Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories

Book SynopsisThe classic fantasy adventure of a lost prehistoric world.Journalist Ed Malone is looking for an adventure, and that''s exactly what he finds when he meets the eccentric Professor Challenger - an adventure that leads Malone and his three companions deep into the Amazon jungle, to a lost world where dinosaurs roam free.

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Book SynopsisCount with Ted from one to ten as he goes on an amazing night-time adventure!One Ted Falls Out of Bed's counting theme is woven perfectly into a magical, rhythmic text by former Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson, with gorgeous illustrations from Anna Currey.When Ted falls out of bed, three tearaway mice whisk him off on a breathtaking adventure. They zoom around in fast cars, go on a balloon ride and climb a building-block mountain. It's all very exciting, but will Ted ever get back to his bed?Trade ReviewAnother little miracle from Julia Donaldson * Bookseller *This is a counting book by the author of The Gruffalo, and our high expectations are rewarded . . . The story has layers of emotional ups and downs . . . The illustrations are endearing, with great depth and feeling: atmosphere oozes from the page * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisPeter Rabbit 2: The Runaway is in cinemas now! This action-packed chapter book is based on the major new movie, so you can relive your favourite moments!Featuring the same star-studded cast, including James Corden (the voice of Peter Rabbit), Domhnall Gleeson (Mr. McGregor) and Rose Byrne (McGregor''s animal loving neighbour, Bea).As ever, Peter is causing mischief in the garden. But when he hops out of the garden into the city, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated. When his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be.Other Titles In The Series:Peter Rabbit 2: Quiz Book Peter Rabbit 2: Sticker Activity BookPeter Rabbit2: Colouring Sticker Activity BookAnd From the First Film:Peter Rabbit, Based on the Major New MoviePeter Rabbit The Movie: Sticker Activity Book

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Book SynopsisIf you think monsters don''t exist, just ask Theodora Hendrix. The third in a brilliantly funny series about an ordinary girl brought up by monsters, perfect for fans of Amelia Fang and A Series of Unfortunate Events.Theodora, Sherman and Dexter are off to the Big Apple for the holidays, and they cannot wait! However, if Dracula and Mummy thought an overseas trip would keep Theodora safe from bad monsters with sinister intentions, they were wrong. For New York is teeming with Shadowmongers sly, shadowy creatures controlled by the most sinister foe of all. A foe who wants nothing more than to see the Monstrous League of Monsters brought down ... and Theodora with it.Trade ReviewWith Lisa Hunt’s expressive black and white illustrations throughout, this is just right for autumnal reading, especially for those who enjoy spooky stories tinged with humour. * Red Reading Hub *

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Book Synopsis A spellbinding new fantasy novel from the author of The Apprentice Witch series - perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and Diana Wynne Jones. 'A cosy, magical adventure which touches on the problems associated with fast fashion.' THE BOOKSELLER 'Enchanting' THE WEEK JUNIOR Hen dreams of joining the family spell-tailor business, making magical homemade outfits. But the shop is struggling, thanks to the cheap clothing factory that has opened nearby. Stumbling upon a stitch - one that can sew memories into seams - Hen thinks he has the answer that will save them. Instead, he's shocked to be banned from sowing forever. What is going on? And can he unravel the mystery before it's too late? Combines James Nicol’s trademark cosy fantasy with an enchanting mystery – perfect for readers 8 and up Explores the real magic of clothes as Hen, a spell tailor’s apprentice, struggles to master his family craft – and discovers a new kind of stitch in the process A warm hug of a book – one to curl up with in your favourite old jumper!

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Book SynopsisWendington Jones has her world abruptly up-ended when her adventuring mother dies in a car crash in late 1920. Left in the care of her Grandmamma and her valet Rohan, Wendington receives a parcel in the middle of the night, seemingly from her dead mother. It's half of a manuscript from a book her mother was writing, and describes a mystery surrounding the mythical Tree of Life. When Wendington reads that the tree could have the power to bring her mother back to life, she throws herself into finding the remainder of the manuscript and solving her mother's mystery. However, her initial attempts are laced with danger. Other people also seek to find the Tree of Life and Wendington has to trick, fight and talk her way out of many perilous situations. Does Wendington have what it takes to complete her mission? Enola Holmes meets Indiana Jones in this epic story of mystery, adventure and learning to live with grief along the way.

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Book SynopsisNight of the Living Pasta is a hilarious adventure about the consequences of not eating your dinner. When her dad warns her that wasting her dinner has grave consequences, but Grace laughs him off and trots off to bed. But then she hears sounds from the kitchen – she investigates and is met in the kitchen by… a monster made entirely of spaghetti bolognese! Her dinner puts up a good fight, but Grace has one move up her sleeve that it doesn’t see coming. A fun rhyming story coupled with equally fun illustrations that kids aged 3 and above (and their parents) will enjoy.

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Book SynopsisBased on a true story, the author humorously recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a friend on Surtsey, a brand new volcanic island in Iceland. The adventurers face epic challenges like molten lava, melted eyeglasses and scant supplies before finally getting rescued. Graphic novel-like layouts and spirited text invite readers to search for the one thing that's not actually true in this thrilling yet light-hearted tale of adventure. Endnotes include information about volcanoes, Icelandic culture and Norse mythology.Trade Review★ “Two amateur explorers become stranded on a newly formed volcanic island when the fishing boat that drops them off fails to come back” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Based on a true account, the book’s comfortable and engaging storytelling presents the tale in a humorous way sprinkled with Icelandic myths and a dash of magic . . . Highly recommended for public or school libraries. This gently exciting story will be enjoyed by adventure-loving children.” - School Library Journal“Benediktsson’s Icelandic grandfather inspires this ‘mostly true,’ magically buoyed tale of a volcanic excursion that teeters on disaster” – Publishers Weekly "This strikingly unusual picture book contains a true story about the author’s grandfather, a scientist stranded on a volcanic island. Lively illustrations allude to the mythology, and the text, including facts in the back, is involving." - The Sunday Times, Best Books for Children 2023

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Book SynopsisIt's a dark and stormy night and Toby cannot sleep. The whole house seems to be tossing and turning like a ship in the middle of the ocean...and soon Toby enters a fantasy world where he is indeed at sea, caught up in a strange and wild adventure. Luckily, Toby's cat makes up the crew of his ship, and together they chart a course through the storm and fend off a giant sea monster - with the last minute help of a mystery submarine which comes to their aid. But hang on, the submarine is manned by his Grandma and Grandpa! Soon they are back in the safety of the harbour, ready for breakfast - but lift the flap for one last surprise! Dramatic and surreal, there is danger and bravery with a large dose of the surreal, and lots more to notice on every re-read.Trade Review‘If you have enjoyed some of Kitamura’s previous books, then you are in for another treat with this latest publication. The story is pacy and thrilling and the voyage dangerous, but the fantasy element makes for an exciting but safe read’ Just Imagine;'With a mix of surreal humour and high adventure, Kitamura's illustrations provide a visual treat. I particularly love the richly hued seascape with the two sailing houses heading landwards.' Red Reading Hub;‘A surreal and dramatic story that shows the power of imagination - with the most beautiful illustrations! I cannot recommend it highly enough!' I Teach Things;‘A welcome re-issue of a book first published in the 1980’s. Satoshi Kitamura’s style is distinctive and text and illustration are perfectly matched here…A dramatic fantasy story with a surreal element. Great fun for anyone aged 2+’ English Association;‘So distinctive is his artwork. It's a superb flight of imagination such as a child might have giving rise to a captivating adventure. Get hold of a copy now.’ Seaside Reader; 'Kitamura's nautical romp is a combination of sweet charm and raucous revelry. The artistry displayed in the jewel-colored illustrations is considerable and makes the book a satisfying visual treat.' Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisReaders will be laughing and crying all at once. This book is an astonishing, unique feat of the imagination' ?i NewsFrom critically acclaimed author Nicola Skinner, her most brilliant book yet a darkly comic story about staying true to yourself, even if it means tearing everything down There's absolutely nothing wrong with Minnie's island. Nothing, that is, apart from the earthquakes, which pull buildings and schools and houses down on a regular basis.Luckily, the island's inhabitants have found a way to fix their crumbling walls: giants. Giants look after human children, like eleven-year-old Minnie. When Minnie turns twelve, she'll kiss her giant, turning her into a stone statue forever. The stone will be used to repair buildings. And there's nothing wrong with that either . . . or so Minnie thinks.But when a dreadful earthquake strikes, Minnie realises she's not quite ready to say goodbye to her giant not forever not yet. So Minnie goes on the run, betraying her parents and everyTrade Review Praise for STARBOARD: ‘A uniquely brilliant story about setting your own course; clever, funny and moving’ Anna James, author of Pages & Co. ‘Spectacular. A wild, hilarious, surreal adventure of self-discovery’ Guardian ‘An impressive feat, achieved with prose that often feels newly minted’ Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week ‘A fabulously entertaining, hugely inventive novel of epic adventure, friendship and bravery’ Editor’s Choice, Bookseller ‘A gloriously imaginative adventure’ Daily Mail Praise for BLOOM: ‘A hilarious, beautiful book… a blooming marvellous read’ Onjali Q. Rauf, author of The Boy at the Back of the Class‘A riotous, original and timely reminder that sometimes rules are made to be broken.’ Guardian Books of the Year‘A cracking debut… fresh and fun’ Times Children’s Book of the Week‘Delightful… Humorous, original…’ Amanda Craig, New Statesman‘A gorgeous debut… assured, funny, compelling’ Guardian‘Original, surprising and wonderfully surreal’ The Bookseller Praise for STORM: ‘Hugely inventive’ Independent‘Funny, moving and surprising, told with real wisdom and heart’ The Bookseller‘Surprising and endearing’ Daily Mail Praise for STARBOARD: ‘A uniquely brilliant story about setting your own course; clever, funny and moving’ Anna James, author of Pages & Co. ‘Spectacular. A wild, hilarious, surreal adventure of self-discovery’ Guardian ‘An impressive feat, achieved with prose that often feels newly minted’ Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week ‘A fabulously entertaining, hugely inventive novel of epic adventure, friendship and bravery’ Editor’s Choice, Bookseller ‘A gloriously imaginative adventure’ Daily Mail Praise for BLOOM: ‘A hilarious, beautiful book… a blooming marvellous read’ Onjali Q. Rauf, author of The Boy at the Back of the Class‘A riotous, original and timely reminder that sometimes rules are made to be broken.’ Guardian Books of the Year‘A cracking debut… fresh and fun’ Times Children’s Book of the Week‘Delightful… Humorous, original…’ Amanda Craig, New Statesman‘A gorgeous debut… assured, funny, compelling’ Guardian‘Original, surprising and wonderfully surreal’ The Bookseller Praise for STORM: ‘Hugely inventive’ Independent‘Funny, moving and surprising, told with real wisdom and heart’ The Bookseller‘Surprising and endearing’ Daily Mail

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Book Synopsis The thrilling third volume in the bestselling middle-grade trilogy, beautifully illustrated throughout by Chris Riddell Trade Review‘Anneshka’s hunt for the greatest kingdom brings her into our world in the third volume in Gibbons’ fantastical trilogy’ The Bookseller Praise for The Shadow Moth: “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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Book SynopsisMarc Klein has written many well-known screenplays including the romantic comedy classic Serendipity, as well as Mirror, Mirror, a reimagining of the Snow White fairy tale. The In Between is his debut novel and the basis for the film from Paramount Pictures. Klein resides in Los Angeles.Trade ReviewAn original take on the personal nature of grief and a strong choice where YA romances are popular. * SLJ *

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Book Synopsis"More magic, mystery and mayhem from the amazing Cat Gray." Thomas Taylor, author of Malamander"Fun and thrilling in equal measure, with a heart of spookiness and danger." Nicki Thornton, author of The Last Chance HotelWelcome to Elbow Alley, home of the most monstrous mystery and a whole lot of spooky fun!Pip was not expecting his new neighbours to be vampires, banshees and ghosts. Worst of all is the mysterious spirit snatcher, which appears out of nowhere and sucks away people's personalities. When it attacks Pip's parents, the only way to save them is to find and destroy it. But no one knows who it is... Along with his new friend Fliss and her dog Splodge, Pip sets out to investigate, facing murderous ghouls, werewolf attacks and a dangerously mouldy cheese. Because if he and Fliss can't stop the creature by their thirteenth birthdays, they'll be spirit-snatched too.Trade ReviewMore magic, mystery and mayhem from the amazing Cat Gray. * Thomas Taylor, author of Malamander *This is a perfectly magical, mystical investigation, fun and thrilling in equal measure, with a heart of spookiness and danger. * Nicki Thornton, author of The Last Chance Hotel *Magical, thrilling, and mysterious, The Spirit Snatcher is a race against time like no other. * Sinéad O'Hart, author of The Eye of the North *Delightfully spooky and spellbinding in equal measure. * Clare Povey, author of The Unexpected Tale of Bastien Bonlivre *

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Book Synopsis'A rollicking, salty, breath of fresh air.' Hilary McKay'Absolutely adored it!' Emma CarrollBy the celebrated author of The Pear Affair and The Secret Starling - Patch finds adventure on every deck of the 'floating palace' she accidentally stows away on.Liverpool, 1910When Patch runs up the gangway of steamship, RMS Glorious, she isn't planning to hang around. But if she leaves her hiding place the constable might catch her: sitting tight is worth the risk. Too late, she realises the ship is setting sail! Patch has become an accidental stowaway.Luckily, Patch's unconventional past has made her pretty fearless when it comes to fending for herself, and besides there are friends in high and low places to be made onboard.But hiding away becomes less and less easy: her new friends urgently need her help and there's a mystery that needs solving, all before they reach New York . . .With gor

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Book Synopsis The sequel to THE PRINCESS RULES sees rebel princess, Princess Florizella, going on even more adventures, but this time, she also has a little brother in tow… Trade ReviewPraise for The Princess Rules: “…perfect for newish readers who are gaining confidence and ready for a challenge” The Times 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

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Book SynopsisIntroducing the YA fiction debut from bestselling author and journalist Bryony Gordon in a modern twist on Rapunzel and one girl's quest to find a different sort of happy ever after. Barb may have zero friends IRL, but online, she is popular. Like, several-hundred-thousand-followers popular. Or at least, her hair is popular. Because Barb's hair is glossy and beautiful. Which is why hairbrush manufacturers pay her stupid money for a 30-second clip. But most of the time Barb just wants to be a typical teenager, who has friends and a life. One who isn't confined to her bedroom on the 12th floor of the tower-block flat she shares with her aunt making content. One who can go about her business without everyone obsessing over the way she looks. Barb just needs to save up some money to make a new life for herself.But it's soon clear something isn't right. Because when Barb runs her fingers over her scalp, she feels something smooth and different. She gets out her mirrors and combs for a video and sees it ... a bald patch the size of a ten pence coin, slap bang in the middle of her head.Barb has alopecia.In this stunning retelling of Rapunzel, Barb must learn that she is so much more than her hair and that there is no such thing as a happy ending ... just lots of complicated new beginnings.'At its core is the message all teens need to read: you are good enough, and your looks are not your sum total as a person (neither is your social media following). It's a quick and engaging read we've been recommending far and wide.' Independent

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Book SynopsisIf he returns at all. Packed with action and intrigue, this sixth Warriors series is the perfect introduction for readers new to the Warriors world, while dedicated fans will be thrilled to discover the new adventures that unfold after the events of A Vision of Shadows.

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Book SynopsisIsabelle, Cora and Lei find themselves whisked away to a magicalland where they're no longer girls but unicorns! Join them on theiradventures in Blossom Wood as they make new animal friends andlearn to use their special unicorn magic!

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Book SynopsisWhen puzzle-loving Kip Bramley receives a cryptic invitation, delivered by a beetle-shaped drone that appears to be breathing, he has no idea that his world is about to change forever. Very soon he finds himself at Quicksmiths College of Strange Energy, hunting for riddles set 400 years earlier by a mysterious genius. But this isn't any ordinary treasure hunt: as the clock counts down, Kip will need all the help he can get from his loyal new friends and his faithful pet flying squirrel, Pinky. With danger mounting it seems much more is at stake for Kip and his family than he could ever have imagined.

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Book Synopsis An epic middle-grade adventure from Jonathan Auxier—the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Night Gardener and Sweep—will take readers to the very ends of the earth . . . and beyondSince time before time, two opposing forces have been locked in an endless battle: It is the war between magic and reason—between what if and what is. And the victor will not just shape the future but the very nature of reality. Peter Nimble and Sophie Quire have spent the last four years fighting to protect a world of magic from the insidious, unstoppable forces of “progress.” But, every day, the wonders that once surrounded them are vanishing. Lurking behind this transformation is a mysterious group called The League of Maps who seems to hold the answers. As Peter and Sophie fight to untangle this mystery, they find themselves thrown into opposing sides of a vast war that stretches fr

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Book Synopsis*The Fifteenth Doctor meets a literary legend in the third of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.*The best stories should never be unwrittenWhen a strange signal echoes through time to the heart of the TARDIS, the Doctor follows it to the home of Shirley Jackson.But the strangeness deepens when they find a sinister figure sowing chaos and discord with the use of a glowing box encouraging a crowd to murderous deeds.Catapulted back to Shirley Jackson's own era by the TARDIS, the Doctor (with the help of the time-struck author) must discover the origins of the box, and the terrible power that it wields . . .

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Book SynopsisDiscover what happened before . . .What did Osgood do the morning of the Day of the Doctor?What happened to Tegan before Arc of Infinity, and why does it involve strange sentient lights in the Australia outback?What was the Tenth Doctor doing in a hall of mirrors, right before Planet of the Dead?Answers to all these questions lie in an incredible collection of new Doctor Who short stories that give a glimpse into the moments just before we saw the Doctor step on screen.From Skaro to Apalapucia, from a shop front drained of colour to Rassilon's tomb, join a host of incredible adventures across the universe with Doctors, companions, friends and foes.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate 100 years of the Boxcar Children with this premium hardcover gift edition of a beloved classic.Perfect for gift giving, this special unjacketed hardcover edition of the Boxcar Children is the ideal start to a beloved series. It includes bonus content about the books and the life of Gertrude Chandler Warner, including author photos, personal correspondences, and archival historical content. This edition of the chapter book makes a wonderful keepsake for classroom and family-read alouds and fans of all ages.The Alden children were searching for a home ? and found a life of adventure! Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and sisters. They''re orphans too, and the only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. In this first book in the Boxcar Children series, the Alden children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, and decide to call it home! This illustrated chapter book series is full of wholesome excitement, danger, and mystery.

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Book SynopsisWhen young novice monk Brother Beowulf is sent to spy on Spook Johnson, he has no idea of the trouble he''s about to find himself in. Johnson boasts to Wulf of his battles against demonic creatures, and even seems to imprisons local witches, though Wulf is sceptical - not least because the church has taught him that Spooks are a force for evil, and not to be trusted. But then the monsters Johnson claims to fight turn out to be very real indeed, and soon Wulf is forced to seek help from another young Spook, Tom Ward, who terrifies and charms him in equal measure. But the forces of the dark are many, and it''s not long until Wulf and Tom realise they''ve bitten off far more than they can chew. A horrifying new enemy is rising - and only Wulf can stop it.

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Book SynopsisA high-speed space-chase unfolds as QPootle5 and his friend, Oopsy, flee from three hungry bladder monsters.Q Pootle 5 is in a hurry.And so is his friend, Oopsy.They are being chased by three hungry bladder monstersBut Q Pootle 5 has a friend who is bigger and scarier than the bladder monsters. Dave is bigger than everyoneTrade ReviewPraise for QPootle5:“An alien story with a difference! There’s lots of laughs in this friendly, funny story and we loved the wonderfully low-tech DIY spaceship.”Practical Parenting Praise for Albert le Blanc''Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive.'' The Independent ‘’Butterworth’s drawings have a comforting clarity and his stories develop straightforwardly so the book works for just about everyone.’’ Sunday Times ‘’Triumphant’’ The Observer

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Book SynopsisA young boy gradually comes to understand the difference between his toy soldiers and the bloodshed of the First World War in this poignant story.Ten-year-old Johnny loves the army of nutcracker soldiers his toymaker father whittles for him. Johnny eagerly plays at war, demolishing imaginary foes. But in 1914, war with Germany looms, and all too soon Johnny''s father is swept up in the war to end all wars as he proudly enlists to fight at the front in France. Johnny believes his father will be back in a few months, in time to celebrate Christmas with him and his mum. But the war is nothing like any soldier or person at home expected. It is brutal and horrific.The letters that arrive from Johnny''s dad reveal the ugly realities of combat and the soldiers he carves and encloses begin to bear its scars. Still, Johnny adds these soldiers to his armies of Huns, Tommies, and Frenchmen, engaging them in furious battle out in the muddy garden. His war games bind him to the father he longs to Trade Review“War idealistic, brutal, awe inspiring, numbing, jingoistic and ultimately heartbreaking is the central theme of this thoughtful and thought-provoking novel… its timing and its message are eerily resonant.”Publishers’ Weekly “A poignant, believable tale told with the sure touch of someone who shapes his craft with the same precision, imagination, and intensity as Johnny's ingenious father.”Horn Book

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered what happens when you drop your letter in the postbox? How does a letter get from your home town to the other side of the world in just a few days? In this book you will see what happens at every stage of a letter's journey from Jack in England to his penpal, Tama, in New Zealand.Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.Text type A recount/ explanation text.At the end of the book is a useful timeline showing a summary of each step, which can be used to recap the procedure orally or to support children's writing outside the reading session.Curriculum links Geography: Other people and places; Citizenship: People who help us.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.Trade ReviewHave you ever wondered what happens when a letter is sent to the other side of the world? Find out in this explanation book.

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Book SynopsisGabriella Midwinter used to have a home. She wasn't invisible back thenFor fans of Cathy Cassidy and Jacqueline Wilson, a stunning new novel from the author of SHINE, GLITTER, SEA OF STARS and A MILLION ANGELS.What's strange is that the day it actually happened, everything seemed so normal.Caught between arguing parents and moving house, twelve-year-old Gabriella somehow slips through the cracks. Now she's more alone than ever before. The city streets are no place for young girls but they're all she's got.Unless she can find her brother Beckett.Unless she can find her home.Trade Review“Kate Maryon’s characters stay with you long after the book is finished.” Jenny Valentine “If you like Jacqueline Wilson then you will definitely like this. The main character’s story is so moving you feel as if you are about to cry!” - Kate, age 10 “This is a book that is hard to put down without finishing! “ - Lucy, age 10 “The best book I ever read” - Somaya, age 12

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the monstrously funny and action-packed new series: Darkmouth. It's going to be legendary.The adventures of the most unfortunate Legend Hunter ever to don fighting armour and pick up a Dessicator continueOn a list of things Finn never thought he''d wish for, a gateway bursting open in Darkmouth was right up there. But that''s about his only hope for finding his missing father. He''s searched for a map, he''s followed Steve into dead ends, but found nothing. And he''s still got homework to do.But soon Finn and Emmie must face bizarre Legends, a ravenous world and a face from the past as they go where no Legend Hunter has gone before. Or, at least, where no legend Hunter has gone before and returned with their limbs in the correct order.Trade Review“Hilarious and exciting. Terrifying and heart-stopping. Everything a great fantasy series should be. The next big thing is here.” Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl “Hegarty writes surely, unpretentiously and amusingly, drawing up beguiling characters and constructing a plot which simply skips along. Great for primary school children studying myths and legends.” The Times “Hegarty understands the importance of humour for young readers. One of the great pleasures of being scared is the release of laughter that comes afterwards, and Darkmouth is peppered with sly, gentle wit.” The Irish Times “Believe the hype. The relationship between the young hero and his father is touching and real. There are touches of Ghostbusters, along with some Bond-like gadgets, plus a rather Dickensian setting (the mist-swirling town of Darkmouth). A stunning fantasy adventure.” Sarah Webb

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Book SynopsisA beautiful hardback edition of The Silver Chair, book six in the classic series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and colour interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.Quick! said Eustace. Hold hands! We mustn''t get separated! And before Jill quite knew what was happening, he had pulled her out of the door, out of the school grounds, out of England, out of our whole world into That Place.Eustace and Jill are whisked to the land of Narnia where Aslan, the great Lion, needs their help to find the missing Prince Rilian. Teaming up with Puddleglum, the Marsh Wiggle, the search takes them through some of the most dangerous underland of Narnia. Even if they attain their goal, it can only be the start of further trouble.Trade Review‘The magic of C. S. Lewis’s parallel universe never fades.’ The Times

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Book SynopsisSet sail with the funniest pirate on the seven seas in this hilarious adventure for readers of 7+ with brilliant pictures throughout from ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS illustrator Ben Cort.Pirate Blunderbeard is on a voyage with his cousin Redruth and Grandpa Greybeard. Blunderbeard hopes it will be like a holiday cruise, ice-cream, deck chairs and maybe a bit of swimming. But Grandpa Greybeard is on a mission. He wants to get his favourite ship back from the Scariest Pirate on the high seas he wants Blunderbeard to help. What could possibly go wrong?Pirate Blunderbeard on might be on the worst mission ever but it's also the funniest laugh-out-loud fun for readers of 7+

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Book SynopsisA brand new young fiction series by TV broadcaster and intrepid explorer Ben Fogle, inspired by his real-life animal experiencesCo-written with best-selling children's author Steve Cole and illustrated throughout with beautiful black and white illustrations by Nikolas Ilic.You can always count on Mr Dog to help an animal in troubleMr Dog is spending some time out at sea, riding the waves with the fishermen. But when a local seal goes missing, he has to spring into action fast Anchors aweigh!Trade ReviewPraise for other titles in the Mr Dog series ‘Fantastic for reading aloud’ Books for Topics ‘Sensantional!’ Rory, Age 7, National Geographic Kids ‘Ben Fogle’s passion for animals and love of adventure have been put to good use in this book, with its cast of loveable animals and I’m looking forward to seeing the series continue.’ Parents In Touch

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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.This adventure story is set in the mid-19th century during a ravaging storm. Will Amy and Pete be able to help rescue the members of a ship which is about to crash into the dangerous rocks?Orange/Band 6 offers varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ a /ee/ e-e, e, y /oo/ u /igh/ ie, y /ch/ tch /j/ g, ge, dge /l/ le /f/ ph /w/ wh /v/ ve /s/ se /z/ sePages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds

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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.Jack knows he's different from other kids he doesn't think the way they do. Jack's love of the moon leads him on a courageous journey into the sea. This is a story about neurodiversity, finding new friends, facing your fears and following your dreams.Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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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 Tara Binns opens her dressing up box something exciting happens Tara Binns is an environmental engineer! Eco-friendly energy is good for the planet, but what if it spoils a beautiful view? Tara Binns makes a big splash in the world of wind power and everyone is blown over by the strength of her sparky ideas.This exciting title in the Tara Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan.Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Text type: An adventure storyIdeas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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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 Tara Binns opens her dressing up box something exciting happens Tara Binns is a volcanologist! Tara is excited to find herself on the rocky slopes of a majestic volcano until the ground starts shaking, clouds of stinky gas surround her and she spots a huge crack up near the summit. Is the volcano about to erupt ?This exciting title in the Tara Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan.Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.Text type: An adventure storyIdeas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities

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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.Roll double six or double three, let's learn about your history.Join Aniyah, EJ and Olivia, the time-travelling trio, as they play their Ludi board game and are transported to another action-packed adventure back in time, helping real people from history and solving exciting mysteries along the way.Aniyah, EJ and Olivia find themselves in Tudor England in 1511. Racing through the streets of London, will they be able to help John Blanke to find his stolen trumpet and make it back in time before the start of the tournament?This exciting book is one of several action-packed adventure stories from Black history, written and illustrated by Nadine Cow

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Book SynopsisStunning anniversary edition of this magical novel in the spellbinding, award-winning Ingo ChroniclesI can't go back in the house. I'm restless, prickling all over. The wind hits me like slaps from huge invisible hands. But it's not the wind that worries me. It's something else, beyond the storm Sapphire and Conor can't forget their adventures in Ingo, the mysterious world beneath the sea. They long to see their Mer friends Faro and Elvira, and swim with the dolphins once more.But a crisis is brewing far below the ocean's surface, where the wisest of the Mer guards the precious Tide Knot. And soon both Sapphire and Conor will be drawn into Ingo's troubled waters

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“By the end, readers will be itching for more… A captivating and satisfying queer fantasy.” — Kirkus Reviews “Dazzling and creative… This sterling start to a high fantasy series features creative world-building, nuanced and witty characters, good versus evil, a perilous quest, and a touch of romance for both queer and straight characters. Recommended for most fantasy lovers.” — School Library Journal “Masters of character-driven stories, Jones and Bennett yet again deliver with a foul-mouthed thief, an enchanting fae prince, a headstrong woman, and an ex-Queensguard, to name only a few…Though the dreamy fae-mortal romance doesn't flourish until the latter half, fans of the authors will happily subsist on the story's consistent sharp-witted voice alone.” — Booklist “Classic YA fantasy tropes break into a fast-paced fantasy revolution whose heart, grit, and consequences are more than the sum of its parts… A smart, stakes-loaded LGBTQ fantasy well worth sticking with, for fans of Six of Crows and Megan Whalen Turner.” — Publishers Weekly Praise for Jaida Jones and Danielle Bennett: “Havemercy is an absolute charmer of a book: at once exciting, romantic, and funny.” — Kirkus Reviews “These ladies write like a house on fire, delivering fantasy’s most pleasant surprise since Temeraire himself took wing in 2006...An impressive debut.” — SFReviews.net “Delicious! The characters are unique, entrancing and believable: dinner-party guests you never want to see go home. I will gladly walk again in this city, now that I know my way around.” — Ellen Kushner, author of The Privilege of the Sword “A dazzling cast memorable characters! Havemercy is a wonderful debut from two talented new authors.” — Lynn Flewelling, author of Shadows Return “[The authors] vividly convey the testosterone-saturated world of fantasy fighter pilots in this fast-paced debut.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean comes the next I Can Read Comics book in the Pete the Cat series! In Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer, Secret Agent Meow (also known as Pete the Cat) is ready to crack another case: a cat burglary hits too close to home when someone steals Pete?s parents? secret recipe for rainbow sprinkle cookies!Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it will introduce children into the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourage visual literacy in emerging readers.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Parry creates a spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure for middle-grade readers—this time about a pod of orca whales and their plight in today’s Salish Sea. . . . Parry’s thorough research, observation, and creative writing combine to share the marvelous matriarchal familial world of orcas . . . Her descriptive narrative rises in intensity to match each new danger and resolves with a bittersweet yet hopeful finish. . . . Excellent.” — Booklist (starred review) “After a tsunami devastates their habitat in the Salish Sea, a young orca and her brother embark on a remarkable adventure. . . . Vega and Deneb tell their harrowing story, engaging young readers while educating them about the marine ecosystem. . . . A dramatic, educational, authentic whale of a tale.” — Kirkus Reviews "Vega is a young orca whale being trained by her mother to one day be the group’s Wayfinder . . . But when she and her young brother are separated from the pod . . . Vega must use her wayfinding skills to reunite them with their elders. . . . Parry weav[es] a great deal of information about orcas and their habits into the narrative.” — School Library Journal “After just a few pages, readers will be completely immersed in the underwater world of Rosanne Parry’s A Whale of the Wild . . . [Parry] skillfully incorporates details about orcas as well as the many threats to their existence. . . . A Whale of the Wild offers brisk drama alongside insight and wisdom, demonstrating the vital importance of taking care of each other and the world we live in—above and below the surface.” — BookPage.com “[An] enthralling new novel . . . Parry writes in a tradition of animal adventure novels that address environmental issues from the animals’ point of view . . . A Whale of the Wild is a dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing maritime adventure.” — New York Times Book Review “A story about two young orcas, Vega and her little brother, Deneb. . . . When Vega acts impulsively, the siblings become separated from their pod. In searching for their lost family, they discover friends — and grave danger.” — Washington Post "Vega, a late-adolescent orca whale . . . lives in the Salish Sea, an area of stunning ecological richness and diversity . . . When there’s an earthquake with its resulting tsunami, Vega and Deneb become separated from their pod. Parry does a convincing job of presenting orca life in fresh language that rings true. . . . [and] becomes increasingly heartbreaking as the characters try to deal with the fracturing of their world. The story contains gracefully integrated information . . . Detailed black-and-white illustrations beautifully support a powerful portrait of nature under threat." — Horn Book Magazine “Two young orcas search for lost family, meet unique friends and deal with the dangerous impact of pollutants and global warming on their undersea world, which is vividly rendered in this novel through words and pictures.” — Washington Post

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Book SynopsisSix kids search for a new place to call home in this middle grade graphic novel debut by comic creators Cait May and Trevor Bream, for fans of Marvel’s Runaways and The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag.Trade ReviewThrilling and packed with heart; an X-Men tale for the younger set. — School Library Journal May and Bream cast an enjoyably wide net in terms of irregularities, constructing relatable characters out of yetis, planet-invading aliens, fairylike will-o'-the-wisps, octopus tykes, and all manner of werecreatures. This makes for a huge world filled with wonder and a fine introduction to social (and pronoun) differences for young readers. May paints this world with intense detail, an expansive emotional palette of expressive faces, and inky blots of living darkness when rapacious evil rears its foul head. — Booklist

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