Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Hachette Children's Group Mrs Blackhat and the ZoomBroom
Book SynopsisMrs Blackhat returns in this hilarious rhyming picture book. Perfect for Halloween!Mrs Blackhat has a new broom. And it''s not just any broom: it''s a whizzy new ZoomBroom, with buttons, bleeps and its very own app! But what will Mrs Blackhat do when the battery runs low? Maybe it''s time for some old-fashioned magic ... A wickedly funny Halloween tale, with a timely message about embracing technology and good old-fashioned magic.
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group The WishingChair Again
Book SynopsisFly away to magical lands with Peter and Mollie in the second adventure in Enid Blyton''s best-loved series! Perfect for children aged 5 and up. Mollie and Peter are home for the summer holidays, and they long to see their pixie friend Binky and their magic Wishing-Chair. They can''t wait for lots of new and exciting adventures, but then the Wishing-Chair is stolen by some very cheeky characters. Whatever will the children do? First published in 1950, this edition contains the classic text, except that the pixie character''s name has been changed to Binky. Inside illustrations are by Rene Cloke, and the cover is by Mark Beech.
£9.19
Hachette Children's Group A WishingChair Adventure Santa Claus and the
Book SynopsisA full-colour short story taken from the magical Wishing-Chair series. Perfect for new readers. Be whisked away!Mollie and Peter could never have imagined something so wonderful as a magic Wishing-Chair! It flies you anywhere you want and grants your every wish.When Mollie and Peter come across Santa Claus with a broken sleigh and runaway reindeers, they have have to help him work a plan to rescue Christmas.Also available in this short story series:A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Royal Birthday PartyA Wishing-Chair Adventure: Off on a Holiday Adventure A Wishing-Chair Adventure: A Daring School Rescue A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Witch''s Lost CatA Wishing-Chair Adventure: A Summertime MysteryA Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Goblin and the Lost RingA Wishing-Chair Adventure: Home for Half-Term
£8.04
Hachette Children's Group The Boy in the Smoke
Book SynopsisDivided by time, united by hope... can the past change their future?From the acclaimed author of Sadé and her Shadow Beasts comes an award-winning novel about a boy and his dad dealing with the threat of eviction and a boy from the past who might be able to help ... perfect for fans of A Kind of Spark.WINNER at the Phoenix Book Awards 2024!Isaiah always has an easy smile and smart answer for his teachers. He''s good at fixing things and making people happy. But ever since Mum left and Dad got ill, it''s been getting harder to keep all that up. To not let his friends know they''re struggling. To keep believing things will get better...Then Isaiah meets the boy in the smoke, a boy he connects with through a forgotten fireplace in his tower block. A boy from the past with a mystery to solve, who desperately needs Isaiah''s help.Can Isaiah change Jacob''s life for the better? And in doing so, maybe Trade ReviewPraise for 'Sadé and her Shadow Beasts': A beautiful story that tackles big feelings in an accessible and relatable way. * Booktrust *Praise for 'Sadé and her Shadow Beasts': A real ode to the power of creativity, and the way grief can shape our worlds - both real and imaginary. * L.D. Lapinski *
£7.99
Hachette Children's Group The Summer I Saved the Wild
Book SynopsisKamaria loves nature but can a thirteen-year-old dreamer really make a difference? This summer, her life will change forever when she discovers extraordinary mythical creatures who need her help ... A story of family, secrets and nature in peril for readers who love to be inspired.Thirteen-year-old Kamaria lives for nature and dreams of attending an eco-camp abroad. But Kamaria''s overprotective parents worry about exploring in her hometown, so how likely is that? Then summer is turned upside down by a visiting cousin who isn''t shy about bending the rules ...When strange mythical creatures appear to Kamaria, desperately seeking her help, she knows she must find a safe haven for them. Can the cousins put aside their differences to help each other do what they love? And will Kamaria find her voice to make a change?An empowering heartfelt love-letter to the natural world, inspiring everyone to believe in being the change they seek. You can make a di
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Vetman and his Bionic Animal Clan
Book SynopsisJoin Vetman, Imogen, Findlay and a whole cast of incredible bionic animals as they save animal companions everywhere from the evil plans of The Man With No Name - just in time for Christmas! An amazing animal adventure for readers aged 7-11 from Noel Fitzpatrick, Channel 4''s SUPERVET.Vetman lives in a cottage outside a sleepy English village, where nobody realises that he''s saving animals in incredible, bionic ways - except the animals themselves, of course!But trouble is brewing... because Vetman''s old foe, The Man With No Name, has set up camp nearby and plans to poison dogs and cats across the land, ruining Christmas for everyone. Imogen and Findlay stumble across an injured hedgehog and take him to Vetman''s door, they have no idea that they are about to embark on an important mission to save more than just their spiky new friend. Together with Vetman and his brave bionic animal clan, they must take down The Man With No Name!Trade ReviewFor the adventure seeker and animal lover in the family * Irish Independent - Christmas recommendations *
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group The Bone Spindle
Book SynopsisTwo girl treasure hunters. One sleeping prince. A hundred-year-old curse and one very angry witch. Fantasy with m/f and f/f romance for fans of CINDERELLA IS DEAD. A pacey, fractured twist on a classic fairy tale!Filore, a treasure hunter with a knack for riddles, is busy running from her own deadly curse, when she pricks her finger on a spindle. Bound to the sleeping prince Briar Rose with the spindle''s magic - and chosen as the only person who can wake him - Fi is stuck with the prince''s ghost until she can break his ancient curse and save his kingdom.She''s going to need a partner. A warrior huntswoman with an axe to grind (literally), Shane couldn''t care less about curses and ancient texts. But instead of riches, the two girls find trouble.Dark magic, witch hunters, nightmarish beasts - and of course, curses - all stand in their way as Fi and Shane undertake the dangerous journey into a forgotten kingdom where the sleeping prince''Trade ReviewEffortlessly melds romance, adventure, and fantasy. Highly recommended * School Library Journal *
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Reading Champion Freya the Brave
Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).Freya doesn''t always feel brave, but she tries her best. And when she sneaks away on a Viking adventure, she proves herself braver than most.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
£8.99
Pan Macmillan Voyage to Magical North
Book SynopsisTake to the high seas in Voyage to Magical North, a swashbuckling pirate adventure filled with magic by Claire Fayers.Twelve-year-old Brine Seaborne is a girl with a past . . . if only she could remember what it is. Found alone in a rowboat as a child, clutching a shard of the rare starshell needed for spell-casting, she's spent every day since housekeeping for an irritable magician and his obnoxious apprentice, Peter.But everything changes when Brine and Peter accidentally break the magician's starshell and need to flee the island. Lost at sea, they blunder into the path of the legendary pirate ship the Onion. Before you can say 'pieces of eight,' they're up to their necks in the pirates' quest to find Magical North, a place so shrouded in secrets and myth that most people don't even think it exists. If Brine is lucky, she may find out who her parents are and why they sent her out to sea. And if she's unluTrade ReviewFull of adventure, this is one book you won't be able to put down. * The Week Junior *Unmissable entertainment for young adventurers... * Lancashire Evening Post *Original, packed with excitement, humour and moments of quiet insight too, this is a real treat. * LoveReading4Kids *A rollicking adventure with a nice balance of danger, excitement and humour, * The Bookbag *
£7.59
Union Square & Co. Fathomless
Book SynopsisThe year is 1898, and Lulu Davenport is looking forward to summer vacation at her home on the southwest Florida coast. Her best friend, Algie Emsworth, will be spending his vacation with the Davenports, but his widowed mother has fallen on hard times, so he's gotten a job at the local grocery store.
£12.99
Hot Key Books Boonie
Book SynopsisOrphaned and abandoned, JD's only hope is a man with his mouth sewn shutJD's father has been burnt alive by the Silver Men. Lost in the desert without water, JD meets a strange old man whose mouth has been sewn shut. The search for his mother leads JD to the City, where he must face the true horrors of life under the Silver Men.Trade ReviewA compelling dystopian adventure tackling bravery, friendship and freedom against the harsh backdrop of a world without water. * Children's Previews: January, The Bookseller *Novels that tap into anxiety about the future of the planet need something extra to stand out and Richard Masson's excellent debut, Boonie, has a harrowing opening with echoes of Cormac McCarthy's The Road. In a world where water is more precious than gold, knowing how to find it is an affliction as much as a gift. -- Geraldine Brennan * The Observer *
£7.59
Hot Key Books Death or Ice Cream
Book SynopsisLarkin Mills: The Birthplace of Death! Larkin Mills is no ordinary town. well, you'll have begun to unlock the dark secrets that keep the little world of Larkin Mills spinning .Trade ReviewThis book is written as a series of individual yet inter-connected which culminate in a thought-provoking finale -- Nicola Lee * The Guardian *The stories are funny and well written, you actually believe in the rather strange characters that populate the pages. You begin to see how the mundane could be hiding a wholly different world underneath. As the tales unfold you begin to realise that what drives the narrative is the age old struggle of good over evil, death or ice cream * Books For Keeps *A darky, funny and brilliantly strange novel (...) Gareth P. Jones is a master of the macabre and the absurd, and he expertly blends those two elements together here, weaving a surreal web of histories and fables that's complex and complete, with the eternal tug-of-war between darkness and light at the heart of it. Readers who are looking for a break from dystopian series will find this a stylish and compelling alternative; a standalone story that's as thought-provoking as it is chillingly entertaining * Teach Secondary *Death or Ice Cream? Will tickle the tastebuds of any lover of the dark and the macabre (...) a clever and fun book. Piecing the stories together is an added pleasure for the reader (...) A thought-provoking, shiver-inducing... lark! * Inis Reading Guide *
£7.99
Hot Key Books Special Forces Cadets 3 Justice
Book SynopsisAn SAS team has been captured by a war lord who forces children to become soldiers. The Special Forces Cadets are parachuted into the Congo rainforest to help the team escape. Can the SPECIAL FORCES CADETS trust each other? And the jungle is home to creatures even more deadly than desperate children with guns .
£6.99
Hot Key Books Special Forces Cadets 6 Assassin
Book SynopsisDarius, son of an escaped Iranian scientist, is a pupil at an exclusive Swiss school, but his father's former bosses want him back and have no regard for the boy's LIFE or his FREEDOM. Pursued by their enemies, can the cadets triumph and SURVIVE the deadly natural HAZARDS of the alpine winter?Trade Review'Has everything you could w ant in an action thriller ... an exciting, action-packedpage-turner.' - Sunday Express
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC An Unlikely Spy
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps____________________This exciting historical adventure brings the Second World War to life! World War II has begun. Brigit has been evacuated to Wales from her home near the aeroplane factories of Coventry. But when it''s revealed that her father is German, Brigit runs away to join her mother in a very special training camp, where Churchill is building a secret army of spies and saboteurs known as the Special Operations Executive.Brigit and her mother soon find themselves on the front line in Nazi-occupied France, where they search for double agents and meet with danger at every turn in their efforts to support the French resistance. But no-one will suspect Brigit is a spy, will they? After all, who would suspect a child?Featuring characters from The Silver Hand, this page-turning adventure sheds new light on the STrade ReviewAn entertaining and enlightening wartime tale, told with Deary's trademark wit and imagination. * Culturefly *
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd GoKart Rival
Book SynopsisWhen Sheldon spends the day with his aunt, he has no idea he''s about to enter the fast-paced world of go-kart racing. Sheldon''s not keen on sports, but the combination of technical skill and adrenalin, along with an opposing bully, pulls him onto the track. Will Sheldon cross the finish line first, or will his dreams of go-kart racing break down?
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd The House of One Hundred Clocks
Book SynopsisJUNE, 1905. Helena and her parrot, Orbit, are swept off to Cambridge when her father is appointed clock-winder to one of the wealthiest men in England. There is only one rule: the clocks must never stop. But Helena discovers the house of one hundred clocks holds many mysteries... Can she work out its secrets before time runs out?Trade ReviewFans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs. * The Times *Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel. * The Telegraph *Utterly gripping, this wonderfully atmospheric mystery completely swept me away. * Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons *Howell's novel is children's fiction writing at its most imaginative and compelling best. * Lancashire Evening Post *An atmospheric and intriguing tale laced with science and social change against an Edwardian backdrop. * South Wales Evening Post *
£7.59
Amazon Publishing Tough Tug
Book SynopsisTough Tug is a brand-new boat. He likes to swirl and twirl—and run and race. He wants everyone to see what he can do. But when he sails to Alaska for the first time, he finds out what being a tug really means… Short rhythmic phrases on each page alternate with narration in Tug’s voice, leading readers through his experiences from splashing into the water for the first time to a daring rescue.Trade Review“The anthropomorphized boats have plenty of personality, and readers who study the expressions on the container ships will be rewarded…A brassy, assertive fellow—young readers in the middle of their own power struggles will relate.” —Kirkus Reviews “A feel-good story about a small individual overcoming obstacles.” —School Library Journal “Tough Tug sends positive messages about responsibility and helping others. Repeated phrases on each spread—Slide and Splash, Swirl and Twirl—get exaggerated font sizes and lend a fun rhythm to storytelling.” —Mom Read It “This delightful book is sure to capture the spirit of young children. Tough Tug has determination and energy, and I yearned to read this book aloud to a classroom of readers. As he adventures to new horizons, Tough Tug realizes just how difficult it is to be a tugboat, but he knows that his passion will get him to his goal. The bright illustrations feature determined, anthropomorphic ships. Readers will feel energized after reading this one.” —Unleashing Readers “Tough Tug would be a welcome book for young readers navigating new places or experiences and for those excited by boats and vehicles at home and in classrooms.” —Celebrate Picture Books “The facial expressions on the boats in Tough Tug are exquisite! So many good character words come to mind as I look at the many faces of Tough Tug! Wow!” —Literary Fusions
£11.69
Hachette Children's Group The Adventure Club: Tiger in Trouble: Book 2
Book SynopsisDo you like exploring, animals and adventure? Then join The Adventure Club! A brand new illustrated series for younger readers about animals and adventure from much-loved author Jess Butterworth - writer of classic adventure stories in vibrantly described settings.It's time for another Adventure Club trip! When Tilly learns that the monsoon rains in India are late and the tigers in a local sanctuary have disappeared searching for water, Tilly is worried. The sanctuary is surrounded by busy roads and cities. It's not safe for tigers. She decides that this is a job for The Adventure Club. She gathers the team - Julia, Steve, Leo and Anita - and they travel to India in search of the tigers.At the sanctuary Tilly encounters elephants, antelopes and crocodiles ... but where are the tigers?Join the Adventure Club with Tilly to find out!Packed full of illustrations and set as Tilly's own diary, this new series is perfect for young readers who are beginning to read on their own.
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Frankie's Magic Football: Summer Holiday
Book SynopsisMagic meets football in this fun-filled series from legendary footballer Frank Lampard, for readers aged 5 and up.Frankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game - especially during the summer holidays!So Frankie and his friends can't believe it when the magic football sends them back in time to a boarding school . . . they're supposed to be on holiday! But there they meet George - the previous owner of their magic football. His brother got lost when they were on a desert island adventure. Can Frankie help to find him - and some buried treasure?
£7.44
Workman Publishing How to Go Anywhere (and Not Get Lost): A Guide to
Book SynopsisBorn to explore Get outside with this interactive book that shows how explorers have found their way around the planet for thousands of years. Read about the ancient Polynesians who tracked the stars and waves to sail precise paths through the ocean. Or the Age of European Exploration navigators who use compasses and dead reckoning to reach the New World. And learn the science behind radar and modern-day GPS satellites. Then discover how to do it yourself! With illustrated activities as well as handy tips throughout, you’ll learn the fascinating history and seriously useful skills to become a true navigator. Up your adventure game and learn to: —Find north and south by reading the trees —Make a simple compass —Use the stars to tell time —Build a basic sextant —Get your bearings using the sun —Go treasure hunting with GPSTrade Review"An ideal resource to integrate geography, history, and STEM." —Booklist "A nice addition to school collections where geography and human movement are studied.” —School Library Journal
£11.39
Workman Publishing Rook
Book SynopsisThis standalone adventure set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series brims with humor, heart, and—of course—a hefty dose of supernatural mayhem. Abigail Rook never intended to be the mortal bridge between the human and supernatural world. But now, the power of the Sight--and all the chaos that comes with seeing the essential truth of everything, every human, fairy, werewolf, enchanted slip of paper, and municipal building, at all times--is hers alone. With this overwhelming new gift, she should be able to solve crimes and help New Fiddleham, New England find calm in its supernatural chaos. The only problem? She has no idea what she’s doing. And New Fiddleham isn't waiting for Abigail to be ready. Local witches and other magical beings are going missing, as tensions between human and supernatural residents curdle into a hatred that could tear the city apart. Abiga
£9.49
Andrews McMeel Publishing Escape from a Video Game: The Endgame
Book SynopsisOne hundred villains will enter Grim Island, but only one will be crowned the Greatest Supervillain of All Time. Will it be you? The latest battle royale video game from Bionosoft promises a crazy cast of villains, over-the-top superweapons, and non-stop action. But when you get sucked into the game, you discover that Grim Island is home to something far stranger than a few costumed baddies. Young gamers control the action in this new interactive adventure from the bestselling author of Trapped in a Video Game. They’ll use critical thinking skills to solve puzzles, explore hidden areas, and outsmart villains. Then, once they finish the main story, they’ll get a chance to unlock a whole new tale. Fans of battle royale games like Fortnite will fall in love with the story’s frenetic pace and quirky humor, while parents will appreciate a book that can captivate the attention of their “I’d rather be gaming” kid.
£7.59
Andrews McMeel Publishing Dont Climb This Mountain
Book SynopsisArchie Maloney’s obsession with YouTube sensation Sir Hype has reached an all-time high. Sir Hype just announced that he’s seeking contestants for his latest mountain challenge, which—thanks to a breakthrough in technology—is taking place inside of a video game. Archie will do whatever it takes to climb that mountain.This is the second book in the Adventures in a Video Game series, a new series by bestselling author, Dustin Brady, where each book contains its own adventure in a different type of thrilling video game. YouTube sensation Sir Hype is using groundbreaking technology to take his annual mountain challenge inside of a video game. One hundred contestants will battle digital monsters, glitching terrain, and backstabbing allies for a chance at fame and fortune atop the peak—or, at least, a chance to make it out alive. Thanks to some quick thinking and a willingnes
£7.59
Andrews McMeel Publishing Creepy Cafetorium: Six More Spooky, Slimy, Silly
Book SynopsisFrom Epic! Originals comes an even spookier, sillier, slimier collection of illustrated stories guaranteed to make you laugh so loud you'll wake the monster under the bleachers! The Cafetorium is open for lunch—and play rehearsal, gym class, and unintentional interdimensional travel! Join comic book fan Dee Dee, master gamer Jackie, and the rest of the crew (including everyone’s favourite goat) in this brand-new set of wonderfully weird tales. These charming stories present kids' everyday school and friendship challenges in unexpected ways, letting kids laugh while they build empathy, resilience, social skills, and more.
£7.59
Andrews McMeel Publishing In Search of the Pinmaker A Fantasy Pin World
Book SynopsisSkylar, Angela, Travis, and Sophie all received superpowers from enamel pins. But now they must track down the elusive pinmaker in this epic adventure, the sequel toIn Search of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure.But friendships are put to the test in the wake of the mysterious pinmaker's identity. Is this too much for the crew to take on?
£8.54
Andrews McMeel Publishing A Noobs Diary of an 8Bit Warrior Box Set
Book SynopsisA brand-new collection of the first three books in the beloved A Noob's Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series. Follow the adventures of Runt and Blurp as they face impossible odds to become warriors in their own right!From the bestselling author of Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior, Cube Kid, comes an all-new box set of the graphic novel series of A Noob's Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior. This series combines the familiar narrative and characters of the illustrated novel series with the artwork style from the graphic novel series into a brand-new Minecraft format aimed at young readers. This box set contains: A Noob's Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: This story follows Runt, a villager who longs to be a warrior. He isn’t interested in carrot culture, and he definitely isn’t interested in selling them in trade. When Runt decides to leave his home in hopes of fulfilling his lifelong dream, he meets Blurp&m
£21.24
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Noah Wild and the Floating Zoo
Book SynopsisIt's full-time monkey business on the high seas in this new family adventure from Alexander McCall Smith, the bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Noah can’t believe it when he finds out his uncle owns a zoo! But the zoo is closing down, and there are animals who need homes. Before he knows it, Noah and his family are setting sail on a round-the-world trip returning the zoo animals to the places they were born. But when they try to return one very cheeky monkey, they’re in for a whole boat-load of trouble!Trade ReviewA racy tale with a positive message that will keep young readers turning the pages * Creative Steps on MAX CHAMPION AND THE GREAT RACE CAR ROBBERY *A heart-warming tale about an ordinary boy performing an extraordinary feat. The super illustrations enhance this charming story * Ed on the Web on MAX CHAMPION AND THE GREAT RACE CAR ROBBERY *Superb! * Books Monthly on MAX CHAMPION AND THE GREAT RACE CAR ROBBERY *A charming and witty story about achieving what you wish for -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian on FREDDIE MOLE, LION TAMER *Fizzingly illustrated by Kate Hindley, Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer is a tale of bravery rewarded, positively a-thrum with human decency in the face of adversity -- Kitty Empire * Observer on FREDDIE MOLE, LION TAMER *
£5.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Raven Throne
Book SynopsisCordelia has been crowned the Raven Queen. But with new power comes new danger. The unmissable sequel to The Raven Heir and conclusion to the epic middle-grade fantasy series perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone and Piers Torday. Once their triplet Cordelia became the Raven Queen, Giles and Rosalind knew they would have to learn to behave at court. No more fighting for Rosalind and no more singing for Giles. What they didn’t foresee was having to foil a plot against their sister. When Cordelia falls into an enchanted sleep and cannot be woken, Rosalind and Giles must quest across the kingdom to seek help from the ancient spirits of the land. But their family’s greatest enemies lurk at every turn and it will take all of the triplets’ deepest strengths to fight against them. A thrilling finale to the magical and mystical series.Trade ReviewThe Raven Throne is a propulsive, twisty, compelling read full of courtly intrigue, family drama, and imagination-grabbing fantasy action - another winner from Stephanie Burgis * Sinéad O'Hart, author of The Time Tider and The Eye of the North *Warm, immersive fantasy storytelling * Hilary McKay on THE RAVEN HEIR *Such a wonderful book. Exciting, welcoming, and full of magic you'll want to be real * Holly Webb on THE RAVEN HEIR *Gorgeous fairy-tale writing * Amy Wilson on THE RAVEN HEIR *Immersive and highly entertaining medieval fantasy * Bookseller on THE RAVEN HEIR *Witty and smart and generous – an utterly delicious book * Katherine Rundell on THE DRAGON WITH A CHOCOLATE HEART *A glorious whirlwind … You couldn’t ask for more! * Hilary McKay on THE DRAGON WITH A CHOCOLATE HEART *Funny, moving and deliciously full of chocolate, I loved it! * Holly Webb on THE DRAGON WITH A CHOCOLATE HEART *
£7.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC News Hounds: The Cow Calamity
Book SynopsisBunty is the farmer’s dog at Withy Hook Farm, and the weather reporter for the Daily Bark, Puddle's best (and only!) newspaper for dogs. But when Farmer Val is INJURED, it’s up to Bunty to keep the farm running. Suddenly, Bunty’s life isn’t as right as rain – it’s a WHIRLWIND, as she rushes to collect eggs, check on lambs – and deal with a herd of HUGE cows! Can Bunty and her friends rise to the challenge ... or will it be a COW CALAMITY? This young fiction series by the author of Captain Pug is perfect for fans of The Secret Life of Pets and Toto the Ninja Cat.Trade ReviewHighly entertaining. The illustrations – in full colour – are very appealing and this is great for children ready for solo reading * LoveReading4Kids on NEWS HOUNDS: THE PUPPY PROBLEM *Gorgeous funny young fiction * Bookseller on CAPTAIN PUG *
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fablehouse Heart of Fire
Book SynopsisProtect your home. Conjure your fire. Fulfil your fate. A gripping story about children finding their power within, with the guidance of the Black Knight from King Arthur''s Round Table. Fablehouse is a children's home like no other. Heather and her friends who live here have magic at their fingertips. The children have a powerful friend in Pal, an Arthurian knight. But not everyone the children meet is on their side. Fablehouse is threatened by an inspector who is searching for a reason to close down this safe haven for mixed-race children. The kids are desperate to save their home, but Pal is distracted. He cannot rest until he''s completed the quest given to him by King Arthur centuries ago. Can magic help the children to fulfil their destiny, or will they be more isolated than ever? Heather can conjure up fire, but is scared that she can''t control it. Fire can destroy but could Heather also use its warmth and protection to save her friends and th
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Tiggy Thistle and the Lost Guardians
Book SynopsisThe sequel to Guardians of Magic, Tiggy Thistle and the Lost Guardians is a thrilling, magical adventure from Chris Riddell, creator of Goth Girl and Ottoline. With two-colour illustrations throughout, this hardback edition is the perfect gift for readers of seven to eleven.Zam, Phoebe and Bathsheba: the three Guardians of Magic, they disappeared with no warning nearly ten years ago. Without them, the Kingdom of Thrynne fell to the icy grip of a powerful sorceress and most people have fled in desperate search of warmer lands, escaping the snow monsters that roam the streets . . .Meanwhile, nine-year-old Tiggy Thistle lives hidden and safe with a kindly Badger – until the day she meets the elf Crumple Stiltskin, one of the crafty Stiltskin brothers, and suddenly she must run from her happy home.So begins Tiggy's quest to find Zam, Phoebe and Bathsheba – the lost guardians – and their beautiful cloud horses. The only people, she believes, who can save the kingdom from the curse of endless winter . . .Tiggy Thistle and the Lost Guardians is the second and final title in The Cloud Horse Chronicles.Trade ReviewSumptuously presented in a foiled dust jacket, this is the perfect gift for all adventure-seekers and fantasy fans!' -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *Riddell’s characteristic wit and humour shine through -- Woman and Home on Guardians of MagicAn absorbing, original and supremely entertaining read -- BookTrust on Guardians of MagicInventive and witty. Rich with fairytale allusions, this should delight both kids and adults -- Woman's Weekly on Guardians of Magic
£11.69
Pan Macmillan The Time of Green Magic
Book SynopsisFrom Costa Award-winner Hilary McKay comes The Time of Green Magic: a beautiful, spell-binding novel about family, magic, an old house and a mysterious visitor . . .Abi and her two step-brothers, Max and Louis, find that strange things happen when they are alone in their eerie, ivy-covered new house.Abi, reading alone, finds herself tumbling deep into books, while Louis summons a startling guest through his bedroom window. Even Max has started to see shapes in the shadows . . .Their busy parents see none of it – but Louis’ secret visitor is growing too alarming to keep secret, and he finds he cannot manage without Max and Abi’s help.Can they find out where the mysterious creature has come from – and how to get it back there?'An instant classic' New York Times'Wise and kind . . . full of characters you will give your whole heart to' Anna James'The emotions of real families have always been [McKay's forte], but in this evocative novel she makes something fantastical happen' Sunday TimesTrade ReviewThe emotions of real families have always been [McKay's] forte, but in this evocative novel she makes something fantastical happen * Sunday Times *This is magic without whimsy, a story about secrets and the power of books, with enough edge-of-the-seat moments to keep you hugging a cushion. * Observer *A wonderful, sensitive depiction of the highs and lows experienced when trying to blend two families. * The Times - Children's Books of the Year *The real pleasure of McKay's fiction lies in her eye for the everyday. There is always drama in her books, but she is too confident a writer to feel the need to shatter any teacups – and unusually for a children's author, many of her tales have no obvious villain. * The Telegraph - Best Books of the Year *Wise and kind and utterly heart-wrenching and full of characters you will give your whole heart to -- Anna James[She] nestles her story so snugly in the literary canon that you can imagine E. Nesbit and Frances Hodgson Burnett fluttering nearby . . . and pitch-perfect, up-to-date prose should make this book an instant classic * New York Times *This story of blended families and a house where books come to life would make a perfect Christmas present for any bookish nine- to 12-year-old. -- Sally Nichols * The Observer - Children's Books of the Year *Wise, funny and thoughtful, there are so many touching moments in this lovely book. * ReadingZone *Vivid, hilarious, and heartbreaking, Hilary McKay’s radiant characters touch my heart like real people, friends and loved ones I know well. Possibly the finest writer of our time. -- Elizabeth WeinA bewitching tale about blended families and the power of books told with all the wisdom and heart you would expect. * Bookseller *Hilary McKay is one of the great writers of children’s fiction -- Sarah Hughes * Independent *McKay couples warmth and grace with wry humour like nobody else out there -- Katherine Rundell * The Guardian *Picking up a book by Hilary McKay is like slipping on bed socks on a chilly night. She knows how to look after her readers by ensuring that her characters are interesting and loveable from the start . . . -- The Times on The Skylarks' War, selected as Children's Book of the YearHilary McKay has a rare gift for novels about families and their interplay. -- LoveReading4KidsMcKay is a superb writer -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *Hilary McKay writes with a wry wit, warmth and just the right amount of now-characteristic whimsy -- Anne Fine, BookTrust Books of the Year, 2019McKay leaves enticing ambiguity between the real and fantastical, creating an unassailable magic of her own in an incandescent portrait of family, friendship, and imagination. -- Publishers WeeklyIt is truly authentic - McKay's great insight into the world of childhood shared with us as adults and freely given to children in solidarity and trust -- A Few to Read
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Pan Macmillan The Monster Doctor: Revolting Rescue
Book SynopsisThe Monster Doctor: Revolting Rescue is the second in a howlingly hilarious series of monster adventures from John Kelly that will have you laughing your head off . . . literally.WARNING! THIS IS AN EMERGENCY. There's been a major Q-T incident reported in Cringetown – we need the monster doctor, stat!Q-Ts are highly dangerous to all monsters – they have huge eyes, tiny noses, squeaky high-pitched voices and are covered in a disgustingly soft fur-like material. Physical contact with these revolting creatures is to be avoided AT ALL COSTS! Ozzy is an ordinary human – an unusual trait for a monster doctor in training! – and he can't understand why monsters are so scared of these Q-Ts. So when the doctor receives a desperate phone call reporting a Q-T sighting, she and Ozzy race to save the horrible creature before the abominable Inspector Pincher arrives . . .Trade ReviewLoved this book . . . Great fun. -- Louse, aged 9 * Toppsta reviewer, aged 9 *This book is lots of fun and made me laugh out loud . . . I can't wait to read more of these! * Toppsta reviewer, aged 8 *It's like Doctor Doolittle, but for monsters! * Toppsta reviewer, aged 9 *A fast-paced story, packed with oddball characters and irresistable illustrations. A ton of fun for adults and children alike! * Booktrust *
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Pan Macmillan The Monster Doctor
Book SynopsisAre you . . .A dragon with indigestion?A blob with a cold? A yeti with a sore foot?Then book an appointment with the MONSTER DOCTOR. No THING too small, no creature too big!Ozzy is just an ordinary human boy – until he gets a job at the monster doctor's surgery! He's now spending his summer helping the doctor cure her strange and wonderful monster-patients, and he has to find a way to help her save the surgery . . .The first in a howlingly hilarious series of monster adventures written and illustrated by John Kelly that will have you laughing your head off . . . literally. Don't miss Ozzy's next adventure in The Monster Doctor: Revolting Rescue!Trade ReviewLoved this book . . . Great fun. -- Louse, aged 9 * Toppsta reviewer, aged 9 *This book is lots of fun and made me laugh out loud . . . I can't wait to read more of these! * Toppsta reviewer, aged 8 *It's like Doctor Doolittle, but for monsters! * Toppsta reviewer, aged 9 *A fast-paced story, packed with oddball characters and irresistable illustrations. A ton of fun for adults and children alike! * Booktrust *The perfect combination of monstrous description and unparalleled humour. * Confessions of a Scottish Bookseller *
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Pan Macmillan Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow
Book Synopsis'Another absolute smasher from Rob Biddulph!' - Louie Stowell, bestselling author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being GoodSuperstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow. This third and final title in the hilarious adventure series for boys and girls aged 8 to 12 fizzes with magic, danger, friendship and art. This gorgeous hardback is fully illustrated in two-colours throughout by Rob, the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob.Some legends are born, some are drawn . . .Notorious villain Mr White will stop at nothing to wipe out colour and creativity everywhere. But he’s gone too far! This time he’s lured Peanut’s mum into terrible danger and only Peanut and her friends can save her. An action-packed mission to the heart of the magical Illustrated City tests friendships and leads to a final showdown that makes Peanut question everything she thought she knew. . .Praise for the Peanut Jones series:'A fun & vibrant action-packed adventure with a warm heart. This is Rob Biddulph’s creative universe & it’s an utter joy to step through the pages & be part of it.' – Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear'A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.' – David Walliams'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. . . the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob's illustrations are full of wit and warmth' - Nadia Shireen, author of Grimwood'Look at this utter beauty. . . This book is EPIC' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of the Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey series'A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity' - Anna James, author of the Pages & Co seriesTrade ReviewA thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour -- David WalliamsRob Biddulph is one of the finest, most innovative creators we have. Inside and out, this is a thing of beauty -- Phil Earle, award-winning author of When the Sky FallsA fun & vibrant action-packed adventure with a warm heart. This is Rob Biddulph’s creative universe & it’s an utter joy to step through the pages & be part of it. -- Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last BearAnother absolute smasher from Rob Biddulph! Gorgeously illustrated and a joyfully escapist adventure where art is centre stage! -- Louie Stowell, bestselling author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being GoodLook at this utter beauty . . . This book is EPIC -- Laura Ellen Anderson, bestselling author of the Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey seriesPeanut Jones is AWESOME . . . Rob’s illustrations are full of wit and warmth! -- Nadia ShireenA wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity -- Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co series
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Pan Macmillan Gone to the Woods: A True Story of Growing Up in
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the bestselling Hatchet comes a true story of high-stakes wilderness survival!If not for his six-hundred-mile journey from the busy Chicago city to a captivating Minnesotan farm aged five, there never would have been a Hatchet. Without the encouragement of the librarian who handed him his first book aged thirteen, he may never have become a reader. And without his daring teenage enlistment in the army, he might not have discovered his true calling as a storyteller.Gone to the Woods: A True Story of Growing Up in the Wild is the entrancing true story of Gary Paulsen's childhood, of grit and growing up, and is the acclaimed author at his rawest and most real.Trade ReviewIt might seem unlikely that such an unflinching account could have an uplifting effect. Yet it does. A child may grow up in privation, and he may grow up in ease, but suffering comes to all. Through his example, Gary Paulsen models how it can be overcome. * The Wall Street Journal *Leaves you gritting your teeth and clutching the pages . . . Beautiful language . . . stunning detail . . . Haunted me as a reader. * The New York Times Book Review *Recalls many tense and dangerous moments. Readers will find themselves turning the pages quickly to see what happens next and whether the boy survives, perhaps forgetting that this is the life story of a popular author now 81 years old. * The Washington Post *A rich, compelling read that is emotive and expressive without forcing empathy from the reader. Both brightly funny and darkly tragic, it is fresh in its honest portrayal of difficult themes.Readers will fall into this narrative of succeeding against overwhelming odds amid deep trauma. -- Kirkus, starred reviewA riveting, hopeful survival story about personal resilience amid trauma * Publishers Weekly *Beautifully written, Paulsen's memoir demonstrates that good can triumph over bad beginnings. With three Newbery Awards in his rucksack, Paulsen writes reliably great books, and everybody will want to get their hands on his latest. * Booklist *In a memoir that reads like the fiction that has made him famous, Gary Paulsen leads his audience through the rugged terrain of his childhood, a period that profoundly inspired his Newbery Honor-winning classic wilderness and survival stories The Winter Room, Hatchet and Dogsong. * Shelf Awareness, starred review *Resonant themes and beautiful writing. * Horn Book, starred review *
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Pan Macmillan Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Magic Puppy
Book SynopsisAziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Magic Puppy is the fifth title in this fun and inclusive, young magical adventure series for readers of 6-8 from Lola Morayo. Inspired by fairies and creatures from world mythology this is gorgeously illustrated in black-and-white throughout by Cory Reid.Aziza's brother Otis is pestering their parents for a dog. Again. Even though they're not allowed pets in the flat. Aziza is sympathetic, but soon forgets about all this when she enters her room to find the fairy door making a ticking noise - almost like a clock - and spring flowers all around it. Soon, she is stepping through the fairy door - but not before her brother, Otis, runs up to her and enters the fairy door too.Aziza and Otis arrive in time for the Spring fete, and they are about to unveil the town clock, marking the arrival of Spring and growth. But the clock is broken. Otis and the naughty fairies, the Gigglers, haven't noticed and are too busy playing fetch with their new and friendly dog.But it's up to Aziza, Otis, Peri and Tiko to find help fix the clock before it's too late.Enjoy more of Aziza's adventures with the rest of the series.Trade ReviewShort chapters, well-spaced text and entertaining black-and-white illustrations make this an ideal tale for independent readers who are gaining in confidence. * BookTrust *
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Pan Macmillan The Boy With Wings Clash of the Superkids
Book SynopsisJoin Tunde on his next superpowered mission in The Boy with Wings: Clash of the Superkids, a hilarious, action packed story from Lenny Henry, illustrated throughout by Keenon Ferrell.Wings? Check.A super-cool, super-secret past? Check.An impossible mission to save the world from a super evil enemy? Check.When Tunde’s parents take him to a top-secret testing facility called The Complex, he’s nervous about meeting others like him who have super powers. But trying to make new friends is the least of his worries. There’s something much scarier going on. And it’s going take more than just the boy with wings to stop it . . . Now that flight isn’t an option, the only choice is to fight.
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Pan Macmillan How to Train Your Dad
Book SynopsisFrom Gary Paulsen, the award-winning author of Hatchet, comes a laugh-out-loud eco-adventure about a boy, his free-thinking dad and the puppy-training pamphlet that turns their summer upside down.Twelve-year-old Carl is fed up with his dad; he may be brilliant, but bin-diving for food, scouring through rubbish for 'salvageable' junk and wearing clothes fully sourced from garage sales is getting old. Increasingly worried by what his schoolmates will think – and encouraged by his riotous best friend – Carl decides to use a puppy-training pamphlet to 'retrain' his dad’s mindset . . . a crackpot experiment that produces some hilarious results!How To Train Your Dad is a fierce and funny novel about family, friendship and green-living from middle-grade master Gary Paulsen.Trade ReviewBreezy and light, with a grounding touch of tenderness, this is both an entertaining solo read and a solid suggestion for family sharing. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksNewbery Honoree Paulsen, renowned for his tales of survival, revisits the humor and hijinks found in his Liar, Liar series. Carl’s hang-dog descriptions of having to wear pink overalls and ride an “original creation” bike are funny and endearing, and eternal optimist Pooder is the perfect sidekick to perpetually resigned Carl. And underneath the training mishaps is a sweet story about a kid who figures out that his life?and his dad?may not be so bad after all. -- Publishers Weekly
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Pan Macmillan Princess Mirror-Belle: TV tie-in
Book SynopsisFrom Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess.Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture-book team and who are beginning to read on their own. It contains six delightful stories that children will come back to again and again.Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From battling with Dragon Pox to helping out with the local pantomime, celebrating birthdays, having fun at the fair and starting at a new school, there are always adventures to be had!This book contains the following stories:Dragon PoxEllen's CastleSnow White and the Eight DwarfsParty HoppersWobblesdayLove-Potion CrispsTable of ContentsSection - i: Princess Mirror-Belle Chapter - 1: The Dragon Pox Chapter - 2: Ellen's Castle Chapter - 3: Princess Mirror-Belle and Snow White Section - ii: Princess Mirror-Belle and the Party Hoppers Chapter - 4: The Party Hoppers Chapter - 5: Wobblesday Chapter - 6: The Love-Potion Crisps
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Pan Macmillan William the Outlaw
Book SynopsisWilliam Brown returns and is up to his usual tricks in this centenary anniversary edition of William the Outlaw, with ten classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton - updated for a new generation of readers. Featuring original inside illustrations by Thomas Henry and an introduction by Francesca Simon.'William is as fresh and funny as ever' - Chris Riddell'Gloriously funny' - Sue Townsend, author of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable imp of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.William and the Outlaws are back and up to no good. In this collection of ten stories, a long-awaited visitor arrives and wants to send William away to boarding school! Luckily, William the noisy, wild and muddy Outlaw always has something up his sleeve. He’s not about to let that happen.Enjoy more of William's adventures in Just William, More William, William Again and William at Christmas.Table of ContentsIntroduction - i: Foreword by Francesca Simon Chapter - 1: William the Outlaw Chapter - 2: The Terrible Magician Chapter - 3: Georgie and the Outlaws Chapter - 4: William Plays Santa Claus Chapter - 5: William and the White Elephants Chapter - 6: Finding a School for William Chapter - 7: The Stolen Whistle Chapter - 8: William Finds a Job Chapter - 9: William’s Busy Day Chapter - 10: William is Hypnotised
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Cornerstone Max Einstein: Rebels with a Cause
Book SynopsisJames Patterson has teamed up with the world's most famous genius to entertain and inspire a generation of children – with the first and only children's adventure series officially approved by the Albert Einstein archives.Max Einstein's typical day is not your average 12-year-old's. She...- TEACHES classes at a New York college- Dodges KIDNAPPING attempts with her best friends- Goes on SECRET MISSIONS for her billionaire boss- Has a MYSTERIOUS CONNECTION to Albert EinsteinJust a day in the life of the Change Makers Institute's top agent!A village outside Mumbai is having a water crisis that only a group of kid geniuses can fix – so Max and her friends travel to India. But it's hard to save the world when you're trying not to be kidnapped by a greedy corporation that profits when others suffer – and seems to know your every move. It's almost like the bad guys have a spy inside the Change Makers...Trade ReviewMax Einstein is everything you hope young girls can dream to be: smart, brave, creative, and able to inspire others to be the same. I love this book for all kids who want to dream big and imagine even bigger! -- Mayim BialikAny young readers out there interested in science and adventure... this book is brilliant! -- Tim PeakeIf you're interested in science, mysteries or courageous heroines, this is a must-read! -- Chelsea ClintonLively and astute... an entertaining and thoughtful exploration of perseverance, friendship, creativity, and identity -- Publishers Weekly
£8.65
Cornerstone The Runaway’s Diary
Book SynopsisWhile searching for her sister in an unfamiliar city, a young girl finds more than she bargained for in this gripping graphic novel___________________I'm running away. Not to a place - to a person. Eleanor is happiest when she's left alone to dream up elaborate stories. Sam is outgoing, fun and popular. Despite their differences, the sisters have always been there for each other - until everything changes. Now Sam is somewhere in Seattle, and Eleanor runs after her. Nothing is easy in the big, unforgiving city. As Eleanor faces setbacks, she also makes new friends and tells new stories.Eleanor can rewrite her life in so many ways ... but can she make a happy ending her reality?
£9.49
Papercutz Yahgz Vol. 3
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Papercutz Paw Order Vol. 2
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Papercutz Miraculous Chibi Vol. 2
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Hachette Book Group Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart: Book 2: The
Book SynopsisSecret agents Jack and Max Stalwart are sent to the Amazon jungle to investigate the disappearance of an important Global Protection Force scientist. Soon, they discover that the scientist's disappearance is no accident. A greedy outlaw is illegally mining for gold and he'll stop and nothing to keep his secret safe. Can Jack and Max save themselves and the scientist from almost certain death?
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