Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories

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Book Synopsis''Jack-Jack's adventures as a snack-loving, exercise-shy hound like no other cannot help but win the hearts of all young (and old!) animal lovers!'' - Yorkshire Evening Post on Jack-Jack, How to Train Your HumanMeet Jack-Jack, the world's coolest dog! A funny adventure series with short chapters narrated by Jack-Jack himself, illustrated in black and white.Super-clever Jack gets to try different jobs a dog can do. After having had a pretty special job in Africa looking after orphaned chimps at a sanctuary, Jack-Jack heads for some varied work experience. Is he barking up the wrong tree as he tries to find the perfect job for him.He tries his paw at police dog training, herding runaway sheep, at search and rescue until he finally finds a job that fits.

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Book SynopsisWhen Alice gets worn out while painting her house, Arlo offers to make her a cool, refreshing drink. But agreeing on what to serve is harder than it sounds. Can Arlo and his friends come up with a delightful drink to put the spring back in Alice's step? Find out in this early graphic novel that will warm young readers' hearts with a perfect recipe for friendship and fun.

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Book SynopsisWhen Beast Boy uses Raven's spell book, he conjures a hole in the Multiverse that brings the Zombie Titans to town. If that wasn't bad enough, a terrifying text from Tamaran alerts Starfire that her evil sister is up to no good. It's a diabolical double whammy! Can the Teen Titans battle Blackfire and zombies at the same time? Or will they throw up their hands and become a brain buffet for their undead counterparts? Find out in this hilariously mixed-up Multiverse chapter book for fans of Teen Titans Go!

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated anthology brings together a thrilling collection of 15 myths from around the world with inspiring heroines at their center. Young readers will delight in the mighty goddesses and courageous heroines that star in these epic myths, reinterpreted by master storyteller Claudia Martin and award-winning children''s illustrator Khoa Le. Follow the adventures of spirited Sedna, who protects the animals of the ocean, selfless Tanis who saved her villiage from a terrible monster and brave Japlo who outwitted a water spirit. This collection showcases narratives that celebrate strong, independent women from a range of cultures. They run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence. In reading these stories, young readers will become inspired to smash stereotypes, fight for what''s right and unleash their

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERReady your blade. Defeat the undead.Gideon the Ninth meets the Game of Thrones White Walkers in this dark young adult fantasy about a disgraced ghost-fighting warrior who must journey into a haunted wasteland to rescue a kidnapped prince.In the Dominions, the dead linger, violent and unpredictable, unless a bonesmith severs the ghost from its earthly remains. For bonesmith Wren, becoming a valkyr - a ghost-fighting warrior - is a chance to solidify her place in the noble House of Bone and impress her frequently absent father. But when sabotage causes Wren to fail her qualifying trial, she is banished to the Border Wall, the last line of defence against a wasteland called the Breach where the vicious dead roam unchecked.Determined to reclaim her family''s respect, Wren gets her chance when a House of Gold prince is kidnapped and taken beyond the Wall. To prove she has what it t

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Book SynopsisThe brilliantly funny fourth book in the SAM WU series, starring the bravest scaredy-cat in the world! Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Tom Fletcher, Pamela Butchart andHumza Arshad''s Badman.Sam Wu is NOT afraid of anything. Well, maybe some things. Like ghosts, sharks the dark''s pretty worrying too. And not to mention SPIDERS! But Sam''s not going to let anyone know. And so when Tulip, the school tarantula, disappears from her cage, Sam decides it''s up to him and his friends to save the school from the eight-legged escapee Common childhood fears dealt with in a hilarious, sensitive and accessible way.Also by Katie and Kevin Tsang:Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts9781405287517Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks9781405287524Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of the Dark9781405287531Katie and Kevin Tsang met in in 2008 while studying at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Since then they have lived on three different continents and travelled to over 40 countries together. They currently live in Trade ReviewIllustrated fiction is still having something of a boom, but if you're looking for a non-white protagonist it's slim pickings indeed. Happily Sam Wu is about to change all that. A hero of Asian heritage with a diverse set of friends . . . it's enormous fun, madcap and relatable.', Bookseller 'Wonderfully illustrated by Nathan Reed (with excellent use made of contrasting night-time images to make the book appealing), this is ideal for children who can read alone and also great to encourage reluctant readers, who will find their efforts amply repaid. It's fun, it's funny and the characters are great.', parentsintouch.co.uk 'Intensely likeable and sharply observed comic capers', Guardian

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Book SynopsisMira and Dave are so excited to go on a SCHOOL TRIP with all their Unicorn School friends! They''re visiting the Baby Animal Rainbow Care Centre (BARCC for short) and can''t wait to meet all the adorable baby animals.Will Dave eat all of his lunch on the bus? Will Raheem ever put down his quest clipboard? Will Mira meet a super-rare caticorn? One thing is for sure a school trip with Dave the naughtiest unicorn is going to be one big adventure!Perfect for fans of The Worst Witch, The Adventuresof Pug and Pamela Butchart.Pip Bird is a children's author living in London. When she's not writing magical stories, she dreams of going to Unicorn School and having her own Unicorn Best Friend Forever.The Naughtiest Unicorn series:The Naughtiest UnicornThe Naughtiest Unicorn at Sports DayThe Naughtiest Unicorn and the School DiscoThe Naughtiest Unicorn at ChristmasThe Naughtiest Unicorn on a School TripThe Naughtiest Unicorn at the BeachThe Naughtiest Unicorn and the Spooky SurpriseTrade ReviewA superb chapter book that unicorn fans are absolutely going to love. Dave is such an hilarious character, so different to the usual sparkly unicorns...

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Book SynopsisA brand new series of adventures for the Doctor and her TARDIS team! The Doctor and her friends find themselves in terrible danger in a psychic forest, and discover a threat as old as time itself, in the first of four linked adventures for Team TARDIS. Written in the form of a diary, with entries from Ryan, Graham and Yaz, and illustrated throughout, this new series is perfect for young fans of Doctor Who.

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Book SynopsisIn this timeless fable, New York Times bestselling author, twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal and US National Ambassador for Children''s Literature Kate DiCamillo evokes the largest of themes hope and belonging, desire and compassion with the lightness of a magician's touch.Another classic in the making by Kate DiCamillo, New York Times bestselling author and twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal. What if? Why not? Could it be? When a fortune-teller''s tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he must ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortune-teller''s mysterious answer (An elephant! An elephant will lead you there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it is true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, here is a dreamlike and captivating tTrade ReviewElegant, timeless and utterly heartbreaking. * The Independent on Sunday *Full of charm this is also a heroic story of how goodness and courage can outsmart dark forces * The Guardian *Beautiful…stunningly illustrated * The Irish Times *Beautiful illustrations. -- 12-year-old Gracie * Anorak *The Magician's Elephant is a timeless fable evoking the largest of themes - hope and belonging, desire and compassion. * The Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide *

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Book SynopsisAlfie thought he knew his destiny. He didn't know the half ofit. Fourteen-year-old heir to the throne, Alfie, didn't expect to beKing so soon. He DEFINITELY did not expect to be DEFENDER OF THEREALM, a legendary superhero, fighting a secret, centuries-longbattle to protect the nation from monsters and super-villains.

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Book SynopsisVoices: Son of the Circus - A Victorian Story explores thelife of a young mixed-race boy, Ted, living with his mother andpoorly younger brother in Victorian Britain.

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Kirsty and Rachel are having a wonderful time at the Fairytale Festival. But Jack Frost has stolen Fairytale Fairies'' magical objects, and now Fairytale characters are lost in the human world! Can Rachel and Kirsty help find them and keep fairytales everywhere magical? ''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.com Read all four fairy adventures in the Fairytale Fairies set! Julia the Sleeping Beauty Fairy; Eleanor the Snow White Fairy; Faith the Cinderella Fairy; Lacey the Little Mermaid Fairy.If 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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Book SynopsisLearning to read is fun with the Rainbow Magic Fairies! Developed in conjunction with Early Years reading consultants and based on the most up-to-date educational research, the Rainbow Magic Beginner Readers are the perfect way to introduce your child to the magical world of reading.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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Book SynopsisJoin best friends Monty and Sylvester on a mission to deepest darkest space in this brilliantly funny picture book.

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls.The perfect Christmas gift for children aged 5 and up!Best friends Kirsty and Rachel are very excited to give each other their Christmas presents! But when Jack Frost steals Camilla the Christmas Present Fairy''s magical objects, the magic of giving is in danger. Can the girls help get Camilla''s items back and save Christmas for both the human and fairy worlds?''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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Book SynopsisJoin Rachel, Kirsty and the Festival Fairies as they help to make special celebrations everywhere run smoothly with the help of fairy magic.When Deena the Diwali Fairy''s diya lamp is stolen by naughty Jack Frost, Diwali celebrations everywhere are at risk. Rachel and Kirsty must help Deena find her magical object!Don''t miss the rest of the Festival Fairies series: Hana the Hanukkah Fairy, Bea the Buddha Day Fairy and Elisha the Eid 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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Book SynopsisAn enchanting new series packed with friendship, fun and creativity from the author of Rainbow Magic! Each book features a different pixie with a special talent for magical crafts - in this story you''ll meet Lacey the Sewing Pixie.Best friends Alice and Leo love making things, and they''re never happier than when they''re working together in Leo''s garden shed, which they''ve turned into an arts and crafts studio. Then one day they are transported to a miniature world where magical creatures - the Pixies and Glitterbugs - use their creative talents to make special objects from items that were once treasured. The Pixies'' magic gives these objects the power to solve people''s problems!But disaster strikes when Grimble and Grumble, the mean Nixies, steal Lacey the Sewing Pixie''s magical tools. Now Lacey can''t use her special crafting skill to sew a magical costume to help Leo and Alice''s friend, who''s nervous about performing in a play. Can the friends work

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Book SynopsisBest friends Alice and Leo love making things, and they''re never happier than when they''re working together in Leo''s garden shed, which they''ve turned into an arts and crafts studio. Then one day they are transported to a miniature world where magical creatures - the Pixies and Glitterbugs - use their creative talents to make special objects from items that were once treasured. The Pixies'' magic gives these objects the power to solve people''s problems!But disaster strikes when Grimble and Grumble, the mean Nixies, steal Indigo the Painting Pixie''s magical tools. Now he can''t create his amazing murals, like the one that transports people between our world and Cobbletown - Indigo''s paintings truly are magical! And worse still, without his magic he can''t help Leo and Alice''s friend, who''s worried about having to go into hospital. Can the friends work together to use their talents - and a dash of Pixie Magic - to save the day, so that everyone can enjoy the magic of

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Book SynopsisJenny and her friends - the Spellcasters - are excited about helping Aunt Connie in the Spellcroft community garden. But everything''s going wrong ... plants are dying, and the lake at the nature reserve dries up. Could it be the work of a dark witch? It''s time for the Spellcasters to band together again and use their ancestral magic to find a way to fix the problem before the balance of nature is destroyed for ever!This exciting, enchanting new series is perfect for readers of 7+ who love adventure, magic and girl power.

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Book SynopsisJenny and her friends don''t only share a love of music - the four girls have discovered they have magical powers passed down from their ancestors, and only they can fight back against the evil forces threatening to destroy their community!Don''t miss book 4 in this empowering magical adventure series, which will cast a spell over readers aged 7+!

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Book SynopsisIt''s the final day of the girls'' trip to the Rainbow Lake National Park, and it''s their last chance to find Keiko the Diving Fairy and her magical flip-flops. Without them, divers everywhere are losing confidence. Can the friends help Keiko so that their diving lesson isn''t a total wash-out?Don''t miss the rest of the Water Sports Fairies series: 1. Helen the Sailing Fairy2. Aria the Synchro Fairy3. Yasmeen the Kayaking Fairy4. Keiko the Diving 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, Unicorn Magic and Pixie Magic!

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Book SynopsisJoin Felicia the Fidget Toy Fairy and Rachel and Kirsty, as they help children everywhere to find their perfect fidget toy!Felicia''s magical fidget popper helps her to find the right fidget toys for the children who need them. Fidget toys help so many children to focus at school and relax when they''re feeling overwhelmed. But when a naughty goblin steals Felicia''s magical fidget popper, children everywhere are struggling. She needs Rachel and Kirsty''s help - and fast!''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 ReviewMy daughter has loved the Rainbow Fairy books for some time now. * Toppsta Parent *This is a great book series, with many wonderful characters which are so likable and have great qualities to instil into the younger readers. * Toppsta Parent *

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Book SynopsisThe race to the North Pole is on! Bundle up and join Flora Stormer and her friends on a magical and self-affirming Arctic adventure.Flora Stormer and her friend Pavan are racing to the North Pole by dog sled, trying to find their friend''s missing parents. When they hear about a magical pearl that can show the past and future, Flora realises it could help them solve the mystery. But their arch-enemy Lord Granville is determined to get his greedy hands on it first. Soon, the race to the Arctic becomes a race to the mystic pearl! With polar bears, fierce mermaids, and ferocious sea storms, the Arctic is a dangerous place - even without Lord Granville trying to eliminate the competition. Luckily, Flora has friendship - and magic - on her side!

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Book SynopsisFree the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Join the New Protectors as they battle Beasts and fight Evil in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!In the land of Tangala, legend tells of the Metamorphia - a league of sorcerers who once defied the Emperor and used their magic to create mighty Beasts. Now the New Protectors are on the trail of four such Beasts, resurrected by the witch Zuba. Our brave young heroes must travel to the four corners of the kingdom to defeat Zuba''s Beasts before the realm is destroyed for ever . . . but fortunately they are joined by powerful animal companions of their own. Can Rafe and his companion, Rugara, fight back against a deadly ice wolf terrorising the southern city of Nakotan?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the latest set of this beloved series - don''t miss out!

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Book SynopsisThe thrilling conclusion to the outstanding Earthfall trilogy for sci-fi fans everywhere. Can Earth be reclaimed?The battle for Earth continues. In order to defeat the Voidborn, the alien race that invaded Earth, Sam must come to terms with the Illuminate powers he has inherited and return to London. The only hope he has for defeating the aliens is to enlist the help of not only his friends, but also what he fears most. Sam and his friends must find a way to awaken the sleeping Illuminate far beneath the surface of the Earth, but what they don''t realise is a dark and terrible secret is also about to be uncovered. A secret that may spell doom for all of humanity. One thing is certain, whatever happens, life will never be the same for Sam ever again. And he will be forced to confront the reality that he may have to pay the ultimate price or finally watch the Earth fall.Trade ReviewA comedy thriller, full of baddies, action and lashings of humour * Praise for the H.I.V.E. series, Sunday Express *An exuberant Dahl-esque escapade * Praise for the H.I.V.E. series, Financial Times *Exciting, clever and all in all brilliant * Praise for the H.I.V.E. series, Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisThe second in a rip-roaring adventure series from a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, this is THE NEVERENDING STORY for a new generation.When the magical waters of the Pirate Stream begin flooding Marrill''s world, she must return to the Stream and find the source of the mysterious Iron Tide. Reunited with her best friend Fin - who has been forgotten all over again - Marrill must make the treacherous trek to the impossible world of Monerva and uncover the secrets of its long-lost wish machine. Only there can Fin wish to finally be remembered. Only there can Marrill wish to save her world and the people she loves. But to get everything they''ve ever wanted, Marrill and Fin may have to give up on the most important thing they already have: each other.An epic adventure series from husband-and-wife team, John Parke Davis and Carrie Ryan. Beautifully illustrated by Todd Harris.Trade ReviewMultifaceted characters, high stakes, imaginative magic and hints of hidden twists and complexities to come add up to a memorable start to a projected four-volume voyage. - KIRKUS MAGAZINE on THE MAP TO EVERYWHERE (starred review)Husband and wife team Ryan and Davis have created wholly original settings, and the juxtaposition of Fin and Marrill's backgrounds and personalities is enjoyable and humorous. This is an ambitious undertaking, and strong readers who enjoy adventure fiction and fantasy will inhale the first book in what has the potential to be an extraordinary series. - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL on THE MAP TO EVERYWHERE - starred review.

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Book Synopsis''A laugh-out-loud read full of capes and japes! If you like Superheroes this is right down your Street!'' - Danny Wallace, presenter and bestselling author. Illustrated by Waterstones Children''s Book Prize shortlisted artist, Sara Ogilvie, this is the second book in Demolition Dad author Phil Earle''s children''s series, Storey Street. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, Liz Pichon and David Walliams, each book in this laugh-out-loud series focuses on a different neighbour.Mouse is desperate to be a superhero. To find that power that will make him stand out in the crowd. But his every attempt ends in failure. He can''t even get any attention at home as his five brothers (triplets AND twins) take every second of mum and dad''s attention. When mum foils a bank robbery while on duty as a lollipop lady, she and Mouse are lauded as superheroes. Joining forces with Mouse are The Z List - a group of unlikely crime-fighters. BuTrade ReviewWarm-hearted fun * Daily Mail *Told with earthy humour and a bracing dash of silliness, Superhero Street plays an entertaining riff on the theme of finding the hero inside -- James Lovegrove * Financial Times *Deliciously silly fun for seven-plus -- Amanda Craig * Newstatesman.com *A hilarious story that will have children giggling throughout * Parents In Touch *Mister Earle tells a terrific tale of an accidental superhero * Families South East *Superhero Street' is an absolute joy to read Phil manages to create a story which is brilliantly humorous but full of heart and emotion...I really can't recommend it enough. I felt like it offers the reader the hope that even by doing the smallest, seemly insignificant acts we can all be a Superhero in someone eyes -- Jo Clarke * Book Lover Jo *Fantastically funny, this story has a very big heart * The Week Junior *I think other people my age would enjoy this book and find it funny. It made me laugh and I found it easy to read once I got into it. -- Jason Treneman, age 7 * NG Kids *I think other people my age would enjoy this book and find it funny. It made me laugh and I found it easy to read once I got into it -- Jason Treneman, aged 7 * National Geographic Kids *Demolition Dad was one of my favourite books of last year, and now Earle turns his attention to yet another troubled family in Story Street ... Warm-hearted fun -- Sally Morris * Irish Daily Mail *A laugh-out-loud read full of capes and japes! If you like Superheroes this is right down your Street! * Danny Wallace, presenter and bestselling author *It's a delight: a brilliant cast of characters (including a truly formidable mum), jokes aplenty, poignant family drama and a very big heart indeed. * The Bookseller *Phil "BOOKCRUSHER" Earle has written one, funny, fabulous, pile driving BLAST of a book. (Read it in Lycra for full wrestling experience.) * Liz Pichon on DEMOLITION DAD *Sara Ogilvie's beautifully drawn illustrations add real life and humour. * David Tazzyman, illustrator of MR GUM on DEMOLITION DAD *

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Book SynopsisIn a world far from our own, where enemies come in many forms, will the ultimate battle for survival be GAME OVER?Don''t miss the explosive final book in the epic CONTENDER trilogy from the bestselling author of the Summoner series.CADE AND HIS FRIENDS ARE FIGHTING FOR EARTHCade has managed to survive the duel with the Hydra Alpha - barely. But the Games are far from over.By order of the cruel and mysterious alien overlord, Abaddon, Cade and his friends are sent off to war against the Greys, a humanoid race who have far surpassed humans in technology on their home planet. A GLIMMER OF HOPE?This attempt to move up the leaderboard leads Cade to a game-changing revelation: The Pantheon - the millennia-old alien masterminds behind the Games - have a weakness.With the right artefacts scavenged from the land of Acies and a heavy dose of courage and luck, Cade has exactly one chance to end their tyranny for ever. But if he f

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Book SynopsisThe laugh-out-loud new adventure featuring Jamie McFlair, from comedy duo Luke and Sean. Packed full of illustrations, this is perfect for 8+ readers and fans of Kid Normal and The Great Dream Robbery. Welcome to a new adventure starring our courageous young heroine Jamie McFlair, who so successfully thwarted her nasty uncle's monstrous plans a few months ago. But as we rejoin her, Jamie McFlair is ... sad. HUH!? Well, she just found out that she and her best friends - Daisy, Mel, and Jenners - are being split up and sent to different schools. Not one to admit defeat, Jamie discovers a way out of this unpleasant situation: Rubbsling's Academy for Creators, a school for famous kids. Because of their antics stopping the evil mastermind Barry Bigtime, Jamie and her friends have attracted some fans. It's enough to get them accepted into the school - they can stay together! But the school is ... weird. Located on a remote island, with s

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Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud adventure filled with ''quacking'' bird puns, vibrant illustrations and hilarious high-stakes delivery-drama!Duck is a home bird. He likes splashing in the bath, eating bread in bed, and organising his sock collection. Yet, there comes a time when even the most unadventurous birds must fly the nest. And what better way to see the world, than as a Delivery Duck for Feather Force?!Soon, with his uniform, parcel and STRICT instructions from Osstrich Bosstrich, Duck is scooting off on his very first adventure . . . what could go possibly wrong? A fun-filled story with messages of perseverance and positivity, perfect for little ones obsessed with the post-people and delivery drivers who knock on their doors! Delivered by author/illustrator Tom Tinn-Disbury.

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Book SynopsisRoddy Doyle's 'brilliant' Brilliant is a wonderful, heartwarming middle grade tale of friendship and family.Gloria and Rayzer must save their Uncle Ben. The black dog has got him.At least, that's what they heard their granny say. And she says it's taken Dublin's funny bone too.As Uncle Ben’s Dublin business fails, it's clear to Gloria and Rayzer that something is wrong. He just isn’t his usual cheerful self. Gathering all their courage the children set out on a midnight quest to hunt down the Black Dog and chase it away.Gloria and Rayzer are really brave, but the black dog is really scary - and soon they realize that they can't fight it alone. Before long loads of other children are searching for it too, because the Black Dog is hounding lots of Dublin's adults. Together - and with the help of magical animals, birds and rodents - the children manage to corner the Black Dog . .Trade ReviewThe children of Dublin battle a terrible malaise through the use of a special word, and a good dose of magic realism. * The Bookseller *This novel is simply brilliant, without wanting to say that I had to say it. Roddy Doyle's trademark dialogue with some really great, entertaining characters for children works wonderfully. . . I expect nothing less from one of Ireland's finest and am so pleased his children's fiction is as wonderful as his adult's. * plasticrosaries.com *A sensitive and excellently written portrayal of depression and the effects on not just the individual but those around them. Would be great paired with Levi Pinfold's Black Dog and used as a discussion point. * NetGalley *In a word? Brilliant! Of course. * NetGalley *Quite simply, the greatest children's book I have ever read. -- Dubray Books * Dubray Books *A profound story about the effect of despair on society is touched with magic and humour by best-selling Roddy Doyle. -- Julia Eccleshare * LOVEREADING4KIDS.CO.UK *An uplifting book with lots of fine Doyle wit -- DAILY TELEGRAPH * DAILY TELEGRAPH *A lovely, hopeful story. Took me a while to decide on the target audience and then realised: everyone. * Caroline Fielding, Librarian and 2014 Chair of the CILIP YLG London *This book lives up to its title. . . told with Doyle's characteristic humour. * Tracey McHardy, NetGalley User & Waterstones Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisIntelligence has been received that Argentina is plotting to invade, but is it reliable?The Special Forces Cadets are sent in to investigate, disguised as nature watchers, but when they split up to conduct essential research, two of them are captured and imprisoned.Trade ReviewA really gripping page-turner * MiniTravellers.co.uk *

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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. Seven keys. One very unlikely hero.IT''S THURSDAY. Following their adventure on the Border Sea, Arthur and Leaf are set on heading home. But only Leaf can make it through the Front Door. Arthur is blocked because someone - or something - has assumed his identity and is taking over his life. Before Arthur can take action, he is drafted by the strange Sir Thursday and forced to join the Glorious Army of the Architect. While Leaf tries to banish Arthur''s double on earth, Arthur must survive his basic training, avoid getting posted to the front, and work out how he can free Part Four of the Will.Is this a war that Arthur can win... or is his only hope to escape it?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. -- 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 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. -- 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 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. Seven keys. One very unlikely hero.The house is falling apart, and when it is destroyed, all existence will be destroyed with it. Arthur Penhaligon and his friends Leaf and Suzy are caught in the chaos, separated by events but drawn together in their fight to survive. They must use every power at their disposal - magical or practical - to defeat the enemies attacking them from all sides. For Arthur, the most formidable challenge comes from Lord Sunday, the most elusive of the Trustees of the Will. Lord Sunday''s magic is unlike anything Arthur has encountered before - and his secrets have the potential to destroy not only Arthur but also all the people he holds dear.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. -- 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 SynopsisEscape into space with the conclusion to the action-packed duology that began with The Infinity Files, perfect for fans of Doctor Who, Guardians of the Galaxy and The Aurora Cycle. Action-packed, joyously futuristic. ArmadilloAfter so many years of bleak dystopias it's a pleasure to witness the return of space opera to YA. The Irish Times Get in. Get out. Keep to the task. Leave no one behind. Ash Yang is the youngest ever Guardian of the Infinity Files, responsible for the universe's most powerful and dangerous artefacts. And whether her planet-hopping missions take her to crumbling space ports, volcanic disasters or cloud cities, her new team - loyal Ezra, tech-genius Amara and daring Trik - have got her back. But when a ruthless enemy tracks them across the galaxies, Ash must protect not just her team and their home, but the whole universe.Trade ReviewAfter so many years of bleak dystopias it's pleasure to witness the return of space opera to YA. * The Irish Times on The Infinity Files *The Infinity Files is S. M. Wilson's action-packed, joyously futuristic, Star Trek influenced story. * Armadillo *A compelling story * Armadillo *

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Book SynopsisAnother laugh-out-loud FULL COLOUR monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry. Billy is learning how to take care of the planet, and the Mini Monsters want to help too... so they join the school trip to the recycling centre. But what will happen when Gloop falls into the recycling machine?Packed with colour illustrations, comic strips, maps and speech bubbles, with an action-packed plot, to appeal to even the most reluctant reader. Collect all the books in the Billy and the Mini Monsters series!1. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters in the Dark2. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to School3. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go Swimming4. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a Plane5. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to a Party6. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Move House7. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a School Trip8. Billy andTrade ReviewI can't tell you how hard it is to find books that will appeal to a reluctant reader. Thanks to Billy and his Monster pals though, my son is LOVING reading now and his confidence is soaring. Importantly, they are helping to give him the practice he needs to access reading in the future. * Rachel Morrisroe, author of The Drama Llama *

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Book SynopsisA vivid, warm and atmospheric adventure set in the mountains of India, about a girl who is determined to protect the wild leopards of the mountain from poachers, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell.I thought we'd live here forever ... but then, I thought Mum would be here forever too.When Ruby's dad uproots her from Australia to set up a hotel in the mountains of India, Ruby is devastated. Not only are they living in a run-down building in the middle of the wilderness surrounded by scorpions, bears and leopards, but Ruby is sure that India will never truly feel like home - not without her mum there.Ever since her mum died, Ruby has been afraid. Of cars. Of the dark. Of going to sleep and never waking up. But then the last remaining leopards of the mountain are threatened and everything changes. Ruby vows to do all she can to protect them - if she can only overcome her fears...Trade ReviewJess Butterworth's love for the landscape and the animals she describes shines through, creating an immersive world for Ruby and the reader to explore and fall in love with. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *I can see this book becoming a classroom staple for more than the mesmerising snapshots of India. The determined characters who persevere, who show a growing independence of mind to overcome difficulties and strive to achieve a goal by working together, all while being part of a spellbinding story, make this a must-have book for every classroom of 9- to 12-year olds. * Times Educational Supplement *Jess Butterworth's love for the landscape and the animals she describes shines through, creating an immersive world for Ruby and the reader to explore and fall in love with. * The Scotsman *Just finished this absolutely mesmerising novel set in the Himalayas, about family, grief, the importance of preserving our wildlife, and a baby kangaroo called Joey. Can't wait for this book to be out in the wild in April! * Mariana Mouzinho - Seven Stories *A stunningly compelling & evocative tale [...] carrying with it an all-important message of preservation; of the potency of poaching; and of being at peace with the wild & the world; that will live long not only in the minds, but also in the hearts of its readers. -- Scott Evans * The Reader Teacher *...beautifully crafted tale of 'standing up and being counted'. * Literary Curriculum *Ruby is brave and gutsy, standing up for what she believes in. * A Little but a Lot *Butterworth's vivid, energetic descriptions of the Himalayan landscape and wildlife are wonderful to read. Wrought from her own childhood memories and family stories handed down from her grandparents, you can really feel the abiding love and passion that sit at the heart of this book. -- Jill Murphy * The Book Bag *I loved this book, which is about loss and starting a new life somewhere new, and about animals. Lots of them. * The Book Witch *Jess's vivid, stunning prose brings the Indian setting to life in a way that makes you feel as if you`re in the world alongside the characters; experiencing every sense and emotion they are. I cried more than once reading this, and I could barely put it down [...] Yet another triumph from an author who is fast becoming an all time favourite of mine. * Golden Books Girl *Ruby taught me about the importance of friendship and family, love, kindness, protecting animals and the planet, and having courage. I loved the message behind the story -- if there is something you care for and it is in danger, do anything you can to help it. -- Daisy, 9 * National Geographic Kids *PRAISE FOR RUNNING ON THE ROOF OF THE WOLD Daring kids, sidekick yaks, Himalayan setting - all the ingredients of a smashing adventure. * Abi Elphinstone *There's inevitably a political element to the story, pitched at just the right level, but this is also an exciting adventures with vivid descriptions of the landscape. A story relevant to the world that we live in today, told with compassion and understanding. * The Guardian *A wonderful story of courage and hope. * Amy Wilson, author of A GIRL CALLED OWL *A cracking adventure and survival novel set in the Himalayas which really makes you think about the plight of the Tibetan people. * Sarah Webb, Irish Independent *A powerful, compelling story of hope, wisdom and compassion * Steve Voake *This is a wonderfully fast-paced read that's a celebration of courage and integrity in the face of danger, and the importance of standing up for what you believe in. * Scoop *This is an excellent story it maintains a good pace throughout and is filled with insights into both Tibetan and Indian culture. * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisAn outrageous theft. A huge reward. Two friends on the run. An uproariously funny, action-packed new adventure about the power of courage, standing up for what's right, and fizzy drinks, from the award-winning author of Kick.Queenie stares out at the ocean and dreams of a world beyond her small-town. She's about to get her wish...When the priceless recipe to the world's most popular drink - thought to be lost forever - washes up at her feet, Queenie's life instantly changes. Everyone wants it, and with a $10 million bounty on her head, Queenie's soon on the run.Pursued by bounty hunters, black-ops helicopters and angry mobs, Queenie's journey involves a trip to Area 51, a man-eating alligator and an unlikely new friend, Todd.But being on the run also makes Queenie begin to see the world around her more clearly - a world in which a big corporation's excess has left the planet covered in its plastic bottles and waste. Suddenly, the home she always dreamed of escaping, and the ocean she grew up with and took for granted, don't seem so bad.If Queenie and Todd can bring down the bad guys, maybe she can go back home and make a difference...'Fizzes with adventure and great characters who pop from the page' - Peter Bunzl, bestselling author of Cogheart'I read it all in one gulp!' - Ross Welford, bestselling author of Time Travelling with a Hamster'A bonkers Willy-Wonka nightmare designed to get children thinking about the effects of everything they buy' - Ross Montgomery, bestselling author of The Midnight Guardians'A zany adventure that will make you bubble with laughter and fizz with indignation on behalf of our planet' - Maria Kuzniar, bestselling author of The Ship of Shadows'An exploding soda geyser of a book - an adventure story that will make you laugh, make you angry and make you want to do something to fix this crazy, messed up world' - Charlie Higson, bestselling author of Young Bond and The Enemy'Pop! is an explosive and unforgettable adventure with defiant heroes, devious villains, deadly corporate secrets all told with Johnson's brilliant humour. I loved it' - Tamsin Winter, bestselling author of Jemima Small Versus the UniverseTrade ReviewSharp, darkly entertaining and fizzing with energy, I very much enjoyed this younger YA/upper MG thriller railing against greed and consumerism! Thank you, Mitch Johnson for a cracking, crackling read! -- Liz Hyder, author of Bearmouth

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Book SynopsisIn a world struggling to exist, only the strongest will survive. The explosive, action-packed new adventure from the award-winning author of Kick and Pop!Ash has always lived in Last Village, lonely since the day his father left and never came back.The world is unbearably hot, water is drying up, and life is hard. After a vicious thunderstorm, Ash wakes to find that the village's water has completely run out, and all the other villagers have mysteriously disappeared.Accompanied by the outcast Bronwyn, Ash sets off in search of water, for answers about what happened to the villagers, with hope they might find 'The Kingdom' - a rumoured land to the north where life still flourishes.Ash and Bronwyn have to survive a journey across an arid landscape, discovering that other people out there are even more dangerous than the lightning strikes that follow them. Then they reach The Wall - beyond it, something impossible.Lying in wait are the answers Ash is searching for, and maybe even the truth about what happened to his father. If only he could get past The Wall...Sometimes all it takes is just one spark.Praise for Mitch Johnson'Fizzes with adventure and great characters who pop from the page' - Peter Bunzl, bestselling author of Cogheart'I read it all in one gulp!' - Ross Welford, bestselling author of Time Travelling with a Hamster'A bonkers Willy-Wonka nightmare designed to get children thinking about the effects of everything they buy' - Ross Montgomery, bestselling author of The Midnight Guardians'A zany adventure that will make you bubble with laughter and fizz with indignation on behalf of our planet' - Maria Kuzniar, bestselling author of The Ship of Shadows'An exploding soda geyser of a book - an adventure story that will make you laugh, make you angry and make you want to do something to fix this crazy, messed up world' - Charlie Higson, bestselling author of Young Bond and The Enemy'Pop! is an explosive and unforgettable adventure with defiant heroes, devious villains, deadly corporate secrets all told with Johnson's brilliant humour. I loved it' - Tamsin Winter, bestselling author of Jemima Small Versus the Universe

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Book SynopsisDo you like exploring, animals and adventure? Then join The Adventure Club! A new illustrated series for younger readers about animals and adventure from much-loved author Jess Butterworth - writer of classic adventure stories in vibrantly described settings.It's time for the fourth Adventure Club trip, and this time Tilly and the Adventure Club are off to Borneo. When the team find an orphan orangutan alone in the wild after a fire, they rescue it and the baby orangutan takes a special liking to Tilly. But can the Adventure Club train to the baby to live in the wild without her mum? And if they do, how will Tilly ever be able to leave her behind? Join the Adventure Club to find out!Packed full of illustrations and set as Tilly's own diary, this new series is perfect for young readers who are beginning to read on their own.

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Book Synopsis"A sumptuously imagined children's debut" The Telegraph"A fast paced; single minded adventure. Female bravery is a given" The Observer When Art's mother is accused of witchcraft and captured, she is determined to get her back - at any cost. A lyrical adventure with folklore at its heart, for fans of THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS.Twelve-year-old Art lives in a small village in Scotland. Her mother has always made potions that cure the sick, but now the townspeople say she is a witch. One cloudless night, Art's mother is arrested and taken to England. Art mounts her horse, taking a sword, a tightrope, and a herbal recipe book, and begins a journey through wild forests, using nature's signs and symbols to guide her.But will she spot the signs from the omens? Will she reach her mother, before it's too late?'A wonderful book' - Piers Torday'Very exciting' - Anthony McGowan 'Thrilling and uplifting' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce 'Gripping. I raced through it' - A.M. HowellTrade ReviewThe Forest of Moon and Sword is a sumptuously imagined children's debut by Amy Raphael, which follows the plight of a 12-year-old girl in 17th-century Scotland, whose mother is accused of witchcraft. -- Emily Bearn * The Daily Telegraph *There are emotional issues - loss, grief, betrayal, friendship - that help the story sing across the historical divide. * Irish Times *The Forest of Moon and Sword (Orion, £7.99) is a fast-paced and single-minded adventure, featuring plant lore as well as a cast of unexpected allies, human and animal; female bravery is a given. -- Kitty Empire * The Guardian *

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