fans of the series and is every bit as good as Wolf Brother. * FANTASY BOOK REVIEW *Spirit Walker is an enchanting story of courage and danger set in one of the most beautifully described Stone Age landscape and will continue to delight fans of the series and is every bit as good as Wolf Brother. * FANTASY BOOK REVIEW *Dazzling entertainment, seamless storytelling * LOVEREADING4KIDS *Dazzling entertainment, seamless storytelling * LOVEREADING4KIDS *SPIRIT WALKER is every bit as good, if not better, than WOLF BROTHER. * KIDSREADS *SPIRIT WALKER is every bit as good, if not better, than WOLF BROTHER. * KIDSREADS *As in Wolf Brother Michelle Paver's sheer passion for her story set in a world of myth and natural magic, shines through in this skilfully woven, exciting and brilliantly satisfying second installment of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness. * BOOKTOPIA *As in Wolf Brother Michelle Paver's sheer passion for her story set in a world of myth and natural magic, shines through in this skilfully woven, exciting and brilliantly satisfying second installment of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness. * BOOKTOPIA *

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Book SynopsisThe Emperor of Nihon-Ja is the tenth thrilling book in John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series – over eight million sold worldwide.When Horace travels to the exotic land of Nihon-Ja, it isn’t long before he finds himself pulled into a battle that is not his – but one he knows in his heart he must wage.

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Book SynopsisSequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers!Artemis Fowl meets Men in Blackin this magical second book in the New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for 8+ fans ofPercy Jackson andNevermoor.After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is convinced her first full summer as a Junior Agent will be a breeze.But between the fearsome new Head Minister's strict anti-magician agenda, fierce Junior Agent rivalries, and her brother Quinton's curse steadily worsening, Amari's plate is full. So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magiciankind as its new leader, she declines. She's got enough to worry about!But her refusal allows someone else to step forward, a magician with dangerous plans for the League. This challenge sparks the start of the Great Game, a competition to decide who will become the Night Brothers' succTrade ReviewPraise for Amari and the Night Brothers: ‘Sharp, funny and brightly imaginative – a big adventure filled with magic and heart', Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of the Nevermoor series 'An enchanting fantasy adventure filled with heart and soul. Amari is magical!', Angie Thomas, New York Times-bestselling author of The Hate U Give 'As a former black girl misfit who wanted nothing more in the world than to be magical, this book is a song to my soul. Amari is the heroine we all need.', Nic Stone, New York Times-bestselling author of Dear Martin 'The surprises and story never slow down for a minute in this magical, astonishing world, with a heroine who’s like Buffy meets Meg Murry multiplied by Shuri to the power of awesome. I want to live in Amari’s world and watch her save it (or have her come here and save ours!)!', Tui Sutherland, bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series 'Clever, imaginative, and filled with heart. I loved every magical page.', J.C. Cervantes, New York Times-bestselling author of The Storm RunnerPraise for Amari and the Night Brothers: 'Funny, fast-paced, and ultimately moving, B.B. Alston's debut is a rousing success and kicks off a series that will truly stand out from the rest!', Soman Chainani, author of the bestselling The School for Good and Evil series 'The author weaves magical whimsy with honest, realistically portrayed circumstances, allowing Amari’s literal #BlackGirlMagic to shine even when she doesn’t believe in herself. This timely, energetic, first-person narrative moves quickly with clear descriptions, a thrilling buildup, and strong messages about profiling. An impressive debut series opener.', Kirkus Reviews ‘This powerful story of bravery and family had me in its clutches from the very start. It’s fresh and bursting with imagination and magic with a first-rate protagonist – I can’t wait for the next book’, Jasbinder Bilan, author of Costa Book Award winning Asha & the Spirit Bird

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Book SynopsisNew for 2024, the unmissable, official novelisation of the third Paddington movie!In his third big screen outing from Studiocanal, the creators of Wonka and the Harry Potter movies, Paddington and the Browns leave Windsor Gardens to embark on an epic adventure to visit Aunt Lucy at The Home for Retired Bears. There, they find a mystery that sends them on a hilarious and thrilling journey along the Amazon, through the jungle and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.This wonderful retelling of the cinematic film has been penned by Anna Wilson, based on the story by Paul King, Mark Burton and Simon Farnaby, and the screenplay written by Mark Burton, Jon Foster and James Lamont.

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Book SynopsisFor 5+ kids who love video games but aren't allowed to play as often as they'd like...Sunny's favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with.King Viking is competing in the Super Cup Grand Prix to win the power of super speed. Super Rabbit Boy and his friends, Jody Racer and Nugget, must work together to stop him!Can they dodge King Viking's fireballs, Robo Bobo's long Robo-arms, Princess Pirate's super-secret boxing gloves AND each other to win all four races? Or will King Viking stop them in their tracks. You'll have to read and find out...The third in a full-colour series of graphic novels about - and for - kids who love gaming - especially fans of Mario Kart! Join Sunny as he and Super Rabbit Boy take on the world, one move at a time!

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Book SynopsisThe sequel to the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Of Jade and Dragons a thrilling and epic silkpunk fantasy inspired by the legendary Qing dynasty. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim and Xiran Jay Zhao. When Ying left the prestigious Engineer's Guild and the ghost her father's death behind, she thought her life would regain a sense of normalcy. But, after her new home is attacked, by the mysterious and deadly Blood Phoenix, Ying is thrust back into the tense political world of the Nine Isles and, distressingly, back into the path of the man who broke her heart, High Commander Ye-yang. She'd hoped never to face him again, but Ying and Ye-yang must work together to unmask the elusive mastermind behind a far-reaching conspiracy, before the Nine Isles are torn apart. Can they find a way to defeat their new enemy, or will the cost be too great?

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Book SynopsisThe Princess in Black may know how to handle all kinds of monsters, but a kitten set on destruction? Me-OW!Duchess Wigtower had heard that pets are fun, but all her kitten has gotten her is nine lives' worth of problems. Eeeeek! It's time for someone else to deal with this catastrophe. Princess Magnolia is thrilled when a kitten lands on her doorstep, but just as she's about to play with Plumpkins (or should it be Hugmaster Floof?) the monster alarm goes off. When Princess Magnolia returns to her castle, her furry companion has carved up the wallpaper! In fact, each time Princess Magnolia leaves to help the Goat Avenger fight a very grouchy monster, her feline friend wreaks havoc. Has the Princess in Black finally met her match? Ten years after she first donned her cape, the Princess in Black returns for a purrfectly hilarious entry to the New York Times best-selling series.

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Book SynopsisA timeless tale of courage, resistance and friendship, The Umbrella Mouse is a heart-stopping adventure drawing on the true stories of animals caught in the conflict of WWII, winner of the 2019 Sainsbury's Book Prize for Fiction and selected for Waterstones Book of the Month. 1944, and London is under attack. Young mouse Pip Hanway's safe and quiet world is turned upside down when her home, umbrella shop James Smith & Sons, is destroyed by a bomb. Orphaned and alone, she must begin a perilous quest to find a new home. But the only way to get there is by joining Noah’s Ark, a secret gang of animals fighting with the resistance in France, operating beneath the feet of the human soldiers. Danger is everywhere and as the enemy closes in, Pip must risk everything to save her new friends.Beautifully illustrated by Sam Usher, Anna Fargher's debut novel takes you on an incredible journey through a war that reaches even the smallest of creatures.'An ambitious and wonderfully well-achieved first novel' Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse.'A spellbinding tale of bravery and hope, where courage is found in the smallest of heroes' Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk.Trade ReviewAn ambitious and wonderfully well-achieved first novel. -- Michael Morpurgo, author of War HorseA spellbinding tale of bravery and hope, where courage is found in the smallest of heroes -- Gill Lewis, author of Sky HawkAn exquisite children's book -- Telegraph, 50 best books of 2019Move over War Horse . . . [an] enchanting first novel . . . beautifully written * Telegraph *A stunning debut novel . . . Fargher's skill is to invest her hero with the complexity of a human being * The Oldie *Brims with courage, friendship and adventure * Bookseller *[A]n alternative narrative that is both immersive and engaging making this a potential modern day classic that KS2 children and older will truly enjoy * Armadillo Magazine *A beautifully imagined wartime adventure with the bravest of heroines. -- Claire Fayers, author of The Accidental PiratesThe wartime background is vivid and completely convincing and Pip and her animal comrades are beguiling characters. Original adventure from an exciting new author * Lovereading4kids *For older readers, the exquisite story of a mouse orphaned in the London blitz. Animals are easily sentimentalised in fiction, but Fargher invests her hero with the complexity of a human being, while minutely observing his rodent tics. * Sunday Telegraph - Books of the Year *The wartime background is vivid and completely convincing and Pip and her animal comrades are beguiling characters * Lovereading4kids *The best animal adventures since Margery Sharpe's The Rescuers -- Amanda Craig, New Statesman

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Book SynopsisDo YOU have what it takes to win the Race?????????????You'll LOVE racing to Imagination Island!' MAZ EVANSJoyful!' JENNY MCLACHLANRiotously fun!' HANNAH GOLDObservers! Dreamers! Inventors! Explorers! The time has come to crown four new Protectors of Imagination Island. Do YOU have what it takes to win the Race?Mario Kart meets The 13 Storey Treehouse in this thrilling new series from the author of The Christmas Carrolls.The time has come for four children to be named the new Protectors of Imagination Island. Children all over the world scour the globe in search of lightstreams (portals) to the magical island where anything they imagine comes to life. To become a Protector, they must compete in teams and complete a series of challenges to prove they have what it takes.Dreamy 10-year-old Luca is afraid of everything, not least the lightstream he stumbles into by accident. Imagination Island is everything that he's terrified of. But there's no way out. So he hits on a plan. Work out how to come LAST, and get sent home. That's what he really wants. Isn't it?The Race is ON!Race to Imagination Island is a cannon-blasting, explosive whirlwind of fun.' Jennifer BellPacy, funny, gloriously inventive and perfectly pitched for kids.' Abi ElphinstoneBrilliant, bonkers and visually spectacular.' Laura Ellen AndersonA wildly inventive rip-roaring ride!' Rashmi Sirdeshpande?A riotously fun and colourful story guaranteed to entertain.' Hannah GoldA brilliantly bonkers, ferociously fun, action-packed dive into the marvellously mad mind of Mel Taylor-Bessent.' Jack Meggitt-PhillipsThis book fizzes with creative energy.' Joseph ElliottA brilliantly engaging voice kids are going to love this wild ride!' Andy Shepherd

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Book SynopsisThe BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud new Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy and her class have SPACE FEVER after a talk about stars, moons and faraway planets. THEN their teacher announces they''re going to spend a WHOLE WEEK learning all about space. How COSMIC is that?!Trouble is, SPACE FEVER follows Daisy back home too. And turning your bedroom ceiling into the universe isn''t that easy. Even with lots of glow-in-the-dark stars, superglue, and your best friend to help . . .If you love this DAISY adventure, look out for more including DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHOCOLATE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SCHOOL TRIPS!

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Book Synopsis''A great debut. You''ll be itching to read more.'' Anthony HorowitzMeet Itch - an accidental, accident-prone hero. Science is his weapon. Elements are his gadgets. All-action adventure perfect for fans of Alex Rider and Young Bond.Itchingham Lofte - known as Itch - is fourteen, and loves science, especially chemistry. He''s also an element-hunter: he''s collecting all the elements in the periodic table. Which has some interesting and rather destructive results in his bedroom.Then, Itch makes a discovery. A new element, never seen before. At first no one believes him - but soon someone hears about the strange new rock and wants it for himself. And Itch and his family are catapulted into a breathless adventure with terrifyingly high stakes . . .The debut novel from BBC radio presenter Simon Mayo.Trade ReviewA great debut. You'll be itching to read more -- Anthony HorowitzItchingham, a science-mad boy, is trying to collect examples of all the elements. He gets hold of a peculiar rock from a shadowy contact but some sinister heavies are also keen to get hold of it (and him) and he goes on the run in this gripping read * Financial Times Books of the Year *An exciting and nail-biting thriller * Booktrust *Amid the teenage intrigue and heart-in-mouth escapades there are sequin flashes of real science: reminders that physical chemistry really does make things happen -- Tim Radford * Guardian *A cracking thriller which had me seriously worried our hero might not survive the story . . . A fantastic read for 13- to 16-year-olds, I've also got some staff who would enjoy this for a bit of 'R and R' -- Rachel Ayres Nelson * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisA comedy of errors starring the instantly-loveable Rex the first book in a fantastically funny series for 7+ readers, from Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator Elys Dolan.Rex is king of the dinosaurs: carnivores want to be him and herbivores want to be eaten by him... That is, until a pesky Ice Age comes along and he winds up frozen solid in a glacier. When he wakes up, 65 million years later, human beings rule the roost and if they get their hands on Rex, he''ll wind up in a zoo. (Or, worse: a MUSEUM.)Lucky for him, Rex isn''t the only undercover creature in town. He''s whisked out of danger by the one and only Bigfoot, who has been surviving among the humans undetected for years. Bigfoot and his friends show Rex how to get by in the humans'' world, and soon there''s only one thing left for him to do: GET A JOB.But that''s easier said than done ... and with a meddling nine-year-old neighbour to deal with, and the constant risk of discovery, lifeTrade ReviewIt's a laugh out read -- Emma Lee Potter * Daily Mirror *See what happens in this very funny story with adorable characters and plenty of food for thought […] Full of gorgeous pictures it is a great bridge from picture book to novel, but enjoyable for all abilities. I love it! -- Debbie Williams * Primary Times *Elys Dolan triumphs again, this time in the form of Rex, an out-of-time dinosaur […] Crazy, thoughtful comedy reigns. Elys’ writing is brilliantly funny, full of absurd situations and Rex is a captivating character; oh! there’s a super subplot too. The story also has subtle messages about tolerance, letting people live how they wish, and the vital importance of thinking for yourself. Full of giggle worthy details, the subtly coloured cartoon style illustrations are hilarious and there are occasional plans, maps and speech bubbles to keep readers engaged, further adding to the humour. KS2 readers will devour this. -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *Elys Dolan deals with a wide range of themes with humour and excitement in this illustrated story. Besides encouraging children to think about tolerance and acceptance, allowing everyone to be themselves, the story also encompasses friendship, family and fake news. An appealing, fun package which should attract young readers, this could be used as a class read aloud and to encourage reading for pleasure. -- Jayne * Just Imagine *I like the comic strips and illustrations. I read it fast because I loved it too much. * Toppsta.com *

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Book SynopsisThe No.1 bestselling series from current Waterstones Children''s Laureate and author of How To Train Your Dragon, Cressida Cowell. Enter a land of wizards, warriors, mythical creatures and powerful Magic in an exciting fantasy adventure.Wish and Xar are outlaws on the run, hunted by Warriors, Wizards and worst of all by WITCHES ...Can they find the ingredients for the spell to get rid of Witches before the Kingwitch gets his talons on the Magic-that-Works-on-Iron?Their next Quest is the most terrifying and treacherous of all ... and someone is going to betray them. Are you ready to KNOCK THREE TIMES?''A rollercoaster of suspense and surprise'' GUARDIAN''Cowell is moving towards national treasure'' BIG ISSUE''Another coup from Cowell'' SUNDAY TIMESTrade ReviewWorld-conquering * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the hilarious graphic novel series about the mischievous Monkey King, who must battle the man-eating Minotaur in Greece to become a god - with the help of his soon-to-be-potty-trained three-headed dog! Perfect for fans of anime, Jamie Smart and Louie Stowell''s Loki.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the origins of the warrior Clans in this thrilling prequel to Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors seriesThis box set includes all six books in the Dawn of the Clans prequel series, and is perfect for the collections of longtime Erin Hunter fans and readers new to the Warriors world.

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Book SynopsisBenedict Blathwayt has written and illustrated many picture books for Random House, including the best-selling Dinosaur Chase and the hugely popular, classic Little Red Train series. He has two sons who are both architects and lives on the edge of Exmoor with his wife, who is also an artist, and two lively dogs.Trade ReviewCaptivating . . . Glorious * Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisThe Red Pyramid: the first book in Rick Riordan''s The Kane Chronicles.Percy Jackson fought Greek Gods. Now the Gods of Egypt are waking in the modern world...''I GUESS IT STARTED THE NIGHT OUR DAD BLEW UP THE BRITISH MUSEUM . . .''CARTER AND SADIE KANE''S dad is a brilliant Egyptologist with a secret plan that goes horribly wrong. An explosion shatters the ancient Rosetta stone and unleashes Set, the evil god of chaos . . .Set imprisons Dr Kane in a golden coffin and Carter and Sadie must run for their lives. To save their dad, they embark on a terrifying quest from Cairo to Paris to the American South-west and discover the truth about their family''s connection to the House of Life: an Egyptian temple of magic that has existed for thousands of years.The pharaohs of ancient Egypt are far from dead and buried. And neither, unfortunately, are their gods . . .Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwidePraise for the Percy Jackson series:''Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical...This is most likely to succeed Rowling. Puffin is on to a winner'' - Amanda Craig, The Times''Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline'' - Telegraph''Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats'' - New York TimesRick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief was the overall winner of the Red House Children''s Book Award in 2006.The Percy Jackson series:The Lightning Thief; The Sea of Monsters; The Battle of the Labyrinth; The Titan''s Curse; The Last Olympian Heroes of Olympus:The Lost Hero; The Son of Neptune; The Mark of AthenaThe Kane Chronicles:The Red Pyramid; The Throne of Fire; The Serpent''s Shadow

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Book Synopsis The fourth and final book in the hilarious bestselling WHO LET THE GODS OUT series; perfect for fans of David Solomons! 'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I think you're all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS on book 1 'One of the funniest new voices in children's literature. The laughs come thick and fast' DAVID SOLOMONS on book 1 In the series finale of Maz Evans' bestselling Who Let the Gods Out? series, Elliot faces his darkest period yet. As well as facing up to his fears, he realises that the future of mankind - and the survival of everything he holds dear – is at stake. But can a bunch of misfit gods, a lost constellation and a mortal boy stand up to the daemon hordes? Book 4 and the finale to the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out series! An exciting, laugh-out-loud hilarious and highly-acclaimed Percy Jackson-esque adventure Book 1 was shortlisted for both the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award Hilarious and heartfelt, the Who Let the Gods Out? series is centred on the Olympian gods – perfect for fans of Greek mythology!

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Book SynopsisA new cover look for the number one bestselling CHERUB series! This is the twelfth title in the series, and James Adams' last adventure ...Trade ReviewAnother high-octane sequence to delight readers * School Librarian *Hugely enjoyable for those who like gripping adventure stories * Oxford Times *Praise for books in the CHERUB series: 'Punchy, exciting, glamorous and, what's more, you'll completely wish it was true.' * Sunday Express *'Crackling tension and high-octane drama.' * Daily Mail *'A really good book that you could re-read over and over again.' * Guardian *'Pacy writing, punchy dialogue and a gripping plot, it's got it all.' * Daily Express *'Fast-moving action ... and cool gadgets!' * The Times *

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Book SynopsisAlex Rider''s eighth, adrenaline fueled adventure in the number one bestselling series.In the eighth book in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, Alex meets international do-gooder Desmond McCain. But a simple card game between them rapidly leads to a duel to the death one that could result in the destruction of an entire country.

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Book SynopsisAlara’s incredible gaming skills bring her to the attention of Estrella’s leaders. She is chosen to go on a dangerous mission to London Under, the original older, long-deserted and distrusted city on top of which Estrella (the Star city) was built, to gather ‘vital’ intelligence. Estrella is the perfect society, an immaculate, sanitised, connected environment where everything is channelled through the digital medium. There is no dirt, no pain, no disease, no natural world, even feelings like boredom are frowned upon and discouraged. Alara is dropped down to London Under and into a “new” world which bewilders her and disorientates her. How will she survive in a society where noise dirt and sometimes pain are everyday experiences and where food is not synthetic and tastes real? Will she accomplish her mission? Who can she trust? How will she get back to Estrella and her family and her life without worry?

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Book SynopsisNow a major Netflix film starring Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young, and many more!The first in the New York Times bestselling School for Good and Evil series. A dark and enchanting fantasy adventure perfect for those who prefer their fairy tales with a twist.Two best friends have been chosen to be students at the fabled School for Good and Evil, where ordinary boys and girls are trained to be fairy-tale heroes and villains. One will train for Good, one will become Evil's new hope. Each thinks they know where they belong, but when they are swept into the Endless Woods, they're switched into the opposite schools. Together they'll discover who they really are and what they are capable of. . . because the only way out of a fairy tale is to live through it.Features cover artwork from Netflix's The School for Good and Evil film and includes Soman Chainani's exclusive on-set movie diary!Trade Review‘Reimagines the world of fairy tales and will make you question who is good and who is evil. Loved it! Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series ‘Invention in overdrive . . . The School for Good and Evil is a comedic education by a writer primed to shoot to the head of the class’ Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked ‘Wow. From the very first sentence, you know you’re entering a thrilling world of strange fantasy . . . A wild and dangerous fairy-tale ride. I loved this book’ R. L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series ‘A fairy tale like no other, complete with romance, magic, humour and a riddle that will keep you turning pages until the end’ Ann M. Martin, author of the Babysitter’s Club series ‘A whip-smart debut . . . If I could bewitch you all to read it, I would. Grade: A’ Entertainment Weekly ‘The School for Good and Evil isn’t just a fantasy series. It’s a low-key empire’ NPR ‘An imaginative way to leave black-and-white thinking behind’ Publishers Weekly ‘A funny frightening and fully satisfying novel that explores the meaning of true love and the vast grey area between good and evil’San Francisco Chronicle

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Book SynopsisFamily, fame, glory and betrayal: Join Iona and Jinks on a wild ride that will grip you to the final page. Iona dreams of glory for her beautiful pony, Jinks, so when local dressage star Jessica offers to coach her, Iona is swept off her feet.

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Book SynopsisA perfect coming-of-age story The Guardian, praise for The Dark is Rising Three siblings embark on an epic quest for a mythic grail in this first installment of Susan Cooper''s award-winning The Dark Is Rising Sequence, now with a brand-new look!All through time, Light and Dark have battled for control of the world. Now, after centuries of balance, the Dark is summoning its terrifying forces to rise once more...and three children find themselves caught in the conflict.The Drew siblings Simon, Jane, and Barney are on a family holiday in Cornwall when they discover an ancient map. But, they have no idea how special the map is.Together, the three siblings have to take on a quest. They need to band together and discover the secret weapon that can end the war between Dark and Light. But, will they be able to do it in time?And, will they be able to make it out alive?

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a new book about a beloved character: Mother Goose. Mother Goose''s diary entries over the last five hundred years take readers on a journey to learn buried secrets. A must-have for new and old fans alike.Trade ReviewPraise for the Land of Stories Series:There is more in Colfer's magic kingdoms than Disney has dreamt of * USA Today *It will hit big with its combination of earnestness and playful poise * The New York Times Book Review *In The Land of Stories, Colfer showcases his talent for crafting fancifully imaginative plots and multidimensional characters * Los Angeles Times *Colfer has a real skill for crafting stories and every chapter was packed with action, emotion and adventure. He is equally skilled at creating memorable characters and has breathed new life into old favourites like Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and Little Bo Peep by giving them interesting story arcs and well-rounded personalities... A Grimm Warning is a completely absorbing read that had me hooked from the first page * The Bookbag *For A Grimm Warning: The perfect mix of adventure, misery, humour and romance...pure genius! * The Sunday Mail (Australia) *

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Book SynopsisHafsah Faizal is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sands of Arawiya duology, which includes TikTok sensation We Hunt the Flame and We Free Stars, and the founder of IceyDesigns, where she creates websites for authors and beauteous goodies for everyone else. When she's not writing, she can be found designing, deciding between Assassin's Creed and Skyrim, or traversing the world.Born in Florida and raised in California, she now resides in Texas with her family and a library of books waiting to be devoured.

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Book SynopsisA school camping trip takes a turn for the sinister in this page-turning thriller for fans of mysteries and the supernatural. What’s hiding in Harwood Forest? When Pete, Nancy and Krish arrive at Heathland Camp for a school trip, they’re in for an adventure – just not the kind they were expecting. Nearby sits the abandoned Harwood Institute. The crumbling buildings are out of bounds but strange screams come from the surrounding forest at night. Mystery shrouds the events that took place at the institute during the war, so Pete and his friends make it their mission to find out the truth. But the forest is hiding a sinister secret, and the trio could be in real danger … Are some mysteries best left undisturbed?Trade Review"A gripping, high-octane story that had me turning page after page until I’d finished it" – The Letterpress Project "'I absolutely loved this book … full of mystery, adventure, war history and includes some spooky stories … perfect for all middle-grade readers" – Emma Suffield, Little Blog of Library Treasures "Dan Smith has created another fantastic, easily-devourable and cover-to-cover gripping story" – Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination "Genuinely scary … A monstrous 5 out of 5 stars" – Jacqui Sydney, World's Smallest Library "Always great edge of the seat tension and fantastic characters … excellent writing!" – Fiona Sharp, Independent Book Reviews

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Book SynopsisTove was 12 and Liva 9, when the Germans occupied Norway. They remember everything as if it happened yesterday. A middle grade story of bravery, resilience, rivalries and shadow creatures in the night.Mose and her daughter Agna are incomers in the village, treated with suspicion. But young Liva, left out of the secrets her sister Tove and brother Hakken share, idolises Agna and follows her everywhere. Unwittingly, they lead the German soldiers to a perfect island. Once a haven for picnics and story-telling under the midnight sun, it is transformed into a grim POW camp. This is an unlikely place to find buried treasure, but it''s there. Friendships are made and broken, family trust is turned upside down and lives change forever as Tove and Liva recall their childhood experiences of living through WW2 in a story that moves from light to darkness to light again.

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Book SynopsisThree families, two worlds and one magical portal. No one comes to the second world on purpose. The portal between worlds only opens when least expected. But the Raft King is determined to change that. He needs Pip, a boy with an amazing gift. Pip’s is just the first of three tales, linking the twins Venus and Swimmer, captured from a slave ship in the first world, and Thanh and his sister Sang, from a later time, escaping postwar Vietnam. What connects these three sets of siblings is the adventure of a lifetime, some helpful sea monsters and a very special crack in the sea.Trade Review"A provocative, immersive read." * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis plot-driven book serves as a fun companion to Outer Banks and will appeal to fans of the show. . .an enjoyable, quick read. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisA beautiful novel exploring the little-known story of Anne Frank'slife before she went into hiding - from bestselling, award-winningauthor Alice Hoffman and published in cooperation with the AnneFrank House.

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Book SynopsisThe Outcasts is the first book in the Brotherband series, from the author of the internationally bestselling Ranger''s Apprentice.There is only one way to become a warrior. Boys are chosen for teams called Brotherbands and must endure months of gruelling battles in the treacherous sea. Hal finds himself the unwilling leader of a band of outcasts, the boys that no one wants. They are small and wiry but what they lack in size, they make up with skill and courage. Now they must battle against the other bands in the ultimate race where there can only be one winner. The icy waters make the sea a dangerous playing field. Especially when - for some - this is anything but a game . . .Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, T.H. White's The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini's Eragon series and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series.Trade ReviewJohn Flanagan is the award-winning author of Ranger's Apprentice series and its new spin-off series Brotherband. He lives in the beachside Sydney suburb of Manly.

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