Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
Pushkin Children's Books New in Town
Book Synopsis'Its saucy vibe and Pluto's boundless curiosity, optimism, and extraterrestrial wizardry will easily melt even the most streetwise bird's heart' Publishers Weekly 'Humour and dynamic characters create a tale of cooperation, sharing, and friendship' Kirkus ReviewsLooking for the answers to absolutely everything - with added hat advice? You're in luck! And so is Pluto Rocket, when she lands from outer space and meets Joe Pidge, pigeon-shaped king of the neighbourhood and all-knowing master of style. From tacos to top disguises, Joe Pidge leads Pluto rocket through all the wonders of the town - but sometimes the greatest discovery of all is the friend you make along the way.
£8.54
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers FIVE FAERIES 5 stories in one book
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£8.54
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Finding Grandpas Love
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£6.99
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Santa Do You Accept Returns
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£10.44
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers The tales of Jackaroo
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£9.17
Gwasg Carreg Gwalch Nicsyn Cricsyn ar lan y môr
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£9.36
Rily Publications Ltd Matilda
Book SynopsisFive-year old Matilda longs for her parents to be good and loving and understanding, but they are none of these things. They are perfectly horrid to her. Matilda invents a game of punishing them each time they treat her badly and she soon discovers she has supernatural powers. A Welsh translation of the award-winning Dahl title Matilda by Elin Meek.
£10.24
Owlet Press The Whale Watchers
Book SynopsisJoin The Whale Watchers on an unforgettable summer holiday adventure that raises awareness of the key rolethat whales play in climate change and explains how readers can help protect whales and their environment by reducing single use plastics and embracing a more sustainable reuse culture.
£6.64
Stairwell Books My Sister is a Dog
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£8.00
i2i Publishing Once Upon a Cousin
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£7.59
Watkins Media Limited The Magical Wheel of the Year
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£13.49
Zondervan Jesus Storybook Bible
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£16.19
Penguin Random House Group Star Wars Padawan
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£8.54
HarperCollins Focus The Night Before Christmas Board Book: The
Book SynopsisThe Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the #1?New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem written by Clement C. Moore. This is the classic board book edition, perfect for toddlers and gifting!'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouseCarry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale has been lovingly preserved in this classic edition. Bring the family together for a read-aloud as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.This classic board book edition includes: A beautifully 24-page sturdy board book Rounded corners for toddlers Lavish vintage inspired illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 bestselling artist Charles Santore The original poem by Clement Clark Moore A nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" for one of the reindeer The Night Before Christmas: Is perfect for family read-alouds or gatherings Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift A classic for children ages of all ages or the nostalgic young at heart Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including Aesop Fables, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and more!
£5.99
Scholastic The School for Wicked Witches 2 Wicked Never Wait
Book SynopsisAfter making her escape from The School for Wicked Witches, Ava hasrealized that it might be the right place for her. But her returnisn't triumphant - she's more behind than ever. When things startto go very wrong at the school, Ava discovers she may be ableto save the day . but only if she pairs up with Tinabella, herfriend-turned-enemy.
£7.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Team Training
Book SynopsisA new title in the Pippa''s Pony Tales series, a must-have for any reader who loves horses and ponies. Tilly and her horse, Magic Spirit, are inseparable. Are they closer to achieving their dreams of stardom?Tilly, Magic Spirit and the rest of the Junior Squad are training with a top eventer for a week. There''s a lot of hard work and a lot to learn if they are all to achieve their dreams. To be the best, you have to train like the best, and Tilly and her friends'' team spirit is pushed to the limit.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Crooked Sixpence
Book SynopsisJennifer Bell (Author) Londoner Jennifer Bell began working in children's books as a specialist bookseller at Foyles, Charing Cross Road one of the world's most famous bookstores. Here, she looked after the shop's five not-so-deadly piranha fish as well as recommending children's books to celebrities, royalty and even an astronaut! After having the privilege of listening to children talk about their favourite books for many years, she started writing one of her own. Jennifer came up with the idea of The Crooked Sixpence while packing for a holiday and wishing she could just disappear inside her suitcase and be there already. The magical world of Lundinor is inspired by sayings from traditional English nursery rhymes, and stories about the Cockney markets her grandparents used to visit.Karl James Mountford (Illustrator) Karl James Mountford has been drawing, painting and generally making a mess since he was a young nipper. This hasn't changed much as he's gotten older. Born in Germany and brought up in and around the UK, he now lives in the Midlands where his sketchbooks rarely get a day off.Trade ReviewA fast-paced and quirky magical tale . . . Bell writes with great verve and imagination -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *The Crooked Sixpence moves at the speed of magic . . . peeling away the mundane surface of the world to reveal something richer and deeper. Bell's world is part Tim Burton, part J.K. Rowling . . . This is a terrific debut -- Soman Chainani, author of THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVILThis is a fast-paced and exciting adventure, featuring a Victorian-style otherworld, that will appeal to fans of the Harry Potter and Chrestomanci series . . . the book will appeal to both girls and boys. This is an extremely enjoyable read and a well-deserving addition to the magical fantasy genre -- Andrea Rayner * booksforkeeps.co.uk *A wonderfully intriguing mystery . . . Uncommonly good! -- Chris Bradford, author of THE YOUNG SAMURAI seriesWeird, whacky and utterly wonderful. Go to Lundinor. You won't ever want to come back -- Joshua Khan, author of SHADOW MAGIC
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Oneworld Publications The Extraordinary Adventures of Alice Tonks
Book SynopsisAlice Tonks has always found it hard to make friends. Until she discovers she has a gift she can talk to animals...Trade Review‘Shades of Enid Blyton and Harry Potter and a fresh, wonderful magic of its very own. Twists, turns, friends, animals and a brilliant autistic heroine called Alice Tonks. Set in a boarding school by the sea!’ -- Nicola Penfold, author of Where the World Turns Wild‘A fabulous boarding school mystery with disappearing animals, twists and turns, and an amazing autistic protagonist.’ -- Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Dosh‘This is a beautiful book with the charm of goldfinches and the empathy and colours of chameleons and I really loved it... I can't wait to see Alice out in the world, doing her magic!’ -- Zillah Bethell, author of A Whisper of Horses‘Exciting, deftly plotted and full of surprises, this fantastic tale of Alice and her friends - both animal and human! - will sweep you away.’ -- Sinéad O'Hart, author of The Eye of the North‘Everyone says stories have heart but The Extraordinary Adventures of Alice Tonks has heart, soul and so much spirit.’ -- Lindsay Galvin, author of Darwin’s Dragons‘A boarding school adventure like Malory Towers. But… everyday drama of the school is shot through with magical events. And the protagonist of the story has a disability. A disabled figure in a fantasy is in itself something of a rarity. The skill with which Kenny draws together these diverse threads is truly impressive, making a book not easily to be forgotten.’ * Books for Keeps, 5* review *‘A tale of friendship with an autistic protagonist, by an autistic author, this promises to be a great new series.’ -- Bookseller'Witty dialogue seasons the page-turning plot... Autistic author Kenny draws Alice’s experiences candidly and with nuance, while a self-accepting protagonist, clever conundrums, and an abundance of personality-packed talking animals give this boarding school mystery a classic feel.' -- Publishers Weekly‘I absolutely loved it! An instant classic, in my opinion. Boarding school + animals + magic? Yes, please!... An autistic girl getting to be the hero in her own thrilling adventure, unravelling a mystery and not having to change or be a different person to fit in. That's a lot of ticked boxes. Young readers are going to find a firm favourite in this story, with the promise of more Tonks excitement to come!’ -- Kate Foster, author of Paws‘A charming adventure, filled with the kind of magic I wished for as a child, with an autistic protagonist. A great addition to the magical school stories shelf, absolutely chock full with animals.’ -- Lizzie Huxley-Jones, editor of Stim‘A sumptuous middle grade mystery that will intrigue and enchant animal lovers of all ages. I LOVED IT. Can’t wait for the next instalment in the series!’ -- Jessica Scott-Whyte, author of The Asparagus Bunch‘I LOVED it – with a main character you’ll root for, it’s the perfect mix of classic boarding school mystery with VERY high stake surprises.’ -- Perdita Cargill, author of Diary of an Accidental Witch ‘An exciting fantasy mystery… Alice and her friends illustrate many ways of being special and show how being different can be a good thing... Alice’s adventures will appeal to fans of animals and magical boarding schools, and to anyone who has ever felt different.’ -- Booklist'An original, entertain, deftly scripted, and thoroughly 'kid friendly' story about finding your voice, friendship, and unlikely heroes… a fun read with a critically important underlying message with subtle reference to autism.’ Midwest Book Review ‘This is an outstanding debut novel by an autistic author… You could describe this book as Malory Towers with animals and it will hook you from page one.’ -- Books for Keeps ‘10 of the Best School Stories’ selected by Rebecca Butler
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Oxford University Press River Boy
Book SynopsisGrandpa is dying. He can barely move his hands any more but, stubborn as ever, refuses to stay in hospital. He''s determined to finish his last painting, River Boy, before he goes.At first Jess can''t understand his refusal to let go, but then she too becomes involved in the mysterious painting. And when she meets the river boy himself, she finds she is suddenly caught up in a challenge of her own that she must complete - before it''s too late . . . This amazing book by critically-acclaimed author, Tim Bowler, was the winner of the prestigious Carnegie Medal and is being published in this stunning edition for a new generation of readers.With a stunning new cover by Tom Clohosy Cole and an introduction by award-winning writer, David Almond, this new edition will appeal to a whole new generation of readers.Trade Review"River Boy has all the hallmarks of a classic . . . You are not the same person at the end of this book." * Carnegie Medal judges *"Haunting, poetic and written with great feeling." * Mail on Sunday *"River Boy is strong on mood and atmosphere." * Guardian *"Winner of the prestigious Carnegie Medal, this profound novel is incredibly rich in descriptive language." * Books for Topics *
£999.99
Idea & Design Works Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome
Book SynopsisRivals, fakers, and doppelgängers have been scourges to Sonic for years, but Dr. Starline?s newest creations pose an entirely new threat.New challengers Surge and Kit were designed for a single purpose: to replace Sonic and Tails as the world?s greatest heroes! And that means it?s not just the Blue Blur and his friends who should be wary?Dr. Eggman better watch out too!But has Dr. Starline gone too far this time? Will his master plan succeed, or will these imposters prove impossible to control? One thing?s for sure: Surge and Kit mean to make a splash, and Sonic?s world will never be the same!Collects the complete four-issue mini-series.
£13.49
Random House USA Inc Noodles on a Bicycle
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£14.39
Penguin Random House Children's UK Then OnceNowThenAfter
Book SynopsisIn Then - Morris Gleitzman''s heartbreaking children''s novel set during the Nazi occupation of Poland during the Second World War - Jewish orphan Felix and his best friend Zelda have been captured and are on the way to a concentration camp, unless they manage to escape . . .A little hope goes a long way.I had a plan for me and Zelda. Pretend to be someone else. Find new parents, be safe forever. Then the Nazis came.My name is Felix. This is my story.Then is the second in a series of children''s novels by Morris Gleitzman that began with Once about Felix, a Jewish orphan caught in the middle of the Holocaust. The other books in the sequence, Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now are also available from Puffin.Trade ReviewPraise for Once:'Haunting . . . dangerous and desperate, but also full of courage and hope' – Guardian 'Painfully truthful' – Sunday Times 'Funny and shocking at the same time' – Jewish Chronicle
£7.59
Pearson Education Limited Rapid Plus 3A Shamed
Book SynopsisImran is in the shop getting some things for his mum. Can he buy the pink loo roll without anyone from school seeing him?
£12.56
Pearson Education Limited Rapid Plus 5B Ghost Ride
Book SynopsisTyler has never liked ghost trains and he is about to discover why.
£13.01
Daydreamers Press Dream A Rainbow
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£19.00
Scholastic My Dad Is Definitely Not a Crime Lord
Book SynopsisDamian's dad has turned Queen's evidence and the family have moved to a cramped flat in a run-down council estate. So when Damian - sorry, FINN - meets costumed superhero Star Kid, who is on a mission to help free the estate from a local gangster's rule, Damian is forced to ask himself: who is he really, and what does it really mean to be a hero?
£7.59
TAYLOR & FRANCIS Psychology Work Today
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£47.49
Austin Macauley Publishers Goldie and the Three Kind Bears
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£10.44
CLEARWAY-PHASE 1 Dream Dale
Book SynopsisWhen Ellie, Summer and Jasmine learn that the dragons at Dream Dale have stopped making their magic dream dust, they know that nasty Queen Malice must be to blame. Can the girls find a way to help the dragons make the dream dust they need to break the curse on King Merry?
£4.99
Tundra Books And Then There Was Us
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£10.79
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers The Tale of Sheldon the Snail
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£9.71
Nightingale Books Saying Goodbye To My Best Friend Teddy
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£8.04
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Happiness is a Hot Dog Bun
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£7.59
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Maude Mallard
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£8.54
David Fickling Books Will Wolfheart
Book Synopsis'Oh WillMaster,' said the wolf. 'Yesyes! You always know what to do. You know your Whisker - don't you?'What if you could understand what your dog was thinking?One day, Will and his dog, Whisker, are wondrously summoned to an enchanted world . . . where Whisker becomes a WOLF. And, he and Will can speak to each other!Incredible adventures abound, in this mystical, moonlit land where excitement is everywhere and danger could be just around the corner . . .
£7.59
Atebol Cyfyngedig Gormod o ddyn
Book SynopsisSeventeen-year-old Dante is waiting for his exam results. If they are good, he''ll go to university. But Dante''s plans have to change when he hears that he is the father of a baby girl. With the help of his father and brother, Dante must learn how to be a single father.
£11.12
Atebol Cyfyngedig Seren Wib
£11.12
Rily Publications Ltd Cyfres Lego Ein Bysysawd Anhygoel
£9.36
Troubador Publishing The Secret Dragon
Book SynopsisWhen Saffy discovers a dragon statue at the bottom of her garden, her boring summer holiday becomes full of excitement.
£7.59
TROUBADOR PUBLISHING LTD Fleeting Glory
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£10.44
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers The Value of Zero
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Olympia Publishers What Will You Be
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£6.99
Gwasg Carreg Gwalch Raaarrr
£10.69
Gwasg Carreg Gwalch Anfarwol
£10.69
Rily Publications Ltd Jiráff, A'r Pelican a Fi
Book SynopsisMae bachgen ifanc sydd am berchen ei siop losin ei hun yn cwrdd â thîm golchi ffenestri yn cynnwys jiráff, pelican a mwnci. Gyda'i gilydd maen nhw'n mynd i weithio i Ddug Hampshire, dyn cyfoethog sy'n gwireddu eu holl freuddwydion. Addasiad Cymraeg o The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me.
£5.39
Monster Books XII
Book SynopsisChronicles of the Old and New Testament for teens: from Genesis to the Crucifixion sensitively and often thrillingly dramatised through the eyes of young adults.Trade Review'Chronicles of the Old and New Testament in a way that is fresh and highly original: from Genesis to the Crucifixion.' GOODREADS
£23.99
The Innovation Press Wishypoofs and Hiccups: Zoey and Sassafras #9
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£15.29
Nancy Paulsen Books The Bridge Home
Book Synopsis"Readers will be captivated by this beautifully written novel about young people who must use their instincts and grit to survive. Padma infuses her story with hope and bravery that will inspire readers."--Aisha Saeed, author of the New York Times Bestseller Amal UnboundFour determined homeless children make a life for themselves in Padma Venkatraman's stirring middle-grade debut.Life is harsh on the teeming streets of Chennai, India, so when runaway sisters Viji and Rukku arrive, their prospects look grim. Very quickly, eleven-year-old Viji discovers how vulnerable they are in this uncaring, dangerous world. Fortunately, the girls find shelter--and friendship--on an abandoned bridge that's also the hideout of Muthi and Arul, two homeless boys, and the four of them soon form a family of sorts. And while making their living scavenging the city's trash heaps is the pits, the kids find plenty to take pride in, too. After all, they are now the bosses of themselves and no longer dependent on untrustworthy adults. But when illness strikes, Viji must decide whether to risk seeking help from strangers or to keep holding on to their fragile, hard-fought freedom.Trade Review* “Venkatraman’s middle-grade debut tackles sisterhood, chosen families, and loss. . . . Viji’s narration is vivid and sensory. . . . The novel also touches on social justice issues such as caste, child labor, and poverty elegantly, without sacrificing narrative. A blisteringly beautiful book.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Exquisitely narrated novel set in Chennai, India. . . . Venkatraman vividly sketches the group’s precarious economic situation. . . . This is a poignant portrait of love, sacrifice, and chosen family in the midst of poverty.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review* “The four individual children and their tightknit relationship are portrayed with conviction and finesse. Written in the form of a letter from Viji to her sister, the affecting narrative transports readers to a faraway setting that becomes vivid and real. While the young characters face unusually difficult challenges, together they find the courage they need to move forward. The author of A Time to Dance, Venkatraman offers an absorbing novel of love, loss, and resilience.”—Booklist, starred review* “In her stellar middle grade debut, Venkatraman brings compassionate attention to the plight of India’s homeless children. . . . Venkatraman’s depiction of the streets of Chennai is a sensory experience. Her elegant prose tells a heartfelt, wholly captivating story while encouraging readers to consider larger issues including religion, poverty, and the caste system. An unforgettable tale of families lost, found, and moving ahead without leaving those they love behind.”—School Library Journal, starred review* "Hopeful yet heartbreaking. . . . Venkatraman weaves a breathtaking story which takes the reader to the streets of India, where millions of homeless children fight to survive each day. . . . It is a story that must be told, and Venkatraman does a beautiful job describing everyday life and showing that a 'home' and 'family' doesn’t always correspond to a house with a white picket fence. This is a story that must be shared."—School Library connection, starred review“An author’s note attests to the reality of all of the situations described in the book as having been drawn from first-person accounts; the tenderness of Viji’s love for her sister and her new ‘brothers’ will break hearts and inspire activist longings.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“Readers will be captivated by the message of love and the true meaning of home and family. The book demonstrates how people, even if they are not related, can form a family.”—Voice of Youth Advocates
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