Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories

Book SynopsisBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.In a desert oasis a terrifying creature lies in wait. Plexor, a monstrous water Beast, is guarding the missing royal orb. Tom and Elenna must conquer the Beast, or all the kingdoms are doomed! There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: Velmal''s Revenge series: Wardok the Sky Terror; Xerik the Bone Cruncher; Plexor the Raging Reptile; Quagos the Armoured Beetle.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 gorgeous new series about best friends and magical princesses! Charlotte and Mia have a special secret - they''re training to be Secret Princesses, magical princesses who grant wishes! But horrid Princess Poison is determined to steal their wishing power for herself!Can the girls grant Laura''s wish and help her to enjoy her camping trip? Or will horrid Princess Poison ruin the sleepover fun?Plus...* Special campaign with Monsoon Children''s - win the same princess outfits as Charlotte and Mia for you and your best friend!* Collect the tokens for a exclusive Best Friends necklace designed by Monsoon!

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Book SynopsisPrincesses, Friendship, Magic and Fun! A gorgeous new magical series about princesses who make wishes come true!Trade ReviewI think it was one of my favourite books I've read. -- Gracie * Primary Times - Kids Reviews *

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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 must find all four weather crystals before they fall into the hands of Emperor Jeng and Evil Witch Kensa. Can they get the third crystal before they''re sacrificed to Okko the Sand Monster?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Broken Star series: Gryph the Feathered Fiend; Thoron the Living Storm; Okko the Sand Monster; Saurex the Silent Creeper.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 SynopsisBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Evil Wizard Jezrin plans to drink from the Well of Power, whose waters would make him undefeatable. He must be stopped! But with the dragon Quarg under the sorcerer''s command, can Tom and Elenna escape being turned to stone?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don''t miss out! Quarg the Stone Dragon; Korvax the Sea Dragon; Vetrix the Poison Dragon and Strytor the Skeleton Dragon.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 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 can''t let Evil Wizard Jezrin reach the Well of Power - if he drinks its water, his dark magic will know no bounds. But a deadly bite from Vetrix the Poison Dragon could mean the end of their Beast Quests for ever!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don''t miss out! Quarg the Stone Dragon; Korvax the Sea Dragon; Vetrix the Poison Dragon and Strytor the Skeleton Dragon.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 SynopsisBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.The Well of Power is guarded by the dragon Strytor. To prevent Evil Wizard Jezrin from drinking at the well and becoming invincible, Tom and Elenna must battle this deadly foe. But how can they stop an unkillable Beast?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don''t miss out! Quarg the Stone Dragon; Korvax the Sea Dragon; Vetrix the Poison Dragon and Strytor the Skeleton Dragon.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 SynopsisBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Dark Wizard Malvel has stolen the Amulet of Avantia and plans to attack the kingdom of Avantia with four new, deadly Ghost Beasts. If they don''t retrieve the amulet, Tom and Elenna will be trapped on the Isle of Ghosts for ever! The heroes must now face an enormous ogre, Okira the Crusher...There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don''t miss out! Zulok the Winged Spirit; Skalix the Snapping Horror; Okira the Crusher and Rykar the Fire HoundIf 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 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 must enter the deadly Netherworld to face the last of Malvel''s monstrous Beasts. Lypida the Shadow Fiend is a terrifying creature with a tail like a powerful whip!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don''t miss out! Grymon the Biting Horror; Skrar the Night Scavenger; Tarantix the Bone Spider and Lypida the Shadow Fiend.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 SynopsisBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.The young pirate Ria has enchanted a series of ancient Beasts. Tom and Elenna must stop her before she seizes power over Makai for ever - but how can they fight Nersepha, a monstrous mermaid? There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don''t miss out! Menox the Sabre-toothed Terror; Larnak the Swarming Menace; Jurog, Hammer of the Jungle and Nersepha the Cursed SirenIf you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade''s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!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 fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.The kingdom of Avantia is shocked by the return of the king''s brother, Prince Angelo, believed killed in battle many years ago. But when he banishes Tom and Elenna from Avantia they travel to the Wildlands in search of the truth about Prince Angelo. First of all they must tackle Querzol, a man-eating mangrove tree! There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Shattered Kingdom series - don''t miss out! Querzol the Swamp Monster; Krotax the Tusked Destroyer; Torka the Sky Snatcher; Xerkan the Shape Stealer.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade''s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!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 SynopsisPrincesses, Friendship, Magic and Fun! A gorgeous magical series about princesses who make wishes come true!

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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 delighted to be invited to Fairyland for the annual Candy Harvest. But when the Candyland Fairies'' magical objects go missing, they find themselves in a sticky situation! Can the girls defeat Jack Frost in time to save the Fairyland Sweet Factory from a bitter end? ''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.com Read all four fairy adventures in the Candyland Fairies set! Monica the Marshmallow Fairy; Gabby the Bubble Gum Fairy; Lisa the Jelly Bean Fairy; Shelley the Sherbet 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. Kirsty is so excited to visit Rachel for a weekend and even more excited to visit The Fernandos'' Fabulous Funfair! But Jack Frost wants a funfair all to himself and he''s stolen the Funfair Fairies magic keyring to make it happen. Can Kirsty and Rachel defeat him, before the funfair is totally wrecked!''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.comRead all four fairy adventures in the Funfair Fairies set! Rae the Rollercoaster Fairy; Fatima the Face-Painting Fairy; Paloma the Dodgems Fairy; Bobbi the Bouncy Castle 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 SynopsisA magical new series where best friends become Secret Princesses! Best friends Charlotte and Mia can''t bear it when Charlotte''s family moves far away. But when they become trainee Secret Princesses they begin an amazing adventure together - and they can see each other whenever they like!Once in a blue moon, a tiara shaped constellation forms high in the sky above Wishing Star Palace. The four girls that make a wish on these special stars get their wishes granted by the Secret Princesses ... but Princess Poison is determined that this year the wishes won''t come true ...Have you read all four books in series four: The Moonstone Collection?

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up.Sianne the Butterfly Fairy has a very special job. She provides butterflies with the special magic they need to carry messages between the fairy and human worlds. But when Jack Frost steals her enchanted objects, the connection between the two worlds is at risk. Can Kirsty and Rachel help defeat the wicked Ice Lord before it''s too late?''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. Everyone is very excited for the opening of the Tippington Leisure Centre! Teri the Trampolining Fairy is full of bounce, until Jack Frost steals her magical item. Can Rachel and Kirsty help Teri defeat him and put back the spring in her step?''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.comRead all four fairy adventures in the After-School Sports Fairies set! Teri the Trampolining Fairy; Bonnie the Bike-riding Fairy; Rita the Rollerskating Fairy; Callie the Climbing 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 SynopsisJoin Harry and Ava as they battle space monsters, in a thrilling new adventure series that''s out of this world!Harry and Ava are two ordinary kids doing their best to survive life on a massive space station, Vantia1, after their home planet was swallowed by a mysterious black hole known as the Void. Ava is training to be a fighter pilot, while Harry uses his talent for engineering to invent amazing gadgets that help him solve any problem standing in his way. And now Vantia1 is facing a crisis. When they intercept a secret message and discover that a mysterious and unidentified object is about to attack their home, Harry and Ava realise that only they can tackle the evil mastermind responsible.Venture into a whole new dimension as two young heroes discover their destiny, and experience the awesome power of Beast Quest as never before!Look out for book 2: Monster from the Void - coming in October 2021

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Book SynopsisThree stories in one! Join Rachel and Kirsty for a magical adventure with another fairy friend in this bestselling and much-loved series for girls aged 5 and up!Sasha the Slime Fairy''s special magic helps everyone have loads of fun making and playing with slime. From glitter slime to goo slime, all types of slime are Sasha''s favourite! But when Jack Frost steals her three special pieces of slime, the magic starts to go awry. Can Rachel and Kirsty help her get them back before the slime adventure comes to a sticky end?''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 SynopsisMeet three new heroes with the power to tame the Beasts! Amy, Charlie and Sam - three children from our world - are bound by a powerful legacy. They are descendants of the Guardians of Avantia, an elite group of heroes trained by Tom - the star of Beast Quest. Now the time has come for a new generation to fulfil its destiny ...In book 3, The Lost Tomb, the children must travel to Egypt to fight Illia Raven, a fearsome enemy in league with the Dark Wizard Malvel. Charlie, Amy and Sam will need to harness their new-found powers - and their connection with their bonded Beasts - to defeat Illia. The fate of the worlds depends on them ... Perfect for existing Beast Quest fans and new readers alike, Beast Quest: New Blood is tailor-made to appeal to boys and girls who are hungry for adventure. Join a new generation of heroes as they discover their destiny, and experience the awesome power of the Beasts as never before!

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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.Best friends Emily and Aisha are thrilled when they''re whisked away on a new series of adventures in the magical Enchanted Valley, where good Queen Aurora rules kindly over the unicorns and other magical creatures. In this series the girls find out about the magical healing crystals which help to keep every Enchanted Valley family safe and well. But there''s a problem - the wicked unicorn, Selena, has stolen the Crystal Unicorns'' lockets! Now Emily and Aisha must travel to a mountain stream, where the guinea hoglet family collects the magical crystals. Can the guinea hoglets help to find Firebright''s medicine crystal, which she needs to cure everyone''s coughs and sneezes? There are four exciting stories in this series:Rosymane and the Rescue Crystal

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Book SynopsisRachel and Kirsty head to Cove City for a cheerleading competition but it''s not long until everything goes wrong! The girls must help Carmen the Cheerleading Fairy to put things right - but can they do it before the Kirsty''s big performance?When Kirsty takes part in the Cove City cheerleading competition, everything goes wrong! Cheerleaders forget how to work together, lose their confidence and don''t practise their routines safely. Jack Frost has stolen Carmen the Cheerleading Fairy''s magical objects and caused all this mayhem! Can Rachel and Kirsty help Carmen to get her magical objects back before the competition is ruined?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 MagicTrade ReviewTiana the Toy Fairy is charming story about the power of friendship and laughter. * The Tiger Tales *Tiana 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 *A toy-filled adventure. ... an excellent way to encourage the start of independent reading * Parents In Touch *

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Book SynopsisJoin Rachel, Kirsty and the Puppy Care Fairies as they help dog owners everywhere to care for their puppies. Will Rachel and Kirsty be able to foil Jack Frost''s evil plan and rescue Li the Labrador Fairy''s magical pooch? Li the Labrador Fairy helps dogs owners in the human and fairy worlds to properly exercise their puppies. When Jack Frost steals her magical labrador, dog owners forget to play with their puppies and take them for walks! Rachel and Kirsty must help Li to reunite with her puppy and stop a dog-saster! Don''t miss the rest of the Puppy Care Fairies series: Frenchie the Bulldog 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 SynopsisJoin Rachel, Kirsty and the Puppy Care Fairies as they help dog owners everywhere to care for their puppies. With only one puppy left to rescue, Rachel and Kirsty must reunite Pandora the Poodle Fairy with her pup to save the day. Pandora the Poodle Fairy helps pet owners to train their puppies but when her magical poodle pup is stolen, puppies everywhere run free! Kirsty and Rachel need to rescue the puppy - and fast! Don''t miss the rest of the Puppy Care Fairies series: Li the Labrador Fairy, Frenchie the Bulldog Fairy, and Seren the Sausage Dog 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 giant woolly mammoth comes back to life in this action-packed adventure story.Time is running out! Barron Fox''s hunting lodge is opening soon, and Jeevan discovers that he''s planning a very big surprise for his guests - a woolly mammoth, brought back to life for them to hunt!If the lodge opens, the animals in the forest will be in danger too. Can Jeevan and his friends launch a daring rescue mission that tramples over Fox''s plans?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 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!When Nolan''s hometown is attacked by the venomous beast Draka, he takes the fight to the skies using Tom''s eagle feather. Helped by Queen Aroha herself, Nolan must defeat the beast to retrieve one of its scales which can be used to save Tom from Malvel''s curse.There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the latest set of this beloved series - don''t miss out!If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade''s other series: Team Hero,Sea Quest,Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.

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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!Katya and Daltec journey to her village near the forests of Tangala to find and fight a terrifying new beast called Lukor - a giant lynx. They must defeat the beast to save Katya''s home and to find the final healing ingredient that can save Tom from Malvel''s evil curse.There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the latest set of this beloved series - don''t miss out!If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade''s other series: Team Hero,Sea Quest,Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.

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Book SynopsisBest friends Alice and Leo love making things, and they''re never happier than when they''re working together in Leo''s garden shed, which they''ve turned into an arts and crafts studio. Then one day they are transported to a miniature world where magical creatures - the Pixies and Glitterbugs - use their creative talents to make special objects from items that were once treasured. Pixie Magic gives these objects the power to solve people''s problems!It''s Christmastime in Crystal Bay - and also in Cobbletown, home of the Pixies and the Glitterbugs. But not everyone is feeling the magic of the festive season, and when Alice and Leo discover that their friend Oliver and his sister Ivy have fallen out, they ask the Pixies for help. Can Dotty the Pottery Pixie work her magic to repair the siblings'' relationship and make sure everyone can enjoy the fun of the Crystal Bay Christmas fete?This magical new series is tailor-made to appeal to young readers including existing

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Book SynopsisBest friends Alice and Leo love making things, and they''re never happier than when they''re working together in Leo''s garden shed, which they''ve turned into an arts and crafts studio. Then one day they are transported to a miniature world where magical creatures - the Pixies and Glitterbugs - use their creative talents to make special objects from items that were once treasured. Pixie Magic gives these objects the power to solve people''s problems!But disaster strikes when Grimble and Grumble, the mean Nixies, steal Pippin the Baking Pixie''s magical tools. Now Pippin can''t bake a magical birthday cake to help the children''s friend Hannah''s birthday party go with a swing. Can the friends work together to use their talents - and a dash of Pixie Magic - to save the day, so that everyone can enjoy the magic of creativity?This magical new series is tailor-made to appeal to young readers including existing Daisy Meadows fans, with a winning combination of magic, fri

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Book SynopsisNo one knows how to throw a party like the Birthday Party Fairies! Join Rachel, Kirsty, Gracie and Khadijah on a magical birthday adventure.The day of Gracie and Queen Titana''s birthday parties has arrived but Leahann the Birthday Present Fairy''s magical object is still missing! Can the fairy friends find it in time for the parties?Leahann the Birthday Present Fairy''s magical present helps guests to find the perfect gifts for their friends and families. But when Jack Frost steals it, along with the other Birthday Party Fairies magical objects, no one knows what gifts to buy. Leahann needs the fairy friends help to get it back before the birthday bashes! Don''t miss the rest of the Birthday Party Fairies series: Niamh the Invitation Fairy, Sara the Party Games Fairy and Lois the Balloon Fairy.''These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!'' ReadingZone.com If you like Rainbow Magic, checkTrade ReviewThis is a great book series, with many wonderful characters which are so likable and have great qualities to instil into the younger readers. * Toppsta Parent *My daughter has loved the Rainbow Fairy books for some time now. * Toppsta Parent *

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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!Controlled by a wicked sorceress called Zuba, a band of shapeshifters is attacking the land of Tangala. Tom has called on the New Protectors for help, and now it''s Katya''s turn to play her part in the fight. Can brave Katya defeat Makoro, a deadly scorpion-Beast terrorising the desert people? There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the latest set of this beloved series - don''t miss out!If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade''s other series: Team Hero,Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.

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Book SynopsisPaige Owens, bright, cheeky, confident, cannot wait to go to secondary school. Curtis Okafor, wary and much less confident, is not so sure. The only thing they share in common is the first letter of their surnames - which ensures they are forced into each other''s company on a school trip to Wickworth Manor, the local stately home.Then Curtis finds a portrait in his bedroom of a young black servant dressed in livery. But why is the portrait hidden in the bedroom, and not in pride of place alongside the other portraits in the manor? And then Paige finds an intriguing letter, written over 200 years ago by Miss Verity Burton, who used to live at the Manor, that mentions the portrait. There is a mystery begging to be unravelled! So Paige and Curtis, in their very different ways, start work to find out what happened all those years ago . . .An exciting adventure with lots of humour and action, which also gives some background on the slave trade.Trade ReviewPraise for How Ali Ferguson Saved Houdini: Its ingenious ideas, humour and clear, unfussy style keep the pages turning speedily to the feel-good conclusion, which is moving without being mawkish * Sunday Times *Creating novels that engage children and at the same time show how books can help them explore difficult questions about their own experience is perhaps the ideal of children's fiction, but it's a difficult balancing act . . . Elen Caldecott has achieved this balance beautifully * Observer *Praise for Operation Eiffel Tower: Perfect for Jacqueline Wilson fans * The Bookseller *Praise for Operation Eiffel Tower: Funny . . . poignant . . . hilarious * Julia Donaldson *

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Book SynopsisAn irresistible bind-up edition of two infectiously entertaining adventure mysteries, Spaghetti Tangle and Teacher Trouble, from the bestselling author of the No.1 Ladies'' Detective Agency series, Alexander McCall Smith, and with amazing illustrations by Kate Hindley throughout. Spaghetti TangleJohn and Nicky would give anything in the world for a bowl of chips or a piece of chocolate cake, but they live with their strange aunty and she won't let them eat anything that's not raw! One day they sneek out and slurp down a plate piled high with spaghetti. Now they want more ... Lucky for them, there's a competition to visit the spaghetti factory and eat as much as you like. What will aunty say? Teacher TroubleIt's Jenny's first day at a new school and she looks very grown-up her mum has made sure of it. But when she arrives at the school, she looks so smart that the rest of her class think she is their new teacher! Soon Jenny finds

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Book SynopsisBreath-takingly fierce, smart and tender, Only the Ocean is a story of survival and courage in the midst of darkness that will thrill fans of Patrick Ness and Sarah Crossan.The two girls sat at opposite ends of the boat and Kel dug and stretched the oars into the ocean like her life depended upon it because it did. Just so you know,' said Rose, everything, and I mean everything, is your fault.'Kel Crow lives in a dead-end swamp with her deadbeat family and a damaged heart. But she has a plan to escape. It's a one-two-three fortune story that goes: stow away on the ship, kidnap the girl, swap the girl to pay for passage to America and a life-saving operation.But the ocean is an untameable force, and wrecks ships and plans alike Sweet, raw and uncompromising this is the story of an unforgettable relationship forged on an epic journey.Trade ReviewI was absolutely cheering on Kel and Rose by the end of their stormy salt water odyssey! Wonderful, mesmerising, immersive story telling * Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks' War *I loved Only the Ocean. It's about a girl who is trying to escape from a dreadful life and an entire deck of cards stacked against her. It's about a girl whose idea of escape and what it could look like has been severely limited by that dreadful life. It's about a dawning sexuality overcoming past trauma and it's about the new, hitherto unimagined, escape routes that love can bring. This all comes wrapped up in Carthew's singular and poetic style, awareness of nature and use of dialect. I thought it was wild and raw and truly, truly beautiful. * Jill Murphy, The Bookbag *Steering clear of well-worn clichés, Carthew’s stories cut to the heart of human experience, often portraying and championing life’s underdogs and outsiders. What a thrilling, thought-provoking novel this is, brimming with perilous encounters, and the rawness of real-life relationships * LoveReading4Kids *An intriguing LGBTQ story about survival and fortitude, with a fierce protagonist at its heart * Culturefly *A heart-rending quest story about children in a bitterly cold, climate-changed Cornwall, searching for the everyday comforts and love of the world so recently lost * Independent - Praise for WINTER DAMAGE *Gripping stuff, Carthew’s prose has a startling ferocity * The Telegraph Best Books of 2015 - Praise for THE LIGHT THAT GETS LOST *A vivid, imagistic language * Financial Times - Praise for THE LIGHT THAT GETS LOST *

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Book SynopsisFrom much loved author Chris Higgins and acclaimed illustrator Emily MacKenzie comes a charming new young fiction series about friendship.Bella has just moved into a new house. It''s old and dark and she''s sure there''s a ghost in the attic! But things look up when she meets her new next-door neighbour Magda. Magda is lots of fun! She''s bubbly and full of imagination and can even turn cartwheels! Soon they are best friends.But Magda is also trouble! She breaks Bella''s mum''s best tea set, wrecks Bella''s room and covers the whole living room in soot. And somehow makes sure Bella gets the blame for everything.Bella is going to have watch out because there''s Trouble Next Door!

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Book SynopsisIn the third book of the Dream Keeper Saga, Lily McKinley must help Prince Rowan rescue his kin from the wicked king Magnus to restore the kingdom of the Mist Elves and share Prince Pax's message of hope.

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Book Synopsis'Anyone who enjoys mythology will find much to love in Pegasus and the Flame. Kate O'Hearn serves up a winning mix of modern adventure and classic fantasy.' Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson.Trade Review"Anyone who enjoys Greek mythology will find much to love in Pegasus and the Flame. Kate O'Hearn serves up a winning mix of modern adventure and classic fantasy." * Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series *has really captured readers' imaginations * The Bookseller *A magical and mighty read befitting a story set in the world of the gods ... A richly imagined adventure that blends myth and reality into a story of heroics and heroism. * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4kids *PRAISE FOR SHADOW OF THE DRAGON:'Great characters, good comedy, action, adventure and dragons. What more could a young fantasy fan ask for?' * The Bookbag *an exciting, fast-paced adventure filled with strong female protagonists. * School Librarian *an action packed, gripping adventure story bringing the world of fantasy directly to a young female readership. Kate O'Hearn is perhaps the Anne McAffrey for the twenty-first century. * School Librarian *... packed with action * Carousel *This is a fine tale of high fantasy ... catches your imagination and heart. * Kiss the Book *This exhilarating story captures the reader's interest from the opening interaction between Kira and her parents to the breathless conclusion. * VOYA *

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Book SynopsisPrincess Smartypants rules her kingdom of Totaloonia on her own - she certainly doesn''t need the help of a silly Prince of a husband. However, she is always willing to help her friends, and agrees to host the engagement party of three would-be princesses.But the trouble starts when the princes fail to turn up to the party - they''ve gone missing.Princess Smartypants is determined to uncover the plot and rescue the princes. With the help of Eric, her friendly giant handyman, she sets off on a wacky adventure to track the princes'' last moves.Can Princess Smartypants solve the case of the missing princes and get them to the chuch on time before her next case waits?Hold on to your tiaras; there''s a rescue mission to solve and a riotous wedding to plan!Trade ReviewLovely line drawings embellish the pages and combine with the short chapters to make the book a great way to encourage readers who love her picture books to move on to full-length fiction * Parents in Touch *if you loved these when younger you'll also enjoy this great next step to longer fiction. * The Independent online *Always a pleasure to dive into the world of Babette Cole's Princess Smartypants * The Herald (Glasgow) *A girl-power must-read! * The School Run *Featuring plenty of hilarious black and white illustrations, this will appeal to fans of the Princess' picture books who are ready for more complex plot * Book Trust *A new generation of readers will appreciate her feisty and unconventional heroine, who popularised the 'twisted' fairytale so widely read and appreciated today * School Librarian *It is packed full of humour and wit and was a real joy to read. -- Lauren Maidman * Reading Zone - Teacher Review *For children beginning to read independently, this is an exciting adventure and the fact that they may already know the main character from picture books may encourage them to choose this. -- Kathy Slater * Reading Zone - Teacher Review *

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Book SynopsisSchooldays at St Clare''s are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O''Sullivan in Enid Blyton''s much-loved boarding school series.In book two, it''s the start of the Easter Term and the twins are looking forward to meeting all their friends at St Clare''s once more. They are determined to be obedient and studious, but the new girls prove to be so much fun. Poor Mam''zelle had better watch out.Expect mischief at St Clare''s!Between 1941 and 1946, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at St Clare''s. This edition features the original text and is unillustrated.

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Book SynopsisSchooldays at St Clare''s are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O''Sullivan in Enid Blyton''s much-loved boarding school series.In book nine the unimaginable has happened - the twins made head girl! It''s a tough job - cheeky first formers and cruel Priscilla keep the girls on their toes.It''s the twins last year and there definitely will be mischief!Between 1941 and 1946, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at St Clare''s. Books 5, 6 and 9 are authorised sequels of the series written by Pamela Cox and feature storylines set in between the original Blyton novels. These books were published in 2000/2008 and are unillustrated.

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Book SynopsisEmily Brown and Stanley are back in this fun-filled Christmas picture book. By the author of the bestselling How to Train Your Dragon series.It''s Christmas Eve, and who''s that outside the window? It''s Father Christmas! In his shiny new turbo-charged sleigh, complete with sat-nav. But things aren''t going quite to plan...Can Emily Brown and Stanley save the day? They''ll just need some emergency reindeer, a star map and ... MAGIC!A charmingly funny adventure about cherishing traditions, this is classic Christmas storytelling at its best. *With a shiny gold cover!*Written by Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series.Illustrated by Neal Layton, the artist behind Stanley''s Stick and Danny McGee Drinks the Sea, shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award.Trade ReviewAny parent whose child has resisted bedtime will relate to this funny tale. * The Sun *A supremely witty take, verbal and visual, on the improbably magic of present delivery. * The Sunday Times *Cressida Cowell...is a bona fide superstar of the children's books circuit. * Huffington Post *The gorgeous story has an important message about cherishing traditions, old and new, that children everywhere will understand. A winning combination of a bunny, gifts ad enchanting illustrations ensure the Christmas magic is complete. * The Sun *A supremely witty take, verbal and visual * The Sunday Times *Deliciously droll * The New Statesman *Fabulously fun artwork from Neal Layton and a laugh-out-loud text from the author of How to Train Your Dragon, Emily Brown is a character that everyone will love. This festive tale serves as a perfect introduction to the series, or a great addition for long-standing fans. * Booktrust *Cowell is best-known for her books for older readers, but Emily Brown proves she understands younger readers and their delight in repetition, catchphrases and manageable disaster. Layton's illustrations, meanwhile, literally pop off the page, with cut-out cartoon-style characters placed upon a watercolour and pencil-sketch background in an effective collage-inspired style. * Irish Times *A story that celebrates the best of Christmas. * Storytime magazine *Fabulously fun artwork from Neal Layton and a laugh-out-loud text from the author of How to Train Your Dragon, Emily Brown is a character that everyone will love. This festive tale serves as a perfect introduction to the series, or a great addition for long-standing fans. * BooKTrust *

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Book SynopsisThe breathtaking sequel to Grace and Fury. A fierce tale of sisterhood, courtly intrigue, and heart pounding action, perfect for fans of Red Queen and The Selection.Nomi and Malachi find themselves powerless and headed towards their all-but-certain deaths. Now that Asa sits on the throne, he will stop at nothing to make sure Malachi never sets foot in the palace again. Nomi''s sister, Serina, is far away on the prison island of Mount Ruin - but it is in the grip of revolution and Serina leads. The women there have their sights set on revenge beyond the confines of their island prison. They will stop at nothing to gain freedom for the entire kingdom. But first they''ll have to get rid of Asa, and only Nomi knows how.Separated once again, this time by choice, Nomi and Serina must forge their own paths as they aim to tear down the world they know, to build something better in its place.

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Book Synopsis''A wonderful, surprisingly delicate story about a teenager making her way home to Scotland in a world remade by climate change (aimed at YA readers but, like all good children''s books, good for adults too)'' Lucy Mangan, i WeekendIn a world full of checkpoints and controls, can love and hope defy the borders? A searing, timely story, as arresting as it is beautiful. Imagine a world ... Where there are too many people on a too-hot earth and your only chance of salvation is to journey north.Where you must prove yourself worthy of existence at every turn, at every checkpoint.Where your instincts become your most powerful weapon - even more than the gun in your pocket.Where you find out what it takes to survive.An extraordinary story about survival and what it costs, about the power of small kindnesses to change everything. Trade Reviewgripping near-future story -- Suzi Feay * The Financial Times *Set in an another bleak, all-too-imaginable near future, Nicky Singer's The Survival Game (Hodder) follows 14-year-old Mhairi as she returns to her birthplace on the Isle of Arran, with an empty gun, her identity papers and a mute five-year-old in tow. In a world of hard borders, coldly allocated resources, truncated lifespans and judicial murder, traumatic loss has already robbed Mhairi of much of her humanity - has she enough left to keep her soul alive? Singer's bitter, demanding book is shot through with piercingly bright, unforgettable images. * The Guardian *Nicky Singer pulls no punches in this hard, harrowing, skillful story, which shows how thin the facade of civilization is and how easy it is to brutalize not only a person but an entire society. There is hope - at its heart, Mhairi's tale is that of a human being, desensitized by necessity, learning to connect once more. * Armadillo magazine *Teenage readers will find much to savour in Nicky Singer's Survival Game (Hachette) Set in a not-so-distant future, the heroine's troubles and dangerous journey is strangely relevant. With lyrical prose and a political heartbeat, this is essential reading for fans of dystopian literature * Ham & High Newspaper *A particularly pertinent read. Singer's provocative book poses big ethical questions and has an endling likely to polarise readers * The Guardian *'A powerful story. It's searingly beautiful but both terrifying and deeply sad. Nicky Singer writes with lyricism...But The Survival Game isn't just beautifully written...it's raw and energetic, lyrical and beautiful, intense and passionate. It also asks important questions and requires the reader to interrogate her or himself...It's an absolute tour de force.' * The Book Bag *A wonderful, surprisingly delicate story about a teenager making her way home to Scotland in a world remade by climate change (aimed at YA readers but, like all good children's books, good for adults too) -- Lucy Mangan * i Weekend *A haunting novel, beautifully written that will stay with you long after the last page * WRD Magazine *extraordinary novel * The Letterpress Project *Recent news about the treatment of refugee children makes this a particularly pertinent read. Singer's gripping and provocative book poses big ethical questions, and has an ending likely to polarise readers. -- Fiona Noble * The Observer *Set in an another bleak, all-too-imaginable near future, Nicky Singer's The Survival Game (Hodder) follows 14-year-old Mhairi as she returns to her birthplace on the Isle of Arran, with an empty gun, her identity papers and a mute five-year-old in tow. In a world of hard borders, coldly allocated resources, truncated lifespans and judicial murder, traumatic loss has already robbed Mhairi of much of her humanity - has she enough left to keep her soul alive? Singer's bitter, demanding book is shot through with piercingly bright, unforgettable images. * The Guardian *In this gripping near-future story, Nicky Singer tackles two urgent contemporary issues - global warming and mass migration. Desperate people are moving north, and Scotland is the new destination of dreams. Resilient 14-year-old Mhairi Bain is on her way to the Isle of Arran where her grandmother lives. Travelling alone, she has witnessed horrors that include the deaths of both parents. Tough but not heartless, she has taken pity on a mute African boy on the way.The chapters are short and tense, written in a boiled-down style. As a way of dealing with her trauma, Mhairi has created 'Castle', a mental fortress in which to conceal bad memories. It's a neat narrative device. The pair face many obstacles, dangers and border crossings, dramatizing the plight of the migrant in a world, compellingly evoked here, that is both oddly familiar and yet horrifyingly changed. * The Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisThis is a thrill-ride of an adventure, with illustrations by Ben Mantle bringing Boot''s world to life. Fans of Toy Story and Charlie Changes into a Chicken will love this hilarious, warm-hearted story about a small robot on a big adventure: full of fun, friendship, and a large number of malfunctioning robot pets.''Fast, funny and furious. These are definitely my favourite robots.'' Eoin ColferBoot was once a toy robot, but it has come a long way since it was scrapped and woke back up with only two-and-a-half glitchy memories. When Boot catches sight of a robot pet it used to know - Mr Piggles - our hero and pals follow it to a beautiful green square in the city of skyscrapers. Here they find not just real nature, but also a haven for broken and rejected pets. They also meet the children who look after the pets, and for whom this green space is a sanctuary too. But Boot is distracted by its emotions, swinging from happy to sad ... maybe Boot is broken? Can it work out what is wrong, with the help of its friends? Illustrated throughout in glorious black and white by the award-winning Ben Mantle, this is an unforgettable tale of resilience and hope. Read more of Boot''s adventures - shortlisted for the Sainsbury''s Book Award - including Boot: small robot, BIG adventure and The Rusty Rescue.Trade ReviewHegarty understands the importance of humour for young readers. One of the great pleasures of being scared is the release of laughter that comes afterwards, and Darkmouth is peppered with sly, gentle wit. - The Irish Times

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Book SynopsisEveryone has heard of Winnie-the-Pooh, but not everyone knows about the real Canadian bear who lent him her name. This is a wonderful tale of courage and friendship, for fans of Michael Morpurgo.Come on a heart-warming adventure, inspired by the journey undertaken by an extraordinary bear called Winnie during World War One. From her early days with her mama in the Canadian forest, to her travels with the Veterinary Corps across the country and overseas, Winnie has a remarkable wartime story to tell. And when she meets a little boy called Christopher Robin Milne in London Zoo, he loves her so much that he names his teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh in her honour. Sophie Blackall''s wonderful black and white artwork brings Winnie to life and will capture young readers'' imaginations. The author, Lindsay Mattick, is the great grand-daughter of Captain Harry Colebourn - who originally rescued Winnie as a cub - and the story contains entries Trade ReviewOh my, how I love Winnie's Great War. Only the magical team who brought us Finding Winnie could have created this poignant and heart-warming novel. An incandescent celebration of friendship and courage, this perfect little book is one to cherish. A triumph. * Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan *A work of undeniable charm. * The New York Times Book Review *A heartwarming read-aloud. * School Library Journal, starred review *A charming addition to Pooh lore that will send readers happily back to the Hundred-Acre Wood. * Kirkus Reviews *Well-detailed descriptions carry the reader along on the trip, and Colebourn and Winnie's strong friendship, rendered believably and movingly, is the emotional heart of the story. * Publishers Weekly *

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