Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Secret Explorers and the Ice Age Adventure
Book SynopsisTravel back to prehistoric times with this ice-age themed installment of DK Books'' new educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years old.Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they love. In this fun, fact-filled children''s book, Tamiko the dinosaur expert and Ollie the rainforest nut travel back in time to the ice age to help reunite a baby mammoth with the rest of its herd.This epic adventure is packed with: -Fun facts and illustrations about exciting prehistoric animals-Simple and informative diagrams telling kids all they need to know about woolly mammoths-Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitionsWith
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HarperCollins Publishers The Shadow Moth
Book SynopsisA most magical children's book, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and illustrated by award-winning Chris RiddellImogen should be nice to her little sister Marie. She should be nice to her mum's boyfriend too. And she certainly shouldn't follow a strange silver moth through a door in a tree. But then . . . who does what they're told?Followed by Marie, Imogen finds herself falling into a magical kingdom where the two sisters are swept up in a thrilling race against time helped by the spoiled prince of the kingdom, a dancing bear, a very grumpy hunter . . . and even the stars above them.Thrilling, sharply funny, and with characters you will fall in love with, A Clock of Stars is a timeless fantasy from an astonishing new voice and the beginning of an unforgettable journey . . .Trade Review“An utterly wonderful, timeless magical adventure packed with all the best things about children's fiction.” – Anna James, author of Pages & Co. "A Clock of Stars: The Shadow Moth fluttered straight into my heart. Sometimes you pick up a book and know – from the very first pages – that you're reading an instant classic. This is one of those books. Prepare to be spellbound." – Carlie Sorosiak, author of I, Cosmo “Utterly irresistible and hugely imaginative, the first instalment of a thrilling, funny fantasy series finds two misbehaving sisters plunged into a magical kingdom to face a deadly threat.” – Waterstones Best Books of 2020 “…a sparkling debut… boasts a funny, engaging voice, a strong sibling dynamic and a bold, intransigent heroine” Guardian
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Hachette Children's Group Hendersons Boys One Shot Kill
Book SynopsisSpring, 1943. The war is turning against Germany, but Hitler isn''t giving up. In a secret bunker deep in occupied France, scientists are hard at work on Hitler''s latest deadly weapon: code name FZG-76.Back in England Henderson''s boys will need to undergo advanced sniper training if they''ve any chance of infiltrating the bunker. Parachuting into occupied France, they track down a secret dossier filled with invaluable material - and uncover the meaning of the enigmatic code. For official purposes, these children do not exist.Trade ReviewIt has the feel of something quite big and satisfying... Muchamore's voice is fresh and direct. * Daily Telegraph *Muchamore's plain, punchy, often funny style ... is highly effective... This clever, tense novel is a great way of getting bored boys interested in history. * Amanda Craig, The Times *This book was un-put-downable. It gripped me from start to finish, and was just as good as the CHERUB series, if not better! * Aaron, 14, First News *Gripping and compelling * - Carousel *A must-read for all teenagers. * Woman's Way *A high-octane read that kept me on the edge of my seat. * Daily Express *My favourite book is One Shot Kill... it is full of adventure and excitement. -Charlie Weeks / 11 yrs old * The Abingdon Herald *
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Walker Books Ltd The Threads of Magic
Book SynopsisAn atmospheric and riveting fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Cornelia Funke.Pip lives on his wits in the city of Clarel. When he pickpockets the wrong man, he finds himself in possession of a strange object a heart in a silver casket. What's more, the heart seems to be trying to communicate with Pip, and the royal officials who lost it will stop at nothing to get it back.Pip has unwittingly broken an ancient spell, and his theft will have far-reaching consequences for the whole city. As the ancient war between the Spectres and witches of Clarel reignites, the heart prepares to seek revenge for all it has sufferedAlison Croggon conjures a rich, immersive world with brilliant and memorable characters in this captivating story of loyalty, courage and friendship.Trade ReviewA lyrical, poetic writer and a compelling storyteller. * Garth Nix *A dark, rich, complex setting and plot, just teeming with the kind of prickly, hardened, sly (yet somehow utterly sympathetic) characters more usual in a Dickens or Susanna Clarke novel than children's fantasy. Every unexpected twist and turn brought a new delight or a new terror that dragged me – grinning and fearful – through this excellent, excellent, story. -- Celine KiernanFeatured in Angels & Urchins. * Angels & Urchins *Featured in Parent Talk. * Parent Talk *Whilst not for the fainthearted, adventurous readers will relish the intensity and jeopardy of Pip’s exploits, which could act as a springboard to more adult fantasy fiction. * Booktrust *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Deep-Sea Duke
Book SynopsisLauren James dives into a strange new world with a truly imaginative look at the climate crisis in this breathtaking companion to The Starlight Watchmaker Hugo is spending the holidays on his friend Dorian's home planet, Hydrox. Although thrilled at the invitation, Hugo is still astonished that Duke Dorian could possibly want to be friends with an android watchmaker like him. But when the pair land on Hydrox along with their friend Ada, they soon discover that there are much bigger problems afoot. A race of butterflies from a neighbouring star system have evacuated their now-uninhabitable planet, and Hydrox is struggling to find space for the growing number of refugees. Meanwhile, deep in the seas beneath Dorian's home, a strange creature is on a path of destruction … Can the unlikely trio step in before the crisis gets out of control? Dive into a strange new world in this truly imaginative companion to The Starlight Watchmaker.Trade Review"An imaginative look at the climate crisis" – The Bookseller "Brilliant, unique characters … along with fantastic world building" – Makebelieve and Manuscripts, blog "Lots of curious and anarchic fun but also some more substantial themes around diversity, equality and the environment" – Terry Potter "Clever and strange and full of truths and insight" – Andrea Reece, LoveReading4Kids "Reading it really transported me to another world … A brilliant story" – A Little But A Lot, blog "Drew me in from the first chapter with its colourful characters, hilarious interactions, and fun premise … a mesmerising science-fiction story perfect for children, teens and adults alike who like to step into a new world" – Paper Lanterns
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HarperCollins Publishers Victory and the AllStars Academy
Book SynopsisThe eighth gripping adventure in this exciting pony-club series. With international riding competitions to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies.Issie has won a place in the National Junior Team and is selected to compete in the Young Rider Express Eventing Challenge in Australia! She's got the perfect horse, Victory, so this should be her chance to shine even if her new instructor is hard to impress.But Issie's faced with a nightmare room-mate and a secret in the stables that's proving hard to keepTrade 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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HarperCollins Publishers The Forever Horse
Book SynopsisAn enchanting and inspiring stand-alone novel from the author of The Princess and the Foal.Maisie has always loved horses. She is also a talented artist. When the opportunity arises for her to study in Paris, her two worlds collide. There, in the heart of the city, Maisie finds the childhood diary of famous horse artist, Rose Bonifait, and meets the beautiful black stallion, Claude.As the two girls' stories emerge, tragedies unfold both past and present and Maisie realises that she can't begin to imagine life without her forever horse
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HarperCollins Publishers Lottie Luna and the Bloom Garden
Book SynopsisA brand new young fiction series by much-loved children's author, Vivian French and illustrated by Nathan Reed.Meet werewolf extraordinaire Lottie Luna.Beautiful black and white illustrations throughout.Lottie Luna is a werewolf. She's super-fast, super-strong and has X-ray vision. Lottie doesn't really like to use her skills, though she just wants to be like everyone else. But when someone keeps destroying the school bloom garden it's only Lottie who can come to the rescue
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HarperCollins Publishers Dragon Owners Manual
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Have you just become the owner of a new dragon? Are you wondering how to look after it? This handy guidebook will give you all the information you will need to be a proud owner of a happy dragon! This funny mock instruction book was written by Catherine Baker.Green (Band 5) books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.The focus sounds in this book are: /igh/ i, i-e /ai/ ay, a-e /oa/ o, oe, ow, o-e /oo/ ue, ew, ou, u-e /ee/ ie, ea /oi/ oy /ow/ ou /or/ our, al /er/ ir, or, ear /ear/ ere /e/ ea /u/ o-ePages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.R
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HarperCollins Publishers Scared of a Rainbow
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.When sisters Tasha and Ellie hear a noise in a bush, they don't expect to find a furious bogo hiding from a rainbow. Will they be able to rescue the strange creature and does it even want to be helped?Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Text type: A humorous storyIdeas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Lion Keeper
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.They took his home. They took his name. They called him Boy. He lived with the lions in the Tower of London but dreamed of going back to Africa. This is the story of how he managed to escape and finally return home.Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
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HarperCollins Publishers Pokemon A New Companion Chapter Book
Book SynopsisGet ready for a new Pokémon adventure in this action-packed chapter book!Join Ash, Pikachu and friends as they discover some new and exciting Pokémon.Embark on an epic adventure with Ash and Goh as they meet a mischievous Grookey and find out how a vision of a mysterious Galarian Ponyta leads Chloe on an exciting quest.This epic Chapter Book is based on two exciting adventures from Pokémon Master Journeys, the top-rated animated series. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this book is ideal for all readers and Pokémon fans.Also available in this range:Pokémon: A New Beginning
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HarperCollins Publishers The Lights in the Darkness Phase 3 Set 2 Big Cat
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.Jaiden and Gabs have seen something lurking in the darkness. They decide they must get to the bottom of what this lurking creature is. Can you help them solve the mystery? What do you think it could be?
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HarperCollins Publishers PAW Patrol Ready for Action Tabbed Board Book
Book SynopsisAre you Ready for Action?Which Pup has the coolest gadgets? Which vehicle has the best accessories? Find out all the answer to these questions and more in this action-packed tabbed board book.With 12 of your favourite PAW Patrol characters this fun, tabbed board book will appeal to all fans of PAW Patrol.Find out about all your favourite PAW Patrol characters in this tabbed board book packed with information, stats, illustrations and more.What does Chase have in his PupPack? Which Pup's vehicle turns into a submarine? Which Pup can speak to dinosaurs? Find the answers to all these questions, and much more inside this fun, tabbed board book with 12 of your favourite PAW Patrol characters.Perfect for all PAW Patrol fans!
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HarperCollins Publishers Professor Calculus Sciences Forgotten Genius
Book SynopsisCelebrating the 80th Anniversary of his first appearance in the TinTin classic Red Rackham's Treasure, this book provides an in-depth look at the inventions and discoveries of Professor Calculus and the real-life innovations and people that inspired one of Hergé's most popular characters.A comprehensive, funny tribute to Professor Calculus, one of the most endearing scientific geniuses in children's literature.Learn all about the absent-minded professor who first appeared 80 years ago in Hergé's 12th Tintin book, Red Rackham's Treasure in 1943. Professor Calculus is universally loved by Tintin fans across the globe.The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm since they first found their way into publication, and more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th.Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titlesTrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)
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HarperCollins Publishers Starminster
Book SynopsisShortlisted for Foyles Book of the Year 2024Take flight on this beautifully-written, epic and soaring new adventure, perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone, Aisling Fowler, A. F. Steadman and Pari Thompson. Astrid has lived in the rhubarb shed her whole life. The outside world is dangerous, Mama explains; she will understand when she's older, but she cannot set foot beyond the door. Astrid longs to see the world; to meet other children; to live in the farmhouse with Mama. But what she longs for most of all is to see the stars.Then one night, a stranger unlocks the shed: a stranger with wings. She has come to take Astrid to a secret city in the sky called London Overhead, far above the highest peak of the Shard. For Astrid, like her, is a Librae and will soon grow wings of her own . . .Astrid is swept into a breathtaking and magical world of new friendships, sweeping adventures and unimaginable discoveries at the ancient, beautiful school for Librae students: Starminster. But quickly she learns that all is not well in the glimmering city. And when rumours abound of missing children in London Underfoot, she begins to realise that Mama may have been right about the dangers waiting for Astrid all along . . .
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HarperCollins Publishers The Ghost of Grania OMalley
Book SynopsisA gripping ghost story from Britain's best-loved children''s storyteller, full of friendship, adventure and a pirate queen. ''You're not . . . you're not Grania O'Malley, are you?''''Who else would I be?'' she said.Everyone knows the Big Hill is full of gold, and now the islanders are intent on cutting the top off it and making themselves rich. Jessie and Jake are determined to save the Big Hill but what can they do? A plan is needed, and fast.Could the ghost of Grania O''Malley, the pirate queen, be the answer? You don''t know what you can do until you try.Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal four times.
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HarperCollins Publishers Closed C Whodunnit High
Book SynopsisWelcome to Whodunnit High the school where puzzles and mysteries are the name of the game!Join friends and puzzle-solvers Sasha, Rahim, Mae and Angelo as they adventure through the school. Find a different challenge in each chapter and keep your eyes peeled for clues At Whodunnit High, lessons are not all they seem the school day is jam-packed with puzzles, too!Sasha, Rahim, Mae and Angelo are four of the school's most enthusiastic puzzlers. They love nothing more than making up puzzle challenges for each other, or finding mysteries to solve and now is your chance to join them. There has been a lot of strange happenings at the school recently, and they need all the help they can get to find clues Each chapter is its own stand-alone puzzle, perfect for dipping in and out don't forget to check the hints along the way if you get stuck!Perfect for fans of Murdle, Cluedle, cosy crime, puzzles and quizzes.
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HarperCollins Publishers Spy Agency Puzzle Book The Stolen Secrets
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Game Master Mansion Mystery
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Dream
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Ostrich Boys
Book Synopsis''It''s not really kidnapping, is it? He''d have to be alive for it to be proper kidnapping.''Kenny, Sim and Blake are about to embark on a remarkable journey of friendship. Stealing the urn containing the ashes of their best friend Ross, they set out from Cleethorpes on the east coast to travel the 261 miles to the tiny hamlet of Ross in Dumfries and Galloway. After a depressing and dispiriting funeral they feel taking Ross to Ross will be a fitting memorial for a 15 year-old boy who changed all their lives through his friendship. Little do they realise just how much Ross can still affect life for them even though he''s now dead.Drawing on personal experience Keith Gray has written an extraordinary novel about friendship, loss and suicide, and about the good things that may be waiting just out of sight around the corner . . .Trade ReviewOne of the highlights of the year . . . Reminiscent of On the Road and Catcher in the Rye, this is a seminal book about modern youth . . . Pertinent and profound work, instantly worthy of the label "modern classic" -- Jake Hope * The Bookseller *Gray, with excellent timing, keeps the plot light and humourous, despite dealing with suicide, loss of friendship and bullying * Daily Telegraph *A gripping tale of loss, guilt, revenge and redemption and contains touches of gallows humour that will be of particular appeal to the teen audience. Gray has managed to mainatin the high standard of his previous work and while this text does not alienate teenage girls. It will be of particular appeal to teenage boys * The School Librarian *An exceptionally involving and affecting novel * Books for Keeps *Funny, page-turning and profound -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *
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Vintage Publishing Black Hearts in Battersea
Book SynopsisWait, wait! Save us! What'll we do?'Simon is determined to become a painter when he grows up so he sets off to London to make his fortune. But the city is plagued by wolves and mysterious disappearances. The Twite household, where Simon is lodging, seems particularly shifty. Before he even gets a chance to open his glistening new paints Simon stumbles right into the centre of a plot to kill the King. And worse than that Simon is kidnapped and sent to sea! Luckily there are two friendly stowaways aboard the feisty Dido Twite and the spoiled young Justin. But when the ship catches fire things look pretty dire. Can they escape? Will they save the king in time?BACKSTORY: Test your knowledge of Black Hearts in Battersea and play the name game.Trade ReviewA fantastic adventure story . . . highly entertaining * Sunday Telegraph *A writer of wild humour and unrestrained imagination * Oxford Companion to Children's Literature *Joan Aiken is a marvel -- Philip Pullman * Guardian *Joan Aiken is such a spellbinder * Evening Standard *So what makes these different to any other set of classics? In a moment of inspiration Random House had the bright idea of actually asking Key stage 2 children what extra ingredients they could add to make children want to read. And does it work? Well, put it this way...my 13-year-old daughter announced that she had to read a book over the summer holiday and, without any prompting, spotted The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas...and proceeded to read it! Now, if you knew my 13-year-old daughter, you would realise that this is quite remarkable. She reads texts, blogs and tags by the thousand - but this is the first book she has read since going to high school, so all hail Vintage Classics! * National Association for the Teaching of English *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Falling Kingdoms Rebel Spring book 2
Book SynopsisRebel Spring is the second title in the gripping New York Times bestselling series, Falling Kingdoms. Perfect for fans of George RR Martin''s Game of Thrones.Auranos has fallen. The three kingdoms are united. But in Mytica not everyone is on the same side - and for the victor a dark magic beckons.Cleo is a prisoner, forced to watch the evil King Gaius lie to her people.Lucia is haunted by the deadly magic her father cast to capture the kingdoms. Jonas and his rebel army are ready to fight.King Gaius is building a road through the Forbidden Mountains; tunnelling towards the Watcher''s Sanctuary. Little does he know that what happens next will change the face of the land forever. It is what the rebels have been waiting for.''Once you are drawn into Falling Kingdoms'' vividly imagined landscape, you won''t ever want to leave it!'' Mizz''From an opening drippinTrade ReviewFrom an opening dripping with blood, magic, and betrayal through complex interweaving plots detailing treachery, deceit, and forbidden love, this novel is the first in a projected series that will immediately engage readers and keep them intrigued * Booklist *Once you are drawn into Falling Kingdoms' vividly imagined landscape, you won't ever want to leave it! * Mizz *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Unlikely Adventures of Mabel Jones
Book SynopsisThe first book by brilliant new comic author, Will Mabbitt, shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award.--------------When Mabel Jones unknowingly commits ''The Deed'' she finds herself swiftly bundled into a sack and carried off to the pirate ship the Feroshus Maggot! Crewed by the strangest bunch of pirates you would ever want to meet, and captained by the dreaded Idryss Ebeneezer Split (a wolf with a false leg carved from a human thighbone, a rusty cutlass sheathed in his belt and a loaded pistol tucked in his pants with no fear of the consequences), the Feroshus Maggot whisks Mabel Jones off on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Miss Peregrines Museum of Wonders
Book SynopsisThe deluxe companion guide to the #1 bestselling Miss Peregrine''s Peculiar Children series.A gloriously rich and utterly delightful handbook perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike, covering everything from how to blend in with suspicious normals to the most popular time loops to visit as a temporal tourist. This essential volume is the ideal primer for anyone curious about the world of Miss Peregrine: an overview of its strange history, curious practices, fascinating places, the most famous (and infamous) members of its peculiar families, and much more. Written in Miss Peregrine''s inimitable style, it''s also a dramatic expansion of the universe fans have already come to love, introducing countless new peculiars, enemies, time loops, stories, and secrets, in addition to hundreds of never-before-seen vintage found photographs and select illustrations.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Wonder Woman Warbringer DC Icons Series
Book SynopsisThe highly anticipated coming-of-age story for the world''s greatest super hero: WONDER WOMAN by the # 1 New York Times bestselling author LEIGH BARDUGO. She will become a legend but first she is Diana, Princess of the Amazons. And her fight is just beginning . . . Diana is desperate to prove herself to her warrior sisters. But when the opportunity comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law to save a mere mortal, Alia Keralis. With this single heroic act, Diana may have just doomed the world. Alia is a Warbringer - a descendant of the infamous Helen of Troy, fated to bring about an age of bloodshed and misery. Diana and Alia will face an army of enemies, mortal and divine, determined to destroy or possess the Warbringer.To save the world, they must stand side by side against the tide of war.Don''t miss the new DC Wonder Woman film coming June 2017.
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Oxford University Press Night Speakers
Book SynopsisNight after night Elena, Matt, and Tima wake at exactly the same time, with no idea why. It''s messing them up and fracturing their lives . . . until they venture out into the dark and find each other. And then the sleepless trio realize their astounding power - they can speak any language; they can even communicate with animals. But something is happening over on the industrial estate-something which is emitting sounds that only they can hear, and killing any winged thing that crosses its path. There''s nobody to fight it but themselves, for only they can possibly understand it and what it means to do . . .A new edge-of-your-seat series from award-winning author, Ali Sparkes, with huge appeal for both boys and girls. Fast-paced action adventure about contemporary children with mysterious powers, told with Ali''s classic humour and lightness of touch.
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Oxford University Press The Kite Rider
Book SynopsisGeraldine McCaughrean's outstanding book The Kite Rider won The Blue Peter Award, the Smarties Prize Bronze Award, and was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal when it was published eighteen years ago. With a stunning new cover by the talented illustrator, Melissa Castrillon, this book is being reissued for a new generation of readers.Trade Review"It snatches you up from the first chapter . . . beautiful and compulsive." * Sunday Times *"Gripping stuff." * Ian Hislop, Sunday Telegraph *"A marvellous soaring story that gives you a glimpse into another world." * Guardian *"A masterpiece of storytelling." * The Times *"Packed with action and intrigue, this is an exhilarating new novel from an author who never disappoints." * Times Educational Supplement *"If you are looking for something to engage KS2 on the theme of Ancient China, this gripping action-packed novel is for you." * Books for Topics *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Wind in the Willows
Book SynopsisThe most popular children''s book ever written, lovingly illustrated by John Burningham. Kenneth Grahame began to tell the tale of the river bank on the night of his son''s fourth birthday, but what started out as a short bedtime story soon grew into one of the most enjoyable series of adventures ever to be told in children''s literature. The entertaining exploits of the book''s four intrepid heroes - Mole, Water Rat, Badger and the incorrigible Toad - have captured the imagination of generations of children.This beautiful edition is illustrated by renowned picture book artist John Burningham, whose wonderfully evocative line drawings marry perfectly with Graham''s vivid text. There are twelve glorious full-colour scenes, full of detail, to enjoy over again and again.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Ambrose Follows His Nose
Book Synopsis''Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith''s trademarks'' - Books for Your ChildrenAn exciting new publication in celebration of the centenary of his birth, a recently discovered funny and poignant animal story by Dick King-Smith, completed by his great granddaughter, Josie Rogers.Ambrose may seem like an ordinary rabbit but he has the most extraordinary sense of smell. He can detect any aroma from sweets to kittens - and even niffy foxes!He lives with his family in a hutch and is visited every day by Biddy, who is desperate to take him home to be her pet - if only her mum and dad would let her. Biddy trains Ambrose to become a tracker rabbit - which comes in very handy when Ambrose''s little sister Roly goes missing. But when Biddy''s family find themselves in real danger, can Ambrose''s sensitive nose save the day?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Ice Whisperers
Book SynopsisA frosty, thrilling magical adventure about two sisters born 40,000 years apart, perfect for fans of The Wolf Road, The House With Chicken Legs and The Wild Way Home. ''An epic icy adventure with a warming tale of sisterhood at its heart'' - Maria Kuzniar''Every way I look at it, I love this book from the crystalline brilliance of its surface to its tender, glowing heart'' - Zillah BethellWhen Bela''s mother dies, she is summoned to deepest Siberia to stay with an uncle she''s never met. Exploring his strange scientific workshop, she uncovers a secret she was never meant to find - a doorway that opens to an icy land, frozen in time and full of legends come to life.But this frozen land is in danger, and it''s up to Bela to find a way to save it. To succeed, she must join forces with the impossible: a long-lost sister she never knew she had, born 40,000 years before . . .Trade ReviewA gorgeously-written book full of magic and adventure * Radiya Hafiza, author of Rumaysa: A Fairytale *A richly imagined, thrilling adventure sparkling with things that inspire no matter what millennium you live in: determination, courage and love. * Rebecca Wragg Sykes, author of Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art *A perfect wintry read * L. D. Lapinski *An epic icy adventure with a warming tale of sisterhood at its heart. * Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows *An ice prism of beauty. Every way I look at it, I love this book from the crystalline brilliance of its surface to its tender, glowing heart. Wonderfully interpreted and illumined by Marco Guadalupi. * Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller *Glittering with frost and tingling with magic, this story of sisters separated by time is heart-warming, adventurous and thought-provoking. I loved the icy Siberian setting and the shifts in time between the early 20th Century and the pre-historic - the worlds of Bela and of Ren-ya are both exquisitely drawn and utterly believable. I found myself rooting for each of the sisters and utterly entwined by the ancient magic that bonds them together. An enchanting debut from Helenka Stachera - I can't wait to read what she writes next! * Sophie Kirtley *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Once Upon a Time in the North
Book SynopsisLyra is studying at Oxford University, she comes across the story of Lee Scoresby and Iorek Byrnisson''s first meeting, many years ago, along with much evidence of the adventure that brought them together . . .When a young Texan balloonist, Lee Scoresby, comes down to earth in the harbour of an Arctic town in the North, little does he realise that he is about to be embroiled in an out-and-out political brawl. Lee and his daemon, Hester, find themselves the target of political factions trying to take over the running (and oil) of the town. And also resident in the town are huge arctic bears, ignored and patronised by the people and treated like second-class citizens. When Lee and Iorek first meet, they cement a friendship that will continue throughout their lives, as the tensions and pressure in town lead to a deadly conclusion . . .Featuring two of Philip Pullman''s best-loved characters, this is an adventure-filled short story that builds on the worl
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Amber Spyglass His Dark Materials 3
Book SynopsisFrom the world of Philip Pullman''s His Dark Materials - now a major critically acclaimed BBC series. ''We''re going to the land of the dead and we''re going to come back.'' Will and Lyra, whose fates are bound together by powers beyond their own worlds, have been violently separated. But they must find each other, for ahead of them lies the greatest war that has ever been - and a journey to a dark place from which no one has ever returned . . .Read by Philip Pullman and a full cast of narrators.
£22.50
Penguin Random House Children's UK Go Kit Cat Phonics Step 3 Read It Yourself Level
Book SynopsisTwo stories that build on the phonics learned in previous steps and focus on the sound and letter combinations: m, d, g, o, c, k, ck.Go, Kit Cat! is from Beginner Reader Level 0. It is ideal for children aged 4+ who are developing their first phonics skills. Steps 1 to 12 gradually introduce new letters and sounds.Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English.Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order.Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice.Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The O.D.D. Squad Attack of Aunty Enchanty
Book SynopsisGreat read, beautifully illustrated - Joe Brumm, creator of BlueyWonderfully funny, completely bonkers -Jessica Dettmann, author of There''s No Such Book.The O.D.D. Squad are BACK! And this time, they''re even more amazing (well, amazingly rubbish) than ever. Quack Attack, Detective Octopus and Invisidog are the most feared crime-fighters ever to roam Justice CIty. They''re a bit of a strange gang, but by heck they get the job done. Most of the time. And only so long as the criminals they''re facing are useless.But unfortunately for them, their nemesis in this adventure really ISN''T useless. In fact, she''s kind of an all-powerful sorceress, who goes by the name of Aunty Enchanty. And what''s worse than an all-powerful sorceress? How about an all-powerful sorceress determined to wipe Justice City from the face of the Earth, using mega-monsters . . . One of which looks suspiciously familiar.Can the gang unite to defeat Aunty Encha
£8.54
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Subtle Knife The Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisEnter the remarkable world of His Dark Materials like never before with this stunning, full-colour graphic novel.Following the life-shattering events of Northern Lights, Lyra has stepped into a brand-new world. Will has just killed a man.Their paths cross in Cittàgazze. In a city haunted by soul-eating Spectres, troops of angels and vengeful witches, they find in each other a welcome ally.Both are hoping to find something in this strange world: Lyra must discover the meaning of Dark Matter, while Will is desperately searching for his missing father.What they find instead is a deadly secret, an object with extraordinary power. Each step of their journey brings them closer to an even bigger threat - and the shattering truth of their own destiny.
£17.09
Little, Brown & Company Eva Evergreen and the Cursed Witch
Book SynopsisIn this thrilling sequel to Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch, Eva must put a stop to the violent Culling or risk the fate of Rivelle Realm forever—perfect for fans of Kiki's Delivery Service.From this day forward, we will believe in the impossible.Eva Evergreen has fulfilled her dream of earning the rank of Novice Witch, and discovered the chilling truth behind the mysterious Culling -- the violent magical storm wreaking havoc across Rivelle Realm.Revealing the truth, however, proves to be a difficult task and soon the culprit is at large. To make matters worse Eva learns what might be the horrible truth behind her pinch of magic and her mother's own mysterious connection to the Culling and rogue magic.With her spirits at an all-time low, Eva must muster up the courage to prove her mother's innocence and learn to believe in her own magic, if she wishes to put a stop to the Culling once and for all.
£7.99
Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Five Have Plenty Of Fun
Book SynopsisMeet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton''s most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks!In book fourteen, George is not pleased when Berta, a spoilt American girl, turns up at Kirrin Cottage in the dead of night. But George hasn''t got time to be jealous, Berta is in hiding from kidnappers. The Famous Five are the only ones who can protect her - but will they take on dangerous criminals to help out a stranger?This edition features the original cover art and inside illustrations by Eileen Soper.
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Five Have A Mystery To Solve
Book SynopsisMeet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton''s most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks!In book twenty, the Famous Five visit Whispering Island, another mysterious place with a million stories surrounding it. Is it really haunted? It''s all fun and games until the Five get stranded there and realise they''re not the only ones on the island. This edition features original cover art and inside illustrations by Eileen Soper.
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Frankies Magic Football Frankie vs The Pirate
Book SynopsisA brand new series for 5+ readers combining magic and football, by superstar footballer Frank LampardTrade ReviewA crowd-pleasing, pirate-battling adventure that will appeal to both boys and girls * Scribbler Magazine *A great book for new readers with a love of football * Bridlington Free Press *Lampard has created characters that hold well * Nottingham Post *Fun and easy to read * The Sun *Really funny ... very exciting -- Joe Turton * Match of the Day Weekly *Fun and easy to read. * The Sun *The book is deft and well-structured: a magic football . . . takes Frankie and his friends into assorted fantasy worlds, where they must play high-stakes matches against pillaging pirates * The Times *
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Wave Me Goodbye
Book SynopsisJacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold.As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame.Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at JacquelineWilson.co.ukTrade ReviewA heart-warming story packed with Second World War detail * Daily Express *An emotional and dramatic urgency that will keep readers turning the pages compulsively -- Andrea Reece, June 2017 Book of the Month * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *Wilson has an incredible ability to inhabit her child characters so precisely and Wave Me Goodbye will be like Nina Bawden’s Carrie’s War for a new generation of children learning about our country’s past * Belfast Telegraph *Wilson has a gift for striking truths . . . a worthy addition to [her] ever-growing body of work -- Rebecca Butler * Books for Keeps *
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Jaws of Death Max Cassidy 2
Book SynopsisThe second exciting title in the Max Cassidy action-adventure series.''Be careful, Max . . . They will try to destroy you, as they are trying to destroy me . . .''His father is missing presumed dead and his mother is serving a twenty-year sentence for his murder, but teenage escapologist Max Cassidy is certain everybody is wrong - about both things . . . And now, his quest to find the truth has become very dangerous . . .Max learns that his dad was part of a secret global organisation, the Cedar Alliance. Desperate to find him alive, he seeks help from the other members of the group. But they are scattered across the world - and then they start disappearing one by one . . .Escapology is dangerous but not nearly as dangerous as real life . . .
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Wyrmeweald Returners Wealth
Book SynopsisSeventeen-year-old Micah, enters the wyrmeweald full of hope to return home having made his fortune. But this is a land where wyrmes, fabulous dragon-like beasts, roam wild and reign supreme. In Wyrmeweald man is both hunter and hunted - and Micah may never return alive, let alone a hero... He soon finds a chance to prove his worth when he meets with Eli, a veteran tracker, and together they defend a rare whitewyrme egg and its precious hatchling. But the fledgling wyrme has its own guardian in the shape of the beautiful, brave and dangerous Thrace. Thrace and Micah should never mix - but the magnetism between them is strong. Together they join forces on a mission to rescue the hatchling - and seek vengenace for lost loved-ones.A truly immersive fantasy epic: full of thrilling, high octane action; powerful romance and a cast of credible, colourful characters.Trade ReviewThis rollicking story of love and dragons kicks off the new adventure series from the creators of The Edge Chronicles . . . Intricate drawings match the imaginative language * Financial Times *Original fantasy in an overcrowded genre can be difficult to find, but Stewart and Riddell have struck story-telling gold -- Keith Gray * Scotsman *
£10.46
Penguin Random House Children's UK BLAME
Book SynopsisWhat happens when society wants you banged up in prison for a crime your parents committed?That's the situation in which Ant finds herself together with her little brother Mattie and their foster-parents, she's locked up in a new kind of family prison. None of the inmates are themselves criminals, but wider society wants them to do time for the unpunished heritage' crimes of their parents. Tensions are bubbling inside the London prison network Ant and Mattie call home and when things finally erupt, they realize they've got one chance to break out. Everyone wants to see them punished for the sins of their mum and dad, but it's time for Ant to show the world that they're not to blame. A new nail-bitingly taught YA suspense thriller, from author of the bestselling ITCH series, Simon Mayo.Trade ReviewAction-packed and tightly written . . . the tension does not let up, while the underlying theme of blame makes us consider how the older generation can leave a heritage of harm to the young * Sunday Times *
£8.54
Penguin Random House Children's UK Beyond the Bright Sea
Book Synopsis''Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent'' - The TimesCrow has lived her whole life on a tiny, starkly beautiful island. Her only companions are Osh, the man who rescued her from a washed-up skiff as a baby and raised her, and Miss Maggie, their neighbour across the sandbar. But it is only when a mysterious fire appears across the water that an unspoken question of her own history forms in Crow''s heart, and an unstoppable chain of events is triggered. Crow sets out to find her lost identity - and, ultimately, to learn what it means to be a family.Vivid and heartfelt, Beyond the Bright Sea is a gorgeously crafted, gripping tale of buried treasure and belonging.Trade ReviewA tense and moving adventure story, this book's real strength is in the characters and the understated but overwhelming love that binds solitary people, no matter what their blood links may be * Daily Mail *Crow is a thrilling heroine, and Wolk's sense of place recalls Daphne de Maurier * The Times *Lyrical and heartrending . . . A tear-jerking yet ultimately uplifting tale of establishing one’s place in the world and realising that sometimes your family is the one you make, not the one you are born into. A stellar story full of heart, action, and emotion * School Library Journal *An intriguing tale of an orphan determined to find her roots -- Publishers WeeklyBeautiful -- Kirkus
£7.59
Faber & Faber Child I
Book SynopsisA group of undocumented children with letters for names, are stuck living in a refugee camp, with stories to tell but no papers to prove them. As they try to forge a new family amongst themselves, they also long to keep memories of their old identities alive. Will they be heard and believed? And what will happen to them if they aren''t?An astonishing piece of writing that will enchant and intrigue children; perfectly pitched at a 9+ readership.
£7.59
Faber & Faber Mia and the Traitor of Nubis
Book SynopsisYou can't escape the shadows . . .The Elite are imprisoned, the Reaper King is once again banished from the world and the city of Nubis is trying to return to normal. So is Mia, but it's not so easy. Coming to terms with new powers and being the tamer of two umbra, she's also plagued by nightmares. Is the fear all in her imagination? Or are the agents of darkness somehow planning another assault? Once again, Mia's skills and resilience will be tested to their limit.This is the second book in the sensational Umbra Tales series, illustrated by Ana Latese.
£7.59
