Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Hyperion Where I End And You Begin
Book SynopsisFreaky Friday meets She's the Man in this hilarious contemporary YA novel full of wit and heart
£7.99
Pan Macmillan Mumnesia
Book SynopsisLucy's mum is so out of date she's practically mouldy. She's super-strict, overprotective and won't let Lucy go to the Valentine's Ball! Lucy can't believe she was ever a teenager . . . Until the morning her mum wakes up with no memory of the last thirty years – and thinks she's twelve years old! All Lucy wants is for her mum to go back to being her old self – but how? Mumnesia by Katie Dale is a hilarious story about a very unusual mother-daughter relationship.
£6.99
Pan Macmillan The Never-Ending Birthday
Book SynopsisTwins Max and Anni have had the worst birthday ever. Max has missed a vital goal in the football Cup Final and Anni has fallen out with her best friend. Feeling thoroughly miserable, Max and Anni sneak downstairs at midnight and light the candles on their untouched birthday cake and, as they blow them out, they make a wish . . . to redo the day!When they wake up, their wish has come true! And this time Max and Anni aren't going to mess things up. But little do they realize that they are going to have to relive their birthday again . . . and again . . . and again.Trade ReviewAn energetic and entertaining read I devoured it in on sitting. * Book Lover Jo *Fast paced and fun, with meaning and a lot of heart. * The Reader's Corner *The Never-Ending Birthday is perfect summer reading, funny and engaging with more twists and turns than a roller coaster! * Powered by Reading *I was cheering the twins on as they worked hard to change events in the bizarre time loop they were stuck in. * Nayu's Reading Corner *
£6.99
Pan Macmillan Kiss Cam
Book SynopsisJuniper, Jasper, and Lenny have been friends forever and co-own a vlog channel called WereVloggingHere. Their fans are huge "shippers" who believe that Juniper and Jasper are perfect for each other, and, despite warnings from friends and family, a simple Truth-or-Dare inspired kiss soon spirals out of control into a whole new world of making out and surprise kisses. Juniper and Jasper's relationship begins to shift. But as fan requests for different "Kiss Cam" segments keep pouring in, Juniper puts her worries aside and convinces herself that it doesn't mean anything. After all, it's just kissing . . . right?
£6.99
Pan Macmillan Vera Jewel is Late for School
Book SynopsisWhen Vera Jewel's bike breaks one morning, she takes matters into her own hands and comes up with some ingenious - and very funny! - ways to get to school. From jumping on her space hopper to making her own catapult, Vera's ideas get more and more adventurous, but nothing seems to get her there on time. It's a good thing that she's one determined little girl who never gives up . . . Vera Jewel is Late for School is a warm, funny and very original story about determination and creativity, perfect for learning about standing on your own two feet - and being rewarded for hard work and inventiveness! Nicola Kent’s catchy rhyming text, bright, jewel-like colours and eye-catching illustrations make this a truly stunning picture book.
£6.99
Pan Macmillan The Good, the Bad and the Deadly 7
Book SynopsisThe Good, the Bad and the Deadly 7 is a funny, action-packed, exciting monster adventure by the director of Sing, Garth Jennings.Having seven invisible monsters to hang out with during the summer holidays is pretty great, but now it's time to go back to school, and if Nelson's not careful, the Deadly 7 are going to get him into serious trouble. The monsters agree to stay away (and hang out in London Zoo), but there's one problem: something huge and invisible has started rampaging through the French countryside and it looks like Nelson and his monsters might be the only ones who can help. Who better to stop one enormous terrifying monster than seven little angry, sneaky, greedy, vain, adorable, thieving, farting monsters? That's right, Stan, Puff, Nosh, Miser, Hoot, Crush and Spike are here to save the day!Trade ReviewAnarchic, original, hilarious fun. * Metro *A zany page-turner. * Observer *Packed with the sort of perilous adventure and icky humour that 9+ kids will love. * Independent *Written with style and boundless imaginative power, and illustrated throughout by the author, The Deadly 7 are simply drop-dead fantastic! * Lancashire Evening Post *Adventurous, imaginative and slightly bonkers (well, aren't all the best books), The Deadly 7 is as refreshing and funny as you'd expect from the guy who wrote and directed Son of Rambow. * Dad.info *Warm and funny with a high yuck factor. * The Bookseller *Funny, weird and the perfect mix of dark and light, this is a fantastic new voice in middle grade fiction. I loved it! * Robin Stevens *
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group The Incredible Billy Wild
Book SynopsisFrom the author of JOE ALL ALONE - a BAFTA winning and Emmy nominated CBBC series.A story about courage, sacrifice and family - and how everyone has something incredible inside of them, just waiting to be discovered. For fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce and Eva Ibbotson.This cover comes in four different colours, supplied at random. Which one will you receive?When Billy Wild's teacher asks the class to write a letter to their god, Billy's request is simple: Please send me a dog.So when he discovers a greyhound hiding in the shed, he decides someone must really be listening. With the help of his brothers, Billy sets out to hide her from Dad, who's far too stressed to add a dog to the mix. But keeping a greyhound a secret is a difficult task, and when Billy's classmate Paris enters them all in a local talent show, it becomes even harder!Billy must make a big, brave, wild decision - but it's one that might save Dog and hundreds like her. And it might just make him incredible...Trade ReviewA tender, unsentimental adventure, filled with family ties, love and courage * Guardian *A boy, a dog and a whole lot of awesome. LOVE this book. * Cathy Cassidy *Charming narrator and really touching character developments, as he sees the people around him in new light. A lovely warm-hearted read. * Peters *Very funny and so loveable. -- Ann Giles * The Book Witch *A story about dogs, and love, and the power of words... * Achuka *A warm, accessible and funny celebration of finding faith in yourself. I can't recommend it enough! * Rhino Reads *A beautifully written adventure story about a dog and the boy that found him, that perfectly captures contemporary family dynamics and a child's need to be 'incredible', wrapped up with a generous dose of humour and warm hearted love. * Annie Everall - SLG *The author's ability to combine humour and skilful writing to show the power of love and family in overcoming all the odds make this a life-enchancing and highly recommended read. Billy Wild is incredible. * Books for Keeps *
£8.50
Random House USA Inc The Big Aqua Book of Beginner Books
Book SynopsisSix classic Beginner Books—including four by Dr. Seuss—for less than the price of two individual Beginner Books!This collection of six Beginner Books bound together in one sturdy hardcover is the perfect gift at a fantastic price! The Big Aqua Book of Beginner Books includes the complete text and illustrations for: · Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat Comes Back · Dr. Seuss’s There’s a Wocket in My Pocket! · Dr. Seuss’s Oh Say Can You Say? · Dr. Seuss’s Please Try to Remember the First of Octember! (illustrated by Art Cummings) · Robert Lopshire’s New Tricks I Can Do! · Al Perkins’s Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb (illustrated by Eric Gurney)Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.
£14.88
Pan Macmillan The Pain and the Great One: Going Places
Book SynopsisThe Pain and the Great One: Go Places is a fun bind-up of the third and fourth books in the hilarious series. In these heartwarming young-fiction stories, Judy Blume perfectly captures what it's like to grow up with a brother or a sister, with gorgeous illustrations by Kate Pankhurst.Jake ('The Pain') and Abigail ('The Great One') may be brother and sister, but they don't always see eye to eye. Abigail thinks that Jake is a massive pain while Jake thinks that Abigail thinks she is sooo great. In Go Places, Jake and Abigail find time to squabble while visiting family, enjoying a snow day, and even on holiday. But despite these little disagreements, this pair are always there for each other, sharing in the fun! Going Places includes the third and fourth books in the series, Going, Going, Gone! and Friend or Fiend?. The first two books in the series are also available as bind-up, The Pain and the Great One: Wheelies!.
£6.99
Pan Macmillan The Twelve Days of Christmas: Grandma is Overly
Book SynopsisA gorgeously illustrated Christmas classic re-written and illustrated by Alex T. Smith, The Twelve Days of Christmas, or Grandma is Overly Generous, is the creator of the Claude series and How Winston Delivered Christmas.On the first day of Christmas my Grandma sent to me . . .Grandma's presents may start off sensible – a partridge is easy enough to take care of – but her generosity soon gets wildly out of hand . . . The Twelve Days of Christmas: Or Grandma is Overly Generous is a witty new take on the festive classic The Twelve Days of Christmas, accompanied by beautiful full-colour illustrations, this is the perfect Christmas present for any child.Trade ReviewThe perfect Christmas present for kids of all ages - I hope there's one under the tree for me! -- Nina Pottell * Prima *A seasonal classic gets a new twist with a touch of Christmas chaos and beautiful illustrations. -- Charlotte Heathcote * The Express *Smith's precision-tooled cartooning and madcap sense of fun, which have helped make his Claude series a hit, never fail to delight -- James Lovegrove * The Financial Times *For young readers, it’s a thoroughly modern and joyful update on the traditional Christmas carol * The Evening Standard *This is hands down our favorite re-told classic Christmas book of 2020. My daughter loves the 12 days of Christmas and Alex has created such a fun twist on the song. Grandma’s presents start off fairly tame, but they soon get a bit out of control! The illustrations are absolutely spectacular and it’s great to see a little girl of color as the star of this fabulous Christmas book * Picture Book Perfect *Keep your eyes peeled for the fabulous details in the illustrations which capture the bonkers mayhem just brilliantly, in the true Alex T Smith style. A great one for Jolabokaflod gifting on Christmas Eve * My Book Corner *This gorgeously illustrated, warm and witty reimagining of the classic song comes packed with festive fun, madcap antics and brilliant eye-catching illustrations. With mishaps and misadventures, a wonderful creative twist on an old classic, and bright and bold illustrations to enjoy, this captivating Christmas cracker is the perfect gift for your little ones * Lancashire Evening Post *
£9.49
Pan Macmillan A Gathering of Giants
Book SynopsisTake up the quest in the hilariously epic finale of the How to be a Hero series, A Gathering of Giants, from Cat Weldon, illustrated by Katie Kear.Unlikely hero Whetstone and banished Valkyrie Lotta are in hiding. Their quest to find the magic harp strings before Loki, the trickster God, can use them to bring chaos to the Nine Worlds has come to a dead end. And with the evil Valkyrie Glinting-Fire wreaking havoc on earth, nowhere is safe. Especially when Lotta can't control her strange new powers. So when they overhear that Whetstone's mother, and the second harp string, are in imprisoned in the land of the Frost Giants, Whetstone decides that in order to beat Loki, he's going to have to act like a 'proper' hero and leave the thief he used to be behind.But with an army of giants, traitorous trolls, brainwashed Valkyries and dangerous long-lost secrets, how can Whetstone and Lotta hope to win when they can't figure out how to be a hero and themselves at the same time?The explosive finale in this funny, fast-paced series about how to be a friend, what it means to be a hero and just how confusing the Norse Gods really are.
£6.99
Simon & Schuster Skulls!
Book SynopsisDebut picture book author Blair Thornburgh and award-winning illustrator Scott Campbell put their heads together to celebrate one of the most important bones in your body: the skull!You probably don’t think much about skulls. So what’s the big deal about them? Well, every head of every person you’ve ever seen has a skull inside. And that includes YOU! This smart, skull-positive story cheerfully dispels any fears kids might have about their skeletons, flipping our view of skulls from a spooky symbol to a fascinating, cool, and crucial part of our bodies.Trade Review"This highly entertaining disquisition reminds readers, things that seem frightening at first can become quite wonderful once you get to know them." -- Publisher's Weekly * April 8, 2019 *"Balances gracefully on the edge between comically informative and spooky; audiences wary of scares may find the straightforward cheer reassuring, while those who embrace the skeletal dark side will still have plenty of bony visages to admire. . . . This has obvious potential for Halloween/Día de los Muertos use, but it also has entertaining year-round possibilities for kids to get into their own headspace—literally." -- BCCB"With snappy writing Thornburgh describes a skull’s importance (it’s “a car seat for your brain”) and its functions (it gives a face its shape; it holds teeth in place; and more). . . . Campbell packs plenty of humor into his muted watercolor illustrations (the grim reaper sips from a juice box) in this jaunty paean to human skulls." -- The Horn Book"A page of 'Cool Skull Facts!' opposite a final, fairly anatomically correct image gives this good odds of becoming a STEM and storytime favorite. Readers who have never thought of it before will agree: 'Take care of your skull, because you only get one.'" -- Kirkus Reviews"Guaranteed to get kids giggling and proclaiming, 'I love my skull!'" -- Booklist"Skulls may often be associated with death and mortality, but this life-affirming book is breezy and ebullient. You can say it again: Skulls were never more fun." -- BookPage"The carefree tone and tidbits of humor, such as the girl’s love of grilled cheese sandwiches, make this an amusing introduction for young students of the human body." -- School Library Journal"Campbell's sweetly absurd illustrations will help little ones learn not to fear the Reaper, whom he shows contentedly sipping a juice box. The quirky watercolor scenes support Thornburgh's offbeat narrative perfectly. . . . Between the popularity of Halloween and el Día de los Muertos, some families will find Skulls! a useful tool for comforting and educating young children who may find the holidays' skeleton-heavy imagery unsettling. Parents and teachers will also likely appreciate the list of skull facts in the end matter, ideal for engaging a skull's contents. This authoritatively positive demystification of cranial bones—with its recurring theme of grilled cheese appreciation--is sure to have preschool through early elementary-aged readers shouting, 'I love my skull!'" -- Shelf Awareness"Amusing and engaging. Through clever comparisons (a skull is “a car seat for your brain”) and dialogue, the book brilliantly explains the purpose of this set of bones." -- Parents Magazine
£999.99
Aladdin Paperbacks The Runaway Pea Washed Away
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£17.09
Simon & Schuster So This Is Ever After
Book SynopsisCarry On meets Arthurian legend in this funny, subversive young adult fantasy about what happens after the chosen one wins the kingdom and has to get married to keep it…and to stay alive.Arek hadn’t thought much about what would happen after he completed the prophecy that said he was destined to save the Kingdom of Ere from its evil ruler. So now that he’s finally managed to (somewhat clumsily) behead the evil king (turns out magical swords yanked from bogs don’t come pre-sharpened), he and his rag-tag group of quest companions are at a bit of a loss for what to do next. As a temporary safeguard, Arek’s best friend and mage, Matt, convinces him to assume the throne until the true heir can be rescued from her tower. Except that she’s dead. Now Arek is stuck as king, a role that comes with a magical catch: choose a spouse by your eighteenth birthday, or wither away into nothing. With his eighteenth birthday only three months away, and only Matt in on the secret, Arek embarks on a desperate bid to find a spouse to save his life—starting with his quest companions. But his attempts at wooing his friends go painfully and hilariously wrong…until he discovers that love might have been in front of him all along.Trade ReviewThe characters have the same dynamic as a well-organized Dungeons & Dragons party and are well rounded and easy to root for." * School Library Journal *"Reading like the love child of a late-night D&D session gone awry and a romantic drama, Lukens has crafted a delightfully original and whimsical narrative." * Kirkus Reviews *"Lukens has created a magically expansive world where there's no homophobia and the only roadblock to romance is having the courage to delve into your own heart. An adventure that's both madcap and tender." * Booklist *
£14.24
Papercutz The Loud House #4: The Struggle is Real
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£11.39
Papercutz The Loud House #5: The Man with the Plan
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£11.39
Papercutz The Loud House #5: The Man with the Plan
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£8.69
Papercutz Gillbert #2: The Curious Mysterious
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£9.49
Papercutz Cat And Cat #1: Girl Meets Cat
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£13.49
Papercutz Cat And Cat #1: Girl Meets Cat
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£9.49
Papercutz Dance Class #10: Letting It Go
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£10.44
Papercutz Cat And Cat #2: Cat Out of Water
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£13.49
Papercutz Cat And Cat #2: Cat Out of Water
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£9.49
Papercutz Gillbert #3: The Flaming Carats Evolution
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£13.49
Papercutz Gillbert #3: The Flaming Carats Evolution
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£9.49
Papercutz Attack Of The Stuff
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£13.49
Papercutz Attack Of The Stuff
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£9.49
Papercutz Lola's Super Club #1: My Dad is a Super Secret
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£9.49
Papercutz Geronimo Stilton Reporter Vol. 7: Going Down to
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£9.49
Papercutz The Smurfs Tales Vol. 1: The Smurfs and The
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£19.79
Papercutz The Loud House #12: The Case of the Stolen
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£11.39
Papercutz The Casagrandes #1: We're All Familia
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£8.69
Papercutz The Sisters Vol. 7: Lucky Brat
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£13.49
Papercutz Dance Class #11: Dance With Me
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£10.44
Papercutz Lola's Super Club #2: My Substitute Teacher is a
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£13.49
Papercutz Lola's Super Club #2: My Substitute Teacher is a
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£9.49
Papercutz Astro Mouse And Light Bulb #1: Vs Astro Chicken
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£13.49
Papercutz Astro Mouse And Light Bulb #1: Vs Astro Chicken
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£9.49
Papercutz Geronimo Stilton Reporter Vol. 8: Hypno Tick-Tock
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£9.49
Papercutz Cat And Cat #4: Scaredy Cat
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£13.49
Papercutz Cat And Cat #4: Scaredy Cat
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£999.99
Papercutz Lewis Trondheim's The Fly
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£13.49
Papercutz Fuzzy Baseball Vol. 4: Di-no Hitter
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£7.99
Papercutz Gillbert #4: The Island of the Orange Turtles
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£13.49
Papercutz Gillbert #4: The Island of the Orange Turtles
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£9.49
Papercutz The Smurfs Tales Vol. 2: Smurfette in Charge and
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£19.79
Papercutz The Smurfs Tales Vol. 2: Smurfette in Charge and
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Papercutz The Queen's Favorite Witch Vol. 1: The Wheel of
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£13.49
