Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
HarperCollins Publishers The Mammoth Adventure
Book SynopsisPrincess Florizella may live in a classic fairy-tale world, but she's no ordinary princessThis third volume in THE PRINCESS RULES series sees the feisty princess take her baby brother and best friend, Bennett, on another round of adventures together.Can they rescue their new-found friend the sea serpent from a travelling circus? And hold back the pirate, Five-fathom Freida. Or will Florizella's worst fairygodmother prove that in a fairytale world, you really do have to be careful what you wish for?Trade Review“These are enchanting, simply written stories that have lost none of their pertinence – and this timely new edition deserves to win Florizella another generation of admirers.” 5 star review in the Saturday Telegraph “…perfect for newish readers who are gaining confidence and ready for a challenge” The Times
£999.99
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Nickelodeon PAW Patrol 8Book Library and
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£21.24
Hyperion Beyond the Isle of the Lost
Book SynopsisA new entry in the New York Times bestselling Descendants series by Melissa de la Cruz—and a prequel to the forthcoming Disney Channel Original Movie.Filled with humor and adventure, this novel tied to Disney Channel''s newest addition to the Descendants film franchise explores a madcap prequel set in Wonderland.
£13.49
Pan Macmillan Danny and the Slippery Stress
Book SynopsisFrom Tom Percival, the creator of Silas and the Marvellous Misfits – a Marcus Rashford Book Club Choice! – and Ruby's Worry, comes the fourth title in the action packed Dream Defenders series, an exciting illustrated adventure helping children to understand big emotions.Erika has an amazing secret. She’s a member of the Dream Defenders – a top-secret organization that will banish your worries while you sleep!And tonight they're on a mission to rescue Danny from a terrifying Slippery Stress - Danny's is struggling but he doesn't know how to ask for help. Can the Dream Defenders save Danny and help him to see that everyone sometimes needs a helping hand?Danny and the Slippery Stress is the fourth title in the fast-paced and fully-illustrated Dream Defnders series! Discover more of their adventures in Erika and the Angermare, Chanda and the Devious Doubt and Silas and the Marvellous Misfits.
£6.99
Europa Editions (UK) Ltd Alma: The Wind Rises
Book SynopsisFROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING WINNER OF THE PRIX SORCIÈRES From Europe to Africa, to the Caribbean, Alma tells a gripping story of hope, perseverance, and love. “Vivid and exact…this is a book about heroism.”—The New York Times 1786. Alma lives with her family in an African valley, isolated from the rest of the world. Her days are spent exploring their blissful homeland; until her little brother finds the only way out. Meanwhile, in Lisbon, the petty thief Joseph Mars manages to get himself on board the Douce Amélie, a slave ship, to look for a fabulous treasure. The ship's captain, Lazare Gardel, is also hunting for treasure, that of the notorious pirate Luc de Lerne. Alma sets out on his trail, when she comes face to face with groups of Ashanti hunters, who capture and enslave everyone they meet. The journey to bring her brother home quickly becomes an intricate mission of self-preservation. While everyone is searching for something, Alma and Joseph's lives become intertwined on land and sea. In a whirlwind of adventures between Africa, Europe and the Caribbean, their quests and their destinies lead them irresistibly towards each other.Trade Review“Vivid and exact…this is a book about heroism.” * The New York Times *“De Fombelle writes minimally for maximum effect . . . packs a punch.”"An action-packed tale about heartbreak and resilience." * Publisher's Weekly *"The attention to period detail is not incidental, given the explosive nature of the subject matter: the African slave trade and the Middle Passage to the French colonies. To some extent, the routine features of the adventure are in tension with the particular sorrows of the kidnapped... De Fombelle recognizes many of these agonies, and his succinct and devastating explanations of the customs of the slave trade powerfully animate the facts." * The New York Times Book Review *“Beautiful writing, intricate plotting, and breathless reveals.”"Breathtakingly readable." * Booklist (starred review) *“Luminous . . . This uncompromising book sheds light on the violence in American society.” * ActuaLitté *“Mixes the historical and the romantic in a dark whirlwind.”
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group St Clares Collection 3
Book SynopsisEnid Blyton's classic and much-loved school series - full of adventure, fun and mischief!
£9.89
Cornerstone Middle School: Million Dollar Mess
Book SynopsisRafe inherits a million dollars . . . and a million problems. Has he struck it rich, or will he strike out? When Rafe discovers that he's inherited a fortune, it's not all good news. Sure, he gets an all-expenses-paid trip to glamorous Beverly Hills . . . but he also has to go to school while he's in California. Blergh. And not just any school - St. Benedict's, the snobbiest of snobby establishments. You can bet your bottom dollar that Rafe doesn't exactly fit in. Toss in a ramshackle house Rafe's family has to live in before they can inherit the money and a group of bullies who make Miller the Killer look downright friendly, and this trip might be more trash than treasure. Rafe finds himself in the middle of a very big mess. Can he tidy his life up, or will he be sent packing?
£7.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Exiled The Stranded 2
Book SynopsisTrust no one.It is six months since the Arcadia set sail for the first time in forty years. But this wasn''t the freedom the inhabitants were hoping for. Esther Crossland did what she had to do, but it has left a trail of destruction in her wake. Now the wrecked ship is abandoned. Its inhabitants are in exile, trapped in sprawling make-shift shelters made up of warehouse, tents, shipping containers. Esther and Nik, architects of the rebellion, are on the run. Esther is in hiding, desperate to do something to help her people, and Nik seems to have abandoned all hope, on a journey taking him further and further from home. And neither of them want to face up to their true feelings about one another . . .Not only that, there is a new villain in town. With the fall of Commander Hadley, it''s left to the ruthless Admiral Janek to deal with the traitors, and her own past is beginning to catch-up with her.Then the shaky ceasefire negotiated by G
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Flame and the Rebel Riders
Book SynopsisThe ninth exciting adventure in this popular pony club series! With showjumping contests 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 takes a summer job at Ginty McLintoch's prestigious showjumping stables where she meets a talented chestnut pony called Flame. Issie must try to keep her head in the glamorous commercial world of showjumping and will face decisions that could change her life foreverTempers will flare may the best rider win!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
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Warriors The Broken Code 1 Lost Stars
Book SynopsisAn epic new adventure begins in Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series!For the first time, all five warrior Clans have settled into their true homes in the territory around the lake.
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Lucky Bunnies
Book SynopsisAn exciting chapter book series inspired by Sticker Dolly Dressing, perfect for fans of Rainbow Magic and Holly Webb. Each book comes with a page of stickers to dress the Dolls. The Animal Rescue Dolls have a new mission... to rescue some bunnies on the Wild Isle. The bunnies are trapped on a hill as all around them, floodwaters are rising fast. But just when they think they've rescued them all, they discover some little babies, still deep within the burrow... will they be able to save them in time?Collect all the books in the Sticker Dolly Stories series!1. Unicorn Rescue (A Magic Dolls Story)2. Fairy Picnic (A Magic Dolls Story)3. Mermaid in Trouble (A Magic Dolls Story)4. Baby Dragon (A Magic Dolls Story)5. Castle in the Clouds (A Princess Dolls Story)6. Ice Palace (A Princess Dolls Story)7. Woodland Princess (A Princess Dolls Story)8. Waterlily Ball (A Princess Dolls Story)9. Dream Pony (An Animal Rescue Dolls Story)10. Lucky Bunnies (An Animal Rescue Dolls Story)11. Little Lost
£5.99
Random House USA Inc Back to the Future Funko Pop
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£6.23
Scallywag Press It's Only Stanley
Book Synopsis'The Wimbledons were sleeping. It was very, very late, When Wilma heard a spooky sound, Which made her sit up straight. "That's very odd," said Walter. "I don't recognize the tune..." "It's only Stanley," Walter said. "He's howling at the moon."' Whoever heard of a dog who can sing, cook and do DIY around the house? He makes a lot of noise and mess, but he's forgiven as does mend the TV. Not until the very end do we, or the hapless Wimbledon family, see just exactly what Stanley the dog has been planning all along! Long listed for the UKLA Award 2022.Trade Review'Oh, it's fun, this book. Absurd, silly, laugh-out-loud funny. Perfect for a read-aloud. Perfect for guessing what happens next. Agee has done it again.' Just Imagine; 'Jon Agee's rhyming text sets a brisk pace in this immensely enjoyable picturebook, but it's the interaction between words and pictures (and deadpan humour) that really makes this book sing.' Books for Keeps;'With a rhyme that romps from start to finish, a feast of visual and verbal wit, an addictive sense of fun that imbues every page, and its warm celebration of family loyalty and togetherness, this is Agee at his quirkiest and playful best!' Lancashire Evening Post;'Jon Agee's brilliantly inventive and funny rhyming picture book is a perfect repeat read. The rhymes are unexpected and original. A picture book that poses the everyday - a family trying to get to sleep - alongside the fantastical, which feeds children's imaginations about what pets might be up to when the family aren't around...' Booktrust;'Great for children who are interested in how things work, and with eye-catching large format illustrations - ideal for reluctant emerging readers.' The School Reading List;
£7.59
Frances Lincoln Children's Books The Other Side of the Valley
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Firefly Press Ltd A History of my Weird
Book SynopsisStarting high school was never going tobe easy for Mo, but a fall out with herso-called friends' leaves her lonelier thanever. Then she finds Onyx. Exploring anabandoned Victorian asylum may seema weird way to develop a friendship, butthen Mo has always found she does thingsa bit differently. Determined to keep thepair apart, Onyx' s dad' s actions forcethem back to the secrecy of the asylum. OnHalloween night, with the old building duefor demolition, the two friends enter for thelast time...
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Faber & Faber The Treekeepers
Book SynopsisAn epic tale of trees of power and a world under threat, from the author of the bestselling Five Realms series.Here come the roots of the Shadow Tree.Whatever they touch will never get free.Liska lives in Arborven, a city surrounding an extraordinary tree that gives all those living there special powers. As a shapeshifter, Liska is training as a warrior. When she discovers that the Tree is under threat, it is her duty to act but she can't convince anyone to listen to her. So with Lug, whose power over earthworms is dismissed as useless, and a ghost-girl, Elowen, she goes on an epic journey to defeat the worst threat their world has ever known.Illustrated by Chris Wormell this is a richly woven and thrilling fantasy with a wonderful affinity between humankind and nature a current and vital message for young readers everywhere.''An epic, exciting feat of imagination.'' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink an
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Spook's: Dark Assassin
Book SynopsisThe third chilling instalment in the new Spook’s legend . . . An assassin lurks in the darkness between earth and oblivion – but who are they, and what is their mission? The people of the County live in fear of the beasts bent on bringing an epic war to their home. How can they possibly hope to survive when their fearsome enemies are fortified with the power of a god? Could the assassin that moves in the darkness be the saviour the County seeks?Praise for book 1 in the series, A New Darkness: 'A solid, suspenseful, and spooky adventure' Publishers WeeklyPraise for book 2 in the series, The Dark Army: 'Unbeatable stuff for readers who like to be terrified!' Andrea Reece, lovereading4kids
£8.54
Oneworld Publications My Especially Weird Week with Tess
Book SynopsisFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF TALKING TO ALASKA COMES A HOLIDAY ADVENTURE WITH HEARTTrade Review"[Woltz’s] imagination and ability to convey complicated family dynamics is unmatched in books for this age group… My Especially Weird Week with Tess has already become one of my favourite summer adventure stories." -- Alex O'Connell * The Times Children’s Book of the Week *"From one day’s eclectic activities to the next, the story’s pace never falters, while Sam’s observations and earnest, occasionally clueless responses to new situations add to the narrative’s charm...This novel is fresh, amusing, and rewarding." * Booklist, starred review *“I loved this. Deep and serious themes dealt with in such a sunlit, funny and enchanting way. A complete delight.” -- Anthony McGowan, author of Dogs of the Deadlands“One (especially weird) week is enough to change your life. I loved spending a week with Sam and Tess in this fast-paced, heart-warming novel. Woltz has a wonderful gift for tackling serious issues with just the right amount of tenderness and humour. All the quirky characters in this book will stay with you long after the last page. Hugely enjoyable.” -- Jaco Jacobs, author of A Good Day for Climbing Trees“Sam and Tess’s charming story comes and goes too fast, much like that unforgettable vacation that you never want to end. I absolutely adored this!” -- Tanya Guerrero, author of All You Knead Is Love“This novel is a heart-warming, life-affirming read about the importance of family and community, featuring two delightful protagonists who can only be their wonderful, original selves.” -- Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller, Book of the Month'This funny, award-winning novel by Dutch writer Woltz is original and touching — and has two wonderfully memorable characters… The two complicated children build an unlikely but honest bond... while learning that being different from others can be something to celebrate.’ -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *‘Tess’s conflicted feelings about her father and Sam’s preoccupation with death’s realities are deftly handled, and Sam’s relationships with his family, particularly his brother, are realistically flawed and filled with love.' * Publishers Weekly *‘What a treat this book is! Vibrant, fast paced, and fresh, its characters leap off the page... A rich and rewarding read that makes me hope to see more of this author’s work becoming available to English readers.’ -- Joy Court * LoveReading4Kids *Praise for Talking to Alaska: ‘Timeless and clever.’ Sophie Dahl‘A warm-hearted, funny and poignant story that celebrates all things weird and will appeal to a wide range of readers…' * BookTrust *'A delightful adventure that will lift your spirits.' * Week Junior *'Utterly compelling... I read it in one sitting… the relationship between Sam and Tess is delightful.’ -- Book Blast'There is something very unique about Anna Woltz’s storytelling style – it’s fantastical yet firmly set in reality, and quirky without being too far-fetched… I’ve come across very few characters who jump off the page like Tess does… an escapist rollercoaster of an adventure that is both deeply charming and at times gently philosophical.’ * School Librarian *
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Chicken House Ltd Sister to a Star
Book Synopsis Lights, camera ... kidnap! 'Dreams of stardom; sibling rivalry & a gripping ending, Sister to a Star has it all & I gobbled up the entire book' BONKERS ABOUT BOOKS Evie is forever crossing swords with her twin. While she practises her after-school fencing, Tallulah is winning movie auditions. Neither of them could have imagined how their worlds would collide, but when Tallulah goes to Hollywood Evie goes too – as her sister’s identical stand-in. But that changes, when the film needs some all-action sword-play. Soon Evie’s the one enjoying the limelight – that is, until Tallulah goes missing ... An action-packed sibling adventure of twin rivalry, glamour and skulduggery set against the bright lights of Hollywood! Written by ex-Olympic fencer, Eloise Smith Features a diverse ensemble cast of brave and spirited kids you can't help but root for!
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Showjumpers
Book SynopsisThe stakes are raised in the second book of this glamorous new horse riding series set in the USA - winner takes all as the rivals compete for the showjumping cup! Don't miss the latest instalment of pony adventures from the author of the UK's bestselling pony series 'Pony Club Secrets'.
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Rainbow Magic: Melodie The Music Fairy: The Party
Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. It's Queen Titania's and King Oberon's 1000th jubilee, and the seven Party Fairies are in charge of making the celebratory party extra-special! However, naughty Jack Frost has stolen each of the seven Party Fairies' magical party bags... if he succeeds the Fairyland celebrations will be ruined! Can Kirsty and Rachel help rescue the party bags so the magnificent jubilee cake can be finished in time...? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Party Fairies set! Cherry the Cake Fairy, Melodie the Music Fairy; Grace the Glitter Fairy; Honey the Sweet Fairy; Polly the Party Fun Fairy; Phoebe the Fashion Fairy; Jasmine the Present Fairy If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
£6.23
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Whispering Mountain Prequel to the Wolves
Book SynopsisRediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this treasured edition of The Whispering Mountain.Owen and Arabis live in a quiet town in Wales, near the Whispering Mountain, rumoured to be where a long-lost King buried his treasure, including the legendary Harp of Teirtu.The Harp was discovered a long ago and was kept in the town''s museum until it was stolen by the dishonourable Lord Malyn.But the Harp has disappeared. . .''And the Harp of Teirtu find her master.''Join Owen and Arabis on an exhilarating adventure into the Whispering Mountain and unearth its ancient secrets.Trade ReviewJoan Aiken is a marvel -- Philip Pullman * The Guardian *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Great Wave of Tamarind
Book SynopsisFor Penny, the beautiful island of Tamarind is no more than a half-remembered story from years ago. But one mysterious night, with only a loyal green parrot for company, Penny is flung headfirst into adventure on its magical shores...Penny finds herself in unfamiliar Kana, in the midst of preparations for a magnificent competition - the Bloom Festival. But behind the excitement, something menacing lurks. The idyllic landscape of Tamarind is pocked with strange whorls, and an unnerving presence strikes fear into the hearts of Kana''s bravest. From deepest water to darkest jungle, the trials of the Bloom Festival will test strength, courage, and friendships, and sacrifices will have to be made...Can Penny and her new friends beat all the odds and save Kana from ruin?
£11.07
HarperCollins Publishers The Shadowmagic Trilogy
Book SynopsisA Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different.The complete Shadowmagic trilogy. Including Shadowmagic, Prince of Hazel and Oak and Sons of Macha.Shadowmagic is a fantasy adventure for young adults (although grown ups will like it too). Written by one of the most popular magicians in the country it brings a fresh approach to the genre and will have a broad appeal beyond the fantasy sections.Trade Review‘If Percy Jackson were to be hurled across dimensions into Middle Earth, you might hope to see a story like this one evolve.’ Mark Robson, author of the Dragon Orb and Imperial Spy books
£16.99
Oxford University Press Railhead
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2017!Step Aboard - the Universe is Waiting.The Great Network is a place of drones and androids, Hive Monks and Station Angels. The place of the thousand gates, where sentient trains criss-cross the galaxy in a heartbeat.It is also a place of great dangers - especially for someone who rides the rails and rides his luck the way Zen Starling does.Once Zen was just a petty thief, stealing to support his family and living by his wits. Now everything has changed. Zen is still a thief - but it could be that the key to the whole universe rests on finding out what else he is . . .Trade Review'With many twists and turns along the track and high-octane action all the way to the thrilling climax, Railhead never lets up on delivering the thrills and creativity readers expect from a story like this." * Young Post/South China Morning Post *"Sci-fi fans will delight in this lightning-paced and satisfying read." * The School Librarian *"Reeve's writing is, as always, very sharp and funny." * Books for Topics *
£8.54
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Encanto Nightmares and Sueños
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£15.29
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Kingdom Keepers Inheritance The Final Draw
Book SynopsisThis epic conclusion to the KINGDOM KEEPERS INHERITANCE trilogy will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page!In this final installment in the series that has sold over a million copies worldwide, Ridley Pearson concludes the Kingdom Keepers saga with spectacular magical flair.The Villains are about to make their ultimate stand in an effort to take over the Disney parks. Ursula, the baddest of the bad, has figured out how to animate every villain in every attraction, and has beckoned them to her side to form the most evil army of all time, leaving the parks without their stories. The result? The parks begin to fade and warp as the stories their attractions are based on cease to exist. Can Eli and his band of talented friends find a way to take down Ursula before her dastardly deeds ruin the Disney Parks for good?
£13.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Three Musketeers
Book SynopsisPuffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of The Three Musketeers. When young D''Artagnan comes to Paris to seek his fortune, he is challenged to a duel with not one, but three of the king''s Musketeers. But Athos, Porthos and Aramis become his trusted friends as he tries to prove himself worthy of becoming a fourth Musketeer.
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Walker Books Ltd Swift and Hawk Shiver
Book SynopsisThe heart-pounding fourth book in the action-packed Swift and Hawk spy series, with superhuman assassins, next-level tech and an unstoppable plot to take over the world.Evil organization Razor have triggered the final stages of their plan for world domination and teen spies Swift and Hawk are the only people who can stop them. As Razor instructs their superhuman assassins the Shiver to take out their enemies, Swift and Hawk race to Berlin to track down the only tech capable of standing in their way. Time is running out fast and if they fail, the world will never be the same again
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Pan Macmillan Nemesis
Book Synopsis'Addictive as a puzzle, moving with breakneck speed, Nemesis had me guessing until the very end. Try to predict what Nemesis is. I dare you.' - Victoria Aveyard, #1 NYT Bestselling author of Red QueenEverything changes in an eye blink . . .It’s been happening since Min was eight. Every two years, on her birthday, the same man finds her and murders her in cold blood. But hours later she wakes up in a clearing just outside her hometown – alone, unhurt, and with all evidence of the crime erased.Across the valley, Noah just wants to be like everyone else. But he’s not. Nightmares of murder and death plague him too, though he does his best to hide the signs. As the world around them begins to spiral towards panic and destruction, the two troubled teens discover that people have been lying to them their whole lives . . .From Brendan Reichs, co-author of the Virals series with Kathy Reichs, comes Nemesis - a fast-paced, high concept thriller perfect for fans of The 100 and The Maze Runner.Trade ReviewAddictive as a puzzle, moving with breakneck speed, Nemesis had me guessing until the very end. Try to predict what Nemesis is. I dare you. * Victoria Aveyard, #1 NYT Bestselling author of RED QUEEN *Reichs builds plots like the Swiss build watches. Nemesis is a fascinating, twisty page-turner that will keep surprising you until its final page. I loved it. * Ransom Riggs, #1 NYT bestselling author of MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN *A twisted web of conspiracy and apocalyptic mayhem that kept me reading all night * Jay Kristoff, NYT bestselling author of ILLUMINAE *Hooked readers will be tapping their fingers waiting for the sequel. * Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review *
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Hachette Children's Group Rainbow Magic Selena the Sleepover Fairy
Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Selena the Sleepover Fairy makes sure that sleepovers are full of fun and games for everyone! But when Jack Frost''s naughty goblins steal her magical sleepover objects, all sleepovers are in danger of being ruined, including the giant sleepover that Rachel and Kirsty are attending!''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 ReviewThe latest in the series and just as full of girly, fairy magic. * Bournemouth Daily Echo *
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Hachette Children's Group Lily Grim and The City of Undone
Book SynopsisLily Grim''s life is a mystery.She has lived with her guardian Gabriel, in their rundown second-hand shop in the City of Undone, for as long as she can remember.For years, the city-dwellers have lived in uneasy discord with The Others - a community of wanderers forced to shelter within the city walls, after they were driven from their nomadic camps in the wilderness. But Undone is a dark and dangerous place to live, especially if you''re an Other: feared for their special gifts, they are persecuted by the cruel Master of the City, and taken to the Ring - a prison from which few ever return. When the Master captures Gabriel and throws him into the Ring, Lily is saved by a young Other boy called Dekka. He introduces her to a whole Otherworld that exists beneath the City of Undone. To her astonishment Lily discovers she is an Other, too - with powerful gifts - and is now in grave danger: because the Master wants her dead. But why?Can Lily find answers ab
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Pan Macmillan The Broken Mirror
Book SynopsisMelissa de la Cruz is the New York Times number one bestselling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for readers of all ages. Her novel The Isle of the Lost, the prequel to the Disney Channel movie, The Descendants, spent fifteen weeks on the NYT bestseller list at number 1 and has over 1 million copies in print. She has written two sequels and a novel for Marvel. She is also the author of The Never After series, which includes The Thirteenth Fairy, and The Stolen Slippers. Melissa grew up in Manila and now lives in Hollywood, USA.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 on The Stolen Slippers *The twist-filled plot moves along quickly with plenty of action and snappy banter * Booklist on The Stolen Slippers *
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Hachette Children's Group Hendersons Boys Scorched Earth
Book SynopsisSummer, 1944.As Allied soldiers prepare to land in France, Marc and his friends must destroy a battalion of German tanks that could halt the invasion in its tracks.The tide of war has turned against the Nazis, but desperation has made them more brutal than ever.Henderson''s Boys'' final mission will be their most dangerous. With food and weapons in short supply, survival is the biggest challenge of all.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 *An awesome book... absolutely action-packed. * Daily Record *
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Random House Children's Books 5 Worlds Book 1 The Sand Warrior
Book SynopsisA debut entry in a groundbreaking sci-fi fantasy adventure series depicts five imperiled worlds that will be rendered extinct unless five ancient and mysterious beacons can be lit in the wake of erupting wars during which three unlikely heroes make surprising discoveries about their homes and themselves. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Alma Books Ltd The Complete Peter Pan: Illustrated by Joel
Book SynopsisThe boy who wouldn’t grow up, Peter Pan has the power of flight and lives on a magical island. But he is fascinated by Mary Darling’s bedtime stories for her children and makes covert night-time visits to their Bloomsbury home. One evening he loses his shadow, and after Mary’s daughter Wendy helps him reattach it, he invites her to fly away with him on an extraordinary adventure. In addition to the famous 1911 novel Peter and Wendy, which tells the familiar adventures of Peter Pan in Neverland and popularized the characters of Tinkerbell and Captain Hook, this volume contains the celebrated stage version on which Peter and Wendy is based, as well as Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, in which Peter Pan is a seven-day-old infant who consorts with birds and fairies and travels down the Serpentine in a thrush’s nest.Trade ReviewThe illustrations are super, and it all comes in a very affordable paperback. Nice job! -- Sarah Watkins * And Then I Read A Book *A new edition of one of the greatest classics of children’s literature with stunning pictures by acclaimed illustrator Joel Stewart * Aldershot News & Mail *
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Hachette Children's Group Rainbow Magic: Storm The Lightning Fairy: The
Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Jack Frost has promised not to trouble the Rainbow Fairies again, but he didn't say anything about the Weather Fairies! Now he has stolen the feathers from Doodle, the weather-vane cockerel in charge of the weather. It's up to Rachel and Kirsty to get each of the feathers back! 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Weather Fairies set! Crystal the Snow Fairy; Abigail the Breeze Fairy; Pearl the Cloud Fairy; Goldie the Sunshine Fairy; Evie the Mist Fairy; Storm the Lightning Fairy; Hayley the Rain Fairy If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Tiger Adventure
Book Synopsis'The devil has killed our people'. Hal and Roger Hunt are in India, investigating rare and dangerous animals for their father. But on the trail of the rare white tiger, high in the Himalayas, disaster strikes and the brothers realise they are walking into the jaws of death.Trade ReviewWillard Price makes the pulse-rate soar * Independent on Sunday *These are the books that got me reading -- Anthony HorowitzPrice knew all the right buttons to press to excite a young reader - exotic locations, nasty villains, wild animals and lashings of peril -- David Barnett * Guardian *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Riddell C Edge Chronicles 2 The Winter Knights
Book SynopsisQuint Verginix has enrolled as a squire in the Knight's Academy. After his training, he will be able to pilot stormchaser sky-ships into the heart of Great Storms, and retrieve the solidified lightning stormphrax to weigh down the floating rock on which Sanctaphrax is built. But as a freezing winter takes hold, and the city strains to break free of its tether, ancient feuds threaten to tear its people apart.On his own, Quint can do nothing to help avert the impending doom. But with the help of a band of loyal friends he might just be able to avert disaster.The Winter Knights is the second book of the Quint Saga first trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any oTrade ReviewPacked with action and adventure. There is a touch of the Lewis Carrolls to its authors' enthusiastic and uninhibited inventiveness and to the illustrations * Starburst *This series is so exceptional... I'd bet good money on it still being in print a century from now * Interzone *Paul Stewart has created a world which in many ways is not unlike our own...both fascinating and thought provoking...a story which cannot be set aside once it has begun. * Through The Looking Glass *If you haven't found the Edge Chronicles before now, come and leap in! * Children's Books Ireland (Bookfest 2006) *
£8.54
Dover Publications Inc. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Book SynopsisThe man who invented the future, Jules Verne created the prototype for modern science fiction. His prophetic 1870 novel, featuring a bizarre underwater craft commanded by the brilliant and mysterious Captain Nemo, predated the submarine. The crowning achievement of Verne''s literary career, this fantastic adventure tale of underwater monsters and civilizations influenced H. G. Wells and generations of writers.
£6.49
Faber & Faber Shiny Pippin and the Monkey Burglars
Book SynopsisPermit me lovely readers to take you back in time. The first thing that I want you to do is to close your eyes and breathe deeply. Okay, great, now open them again very slowly. Are you ready? Good, then let us begin.Featuring Lady Eliot!A brand new detective agency with a terrible mystery to solve!An awful burglary!Mungo''s heroics!Lady Eliot falling in love.A dazzlingly beautiful song about eggs.The awful, villainous penguin, Count Visbek.What does not feature:Sensibleness and learning...
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Invisible Womble
Book SynopsisOrinoco is certainly the tubbiest of the Wombles and is perhaps the Womble who needs the most encouragement to go out on the daily sortie to clear up and recycle all the rubbish that humans leave behind . . . Meanwhile, Tobermory, DIY-er extraordinaire, is getting to grips with the one of the humans'' more ingenious inventions: the vacuum cleaner!Trade Review‘A lively, entertaining and humorous book, stuffed with ingenious ideas and endearing characters' * The Times *‘There's something wonderfully old-fashioned and charming about the "short, fat, furry" creatures. They are simple without being simplistic, innocent without being naïve, civic minded for its own sake' * Irish Examiner *‘Today's children will be as charmed as their parents by Great Uncle Bulgaria, Orinoco, Bungo and Tobermory and their quest to recycle rubbish and put it to good use' * www.express.co.uk *‘The six original titles by Elizabeth Beresford are back in print, with an environmental message that has never been more relevant. Perfect for 8-to 10-year-olds' * Telegraph magazine *
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Hachette Children's Group Secret Kingdom Cloud Island
Book SynopsisEnter a magical world of friendship and fun!
£8.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Zoom to the Moon A Bloomsbury Young Reader
Book SynopsisBook Band: Lime (Ideal for ages 6+)An out-of-this-world adventure story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school.On a school trip to the space museum, Reva and Bobby climb into a real rocket named Jupiter Two. The poor rocket has never been into space so when Reva and Bobby count down and press a big red button, Jupiter Two bursts into life. Soon Reva and Bobby are on their way to the moon!This extraordinary and imaginative adventure from well-loved author Jenny McLachlan is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Andy Rowland and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist._______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun aTrade ReviewEvery child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation, [with] tips to support the parent or carer at home or the teacher who needs inspiration at the end of a busy day. * Julie-Ann McCulloch, Specialist EAL Teacher, Stockport Local Authority *My favourite character was Reva because she was curious and my favourite part was when they went to space. * Kiaan, aged 6 *This is called Zoom to the Moon. I liked this bit because they were about to go up into space. * Ben, aged 5 *
£6.23
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Christmasaurus and the Naughty List
Book SynopsisThe Christmasaurus is back! Get ready for the magical NEW festive adventure from bestselling author, Tom Fletcher!You know about the Naughty and Nice List, right? Santa''s top-secret tracker that he ALWAYS checks twice? Well, this year, the Christmasaurus is on a mission to track down children who have found themselves on the Naughty List to help them put wrongs to rights, naughty to nice!This is a story about mischievous kids learning the error of their ways, but it''s also about sharing the true spirit of Christmas and realising that sometimes things aren''t quite as they first appear...Everyone loves The Christmasaurus!''Redemption, magic and gleeful silliness'' - The Observer''Genius'' - The Sun''Grown-up readers will love reading this charming, heart-warming book aloud'' - The Daily ExpressAlso by Tom FletcherThe Christmasaurus
£11.92
Walker Books Ltd The City of Secret Rivers
Book SynopsisA hilarious fantasy adventure set in modern day London.An exciting subterranean London adventure, the first in a middle-grade trilogy. Hyacinth Hayward has recently arrived from America and is having difficulty adjusting to her new surroundings, especially being in the sole company of her eccentric mother. Everything feels strange. Very strange. And it gets stranger the day she accidentally unleashes the power of a secret river running through London. To prevent a second Great Fire, Hyacinth needs to retrieve a single, magically charged drop of water from somewhere in the city sewer system. Along the way she encounters an eclectic cast of characters the shambling, monstrous Saltpetre Men who kidnap her mother, the Toshers who battle for control of magical artefacts and a giant pig with whom she has a tea party. The clock is ticking will she figure out who to trust?Trade Review"Readers must willingly suspend belief to follow Weinstein's engaging, fast-paced fantasy,but he makes it worth their while. It's a wild ride that's fun, freaky, outlandish, and suspenseful. Readerswill beg for another installment." * Booklist * "This setup can't help leading to a rollicking adventure with a lulu of an ending that comes with the promise of a sequel. Middle graders will adore clever Hyacinth and enjoy the other humorous characters, the puns (Oaroboarus, indeed), and the suspenseful narrative." * Kirkus Reviews * With plot twists and potty humor galore, this is an entertaining read-aloud that should keep even reluctant readers engaged. VERDICT Fans of Suzanne Collins's "The Underland Chronicles" and Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams's "Tunnels" series will enjoy this fantastic, funny adventure. * School Library Journal * "[...] a stonking, rollicking delight [...] the prose sings with effervescence." * The Literary Review * "I'd also thoroughly recommend Jacob Sager Weinstein's brilliantly funny The City of Secret Rivers" * Books for Keeps *
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Hachette Book Group Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart: Book 4: The
Book SynopsisThe fourth globe-trotting installment in the exciting SECRET AGENTS JACK AND MAX STALWART series, by beloved children's author Elizabeth Singer Hunt (SECRET AGENT JACK STALWART). Now Jack teams up with his older brother Max to solve a thrilling California puzzle, using their special training as Global Protection Force agents.In the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, an unbelievable discovery is made: $10 million in rare coins dating back to the California Gold Rush! Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart are sent to protect the treasure. But almost as soon as they arrive, it vanishes into thin air. Little do they know that the culprit is someone from Jack's past. Unfortunately for the brothers, the criminal isn't only after the loot. He wants revenge.
£6.50
Hot Key Books A Crown of Talons
Book SynopsisFrom the authors of A THRONE OF SWANS comes the second in a fierce and soaring fantasy duology.
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