Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
Random House Children's Books Cast in Firelight
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£8.54
Editorial Edaf, S.L. Platero y yo Nueva Biblioteca EDAF Spanish
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£10.78
Random House USA Inc I Am Thankful
Book SynopsisWe all have much to be thankful for--including this Little Golden Book with delightful rhyming text and sweet illustrations of diverse children saying why they're thankful!A Little Golden Book perfect for reading at the Thanksgiving table! When their teacher asks them to share what they're thankful for, each child in this wonderfully-diverse classroom mentions their favorite things in rhyme: I am thankful for my grandma's pies, her cookies, and her sweet-potato fries. I am thankful for my puppy's tricks, my comfy slippers, and kitty-cat's licks. The fun text and illustrations with inspire preschoolers and their families to share what they are most thankful for too!
£7.06
Penguin Random House India Grandparents Bag of Stories
Book SynopsisFollowing the trail of the best-selling Grandma's Bag of Stories, India's favourite author Sudha Murty brings to you this collection of immortal tales. Wonderfully woven in her inimitable style, this book is unputdownable and perfect for every child's bookshelf!
£12.39
Penguin Putnam Inc All the Days Past All the Days to Come
Book SynopsisThe saga of the Logan family--made famous in the Newbery Medal-winning Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry--concludes in a deeply fulfilling story, now available in paperback.In her tenth book, Mildred Taylor completes her sweeping saga about the Logan family of Mississippi, which is also the story of the civil rights movement in America of the 20th century. Cassie Logan, first met in Song of the Trees and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, is a young woman now, searching for her place in the world, a journey that takes her from Toledo to California, to law school in Boston, and, ultimately, in the 60s, home to Mississippi to participate in voter registration. She is witness to the now-historic events of the century: the Great Migration north, the rise of the civil rights movement, preceded and precipitated by the racist society of America, and the often violent confrontations that brought about change. Rich, compelling storytelling is Ms. Taylor''s hallmark, an
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Kregel Publications,U.S. Ishtars Odyssey A Family Story for Advent
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£14.39
Prentice Hall Press The Secret Fawn
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£15.29
Scholastic The Graveyard Riddle the new mystery from
Book SynopsisMelody Bird discovers an old abandoned house in the corner of thegraveyard, and a mysterious boy hiding out there... Hal says he'sa spy-in-training, conducting undercover surveillance of a knownlocal criminal. Matthew and Jake don't believe Hal and decide tospy on him, uncovering secrets and unravelling a mystery as theygo.
£7.59
Claim Stake Productions Travels with Gannon Wyatt Great Bear Rainforest
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£8.93
Claim Stake Productions Travels with Gannon Wyatt Egypt
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£8.93
Dutton Books for Young Readers Penguin Minis The Fault in Our Stars
Book Synopsis“Will slip equally well into a pocket as a Christmas stocking.” – The Wall Street Journal, “What to Give,” holiday gift guide.Introducing Penguin Minis! #1 bestselling author John Green like you''ve never read him before. • Featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC''s The World, Real Simple, BuzzFeed, Bustle, and more!With millions of copies sold, The Fault in Our Stars is now available as a Penguin Mini edition. Complete and unabridged, the book''s revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper makes it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. Perfectly-sized to slip into a pocket or bag, Penguin Minis are ideal for reading on the go.About The Fault in Our Stars:The greatest romance story of this decade. —Entertainment WeeklyTIME Magazine’s #1 Fiction Book of the Year#1 New York Times Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller #1 USA Today Bestseller Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten. Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars brilliantly explores the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.Trade ReviewAbout Penguin Minis:“The tiny editions are the size of a cellphone and no thicker than your thumb, with paper as thin as onion skin. They can be read with one hand — the text flows horizontally, and you can flip the pages upward, like swiping a smartphone…. It’s a bold experiment that, if successful, could reshape the publishing landscape and perhaps even change the way people read.” – The New York TimesCRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR THE FAULT IN OUR STARS: “Damn near genius . . . The Fault in Our Stars is a love story, one of the most genuine and moving ones in recent American fiction, but it’s also an existential tragedy of tremendous intelligence and courage and sadness.” —Lev Grossman, TIME Magazine “A novel of life and death and the people caught in between, The Fault in Our Stars is John Green at his best. You laugh, you cry, and then you come back for more.”—Markus Zusak, bestselling and Printz Honor–winning author of The Book Thief “This is a book that breaks your heart—not by wearing it down, but by making it bigger until it bursts.” —The Atlantic “A story about two incandescent kids who will live a long time in the minds of the readers who come to know them.” —People “Remarkable . . . A pitch-perfect, elegiac comedy.” —USA Today “A smarter, edgier Love Story for the Net Generation.” —Family Circle “Because we all need to feel first love again. . . . Sixteen-year-old Hazel faces terminal cancer with humor and pluck. But it isn’t until she meets Augustus in a support group that she understands how to love or live fully.” —Oprah.com, a Best Book selection and one of “5 Books Every Woman Needs to Read Before Her Next Birthday” “[Green’s] voice is so compulsively readable that it defies categorization. You will be thankful for the little infinity you spend inside this book.” —NPR.org “Hilarious and heartbreaking . . . reminds you that sometimes when life feels like it’s ending, it’s actually just beginning.” —Parenting magazine “John Green deftly mixes the profound and the quotidian in this tough, touching valentine to the human spirit.” —The Washington Post “[Green] shows us true love—two teenagers helping and accepting each other through the most humiliating physical and emotional ordeals—and it is far more romantic than any sunset on the beach.” —New York Times Book Review “In its every aspect, this novel is a triumph.” —Booklist, starred review “You know, even as you begin the tale of their young romance, that the end will be 100 kinds of awful, not so much a vale as a brutal canyon of tears. . . . Green’s story of lovers who aren’t so much star-crossed as star-cursed leans on literature’s most durable assets: finely wrought language, beautifully drawn characters and a distinctive voice.” —Frank Bruni, The New York Times “The Fault in Our Stars takes a spin on universal themes—Will I be loved? Will I be remembered? Will I leave a mark on this world?—by dramatically raising the stakes for the characters who are asking.” —Jodi Picoult, bestselling author of My Sister’s Keeper and Sing You Home “John Green is one of the best writers alive.” —E. Lockhart, National Book Award Finalist and Printz Honor–winning author of The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks and We Were Liars
£9.50
Mascot Kids Granny Gets Golf
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£18.89
Andrews McMeel Publishing Trapped in a Video Game The Complete Series
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£41.65
Shanghai Press The Little Rat and the Golden Seed: A Story Told
Book SynopsisLearn how the clever Little Rat earned his place as one of the Chinese Zodiac Animals.This adorable Chinese-English bilingual children's book tells the story of the Little Rat and the Grandpa—unlikely allies who embark on an adventure to find a golden seed. They encounter rough seas, fierce guards and tall mountains, but—in the end—bring home a golden rice seed and save the village from going hungry.Illustrated with unique Chinese ink paintings, this book also includes a "cultural explanation" section. Readers can reference a chart to learn the years of the rat and read more about common characteristics of people born then. Birth years include 2008 and 2020. Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include: Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes—2007 & 2019 Magical Rooster—2005 & 2017 Water Dragon—2012 & 2024 Little Monkey King's Journey—2016 & 2028 Snake Goddess Colors the World—2013 & 2025 Horse and the Mysterious Drawing—2014 & 2026 Sheep Beauty—2015 & 2027 Bronze Dog—2006 & 2018 Little Calf—2009 & 2021
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Hachette Book Group USA Love A La Mode
Book SynopsisRosie and Henry, both enrolled in an elite cooking programme in Paris, balance rivalry and romance in this delicious YA romantic comedy.
£8.54
Random House USA Inc Beauty and the Beast Disney Beauty and the Beast
Book SynopsisCome be our guest in the Beast’s castle where teapots talk, spoons dance, and beautiful Belle discovers that things are never quite as they seem. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is retold in the classic Little Golden Book format.
£7.01
Scholastic Inc. Pokémon Level Two Reader Welcome to Galar
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£7.11
Lerner Publishing Group Infinity and Me
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£17.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Little Engine That Could
Book SynopsisThe special anniversary edition of The Little Engine That Could™ contains the entire text and original artwork. A laminated jacket, gold-stamped cloth binding, and colored endpapers complete the deluxe package. Young readers, as well as parents and grandparents, will treasure the story of the blue locomotive who exemplifies the power of positive thinking.
£6.99
Tilbury House,U.S. The Lunch Thief A Story of Hunger Homelessness
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The boy in The Lunch Thief has a real problem. He is homeless and lunchless where others have plenty. This is a story of sharing and caring and Anne C. Bromley and illustrator Robert Casilla handle it with understanding and sympathy." -- Eve Bunting, author of Fly Away Home, December, and many other children’s books"Faced with a challenging situation when his lunch was stolen, Rafael listens to his instincts and follows his mother’s valuable advice that ‘fighting is for cowards’ and ‘use your mouth before your fists.’ The Lunch Thief, by Anne C. Bromley, is a moving and thoughtful real-life story of how Rafael chose not to respond impulsively, but took the time to think through his actions in order to resolve the problem in a nonjudgmental way. It’s a heartwarming book that helps children see the other side of every story." -- Thom Ronk, Teaching Tolerance"Hunger is hidden. Most of us don't see it, don't hear about it, don't think about it because it's such a shameful thing for those experiencing it. But hunger is growing in America, and its worst victims are the children who must go without food every day, or who are fed empty, sweet calories instead of a nutritious meal because those calories are cheaper than good food. The Lunch Thief brings us a gentle reminder of what hunger can drive even children to do—and of the kindness and mercy that must be our response." -- Naomi Schalit, authorof the award-winning newspaper series “For I Was Hungry”
£9.55
Scholastic Inc. Stolen
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£11.69
Arthur A. Levine Books Third Grade Angels
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£8.76
Scholastic Inc. I Survived the California Wildfires 2018 I
Book SynopsisCalifornia continues to be ravaged by devastating wildfires. Lauren Tarshis''s heart pounding story tells of two children who battle the terrifying flames and -- despite the destruction -- find hope in the ashes.The people of Northern California were used to living with the threat of wildfires. But nothing could have prepared them for the devastating 2018 fire season, the deadliest in 100 years and the most destructive in history.In the 20th I Survived book, readers join eleven-year-old Josh as he leaves his New Jersey home for the rural northern California town where his cousins live. Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh struggles to adapt to a more rustic, down-to-earth lifestyle that couldn''t be more different from the one he is used to.Josh and his cousin bond over tacos and reptiles and jokes, but on a trip into the nearby forest, they suddenly find themselves in the path of a fast-moving firestorm, a su
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Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) My Life as a Coder
Book SynopsisMy Life as a Coder is the ninth book in Janet Tashjian''s much-loved, diary fiction My Life series starring reluctant reader Derek Fallon, featuring illustrations by Jake Tashjian.Derek Fallon receives an exciting new gift--a laptop! But there''s a catch: it has no Wi-Fi so he can''t use it for gaming. If he wants to play computer games, he''ll have to learn how to code them himself. Another unforgettable adventure awaits in Book 9 of the My Life series, this time involving tech and coding!Christy Ottaviano Books
£17.12
Hyperion Snow Day for Groot
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£11.69
North Star Editions Surrender Your Sons
Book SynopsisSurrender Your Sons is an LGBTQ+ YA mystery / thriller that expertly blends together humor, horror, and heart, in a wholly unique read like no other. A blend of Lost and Lord of the Flies just with gay teenagers taking the horrors of the world head on.A 2020 Booklist Top 10 First Novels for Youth selectionA 2020 Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Books selectionA 2020 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Bronze Winner, Young Adult FictionConnor Major's summer break is turning into a nightmare.His SAT scores bombed, the old man he delivers meals to died, and when he came out to his religious zealot mother, she had him kidnapped and shipped off to a secluded island. His final destination: Nightlight Ministries, a conversion therapy camp that will be his new home until he changes.But Connor's troubles are only beginning. At Nightlight, everyone has something to hidefrom the campers to the converted staff and cagey camp directorand it quickly becomes clear that no one is safe. Connor plans to escape and bring the other kidnapped teens with him. But first, he's exposing the camp's horrible truths for what they areand taking this place down.
£18.04
Random House USA Inc Mi familia de camiones monstruo Elbow Grease
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£6.96
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The Toll
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£13.29
HarperCollins Publishers Amazing Raptors Band 06Orange Collins Big Cat
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Birds of prey are the top predators of the sky and have some amazing skills. Do you know the fastest bird in the world or the smallest raptor? You''ll find out in this book!Orange/Band 6 offers varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.The focus sounds in this book are: /igh/ y, ie /ee/ y, e, ey, e-e /j/ g, ge /ai/ a, eigh /ch/ t, tch /v/ ve /oo/ u /w/ wh /c/ ch /l/ lePages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, includi
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Theres a Viking in My Bed and Other Stories
Book SynopsisAfter falling overboard from his longboat, Sigurd the Viking finds himself in modern-day Flotby a small English seaside town. Finding refuge in the aptly named Viking Hotel, Siggy''s attempts to embrace modern ways end in disaster. His attempt at romance is no better off as even the course of true love doesn''t run smoothly when Siggy''s involved!Trade ReviewJeremy Strong's books crackle with good humour and invention * Evening Standard *Jeremy Strong's books crackle with good humour and invention * Evening Standard *
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Oxford University Press Magical Kingdom of Birds The Ice Swans
Book SynopsisWhen Maya receives a special colouring book - The Magical Kingdom of Birds - she is transported to a beautiful realm filled with magnificent birds and their fairy friends. But the Kingdom is in trouble, wicked Lord Astor has frozen the Diamond Lake and turned its beautiful swans into ice statues. Can Maya break the enchantment and save the day?
£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Very Busy Spider
Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes another classic tale about one very busy spider. A perfect gift to share with the child or grandchild in your life.Early one morning a little spider spins her web on a fence post. One by one, the animals of the nearby farm try to distract her, yet the busy little spider keeps diligently at her work. When she is done, she is able to show everyone that not only is her creation quite beautiful, it is also quite useful!This multi-sensory board book allows children to feel the pictures as well as see them, and is the perfect size for little hands. With its rhythmic text, The Very Busy Spider becomes an experience to touch, to see, and to hear.A beautifully executed work for the very young that satisfies the needs of both visually handicapped and sighted children without losing its artistic integrity.—The Horn Book, starred review
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Random House USA Inc The Fear
Book SynopsisThe instant New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller! Hot on the heels of the New York Times bestsellers The Twin and The Lake, the undisputed queen of YA thrillers is back. Don't be afraid. Be terrified. It’s just a stupid meme that’s going around their small fishing town in the dead of winter—people reposting and sharing their biggest fear. But when her classmates start turning up dead—dying in the way that they said scared them the most—Izzy knows it’s no joke. With each death hitting closer to home, Izzy sets out to try to stop the killer. Could her older sister’s friend Tristan have something to do with the deaths? He’s given her some strange vibes. Or what about his brooding cousin, Axel? But he’s in her classes at school. He’s not a murderer . . . is he? Izzie’s soon on a path that will lead her right to the killer . . . and her own worst nightmare.
£10.68
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Eric Carles Box of Wonders
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£999.99
Penguin USA Grilled Cheese Yes Please
Book SynopsisGet ready for another deliciously cozy story from the creator of Set Sail for Pancakes!A stormy and windy night is the perfect time to make a grilled cheese. But Margot is worried about Mama. She left in her little sailboat hours ago and the storm is raging! As Margot and Grandpa welcome other busy seafarers into their home to shelter from the storm, her hope--and sandwich supplies--begin to run low. Will Margot ever be able to make Mama that grilled cheese?Grilled Cheese? Yes, Please! provides a gentle but beautiful reminder about the importance of community, helping others, and--most importantly--the healing power of a perfectly made grilled cheese.
£15.19
Random House USA Inc Alex Wise vs. the Cosmic Shift
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Random House USA Inc All the Best Dogs
Book SynopsisFor anyone who loves a dog--and anyone who loves a laugh, comes this sensitive (and silly!) story about growing up and mending fences. An enduring message of friends, community, and the joy of pets.Ask anyone who has a dog and they?ll tell you that their dog is the best.Really, truly, the best dog in the world.Theirs is the best dog that ever lived, ever, ever, in the history of the known universe.Welcome to the dog park! It?s a playground for dogs in the big city. Here, four sixth graders (and their dogs!) overlap on one hilarious and important June weekend.Ezra needs to find his lost dog.Cup-Cup needs a friend. (She also needs to learn to walk on a leash.)Mei-Alice wonders if anyone will ever understand her.Panda wonders what will happen if she breaks the rules.Kaleb is covering up a terrible mistake.Grover and Lottie are making lots of terrible mistakes. (Some of them are disgusting.)And Jilly needs to make a new life in a new place.On this almost-summer weekend, a series of surprises, mishaps, and misunderstandings will end up changing all of their lives.
£14.24
Little Bee Books Blobfish Throws a Party
Book SynopsisIntroducing Blobfish Throws a Party, a wild and hilarious story from award-winning author Miranda Paul!Blobfish lives at the bottom of the ocean with no lights, no friends, and no delicious treats. The only two ways he can think to change this would be to 1) throw a party, or 2) save the world in true hero style. He decides to do the first one. However, when he announces, 'Deep sea party! Bring a treat to share!', the mermaids hear 'Cheap, free party! Sling on a sheet to wear!', and the shorebirds hear 'Cheep-peep party! Sing a tweet with flair!', and so on. Soon the whole world is partying in strange ways based on what they think they heard, and Blobfish is still sad and alone at the bottom of the sea. Will Blobfish ever get his lights, friends, and delicious treats?
£999.99
Arsenal Pulp Press One In Every Crowd: Stories by Ivan E. Coyote
Book SynopsisAn inspiring collection of stories for LGBT teens that celebrate difference and acceptance.
£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. What's Your Angle, Pythagoras?
Book SynopsisChildren can test their math skills and learn the Pythagorean Theorem alongside young Pythagoras in this STEM adventure. Pythagoras’ curiosity takes him from Samos to Alexandria, where he meets a builder named Neferheperhersekeper, who introduces him to the right angle. While building, Pythagoras uses geometry to learn how to measure angles and discovers all he needs to know about right triangles. With playful puns and wordplay Ellis creates the perfect STEM/STEAM resource for introducing young readers to a fundamental mathematical equation. A fun and accessible way to get young minds asking “what’s your angle?”.
£6.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Ten Beautiful Things
Book SynopsisA heartfelt story of changing perspectives, set in the Midwest. Ten Beautiful Things gently explores loss, a new home, and finding beauty wherever you are.Lily and her grandmother search for ten beautiful things as they take a long car ride to Iowa and Lily''s new home with Gran. At first, Lily sees nothing beautiful in the April slush and cloudy sky. Soon though, Lily can see beauty in unexpected places, from the smell of spring mud to a cloud shaped like a swan to a dilapidated barn. A furious rainstorm mirrors Lily''s anxiety, but as it clears Lily discovers the tenth beautiful thing: Lily and Gran and their love for each other.Ten Beautiful Things leaves the exact cause of Lily''s move ambiguous, making it perfect for anyone helping a child navigate change, whether it be the loss of a parent, entering or leaving a foster home, or moving.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Samis Special Gift
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£16.99
Penguin Random House Australia Friday Barnes 8: Never Fear
Book SynopsisFriday's time at Highcrest is running out! The new headmaster is turning everything upside down. Friday's irritatingly high IQ has her fast-tracked to graduation, while a pair of incriminating pants puts Ian on the rocky road to expulsion. When a rumor emerges of embezzled gold stashed on the school grounds, Friday is determined to uncover the truth. But some big questions remain: Can she stay out of detention long enough to solve the mystery? How will Melanie survive without Friday to tell her what class she's in? And will Friday ever get that first kiss with Ian? With implosions and explosions everywhere, Friday Barnes will have to use her head and get a grip on her beating heart.
£999.99
Penguin Random House Australia Friday Barnes 10: Undercover
Book SynopsisTrouble on the Arctic tundra! Friday is not running away. Yes, she did get on a train to Norway without telling anyone where she was going ? but she had to help Binky. He may or may not have been attacked by a polar bear. Now he?s facing court martial for dereliction of duty. Obviously, Friday had to drop everything and travel 3000 kilometres to solve the case. The fact that it?s easier to handle her feelings for Ian Wainscott if there?s a continent between them is just a coincidence. When Friday arrives in Oslo, there are so many mysteries to solve. Is someone trying to keep Binky and Princess Ingrid apart? How can a painting leave a museum when all the doors are sealed? And will Melanie persuade Friday to go to the royal ball without wearing a brown cardigan? If Friday survives her trip to the remote Global Seed Vault, we may find out.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers The Big-Top Mysteries (2) – The Great Clown
Book SynopsisRoll up! Roll up! For the second exciting instalment in The Big-Top Mysteries series, packed with all the fun of the circus and an intriguing new mystery to be solved … Roll up! Roll up! A new season is about to begin at the Shortbread family's circus! The big-top is ready and everyone is excited to get started. But as the shows begin chief clown Mr Birdcage is in a bit of a pickle – none of his hilarious props seem to be working! When budding detectives Billy, Fern and Joe get on the case to investigate, they soon discover that the props have been tampered with! But who would want to sabotage Mr Birdcage and why?Trade Review"This is a lovely, gentle story, and Sam Usher’s plentiful and detailed illustrations are integral to its appeal – we especially liked the one of the clown’s storage caravan" – Roaring Reads, Blog
£6.99
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers What kind of big brother am I going to be
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Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Henry Hedgehog and his Super Long Spines
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£6.99
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Lachlan and the Slime Monster
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