Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Merlion Publishing Brave Mermaids: The Treasure
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£18.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Dragon in the Sewer
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.On the way to the library with Mum, Ava finds a dragon in the sewer beneath the city. Can she use the breathing techniques her doctor taught her to help the young dragon control its fire-breath?Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£8.72
Walker Books Ltd Mermaid Moon
Book SynopsisAn award-winning author tells of a mermaid who leaves the sea in search of her landish mother in a captivating tale spun with beautiful prose, lush descriptions, empathy, and keen wit.Blood calls to blood; charm calls to charm.It is the way of the world.Come close and tell us your dreams.Sanna is a mermaid but she is only half seavish. The night of her birth, a sea-witch cast a spell that made Sanna's people, including her landish mother, forget how and where she was born. Now Sanna is sixteen and an outsider in the seavish matriarchy, and she is determined to find her mother and learn who she is. She apprentices herself to the witch to learn the magic of making and unmaking, and with a new pair of legs and a quest to complete for her teacher, she follows a clue that leads her ashore on the Thirty-Seven Dark Islands. There, as her fellow mermaids wait in the sea, Sanna stumbles into a wall of white roses thirsty for blood, a hardscrabTrade ReviewJuxtaposed against the patriarchal culture wherein Thyrla has amassed and maintained power (one in which rape and infanticide are common), Cokal (The Kingdom of Little Wounds) creates a well-developed matriarchal mermaid mythology in which women couple, bonded by love and respect, and men are largely unnecessary. Through several voices and richly detailed prose, these markedly different worlds overlap and diverge to impart a nuanced exploration of power, family, faith, and love. * Publishers Weekly *Thyrla, however, is a villain on par with Maleficent, cool, calculating, and so invested in power that she’s willingly sacrificed nearly her entire family—including children she specifically bore to kill—to keep her hold on the island and her youth. It’s the revelation of her love for her son that makes her the most complicated, if not sympathetic, character here, a far more interesting foil to pure-hearted Sanna...a haunting tale of love, betrayal, and family, on land and in sea. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *Lyrical, complex, and occasionally dark, with rich rewards for patient readers. Suggest this to thoughtful readers looking for strong females, unexpected twists, and a relatively happy ending. A good fit for fans of Margo Lanagan’s The Brides of Rollrock Island. * School Library Journal *Mermaid Moon is an action-packed tale of parental abandonment, familial longing, treachery and dark magic with an appealingly determined heroine. * BookPage *Mermaid Moon is a beautifully told, immersive novel that layers fairy-tale elements with more modern themes, allowing for a different experience with every reread. * Shelf Awareness for Readers *
£7.19
Hachette Children's Group Beast Quest Krotax the Tusked Destroyer
Book SynopsisBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Exiled from Avantia, Tom and Elenna are on a quest to discover the truth about King Hugo''s brother, Prince Angelo. In a frozen wasteland, our heroes face a battle with Krotax - an armoured mammoth! There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Shattered Kingdom series - don''t miss out! Querzol the Swamp Monster; Krotax the Tusked Destroyer; Torka the Sky Snatcher; Xerkan the Shape Stealer.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade''s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!Trade ReviewIf you have a reluctant reader then give these a try although be prepared to invest in an extra bookshelf! - Southern Daily EchoThis is a really cool adventure book. - The GuardianA great series to get lads, who normally wouldn't be, interested in reading. - The SentinelNarnia meets Pokemon via Potter. - The Observer
£5.69
Hodder & Stoughton Oculta
Book SynopsisA THIEF MADE A LORD. A PRINCE MADE A VILLAIN. A DEADLY GAME FOR POWER.The exhilarating sequel to the LatinX Sunday Times bestseller Nocturna, about a face-changing thief and a risk-taking prince who must reunite when a deadly enemy threatens their kingdom''s chance at establishing a global peace.After joining forces to save Castallan from an ancient magical evil, Alfie and Finn haven''t seen each other in months. Alfie is finally stepping up to his role as heir and preparing for an International Peace Summit, while Finn is traveling and reveling in her newfound freedom from Ignacio.That is, until she''s unexpectedly installed as the new leader of one of Castallan''s powerful crime families. Now one of the four Thief Lords of Castallan, she''s forced to preside over the illegal underground Oculta competition, which coincides with the summit and boasts a legendary prize.Just when Finn finds herself back iTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR MAYA MOTAYNEA must-read for all YA fantasy fans . . . Filled with magic, adventure and just a touch of romance too, Oculta remains every bit as immersive, exhilarating and intense as its predecessor * Culturefly *An exhilarating adventure, bursting with lively, inventive magic and characters who charmed me the instant they appeared on the page. If you want to get swept up in a story, pick this one * NYT bestselling author Margaret Rogerson *An interesting premise, likable characters, and high adventure * Kirkus *Fantasy fans will embrace the creative worldbuilding and welcome these flawed and multi-layered characters into their hearts * Cinda Williams Chima, NYT bestselling author *
£8.54
Sourcebooks, Inc Belle Revolte
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the Mask of Shadows duology comes this fast-paced YA fantasy, where two young women must trade lives, work together to stay alive, and end a war caused by magic and greed Emilie des Marais is more at home holding scalpels than embroidery needles and is desperate to escape her noble roots to serve her country as a physician. But society dictates a noble lady cannot perform such gruesome work.Annette Boucher, overlooked and overworked by her family, wants more from life than her humble beginnings and is desperate to be trained in magic. So when a strange noble girl offers Annette the chance of a lifetime, she accepts.Emilie and Annette swap livesAnnette attends finishing school as a noble lady to be trained in the ways of divination, while Emilie enrolls to be a physician''s assistant, using her natural magical talent to save lives.But when their nation instigates a terrible war, Emilie and Annette come together to help the rebellion unearth the trutTrade Review"A bursting-at-the-seams stand-alone empowerment story." - Kirkus Reviews"Miller (Mask of Shadows duology) packs several complex and nuanced themes into one stand-alone, heart-wrenching tale...it will absorb readers completely. Hand to any lover of magic, rebellion, secrets, and self-discovery." - Booklist"Social justice enthusiasts and readers with an interest in LGBTQIA representation will find much to enjoy and discuss." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"[A] provocative fantasy...[Miller's] protagonists' awareness of privilege and desire to challenge the status quo shines through. LGBTQ representation-including gay, trans, and nonbinary characters (Annette identifies as asexual biromantic)-further widens this tale's appeal. " - Publishers Weekly"Fast-paced fantasy with a pair of determined female protagonists. A welcome twist on the tropes of sword and sorcery novels." - School Library Journal" A well-imagined world, with richly drawn characters with much LGBTQ diversity." - Youth Services Book Review"An evocative and thought provoking tale of rebellion, magic, and love." - The Nerd Daily
£11.19
Hachette Children's Group Emily Windsnap and the Tides of Time: Book 9
Book SynopsisThe brand new ninth book in the five-million-copy-selling Emily Windsnap series by Liz Kessler. Bubbling with magic, fun, friendship and oceans of adventure.Emily Windsnap has returned home to Brightport, but she can't help but miss the fantastical adventures she's been having on pirates ships and tropical islands. And Brightport isn't exactly welcoming her home either - in fact, her best friend Mandy doesn't seem at all happy to see her. At least she has a new wishing stone, which will grant her three wishes, to help make things better. But whatever Emily wishes seems to end badly... When she wishes for things to improve in Brightport, it has terrible consequences for her mermaid friends in the ocean. And when when she wishes for the ocean to be kept safe, life on land becomes impossible.Can Emily work out how to use the final wish in a way that will save the future for land, sea, and all her friends?
£6.99
Workman Publishing Beastly Bones: A Jackaby Novel
Book SynopsisIn the second instalment of the New York Times bestselling series, detective of the supernatural R.F. Jackaby and his assistant Abigail Rook follow a case to a paleontological dig site in nearby Gad's Valley on the trail of a thief, a monster, and a murderer.Some girls work in shops or sell flowers. Some girls find husbands and play house. I assist a mad detective in investigating unexplained phenomena. My name is Abigail Rook, and this is what I do. In 1892, New Fiddleham, New England, things are never quite what they seem, especially when Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, are called upon to investigate the supernatural. First vicious shape-shifters disguise themselves as a litter of kittens, and a day later, their owner is found murdered. Then in nearby Gad's Valley, bones from a recent dig mysteriously go missing, and an unidentifiable beast starts attacking animals and people, leaving mangled bodies behind. Police detective Charlie Cane calls on Abigail for help, and soon Abigail and Jackaby are on the hunt.
£9.99
Workman Publishing Ghostly Echoes: A Jackaby Novel
Book SynopsisAbigail Rook and her eccentric employer R.F. Jackaby dive into the cold case of their own resident ghostly lady to solve her decade-old murder in the third book of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series. Jenny Cavanaugh, the ghostly lady of 926 Augur Lane, has enlisted the services of her detective-agency tenants to solve a decade-old murder-her own. Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, dive into the cold case, starting with a search for Jenny's fiancé, who went missing the night she died. But when a new, gruesome murder closely mirrors the events of ten years prior, Abigail and Jackaby realize that Jenny's case isn't so cold after all. Soon Abigail's race to unravel the mystery leads her down to the mythical underworld and deep into her colleagues' grim histories to battle the most deadly foe she has ever faced.
£9.49
J-Novel Club An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf
Book SynopsisZagan is a super powerful sorcerer, but lives as a recluse. And now he faces his greatest test… falling in love!Zagan is feared by the masses as an evil sorcerer. Both socially awkward and foulmouthed, he spends his days studying sorcery while beating down any trespassers within his domain. One day he's invited to a dark auction, and what he finds there is an elven slave girl of peerless beauty, Nephy. Having fallen in love at first sight, Zagan uses up his entire fortune to purchase her, but being a poor conversationalist, he has no idea how to properly interact with her. Thus, the awkward cohabitation of a sorcerer who has no idea how to convey his love and his slave who yearns for her master but has no idea how to appeal to him begins.Table of ContentsPrologueChapter I: First Love is a Nasty Disease That Everybody SuffersChapter II: The First Love of Someone With a Communication Disorder is Similar to the Taste of Moldy BreadChapter III: It’s Terrifying When a Normally Quiet Child Gets AngryChapter IV: Unrequited Love is Something That Can Even Physically HurtChapter V: An Archdemon’s Actions Are Expected to be AudaciousEpilogue
£10.44
Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Tree House 10: A Wild West Ride
Book SynopsisThe tree house lands in Wild West America but there's no one around. Has it landed in a ghost town?When a gang of nasty horse thieves gallop past, it's not long before Jack and Annie are swept up in another adventure. With their new cowboy friend, Slim, they set out across the prairie to rescue Slim's mare from the horse thieves. But Jack and Annie still have their next riddle to solve. Will the spooky ghost be any help?Trade ReviewBeautifully written, full of suspense and well-researched * Waterstones Books Quarterly *An easy, fast-paced and exciting read which will appeal to both boys and girls * Junior *
£6.64
Arkbound The InBetween
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£11.78
Simon & Schuster Journey to the Center of the Earth
Book SynopsisJourney to a prehistoric world at the center of the Earth in this science fiction classic by Jules Verne—now with an arresting new look!When Axel’s uncle, Professor Liedenbrock, finds a coded journal describing a path into the center of the Earth, Axel hopes he’ll never be able to decipher it—because once the professor sets his mind to something, he’ll insist on carrying it out no matter the danger or difficulty. But when Axel himself ends up cracking the journal’s code, curiosity gets the better of him, and before he knows it, he and his uncle head to Iceland to find this secret route to unexplored territory. After being joined by a local guide, Hans, the group descends into a volcano, where Axel is convinced they’ll find nothing noteworthy and face nearly certain death. Instead, what awaits is more incredible than any of the travelers could have anticipated.
£8.99
Simon & Schuster From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon
Book SynopsisGun experts set their sights on shooting a man to the moon in these two novels by Jules Verne—now available together with an arresting new look!In the aftermath of the American Civil War, the members of The Baltimore Gun Club find themselves in a dilemma—without a war, there is no demand for their innovative gun designs. Eager for a new challenge, the club’s President Barbicane sets an ambitious goal: to build the largest gun in the world, powerful enough to shoot a man to the moon. Such a gun has never been attempted, so the club faces a myriad of challenges including what to make it from, where to build it, when to shoot it, and—most importantly—how to ensure that a passenger inside the gun’s projectile can survive the trip. In From Earth to the Moon, the members of the gun club undertake the engineering challenge, and Around the Moon follows the three voyagers on their journey to the moon and back.
£8.99
Simon & Schuster Off on a Comet
Book SynopsisBrace yourself for an out-of-this-world adventure in this Jules Verne classic following a small group of survivors set adrift in space by a comet—now with an arresting new look!A comet collides with Earth, causing a portion of the world to go floating off into space with it. On this new asteroid, thirty-six survivors of various nationalities will first need to uncover the truth of their circumstances before adapting to their new environment. But when it’s determined the comet is on a return course to Earth, can the group survive long enough to come up with a plan to get back on the planet?
£8.99
Galison Unicorn Dreams Magnetic Puzzles Set
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£13.25
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Rick Riordan Presents Tristan Strong Destroys The
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£8.54
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Rick Riordan Presents A Drop of Venom
Book SynopsisCirce goes YA in this unapologetically feminist retelling of the Medusa myth steeped in Indian mythology, a YA epic fantasy addition to the Rick Riordan Presents imprint.All monsters and heroes have beginnings. This is mine.Sixteen-year-old Manisha is no stranger to monsters?she?s been running from them for years, from beasts who roam the jungle to the King?s army, who forced her people, the naga, to scatter to the ends of the earth. You might think that the kingdom?s famed holy temples atop the floating mountains, where Manisha is now a priestess, would be safe?but you would be wrong.Seventeen-year-old Pratyush is a famed slayer of monsters, one of the King?s most prized warriors and a frequent visitor to the floating temples. For every monster the slayer kills, years are added to his life. You might think such a powerful warrior could do whatever he wants, but true power lies with the King. Tired after years of fighting, Pratyush wants nothing more than a peaceful, respectable life.When Pratyush and Manisha meet, each sees in the other the possibility to chart a new path. Unfortunately, the kingdom?s powerful have other plans. A temple visitor sexually assaults Manisha and pushes her off the mountain into a pit of vipers. A month later, the King sends Pratyush off to kill one last monster (a powerful nagin who has been turning men to stone) before he?ll consider granting the slayer his freedom.Except Manisha doesn?t die, despite the hundreds of snake bites covering her body and the venom running through her veins. She rises from the pit more powerful than ever before, with heightened senses, armor-like skin, and blood that can turn people to stone. And Pratyush doesn?t know it, but the ?monster? he?s been sent to kill is none other than the girl he wants to marry.Alternating between Manisha?s and Pratyush?s perspectives, Sajni Patel weaves together lush language, high stakes, and page-turning suspense, demanding an answer to the question ?What does it truly mean to be a monster??Endorsed by Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, now a hit series on Disney+.
£15.29
Hachette Children's Group Team Hero Battle for the Shadow Sword
Book SynopsisX-Men meets Beast Quest at the school for superheroes! An epic new adventure series from bestselling author Adam Blade - with amazing comic-book style illustrations. Welcome to Hero Academy! Join Jack and your other new classmates at this secret school, where the lessons are more exciting than Maths and PE. When a portal from the evil underground realm of Noxx is discovered beneath the school, Team Hero needs your powers. The next invasion is upon us ...There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don''t miss out! Battle for the Shadow Sword; Attack of the Bat Army; Reptile Reawakened; and The Skeleton WarriorAnd don''t forget Adam Blade''s other series: Beast Quest and Sea QuestTrade ReviewThe comic-book style illustrations will really appeal to readers, and will add hugely to their enjoyment of this adventure story. * Parents in Touch *
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Harry Potter and the HalfBlood Prince
Book SynopsisNew, repackaged audio editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series, read by Stephen Fry containing 17 CDs with a total running time of 20 hours and 45 minutes. With irresistible new jackets by Jonny Duddle to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers.When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny.Trade ReviewA marriage made in heaven, Stephen Fry reading Harry Potter * The Times *One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times * Sunday Telegraph *Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff * Mirror *
£82.65
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Harrys House of Invention A Bloomsbury Reader
Book SynopsisBook Band: Lime - Ideal for ages 6+A quirky comedy about a family of inventors by Rachel Anderson with brilliant illustrations from Chris Jevons.Harry lives in a house full of inventors and experiments. So when he breaks his arm, his mum installs a reaching, grabbing and twirling invention to his cast. Except now his arm has special powers of its own and Harry has no choice but to go along with its mischief and mayhem...This funny fantasy from award-winning author Rachel Anderson has quirky black-and-white illustrations by Chris Jevons and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Quidditch Through the Ages
Book SynopsisA perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts school library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules – and the breaking of the rules – of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Kennilworthy Whisp charts the game’s history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world. With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams, the commonest fouls, the development of racing brooms, and much more, this is a must-have sporting bible for all Harry Potter fans and Quidditch lovers, whether the weekend amateur or the seasoned Chudley Cannons season-ticket holder. Narrated by Andrew Lincoln, this is the first audiobook edition of the famous sports book ever to be released. Andrew’s film credits include Love Actually and Made in Dagenham, and he has received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Rick Grimes in the TV show The Walking Dead. Dip in to discover everything you ever wanted to know about the wizarding world’s most thrilling sport ... Running time: 1 hr 28 minsTrade ReviewAnyone who plays or watches Quidditch regularly will relish Mr Whisp’s book * Albus Dumbledore *A veritable treasure trove of hitherto unknown facts about the sport of warlocks * Bathilda Bagshot, author of A HISTORY OF MAGIC *A thoroughly enjoyable book; Quidditch fans are sure to find it both instructive and entertaining * Which Broomstick? *
£19.43
Pan Macmillan Sugarlump and the Unicorn and Other Stories
Book SynopsisPacked full of magic and adventure, this collection of seven fantastic stories from the creators of the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series, is perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all!Join in the adventure with Sugarlump the rocking horse when a unicorn grants his every wish, help the Singing Mermaid escape the circus and return to her seaside home, join Josephine and her extraordinary new shoes for an action-packed adventure, and much more! This magical collection features seven much-loved stories from the bestselling picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard.With lively performances from Julian Clary, Noma Dumezweni, Lauren Laverne, Joanna Page, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant and Sophie Thompson, and including the Sugarlump and the Unicorn Song, music and sound effects, Sugarlump and the Unicorn and Other Stories is a must-have audio collection, perfect for listening to together. This fantastic collection includes seven bestselling stories together on one CD: Sugarlump and the Unicorn, The Singing Mermaid, Sharing a Shell, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Princess and the Wizard, The Girl the Bear and the Magic Shoes and Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox.
£9.91
Floris Books Maze Running and other Magical Missions
Book SynopsisOne of Helen's friends is dying, stabbed in the heart by the Master, and this life-threatening injury needs a magical remedy. Helen and her fabled-beast friends unite, with the help of the dragons, to find a magical token with the power to cure. But they only have until tomorrow night.On their quests through Scotland for the enchanted healing tokens, they battle with magical lizards, monstrous goats, and a vengeful giant. Fighting together, can they cure their friend and finally defeat the power-crazed Master of the Maze?Don't miss the heart-stopping climax to the bestselling Fabled Beast Chronicles.Trade Review'... Maze Running is firmly entrenched in the Scottish landscape. This has the effect of grounding the magical events and fabled beasts in the real world and making them easier to imagine. The plotting is excellent throughout, giving readers the opportunity to work with Helen to complete her quests.'-- Inis Magazine
£6.99
Nosy Crow Ltd Unicorn Academy: Isabel and Cloud
Book SynopsisWhen your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed! Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island.Isabel loves racing around Unicorn Academy with her wonderful unicorn, Cloud. She can't wait for him to discover his magic power! Someone has cast a bad spell on Sparkle Lake. Isabel and Cloud will have to learn to trust each other as they go on a dangerous adventure to save the school...With a glittery cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Lucy Truman, Unicorn Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure.Check out the other titles in this series: Sophia and Rainbow, Scarlett and Blaze, Isabel and Cloud and many more!
£5.99
Cassava Republic Press Sunny and the Mysteries of Osisi
Book SynopsisSunny Nwazue is back in this gripping sequel to Nnedi Okorafor's What Sunny Saw in the Flames. Sunny has settled into life at the Leopard Society, with friends Orlu, Chichi and Sasha. Her magic powers continue to grow under the tutelage of her mentor Sugar Cream, as Sunny studies her strange Nsidi book and begins to understand her spirit face, Anyanwu. But Sunny cannot escape from her destiny, and she soon finds she must travel to the shadowy town of Osisi. The journey is fraught with danger, taking Sunny through unseen worlds, and awaiting her is a battle to determine humanity's fate. Sunny & The Mysteries of Osisi is a compelling tale combining culture, fantasy, history and magic.Trade Review"If you're tiring of knights, dragons and Merlin-type wizards and are interested in exploring a fresh and different world of magic, try What Sunny Saw in the Flames. It's jam-packed with mythological wonders." - Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series; "Fans of What Sunny Saw in the Flames will fall again for the wondrously intriguing fantasy world in modern-day Nigeria in this imaginative sequel... Don't miss this beautifully written fantasy that seamlessly weaves inventive juju with contemporary Nigerian culture and history." - School Library Journal (Starred Review); "Sunny as a character is beautiful, strong, and resilient, and her host of friends and allies are well-drawn and compelling, adding to the magic of the story. Okorafor's novel will ensnare readers and keep them turning pages until the very end to see if and how Sunny fulfills the tremendous destiny that awaits her." - Booklist (Starred Review)
£7.59
Little, Brown & Company So I'm a Spider, So What?, Vol. 5 (manga)
Book SynopsisYou think you can beat me?! You and what army!? Oh...that army...I thought I was getting the hang of things! Famous last words, right? This middle stratum is filled with fiery magma (with monsters to match!), but I've been holding my own. I may be a weak, little spider, but I've got brains on my side--three of them, in fact! I've got Information Brain to call the shots, Body Brain to do the moves, and my new Magic Brain to figure out...whatever the heck is up with magic in this world, sheesh. Think you can take on me, myself, and I, Mr. Big Giant Scary Dragon?!!
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Warriors Super Edition Crookedstars Promise
Book SynopsisWarriors Super Edition: Crookedstar’s Promise is an epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! .Join the legion of fans who have discovered the epic adventures, fierce warrior cats, and thrilling fantasy world of the mega-bestselling Warriors series.
£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire Book 4
Book SynopsisJoin Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in this large print edition of the fourth book in J.K. Rowling's multi-award-winning series.The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through alive!J.K. Rowling's internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry's fourth adventure invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the foggy, frozen depths of the Great Lake to the silvery secrets of the Pensieve. This gorgeous large print edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artTrade Review'The world of Hogwarts is complete in every way... the richness and scale of Rowling's invention is exhilerating' The Guardian
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Harry Potter – Magical Creatures: A Movie
Book SynopsisThis magical scrapbook presents the incredible beings, beasts and creatures from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films; plus bonus art prints, stickers and fun collectable inserts. From tiny Bowtruckles to enormous fire-breathing dragons, the dazzling array of magical creatures in the wizarding world play a fascinating role in the Harry Potter films. Giant spiders lurk in the shadows, pixies run riot and majestic Hippogriffs take flight. This scrapbook explores how movie-makers brought these amazing characters to life on-screen, presenting filming secrets, concept art and behind-the-scenes photography. Prepare to meet Fawkes, Professor Dumbledore’s noble phoenix; Harry’s beloved owl Hedwig; menacing mountain trolls; and even the terrible Basilisk that lurks within the Chamber of Secrets. There are profiles on all sorts of magical creatures – from Fluffy the three-headed dog to Newt Scamander’s Nifflers and other incredible beasts from the Fantastic Beasts film series. This unique volume takes readers on a tour of over thirty creatures, including those of the Forbidden Forest, the Black Lake and beyond. Brimming with bonus items including stickers, posters and more, Magical Creatures: A Movie Scrapbook is a must-have collectable for fans of the wizarding world.
£15.29
Oneworld Publications Once & Future
Book SynopsisKing Arthur as you’ve never seen her! This bold YA novel reimagines the Once and Future King as a queer teenage girl on an epic quest to save the universe. Coming to terms with your identity is always difficult. But for Ari, the 42nd reincarnation of King Arthur, it just got a whole lot more complicated. Gender-bending royalty, caustic wit and a galaxy-wide fight for peace and equality all collide in this epic adventure. With an awkward adolescent Merlin and a rusty spaceship, this is the Arthurian legend as you have never before seen it. ‘A rip-roaring, no holds-barred, gloriously queer reinvention of Arthurian legend.’ Malinda Lo, author of Last Night at the Telegraph Club ‘Utterly compelling, brilliantly witty, and delightfully queer.’ Simon James Green, author of Noah Can't EvenTrade Review‘Fun and fearless, this story romps right across the galaxy and into your heart.’ Amie Kaufman, author of the Illuminae Files‘Pointedly funny and deftly topical; an effortless Arthurian update with heart in all the right places.’ E.K. Johnston, author of Ahsoka‘An utterly delightful romp, full of witty voice, imaginative adventures. I couldn’t put it down!’ Katherine Locke, author of The Girl with the Red Balloon ‘All hail this worthier-than-ever, fresh, and affirming reincarnation of the legendary king and her round table of knights which dazzles with heroic flair, humor, and suspense.’ Kirkus, starred review‘A marvelous mythology remix for teens who enjoy action-packed speculative fiction and genderqueer romance.’ Publishers Weekly, starred review
£9.49
Little Tiger Press Group Magic Keepers: Crystal Chaos
Book SynopsisHidden away in a bustling old market town, Curio House and its mysterious collection of artefacts has been undisturbed for years. Until now… When her mum inherits the Curio House, Ava is nervous about moving into the creaky Victorian villa, especially when she discovers a room filled with unusual objects and a box of ‘magic’ crystals. Ava knows they can’t really be magic, but when her mischievous Tibetan terrier Pepper tries to eat one of the artefacts, a series of strange and definitely magical events unfold – and soon the whole town is in trouble! Luckily her new friends Sarah and Lily are on hand to help, but can three ordinary girls (and Pepper) learn to control the crystals and protect the world around them? From the author of STAR FRIENDS comes the first in an exciting new series about the power of magic and friendship, perfect for fans of RAINBOW MAGIC and Holly Webb.
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Simon & Schuster The Jules Verne Collection Boxed Set
Book SynopsisSet off on unbelievable adventures with eight of Jules Verne’s most popular adventure and science fiction novels in this seven-volume paperback collectible boxed set—now with an arresting new look!When Professor Lidenbrock, in Journey to the Center of the Earth, finds a coded journal describing a path into the center of the Earth, it’s his nephew, Axel, who cracks the code, and the two head to Iceland to locate the hidden route. From the Earth to the Moon and its sequel, Around the Moon, combined here in one volume, have members of a post-American Civil War gun club set an extreme challenge to build a gun large enough to shoot a man to the moon. The engineering challenge undertaken in part one culminates in three voyagers’ expedition to the moon and back in part two. A message in a bottle launches a rescue expedition for a shipwreck to many possible countries on the thirty-seventh parallel south where th
£40.00
Quarto Publishing PLC A Natural History of Mermaids
Book SynopsisFeaturing a silver-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed silver edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with beautiful illustrations and precise notes detailing the secret life of mermaids. In 1872, intrepid (fictional) explorer Darcy Delamare disguised herself as a man to claim a place on board the (real life) scientific expedition of the HMS Challenger. She made a record of her findings on the trip, recounting the extraordinary sea creatures she witnessed: creatures that, until now, nobody had believed really existed... mermaids! Following on from the beautiful A Natural History of Fairies and A Natural History of Magick, this beautifully illustrated vintage album is filled with descriptions and illustrations of Delamare's findings, from tales of mermaids in ancient lore to more recent sightings as well as facts on the beliefs and superTrade Review“A detailed “field notebook” about the history of mermaids from around the world, written by fictional marine biologist Darcy Delamere, who disguises herself as a man to get a place board the real-life “HMS Challenger”. Published in a highly illustrated format.” * The Bookseller *"The fantastical facts and extraordinary tales are a sure-fire hit for young readers." * Woman and Home *
£17.00
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Inuyasha VIZBIG Edition Vol. 5
Book SynopsisRumiko Takahashi’s epic in a large prestige format including bonus color pages!Kagome is an ordinary modern schoolgirl living an ordinary life. Who would have thought the dried-up old well on the site of her family''s shrine would be a gateway to Japan''s ancient past? Drawn through the gate against her will, Kagome finds herself battling demons for control of what she thought was a worthless trinket but is actually a powerful magical gem, the Shikon Jewel! Together with an unlikely ally, the half demon Inuyasha, Kagome begins a quest to recover the shards of the Shikon Jewel and learn more about her link to the past.Kagome and Inuyasha have an angry argument that won''t be settled until someone apologizes, but each of them is just as stubborn as the other! While Kagome and Inuyasha work things out, Naraku sends forth one of his own most enigmatic minions, a woman with the power to control the dead. As Naraku''s plans unfold, Sesshomaru finds an unexpected
£21.25
Little Tiger Press Group Magic Keepers: Spirit Surprise
Book SynopsisMeet the new protectors of magic! Ava is settling into her new home - not only has she made friends but they’ve discovered that magic is real! And together Ava, Sarah and Lily (and Ava’s Tibetan terrier, Pepper) are going to learn EVERYTHING they can about it. When strange things start happening at home and around town the friends suspect magic must be at play. Despite it being the middle of autumn, Ava’s mum’s hay fever is acting up, plants are growing wildly out of control, and vines have begun to cover houses, entangling people in their path! Can the girls use their newfound knowledge to uncover what is causing nature to run wild before the whole town is taken over? From the author of STAR FRIENDS comes an exciting new series about the power of magic and friendship, perfect for fans of RAINBOW MAGIC and Holly Webb.
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Firefly Press Ltd Vanishing Edge
Book SynopsisApricot Jones dreams of escape; best friend Charlie willalways be there to clean up after her.A postcard to the love-hate relationship between best friends, and with your hometown.
£8.54
Penguin Random House Children's UK Wereworld Shadow of the Hawk Book 3
Book SynopsisSOON TO BE A MAJOR ANIMATED NETFLIX SERIES!Enslaved by the Goatlord Kesslar, young werewolf Drew Ferran finds himself on the volcanic isle of Scoria, forced to fight in the arena for the Lizardlords. With the help of an unlikely ally, he must find a way to break free from an island no one has ever escaped.Meanwhile, Hector the Wereboar flees the forces of the Catlords on the pirate ship Maelstrom. With the enemy''s net closing in and haunted by the spirits of the dead, Hector is left wondering who the true enemy is . . .Discover the page-turning Wereworld series, perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Skandar and Artemis Fowl.''Epic'' - Guardian''Unpredictable, exciting - hugely recommended'' - Bookbag
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Hot Key Books Fate of the Argosi
Book SynopsisThe third utterly compelling fantasy adventure in the ARGOSI trilogy, exploring the origins of the SPELLSLINGER series to enrapture devotees as well as newcomers alike.Ferius Parfax is at long last ready to begin her life as an Argosi, a wandering philosopher and righter of wrongs. But she has debts to pay, and while breaking out a notorious thief from prison, she encounters one of the remnant of her people, the Mahdek.Chedran leads a group of young Mahdek who are determined to fight for a future for their people, free from persecution by Jan'Tep mages. Having repaid her debt to the thief Arissa, who had befriended her many years before, Ferius must now decide what debt she owes the society into which she was born. Meanwhile, she finds her feelings towards Arissa becoming more complicated.
£8.54
Pan Macmillan The Secret Mountain
Book SynopsisThe fifth book in the exciting Little Legends series, The Secret Mountain by Tom Percival sees the fairy tale friends on a thrilling adventure to the mysterious mountain home of the trolls.Everyone in Tale Town knows that trolls mean trouble, and the Mayor and his guards have captured a fearsome troll spy. But when Jack, Red and Anansi see the prisoner, they find out the so-called spy is just a lost troll child . . .With the help of all their friends, the Little Legends decide to rescue the young troll and take it back to its secret mountain home. But what they find out when they get to Troll Mountain changes everything they've ever known!Little Legends is a brilliant highly illustrated series featuring all the fairy-tale characters you know and love having brand-new adventures!
£6.99
Scholastic Fighting Fantasy Appointment With F.E.A.R.
Book SynopsisPART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! You, the hero, are the SilverCrusader, a superhero who protects Titan City. You must battlecriminals the Scarlet Prankster, Dr. Macabre, the Serpent andthe Alchemists and infiltrate a meeting between leaders of evil organizationF.E.A.R. to capture master villain the Titanium Cyborg.
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Random House USA Inc Minecraft Zombies
Book SynopsisMeet the next big thing in the world of official Minecraft novels: zombies!Looking after a little sibling can be a real headache . . . especially when they’re a zombie trying to eat your brains! Life is good for Bobbie in the sleepy village of Plaintown. Sure, her villager parents only ever say “Hrm,” but you pick up the local language quickly. And maybe her little brother, Johnny, is always getting into trouble, but the village’s iron golem is there to look out for him. And, yeah, things are too busy for exploring when you’re the only one in town who ever takes their hands out of their sleeves. But maybe that’s for the best. After all, there are things out there beyond the torchlight that are better handled by adventurers. But one night, a stranger comes to Plaintown—and he’s followed by a horde of ravenous zombies! Bobbie’s village is overrun, and her world is t
£10.44
The Innovation Press Grumplets and Pests: Zoey and Sassafras #7
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Pan Macmillan The Story Tree
Book SynopsisIt's time to save Tale Town!Tale Town is on lockdown as Mayor Fitch prepares for an attack from the trolls. Desperate to gain the trolls’ magical power, he is encouraging a war and gambling his town’s safety on his quest for magical power.The children of Tale Town learn from their troll-child friend that Hurrilan, the leader of the trolls, is planning an attack. They must move fast to save their troll friend from danger, release Rufaro from Hurrilan’s crystal ball and convince the people of Tale Town of Fitch’s evil plan. All seems lost until a leaf from the story tree changes everything . . .
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HarperCollins Publishers Year of the Griffin
Book SynopsisA hilarious fantasy sequel to The Dark Lord of Derkholm, set at the Wizard University, and centred around six fantastical students. From the Godmother of Fantasy', Diana Wynne Jones.The Year of the Griffin is the sequel to the Dark Lord of Derkholm, set in the same world several years after the abolition of commercial fantasy world' tourism from our world.Running a University for Wizards was never going to be easy. And with no money, no staff and no idea what he's doing, Wizard Corkoran is struggling. Especially when his students, handpicked from the wealthiest families around, turn out to be rather different than expected.The daughter of the world's Ruling Wizard is an enormous Griffin; King Luther's son is penniless. The emperor's sister is a jinxed exile, and the dwarf is a runaway slave.And that's all before the assassins start arrivingTrade ReviewFor Diana Wynne Jones: “The best writer of magic there is”Neil Gaiman “…Her hallmarks include laugh-aloud humour, plenty of magic and imaginative array of alternate worlds. Yet, at the same time, a great seriousness is present in all of her novels, a sense of urgency that links Jones’s most outrageous plots to her readers’ hopes and fears…”Publishers Weekly “Truly magical – guaranteed to leave you gasping – even hotter than Potter”The Bookseller For The Merlin Conspiracy:“The characterisation is first rate, the ideas are fabulous … This is fantasy at its most inventive – canny, funny and far-reaching.” The Telegraph “A curiosity shop of a book … a pleasure to lose yourself in.” The Sunday Times “The Merlin Conspiracy is Wynne Jones on top form … [her] powerful narrative and her ability to create extraordinary charachers with real emotions make her more than a worthy rival to J K Rowling.” Financial Times “A must for all Wynne Jones fans, past, present and future.” Limited Edition
£999.99
Faber & Faber The Land of Neverendings 1
Book SynopsisAs hilarious as it is heartbreaking, another future classic from Costa Winner Kate Saunders (Five Children on the Western Front).Emily watched, in a trance of astonishment, as the bear opened the picnic basket, took out a tartan rug and spread it on Holly's bed. And then the penguin spoke. Actually spoke. What's going on? This isn't Pointed End!'The bear said, It looks like a human bedroom. We must've come through the wrong door.'But there aren't any doors to the hard world in Deep Smockeroon! And we don't have a human bedroom any more. We're in a box in the attic.'What if there exists a world powered by imagination?A world of silliness, where humans and their toys live on long after they've left the Hard World . . . and what if the door between that world and this one was broken?Welcome to the Land of Neverendings.Moving, raw
£7.59
University of Texas Press Thunderbird
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the2023 Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation,Society of AuthorsA Palestinian girl travels to the past in a magical quest to save the world. The Thunderbird trilogy is a fast-paced time-traveling fantasy adventure centered on Noor, a young orphaned Palestinian girl who starts in the present and must go back in time to get four magical bird feathers and save the world. Aided by a djinn cat and girls who look identical to Noor and who each have one of the bird’s powers, in this initial volume Noor begins her journey through different historical periods, striving to keep the wall between worlds intact.
£12.34
Penguin Random House Children's UK Mr Majeika Vanishes
Book SynopsisClass 3 are sure that something is very wrong when Mr Majeika leaves school without saying goodbye. When they find a message from him saying he''s been arrested by the Silly Crime Squad, they are determined to rescue him. To do this they must outwit Hamish Bigmore and Mr Majeika''s old enemy, Wilhelmina Worlock. They succeed and Wilhelmina is punished with a ''spell'' on earth as a Supply Teacher!
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