Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy

Book SynopsisSam wakes to see strange vessels gathered in the skies around London. As he stares up, people stream past, walking silently towards the enormous ships which emit a persistent noise. Only Sam seems immune to the signal. Six months later, Sam is absolutely alone. Injured by one of the flying drones which now populate London, Sam realises that without medical supplies he will die. Venturing above ground he is attacked again, but this time the drone is shot down in a hail of machine gun fire. In five minutes Sam learns two things: he is not alone; the drone injury should have killed him instantly yet he is still alive. The battle for Earth is about to begin.Trade ReviewA comedy thriller, full of baddies, action and lashings of humour * Praise for the H.I.V.E. series, Sunday Express *An exuberant Dahl-esque escapade * Praise for the H.I.V.E. series, Financial Times *Exciting, clever and all in all brilliant * Praise for the H.I.V.E. series, Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisAlways on the lookout for mysteries to solve, and finding new adventures around every corner, the TinyWing Fairies are quite the team! Join Pippin, Marthy, Tiffin and Little Ess as they head out into the frosty night to investigate the source of a strange noise that is keeping the fairies from sleeping. Whatever can it be?With snowy, atmospheric backdrops and illustrations full of pretty patterns and textures, this warm and reassuring story about night-time noises is the perfect comfort for wakeful little ones. There's not a frilly pink outfit to be seen!

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Book SynopsisJessica Day George''s magical bestselling series comes to a rousing conclusion as Celie and her family set sea on a grand ship made in the likeness of their beloved Castle!There is never a dull moment for Celie and her family in Castle Glower--even when they''re not in the Castle itself! After traveling to the seaside kingdom of Lilah's betrothed prince, Lulath, Celie and her companions are busy training griffins, enjoying wedding festivities, and finishing construction of a grand ship built from parts of the Castle. But on their maiden voyage, the Ship steers them far off course into uncharted waters. Celie and Lilah hope that the Ship is taking them to the ancient island where unicorns once roamed, but as the journey grows longer and supplies run low, they are in trouble. Celie, Lilah, and Rolf know they must trust the Ship as they trust the Castle, but what if they never reach land again?Trade ReviewLovely and engaging, this fantasy series continues to have wide appeal. * Booklist on THURSDAYS WITH THE CROWN *Fans of the series will eagerly devour this latest installment. * SLJ on THURSDAYS WITH THE CROWN *A sweet, funny, sincere story in which siblings work together. * Kirkus Reviews on WEDNESDAYS IN THE TOWER *Castle Glower is the true star of this charming story of court intrigue and magic. A satisfying mix of Hogwarts and Howl’s Moving Castle. * SLJ on TUESDAYS AT THE CASTLE *This enjoyable romp turns mischief into political action and a stone palace into a cunning character. . . . These kids are clever, as is George's adventure. May pique castle envy. * Kirkus Reviews on TUESDAYS AT THE CASTLE *

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Book SynopsisThe Tales of Beedle the Bard has been favourite bedtime reading in wizarding households for centuries. Full of magic and trickery, these classic tales both entertain and instruct, and remain as captivating to young wizards today as they were when Beedle first put quill to parchment in the 15th century. There are five tales in all: The Tale of the Three Brothers' Harry Potter fans will know from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; The Fountain of Fair Fortune', The Warlock''s Hairy Heart', The Wizard and the Hopping Pot' and Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump' complete the collection. These narrative gems are accompanied by explanatory notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore (included by kind permission of the Hogwarts Headmaster's archive). His illuminating thoughts reveal the stories to be much more than just simple moral tales, and are sure to make Babbitty Rabbitty and the slug-belching Hopping Pot as familiar to Muggles as Snow White and Cinderella. ThiTrade ReviewWe’re delighted to have worked with Bloomsbury in reviewing the large print editions of the three Hogwarts Library books. We hope that these projects will encourage other publishers to follow in their footsteps and expand the market of accessible and inclusive books * RNIB *UKAAF is delighted that Bloomsbury has made such a great effort to make this book as accessible as possible to people with print impairments. Our aim is to improve both the availability and the quality of accessible formats in the UK, and this publication is another great step in that direction * UKAAF *Children with dyslexia should also be able to develop a passion for stories and reading, so I very much welcome this dyslexia-friendly version * Margaret Malpas, MBE, Vice President of the British Dyslexia Association *I am delighted to endorse this edition that has been specially adapted to enable those requiring larger print or those who may be dyslexic to enjoy and access fully the wonderful world of Harry Potter * Professor Amanda Kirby, University of South Wales, Medical Advisor to the Dyspraxia Foundation in the UK *A moralist, a magician and a great liberal, Beedle is to the wizarding world what Hans Christian Andersen is to Muggles (non-magical people). Refreshingly original … and surprisingly satisfying. The Tales of Beedle the Bard contains all the playful humour and down-to-earth detail that makes her wizarding world so seductive * Sunday Times *Five enchanting tales told with the author’s confident mixture of wit and wariness tell lessons for both children and parents alike * Sunday Express *The stories are simple, original, diverse, witty and wise ... a storytelling treat * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisTwo intrepid girls go from ladies-in-waiting to knights-in-action when they rip up the rule book and go searching for adventure!Wondermere is the luckiest kingdom in the land, all thanks to the dragons that nest on top of the castle. Nobody wants them to fly away, so everyone has to FOLLOW THE RULES and make sure everything STAYS THE SAME to keep the dragons HAPPY.Princess Grace HATES the rules. They stop her doing everything she loves, like PLAYING TROLL-O and WEARING TROUSERS and training to be a BRAVE KNIGHT. Why do boys get all the FUN! Determined to prove that the rules are a LOAD OF OLD SWAMP ROT, Grace and her sister Princess Portia secretly enter the year's BIGGEST TROLL-O TOURNAMENT. A couple of rule-breakers couldn't possibly disturb the dragons could they? Cheeky, charming and laugh-out-loud funny, the debut young fiction series from bestselling picture book author Michelle Robinson is chock-full of chuckles (and grumpy unicorns). Perfect for fans of Cressida CoweTrade ReviewWitty dialogue, fast pace and delightful illustrations that I'm sure the dragons would approve of! Do Not Disturb The Dragons is a glittery & feisty read * NetGalley Reviewer *Laugh out loud funny, Do Not Disturb The Dragons is a raucous, rule-breaking romp showing that if you are blocked from following your dreams, you have to be the change you want [...] Sharon Davey's playful illustrations bring the fun and joy at the heart of this delightful story to life, and capture the cheeky, charming girls and their friends' personalities perfectly. Perfect for younger readers striking out on their own reading adventure, this would also make a fun class read for KS1 with lots to talk about along the way. And even better, it's the first in a series, too! * Reading Zone *

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Book Synopsis Haven’s Legacy is the thrilling and heartfelt second book in The Powers, a sweeping middle-grade fantasy series from Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist and her sister, the writer Jessica Benoist. Following the events at Haven house, Ellie and Parker are prepared for almost anything . . . The Power sisters have only just come to terms with the betrayal and truths revealed at Haven when their mysterious aunt, Sadie, shows up on their doorstep. Even more shocking, Sadie has a new mission for the girls: to rescue their beloved mother, who vanished years ago and is—according to Sadie—very much alive. Parker and Ellie join Aunt Sadie at Mountain Harbor, home to the Sentry, an underground society of people with powers like their own. First call of duty: to develop their magical abilities alongside their peers. But Ellie isn’t convinced everyone at Mountain Harbor can be trusted, and to make matters worse the

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Brilliant, twisty, and oh-so-queer, Fraternity is the boarding school story of your witchy dreams. Andy Mientus has written a novel so fresh and immersive, one has to wonder if any magic spells were involved in the writing of this book.” * Arvin Ahmadi, author of Down and Across and Girl Gone Viral *The queer found family scary sexy emotional grunge coming-of-age story I never knew I needed growing up. If that sounds chaotic, welcome to queer youth. Fraternity captures the turmoil and joy of the time when queer young people first learn how much power they have when they come together. * Bowen Yang, actor and comedian *Teen readers with a taste for horror will have fun. * Kirkus Reviews *?Zooey is carefully developed as a beautiful and tragic mix of self-doubt, wistfulness that he was “normal,” and slowly growing pride in the wholeness of his identity. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *The narrative is gripping and intense, and the three protagonists are remarkable in their individual voices. * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisJennifer Yu’s Grief in the Fourth Dimension is a moving and unique speculative YA novel about the afterlife and the unexpected connections that can be made in death.   In life, high school classmates Caroline Davison and Kenny Zhou existed in separate universes—Caroline in one of softball practices and family dinners; Kenny in one of NASA photo books and late-night shifts at his parents’ Chinese restaurant. But after their deaths, they find themselves thrown together as roommates in a mysterious white room—one that seems to exist outside of time and space, shows them their loved ones’ lives on a large hi-def TV, and grants their wishes with a sardonic sense of humor.   As Caroline and Kenny watch life continue to unfold back on Earth, they realize they can influence events through radio signals, psychic mediums, and electromagnetic interference. In their efforts to console their families, they als

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Book SynopsisSolstice and Edgar, the sulky raven, go ghost-hunting, and pit their wits against the obnoxious Captain Spookini, in the second quirky mystery by Blue Peter award-winning team Marcus Sedgwick and Pete Williamson.

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Book SynopsisGasp! A horrible, hairy, howling new school teacher arrives at Castle Otherhand and Solstice and Cudweed are at his mercy in the third of Marcus Sedgwick's quirky mysteries, winner of the Blue Peter Most Fun Story With Pictures Award 2011.

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Book SynopsisWhat with Pumpkin Hunting, a full moon and a vampire party, the scene is set for some ghoulish Halloween happenings in the fourth quirky mystery by BLUE PETER AWARD-winning team Marcus Sedgwick and Pete Williamson.

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Book SynopsisIf you could see into the future - would you look?Jenni Green doesn''t have a choice. On her way to visit her best friend, Autumn, Jenni suddenly finds she''s been transported exactly one year forward in time.Now she discovers that in the year that''s gone by, tragedy has struck and her friendship with Autumn will never be the same again. But what caused the tragedy? How did Jenni skip a year? And can she find her way back to the past to try to change what lies ahead?With humour - and her customary light touch - the author of the EMILYWINDSNAP books plays a fascinating game with time, and explores thechanges that take place in friendships and families in the aftermath of adisaster.Trade ReviewA gripping and compelling tale of friendship and adventure ... a life changing read * School Librarian *A brilliant family evocation as well as a thought provoking and intriguing good read * School Librarian Winter 2011 *A gripping and satisfying read * Hack Writers *A thoroughly enjoyable, absorbing story full of twists and turns with some heart stopping moments * Primary Teacher *Absolutely gripping * Good Book Guide *A thoughtful book that tackles big questions * Cornwall Life *This is a fantastic book ... most of all you won't want to stop reading -- Molly, aged 12 * Anorak Magazine *Deftly told and haunting * Jewish Chronicle *A book of heartache and humour ... written with wit and passion * Waterstone's Books Quarterly *This is an amazing book, I really liked it because the characterisation is amazing - you can really imagine what they all look like, you can feel Jenni's fear, her happiness and what it's like to have your world turned upside down. -- Rebecca Renwick, Forrester High * TEEN TITLES *I liked Liz Kessler's pacey compelling style ... and the skilful way in which she places her timeslip device so carefully in moder life that it seems surprisingly plausible * SCHOOL LIBRARIAN *Absolutely gripping! * THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE *It is a brilliant family evocation as well as a thought provoking and intruiging good read * SCHOOL LIBRARIAN *I was so enthralled, it didn't take me very long at all to finish this one ... a simple, quick and enjoyable read. * STEPPING OUT OF THE PAGE *

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Book SynopsisA long time ago Magic faded away, leaving behind only yo-yos, the extremely useful compass-pointing-to-North enchantment and the spell that keeps bicycles from falling over.Things are about to change. Magical power is on the rise and King Snodd IV of Hereford has realised that he who controls Magic controls almost anything. Only one person stands between Snodd and his plans for unimaginable power and riches.Meet Jennifer Strange, sixteen-year-old acting manager of Kazam, the employment agency for sorcerers and soothsayers. She may only have one functioning Wizard and her faithful assistant ''Tiger'' Prawns to help her. But one thing is certain: she will not relinquish the noble powers of Magic to big business and commerce without a fight.Trade Review'Highly recommended. Very funny' * Independent on THE LAST DRAGONSLAYER *'[Fforde's] ripping yarn of magic in decline mashes up the usual spells-and-beasts motif with a satire on corporate cash and tabloid values.' * i on THE LAST DRAGONSLAYER *'This year's grown-up JK Rowling' * Sunday Times *'True literary comic genius' * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisThe book is about, among other things: the strongest boy in the world, a talking cockatoo, a faulty mind reader, a beautiful bearded lady and a nervous magician, an old museum, and a shrunken head.Blessed with extraordinary abilities, orphans Philippa, Sam, and Thomas have grown up happily in Dumfrey''s Dime Museum of Freaks, Oddities, and Wonders. Philippa is a powerful mentalist, Sam is the world''s strongest boy, and Thomas can squeeze himself into a space no bigger than a bread box. The children live happily with museum owner Mr. Dumfrey, alongside other misfits. But when a fourth child, Max, a knife-thrower, joins the group, it sets off an unforgettable chain of events.When the museum''s Amazonian shrunken head is stolen, the four are determined to get it back. But their search leads them to a series of murders and an explosive secret about their pasts.Trade ReviewStupendous and stupefying! A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a Shrunken Head. If you aren't curious about Curiosity House somebody must have pickled your brain and put in a jar. Read this book immediately. -- Pseudonymous Bosch, New York Times bestselling author of the Secret Series and BadStep right up! Step right up! Mystery, murder, curses, and sideshow freaks! Or are they superheroes? There's only one way to find out... Read Curiosity House! You'll be glad you did! -- Adam Gidwitz, New York Times bestselling author of the A Tale Dark & GrimmAn absolute delight . . . The story is packed with mystery, murder, adventure, humour and magic, but above all it is a beautiful evocation of loss, tempered by the gradual blossoming of friendship, trust and hope. Although aimed at younger readers, the lightness of touch and the tenderness of the message could make grown men weep. * Daily Mail on LIESL & PO *A gorgeous story -- timeless and magical. -- Rebecca Stead, Newbery winner for When You Reach MeLIESL & PO by Lauren Oliver brings much-needed magic to an increasingly neglected age group . . . there are some exquisitely drawn characters . . . it's books like this, with its classic quest plot, intertwined with lyrical metaphysics, that can set a child up for life. * Sunday Telegraph on LIESL & PO *

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Book SynopsisA funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling.Sam J. Butterbiggins'' only ambition is to be a Very Noble Knight, but he has a problem - he''s been packed off to the castle next door to stay with his aunt, uncle and annoying cousin Prune while his parents are away. But Sam''s discovered an ancient scroll listing the six quests to be completed in order to become a knight, and he''s already completed the first one! Now he''s found his True Companion (Prune), next on the list is to track down a Snow White Steed. But when Aunt Egg orders Sam and Prune to journey to Weasel''s Hill to deliver Horace the warthog back to his owner, it looks like the young knight-in-training looks will have to put his quest on hold. Or will he ...?Trade ReviewWith plenty of humorous dialogue and lively pictures, this is great fun for young readers * Parents in Touch *skilled storytelling * The Independent on Sunday *This is an excellent series addition to the KS1 classroom. t joins that august body of texts that support the hard-pressed teacher in launching fledgling readers ... Delightful illustrations from David Melling complement the Vivian French text * English 4 - 11 *

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Book SynopsisA funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling.Sam J. Butterbiggins has one wish: to become a Very Noble Knight. But he''s been packed off to his aunt and uncle''s castle where knightly activities are not allowed.With the help of his cousin Prune, Sam has discovered a magical scroll that tells him the six quests he must complete to become a knight, and he''s already finished four! For his fifth quest, Sam must defeat a fearsome foe. But it''s a snowy day, and he and Prune are stuck inside. There are no enemies to be found - until Uncle Archibald sends them to the cellar ...Trade Review... a series of hilarious stories with added humour in their illustrations. - The ScotsmanVivian French is a sublime storyteller. - Sunday Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling.Trade Review... a series of hilarious stories with added humour in their illustrations. - The ScotsmanVivian French is a sublime storyteller. - Sunday Telegraph

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Book SynopsisFrom Olympic gold medal winner Mo Farah and bestselling author of Oi Frog!, Kes Gray, comes a fun fiction series which will get kids reading, and running too!Mo and his friends are jogging in the local park when Mo suggests they run backwards for fun. But what they hadn''t bargained for was running back in TIME. There are DINOSAURS everywhere ... and they are hungry. Luckily Mo and his friends are wearing good trainers. It''s a good job they love to run! Follow Mo on his madcap adventures as his running skills go from strength to strength.The perfect book to share and read aloud.The nation watched with bated breath as Mo Farah seized Olympic gold in the 10,000m and 5000m - he''s been a national treasure ever since. In this adventurous series father of three, Mo Farah, combines two lifelong passions - literacy and exercise.Children''s books by Mo Farah: Ready Steady Mo, Go Mo Go: Monster Mountain Chase!, G

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Book SynopsisThe first in a magical, exciting series by Olympian and World Book Day ambassador Jessica Ennis-Hill. Perfect for fans of Rainbow Magic and My Little Pony! What if you had a special bracelet that gave you the power to talk to animals? One morning Evie gets a parcel in the post from her Grandma Iris in Jamaica. Inside layers of tissue and colourful ribbons is a beautiful bracelet! Evie''s going to need the bracelet - and a brave heart - when her friend meets a frightened silver unicorn. But she''s always ready to have some magical adventures! This is the first in a sensational seven-book series by Jessica Ennis-Hill, World Book Day ambassador and inspiration for kids everywhere. The full list of titles: 1. The Silver Unicorn2. The Enchanted Puppy3. The Sprites'' Den4. The Unicorn''s Foal5. The Clocktower Charm6. The Fire Bird7. The Golden SandsTrade ReviewThe first in a gentle, inclusive fantasy series ... featuring new school nerves and a grandmother's magical gift ... it's refreshing to see a mixed-race British heroine with a solid Yorkshire vocabulary, in a book which is clearly a labour of love * The Guardian *This is a good story for people who like a bit of magic and something less intense. * SCOOP Kids Magazine - Issue 24 *

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Book SynopsisThe second in a magical, exciting series by Olympian and World Book Day ambassador Jessica Ennis-Hill. Perfect for fans of Rainbow Magic and My Little Pony! What if you had a magic bracelet that allowed you to bring toys to life? Evie''s grandma has sent her another parcel. Inside layers of tissue and colourful ribbons is a beautiful bracelet! This time, the bracelet lets her bring things to life. But when a stuffed toy becomes a cute little puppy with a mind of his own, Evie and her friends are off on a magical adventure! Evie shares Jessica''s determination and drive - an inspiration for kids everywhere.The full list of titles: 1. The Silver Unicorn2. The Enchanted Puppy3. The Sprites'' Den4. The Unicorn''s Foal5. The Clocktower Charm6. The Fire Bird7. The Golden Sands

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Book SynopsisThe fourth in a magical, exciting adventure by Olympian and World Book Day ambassador Jessica Ennis-Hill. Perfect for fans of Rainbow Magic and My Little Pony: a bumper special edition, with extra quizzes and activities. What if you had a special bracelet that let you become invisible whenever you wanted? Evie''s grandma has sent her another parcel. Inside layers of tissue and colourful ribbons is a beautiful bracelet! A unicorn foal is lost in the park! Evie''s going to need the bracelet - and a brave heart - to help him. But she''s always ready to have some magical adventures! Evie shares Jessica''s determination and drive - an inspiration for kids everywhere.The full list of titles: 1. The Silver Unicorn2. The Enchanted Puppy3. The Sprites'' Den4. The Unicorn''s Foal5. The Clocktower Charm6. The Fire Bird7. The Golden Sands

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Book SynopsisA hilarious double-act like no other! Accidentally naughty nine-year-old Molly and Notes, the secret scribble witch who lives in her pen pot face friendship troubles, spelling championships and, of course, a few magical muddles along the way. When Molly finds out her best friend, Chloe, is moving schools, it feels like the end of the world. That''s until she realises her secret paper witch, Notes, can fly letters between them. But then Molly receives a note from Chloe that mentions her new friends and the Inter-School Spelling Championship and her bubble bursts. In retaliation, Molly enters herself into the competition. Just one tiny problem: Molly absolutely HATES spelling.Meanwhile, Notes is up to her usual tricks and is determined to help Molly make new friends of her own. Of course, there are a few magical muddles along the way ... Can Molly and Chloe get their friendship back on track? Will Notes succeed in her mission? And who will win t

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Book SynopsisThe final book in the 'snortingly funny' (Booktrust) Fire Boy series! It's not easy being an accidental superhero. Aidan (aka Fire Boy) and the circus are in trouble, once again. Aidan's nemesis, the billionaire Clayton Jones,  is spreading fake news throughout the world, painting Aidan as the bad guy.  With circus fans dwindling and the world turning against them, Aidan knows it's once again up to him to save the day. But to do see, he'll have to reveal the truth about Clayton Jones - and it looks like Clayton might have some special powers of his own... After the hilarity of Fire Boy and Pants on Fire, Fire Power is the perfect conclusion to the laugh-out-loud trilogy about unexpected superpowers, magical sweets, friendship and a cat named Lemon - for fans of My Brother is a Superhero and The Parent Agency.Trade ReviewThe momentum of this super-powered action comedy is maintained with short, punchy chapters that draw you in to a ludicrous plot mixing crime, unusual superpowers, circus tricks and classic goody versus baddy themes. Aidan has an enjoyably reckless nature, and it's a very fun read, but beneath the hilarity there are also some and interesting thoughts on family and friendship. * Booktrust *

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Book SynopsisThe biscuit factory in Haddie''s hometown is absolutely 100% NOT a Super-Secret Science Lab. Or a portal to another dimension. With orange fluffy monsters. OH NO. DEFINITELY NOT. Or ... is it? A laugh-out-loud biscuit-bonkers adventure for fans of My Brother is a Superhero and Kid Normal. *Winner of the Northern Writers'' Award*I live near a biscuit factory. Sounds like a dream come true, right? But it''s not all fun and jammie dodgers. You see, the biscuit factory is really a Super-Secret Science Lab. Everyone pretends it makes biscuits. It just makes life easier. Until today. Because the biscuit factory tore a hole through dimensions, and now HUGE ORANGE MONSTERS are climbing through.Oh, and if we don''t do something, the world is going to go KABLOOEY in the next thirty minutes. NOT ON MY WATCH. You coming? ''So funny you''ll snort custard creams out of your nose'' Mr J Dodger

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Book SynopsisEnter the colourful world of Indigo Wilde, and the magical creatures she takes care of ... When a moon bear appears at the door, Indigo''s off on a hair-raising adventure! A wonderfully wild series for readers of 7+ and fans of Pippi Longstocking and Amelia Fang. *Indigo is winner of the Alligator''s Mouth Award!*On Thursday, the doorbell rings at Indigo Wilde''s house on Jellybean Crescent. It''s a moon bear - an enormous winged bear covered with stars, the rarest of all rare creatures.The bear tells Indigo that her parents were studying it in its habitat in the Unknown Wilderness ... and now they''ve vanished.Indigo and her brother Quigley head off to rescue their parents. On their journey they come across many magical and extraordinary new creatures, but their parents are nowhere to be seen. Fortunately, there are other people studying the wildlife in the Unknown Wilderness. But do the people Indigo and Quigley meet really have the best inte

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Book SynopsisCurl up with this sparkling collection of Christmas stories from the world''s best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!Embrace the spirit of Christmas with tales of magic and wishes galore in this heart-warming collection. From a dog who discovers the joy of Christmas to Santa Claus who gets himself out of a muddle with a little help from his friends, these stories celebrate shared times, festivities and wonder.Filled with lots of festive fun, these stories are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to enjoy independently, each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain''s favourite children''s authors and her bumper short story collections are the perfect way to introduce her work to a new generation of readers.Read all 15 bumper short story collections. New in 2020:Nature StoriesStories of Rotten Rascals<

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Book SynopsisFor fans of My Brother is a Superhero and The Demon Headmaster comes an outrageously funny story of brain control, friends, enemies and saving the world, even if you don''t really want to.*From the award-winning writer of The Unbelievable Biscuit Factory*Leeza''s parents are ordinary. Unfit, grumpy, a bit embarrassing. Totally normal, right? Until today. Today they are jogging. Eating salads and enjoying them. Smiling all the time. They''re happy. Really, really happy. Who could complain about that? Leeza, that''s who. Because it looks like someone''s brainwashing everyone in town. Who''s going to save the world? Oh no! It looks like it might have to be Leeza. OK then. Let''s do this. You coming?By the author of The Unbelievable Biscuit Factory, winner of the Children''s Novel category in the Northern Writers'' Awards, this book is a must for anyone who wants something to make theTrade ReviewThe whole book feels really quirky and adventurous and I recommend that you give it a try. * First News *

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Book SynopsisA full-colour short story taken from the world of the Magic Faraway Tree. Perfect for new readers. Discover the magic!When Joe is whisked up to the Land of Ice and Snow, he meets a rather bossy snowman, who is determined to make Joe his servant! Can Moon-Face, Frannie and Beth rescue Joe, with the help of their new friends, Goldilocks and the Three Bears?The stories about the Magic Faraway Tree have been entertaining children for more than 80 years. Now these colour short stories offer a great way for young new readers to discover the adventures of Silky, Moon-Face, the Saucepan Man and all of their friends in the Enchanted Wood. Also available in this short story series: A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Birthdays A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Magic Medicines A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Do-As-You-Please A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Goodies A Faraway Tree Adventure: In S

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Book SynopsisA full-colour short story taken from the magical Wishing-Chair series. Perfect for new readers. Be whisked away! When Mollie and Peter go to buy their mother a birthday present, they discover the most extraordinary thing: a chair that can fly and grant wishes! And on a stiflingly hot summer day in the playroom, what better adventure to have than to fly high above the mountains and seaside in search of the Land of Goodness Knows Where!Also available in this short story series:A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Royal Birthday PartyA Wishing-Chair Adventure: A Daring School RescueA Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Witch''s Lost CatA Wishing-Chair Adventure: A Summertime MysteryA Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Goblin and the Lost RingA Wishing-Chair Adventure: Home for Half-TermA Wishing-Chair Adventure: Santa Claus and the Wishing-Chair

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Book SynopsisA gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, featuring blackbirds and honeybees with shining secrets. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books.

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Book SynopsisA gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, with squabbling squirrels and woodland animals who can change colour. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books.

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Book SynopsisA pacey, fractured twist on a classic fairy tale!Having woken the sleeping prince, Briar Rose, Fi and Shane still have a curse to break, and a terrifying foe to face: the Spindle Witch. If they can defeat her, the land of Andar will be free again. The three journey to the secret city of Everlynd, and all the while Fi is fighting her feelings for Briar, while he is fighting the ever-growing pull of the Spindle Witch. On the way, they are ambushed by Red, the girl who Shane can''t stop flirting with and arguing with. The girl in the service of the Spindle Witch. After an accident, the two are forced to work together. But then they''re captured by a pack of Witch Hunters. Will Red finally pick the right side?Packed with kick-ass fight scenes and featuring two romantic storylines, this retelling of Sleeping Beauty is the breath-taking sequel to The Bone Spindle.

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Book SynopsisTwo fighting partners. One monstrous prince. A last battle. The finale of The Bone Spindle, a fractured fairy tale based on Sleeping Beauty, with a m/f and a f/f romance. Perfect for fans of CINDERELLA IS DEAD.With Prince Briar Rose''s life on the line as he slowly turns into a monster at the hands of the Spindle Witch, treasure hunter Fi must escape from a tower to rescue him.Meanwhile, her axe-wielding partner Shane is on the hunt for a mysterious weapon that holds the key to the Spindle Witch''s demise. But Shane must also protect her lover, the beautiful witch Red, from the Spindle Witch''s executioner.As tensions rise and partnerships crumble, Fi and Shane need to work together again, putting their treasure hunting skills to the test at the greatest lost ruin of them all - the tomb of the Witch Queen Aurora.Will they finally unravel the thread that ties them all together and defeat the Spindle Witch and her twisted creatures

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Book SynopsisYOU are a highly trained ninja. When your village is attacked by a warlord called Raiden, only you can stop him. This is a title in the interactive I HERO Immortals series - where the reader is the hero! In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is ''decide-your-own-destiny!Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves), and illustrated by comics legend, Jack Lawrence.Trade ReviewAn excellent way to get children -- and especially reluctant readers -- to engage with books * Parents In Touch *

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Book SynopsisYOU are Robin Hood, outlaw of Sherwood Forest. The Sheriff of Nottingham has captured Maid Marian. You''ll need all your skills to rescue her, and stay out of prison ... This is a choose-your-own-destiny adventure where YOU are the hero.This is a title in the interactive I HERO Legends series - where the reader plays the part of a legendary hero! In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is ''decide-your-own-destiny!Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves), and illustrated by Andrew 2Hands Tunney. Age appropriate for 6 to 8 year olds and more sensitive readers. Also suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association.Trade ReviewThis is a fantastic book for boys who need to be introduced to reading for pleasure, it lets the imagination flow as you are the hero of the book and get to decide your own destiny. This book can be used for independent reading in upper KS2 as well as guided reading. It can also be used in golden time as a classroom activity in which the class vote on which option to choose. -- Sofia www.goodreads.com As soon as one I Hero book reappears in the library it is snapped up within the hour. G Trueman, Bath

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Book SynopsisIn this story, Little Spook is afraid of something - but none of the Spook family can work out what is frightening him. Then a little firefly comes to the rescue ...Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading: Orange stories are perfect for children aged 5+ who are reading at book band 6 (Orange) in classroom reading lessons.

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Book SynopsisCat is having a magical adventure! Where will the mat take cat next?Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading Pink 1B stories are perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band 1B (Pink) in classroom reading lessons.In this story, Bella the puppy is hiding. Where could she be?

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Book SynopsisA funny, fantastical collection of cautionary tales from the mind-bogglingly brilliant and bestselling Eva Ibbotson.

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Book SynopsisEva Ibbotson was born in Vienna, but when the Nazis came to power her family fled to England and she was sent to boarding school. She became a writer while bringing up her four children, and her bestselling novels have been published around the world. Journey to the River Sea won the Nestlé Gold Award and was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Some of her other young fiction titles include The Secret of Platform 13, Which Witch? and The Great Ghost Rescue. Eva died peacefully in October 2010 at the age of eighty-five.Trade ReviewA clever blend of magic and humour, The Beasts of Clawstone Castle is an enthralling story, elegantly written. * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisMonster Mission by Eva Ibbotson is a fun fantasy adventure full of fantastical creatures and mythical monsters!'We must kidnap some children,' announced Aunt Etta. 'Young, strong ones. It will be dangerous, but it must be done.'Three children are stolen and taken to a bizarre island, which is home to some extraordinary creatures - including mermaids, selkies and the legendary kraken. The island is the base for a very mysterious mission. But the magical adventure is cut short when the island is suddenly under siege. Can the children save themselves and their new friends?'Funny, gripping, charming and completely irresistible' - Amanda CraigTrade ReviewWildly original and wholly satisfying. -- Amanda Craig * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisHilary McKay is a critically acclaimed author who has won many awards, including the Guardian Children'sFiction Prize for her first novel, The Exiles, and the Whitbread (now the Costa) Award for Saffy's Angel.Hilary studied Botany and Zoology at the University of St Andrews, and worked as a biochemist before thedraw of the pen became too strong and she decided to become a full-time writer. Hilary lives in Derbyshire with her family.Sarah Gibb studied at Saint Martin's School of Art (now Central Saint Martins) before completing her MA in Illustration at Brighton College of Art. After landing regular spots in the Telegraph and Elle magazine, Sarah went on to illustrate Sue Townsend's Adrian Mole series, many classic children's fairy tales and even the Harrods Christmas window display. She lives in Wandsworth, London.Trade ReviewHilary McKay is back! . . . She's inventive, funny and will always make you laugh . . . the oldest stories given fresh life * The Bookbag *I'm reading this utterly beautiful collection of fairy tales by Hilary McKay... and it's delicious and biting and wise * Katherine Rundell, author of The Rooftoppers *So breathtakingly beautiful, it's literally giving me chills . . . gorgeous and perfectly drawn out for kids AND adults . . . pretty sure this is the very best book I've read this year. It is thrillingly good. * Stephanie Burgis, author of The Dragon with the Chocolate Heart *Hilary McKay has re-written ten well-known fairy tales with her usual charm and warmth. I love them! ... You want to read this collection, and you want to come to it fresh, to see what Hilary has done with our old favourites. How she has made them into new favourites. This is really something. * Bookwitch *

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Book SynopsisWhat if you could avenge your own murder? A brilliant young woman gets a second chance at life in this debut YA tale of vengeance, court intrigue, and romance, inspired by classic Chinese tropes. Mingshin outsmarted three princes to help the man she loved become king. But she doesn't see Ren's betrayal coming, not until she's lying in a pool of her own blood on the palace steps. As she's dying, Mingshin makes a desperate plea to the gods to turn back time and give her a chance to make things right. Mingshin wakes up two years earlier, her prayer granted, and swears two things: Ren will never become king, and she will never fall in love again. But the timeline in this life has changed: a dignitary gifted with dark magic is threatening her kingdom's peace, and Ren's thirst for power runs deeper than Mingshin could have imagined. She finds herself allying with Jieh, another contender for the throne. Mingshin knows better than anyone not to give her heart to a prince. But in

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Book SynopsisDress and accessorize all the beautiful SPARKLE SWEETIES in this incredible My BIG Sticker Dress-Up activity book! Includes extra sticker pages for extra FUN!Children will enjoy screen-free fun with this amazing sticker book that encourages hours of unlimited imagination and play. Features a variety of Fairies, Mermaids, and Princesses that children will love dressing up with different clothing and accessory stickers! With 9 pages of reusable stickers, children will love exploring their creativity by creating their own outfits, scenes, and of courseSTYLE! Contains over 900 reusable shimmer stickers plus a fold out sticker closet to help users organize their sticker fun Outfits and accessories can be used on multiple figures so children experience unlimited creativity Perfect for an on-the-go travel activity or a screen-free playtime at home Makes a wonderful birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, Easter basket stuffer, or

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Book SynopsisIn the next part of Neal Shusterman''s gripping and thought-provoking futuristic thriller, Connor, Lev and Risa continue to uncover shocking secrets about the process of ''Unwinding'' and the company, Proactive Citizenry, which created Cam, a teen made completely from parts taken from ''unwound'' teens. There are plans to mass produce rewound teens like Cam for military purposes, and below the surface of that potential horror lies a sinister layer of intrigue… Proactive Citizenry has been suppressing technology that could make unwinding completely unnecessary. Will Connor, Lev and Risa ever be able to break free from the fear of Unwinding?

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Book SynopsisFrom the prize-winning author of You Must Bring a Hat comes a young fiction series for ages 6+ full of magic and fun, with illustrations from Dave Pigeon’s Sheena Dempsey. The perfect read for young fans of Harry Potter, Ben Miller and Steven Lenton! Fred may look ordinary, but sometimes people who look ordinary turn out to be not very ordinary at all . . . because it just so happens that Fred is a wizard! The only problem is that Fred is totally, absolutely, mind-boggingly terrible at magic. . .  In his third adventure, Fred is invited to stay at the world-famous Magic Camp for Wizards of Astounding Genius, which has to be a mistake, surely? Will being surrounded by incredible magicians make Fred’s rubbish spells look even worse, or will he discover he has more tricks up his sleeve than he realises?

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