Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Chicken House Ltd The Cut-Throat Cafe
Book Synopsis The third magical murder mystery in the bestselling Seth Seppi series, which started with The Last Chance Hotel – perfect for fans of Harry Potter and Robin Stevens! 'This mystery is a worthy prizewinner ... a jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES on book 1 'Thornton, like [Agatha] Christie, can turn murder into a thoroughly comforting bedtime read.' THE TELEGRAPH on book 1 'All kinds of fun' THE OBSERVER on book 1 'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-room murder mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnit with added wizards and spells and echoes of ancient sorcery.' BOOKTRUST on book 1 Seth and his talking cat Nightshade arrive in the magical town of Gramichee to gain an apprenticeship: he's finally read to qualify as a magician. But he soon discovers that the existing apprentices are under attack at the town's Scrumdiddlyumptious Café, which is far more deadly than it is delightful. Seth's got his hands full, as usual. Can he pass his exams, discover who's murdering the apprentices, and stop them before they strike again? A thrilling magical murder mystery for young readers! The third book in the Seth Seppi Mysteries series, following The Last Chance Hotel and The Bad Luck Lighthouse Readers will love guessing whodunnit with the novel’s fantastic ensemble cast, grounded by the brilliantly relatable Seth and his magical cat, Nightshade Nightshade the cat becomes the star of her very own adventure in the first book Nicki Thornton's new series, The Howling Hag Mystery!
£8.51
Nosy Crow Ltd FloodWorld
Book SynopsisFloodWorld is a gripping, action-packed story for 10+ readers. Kara and Joe spend their days navigating the perilous waterways of a sunken city, scratching out a living in the ruins. But when they come into possession of a mysterious map, they find themselves in a world of trouble. Suddenly everyone's after them: gangsters, cops and ruthless Mariner pirates in their hi-tech submarines. The two children must find a way to fight back before Floodworld's walls come tumbling down...With cover illustration by Manuel Sumberac."An action-packed, edge of the seat thriller" BookTrust
£999.99
Square Fish Heartless
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£12.82
Flatiron Books Caraval
Book SynopsisWelcome, welcome to CARAVAL, Stephanie Garber's enchanting, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling fantasy debut about two sisters swept up in a mysterious competition filled with magic, heartbreak, and dangerScarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful and cruel father. Now Scarlett's father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the far-away, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over. But this year, Scarlett''s long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to attend. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval's mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season''s Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner. Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate
£10.79
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Daughter of Smoke Bone The Complete Gift Set
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£38.70
Unbound The Wild Swans
Book SynopsisA girl loses her beloved brothers when they are turned into swans by her wicked stepmother. She embarks on a vital quest with one purpose: to find them and turn them back into boys again.But the task is complicated. She must pick nettles with her bare hands and turn them to yarn, to spin and knit into shirts for each of the eleven brothers. And all the while she cannot speak, for if she does, even so much as a whisper, it will be like a knife in the heart of each swan-boy. And so she knits, silent. And where there is silence people will put words.The Wild Swans is a beautiful and lyrical extended version of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen in Jackie Morris's enchanting retelling, complete with delicate watercolour paintings throughout this new edition. A story about love and bravery, about how to listen, and about how, when we do not listen, we hear what we wish to hear.
£16.99
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Part of Your World A Twisted Tale
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£17.10
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Star Daughter
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Take a journey to the heavenly courts in this luscious, shimmering fantasy, so dripping with beauty and imagination you’ll want to eat it with a spoon.” — New York Times bestselling author Laini Taylor "My favorite tales are the ones that sneakily draw you out of one world and slip you into the next. This is one of those. I emerged from Star Daughter dusted with constellations and wonder. Thakrar's imagination is a feast for the senses." — Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen and The Gilded Wolves “Nothing short of dazzling.” — Booklist "Absolutely magical and captivatingly lyrical." — Sandhya Menon, New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi “Shveta Thakrar's prose is as beautiful as starlight.” — Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author “An enchanting story about love, family, finding your voice, and searching for home. Thakrar’s sparkling command of language weaves magic on every page. This book is a joy, and will speak to anyone who yearns to belong.” — Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn and Kingsbane “A magical debut full of wonder, wit, myths, and adventure. Reading Thakrar's words is like swimming through the most beautiful imagination—every page is a delight." — Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire "A gorgeously written tale of magic and family, of finding and fighting for your place, Star Daughter has a heart that shines as brilliantly as its celestial court." — S. A. Chakraborty, author of the bestselling Daevabad Trilogy “Full of wonder and enchantment. Thakrar has crafted an excellent story about the power of the younger generations to carve their own path amidst the traditions and expectations of their elders.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "Shveta Thakrar’s writing shines as bright as any star." — Laura Sebastian, New York Times bestselling author of the Ash Princess series “Luminously beautiful, with a mythic heart.” — Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand “Absolutely magical. Thakrar weaves her words so tightly around you that you are completely immersed in her world, a victim of its lyrical starsong.” — Ellen Oh, author of the Prophecy series and editor of A Thousand Beginnings and Endings “Radiant. Readers will be enchanted by Sheetal and the starry court.” — Kristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara “A wondrous delight, Shveta Thakrar’s debut is a feast for the senses.” — Cindy Pon, author of Want and Serpentine “Star Daughter is a love letter to every desi girl wanting to believe in her own magic.” — Tanaz Bhathena, author of A Girl Like That and Hunted by the Sky “A dreamy, diasporic, diverse fantasy. A story about stars, yes—and about family, friends, falling in love, and finding your voice, your place. Places. A shimmering debut.” — Tanuja Desai Hidier, author of Born Confused and sequel Bombay Blues “A luminous debut. Star Daughter’s sparkling coming-of-age tale of transformation and love is among the best kinds of fantasy: one that reminds us to reach for the stars while keeping our feet firmly on the ground.” — Fran Wilde, Nebula Award-winning author of The Bone Universe series and Riverland “A stunning tale of self-acceptance, family, and liminal spaces.” — Jacqueline Koyanagi
£8.99
Square Fish To Kill a Kingdom
Book SynopsisAN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERThis action-packed YA debut pits a deadly siren princess and a siren-hunting human prince against each other as they fight to protect their kingdoms.Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe mosta human. Robbed of her song, Lira has until the winter solstice to deliver Prince Elian's heart to the Sea Queen and or remain a human forever. The ocean is the only place Prince Elian calls home, even though he is heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world. Hunting sirens is more than an unsavory hobbyit's his calling. When he rescues a drowning woman in the ocean, she's more than what she appears. She promises to help him find the key to destroying all of sirenkind for g
£999.99
Alfaguara Infantil Matilda (Spanish Edition)
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£11.66
Henry Holt & Company Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain 6 Chronicles
Book SynopsisA companion book to The Chronicles of Prydain, this collection of short stories revisits beloved characters and reveals more about the history of the magical land of Prydain.Here, readers will find Dallben, destined to be an enchanter; Angharad, a princess of the House of Llyr; Kadwyr, the rascal crow; and Medwyn, the mystical protector of all animals. They''ll learn the grim history of the sword of Dyrnwyn and even find out how Fflewddur Fflam came by his enchanted harp. How did Coll rescue Hen Wen when she disappeared at the hand of Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death? Find the answer to this question and many more, in The Foundling: And Other Tales of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander.
£9.04
Pan Macmillan Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Book SynopsisOnce upon a golden day, beside a silver brookAlice and her older sister sat and read a book...But when a talking rabbit runs past, Alice follows him down the rabbit hole to Wonderland, where she meet iconic characters of children's literature such as the grinning Cheshire Cat, the Hatter and the Queen of Hearts. From joining in with the Hatter's tea party to painting the white roses red, the familiar scenes from Lewis Carroll's beloved original story are reimagined in this charming introduction to Alice and her adventures in Wonderland suitable for younger readers.Jeanne Willis' re-telling of Carroll's beloved story in bouncy rhyming verse is a fresh venture into Wonderland, brought to life by Ross Collins' vibrant illustrations.
£7.99
Hachette Children's Group Secret Kingdom Ruby Riddle
Book SynopsisA brand-new adventure awaits Ellie, Summer and Jasmine in the Secret Kingdom!Ellie, Summer and Jasmine have one jewel left to find! But Queen Malice is determined to take the magical ruby for herself. The girls must summon all of their courage and solve the ruby''s riddle...before the Secret Kingdom is lost to the evil queen forever.
£7.44
Hachette Children's Group Secret Kingdom Emerald Unicorn
Book SynopsisWhen Ellie, Summer and Jasmine receive an urgent message from King Merry saying that Queen Malice has taken over the Secret Kingdom, they know that this will be their most important adventure yet! The girls must find four magical jewels to create a new crown for the king - but how will they find the emerald when the entire kingdom is under the queen''s wicked spell?
£5.99
Walker Books Ltd Diabolical
Book SynopsisPrepare for a hell of a ride as Cynthia Leitich Smith calls on characters from her previous novels - and conjures up new ones - for a climactic showdown. eBook available.Trade Review"Stephenie Meyer, honey, watch out. Twilight fans, you are gonna LOVE Eternal." (Dallas Morning News) "Great book, Twilight fans will love it!" (Kiss magazine) "A hearty meal for the thinking vampire reader." (Horn Book) "A wild and ultimately fascinating, if at times, grisly, alternate universe." (Kirkus Reviews) "A good read for those who hunger for the dark side, with all the trappings of a YA vampire novel." (School Library Journal)"
£6.39
HarperCollins Publishers Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock
Book SynopsisClassic magic and mystery from one of Britain’s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke’s Inkheart and Shane Hegarty’s Darkmouth.An Academy for magic and special talents. A destiny unfulfilled. A secret legacy.The seventh instalment of the international best-selling series from Jenny Nimmo starring Charlie Bone.The enchanter Count Harken - the shadow in the painting of the Red King - is back and determined to stop Billy from discovering a life-changing family secret. His incredible power reaches out from the dark, magical land of Badlock, through space and time, to wreak revenge on Charlie and his friends.Have you collected all of the Charlie Bone series?Midnight for Charlie Bone Charlie Bone and the Time Twister Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa Charlie Bone and the Castle of MirrorTrade ReviewThis book is a gripping fantasy tale of mystery, suitable for children and adults. If you like Harry Potter you will love this. Harry, aged 8', Books for Keeps
£7.19
HarperCollins Warriors Novella 4Book Box Set The Untold Stories
Book SynopsisFour volumes of stand-alone, novella-length adventures in Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series—now in one box set!A great and terrible leader.
£26.56
Carlsen Verlag Gmbh Harry Potter Und Der Orden Des Phonix
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£14.40
Carlsen Verlag Gmbh Harry Potter Und Der Halbblutprinz
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£11.50
Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc. Eragon
Book SynopsisDon’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh, coming 11.7.23!A new adventure hatches in Book One of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. Christopher Paolini is a true rarity. —The Washington Post When fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and, gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save—or destroy&m
£20.99
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform A Shade of Vampire 12 A Shade of Doubt Volume 12
£17.63
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Monsters Love School
Book SynopsisHave some monstrous fun going back to school!Celebrate the first day of school with hilarious, energetic monsters in Monsters Love School by author-illustrator Mike Austin.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Fever
Book SynopsisFor 17-year-old Rhine Ellery, a daring escape from a suffocating polygamous marriage is only the beginning…Trade ReviewPraise for Wither:A ‘harrowing debut . . . DeStefano has an observant and occasionally pitiless eye, chronicling the cruelties, mercies, and inconsistencies of her young characters. . . . It will be intriguing to see how DeStefano develops [the larger world] as this promising trilogy progresses’ Publisher’s Weekly starred review ‘Lauren DeStefano crafts an all too believable future. I loved the world, the romance, the writing – exactly the kind of book I've been craving to read’ Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of THE FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH ‘[A] thought-provoking debut, reminiscent of The Handmaid’s Tale with a touch of Big Love . . . Rhine’s fight for freedom against the clock—and the dissecting table—will leave readers eager for the sequel. Give this one to fans of The Hunger Games trilogy or Ally Condie’s Matched (2010).’ Kirkus ‘[Rhine] proves herself to be a heroine who faces her situation with spirit and cleverness. The trapped bride and mysterious husband are straight out of Gothic romances. By stirring in elements of sheer creepiness with dystopia and the hot topic of polygamy, DeStefano creates a story that should have broad appeal’ School Library Journal
£11.39
HarperCollins Publishers Paranormalcy
Book SynopsisWhen your world is paranormal, be glad that you’re human… Exciting new author brings a fresh sassy take on paranormal romance, loved by Becca Fitzpatrick, author of HUSH, HUSH.Trade Review‘A fast, flirty roller coaster of a ride. This story was everything I hoped for – sassy, light-hearted and downright scary. Oh, bleep! I’m in love!’ – Becca Fitzpatrick, bestselling author of ‘Hush, Hush’ ‘PARANORMALCY seduced me. The two sexy paranormals who vie for Evie’s affections each had their own victory; one won Evie’s heart and the other won mine.’- Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author of ‘Wings’ “An enjoyable story, full of lots of unique characters” – Proudbooknerd.com “Strong characters, a world of paranormals and an exciting yet surprising plot had me utterly hooked” – Wonderousreads.com “A fresh and witty twist on the supernatural genre” – thebookette.com
£10.44
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Harry Potter y la cámara secreta (Ed. Minalima) /
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£40.28
Penguin USA Escape from Falaise
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£9.45
Henry Holt & Company Inc The Truth About Dragons
Book SynopsisA Caldecott Honor Winner Winner of the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning author of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist. Lean in close,my darling bao bei,and I will whispera most precious secretabout a powerful magicthat lives inside you.Brought to life with lavish and ornate illustrations, The Truth About Dragons follows a young child on a journey guided by his mother''s bedtime storytelling. He quests into two very different forests, as his two grandmothers help him discover two different, but equally enchanting, truths about dragons. Eastern and Western mythologies coexist and enrich each other in this warm celebration of mixed cultural identity.*A School Library Journal Best Book of 2023*
£15.19
Disney Hyperion Tyrants Tomb TheThe Trials of Apollo Book Four
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£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Harry Potter The Complete Audio Collection
Book SynopsisJ.K. Rowling's complete internationally bestselling Harry Potter series brilliantly brought to life by Stephen Fry.From Harry's first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to his final battle with arch-enemy Voldemort, this beautifully packaged CD box set contains over 100 CDs with a total running time of 124 hours 56 minutes, which will keep you enchanted through all seven spellbinding novels in the Harry Potter series, read by Stephen Fry.These new audio editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers.
£337.50
Dutton Books for Young Readers A Map of Days
Book SynopsisThe instant bestseller!?New York Times bestseller?USA Today bestseller?Wall Street Journal bestseller?A Map of Daysreveals Ransom Riggs at the peak of his powers, leaving loyal fans ravenous for more.??NY Journal of BooksHaving defeated the monstrous threat that nearly destroyed the peculiar world, Jacob Portman is back where his story began, in Florida. Except now Miss Peregrine, Emma, and their peculiar friends are with him, and doing their best to blend in. But carefree days of beach visits and normalling lessons are soon interrupted by a discovery?a subterranean bunker that belonged to Jacob?s grandfather, Abe. Clues to Abe?s double-life as a peculiar operative start to emerge, secrets long hidden in plain sight. And Jacob begins to learn about the dangerous legacy he has inherited?truths that were part of him long before he walked into Miss Peregrine?s time loop. Now, the stakes are higher than ever as Jacob and his friends are thrust into the untamed landscape of American peculiardom?a world with few ymbrynes, or rules?that none of them understand. New wonders, and dangers, await in this brilliant next chapter for Miss Peregrine?s peculiar children. Their story is again illustrated by haunting vintage photographs, now with the striking addition of full-color images interspersed throughout for this all-new, multi-era American adventure.Trade ReviewPraise for A Map of Days:“The best-selling Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series returns, this time with a new story arc that takes place in America…[with] weirdly wonderful characters.” – I09 “The stakes are higher than ever as Jacob and his friends are thrust into the untamed landscape of American peculiardom” – Tor.com “A Map of Days reveals Ransom Riggs at the peak of his powers, leaving loyal fans ravenous for more.” – NY Journal of Books “Riggs reinvigorates his best-selling series, expanding the peculiar world and history, while drawing parallels to contemporary hot-button issues…This series is a big deal!” – Booklist Praise for the #1 bestselling Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series: “A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story.” —John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down and The Fault in Our Stars “Readers searching for the next Harry Potter may want to visit Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.” —CNN “With its X-Men: First Class-meets-time-travel story line, David Lynchian imagery, and rich, eerie detail.” —Entertainment Weekly “‘Peculiar’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. Riggs’ chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies.”—People “[A] thrilling, Tim Burton-esque tale with haunting photographs.”—USA Today Pop Candy
£10.45
Random House USA Inc Magic Tree House 1 01
Book SynopsisRead the #1 bestselling chapter book that started it all! Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back in time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie!Where did the tree house come from?Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark…or will they become a dinosaur’s dinner?The Magic Tree House series has been a beloved favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading—and adventure—in every child who joins Jack and Annie!Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?• Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books• Magic Tree House Graphic Novels: Jack and Annie's original adventures come to life with full-color, vibrant art, perfect for graphic novel fans and reluct
£5.99
Random House USA Inc Frozen Disney Frozen
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£7.03
Egmont UK Ltd Star Wars Cobalt Squadron Star Wars the Last Jedi
Book SynopsisBestselling author Elizabeth Wein (Code Name Verity, Rose Under Fire) journeys to a galaxy far, far away to bring readers the harrowing story of the courageous bomber pilots and technicians of Cobalt Squadron!
£6.64
Penguin Young Readers Group Miss Peregrines Museum of Wonders
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£12.27
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Descendants 2 Evies Fashion Book
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£12.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Tough Guide to Fantasyland
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£10.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Centaur School 5 Beasts of Olympus
Book SynopsisIs Demon up to the challenge?Beasts of Olympus is a series of illustrated chapter books set in a magical Ancient Greece where strange things still walk the Earth. In the fifth book, Chiron the centaur teaches Demon to make his own cures for sick mythical beasts. But Demon must put his new skills to the test right away in order to save an ailing phoenix before it's too late!
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Ring of Wind Young Samurai Book 7
Book SynopsisJACK FLETCHER IS BATTLING THE HIGH SEASAmbushed by the Shogun''s samurai, Jack and his friends have only one hope of escape - the Seto Sea. But with ferocious storms, man-eating sharks and ninja pirates at every turn, their chosen route is fraught with danger. A treacherous crew only adds to their problems as they flee south from a ruthless samurai sea lord. Unless Jack can harness the Ring of Wind, he and his friends are destined for a watery grave . . .Book 7 in the blockbuster Young Samurai series by Chris Bradford. Visit www.youngsamurai.com for competitions and FREE teacher resources.
£8.65
St. Martin's Griffin Hidden
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£12.32
Random House Children's Books A Great and Terrible Beauty
Book SynopsisThe first book in the critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling Gemma Doyle trilogy, the exhilarating and haunting saga from the author of The Diviners series and Under the Same Stars.It’s 1895, and after the suicide of her mother, 16-year-old Gemma Doyle is shipped off from the life she knows in India to Spence, a proper boarding school in England. Lonely, guilt-ridden, and prone to visions of the future that have an uncomfortable habit of coming true, Gemma’s reception there is a chilly one. To make things worse, she’s been followed by a mysterious young Indian man, a man sent to watch her. But why? What is her destiny? And what will her entanglement with Spence’s most powerful girls—and their foray into the spiritual world—lead to? “A delicious, elegant gothic.”—PW, Starred “Shivery with both passion and terror.”—Kirkus Reviews Compulsively readable. --VOYA A New York Times BestsellerA Publishers Weekly BestsellerA Book Sense BestsellerBBYA (ALA/YALSA Best Book for Young Adults)Iowa High School Book AwardGarden State Teen Book AwardPennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Vampire Diaries The Awakening 01
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£9.92
Kane/Miller Book Publishers Boy
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Cabinet of Curiosities
Book SynopsisA collection of thirty-six forty eerie, mysterious, intriguing, and very short stories by the acclaimed authors Stefan Bachmann, Katherine Catmull, Claire LeGrand, and Emma Trevayne.Trade Review"A hefty sheaf of chillers-all short enough to share aloud and expertly cast to entice unwary middle graders a step or two into the shadows." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This collection of 36 short dark fantasies ... aspires to sit on the same shelf as Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and succeeds admirably... Readers who enjoy their Halloween chills all year round will find this anthology a delight." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "With school dismissed, it's time for pure pleasure reading... The Cabinet of Curiosities ... lets readers dip in and out of 36 spine-tingling tales." -- Shelf Awareness for Readers "The stories are remarkable both for their uniformly high quality and for their distinctness from one another; the abundant atmospherics, including occasional stark black-and-white illustrations, provide a unifying sense of dread." -- The Horn Book "For readers who have gloried in and graduated from Alvin Schwartz's collections of scary stories, the tales collected here will provide a deliciously tingly next step...All are engagingly unsettling in some way, with a select few crossing over into genuine nightmare territory." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Crimson Bound
Book SynopsisAn exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption inspired by the classic fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood,” from the author of Cruel Beauty.When Rachelle was fifteen she was good—apprenticed to her aunt and in training to protect her village.Trade Review"This novel will captivate readers. Outstanding." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "An intoxicatingly dark story of love, lust, murder, and redemption." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) "The unusual, intricately woven story and themes make for a worthwhile read." -- Kirkus Reviews "Plot twists and romance keep the pages turning in this grim and intricate take on the classic tale." -- Booklist Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "A completely engrossing tale." -- Alex Flinn, New York Times bestselling author of Beastly and Towering Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "A dazzling and clever retelling, Cruel Beauty is delightfully dark, lushly romantic, and utterly spellbinding. I adored it, and can't wait to read Hodge's next novel!" -- Sarah J. Maas, New York Times bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "What a stunning debut. This is a book you will want to read as fast as you can for the intricate plot and as slowly as you can to savor the gorgeous world-building and the ravishing love story."- -- Sherry Thomas, author of The Burning Sky Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "An intricate and arresting tale." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "The push and pull romance between Nyx and Ignifex is pure fairy tale, but the characters themselves are complex and genuinely human as they struggle with their own culpability in a situation that forces them to choose between selfishness and selflessness." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "An entertaining read for teens who enjoy romantic fantasy." -- School Library Journal Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "Hodge has created a rich, complete world in this twist on 'Beauty and the Beast.'" -- Publishers Weekly Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "Will have readers clutching the book and flying through the pages." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "[A] fast-paced romantic fantasy." -- Booklist
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Warriors The Untold Stories
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Yellow Brick War
Book SynopsisIn this action-packed third book in the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series, new girl from Kansas Amy Gumm is caught between her home—and Oz.Trade ReviewPraise for the DOROTHY MUST DIE series: "Readers of Baum's books will take special delight in seeing new twists on the old characters, and they will greet the surprise climactic turnabout with the smugness of insiders." -- Kirkus Reviews "Dorothy Must Die is kind of the ultimate in girl-powered literature. Here, women and girls are allowed to be anything." -- Nerdist.com "Gone are the days of rainbows, Lollipop Guilds and pretty much anything to sing about in a major key. For those willing to go on a quest with a heroine more attuned to our times than the Dust Bowl era, there's no place like it." -- USA Today "Paige doesn't hold back in this fast-paced action novel. Give this cinematic upper-YA novel to fans of A. G. Howard's Splintered, Frank Beddor's Looking Glass Wars, and TV shows such as Once Upon a Time and Grimm." -- School Library Journal "Paige delivers a solid, intense, and strange narrative that draws deeply on its source material." -- Publishers Weekly "Paige is creating a rather brilliantly twisted version of the familiar world of Oz." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Paige has embellished upon the original Wizard of Oz story to create a completely new, even more bizarre Oz and cast of characters. Her world building is fascinating." -- Booklist "For anyone who likes a good story turned on its head, Dorothy Must Die is a must-read." -- Huffington Post "The Wizard of Oz as you've never seen it." -- Teen Vogue "Paige's world building is intriguing and effectively augments the original world created by L. Frank Baum." -- ALA Booklist
£12.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The School for Good and Evil 2 A World Without
Book SynopsisTHE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL will soon be a major motion picture from Netflix''starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh,Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters,Earl Cave,Kit Young,and more!In theNew York Timesbestselling sequel to Soman Chainani''s debut,The School for Good and Evil, Sophie and Agatha are back in Gavaldon, living out their Happily Ever After, but life isn''t quite the fairy tale they expected.Witches and princesses reside at the School for Girls, where they''ve been inspired to live a life without princes, while Tedros and the boys are camping in Evil''s old towers. A war is brewing between the schools, but can Agatha and Sophie restore the peace? Can Sophie stay good with Tedros on the hunt? And whose heart does Agatha''s belong to''her best friend or her prince?Soman Chainani has created a spectacular world that Newbery Medal-winning author Ann M. Martin calls a fairy tale like no other, complete with romance, magic, humor, and a riddle that will keep you turning pages until the end.Don''t miss the thrilling conclusion to the beloved series,The School for Good and Evil #6: One True King!
£14.24
Zondervan The Chronicles of Narnia Hardcover 7Book Box Set
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£96.00
