Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories

Book SynopsisA seedpod from space has crashed into Gotham City! As its vines grow wild, Batgirl, Supergirl and Poison Ivy all rush in to investigate. They discover that the plant's roots can't be cut. Its reaching tendrils are super-strong and move with super-speed. It's a surviving species from Krypton, and under Earth's yellow sun, it has superpowers! And under Poison Ivy's command, the vegetal menace will make for an unstoppable weapon. Can Batgirl and Supergirl find a way to defeat the Queen of Green and uproot the mighty alien bloom? Find out in this action-packed, illustrated chapter book that's perfect for young DC Super Hero fans!

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Book SynopsisA funny, touching and original mystery-adventure about a young girl living on a tropical island the first in a new series. From multi award-winning author Nicola Davies comes a new adventure series, starring a young girl living on a tropical island in a sea full of islands. Washed up on Turtle Island as a toddler, Ariki has always felt different from the other children. But there's somewhere she belongs heart and soul: the sea, where she plays with dolphins, sharks, whales and turtles. One day Ariki catches sight of a strange creature in the water, bigger than any she's seen before soon after, an enormous shark tooth is found on the sand. When a group of giant sharks start circling the shore, the island's fishermen are too afraid to go out to sea. Without fish the people will starve... Can Ariki save the day? The first in an exciting new series, this book is strikingly original but has the feel of a classic: Ariki''s world is a timeless paradise, and children are sTrade Review“Ariki is an exotic heroine who easily wins the readers to her side: man and nature need not always be in competition. Her unusual gift for reading the stars and communicating with creatures of the sea brings a mythical quality to the Pacific-set tale that elevates it above realist coming of age stories, while Nicola Davies, a well-known zoologist as well as an author, does not shy away from thick description of the ocean world, or the threats posed to it by human intervention. Nicola Kinnear’s illustrations, meanwhile, are generously scattered throughout the book, making this a visually attractive as well as an exciting, worthy read.” * The Irish Times *“Ariki is a strong and independent heroine; a perfect role model for children everywhere.” * BookTrust *“Nicola Davies is one of our finest writers for children about the natural world […] This is an elegantly told story about difference and acceptance and standing up for what you believe in.” * The Sunday Times Culture *“Nicola Davies is one of our finest writers for children about the natural world […] This is an elegantly told story about difference and acceptance and standing up for what you believe in.” * The Sunday Times Culture *

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Book SynopsisEven dragons can learn how to share!Ruby the dragon follows all the Dragon Rules: she steals from everyone,and NEVER shares her treasure with ANYONE! How can the otheranimals convince her to change her ways?This warm-hearted, funny picture book is a fabulous, fairytale celebrationof the importance of sharing.

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Book SynopsisWritten by the winner of the 2022 Children''s & YA Jhalak Prize.It''s Lunar New Year and Nian the Lion Beast is terrorising the Jade Kingdom - and our world is next. Nian is the creature of Jack''s nightmares, and he can''t help feeling afraid. Somehow he must master another zodiac creature''s power - but can he master his fear...?With a brilliant cast of troublesome animal zodiac creatures, deadly demons and spine-tingling spirits, this series is for fans of Adam Blade and Percy Jackson.

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Book SynopsisThis retelling of the iconic film is the perfect gift for Star Wars fans of all ages, with liftable gatefolds and classic art from award-winning comics legend Howard Chaykin Follow the adventures of your favorite characters during some of the most memorable moments in Star Wars history. Return to the beginning of the Skywalker saga, when Luke Skywalker leaves his home planet of Tatooine and teams up with Han Solo and Princess Leia. As Luke begins to learn the ways of the Jedi, he and his new friends embark on an epic adventure to destroy the Death Star and save the galaxy from the evil Empire. With art from comics legend Howard Chaykin, beautiful gatefolds, and a cinematic feel, this collector’s board book is the perfect gift no matter your generation, for both lifelong Star Wars fans and the littlest Padawans.Also available:Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (A Collector’s Classic Board Book) Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (A Collector’s Classic Board Book)

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Book Synopsis''A superbly inventive and magical debut''Piers Torday''Beautifully written and filled with unforgettable characters ... a diamond of a book''Ross MacKenzie''Utterly original, thrilling, strange and cracking good fun ... every chapter is packed full of wild imagination''Liz HyderCatch the wind. Find your freedom.A riveting, magical adventure set deep underneath a richly reimagined London for 9+ readers.Kidnapped and forced to shovel coal underneath a half-bombed, blackened power station, 12-year-old Luke''s life is miserable. Then, he discovers he can see things others can''t. Ghostly things. Specifically, a ghost-girl named Alma. Alma, who can ride clouds through the night sky and bend their shape to her will, befriends Luke. And with Alma''s help, Luke discovers he is in fact a rare being - half-human and half-something else ...Then Luke learns the terrible trTrade ReviewThis inventive adventure presents a unique world where ghosts bond with water to become clouds, lose themselves in rivers, and read your thoughts through rain. It's a satisfying and often surprising fantasy world that children will no doubt enjoy coming back to again and again. * Booktrust, Great Books Guide 2022 *One of 'Waterstones best children's books of 2021' * Waterstones *'Fantasy fans will dive headlong into this imaginative, action-packed debut' * The Guardian *Smartly wrought worldbuilding aptly engages with themes of identity and equity while conjuring an atmospherically gritty London that's at once singularly inventive and reminiscent of works by Joan Aiken, Charles Dickens, and Philip Pullman. It's a thoughtful and well-built fantasy that's also rollicking good fun * Publishers Weekly, Starred Review *Charles Dickens, Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials, and Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book rolled into one. Mann creates empathy for Luke, who shows clear hope and compassion for others during this evil time. The quick-witted humor and fast pace keep the entertainment factor high. Thrilling. * Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review *This inventive adventure presents a unique world where ghosts bond with water to become clouds, lose themselves in rivers, and read your thoughts through rain. It's a satisfying and often surprising fantasy world that children will no doubt enjoy coming back to again and again. * Booktrust, Great Books Guide 2022 *

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Book SynopsisIntroducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED mystery story for children aged 5 and up!

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Book SynopsisOut-of-this-world magical adventure series for teens from the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Sabriel and the Old Kingdom series. Seven days.Trade ReviewI just loved Mister Monday, which is an amazing, no-holds-barred fantasy by Garth Nix. This is destined to be a cult series. Every chapter seems to bring something new and wonderful and ends with another surprise. In all honesty, I've never read anything quite like it and I simply can't wait for Tuesday. -- Anthony Horowitz[Garth Nix is] the coolest read in the playground. -- Amanda CraigMagic splashes across virtually every page. * Publisher's Weekly *Every bit as exciting and suspenseful as the author's previous young adult novels. * SLJ *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the magical world of Nevermoor and the adventures of Morrigan Crow, in this bestselling, award-winning series for fans of Harry Potter and His Dark Materials.'Exciting, mysterious, marvellous and magical ... quite simply one of the best children's books I've read in years' Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike.Morrigan Crow is determined, daring and ready for a new challenge: to step into her destiny as a Wundersmith, master the mysterious Wretched Arts, and control the power that threatens to consume her. She and her friends are proud to be in their second year of attendance at the magical Wundrous Society, and together they can face anything. But a strange illness has taken hold of Nevermoor, turning its peaceable Wunimals into mindless, vicious unnimals on the hunt. As victims of the Hollowpox multiply, panic spreads. And with the city she loves in a state of fear, Morrigan quickly realises it is up to her to find a cure for the Hollowpox, even if it will put her - and the rest of Nevermoor - in more danger than ever before ... Enter a world of hope and imagination in this Wundrous series, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and with film rights sold to Fox.Praise for Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow: 'A full-speed joy of a book; funny, quick-footed, and wildly, magically inventive' Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers

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Book SynopsisIs this the right book for you? Take the ANNOYING TEST and find out!1) Do you ask 'Are we there yet?' over and over on long car trips?2) Do you like to drive people mad by copying everything they say and do?3) Do you hog the shower and use up all the hot water?4) Do you enjoy asking silly questions that have no real answers?5) Do you swing on the washing line whenever you get the chance?SCORE: One point for each yes answer.3-5 You are a practical joking genius. You will love this book.1-2 You are a good practical joker. You will love this book.0 You are not a practical joker. You will love this book.Just Annoying is the second book in this hilarious series of stories about the world's most annoying practical joker – from the creators of the bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.

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Book SynopsisFull of monsters, magic, danger and mystery, Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery (previously published as The Finisher) is the first title in the thrilling Vega Jane children's fantasy adventure series by bestselling master storyteller David Baldacci. Illustrated throughout by Tomislav Tomic.Vega Jane is fourteen when she is secretly given a map that reveals a mysterious world and dangerous creatures beyond the walls of Wormwood, a place no one has ever left – or wanted to. Until now. The map makes her question everything she has ever been told about the place she calls home. Her friend Delph and her dog, Harry Two, are the only ones Vega trusts. Trapped by secrets and lies, they want freedom and truth. But she will have to fight for freedom. And the truth may cost Vega her life.Continue the adventure series with Vega Jane and the Maze of Monsters.Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery was previously published as The Finisher and has been edited for younger readers and re-illustrated throughout. Trade ReviewThis extraordinary book pulls you in and blows your mind. It's fast-paced and you won't be able to put it down. This book is full of suspense, cliffhangers and thrilling moments!... It's definitely my new favourite book. * Reader Review, First News *High octane fantasy adventure from the master, David Baldacci. Combining mystery with danger, combat and magic we're left not knowing who to trust. A thoroughly enjoyable read -- Reading ZoneA book that begins with a map shows great promise in my mind. * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisA Dinosaur Ate My Sister is the first book selected in the Marcus Rashford Book Club.'The perfect story to escape into and find adventure. Pooja is super talented and I'm a big fan!' - Marcus Rashford MBEThis brilliantly illustrated, laugh-out-loud, wacky adventure through time by Pooja Puri is the perfect blend of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Jurassic Park. Before you start reading, there are a few things you should know:1. I, Esha Verma, am a genius inventor extraordinaire.2. There is nothing I cannot invent. This includes words. 3. I did not mean to send my sister back to the Age of the Dinosaurs. That was HER OWN FAULT (Mum and Dad, if you’re reading this, please take note).Esha Verma, her snotty apprentice Broccoli and his cunning pet tortoise have a dream. They are going to win the legendary Brain Trophy – the ultimate inventing prize. This year's entry: A TIME MACHINE.But the day before the competition, Esha's IGNORAMUS big sister hijacks the time machine and is lost in the Cretaceous age.With help from a new recruit for The Office of Time, Esha and Broccoli will have to face hungry dinosaurs, mysterious black holes and malfunctioning inventions to get them back in time.The Marcus Rashford Book Club is a collaboration between Marcus Rashford and Macmillan Children's Books, inspiring children to develop a love of reading and literacy as a life skill.Trade ReviewThe perfect story to escape into and find adventure. Pooja is super talented and I'm a big fan! -- Marcus Rashford MBEA joyfully bonkers adventure, brimming with humour and heart. -- Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?Rip-roaring fun for all ages! -- Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of StarsA hilarious, pitch-perfect, roarsome romp of a time travel adventure. Genius inventions, dinosaurs, and a tortoise called Archibald. What more could you ask for? Pooja Puri is a tremendous talent – absolutely one to watch – and her fabulous story has been brought to life brilliantly with super fun art from Allen Fatimaharan. -- Rashmi Sirdeshpande author of Dosh! and Never Show a T-Rex a BookA wonderful romp through time with plenty of dinosaurs, inventions and Mr Gum-like new words. Allen Fatimaharan's art really pops – and some of the dinosaurs are GENUINELY scary! This book shows no respect for the fourth wall and I love it. Also, cracking one-liners! I felt a strong urge to go and invent stuff afterwards, so, warning to parents, you may end up with some geniuses of your own blasting holes in the space-time continuum. My recommendation of this book as a reading experience does NOT mean I approve of such meddling with the timeline! -- Louie Stowell author of The Dragon in the LibraryAppealing, hilarious and supremely readable(!), Pooja Puri’s entry into middle grade is a fun romp through time with a cocksure protagonist, a sidekick named Broccoli, and a humorously disapproving tortoise. Laughs and hijinks galore! -- Nizrana Farook author of The Girl Who Stole an ElephantI have just now finished A Dinosaur Ate My Sister and LOVED it! Esha leapt straight off page one and immediately made me want to join her in her hilarious and action-packed adventioning. (which is genius by the way!). It’s super sparky and fun and lit up by brilliant ideas and time travelling tortoises and the illustrations and design throughout the book are incredibly engaging - can’t ask for much more! I think Broccoli and Archibald might need their own spin off! -- Andy Shepherd - author of The Boy Who Grew Dragons.Oh how I loved meeting Esha Verma G.I.E. Brainy and brave! Pooja's MG debut is laugh out loud funny with non stop action. I am looking forward to reading it aloud to my nephew who is OBSESSED with dinosaurs. -- Sufiya Ahmed, author of Noor-un-Nissa Inayat KhanPuri's suitably puerile sense of humour will appeal to younger children and big kids alike * How it Works magazine *

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Book SynopsisHilary McKay won the Costa Children's Book Award for The Skylarks' War, the Guardian Fiction Prize for The Exiles, and the Smarties and the Whitbread Award for The Exiles in Love and Saffy's Angel respectively. She is also the author of Straw Into Gold, A Time of Green Magic and The Swallows' Flight, a companion novel to The Skylarks' War, among many critically-acclaimed titles. Hilary studied Botany and Zoology at the University of St Andrews, and worked as a biochemist before the draw of the pen became too strong and she decided to become a full-time writer. Hilary lives in Derbyshire with her family. Rosa by Starlight is one of her many books with Macmillan Children's Books.Keith Robinson has been a freelance illustrator since 2001 and loves illustrating children's fiction. His work is informed by a love of nature, myth and history, all of which can be found in abundance where he lives, on the Devon-Dorset border. The beautiful landscape of the West Country, the stunning scenery of the Jurassic Coast and the wilds of nearby Dartmoor provide a constant source of inspiration. When Keith isn't working he enjoys hiking, camping, beach-combing, playing the guitar and rummaging through second-hand book shops. He lives with his wife and two children in a woodland cottage near the seaside town of Lyme Regis. He works from his studio in the garden. Everyone else calls it a shed but he insists that it's a studio'.

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Book SynopsisOn a summer holiday in Wales, Portia and Ben find a mysterious door set in a bramble hedge in the middle of a forest. It is a portal to the Otherworld and should never be opened, but how are they supposed to know that? After all, the old stories about the wonders and dangers of the Otherworld have long been forgotten... For Robin Goodfellow, the man with the fox shadow, the children are his last chance to open the portal and finally return home. But for everyone else, the door spells great danger. This thrilling fantasy adventure immerses young readers deep in the world of British myths and legends.Trade Review'Both the protagonists and the worlds are simply lovingly designed' - Sallys Books'Full of charm, magic and adventure' - Damaris liest Mini

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Book SynopsisSteven Vinacour''s latest hysterical historical adventure finds Ted visiting the great artistic masters of the past - from Da Vinci and Van Gogh to Georgia O''Keeffe - all to help his mission to win the school''s art competition, and more importantly Chloe''s heart! But as usual, things don''t go quite to plan and Ted''s artistic ambitions take a surreal twist!

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Book SynopsisBEFORE THE MAN BECAME THE LEGEND.BEFORE THE BOY BECAME THE MAN.The explosive action continues in Steve Cole's second Young Bond adventure . . . James's Cuban holiday has become a nightmare mission to save an old friend from a villain who has perfected 1,000 ways to kill.With corrupt cops and hired assassins hot on his heels, James must travel through Havana and brave Caribbean waters to stop a countdown to mass murder. Fates will be decided with the flip of a coin. Heads or tails. Live or die. Books in the series1: SHOOT TO KILL2: HEADS YOU DIETrade ReviewThere are car chases, fight scenes, a glamorous party and a final shoot-out that is surely a homage to the climax of The Man With the Golden Gun . . . [Cole] is a master of action, and the scenes on the sinister airship as it makes its way over the Atlantic are particularly tense. -- Suzi Feay * The Financial Times *

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Book Synopsis"I've got you, and you've got me - so we'll be all right . . ."One day, adventurous Mouse determines to set off to the bright lights of the spectacular city, accompanied by his friend Bear. But the city is full of distractions and dangers, and Mouse might need his steadfast friend more than he realises . . .A follow-up to The Marvellous Moon Map, this is Teresa and David's second lyrical and atmospheric tale of Mouse, Bear, and their touching friendship.

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Book Synopsis'If you can imagine it, it exists ... somewhere.' The second incredible instalment of a spellbinding fantasy adventure from the bestselling, award-winning author of The Last Wild trilogy.It is 1984 and forty years since Simon, Patricia and Evelyn and Larry first stepped through a magical library door into the enchanted world of Folio. When Patricia's daughter, Jewel, makes a mysterious discovery in an old bookshop, she begins a quest that will make her question everything she thought she knew. Summoned to Folio, she must rescue a missing prince, helped only by her pet hamster and a malfunctioning robot.Their mission to the Frozen Sea will bring them face-to-face with a danger both more deadly and more magnificent than they ever imagined.What Jewel discovers will change not just who she thinks she is, but who we all think we are...Trade ReviewTorday pays tribute to reading, libraries and imagination in one of the most clever and ambitious children's books you'll read this year * The Bookseller, on The Lost Magician *Thrilling, epic, wise. Truly a book for our times. (With extra rainbow unicorns!) -- Natasha Farrant, author of The Children of Castle RockGripping, original and memorable -- Francesca Simon, on The Last Wild trilogyPiers Torday is the new master of books for children who like magic and modernity with their lust for adventure. * The Times, on There May Be a Castle *Piers Torday continues to demonstrate that he is one of the best writers for children working today * The Guardian, on There May Be a Castle *Heartbreaking, surprising, uplifting ... proves that stories matter. They really do * The Bookbag, on There May Be a Castle *Full marks ... for a story not afraid to take on some of the fundamentals of life while still managing to preserve the lightest of touches * Books For Keeps, on There May Be a Castle *An excellent, punchy adventure tale with vivid characters and an impassioned eco message * The Financial Times on The Last Wild trilogy *Wildly inventive, moving and gripping ... full of suspense without ever sacrificing warmth * The Guardian on The Last Wild trilogy *A whimsical yet thoughtful tale that brings to mind the smarts and silliness of Roald Dahl and Norton Juster * New York Post, on The Last Wild trilogy *Torday's story is alternately sombre, thrilling, and silly, filled with eccentric human and animal characters with distinctive voices * Publishers Weekly on The Last Wild trilogy *Written in vivid and urgent style ... As thrilling as James and the Giant Peach ... The Last Wild may be as critical to the new generation as Tarka the Otter * The Times on The Last Wild trilogy *A gripping, memorable adventure which celebrates the power and scope of our imagination * The School Run, on There May Be a Castle *A magical new adventure from the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction prize. * WRD About Books *The narrative is skillfully strung together and the ending deeply surprising, challenging the norms of what might be expected in a children's novel, which is all to the good. -- Philip Womack, on There May Be a Castle * Literary Review *A dazzling adventure by an award-winning storyteller * i Newspaper - The Best Books for Christmas 2019 *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the Black Forest, where fairytale creatures come to life... When Huxley Sparks moves to Germany, he hopes to meet some nice, sensible children who enjoy science as much as he does, and to eat iced gingerbread and Frankfurter sausages. He doesn't expect to see fairies - least of all brutal, war-hungry ones - nor goblins, witches and giant wolves lurking in the freezing underworld. But why can't his Nana, mum and sister see them too? An ancient book which Huxley alone can read may provide some of the answers, but there's no time to lose. As a creepy red-hooded figure kills deer in the woods, an evil king is trying to rise from the depths and turn the sun to shadow. Only Huxley and his new friends can stop him.

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Book SynopsisJack loves all sorts of outdoor activities - but he just can't stand getting wet. Can an adventure with Bear Grylls in a Chinese river gorge, rafting down the rapids, change his mind?Anything that means he might have to swim and Jack is the first to duck out of it. But when he falls into a small stream at Camp, he's not just embarrassed - he's been transported to a raging river where dangers lurk around every bend. Luckily, the inspirational adventurer Bear Grylls is there to guide him through the treacherous waters and give him back some of his lost confidence...Each book in this fun new 12-book series from Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take with them back to their real life.

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Book SynopsisDido is the only girl ever to have raced to victory at the Circus Maximus, Rome's greatest sporting arena. Now she and her beloved horse, Porcellus, are in hiding, and Emperor Caligula has put a price on their heads. Can she outwit the emperor and his bounty hunters? And will a shocking family secret stop her in her tracks, or spur her on to make a daring return, helped by a one-eyed mare with a heart as brave as her own? Horses, history, mystery, thrilling entertainment and sensational storytelling race neck and neck through the second pulse-pounding adventure in Annelise Gray's 9 + series set in Ancient Rome. 'I loved this adventure – full of brilliant horses, and a determined heroine following her dreams against all the odds. Looking forward to discovering what's in store for them next' Pippa Funnell, MBE, three-time Equestrian Olympic medalistTrade ReviewRivals on the Track is as heart-poundingly thrilling as the races in its pages. I adored it. Buckle up for the ride of your life -- Lauren St John, author of The One Dollar HorseA thrilling blend of history, mystery and a story for horse lovers, and it stars a brilliantly bold heroine * The Week Junior *PRAISE FOR CIRCUS MAXIMUS: RACE TO THE DEATH: 'Fantastic new historical novel that I'm reading to my daughter. She's loving it... We are hoping there's a sequel!' Dan Snow. 'Rich in period detail, with a few real historical characters – its principal invention the idea that a woman might have been a charioteer – this is an involving, well characterised tale that feels original' Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week. 'Circus Maximus swept me away to ancient Rome and I didn't want to come back. What a thrilling historical adventure!' A.M. Howell, author of The Garden of Lost Secrets. 'This thrilling debut is the first in a new historical series full of dazzling action, rich detail, fabulous horses and an unforgettable heroine' -- Fiona Noble, The Bookseller on Circus Maximus: Race to the Death

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Book SynopsisEnjoy Every Cherry's new adaptation of our Symbolised Classics' Journey to the Centre of the Earth, featuring illustrations, sensory features and symbols to aid in reading comprehension and accessibility. With a free signed and animated video of the story, this book strives to provide tools into reading in as many ways as possible.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Book 2 of the Tales of Mikey and Berty Proskrophski, where our two adventurous beagles find themselves in magical situations, with Unicorns, Beefeaters, Crafty Foxes, and many more... Come along and follow their tales!

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Book SynopsisIn Gita Ralleigh''s second magical middle grade adventure set in a parallel colonial India, land-pirate Sam Singh sails to an isle teeming with spirits and secrets on a perilous journey to find the truth.''We are kings of the forest,Let them tame us if they can!''Sam's older brother, Moon, has been missing for three long years. Moon is a skilled thief, but Sam fears Moon''s luck has finally run out. It''s rumoured he''s held in the Octopus, a notorious prison on the Isle of Lost Voices, from which no one has ever escaped alive. Leaving his tribe of land-pirates behind, Sam sets sail with the shady Professor Bogusz and his faithful parrot, Suka. With help from a young forest guide called Lola, they trek deep into the island''s interior, a place where spirits dwell and the Octopus casts a deadly shadow.With a storm brewing and the clock ticking, Sam is in a race against time to break into the prison, save Moon and find a brighter future

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Book SynopsisRelive magical story moments and enjoy enchanting sounds and melodies with the Disney Princesses

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Book SynopsisWhen the ghosts of two young children start to haunt a local school, trainee ghost hunters Eve, Clovis and Tom are invited to help investigate the case. But before long they realise there is more to this haunting than they first realised. Could it be that the ghost children are victims of Jack the Ripper? And is the evil Ripper of Whitechapel about to unleash a new campaign of terror from beyond the grave?Trade Review"Next to spending a night in a haunted building, the spookiest experience around... If you love ghost stories, this will be absolute heaven" -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisTaka must prove himself in a dangerous mission to become a ninja. Thrilling adventure from the author of the Young Samurai books. Taka's desperate to prove that he has what it takes to become a ninja. He has failed the Grandmaster's test twice already. But when the clan's scrolls are stolen by an enemy samurai he has a chance to prove himself. Gripping adventure from the author of the hugely popular Young Samurai books.

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Book SynopsisIn one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and feels out of place in his loud family. Valencia Somerset, who is deaf, is smart, brave, and secretly lonely, and loves everything about nature. Kaori Tanaka is a self-proclaimed psychic, whose little sister Gen is always following her around.And Chet Bullens wishes the weird kids would just act normal so that he can concentrate on basketball. They aren't friends - at least not until Chet pulls a prank that traps Virgil and his pet guinea pig at the bottom of a well. This disaster leads Kaori, Gen, and Valencia on an epic quest to find the missing Virgil. Is it a coincidence that their lives collide? Or are some things just meant to be?An irresistible story about unlikely friendships from an acclaimed and award-winning author.

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Book SynopsisFROM THE WINNER OF THE GUARDIAN CHILDREN'S FICTION PRIZE A thrilling animal adventure for fans of Roald Dahl, David Walliams and Katherine RundellThis is the story of a boy named Kester. He has rescued the last wild animals in the world, and saved his capital city from destruction. But now he must face his greatest challenge yet, because:1. The only blue whale on the planet has brought news from across the ocean2. A mysterious steel dome has risen from the Four Towers3. Out there, somewhere, a brave mouse holds the key to the future...Trade ReviewAn excellent, punchy adventure tale with vivid characters and an impassioned eco message. * The Financial Times *Written in vivid and urgent style ... As thrilling as James and the Giant Peach ... The Last Wild may be as critical to the new generation as Tarka the Otter. * The Times *Full of suspense without ever sacrificing warmth. -- Katherine RundellA darkly comic and hugely inventive adventure ... it could be the next big thing. -- Eoin ColferGripping, original and memorable. -- Francesca SimonA magnetic adventure ... find yourself glued like tar to this satisfying, spine-tingling book. -- Samuel H. (aged 10)Wildly inventive, moving and gripping. -- Frank Cottrell BoyceA must-read: brings to mind the smarts and silliness of Roald Dahl. * New York Post *Inventive, with laughs, tears and cliffhangers. * Sunday Times *I haven't read a book this good and interesting since The Hunger Games ... an edge-of-your-seat fast-paced read. * Guardian Children's website *Splendid stuff -- Eva IbbotsonAn amazing story * The Guardian *The sequel had better come soon. * Observer *

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Book SynopsisWolf's rival, Rain, has stolen his precious amulet! Furious, Wolf is determined to retrieve it but following Rain takes him and Crow on a journey far beyond the world he knowsover oceans to mountains filled with fire and a mysterious island at the centre of the world.

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Book SynopsisDefoe's most celebrated story of Crusoe's shipwreck, his resourcefulness and ingenuity in his soliatry life on a desert island and his rescue of Man Friday has been abridged and retold many times since its publication (in two volumes) in 1719. It even appeared recently in graphic-novel form. In 1968 Kathleen Lines determined to make the original text more accessible to young readers by breaking Defoe's original, continuous narrative into chapters, slightly cutting Crusoe's long meditations, and compressing the relevant bits of THE FARTHER ADVENTURES into a neat Epilogue, so that readers learn what happened to Friday. The evocative engravings are reproduced from a mid-nineteenth-century edition published by Cassell, Petter & Gilpin.

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Book SynopsisPlots, spies and inventors abound in an epic adventure set between London and Paris ... Mischief is afoot, and Queen Victoria is not amused. Her stalker must be stopped. Forget the cavalry – this is a job for Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies! The League’s newest recruit is Winifred Weatherby, a feisty girl-genius and gadget-maker. Winnie’s creations are remarkable, but is she clever enough to protect the Queen – and achieve her own dream of winning the top prize in Paris for young inventors . . . ? A debut Victorian romp and the winner of the Times/Chicken House Institution of Engineering and Technology Prize, 2021 A celebration of girls in STEM – and the hurdles they overcome Combines fact and fiction: the novel draws on real-life historical inventions and events Perfect for readers aged 9 and up

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Book SynopsisEddie can eat a wheelie bin as easily as a cheeseburger - a talentthat gets her sent to the School of Doom with its motto, Be theWorst. Now Eddie may be beastly. But she's not evil. When her newfriends are plunged into danger, can she be the best of the worstand save them?

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Book SynopsisBook 7of the international best-selling 8-Bit Warrior series that takes readers inside the journal of Runt, a young Minecraft villager who dares to dream of becoming a Minecraft warrior!Everyone''s favorite villager-turned-warrior, Runt and his friends have had loads of adventures already. They have worked hard (at least some of them) as students, undergone intensive training in Villagetown, battled monsters sent by Herobrine, and even successfully completed their very first quest at Owl''s Reach! But their greatest adventure begins now: making their way to the capital Aetheria City! What will Runt and his friends face at the Greater Aetheria Academy? Will they finally become true warriors and get to battle Herobrine? Find out in the long-awaited new volume of the illustrated saga of the Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series!

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Book SynopsisMore outrageous and high-intensity action from teen rebel and social-media star Robin Hood and friends as they continue their campaign against the brutal and corrupt powers that be. The sixth episode in the latest bulls-eye hit series from the bestselling author of Cherub.Robin is pleased to hear from his old school friend Alan Adale, not least because Alan's father is Guy Gisborne's top henchman. Now that Gisborne is in the running to be elected Sheriff of Nottingham, he needs to keep his criminal activities under wraps. So when Alan tips off Robin and the rebels at Sherwood Castle that Gisborne's waste disposal business is costing its workers lives, the stakes become very high. Robin is soon literally digging the dirt on his arch enemy to finally bring him down in this latest high-octane adventure.Trade ReviewGripping and fast faced thriller...With a dialogue-driven plot and relatable dilemmas, Bandits, Dirt Bikes and Trash will be a surefire hit with less confident readers. * School Reading List *Brimming with guts, gusto, gags and gripping adventures, this is Robin Hood and his merry men as you've never before seen them... enjoy! * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisWinnie Wednesday has gotten everything she thought she wanted. She passed the deadly hunter trials, her family has been welcomed back into the Luminaries, and overnight, she has become a local celebrity. The Girl Who Jumped. The Girl Who Got Bitten. Unfortunately, it all feels wrong. For one, nobody will believe her about the new nightmare called the Whisperer that's killing hunters each night. Everyone blames the werewolf, even though Winnie is certain the wolf is innocent. On top of that, following her dad's convoluted clues about the Dianas, their magic, and what happened in Hemlock Falls four years ago is leaving her with more questions than answers. Then to complicate it all, there is still only one person who can help her: Jay Friday, the boy with plenty of problems all his own. As bodies and secrets pile up around town, Winnie finds herself questioning what it means to be a true Wednesday and a true Luminary and also where her fierce-hearted loyalties might ultimately have to lie.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Newbery MedalA New York Times bestseller''This book is a magic trick'' Jon KlassenJohannes is a free dog, a fast dog such a fast dog! He lives in an urban park by the sea, and every day, he runs through the park, seeing all, missing nothing, and reporting what he sees to the park's three ancient Bison, the Keepers of the Equilibrium. But the Equilibrium has been disrupted. Mysterious rectangles are hypnotising Johannes, the humans are erecting a strange new building, and an entirely new kind of animal has arrived in the park. Johannes must run faster, see better, and ultimately do more than run and see he must liberate those he loves.A story about friendship, beauty, liberation, and running very, very fast, The Eyes & the Impossible will make readers of all ages see the world around them in a wholly new way.

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