Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. The King and the Magician
Book SynopsisA mighty ruler discovers someone in his kingdom has more power than himself. But when the king sets out to destroy this fearsome enemy, a humble magician, the tables are turned, and an unexpected journey begins.Trade Review"In a well-shaped original fairy tale, Argentine writer Bucay tells the story of a king who transforms from windbag to wise man with the help of an even wiser man... Bucay's text in an uncredited translation is appropriately folkloric and tinged with humor. Gusti's artwork is a potpourri of dreamy shapes mingled with the sharp edges of turrets, tiles, cypress trees, a crescent moon and speckled clouds. Charming and instructive: It's as if Machiavelli had been turned upside down and given a good shake." --Kirkus Reviews "A well-written and beautifully illustrated tale for readers of all ages...The story conveys an important lesson about the importance of ruling fairly. Gusti's unique and angular illustrations are rich in form and texture and will draw readers deep into the story." -School Library Journal "An ironfisted king gets a subtle education in the value of kindness in this lovely folktale from Agentinean writer Bucay...Gold detailing, including the text of the story, provides a regal air as Gusti's stylized collages express a spectrum of emotions, from the sinister jealousy that originally drives the king to the genuine trust and friendship that blossom between the two men." -Publisher's Weekly Web Exclusive, Starred Review "This large-format picture book, originally published in Spain, presents a rewarding story with an appended moral, gracefully written as a letter from the king to his son. The striking collage illustrations incorporate digitally manipulated elements such as paintings, drawings, papers, and fabrics...A strong choice for reading and discussion." -Booklist
£10.44
Entangled Publishing, LLC Curse of Shadows
Book SynopsisAsh’s life turns upside down as she and Marcus’s company flee Aku, racing against time to warn their realm of imminent attack. But upon reaching Baiseen, they find they have more to worry about than warships, catapults, and rogue phantoms. As battle rages around them, they are sent on a secret quest to unearth the twelve original whistle bones that will protect their realm from annihilation. When Ash becomes the target of an unseen assassin, Kaylin, the boson’s mate, risks his deepest secret to save her life. The weight of the world tips as the once-heir, a young sailor, and the recorder who loves them both are forced to make choices that may sunder them forever… but maybe, just maybe, save the world.
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Keeper of Night
Book SynopsisSharp and seductivea fantasy with teeth. Julie C. Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand LanternsA girl of two worlds, accepted by none A half Reaper, half Shinigami soul collector seeks her destiny in this haunting and compulsively readable dark fantasy duology set in 1890s Japan. Death is her destiny. Half British Reaper, half Japanese Shinigami, Ren Scarborough has been collecting souls in the London streets for centuries. Expected to obey the harsh hierarchy of the Reapers who despise her, Ren conceals her emotions and avoids her tormentors as best she can. When her failure to control her Shinigami abilities drives Ren out of London, she flees to Japan to seek the acceptance she's never gotten from her fellow Reapers. Accompanied by her younger brother, the only being on earth to care for her, Ren enters the Japanese underworld to serve the Goddess of Deathonly to learn that here, too, she must prove herself worthy. Determined to earn respect, Ren accepts an impossible taskfind anTrade Review"Sharp and seductive…a fantasy with teeth." —Julie C. Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns"The Keeper of Night is an absolutely thrilling tale of one girl's search for identity and a sense of belonging. With its rich worldbuilding, high-stakes and well-drawn characters, Kylie Lee Baker has created a must-read tale." —June Hur, author of The Silence of Bones"A triumphant debut, this thrilling fantasy tackles death, clad with a heroine unafraid to wrench a soul from the depths of a being and venture to the darkest of underworlds. A must for those in search of a place to call their own." —SLJ, starred review"Dark, gruesome—and absolutely captivating." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Baker’s debut is atmospheric... A cliff-hanger ending will have readers anxiously awaiting the final title in this duology." —Booklist"Baker’s vivid prose seamlessly blends Japanese mythology with a Victorian setting... An action-filled plot ensures that this debut rarely lags, and the relationship between Ren and Neven additionally infuses the duology opener with a core of warmth." —Publishers Weekly"With themes of belonging, identity, family, and love, The Keeper of Night is a wickedly delightful read that perfectly blends a rich historical setting with magic and mystery." —The Nerd Daily"With thought-provoking themes, masterful plotting, and compelling characters, The Keeper of Night is an intriguing and consuming YA fantasy." —YA Books Central
£999.99
UCLan Publishing Vampiratres 4: Black Heart
Book Synopsis"Did you ever read that book you wish you'd written? Vampirates is that book for me." EOIN COLFER Grace and Connor Tempest discover the shocking truth of their true identity. What they learn creates a deep rift between the twins and casts a dark shadow over their future. Rebel Vampirate Sidorio is intent on expanding his empire but finds himself distracted by the bewitching Lady Lola Lockwood, aka Black Heart. With her love of blood baths, a shipboard ‘winery’ and a boundless ambition, will the merciless Lady Lola prove the perfect ally or a deadly rival? Responding to a devastating attack at the very heart of Pirate Academy, the Pirate Federation commissions its first dedicated ship of Vampirate assassins and places its newest captain, Wu Cheng Li, in command. The oceans have never been as seductive, nor as dangerous…
£7.59
UCLan Publishing Vampirates 5: Empire of Night
Book Synopsis"A swaggering tale of excitement and adventure that thrills from the very first sentence..." CRESSIDA COWELL Everything is about to change… Sidorio and Lola return from their icy honeymoon with plans to accelerate their reign of terror. Grace and Connor each receive an invitation to spend time with their true father and self-styled wicked stepmother. The twins find themselves drawn into an exotic new realm, filled with temptations as it is fraught with danger. With the Vampirate Captain still ailing, his guru Mosh Zu enlists the help of Darcy Flotsam and Lorcan Furey in an unprecedented mission… to forge an alliance with the Pirate Federation against the renegade Vampirates. As the first shots are fired in the war to control the oceans, key lives are lost and longstanding allegiances called into question.
£7.59
Pan Macmillan The Invisible Guest in Moominvalley
Book SynopsisA stunning and classic picture book, with a special textured cover, The Invisible Guest in Moominvalley is the perfect gift for Moomin fans of all ages. In Moominvalley everyone is welcome. So when Too-ticky arrives with an unusually invisible guest, Ninny, the Moomins endeavor to make their guest feel at home, armed with remedies to gently draw their new guest into visibility allowing her to regain her once lost voice.This unique retelling of Tove Jansson's touching short story The Invisible Child captures Jansson's wise, perceptive and original voice and includes delicate, painterly illustrations full of character and detail and based on Jansson's original drawings and colour plates.A new generation of readers will enjoy meeting the lovable Moomin family and friends, with their special values of tolerance, kindness and integrity, as they help feel Ninny feel safe and one of the family.
£11.69
Penguin Random House Children's UK Our Crooked Hearts
Book Synopsis''I couldn''t put it down'' Karen M. McManus''Every line reads like an incantation'' V.E. SchwabSECRETS. LIES. SUPER-BAD CHOICES. WITCHCRAFT. This is Our Crooked Hearts - a gripping mystery crossed with a pitch-dark fantasy from Melissa Albert, global bestselling author of The Hazel Wood.In our family, we keep our magic close, but our secrets closer . . . Ivy''s summer kicks off with a series of disturbing events. As unnatural offerings appear on her doorstep, she''s haunted by fragmented memories from her childhood, suggesting there''s more to her mother, Dana, than meets the eye.Dana''s tale starts the year she turns sixteen, when she embarks on a major fling with the supernatural. Too late she realizes that the powers she''s playing with are also playing with her.Years after it began, Ivy and Dana''s shared story will come down to a reckoning between a mother, a daughter and the dark forcTrade ReviewEVERY LINE READS LIKE AN INCANTATION . . . the result is a book pulsing with magic that holds the reader firmly under its spell. -- V.E. SchwabEERIE, EVOCATIVE, AND ELECTRIFYINGLY BRILLIANT. -- Katherine WebberA RIVETING STORY THAT GRIPS YOU LIKE A SPELL -- Angeline Boulley
£8.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Rage of the Sea Witch
Book SynopsisA new adventure series about the pivotal moments of discovery through the ages, bringing the past to life with a generous helping of fantasy, humour and delightful, black and white illustrations. Shaman by name and shaman by nature – Billy just hasn't found his magic ... yet. His selfish, globetrotting parents abandon him for yet another summer in Charles Darwin's strange, museum-like house, where Billy stumbles across a 200-year-old giant talking tortoise named Charles Darwin, by the famous man himself. Charles D, the tortoise, knows every inch of the house and every artefact in it, and he's keen to help Billy realise his powers and set him on the path to adventure. A beautifully carved Inuit ivory necklace is the first object that whisks him back in time to the shrieking chaos of an Arctic blizzard to meet its rightful owner, a girl called Ahnah, her shape-shifting grandmother and the mysterious explorer Pytheas.Trade ReviewA humorous, evocative journey through some fascinating discoveries of the past, ideal for readers of 7 or 8+ * The Guardian *Chambers is a first-class storyteller, whose clear, suspenseful prose will appeal equally to more and less confident readers * The Daily Telegraph *Quirky, skilful illustrations * The Sunday Times *We found this book to be a fast-paced, historical fantasy blended with time travel and exploration through the ages. Unique, engaging and fascinating, we are already looking forward to the next instalment! * Mini Travellers *A journey of exploration and discovery through the ages... adventure, learning and fun * Armadillo Magazine *A fascinating and feel-good new series ... Chambers brings the past to life with a generous helping of fantasy and humour, alongside a gallery of delightful, black and white illustrations on every spread. * Lancaster Guardian *
£7.59
Walker Books Ltd Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power
Book SynopsisThe first in an extraordinary middle-grade fantasy series that takes the traditional "chosen one" narrative and flips it on its head. Think Nevermoor and The School for Good and Evil, but with a thrilling twist!A boy with no memory. A world searching for a hero.Casander Darkbloom has no memory, lives outside a curiosity shop, and experiences random surges of uncontrollable energy in his limbs. When he inexplicably brings a stuffed raven to life, he unravels a strange and thrilling magical world. A world waiting for Cas to save it.Cas is the Foretold, the one prophesied to defeat the malevolent Master of All. Under the protection of Wayward School, Cas must learn to master his magical abilities. But, as he soon discovers, all may not be quite as it seems – and Cas will need to take control of his own destiny if he is to find the strength to fight the powers of evil.Spectacular and imaginative, this thrilling fantasy novel celebrates difference and how what makes us unique is also our greatest strength."This is fantasy at its best; a bold, beautiful world, characters who tug on your heart threads, and a fast-paced, intricately developed story about power and magic in all its forms." Clare Povey, author of The Unexpected Tale of Bastien BonlivreTrade ReviewThis high-speed adventure with glorious magical world-building will enthral any fans of magic and mystery. * Irish Examiner *"This is fantasy at its best; a bold, beautiful world, characters who tug on your heart threads, and a fast-paced, intricately developed story about power and magic in all its forms." -- Clare Povey, author of The Unexpected Tale of Bastien BonlivreWritten by an author with a movement condition known as Paroxysmal Kinesigenic Choreoathetosis, this exciting magical debut has disability and neurodiversity representation. * The Bookseller *Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power has just cast a spell on us. We were hooked by the first page. * NetGalley Reviewer *Told with adventure, magic and a brilliant cast of characters, this will keep you on the edge of your seat, not to mention keep you guessing and surprised throughout. * My Shelves Are Full *
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Out of the Blue
Book SynopsisThey’ve polluted the planet so much that there’s a floating island of trash that’s literally the size of a country.In Los Angeles with a human body and a new name, Crest meets Sean, a human lifeguard whose boyfriend has recently dumped him.Trade Review“OUT OF THE BLUE is a hilarious and heart-warming modern update of The Little Mermaid. Splashy, voicey, and prescient, this fish-out-of-water tale (pun intended) is the perfect rom-com to have in your beach bag this summer.” — Sarah Henning, author of the SEA WITCH duology Out of the Blue is a sweet, sparkly story that'll make you smile so big your cheeks hurt! — Elise Bryant, author of Happily Ever Afters and One True Loves Merfolk legends get a queer makeover. June’s approach to nonbinary gender as a central facet of merfolk culture, creates a fresh way to explore gender presentation and identity. An upbeat romantic fantasy with serious themes. — Kirkus Reviews Jason June’s fast-paced sophomore novel will appeal to genre fans who didn’t fully understand Ariel’s decision to become human in The Little Mermaid. The world building around merfolk gender identity is both beautiful and deeply necessary for young readers. Fans of Jay’s Gay Agenda (2021) will connect with this sex-positive LGBTQIA+ merfolk story that is a delightfully fun summer read. — Booklist Merperson Crest begrudgingly embarks on a rite of passage in June’s (Jay’s Gay Agenda) optimistic take on The Little Mermaid, a romance packed with subplots and classic rom-com tropes. June hilariously highlights the often messy realism of interpersonal relationships, and uses that realistic grounding to build toward a true-to-life—rather than picture-perfect—conclusion. — Publishers Weekly Readers who are drawn to the whimsical premise will stay for its emotional truthfulness about the earth-shattering intensity of first, if not forever, love. — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£8.54
Random House USA Inc Purrmaids 13 Purrty in Pink
Book SynopsisThe purrmaids are taking a trip to Flamingo Island! The adorable mermaid-kittens in this chapter book series will have readers paw-sitively hooked from page one!Shelly’s parents visit Flamingo Island to collect shrimp for their restaurant—and this time, Shelly gets to go! Even better, her best friends, Angel and Coral, are coming, too! Shelly can’t wait to see the flamingos and find a keepsake to bring back home. But when she accidentally takes something she shouldn’t, the purrmaids have to figure out how to make things right!Don’t miss any of the purrmaids’ adventures, including The Scaredy Cat, Search for the Mermicorn, Party Animals, and more!
£5.99
Hot Key Books Fall of the Argosi
Book SynopsisA brilliant story of adventure, wit and philosophy from the origins of the SPELLSLINGER series to enrapture devotees as well as newcomers alike. New to the ways of the Argosi, the tribe of wandering philosophers who seek to defeat evil by wit and guile, Ferius Parfax encounters a hideous plague - the Red Scream.Trade ReviewIn the second of the Spellslinger origins series, can our compelling heroine Ferius stop the 'Red Scream', a dangerous and infectious curse that threatens to turn everyone it encounters into killer zombies? Determined to stop the curse at its source, Ferius is joined by a new companion - Rosie - a complex character with a dark past. Compelling and fast-paced, this is a YA novel that will linger and force the reader to consider the nuances of right and wrong. -- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List, Voted Fiction Book of November *
£13.49
Hachette Children's Group Escape: Book 2
Book SynopsisDon't stop running . . . the second edge-of-your-seat thriller with bite from international bestselling author Linwood Barclay for ages 9+12-year-old Jeff and genetically engineered spy dog Chipper are on the run from the mysterious and sinister government organisation knows only as The Institute. Due to a combination of bravery, luck and some of Chipper's more useful modifications, they've managed to evade their pursuers so far. But The Institute is closing in and Chipper and Jeff will have to be stay one step ahead if they want to stay alive..Danger, secrets and thrilling suspense collide in Linwood Barclay's action-packed series for children.Trade ReviewDanger, secrets and suspense collide in Linwood Barclay's action-packed first novel for 9-12 year olds. Get ready to run ... an edge-of-your-seat thriller with bite. * Love Reading 4 Kids *Dark, dangerous and packed full of suspense and action this is a story that is guaranteed to enthrall and entertain. * Book Lover Jo *Chase will certainly keep readers of 10+ on the edge of their seats! * Jayne Gould Reading Zone - Librarian Review *This is a pacey children's thriller full of high speed chases, technology and a touch of humour. * North Somerset Teachers Book Award *
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group A WishingChair Adventure A Daring School Rescue
Book SynopsisA full-colour short story taken from the magical Wishing-Chair series. Perfect for new readers. Be whisked away! Molly and Peter are ever so lucky. They have a magical Wishing-Chair that will fly them to fairy-tale lands and grant them any wish they please! But on a mission to find their missing toys, the children are captured and made to attend the very strict school for bad brownies! However will they escape and find the Wishing-Chair again?Also available in this short story series:A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Royal Birthday PartyA Wishing-Chair Adventure: Off on a Holiday AdventureA 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
£8.04
Hachette Children's Group EDGE I HERO Megahero The Poisonous Plans of
Book SynopsisTake on the role of a shape-shifting MEGAHERO in this fully interactive, wacky, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story.You and your mega-computer sidekick, PAL, must save the world from Professor Weird - a brilliant scientist who has decided he wants to rid the world of YOU. The evil genius can concoct almost anything in his mobile lab - can you possibly morph into the right shapes to avoid his knockout gas?? Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (AKA the 2STEVES) and illustrated by the hilarious Pipi Sposito. Reading age from 7 to 9 years old. Interest range from 7 to 12 years old - suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association on off-white paper.Read and laugh along with the whole series!October 2020I HERO: MegaHero: Sushi Man - 9781445169477I HERO: MegaHero: Professor Weird - 9781445170039Novemb
£999.99
Scholastic Lucky Bunnies Book 2
Book SynopsisA perfectly pitched and packaged adorable magical animal series forbeginner readers.
£6.23
HarperCollins Publishers The Sons of Scarlatti Book 1 Infinity Drake
Book SynopsisGet shrunk! Humour and high-stakes combine in the action-packed Infinity Drake series. A BIG adventure with a tiny heroInfinity Drake and his scientist uncle are summoned to a crisis meeting. A power-mad villain has released a doomsday bio-weapon the mutant Scarlatti wasp.Millions of lives are in danger, but Uncle Al has a crazy plan that just might work Soon he's shrinking a crack military team to take down the wasps. But a double agent throws the mission and now Finn is 9mm tall and has the weight of the world's survival on his tiny shoulders.Killer bugs: It's time to pick on someone your own size!Trade Review“Funny, thrilling, brain-punchingly good.” Derek Landy "Anyone who loves science and adventure would love this book, it has a great mix of complication and humor." Tilly, Lovereading4Kids "This was a fantastic book because it was jam packed with lots of action and adventure. As well as being an exciting read it also made me laugh out loud." Alice, Lovereading4Kids
£9.79
HarperCollins Publishers Lottie Luna and the Giant Gargoyle
Book SynopsisA brand new young fiction series by much-loved children's author, Vivian French and illustrated by Nathan Reed.Meet werewolf extraordinaire Lottie Luna.Beautiful black and white illustrations throughout.Lottie Luna is a werewolf. She's super-fast, super-strong and has X-ray vision. Lottie doesn't really like to use her skills, though she just wants to be like everyone else.But when Lottie's school holds its yearly talent competition, she finds that she might just have to use them if she's going to help her friends save the day and win first prize
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Tears of Frost
Book SynopsisThis captivating second book in Bree Barton?s Heart of Thorns trilogy deftly explores the effects of power in a dark magical kingdom?and the fierce courage it takes to claim your body as your own. This feminist teen fantasy is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo.Mia Rose is back from the dead. Her memories are hazy, her body numb?but she won?t stop searching. Her only hope to save the boy she loves and the sister who destroyed her is to find the mother she can never forgive.After her mother?s betrayal, Pilar is on a hunt of her own?to seek out the only person who can exact revenge. All goes according to plan until she collides with Prince Quin, the boy whose sister she killed.As Mia, Pilar, and Quin forge dangerous new alliances, they are bewitched by the snow kingdom?s promise of freedom?but nothing is as it seems under the kingdom?s glimmering ice.Trade Review“Magic and sisterhood intertwine in the high-stakes sequel to Heart of Thorns. A thoughtful examination of agency, female empowerment, and the history of magic.” — Kirkus Reviews “A fantastical feminist fairy tale. Full of love, mystery, sisterhood, and severed hands, Heart of Thorns casts a fierce and magical spell.” — Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval and Legendary “A compulsively readable fantasy.” — Booklist “Barton weaves a girl-powered tale of love, family, and self-acceptance, and readers who appreciate fast paced, high-stakes fantasy will be ensnared by Mia’s adventures. Those looking for rich world-building will also find much to love. A must-buy for any library where fantasy is popular.” — School Library Journal “[An] evocative, epic ode to feminism, magic, and the wonder of fairy tales... A gripping, complex narrative balances emotion and logic in this trilogy opener, while vividly crafted characters and cinematic details create a world readers will want to get lost in.” — Publishers Weekly
£11.24
Penguin Random House Children's UK Hellbent
Book SynopsisAnthony McGowan is the Carnegie Medal 2020 winning author of Lark.Sent to Hell for typical teenage misdemeanours, Conor is surprised to find that it''s not all pitchforks and leaping flames. But an eternity in a fusty cave full of philosophy books and obscure classical music is actually worse.Then Conor realizes that his personal version of Hell might be someone else''s idea of Heaven - and vice versa. He sets out on a filthy, funny and forbidden journey to search for his opposite number, accompanied by his repulsive pet dog, a depressed cross-dressing Viking and a stumpy devil called Clarence. What he sees is disgusting and what he discovers is shocking, but oddly enough Conor learns a hell of a lot about life - now that he''s dead!Trade ReviewAnthony McGowan made a hilarious debut with Hellbent, a modern take on Dante which manages to mix existentialist and determinist philosophy with quite surprising amounts of poo -- Anthony Horowitz * Sunday Telegraph *A wisecracking helterskelter . . . Real boys' stuff . . . but watch out for a twist in the novel's devilish tail -- Hepzibah Anderson * Observer *A brilliantly nauseating thriller . . . It is a devilishly funny, clever and moving novel -- Amanda Craig * The Times *Dante for beginners with a serious moral message -- Geraldine Brennan * TES *Every writer hates to hear the words "stunning new talent" applied to someone else, but in the case of Anthony McGowan nothing else will do -- Meg Rosoff
£999.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Mr Majeika and the School Book Week Mr Majeika 9
Book Synopsis''Oh dear,'' said Mr Majeika, ''I seem to have made the spell too strong.''Class Three has fun during Book Week, when famous storybook characters suddenly appear! But there''s trouble ahead with Wilhemina Worlock the witch at the school''s Olympic Sports Day...Will Mr Majeika manage to magic up a solution?Trade ReviewDelightful * Daily Telegraph *
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Jake Cake The Werewolf Teacher
Book SynopsisThis is the first book in a four-book series. Each book has three unbelievable adventures written in Jake''s own notebooks and embellished with his gloriously funny comments and illustrations throughout. Here Jake meets a werewolf, a monster and a real-life mummy.Deliciously funny, the stories are a satisfying blend of comforting real life mixed with magical mayhem. Just right for boys and girls of 7+, and for all fans of Horrid Henry!
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Puppy Cloud Capers
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£999.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Reindeer A Christmas Wish
Book SynopsisHear the jangle of bells and flurry of hooves in the snow as a very special Christmas friend makes an appearance in this festive edition of the bestselling Magic series.
£8.04
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Red Pyramid The Graphic Novel The Kane
Book SynopsisThe heart-stopping action and magic of Rick Riordan''s bestselling novel The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid explodes off the page in this beautiful graphic novel retelling of the story.Percy Jackson fought Greek Gods. Now the Gods of Egypt are waking in the modern world...''I GUESS IT STARTED THE NIGHT OUR DAD BLEW UP THE BRITISH MUSEUM . . .''CARTER AND SADIE KANE''S dad is a brilliant Egyptologist with a secret plan that goes horribly wrong. An explosion shatters the ancient Rosetta stone and unleashes Set, the evil god of chaos . . .Set imprisons Dr Kane in a golden coffin and Carter and Sadie must run for their lives. To save their dad, they embark on a terrifying quest from Cairo to Paris to the American South-west and discover the truth about their family''s connection to the House of Life: an Egyptian temple of magic that has existed for thousands of years.The pharaohs of ancient Egypt are far from dead and buried. And so, unfortunately, are their gods . . . Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwideRICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTERThe Greek Gods are alive and kicking - go to www.rickriordanmythmaster.co.uk and see for yourselfAbout the author:Rick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Rick''s first novel featuring the heroic young demigod, was the overall winner of the Red House Children''s Book Award in 2006.Also Available:Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel The Percy Jackson series:Percy Jackson and the Lightening ThiefPercy Jackson and the Sea of MonstersPercy Jackson and the Titan''s CursePercy Jackson and the Battle of the LabyrinthPercy Jackson and the Last OlympianPercy Jackson: The Demigod FilesThe Heroes of Olympus series:The Lost HeroThe Son Of NeptuneThe Mark of AthenaThe Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod FilesThe Kane Chronicles series:The Red PyramidThe Throne of FireThe Serpent''s Shadow
£13.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Hattie B Magical Vet The Phoenixs Flame Book 6
Book SynopsisDiscover a secret world of fairytale creatures! Book 6 of Hattie B''s magical adventures. The creatures of The Kingdom of Bellua need Hattie''s help now more than ever! Evil King Ivar of the Imps has stolen the ultimate power - the immortality of a young Phoenix. With a little help from her friends, Hattie must help the Phoenix get her power back before she can face King Ivar and free the creatures of Bellua once and for all!Hattie B is inspired by a little girl called Harriet, who once asked ''where do unicorns and dragons go when they''re unwell?'' Her mum, Lindsay Taylor, and their friend, Suzanne Smith thought long and hard and suddenly realised - a magical vet of course! With this twinkle of an idea they met the writer Claire Baker and together they created the Kingdom of Bellua - and the pen name Claire Taylor-Smith.
£999.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Midnight Star The Young Elites book 3
Book SynopsisThe thrilling finale to the New York Times bestselling Young Elites series from Marie Lu. There was once a time when darkness shrouded the world, and the darkness had a queen. Adelina Amouteru is done suffering. She''s turned her back on those who have betrayed her and achieved the ultimate revenge: victory. Her reign as the White Wolf has been a triumphant one, but the darkness within her has begun to spiral out of control, threatening to destroy everything. When a new danger appears, Adelina must join the Daggers on a perilous quest in order to save herself and preserve her empire. But this uneasy alliance may prove to be the real danger . . .
£8.54
Penguin Random House Children's UK Uni the Unicorn
Book SynopsisA magical and original story of friendship which reminds us that dreams really can come true.No matter what the grown-up unicorns say, little Uni the Unicorn believes there must be a smart, strong, wonderful, magical little girl waiting to be her best friend. And in fact, far away (but not too far away), a real little girl believes there is a unicorn waiting for her too. A New York Times bestseller, with over a quarter of a million copies sold, this is the perfect book for anyone anywhere who believes in unicorns.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ten Minutes to Bed Little Unicorns Christmas
Book SynopsisCelebrate Christmas with everyone''s favourite little unicorn! Fall asleep with Twinkle the unicorn after she goes on very festive night-time adventure.It''s Christmas Eve and Twinkle is too excited to sleep! But someone very special is also awake, and is having a bit of trouble! Can Twinkle come to the rescue?Finishing on a gentle end, this beautiful story is the perfect length for a calm bedtime read.Also available:Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little DragonTen Minutes to Bed: Little FairyTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s BirthdayTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s Christmas board bookTen Minutes to Bed: Baby UnicornTen Minutes to Be
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons
Book SynopsisAlbie dreams dragons... Some jewel-bright and fierce, some softly-scaled and whispery,but whichever kind they are, they stay with him throughout the night and the next day too.But the only trouble is that no one else can see Albie''s dragons.Or can they?A very special picture book debut celebrating the imagination, with an emotional and reassuring message.The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons, by award-winning Welsh writing talent, Caryl Lewis and illustrator Carmen Saldana, is perfect for any child who has felt different, whose imagination is big, and whose inner life is rich. With a stunning denouement celebrating connection, this is a book that will live on in the hearts and minds of its readers.Trade ReviewEngaging, witty, reassuring and gorgeously illustrated with a lovely final twist * Daily Mail Children's Books of the Year *A clever and powerful celebration of the imagination * i newspaper *
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Magical Stories
Book SynopsisBrought to you by Ladybird. A sparkling collection of original audio stories for little adventurers. Immerse yourself in the wonderful worlds of witches, wizards, and unicorns and meet some incredible magical creatures in five new adventures! These new magical stories are the perfect listen for young children with big imaginations. This fun audiobook is filled with creative and engaging sound effects and is the perfect listening experience for little listeners everywhere. These stories are aimed at children aged 3-6, for family listening and learning and development for young minds.Other audiobooks in the Ladybird Audio Original series include Ladybird Advent Stories, I''m Ready for Big School and the Ladybird Audio Adventures.
£8.63
Penguin Random House Children's UK Eulalia
Book SynopsisThe nineteenth book in the beloved, bestselling Redwall saga - soon to be a major Netflix movie!Lord Asheye of Salamandastron has a prophecy: a new Badger Lord will soon reign over the legendary badger fortress, one who ''shuns both armour and sword''. But who is he and how is he to be found? A young haremaid from the Long Patrol regiment is dispatched on a dangerous mission to find him - but the unsuspecting future Badger Lord has been captured by a murderous gang of Sea Raiders, intent on conquering Redwall Abbey. While the fate of many creatures, both good and evil, are caught up in the saga, somehow the young ruler must escape and find a way to defend Redwall, for only then will be be able to fulfil his destiny as leader of Salamandastron.Brian Jacques is one of Britain''s best-loved storytellers - and Redwall is his most famous creation.
£10.79
Little, Brown & Company Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Gift Set
Book SynopsisA paperback gift set of the Newbery Honor-winning and New York Times bestselling fantasy trilogy, inspired by Chinese folklore
£999.99
Little, Brown & Company Dust Grim
Book Synopsis A New York Times bestseller! Rival siblings inherit a monstrous family business in this funny and frightening adventure for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and The Graveyard Book. Thirteen-year-old Molly doesn't know how she got the short end of the stick—being raised by her neglectful father—while Dustin, the older brother she's never met, got their mother and the keys to the family estate. But now the siblings are both orphaned, she's come home for her inheritance, and if Dustin won't welcome her into the family business, then she'll happily take her half in cash. There's just one problem: The family business is a mortuary for monsters, and Molly's not sure she's ready to deal with mysterious doors, talking wolves, a rogue devourer of magic, and a secret cemetery. It's going to take all of Dustin's stuffy supernatural knowledge and Molly's most heroic cosplay (plus a little help from non-human friends) for the siblings to figure it out and save the day...if only they can get along for five minutes. Bestselling author Chuck Wendig's middle grade debut is equal parts spooky, funny, and heartfelt—perfect for Halloween and year-round reading.
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group The Fire Eaters
Book SynopsisAnother exceptional novel from David Almond - winner of the Whitbread Award and the Smarties Book Prize.Trade ReviewAn affecting meditation on pain, cruelty, class, belonging and the redeeming power of love. * The Sunday Times *A beautiful and brilliant novel. There really is nobody quite like Almond. * The Times *This is beautifully written and polished to a lapidary gloss. * The Guardian *A wonderful novel. * The Times *An astonishing, beautiful tale. Almond at his best. * The Daily Telegraph *A tale so marvellously told it seems a shame to label it as only for children. * The Daily Telegraph *Stays with you long after the book is closed. * The Guardian *Almond makes familiar issues fresh; his characters are finely drawn and his depiction of place perfectly realised. * The Guardian *Lyrical and atmospheric. * The Bookseller *A near-perfect piece of fiction. * Time Out *Luminous prose...every character is perfectly served by this fearless writer. * The Guardian *Subtle and energetic...a powerful and evocative study of loss. * The Times *[A] strange and haunting story. * The Observer *Once in a while a book comes along that takes over your head and your heart. [This is] such a book. * The Bookseller *Almond's best book yet...masterful in every aspect. * Financial Times *Gripping doesn't do it justice - it sweeps you up and wraps itself around you. * The Sunday Express *An uplifting, beautifully written story. * Independent on Sunday *A beautifully written, warm-hearted book. Almond's poetic, though gritty, prose avoids the pitfalls of sentimentality. * The Observer *Almond's books are always moving, uplifting tributes to the human spirit. * The Scotsman *
£7.99
Little, Brown Book Group Kalonas Fall
Book SynopsisFrom Warrior And Lover To Enemy And Betrayer, The Terrible Secrets Of Kalona''s Past Are Revealed He was laughing with her as he spread his wings and lifted her from the ground, twirling her around. Nyx gasped and clutched his neck. Kalona tightened his arms around her. ''Trust me, Goddess. I would never let you fall.'' From the Sun and from the Moon, two winged brothers are born: golden Erebus, playmate and friend, and mysterious Kalona, Warrior and lover, companions of the Goddess Nyx. From the first, Nyx loves them both deeply, but differently. With Erebus, she can talk and laugh and dance, and take joy in the games he plays among the humans of the Earth. With Kalona, the fire in her body burns bright, and she can rest in the solace of his strength and protection. But for Kalona, Nyx''s nights are not enough. Every second he is not with her he is filled with doubt and longing, and every time he fails to p
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group Frankies Magic Football The Great Santa Race
Book SynopsisFrankie and his team love playing football. There''s always time for a game, even when it''s Christmas!It looks like it''s not going to be a white Christmas for Frankie and his friends. But then the magic football accidentally awakens an evil penguin, who wants to create a snowy winter that will never end! Can Frankie and the team stop him before it''s too late for a very special Santa to enter the Great Santa Race?
£7.44
Little, Brown Book Group As the Shadow Rises Book Two of The Age of
Book SynopsisAs the Shadow Rises is the spectacular second novel in Katy Rose Pool''s Age of Darkness trilogy - a YA fantasy blockbuster packed with magic, prophecy and adventure.Katy Rose Pool ''s showstopping fantasy debut There Will Come a Darkness began an epic tale of thrilling magic, ancient prophecy and five lives who could stop the approaching Age of Darkness - or unleash it.Now the adventure continues in As the Shadow Rises, as the forces of light and darkness collide - and the end of the world begins.Praise for There Will Come a Darkness''Katy Rose Pool is a writer to watch'' Sebastien De Castell''A can''t-miss debut from an exciting new talent'' Kiersten White''Unforgettable . . . feels both utterly original and like the best of classic fantasy'' Tasha Suri''Katy Rose Pool combines lovable characters, a gorgeously tangible world and an intricate puzzle-box plot to Trade ReviewKaty Rose Pool is a writer to watch -- Sebastien de Castell, author of TRAITOR'S BLADEThis epic fantasy novel revels in rich worldbuilding [and] deftly plays with genre expectations . . . A well-crafted, surprising, and gripping start to a new trilogy -- KIRKUS on THERE WILL COME A DARKNESSA beautiful woven fantasy of prophecy, intrigue and unforgettable characters . . . feels both utterly original and like the best of classic fantasy -- Tasha Suri on THERE WILL COME A DARKNESSKaty Rose Pool combines lovable characters, a gorgeously tangible world and an intricate puzzle-box plot to create a story that will pull you inexorably toward the explosive end -- Sarah Holland, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author on THERE WILL COME A DARKNESSAdventurous relic-hunting, mind-blowing twists, budding love and terrible betrayals feature in this multiple-narrator, character-driven study of power, agency, and identity and the ways these are affected by the interwoven threads of both history and legend -- KIRKUS (starred review)Katy Rose Pool's plot is always seven steps ahead of you. You'll want to catch up as quickly as possible * Refinery 29 *Pool accomplishes a masterful balance of exposition, action, and characterisation . . . full of genuinely surprising and interesting twists that will have readers anxious to get to the last page
£999.99
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Catalyst
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pebble and Wren
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A perfect graphic novel: sweet and hilarious with poignant moments.” — — Zach Weinersmith, creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal “Chris is one of the funnies comic writers out there . . . when you combine his seemingly endless jokes with the sweetness of Pebble and Wren, the result is a complete delight." — — James Stewart, creator of Dinos and Comics "A delightfully imaginative and silly adventure." — — Nathan Pyle, creator of Strange Planet “Chris Hallbeck brings an indelible charm to everything he does and Pebble & Wren is no exception. It's surprisingly wholesome for a story about a horned, shape-shifting monster living under a kid's bed. Chris even manages to sneak in little learning moments without taking anything away from the fun (I learned why we feel dizzy after spinning around!).” — — J. L. Westover, creator of Mr. Lovenstein “Pebble and Wren is unique, cute, and really fun. My kids are going to love this!” — — Nick Seluk, creator of The Awkward Yeti "Hallbeck’s tidy narrative emerges from a format largely consisting of four easy-to-follow frames per page. The nine chapters feel episodic but are winningly tied together by the [Pebble and Wren's] developing understanding of each other, achieved through ordinary life and a few extraordinary moments [that] feel both magical and natural . . . Endearing and slightly offbeat." — Kirkus Reviews "Quirky and charming, this graphic novel with themes of friendship and being one’s self will find a home in many collections." — School Library Journal
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Evelyn and Avery The Art of Friendship
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£8.47
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Vampire Fighters
Book SynopsisAnd they're trying not to show their disappointment every time another day passes and it doesn't appear - but Marcus is totally feeling the pressure.As if that wasn't bad enough, a seriously creepy Winter Fair has arrived in town - and a number of terrifying attacks have started happening.
£999.99
Cambridge Town Press Freddie Figg the Lunch Lady Landings
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£4.79
Penguin Random House Children's UK Celandine
Book SynopsisSet seventy years before The Various, the second book in the trilogy follows the adventures of young Celandine at the onset of the First World War. Having run away from her detested boarding school, Celandine is too afraid to go home in case she is sent back. As she seeks shelter in the Wild Wood near her home, little does she think she will encounter in a world where loyalty and independence is fiercely guarded, and where danger lurks in the most unlikely places. Celandine''s troubled character finds both refuge and purpose among the secret tribes of little people that she alone believes in. These novels are full of mystery, beauty and adventure; this second novel is both page-turning and life-affirming. This is a truly remarkable trilogy.Trade ReviewQuality fantasy writing with a fine feel for the past * Publishing News *Beautifully crafted, this book is sure to capture the imagination of readers * Through the Looking Glass *Enchanting fantasy, and very touching * Oxford Times *The narrative pace never falters, the writer so confident and respectful of his creation that the reader is drawn gladly into the enchantment. . . . For all that adults might find to admire in it, it is nevertheless a big, generous children's book * Guardian *
£10.79
A.M. Robin Hidden Scales
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£10.19
Random House USA Inc The Magic Paintbrush The Guardians Quest
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£14.24
Penguin Young Readers Group Los Monstruos Felice and the Wailing Woman
Book SynopsisThe twelve-year-old daughter of La Llorona vows to free her mother and reverse the curses that have plagued the magical town of Tres Leches in this delightfully sweet and spellbinding adventure by beloved author Diana López.When Felice learns that she’s the daughter of La Llorona, she catches a ride to the magical town of Tres Leches, where her mother is said to be haunting the river. Growing up with her uncle Clem in Corpus Christi, Felice knew that she had been rescued from drowning—it’s where her intense fear of water comes from—but she had no idea her mother remained trapped between worlds, looking for her. Guided by the magical town’s eccentric mayor, Felice vows to help her mother make peace with the events that turned her into the most famous monstruo of US–Mexico border lore. Along the way, she meets the children of other monstruos, like La Lechuza and the Dancing Devil, and together they free Tres Leches from magical an
£8.99
Penguin USA The Darkness Rises
Book SynopsisA gripping speculative thriller perfect for fans of Lauren Oliver and Ginny Myers Sain, about one girl with the power to see death before it happens?and the terrible consequences she faces when saving someone goes wrong.SOMEONE WANTS REVENGE…Whitney knows what death looks like. Since she was seven, she?s seen it hover over strangers? heads in dark, rippling clouds. Sometimes she can save people from the darkness. Sometimes she can?t. But she?s never questioned if she should try. Until the unthinkable happens?and a person she saves becomes the perpetrator of a horrific school shooting.Now Whitney will do anything to escape the memory of last year?s tragedy and the guilt that gnaws at her for her role in it. Even if that means quitting dance?the thing she loves most?and hiding her ability from her family and friends. But most importantly, no one can know what really happened last year.Then Whitney finds an ominous message in her locker and realizes someone knows her secret. As the threats pile up, one thing becomes clear?someone wants payback for what she did. And if she?s going to survive the year, she must track down whoever is after her before it?s too late.
£15.29
