Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Rescue Tails The Treacherous Tower
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bitsy Boozle Tell a Story
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fgteev Campfire Tales 2 The Werehouse
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Mr Gumpys Outing
Book SynopsisJohn Burningham was born in 1936. He studied illustration at the Central School of Art. His first children's book, Borka, was published in 1963, and it was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal as the best illustrated book of the year. John Burningham collaborated with Ian Fleming on Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, designing the model of the famous car. He lived in London with his wife Helen Oxenbury, also a well-known author and illustrator. John Burningham died on January 4th, 2019.Trade ReviewThe gently coloured illustrations are really appealing and it is good to se this classic brought to a new generation * parentsintouch.co.uk *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Pigeon Post
Book SynopsisReunited for the summer, the Swallows and Amazons with Dick and Dorothea launch a prospecting expedition to find the lost gold mine of the high hills above the lake. But the mining camp runs into all sorts of trouble: not only the danger of fire in the drought ridden countryside but also scary encounters with unsafe tunnels. Worst of all is the sinister Squashy Hat, who appears to be a rival prospector and who''s certainly a spy - how can they keep working without him discovering what they''ve found?Trade ReviewIn its own class and wearing several gold stars for distinction, Pigeon Post stands head and shoulders above the average adventure book for and of children * The Times *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK South Sea Adventure
Book Synopsis''It''s a lost world out there''Hal and Roger Hunt sink deep into danger when a specimen-collecting trip takes them into the lost world of the South Seas. But the deep-sea trawl has a hidden agenda - a top secret mission for Professor Stuyvesant, and his scientific experiments in Pearl Lagoon . . .Trade ReviewPrice 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 *Willard Price makes the pulse-rate soar * Independent on Sunday *
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Cornerstone Treasure Hunters
Book SynopsisJAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Toad Rage
Book SynopsisLimpy can''t understand why humans hate all cane toads so much - they even squash them with their cars. He is determined to save his own family from ending up as flat as place mats. He sets off on a ''mucas-chillingly dangerous and wart-tinglingly daring journey'' and risks everything to make humans see that cane toads are really very nice.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Pirate School Just a Bit of Wind
Book SynopsisIt''s the first day at PIRATE SCHOOL for Ziggy, Smudge, Carkella and Flo and they have lots of new things to contend with. Their headteacher is the scary Patagonia Clasterbotton and they have to take lessons include walking the plank and hand-to-hand fighting. When out on the pirate ship a storm blows up, resulting in the children having to rescue Patagonia when she''s swept overboard, and they learn that really Patagonia is not so scary after all!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK King Jack and the Dragon
Book SynopsisA magical, rhyming bedtime picture book starring brave King Jack, a band of faithful knights and a big green dragon. Raaahhh! Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, the award-winning artist of We''re Going on a Bear Hunt and Alice in Wonderland. Jack, Zak and Caspar were making a den, a mighty great fort for King Jack and his men . . .Night is falling, bedtime is looming and playtime is nearly over . . . but brave King Jack is more than a match for dragons and terrible beasties. This magical make-believe adventure, illustrated by picture book star Helen Oxenbury, is the perfect bedtime tale for little boys and brave children everywhere. Normal 0 0 1 65 373 Puffin 3 1 458 11.1287 0 0 0 Generations of children have been charmed by Helen Oxenbury''s award-winning illustrations. Helen has won the Kate Greenaway medal and the Nestle Smarties prize. Her numerous books include We''re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol. Peter Bently started writing for children soon after becoming a parent and now lives in Devon with his wife, Lucy and their children Theo (alias King Jack) and Tara.Trade ReviewA new nursery classic has just hit the shelves...a total joy to read aloud * Telegraph Magazine *This charming, atmospheric, multiracial tale is both exciting and comforting * Sunday Times *Helen Oxenbury's illustrations are timeless and the poignant story is perfect in its simplicity. A classic * Angels and Urchins *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox
Book SynopsisMovie available from June 12th only on Disney+ Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox is the sixth book in the criminally good Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer. FORMER CRIMINAL MASTERMIND ARTEMIS FOWL HAS HOODWINKED FAIRIES AND BATTLED GOBLINSTHIS TIME, IT''S PERSONAL Artemis''s mother is gravely ill. Unfortunately the cure, an endangered lemur, was made extinct eight years ago . . . by Artemis Fowl. Talk about awkward.What if he could travel back in time, outwit his former self and bring the lemur home? With the right demon warlock, it might be possible.But we all remember the young Artemis. He was, to put it mildly, a pretty terrible human being, so this won''t be easy.Artemis Fowl really is his own worst enemy . . . ''Grips like an electromagnet until the last word'' - Independent ''Engagingly vivid, exciting and witty'' - The Telegraph ''Fast, funny and very exciTrade ReviewAn unadulterated joy. * The Scotsman *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Somewhere Nowhere Book 3
Book SynopsisThe action-packed finale to Jon Robinson''s debut conspiracy thriller trilogy, Nowhere.In hiding with the mysterious Guild, Alyn, Jes and their friends learn of a way to destroy the prison called Nowhere and end the Pledge''s project for good. But another, far more dangerous figure, has plans to send the country spiralling into anarchy and chaos. Will the gang be able to stop him in time, or might it already be too late...?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Runaways
Book Synopsis*2015 RED HOUSE CHILDREN''S BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED AUTHOR*A brand new animal adventure for 8+ readers set during World War One from classic-in-the-making and bestselling author, Megan Rix. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Sarah Lean.Two friends, fighting their way home . . . SHANTI and her calf TARA are beautiful circus elephants. HARVEY is the faithful old collie who leads the show.In war they will perform their most death-defying trick yet.When the First World War seizes Europe, Cullen''s Circus is forced to close. The men are sent to fight and the animals are torn apart from their keepers, and each other. But while Shanti must help on a farm, it''s little Tara who faces a far worse fate. . . Separated too soon from her mother, Tara''s life is in danger. Only old, brave Harvey can bring them back together. And so side-by-side, dog and elephant set out on an extraordinary journey across the English couTrade ReviewIf you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this * Express *A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate * The Times *Every now and then a writer comes along with a unique way of storytelling . . . Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are deeply moving and will strike a chord with animal lovers * LoveReading *
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Oxford University Press Rudy and the Skate Stars a Times Childrens Book
Book SynopsisWhen Rudy and his friends discover that the Skate Stars competition has come to their hometown they can't wait to enter and show off their skills. But how far is Rudy willing to go to win a medal?Trade Review*** A Times Children's Book of the Week ***"Encouraging kids to read their first chapter books can be tricky, but just like Rudy and his kickflips off the half-pipe, this one nails it. Gnarly, as the skater kids might say, but in the gentlest of ways." * Lucy Bannerman, The Times *"George Ermos's super-cool illustrations help break up the text and ramp up the action." * Jill bennett, Red Reading Hub *"A cool skateboarding werewolf protagonist!" * Harriet Muncaster, author of the Isadora Moon series *"Full of energy and with stylish illustrations that capture the scene this story poses a familiar dilemma for very young readers." * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Treasure Island
Book SynopsisFollowing the demise of bloodthirsty buccaneer Captain Flint, young Jim Hawkins finds himself with the key to a fortune. For he has discovered a map that will lead him to the fabled Treasure Island. But a host of villains, wild beasts and deadly savages stand between him and the stash of gold. Not to mention the most infamous pirate ever to sail the high seas . . .This special Puffin Classics edition brings together two of the most inspirational collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London - the works of Arts and Crafts pioneer William Morris and the literature of Robert Louis Stevenson.Illustrator Liz Catchpole has selected patterns from the V&A archive and introduced new artwork inspired by the collection to create a beautiful cover which brings Robert Louis Stevenson''s timeless story to life.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK George the Dragon and the Princess
Book SynopsisFar, far away over the high, high mountains in an old castle wall, in a tiny, tiny hole there lives a little mouse called George. He''s very small and rather timid and he can be a bit clumsy too. In fact, poor George is so hopeless that he can''t even make lunch without burning his cheese on toast!But when a huge and terrifying dragon attacks the castle, George springs into action! Because as fans of George and the Dragon know only too well, George has a very special talent . . .This stunning new edition is perfect for new readers, as well as fans of George and the Dragon. This is a charming children''s tale from the exceptional storyteller and illustrator, Chris Wormell.Trade ReviewCaptivating follow-up to the much-loved classic picture book George and the Dragon. * Maternity and Infant *A future classic * School Librarian *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Peter Pan
Book SynopsisA set of 6 much-loved stories from classic English literature for children, brought together by Puffin Classics in beautiful paperback cover designs.Peter Pan is one of the most famous and loved stories in children''s English literature. When Peter Pan loses his shadow in the Darling children''s nursery, things will never be the same again... Over the rooftops of London, Peter Pan and the fairy Tinkerbell lead Wendy, Michael and John Darling to Neverland to start a new life with his gang of Lost Boys. There, they will encounter mermaids, princesses, a ticking crocodile and the fearsome Captain Hook and his terrible crew of pirates. What will their new life be like in Neverland? If Captain Hook has his way, they won''t live long enough to find out... Also in this collection:The Great Adventures of Sherlock HolmesOliver TwistAlice''s Adventures in WonderlandFive Children and ItGulliver''s Travels
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision
Book SynopsisBlast-off into space in this second adventure with The Secret Explorers, a brand-new fiction series.This group of brilliant kids come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission...In The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision, space expert Roshni leads a mission that''s out of this world - literally! With rainforest expert Ollie, she is set the task of fixing the space probe orbiting Jupiter before a comet hits the planet. With the clock ticking, it''s a race against time for the Secret Explorers as they dodge asteroids, complete daring spacewalks, and use all their skills to complete their mission.Packed with fun illustrations and facts about real-life missions to Jupiter, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers
Book SynopsisJoin The Secret Explorers as they go up against thieves in ancient Egypt in the third instalment of this action-packed, fact-filled book series.The Secret Explorers come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission...In The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers, Gustavo (history expert) and Kiki (engineering expert) are set the mission of stopping the Cairo Museum from closing down. They travel back in time to ancient Egypt and are soon drawn into a tense, thrilling adventure that involves breaking into pyramids, learning ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, and stopping thieves hoping to rob all the treasure from the Pharaoh''s tomb. Packed with fun illustrations and facts about the real-life Pharaoh Khufu and his treasures, ancient Egyptia
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Superhero Max Read It Yourself Level 2
Book SynopsisWhen dastardly Lady Rob and Ricky Rob set out to rob a bank, ordinary boy Max becomes Swooperman, a soaring, crime-busting superhero! But the baddies hatch a cunning plan to steal his swoop boots. Can Max get them back and save the day?Superhero Max is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject 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 and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Momo Arashima Breaks the Mirror of the Sun
Book SynopsisDiscover the second book in a thrilling new fantasy series for readers aged 9+ - perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Dragon Mountain and Mia and the Lightcasters!Momo Arashima just wants an ordinary life. But she''s about to become legendary . . .After vanquishing a demon king, saving her mum, and reconnecting with her friend Danny, Momo ought to be living the life she''s always wanted. But lately Danny has been ditching her to hang out with mean-girl Ryleigh - and groups of children have begun vanishing without a trace. So when a whole group from Ryleigh''s exclusive birthday party becomes the latest to disappear, Momo and her friends (including Niko the fox) are left to fight a dangerous new enemy from Shinto legend.This time they are up against Tamamo-no-mae - beautiful, bloodthirsty and manipulative, she''s the ultimate mean girl of the Kami-verse. To defeat her, Momo must travel to the Sky Kingdom
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Every Time You Hear That Song
Book SynopsisTold in alternating perspectives, Every Time You Hear That Song is a swoonworthy summer road-trip romance, perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins-Reid and Casey McQuiston.Seventeen-year-old aspiring journalist Darren Purchase is looking for a news story to launch her career and get her out of her stifling small town.When her country music idol Decklee Cassel dies leaving behind a trail of cross-country musical clues to her final album, Darren sees her opportunity for fame and freedom. All she needs is a car, though the only driver she knows is her annoying co-worker, Kendall . . .As Darren and Kendall get closer to the prize and each other everything Darren thought she knew about the woman she idolized begins to unravel.What actually happened to Decklee's songwriting partner? And who were all those soul-stirring love songs written for?Praise for Every Time You Hear That Song:I absolutely loved this romantic, page-turning adventure about loving people and places who cannot love you back on your terms. If you've ever tried to make yourself smaller for a world that was never meant to contain you, this book will be a balm to your soul.Dahlia Adler, author of Home Field AdvantageEvery Time You Hear That Song is the literary equivalent of hitting the open road with the windows down and the radio blasting. After devouring this book, I'm officially in my Jenna Voris era.Brian D. Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country and My Fair Brady
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Twits A Would You Rather Game Book
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Dr. Seuss Graphic Novel The Grinch Takes a
Book SynopsisHe's mean, green and grumpy, and now Dr. Seuss's beloved and iconic character, The Grinch, is starring in his very own chapter book graphic novel! Everyone's favourite holiday grump is back in a brand-new adventure, and he already needs a vacation!It's vacation time in Whoville but The Grinch is feeling a bit baffled. For starters, he doesn''t know what a vacation actually is . . .Determined to learn what the Whos seem so excited about, The Grinch decides to give a vacation a try! Unfortunately, the mountains are too snowy, the beach is too sandy and the theme park is too loud . . . Perhaps vacations are just something that Grinches do not do? Thankfully, his dog Max isn't letting the Grinch give up that easily!Will there be some fun in the sun for everyone's favourite Grinch, or is the Whos' famously grumpy neighbour doomed to stay home?With charming illustrations and easy-to-follow panelled storytelling, this graphic novel series is an excellent bridge for kids moving into independent reading a must-have for young readers and Dr. Seuss fans alike.
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Zondervan Rosies Ranch Rescue
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Little, Brown & Company Tool of War 3 Ship Breaker
Book SynopsisFrom Printz Award winner and National Book Award finalist Paolo Bacigalupi comes the third companion novel in the dystopic Ship Breaker universe. Set in a future swamped by rising seas, depleted resources, corporate government, and civil war, this novel stars the most provocative, most talked-about, most controversial character from Paolo Bacigalupi''s highly acclaimed books Ship Breaker and The Drowned Cities, and pulls no punches in exploring the gray areas between what it means to be human--and animal.An attack on the Drowned Cities leaves Tool, a part-human, part-animal super-soldier with heightened physical abilities, on the run. His pack of compatriots is destroyed, and his only allies are humans whom he can''t afford to trust. But now he must resist his bioengineered impulse of loyalty toward his masters and embark on an all-out war against those who have enslaved him.
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Little, Brown & Company Space Taxi The Galactic B.U.R.P
Book SynopsisArchie Morningstar fights crime across the universe alongside his dad and a talking cat. In this book, Archie is taken to the criminal organization B.U.R.P.''s mothership where he must outsmart evil masterminds!
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Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Five Go To Billycock Hill
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 sixteen, it''s holiday time at Billycock Hill and the Famous Five make new friend - a real pilot! But when he disappears with top secret equipment, the Five begin to wonder if their new friend could be a spy, or worse, a traitor.Whatever his motives, the gang feel duty-bound to investigate...This edition features the original cover art and inside illustrations by Eileen Soper.
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Hachette Children's Group Frankies Magic Football Frankie vs The Rowdy
Book SynopsisFrankie and his team love playing football. There''s always time for a game. And now that they have their magical football they''re playing against teams they never imagined!When Frankie''s football transports them to a Roman arena will his team be a roaring success or will the football battle be more than they bargained for?
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Hachette Children's Group Frankies Magic Football Frankie and the Dragon
Book SynopsisWhen Frankie and his friends go to a kung fu lesson to improve their football skills, a giant Chinese puppet magically transports them to the gates of The Forbidden City. The team soon learn that an ancient warrior called Zha-Hu is planning to destroy the Great Wall of China, with help from his dragon and an army of terracotta animals. Can Frankie and his team break the dragon curse in time to stop him?
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Pearson Education Limited Shane
Book SynopsisOne of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this is Jack Shaefer's famous cowboy story which was made into an outstanding film. The tale is told by the boy into whose family corral a mysterious stranger rode in the summer of 1889.
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Scholastic US Bone Rose
Book SynopsisJeff Smith''s New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning BONE books are one of the most popular graphic novel series of all time!When a terrifying dragon attacks the small towns of the Northern Valley, Princess Rose (later known as Gran''ma Ben) must defeat the bloodthirsty beast, who is possessed by the evil Lord of the Locusts. While Rose faces the danger with honor, her older sister, Princess Briar, follows a more sinister path.An unforgettable story with beautiful, sweeping artwork, this prequel explores the fateful beginnings of the epic BONE saga.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Space Race
Book SynopsisMalorie Blackman is acknowledged as one of today's most imaginative and convincing writers for young readers. The novels in her Noughts & Crosses sequence have won several awards, including the Children's Book Award, and she has won many other awards for her books for the Random House list. Both Hacker and Thief! won the Young Telegraph/Gimme 5 Award - Malorie is the only author to have won this award twice - while Hacker also won the WH Smith Mind-Boggling Books Award in 1994. Her work has appeared on screen, with Pig-Heart Boy, which was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, being adapted into a BAFTA-award-winning TV serial. Malorie has also written a number of titles for younger readers.In 2005, Malorie was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her distinguished contribution to the world of children's books. In 2008, she was then honoured with an OBE for her services to Children's Literature.Trade ReviewRewarding reading * Teaching and Learning *The pace is good, there is enough repetition of plot elements to keep readers in touch, and the setting is just different enough to be interesting * The School Librarian *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E.
Book SynopsisIt''s just your average Friday night. Then the police show up. Your mum''s been caught on CCTV, breaking into a giant chemical company. They say she''s working undercover for A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E, a group against animal testing - but how is that possible? She''s not a spy - is she? Now she''s on the run - and only you can uncover the truth. And you''ve got to crack a code to do it.A gripping story from the bestselling author of Noughts and Crosses, Malorie Blackman.Trade ReviewA cracking good yarn * Daily Telegraph *Strong characterisation and pacy dialogue make this a real winner * Independent *This book is a real page-turner and is hard to put down! * Sunday Express *A gripping techno-thriller * Independent on Sunday *An exciting book . . . Full of adventure, detail and description and impossible to guess what will happen next * Newcastle Evening Chonicle *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Georges Cosmic Treasure Hunt
Book Synopsis''We are going,'' said Annie, ''on a great cosmic journey. So listen up, Savers of Planet Earth, and prepare to meet the Universe.''George''s best friend Annie needs help. Her scientist father, Eric, is working on a space project - and it''s all going wrong. A robot has landed on Mars, but is behaving very oddly. And now Annie has discovered something wierd on her dad''s super-computer. Is it a message from an alien? Could there be life out there? How do you find a planet in outer space? And if you could talk to aliens, what would you say?Trade Review"As with Lucy Hawking's first book about George, this is an exciting tale for children, interspersed with some serious science. I came away from this one feeling that the short essays on all manner of spacey stuff could easily be used to teach people older than ten about astrophysics, too. There is something about getting the cream of space/physics/astronomy to write on serious subjects, but aimed at young children...It's not only astrophysics you get. There is a fair bit on the environment, too, and not all through George's parents, who are rather Green. Plenty of food for thought in here." Bookwitch "What better way to interest young readers in science-and specifically in its relevance to the long-term survival of humankind-than for one of the world's most renowned theoretical physicists to put his subject at the center of a children's book? Stephen Hawking, his novelist daughter, and French physicist Galfard create two inquisitive, middle-school heroes, then send them on wondrous adventures through time and space" Publishers Weekly "I COULDN'T wait to get my hands on George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt, written by scientist and professor Stephen Hawking. Not only is it a brilliant adventure story that I didn't want to put down, but I learnt lots of scientific facts about the universe and enjoyed looking at the colour photos taken in space, too. A book to get readers interested in space and, as per the wish of its authors, a book that means you never stop asking: "Why?" -- Sebastian Westwood, age 11 First News
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Wyrmeweald The Bone Trail
Book SynopsisAn entire herd of greywyrmes, slaughtered for their flameoil. Others trapped, then viciously herded through the mountains. And more and more settlers heading up to the high country, the bones of those who don't make it littering the way, stark and white, picked clean by carrionwyrmes the bone trail . . .Trouble is brewing on the weald. A great whitewyrme and his kin send out a call to arms, and the wyrmes begin to gather in their ancient galleries. To defend their land against the relentless march of the kith, with their wagons and settlements and taste for killing. Payback is coming. Wyrme against kith. Kith against kin. Even wyrme against wyrme. And seasoned traveller Micah, with his friends Eli and Cara, is heading right into the thick of it . . .Trade ReviewYou won’t be disappointed. * Bookwitch *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Shadow Scale
Book SynopsisAs Seraphina travels the Southlands in search of the other half-breeds to help in the war effort, the dragon General Comonot and his Loyalists fight against the upstart Old Guard - with the fate of Goredd and the other human countries hanging in the balance.The gripping sequel to the bestselling Seraphina.Trade Review[A] worthy and wholly satisfying continuation of Seraphina’s tale * Publishers Weekly *Intricate plotting, clever surprises (including the identities of Goredd’s Saints), and lovely prose make this a worthy conclusion for all of Hartman’s big-hearted characters. * Booklist *Hartman continues to expand her world with enough history and detail to satisfy even the most questioning of readers, doing it all so naturally that it's hard to believe this is fiction. Dragon fiction has never flown higher. * Kirkus *Full of enticing characters, both good and evil . . . rife with danger and adventure. * Quill & Quire *This book's villain is one of the most terrifying I've encountered . . . I also loved, with a passion verging on the desperate, the fact that this fantasy world contains people of color, trans characters, gay characters, and languages that acknowledge multiple genders . . . Shadow Scale demonstrates that all these other ways of being are present and accounted for in the magnificent tapestry of its world. * NPR Books (US publication) *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Wee Free Men
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Ethically challenging, beautifully orchestrated, philosophically opposed to the usual plot fixes of fantasy.” -- Guardian“A passion for language, wordplay and puns bursts from the pages.” -- Daily Telegraph "Funny, terrifying and enlightening and quite, quite brilliant." --Starburst"Plenty to laugh at here, not least Pratchett's ability to put a 90 degree spin on the familiar." --The Times"Teen witch Tiffany is one of [Terry Pratchett's] most formidable creations yet." --Time Out"Ingenious mélange of fantasy, action, humour, and sly bits of social commentary."--Kirkus Reviews
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Faber & Faber Shiny Pippin and the Broken Forest
Book SynopsisPermit me, lovely readers, to take you on a journey. Firstly though, wherever you are, it is important that you should be comfy. For example, if you are in bed, make sure there are no spiky pieces of Lego under your bum bum. That sort of thing simply won't do...Pippin''s just an ordinary little girl who lives with her ordinary little granny in the ordinary little town of Funsprings. Or so she thinks. When some rather terrible goings on start occurring, Granny is forced to reveal a secret - she used to be a secret crime fighter! And on top of that, Pippin has a special gift - she is Shiny, and can talk to animals. Hurray! But life''s not all fun times and lemonade and monster munch for tea. Not only has all the water gone, the animals are disappearing too. Someone as rotten as a pig fart in a jar must be behind all this, and it''s up to Pippin to find out who. Armed with her new power and some new friends to boot, Pippin will confront kidnappers, evil scientist
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Faber & Faber Indiana Bones and the Lost Library
Book SynopsisIndiana Bones is back for a second dogtastic detective escapade! Once again he and his bestest friend, Aisha, have to gather their wits, courage and plenty of snacks to sniff outclues and solve a twisty mystery.On the hunt for the Avenger's lost treasure, the intrepid travellers set off on another trek, this time to the Temple of Diana at Ephesus. But nothing is ever simple for our heroes, and the slippery Serpent and stinky Ringo are still hot on their tails, determined to thwart their every move.An irresistible comical adventure.Funny and clever . . . A heartfelt adventure story.' Kirkus
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Faber & Faber Youre So Amazing
Book SynopsisWinner of the Inclusive Books for Children Picture Book Award 2024, shortlisted for the UKLA Book Awards and the LITTLE REBELS Book Award.A funny, whip-smart, friendly picture book that asks readers to imagine how othering it would feel if strangers believed they had to compensate for a person's disability with every interaction.When people meet Joe, they often treat him as Amazing Joe or Poor Joe. But can''t he just be . . . Joe?One-legged Joe is ''amazing''. He knows this because wherever he goes people always tell him he's amazing. Amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball . . . even walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream. Of course, being Amazing Joe is better than being Poor Joe . . .''This book should be in every library.'' School Librarian Journal''challenges the idea of disability as automatically inspirational.'' The Guardian''funny, warm and informative.''
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Bumble Pea LLC The Adventures of Bumble Pea and Koala Pear
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Random House Children's Books Harley Quinn Ravenous
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Penguin Young Readers Group Holly Horror The Longest Night 2
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Random House Children's Books Back to the Bright Before
Book SynopsisA magical adventure about two brave siblings determined to find a treasure that could save their family.When eleven-year-old Pet Martin’s dad falls from a ladder on their family farm, it isn’t just his body that crashes to the ground. So does every hope her family had for the future. Money is scarce, and Pet’s mom is bone-tired from waiting tables at the local diner, and even with the extra hours, it’s not enough for a third surgery for Pet’s dad. Her five-year-old brother, Simon, now refuses to say anything except the word “cheese.” Worst of all? The ladder accident was Pet’s fault.She’s determined to fix things—but how? Good old-fashioned grit…and maybe a little bit of magic. When a neighbor recites a poem about an ancient coin hidden somewhere on the grounds of the local abbey, Pet forms a plan. With her brother, a borrowed chicken, and a stolen pony, Pet runs away from home.
£7.99
Random House USA Inc Llama Quest 1 Danger in the Dragons Den
Book SynopsisStart your quest with a talking purple llama and protect the Kingdom of Ravenwood! Join eight-year-old Dak as he''s swept into a magical adventure to protect the people and creatures of their kingdom?including dragons!Eight-year-old Dak spends his days scooping llama poop and dreaming of adventure. Then he meets Fenn, the mysterious girl who lives next to his family?s farm, and Lucy, a llama…who wears a scarf? And talks? And turns PURPLE?!Suddenly Dak is on a magical whirlwind adventure! Turns out Lucy is the keeper of the magical stones that protect the people of Ravenwood ?and a thief has tried to steal them. Now they''re scattered across the kingdom! The good news? Lucy has found the Fire Stone. The bad news? A family of dragons found it first and they won?t give it up easily. Can Dak, Fenn, and Lucy get the Fire Stone back?They?ll encounter magical creatures, a sneaky thief, and tricky magic, but when Dak, Fenn, and Lucy work together, nothing can beat Team Llama Quest!Join Team Llama Quest on all their adventures! #1 Danger in the Dragons'' Den#2 Secrets of Starfall Forest
£5.99
Random House USA Inc Llama Quest 2 Secrets of Starfall Forest
Book SynopsisStart your quest with a talking purple llama and protect the Kingdom of Ravenwood! Join eight-year-old Dak as he''s swept into a magical adventure to protect the people and creatures of their kingdom!One day, Dak was scooping llama poop on his family''s farm. The next, he''s on a magical adventure to save the kingdom! Dak, Fenn, and the magical llama Lucy have found the Fire Stone but eleven of the magical stones that protect Ravenwood are still missing! The search for the next stone leads Dak, Fenn, and Lucy to Starfall Forest, where the very shy and protective herd of alicorns?magical horses with wings and a horn?live. The alicorns have the Star Stone, and it''s leaking magic everywhere and causing havoc at the royal wedding! Can Dak, Fenn, and Lucy find a way to gain the alicorns? trust and get the Star Stone back?They?ll encounter magical creatures, a sneaky thief, and tricky magic, but when they work together, nothing can beat Team Llama Quest!Join Team Llama Quest on all their adventures! #1 Danger in the Dragons'' Den#2 Secrets of Starfall Forest
£5.99
Random House USA Inc Llama Quest 4 Search for the Sea Monster
£5.99
