Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Penguin Random House Children's UK Walkabout
Book SynopsisWalkabout is a survival story for children written by James Vance Marshall.Mary and her young brother Peter are the only survivors of an aircrash in the middle of the Australian outback. Facing death from exhaustion and starvation, they meet an aboriginal boy who helps them to survive, and guides them along their long journey. But a terrible misunderstanding results in a tragedy that neither Mary nor Peter will ever forget . . .Reissued in the ''A Puffin Book'' series of Puffin modern classics for children, Walkabout has been continuously in print since its first publication over 50 years ago.Trade ReviewVery tender, very touching, and sketched out with no sign of strain. The descriptions of the Australian bush are first-rate. * New Statesman *A deeply-felt book, filled with information about desert flora and fauna. * Times Literary Supplement *A small classic, pared down to the bare bones. many will not only enjoy it, but long remember it. * New York Times *
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Pages Co. The Last Bookwanderer
Book SynopsisThe final adventure in the bestselling bookwandering series for readers aged eight to twelveThe Pages and Co. series comes to a thrilling end in this perfect final instalment.When Tilly, Oskar, Milo and Alessia venture into King Arthur's realm in search of the wizard Merlin, they discover that the magic of bookwandering is not at all what they thought.Together, they must journey into myth and legend to bargain with the trickster Loki and unlock their destinies with the help of the Three Fates and find a way to untangle the Alchemist's grip on the world's imagination.To save Pages & Co. and the very foundations of bookwandering, Tilly and her friends will have to learn the true power of imagination in a thrilling final adventure, but an unexpected enemy stands in their way . . .
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Amelia Fang and the Unicorn Lords
Book SynopsisA GORGEOUSLY GOTHIC,WICKEDLY FUNNY NEW SERIES FROMWITCH WARSILLUSTRATOR LAURA ELLEN ANDERSONAmelia Fang is the biggest hearted vampiress you''ll ever meet. In this adventure, she and her friends Florence the yeti (DON''T CALL HER BEAST), Grimaldi the Death and Prince Tangine (reformed spoiled sprout), along with her pet pumpkin Squashy, must brave the journey to the terrifying Kingdom of the Light to try to find Tangine''s missing mother, Queen Fairyweather.But with unicorns, fairies and angel-kittens lurking around every corner, who can they trust? And will they finally uncover the real villain keeping the kingdoms of Light and Dark as mortal enemies?Join Amelia on her latest adventure. She won''t bite!This gloriously ghostly new series from the creator of EVIL EMPEROR PENGUIN is perfect for 7-9 year olds and fans of THE WORST WITCH and WITCH WARS. Amelia Fang is a modern Wednesday Addams but much more loveable! .Have you read Amelia''s first adventure, AMELIA FANG AND THE BARBARIC B
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HarperCollins Publishers Marnie Midnight and the Great Critter Contest
Book SynopsisThe second in a magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!Marnie Midnight is a little moth with BIG dreams!Marnie is having so much fun at Minibeast Academy, a school for bugs tucked into a giant tree at the bottom of the museum gardens. And this term it''s time for something really exciting the Great Critter Contest!The contest sees minibug students set off to explore the school in teams, searching for clues. The winners get an incredible prize and Marnie and her team best friends Floyd the bee (who is really an A) and Star the super-strong princess ant are determined to be first to cross the finish line. But when Veronica gets into trouble and needs rescuing, Marnie and her team have to decide whether winning really is the most important thing
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Cave Baby
Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved picture books. She was the UK Children's Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Her books include The Troll, What the Ladybird Heard and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over sixty languages. Julia also writes fiction as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live children's shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between Sussex and Edinburgh. Emily Gravett is an artist of exceptional talent. Twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, her sharp wit and seemingly effortless drawing have created such brilliant picture books as Wolves, Monkey and Me and Tidy. Cave Baby was is Emily's first picture book collaboration and marks another milestone in her career. Emily lives in Brighton.Trade Reviewa classic in the making * Daily Mail *An exuberant, rhyming text matched by equally lively illustrations makes this a romp of a bedtime story * Guardian *Two titans of children's literature, Julia Donaldson and Emily Gravett, have come together in Cave Baby * Daily Telegraph *A visual and linguistic delight * Independent on Sunday *
£9.74
HarperCollins Publishers Pages Co. The Book Smugglers
Book SynopsisEnchanting' IndependentJoyously imaginative' Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train Your DragonFourth in the modern-classic and bestselling bookwandering series for readers aged eight to twelve that celebrates all that is best in life: books, adventure, friendship and cake.Milo lives on board the Sesquipedalian, or Quip a magical train that uses the power of imagination to travel through both Story and the real world. The train is owned by Milo's uncle, Horatio, and Milo has witnessed many of his uncle's dodgy dealings as a book smuggler trading in rare books.When Horatio takes on a dangerous new job, he needs the help of Tilly Pages. And Tilly owes Horatio a favour. But when poisoned copies of The Wizard of Oz are sent to Horatio and Tilly''s grandfather, sending them both into deep sleeps, Milo and Tilly find themselves racing against time to save them and to figure out what is going on.Their journey takes them to the Emerald City with Dorothy, rocketing on the unruly Quip, and eventually to Venice in Italy, in pursuit of the mysterious Alchemist. The very essence of imagination, story itself, may be in danger . . .
£7.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes Kid Normal 2
Book Synopsis_______________The second book in the laugh-out-loud funny Kid Normal series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith_______________Praise for Kid Normal:''So funny, it''s almost criminal'' - Independent''Outrageous capers'' - GuardianKid Normal was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize_______________Not all heroes have superpowers. Don''t believe us? Well Murph Cooper is living proof. Since becoming Kid Normal, he and the Super Zeroes have been catching baddies all over the place. But being a hero is about to get a whole lot harder ...Far away in a top-secret prison, the world''s most feared supervillain has broken a thirty year silence. His first words? ''Bring Kid Normal to me!''Trade ReviewThis is such a funny book ... It’s really an adventure story about an ordinary boy, a lovable hero and crazy villains! Suitable for girls or boys. Cracking read!! -- Lala, age 13 * Toppsta *The Kid Normal books are just brilliant, Murph is a great character, so likeable and really funny. These books make you laugh out loud and are really hard to put down -- Lydib, age 11 * Toppsta *Although this book is delightfully fun and witty, which it really is, it also has many serious elements too. I was enthralled by the plot, which has so many twists and it kept me giggling the entire time! Equally as good as the first book in the series, I could read and reread it over and over again -- Megan, age 10 * Toppsta *PRAISE FOR KID NORMAL: 'So funny, it's almost criminal * Independent I *An extraordinary tale about an ordinary boy in a world of heroes ... A fast-paced, humorous adventure with likeable heroes and a suitably ridiculous, evil villain * Times Educational Supplement *Outrageous capers for eight and up … Amusingly surreal super-powers and a trust yourself message combine to strong effect with Erica Salcedo’s entertaining, huge-eyed images * Guardian *Packed with very amusing asides, it’s a fun and fast-paced read that will make James and Smith into children’s heroes * Western Mail *Chock full of slapstick humour, outrageous characters and pop culture references. It mocks school pecking orders and will make all kids who have fallen foul of them feel much better about it. And somehow, it ties all the mania together in a credible and thrilling story * The Bookbag *A superlative adventure story that will resonate with children who like to read whacky, wild things * Books Monthly *This spoof superhero epic certainly delivers: deliciously dastardly villains, capes, tights and mild-mannered heroes. Yet it also explores familiar school anxieties that everyone else is smarter, stronger, better * BookTrust *A very promising start to a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series * Parents in Touch *Incredibly funny, witty and stuffed full of heart * Book Lover Jo *
£7.99
Little Tiger Press Group Wintours Game
Book SynopsisAlex Wintour: orphan, teenager, oracle, thief.Alex has only got this far in life by living off her wits. Well, that and an ability to see glimpses of the future a useful talent when you need to stay one step ahead of the law.Then a robbery goes wrong, and her path is set on a collision course with the enigmatic teen millionaire Colman Reece. Like Alex, Cole is a Temporal someone who can manipulate time and he needs Alex's help for a heist that only she can pull off. But with the clock ticking, the sinister Temple on their tail and the hunt for a mysterious weapon underway, Alex soon learns that even being able to see the future doesn't always give you the winning hand...The first in an action-packed new series, perfect for fans of ARTEMIS FOWL, ALEX RIDER and LOCKWOOD AND CO.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers War Game The classic illustrated childrens book
Book SynopsisA special lavishly illustrated new edition of Michael Foreman''s classic story.War Game is a modern classic about a group of lads who sign up to fight in World War I and find themselves fighting on the front line. Then, on Christmas Day in 1914, something remarkable happens as the German and British armies stop fighting and meet in no-man's-land to play football. But the war isn't over, the two sides resume fighting, and the group of lads are ordered to charge across no-man's-land . . .Michael Foreman's numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world's leading illustrators. He has regularly collaborated with Terry Jones, Michael Morpurgo and others while several of his own books are also considered modern classics.Trade Review‘It is, on several levels, a masterpiece’ – The Times Literary Supplement ‘Foreman tells this harrowing story with truth and simplicity, and the range and luminous intensity of the watercolour illustrations make it an unforgettable experience.’ – The Guardian ‘The work of a major children’s author at his peak.’ – The Daily Telegraph
£10.44
Penguin Random House Children's UK Betseys Birthday Surprise
Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books. Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as she:Surprises everyone on her birthdayLearns to be a ferocious guard dogMoves to a new houseBecomes a TV superstar!This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone. Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently - Book TrustAlso available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow Is Here!Betsey Biggalow The DetectiveMagic BetseyHurricane Betsey
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Max Meow Book 6 When Pancakes Go Bad Really Bad
Book SynopsisKittyopolis is in chaos! Pancakes are turning monstrous and FLIPPING out. Mindy's inventing in her sleep! And a bunch of Max's old foes are organizing themselves into a Legion of Nasty to put our favorite feline on PERMANENT PAWSE. Luckily, Max's pal Rex Rocket, Cosmic Weiner Dog, is here to help. But will their combined efforts be enough to clean up such a massive mess?! Will Agent M be able to stay a good guy and resist joining the Legion of Nasty?! Will breakfast ever be the same?! Stay strong, heroes Kittyopolis needs you more than ever!
£12.15
Faber & Faber The Museum of Lost Umbrellas
Book Synopsis''Enchanting.'' Telegraph''Exciting.'' Daily Mail''Brimming with magic.'' Judith Eagle Discover a magical island where the houses grant you wishes and the alleyways are secret portals . . .Faber is proud to launch a show-stopping debut fantasy middle-grade series, The Cloud Witch Chronicles, from award-winning Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick!When Dilly arrives on the island of Ollipest, she is unsure what to expect from her new life . . . She certainly doesn''t expect to find magic!Until now, the magic of Ollipest Island has been a well-kept secret. Then the Museum of Lost Umbrellas opens after many years of closure . . .And when the museum attracts some unsavoury anti-magic outsiders, Dilly must unlock her ancestral powers to help keep the island safe.A dazzling, epic adventure where witches fly with umbrellas, magical dogs walk out of the sea and pet parrots suddenly become humans. This will keep readers on their edge of the seats and leave them desperate for the next instalment.
£7.59
Pan Macmillan The Ogre Who Wasnt
Book SynopsisMichael Morpurgo is one of the most successful children's authors in Britain, loved by children, teachers and parents alike. Former Children's Laureate, he has written more than forty books for children, including the global hit War Horse, which was made into a Hollywood film by Steven Spielberg in 2011 and the much loved Private Peaceful. He has won many prizes including the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times. He received an OBE in December 2006 for his services to literature.Emily Gravett has a rare talent for creating exceptional books for children. The winner of two CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals, her skill and wit are second to none. Emily first sprang into the limelight with the ground-breaking Wolves, which has been followed by such modern classics as Meerkat Mail, Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears, Monkey and Me and AgainTrade Review"Light-hearted and rambunctious [this] is a fairytale with a difference" -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *
£11.69
Austin Macauley Publishers Yugo the Yuletide Goat Ice Cream Chaos
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Hachette Children's Group When Secrets Set Sail
Book Synopsis'Truly unforgettable ... deserves to be read and studied by all' - Onjali Q. Rauf, bestselling author of The Boy at the Back of the ClassSecrets from the past are the keys to the future...if two children can find them. Bold adventure, timely themes and breath-taking writing from award-winning author, Sita Brahmachari.Usha is devastated when her grandmother Kali Ma passes away. Then straight-talking Imtiaz arrives - her new adoptive sister - and the two girls clash instantly. They both feel lost. That is until Kali Ma's ghost appears...with a task for them.Immy's and Usha's home is full of history and secrets. Many years ago it was The House of the Ayahs - for those nannies who couldn't return to their Indian homeland - and Kali Ma made a promise she couldn't keep. She can't pass on to the other side until the girls fulfil it.Today, Usha and Immy's over-worked parents run the house as a home for refugees, but eviction threatens. The precious documents that could save them are lost. As the house slowly fills up with ghosts, that only Usha and Imtiaz can see, the girls realise they have more to save than just one grandmother's ghost.With help from their new friend Cosmo, Usha and Immy must set off on a quest through London, accompanied by two bickering ghosts, working together to find a series of objects that shine a magical light on their family's past and hold the clues to securing their future.If they can set the secrets of generations free, will they be in time to save their home?Endorsed by Amnesty International. *Sita Brahmachari is a World Book Day author for 2021 with gorgeous short story, The River Whale!*
£7.99
Sweet Cherry Publishing A Cheese-Coloured Camper Van
Book Synopsis*Over 140 million copies sold worldwide *Good for reluctant readers due to illustrative typeset *Educational edge as books contain facts about various places *Activity packs available to accompany certain titles*More fun and games online at www.geronimostilton.com/UKTrade Review"This is a fun-filled, early chapter book with cute new illustrations." - MD Walker, Netgalley
£4.49
Nosy Crow Ltd A Christmas in Time
Book SynopsisAlex and Ruby are back in their SECOND time-slip adventure, tumbling back into a Victorian Christmas! From multi-award-winning author Sally Nicholls comes another brilliant action-packed adventure for 7+ readers, beautifully illustrated by Rachael Dean. When Alex and Ruby fall through the mirror in their aunt's house, they find themselves in a different historical period, each time with a different task to perform before they can return to the present. From Edwardian crime capers to Victorian Christmasses, their time-slip stories are always exciting and beautifully told.A Victorian Christmas is lovely - all the food and candles and games and singing - unless you're poor, motherless Edith who is condemned to be sent to a cruel boarding school on Boxing Day. Can Alex and Ruby persuade her strict father that home is where the heart is instead?Full of action and humour and featuring exciting black-and-white illustrations throughout, this is another superb time-slip story which brilliantly brings history to life as part of an adventure.'A clever vehicle for introducing the differences between then and now in an accessible way, with a fast-paced plot and a lovely spooky ending' - The Times on A Chase in TimeHave you read Alex and Ruby's other adventures: A Chase in Time, An Escape in Time and A Secret in Time?Cover illustration by Isabelle Follath.
£6.99
Graffeg Limited The Bird Thief
Book SynopsisDid you know that birds perceive time differently to us, as if in slow motion? Erin discovers this after a fateful fall from a tree results in incredible avian abilities. Being able to fly, slow down time and communicate with her new feathered friend prove vital when she stumbles on birds being deliberately trapped, killed and maimed in the woods.
£8.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Destiny of Minou Moonshine
Book SynopsisThe story of a Queendom set in an alternate India. A debut rich in fantasy, friendship and faith, and an original middle grade magical adventure that sparkles with storytelling magic.A land that loses its stories loses its way.'The beautiful queendom of Moonlally has fallen under a tyrant's rule. Their queen is dead, worship of their goddess, the Dark Lady, is forbidden, and the precious black diamond that protects the city a rare fragment of fallen star has gone missing.When fierce orphan girl Minou Moonshine's life is unexpectedly shattered, she joins the ragtag band of rebels, the Green Orchids, who are plotting to overthrow the General.Armed with a secret and a map, Minou sets off with her friends and a mechanical elephant, through the lush jungles of Indica, in search of a queen, a goddess and her destiny.
£8.54
Andersen Press Ltd Kemosha of the Caribbean
Book SynopsisNominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing 'A vivid and powerful story ... Another tour de force by Alex Wheatle, a truly gifted storyteller' David Olusoga Kemosha and her brother have lived their whole lives in slavery. Sold away to work in lawless Port Royal, Kemosha takes her chance to escape brutal treatment. With fortune on her side, Kemosha befriends Ravenhide, a man with a mysterious past who teaches her the art of swordfighting, and introduces her to the beautiful runaway Isabella. Yet Kemosha's greatest test yet is upon the deck of the Satisfaction: the notorious Captain Morgan’s ship. His next adventure on the high seas could be the making of Kemosha – and her one chance to earn enough pieces of eight to buy the freedom of her brother...Trade Review"A vivid and powerful story centred around the struggles of a young enslaved woman who is determined to stand up for herself and fight for what is right, often in the face of danger and cruelty. Another tour de force by Alex Wheatle a truly gifted storyteller" -- David Olusoga"[A] stunning historical adventure … Wheatle has a big heart, an easy style and natural empathy" * The Times, Children's Book of the Week *"A thrilling YA pirate adventure, filled with the grimmest details of history and a joyous sense of what happens when the oppressed are empowered" * Guardian *"A thrilling high seas adventure… Kemosha’s indomitable spirit, determination and wit make for an unforgettable heroine" * Observer *"There's pirates, cut-throats and swashbuckling action, but the star turn is the fierce and unforgettable heroine in pursuit of her freedom and the girl she loves" * The Bookseller, Editor's Choice *
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns:
Book SynopsisAlex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother. Against the will of their grandmother (the one and only Fairy Godmother), the twins must find their own way into the Land of Stories to rescue their mother and save the fairy tale world from the greatest threat it's ever faced.Trade ReviewThere is more in Colfer's magic kingdoms than Disney has dreamt of * USA Today *
£7.99
Holmgard Press The Jungle of Horrors: Lone Wolf #8
Book SynopsisYou have vowed to restore your lost Order and train the next generation of Kai Lords. In the distant land of war-torn Talestra lies the next artifact you must seek to fulfill that oath; the Lorestone of Ohrido. Guided by a warrior-magician, you set off on a secret mission into the Danarg, a fetid swamp filled with peril and betrayal.In the Jungle of Horrors, you must face these terrifying dangers while avoiding the machinations of Warlord Zagron and other powerful foes. Time works against you as your ancient enemies, the Darklords of Helgedad, seek an end to their civil war. Once the forces of Helgedad come together again, they will stop at nothing to prevent you from succeeding!
£8.54
Artbooks Secrets of the Last Pirate
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£11.07
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Captain Fingerman: Then Came the Piwuas
Book SynopsisHey, what would you do if you stumbled upon something totally bizarre? And deep inside, you know that you’re supposed to leave it alone. But the curiosity is killing you! Should you just walk away? BUT what’s the worst that could happen?! Right…? As he explores space, Captain Fingerman accidentally awakens the Piwuas. This triggers a series of events that leads to total CHAOS in Banopolis. So who are the Piwuas and where do they come from? And why do they cause so much TROUBLE? To make matters WORSE, old enemies return with a VENGEANCE! Yikes! What will our hero do now? Join Captain Fingerman in this exciting new adventure as he attempts to reclaim his standing and restore peace to Banopolis!
£12.79
Hodder & Stoughton Sing Me to Sleep
Book SynopsisTHE UK SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER JULY 2023''RAZOR SHARP'' NATASHA NGAN''A LUSH, COMPELLING YA MAGICAL FANTASY'' GUARDIAN''IMMERSIVE'' GLAMOUR The Cruel Prince meets To Kill a Kingdom in this seductive YA fantasy debut, in which a siren must choose between protecting her family and following her heart in a prejudiced kingdom where her existence is illegal. Saoirse Sorkova survives on secrets. That she is a siren and her existence is a crime. That she cannot always control her deadly powers. That she does not hate the handsome, thoughtful Prince Hayes, whose father would put her to death. But when Saoirse and Hayes are forced to work together to hunt a killer, Saoirse''s secrets are brought dangerously close to the light. Because Saoirse is the killer, and it''s a only matter of time before Hayes finds out . . .READERS
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Chicken House Ltd The Great Chocoplot
Book Synopsis It's the end of chocolate - forever! At least, until Jelly can solve the mystery of the great chocoplot ... 'With an excellent cast of characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and witty and sharp observations, this is a great choice for fans of Dahl and Walliams.' THE GUARDIAN 'A funny choccy caper that will have you laughing out loud!' WRD MAGAZINE 'This wonderful Roald Dahlian adventure presents an assortment box of hilarious and eccentric characters that will be devoured by little chocolate lovers everywhere.' SOUTH WALES EVENING POST Jelly and her family live in Chompton-on-de-Lyte, where everyone loves a Chocablocka bar or two - so when the end of chocolate is announced, she can't believe it. Determined to investigate, Jelly and her gran follow a trail of clues to a posh chocolate shop and its owner, the pompous Garibaldi Chocolati. Gari's suspiciously smug, despite his failing business and yucky chocolate. Is it really the chocopocalypse, or is there a chocoplot afoot? An exciting, laugh-out-loud funny adventure for children aged 7 and up Readers will relish the terrifying premise: what if all chocolate was to disappear? Features illustrations by Lalalimola Stars a truly ghastly villain – think evil mastermind meets Willy Wonka! – and a down-to-earth heroine with a sidekick grandma
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HarperCollins Publishers Thomas Friends Percy
Book SynopsisThe perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine!Percy is a little engine who loves to be cheeky. He spends all day playing tricks on the other engines, but one day he has to be a very brave engine!Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look. Thomas Engine Adventures is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller's railway. These fun, short stories come with a bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character 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
£6.23
Sweet Cherry Publishing Geronimo Stilton: The Mummy with No Name
Book SynopsisGeronimo is on a seriously spooky mission! When Professor Cyril B. Sandsnout found an ancient mummy in the Egyptian Mouseum’s basement, he thought he’d made an amazing discovery. Then it came to life and scared everyone away! What does it want? Geronimo and his friends are determined to find out. About the Geronimo Stilton series: Geronimo Stilton is a bestselling children’s series with a dedicated international fan base. As seen on Netflix, the series follows the adventures of Geronimo Stilton the fa-mouse journalist, as he searches for the next hot scoop. With illustrations and fun fonts throughout, Geronimo Stilton is perfect for reluctant readers aged 5+ years.
£4.49
HarperCollins Publishers Amelia Fang and the Trouble with Toads
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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Walker Books Ltd Swift and Hawk Cyberspies
Book SynopsisAn explosive new spy series for Alex Rider fans who love breathless plot, cutting-edge tech and action-packed adventure.>> Hi-tech, hi-spec and high adventure. This is the next generation of super spies. I loved it. EOIN COLFER, bestselling author of Artemis Fowl >> Selected as The Week Junior''s Top 5 Action-Packed Adventures>> A gripping, ingenious, thrilling read that you won''t be able to put down! M.G. LEONARD, bestselling author of Twitch and Adventures on TrainsTwo teen spies. One explosive mission.When their families mysteriously disappear, Swift and Hawk, teen experts in AI and robotics, are recruited by the top-secret Möbius Programme.Plunged into a life-and-death rescue mission, Swift and Hawk must race from hidden tunnels beneath London to the sinister island of Spøkelsøy, straight into the hands of a deadly enemy...An edge-of-your-seat spy thriller for readeTrade ReviewHi-tech, hi-spec and high adventure. This is the next generation of super spies. I loved it. * Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl *A gripping, ingenious, thrilling read that you won’t be able to put down! * M.G. Leonard, author of Beetle Boy *Smart, tense and exciting, Swift and Hawk swept me away into a world of cyber espionage, robots and gadgets that would make even Q envious! A brilliant, breathless thriller. * Jennifer Bell, author of Legendarium *Loved Swift and Hawk: Cyberspies, a high-octane, high-tech teen spy-fi thriller that left me breathless. Buckle up! * Jamie Russell, author of SkyWake *What a rush – non-stop computer hackery, car chases, kick-ass fighting and international baddies. Great fun! * Alastair Chisholm, author of Orion Lost *
£999.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Shipwreck Island Orphans of the Tide
Book SynopsisThe breathtaking adventure continues in the sequel to the much-loved Orphans of the Tide.Orphans Ellie and Seth have crossed an endless ocean in search of freedom and peace.Arriving on the shores of a colourful tropical island ruled by a mysterious queen, it seems they might just have found the perfect new home. But there is trouble brewing in paradise and soon Ellie and Seth find themselves caught up in a dangerous struggle for power - and forced to confront terrible truths from their past . . . Praise for Orphans of the Tide: ''Unputdownable'' - Times''Enthralling'' - Daily Express''Sumptuously atmospheric . . . tirelessly inventive'' - Daily Telegraph
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers BEANO Betty and the Yeti Friends at First Fart
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Nosy Crow Ltd Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Little Llama
Book SynopsisZoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there is always something exciting going on. And Zoe has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals! Zoe is delighted that Lottie the baby llama has come to live at the rescue zoo! She'll be the star of the winter show, but can Zoe help Lottie find some llama friends?
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Canongate Books The Time-Thief
Book SynopsisIt's midsummer's day and thirteen-year-old Elle and her Leapling classmates are visiting the Museum of the Past, the Present and the Future. But on the day of the school trip, disaster strikes, and the most unique and valuable piece in the museum, the Infinity-Glass, is stolen! And worse still, Elle's friend and fellow Infinite, MC², is arrested for the crime!To prove his innocence Elle must leap back centuries in time, to a London very different from today. Along the way she will meet new friends, face dangers unlike any she has ever known, and face an old enemy who is determined to destroy her. Can Elle find the missing Infinity-Glass and return it to its rightful home before it's too late?Trade ReviewAn ingenious, exhilarating adventure -- SOPHIE ANDERSON, author of THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGSAn adventure so thrilling it makes time fly! -- BEN MILLER, author of THE BOY WHO MADE THE WORLD DISAPPEARA time-travel mystery that manages to incorporate criminal masterminds, neurodivergence, racial inequalities, intertemporal friendships and Samuel Johnson - all narrated in Elle's exuberant and energetic voice. Even better than The Infinite! Loved it! -- FLEUR HITCHCOCK, author of THE BOY WHO FLEWIn The Time-Thief, Agbabi has written a second instalment to the Leap Cycle series that even exceeds the first. Elle is a delightful character to follow: not just a well-rounded heroine with a unique set of beautiful insights, but also an important example of meaningful representation in a literary arena where Black autistic girls are rarely represented. In reading The Time-Thief you also get a clear sense of how much Agbabi loves creative wordplay, as she tells a gripping time-travel story that keeps you guessing, while clearly having fun with the English language along the way! A creative, imaginative novel with a fascinating lead character -- CHRIS BONNELLO, author of UNDERDOGSThrilling . . . Starring a brilliant young heroine, this original and inventive adventure story will keep you gripped from beginning to end * * The Week Junior * *The main characters in Patience Agbabi's The Time-Thief [are] as literate as they are skilled on the athletics field. They are also neurodivergent, not least narrator Elle, whose autism is depicted accurately and sympathetically . . . just as clever and enjoyable as its forerunner * * Financial Times * *A must-read . . . Filled with thrilling twists and turns, and with a relatable main character, this a spellbinding mystery that will keep readers gripped to the final page * * Scotsman * *What a delight to be back in the company of Elle and her Infinite friends. The Time-Thief is chock-full of wicked wordplay and time-travelling conundrums, but also a breathlessly paced thriller. Time disappears while reading this book, so Agbabi actually proves that time travel is real -- STEVE TASANE, author of CHILD IThe Time-Thief pulses to its own thrillingly original beat. An exhilarating, intelligent and twisty time-travelling mystery -- SINÉAD O’HART, author of THE EYE OF THE NORTHThe Time-Thief is a gripping and thought-provoking zigzag across time and across London for children from all ages! -- S.I. MARTIN, author of INCOMPARABLE WORLD
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HarperCollins Publishers Pages Co. Tilly and the Lost Fairy Tales
Book Synopsis A magical adventure to delight the imagination. The curl-up-on-the-sofa snuggle of a series from a uniquely talented author. Trade Review‘A delight from first page to last’ Mail on Sunday ‘Enchanting debut’ Independent ‘Inspiring read’ Hello! Magazine ‘A lovely and enchanting read, whether you’re 9 years old or 49 years old’ The Belfast Telegraph ‘A warm tribute to the joy of stories, Tilly and the Bookwanderers is a thoroughly entertaining magical adventure which will chime with anyone who can't resist just one more chapter’ The Booktrust
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Scholastic The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom Attack of the
Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud, highly illustrated debut for readers of 8+, fullof unexpected magical beasts and wacky adventure - perfect forfans of Pamela Butchart.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Hollow Hills
Book Synopsis'A magical, fairy-filled read with a twisty plot and main character you'll adore' A.F. Steadman, author of the internationally bestselling Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefNobody knows what lies inside the Knoll nor what form the Fae have taken after all these years . . . dare to face the unknown and rescue Goblyn Wood. Are you ready to enter the Hollow Hills . . . ? When Hazel ventured into Goblyn Wood, she discovered that she was part fairy, and that the mysterious fae were stealing magic. Now, on a mission to help the fairies of Goblyn Wood and rescue her friend Pete, she needs to travel to the fae dominion. But soon Hazel discovers a plot that goes beyond the fae. Can she find her inner strength and become the hero that Goblyn Wood needs?The adventure continues in this spectacularly imagi
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Simon & Schuster Ltd How to Survive Time Travel
Book SynopsisLift off in the hilarious edge-of-your-seat adventure series that is a home alone story with a difference! Written by the inimitable Larry Hayes and hilariously illustrated by Katie Abey, this is the perfect read for fans of David Solomons, Tom Gates and Back to the Future! Fresh from saving their parents from the jaws of frenzied billionaire Mr Noah, ten-year-old Eliza and her genius little brother, Johnnie, are called upon once again. Their parents have disappeared into thin air and it’s up to the kids to save the day, travelling back in time to 5000 BC Egypt! Can they overcome friendly locals, a mysterious boy-god, snakes, a rainbow-coloured Sphinx and another plot to end the world? And – most importantly of all – will they survive TIME TRAVEL? For more out-of-this-world adventure don't forget to read about Eliza and Johnnie's first adventure in How to Survi
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Warriors A Starless Clan 6 Star
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Oi Get Off Our Train
Book SynopsisJohn Burningham was born in 1936. He studied illustration at the Central School of Art. His first children's book, Borka, was published in 1963, and it was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal as the best illustrated book of the year. John Burningham collaborated with Ian Fleming on Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, designing the model of the famous car. He lived in London with his wife Helen Oxenbury, also a well-known author and illustrator. John Burningham died on January 4th, 2019.Trade ReviewThe illustrations are rich in atmosphere and convey both meaning and feeling with great power * Early Years Educator *A modern classic * Children's Educational *A modern Noah's ark story for youngsters who enjoy a good repetitive tale with a strong "green message" * Books for your Children *[Burningham] is one of the best in the business * Financial Times *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Artemis Fowl The Graphic Novel New
Book Synopsis*Soon to be a major film!* Join the world of Artemis Fowl, the number one bestseller by Eoin Colfer. AT JUST TWELVE YEARS OLD, ARTEMIS FOWL IS A CRIMINAL GENIUS. No scheme is too dastardly, no plot too devious. And he''s just discovered that fairies are real. Poor fairies. But these are not the cuddly creatures of bedtime stories. They are armed. They are dangerous. And when Artemis captures Captain Holly Short for her fairy gold, he messes with the wrong elf. Holly isn''t armed but she''s incredibly dangerous, and pretty annoyed with all the kidnapping. Artemis Fowl is about to find out that fairies fight back . . . Let the misadventure begin. ''Fast-paced, tongue in cheek . . . laugh-out-loud'' - Sunday Times ''A huge hit'' - The Guardian ''Artemis is a brilliant creation'' - Anthony Horowitz ***Winner of the WHSmith Children''s Book of the Year Award and Children''s Book of the Year at the Children''s Book Awards. Shortlisted for the Whitbread Children''s Book of the Year Award.***This graphic novel adaptation of the internationally best-selling novel offers an exciting look inside both Fowl Manor and Haven City as it follow Artemis Fowl''s battle against a cast of creatures beyond your wildest imagination.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Cliffhanger
Book Synopsis''I KNEW I''d hate it. I kept telling and telling Dad. But he wouldn''t listen to me. He never does.''From climbing and abseiling to canoeing and a Crazy Bucket Race, Tim''s adventure holiday promises to be full of action! There''s just one problem: he is hopeless at sports of any kind.Can Tim survive the horrors of a week absolutely packed with activity? Can his team - the Tigers - be the overall champions? There are some surprises in store for everyone!A fun, jam-packed adventure story from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.Trade ReviewWeaves plenty of plot strands in a very short space, and leaves us smiling at the end. Which is definitely the way to do it * Daily Telegraph *An excellent, fast-moving story, full of humour for competent readers * The Good Book Guide *Jacqueline Wilson's easy, humorous style deals lightly with a serious problem. Many children who share Tim's agonies will perhaps take courage from this entertaining story * The School Librarian *
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Hachette Children's Group Rainbow Magic Save the Ocean Fairies
Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up.Join Rachel and Kirsty for an extra-special ocean fairy adventure! This bumper bind-up includes three Ocean Fairy stories - Ally the Dolphin Fairy, Pia the Penguin Fairy and Tess the Sea Turtle Fairy. ''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!Trade ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch
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Hachette Children's Group Rainbow Magic Riley the Skateboarding Fairy
Book SynopsisJoin Rachel and Kirsty on their adventures with the Gold Medal Games Fairies. It''s time for the skateboarding competition but Skye the Skateboarding Fairy''s magical skateboard is missing! Is the competition be doomed?When Rachel and Kirsty compete in the School Gold Medal Games, trouble seems to be around every corner. Naughty Jack Frost and his mischievous goblins are determined to sabotage the games and Rachel and Kirsty must do everything they can to help Riley the Skateboarding Fairy to save the skateboarding event.Don''t miss the rest of the Gold Medal Games Fairies series: Layne the Surfing Fairy, Soraya the Skiing Fairy and Jayda the Snowboarding Fairy.''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
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Union Square & Co. GoMan Champion of Earth
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Cornerstone The Great Mouse Escape
Book SynopsisThe beloved talking blue mouse is back in the sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestsellerFree from the lab at last, talking mouse Isaiah lives a picture-perfect life with his human friend, Hailey. But the evil scientists and their evil cats are hot on his tail. When they mouse-nap his friend Mikayla, it's up to Isaiah and Hailey to rescue her. Their search takes them on a cross-country adventure, facing foes and making unexpected friends. If they find Mikayla, they might even manage to free Isaiah's siblings and create a happy ending for all of the lab mice. This endearing and whimsical tale from bestselling author James Patterson is a celebration of bravery and determination in all shapes and sizes.
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Usborne Publishing Mysteries at Sea The Hollywood Kidnap Case
Book SynopsisA.M. Howell has always been inspired by the stories around her, and how imagination can unlock the secrets of the past. Her thrilling historical mysteries have garnered great critical acclaim, winning both the Mal Peet Children's Book Award, and the East Anglian Book of the Year Award, as well as being shortlisted for lots of other prizes. A.M. Howell lives in Suffolk with her husband and two sons.
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Nosy Crow Ltd Destiny Ink Talent Show Magic
Book SynopsisGran tells her not to worry and when they get home, Destiny uses her trusty sketchbook to doodle her ideas and work through her worries. Destiny draws and then makes herself a magic wand - if she had a real one, none of the tricks would go wrong and she wouldn't be nervous. But when Destiny tries it out, the wand really is magic!
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