Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Battle for Christmas
Book SynopsisJeremy Strong is immensely popular with children, who love his unique brand of silliness. He won the Children's Book Award in 1997 with The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog, and in 2008 won the Sheffield Children's Book Award for Beware! Killer Tomatoes. In 2009 he will be making children laugh their socks off with his Big Jam Explosion Tour.Trade ReviewAccept no substitutes * Observer *Strong's books are hugely popular with young children with their breezy, daft exuberance * Sunday Times *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Puppy The Perfect Secret
Book SynopsisA world of puppy adventure from the author of the Magic Kitten series, which has sold over a million copies!Never in Madison''s wildest dreams had she imagined having a magic puppy for a friend!So when Storm, a tiny beagle puppy with a fluffy white muzzle, magically appears Madison feels like the most special girl in the whole world! Who better to help her discover an amazing surprise at the bottom of the garden!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Puppy Sunshine Shimmers
Book SynopsisA world of puppy adventure from the author of the Magic Kitten series, which has sold over a million copies!On holiday with her mum and dad in Spain, Della is feeling lonely and bored - her cousin Chloe couldn''t make it at the very last moment and even the swimming pool where Della is staying is smelly and full of gunk. It doesn''t look like a very fun holiday until tiny and fluffy yorkshire terrier puppy, Storm, magically arrives. Suddenly everything looks a little brighter!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Puppy Classroom Princess
Book SynopsisA world of magic, adventure and cute puppy antics from the bestselling author of the Magic Kitten series.Kelsey is feeling very frustrated. Her dad''s girlfriend''s twin daughters are very loud and are always taking over. If only it was just Kelsey and her dad again. But when cute King Charles spaniel puppy Storm appears suddenly things don''t seem quite so bad after all . . .
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Vanishing of Katharina Linden
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, Helen Grant''s first teen novel The Vanishing of Katharina Linden follows a misfit teenager as she attempts to unravel the mystery of several strange disappearances in the small town of Bad Münstereifel. The Vanishing of Katharina Linden bridges the world of the traditional Grimm fairytale with the darker world of Angela Carter''s adult fairytales.On the day Katharina Linden disappears, Pia is the last person to see her. Terror is spreading through the town. How could a ten-year-old girl vanish in a place where everybody knows everybody else?Pia is determined to find out what happened to Katharina.But then the next girl disappears. . .''For something so chilling, it is terrific entertainment'' Sunday Times''Grant''s splendid debut...is a feast of treats and creeps. Wonderful'' Guardian''A strange, haunting modern fairy tale'' John Connolly, author of The Book of Lost ThingsThe setting of the small German town of Bad Münstereifel, in Helen Grant''s debut novel The Vanishing of Katharina Linden, is based on her own experience of emigrating there from England as a child. Her other darkly thrilling young adult novels, The Glass Demon and Wish Me Dead, are also available from Penguin.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Ponies A New Friend
Book SynopsisA little pony sparkling with magic. But his big wish is for a special friend!And so Eleanor's lonely school holiday suddenly looks like it might gallop by when playful New Forest pony Comet appears in her life.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Ponies A Special Wish
Book SynopsisThe second Magic Pony adventure sparkles with magic as Lightning, the Magic Pony, searches for his twin sister, Destiny, who is lost in our world.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Doctor Bonkers
Book SynopsisPyjamas are just pyjamas. Right? Not when they''re COSMIC PYJAMAS!Something STRANGE has happened to Rosie and her brothers! Rosie''s new pyjamas have led them to a dangerous discovery . . .Doctor Starkly-Bonkers has invented the DOOMBUSTER and history is all muddled up - and now the machine has been STOLEN! Can Rosie and the boys beat the Pharaohs and dinosaurs and will rice pudding REALLY stop the Vikings?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Book SynopsisLook, I didn''t want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek god. I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The usual. Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher. That''s when things started really going wrong. Now I spend my time fighting with swords, battling monsters with my friends and generally trying to stay alive. This is the one where Zeus, God of the Sky, thinks I''ve stolen his lightning bolt - and making Zeus angry is a very bad idea . . .Now a major film! This is an abridged edition, read by Walter Lewis. Running time: 3 hours.Trade ReviewThe Chris Columbus directed movie, based on the book, is due out on Feb 12, but this is a fabulous entertainment in its own right. -- Kati Nicholl * Daily Express *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Bunny Chocolate Wishes
Book SynopsisFluffy white bunny Arrow is the keeper of the magic key that keeps the meadow lush and beautiful so that many bunnies can live there happily. But the key is under threat and so Arrow must flee the meadow to keep it safe and hide in our world. Can Arrow find a little girl to look after him and be a special friend?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Bunny Holiday Dreams
Book SynopsisThe magic continues in a new series from the author of the bestselling Magic Kitten!Fluffy coffee-coloured bunny Arrow is the keeper of the magic key that keeps Moonglow Meadow lush and beautiful so that many bunnies can live there happily. But the key is under threat and so Arrow must flee the meadow to keep it safe and hide in our world. Can Arrow find a little girl to look after him and be a special friend?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Bunny Classroom Capers
Book SynopsisAdorable silver-blue bunny Arrow is the keeper of the magic key that keeps Moonglow Meadow lush and beautiful so that many bunnies can live there happily. But the key is under threat and so Arrow must flee the meadow to keep it safe and hide in our world. Can Arrow find a little girl to look after him and be a special friend?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Harry and the Dinosaurs The Flying Save
Book SynopsisHarry thinks he''s too old for his bucketful of dinosaurs but they think he''s wrong! He looked after them when he was little and now they want to stick by him - forever . . .When a mysterious set of plastic dinosaur cards appear on his key-ring, Harry discovers he can call on an army of Back-Up Dinosaurs. Just a rub with his finger calls up some MONSTER-sized muscle!Dangerous dogs are worrying sheep near where Harry lives. He calls on Charlie, Siri and Jack to help investigate. But it''s going to take a rather special FLYING friend to save the day!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Shadows
Book SynopsisShadows is a compelling and inventive novel set in a world where science and magic are at odds, by Robin McKinley, the Newbery-winning author of The Hero and the Crown and The Blue Sword, as well as the classic titles Beauty, Chalice, Spindle''s End, Pegasus and SunshineMaggie knows something''s off about Val, her mom''s new husband. Val is from Oldworld, where they still use magic, and he won''t have any tech in his office-shed behind the house. But-more importantly-what are the huge, horrible, jagged, jumpy shadows following him around? Magic is illegal in Newworld, which is all about science. The magic-carrying gene was disabled two generations ago, back when Maggie''s great-grandmother was a notable magician. But that was a long time ago.Then Maggie meets Casimir, the most beautiful boy she has ever seen. He''s from Oldworld too-and he''s heard of Maggie''s stepfather, and has a guess about Val''s shadows. M
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Keeper of the Realms The Dark Army Book 2
Book Synopsis''Your abilities as a Keeper allow you to open doors that others can not.''Imprisoned in the mythical world of Bellania, CHARLIE KEEPER is at the mercy of Lord Bane''s guards while her loyal friends have been sold into slavery. When the TERRIFYING Edge Darkmount breaks into her cell, he promises to decipher the meaning of her mysterious pendant - and unlock the secrets of Bellania - if she will help him get revenge on Bane. But can she TRUST him? The future of the realm relies on Charlie''s special powers. Even if she escapes it may take more than she can summon to overthrow the evil lord - it may take an entire army . . .** A contemporary fantasy adventure for 10+ with elements of The Wizard of Oz, Lemony Snicket and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Perfect for fans of Tolkien''s The Hobbit and Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell''s The Edge Chronicles. ** ''I would rather read Crow''s Revenge than Harry PottTrade ReviewThere's a surprise around every corner. Marcus Alexander has done a brilliant job. I would rather read Crow's Revenge than read Harry Potter! -- Michael B, Year 7The story and artwork are excellent and they complement each other in the same way as Chris Riddell's artwork and Paul Stewart's storytelling do on their wonderful Edge Chronicles * Fantasy Book Review *. . . a classic children's fantasy * SFX *He was so enthusiastic - he was a performer as well as an author -- Rosie Dudgeon, school librarianThe nature of the magic in Bellania felt particularly fresh, and will appeal to the imaginations of young readers. For me though, the most enjoyable part of the book was its villains [On Crow's Revenge] * The Book Zone *This is better than all the Harry Potter books put together. This is by far the best fantasy novel that has been published since Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. This book's awesome characters, gripping plot and emotion use make this a true must-read! -- James, Year 9, Chigwell School [on Crow's Revenge]
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Keeper of the Realms Blood and Fire Book 3
Book SynopsisThe final book in this fun fantasy adventure series, Keeper of the Realms - Lemony Snicket meets The Wizard of Oz!''Keepers have and forever will be charged with the most dangerous tasks''Charlie Keeper went to sleep thinking the battle was over. She should have known better.The mighty dragons, known as the Winged Ones, are trapped outside Bellania. Guarded by the barbaric Stomen they cannot return - leaving the ruthless Lord Bane free to rampage across the mystical realm. Only a lost pendant can free them and only Charlie Keeper can find it. But time is running out and Bane''s army of monstrous creations grows more deadly by the day . . . The odds are stacked against Bellania''s youngest keeper. Could the next battle be her last?** A contemporary fantasy adventure for 10+ with elements of The Wizard of Oz, Lemony Snicket and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. ** Perfect for fans of TolkTrade ReviewThere's a surprise around every corner. Marcus Alexander has done a brilliant job. I would rather read Crow's Revenge than read Harry Potter! -- Michael B, Year 7The story and artwork are excellent and they complement each other in the same way as Chris Riddell's artwork and Paul Stewart's storytelling do on their wonderful Edge Chronicles * Fantasy Book Review *. . . a classic children's fantasy * SFX *He was so enthusiastic - he was a performer as well as an author -- Rosie Dudgeon, school librarianThis is better than all the Harry Potter books put together. This is by far the best fantasy novel that has been published since Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. This book's awesome characters, gripping plot and emotion use make this a true must-read! -- James, Year 9, Chigwell School [on Crow's Revenge]
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Five Children and It
Book SynopsisE. Nesbit''s original story, now with a brand new cover by Nick Sharratt to accompany Jacqueline Wilson''s number one bestselling sequel Four Children and It. Jacqueline Wilson is the multi-award winning, phenomenally successful creator of Tracy Beaker, Hetty Feather and Lily Alone.When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead - an ancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children don''t realize all the trouble wishes can cause . . .This book is also available as an audio download or CD, read by Samantha Bond.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Angels Next Door
Book SynopsisAngels Next Door is a gorgeous new magical friendship series for 8+ readers by bestselling author, Karen McCombie.Riley''s best friend has gone away forever and Lauren ''Queen of Everything'' Mayhew is making school a nightmare. It looks like Riley''s on her own, until the three Angelos Sisters move in next door.Her new neighbours are . . . different. Colourful and sparkly, they stand out. It''s not just their names or how they dress - there''s something magical about them. And since they arrived there have been loads of strange coincidences.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.Trade ReviewFab reading fun * Shout Magazine *A wonderful, funny, heart-warming and comforting tale . . . will be a success with female readers aged 9 and upwards' * The School Librarian *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Angels Like Me
Book SynopsisAngels Like Me is the third title in the enchanting and magical friendship series from bestselling author Karen McCombie that began with Angels Next Door.Riley''s best friends, the Angelo sisters, are special. Sparkly, strange and full of secrets . . Life at home is tricky for Riley Roberts. She misses her mum and wants to learn more about her. But Dad is as secretive as ever.She hopes the sisters can work their magic and help her find out the truth. But Riley is about to discover something more magical than she could have imagined - something that could bring her closer to her mum and answer her questions at last.About 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. Angels Like Me is the third title in her Angels Next Door series.www.karenmccombie.comAlso available: Angels Next Door (book 1)Angels In Training (book 2)Angels Like Me (book 3)
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Hattie B Magical Vet The Unicorns Horn Book 2
Book SynopsisHattie B, Magical Vet: The Unicorn''s Horn (Book 2), is the second book in a brand new magical series for girls!Discover a secret world of fairy-tale creatures!Hattie B returns to the Kingdom of Bellua where wicked King Ivar has taken the magic from a unicorn''s horn!Only Hattie can make the special medicine the unicorn needs - can she find the ingredients before it''s too late?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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Penguin Random House Children's UK Hattie B Magical Vet The Fairys Wing Book 3
Book SynopsisHattie B, Magical Vet: The Fairy''s Wing (Book 3), is the third book in a magical new series for girls!Discover a secret world of fairy-tale creatures!Hattie B knows there''s no time to lose when her charm bracelet calls her back to the Kingdom of Bellua.Evil King Ivar of the Imps wants to fly, so he''s stolen the magic from a fairy''s wing.Hattie must find an enchanted thread to fix the wing, but someone is determined to stop her . . .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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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Minpins
Book SynopsisLittle Billy''s mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond.So, one day, that''s exactgly what he does.There he meets the Minpins: miniature people who live int he hollow trees.They soon warn Little Billy of the fearsome, galloping Gruncher, who has grunched thousands of Minpins. And it will gobble up Little Billy too - uness he can find a way to defeat the hungry beast, once and for all...Listen to THE MINPINS (with THE MAGIC FINGER) and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.Look out for the whole collection of wondercrump Roald Dahl books!The Enormous Crocodile; Fantastic Mr Fox; The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me;
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Moominvalley for the Curious Explorer
Book SynopsisMoominvalley for the Curious Explorer is a 3-D guide to the extraordinary world of the Moomins.Welcome to Moominvalley! Pull out your guide and explore the wonderful scenery, from the towering Moominhouse, through the forest, over the bridge and down to the sea... Then turn the book over to meet the many extraordinary inhabitants of Moominvalley and say hello to Moomintroll, Snorkmaiden and LIttle My!This lovely little book is perfect for Moomin fans young and old, and features sumptuous artwork.Tove Jansson was born in Helsingfors, Finland, in 1914. Her mother was a caricaturist who designed 165 of Finland''s stamps and her father was a sculptor. She studied painting in Finland, Sweden and France, and subsequently became a book illustrator. Her extraordinary illustrative style is seen as a design classic the world over. Originally written in Swedish, the Moomintroll books have been translated into 34 languages and adapted for television, film, radio a
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Mabel Jones and the Forbidden City
Book SynopsisMabel Jones is ready for her second unlikely adventure - another hilarious story by Will Mabbitt, illustrated by Ross Collins.What would you do if hungry vines emerged from your wardrobe and stole your baby sister?If you''re Mabel Jones and afraid of nothing, you''d follow!Between Mabel and her goal is a dangerous jungle, filled with deadly monsters and poisoned jelly babies. Can she defeat the Witch Queen and rescue her sister, or is this the last we''ll see of Mabel Jones . . .?Trade ReviewThe irreverent wit plus fabulous embellishments by Ross Collins will swash your buckles * Sunday Times *Delightfully nasty, bonkers piratical fun. I laughed out loud on the Tube!' * Robin Stevens, bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike *Think The Mighty Boosh for 8-year-olds with a dash of Lemony Snicket thrown in. Although Mabbitt has a voice all of his own. * The Times *Anarchic, adventurous and extremely funny, this is a fantastic debut at the younger end of middle-grade. * The Bookseller *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Bogwoppit
Book SynopsisTHE BOGWOPPIT is a light-hearted, lively story, brilliantly told by Ursula Moray Williams, author of GOBBOLINO (also available in A Puffin Book series).When Aunt Lily marries the lodger and goes to America, orphaned Samantha is packed off to her Aunt Daisy, who lives in a grand house at the Park. Snooty Lady Daisy Clandorris has no time for children. Lucky for Samantha, then, to discover the small, furry creature living in the cellar; a bogwoppit - believed extinct - up till now...
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Kitten A Summer Spell Magic Kitten 1
Book SynopsisThe original bestselling magical animal series, perfect for fans of Magic Animal Friends and Rainbow Magic.Flame is heir to the Lion throne but though powerful he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who is trying to claim the throne. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can''t stay in any place for too long. Flame travels from place to place in various kitten guises using his own special brand of magic to help children who need it along the way... Lisa isn''t happy that she has to stay with her aunt in the country for the summer - she''s going to be so lonely and bored. But then one morning she finds a tiny ginger kitten in her aunt''s barn and suddenly Lisa''s summer looks much brighter...
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Kitten Moonlight Mischief Magic Kitten 5
Book SynopsisFlame the magical kitten must hide in the human world to escape his evil uncle but he can''t stay in any place for too long. In every Magic Kitten story, he takes on a new guise and seeks out a child who is in need of his very special help. Eve really doesn''t want to spend half-term away from home helping at a cattery. Not only is she away from all her friends but Alison the girl who lives there, doesn''t seem to like her at all! But then a tiny kitten with silky sandy-coloured fur turns up who is VERY different from all the cats in the cattery and Eve''s half-term suddenly quite magical...
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Kitten Sparkling Steps
Book SynopsisOlivia has not been welcomed by the other girls at her prestigious ballet school, who are jealous of her dancing. Then Olivia discovers loveable blue-grey kitten Flame and suddenly, magically, things start to look up...
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Kitten A Glittering Gallop Magic Kitten 8
Book SynopsisFlame the magical kitten must hide in the human world to escape his evil uncle but he can''t stay in any place for too long. In every Magic Kitten story, he takes on a new guise and seeks out a child who is in need of his very special help. Zoe is not impressed that her mum has sent her away to spend the summer at her gran''s house - she wanted to spend it horse riding at home. But when magic calico-coloured kitten Flame appears in the orchard behind the house, Zoe''s summer begins to gallop by!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Mistress Mashams Repose
Book Synopsis''One of the finest, most magical and extraordinary children''s books ever written.''- Anne Fine, author and former Children''s LaureateTen-year-old orphan Maria lives in her ancestors'' crumbling mansion. Exploring the grounds one day, Maria discovers a wild, half-forgotten island in the middle of a neglected lake - and an extraordinary secret. For the island is home to a community of tiny people - the Lilliputians that Gulliver first met on his famous travels.But as Maria grows closer to her new friends, her own life is in grave danger. Her wicked governess and the cruel vicar are plotting to steal her rightful inheritance - and they will stop at nothing. How can Maria keep the Lilliputians safe, while protecting herself?Cover illustration by Jill Murphy, creator of The Worst Witch series.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
Book SynopsisPuffin Audiobooks presents Roald Dahl''s classic Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, read by the actor Douglas Hodge. This audiobook features original music.Charlie Bucket and his family are rushing around the Earth at seventeen-thousand miles an hour in a great glass elevator.It belongs to the fantastic Mr Willy Wonka, and the adventure becomes even greater upon discovering they''re not the only ones orbiting the Earth at that particular time . . .Douglas Hodge is a multi-award-winning English actor, with Olivier and Tony awards for his performance in La Cage aux Folles, and nominations for his leading roles in Cyrano de Bergerac, Guys and Dolls and Inadmissible Evidence. In 2013 he is playing the role of Willy Wonka in Sam Mendes'' musical of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.Listen to other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams aTrade ReviewA true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero * David Walliams *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Georges Marvellous Medicine
Book SynopsisPuffin Audiobooks present a phizz-whizzing reading of Roald Dahl''s George''s Marvellous Medicine, read by Derek Jacobi. The audiobook features original music and 3D sound design by Pinewood film studios.George Kranky is eight-years-old and wondering what sort of mischief he might get into. George''s Grandma is a grizzly old grouch and George wants to teach her a lesson . . .And when Grandma''s finished drinking George''s marvellous medicine, she''ll really have something to grumble about.Listen to GEORGE''S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Twits
Book SynopsisPuffin Audiobooks presents a marvellous new reading of Roald Dahl''s The Twits read by IT Crowd star Richard Ayoade. The audiobook features original music.Mr Twit is a foul and smelly man with bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard.Mrs Twit is a horrible old hag with a glass eye.They''ve kept Muggle-Wump monkeys caged in the garden for far too long, and now the monkeys want to take their revenge . . .Listen to THE TWITS and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK My Magical Life
Book SynopsisSelected as a title in Tom Fletcher''s Book Club 2018! -------------A debut series from the mega-talented Zach King, full of laughs, zany action and more than a hint of magic.Eleven-year-old Zach has magical powers, just like everyone in his family, but he''s having trouble harnessing his abilities... Obviously being magical, but not being able to use his abilities isn''t exactly great for ZachSo, his parents decide he needs to be around real people. No more home schooling- it''s time to go to the scary world of secondary school! But Zach can''t resist a bit of magic... A simple spell ends with him and his best friend stuck in a vending machine. Someone filmed it and by the next day he''s gone viral on YouTube, getting the attention of Rachel, the prettiest girl at school. With everyone wondering how Zach does his tricks, and with head mean girl Trisha plotting to bring him down, Zach'
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Oxford University Press The Accidental Billionaire
Book SynopsisA new, hilarious book from author Tom McLaughlin, creator of the highly-acclaimed The Accidental Prime Minister. Funny by Name. Funny by Nature. Jasper Spam is mad about science, the problem is that all of his experiments tend to end in a BANG, until one day quite accidentally Jasper manages to invent something that will change the world forever . . .One crazy experiment involving a shed, a mallet, and a poorly aimed laser beam results in Jasper''s cat Rover, becoming the world''s first talking cat. Finally an invention that works - the Cat Chat 2000! Soon people are handing over all of their cash to get a talking cat. With his new found wealth Jasper can finally live the life he''s always dreamed of - buying a mansion, sports team, and producing a Hollywood blockbuster. But is there a huge price to pay for bringing talking cats to the world, and money won''t be able to solve the problem that the Cat Chat 2000 has caused.Trade ReviewPraise for The Accidental Secret Agent: 'The book was so funny that you are going to fall off your chair in laughter.' * lovereading4kids.co.uk *Praise for The Accidental Secret Agent: The only reason readers will put down this book is because they're laughing too much to hold onto it. * BookTrust *Praise for The Accidental Secret Agent: This is a truly laugh-out-loud book, which is guaranteed to entertain and amuse both children and adults alike * tes.com *Praise for The Accidental Prime Minister: A quick, highly entertaining read with the potential to provoke brilliant discussions amongst its young readers. * Goodreads *
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Oxford University Press Lucys Search for Little Star
Book SynopsisLucy is on holiday with her family when she meets a curious little kitten called Star. He''s a tiny little thing and he follows her everywhere. Christmas is drawing near and the snow begins to fall thick and fast. When Star, and then Lucy, find themselves in serious trouble-lost in a snow storm-Lucy''s magic snow globe is their only hope. Close your eyes and make a wish-miracles can happen.This warm and festive story is an ideal present for a child to read during the festive season. Animal-lovers everywhere will delight in Sophy WIlliams''s gorgeous illustrations and the simple language and short chapters are perfect for developing readers or to be read aloud. Fans of Anne Booth''s previous titles in this series - Lucy''s Secret Reindeer, Lucy''s Magic Snow Globe, Lucy''s Winter Rescue, and Lucy''s Magical Surprise - won''t be able to resist this latest Lucy story!Trade ReviewPraise for Lucy's Secret Reindeer: A magical tale about a very special friendship, perfect for Christmas with a gentle warmth. * Parents in Touch *Praise for Lucy's Secret Reindeer: Perfect for sharing with parents on cold winter nights... the perfect stocking filler for all little animal lovers. * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Meg and the Romans
Book SynopsisMeg and Mog meet a new friend - a Roman who is in need of help! But will Meg''s spell get him to London? Find out in this colourful new adventure and find out more about what Romans were really like...The Meg and Mog books have been entertaining children for nearly forty-five years; with their vibrant and unique artwork - they are perfect for sharing together, reading alone, and exploring the colours, shapes and characters in the pictures.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Delaney J Beast Awakens
Book SynopsisCalling all budding Stephen King fans... this is the book for you! The first book in a horrifying new fantasy sequence from Joseph Delaney, the internationally multi-million-selling author of The Spook''s Apprentice.They heard shouting, and cries of fear. Crafty looked down the slope and realised what had happened to cause so much panic. Without warning, the dark wall of the Shole had advanced. Crafty can''t remember a time before the Shole - the terrifying mist that has engulfed most of Britain, leaving those trapped in it to either die or be transformed into terrifying monsters: the aberrations. He''s been stuck in his family''s cellar for nearly a year, his only companions his restless, whispering dead brothers, and an unusually friendly aberration he names the Bog Queen.But then Crafty''s life abruptly changes. He is ordered to report to the Castle, where he will train as a gate grub - operators of magicTrade ReviewPraise for The Spook's Apprentice series: Be warned - these books are seriously scary * The Times *Packed full of scary creatures and chilling characters, I only wish this had been much, much longer. This is a must for all fantasy and adventure fans * Sam, 13, LoveReading4Kids *A thrilling fantasy novel full of monsters, action and intriguing characters - I highly recommend it! * Brodie, 12, LoveReading4Kids *This book was utterly unputdownable - I loved each and every second of time I spent reading it! I was torn between wanting to find out what happened and not wanting the book to end! * Rebekah, 15, LoveReading4Kids *A page turning story that kept you hanging on edge * Matilda, 11, LoveReading4Kids *I think that the Beast Awakens is a fabulous read because it lulls the reader into a never ending journey through the magical kingdom, the Shole, and the people involved * Nick, 12, LoveReading4Kids *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Boggart Fights Back
Book SynopsisA brand new, funny Boggart mystery from Susan Cooper, renowned author of the Dark is Rising sequence.Once again, there''s magic afoot in Scotland when Allie and Jay visit their grandfather and are eagerly greeted by the Boggart, an ancient sprite, and his cousin Nessie, formerly known as the Loch Ness Monster. Things are rarely peaceful with two boggarts around, but this time a real estate developer is the one causing a disturbance - a man named Trout.Trout is building a luxury resort, and is desperate to buy up everything in town - including Allie and Jay''s grandfather''s shop. He''s willing to do almost anything to raze the store to the ground, but with his beloved family under attack, the Boggart doesn''t stay silent for long: soon bulldozers are mysteriously driving themselves into the loch, and surveying flags are floating off into the sky, but Trout is unmoved. When Nessie tries to scare him by transforming into the Loch Ness Monster, Trout is delighted - what
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Penguin Random House Children's UK My Secret Unicorn Starlight Surprise
Book SynopsisLinda Chapman learnt to ride when she was three. Her first pony was Swizzle, a stubborn Welsh Mountain pony, who she used to imagine was a unicorn. Unfortunately, Swizzle behaved nothing like the Twilight of her stories! When Linda is not writing she trains dogs and teaches drama - and of course rides whenever she can. Linda lives in Leicestershire.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK First Prize for the Worst Witch
Book SynopsisPenguin presents the CD edition of First Prize for the Worst Witch by Jill Murphy, read by Gemma Arterton. Accident-prone Mildred Hubble is the Worst Witch at Miss Cackle''s Academy. She''s always getting her spells wrong and landing herself in trouble. But Mildred is in the last term of Fourth Year and determined to prove that she''s not as useless as everyone thinks - could it be First Prize for the worst witch after all?The Worst Witch is back - and it''s as subtly feminist as ever - New StatesmanTrade ReviewThe Worst Witch is back - and it's as subtly feminist as ever * New Statesman *Now that's TV magic: With stunning special effects and a whole coven of top-notch stars, CBBC's The Worst Witch will cast a spell on young and old alike * Daily Mail *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Soundar C Ladybird Tales of Crowns and Thrones
Book SynopsisDiscover six new tales of wit, courage and power in this new treasury from Ladybird Books.Join six kings, queens and warriors from around the world as they battle for crowns, vanquish dark forces and claim their thrones in this colourful illustrated collection of Ladybird Tales. Includes a special introduction from Game of Thrones actress Gemma Whelan.Perfect for bedtime, to read aloud or to enjoy alone, these exciting stories taken from myth and legend show that there is more to royalty than bows and curtsies.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Hey Grandude
Book SynopsisPenguin presents the audiobook edition of Hey Grandude! written and read by Paul McCartney. From Paul McCartney - an action-packed book celebrating the fun grandparents and grandkids can get up to.See the compass needle spin - let the magic fun begin!Meet Grandude - a super-cool, intrepid-explorer grandfather with some amazing tricks up his sleeve...Grandude is a one-of-a-kind adventurer! With his magic compass he whisks his four grandkids off on whirlwind adventures, taking them all around the globe. . .Join them as they ride flying fish, dodge stampedes, and escape avalanches!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Alices Adventures in Wonderland
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Five Children and It
Book SynopsisA set of 6 much-loved stories from classic English literature for children, brought together by Puffin Classics in beautiful paperback cover designs.When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead - an ancient sand fairy! Having a sand fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day, but the children don''t realize all the trouble wishes can cause...In the same collection:PETER PANTHE GREAT ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMESOLIVER TWISTALICE''S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLANDFIVE CHILDREN AND ITGULLIVER''S TRAVELS
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd LEGO Magical Ideas
Book SynopsisAdd some sparkle to your LEGO building with more than 50 magical model ideas! Use your LEGO collection to create enchanted forests, mythical creatures, fairies, super heroes, wands, and much more. Plus, the book comes with all the bricks you need to make an exclusive magical LEGO Neon Dragon model.Believing in magic is just the beginning! 2021 The LEGO Group.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Grandudes Green Submarine
Book SynopsisBrought to you by Puffin. As the Chillers explored, Lucy spotted a picture of Nandude, their adventurous grandmother.When will we see her again? asked Bob.Perhaps we could go on an adventure to find her! said Em . . .Grandude and the Chillers are back!Jump aboard Grandude''s magical green submarine and join the quest to find Nandude, following her musical trail around the world and deep beneath the sea.From the legendary Paul McCartney''s unique imagination comes this action-packed, rip-roaring adventure. Packed full of strange surprises, playful Beatles references, and heart-warming family fun.Celebrate the fun grandparents and their grandchildren can have together, even if there is a bit of distance keeping them apart.Praise for New York Times Number 1 Bestseller Hey Grandude!A charming tale from the music legend - with the most glorious illustrations that will be enjoyed b
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Fin and the Memory Curse
Book SynopsisA chilling Victorian London adventure about one girl''s mission to break a centuries-old curse with her long-lost family at its heart - perfect for fans of Cogheart and The Castle of Tangled Magic.Fin is a foundling growing up in the Hackney marshes, living in a tiny attic and selling leeches for a living. When she accidentally discovers she is the long-lost child of a rich Polish family called the Kaminskis, she is swept up into a supernatural adventure where she has to use everything she has learned on the streets of London and deep in the marshes to stay alive.For the Kaminskis are haunted by an ancient evil - and Fin is the key to stopping it forever . . .PRAISE FOR THE ICE WHISPERERS:''Heart-warming, adventurous and thought-provoking . . . An enchanting debut from Helenka Stachera'' - Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home''A gorgeously-written book full of magic and adventure'' - Radiya Hafiza, author of Rumaysa: A Fairytale
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