Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Bonnier Books Ltd Dreamslinger
Book SynopsisDare to enter a world of secrets and spells, where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies, and your wildest dreams - or your darkest nightmares - come to life before your eyes. . . .
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Gladiator Clash Book 1 Time Hunters
Book SynopsisJoin Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The first book in a new time-travelling series perfect for fans of Beast Quest.When ten-year-old Tom accidentally smashes a statue in a museum he releases Isis, a young Egyptian mummy who has been imprisoned for thousands of years. To break an ancient curse, the duo must travel back in time to find six hidden amulets - battling Gladiators, Knights, Greeks, Vikings, Pirates and Egyptian Warriors!On Tom and Isis's first adventure they arrive in Ancient Rome. To find the amulet they will have to fight the fiercest gladiator who ever lived!FREE collectable Gaming Cards and fascinating facts with every book!Trade Review“I thought it was epic. I really enjoyed it. It was really exciting and I loved the adventure.” Sam, aged 8. “Fascinating! Cool, good and easy to read.” Lauren, aged 8. “I read it in one afternoon because I liked it so much.” Noah, aged 7.
£6.99
Scholastic The Highway Rat
Book SynopsisLife is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous HighwayRat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover froma rabbit; nuts from a squirrel - he even steals his own horse's hay. Then he meets his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck. A fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the Alfred Noyes poem,'The Highwayman'.
£11.69
Little Tiger Press Group Savage Island
Book SynopsisWhen reclusive millionaire Marcus Gold announces that he’s going to be staging an “Iron Teen” competition on his private island in the Outer Hebrides, teenagers Ben, Lizzie, Will, Grady and Carmen sign up – the prize is one million pounds … each. But when the competition begins, the group begin to regret their decision. Other teams are hunting their competitors and attacking them for body parts. Can the friends stick together under such extreme pressure to survive? When lives are at stake, you find out who you can really trust… A Red Eye horror novel for teens, this gripping YA thriller story is full of fast-paced action. WINNER OF THE WIRRAL BOOK AWARD 2019
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Doll Bones
Book SynopsisHolly Black is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling series The Spiderwick Chronicles and has written many other contemporary fantasy novels for teens and children. The Spiderwick Chronicles were adapted into a film by Paramount Pictures, which was released in February 2008. To date, the Spiderwick books have been translated into 32 languages. Her first book, Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale, was published in 2002 and was named a Best Book for Young Adults by the American Library Association. She followed this up with Valiant, which was a finalist for the Mythopoeic Award for Young Readers and the recipient of the Andre Norton Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature, along with Ironside, the sequel to Tithe.Holly lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Theo, in a house with a secret library. For more information about her, please visit www.blackholly.com.Trade ReviewNobody does spooky like Holly Black. Doll Bones is a book that will make you sleep with the lights on. -- Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesSpooky, melancholy, elegiac and ultimately hopeful; a small gem. * Kirkus Review (Starred review) *A little bit scary and full of heart, this story grabbed me and wouldn't let go. -- Rebecca Stead, author of Liar and SpyIt's a deep, strange and compelling book, at times lovely, at other times heartbreaking and deliciously weird. * New York Times *With heart-wrenching swiftness, Black paints a picture of friends at the precipice of adulthood . . . The tightly focused, realistic tale – bladed with a hint of fairy-tale darkness – feels cut from the very soul of youth. * Booklist (Starred review) *Compelling, chill-at-the-nape tale with dynamics and emotional depth . . . The novel’s eerie vibe and eek-worthy plot may keep readers turning pages into the wee hours, but it’s the vivid characters and skillfully developed themes of identity, friendship and loss that linger long in the mind. * The Washington Post *[An] eerie, tender novel. * Wall Street Journal *Black poignantly and realistically captures how adolescence inherently brings change; how growing up affects the ways children play; and the inevitable tests friendships face. * Horn Book *It's as psychologically haunting as the ghost girl's physical haunting . . . Black begins with an ordinary experience of childhood and gives it a wicked twist to reveal the truth at the center of the impulse for storytelling. -- Shelf Awareness, starred reviewA darn good adventure. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
£999.99
Chicken House Ltd Monster Stink
Book Synopsis The snot-tastic sequel to Anna Brooke's hilariously funny Monster Bogey – guaranteed to make you giggle! 'This funny story is snot to be missed. A top pick for your KS2 library.' SCHOOL READING LIST on MONSTER BOGEY Dear nose-pickers, Gooliemaloolie! There’s SO much in this book, I don’t know where to start. There’s a sixty-foot monster on the rampage, the world’s most prestigious entertainment competition, a troop of terrifying criminals, an evil science experiment, SNOT (yeah, WAVES of that) and – I can hardly bring myself to say it – the STINKUS-DINKUS-INUS-NOZZLEUS-HORRIBLIS! What’s that? Only a stink so terrible it’ll give you the whiffy-whiffy-woo-woos . . . Will it all end well? No . . . Yes . . . Oh, I don’t know! You’d better ask Fergus the smelly field mouse . . . The stinkingly brilliant sequel to Anna Brooke’s hit debut, Monster Bogey! A striking child-friendly package with hilarious illustrations by Owen Lindsay Perfect for fans of Tom Gates, Who Let the Gods Out? and Mr Gum
£7.59
Marvel Press Spidey and His Amazing Friends Panther Patience
Book Synopsis Spidey is swinging and web-slinging his way to Disney Junior next summer with a super-duper team of Super Hero friends! Patience is a super skill!Spidey will have to learn a thing or two about patience before they can stop an evil super scientist from pulling off a heist. This exciting 8x8 storybook comes with two sheets of stickers!
£5.97
HopeRoad Publishing Ltd A TUDOR TURK
Book SynopsisA small undercover unit of hand-picked, trusted warriors is assembled to track down the thieves who have stolen the Staff held by Moses as he parted the Red Sea. They are the `Ruzgar' - the `Wind' - and like the wind, they travel silently and unseen. Awa, the studious daughter of a noble family from the Songhai Empire in West Africa, was kidnapped and enslaved by Moroccans after the disastrous Battle of Tondibi. Awa is a whirling and deadly force when she has a scimitar in her hand. Will, who was snatched from his home in London at the age of 5, is now 16 and a galley slave on board a Moroccan warship. Joining the Ruzgar turns him into a man. He and Awa become fast friends. The other comrades are Turkish, Greek and Albanian, all led by the charismatic Bosnian Mehmed Konjic, a wise counsellor and natural hero. The Ruzgar's pursuit of a network of rogues takes them across continents and into many perilous situations. The action is fast and furious, with dire situations requiring a Houdini to escape from . . . set against thrilling backdrops including deserts, oceans, dungeons, the roofs of the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul, the canals of Venice and the court of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonsuch Palace in Surrey. The task to reclaim the Staff is a mission that is (almost) impossible . . .Trade Review`Three huzzahs for this scintillating new take on the late Tudor period: a rip-roaring, erudite, cosmopolitan pageturner peppered with the wisdom of ages and glowing with the ruby light of a compassionate heart - a jewel no snaggle-toothed Queen or vainglorious Sultan can buy' Naomi Foyle, author, The Gaia Chronicles; `A girl-warrior of Songhai nobility captured in Africa ... an English boy enslaved from the age of five ... a stolen religious relic that leads to an international chase.... In A Tudor Turk, Rehan Khan pulls off a rare literary coup. It's a masterly meld of riveting historical background, characters whose emotions blaze from the pages, a balance between an unlikely (but likeable) male and female duo, and settings so vivid you will think you're hearing and smelling the scenes. This is confident, perfectly paced storytelling, a rip-roaring adventure full of narrative surprises. The pace does not let up from page one, and by the conclusion readers young and old will be eager for more from Will and Awa!' Peter Lerangis, author, Seven Wonders and Max Tilt series; `In these uncertain Brexit days, A Tudor Turk's portrayals of sixteenth-century prejudice against Ottoman Turks, an ageing queen named Elizabeth, and England as an isolated and despised European outpost cannot but find resonance. To borrow Jo Cox's words, the novel shows that different cultures share “more in common than that which divides us”’. Claire Chambers, York University.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Momo Arashima Duels the Queen of Death
Book SynopsisIn the thrilling finale to the epic fantasy series filled with gods and monsters of Shinto mythology, a twelve-year-old girl with divine heritage risks everything to save her family and the world from the vengeful goddess of the underworld.Momo Arashima just wants an ordinary life. But she''s about to become legendary . . .Momo Arashima is half goddess and half human torn between two worlds. But with her friends Danny, Ryleigh, Jin and Niko by her side, she's finally starting to find a place where she belongs. Too bad none of that matters when Izanami, the treacherous goddess of death, threatens the life of someone Momo loves and forces her into a terrible bargain.Izanami is after the Jewel of the Heart, an artefact that will help her finally escape the land of the dead . . . and she wants Momo to get it for her. Along with her friends, Momo must face fire demons, fanged mermaids,and spiders as big as horses. But even if they succeed, what will Momo do? Sacrifice the person most precious to her, or hand over the Jewel and unleash Izanami on the world?See what readers are saying about Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind:''If you love books with action, adventure and a heartwarming spirit, as well as many twists and turns as a bowl of ramen, this book is absolutely perfect for you'' - Amaya, aged 10, LoveReading4Kids reviewer''I loved this funny, complex and exciting story! The action never stops as the author brilliantly blends adventure with Japanese folklore to deliver a barnstorming novel, with themes of adventure, family and identity'' - School librarian, Reading Zone reviewer''Misa Sugiura''s Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind has all the hallmarks of a fantasy classic . . . edge-of-your-seat energetic, with comic moments and emotional depth'' - LoveReading4Kids reviewer
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Doctor Who Frida Kahlo and the Skull Children
Book Synopsis*The Thirteenth Doctor meets the illustrious artist Frida Kahlo in the first of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.*Some art can be deadly . . .Young Frida Kahlo is angry. Injured in a terrible accident, she lives with constant pain and worries that her dreams are unreachable.But when the TARDIS lands in Mexico City drawn by a strange disturbance in its energy fields Frida's life is turned upside down. Aliens have arrived, taking over the bodies of children and killing anyone who gets in their way.With the fate of the Earth at stake, the Doctor and Frida must find a way to understand their alien invaders, and each other.
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Pushkin Children's Books Reckless IV: The Silver Tracks
Book SynopsisThe fourth gripping instalment in Cornelia Funke's internationally bestselling Reckless series A born storyteller - Guardian Jacob and Fox may not have found Jacob's brother Will, but they have found something even more unexpected in the Mirrorworld: happiness. Just as they give up the search to enjoy their new life together, Will appears. But now Jacob isn't sure he can trust his own brother. Travelling with Jacob and Fox's deadly enemies, Will is on his way to Nihon, beautiful land of sea serpents and samurai, talking forests and magnificent foxes, in pursuit of another magical Mirror. The pair can only follow. If they are fortunate, what they find could save them. If they are not, they will find painful truths, terrible risks and a greater danger than they could ever have imagined.Trade Review'A born storyteller' - Guardian'A master' - Independent'Germany's answer to JK Rowling' - Telegraph'A superb series of books. They are certainly intriguing and mesmerising in the telling' - School Librarian
£9.49
Capstone Global Library Ltd Lost in the Jungle
Book SynopsisA teenager wanders alone through the jungle in Peru. A woman loses her way in an Australian rainforest. A pilot crash-lands in the Amazon. These remarkable true tales could have ended in tragedy... but they didn't! What happened to three people who found themselves wandering for weeks though dense jungles? And how did they survive to tell their tales? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read hi-lo graphic novel that will keep them on the edge of their seats!
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Return to Moominvalley: Adventures in
Book SynopsisMoomintroll and all his family and friends are back in Return to Moominvalley, based on the stunning award-winning 3D animation.Join the Moomins as they journey to a mysterious island, meet the Hobgoblin and his extraordinary hat, and encounter a magical mural. Meanwhile, Snufkin, Mrs Fillyjonk, Mymble and the others gather in the Moominhouse to wait for the family to come back to Moominvalley . . .Illustrated throughout with gorgeous full-colour art from the acclaimed animation, Return to Moominvalley is the third storybook in the collection, based on episodes from Moominvalley series 2. The eight stories introduce beloved characters including Thingumy & Bob, Toffle, and the Lighthouse Keeper, and retell some of Tove Jansson’s most popular Moomin tales including Finn Family Moomintroll, Moominpappa at Sea and the masterfully poignant Moominvalley in November.Bursting with adventure and full of the Moomins’ trademark humour, kindness and tolerance, this beautiful collection of stories captures all the wit and whimsy of Tove Jansson’s original Moomin stories and is sure to be treasured by Moomin fans old and new.
£10.44
Firefly Press Ltd Flame Chasers
Book SynopsisAll Ember wants is to fly with the golden flamebirds who stop over at Bright Beacon every year before heading west across the seas. The birds, whose glowing tail feathers grant the finder a wish, are also eagerly awaited by the Flame Chasers in the harbour below. But then Pa tells Ember he is chasing without her...
£7.59
A&U Children's Tashi and the Ghosts
£5.62
Penguin Random House Children's UK Doctor Who Legends of Camelot
Book SynopsisOld legends and new worlds collide in this magnificent Doctor Who crossover with King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table.While investigating a strange energy in Carbury, the Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble are pulled into a different dimension, smashing a giant hole into another world in the process.As the magic of the hidden dimension slowly seeps out, the Doctor and Donna find themselves in Camelot, where a young squire, Arthur, comes to their aid, and when the Doctor is mistaken for Merlin, they are swept up in the glamorous and daring legends of the Knights of the Round Table.But something far more menacing has been awakened. Caught in an ancient battle for power, Donna and the Doctor are sucked into a dangerous game. As each move is made and time spins faster, the Doctor must find a way to seal the rift before an unimaginable power is unleashed and the universe is laid to waste.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Stanley Flat Again
Book SynopsisThe hilarious and amazingadventures of everyone's favourite flat hero Flat Stanley. With brilliant new illustrations by the award-winning author/illustrator Rob Biddulph.Stanley is back, and he's flat again! And this time his brother Arthur can't come up with a plan to re-inflate him.But there's fun to be had being flat. Stanley is called on to help win a boat race and rescue a girl from a dangerous building. But is being flat all it's cracked up to be?
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Diggers
Book SynopsisThis is the story of Jekub, the Dragon in the Hill with great big teeth and a great loud voice.(Well, that's according to the nomes, but they are only four inches tall.) When humans threaten their new home in the quarry, the natural thing would be to run and hide. But the nomes have got the wild idea that they should fight back. After all, everyone knows that nomes are faster and smarter than humans, and now they have a secret weapon . . . The fantastically funny second book of the nomes, from the author of the bestselling Discworld series.Trade ReviewSlapstick romp laced with some sharp, satirical barbs * Publishers Weekly *A well-written comic fantasy that blends an off-beat but believable plot with strong but quirky characters, lots of entertaining adventures and a liberal dose of humour . . . Highly recommended * The School Librarian *
£7.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Lord Brocktree
Book SynopsisThe thirteenth book in the beloved, bestselling Redwall saga - soon to be a major Netflix movie!Salamandastron, under the guardianship of old Lord Stonepaw, is under threat from an enemy of immense and terrifying power. Ungatt Trunn, the wildcat who can make the stars fall from the sky, has attacked with his Blue Hordes and is determined that the fortress should be his. The mountain's defences are weak and it seems that nothing can stand in his way. Nothing, that is, but the badger Lord Brocktree, who is drawn to Salamandastron by an undeniable sense of duty. But if he is to rescue the mountain from Trunn and his verminous hordes, he must gather about him an army capable of defeating them in battle. Together with the irrepressible haremaid, Dotti, and a host of brave creatures, Brocktree journeys to Salamandastron to fulfil his destiny.Trade ReviewJacques is one of the literary world's best kept secrets . . . He has created a fascinating world of wonder which gets richer with every book. A cracking read from start to finish * Glasgow Evening Times *Not since Roald Dahl have children filled their shelves so compulsively * The Times *He is a wonderful storyteller, immersed in his own kingdom * Guardian *
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Nightstorm and the Grand Slam
Book SynopsisIt's the final Pony Club Secrets adventure for Issie and Storm can they become the youngest team to win the triple Grand Slam ever?Don't miss the explosive finale to the bestselling pony series!Issie exceeded her wildest riding dreams winning at the Lexington Kentucky four-star trials, but could there be even bigger prizes on the horizon?Her foal, Nightstorm, has grown up to be an incredible sporthorse powerful, fast and eager to win, so it's time to put their riding skills to the ultimate test and see if they can complete the hat-trick and win at Badminton and Burghley too!
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Islands of Chaldea
Book SynopsisThe brand new and final novel from the magical pen of the Godmother of Fantasy', Diana Wynne Jones; co-authored with her sister Ursula Jones. Now in paperback.How are you supposed to turn into a Wise Woman if your powers just won't show up? Aileen is convinced she'll never become as magical as her Aunt Beck.Then one day her aunt is set a seemingly impossible mission. She must go to the island of Logra and rescue the kidnapped High Prince from the enemy, and Aileen must go with her. They set off along with Ivar, Aileen's spoilt cousin, and Ogo his clophopping servant, recruiting on their way a huge and elusive cat, a monk with an uncannily wise parrot, and a boy inventor who keeps a pet lizard up his sleeve. But this is no band of mighty warriors, and the evil Lograns and their wizards have blocked their way with an invisible barrier in the sea. Aileen doubts that even with all the magic in the Islands of Chaldea, including Aunt Beck's, they will be able to penetrate it.But Aileen is abTrade Review“Getting to read an extra Diana Wynne Jones novel, almost finished at the time of her death, is like being given extra time with her: the wisdom, the humour and the storytelling magic were hers until the end… I am only grateful that she took us on this final journey.” Neil Gamain
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Hachette Children's Group Rainbow Magic: Francesca the Football Fairy: The
Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Everyone in Fairyland is preparing for the Fairy Olympics, but Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen the magic sporty items so they can win by cheating! And with the items missing, the human Olympics will be ruined too...can Rachel and Kirsty get the items back before it's too late? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Sporty Fairies set! Helena the Horse-riding Fairy; Francesca the Football Fairy; Zoe the Skating Fairy; Naomi the Netball Fairy; Samantha the Swimming Fairy; Alice the Tennis Fairy; Gemma the Gymnastics Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
£6.83
Bonnier Books Ltd AWOL 4: Last Day on Earth
Book SynopsisThe VR link Kieron and Bex rely on goes down, which means that all over England, all over the world, undercover agents are now working without support.Bex flies out to an island off Tokyo to the secret satellite control centre, but discovers that it is guarded by robotic sentries. With Kieron's help she breaks in, but the alarm sounds.Back home in Newcastle, Kieron discovers that a coalition of nationalist groups around the world have access to a poisonous chemical that can be activated by a simple radio signal. Hundreds of thousands of people could die - instantly.Can they save the world - and will they both make it out alive? High-octane action and fast-paced adventure - guaranteedTrade ReviewA wonderful and highly enjoyable novel that is a fresh and exciting take on the teenage spy book and an excellent gateway into the world of spy thrillers * The Unseen Library *I thoroughly enjoyed this as, in common with Andrew's other books, it's cleverly plotted with a clear sense of direction. It also draws on current tensions and political situations across the world... The fact that Andrew Lane used to work for the Ministry of Defence gives his writing an extra level of authenticity, especially when describing the numerous high tech gadgets that appear throughout. With the main characters quickly becoming aware that they are in way over their heads, the energy and pace is relentless right through the book * Books for Keeps *You are in for a treat because wonderful author Andrew Lane has written one of the best action books I have ever read. -- Mwald * Big Issue North *
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Oneworld Publications A Good Night for Shooting Zombies: with
Book Synopsis Sometimes the end is just the beginning of a new adventure. Martin’s life changes the day his dad is killed in a car accident. No one talks about it. His mum refuses to leave the house. His sister is only interested in her boyfriend. And Martin? He spends his afternoons alone with the family chickens – that’s why they call him ‘Clucky’ – and at night, he solves difficult maths problems in his head to help him fall asleep. But one day Martin meets a boy called Vusi, who dreams of making a zombie movie. The two are plunged head first into a wild adventure, pulling everyone they know along with them. Shortlisted for the Found in Translation award, it has also since been made into a popular film in Afrikaans.Trade Review'English readers of Mark Haddon will certainly delight in this quirky and emotionally resonant short chapter book.' * Booklist *‘Never too sentimental or depressing, A Good Night for Shooting Zombies strikes a perfect balance of humour and heartbreak and helps to define what friendship really means.’ * Foreword starred review *'A Good Night For Shooting Zombies is a wonderful and exciting story with true emotional depth...a compact and briskly told adventure.' * Ross Welford, author of Time Travelling with a Hamster *'For the first time in a long while we see the publication of a new Afrikaans book for teens which strikes the perfect balance between excellent language use, a good story and a philosophical flavour that will captivate younger and older readers.' * Rapport *'This story touched my heart more than any other story has ever done.' * Lizé Vosloo, the scriptwriter who adapted the book into a movie *'Cancer and death aren't exactly fun subjects. But even though you expect the book to be depressing, it's exactly the opposite.' * Ingrid Hydenrych in JIP *'An emotive and enjoyable read.' * Kirkus *'Jaco Jacobs undoubtedly has the gift of writing entertaining stories. His characters are believable, and ever so often there's a hint of humour to make the reading experience even more pleasurable.' * Lona Gericke IBBY South Africa Newsletter *‘The ending of this story is so good. There is a logical conclusion that involves everyone in the story and brings things full circle. It was heart warming and leaves a happy feeling with the reader. I think this book is worth the read and I'm giving it 4 stars!’ * The Write Path blog *‘Jaco Jacobs’ writing keeps pages turning; the end of the story will stick with you long after you close the book. I became a Jaco fan after reading last year’s A Good Day for Climbing Trees. A Good Night for Shooting Zombies just sealed it. I can’t wait to read more.’ * Mom Read It blog * Praise for A Good Day for Climbing Trees: 'Quirky, charming and very funny, but with a real emotional punch. It is the perfect place to start for someone looking to move on from The Wimpy Kid books.' Anthony McGowan, author of The Donut Diaries
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Missee Lee
Book SynopsisNancy Blackett, the terror of the seas, has finally met a real pirate - the tiny, pistol-carrying Missee Lee, who has rescued them after their shipwreck off the coast of China. The only trouble is she wants to keep them. forever.Trade ReviewThere is plenty of excitement, a little danger, a quality of thinking, planning and fun which is delightful and stimulating * Times Literary Supplement *One of his best . . . In a class by itself * Guardian *He makes a tale of adventure a handbook to adventure * Observer *
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Hachette Children's Group The League of Unexceptional Children
Book SynopsisHilarious action adventure for readers aged 8 and up, featuring the world''s most unexceptional spies. You think spies are clever and cool and mysterious? Think again . . .When Jonathan and Shelley are summoned to work for The League of Unexceptional Children they''re more than a little bit surprised. Average in every single way, they''ve never been singled out for anything in their lives . . . scrap that, they''ve never even been noticed. But that''s exactly what the League is after. Because if you''re truly forgettable, you''re perfect for acts of espionage - as Jonathan and Shelley are about to find out.Trade ReviewCode-cracking caper * The School Run *Delivers hilarious shenanigans...This humorous new series is sure to appeal to fans of Daneshvari and other lovers of the ludicrous. * Kirkus *Pokes sly fun at the pressure to raise future valedictorians and CEOs, by turning the tables on the classic trope of an average kid discovering greatness...Daneshvari's fast-paced, twisty story is chock-full of clever humor. * Publisher's Weekly *This...amusing chapter book goes down easy. Even with the fate of the world resting on their 'slightly hunched' shoulders, the main characters are so disarmingly upfront about their inadequacies that they'll definitely have readers on their side. * Booklist *Keeps readers giggling. * SLJ *
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Cornerstone Witch Wizard The Lost
Book SynopsisWhit Allgood is renowned for healing the victimised. But now the people of his City have turned their backs on all who use magic, and Whit is faced with a terrible choice: give up his power or let good people die.Wisty Allgood once saved the City from despair, but now she watches over a society that fears her power and is unwilling to accept her as she is. Increasingly bitter and isolated, she is on the brink of abandoning everyone she''s ever cared for.All the while, a daunting but charismatic new enemy with unsurmountable power is gathering legions of cult followers, enslaving thousands, and wrenching public opinion against its former heroes... making the City vulnerable to a ctastrophic attack from which it would never recover. With the Allgoods unable to help, will evil finally take back control?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Cloudland
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 ReviewGlorious, stirring pictures. -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Lost Island of Tamarind
Book SynopsisNadia Aguiar received a BA from McMaster University in Canada and an MFA from Columbia University in New York. She worked in publishing in New York City for a number of years, and has also lived in London, but currently she lives on her own sub-tropical island of Bermuda, where she was born and raised.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Gladiator Vengeance
Book SynopsisThe fourth thrilling title in Simon Scarrow''s epic, bestselling Gladiator seriesMarcus may be free from the brutal training regime of the gladiators but he will not rest until he finds his mother. With his old friends Festus and Lupus at his side, and a letter from Caesar instructing all who cross his path to help him, he begins his journey. He is going back to the lands where he lived as a slave boy: the remote farming estate of the savage Decimus. Yet Ancient Greece is ruled by deceit and corruption. Many do not want to see Marcus succeed. Many more would rather see him dead. As the most powerful men in the country plot against him, is it finally over for the son of Spartacus?Simon Scarrow will do for boy gladiators what J. K. Rowling did for boy wizards - Waterstones.comThe perfect introduction to Roman history and gladiators for young readers - great for fans of Rick Riordan''s Percy Jackson and J. K. Rowling''Trade ReviewSimon Scarrow will do for boy gladiators what J. K. Rowling did for boy wizards * Waterstones.com *
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Walker Books Ltd The Steam Whistle Theatre Company
Book SynopsisDelightful with its edge-of-your-seat pace, it deserves applause. Sunday Times, Children's Book of the WeekStorytelling at its best a classic in the making. The ScotsmanTo avoid financial ruin, the Pringle family's theatre-troupe has left London behind, travelling to the north of England by train. With new audiences to play to, and less competition, they hope to make enough money to pay off their debts back home. But will their plans be foiled by the odious Olio Sleevery? It's time for young actors Rosie and Charlie to save the day and, with the help of their new friend Edie Boiler, ensure the thunderous success of the company's first performance. A wonderful gallery of eccentric characters and an exuberant plot with a twist at the end ... this is storytelling at its theatrical best!French is a writer of tremendous charm Children of nine and upwards will want to jump aboard. The Literary ReviewTrade Review“A classic-feeling, satisfying story, full of transporting Victorian detail.” * The Guardian *“…a delightful kind of old-fashioned storytelling… The story inspires sympathy for the hard-working and the kind, and disdain for spoilt children and greedy rogues. It builds satisfyingly to an ending in which the good find friends and salvation and the bad get their just deserts. It would be a treat to read aloud at bedtime, especially for anyone able to do actorly declamations, and, with its edge-of-your-seat pace, it deserves applause.” * Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week *“[…] storytelling at its best… a classic in the making.” * The Scotsman *“A standing ovation for Vivian French.” * Books For Keeps, 5 star review *French is a writer of tremendous charm, her world at once comedic and believable. * Philip Womack, Literary Review *
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Floris Books Magnus Fin and the Ocean Quest 1 Kelpies
Book SynopsisWinner of the Kelpies Prize. Magnus discovers he is half selkie -- part seal, part human -- and must find new courage to save the ocean's creatures from an evil force.Trade Review'This book... fires anyone's imagination and unlocks the mysteries of the sea. Older primary and younger secondary boys will love this book.'-- The School Library Association, Spring 2010'...a lovely children's book and [it] is the perfect holiday read -- as my ten year old son and I discovered. He was very taken by it and if you have a child around that age I can recommend it.'-- Anna Phillips, New View, Spring 2010'Janis Mackay... has crafted an outstanding first novel for all ages ... Clearly inspired by the Selkie tales and the seascape beyond her window, Janis has deservedly won the Kelpies Prize for this book.'-- Blethers , Scottish Storytelling Centre and Network'I genuinely couldn't put it down, it's a really engaging adventure story with an environmental theme Such an exciting adventure and such lovely writing, always in tune with the natural world.'-- Craftly Green Poet blog
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Simon & Schuster Ltd How to Survive The Future
Book SynopsisGet ready for a hilarious out-of-this-world adventure for readers aged 8+ – this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, Andy Griffiths and Star Wars! Illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey. It’s the year 2525, and things aren’t looking great for Planet Earth. An endless night is coming – a super-advanced alien spaceship has stopped the world from turning, threatening the existence of every creature on the planet – and it turns out that ten-year-old Eliza Lemon is the only one who can save them! Will she be able to handle alien overlords, a doughnut-shaped spaceship, monkeys and vampire finches? And, most importantly of all, will she be able to rescue her baby brother, save the world and survive THE FUTURE?For more out-of-this-world fun don't forget to read about Eliza and Johnnie's first two adventures in How to Survive Without Grown-Ups and
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Hachette Children's Group Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist
Book SynopsisThe magic ring that Emily Windsnap - half mermaid, half ordinary girl - finds buried in the sand belongs to Neptune, and he wants it back. But the ring, once on, won''t come off, and an angry Neptune sends Emily''s boat spinning away across the sea. When it comes to rest, she and her best friend, Shona, can see a mysterious castle shimmering in the mist on the horizon... Another magical adventure full of fun and friendship!Trade ReviewLight hearted and exciting ... rich, descriptive passages * Books For Keeps *Light hearted and exciting ... rich, descriptive passages * Books For Keeps *A very appealing and subtle story * School Librarian *A very appealing and subtle story * School Librarian *
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Chronicle Books The Book That Can Read Your Mind
Book SynopsisAn Amazon Best Book of the Year2024 Good Housekeeping Book Award WinnerA Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2024“Young puzzle masters may try the trick over and over―and be satisfied every time.” ― Booklist, Starred ReviewPrepare to be amazed by this magic trick in a book! This is not an ordinary book—it’s a magical one! Lady Rabbit goes beyond pulling a rabbit out of a hat or making herself disappear. For her next act, she will READ YOUR MIND! That's right: You pick a member from the magician's adorable audience—don’t tell which one you’ve chosen—and this book will guess who it is! Inspired by 17th‑century magic books, this interactive game in a book will enchant readers of all ages, compelling them to pick among many intriguing, illustrated characters and play over and over (and over) again. Now, without further ado . . . let the magic show begin! A MAGIC TRICK—AND GAME!—IN A BOOK: This book is pure fun—perfect for fans of Press Here, Bunny Slopes, and Tap the Magic Tree. Turn the pages and prepare to be amazed! Kids will interact with this book and experience many different and delightful outcomes. CELEBRATES THE MAGIC OF BOOKS: This picture book is brimming with energy and interactivity. An ideal alternative to screens, it is a celebration of the book as “an experience.” Kids won’t want to put it down! PERFECT FOR INDEPENDENT READING AND SHARING: Kids who are reading independently will find joy in interacting with this book, trying to outsmart it, and delighting in what it does. Parents will find joy in reading it repeatedly with their children and sharing in the book’s literal magic. And, speaking of “sharing,” kids will also enjoy sharing this book with their friends! A STANDOUT GIFT: With its magical hook, irresistible illustrations, and delightful interactivity, this picture book is the perfect gift.Perfect for: Kids who love magic and magic tricks Parents, grandparents, and teachers seeking a fun and interactive picture book for young children Fans of critically acclaimed author-illustrator Marianna Coppo Gift givers looking for a game in a book
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Firefly Press Ltd The Shadow Order
Book SynopsisOne year on from the day the shadows shifted – showing people their truest selves rather than just their shapes – best friends Teddy, Betsy and Effie plan to risk all and watch the winter sun rise over Copperwell, in defiance of the Shadow Order. But from their hidden vantage point the three shocked friends witness a mysterious woman shouting a dire warning, before she is arrested, beaten, and dragged away in handcuffs. The event leads them on an extraordinary series of dangerous adventures to save their city as they begin to learn the truth about the Shadow Order, the world surrounding Copperwell, and themselves.
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Andersen Press Ltd Cuckoo Summer
Book SynopsisNominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing Summer 1940. As the cuckoo sings out across the Lake District, life is about to change for ever for local boy Tommy and his friend Sally, the mysterious evacuee girl who lives on the neighbouring farm. When they find a wounded Nazi airman in the woods, Sally persuades Tommy not to report it but to keep the German hidden. This starts a chain of events that leads to the uncovering of secrets about Sally’s past and a summer of adventure that neither child will ever forget.Trade Review"A ripping wartime adventure and a love letter to Lakeland’s farms and fells" -- Melissa Harrison"With a brilliant cast of characters, dialogue to die for and a tone reminiscent of Robert Westall at his finest, I was hooked from the very first page" -- Phil Earle"Beautifully written... A moving story about identity and finding your family for fans of "Carrie's War" and "Goodnight Mister Tom"" * The Bookseller *"an exciting and lively story... It is great fun" * Books for Keeps *"A lovely story about adventure and trust" * The School Librarian *
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Oxford University Press Kidnapped
Book Synopsis''Your bed shall be the moorcock''s, and your life shall be like the hunted deer''s, and ye shall sleep with your hand upon your weapons.''Tricked out of his inheritance, shanghaied, shipwrecked off the west coast of Scotland, David Balfour finds himself fleeing for his life in the dangerous company of Jacobite outlaw and suspected assassin Alan Breck Stewart. Their unlikely friendship is put to the test as they dodge government troops across the Scottish Highlands. Set in the aftermath of the 1745 rebellion, Kidnapped transforms the Romantic historical novel into the modern thriller. Its heart-stopping scenes of cross-country pursuit, distilled to a pure intensity in Stevenson''s prose, have become a staple of adventure stories from John Buchan to Alfred Hitchcock and Ian Fleming. Kidnapped remains as exhilarating today as when it was first published in 1886.This new edition is based on the 1895 text, incorporating Stevenson''s last thoughts about the novel before his death. It includTrade Reviewthe introductory essay ... is remarkably and enjoyably full, a little masterpiece of concision that will reward those coming to the novel for the first time, and those for whom it is an old friend. * The Bottle Imp, Ian Duncan *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Gladiator Son of Spartacus
Book SynopsisFREE from slavery, Marcus is determined to find and save his kidnapped mother.Meanwhile, his master Julius Caesar wants Marcus to help destroy the bands of rebel slaves and their leader Brixus, who plans to unite a slave army and resurrect the cause of Spartacus.But Marcus and Brixus are old allies who share a life-threatening secret. Marcus is torn between his friend and master. Can he convince Brixus now is not the time for a deadly revolt - and ask Caesar to negotiate a slave surrender before more carnage and bloodshed?** From the #1 bestselling adult author Simon Scarrow - over 1 million copies sold. ** The perfect introduction to Roman history and gladiators for young readers - great for fans of Rick Riordan''s Percy Jackson and J. K. Rowling''s Harry Potter.** Book 3 in the series.Trade ReviewSimon Scarrow will do for boy gladiators what JK Rowling did for boy wizards. * waterstones.com *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Airman
Book SynopsisOne dark night on the island of Great Saltee, fourteen-year-old Conor is framed for a terrible crime he didn't commit. Thrown into prison by the dastardly Hugo Bonvilain, Conor is trapped in a seaswept dungeon and branded a traitor. He must escape and clear his name; he wants his old life back his family, his friends . . . and his princess.Conor knows there is only one way out. It's an impossible task, which has never been done before. But Conor is determined to do it. He'll have to fly.Swashbuckling new fiction from the amazing Eoin Colfer, ideal for readers aged 11+.Trade ReviewPraise for Airman:'Swashbuckling high adventure . . . His strongest work yet' – Guardian'Better fun than this will be hard to come by' – The Times'A classic swashbuckling adventure' – Irish Independent ReviewPraise for other books by Eoin Colfer:'Wickedly brilliant' – Independent (on Artemis Fowl)'As ever, Colfer's story rattles along at a tremendous pace with a cast of eccentric and explosive characters' – Guardian (on The Supernaturalist)'Unputdownable' – Irish Times (on Half Moon Investigations)
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HarperCollins Publishers River Rescue
Book SynopsisDive into another exciting magical adventure for girls will you answer the call of Silver Dolphins?It's the Spring holidays and there's a surprise visit from Cai's parents from Australia. But they've got unwelcome news Antonia is devastated to learn that best friend Cai might be emigrating to Australia or moving back to the city.Cai faces an impossible choice: does he move to the city so he can still visit Antonia but give up being a Silver Dolphin or does he learn to answer the call in Australia without his best friend?Meanwhile a minke whale keeps getting stranded in the estuary. Antonia and Cai join forces with the local fishermen and the coast guard to try to save the whale but it keeps returning. Can there be another reason for its strange behaviour? And could this really be the end of Silver Dolphins for Cai?
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HarperCollins Publishers Angel and the Flying Stallions
Book SynopsisThe tenth exciting adventure in the Pony Club Secrets series sees Issie travel back to Spain to reclaim her beloved colt, Storm and learn to ride haute ecole on flying stallion, Angel!Issie returns to El Caballo Danza Magnifico, this time determined to bring her colt Storm back home. But first she must master haut ecole moves on stallion Angel to prove herself to the best riders in Spain.Meanwhile, devious Miguel Vega is involved when mares go missing. And is love in the air at the El Caballo stables?Trade ReviewPraise for ‘The Princess and the Foal’:‘The perfect gift for girls with big dreams’ The Bookseller ‘Great new book – 10/10’ Newmarket Journal ‘Younger readers will delight in this heartwarming tale’ Horse
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Hachette Children's Group Rainbow Magic: Sky the Blue Fairy: The Rainbow
Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. When Rachel and Kirsty meet on the ferry to Rainspell Island one summer holiday, they have no idea that such magical adventures with the fairies await them! in this exciting story, the girls need to find Sky before the naughty goblins track her down...'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comRead all seven fairy adventures in the Rainbow Fairies set! Ruby the Red Fairy; Amber the Orange Fairy; Saffron the Yellow Fairy; Fern the Green Fairy; Sky the Blue Fairy; Izzy the Indigo Fairy and Heather the Violet FairyIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
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Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Five On A Secret Trail
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 fifteen, the Famous Five go camping and pitch their tent near a ruined and seemingly abandoned cottage. When Anne hears strange noises at night the others don''t believe her... Until they see the ghostly lights. Is the cottage really haunted, or is there another, equally sinister, explanation?This edition features the original cover art and inside illustrations by Eileen Soper.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Alpha Force Survival
Book SynopsisChris Ryan was born in 1961 in a village near Newcastle. In 1984 he joined the SAS. During his ten years in the Regiment, he was involved in overt and covert operations and was also Sniper team commander of the anti-terrorist team. During the Gulf War, Chris was the only member of an eight-man team to escape from Iraq, of which three colleagues were killed and four captured. It was the longest escape and evasion in the history of the SAS. For this he was awarded the Military Medal. During Ryan's last two years in the Regiment he selected and trained potential SAS recruits, he left the SAS in 1994 and is now the author of many bestselling thrillers for adults, as well as the ALPHA FORCE series for younger readers. His work in security takes him around the world. He has also appeared in a number of TV programmes, including HUNTING CHRIS RYAN, PUSHED TO THE LIMIT (Toughest Families) and TERROR ALERT (Sky TV, 2004).Trade ReviewGreat gung-ho stuff -- Amanda Craig * The Times *Accessible and enjoyable read for boys and girls of ll upwards who like adventure stories * School Librarian *Thrilling * Waterstone’s Books Quarterly *Full of accurate and interesting survival tips as well as being an exciting story full of tense moments * Primary Times *
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Golden Duck (UK) Ltd The Salt-Stained Book
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Abrams Jolly Regina The Unintentional Adventures of the
Book Synopsis In the spirit of A Series of Unfortunate Events, Kara LeReau’s The Jolly Regina is the first in the middle-grade series The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters, starring Jaundice and Kale Bland, two sisters who avoid excitement at any cost. The Bland Sisters eat tasteless oatmeal, rarely venture into bright sunlight, and read only Dr. Snoote’s Dictionary, because storybooks are just too thrilling. Together, they await the return of their parents, who left for an errand years ago and have never come back. One day, a knock on the door leads to the Bland sisters’ kidnapping by an all-female band of pirates—but this is only the beginning of their escapades. Filled with Roald Dahl–esque humor, hilarious high jinks, and swashbuckling, The Jolly Regina will appeal to middle-grade readers looking for an anything-but-bland adventure. Illustrations by J
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Christian Art Books Tinkers Daughter
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