Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories

Book Synopsis Studio Ghibli meets Diana Wynne Jones in the first spellbinding APPRENTICE WITCH book! 'Reminded me of the best of the Worst Witch books' ABI ELPHINSTONE 'A charming tale of magic, bravery and friendship, reminiscent of Diana Wynne Jones.' GUARDIAN 'The Apprentice Witch is entirely more charming, adventurous, and full of heart than a book has any right to be.' TRENTON LEE STEWART 'A delightful, witty and vivid story' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE Arianwyn fluffs her witch’s assessment. Awarded the dull bronze disc of an apprentice – to the glee of her arch-rival, Gimma – she’s sent to protect the remote, dreary town of Lull. But her new life is far from boring. Turns out Gimma is the pompous mayor’s favourite niece – and worse, she opens a magical rift in the nearby forest. As Arianwyn struggles with her spells, it’s soon clear there’s much more than her pride at stake … A bewitching debut set in a world of domestic magic – a refreshingly small-world fantasy perfect for readers aged 9 and up. A spellbinding read, tapping into important themes of overcoming failure and building self-esteem. Filled with thrills, pesky magical conundrums, outlandish creatures and an enchanted forest, yet retains its warm soul and earthy charm!

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Book SynopsisA thrilling fantasy adventure gamebook where YOU choose how the story unfolds. Prepare for menacing monsters, ghostly magic and a thrilling race against time in this spectacular fantasy adventure gamebook where the hero of the story is YOU. An evil sorcerer has the kingdom in his grip and the only hope of stopping him is a treacherous quest to try and find the last remaining rebels and help them end his reign. With a horde of undead warriors on your trail and a series of blood-curdling dangers ahead of you, it would be a terrifying task for anyone - but you're just a goblin, which makes things even more challenging. Beautifully crafted picture puzzles to solve, an exciting dice-based combat system and an epic story full of emotion and humour create a unique gamebook that will have you gripped from beginning to end.

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Book SynopsisJoin Ash and Pikachu on an adventure in Galar, the newest Pokémon region!The new Pokémon are here, and you've gotta catch ''em all! Start by joining legendary Pokémon trainer Ash and his Pikachu on an awesome adventure. They''ll meet and catch some amazing new Pokémon in this reader, including Galar First Partners Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble!Enjoy exploring in Galar, the new region from the blockbuster games, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

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Book Synopsis From the critically acclaimed author of Children of the Quicksands - shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize - comes a breathtaking magical adventure ... Kuki refuses to believe in the curse of the Abiku. Her destiny is not to die young! Her biggest problem right now is moving house and fitting in at her new school. One evening while exploring, Kuki spies a driveway lined with giant palm trees. It leads to an abandoned beach house of shadows and scattered sea shells. And in the fading light, she meets a girl called Enilo. They become friends – the best of friends. Until Kuki makes a terrifying discovery ... The second novel by Times/Chicken House Competition-winning Efua Traore, author of critically acclaimed Children of the Quicksands A beautifully evoked middle-grade adventure set in the author’s native Nigeria and drawing from rich Yoruba mythology A story about the power of female friendship over fear and superstition PRAISE FOR CHILDREN OF THE QUICKSANDS: 'A joy of a book: rich, warm, powerful storytelling' KATHERINE RUNDELL 'A thrilling adventure bright with the gorgeous colours of Nigeria – glorious!' JASBINDER BILAN '[A] beautifully evoked story' THE TELEGRAPH 'Traore's storytelling feels almost otherworldly ... exhilarating' THE TIMES

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Book SynopsisDoubtful... 'David Solomons represents the best in contemporary comic writing for children' -- GuardianA hilarious new story from the author of My Brother Is a Superhero, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year.

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Book SynopsisThe heroine of The Murderer's Ape returns for another seafaring adventure! This is old fashioned storytelling in the finest tradition. I was transported to Sally Jones's world of sea ports and sailors and gangsters and I couldn't have enough. Every word was an utter delight! - Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant When Sally Jones and The Chief discover a curious rose-shaped necklace hidden onboard their beloved ship, it's the start of a perilous adventure for the seafaring gorilla and her faithful friend. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, they set sail for Glasgow. There, they fall into the clutches of the city's most ruthless gang, commanded by a fearsome smuggler queen who will stop at nothing to snatch the necklace for herself. Held prisoner hundreds of miles from friendship and safety, Sally Jones must use all her strength, determination and kindness to escape and unravel the mysterious story of the false rose?a twisting tale leading all the way from Lisbon to Shetland and the South Seas.Trade Review'Hold the frontpage: our favourite ape is back! This adventure tests our nerves, but rest assured that Sally's loving kindness and gentle nature will see her through' - Julia Golding, author of The Diamond of Drury Lane'This is old fashioned storytelling in the finest tradition. I was transported to Sally Jones's world of sea ports and sailors and gangsters and I couldn't have enough. Every word was an utter delight' - Nizrana Farook'The follow-up to Wegelius' immersive children's masterpiece The Murderer's Ape finds the redoutable gorilla Sally Jones on the trail of Glaswegian jewel smugglers in an enthralling adventure sweeping from Shetland to Lisbon and beyond' - Waterstones'Charming, immersive and highly original. Expect a beautiful jacketed hardback with full-colour endpapers featuring the author's own gorgeously detailed black-and-white illustrations' - The Bookseller, Editor's Choice'Full of memorable characters and exciting twists, this wonderful story will keep you enthralled from beginning to end' - The Week Junior, Book of the Week

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Book SynopsisAgent Asha is back in the second installment of this action-packed spy adventure series.Top-secret Children''s Spy Agency newest recruit, Asha Joshi is back with a brand new mission. Asha is suspicious when evil teenage trillionaire Shelly Belly proposes to cut down all the trees in Asha's favourite park to make room for CyberOaks: the new tech trees. Asha's a top coder and super spy so she should be able to face robot security parrots, navigate a suspicious internship and travel to Shelly''s super-confidential base in Scotland to crack the case. Will Asha and her robo-hamster sidekick Tumble be able to protect the park and save the day?The story is a great way to engage young readers in coding and critical-thinking as it combines STEM with exciting adventures. It is mapped onto key National Curriculum Computing KS1 and KS2 concepts including algorithms, conditionals and debugging.Trade ReviewWittily written, with high tech devices, coding and critical thinking, diagrams, charts, plus fart fun aplenty, and Priyanka Sachdev’s cyber-style illustrations, this is a great read for young eco-warriors, fans of gadgets, in fact anyone who enjoys a good crime caper. -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *“[…] you’re onto a winner. Critical thinking and critical fun all in one book!” * Library Girl and Book Boy *“I was beyond excited to see someone who looked like me on the front cover of this book! Thinking back to my childhood favourites, it was not common to see a strong, Asian, female character at the forefront of adventures. This honestly gave me so much joy to read about family dynamics that were so similar to my own not to mention, being able to live out my own spy fantasy! Sophie Deen has managed to capture an interest in STEM which I felt was missing from my childhood. I can completely see how this book will resonate with children as they explore coding, science and adventure!” * @RealReading *“My younger self would have absolutely loved this book […] so this would have been right up my street!” * Sarah Withers Blogs *“I know for a fact that my year 3/4 class are going to love this one!” * @misswynnreads_ *

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Book SynopsisFrom Waterstones Book Prize shortlisted Graham Carter comes this story perfect for little bookworms, and those who haven't quite discovered the magic of books yet... Olive is a shy girl who prefers reading about adventures to having them herself. But when a mysterious figure steals all of the books in town, Olive is forced straight into an adventure of her own. The thief, meanwhile, doesn’t quite know what to do with the stories he’s stolen. Olive must track down the thief and teach him the joys of reading - and sharing - stories.Trade Review"Graham Carter’s illustrations are a visual delight... For anyone who loves stories, the joy in this book is that shy Olive becomes the intrepid explorer, inspired by the characters she has read about" -- Nikki Gamble * Just Imagine *"Another funny, exciting and inspiring adventure. Graham Carter’s vivid, colourful illustrations glow with energy and are full of wonderful, intriguing details. Octopus himself is a triumph, and children will be delighted at the different uses he finds for books!" -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *"You will most definitely embark on a fun filled journey at the turn of each page. A wonderful addition to any bookworm's library" * LittleC_ReadingCorner *"This book is all kinds of wonderful! It captures the magic and wonder of reading so perfectly through a funny and adventurous story, stunning artwork and characters to completely fall in love with. The Story Thief is an instant classic and will be read here for a very very long time to come. It’s brilliant." * We(e) Read(s) *"Carter's bold colour-saturated illustrations fill each spread using all the dynamics... a very enjoyable picture book" * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisRobin and Marion are back! Second in the brand-new, action-packed series from international bestseller Robert Muchamore. 'Strikes the bullseye.' - The TimesTrade Review'This is classic Muchamore: witty characters, clever twists and high-tech gadgetry. This scores a bullseye.' - The Daily Mail'Muchamore's writing aims for thrills and laughs...[he] writes with tremendous energy and his dialogue flies as fast as Robin's arrows... A new series that strikes the bullseye.' - Children's Book of the Week, The Times 'This high-octane, rip-roaring escapist reimagining from the author of the cult CHERUB series serves up a 12-year-old Robin flush with hacking skills, quick wits and a carbon-fibre recurve bow...Intensely readable, outrageously enjoyable action.' - The Guardian 'Compulsively readable...Meticulously researched feats of action and breathtaking heists.' - TLS'His latest series, which brings Robin Hood into the 21st century, with Robin as a 12-year-old on the run, looks set to be another adrenaline-filled ride' - The I Newspaper'A dystopian take on the old myth that will be gulped down like firescorched meats.' - The New Statesman 'For action and adrenaline look no further...sure to be relished by thrillseekers of 11 and up' - The Observer 'Exhilarating and unpredictable, the first adventure in this new series is sure to leave readers desperate for the next instalment.' - BookTrust 'punchy and contemporary' - The Bookseller 'In these testing times, we could all do with a dose of escapism and wish-fulfilment, and Robert Muchamore delivers magnificently in his new adventure, particularly if you happen to be a ten-year old boy.... Muchamore knows just how to keep the pages turning and this is the first in a series that promises quiverfulls of action and entertainment.' - Books for Keeps'This is a modern day telling of the tale of the band of brothers who steal from the rich to give to the poor, and it is told brilliantly. This is the start of another great series for ages 11 upwards.' - Angels and Urchins

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Book SynopsisIn the sixth CatStronauts graphic novel, the elite team gets invited to test the first-ever space hotel! With a highly sophisticated Artificial Intelligence running the hotel and attending to the CatStronauts'' every need, what could possibly go wrong? Darby Fuzzelton, the world''s richest cat, is determined to open the first-ever space hotel! Her first guests? The elite CatStronauts along with a few kittens who were top of their class at Space Camp. Their job? To prove that her space hotel is safe to the public. When the cats and kittens arrive, they''re greeted by AVA, an advanced Artificial Intelligence system programmed to handle countless hotel operations. Upon seeing Cat-Stro-Bot and his ability to go ANYWHERE, AVA becomes obsessed with gaining her own freedom. With AVA distracted, all the hotel systems go on the fritz! Will the CatStronauts escape this hotel of horror? In this full-color gr

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Book SynopsisTHE EPIC NEW THRILLER CONTINUES.Book two in the mind-blowing new supernatural thriller from bestselling author DEREK LANDY, creator of international sensation Skulduggery Pleasant.Reeling from their bloody encounter in New York City at the end of Demon Road, Amber and Milo flee north. On their trail are the Hounds of Hell five demonic bikers who will stop at nothing to drag their quarries back to their unholy master.Amber and Milo's only hope lies within Desolation Hill a small town with a big secret; a town with a darkness to it, where evil seeps through the very floorboards. Until, on one night every year, it spills over onto the streets and all hell breaks loose.And that night is comingTrade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Demon Road: ‘An exciting new trilogy.’ The Sun ‘[I] immediately wanted to read more.’ MaximumPop! ‘With an engaging story, weird and wonderful characters and a dash of teenage angst, Demon Road is one highway you’ll want to go down.’ SciFiNow ‘Landy’s done it again.’ SFX Magazine 'Demon Road introduces you to characters you can't help but connect with on an emotional level.’ Inis

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Book SynopsisIt's the latest Brilliant Blockbuster from bestselling Baddiel! A non-stop thrill-ride adventure that will have readers young and old racing to the finishing line.The Taylor TurboChaser is a road-trip rollercoaster with a twist.At its heart is the unforgettable Amy Taylor. Amy loves cars, and dreams of being a driver. But there's a major catch: her slow old wheelchair with its broken wheel. When Amy finally gets a new electric one, it's exciting at first.But standard engines only have so much power. And that's where Rahul comes in Amy's best friend and genius inventor. Soon Rahul turns a wheelchair into a supercar!And so the Taylor TurboChaser is born. But when it all goes suddenly wrong Amy is going to have to hit the road and driveTrade Review“Funny and original. David Baddiel is a dream of a kids’ writer” The Sun Reviews for The Person Controller: “A perfect combination of humour, magic and a happy ending.” Charlotte Norman, Waterstones Bookseller “A real page turner… a compelling story with relatable characters and meaningful life lessons." Huffington Post Reviews for The Parent Agency: “Funny, sometimes moving, always engaging” Guardian “I love this book because it really made me laugh! The best book I’ve read since I was born!” Tom, 11, LoveReading4Kids “Exciting and funny – I didn't want to put it down!” Daisy, 10, LoveReading4Kids

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Book SynopsisThe One and Only Ivan is also a major motion picture available on Disney+!Return to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel The One and Only Ivan in this incredible sequel, starring Ivan's friend Bob!Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.Bob, Ivan and Ruby have touched the hearts of millions of readers, and their story isn't over yet. Catch up with these beloved friends before the star-studded film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan hits cinemas in August 2020!Trade Review PRAISE FOR THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN: "Beautifully written, intelligent, and brave book … Quite simply, this story is life-changing.” – Patricia MacLachlan, Newbery Medalist "How Ivan confronts his harrowing past yet stays true to his nature exemplifies everything youngsters need to know about courage.” – Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews “The characters will capture readers’ hearts and never let go. A must-have.” – Starred Review, School Library Journal "Discover an animal hero that will take his place with other courageous and beloved animals such as Babe, Mrs. Frisby, Charlotte and Wilbur.” – Shelf Awareness

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Book SynopsisIt’s game time! Press start on Into the Game, the awesome-packed, New York Times bestselling graphic novel adventure by YouTube’s favorite family of gamers, FGTeeV!The FGTeeV family gamers have played hundreds of games together.

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Book SynopsisKittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all the land.It''s almost time for the Flower Festival and Kitty Lacey''s salon is bursting with people who would like a special floral hairstyle. This is the Flower People''s favourite time of year but they have all mysteriously disappeared. All except one: Thumbelina.But when Thumbelina vanishes too, can Kittie save the day with the help of a bluebird, a sprinkle of magic and some fabulous fairytale fashion?

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Book SynopsisReggie Rabbit isn''t sure about his best friend Pipsquark''s other best friend, Kai. She seems too good to be true and he doesn''t believe her stories about the terrifying ghost that is haunting Seagull Rock, where her family live. But when Reggie and Pipsquark are invited to Kai''s for a sleepover, they hear the ghost howling with their own ears! Could it really be the phantom of seagull pirate Blackbeak? Or is something else afoot? In this fast-paced detective adventure nothing is quite what it seems. The young detectives will have to use their ears, snouts, and tread with careful paws if they are to get to the bottom of this case. Sometimes you can''t even trust the evidence of your own eyes!

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Book SynopsisThe sweeping, sparkling first book in a brand new series that will delight fans of The Wild Way Home and Frostheart. A sumptuous delight of a book - Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way HomeA feast for the imagination . . . an enthralling adventure. - Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky SongThis swashbuckling tale has it all . . . I loved it. - Alex Bell, author of The Polar Bear Explorers'' ClubREADERS LOVE THE SHIP OF SHADOWS:With a strong protagonist and a likeable crew of characters, I couldn''t stay away from the story for long, and now I CRAVE a follow-up. Gavin Hetherington, waterstones.comJust order it . . . it''s wonderful. Akshaykumar, amazon.in Thrilling, exciting and intriguing and I can''t wait for the next instalment! Rhiannon, waterstones.comWhat a fantastic spellbinding book . . . A truly fascinatinTrade ReviewA feast for the imagination . . . an enthralling adventure. * Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song *This swashbuckling tale has it all - storms in jars, magic kraken bells, lost cities and a truly unique pirate ship. I loved it. * Alex Bell, author of The Polar Bear Explorers' Club *You'll feel like you've travelled the world with Maria Kuzniar's immersive writing and engaging characters. . . Thrilling, exciting and intriguing and I can't wait for the next instalment! * Rhiannon, Waterstones bookseller *Vibrant, fast-paced and full of exciting ideas. Looking forward to the next adventure. * Jo B, Bookseller *An excellent adventure that is sure to steal the hearts of many young readers. The cover is just as lovely as the story inside. * Nicole B, Netgalley reviewer *This incredible adventure has everything! A crew of fierce female pirates, treasure to be found, magic and a journey to a lost city. Myths, legends, hopes, dreams, family and friendship and finally feeling as though you belong. I want to belong to the family on The Ship of Shadows. * Erin H, Librarian *I loved every moment of it and already can't wait for the next in the series. * John M, Netgalley reviewer *I loved getting to know the characters in the book as they travel land and sea on their adventures. It is brilliantly written by Maria Kuzniar. This is a book for everyone who has dreams and is determined to follow them. * Donna R, Netgalley reviewer *

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Book SynopsisSJ King loves museums, libraries, and building machines from scrap. King can usually be found exploring - from investigating tiny bugs, to trekking up enormous mountains.

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Book SynopsisFrom the creator of PERCY JACKSON, bestselling author Rick Riordan, comes a brand-new adventure, inspired by Jules Verne''s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Ana Dakkar is a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a five-year high school that graduates the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers in the world. Ana''s parents died while on a scientific expedition two years ago, and the only family''s she''s got left is her older brother, Dev, also a student at HP. Ana''s freshman year culminates with the class''s weekend trial at sea, the details of which have been kept secret. She only hopes she has what it''ll take to succeed. All her worries are blown out of the water when, on the bus ride to the ship, Ana and her schoolmates witness a terrible tragedy that will change the trajectory of their lives. But wait, there''s more. The professor accompanying them informs Ana that their rival school, Land Institute, and Harding-Pencroft have been fighting a cold war for a hundred and fifty years. But now the heat is on and the freshman are in danger of becoming fish food. In a race against deadly enemies, Ana will make amazing friends and astounding discoveries about her heritage as she puts her leadership skills to the test for the first time. Rick Riordan''s trademark humour, fast-paced action, and wide cast of characters are on full display in this undersea adventure.Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 180 million copies of his books worldwide.''This is the stuff of legends'' - The Guardian on Percy Jackson Trade ReviewPraise for Rick Riordan * - *This is the stuff of legends * Guardian *Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical * The Times *A fantastic blend of myth and modern -- Eoin Colfer, author of ARTEMIS FOWL

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Book SynopsisThe fourth hilarious book in the brilliant STEM adventure series Leonora Bolt. With glorious illustrations by Gladys Jose throughout.It''s Leonora first Christmas, and the brilliant young inventor is feeling festive! She''s made presents, Mildred''s boiling cabbage for the candy canes (yuck!), and best friend Jack''s brought along . . .an invite to the Great Gadget Games?!Her villainous Uncle Luther is behind this new inventing show, and planning on stealing the creations made by the very talented contestants. And in ANOTHER twist, the judges of the competition are two people very dear to Leonora''s heart.Leonora HAS to enter - it''s her best-ever chance to finally stop Luther''s dangerous games! But she can''t enter as herself - he''ll never allow that - so she''ll need a foolproof disguise, and a brilliant idea for a winning invention . . .Violet Baudelaire meets Peanut Jones in this epic STEM-themed adventure about believinTrade ReviewPraise for Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor: A hilariously silly adventure for 7+ * The Guardian *Praise for Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor: Fizzing with fun, friendship and fabulous inventions! * Maria Kuzniar *Praise for Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor: a laugh-out-loud adventure...Warm, funny and with plenty for parents to enjoy too * The Sun *Praise for Leonora Bolt: Deep Sea Calamity: Another exciting adventure, packed with fun, thrills and gadgets galore...hugely entertaining and thoroughly inventive * LoveReading4Kids *Praise for Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor: Great to have a female STEM lead in this joyous story about a young inventor * The i *

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Book SynopsisAs the witch of the Chalk, Tiffany Aching performs the distinctly unglamorous work of caring for the needy. But someone or something is inciting fear, generating dark thoughts and angry murmurs against witches. Tiffany must find the source of unrest and defeat the evil at its root. Aided by the tiny-but-tough Wee Free Men, Tiffany faces a dire challenge, for if she falls, the whole Chalk falls with her . . .THE FOURTH BOOK IN THE TIFFANY ACHING SEQUENCETrade ReviewTeen witch Tiffany is one of [Pratchett's]most formidable creations yet * Time Out *Tiffany Aching fans should be ecstatic. * Publishers Weekly starred review *Writing at the height of his powers . . . he makes us laugh a lot. * The Sunday Times *funny * Oxford Mail *... everything gets very funny * Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle *

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Book SynopsisBut the more she discovers, the more she suspects Daniel is hiding something.What if Daniel's version of the past isn't true?Is it really their destiny to be together?Or is Luce actually meant to be with someone else?The thrilling sequel to the international bestseller, Fallen.Trade ReviewBreathtaking * Shout *Twilight fans are gonna love this spook-tastic new book * Top of the Pops *After reading Fallen, I just knew I had to read the book that followed. Torment was everything I expected it to be. It was as good as the first - packed with twice as much the suspense, action and love * Gripped Into Books *

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Book SynopsisCelebrate twenty years of The Edge Chronicles with this thrilling conclusion to Stewart and Riddell's multi-bestselling epic fantasy series!Cade Quarter has spent the last few years of his life running from an enemy he's never even met the ruthless and power-hungry High Professor of Flight, Quove Lentis. But Quove's deadly agenda has finally caught up with Cade, and now he must leave his home and flee once more, this time to the legendary floating city of New Sanctaphrax. But even reuniting with his uncle, Nate Quarter, isn't the end of Cade's troubles and now, more than ever, he must find the courage to defy his enemies, unite his friends, and unlock the secrets of descending. The Descenders is the third and final book in the Cade trilogy - the fifth and final saga in Stewart and Riddell's internationally bestselling series, The Edge Chronicles, which has featured on the Times and New York Times bestseller lists, and sold more thTrade ReviewPraise for the Cade saga: Fantastically illustrated * Sunday Times *Praise for the Cade saga: The most entertaining young adult fantasy series since the Chronicles of Narnia * The Last Word Books *

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Book SynopsisDo you believe in magic? Can you imagine that poor old Mr Swimble could see a mysterious vacuum cleaner in the morning, and make cheese sandwiches and yellow elephants magically appear by the afternoon? This book includes tales about food fights, pirates, bouncing rabbits and magical pigeons.

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Book SynopsisIt's not easy being the WORST at everything!Hack and Whack are the very worst Vikings in the village until a fierce and stinky berserker moves in NEXT DOOR!WILL the brand new school help the twins outwit this villain and his vicious dog, Muddy Butt?And will Twisty Pants, Dirty Ulf and Elsa Gold-Hair help vanquish this foul fiend?As joyously anarchic as Horrid Henry.' Cressida CowellA great new series for early readers.' BookTrustA wonderfully absurd, anarchic romp.' Sarah McIntyreImmensely appealing to children of five and up.' Literary Review

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Book SynopsisThe launch of an outstanding debut fantasy series.'A fresh, wild, gripping adventure.' Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear'A thrilling, highly imaginative and action-packed fantasy.' Louie Stowell, author of Otherland and Loki'Thrilling . . . a wonderful adventure.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency'I absolutely loved it.' Tolà Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun'Pulse-pounding action.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefBeware of the shadows, the Reaper King is coming . . .Mia always dreamed of being an umbra tamer until she met the wild creature on the Nightmare Plains. Since that day, she prefers to stay safe within the walls of Nubis. Safe, that is, until a surprise attack. With her parents captured, Mia's only hope is to travel to the City of Light to find help. But with Trade Review'This book has everything I love: cinematic world-building, a page-turning adventure, pulse-pounding action scenes and characters so vivid I miss them already.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'Thrilling . . . a wonderful adventure.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency'A fresh, wild, gripping adventure.' Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear'A thrilling, highly imaginative and action-packed fantasy.' Louie Stowell, author of Otherland and Loki'I absolutely loved it.' Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun 'A deliciously dark and magical world that video game fanatics will devour.' Aisha Bushby, author of A Flash of Fireflies

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Book SynopsisSecond in a laugh-out-loud, highly illustrated series for readers of 8+, full of unexpected magical beasts and wacky adventure - perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart.

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Book SynopsisRussell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.Trade Review'Irresistible for children learning to read' - Child Education Plus; 'The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming' - The Irish Sunday Independent; 'Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme. Seven steps take beginners from simply written folk stories told in 150 words through to lovers of classic and original stories and histories, biographies and classics told in 5,000 words. Colour coded for ease of use and presented in a beautiful hardback, every story is well-written and attractively illustrated in full colour by leading artists' - Julia Eccleshare

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWitty, funny, wise and altogether delightful. * Locus *Pratchett gives his cast plenty of personality and fuels the plot with nonstop comedy. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisWhen Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels, it falls to Zoe and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. This suits Zoe perfectly, because she can talk to animals! But that's a secret! When a playful baby elephant arrives at the zoo, how can Zoe prevent him from rushing into big trouble?

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Book SynopsisCan Bridie escape her quiet island home and allow her wild dreams to take flight?

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Book SynopsisA rip-roaring adventure story of magic, myth and mermaids, featuring Liz Kessler's popular character Emily Windsnap.

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Book SynopsisJoin Thomas the Tank Engine on a royal adventureas he attends the Queen''s birthday celebrations.The Fat Controller has been invited to the Queen''s birthday party, far from the Island of Sodor, in the biggest city in the land, London. And what better engine to take him there than Thomas the Tank Engine.A delighted Thomas makes the long journey to London where he is put on a barge and taken down the Thames seeing Tower Bridge, St Paul''s, The Shard, Parliament and many other landmarks along the way.Toddlers will delight in discovering the delights of London with their favourite engine.It''s a very proud day for the little blue engine in the big city and a perfect accompaniment to the Queen''s birthday celebrations. Great for toddlers aged 2 and up.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.

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Book Synopsis*The Doctor meets the Greek Myths in this brand-new Doctor Who and Puffin Classics crossover.*It was a kind of portal - a portal into the myths of the ancient world . . .Everyone knows the Doctor loves museums (it''s his way of keeping score).But when Jo Grant and the Doctor visit the British Museum in London, they might have got more than they bargained for.A mysterious object is revealed, which grants those who touch it strange visions of Greek Myths. Gods, warriors and monsters are contained within this device, which its discover calls the mythoscope.But there is something sinister at play. A powerful influence seems to be controlling the mythoscope . . . mastering it.Jo and the Doctor must enter the mythoscope to face an old and terrible enemy - bargaining with Zeus, battling dragons and journeying into the underworld.As dangers beset them on all sides, only an object of wondrous power can save t

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Book SynopsisWhen his best friend Tom is abducted, Alex Rider is given an ultimatum by Nightshade a sinister cult of assassins with a score to settle. But what twisted evil are they planning, and how is it connected to a revolutionary new gaming system?With no idea who to trust, Alex finds himself dragged into a nightmare world where nothing is real but the game could kill you.The clock is ticking and Nightshade is closing inThe world's bestselling teenage spy takes on a new and daring mission.This much-awaited new book in the bestselling Alex Rider series continues Alex's fight against the deadly assassins encountered in the last book, Nightshade. Alex still has unfinished business with this sinister group made up of brainwashed children, not least trying to reunite MI6 chief Mrs Jones, along with her long lost son and daughter. The adventure takes us deep into the life-changing world of augmented reality, where even Alex will struggle to succeed againTrade ReviewThe Alex Rider books are irresistibly moreish … As always, the form is satisfyingly ingenious and twisty, with a series of impossible scenarios from which Alex has to escape by the inventive use of machinery, gadgets and everyday objects. This story — and they just get cleverer — makes use of virtual reality, plays with the hero and the reader about who is to be trusted, and has a perilous Hunger Games-like finale. It will be voraciously consumed. -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday times *Alex's latest mission is as daring and exciting as ever, right up to its action-packed conclusion. * The Week Junior *Ingenious and twisty, this makes use of virtual reality and doubts about who to trust. Clever and compulsive as always. * Children’s books of the year 2023, The Sunday Times *In keeping with the on-the-pulse themes covered in this ground-breaking series some 20 years ago, Nightshade Revenge tackles contemporary technological innovations around AI and VR gaming to present young readers with a page-turning story that’s both of the moment and an all-out adventure classic. * LoveReading4Kids *A fun return to a high octane spy thriller with some seriously fast paced writing. 5 out of 5 stars. * NetGalley Reviewer *

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Book SynopsisA secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.Join best friends Emily and Aisha as they discover a secret world full of unicorns, magic and friendship! Journey with them to the beautiful kingdom of Enchanted Valley, where the beautiful Queen Aurora rules kindly over the unicorns and all other magical creatures. Emily and Aisha are delighted when they''re whisked away for another adventure in Enchanted Valley. Canterpop the Party Unicorn''s triplet foals need the girls'' help to make Queen Aurora''s birthday truly special. The young unicorns love making special occasions magical - but when evil unicorn Selena and her raccoon sidekick Bandit steal Canterpop''s special lockets, disaster strikes. Can Emily, Aisha and the triplet foals find the lockets before Queen Aurora''s surprise birthday party is ruined?

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Book SynopsisTopsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: Go to Hospital, Tim has fallen out of a tree and bumped his head. He''s a little nervous about going to hospital, but he soon finds out how nice the Doctors and Nurses are, and there are lots of other children on the ward to play with too. The only problem now is making sure Topsy doesn''t feel left out!A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through ''first experiences'', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy & Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. These wonderful books deserve a place on every child''s bookshelves.

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Book SynopsisThe Famous Five told as a graphic novel for the first time ever. Ideal for anyone who loves Enid Blyton, Tintin or Asterix.Brilliantly retold with all the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age.Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog are staying with their friends at Smuggler''s Top. But adventure follows the Famous Five everywhere they go, and they soon find secret tunnels and hiding places and see someone sending mysterious signals out to sea . . . Could there still be smugglers here?

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Book SynopsisFrom Jess Butterworth comes another beautifully written adventure set on top of a super volcano, about coming to terms with grief, letting go of anger at the world and finding hope and joy in the most unexpected of places.Vivi and Seb live halfway across the world from each other, living completely separate lives, until a terrible event unexpectedly makes their paths collide. Seb's best friend Clay was injured in a shooting, and Seb believes there's a rainbow pool in the heart of Yellowstone National Park that will help heal him heal. Meanwhile, Vivi is feeling lost, wishing she could find a way to honour her grandmother, who didn't survive the same shooting.When they meet at the memorial and Seb tells Vivi what he wants to do, Vivi is convinced that her grandmother would have wanted her to go with Seb to help his friend.But the park is filled with dangerous creatures, and when Seb is injured in one of the volcanic springs, it becomes a race for survival as they try and make their wish and find their way out of the wilderness.Told through multiple viewpoints and set between the US and the UK, this is another heartfelt middle grade adventure from award-winning author Jess Butterworth

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Book SynopsisThe first book in a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat adventure series from exciting debut author Colm Field. Fans of Danny Wallace, Ben Miller and Rob Biddulph's Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City will race through this epic adventure! Welcome, infinity racers! Prepare for an adventure that’s out of this world … and all of the others! When Kyan finds a battered old racing-car game in the loft, he doesn't believe the big claims written on the box. I mean, what kind of 'Infinite Race' only has seven pieces of track? So it comes as a shock when the game really does take him on the journey of a lifetime – through multiple universes! Whether he’s a space pilot on the trail of underwater aliens or an unwitting robber in a stolen police car, every adventure is more thrilling than the last. When he lands in a universe as a stunt driver racing for a million-pound prize, he thinks he’s found the way to save his family and their home. But the life of an infinity racer is about to prove much more dangerous than Kyan has bargained for …

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022An uplifting, magical book perfect for sharing at bedtime that will leave children feeling warm, cosy and loved.Freya and her mum have gone to a little cabin to get away for a while. The light has gone out of their lives since Freya's dad passed away. Freya isn't sure about going sledging, but when she meets a magical fox in the snow, she can't help but follow him into the forest – and on to a thrilling adventure.A heartwarming bedtime story inspired by the Finnish Saami myth of the revontulet, or fox fires – the sparks that fly from the fur of a mystical fox to become the Northern Lights.The Fire Fox is a gloriously illustrated, beautifully written story about the nurturing light of love that can't be dimmed, written by debut author Alexandra Page and illustrated by the exciting talent Stef Murphy. This enchanting picture book with its touching story of sadness, hope, love and joy begs to be read again and again.Trade ReviewMum and Freya are staying in a cosy little cabin – but Freya feels empty now that Dad is no longer with them. When she finds a white fox in the snow, however, she follows her new friend out into a world of magic … Inspired by the Finnish Sami legend of the “fox fires” which form the northern lights, this moving, glowing tale is bewitching to read. * Guardian *Another winter tale to warm the toes is this delightful story based on an Arctic Circle myth in Sami culture, about a fire fox whose fur scatters sparks that transform into the Northern Lights. [...] A message of hope about rediscovering light in the darkness. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *[will] captivate younger children * Country and Townhouse *Get ready for a feast of rainbow magic, wild beauty and words of comfort and gentle joy in an outstanding picture book that was just made sharing at bedtime on cold winter nights. * Lancashire Evening Post *This story is deceptively simple, with ravishing illustrations, and an ending that will warm your heart. * i News *

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Book SynopsisFan-favorite artist Evan Stanley takes over as writer! A new storyline begins, perfect for new readers, as Team Sonic races to help a friend in need!Hold on to your chili dogs, Sonic fans! The Metal Virus is gone, but things aren''t back to normal. Omega is damaged, and his allies turn to Team Sonic for help. The only way to rebuild him is to trade parts with a mysterious champion Chao racer, so it''s off to the races for Cream, Cheese, Amy, and Rouge! They''ll have to keep up their winning streak or surrender Cheese to Clutch''s evil... clutches! Meanwhile, Sonic and Tails are being watched by a mysterious figure in Dr. Eggman''s seemingly abandoned base, but when Rouge''s team calls for help, will this shadowy character prove friend or foe? Please keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times, folks, this is going to be a bumpy one! Collects IDW''s Sonic The Hedgehog issues #33-36.

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