Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories

Book SynopsisThe brand new series for young readers from bestselling author Lucy Hawking.''The more we find out about the world around us, the more we can work out other, more complicated things, such as how the universe began or how life got started on Earth . . .''Olivia Alez is delighted about finally living a life away from the royal palace in the mountains that used to be her home, after the Kingdom of Alez decides it doesn''t want a royal family any more. Now she can finally give up boring princess lessons and learn about real things, like volcanoes and the ocean and space!But Olivia is completely unprepared for the world that awaits her. Thick, dark clouds hang low over the city, and the rivers that she so longed to see are choked with rubbish. And on top of it all, the weather just feels wrong. With scorching hot sun one day and torrential rainfall the next, it seems nearly impossible for the people and animals in Alez to adapt to their extreme clima

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Book Synopsis''Sensational storytelling'' - AF Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.The gripping new magical adventure from Branford Boase winner Struan Murray.Domino has lived her whole life believing that just one drop of magic could kill her.Held in a floating laboratory by scheming Science Barons, she has never known a single day of freedom.When Domino discovers that everything she''s been told by the Barons is a lie, she escapes to Abzalaymon, a wondrous city filled with scientific marvels, hulking thunder lizards and hidden magic.But the Barons are soon on Domino''s trail. Because a war is brewing between science and magic. A war that could destroy the world. And Domino might just be the key to saving everyone . . .''Thrilling'' Guardian

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Book SynopsisAnother thrilling and magical adventure from master storyteller Joseph Delaney, set in the multi-million copy bestselling world of The Spook''s ApprenticeWe are entering a new age of darkness. Hell has grown in power and neither priest nor Spook can do anything about it. So go home now while you can . . . Years have passed since Wulf and Tilda vanished from the County. Alice and Tom have given up hope of ever seeing them again - until a terrible enemy from the past forces them to take drastic action, and reach out through time in a bid for help.Now Wulf faces the greatest and most powerful demon who has ever walked the Dark: the Fiend. He will have to use all his powers - and gather some new ones - to have even a chance of survival . . .

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Book SynopsisIn the kingdom of Galaxandria, Princess Celeste Starwing is in BIG trouble. After one bratty incident too many, her father decides she needs to learn a lesson and so she's packed off to the Intergalactic Post Office, and given a mission to whip it into shape. Otherwise it's goodbye to being a princess forever gulp!But Celeste and her new assistant, Podge, soon find they're up against a more than just towering piles of unsent letters. Mysterious portal magic known as wurms are putting them out of business and it looks like the wurms are more sinister than anyone could know. In fact, they might have something to do with Celeste's mother, who she's never known . . .Now it's up to Celeste and Podge and their adorable collection of Stardust Bunnies to stop the wurms, uncover what happened to Celeste's mother and maybe save the galaxy while they're at it.This out-of-this world story is stuffed full of incredible adventure, brilliant intergalactic worlds, and amazing cartoon-style artwork perfect for fans of Super Mario Bros, Amelia Fang, Peanut Jones and Adventures on Trains.

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Book SynopsisFrankie and his friends and their dog, Max, are magic-ed to Brazil where they must track down three key items to help England win the World Cup: the referee''s whistle, a football and the trophy. Their adventures take them through a jungle, a Rio carnival and onto the beach for a game that could change the history of the tournament.Trade ReviewA great option for new readers * theschoolrun.com *We love these books, and can't wait to get stuck into this one! * Kick! *

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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! During a visit to a holiday park, Frankie and his friends discover a theme park with a difference - each ride is a portal into an amazing fantasy world. This time, the magic football takes them all on an underwater adventure that asks Max to swim his best doggy paddle, and makes playing football a game against the tide!Trade ReviewGreat for early readers, this inspires fair play, friendship and the enjoyment of sport and playing for a team * South Wales Evening Post *

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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!The Bone cousins, Gran''ma Ben, and Thorn finally reach the city of Atheia, where they prepare to battle the Lord of the Locusts. The Pawan army has joined forces with Briar and the Rat Creatures, and danger increases as Thorn''s visions get stronger. Meanwhile, Phoney Bone is convinced that Atheia is a city rich in gold, and he is determined to find it!

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Book SynopsisMichael, a young boy growing up on the tropical island of Rose Town, has been saving up for his own fishing boat for years. But when a terrible storm wrecks his home, Michael is forced to take a job working for a rich, mysterious newcomer named Spargo.Spargo asks Michael to search for one thing in the deep waters around Rose Town - whales . . .Trade ReviewIt's a deeply moving story, the memory of which will stay with the reader - and hopefully will raise awareness for the plight of these beautiful creatures * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisA very curious tale indeed . . . Out of the blue arrives an exotic young woman from a foreign land. Fearless and strong, 'Princess' Caraboo rises above the suspicions of the wealthy family who take her in. But who is the real Caraboo?In a world where it seems everyone is playing a role, could she be an ordinary girl with a tragic past? Is she a confidence trickster? Or is she the princess everyone wants her to be?Whoever she is, she will steal your heart . . .Trade ReviewFrom the shocking opening to the very last page, this is the one book I really hated to put down until I was done. It's so textured . . . I also love that she's a black, or blackish, girl – so often YA does not contain them (or only as peripheral characters) – and she is such a fascinating protagonist. I also loved the skilful way Johnson turned us around on some characters. I could not ask for more in a YA novel, to be honest. I'd give it all the awards if I could -- Bim Adewumni, YA Book Prize judgeA rich and entertaining tale which raises questions and challenges assumptions -- Celia Rees * Armadillo *The book has a lot to say about who we are and the pretences we put on for other people, and also about the limited chances in life that a woman had . . . The historical period comes to life well in the book, although it also has a lot to say that is relevant today. -- Carol Williams * readingzone.com *A well researched, finely written re-imagining of an actual historical figure, The Curious Tale of The Lady Caraboo sheds light on how identity is formed and shaped by the stories we tell about ourselves and the stories, like that of the ‘exotic other’, that are projected upon us . . . A great yarn with a beguiling central character -- Peter Kalu, author of SILENT STRIKER

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Book SynopsisChipo and his little sister Gentle live on Papa Fudu''s dumpsite in Rubbish Town, searching for valuable things amongst the rubbish to try to stay alive. Life isn''t easy - luckily, Chipo has spirit, courage and lots of imagination! And now, he has a plan...But when Chipo and Gentle are caught with something precious that Papa Fudu wants for himself, they have to think quick, move fast. Suddenly they''re on the run...Along with their friend Dede and their loyal dog, Mouse, Chipo and Gentle set off on a dangerous and exciting journey to find a safe place to call home - meeting a cast of extraordinary characters along the way.Trade ReviewAn absorbing, powerful and uplifting story * Booktrust *It is hugely to Davies’s credit that she makes these characters live such vibrant lives in the minds of her young readers . . . The action in the narrative is unflagging and fast-paced. The language is convincing . . . I would like to see this book adopted as a primary class text -- Rebecca Butler * Armadillo Magazine *Heartwarming . . . so far removed from anything children here would experience and gives so much to think and talk about, as well as being a page-turning story to boot * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisBeware of Long Lankin . . . When Cora and her little sister Mimi are sent to stay with their great-aunt in the isolated village of Bryers Guerdon, they sense immediately that they''re not welcome. What they don''t know is that the last time two young girls were at Guerdon Hall, their visit ended in a mysterious, violent tragedy.Something dark and evil has haunted the village for centuries. Now it has set eyes on its next victim, and it will stop at nothing to lay claim to her. With the help of local schoolboys Roger and Peter, Cora must uncover the horrifying secrets buried deep within Bryers Guerdon - before it is too late for Mimi.Bewitching and atmospheric, this is a truly stunning debut that will linger with you for days after the final, chilling pages.Trade ReviewThe terror is as relentless as the ballad the story springs from . . . Chilling -- Geraldine Brennan * Observer *A fabulous revisiting of the hoariest of old chestnuts * Daily Telegraph *Not for the faint-hearted, this mesmerizing tale generates goosebumps on almost every page * Booktrust *A real stunner of a debut: Long Lankin is a wonderful, imaginative slow burner of a thriller . . . Lindsey Barraclough's first novel is written with a style and intelligence that would put many an adult thriller to shame -- John Millen * Young Post *Such an impressive debut. Every element is spot on - from the elegant prose, through the realistic portrayal of various aspects of family life, the three-dimensional characters and the occasional comic set-piece, to the supernatural horror underpinning it, which is absolutely chilling. Highly recommended -- Jill Murphy * The Bookbag *

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Book SynopsisWill West is careful to live life under the radar. At his parents'' insistence, he''s made sure to get mediocre grades and to stay in the middle of the pack on his cross-country team. Then Will slips up, accidentally scoring off the charts on a nationwide exam, and he is recruited by an exclusive and mysterious prep school - the best school no one''s ever heard of, with technology the likes of which no one''s ever seen. At the same time, coincidentally - or not so - Will realizes he''s being followed by men in dark hats, driving black sedans who pose a terrifying threat to his family. What follows is a series of events and revelations that places Will smack in the middle of a millennia old struggle between titanic forces . . .Trade ReviewMark Frost has created a wonderfully inventive and exciting tale where one exceptional teenager must discover the truth about his family ... and himself. The mysteries are unexpected and the mythology is impressively original. A remarkably suspenseful ride. I can't wait for the next instalment! * Chris Columbus *New school and new mental powers meet ancient mysteries and ancient war. * Kirkus *Frost, adult author and Twin Peaks co-creator, makes his YA debut with this densely plotted thriller, first in a trilogy. His story has serious entertainment value and pulls together satisfyingly by book's end, while laying the groundwork for the sequels. * Publishers Weekly *Heart-pounding…breakneck pace…This young adult literature as popcorn blockbuster * New York Times *An addictive Jason Bourne/Pittacus Lore/Harry Potter mash-up. Nonstop action and a richly layered plot propel at a breakneck pace * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisQuin has spent her life as a pawn. She was trained to kill and manipulated to guarantee her family's power. And now that she's broken free of that life, she's found herself trapped again, hostage to a plot that has been centuries in the making. Her best friend Shinobu's mind has been corrupted, the Young Dread has aligned with her enemy John, and the bloodthirsty Watchers are being awakened and gathered.But Quin will no longer be a pawn. Quin is a Seeker. She stands for light in a shadowy world. She will face the vengeance of the past and its enemies and save herself and the ones she loves - or she will die trying.Trade ReviewFans of Veronica Roth’s 'Divergent', Marie Lu’s 'Legend', and Suzanne Collins’s 'The Hunger Games' series: your next obsession has arrived -- Sara Saxton * School Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisEnter master story-teller Terry Pratchett's incredible Discworld in this fourth book in the Tiffany Aching series . . .Tiffany Aching is discovering it's not easy being a witch . . .People respect witches, but also fear them, and sometimes Tiffany Aching wishes that being a witch was more in-line with the having fun whizzing around on broomsticks that she'd imagined.Then something evil awakens that stirs up all the old stories about nasty old witches, and suddenly Tiffany starts to think that even just wearing a pointy hat seems like a very bad idea . . .Worse still, this ghost from the past is searching for one witch in particular. He''s hunting for Tiffany and he''s found her . . .If you''ve never read a Discworld novel, what''s the matter with you?'' GuardianWriting at the height of his powers . . . [Sir Terry Pratchett] makes us laugh a lot' Sunday TimesDISCOVER THE FULL TIFFANY ACHING SERIES, THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO DISCWORLD:The Wee Free MenA Hat Full of Sky Wintersmith I Shall Wear Midnight The Shepherd's CrownTrade Review"He is a satirist of enormous talent... Incredibly funny, compulsively readable." --The Times"Teen witch Tiffany is one of [Pratchett's] most formidable creations yet." --Time Out

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Book SynopsisThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Please come to Camelot.  The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie through space and time to find that the castle of Camelot has been attacked and King Arthur has been gravely wounded. To save the kingdom—and the king—Jack and Annie have only one day to solve a riddle that will help them find a missing dragon! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #55, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #27: Night of the Ninth Dragon. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction compa

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Book SynopsisWhen 11-year-old Caitlin discovers a shrimp-like alien creature on the shores of her island home, she takes responsibility for teaching it about the world. Mostly, this just involved stopping little Perijee from eating everything! Caitlin becomes increasingly close to her alien friend, treating him like a brother. There''s only one problem - Perijee won''t stop growing. Then the authorities try to hunt him down and through his fear, Perijee disappears and starts causing trouble. Caitlin must leave home and travel across the country to try and convince Perijee to stop destroying everything before it''s too late.

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Book Synopsis''Jeffry, I'm no mere guinea pig! I'm a Handsome. And Handsomes have always been famous. I simply cannot be the only Handsome in history to not be famous.''Piggy Handsome is a very confident Guinea pig with a hugely inflated ego - he hails from a long line of very famous Guinea pigs. But sadly Handsome hasn''t yet achieved world renown. With the help of gruff-talking Jeffry the budgie and the inadvertent efforts of two dastardly villains Dan and Dolly Dixon, Handsome might realise his dream, get in the papers and save the day - without even realising. All in one day trip to the seaside!

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Book SynopsisA rediscovered classic with gorgeous new illustrations. Out in the wilds of Russia a boy and a wolf are lost in the snow.You''re not very big for a wolf, said Sasha.And you''re not very big for a man, snapped the wolf.Sasha has always been taught that wolves are dangerous, but when he finds himself lost out in the snow with Ferdy, a wolfcub, he discovers they are not so different. But how can he persuade his village that the wolves can be their friends?Gaia Bordicchia''s gorgeous illustrations whisk you away to a Russian winter long long ago . . .

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Book SynopsisJude Ripon must fight to defend Farrowfell in its darkest hour. The thrilling finale to the epic fantasy series from bestselling and award-winning author, Ravena Guron.Will raw magic be their doom . . . or their saviour?Jude is living happily with Moorley, Uncle Runie and Spry. But then the Dark Rivers start failing and raw magic is everywhere. The Consortium jumps into action and assures everyone that the situation is under control, but the people they are arresting are never seen again. And anyway, Jude knows better than to trust those in power.Jude and Moorley must find a way to reverse the effects of the raw magic. All their usual leads are sending them to dead ends, until Jude meets a strange boy called Darcius who seems to know far more than he should . . .Can they resist the temptation of raw magic and save Farrowfell once and for all?Readers love the world of Farrowfell:Very exciting. I love the edible magic.'I absolutely adored it.'Highly recommended.'A very entertaining, well plotted and fast paced story.'The idea of edible magic was original and inspired.'Hugely imaginative.'Great world-building.'Superb.'Very original.'I was hooked. 10/10.'

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Book SynopsisSonic and his friends face all new adventures in this action-packed storybook, based off the hit Netflix show Sonic Prime. Includes stickers!

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Book SynopsisElodie Lightfoot and her friends are Unicorn Seekers. They can seeunicorns, feel their magic and, most importantly, are determinedto protect them. So when a snow-white unicorn with a blue mane appears running throughthe streets of south London, they know something is wrong.

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Book SynopsisThe multi-generational, matriarchal magic and funny fantasy of ENCANTOmeets Noel Fitzpatrick's VETMAN. From superstar TV presenterand bestselling children's author Alesha Dixon.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of Escape from Chernobyl comes another fast-paced historical thriller about a city caught between an enemy army and their own brutal government.

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Book SynopsisMeet Noni. She's a crazy old, law-breaking, chocolate-selling, pram-wielding, wickedly funny woman who likes nothing more than a dangerous caper!Someone has tampered with the city's supply of chocolate and now Noni and her young friends must find out who did it before the evil tricksters poison the whole town - including the dreamy rugby star, Chunks McSturdy.Can Noni and her pram of seriously dodgy treats overcome the odds and get to the bottom of the mystery before all hell breaks loose? Will her pet raven, Francis, ever find enlightenment? Will anyone ever teach Noni to say the word chocolate' properly? Get ready for lots of laughs, tons of adventure and truck loads of chawwwklit!

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Book SynopsisMeet the Friendship Fairies sisters Emme, Holly and Jess.They're just like regular girls, always messing and having fun, but they're also fairies. Their mum works as a spy and she has a new case to crack and this time she's taking the Friendship Fairies along with her to a little island off Connemara!All the girls know is that they're going out to sea, and that they need to take their swimsuits Can Emme, Holly and Jess help their mum solve the mystery?A beautiful idea and a gorgeous story.' Ryan Tubridy

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Book SynopsisThe paperback editions of The Boxcar Children Mysteries: #13, Snowbound Mystery; #14, Tree House Mystery; #15, Bicycle Mystery; and #16, Mystery in the Sand are offered together in a cardboard case.

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Book SynopsisAll Lottie wants to do is have adventures, but no such luck. Until she meets Sophia, a girl with an excitingly mysterious history. When the two run away from a staged kayak accident to find Sophia's mum, Lottie learns a lot about having adventures (they're mostly brilliant but not the bits where you nearly die) and friendship and the truth.

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Book SynopsisRosalind and the other princesses love playing with a little puppy called Patch. But they can't stop arguing, and Rosalind decides it's easier to be friends with animals than with silly princesses. But when Patch gets lost in the woods Rosalind needs the other Rescue Princesses to help find him. What if they're not her friends any more?Trade ReviewPrincesses and animals - what young girl could resist?' - We Love This Book 'The glittery cover and plenty of line drawings, combined with magic and animals, make this a book to appeal to young readers.' - Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisMaya is a dancer with a travelling troupe of entertainers. When Clover, a little unicorn, is trapped by Sir Fitzroy and used to lure the other unicorns into danger, Maya hatches a cunning plan. She and Sophy will disguise themselves and foil Sir Fitzroy's plot, and the unicorns will be safe!

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Book SynopsisThe Glory Gardens cricket team return for their ninth adventure, this time travelling to Australia to play in their own Ashes contest.

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Book SynopsisAndy Griffiths is Terry's best mate. He is also Australia's number-one children's author. His books, including the popular Treehouse series, have been hugely successful internationally, winning awards and becoming bestsellers in the UK and the USA as well as in his homeland, Australia. Andy thrives on having an audience: he has worked as a high-school teacher, been the lead singer in a rock band and a stand-up comedian. He is a passionate advocate for literacy, has two daughters and lives in Melbourne, Australia.Terry Denton is Andy's best mate. He is also a bestselling and award-winning writer and illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. Among other things, he worked on the Horrible Science series. He lives by the beach with his wife and three kids.

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