Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Steel Commando No Time To Lose
Book SynopsisA time travel story like never before! Get ready for time travelling adventures in this epic graphic novel as heroic robot soldier Steel Commando battles his way across past, present, and future to stop the forces of evil and save the day! Invented by Professor Brayne, The Steel Commando is a robot created at the height of World War II. Fighting giant bats whilst riding a missile above London the story only gets more awesome from there, with the nefarious Doktor Von Hoffman sending his minions after Professor Brayne''s new secret weapon plans! Together with his friends, Ernie and Penny, Steel Commando will have to travel into the future, the past and modern day London, battling the powerful Mark II Robot and the villainous Maxine Von Klorr in order to stop Von Hoffman from winning the war. Heavy metal mayhem awaits! Part of the Monster Fun Collection, spinning from the pages of the hit UK comic, this brilliant range of books aims to inspire childre
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Troubador Publishing Julia and Her Bears in Oxford
Book SynopsisMeet Julia and her six Steiff bears and a rough old bear' (as Bear Smith describes himself) Best of friends, thesecompanions go everywhere together and are looking forward to their upcoming day trip to Oxford for a college reunionof Julia's father. You would think a visit to Oxford would go smoothly but not for this group!From tanglings with a dog to a wild River Tour to foiling the actions of a thief, Julia and her bears are in for one bigadventure!
£7.60
Flying Eye Oh Look a Boat
Book SynopsisAn uplifting and humorous story about adventure, expanding horizons and acelebration of new experiences.Whena curious little mouse discovers a boat by his front door, he climbs aboardand accidentally sets out to sea. But it's not easy being a little mouse in abig world. Drifting farther and farther away, Mouse passes volcanic lands,sails through icy waters, and battles a ferocious storm . . . But will he everfind his way back home?
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Tindims and the Turtle Tangle
Book SynopsisThe tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. Mother-and-daughter duo, prizewinning Sally Gardner and Lydia Corry, create a fun world of characters and adventures in their empowering new series for 5-8 year olds inspiring conservation and inventive ways to recycle. On the Tindims' island home, Bottle Mountain is growing terrifyingly tall with rubbish. So tall that one night it breaks away. Across the ocean, a boy discovers Bottle Mountain bobbing by the seashore. For the first time ever the Tindims are discovered and get to meet the Long Legs and Little Legs. Can the Tindims and the humans help each other to save the planet? Printed in dyslexia-friendly font with pictures on every page and perfect for the reluctant reader, the Tindims show keen young ecologists how to help protect our planet for the future.Trade ReviewCombining eccentric characters, short chapters and lively illustrations, this delightful new series is ideal for confident, independent readers. Full of joy and laughter, this quirky adventure also carries an important environmental message about waste, pollution and recycling * BookTrust Great Books Guide 2021 *Children will love them and their recycled world, and these stories are beautifully accessible and perfectly illustrated by Lydia Corry * LoveReading4Kids *A heart-warming adventure with some wonderful surprises along the way. A must read for any Tindims fans! * VIP Reading *Pacy, with fun characters and gorgeous black and white illustrations this story cleverly weaves ecological themes into an action-packed adventure * City Kids Magazine *This book reminds me of the Borrowers from my childhood; a group of tiny characters making use of plastic and other rubbish cast adrift into the sea by the Longlegs... A great read for any aspiring young conservationist and a fabulous 'hook-book' for any KS1 environmental topic in school' * ReadingZone *PRAISE FOR SALLY GARDNER & LYDIA CORRY: 'Gardner remains the patron saint of the reluctant reader' Daily Telegraph. 'An idiosyncratic genius' The Times. 'Slightly older fairytale fans will relish Lydia Corry's delicious pictures' * Guardian, on Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror *
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Hachette Children's Group Beast Quest: Soltra the Stone Charmer: Series 2
Book SynopsisBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up. The Evil Wizard Malvel has stolen the magical suit of golden armour and scattered it throughout Avantia. Tom vows to find the pieces - but they are guarded by six terrifying new Beasts! Tom's quest to collect the golden armour takes him to his home village, which is being terrorised by Soltra the Stone Charmer. Can he defeat the fearsome Beast and free the frightened villagers? Or will he join her victims and be turned to stone himself?There are SIX thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Golden Armour series: Zepha the Monster Squid; Claw the Giant Monkey; Soltra the Stone Charmer; Vipero the Snake Man; Arachnid the King of Spiders; Trillion the Three-Headed Lion.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
£8.04
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Spook's Revenge: Book 13
Book Synopsis‘He’s the seventh son of a seventh son. His name is Thomas J. Ward and he’s my gift to the County. When he’s old enough we’ll send you word. Train him well. He’ll be the best apprentice you’ve ever had and he’ll also be your last.’These were the words of Tom's Mam to the county Spook some years ago. As Tom, the Spook and their allies prepare to battle with the Fiend on a huge scale, to finally enact their revenge, it now remains to be seen whether Mam's declaration will come true.
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Everyman The Railway Children
Book SynopsisAlthough E. Nesbit regarded her poetry as her most important work, it is her children's books (written 'to keep the house going') that ensured her lasting fame and which are still enjoyed with such affection today. Her readers have their oen favourites, but the film version of THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, with Jenny Agutter as Roberta, the eldest daughter of the man unjustly sent to prison, and the Bernard Cribbins as the friendly railway porter, brought the book to a new generation of readers who love it for Roberta's courage and the satisfaction of the ending when her father is vindicated and restored to his family. The film is regularly shown on British Television.
£11.69
Anness Publishing Chase That Car!: A First Reading Adventure Book
Book SynopsisThe car in this story is fast and fun, and your child's first steps in reading can be just the same when you share this book at home or school. The book can be used in a number of ways to help young readers build confidence. Grown-ups can begin by reading the illustrated words at the edge of each left-hand page with the child. Have fun trying to spot the same terms within the story itself. Finally, all the illustrated words can be found at the end of the book, so the child can enjoy checking all the phrases that you can now read together!
£5.62
Firefly Press Ltd Flight
Book SynopsisAustria 1945. After losing his family, Jakob shelters with Spanish Riding School groom Herr Engel at a remote country stables where they are hiding the precious Lipizzaner stallions the Nazis wants to steal. When a German officer comes looking for Jakob and finds the horses, Jakob and his guardian know they must get the stallions to safety, but the only way is straight through enemy territory. Joined by Kizzy, an orphan Roma girl, the three must guide the horses across the perilous Austrian mountains. Will they reach safety, and what will be waiting for them on the other side?
£7.59
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd The Warrior in the Mist: The invaders are coming.
Book Synopsis'Their bodies flickered strangely – transparent, blueish, as if they were made of flames. With a jolt, he realised that they were fading. Time was running out.’Who are the phantom girls? What do they want with Aidan?Aidan’s village is under siege. A fracking company has moved on to the land.Once drilling is complete, the paddocks looked after by Aidan’s family will be gone, along with his home and the horse he loves.Aidan and his best friends Emmi and Jon have one last hope. Legend has it that the warrior queen Boudicca is buried close by. If only they can find the tomb … prove this is the site of her last great battle against Roman invaders …As the mists of time separating ancient history from present day swirl and fade, Aidan must face a deadly enemy. He must fight to uncover the truth of the ghostly sisters, before it is too late.The Warrior in the Mist is the latest novel from award-winning children's author Ruth Eastham.Trade Review'A thrilling page turner.' - Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk and White Dolphin
£8.21
Chicken House Ltd Pog
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of TIN and THE MONSTERS OF ROOKHAVEN comes an unforgettable story of family, magic and home ... 'A fantastical tale of monsters and grief, family and love, and a thrilling middle-grade adventure with real depth and heart.' THE BOOKSELLER, Book of the Month 'Poignant, strange, full of folkloric menace and delight, Pog fulfils the promise of Kenny's extraordinary debut, Tin.' GUARDIAN 'A terrific book with echoes of The Spiderwick Chronicles and Five Children and It, I loved it!' IRISH INDEPENDENT After their mother dies, David and Penny move to her family’s old house in the forest. Dad says it’s a fresh start but it feels sad and empty without Mum. And there are noises in the attic ... A small furry creature is living in the roof. There are other creatures too – less friendly ones – that seem to be multiplying. Only with Pog’s help can David and Penny save themselves – and goodness in the world. If they can resist promises from the darkness ... A wonderful gentle fantasy novel from the bestselling author of The Monsters of Rookhaven and Tin Packed with fantastical monsters, vibrant characters and tonnes of heart Explores grief in a highly original way, as two siblings process the death of their mother with the help of an unforgettable, magical creature: Pog
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Chicken House Ltd Milton the Megastar
Book Synopsis The second instalment in Emma Read's fun, fresh spider adventure series! PRAISE FOR MILTON THE MIGHTY: 'A charming and thoughtful read' THE SCOTSMAN Milton’s superstardom is stressing him out: the events, the glamour, the adoring fans! Secretly, Zoe, Audrey and Ralph think he’s turned into … well … a bit of a diva. So when Dad and Greta plan a trip to Hawaii, Zoe knows she has to take her best spider pals along for the ride: they all need a break. But with a live volcano, an endangered spider species, an unscrupulous entrepreneur and Milton’s ego to contend with, this is hardly a holiday … Follows lovable Milton and his friends as they travel to Hawaii to tackle the plight of the happy-face spiders. Themes of environment and conservation alongside fame, social media and anxiety – a positive feel-good read for kids aged 7+.
£6.99
Blue Falcon Publishing The Snark
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Firefly Press Ltd Little Horror
Book SynopsisRita Jeffries is two years old, alone and on the run! She may be a toddler, but she has the mind (and attitude) of a teenager. She knows something's not right, but she's still surprised when her parents disappear and a sinister clown and an ice-cream van seem to be hunting her down... It will take all Rita’s cunning and resourcefulness, as well as a cat flap, a mobility scooter and a reluctant teenage sidekick, to defeat an evil conspiracy and a crazy genius villain.
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Holmgard Press The Cauldron of Fear: Lone Wolf #9
Book SynopsisTales of your bravery and skill as the last Kai Master of Sommerlund have reached the King himself, who has bestowed upon you the rank of General in the Sommlending Army. Though this is a great honor, your quest to recover the Lorestones must continue, for the Darklords have united and are ready to wage war across Magnamund!In THE CAULDRON OF FEAR, your quest takes you to the Republic of Anari and into the lightless depths beneath its capital city. With the shadow of war ever-present, you must face the dangers of an ancient metropolis and recover the Lorestone of Tahou. There is no time to lose, for while you search the Lorestone, the armies of the Darklords are seeking you as well!
£8.54
Holmgard Press The Dungeons of Torgar: Lone Wolf #10
Book SynopsisVital information has come to you, news of three radiant gems held in the infamous fortress-city of Torgar. As Kai Master, you have vowed to restore your Order and this report brings you hope, but it also confirms your worst fears. The Darklords have captured the remaining three Lorestones of Luomi, Gamir, and Vinaldo wondrous gems filled with the power and wisdom of the Sun God Kai.In THE DUNGEONS OF TORGAR, you must travel to the city of Eru, where Prince Graygor will help you reach the infernal Drakkarim stronghold where the Lorestones reside. But you must be swift and bold. With each passing moment the evil sorcerers of the Darklords come closer to their task of destroying the Lorestones, and with it, the hope for all of Magnamund!
£8.54
Viki Publishing(r) Черепаш&
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Catseye Press Long Long the Night
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£5.99
Hachette Un sac de billes
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£10.56
Double 9 Booksllp The House On The Borderland
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£11.39
Wickwick Ltd Suulgooskii howl karka ahaa (Somali Edition of
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£12.34
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd the plano adventures: Out of Order
Book SynopsisSynopsis Professor Plano, Zed and Zee are on Lord Myopic's trail! They have arrived in Lord Myopic's dreamworld - a city where everything runs on machines. People talk to each other only on their devices, and the town is run by robots ... until the robots go on strike. Devices need a break too! The people are lost, and the trio need to figure out how to help them get out of this tangle. The Series Myopia (short-sightedness), device dependency and lack of outdoor activity are public health concerns worldwide. Stories from the plano adventures are based on years of scientific research, written specially to empower young readers to tackle these adverse effects of excessive device use.
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Idea & Design Works Sonic the Hedgehog Vol. 18 Extreme Competition
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Idea & Design Works Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic Prime Vol. 2
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£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC The Funny Family Safari Adventure
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Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Diligently Screaming A Mage Within
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Hachette Children's Group The Tail of Emily Windsnap
Book SynopsisEmily Windsnap lives on a boat, but her mother has always been oddly anxious to keep her out of the water. It is only when Emily has her first school swimming lesson that she discovers why: as soon as she gets into the water, she grows a tail! Soon Emily discovers a glorious underwater world of fishes, coral, shipwrecks and mermaids, and, best of all, she finds a best friend! With mermaid Shona Silkfin by her side, Emily uncovers a surprising family secret and embarks on a quest to reunite her mum and dad. This enchanting fantasy deals with universal themes of family, friendship, love and justice - all handled with the lightness of touch for which Liz Kessler is so well known.Trade ReviewA great read ... we were gripped from the first chapter * Mizz *A great read ... we were gripped from the first chapter * Mizz *Wonderfully inventive * Daily Express *Wonderfully inventive * Daily Express *Fresh and funny * The Times *Fresh and funny * The Times *Wonderfully imaginative ... like real life, the story has an everyday cheerful bumpy side, and a hidden side of deep loves and poetic longings * INIS *Wonderfully imaginative ... like real life, the story has an everyday cheerful bumpy side, and a hidden side of deep loves and poetic longings * INIS *Rich and strange * Independent Weekly *Rich and strange * Independent Weekly *This magical book is perfect holiday reading * Week Junior *This magical book is perfect holiday reading * Week Junior *An enchanting, original and hugely enjoyable fantasy about a high-spirited girl who discovers she's a mermaid -- Francesca SimonAn absolutely enchanting debut - a salty splash of something fresh within the tradition of the mermaid world. -- Amanda Craig10/10 * NAYU'S READING CORNER *
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Hachette Children's Group The Naughtiest Girl Naughtiest Girl Marches On
Book SynopsisIn Enid Blyton''s bestselling school series Elizabeth Allen is sent away to boarding school and makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there''s ever been.In book ten, Elizabeth is overjoyed to be appointed monitor again. But one of the second form boys is turning all the other boys against her, starting with a nasty note in her desk and ending with a false tip-off about a midnight pillow fight in the boys'' dormitory. Can she find out who has a grudge against her - and why?Between 1940 and 1952, Enid Blyton wrote four novels about Naughtiest Girl, Elizabeth Allen. Books 5-10 are authorised sequels of the series written by Anne Digby in 1999. Bonus material: A rare, complete serial story about a very special school. An interview with Enid Blyton about her school days. Enid Blyton''s experiences as a teacher. A timeline of the author''s life. Photos from Enid Blyton''s younger days.
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Hachette Children's Group A Faraway Tree Adventure The Land of Magic
Book SynopsisA full-colour short story taken from the world of the Magic Faraway Tree. Perfect for new readers. Discover the magic!The Land of Magic Medicines has come to the top of the Faraway Tree, and it''s full of curious bottles and sparkling potions. It''s the perfect place to find something to make Mother feel better...The stories about the Magic Faraway Tree have been entertaining children for more than 80 years. Now these colour short stories offer a great way for young new readers to discover the adventures of Silky, Moon-Face, the Saucepan Man and all of their friends in the Enchanted Wood. Also available in this short story series: A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Birthdays A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Magic Medicines A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Do-As-You-Please A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Goodies A Faraway Tree Adventure: In Santa Claus''s Castle A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Toys A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Dreams A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Silly School A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Enchantments A Faraway Tree Adventure: Joe and the Magic Snowman
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Hachette Children's Group Swarm Rising
Book SynopsisFor fans of Alex Rider, Young Bond and Cherub, this exciting action-adventure is the first children''s book from astronaut Tim Peake and bestselling author Steve Cole, and is based on space-age science and technology.When Danny is kidnapped by Adi - who can run through brick walls and make cars drive on water - he realises that all humans are in danger. Adi is part of a super-advanced hive mind, the Swarm, which intends to protect the Earth from the environmental catastrophe caused by the human race. Adi - Alien Digital Intelligence in the form of a girl - can bend the laws of physics and control digital data, but as a digital being she wants to know what it''s like to be human. Which is where Danny comes in.But what exactly is the ''help'' the secretive Swarm is offering? Can Danny and his friend Jamila help Adi stop the Swarm Agents and give humanity a second chance?''Hi-powered, hi-concept and hi-jinks. Swarm Rising hTrade ReviewHi-powered, hi-concept and hi-jinks. Swarm Rising has it all. I loved it. * Eoin Colfer *Fun, action-packed adventure * Irish Examiner *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Tree House 15: Voyage of the Vikings
Book SynopsisThis is a tale of high waves and high adventure for Jack and Annie when the tree house lands in the sea off the coast of Ireland. Things get dangerous when Viking ships approach!Trade ReviewBeautifully written, full of suspense and well-researched * Waterstones Books Quarterly *An easy, fast-paced and exciting read which will appeal to both boys and girls * Junior *
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Warriors Changing Skies 1 The Elders Quest
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books The Lost Book of Undersea Adventure
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Usborne Publishing Ltd The Great Brain Robbery
Book SynopsisSuzy can't wait to return to the Union of Impossible Places on the Impossible Postal Express. But when she arrives, she overhears a dastardly plan to destroy Trollville from a shadowy and unexpected villain. Suzy and her friends must race from magical cloud-worlds to secret caverns to catch the culprit, before Trollville comes crashing down...Trade ReviewA pacy, gutsy, creative and dramatic story with delightful depth. * Teach Primary *Bell's imagination takes full flight again for this second helping of extraordinary, exhilarating and inventive adventure. * Lancashire Post *Full of treasure, quirky magic, new characters... For every child who's dreamed of being whisked off on an adventure. * South Wales Evening Post *The second book in a series of fantasy adventures, this fun story is set in a world that defies the laws of gravity - and most other laws of physics, too! * BookTrust *Imagination abounds in this troll-centric series and this sequel delivers in fun adventure just as the first book did. * WRD About Books *
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Vertebrate Publishing Ltd North Face: A deadly earthquake in the Himalaya.
Book SynopsisThe Everest Files story continues in North Face ...Ryan Hart is an 18-year-old adventurer on a mission. To get himself to Mount Everest and check out the truth about the world's highest peak. Friends have told him dark stories about the mountain, outrageous things that he wants to see for himself.Just a few hours after Ryan arrives at Everest Base Camp a lethal earthquake strikes. Avalanches pound the glacier, burying Ryan's climbing buddy and killing many others. A desperate rescue saves Ryan's friend, but only after a local Tibetan girl Tashi helps with the search.Stress levels are running high among the climbing teams. The mountain is shut for the season because it is judged too dangerous.Then a flashlight reveals a clue. Someone is alive, high on Everest's treacherous north face!Tashi is convinced it is her 15-year-old brother.Ryan is prepared to risk everything to help.Storm clouds gather as they set out on their illegal climb, a do-or-die mission which the local militia will do anything to stop.Trade Review'Matt Dickinson, who made a successful ascent of Everest's perilous North Face in 1996, has followed up his excellent Mortal Chaos YA trilogy with the first of what will be a trio of thrillers set in Nepal. The Everest Files, a gripping and touching story, is a fine start.' (Martin Chilton, The Telegraph).
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Warriors A Starless Clan 5 Wind
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HarperCollins Publishers PAW Patrol Daring Dragon Rescue Picture Book
Book SynopsisJoin the PAW Patrol on a brand new adventure in Barkingburg.When naughty Claw steals some baby dragons it's up to the Rescue Knights to work together to reunite them with their mummy and protect the kingdom. No rescue is too big, no pup knight is too small!Can the brave Rescue Knights save the day and rescue the baby dragons?The perfect storybook for any PAW Patrol fan featuring knights, castles, dragons and more.A great gift to celebrate St David's Day, 1st March 2023.
£6.99
Hot Key Books Spellslinger 5 Queenslayer
Book SynopsisJust before he's put before the Queen to be executed, Kellen is given a strange piece of advice from one of his fellow prisoners: kill the Queen and he'll be given clemency by those who take power.
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Usborne Publishing Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans
Book SynopsisImmersive, funny, clever...I couldn't put it down! A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar seriesThis book is incredible! B.B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers A spellbinding story of empowerment and liberation. Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series. SPECTACULAR...I absolutely LOVED it. Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken LegsLife is tough for twelve-year-old orphan Adia. Her aunt and uncle believe she's a child that brings misfortune, possessed by a demon, and Adia can't disagree. When she suddenly manifests mysterious powers, causing an earthquake in her village, she flees to the faraway Academy of Shamans. Joining forces with a snarky goddess, a 500-year-old warrior girl and an annoying soldier-in-training, Adia must travel through hidden realms to save her kingdom. But to succeed, she must first come to understand the powers inside her...as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Discover a thril
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HarperCollins Publishers Mystic and the Midnight Ride
Book SynopsisThe first Pony Club Secrets mystery adventure by bestselling author of The Princess and the Foal.Issie loves horses more than anything!And she especially loves her pony Mystic at Chevalier Point Pony Club. So when the unthinkable happens, Issie is devastated.Then her instructor asks her to care for Blaze, an abandoned pony, and Issie's riding skills are really put to the test. Will she tame the spirited new horse Blaze? And can Mystic somehow return to help herFind out in the first Pony Club Secrets mystery adventure from the bestselling author of The Princess and the Foal'.Trade ReviewPraise for ‘The Princess and the Foal’:‘The perfect gift for girls with big dreams’The Bookseller ‘Great new book – 10/10’Newmarket Journal ‘Younger readers will delight in this heartwarming tale’Horse
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Hachette Children's Group Skink No Surrender
Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller and laugh out loud thriller from Carl Hiaasen about a missing cousin, a half-crazy governor, giant gators and justice -- swamp justice, that is.Typical Malley - to avoid being shipped off to boarding school, she takes off with some guy she met online. Poor Richard - he knows his cousin's in trouble before she does. Wild Skink - he's a ragged, one-eyed ex-governor of Florida, and enough of a renegade to think he can track Malley down. With Richard riding shotgun, the unlikely pair scour the state, undaunted by blinding storms, crazed pigs, flying bullets and giant gators. Carl Hiaasen first introduced readers to Skink more than 25 years ago in DOUBLE WHAMMY, and he quickly became Hiaasen's most iconic and beloved character, appearing in six novels to date. Both teens and adults will be thrilled to catch sight of the elusive 'governor' as he pursues his own unique brand of swamp justice. With Skink at the wheel, the search for a missing girl is both nail-bitingly tense and laugh-out-loud funny.Trade ReviewA spectacularly weird and wonderful read * Pop Sugar *A crime story with a difference * School Librarian *Satire is a powerful weapon in the hands of an expert , and you're more likely to laugh out loud than cry during this book because the situations the characters get themselves into are so utterly off-the-wall... well worth a look. * THE BOOK BAG *An hilarious, edge of your seat read. Animal lovers everywhere will love this great story about dangerous creatures, which also gives a behind the scenes look at how the worst TV shows are made. -- Julia Eccleshare * LOVEREADING4KIDS *
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Faber & Faber Rescue 1
Book SynopsisAstonishing real-life rescue missions from on, under and above the earth from the award-winning team behind Survivors and Heroes.How far would you go to save a life? Scrambling from the wreckage of his school after an earthquake, a nine-year-old Sichuan boy rescued two unconscious friends. ''I was hall monitor,'' he said afterwards. ''It is my job to look after my classmates.''Whether dragging a friend from a blazing car, masterminding a search far below the earth''s surface, or recovering astronauts from an aborted space mission, Rescue reveals the ingenuity, courage and doggedness of the human spirit all over the world.Another unputdownable collection of eye-opening and moving true adventures, both contemporary and historical. Impeccably told by David Long and brought to vibrant life by illustrator Kerry Hyndman.Praise for the series:True-story fans will love this.' Inis Children''s Books Ireland
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Bonnier Books Ltd Shockwave: A Jack Courtney Adventure
Book SynopsisThird high-octane instalment in the bestselling author's compelling Jack Courtney Adventures for readers 10+, following CLOUDBURST and THUNDERBOLT.On the pretext of making a film for his mother's environmental protection work, Jack wangles an expedition to the Arctic with his friends Amelia and Xander and cousin Caleb. But Xander's investigations into the mysterious backers funding their adventure raises Jack's suspicions. Is the renewable energy investment company really as environmentally responsible as it claims to be? While sledding with dogs, ice fishing, driving snowmobiles and sleeping in a self-made igloo, accidents beset them. Then disaster strikes when Caleb takes on a pack of wolves. Can Jack really trust his mother's friend Jonny Armfield to come to their help, or is he part of the problem?
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Pan Macmillan The Stolen Slippers
Book SynopsisThe Stolen Slipper is the second title in the Never After series, a funny and exciting fantasy adventure where real life and fairy tales collide. Melissa de la Cruz, the bestselling author of Disney's Descendants series, expertly twists Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast for readers of 10+. Perfect for fans of Disney's Twisted Tales and the first title in the series, The Thirteenth Fairy. Filomena Jefferson-Cho teams up once more with dashing Jack Stalker, adorable Alistair and glamorous Gretel for another adventure in the land of Never After, this time to get the glass slipper back from Cinderella!And we're about to learn who Cinderella really is. Neither a heroine or a victim, Cinderella is manipulative and cunning, and will do anything to be the princess of Eastphalia. The true heroes are her twin stepsisters, Hori and Bea, who have been much maligned in reputation and whose lives have been effectively upended by their younger stepsister! For one, Prince Charming has been in love with Hori since they were children, but when King Gregor forces his son to throw a ball to pick a bride, Cinderella steals the spotlight and her happily-ever-after.While attempting to help her sister, bookish Bea is captured by a terrible beast. Spells abound, ogres are unleashed, and evil will reign . . . or will it?Only time and the bravery of Filomena’s gang will tell!Trade ReviewEqual parts whimsical and adventure-packed, Filomena's journey will entrance readers and have them rooting for the young, witty heroine . . . A refreshing twist on well-known fairy tales. * Kirkus *The twist-filled plot moves along quickly with plenty of action and snappy banter * Booklist *
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Hachette Children's Group The Secret Seven Collection 4
Book SynopsisSolve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone''s favourite detective club! This fantastic bumper collection contains Secret Seven books 10-12, with illustrations by Tony Ross.Book 10: Puzzle For The Secret Seven (first published in 1958) In book ten, the gang witness the horror of a house going up in flames. Then there''s the theft of a very valuable violin. Are the two incidents connected? The Seven mean to use all their detective know-how to find out!Book 11: Secret Seven Fireworks (first published in 1959) In book eleven, Jack''s little sister, Susie, is so annoying! The Secret Seven are furious when they discover she''s formed her own detective gang! Then some money is stolen, and Susie is a chief suspect. The Seven can''t quite believe it - Susie wouldn''t do anything that bad... would she?Book 12: Good Old Secret Seven (first published in 1960) In book twelve, there are strange happenings indeed at Tor
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Disney Book Publishing Inc. Star Wars The High Republic Defy the Storm
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Chronicle Books Museum in a Book
Book Synopsis From Hervé Tullet, the New York Times bestselling creator of Press Here, Museum in a Book invites young and old to unleash their creativity!At once an endlessly playful tabletop exhibition and a hands-on guide to enable one and all to create their very own art, this book is a physical kaleidoscope of the imagination. Using only his favorite tools—four bold colors, a brush, sheets of paper, and a pair of scissors—and applying a few straightforward principles and directions from his revolutionary art-making project, The Ideal Exhibition, Hervé provides simple instructions to create art that can be used to fill a huge space . . . or squeezed into a matchbox. But the best expression of Hervé’s prodigious creativity is this book itself: An interactive marvel that readers will arrange and rearrange in a dazzling display of shapes, colors, and patterns.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Shepherds Crown
Book SynopsisEnter master story-teller Terry Pratchett's incredible Discworld in this fifth book in the Tiffany Aching series and the very final Discworld novel . . . Tiffany Aching has finally got her wish . . .She is a witch (and a respected one, at that). Overworked and underpaid, that's for certain, but a witch nonetheless.But deep in the Chalk, something is stirring. The owls and the foxes can sense it, and Tiffany Aching feels it in her boots. An old enemy is gathering strength.And while Tiffany might be a fully-fledged witch now, she's going to need help. So as the fairy horde prepares for invasion, Tiffany turns to the witches to stand with her. To protect the land. Her land.This is a time of endings and beginnings, old friends and new, a blurring of edges and a shifting of power.There will be a reckoning . . .''If you''ve never read a Discworld novel, what''s the matter with you?' GuardianThis isn''t just a great Discworld book, it''s extraordinary . . . A magnificent sign-off.' Daily TelegraphBrilliant . . . This is a book worth reading twice in quick succession' Daily MailDISCOVER THE FULL TIFFANY ACHING SERIES, THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO DISCWORLD:The Wee Free MenA Hat Full of Sky Wintersmith I Shall Wear Midnight The Shepherd's CrownTrade ReviewThis isn’t just a great Discworld book, it’s extraordinary . . . A magnificent sign-off.—Daily TelegraphFrom the shadow of dementia, a brilliant novel shines: Terry Pratchett's last book is a funny, fearless farewell . . . This is a book worth reading twice in quick succession.—Christopher Stevens, Daily MailA joyful sign-off from a master of fantasy fiction . . . High-octane literary enjoyment.—Nicholas Tucker, IndependentTerry Pratchett was never so witty, direct and generous as in this, his final Discworld novel.—GuardianThe Shepherd’s Crown is a sometimes sad, often funny and eminently suitable testament to the life and career of Terry Pratchett.—David Barnett, IndependentA crowning achievement for Terry Pratchett and his Discworld . . . This is a book for all ages, the tour de force of one of the English language’s greatest authors, who, in the midst of encroaching darkness and facing so many terrors of his own, has contrived to astound us one last time with his craft.—The ConversationThis final book stands among the very best of [Pratchett's] work . . . An exceptionally crafted finale from one of the greats—School Library Journal (starred review)Pratchett's final work is a tour de force of compassion, great wit, and gleeful storytelling.—Publishers Weekly (starred review)A worthy crown to Terry Pratchett’s phenomenal artistic achievement.—Michael Dirda, Washington PostThe last Discworld offering is a poignant farewell, both to Pratchett's readership and to his extraordinary world.—Imogen Russell Williams, Metro
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