Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories

Book SynopsisMonday 1st November There’s only fifty days until the Winter Solstice, the longest and witchiest night of the year. But before that there’s the Grand Tournament – the biggest and sportiest day in the witchy calendar! And I can’t wait! Bea Black is all settled into her new life in Little Spellshire, a town with a magical secret. She’s made tonnes of friends at witch school, learned how to levitate frogs (just about) and been working hard on polishing up her broom skills. So when the Winter Solstice Grand Tournament rolls round, she’s ready to rise to the next challenge and fly high. But then Ms Sparks decides that this year’s tournament will be a bit … er … different. That is, it won’t be an Extraordinary Grand Tournament at all, but rather a very ordinary sports day with Spellshire Academy! With magic firmly forbidden and rivalry reaching new heights, who will emerge victorious? And more importantly, will Bea’s friendship with her best non-witchy friend Ash survive the competition? A perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH meets TOM GATES.

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Book SynopsisThe Mr Men are going on a fun-filled trip to the Emerald Isle!Mr Quiet has always spoken few words, but Mr Chatterbox has decided to take him to kiss the Blarney Stone in Ireland in the hope he''ll learn to chat more! Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they visit the Titanic Experience, climb the Giant''s Causeway, go fishing in Galway and enjoy the Kilkenny Arts Festival on their way to Blarney Castle. But will Mr Quiet be granted the gift of the gab when he kisses the famous Blarney Stone?Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events and even a trip to the moon.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971. The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly. The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf. The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisPerfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Gerald begins to wonder if he is allergic to his best friend. Will he have to stay away from Piggie for ever...?! Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.Trade ReviewFun for anyone to read. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *A very funny story told entirely in short speech bubbles, this is also sweet and accessible. […] Perfect for beginner readers, this is a very appealing next step after picture books. * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisCasey McQuiston’s I Kissed Shara Wheeler is about breaking the rules, getting messy, and finding love in unexpected places. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper, this is the debut YA queer rom-com from the bestselling author of Red, White and Royal Blue.'A razor-sharp, intensely compassionate, subversive, sweet, electrifyingly romantic knockout of a book' – Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens AgendaA month before graduating, the principal’s perfect daughter, prom queen Shara Wheeler, kisses Chloe Green – and vanishes.On a furious hunt for answers, Chloe discovers she’s not the only one Shara kissed. There’s also Smith, Shara’s long-time sweetheart, and Rory, Shara’s bad-boy neighbour with a crush.Thrown into an unlikely alliance, Chloe, Smith and Rory follow Shara’s trail of annoyingly cryptic clues, and Chloe starts to suspect that there might be more to this small town – and to Shara – than she thought . . .This edition includes brand new bonus content, giving behind-the-scenes insight into Casey's creative process.Trade ReviewRaise your hand if you've been personally victimised by this funny, weird, razor-sharp, intensely compassionate, subversive, sweet, electrifyingly romantic knockout of a book. Casey freaking McQuiston, you've done it again.' -- Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens AgendaProse as fizzy and acid-sweet as lemonade on a hot summer day . . . I Kissed Shara Wheeler is an unfettered joy to read. * The New York Times *One of the biggest highlights of 2022 is Casey McQuiston making their YA debut with I Kissed Shara Wheeler. The fast-paced rom-com proves the author can effortlessly move between adult and YA novels without missing a beat * Pop Sugar *Funny, sharp, romantic - gives you everything you want. I need to know what happens next to all these sweet queer bbs. -- Laura Kay, author of The SplitMcQuiston has done it again . . . A YA novel with a swoon-worthy romance readers have come to expect from their first two triumphant works * USA Today *Crisp writing, humorous asides, and fully fleshed characters and relationships – many queer – keep things fresh, leading to a genuinely hopeful ending that centers themes of authenticity and autonomy. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisReturn to a Once Upon a Time where anything is possible . . . Rumaysa: Ever After is the enchanting sequel to Radiya Hafiza's Rumaysa: A Fairytale – a gorgeously empowering and funny story that spins the classic fairytale to show that anyone can be a hero.Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fiercest one of all?Ever since she escaped her tower, Rumaysa has been searching the land, far and wide, determined to find her long lost parents. But after she receives a mysterious invitation from Saira White, Queen of Bishnara, she is soon pulled into a dark, magical adventure, that threatens her own happily ever after . . .This eagerly anticipated sequel enchantingly intertwines traditional stories of Princesses, Princes, Witches and Beasts with a fresh and empowering perspective, beautifully illustrated by Rhaida El Touny.Trade ReviewEvery bit as wonderful as Rumaysa A Fairytale. Brimming with excitement, adventure, humour, and heart, and with a Happily Ever After that brought a tear to my eye! -- Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legsa winner . . . brimming with action, heart, thrills, spills and chills, this is a terrific tale for readers young and old * Lancashire Evening Post *Hugely entertaining . . . a wonderful adventure to add to your child's book shelves, giving a glimpse into another culture and a reminder to young readers that heroines come from all kinds of backgrounds and communities * Reading Zone *a truly amazing book * Bookbound *An unforgettable and richy woven story of magic, danger and adventure. * School Reading List *another enchanting masterpiece … a wonderful story, twisting fairytales on their heads and providing an empowering novel which emphasises the strength of love and friendship. * Mini Travellers *‘A powerful, captivating and enchanting story that fills us with hope and inspiration and touches our hearts * Inclusive Children's Books *Be dazzled, enchanted, entertained and empowered by Radiya Hafiza’s beautiful and exciting sequel . . . a terrific tale for readers young and old. * Wigan Today, Lancashire Evening Post, Blackpool Gazette *action-packed … a wonderful adventure to add to your child's book shelves, giving a glimpse into another culture and a reminder to young readers that heroines come from all kinds of backgrounds and communities * Reading Zone *Glitteringly beautiful & heart-thumpingly exciting. I laughed, gasped & cried tears of joy, this is a fairytale reimagining the world has needed for a long time. It's going to dazzle & delight readers of all ages -- Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken Legs on RumaysaA laugh out loud fairy tale . . . a wonderful, immediately likeable gang of characters, hilarious dialogue and that special tale feeling - of both specificity and universality, of now, then and always . . . a joy to read. * Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good on Rumaysa *I loved the three heroines of this wonderful tale, loved how their stories intersected each other and that they were their own rescuers and path-finders. Three classic fairytales, beautifully woven together, sparkling with magic and humour. -- Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant on RumaysaAll the fairytales in this exciting collection are vivid, magical and wonderful – each one spinning the genre on its head and bringing the stories right up to date with their diverse heroines taking centre stage. I just adored it! -- Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird on RumaysaAn enchanting and cleverly woven trio of tales filled with humour, charm, and magic. -- Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars on RumaysaBlending fairytales and cultures in a witty and playful story of strong-willed female protagonists, Hafiza crafts a world of magic and enchantment with immense skill. * Waterstones.com, Best Children's Books to Look Forward to in 2021 on Rumaysa *Gorgeous, through and through. -- Amy Wilson, author of A Girl Called Owl on RumaysaThis is gorgeous . . . three fairytales reimagined and woven together into a lyrical and funny treat. -- Sophie Wills, author of The Orphans of St Halibut's on RumaysaBrown girls take centre stage in the stories of Rumaysa, Cinderayla and Sleeping Sara as Hafiza puts a playful new spin on three classic fairytales . . . woven into a funny, empowering adventure of sisterhood. * The Bookseller, One to Watch on Rumaysa *

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Book SynopsisA brand new book in the bestselling NAUGHTIEST UNICORN series the funniest unicorn books EVER! The perfect gift for Bonfire Night and Diwali and for readers of 7+ and fans of The Worst Witch, Bad Nana and Pamela Butchart.Trade ReviewHilarious black-and-white illustrations complement this humorous fantasy adventure. Featuring unicorns of many colours, as well as tons of glitter, lots of rainbows and plenty of farting and poo, there are also underlying themes of diversity, inclusion and positivity. Booktrust

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Book SynopsisA hilarious tale of history come to life. From the nation's favourite storyteller,Michael Morpurgo, best-selling author of War Horse.Living with a ghost can have its difficulties, I discovered, even if he is your friend.Remember Sir Walter Raleigh, who laid his cloak in a puddle so Queen Elizabeth I could walk across? Well, Bess meets his ghost and finds out she's his ancestor!How will Bess explain Sir Walter to her family? Especially when he breaks her brother's fishing rod, steals a horse and smokes cigars in her room?My Friend Walter is a uniquely funny story, perfect for reluctant readers, from the author of War Horse.Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.Trade ReviewPraise for Michael Morpurgo: “Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian “Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph “There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express “Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”Elizabeth Reilly, British Council “The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down and The Fault in Their Stars, a beautiful tale of love, loss and not so fool proof mathematic equations. When it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton''s type is girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact. On a road trip miles from home, this anagram-happy, washed-up child prodigy has ten thousand dollars in his pocket, a bloodthirsty feral hog on his trail, and an overweight Judge Judy-loving best friend riding shotgun - but no Katherines. Colin is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship, avenge Dumpees everywhere, and finally win him the girl. Love, friendship, and a dead Austro-Hungarian archduke add up to surprising and heart-changing conclusions in this ingeniously layered comic novel about reinventing oneself.Trade ReviewFully fun, challengingly complex and entirely entertaining * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisThis bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover to celebrate 10 years of The Fairytale Hairdresser!The Beast''s heart is melted by the beautiful and artistic Bella - but could she ever love someone so beastly?Join Kittie Lacey, the best hairdresser in all the land, as she teaches Beast that looks aren''t everything - it''s what''s on the inside that matters most. Discover more Fairytale Hairdresser adventures:*A brand new story for 2021: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding Hood*The Fairytale Hairdresser and RapunzelThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the BeastThe Fairytale Hairdresser and CinderellaThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping BeautyThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow WhiteThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum FairyThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the PeaThe Fairytale Hairdresser and AladdinThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the FrogThe Fairytale HairdTrade ReviewKittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all the land and she has wonderful fairytale adventures too. It's soon to be Prince Charming and Princess Cinderella's Ball, but Kittie faces a real challenge - can she make Beast lovable? Of course, this IS a fairytale, so you can be sure of a happy ending but it's quite different to the traditional tale. This is a lovely series, peopled on every page with a wondrous range of fairytale characters for children to spot, and with some very contemporary twists on the outcomes. * Parents in Touch *Kittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all the land and she has wonderful fairytale adventures too. It's soon to be Prince Charming and Princess Cinderella's Ball, but Kittie faces a real challenge - can she make Beast lovable? Of course, this IS a fairytale, so you can be sure of a happy ending but it's quite different to the traditional tale. This is a lovely series, peopled on every page with a wondrous range of fairytale characters for children to spot, and with some very contemporary twists on the outcomes. * Parents in Touch *Definitely another hit book from this super duo whose use of diverse characters breaks the mould. * City Kids *

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Book SynopsisHave you ever collected coupons from a cereal box? Maybe you were saving them up for a book or a toy. Well, when Dan and his brother decide to collect 100 coupons so that they can have their very own lion, they assume the task will be easy enough.How wrong can you be?!A wildly wacky story where anything can happen, There''s a Lion in My Cornflakes brings together bestselling author Michelle Robinson and award-winning illustrator Jim Field for the very first time, with hilarious results.

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Book SynopsisMeet the princess who loves breaking the rules and her Royal Unicorn, who happens to be a pig!A madcap new adventure series for 6-8 year olds, perfectly bridging the gap from picture books to chapter books, from award-winning author-illustrator Hannah Shaw, filled with pictures in all the colours of the rainbow and interactive extra material. When Unipiggle and Princess Pea discover a dusty old MAGIC BOOK, they can't wait to try it out. But then the book goes missing. Suddenly, there is chaos at the palace! The daisies have grown teeth, and, even worse, the King and Queen have been turned into UNICORNS! Can Unipiggle and Princess Pea stop the spells?Fizzing with imagination. Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora MoonTrade ReviewFilled with high-energy, full-colour illustrations, knockabout comedy, and lots of interactive extra material. * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisFunny Stories For 7-Year-Olds is a bright and varied selection of wonderfully entertaining stories by some of the very best writers for children. Perfect for reading alone or aloud - and for dipping into time and time again.With stories from Dick King-Smith, Michael Bond, Philippa Gregory, Jacqueline Wilson and many more, this book will provide hours of fantastic fun.

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Book Synopsis*Over 140 million copies sold worldwide *Good for reluctant readers due to illustrative typeset *Educational edge as books contain facts about various places *Activity packs available to accompany certain titles*More fun and games online at www.geronimostilton.com/UKTrade Review"This is a fun-filled, early chapter book with cute new illustrations." - MD Walker, Netgalley

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Book SynopsisA wickedly clever and hilarious tale from a superstar author-illustrator, now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers. Whenever there’s a pong, poo or puddle that can’t be explained, Norman and Ringo are the hounds that take the blame. Determined to exploit their status for profit, Blamehounds Inc. is soon in business and small dogs the world over are admitting responsibility for accidents, eruptions and even the occasional war… A wickedly clever and hilarious doggy tale from superstar author-illustrator Ross Collins, particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Skinny was extraordinarily thin. Painfully thin. If he turned sideways, you could hardly see him at all. And what made it even worse was that he lived in a place called Fatland.The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisCome Over To My House is a delightful picture book that explores the home lives of children and parents who are Deaf or disabled.Co-written by disability advocate Eliza Hull and bestselling author Sally Rippin, the inclusive rhyming text authentically explores the characters' various disabilities. A cast of friendly characters invite friends over for a play – there’s fun to be had, food to eat and families to meet! Come over to my house. Come over and play!I’ll show you around, you can stay the whole day.We’ll swing on the swing-set and splash in the pool.Then I’ll race you inside where my bedroom is cool. Featuring a gorgeous die-cut cover, bright illustrations and a diverse cast, this is a must-read for all families. Trade Review Best Picture Book of the Year (2022) as voted by Readings Staff

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Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR MOVIE STREAMING ON AMAZON PRIME.A funny coming-of-age novel about a fourteen-year-old girl's fight for freedom and right to self-determination in medieval England. Catherine's in trouble. Caught between a mother who is determined to turn her into the perfect medieval lady and a father who wants her to marry her off to much older and utterly repulsive suitor.Luckily, Catherine has a plan. She has experience outwitting suitors and is ready to take matters into her own hands . . .Karen Cushman's Catherine, Called Birdy is the inspiration for Prime Video's medieval comedy film directed by Lena Dunham, starring Bella Ramsey and Andrew Scott.

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of 101 DALMATIANS. A wonderful adventure froma great and much-loved children's author.

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Book SynopsisYikes! George and Harold have been turned into evil zombie nerds,robotic pants are running riot - and the Captain no longer existsto save the day!

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Book SynopsisLaughs, adventure, tears, and most importantly heart. Phil Earle, author of When The Sky FallsA glorious, hilarious, and touching triumph of a book. Katya Balen, author of October, OctoberA one-of-a-kind tale of love, loss, laughter and hope, from award-winning author Jenny Pearson. Benji McLaughlin is a visionary. He believes in things other people think are impossible, like that he and his brother Stanley will be happy living with their uncle, and that the Loch Lochy monster is real, and that his parents will come home safely one day. So when he finds out that Uncle Hamish's holiday business is struggling, Benji's not worried. He has a visionary plan. Together with his new friends, Murdy and Mr Dog, he sets off to prove that the Loch Lochy monster exists, and bring tourists flooding in. But Benji might have to confront different monsters to the one he expects. Praise for Jenny Pearson:SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE, LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK Trade ReviewLaughs, adventure, tears, and most importantly...heart - Jenny is one of the finest storytellers we have. * Phil Earle, author of When The Sky Falls *Visionary! A glorious, hilarious, and touching triumph of a book. No one writes humour and heart quite like Jenny Pearson. * Katya Balen, author of October, October *Pearson is expert at balancing laughter and tears...A warm and funny book about grief and junk-modelling. * The Sunday Times *"An incredibly powerful and moving story with all of Jenny Pearson's trademark heart and humour." -- Hannah Gold * author of The Last Bear *[A] uniquely moving and heartfelt tale of love, loss, laughter and hope. * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book Synopsis*Over 140 million copies sold worldwide *Good for reluctant readers due to illustrative typeset *Educational edge as books contain facts about various places *Activity packs available to accompany certain titles*More fun and games online at www.geronimostilton.com/UKTrade Review"This is a fun-filled, early chapter book with cute new illustrations." - MD Walker, Netgalley

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Book SynopsisThe brand-new HEARTWARMINGLY HILARIOUS children's picture book from NUMBER ONE bestselling David Walliams. Illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross.Meet Geronimo the baby penguin who has one dream and one dream only and that is to fly!But everyone knows penguins can't fly or can they?With a little help from his dad and friends, baby Geronimo discovers that even the wildest of dreams can come true.A delightfully topsy-turvy book with an uplifting message about following your dreams another blockbusting classic from David Walliams and Tony Ross!There are lots of funny pictures of penguins in this book, but please note any mention of free' penguins on the back cover is a joke and as such should be taken lightly.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS’ PICTURE BOOKS: “Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter” – Daily Express “Part Aesop, part Spike Milligan… this is rollicking stuff” – Big Issue “Funny and with brilliant illustrations… sure to be another bestseller” – The Sun PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book SynopsisPerfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In Can I Play Too? Gerald and Piggie meet a new friend, Snake, who wants to join in a game of catch. But don't you need arms to catch...? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.Trade ReviewFun for anyone to read. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *Perfect pacing as always, wonderfully wry humour – ditto, full of heart – tick! and a gentle lesson on inclusivity thrown in. * Red Reading Hub *

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Book Synopsis''A heart-warming story with a great girl-power message'' - Jacqueline WilsonCharlie Bass is a horse-mad ten-year-old who dreams of owning her own pony. So when she accidentally manages to buy a racehorse, Charlie is thrilled.The horse she buys, Noble Warrior, looks the part: strong, fit and healthy. There''s just one problem - he won''t gallop. In fact, he won''t even leave his stable without his best friend, a naughty palomino pony called Percy. Charlie is convinced that Noble Warrior has what it takes to be a champion. But can she prove it? Derby Day is fast approaching and only a win can save the family farm from being repossessed.The stakes couldn''t be higher for the Basses. Can Charlie turn her chaotic family into a top training team? Can Noble Warrior overcome his nerves? Will Percy the pony ever stop farting?Find out in this classic, funny animal story, perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and Gerald Durrell.Trade ReviewA heart-warming story with a great girl-power message * Jacqueline Wilson *A cheerful paean to books, big thighs and working hard to realise your dreams * Guardian *Funny and touching * Telegraph *There are useful human life lessons here: create a team, Balding urges, delegate, do your research, believe in yourself, and magic ensues * Observer *Will inspire girls to aim high * Express *Charlie is a feisty, funny girl who will appeal to pony-mad readers who'll devour all the inside knowledge of the equine world that Balding brings to her debut * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisAll he does is DIG holes - and BARK!WOOF! Barks the dog.When The Big Skeleton and The Little Skeleton become fed up with The Dog Skeleton they decide to swap him at the pet shop!They start off with a goldfish but soon get tired of him and swap him for a parrot - but soon they get bored of him too . . . Eventually the pet shop owner gives them a box to take home with a surprise pet inside.What do you think it will be?Can''t get enough of the Funnybones skeletons? Discover:Funnybones: The Black CatThe Funnybones Collection

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling children''s author and TV broadcaster, Dermot O''Leary, comes an action-packed new adventure from Toto the ninja cat - the crown jewels are missing and the thief is on the run! Purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law.Toto and her friends are due to be looking after the French ambassador on a day of sightseeing, finishing at the Tower of London to see the animal world''s crown jewels: a sacred diamond cat collar. But when they arrive, the collar has disappeared - and what''s worse, it looks like Toto is responsible! Toto is almost arrested, but she escapes to try and get to the bottom of the mystery and clear her name. She and her friends will have to follow some strange clues that will take them to a secret bookshop, Buckingham Palace and the rats'' underground city in the sewers... Can they defeat an unexpected villain and bring the thief to

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Book SynopsisThe eighth book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print!Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidNow an award-winning Netflix show!''Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier''s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.'' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Wimpy Kid meets The Walking Dead in this hilarious series packed with monsters and zombies.The highly-anticipated eighth book in the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling series, with over 10 million copies in print!Picking up after Quint and Dirk''s Hero Quest, the Last Kids are happily reunitedbut quickly faced with a monstrous new mission. Inside an other-dimensional fortress, the evil Thrull, alongside a vile new villain, is carrying out a sinister plan. Jack, Quint, June and Dirk must make their own plans to infiltrate the stronghold before Thrull gets any closer to completing the mysterious Tower, a structure that could ultimately spell doom for this dimension.The Last Kids on Earth series:The Last Kids on EarthThe Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie ParadeThe Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare KingThe Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic BeyondThe Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight BladeThe Last Kids on Earth and the Skeleton RoadAnd don't miss the full-colour graphic novel:The Last Kids on Earth: Thrilling Tales from the Tree HouseTrade Review'Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 'this is the perfect book for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in his or her own comic book or video game.', Critic, KIDSREADS.COM 'terrifically funny … Holgate’s b&w cartoons mix splatter-and-slime-heavy action sequences with humorous character profiles (a portrait of a “winged wretch… points out the creature’s “huge, hooked talons like a freaking velociraptor…), all playing into Jack’s gamified take on post-apocalyptic life. Snarky end-of-the-world fun. Ages 8–12.', Reviewer, Publisher's Weekly

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Book Synopsis14-year-old Joe Cowley didn't think his luck could get any worse. But then he finds out he has to share a bedroom with his new step-brother - wedgie-giving school bully Gav James - and Joe realizes all his worst nightmares are about to come true! Brilliantly funny and packed with doodles, this book will make you cry with laughter.Trade Review'I loved reading this. It's Adrian Mole meets Wimpy Kid, with the right mix of cringe-worthy and funny moments thrown in together...' * Nikki Heath, The School Librarian Journal *

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Book SynopsisShare in fifty years of a really remarkable catMog is everyone's favourite family cat! Join her in this warm-hearted and funny escapade about what happens when Mog doesn't want to eat her supperCelebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Mog the Forgetful Cat with special anniversary editions of her much-loved adventures.From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful family adventure about a really remarkable cat!One day Mog did not want to eat her supperIt's snowing and Mr Thomas is cross at having to take the rubbish out. Who would have thought that all this would lead to three foxes in Mog's kitchen?Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys, girls and families everywhere!Trade ReviewPraise for Mog:‘Since her debut in 1970, Mog has become… a national hero.’ Junior Magazine ‘A firm favourite on children's bookshelves’ The Telegraph ‘Mog is a star, she really is. I can't recommend her highly enough. Someone should give that cat a medal, or an egg for breakfast.’ The Bookbag ‘Delightful stories about the family cat with attitude.’ The Guardian Praise for Judith Kerr:‘One of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter.’ The Times “It’s no surprise Judith’s work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless.” Michael Foreman

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Book SynopsisThe Mr Men and Little Miss are giving each other secret Christmas presents!Little Miss Sunshine thought it would be a fun idea for the Mr Men and Little Miss to be Secret Santas for each other. Mr Nosey didn't think it was such a good idea as he likes to know everything! What will the friends gifts be and how will Mr Nosey cope with all the secrets?!Now in a larger illustrated picture book edition to share! Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events and even a trip to the moon. These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experienceTrade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisWhy do the Mr Men and Little Miss need to save Christmas? Have you met Mr Grumpy yet?! Everyone loves Christmas. Well, almost everyone Mr Grumpy is the grumpiest person in the world. He is so grumpy that he doesn't even like Christmas! But this year, Little Miss Tiny has a plan to make Mr Grumpy change his ways and show him just wonderful Christmas really is.Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including sports day, a visit from the tooth fairy, Halloween and Chinese New Year.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971. – The Independent The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly. – The Telegraph The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf. – The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA warm and brilliantly funny family comedy told from the perspective of Sammy the sniffer dog perfect for younger readers aged 7 and upSetterpoo Sammy has a BRILLIANT sense of smell. She can sniff out ANYTHING watches, explosives, even parrots!But one day, Sammy sniffs some EXTRA-HOT chilli powder and loses her sense of smell COMPLETELY. It's up to Sammy's Best Human Friend, Beanie, to help her get it back.And when Sammy finds out that someone is planning to steal a precious DIAMOND, she'll have to use ALL her instincts to save the day!

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Book SynopsisOr do they?Don’t miss the rest of the Emmie & Friends series: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna, Truly Tyler, and You-Niquely You: An Emmie & Friends Interactive Journal!

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Book SynopsisAllan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Bath. Andre Amstutz studied art and design at Brighton School of Art and has worked in animation as well as advertising. He has illustrated several children's books including the Fast Fox, Slow Dog series, some of the Happy Families titles and Monkey Do (Walker).

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Book SynopsisAll four Clever Polly books in one volume including Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf, Polly and the Wolf Again, Tales of Polly and the Hungry Wolf and More Stories of Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf.Drawing occasionally on well-known fairy tales, and skilfully blending fantasy and reality, these stories are bursting with humour, originality and charm. And Polly, not scared at all, outwits the wolf on each and every occasion!

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Book SynopsisMeet Steve, a rather – hot – cross bunny and his more positive pal, Nugget, a cute chick. Steve has failed to make any chocolate eggs for the Easter egg hunt. What is he going to do? Egged on by Nugget he decides to make an egg his own way. Not only is Steve’s attempt egg-normous but it hatches a… dragon! Chaos and drama unfold as the baby dragon rampages though town, gobbling up Easter eggs as it goes with unegg-spected results! Fun, rhyming text makes this is a wonderful Easter story with a twist, packed with laughter and super silly escapades. Who needs cute bunnies when you have hot-cross Steve and a dragon baby who poos chocolate... but can they save Easter?Trade Review“This picture book is a riot […with] egg-cellent themes of ‘doing the right thing’ and friendship.” * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisA hilarious, fully illustrated tale about an unlikely friendship between a girl and an octopus that is perfect for newly independent readers, from one of Australia''s most respected writers for children and an award-winning illustrator.FOUND!One octopus!Likes to eat tuna sandwiches.Goes by the name of ''Oswald''.It all began when Etta decided to take a bath . . . And realised she wasn''t alone. In the bath sat Oswald. Etta had never had an octopus in her bath before.At first, Etta thinks it might be fun to have Oswald around. But she soon learns that octopuses are not very good at being tidy . . . or cooking . . . or sharing . . . or even playing nicely.Just as Etta has almost had enough, someone comes to claim Oswald. Oswald isn''t perfect, but does Ettareally want to send him away?A QUIRKY AND HILARIOUS ILLUSTRATED SERIES ABOUT AN UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP . . . T

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Book SynopsisIt's an ice-cool new adventure for everyone's favourite flat hero in this colour-illustrated early reader. Perfect for children learning to read.Stanley and his brother Arthur are super-excited to go ice-skating on the frozen lake. And as Arthur is slipping and sliding around, it turns out Stanley is an ice-skating superstar. But then cracks start to appear is the ice rink about to disappear?The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.Level 1 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help.Short, simple sentencesFamiliar, repeated wordsBig, clear type1 5 lines per pageBright, fun pictures to help talk about the storyAll Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, ma

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Little Miss Naughty has decided that today she is going to be as naughty as possible! Can anyone stop her?The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisHas Mr Mischief met his match in this mischievous Irish elf?Mr Mischief plays tricks on everyone, but one morning when some strange things begin to happen in his house, he wonders who is responsible. Until he meets a Leprechaun, sitting at his kitchen table!Mr Mischief and the Leprechaun decide to join forces in a spot of mischief making. The poor Mr Men and Little Misses are in for some surprises! But who will win in the battle of wits and tricks?Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events and even a trip to the moon.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971. The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly. The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf. The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA brand-new buddy comedy from the internationally renowned comic artist Simone Lia.Marcus is in trouble. He didn't think his friend Laurence would actually believe him when he said his super brainy aunt built the very first time machine. After all, he only invented the story in a spur of the moment bid to win a silly argument! Now how on earth will he make it come true? In this hilarious and quirky new adventure starring the most unlikely of friends a worm and a bird Simone Lia pulls out all the theatrical stops to create a perfectly brilliant and laugh-out-loud companion to They Didn't Teach THIS in Worm School!

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Book SynopsisEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Horrid Henry is far too busy to bother with his stupid, boring spelling homework. He''ll just have to come up with a spectacularly brilliant plan instead.

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Book SynopsisMeet Agent Weasel: woodland super-spy. Can he foil the dastardly Fiendish Fox Gang once and for all? And will he still be home in time for tea and biscuits? Perfect for reading alone or sharing together, for fans of The Bolds and Mr Gum.''I always call Agent Weasel in a crisis! I love this brilliant, funny new series.'' Dermot O''LearyStrange things are happening in the United Woodlands. Rabbit warrens have been peppered with itching powder. Squirrels'' nuts are missing. Even Badger''s bottom has been shaved! All the clues point to the Fiendish Fox Gang. It''s time to call Agent Weasel, woodland super-spy. But before they can even finish their stakeout picnic, Weasel and his trusty dormouse friend Doorkins are captured by the villainous Vixen von Fluff. Can our heroes escape? Can peace be made in the United Woodlands? Will they get afternoon tea and biscuits? Does Agent Weasel have a clue what''s going on? All these vTrade ReviewA delight from start to finish. - Parents in TouchA deliriously silly new series perfect for fans of Toto the Ninja Cat ... Brave, bold and frequently clueless, the anthropomorphic super-spy must foil a gang of frisky foxes in this hilarious opening installment. - Waterstones Summer Reading

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