Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories

Book SynopsisAn instant New York Times bestseller! Two rival apprentice sorcerers must team up to save their teachers and protect their own magic in this “charming and engaging” (School Library Journal) young adult romantic adventure from the author of In Deeper Waters and So This Is Ever After.Edison Rooker isn’t sure what to expect when he enters the office of Antonia Hex, the powerful sorceress who runs a call center for magical emergencies. He doesn’t have much experience with hexes or curses. Heck, he doesn’t even have magic. But he does have a plan—to regain the access to the magical world he lost when his grandmother passed. Antonia is…intimidating, but she gives him a job and a new name—Rook—both of which he’s happy to accept. Now all Rook has to do is keep his Spell Binder, an illegal magical detection device, hidden from the Magical Consortium. And contend with Sun, the grumpy and annoyingly cute apprentice to Antonia’s rival colleague, Fable. But dealing with competition isn’t so bad; as Sun seems to pop up more and more, Rook minds less and less. But when the Consortium gets wind of Rook’s Spell Binder, they come for Antonia. All alone, Rook runs to the only other magical person he knows: Sun. Except Fable has also been attacked, and now Rook and Sun have no choice but to work together to get their mentors back…or face losing their magic forever.

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Book SynopsisGregor the little monster is strong, loud, and frighteningly fast, but when he worries that he might not be handsome with his rotten, crooked teeth and his stinky, cheesy feet, he decides to ask his family and friends. With the gross humour children will love, this story will delight them with its descriptive tale of an adorable little monster that discovers he is in fact much loved and horribly handsome.Trade Review"Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Gregor, a little green monster, looks in a mirror one day, seeing his big nose and asks himself, 'Am I handsome?' Mommy seems the perfect person to answer the question. 'Of course, ' she says. 'I don't know anyone who can squint as handsomely as you.'" Kirkus Reviews"

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Book SynopsisWith rhythmic text and bold, bright illustrations, Teresa Bellón highlights the power of community and shows that when we work together, we are stronger.Skye wants to build a treehouse, but she can't do it alone!When her friends in the neighbourhood gather together to help out, they’re able to make something even better than Skye had ever imagined.For ages 2 and up.

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Book SynopsisZanzibar cooks a fine mushroom omelette, and he is a crow who wears his feathers well. At least he thought so, until a spectacled lizard knocks at his door, wanting to write an article about a remarkable person. Is Zanzibar remarkable? The lizard seems to doubt it. Zanzibar thinks: To be remarkable, I must achieve something incredible, an extraordinary feat. So he decides that’s what he’ll do. His feat will be an attempt to lift a dromedary.Trade Review"unique and fun." -- World Kid Lit

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Book SynopsisA very funny and philosophical illustrated chapter book by a bestselling author/illustrator pair about courage, true friendship and our most secret wishes, in which a lame duck takes a blind hen on a goose chase as they search for adventure and answers to some big questions. A duck spends her days limping around her backyard with the help of a crutch until one day a blind hen stumbles in, lost, and persuades the duck to embark on an adventurous journey. The duck will guide the hen; the hen will steady the duck's wobbly leg. They leave together for a place where their most secret wishes will come true. The pair come upon astonishing obstacles along the way—a wild forest, a cavernous gorge and many differences of opinion. The hen starts to wish she’d taken a guide dog rather than a duck! When the two finally arrive at their destination after all the hardships, they realize that their own backyard plus a little imagination offers as much adventure as a whole world. From the author/illustrator pair of Meet at the Ark at Eight “Hub’s standout debut in English… Delightful and deep.” Publishers Weekly, starred reviewTrade Review"This deceptively simple book’s philosophical tone and sophisticated vocabulary make it ideal for older, practiced, and thoughtful readers or listeners (it makes for a solid read-aloud, too)." -- Kirkus Reviews"Perseverance, friendship, and imagination at the core, this would make a great read-aloud." -- National Library of New Zealand, Best Children's Books of 2023"Empowering, heartwarming and inspiring, this story will help children to set goals and believe." -- School Reading List, UK"Lyrical and rhythmic, this fast and urgent story is bold about examining the rocky parts of relationships." -- Foreword Reviews"Absolutely hilarious and philosophical, this is a great chapter book." -- Funny favourites of 2022, Readings, Australia

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Book SynopsisTop student. Beauty queen. Girlfriend of the hottest football jock. Felicity's got everything. And it's all down to her red, red hair. Felicity lives in Scarletville, the world's only redhead sanctuary, where red hair is celebrated, protected - and the key to success. But Felicity has a secret. A red hot secret. And if anyone finds out, she's finished. Because Felicity's actually a natural blonde. And in Scarletville, blondes need not apply.

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Book SynopsisBook 7 in the Hopeless Heroes series that takes readers on fun adventures back to Ancient Greece! It could be Tim’s last time in Ancient Greece, but instead of saying goodbye, he’s busy trading song titles with Apollo, delivering a package to Narcissus, escaping from Hera and– "Holy moly!" –making a pig of himself at Circe’s table. Meanwhile, his friends have forgotten who he is, so who will save him when it all goes wrong? About the Hopeless Heroes series: Hopeless Heroes is a fun-filled series about Greek mythology, adventure and what it means to be a hero. Readers aged 7+ will love diving into the world of Tim Baker and his (sort of) friend Hercules. Illustrations throughout.Trade Review“These books are awesome.” – Alex, 8

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Book SynopsisRufus is a monster. But he doesn't feel like a Tip-Top monster. Every monster book he's read says that monsters are supposed to scare Peoply People and there aren't any of those in his desert. Rufus decides that there is only one thing for it. He's going to have to find a Peoply Person to scare. But where in the world are they all hiding? The bestselling author of Man on the Moon and Bob's Best Ever Friend returns with a new, stink-tastic character.

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Book SynopsisSometimes, when you open a door or lift a lid, you find exactly what you expected to find: coats in the coat cupboard, bread in the bread bin, toys in the toy box. And sometimes you don’t.When Sunny’s parents buy an antique shop, they get more than they bargained for: in some of the old furniture, Sunny finds ghosts. Each of the ghosts has an unfulfilled desire, something they never did in their lifetime: Walter wants to learn to read, Violet wants to write a novel, Mary and Elsie want to go to the seaside. While Sunny is trying to help them all, it seems someone else is out to cause trouble…Trade ReviewA delightful and satisfying read for any age. -- Jackie Law * Neverimitate *Moore’s charming novel, skilfully illustrated by Collins, is about an antique shop whose furniture is haunted by ghosts with unfulfilled dreams and the boy who befriends them. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *★★★★★ The plot moves along quickly, and once Sunny finds one ghost, more seem to appear every day, popping up in all sorts of odd places around the shop. It's all jolly, apart from the puzzle of who, or what, is behind the trouble in the shop. Sunny's parents seem inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt, and don't blame him for it, but I'm not sure they really believe his tale of ghosts either. With a little help from his spectral friends though Sunny manages to track down the trouble maker, and find a way to settle the problem. Further stories are planned so this looks like being the beginning of quite an adventure for Sunny and the Ghosts. * Our Book Reviews *The story is set in an old junk shop in Devon stuffed with more than its fair share of ghosts, who arrive, wistfully attached to the bric-a-brac, in the state in which they died. There’s pyjama-clad Herbert; Walter, a miner who never learned to read (Sunny teaches him); Violet, who’s writing a novel (in a meta-literary touch, it turns out to be Sunny and the Ghosts); and many others, including a mischief-maker who fills the shop with cats. This is a gentle, intelligent and warm novel about friendship and imagination for children of seven and up. -- Philip Womack * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisOn the hottest day of the year, Ana Sharma and her mum check in to the Hotel Splendid, a place where bells seem to ring all by themselves, jam pots and milk jugs appear on the breakfast table as if by magic, and things go bump in the night. The Hotel Splendid has a problem. When Ana and Sunny meet, they come up with a solution, but one problem leads to another. Meanwhile, the hotel is harbouring an unexpected guest …Trade ReviewThe writing is pitched perfectly at children but the quick witted humour makes this tale enjoyable for every reader. The detailed illustrations scattered throughout the text add to the pleasure. I particularly enjoyed the ghosts’ reaction when it appeared the hotel really was haunted. Sunny and Ana are fabulous with their calm reactions, particularly to adult disbelief. A warm and witty story of friendship and acceptance. A plot and protagonists that will fire the imagination of readers whatever their age. -- Jackie Law * Neverimitate *

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Book Synopsis"I'm suggesting a deal of sorts." Principal Blythe studies my face with intensity. Her words are slow and carefully selected. "I want you to help me expel a student, Erika."When Erika Monroe is approached with an offer too tempting to refuse - a scholarship to her dream college - she signs up to plot the expulsion of Lindale High's notorious flirt and rule-breaker, Chase Thatcher. Her plan is simple: catch him in an act of wrongdoing and give the principal the evidence she needs to expel him.But as Erika finds herself increasingly entangled in a web of lies, moral dilemmas, and bad behavior (not to mention those pesky feelings), it quickly becomes clear that her path to Stanford won't be as clear-cut as she had hoped. And with Chase, being bad feels kinda good...Confronted by decisions about who she is and what she stands for, how long can Erika continue to hide behind frenemy lines?

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Book SynopsisA thrilling new adventure series: what would the world look like if dinosaurs had never died out?Imagine a world where dinosaurs have survived and evolved as ... SUPERSAURS. This is the world that Bea Kingsley lives in, a world where humans live side by side with supersaurs, sometimes in peace but often in conflict.Bea is the daughter of explorer parents who went missing when she was just a baby. So when her grandmother suddenly takes her on a trip to the remote Indonesian islands of Aru, Bea starts asking some big questions. But the more questions Bea asks, the more trouble she and her grandmother find themselves in. Was the journey to the islands a big mistake?The adventure starts here...SUPERSAURS: RAPTORS OF PARADISE is the launch of a major new six book series for children, illustrated throughout with magnificent black and white artwork. The ground-breaking Supersaurs app uses state-of-the-art augmented reality to make the world of Supersaurs literally leap off the page and into the real world . . .Trade ReviewThis is a really, really good book, with a lovely approach to world building. * The Bookbag *Intriguingly set in a world where dinosaurs co-exist with humans, this is the first in a six-book series of classic adventure stories with a twist. Dynamic black-and-white illustrations bring the dinosaurs to life and add to the tension of a dramatic, historical thriller * Booktrust *Fantastic * The Week Junior *A great adventure story -- Mariella Frostrup * Good Housekeeping *I love dinosaurs, so I was excited about reading this before I'd even opened it! The story is very interesting and you're always excited about what happens next, especially because of the special app! Throughout the story, there are some awesome pictures. Using the special Supersaurs app you can have a look through your phone at the pictures and see them come to life! It's so cool. You end up reading it really fast, just because you want to see the next illustration! If you like adventures and dinosaurs, then you'll love this. I can't wait for the next one to come out! Five stars! -- Francis, aged 11 * First News *

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Book SynopsisThe jungle is a fascinating place full of exotic creatures. The most interesting of these is the Wakey Bird. Wakey Birds get their name because they have trouble sleeping, and tonight the littlest Wakey Bird is finding it harder than ever. What will happen if she wakes up the Jungle Beast? Author and illustrator Maddie Frost has created a funny, warm story which is perfect for bedtime.Trade ReviewWakey Birds live in the jungle. They got their name because they can't ever sleep.One night little Wakey Bird can't get settled so she gets out of bed, finds a stick and wakes up the others. Soon all the animals in the jungle are awake, including the never to be woken Dreaded Jungle Beast. Luckily, the Jungle Beast has storybooks in his cave, and soon all the animals are back to sleep.A witty take which will gain huge recognition with people whose children won't ... ever ... stay in bed.The whole aesthetic of the illustrations recalls a night with small things racketing around the house. It should be dark, it should be quiet, but there's a bright yellow bird banging a stick against a rock. Small creatures are bouncing everywhere, screeching and chirping and outright snarling.And there's the Dreaded Jungle Beast in his cave.Any young family will gain a laugh of recognition and this might help persistent wakers to understand that making noise in the middle of the night sets off a chain reaction which inevitably leads to a tired and cranky big people. Otherwise it is just a hilarious story about one noisy and busy night in the jungle. * Book Murmuration *

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Book SynopsisWith its distinctive, comic strip–like art style and lighthearted, off-the-wall concept, this chapter book is a breath of fresh air for brand-new readers! Dog and Hat are two of the best friends you could ever hope to meet - they are practically inseparable. When the dots on Dog's favorite shirt get lost down a storm drain, it's up to him and Hat to wander through the twisting underbelly of the city to find them. As they navigate a labyrinth of sewers, they encounter a dark but exciting new world, unforeseen dangers, and help in unexpected places. Magic, humor, and curiosities abound in this story of a daringly weird dynamic duo that is sure to have adventurous young readers thrilled to be along for the ride.

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Book SynopsisMark Anchovy: pizza delivery boy and private detective is on a new mission - to Japan!'Hilarious and exciting' The Scotsman'LOVE this proper funny series ... Funny, fast-paced adventure with loads of cheese (the good kind!)' Pamela ButchartColin Kingsley, AKA Mark Anchovy, has a lot on his plate. And it's not just fishy pizza . . .The pizza delivery boy turned detective is in Japan to track down Lord Bobo, an English gameshow host whois missing. Worryingly, a bloodthirsty butler is after him. More worryingly, he has a new apprentice to train: his sister, Alicia.Has the world's busiest pizza detective bitten off more than he can chew?Read more of the Mark Anchovy adventures for fast-paced and food-filled hilarity:MARK ANCHOVY: PIZZA DETECTIVE - out now!MARK ANCHOVY: WAR AND PIZZA - out now!

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Book SynopsisSanta's Perfect Present by Priddy Books would delight any young child this festive season!We all know Santa works very hard every year choosing the best presents for children all around the world, but can we choose the perfect gift for him? Would Santa like a cosy Christmas sweater, or a tasty hamper of treats?Each hilarious spread features a different present suggestion and why it isn’t quite right for Santa:Is Santa’s perfect present lots of tasty food to eat?“Christmas cookies are my favourite, but the elves ate all my treats!”At the end of the book, there is a sweet reveal that shows the true meaning of Christmas.This board book has an eye catching design as each page is shaped like a present making it a fantastic gift purchase. The pages are also edged with red and green felt with extra die-cuts on every page. This adds a touch and feel texture to the images, perfect for little hands to explore.

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Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling author Tracey Corderoy (The Grunt and The Grouch and Whiz, Pop, Granny Stop) come The Crumbs, a most unusual family! Follow the fabulously funny adventures of Martha, Otto and Scarlett Crumb, their Aunt Beastly and her pet boar Basil, as they battle baddies and conquer monsters. Otto, Martha and Scarlett Crumb are three most unusual children. With their dad, Henrig, busy inventing a special case to protect the Golden Elephant of Heera, they’re expecting to look after themselves over the summer. Yet suddenly Henrig’s long-lost sister turns up – and she's beastly! The children think things can’t get any worse … but then the Unstoppables, a notorious gang of robbers, set their sights on Henrig’s special case, and it seems they’ll stop at nothing to get their hands on it… Winner of the Hounslow Junior Fiction Award 2014

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining and charming story about an eccentric, loveable family - 'Endearingly funny' 5-star review, Telegraph Chloe Deal is observant. Every day she notices small details - like how Front Door always refuses to open when it's raining; how whatever task he sets out to do, Daddy usually ends up snoozing to the radio in his shed; how her younger sister Daisy muddles her similes but never her fashion sense, and how Mummy's nostrils flare when Dad forgets to mow the lawn, again. So when Chloe starts a school project about her house, she ends up cataloguing the chaotic balancing act of her family along with it. In the run up to the school holidays (and Chloe's birthday), disaster follows disaster at home and school. Mummy's patience is beginning to unravel. Can Chloe get the house, her siblings and her father in shape before it's too late?Trade ReviewEaston, an experienced children's fiction author, has created an endearingly funny family, whose problems ring with poignancy. Chloe is a charming, vulnerable heroine that you root for throughout. The second of this planned series is due in September and I can't wait to read it. -- Julia Llewellyn Smith * The Telegraph *School, friends and the chaos of family life, told with great warmth and charm. From the author of the well-received Boys Don't Knit * The Bookseller *It's a warm story, rather poignant at times, about an endearing, funny family that really tries to pull together despite the disasters and it's really held together with warmth and love. * South Wales Evening Post *This is a funny and heart-warming tale proving that perfect family life comes in many forms -- Louise Heines * The Guardian *This book has made me belly laugh more than any other book I have read this year. T. S Easton had a wickedly delicious sense of humour and any child (or any adult!!!) will be giggling away to themselves throughout this book (...)Children aged 9-99 will adore this book! (...) can't recommend it highly enough! * My Chestnut Reading Tree *This is a funny and interesting book (...) my favourite character was Chole because she is very warm-hearted and friendly (...) I'd recommend this book to people who like Tom Gates or Diary of a Wimpy Kid * National Geographic Kids Magazine *I really like this book because it is obviously very funny, but it also seems very true in some aspects for children who are in the same position as Chloe with a troublesome sibling and a very problematic house * Powered by Reading *This is a great book, about friendship and annoyance. It is great! * Mango Bubbles Books *Our House is aimed at 8 to 12 year olds, who will love it, but it has that precious special ingredient: It appeals to any adults who may pick it up as it is funny and sees family life with a wry eye * Cat and Mouse Reading *The cover invites us to meet the Deal family: clumsy, chaotic and mad as a bunch of daffodils and the readers will not be disappointed (...) Chloe's humourous anecdotes (...) keep the story bubbling along, and teachers and librarians may well be reminded of the Hilary McKay novels with serious themes running through the humour (...) Definitely recommended -- Diana Barnes * The School Librarian *

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Book Synopsis'Mark Lowery is far too funny' Jonathan Meres, author of THE WORLD OF NORMThe sixth book in the hilarious and anarchic ROMAN GARSTANG ADVENTURE seriesIt is the month before Christmas, and Roman's class is preparing for the Christmas fete and the school pantomime. The new teacher at the helm - the awful Mr Le Salle, a flamboyant, theatrical and downright nasty piece of work - is the least of Roman's worries. He also has to contend with the most rubbish role in the panto (being a box) as well as organising the Santa's grotto stall at the Christmas fete with loose cannon Darren Gamble. As the panto nears, it seems that everything that could possibly go wrong is about to. It is left to Roman to save the panto and the day ...

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Book SynopsisA darkly comic Dickensian ghost story from Blue Peter Award winner Gareth P. Jones: it's not the dead you'll need to worry about!Sam Toop lives in a funeral parlour, blessed (or cursed) with an unusual gift. While his father buries the dead, Sam is haunted by their constant demands for attention. Trouble is afoot on the 'other side' - there is a horrible disease that is mysteriously imprisoning ghosts into empty houses in the world of the living. And Sam is caught in the middle - will he be able to bring himself to help?Blue Peter Award winner Gareth P. Jones has woven a darkly comic story, a wonderfully funny adventure that roams the grimy streets of Victorian London.Trade ReviewFunny, gruesome and scary, with the great setting of a funeral parlour, this is an action packed adventure full of the darker and dirtier details of life in Victorian London. * Lovereading4kids *With an appealingly gothic setting, this pacey and exciting mystery perfectly blends comedy with the dark, spooky and supernatural. There are plenty of funny and gruesome moments that will appeal to young readers; but this is also a well-researched, thoughtful and compassionate novel, that takes inspiration from the Victorian preoccupation with mourning and death. Jones skilfully manages a complex series of interlocking storylines and an engaging cast of characters in this witty, action-packed and hugely entertaining ghost story. * Booktrust *This is a wonderful tale of crime, retribution and spiritualism, set in a richly historical London full of Fagin-like thieves and bent policemen. Jones balances the razor-sharp wit and huge cast of characters with a genuinely gory and chilling underbelly that asks questions about life and death. And is very funny... * Daily Mail *Constable & Toop is the perfect blend of belly laughs and supernatural scares * The Week Junior *Lost Stars is a really lovely, sweet book which I recommend for anyone looking for a reminder of what it was like to be a teenager in the 1980's but also, on a more serious note, a book about the tragedy of death and loss in the family unit and how we choose to deal with it * Swirl and Thread *

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Book SynopsisFive children escape from a Children’s Home, run away and steal a boat, which they sail around the Outer Hebrides. The book had a huge print run from London Methuen, but their warehouses were bombed in 1940 in Paternoster Row; 5 million books were lost in the fires caused by tens of thousands of incendiary bombs. Consequently, there were very few copies in circulation. This is the resurrection of a successful children’s adventure story.

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Book SynopsisWith a best friend like Wulfie, anything is possible! Wulfie is just like a puppy: fluffy and adorable. But unlike a puppy, he talks. And he's purple. His favourite food is smelly socks. He can be small as a snail or big as a bear. He's sweet and loyal and he's Libby's best friend. Funny and heartwarming tales of a girl and her wolfish best friend.Trade Review'Wulfie: Stage Fright by Lindsay J Sedgwick, with fantastic illustrations by Josephine Wolff, from award-winning publishers Little Island Books is the first book in a wonderful new series for emerging and independent readers.' * RTÉjr *'Readers will be completely charmed by Wulfie and cheer on Libby as she develops confidence and tries to follow her dreams. Everyone will want their own fuzzy, purple friend to help them through the ups and downs of school life.' Kate Heap Scope for Imagination‘Young readers will empathise with the long-suffering Libby who, despite everything remains determined and positive; and there’s plenty to laugh at too. The other characters – pleasant or unpleasant – are also memorable, made all the more so through Josephine Wolff’s black and grey illustrations.’ Red Reading Hub 'With just the right amount of mischief and lots of laughs Wulfie: Stage Fright is sure to delight young readers and have them cheering for an encore!' * The Book Activist *'I want a Wulfie! I'd love a purple, size-changing wolf like creature with me. This tale is full of laughs.' * Nayu's Reading Corner *‘Thoroughly enjoyable, with serious messages alongside laugh-out-loud moments, it really is a great twist on the underdog story.’ * What I Read *

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Book SynopsisThe latest funny adventure for a young girl and her wolfish best friend! Aunt Ilda is coming to visit, and that means big trouble for Libby and her adorable purple best friend, Wulfie. Ilda will do anything to win the top dog show prize on live TV. Anything. Including kidnapping Wulfie! But Wulfie, of course, isn’t a dog at all. He talks, he shrinks and grows, and when he sneezes – time freezes. He's the sweetest best friend Libby could hope for – and now he needs her help. Can Libby rescue Wulfie and humiliate Aunt Ilda on TV? Well, with a best friend like Wulfie, anything can happen.Trade Review“You never know what will happen next, but you’ll be longing for a friend like Wulfie. Incredibly entertaining, funny, warm and fabulous.” -- Mary Esther Judy * Fallen Star Stories *“Another fun, action-packed drama with some rather unpleasant characters, as well as the determined, lovable Libby and her equally lovable bestie.” * Red Reading Hub *"Lindsay J. Sedgwick writes empathetically, with great humor, in a captivating and imaginative way ... Overall rating: 5 of 5. * Swedish Library Association *

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Book SynopsisThe third instalment of a sweet and funny series about a young girl and her magical wolfish best friend Libby has a difficult school project on raising awareness about the environment. Libby has no ideas … but Wulfie does! Wulfie grows very big, puts on his red cape and Veronika’s eye mask and becomes a superhero! Wulfie is certain he can save the planet. But Wulfie’s superhero efforts don’t quite go to plan. Can Libby create a winning school project while protecting the planet and her best friend? With a best friend like Wulfie, anything can happen!Trade Review"It was the heart and emotional depth of this novel that elevated it beyond a fun, magical read." -- Iseult Murphy"This is a fantastic story, with a message that doesn't overwhelm the fun and brilliant drawings. I really enjoyed it and I can't wait to read more from Libby and Wulfie." -- Jenn Mitchell * Read and Reviewed *“I can’t imagine anyone not loving Wulfie, and younger readers will definitely enjoy this book (and older readers too!).” -- Valinora Troy"Laughs all the way and lovely illustrations by Rosa Devine." -- Anne Cunningham * The Meath Chronicle *"With so many laugh-out-loud moments, this is sure to be a story children will devour." -- Kate Heap * Scope for Imagination *

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Book SynopsisThe fourth installment of a sweet and funny series about a young girl and her magical wolfish best friend Libby is furious that Veronika wants to sell their family home – but that doesn't seem so important when Veronika washes Libby's best friend Wulfie down the drain with a power hose! Scared and alone, a tiny Wulfie tries to get home through the pipes, producing strange noises inside the walls of the house... Veronika, thinking the house is haunted, invites a TV crew to investigate. If the house becomes famous, Veronika won’t want to sell it – but what if the camera crew discover the ‘ghost’ is actually a shape-shifting wulfen? Can Libby and Wulfie keep their secret and save her home? Well, with a best friend like Wulfie, anything can happen!Trade Review"Any parent who tries to stop reading at that chapter break is going to find themself begged for 'just one more, please!'" -- Read and Reviewed"Getting to the end is a roller-coaster ride of hilarious drama that makes this book impossible to put down." * Fallen Star Stories *"A great read, highly entertaining, and lovely to spend more time with Libby and Wulfie." -- Iseult Murphy

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Book Synopsis'It's not easy getting your Lion Diploma.' So Jon Agee's little narrator begins his hilarious description of the crash course he took on becoming an honorary lion. At first he doesn't score high, but when it comes to rescuing an endangered neighbourhood cat, the lion in him is unleashed!Trade Review'This funny picture book is about a little boy in a lion suit who gets seven lessons from a real lion in how to be one. He doesn't do too well on the roaring and the prowling, but when it comes to protecting a friend, he turns out to be lion-hearted. Full of wit, both visual and verbal.' Sunday Times Culture;'Learning how to be a lion can be achieved in seven simple steps. A young boy is taking lion lessons and is determined to be successful. The boy doesn't make a very good student, until the final lesson of looking out for your friends.' Absolutely Mama;'Everyone will be rooting for the little boy who channels his inner big cat to save a little kitten from the bully neighbourhood dog, as he triumphs in the last lesson of Looking Out For Your Friends. Another Jon Agee treat to enhance your picturebook collection.' LoveReading;'Delightfully simple and masterfully brilliant' Book Trust;'With its deliciously droll, punchy narrative and littering of splendidly comic details on every spread, Lion Lessons will keep listeners on the edge of their seats right up to its deadpan final twist. A simply stupendous, superbly paced read aloud say I; Jon Agee does it again.' Red Reading Hub

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Book SynopsisIn the third title of this pirate investigator trilogy, the Countess of Bohemia's jewels have been stolen by a ghost. Not just any old ghost, but the ghost of Captain Scarletbeard, the scariest pirate who ever lived! Flynn and the crew of the Black Hound descend the murky depths to Davy Jones's Locker, where they uncover a ghoulish plot that threatens the survival of the Seven Seas... Larger than life characters, and a story with lots of twists and turns, are lavishly illustrated with hilarious black and white drawings sure to entice new readers. Age range 7+Trade Review‘A terrific trilogy that is full of humour, action and piratical lingo. With plenty of super black and white illustrations by Mark Evans adding to the fun, this piratical tale will appeal to both girls and boys.’ Red Reading Hub;‘With themes of justice, loyalty and friendship, a cast of colourful recurring characters and engaging cartoon-like illustrations … It’s a pacy and exciting read.’ Big Issue North;'This story is wonderfully intricate, with expressive and atmospheric illustrations. Packed with jokes and funny dialogue this series is highly entertaining and each fast-paced text will appeal to children who enjoy shorter and high-interest texts.' School Reading List;'This is a brilliant series and I love the partnership of Flynn and Red...The twists and turns in this book are brilliantly brought to life with detailed illustrations, making it easy to read and immerse yourself in.’ Milo and Gigi's Bookshelf;‘Youngsters will adore this super, swashbuckling comedy adventure … Expect thrills, mystery, ghosts, magic spells and lots of madcap adventures as this exciting writing and illustration team depart the high seas with their trademark waves of laughter, deck full of comedy characters, and barrel-loads of grog and salty giggles!’ Lancashire Evening Post

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Book SynopsisA hilarious story from master of the absurd, Jon Agee, where a boy finds out that his pet rhinoceros can do more than he bargained for! Shortlisted for The Children's Book Award 2023. If you should ever get a rhinoceros for a pet, you're in for a surprise. It won't chase a ball. Or a stick. Or a frisbee. In fact, according to the experts, a rhinoceros does only two things: pop balloons and poke holes in kites. But don't be discouraged. As you'll discover in this book, rhinoceroses can do more-so much more-than that!Trade Review'Jon Agee's My Rhinoceros is a genuine masterpiece. Even better, every kid will love it.' Maurice Sendak;‘Agee combines deadpan comedy with cartoon-like illustrations in this absurd story of a boy who buys a pet rhinoceros who does nothing but burst balloons and rip kites. The boy is on the verge of swapping him for a hippo when a robbery gives Rhino a chance to shine...’ Daily Mail;'This hilariously unexpected and dynamic picture book has the feel of a perfectly constructed joke.' The Guardian;‘The ongoing publication of Jon Agee’s work is proving to be an utter delight. It is clear why Maurice Sendak was known to be an admirer…Will delight readers both young and old. A joy.’ Books for Keeps;'This charming and funny story is replete with exciting illustrations that make My Rhinoceros a joy to read to EYFS classes and a good text to use when explaining to younger children people often have unexpected and surprising talents.' School Reading List;‘Jon Agee’s poker-faced telling, in combination with his ink and watercolour illustrations of the unfolding comical capers, work perfectly together highlighting the daftness of a story that will go down very well with young listeners, and readers of all ages.’ Red Reading Hub;'In the author’s trademark style, My Rhinoceros is a perfectly understated picture story, brimming with humour, imagination, surprises and wonderfully expressive illustrations. Fun, playful and perfect to read aloud or alone, this is Agee at his entertaining best.' Lancashire Evening Post

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Book SynopsisGracie hasn't been able to see very well recently, so she decides to get some glasses. But, after playing on the mountain one day, she realizes that night that her glasses are missing. She heads straight out to look for them on the mountain–where a bored ghost is hiding in the darkness, waiting for someone to scare. Although Ghost tries to scare her, Gracie doesn't react by being frightened, not even little–because she can't see Ghost well enough to be scared without her glasses! Ghost really wants to see Gracie scared, so he helps in her search all night long and finally finds her glasses. But what happens when Gracie puts them on... AGES: 3 to 5 AUTHOR: Keiko Sena was born in Tokyo, Japan, and studied under the well-known printmaker and children's book artist Takeo Takei. She is an illustrator of children's books as well as in book design and the creation of kamishibai picture-panel stories.

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Book SynopsisMy name is Grace, not "Kyle's little sister!"Having a good-looking, friendly, outgoing older brother sucks-especially when you're the total opposite, someone who likes staying home and playing video games. Your parents like him better (even if they deny it!), and everyone calls you "Kyle's little sister" while looking disappointed that you're not more like him. I was really hoping I'd get to go to a different middle school, but no such luck. At least I have my friends...until he finds a way to ruin that, too...! Argh! What do I have to do to get out of his shadow?!

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Book SynopsisWill zombie boy finally turn Isamu into a zombie!? All that and more in this powered-up volume!

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Book SynopsisHO, HO, HEY! There's an ELF in YOUR Christmas book! Get ready for another lively, interactive read-aloud in the Who's In Your Book series!Do you have what it takes to make Santa's Nice List? An elf is here to test you in this participatory read-aloud. Don't let the elf trick you into being naughty! Just follow his instructions to sing a Christmas carol, clap, BURP... Hey, wait a second! Children will be delighted to join in on the holiday fun. Bestselling author and musician Tom Fletcher, the creator of the successful West End show The Christmasaurus, has once again paired up with illustrator Greg Abbott to create a creature that readers will fall in love with--and want to play with--again and again!Don't miss a single story in the Who's In Your Book series! There's a Monster In Your Book There's a Dragon In Your Book There's an Elf In Your Book There's an Alien in Your Book...and more books to come!

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Book SynopsisA fantastical story of two friends who venture to the limits of their imaginationsWhen two mischievous friends are told to go outside to play, the backyard becomes their setting for a frantic, thrilling adventure. As they role-play their way from becoming King and Queen of Pumpkins to embarking on a voyage to Mars, their vivid imaginations give them magical powers to venture forth and fight their enemies mercilessly. It's only when they’re abruptly brought back to reality that they’ll find themselves truly in danger!Trade Review“Join these two imaginative children in this outdoor adventure with a Waldorf feel . . . Rollicking, imagination-inspired outdoor fun.” * Kirkus *

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