Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy

Book SynopsisThe two girls like chocolate biscuits, fizzy drinks and drawing. They are also angels.Sid the pavement artist is sad because he wants to take part in the drawing competition but wonders how the judges will ever get to see his work? Corky and Loopy, two perfectly normal girls, who like to draw ? and who also happen to be angels ? decide to help and give Sid a very special pencil from their collection. So begins a bright and colourful adventure from the brilliant Quentin Blake.From the Hardcover edition.Trade ReviewWhat makes it appealing is firstly Blake's sparse and quirky writing style and secondly his, as always, wonderful illustrations * Inis *A bright and colourful adventure * Mumszone *A wonderful book by the terrific picture book artist Quentin Blake * Early Years Educator *Sid Bunkin makes a nice Blake alter ego and there is a good deal of everyday delight * Parents News *

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Book SynopsisMr Majeika is the most magical teacher around!Sometimes, '' whispered Jody. ''I think school dinners would be alright if it wasn''t for her.''Mrs Chipchase, the nasty dinner lady, makes lunch hour at St Barty''s really unpleasant. That is, for everyone but her ''favourite friend'', Hamish Bigmore. Up to his usual tricks, Hamish is allowed to eat chocolate instead of ghastly school dinners!Mr Majeika decides it''s time to sort out the menu...There are lots more Mr Majeika adventures to enjoy, including:Mr Majika and the Ghost TrainMr Majeika and the Lost Spell BookMr Majeika and the Haunted HotelMr Majeika and the School PlayMr Majeika and the School TripTrade ReviewDelightful * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisWhen old Mr Jenks retires, St Barty''s School advertises for a new caretaker. Unfortunately there''s only one applicant - Hamish Bigmore''s Uncle Wilf who is just as rude and bad-tempered as Hamish. When Mr Majeika is hurt in an accident it becomes clear that Uncle Wilf is working for the wickedest of witches, Wilhelmina Warlock! It''s up to Mr Majeika to work his magic and put things right again.

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Book SynopsisNot all that long ago, when children were even smaller and people had especially hairy knees, there lived an old man of Lochnagar.Written by HRH the Prince of Wales, before he became King Charles III, this timeless adventure is filled with wild imagination, invention and storytelling joy. It introduces the old man of Lochnagar - a delightfully energetic and carefree character who roams the hills and lochs around Balmoral, interacting with the birds and fish, and also the stranger, secret inhabitants of the locality. It''s a celebration of the natural world, and a flight of pure fantasy - a heartwarming glimpse into the imaginary world of the future King. The story is brought to life with wistful, evocative illustrations from Sir Hugh Casson K.C.V.O.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the heartstopping fourth instalment in the Lorien Legacies series by Pittacus Lore, the bestselling author of I AM NUMBER FOUR''Exhilarating . . . Each book grows more and more cataclysmic and heroic'' 5***** Reader Review''This series is consistently captivating. It makes me shiver to think about it'' 5***** Reader Review______I thought things would change when I found the others. We would stop running. We would fight the Mogadorians. And we would win.But I was wrong. Even though we have come together, we barely escaped from them with our lives. And now we''re in hiding, figuring out our next move.The six of us are powerful - but not strong enough to take on their entire army. We haven''t discovered the full extent of our Legacies. We haven''t learned to work together.Time is running out, and there''s only one thing we know for certain: We need to find Number Five before they do.They caught Number One in Malaysia.Number Two in England.And Number Three in Kenya.I am Number Four. I was supposed to be next.But I''m still alive.This battle is far from over.Praise for Pittacus Lore:''Tense, exciting, full of energy'' Observer''Relentlessly readable'' The Times''Set to eclipse Harry Potter and moody vampires. Pittacus Lore is about to become one of the hottest names on the planet'' Big Issue''Tense, keeps you wondering'' Sunday TimesPerfect for fans of The Hunger Games - I Am Number Four is the first book in Pittacus Lore''s Lorien Legacies series and is now a major Disney film.

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Book SynopsisA very funny family story written by one of the nation''s most beloved writers for childrenLaura is amazed when her baby brother George starts talking to her when he''s only four weeks old, particularly as he sounds like a grown-up! It''s a big secret to keep from their parents and the rest of the family and leads to all sorts of comic confusion until George''s first birthday - when he makes a speech to his startled family.''Dick King-Smith is a huge favourite with children'' - Observer

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Book SynopsisJake Cake is an ordinary kid who likes writing and illustrating stories about his adventures. He swears they''re all true, but no one ever believes him. In this second book of a four-book series, Jake discovers the school dinner lady is a robot (and she can''t cook chips!), he has goblins in his garden (they''re green and they bite) and he''s tricked by a really tricky witch (trouble!).

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Book SynopsisKara is so excited to be at adventure camp for the summer - she'd thought about it every day at school. But when some bullies at the camp start playing mean tricks on both Kara and her new dorm mates, she starts to wish she hadn't left home this summer after all. Then Kara discovers cute tiny white kitten, Flame.

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Book SynopsisIt''s the first day of term at Unicorn School and little Willow is feeling rather nervous and excited, but she soon settles in and makes new friends. Life at school is full of fun and adventure, but one day an older unicorn plays a mean trick on Storm and lands him in big trouble. Willow is determined to help her friend, even if it means putting herself in danger after all, isn''t that what friends are for?

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Book SynopsisA purrfect series filled with chaos, adventure and magic spells!Orla is very excited about entering the local photo competition - especially since it''s her chance to show that she can be as good at something as her sister. When she forgets to even take the lens cap off the camera, though, it isn''t a good sign! But when little chocolate-brown kitten Flames comes into the picture, it looks like Orla''s dreams of winning the competiton might just come true . . .

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Book SynopsisThe fifth book about Jake Cake and his EXTRAORDINARY adventures. Here are three more hilarious stories, written in Jake Cake''s own notebooks and embellished with his very funny comments and illustrations. It''s not Jake''s fault that he gets cursed by the ghost of Old Crusty, the fierce pirate (get those decks swabbed!), meets an alien pretending to be his granny and rubs up against a really mean genie!

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Book SynopsisAfter a horse-riding scare, Gina has lost all her confidence and wants nothing more to do with riding. But when magic pony Comet turns up at the pony rescue centre that her mum runs, Gina finds her love of horses comes cantering back!

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Book SynopsisMagic pony Comet needs the help of a very special friend to help him find his lost twin-sister Destiny in the seventh Magic Ponies adventure.

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Book SynopsisA magical, rhyming bedtime picture book starring brave King Jack, a band of faithful knights and a big green dragon. Raaahhh! Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, the award-winning artist of We''re Going on a Bear Hunt and Alice in Wonderland. Jack, Zak and Caspar were making a den, a mighty great fort for King Jack and his men . . .Night is falling, bedtime is looming and playtime is nearly over . . . but brave King Jack is more than a match for dragons and terrible beasties. This magical make-believe adventure, illustrated by picture book star Helen Oxenbury, is the perfect bedtime tale for little boys and brave children everywhere. Normal 0 0 1 65 373 Puffin 3 1 458 11.1287 0 0 0 Generations of children have been charmed by Helen Oxenbury''s award-winning illustrations. Helen has won the Kate Greenaway medal and the Nestle Smarties prize. Her numerous books include We''re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol. Peter Bently started writing for children soon after becoming a parent and now lives in Devon with his wife, Lucy and their children Theo (alias King Jack) and Tara.Trade ReviewA new nursery classic has just hit the shelves...a total joy to read aloud * Telegraph Magazine *This charming, atmospheric, multiracial tale is both exciting and comforting * Sunday Times *Helen Oxenbury's illustrations are timeless and the poignant story is perfect in its simplicity. A classic * Angels and Urchins *

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Book SynopsisSPIRIT BOUND is the fifth book in the international Number 1 bestselling Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead - NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON SKY AND NOWTV.Higher Learning. Higher Stakes. ROSE''S LIFE WILL NEVER BE HER OWN.Rose Hathaway has been outrunning death ever since she swore to be the protector of her best friend, Lissa, no matter what.She''s finally back to the haven of St. Vladimir''s Academy but with Dimitri, the boy she once loved, stalking her, Rose can only run so far.She failed to kill him when she had the chance, and now her worst fears are about to come true. Dimitri has tasted her blood, and she knows in her heart that he is hunting her. And if Rose won''t join him, he won''t rest until he has silenced her.Salvation has its price . . .''Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable.'' MTV''s Hollywood Crush Blog''We''re suckers for it!'' - Entertainment Weekly<

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Book SynopsisMovie available from June 12th only on Disney+ Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox is the sixth book in the criminally good Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer. FORMER CRIMINAL MASTERMIND ARTEMIS FOWL HAS HOODWINKED FAIRIES AND BATTLED GOBLINSTHIS TIME, IT''S PERSONAL Artemis''s mother is gravely ill. Unfortunately the cure, an endangered lemur, was made extinct eight years ago . . . by Artemis Fowl. Talk about awkward.What if he could travel back in time, outwit his former self and bring the lemur home? With the right demon warlock, it might be possible.But we all remember the young Artemis. He was, to put it mildly, a pretty terrible human being, so this won''t be easy.Artemis Fowl really is his own worst enemy . . . ''Grips like an electromagnet until the last word'' - Independent ''Engagingly vivid, exciting and witty'' - The Telegraph ''Fast, funny and very exciTrade ReviewAn unadulterated joy. * The Scotsman *

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the gorgeous new magical friendship series, Angels Next Door, by bestselling author Karen McCombieRiley''s life has changed a lot since she discovered the Angelos sister''s secret. You see her new neighbours are a little bit . . . magical. They know things that no-one else does and that''s why she thinks they can help her find out about mum.But just as she''s about to get some answers, mysterious events start happening at school. As things get stranger and stranger, Riley begins to suspect that they''re the only ones who can work out what or who is behind them.Who are these new girls and what''s with all the glitter? ''A wonderful, funny, heart-warming and comforting tale . . . will be a success with female readers aged 9 and upwards'' The School LibrarianAbout the author:Bestselling author Karen McCombie trained as a magazine journalist in her native Scotland before moving to London. After several years working on teen favourites Just 17 and Sugar, she turned to fiction, with her first series, Ally''s World, becoming an instant success. In total she''s had more than 70 books published and translated around the world, and more than a million books sold.Karen lives in North London with her very Scottish husband Tom, her sunshiney daughter Milly, a demented cat called Dizzy and Biscuit, the button-obsessed hamster.Also available: Angels Next Door, Angels in Training and don''t miss Angels Like Me

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Book SynopsisHattie B, Magical Vet: The Dragon''s Song (Book 1), is the first in a brand new magical series for girls. Discover a secret world of fairy-tale creatures! On her tenth birthday, Hattie B is swept into the magical Kingdom of Bellua where she meets a little pink dragon who needs her help. Evil King Ivar of the Imps has stolen the dragon''s magical voice and Hattie is the only one who can help her get it back. Hattie B is inspired by a little girl called Harriet, who once asked ''where do unicorns and dragons go when they''re unwell?'' Her mum, Lindsay Taylor, and their friend, Suzanne Smith thought long and hard and suddenly realised - a magical vet of course! With this twinkle of an idea they met the writer Claire Baker and together they created the Kingdom of Bellua - and the pen name Claire Taylor-Smith.

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Book SynopsisThe action-packed finale to Jon Robinson''s debut conspiracy thriller trilogy, Nowhere.In hiding with the mysterious Guild, Alyn, Jes and their friends learn of a way to destroy the prison called Nowhere and end the Pledge''s project for good. But another, far more dangerous figure, has plans to send the country spiralling into anarchy and chaos. Will the gang be able to stop him in time, or might it already be too late...?

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Book SynopsisBloodlines: The Ruby Circle is the epic conclusion to Richelle Mead''s bestselling Bloodlines series , set in the world of Vampire Academy - NOW A MAJOR FILM. Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets - and human lives.After their secret romance is exposed, Sydney and Adrian find themselves facing the wrath of both the Alchemists and the Moroi in this electrifying conclusion to Richelle Mead''s New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series. When the life of someone they both love is put on the line, Sydney risks everything to hunt down a deadly former nemesis. Meanwhile, Adrian becomes enmeshed in a puzzle that could hold the key to a shocking secret about spirit magic, a secret that could shake the entire Moroi world . . . Praise for Richelle Mead:''Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable.'' MTV''s Hollyw

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Book SynopsisSadie is so excited to be attending the local circus youth group; she seems to have a real talent for acrobatics. Sadie's best friend Jenny isn't quite as good as Sadie and becomes jealous and mean. Sadie really doesn't know what to do until she finds Flame, a lonely but magical coal-black kitten...

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Book SynopsisPenguin presents a phizz-wizzing treat for the ears with 2 favourite Roald Dahl stories:Billy and the Minpins by Roald Dahl, read by Bill BaileyBilly''s mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore thedark forest beyond. So, one day, that''s exactly what he does! There he meetsthe Minpins, tiny tree-dwelling people whose children are the size ofmatchsticks. They live in fear of the terrible, galloping GRUNCHER. Will itgobble Billy too - or can he find a way to defeat the hungry beast?The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl, read by Kate WinsletEvery Saturday morning the Greg family goes off to shoot animals and birds. But the girl who lives next door hates hunting. Now it''s made her so angry she''s PUT THE MAGIC FINGER ON THEM ALL. And very strange things have begun to happen . . .Listen to Billy and the Minpins AND The Magic Finger and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous v

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Book SynopsisThe complete and unabridged text of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland accompanied by Anna Bond's signature, whimsical style illustrations in full colour throughout.Trade Review“This year, that curious, hallucinating heroine Alice, friend of Cheshire cats and untimely rabbits, is turning 150 years old…And what a perfect match, in tone and whimsy, found in Rifle Paper Co.’s Anna Bond.”—Vanity Fair “Publishers are having a creative field day with stunningly beautiful new covers—and lovely insides, too, in the case of Puffin’s whimsical Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, illustrated by Rifle Paper Co.’s Anna Bond.”—Entertainment Weekly “Chic…The pretty face of Anna Bond’s Alice looks continually astonished, and even in the scene where her neck grows freakishly serpentine, the heroine remains comely. Elegant and unthreatening, Ms. Bond’s pictures abound with so many flowers and curling vines that Wonderland seems a much nicer place than perhaps we remembered.”—Wall Street Journal “150 years after Alice in Wonderland was published, Anna Bond, the creative director of stationer Rifle Paper Co., draws a whole new tea party in this deluxe hardcover edition.”—New York Magazine’s The Cut “In this beautiful, oversized, hardcover anniversary edition—with the complete, unabridged text—readers will fall in love all over again with the classic tale of the girl who fell down the rabbit hole. Illustrator Anna Bond, of gift and stationery brand Rifle Paper Co., applies her stylish, whimsical touch and distinctive color palette to Alice and her friends, from the inviting jacket and the case-cover art beneath it to the original endpapers and the superb full-color interior illustrations, large and small.” —Shelf Awareness “This year marks the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Commemorate the occasion with a deluxe hardcover edition of the tale from Puffin Books, available Oct. 27. The new book is re-illustrated with vibrant, whimsical designs by Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co., for a one-of-a-kind look at Alice’s imaginative journey.”—American Profile

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Book SynopsisEmily and Jess Volnik have returned for another Scottish adventure, joining their old friend Tommy and Mr Maconochie, the new owner of Castle Keep, on a trip to Loch Ness, where a new expedition is determined to find the fabled monster.The fun-loving Boggart - a mischievous shape-shifting spirit who has lived in the castle for centuries -comes along for the ride, but this time the Boggart has a serious mission. His cousin Nessie is trapped in the monster shape he took on long ago, and it''s up to the Boggart to keep Nessie from being discovered by the expedition''s high-tech equipment. Is modern science any match for the Boggart''s ancient magic?Trade ReviewReaders will have fun with the book's outlandish and suspenseful plot. Again, Cooper adroitly incorporates ancient lore into a contemporary setting while producing an imaginative and compelling tale. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisMost of the time, Twilight looks like an ordinary grey pony but when Lauren says the words of a spell he transforms into a magical unicorn and together they can fly all over the world . . .Lauren''s nervous about starting a new school and making new friends but then she meets pony-crazy Mel! Mel''s pony Shadow is terrified of making jumps and with the next meet only a week away, Lauren is desperate to help Shadow overcome his fear and make her new friend''s dreams can true. Can Twilight''s magical powers help Shadow to be brave?

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Book SynopsisA coming-of-age tale that will make you laugh and cry, perfect for fans of Time Travelling With a Hamster and The Goldfish Boy.Before she disappeared, Riley''s mama used to tell him stories about the Whispers, mysterious creatures with the power to grant wishes.Riley wishes for lots of things. He wishes his secret crush Dylan liked him back. He wishes the bumbling detective would stop asking awkward questions. But most of all he wishes his mother would come home . . .Four months later, the police are no closer to finding out the truth - and Riley decides to take matters into his own hands.But do the Whispers really exist?And what is Riley willing to do to find out?Trade ReviewA heartbreaking, beguiling debut . . . This poignant journey through the badlands of grief is crammed with tenderness, wit and warmth. * The Guardian *Howard pulls off the trick of making Riley's real quest even more heart-wrenching than the fantasy that drives it. This taut, moving tale delves beyond loss into issues of sexuality, conformity and self-acceptance . . . "The Whispers" is a masterful exploration into the power of storytelling but also its dangers, including self-denial and escapism. * The New York Times *Howard triumphs in the delicate treatment of complex themes - trauma, religion and sexuality, to name a modest few - rendering The Whispers a suitable tale for readers of R. J. Palacio's thoughtful bestseller, Wonder. * NYALitFest *

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Book SynopsisTove Jansson was born in Finland in 1914. She began her career as a cartoonist and went on to write and illustrate many books for adults and children. She drew her first Moomin in the 1930s, just for fun, and in 1945 he became a character in a children's story. Tove became world-famous for her Moomin books, which began with The Moomins and the Great Flood in 1945, closely followed by Comet in Moominland in 1946, Finn Family Moomintroll in 1948 and six more Moomin adventures. During the winter months Tove lived and worked in Helsinki, but in the summertime she stayed on a beautiful remote island in the Gulf of Finland with her long-term partner, the artist Tuulikki Pietilä. Tove Jansson received many prestigious awards during her lifetime, including the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal. She died in 2001, aged eighty-seven.

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Book SynopsisA set of 6 much-loved stories from classic English literature for children, brought together by Puffin Classics in beautiful paperback cover designs.Peter Pan is one of the most famous and loved stories in children''s English literature. When Peter Pan loses his shadow in the Darling children''s nursery, things will never be the same again... Over the rooftops of London, Peter Pan and the fairy Tinkerbell lead Wendy, Michael and John Darling to Neverland to start a new life with his gang of Lost Boys. There, they will encounter mermaids, princesses, a ticking crocodile and the fearsome Captain Hook and his terrible crew of pirates. What will their new life be like in Neverland? If Captain Hook has his way, they won''t live long enough to find out... Also in this collection:The Great Adventures of Sherlock HolmesOliver TwistAlice''s Adventures in WonderlandFive Children and ItGulliver''s Travels

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Book Synopsis''One of the best debuts I''ve read in YEARS!'' - Emma CarrollWhen you''re dead, you''re dead. When you''re gone, you''re gone.Unless, of course, you''re not.And that''s where I come in.The year is 1897, and Peggy Devona can speak with ghosts.She hides her gift from those afraid of a girl with such powers, terrified of the secrets the dead could reveal through her. But when her best friend is accused of murdering her rich mistress, Peggy knows only she - a whisperling - can save her.Peggy escapes to her uncle''s psychic emporium in the city, seeking out new ghosts to help her solve Sally''s case.Yet time is running out, and each step towards uncovering the truth also brings Sally one step closer to the gallows. . .A ghostly adventure in a dark and dangerous Victorian world, perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Robin Stevens, and Jenni Spangler.Praise for The WhisperlinTrade ReviewI laughed, I shed a tear, I loved the brilliant ending (with the tantalising hope of a sequel). One of the best debuts I've read in YEARS! * Emma Carroll *A thrilling Gothic page-turner * Jacqueline Wilson *A captivating and spine-tingling read. . .paints a vivid picture of the Victorian era * BookTrust *The dark of this Gothic adventure is brightened by the sparky resilience of its characters...it sends multiple shivers down the spine and delivers thrilling twists along the way * LoveReading4Kids *Atmospheric & gripping as well as witty. Loved the gothic girl power of Peggy * Lucy Brandt, author of Leonora Bolt *

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Book SynopsisThe twentieth book in the beloved, bestselling Redwall saga - soon to be a major Netflix movie!When young mouse Bisky persuades the inhabitants of Redwall Abbey to go in search of the stolen jewelled eyes of the Great Doomwyte Idol of long ago, he has no idea that the fearsome Korvus Skurr, the black-feathered raven and his gang, are vying for that very same treasure.All too soon the brave Redwallers find themselves in the grips of adventure, solving mysterious riddles and battling villainous foes. From underground tunnels to the tops of trees, the fearless Redwallers unite with the tribes of the Guosim and Gonfelin against vermin, carrion and the dangerous, sinister Wytes on the most terrifying treasure hunt ever.Brian Jacques is one of Britain''s best-loved storytellers - and Redwall is his most famous creation.

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Book SynopsisThe epic final adventure in the New York Times bestselling BEASTS OF PREY trilogy, for fans of AN EMBER IN THE ASHES, SHADOW AND BONE and THE GILDED ONES.Koffi, once a servant to the god of death, is now free, but her former captor will stop at nothing to hunt her down and use her power to destroy the mortal world. Koffi knows when Fedu will strike: during the Bonding, a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event. She will have to find powerful new allies quickly, and convince them to help her in the battle to come.Ekon, a warrior-turned-runaway, is still haunted by the shadows of his past. Now his task is to get Koffi to the Kusonga Plains before the Bonding - and if he fails, Koffi will not survive. Ekon devotes himself to protecting Koffi, but the lingering threats from his own past are more urgent than he knows.As Koffi and Ekon race to the Kusonga Plains - and try to garner the help of Eshoza''s ancient gods along the way - they must

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Book SynopsisA spellbinding and lyrical modern fairy tale about a girl who journeys to an enchanted world to find the twin she’s never met, filled with lavish illustrations that bring the magic to life, perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon. After her mother passes away and her father retreats into his grief, 11-year-old Anne Applebaum is afraid the only happy endings she’ll ever have are in The World to Come, a collection of fairy tales about the flying forest of Bei Ilai. In its pages, children outsmart demons, girls train as knights, and songs come to life. But even these stories can’t stop Anne from feeling alone. So when a raven tells her that she has a long-lost twin brother named Rainer, she sets out to find him. Anne soon learns that Bei Ilai is a real place—and she must step through the door into this magical realm to seek her brother. But the dangers in the flying forest are just as real as its beauty. To overcome the challenges and monsters she faces, Anne must lean into the magic contained within her and her Jewish faith—especially when she discovers Rainer is locked away by a being more frightening than any dragon. Because the most terrifying villain of all is one who used to be a hero.

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Book SynopsisJeff Smith''s New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning BONE books are one of the most popular graphic novel series of all time!When a terrifying dragon attacks the small towns of the Northern Valley, Princess Rose (later known as Gran''ma Ben) must defeat the bloodthirsty beast, who is possessed by the evil Lord of the Locusts. While Rose faces the danger with honor, her older sister, Princess Briar, follows a more sinister path.An unforgettable story with beautiful, sweeping artwork, this prequel explores the fateful beginnings of the epic BONE saga.

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Book SynopsisAn entire herd of greywyrmes, slaughtered for their flameoil. Others trapped, then viciously herded through the mountains. And more and more settlers heading up to the high country, the bones of those who don't make it littering the way, stark and white, picked clean by carrionwyrmes the bone trail . . .Trouble is brewing on the weald. A great whitewyrme and his kin send out a call to arms, and the wyrmes begin to gather in their ancient galleries. To defend their land against the relentless march of the kith, with their wagons and settlements and taste for killing. Payback is coming. Wyrme against kith. Kith against kin. Even wyrme against wyrme. And seasoned traveller Micah, with his friends Eli and Cara, is heading right into the thick of it . . .Trade ReviewYou won’t be disappointed. * Bookwitch *

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Book SynopsisAn authority on mythology and folklore, Michael Scott is one of Ireland's most successful authors. A master of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and folklore, he has been hailed by the Irish Times as "the King of Fantasy in these isles."Trade ReviewTreachery, not trust, propels this dizzying whirl of subplots with an obligatory threat to the universe and a cliffhanging, surprising ending -- Mary Shine Thompson * Irish Times *An excellent addition to the series and moves the story on to a completely different level. By the end of the book everything has changed again and the cliffhanger ending hooks you again and keeps you hanging on desperately for the next book -- Andrea Chettle * Fantasy Book Review *

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Book SynopsisHolly Black (Author) Holly Black is the bestselling author of contemporary fantasy novels for teens and children, including Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale and the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick series. She has been a finalist for the Mythopoeic Award and the Eisner Award, and the recipient of the Andre Norton Award. Holly lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Theo, in a house with a secret library. Her website is www.blackholly.com.Cassandra Clare (Author) Cassandra Clare is the author of the #1 New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Mortal Instruments series, The Infernal Devices trilogy, and The Bane Chronicles. Her books have more than 30 million copies in print worldwide and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Cassandra lives in western Massachusetts. Visit her at CassandraClare.com. Learn more about the world of the Shadowhunters at Shadowhunters.com.Trade Review"This tightly plotted story shines with imaginative twists and settings, sparks of humor, and a rich portrayal of friendship in the face of doubt. The co-authors successfully probe the themes of good and evileven as they craft an entertainingly fast-paced read. Both a successful addition to the middle-grade magic school genre and a satisfying sequel." Kirkus US

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Book SynopsisBut is also a great way to begin reading The Edge Chronicles – the internationally best-selling fantasy series – and discover the Quint, Twig and Rook trilogies for the first time.Then new and old readers can join a whole new adventure with the Cade saga – the fourth and latest trilogy in The Edge Chronicles.Trade ReviewOriginal and inventive, this is a series like no other.Four out of five stars. * Deathray *Innovative, moving and totally compelling, it's bound to be a runaway. * Bookseller, Children's Buyer's Guide *A fabulous climax to the most original and dramatic fantasy series- a standalone read ideal for new readers, a great enrty point into the series. * School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated edition of Truckers by Terry Pratchett. Terry Pratchett''s extraordinary, and extraordinarily funny, book, Truckers, available for the first time in an edition beautifully illustrated by Mark Beech. Imagine that all around you, hidden from sight, there are thousands of tiny people.They are four inches tall, brave, stubborn and resourceful.They are the nomes.The nomes in this story live under the floorboards of a large Department Store and have never been Outside. In fact, they don't even believe in Outside. But new nomes arrive, from where else? and they bring with them terrifying news: the Store is closing down and Everything Must Go . . .The fantastically funny first book of the nomes, from the author of the bestselling Discworld series.Trade ReviewA brilliant adventure story that'll make you laugh out loud * Daily Telegraph *Witty, funny, wise and altogether delightful * Locus *A world of complete and absorbing fantasy * Independent *

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Book SynopsisPermit me, lovely readers, to take you on a journey. Firstly though, wherever you are, it is important that you should be comfy. For example, if you are in bed, make sure there are no spiky pieces of Lego under your bum bum. That sort of thing simply won't do...Pippin''s just an ordinary little girl who lives with her ordinary little granny in the ordinary little town of Funsprings. Or so she thinks. When some rather terrible goings on start occurring, Granny is forced to reveal a secret - she used to be a secret crime fighter! And on top of that, Pippin has a special gift - she is Shiny, and can talk to animals. Hurray! But life''s not all fun times and lemonade and monster munch for tea. Not only has all the water gone, the animals are disappearing too. Someone as rotten as a pig fart in a jar must be behind all this, and it''s up to Pippin to find out who. Armed with her new power and some new friends to boot, Pippin will confront kidnappers, evil scientist

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Book SynopsisWhen night falls my bed is an air balloon.I sail through the slipsiverse, close by the moon.I float above treetops where fluttertufts are sleepingAnd flowering hills where the whifflepigs go creeping;Ponds strung with starlight that glitter like glass,A floog with her velvet nose bent to the grass. Such treasures I spy on! My bed in the treesSwings me up high, like a circus trapeze.Now the cool, night-rustling airSlips through my finger-gaps, ripples my hair; Now we glide over water, the moon's silver lightBlown by a cloudpuff into the bight,Adrift on the sea where the dream-shapes float;When night falls my bed is a sailing boat.A beautifully presented picture book with two front covers, the text can be read from front to back and vice versa. The mirror form poem meets in the middle in a stunning centrepiece image as the two children in the story (twins, one in an air balloon, the other a sailing boat) meet in the clouds!

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Book SynopsisDR FIRENZE SHARPTOOTHcordially invitesST IMMACULATE'S SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTEDto Draconis Hallfor the Great Fossil HuntJack is very excited when he learns that this year's school trip is a visit to the seaside to hunt for fossils. And even better there's going to be a prize for the best find, which is he desperate to win! Unfortunately, his best friend Picklewitch is not impressed, until she discovers the local Sea Wizard, whose secret lair is hiding the biggest treasure of all . . .

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Book SynopsisWith chaos on the rise, one girl stands in the face of all evil . . . and we're not talking about homework! The action-packed sequel to the epic fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology.A hilarious tussle between homework, family, and heroism. —Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling authorAs shamans, Winnie Zeng and her archnemesis, David Zuo, have accepted their roles in guarding the world from evil spirits. But with Halloween around the corner, the balance between realms grows fragile—and so yet another shaman is assigned to help Winnie and David protect the town of Groton, Michigan.The catch? The new shaman is just the worst. Not only is she way too perfect—she also has an ego to match, and thinks she’s the best thing that’s happened to Groton since Winnie’s red bean brownies. Plus, she's confident she can save the world all on her own.With evil spirits growing in number,

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