Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. No es un frijol
Book SynopsisAHORA EN ESPAÑOL! Un frijol saltarín mexicano no es un frijol en absoluto. Es un fascinante hogar y fuente de alimento para un tipo especial de oruga!NOW IN SPANISH!A Mexican jumping bean isn''t a bean at all. It''s a fascinating home and food source for a special kind of caterpillar!Este cuento poético comparte el ciclo de vida de un frijol saltarín mexicano. Este curioso insecto saltarín es en realidad una vaina de semilla de un arbusto llamado yerba de la flecha, en la cual una oruga se adentra, viviendo dentro de la vaina hasta que construye un capullo y emerge como una polilla. Perfecto para preescolares y niños que aún no leen, este creativo libro ilustrado explora la vida diaria del frijol saltarín mexicano y su eventual transformación y escape de la vaina.This poetic story shares the life cycle of a Mexican jumping bean. This curious jumping insect is actually a seedpod from a shrub called yerba de la flecha, into which a caterpillar burrows, living inside the pod until it builds a cocoon and breaks out as a moth. Perfect for preschoolers and prereaders, this creative picture book explores the Mexican jumping bean''s daily life and eventual transformation and escape from the pod.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Every Here Has a There
Book SynopsisFollow boxes of books through the supply chain, as they travel from truck to ship and then across the ocean to a bookstore (and to you)!Every here has a there, every up has a down, and every far has a near. Hop on board a big cargo ship as books printed in Asia head onto the water and toward the United States!Chock-full of fun facts and a unique overview of opposites, Every Here Has a There will fascinate and educate young readers on how their treasured books get delivered to their favorite local shelves. Also great for new readers, as its simple, engaging vocabularly offers oodles of options for spelling lists and sight words.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Summertime Sleepers
Book SynopsisA 2022 Robert F. Sibert Honor BookEveryone knows about animals that hibernate in the winter. But it''s time to discover animals that sleep all summer long!All science classrooms discuss animals that hibernate during winter months, but few know about animals that estivate--a prolonged sleep during hot or dry periods. Dual layers of text awaken readers to the reasons estivating animals become dormant--whether it''s because warm weather threatens food supply or to avoid increased body temperatures. From the ladybug to the salamander, from the lungfish to the desert hedgehog, twelve estivating animals and their habits--both when sleeping and awake--are explained through clear text and elegant watercolor illustrations that create a scrapbook feel.
£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Whats in Your Pocket
Book SynopsisCharles Darwin, George Washington Carver, and Jane Goodall were once curious kids with pockets full of treasures--now in paperback!When you find something strange and wonderful, do you put it in your pocket? Meet nine scientists who, as kids, explored the great outdoors and collected "treasures": seedpods, fossils, worms, and more. Observing, sorting, and classifying their finds taught these kids scientific skills--and sometimes led to groundbreaking discoveries. Author Heather Montgomery has all the science flair of a new Bill Nye. Book includes the Heather''s tips for responsible collecting.
£999.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. WorstCase Collin
Book SynopsisThis poignant middle grade novel in verse follows twelve-year-old Collin who manages his anxiety by mapping out survival plans for any disaster or worst-case scenario. Collin is always prepared for something to go wrong. Ever since he lost his mom in a car accident, he''s been journaling about how to overcome things like avalanches, riptides, or even a bad case of halitosis. Meanwhile, Collin''s father grows more distant by the day, and has started hoarding things throughout their house. Determined to hide his home life from his friends, Collin navigates middle school alongside the hilarious and clueless Liam, and Georgia, who Collin may have feelings for. Can Collin learn to be vulnerable around those he loves, even when he can''t control every possible scenario?
£11.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Follow Chester
Book SynopsisThe story of civil rights hero Chester Pierce''s game-changing role as the first Black college football player to compete south of the Mason-Dixon Line--now in paperback!In 1947, no African American player can play at a southern school; in return, the opposing team benches a player of "equal talent." This historical fiction picture book frames a turbulent time in the civil rights era with the clever use of a football play to show race relations and teamwork. Inspired by a true story, capturing a historic defense against the Jim Crow laws of the South.
£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. A sonar con la ciencia
Book SynopsisDesde la astronomía hasta la física, la química y la geología, este libro ilustrado de STEM ayudará a los niños a decir buenas noches con ciencias. Ahora en español!From astronomy to physics to chemistry to geology, this STEM picture book will help kids say goodnight with science. Now in Spanish!Doce niños y niñas. Una docena de horas de dormir. Infinitas maneras de ayudar a los niños pequeños a emocionarse por explorar y tener dulces sueños sobre once ramas de la ciencia en este libro donde las buenas noches conocen información científica!Incluye texto final para más información acerca de cada área de estudio.Twelve kids. A dozen bedtimes. Endless ways to help young kids get excited to explore and have sweet dreams about eleven branches of science in this goodnight meets science information book!Includes back matter for further information about each area of study.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Saving Kenny
Book SynopsisKenny Reed has a bright future ahead of him, but he and his siblings must first escape their abusive mother in this emotional middle-grade novel. An age-appropriate, safe conversation starter presented with alluring prose and sensitive treatment of complex issues.Twelve-year-old Kenny Reed is a scholarship student at a private school across the river from his apartment in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, which he shares with an older brother and sister and their abusive mother. He has always lived in the shadow of his siblings'' success, but when he watches a performance of the opera Aida, Kenny discovers costumes and decides to become a costume designer.In the midst of tumultuous family dynamics and domestic violence, the three siblings find themselves achieving their dreams and breaking the cycle of violence in this coming-of-age story.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Captain Skidmark Dances with Destiny
Book SynopsisThis laugh-out-loud middle-grade novel follows thirteen-year-old Will? who hates hockey and loves dancing?as he navigates school, bullies, and his father?s expectations. Now in paperback!Will is a Canadian eighth grader who hates hockey?and he stinks at it, too. Will is bullied at school, doesn?t have any friends, and is generally miserable.When Will''s seventeen-year-old hockey-star cousin, Alex, arrives to stay with Will?s family, Will and Alex quickly realize they can''t stand each other. Then Will stumbles into a local dance school. He fights the urge to cha-cha, but he''s good! When Will?s dad finds out about the dancing, he basically forbids it. And Alex?s dad refuses to listen to what Alex wants to do with his life.Will takes readers on a journey through noogies, awkward conversations, and epic farts. He worries, dances, and makes messes. Filled with humor, nuance, and emotion, this novel asks what makes a family and what makes a man.
£9.99
Capstone Young Readers Boot Camp Blues
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£999.99
Capstone Young Readers In a Jam
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£999.99
Coughlan Publishing Juneteenth for Mazie
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£15.15
Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Inc Figler: My Imaginary Friend
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£999.99
Roaring Brook Press Time for Cranberries
Book SynopsisFrom the cranberry bog to the Thanksgiving table, join Sam and his family as they harvest a classic American fruit.When the vines hang heavy with berries that the autumn winds have turned deep red, it''s time for cranberries, and Sam is finally old enough to help with the harvest! This charming, lyrical picture book follows Sam and his family as they raise the water in the bog, pick the cranberries, and gather the fruit for processing. It''s a story of modern family farming in action, showing readers where their food comes from but mostly delighting them along the way.
£17.09
Henry Holt & Company What a Wonderful World
Book SynopsisThe classic and beloved song is brought to life with bright and colorful illustrations by Tim Hopgood.First recorded in 1967 by Louis Armstrong, and with sales of over one million copies, "What a Wonderful World" has become a poignant message of hope for people everywhere. Sweet and positive in its message, with bright, beautiful art, this book is sure to be a hit. Perfect for sharing!
£17.09
Triumph Books Max Explores New York
Book SynopsisYoung readers can see the sights of various cities with Max, a loveable puppy, in this series of children’s books that emphasize learning with simple shapes and vibrant colors. Readers will follow Max on his busy day of sightseeing with stops at historic landmarks and lesser-known locations found in each city. A puppy leads children on a tour through the Big Apple Max investigates New York City in this early read book that was created in partnership with the Children's Museum of Manhattan. A beautiful spread of the museum itself, along with the sights of the city, are featured.
£8.95
Astra Publishing House Arithmechicks Add Up: A Math Story
Book SynopsisThis exuberant picture book demonstrates key math concepts to children as ten math-loving chicks make a new friend. As the Arithmechicks slide down the slide, swing on the swings, and play hide-and-seek, they don't realize that a lonely mouse is copying them, longing to join in. However, when their basketball becomes stuck, the chicks discover that a two-inch-tall new friend is exactly what they need. In this heartwarming story, there are many ways to add up ten cheerful chicks--but a new friend is what makes them cheer. The book includes a helpful glossary that defines the eight arithmetic strategies the chicks use throughout the story, providing a playful introduction to essential math for young children and their caregivers.Trade Review"Practical application mixes with play, adding up to enjoyable learning." - Kirkus Reviews
£15.29
Switch Press Half My Facebook Friends Are Ferrets
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£999.99
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. Reach / Alcanzar
Book SynopsisEnglish-Spanish bilingual board book celebrates the many ways babies reach out and discover the world around them
£8.43
Spencer Hill Press A Different Blue: A Novel
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£999.99
Spencer Hill Press Dramatically Ever After: Ever After Book Two
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£8.95
Spencer Hill Press We, the Wildflowers
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£999.99
Astra Publishing House Once Upon a Family
Book SynopsisWhat would you wish for? This middle-grade novel exploring what it means to become a blended family is perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead's The List of Things That Will Not Change.12-year-old Winnie feels stuck. She's alone in a new town with a mom who doesn't seem to notice how miserable Winnie's new stepbrother and stepfather make her. One night, when Winnie makes a hasty wish, she nearly gets sideswiped by an odd bird, leading her to a strange oak tree with even stranger glowing leaves. Investigating the tree, Winnie discovers a nest of golden eggs with wishes inscribed on the shells. After Winnie accidentally breaks two of the eggs, the wishes come true. Winnie sneaks back to the tree to try to grant her own wishes. But when she realizes the wishes are coming true in unexpected and terrible ways, Winnie must find a way to fix everything. . . . .Trade Review"Hill enables readers to see deeply into Winnie, including her past, fears, anger, wishes, and the way she perceives her own story...Hill’s writing is full of poetic references readers will recognize, as when Winnie feels 'like the oldest sibling in a fairy tale where only third children ever win.'...A modern blended family story with a sprinkling of magic." —Kirkus Reviews“With immersive prose and a pinch of real magic, Amanda Rawson Hill spins a fairy tale about anxiety, anger, and acceptance that will linger with a reader ever after.”—Cindy Baldwin, author of Where the Watermelons Grow“An honest exploration of how anxiety can impact the stories we tell ourselves; readers will cheer for Winnie as she fights to write her own happily ever after.” —Jessica Vitalis, author of The Wolf's Curse
£16.99
Astra Publishing House Equal
Book SynopsisAs social change sweeps across 1950s America, two boys—one white, one Black—discover the power of friendship and the importance of staying true to yourself It’s the summer of 1959 at the foot of Bakers Mountain in western North Carolina when 13-year-old Jackie Honeycutt first bumps into Thomas Freeman fishing on the riverbank. They hit it off, and Jackie hopes the two of them can be friends. But Jackie is white, and Thomas is Black—and Jackie quickly learns their growing friendship won’t be easy. Affected by the growing civil rights movement, Jackie is intent on being Thomas’s friend and, as a result, experiences racism and prejudice first-hand through bullying at school, family turmoil, and pressure from his community. Can Jackie free both his conscience and his voice—and ultimately do what''s right? A touching historical fiction tale about friendship and racial inequality, Equal is the fifth and final title in the popular Bakers Mountain Stories series.
£9.49
Arcadia Publishing Ordinary Love
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£13.25
Familius LLC Fall Frolic in the City
Book SynopsisA fall frolic in the city. What do I see? One pile of red leaves Under a tree. Frolic through the city in the fall and experience the sights, sounds, colors, and smells of the multitude of different holidays we celebrate this season. From Rosh Hashanah to Halloween and Día de Muertos, everyone has a reason to celebrate. With simple rhymes, a counting pattern, and stunning papercraft art reminiscent of Ezra Jack Keats, this diverse board book is the perfect introduction to autumn and the cultural melting pot that makes the city so special.Trade ReviewA look at autumnal celebrations.This rhyming, counting board book lives up to its title, showing children participating in various fall traditions and festivities. The signs of the season are all here, from a pile of leaves (to jump into, naturally) to apples from the farmers market to the backpacks that mark the beginning of a new school year. Beyond those, Fishman includes other cultural celebrations that mark the changing season—costumes for Halloween, mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival, calaveras for Dia de los Muertos, and a subtle nod to Diwali. The counting and rhyming are effective, the gentle rhythm keeping pages turning. Hall’s eye-catching illustrations offer context; layered and textured images, which appear to be made with collage, give life to one brown-skinned child’s springy dark hair and a feeling of movement to twirling leaves on a crisp autumn day. The book represents children of different races and faiths; one child wears a hijab, while another wears a kippah. The result is a book that shows the diversity of experiences in a community as well as the joy of it all. (This book was reviewed digitally.)A lovely way to welcome fall. (Board book. 2-4)—Kirkus
£10.75
Lee & Low Books King for a Day
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£10.95
Lee & Low Books Rainbow Stew
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£11.35
Vesuvian Books Genes
Book SynopsisAllegiances will be tested.Identities will be revealed.No one is safe. While searching for the HelixB88 anti-serum on the black market, Ava uncovers valuable intel that may help the rebels in their fight to bring down ISAN—the location of a hidden facility. But first, the insurgents must find the female citizens unexpectedly displaying powers without use of the Helix serum. As the rebels join forces with other sectors, ISAN plans their destruction by using someone they don't suspect at the rebel home base. A traitor within. Now, Ava must make a dangerous decision, one that could risk their capture—or worse. www.ISAN.Agency Genes is the third book in the award-winning International Sensory Assassin Network series. Awards for the series include: 2019 Gold Medal Winner - IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards - Fiction: Science Fiction and Fantasy 2018 Gold Medal Winner - American Fiction Awards - Science Fiction: Post-Apocalyptic 2018 Gold Medal Winner - International Book Awards - Science Fiction 2018 and 2019 Gold Medal Winner - Readers' Favorite Awards - Young Adult Action / Young Adult Thriller 2019 Silver Medal Winner - Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - Young Adult Fiction: Fantasy/Sci-Fi 2019 Finalist - Silver Falchion Awards - Action AdventureTrade Review"The idea of using heightened sense was original. The characters help the readers to become invested in the story. Excellent world-building and a great treatment of a classic plot."-- Benjamin Franklin Award"Ava is a relatable heroine thrown into extraordinal circumstance, and the cast of support characters is realized fully and just as exciting to watch. ISAN series comes highly recommended as an action-filled, high -octane sci-fi adventure with some truly emotive and revolutionary moments." - Readers' Favorite Book Review"A stunning sequel! Mary Ting takes us once again into the inventive world of ISAN--one of intrigue and betrayal--but this time, with deadly consequences. A must read!" -- Jonas Saul, Bestselling Author of the Sarah Roberts Series"Captivating from the very beginning, this sci-fi novel explores issues of autonomy and survival in a world where there are few remaining citizens after meteors crashed into Earth ... this thrilling dystopian drama has a splash of romance and tons of action. The fast-paced chapters will engage reluctant readers and fans of postapocalyptic scenarios." -- School Library Journal"Addictive and impossible to put it down!" --Addison Moore, NYT Bestselling Author"Dystopian fans, prepare to be blown away!" --Ednah Walters, USA Today Bestselling Author
£15.15
Page Street Publishing Co. The Lost Girls: A Vampire Revenge Story
Book SynopsisGetting over Your Vampire Ex is as Easy as Killing Him and Stealing His Girlfriend Holly Liddell has been stuck with crimped hair since 1987 when she agreed to let her boyfriend, Elton, turn her into a vampire. But when he ditches her at a gas station a few decades into their eternity together, she realizes that being young forever actually means working graveyard shifts at Taco Bell, sleeping in seedy motels, and being supernaturally compelled to follow your ex from town to town-at least until Holly meets Elton's other exes. It seems that Holly isn't the only girl Elton seduced into this wretched existence. He turned Ida in 1921, then Rose in 1954, and he abandoned them both before Holly was even born. Now Rose and Ida want to kill him before he can trick another girl into eternal adolescence, and they'll need Holly's help to do it. And once Holly starts falling for Elton's vulnerable new conquest, Parker, she'll do anything to save her. To kill Elton for good, Holly and her friends will have to dig up their pasts, rob a bank, and reconcile with the people they've hurt in their search for eternal love. And to win the girl, Holly will have to convince Parker that she's more than just Elton's crazy ex-even though she is trying to kill him.
£13.29
Pixel+Ink Star & Stripe 1: Grand Opening!
Book SynopsisA brother and sister lock horns, then learn to hold hooves as they cook up a sweet new business venture in this vibrant Richard Scarry-esque picture book.Since they were calves, Star and Stripe have dreamed of running their own restaurant. They love their mama''s grassburgers and want to share them with the world, or at least the citizens of Critter City.But agreeing on a plan for the restaurant? That?s the hard part. Star wants it to be a fancy downtown restaurant. Stripe wants it to be a casual place on the beach. Butting heads, they crash into the perfect solution?a food truck!There are so many decisions to make with their new business?how to decorate the truck, where to park it, when to open?but with Stripe at the grill and Star reeling in customers, the brother and sister realize that when they hold hooves and work together, great things happen!
£16.14
Pixel+Ink Twig and Turtle 1: Big Move to a Tiny House
Book SynopsisFamily, friendship, new school challenges, and a rather large dog problem combine as sisters adjust to their new tiny house life in this charming chapter book series starter from award-winning author Jennifer Richard Jacobson. Perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.In a tiny house, 3 shirts + 3 pants = 9 different outfitsEight- and six-year-old sisters Twig and Turtle are excited and curious about their new small town in Colorado. And for their cool, tiny house! Their family is united in living more simply, and not stressing out the Earth''s resources. But the move comes with a major problem: How do you fit a Great Dane in a tiny house?A sweet chapter book series starter with humor and heart, Big Move to a Tiny House is sure to win over fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.
£13.49
Pixel+Ink Twig and Turtle 1: Big Move to a Tiny House
Book SynopsisFamily, friendship, new school challenges, and a rather large dog problem combine as sisters adjust to their new tiny house life in this charming chapter book series starter from award-winning author Jennifer Richard Jacobson. Perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.In a tiny house, 3 shirts + 3 pants = 9 different outfitsEight- and six-year-old sisters Twig and Turtle are excited and curious about their new small town in Colorado. And for their cool, tiny house! Their family is united in living more simply, and not stressing out the Earth''s resources. But the move comes with a major problem: How do you fit a Great Dane in a tiny house?A sweet chapter book series starter with humor and heart, Big Move to a Tiny House is sure to win over fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.
£6.99
Pixel+Ink Trillium Sisters 2: Bestie Day
Book SynopsisWhen the ecosystem of their mountain home is threatened, the triplets join forces and channel their super powers into saving the day in the second book in the Trillium Sisters chapter book series, perfect for fans of Mia Mayhem and The Wish Fairy.The Trillium Triplets are flying into action!Wondering if their powers will return, Clare, Emmy, and Giselle throw themselves into preparations for Bestie Day, when everyone in Trillsville celebrates the special people in their lives. The girls are planning to make presents for one another from fallen flower petals. That way, they can enjoy the beauty around them without causing harm. But at the flower field, instead of finding beautiful blooms, the Trills find a big problem. Two girls from town are cutting so many flowers for their Bestie Day bouquets that the bees can't get enough nectar. And without the bees, the entire mountain ecosystem could fall apart! When their Trillium powers activate, will the sisters be able to buzz to the rescue?
£7.55
Pixel+Ink Twig and Turtle 2: Toy Store Trouble
Book SynopsisA new toy store in town and a present that comes with all kinds of problems cause Twig and Turtle to question rules that don''t always make sense in the second book of the Twig and Turtle chapter book series. Perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.Having fun isn''t supposed to be such hard work!In their tiny house, the rule is Twig and Turtle are each allowed to have five toys. With a new toy store opening in town, the rule is creating a big problem--getting a new toy means giving up one they love. But when the girls realize that the owner has very old-fashioned ideas about who should play with what kinds of toys, changing her mind might be the biggest problem of all.The second book in the Twig and Turtle series, Toy Store Trouble tackles real-life challenges with humor and heart, and is a perfect pick for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.
£13.49
Pixel+Ink Twig and Turtle 2: Toy Store Trouble
Book SynopsisA new toy store in town and a present that comes with all kinds of problems cause Twig and Turtle to question rules that don''t always make sense in the second book of the Twig and Turtle chapter book series. Perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.Having fun isn''t supposed to be such hard work!In their tiny house, the rule is Twig and Turtle are each allowed to have five toys. With a new toy store opening in town, the rule is creating a big problem--getting a new toy means giving up one they love. But when the girls realize that the owner has very old-fashioned ideas about who should play with what kinds of toys, changing her mind might be the biggest problem of all.The second book in the Twig and Turtle series, Toy Store Trouble tackles real-life challenges with humor and heart, and is a perfect pick for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.
£6.99
Pixel+Ink The Great Peach Experiment 1: When Life Gives You
Book SynopsisMix together a used food truck, a road trip that doesn't exactly go as planned, and a lot of pie, and you have the recipe for this sweet middle grade series starter brimming with humor, heart, and a family you'll fall in love with. Perfect for readers who gobbled down The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street.Sweet summer has taken a rotten turn . . . After a tough year, Lucy, Freddy, and Herb Peach are ready for vacation. Lucy wants to read all of the books on the summer reading list. Freddy wants to work on his art projects (when he isn't stuck in summer school). Herb wants to swim every day.Then their dad makes a big announcement: one of the inventions their mom came up with before she passed away has sold, and now they're millionaires!But Dad has bigger plans than blowing the cash on fun stuff or investing it. He's bought a used food truck. The Peaches are going to spend the summer traveling the country selling pies. It will be the Great Peach Experiment--a summer of bonding while living out one of Mom's dreams. Summer plans, sunk. And there's one more issue Dad's neglected: none of them knows how to bake. . . .A perfect blend of humor, heart, and family antics, When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie is a delectable treat to be gobbled down or savored slowly. (Slice of pie on the side, optional, but highly recommended.)A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
£13.29
Pixel+Ink The Great Peach Experiment 1: When Life Gives You
Book SynopsisMix together a used food truck, a road trip that doesn''t exactly go as planned, and a lot of pie, and you have the recipe for this sweet middle grade series starter brimming with humor, heart, and a family you''ll fall in love with. Perfect for readers who gobbled down The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street.Sweet summer has taken a rotten turn . . . After a tough year, Lucy, Freddy, and Herb Peach are ready for vacation. Lucy wants to read all of the books on the summer reading list. Freddy wants to work on his art projects (when he isn''t stuck in summer school). Herb wants to swim every day.Then their dad makes a big announcement: one of the inventions their mom came up with before she passed away has sold, and now they''re millionaires!But Dad has bigger plans than blowing the cash on fun stuff or investing it. He''s bought a used food truck. The Peaches are going to spend the summer traveling the country selling pies. It will be the Great Peach Experiment--a summer of bonding while living out one of Mom''s dreams. Summer plans, sunk. And there''s one more issue Dad''s neglected: none of them knows how to bake. . . .A perfect blend of humor, heart, and family antics, When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie is a delectable treat to be gobbled down or savored slowly. (Slice of pie on the side, optional, but highly recommended.)A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionNamed to the Iowa Children''s Choice ListNamed to the Minnesota Maude Hart Lovelace List
£8.99
Pixel+Ink The Great Peach Experiment 2: The Peach Pit
Book SynopsisHammer together a mission to turn a crumbling mansion into a cozy bed-and-breakfast, a treasure map, and a family trying to figure out their new normal to build this charming middle grade bursting with humor, heart, and hope.Much to their surprise, the Peaches had a great summer running their food truck business selling their pies across the Mid-West, but they?re happy to be back home in Duluth, Minnesota, where they can settle back into a routine just in time for the new school year.That is until Great Aunt Lucinda drops a big surprise on them: She wants to gift them her historic mansion. But there are conditions: they?re to turn it into a cozy and welcoming bed-and-breakfast, something the Peach kids? mom always dreamed of before she passed away. And they only have until Thanksgiving to do the renovations and prove they can make the business work. It looks like it?s a new chapter of The Great Peach Experiment.But as the Peaches roll up their sleeves, they quickly realize the house is more of a pit than a welcoming escape. And as the family juggles builders, possible hauntings, doggie obedience training, a treasure hunt, and the demands and worries of work and school, they soon realize that there are wonderful secrets hidden within the house?s walls, if only they can take the time to see them.Interspersed with sketches, recipes, lists, and more, The Peach Pit is a delicious sequel to When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie, combining humor, heartache, a little mystery, and a lot of love, to build another incredible read.
£16.19
Pixel+Ink The Great Peach Experiment 2: The Peach Pit
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£10.44
Pixel+Ink Booker the Library Bat 1: The New Guard
Book SynopsisThe launch of a picture book series about the adventures of a book-loving bat and his buddies as they patrol and protect their library home.Booker the bat has completed his training and he?s excited to report for duty as the newest guard at the Joanina Library in Coimbra, Portugal. His job is to fly through the stacks at night, gobbling down the bugs that are in turn eating the 200,000 antique leather books. It?s the perfect job for Booker, because he loves to read. And now he?s saving books!There?s only one problem: how will he fit in with the other guards? They?re so cool and confident, and what if they don?t like him?But when Booker spots a human attempting to steal pages from one of the valuable books, he summons his courage, (echo)locates the other bat guards, and swoops in with a plan to save the day!
£15.29
Pixel+Ink Twig and Turtle 4: Make New Friends, But Keep the
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£6.99
Pixel+Ink Trillium Sisters 3: Fashionable Disaster
Book SynopsisBeing bossy leads to big problems, and only the Trills coming together can save the day in the third book in the Trillium Sisters series, perfect for fans of Mia Mayhem and The Wish Fairy.When the Trills discover a rocky enclosure with natural hot spring while hiking, they realize it could be the location for the perfect new addition to the village--a spa! But all of the supplies they''ll need aren''t going to come cheap, so they decide they''ll organize a fashion show to raise funds. Luckily, everyone in Trillville is willing to lend a hand to make the show a success.As the local fashionista, Clare thinks she''s the clear choice to be in charge. But instead of leading, she''s just super bossy, refusing to listen to anyone else''s input. After an epic Trills blowup, rain leads to a landslide, leaving Clare trapped inside the enclosure and Giselle and Emmy on the other side of the rock wall, unable to help her. Will the sisters be able to put aside their differences to join forces (and join charms) so they can channel their powers and skills into getting Clare free?With energetic black-and-white illustration thoughout, Fashionable Disaster focuses on family, community, environmental stewardship, and learning to work together as a team, continueing this magical series.
£6.99
Pixel+Ink Trillium Sisters 4: Trouble at the Paw Park
Book SynopsisWhen things go missing from neighbors in their Alpine town, the triplets have a mystery to solve in the fourth book in the Trillium Sisters series perfect for fans of Mia Mayhem and The Wish Fairy.Emmy has been helping her veterinarian dad create an underground Paw Park for all the pets in Trillsville. When it''s cold -- or hot -- the animals can all play in a safe, natural space. On the grand opening of the park, the girls learn from their clients that odd things have gone missing from their homes: lightbulbs, trash can lids. The girls really want to help their neighbors. But they have to watch the pets in the Paw Park, too. Their search for the burglar leads the sisters to a deep dark mysterious spot in the forest -- that leaves everyone in danger!
£6.99
Pixel+Ink Twig and Turtle 6: No Hard Feelings
Book SynopsisTwig learns that failing doesn''t make you a failure?it just opens up possibilities in the sixth book in the beloved Twig and Turtle chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.Sometimes ?no? is just the beginning.Lately, Twig?s been having a tough time. Her best friend is too busy to hang out with her. And then she isn?t picked for a special dinner with her favorite pop star. It?s all so unfair!When Dad realizes Twig is feeling low, he tells her a way to take the sting out of rejection. You go out and look for ways to be turned down. The more you do it, the less it hurts. Soon, Twig and her whole family have turned hunting for nos into a fun game. But are some nos just too hard to face?With a focus on perseverance, community, self-discovery, and a little environmental stewardship, this charming story accompanied by warm and inviting black-and-white illustrations throughout, is perfect for developing young readers.
£6.99
Pixel+Ink Drag and Rex 1: Forever Friends
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Holiday House Drag and Rex 1 Forever Friends
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Pixel+Ink Plotting the Stars 1: Moongarden
Book Synopsis"Moongarden blooms with heart and adventure. A stellar update of The Secret Garden, woven with a little science fiction, a lot of magic, a vibrant heroine, and a plucky robot sidekick to rival R2-D2."?Victoria Aveyard, New York Times bestselling author of Red QueenThe Secret Garden meets The City of Ember. Failed climate change policy, an intergalactic conspiracy, and the magical, unlikely heroine who could unearth it all. An explosive STEAM-inspired series starter perfect for young change makers.Centuries ago, Earth?s plants turned deadly, and humanity took to space to cultivate new homes. Myra Hodger is in her first year at an elite school on the Moon, and she?s crumbling under the pressure. She doesn?t fit in and, worse, the tattoos that signal her Number Whisperer magic aren?t developing. In her heart, she knows she doesn?t have a Creer, and soon everyone else will, too.Wandering the halls while cutting class, she discovers a secret lab hidden behind one of the unused classrooms and, beyond that, a secret garden overflowing with plants. Dangerous toxic plants.As she learns more about the garden, Myra begins to wonder if she does have a Creer after all?one that died out when the Earth did. One that could help solve the food shortages the government doesn?t want anyone to know about.Re-envisioning The Secret Garden for a new generation, Moongarden weaves together STEAM themes and intense social pressures in a stunning series starter, and introduces a dynamic heroine who might just grow a revolution. Named to the Texas Lone Star Reading ListAn Indiana Young Hoosiers Book Award Nominee Named to Read Aloud Indiana Middle Grade ListNamed to the Great Words Great Books List (Official Book List of the Scripps National Spelling Bee)
£16.14
