Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories

Book SynopsisWicked Queen Malice has cast a spell on Summer''s storybook and unleashed all the fairytale baddies into the Secret Kingdom. Ellie, Summer and Jasmine are thrilled to visit the snow brownies'' animal sanctuary and help look after all the cute animals. But a hungry ogre has been eating their food! Can the girls catch the ogre, get him back in the book and save the animals?

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Book SynopsisEnter a magical world of friendship and fun!In the second book of the series, Ellie, Summer and Jasmine are very excited to visit the Secret Kingdom again! Wicked Queen Malice has hidden a thunderbolt in Unicorn Valley. Can the girls help their unicorn friends save the magical land from hundreds of greedy caterpillars...? Secret Kingdom is a brand new series full of the things girls love most: special friendships, secrets and magical adventures. Newly confident readers will be swept away by the magical stories of three children whose courage and resourcefulness save a fantastical land from disaster.Full of all the things little girls love best: special friendships, secrets and magical adventures, all set in an incredible kingdom!Eye-catching illustrations throughout.Become best friends with Ellie, Summer and Jasmine - plus Trixi the pixie!Help Ellie, Summer and Jasmine save the Secret Kingdom from wicked Queen Malice and her naughty storm sprites. A new excit

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Book SynopsisEllie, Summer and Jasmine are so excited to visit Sugarsweet Bakery to watch the annual baking contest. But soon evil Queen Malice and her horrible Storm Sprites arrive to spoil the fun. Can the girls find a way to save the competition and get the silverspun sugar they need to help cure King Merry?

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Book SynopsisA must-have anthology featuring stories by award-winning, bestselling authors, to commemorate the centenary of World War One.Trade ReviewTony Bradman has commissioned an anthology of new stories by contemporary children's writers... it's high calibre stuff... powerful. (Children's Book of the Week) * The Times *A dozen acclaimed writers... powerfully explore the experience of the trenches, the legacy of psychological damage and the contribution of those left at home. * The Sunday Times *A collection of short stories from some of the best children's writers and young people's writers in the business. Informative and emotional... respectful and somber... an excellent job of conveying the tragedy and impact of the Great War. * Thoughts About Books *Malorie Blackman, Geraldine McCaughrean and many others share their stories of soldiers, life in the trenches and the people left at home in a collection which shows the horror but also the camaraderie of war. * Sunday Express *A collection of short stories that address the first world war from a world of diverse and astute angles... painterly, and lovely, and very much worthwhile. * Did you ever stop to think *A collection of short stories from some of the best children's and young people's writers in the business... deeply personal and devastatingly unique... informative and emotional... respectful and somber... full of the type of human spirit that always seems to shine through in times of enormous trial or hardship... an excellent job on conveying the tragedy and impact of the Great War. * Thoughts About Books *Tony Bradman has gathered together a dozen of our best writers for young people... you'll be both moved and surprised, and you'll learn a great deal without ever feeling bored or lectured. Every story feels personal and heartfelt... all of them will make you think. * * * * * * Bookbag *Not to be missed. * Angels & Urchins *A labour of love... 12 stories by some of our best-loved authors... takes in the wide diversity of those who fought. * Louise Haines (The Bookcase) *A tearful, gritty and engrossing anthology... expertly compiled by Tony Bradman... if 'Stories of WW1' isn't on every public and school library bookshelf then it should be. * The Guardian *A serious book... but along with the horror and waste it is people's capacity to care for each other that remains most vividly with the reader. Well worth reading. * Armadillo Magazine *Moments of profundity... the stories frequently bring to life the disjunction between the idea of the glorious return and the reality of the dreadful mental toll the years of fighting often took. * The Daily Telegraph *The range of authors and subjects is excellent... a wide cross-section of people and perspectives which will broaden the reader's understanding of the war. * English 4-11 *Each tale is unique, informative and emotional. * Carousel *A stand out. Fine stories by Tim Bowler and Malorie Blackman. * The Daily Telegraph *An invaluable read * School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisThese cheerful and inviting Early Readers bring the blast of colour that Rainbow Magic''s youngest fans have been waiting for!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!

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Book SynopsisLearning to read is fun with the Rainbow Magic Fairies! Developed in conjunction with Early Years reading consultants and based on the most up-to-date educational research, the Rainbow Magic Beginner Readers are the perfect way to introduce your child to the magical world of reading.Trade ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Kirsty and Rachel are having a wonderful time at the Fairytale Festival. But Jack Frost has stolen Fairytale Fairies'' magical objects, and now Fairytale characters are lost in the human world! Can Rachel and Kirsty help find them and keep fairytales everywhere magical? ''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.com Read all four fairy adventures in the Fairytale Fairies set! Julia the Sleeping Beauty Fairy; Eleanor the Snow White Fairy; Faith the Cinderella Fairy; Lacey the Little Mermaid Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!Trade ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisQueen Malice has cast her most dangerous spell yet!The wicked queen has cursed the Magic Hourglass. When the sand runs out, all the magic will be gone from the Secret Kingdom forever! Jasmine, Ellie and Summer have collected almost all the four Enchanted Objects to break Queen Malice''s spell, but there''s one left to find, and Queen Malice won''t let them have it without a fight. Will the magic of the Secret Kingdom be lost forever?

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Book SynopsisQueen Malice has cast her most dangerous spell yet! The wicked queen has cursed the Magic Hourglass and when the sand runs out, all the magic will be gone from the Secret Kingdom forever! Jasmine, Ellie and Summer must find the four Enchanted Objects to break Queen Malice''s spell, but the second one is deep in an undersea cavern. Can they get the Silver Shell before the Storm Sprites do?

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Book SynopsisKing Merry''s second cousin is getting married in a beautiful royal winter wedding! But Queen Malice hasn''t been invited, and she''s not happy... Can Ellie, Summer and Jasmine stop Queen Malice and her Storm Sprites from causing trouble? And can they do the most important job of all and be royal bridesmaids!

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Book SynopsisDon''t miss this startling first book in a breathtaking new trilogy from Teri Terry, queen of the teen psychological thriller and author of the bestselling Slated trilogy!URGENT!An epidemic is sweeping the country.You are among the infected. There is no cure, and you cannot be permitted to infect others. You are now under quarantine. The very few of the infected who survive are dangerous and will be taken into the custody of the army.Young runaway Callie survived the disease, but not the so-called treatment. Her brother Kai is still looking for her. And his new friend Shay may hold the key to uncovering what truly happened. From the author of the international sensation Slated comes the first book in a powerful new story of survival and transformation; love and power.Trade ReviewI loved this book. It was a wonderful mix of everything that I love within a book. Teri Terry, this sits on par with Slated * YA Obsessed *I love Contagion. It has an interesting premise and the story is told with great action and a breathless pace. The central characters are well-drawn and relatable. It blends several genres -- conspiracy thriller, dystopian, sci-fi, even a bit of the supernatural -- to great effect. It has a wonderful, evocative setting and sense of landscape. I think Teri Terry has a real talent for writing exciting stories that are accessible and easy to read but also have a thought-provoking thematic depth. She makes you think * The Bookbag *Another award winner from Teri Terry! [...] This book is fantasy but thought provoking, much of it chillingly believable. [...] it has so many twists and turns that will keep the reader intrigued. Can't wait for the next one in this trilogy. Get a copy soon and enjoy. -- Linda Brown, school librarian * Reading Zone *Fast-paced and intriguing... a gripping cliff-hanger! * Teaching English *Terri Terry, author of the Slated trilogy has created a page-turning thriller in the first book of this new trilogy. Love andf loss are intertwined as they desperately attempt to take control of a their circumstances. The story closes on a dramatic leaving readers anxious to discover more. This is a book with a special appeal for teenagers who enjoy science fiction and dystopian adventure. * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisSome lies can't be forgiven ... Don't miss this startling second book in a breathtaking new trilogy from Teri Terry, queen of the teen thriller and author of the bestselling SLATED trilogy.

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Book SynopsisBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Tom and Elenna have tackled many Beast Quests before, but now there is a challenger for his title of Master of the Beasts! Join them as they fight a new set of Beasts and battle to save the kingdom...There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Trial of Heroes series: Krytor the Blood Bat; Soara the Stinging Spectre; Drogan the Jungle Menace; Karixa the Diamond Warrior.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade''s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

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Book SynopsisBest friends Charlotte and Mia are training to become Secret Princesses, magical princesses with the power to make wishes come true!Layla would love to be on a gymnastics team, but horrid Princess Poison has taken her lucky charm! Can the girls show her you don''t need luck when you have friendship? Have you read all four books in series four: The Sapphire Collection? Fashion Fun Brilliant Bake-off Gymnastics Glory Picture Perfect

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Book SynopsisPrincesses, Friendship, Magic and Fun! A magical series about princesses who make wishes come true!

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Book SynopsisPrincesses, Friendship, Magic and Fun! A gorgeous magical series about princesses who make wishes come true.

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Book SynopsisSecret Princesses is a gorgeous series about magical princesses and best friends. Princes Prom is a special bumper long book with two stories for even more magical fun! Will Charlotte and Mia finally get their princess wands? Best friends Shelley and Kat are desperate to put on the perfect Jingle Bells Ball. Their whole school is counting on them and they wish everything could go well. And if Charlotte and Mia grant their wishes, they''ll finally become fully-fledged Secret Princesses! But mean Princess Poison hates Christmas, hates fun and most of all hates happiness. Can the girls defeat her one last time?Join Charlotte and Mia in this brilliant adventure full of princess sparkle and Christmas excitement!

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Padma the Pirate Fairy is here to take Kirsty and Rachel on a wild adventure! The two best friends must hold on to their hats as they set off on a rollicking journey to defeat dastardly Jack Frost and his goblins.''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 ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Kirsty and Rachel are going to a very special safari park! They are very excited to help the endangered animals who live there. But naughty Jack Frost wants to steal the animals for himself! Can the girls help the Endangered Animals Fairies stop him? ''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.com Read all four fairy adventures in the Endangered Animals Fairies set! Etta the Elephant Fairy; Priya the Polar Bear Fairy; Chelsea the Chimpanzee Fairy; Selma the Snow Leopard Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!Trade ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Rachel and Kirsty are so excited to meet the Discovery Fairies, who look after some of the most exciting jobs in the world. But when Jack Frost steals Orla the Inventor Fairy''s magical item, inventors everywhere stop having ideas! Can the girls help Orla defeat him and bring inspiration back to fairy and human worlds? ''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.com Read all four fairy adventures in the Discovery Fairies set! Aisha the Astronaut Fairy; Orla the Inventor Fairy; Annie the Detective Fairy; Elsie the Engineer Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!Trade ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Rachel and Kirsty are so excited to meet the Discovery Fairies, who look after some of the most exciting jobs in the world. But when Jack Frost steals Annie the Detective Fairy''s magical item, detectives everywhere run out of clues! Can the girls help Annie get it back and help solve mysteries everywhere?''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.comRead all four fairy adventures in the Discovery Fairies set! Aisha the Astronaut Fairy; Orla the Inventor Fairy; Annie the Detective Fairy; Elsie the Engineer Fairy.If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!Trade ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Rachel and Kirsty are so excited to meet the Discovery Fairies, who look after some of the most exciting jobs in the world. But when Jack Frost steals Elsie the Engineer Fairy''s magical item, engineers everywhere lose their very special skills! Can the girls help Elsie defeat him and save the magic of engineering from being destroyed?''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.comRead all four fairy adventures in the Discovery Fairies set! Aisha the Astronaut Fairy; Orla the Inventor Fairy; Annie the Detective Fairy; Elsie the Engineer Fairy.If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows'' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!Trade ReviewA sure-fire hit for girls - MumsenseRemains the number one series for girls aged five and over - BooksellerHugely popular with young girls - Sunday ExpressA lovely set of books for girls to collect - Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisThis book STINKS . . . of monsters! A hilarious, prize-winning debut, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and David Solomons.When Alice is sent to stay with her Uncle Magnus, she soon realises that his job agency isn''t quite ... normal. It helps monsters find work that makes the most of their unique talons - er, talents. Alice is shocked to discover that monsters are EVERYWHERE. There''s even a Cyclops working in the castle as a pastry chef! But when he suddenly disappears, Alice smells something fishy. Can she and her uncle sniff out the missing monster before it''s too late?Lancashire Library Service Fantastic Book Award 2021 Winner!

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Book SynopsisA secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.Silvermane''s special magic makes the stars in the skies above Unicorn Valley shine bright. But when the evil unicorn Selena steals her locket, everything goes dark! Aisha and Emily must help Silvermane put the sparkle back in the night sky.

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Book SynopsisA secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.When the wicked unicorn Selena steals Dreamspell''s magical locket, all the creatures of Enchanted Valley start having nightmares! Can Aisha, Emily and Dreamspell rescue the locket and make sure everyone has sweet dreams?

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Book SynopsisA secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed children''s author in UK libraries.The creatures of Enchanted Valley are getting ready for a wonderful campfire party to celebrate the Blue Moon due to appear that night - but the moon vanishes! With the help of the unicorn Brighteye and their new friend Milo the moonwolf, Aisha and Emily are determined to stop the evil unicorn Selena''s latest wicked plot ...

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Book SynopsisBattle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!A wicked curse has been put on Tom''s magical Golden Armour. Now he has fallen under its enchantment and is being controlled by his pirate enemy, Ria. Tom must battle a terrifying water monster - but he will need the help of his loyal companion Elenna more than ever ...There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don''t miss out! Trade ReviewIf you have a reluctant reader then give these a try although be prepared to invest in an extra bookshelf! - Southern Daily EchoThis is a really cool adventure book. - The GuardianA great series to get lads, who normally wouldn't be, interested in reading. - The SentinelNarnia meets Pokemon via Potter. - The Observer

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Book SynopsisBattle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!In Avantia''s Northern Mountains, a mysterious local hero claims to have defeated a terrible Beast. But all is not as it seems, and when Tom goes to investigate he makes a startling discovery. The Beast is not dead but hibernating, and could wake up and attack the people at any moment! Back in the City, Tom and Elenna face a mighty showdown against the monstrous Arkano as it hatches out of its stony shell ... will they manage to defeat both the Beast and an old enemy of theirs?If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade''s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

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Book SynopsisA secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.Join best friends Emily and Aisha for a springtime adventure in a secret world full of unicorns, magic and friendship! Journey with them to the wonderful land of Enchanted Valley, where the beautiful Queen Aurora rules kindly over the unicorns and all other magical creatures.The girls are thrilled to find themselves on a new adventure in Enchanted Valley. Everyone is looking forward to springtime, but the creatures'' traditional Springtime Beginning celebration is put at risk when the wicked unicorn Selena steals the magical springtime lockets. Now the sun won''t be strong enough to lengthen the days, plants and flowers won''t grow properly and - worst of all - no new animal babies will be born. Can Emily and Aisha, together with their unicorn friends, find the st

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Book SynopsisFree the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Tom and Elenna are celebrating the safe return of Prince Rotu after their successful Quest to rescue him from the Evil Wizard Zargon ... but Evil never rests, and news soon reaches them that Zargon has disappeared and the tombs of the legendary Four Masters have been ransacked. It''s time for a new Quest, and this time they must tackle four ancient Beasts in the places they were originally killed. First on the list is Teknos, an armoured turtle-Beast with a razor-sharp beak!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Four Masters series - don''t miss out! Teknos the Ocean Crawler, Mallix the Silent Stalker, Silexa the Stone Cat and Kyron, Lord of Fire.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade''s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

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Book SynopsisJoin Rachel and Kirsty as they meet a brand-new fairy!Jacinda the Peace Fairy helps to maintain peace and harmony in Fairyland and the real world. But when her special magnifying glass goes missing, people lose the ability to see things from each other''s point of view, and everyone starts to argue. Can Rachel, Kirsty and Jacinda find the missing magical object and restore peace to the world?''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 ReviewTiana the Toy Fairy is charming story about the power of friendship and laughter. * The Tiger Tales *A toy-filled adventure. ... an excellent way to encourage the start of independent reading * Parents In Touch *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to a secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! A perfectly magical series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, bestselling author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS.Join best friends Emily and Aisha for a very special adventure in the wonderful land of Enchanted Valley - a magical world full of unicorns and friendship! Good Queen Aurora rules kindly over the unicorns and other magical creatures in Enchanted Valley, and when she needs help she calls on Emily and Aisha. But this time she''s summoned the girls for a different and very happy reason - there''s going to be a wedding! Everyone is delighted for the happy couple, and sets to work organising a truly magical celebration ... but when the wicked unicorn Selena hears about Queen Aurora''s wedding she''s determined to ruin it. Can Emily and Aisha, together with their Enchanted Valley friends, recover the three magical lockets Selena has stolen and make the wedding day go with a swing after

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Book SynopsisJoin Rachel, Kirsty and the Puppy Care Fairies as they help dog owners everywhere to care for their puppies. Jack Frost has still got three of the magical puppies, so the girls must work hard to find Frenchie the Bulldog Fairy''s magical pup!Frenchie the Bulldog Fairy shows dog owners what food to feed their puppies and how to keep them healthy. When Jack Frost''s naughty goblins steal her bulldog puppy, Frenchie is worried that puppies everywhere will go hungry. It''s up to Rachel and Kirsty to reunite Frenchie with her bulldog before it''s too late! Don''t miss the rest of the Puppy Care Fairies series: Li the Labrador Fairy, Seren the Sausage Dog Fairy and Pandora the Poodle Fairy.''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!

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Book SynopsisA Megaladon Shark comes back to life in this action-packed adventure story. When Jeevan gets caught in one of Barron Fox''s fishing nets, he is pulled into a dangerous underwater adventure. But drowning is the least of his worries. An extinct animal has come back to life in the water ... a megaladon shark! Can Jeevan escape the jaws of the mega-shark and outwit Barron Fox''s hunters?Perfect for fans of Beast Quest, Deadly 60 and Jurassic Park, these action-packed adventures will inspire readers to help save endangered species and combat extinction.

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Book SynopsisJoin Harry and Ava as they battle the most terrifying space Beast yet! Book 3 in a thrilling new adventure series that''s out of this world - perfect for Beast Quest fans and anyone who loves action-packed stories.The community aboard the massive space station Vantia1 is in danger once again - and now their enemy Vellis has stolen the technology that could allow him to escape the Void and attack the station himself! When a massive space spider is spotted, armed with powerful lasers and the ability to spin deadly webs, Harry and Ava know they must act - but can they foil their enemy and save their friends and families?Book 3 in this gripping series. Don''t miss Space Wars: Curse of the Robo-Dragon if you want to find how Harry and Ava''s adventure began!

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Book SynopsisJoin Rachel and Kirsty on six spooky adventures in this bumper Halloween collection!Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen Trixie the Halloween Fairy''s enchanted sweets. Rachel and Kirsty must find the treats before Halloween is ruined for everyone!Next, they must help Paula the Pumpkin Fairy find her magical objects to help bring back all the fun of the spookiest time of year.Can Rachel and Kirsty help the fairies give everyone a happy Halloween?Rainbow Magic is the perfect stepping stone for children to become independent readers. With black and white illustrations, short chapters and lots of books to collect, these books are really accessible for children aged 5+.''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.comDo YOU have a Rainbow Magic fairy? Find a fairy with your name at orchardseriesbooks.co.uk/rainbow-magic and collect all the books in the range.

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Book SynopsisFlora Stormer is digging up the past in ancient Egypt! A magical and self-affirming adventure with a neurodiverse heroine for readers aged 7+.

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Book SynopsisJack has always wanted to meet a unicorn, and with its black coat, golden hooves and truth-telling powers, the magical xiezhi is the most amazing unicorn ever! But when the xiezhi accuses the Jade Emperor of a crime, Jack doesn''t know what - or who - to believe. Can Jack harness rat''s power over the weather and find out the truth? One thing''s for certain, a storm is coming...A thrilling action-adventure series with the magical power of the Chinese Zodiac.

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Book SynopsisThe winner of the National Literacy Trust''s inaugural New Children''s Author Prize 2015! Malkin Moonlight is an animal adventure story destined to become a classic alongside the likes of The Aristocats, Gobbolino the Witch''s Cat and Varjak Paw.Every journey begins with one paw step ... Malkin is a small black cat with a magnificent tail, and he''s destined to be a hero. He just doesn''t know it yet. On his third life, Wild Malkin falls in love with Roux, a Domestic cat who likes the comforts of home. Together they explore the night and have adventures. And when Roux''s owners decide to move away, she chooses to become a Wild too and live with Malkin.Setting out to find a new home, they stumble across a recycling centre full of cats at war. Can Malkin realise his destiny and find a way to bring peace to the land? An extraordinary adventure awaits ...

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Book SynopsisThis has everything you want from an epic fantasy adventure devious Gods, hideous monsters, a portal to another dimension and a hero with an enchanted blade. Great stuff' Charlie Higson, author of the Young Bond series_________________________The second book in the sweeping epic fantasy series Whispers of the Gods, perfect for fans of the Summoner trilogy by Taran Matharu and Shadow and Bone by Leigh BardugoWHEN DESTINIES COLLIDE, WHO WILL EMERGE VICTORIOUS?Lann is hunting monsters. It's his destiny as bearer of the Dreadblade. But Lann would rather hunt down Kelewulf, the young necromancer who released them into the world. Consumed by his aunt's death, he can think of nothing but revenge.Across a dark sea, Kelewulf is mastering magic. He has persuaded the High Priestess of Hasz to tutor him. But he's hiding a more dangerous goal: finding the heart of a god. With this terrible object in hand, he'll return darkness to the world forever Lann anTrade ReviewThis has everything you want from an epic fantasy adventure – devious Gods, hideous monsters, a portal to another dimension and a hero with an enchanted blade. Great stuff * Charlie Higson on DARK BLADE *Fans of Rick Riordan and John Flanagan have a whole new world of dark magic, mysterious gods and brave heroes waiting for them * Sebastien de Castell on DARK BLADE *Dark Blade is a razor-sharp, spellbinding read full of intrigue and magic. This tale truly takes the crown as the young heir to the likes of Game of Thrones and Throne of Glass * Chris Bradford on DARK BLADE *An epic dark fantasy set in an arcane world where kings are murdered, monsters roam and ordinary boys are given extraordinary gifts * Mark Walden on DARK BLADE *Feasey presents a gripping fantasy world that is both lush and refreshing; unlike many fantasies that are based loosely on medieval Britain, the world of Whispers of the Gods is inspired by Nordic mythology * Paper Lanterns Magazine *

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Book SynopsisArchie McBudge knows his lucky underpants must really work, because when he and his mum are summoned to Honeystone Hall in the remote Scottish village of Dundoodle, they find Archie has inherited not only the enormous hall, but the whole of the world-famous McBudge Confectionery Company from Great-Uncle Archibald. That's a new home, a fortune and a lifetime's supply of treats rolled into one! But all is not well in Dundoodle, and when Archie reads the mysterious letter his great-uncle left him, he finds himself on a quest to save his family's company from ruin. With the help of his new friends Fliss and Billy, Archie has to try to figure out the puzzles of Honeystone before his sweet future melts away like an ice lolly in the sun!Fans of How to Train Your Dragon and Tilly and the Time Machine will be hungry for this delicious mystery full of weird clues, strange creatures, malevolent relatives and lots and lots of SWEETS!Trade ReviewA thoroughly satisfying and entertaining story, a mix of adventure, comedy and magic ... Delicious! * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisFact: Ember and Ness are best friends. There's nothing more to say about it. It is what it is. It is what will always be. Ember and Ness.Then Ness dies. It is sudden and unexpected and leaves Ember completely empty. How can this be?When Ember finds a way into the Afterworld, she determines to bring Ness back. Because that's what friends do isn't it? They rescue each other. They help. They never give up. Ember and Ness. That don't change.A powerful, poignant, darkly comic and deeply moving story about friendship at its most extraordinary.Trade ReviewA brave, challenging and beautifully written book that unflinchingly confronts death, grief and denial, but which is redeemed by a dark humour and, beneath everything, a beating heart of love * Daily Mail *Gripping and poignant, a look at what it means to be brave and alive in the face of loss * Kirkus, starred review *Inventively meshes – and blurs – the realistic and the fanciful ... Aided by Gravett’s evocative art, Harrold brings this eerie, Briticism-laced tale about accepting change, letting go, and love’s indissoluble bonds to an affecting finale that is very much grounded in real life * Publishers Weekly *By turns scary and funny, touching without being sentimental, and beautifully illustrated by Emily Gravett, The Imaginary is a delight from start to finish * Financial Times on THE IMAGINARY *A moving read about loyalty and belief in the extraordinary * Guardian on THE IMAGINARY *This is young fiction of the very best quality, showcasing inspiration, inventiveness and an intoxicating passion for storytelling. The Imaginary has the potential to be a family favourite and a future classic * Booktrust on THE IMAGINARY *A witty story that intimately explores loss from a child’s perspective * CBI Mind Yourself 2020 Reading Guide *

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Book SynopsisFrom Cornwall to the Caribbean, 11-year-old ace detective Laura Marlin comes face to face with pirates, sharks, criminal masterminds and an erupting volcano in her second mystery adventure, from award-winning author Lauren St John. Laura cannot contain her excitement when she wins a trip to the Caribbean for herself and her uncle, Calvin Redfern, especially when her best friend, Tariq, and her three-legged husky, Skye, accidentally find themselves on board too. But when they dock at Antigua, they discover that Calvin Redfern has vanished, and Laura and Tariq are about to be kidnapped by the fearsome Straight A gang. Dramatic escapes, an erupting volcano and a race against time to stop the deadly undercover ''Marine Concern'' make Laura''s second adventure every bit as exciting as the first.Trade ReviewA refreshing Cornish mystery adventure with a traditional, almost Blytonesque feel, but a thoroughly modern and tenacious heroine THE BOOKSELLER on Dead Man's Cove 'With vivid descriptions and a page-turning plot this is the perfect children's summer read, especially for those lucky enough to frequent the magical coastline of Cornwall' WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY on Dead Man's Cove St John's best work of children's storytelling to date SUNDAY TIMES on Dead Man's Cove

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