Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
HarperCollins My Weirderest School 12Book Box Set
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Mummy Laid An Egg
Book SynopsisJust how are babies made? Erm Well. . . they''re delivered by dinosaurs squidged out of tubes and found under stones! In this story the kids put their embarrassed parents straight and dispel the myths surrounding baby-making, growth and birth. Babette Cole careers through the facts of life with her no-nonsense text and funny illustrations.Trade ReviewExcellent and fun -- Dr Tanya Byron * The Times *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK John Patrick Norman McHennessy
Book SynopsisEvery day, John Patrick sets off along the road to school, and although he hurries, strange and improbable happenings repeatedly make him late. To make things worse, his teacher never believes his story.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Beware Killer Tomatoes
Book SynopsisJack''s in trouble. Big trouble. Not only is he in hospital with a leg in traction (boring) but he knows the police are coming for him. Because of an accident a tomato-related accident involving a supermarket pyramid and an old-age pensioner. Whoops!Jeremy Strong knows exactly what makes kids laugh, and he''s on top form in this very funny detective spoof. A major rebranding and repackaging programme in 2007 will ensure there''s not a child in the country who hasn''t laughed their socks off with Jeremy!Rowan Clifford''s illustrations add to the fun.Trade ReviewStrong's books are hugely popular with young children with their breezy, daft exuberance * Sunday Times *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *King of comedy * Guardian *His books are preposterously entertaining * Observer *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Killer Cat Strikes Back
Book SynopsisAnne Fine has written numerous highly acclaimed and prize-winning books for children and adults. The Tulip Touch won the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year Award; Goggle-Eyes won the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and the Carnegie Medal; Flour Babies won the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year; and Bill's New Frock won a Smarties Prize. Anne Fine was named Children's Laureate in 2001 and was awarded an OBE in 2003.Trade ReviewPraise for The Diary of the Killer Cat and The Return of the Killer Cat:'Infectiously funny and highly readable' -- Independent 'Great fun -- another Fine success' -- Guardian 'A brilliant tale of catastrophe and pussy pandemonium' -- Daily Telegraph
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Killer Cats Birthday Bash
Book SynopsisOkay, okay. So spank my furry little bum. I held a party.It was my birthday. How was I supposed to know it wouldn''t be the only party around town on that dark and dreary Halloween night?So things ended up in a bit of a mess. (Well, more than a mess, really. A complete disaster.) But it was not my fault so don''t blame me . . .
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Spud The Madness Continues
Book SynopsisSpud''s nearly 15 and although he is no longer the youngest or the smallest in his dorm, his second year at boarding school is beset with women trouble, misguided late-night adventures and excruciating family visits. With his dreams of a stage career in tatters after a disastrous house play production of Noah''s Ark, Spud, armed with only his wits and his diary, invites us to delve further into the mind of a boy who discovers that the long path to manhood is never easy... especially when all around him the madness continues...
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Unlikely Adventures of Mabel Jones
Book SynopsisThe first book by brilliant new comic author, Will Mabbitt, shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award.--------------When Mabel Jones unknowingly commits ''The Deed'' she finds herself swiftly bundled into a sack and carried off to the pirate ship the Feroshus Maggot! Crewed by the strangest bunch of pirates you would ever want to meet, and captained by the dreaded Idryss Ebeneezer Split (a wolf with a false leg carved from a human thighbone, a rusty cutlass sheathed in his belt and a loaded pistol tucked in his pants with no fear of the consequences), the Feroshus Maggot whisks Mabel Jones off on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Andreae G Animal Pants
Book Synopsis*A brand new laugh-out-loud book in the bestselling PANTS series*Baa pants, moo pants, COCK-A-DOODLE-DO pants . . .Have you ever wondered what kind of pants honey bees wear? What about iguanas? Or even piranhas?Find out in this joyous explosion of colour and silliness that will have readers of all ages laughing together - a hilarious rhyming read, from the author of Giraffes Can''t Dance and the illustrator of You Choose.
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Oxford University Press Winnie and Wilbur The Santa Surprise
Book SynopsisAs they get ready for Chrsitmas Winnie and Wilbur go an epic quest to make sure Santa gets a present, too. A brand new story in a fabulous new format with stylish full colour illustrations, this is the perfect purchase for Winnie and Wilbur fans at Christmas. Part of the bestselling series that celebrates the wonderful relationship shared by Winnie and her cat, Wilbur. Since 1987 they have been delighting children and adults all over the world and more than 7 million books have been sold.
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Oxford University Press Jack the Fairy The Day the Unicorns Stopped
Book SynopsisIt''s Jack''s tenth birthday and his day isn''t going the way he thought it would: he''s sprouted wings and can''t get down from the ceiling. What''s more, he''s just discovered that he''s a fairy. A real one. With magical powers.He doesn''t even have time to get used to the idea, because the world is in grave peril. Why? Because the unicorns have stopped farting. Fact: rainbows come from unicorn fartsAlso a fact: Without rainbows, human happiness drops to dangerous levels. Can Jack and his best friend Charlie persuade the unicorns to parp again and save the world from sadness?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Book SynopsisThe classic story of the extraordinary animal doctor from Puddleby-on-the-Marsh - Doctor Dolittle.Once upon a time, many years ago - when our grandfathers were little children - there was a doctor, and his name was Dolittle - John Dolittle M.D.Doctor Dolittle likes animals. In fact, he likes them so much he fills his house with every kind of creature imaginable and even learns to talk their language. And when the Doctor hears of a terrible sickness among the monkeys in Africa, soon he and his animal friends are setting off on the most unforgettable adventure . . .
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Puffin Book of Funny Stories
Book SynopsisA collection of laugh-out-loud funny short stories and extracts including:The hilarious antics of Arabel and pet bird MortimerLaid-back Clever Polly and the stupid wolfThe zany Bold familyThe crazy killer AuntiesAnd many more! From best-loved classic authors Joan Aiken, Terry Pratchett, and Dick King-Smith, to new hilarious voices from Rebecca Elliott, Humza Arshad and Henry White, Julian Clary, Sam Copeland, there is something for EVERYONE to enjoy.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Beastly Bunch
Book SynopsisFlamingo Flo is throwing the most FABULOUS, most PERFECT pool party. And her spitty, smelly, bitey neighbours the Beastly Bunch are definitely NOT invited. But when Flo''s true colours shine through, her guests leave and her perfect party is . . . a flop. Will Flo realise what friendship is REALLY all about before it''s too late?The Beastly Bunch is a fun, riotous picture book that celebrates the importance of kindness and inclusivity - and reminds us that being fabulous is all about how you feel and how you treat others, NOT how you look!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Ambrose Follows His Nose
Book Synopsis''Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith''s trademarks'' - Books for Your ChildrenAn exciting new publication in celebration of the centenary of his birth, a recently discovered funny and poignant animal story by Dick King-Smith, completed by his great granddaughter, Josie Rogers.Ambrose may seem like an ordinary rabbit but he has the most extraordinary sense of smell. He can detect any aroma from sweets to kittens - and even niffy foxes!He lives with his family in a hutch and is visited every day by Biddy, who is desperate to take him home to be her pet - if only her mum and dad would let her. Biddy trains Ambrose to become a tracker rabbit - which comes in very handy when Ambrose''s little sister Roly goes missing. But when Biddy''s family find themselves in real danger, can Ambrose''s sensitive nose save the day?
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Hachette Children's Group Emily Sparkes and the Friendship Fiasco
Book SynopsisJoin Emily Sparkes for hilarious observations about life, parents and how to handle the grossest boys in the universe! Perfect for fans of Cathy Cassidy and Dork Diaries. Now shortlisted for the Scholastic Laugh Out Loud Book Award (The Lollies). ''Lots of fun and a really cool read!'' - Cathy CassidyEmily Sparkes thinks having your best friend move to Wales at the same time as your parents decide to have a new baby is probably more trauma than anyone should have to cope with. But things go from bad to worse when she''s paired with revolting Gross-Out Gavin for the school trip! Emily is determined to escape him, and when glamorous new girl Chloe Clarke turns up it seems her prayers might be answered.Unfortunately, everyone has gone Chloe Clarke mad and Emily finds her ''sworn enemy'' Zuzanna has had the same idea. Getting and keeping Chloe as a friend proves a lot more troublesome than Emily anticipated and leads her into a whole new set of disasters .Trade ReviewMore satisfying than much junior chick-lit * The Observer *I have read the first Emily Sparkes book and really LOVE it . . . it's lots of fun and a really cool read! * Cathy Cassidy, bestselling author of The Chocolate Box Girls series *This is a good read * Carousel *Lots to appeal to fans of Cathy Cassidy and Dork Diaries in this funny new series * The Bookseller *Utterly hilarious and utterly relatable, Ruth Fitzgerald just gets all of the awful problems associated with being eleven years old. Everything in Emily Sparkes's life is a crisis, and each crisis is funnier than the last. Bring on the next book! * Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike (Wells and Wong Mysteries) *I laughed and laughed at Emily Sparkes and the Friendship Fiasco! She's like a younger Georgia Nicolson. * Susie Day, author of Pea’s Book of Best Friends (Pea’s Book series) *Once you start reading this book you won't be able to put it down. It's true to life and very funny. Emily Sparkes is everyone's dream best friend! * Alice, aged 12 *I thought this was side-splittingly funny and very realistic. Emily Sparkes is someone I'd want to be friends with! * Sterrett, aged 10 *Emily Sparkes is amazingly funny. I thought it was hilarious when Emily named her new baby sister Yoda! * Maddie, aged 12 *Emily Sparkes is my new favourite character. She made me laugh a lot! * Piper, aged 11 *
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Scholastic Big Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy Part
Book SynopsisJust when George and Harold thought they'd saved the world again- oh no! Here come the Robo-Boogers! Disgusting and dangerous hi-techrobots made of gloomy SNOT. It's lucky that our heroic WaistbandWarrior Captain Underpants is standing by, with the power ofunderwear on his side and his hankie to hand!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Nation
Book SynopsisTerry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books. His novels have been widelyTrade ReviewSurely in some corner of the multiverse, there is a civilization based on the thinking of Terry Pratchett. And what a civilized corner of the universe that must be. -- Frank Cottrell-BoyceThought-provoking as well as fun, this is Pratchett at his most philosophical, with characters and situations sprung from ideas and games with language. And it celebrates the joy of the moment. * The Times *It's witty and wise, but it leaves its young readers enough room for a newly formed opinion or two as they think about its themes of love, loss, loyalty, courage, religion and nationhood. * www.thebookbag.co.uk *An enchanting novel... Terry Pratchett is one of the most interesting and critically under-rated novelists we have. * The Times *The unique pleasure of this story is that all the serious subjects and juicy ethical questions, such as the dilemma of the compassionate lie, are fully woven into action and character. Satirical portraits of upper-class twits, slapstick buffoonery, bad puns, and that particular brand of English wit buoy this story at every turn. Add a romance of gentle sweetness, encounters with ghosts, and lots of gunfire, and it is hard to imagine a reader who won't feel welcomed into this nation * The Horn Book, USA *
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Faber & Faber Atticus Claw Learns to Draw Atticus Claw Worlds
Book SynopsisAtticus Claw Leans to Draw by Jennifer Gray is the latest in this popular series about master-criminal turned police-cat, Atticus Claw.Famous works of art are going missing. Atticus is on the case. The prime suspect is Ricardo Butteredsconi - Italian theme park entrepreneur and art connoisseur. Then Inspector Cheddar goes missing from the Tate Modern, and Atticus and his friends suspect Butteredsconi and his evil pet pig. In the scariest adventure of his nine lives, Atticus has to act fast if he wants to stop Inspector Cheddar becoming a waxwork!Should be a hit for anyone who is, or has been, ten years old.' The BookbagWorth it for the delightfully feline puns alone.' HeraldAs many ups and downs, triumphs and disasters, thrills and spills as ever.' CarouselAtticus Claw is a masterpiece!' Sam, age 12Very funny and interesting.' Aram age 9
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Faber & Faber Monkey Bedtime
Book SynopsisSuddenly I heard an EEK, a TAP TAP on the pane.A tiny little monkey face was peering through the rain.I''m sure my mom won''t mind, I thought. He''s really very small.One tiny pygmy marmoset could do no harm at all. . .When a little boy lets a monkey in through his window, he doesn''t expect it to bring all its friends!But when he is followed by six red-handed howlers, six macaques, ten capuchins and two great big baboons there''s going to be trouble! Surely mum will notice the banana skins, the toothpaste, the handprints on the walls . . .Will he ever get to bed with all this monkeying around?Alex''s hilarious rhyming text matched with Pauline''s expressive illustrations makes for the perfect bedtime read!
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Faber & Faber Santas New Sleigh
Book SynopsisFabulous festive picture book from the creators of the bestselling Santa''s New Beard a perfect stocking-filler gift!Christmas Eve was here at last,The countdown clock was ticking fast . . .But yikes! When Santa turned the key(The reindeer need some help you see)The engine didn''t start, it spluttered,That isn''t right', the elves all muttered . . .When Santa''s sleigh stops working on Christmas Eve the elves all rally round to help. Maybe they could use a slingshot? Or the owls could help? How about polar bears?Will they be able to sort the sleigh out before it is too late? Things are not looking good until one small elf has a bright idea!Festive and fun, this is destined to become a seasonal favourite.
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Random House USA Inc Housecat Trouble Lost and Found
Book SynopsisYour favorite housecat is back and braver than ever! But when a lost kitten turns up, can Buster and his friends help it find its way home? This funny chapter-book graphic-novel series returns with more hijinks and even more cats!Buster has been around the block--literally!After an adventure outside his home to help his owner, Buster now finds himself in the position of helping a lost little cat. Buster, Nova, and Chauncey take to the streets to find the cat''s owner. But this strange stray turns out to be a ghost, and a reunion with its owner is going to be a lot harder than they thought! Will Buster and his friends have what it takes to reunite this lost cat and its owner?
£10.79
Penguin Young Readers Group I Love You So Much
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Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Bunnies
Book SynopsisThis bunny-shaped board book, featuring Richard Scarry''s cutest bunnies ever, will be right at home in an Easter basket or at a springtime baby shower!In this bunny-shaped board book, Richard Scarry introduces readers to all kinds of rabbits with wit and humor?from real-life breeds such as the Vienna Blue and lop-eared, to his whimsical clothed bunny characters (Rabbits like to all get dressed up if they are going to be in a story book.). Scarry''s colorful paintings have been digitally restored to their original splendor for this edition?the perfect Easter or baby shower gift!
£5.99
Random House Children's Books Pacifier Time Baby Berenstain Bears
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Men Little Miss Treasury
Book Synopsis This charming collection celebrates the enduring popularity of the MR. MEN and LITTLE MISS by bringing together 20 classic stories for you to enjoy. 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 Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019
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Austin Macauley Publishers Wild Woolly
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Disney Book Publishing Inc. The Worst Class Trip Ever
Book SynopsisIn this hilarious misadventure from Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry, a middle schooler and his friends try to save the president when their class trip goes off the rails. Eighth grader Wyatt Palmer’s primary goal on the class trip to Washington, D.C. is to avoid embarrassment in front of his dream girl, Suzana. That dream is crushed before they even get off the plane, when his best friend Matt notices two rather suspicious men seated behind them … and decides to steal their mysterious luggage. What do you get when you combine a bunch of hormonal thirteen-year-old boys and a perceived threat against the White House? You get in trouble—not just with the teachers, who are losing patience, but with the mysterious men from Row 11. In this funny, fast-paced adventure in the nation’s capital, Wyatt and his friends, including a fearless Suzana, try to stay out of danger (and out of the doghouse)
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Disney Publishing Group Were All Gonna Dienosaur
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HarperCollins Publishers Ellies Magic Wellies
Book SynopsisA fantastic rhyming picture book story from Roald Dahl Prize award-winning Amy Sparkes and the illustrator behind the hugely successfulGoodnight series for children, includingGoodnight TractorandGoodnight Spaceman.Ellie Pengelly is fed up and bored, until she gets a pair of MAGICAL new wellies!When Ellie goes out to explore in her new wellies she jumps into a puddle but something jumps out!When the strange Flibberty-Gibberty starts juggling with jam, guzzling and gobbling food and squeezling toothpaste he makes quite a mess! Will Ellie manage to clean up all the mess before mum gets home?Action-packed storytelling is perfectly paired with Nick East''s high-energy illustrations in this fantastic picture book that fizzes and whizzes with fun! Children will love the Flibberty-Gibbertya wonderful character who is similar to Dr Seuss''sCat in the Hatand the Psammead fromFive Children and It and the rollicking, rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud and ideal for children 3 years of age
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HarperCollins Publishers Dilly and the GoodyGoody
Book SynopsisDilly the dinosaur gets up to lots of mischief in this colour-illustrated early reader by internationally acclaimed author, Tony Bradman. Perfect for children learning to read.Dilly''s mother invites a good, quiet dinosaur to tea. But Dilly, the world''s naughtiest dinosaur, invents some messy new games and soon there are two naughty dinosaurs on the loose!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 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories.Clear typeUp to 8 lines per pageBright, appealing pictures for added interestA variety of sentence structuresA wider range of vocabularyStrong themes and characters to discussAll Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leadin
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HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Clumsy
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Clumsy, as you might have guessed, was a rather clumsy fellow. Find out what happens when he calls in at the farm to buy some eggs.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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HarperCollins Publishers Little Miss Bad
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Little Miss Bad was not good. Far from it. In fact as far as you can get, which is a long way.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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Walker Books Ltd Flying Tips for Flightless Birds
Book SynopsisWinner of the Children''s Books Ireland Book of the Year AwardWinner of the Northern Ireland Book AwardFilled with fantastical but real-feeling joy - The GuardianA warm hug of a book - The Irish IndependentHighs, lows, love and laughter - LoveReading4KidsWitty and clever. This novel really does sparkle - Roddy DoyleKelly McCaughrain is one to watch - Susin NielsenA sweet and kooky romcom debut for fans of R. J. Palacio''s Wonder, Sarah Crossan, and Susin Nielsen''s We Are All Made of Molecules. Twins Finch and Birdie Franconi are stars of the flying trapeze. But when Birdie suffers a terrifying accident, Finch must team up with the geeky new kid, Hector Hazzard, to form an all-boys double act and save the family circus school. Together they learn to walk the high-wire of teen life and juggle the demands of friends, family, first love and facing up tTrade Review“[…] filled with fantastical yet real-feeling joy.” * The Guardian *“Flying tips for Flightless Birds is a quirky and complex story, told with an elegant simplicity that hooks you from the first few pages. A gentle but gripping exploration of the highs and lows of being a young person, of love, friends and the relationship we have with ourselves and others.” * The Book Bag *“Highs, lows, love and laughter - this big-hearted circus-set debut has it all. […]Alongside the tension and turmoil around Birdie’s condition, and the radiant razzle-dazzle of the circus, there’s a magnificent (if rocky-roaded) romance, and many words of wisdom come courtesy of Birdie’s blog posts […] Complex questions are put under the spotlight as the main characters try to navigate their way in the world, wondering who they are, who they should be, how they fit in, and these big issues are all explored with clarity, humour and a whole of lot of heart beneath Franconi’s exhilarating Big Top.” * LoveReading4Kids *This novel is as good as Meg Rosoff at her finest. A fresh and honest look at teenage life, and explored issues of sexuality and identity. * Book Murmuration *Flying Tips for Flightless Birds is unexpectedly funny, often enjoyable and, at its best, oddly moving. This is a début which juggles the sweet and the sombre, and is ideal for 11-14 readers. I’m intrigued to see what McCaughrain writes next. * The Paper Alchemist *
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Walker Books Ltd Stick and Fetch Off the Leash
Book SynopsisThe third story about detective duo (and best friends!) Sally Stick and her dog Fetch. Together, they''re Stick and Fetch: Detectives. A girl. A dog. A detective agency.Stick and Fetch are on holiday, but even in a rickety old seaside hotel there are plenty of crimes to solve and mysteries to unravel. Such as, who is Major Mayhem? Why is that door frightened? And where could the small-bottle-of-shampoo robbers be hiding? This lovable pair are on the case and undeterred despite plenty of mishaps, misdeeds and misunderstandings along the way. A fun-filled adventure featuring two hapless investigators with a LOT of hair.Trade ReviewAll in all, a fantastic, appealing book for keen mystery solvers, emerging independent readers, big thinkers and those who love a big splash of humour and colour in their lives! * Armadillo *[…] ideal for young readers making the transition from picture books to independent reading. * BookTrust *
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Scholastic The Highway Rat
Book SynopsisThe Highway Rat rides along the highway stealing all the travellers'food. But a crafty duck soon puts an end to his crooked ways!The bestselling story includes an audio CD containing the full storywith music, performed by award-winning actress, Imelda Staunton. Enjoy the Highway Rat Listening Game and the brand new HighwayRat song.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Funny Life of Teachers
Book SynopsisA hilarious book from bestselling author and stand-up comic James Campbell, who has visited over 3,000 primary schools to tell stories and encourage children to write their own.Uncover the ridiculously funny life of teachers (and some things that have nothing to do with teachers but are still splendidly funny) according to James Campbell, comedian extraordinaire. Ever wondered what teachers do when they're not in the classroom? Are they undercover detectives, champion roller-blade dancers or do they spend their evenings playing with their 576 cats?This face-achingly funny book will also teach you why you should carry an emergency banana with you at all times, how to fart in class silently without anyone knowing it was you and how to catapult yourself to school by building a medieval style catapult in your back garden! Whether you love or loathe your teachers, want to become one when you grow up or don''t give two figs about your teacher but simply love a HILARIOUS read, this boTrade ReviewPraise for The Funny Life of Pets: James Campbell is the funniest man I know. Read this book to your cat! -- Chris Riddell
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Hachette Children's Group Think Big
Book SynopsisThe story of Humpty Dumpty and his nursery rhyme friends, reimagined by Kes Gray, bestselling creator of Oi Frog!.Humpty Dumpty and his nursery rhyme friends are discussing what they want to be when they grow up. Humpty wants to be a boiled egg, but his friends are encouraging him to think bigger!You could be an artist! said Little Boy Blue.Look for clues and become a detective! said Little Bo Peep.Buy a pair of football boots and become a footballer, said Wee Willy Winky.Will Humpty think big and reach for the stars?
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Hachette Children's Group Scribble Witch Notes in Class
Book SynopsisWelcome to the new magical series about a girl and her secret scribble witch, guaranteed to make 7-9s laugh out loud.When Molly''s best friend announces that she''s moving to a new school, a blue Wednesday becomes the Worst Wednesday Ever. That is until some unexpected magic brightens up Molly''s day. Notes, a tiny paper witch who has been lurking in a pen pot, springs to life - and into action! Some of the things Notes does are absolutely NOT helpful and get Molly into trouble with her grouchbag teacher. But it''s surprising what one tiny witch, armed with nothing more than a pencil, can achieve before the bell for home time rings... With a vibrant, unique voice, and amazing illustrations to match, Inky Willis conjures up magic for every reader!Trade ReviewA great zappy adventure from a new voice I'm sure will be filling kids' brains for years to come. * A.F. Harrold *I adored this book and whizzed through it in one sitting - now I desperately want my own tiny scribble witch! * Harriet Muncaster, author of the Isadora Moon series *
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Hachette Children's Group Diary of a Confused Feminist Must Do Better
Book SynopsisMeet Kat Evans: Feminist. Overthinker. Hot mess.A hilarious antidote to our Insta-perfect world, for girls who want to do it right but always feel they''re getting it wrong ... 16-year-old Kat has suffered through mortifying incidents, muddling moments and Instagram hell - but her extreme teenage confusion isn''t over yet. It''s a new term, and Kat is determined to spread the word about DOING GOOD FEMINISM to all her fellow students. But her new Feminist Society does not exactly go to plan (why is everyone more confused than she is?!) and she''s left feeling more of a failure than ever. And with best friends Millie and Sam both going through difficult times, Kat wants to be there for them.But there''s a class trip to France to look forward to, and a reunion with Kat''s former fling and TOTAL DREAMBOAT Sébastien. This is exactly what they all need ... until Kat''s plans begin to unravel.If Kat is doing her best, why does she
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Hachette Children's Group The Wobbly Life of Scarlett Fife
Book SynopsisScarlett Fife has BIG feelings. And she''s about to get into BIG trouble. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt and hilarious story about anxiety, friends and family, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl''s Matilda. Praise for Scarlett Fife: ''A laugh-out-loud story full of warmth, Big Feelings and explosive results'' Dominique Valente, author of Starfell''So funny, you''ll explode with laughter'' Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes into a ChickenScarlett Fife has BIG FEELINGS. And when she tries to squash them down, they come back up with shocking results! Scarlett knows she should be happy about all the big news that her family wants to share. But the worry is making her dizzy, and being dizzy is making her worried ... Feelings are like slime in a party bag. No matter how much someone tells you to keep it in, it''ll always find its way out. And very soon, Scarlett notices that every time she
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Pan Macmillan The Spell Thief
Book SynopsisJack (of the beanstalk fame) and his magical talking chicken, Betsy, have always been great at making new friends. But when Jack spots Anansi, the new kid in town, talking to a troll in the Deep Dark Woods, everything changes. Everyone knows that trolls mean trouble, and Jack will do anything to prove to the rest of his friends that Anansi is a troll spy. Even if that means using stolen magic! The Spell Thief is the first book in this brilliant new highly-illustrated series by Tom Percival, featuring all the fairy-tale characters you know and love having brand-new adventures!Trade ReviewLittle Legends is a re-imagining of your favourite fairy tales and characters, including Jack (of Beanstalk fame) and a new arrival to Tale Town, Anansi. This early reader is just the ticket for reluctant readers, with large text, frequent, short chapters and a fast paced story line. * Huffington Post *This book includes all the classic fairy tale characters but tackles issues that children will deal withtoday. Missing a parent and feeling unease about a new friend joining the group are handled in aninteresting, engaging way that doesn't feel like the moral at the end is being pushed. * BookTrust *Fairy tale fun and all-action adventure for the digital generation! * Lancashire Evening Post *
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Hot Key Books The Reluctant Vampire Queen Bites Back The
Book SynopsisThe perfect lighthearted summer read for 11 - 14 year olds Meet Mo Merrydrew - independent young woman, Mini Battenberg fan, president of the debating society - and reluctant vampire queen ...Mo Merrydrew, fifteen-year-old Vampire Queen of Great Britain, has found a way to have her cake and eat it (and that'll be a mini Battenberg, please). Becoming Vampire Queen wasn't the easiest of decisions, but she's settling into it quite happily, now that she has dreamy familiar Luca by her side and she doesn't actually have to bite any humans. She now just has the ... er ... teeny-tiny task of finding a way to get all the vampires in the land to swear allegiance to her, and save them from the vampire hunters who are rapidly picking them off. Easy-peasy, eh? Throw in gorgeous Vanya, sent by the Vampire King of the East to keep an eye on Mo, unruly vampires hellbent on causing havoc and a dad with a dark secret, and that cake of MoTrade ReviewA great summer holiday read. This hilarious sequel...is bound to be popular with KS3 readers. * The School Reading List *
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Grandpa Franks Great Big Bucket List
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling queen of heart and humour, JENNY PEARSON, comes a great big soaring adventure about family and finding happiness. When Frank John Davenport inherits piles of money from a grandma he didn't know he had, things take an unexpected turn... Because the money comes with STRICT instructions...and a NEW grandpa. Frank quickly compiles a list of all the ways he can spend the money and look after his grumpy grandpa. Money may buy hot-air balloon rides, monster-truck lessons and epic parkour experiences, but can Frank discover that happiness is, in fact, priceless?Praise for Jenny Pearson SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE, LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD and the BRANFORD BOASE AWARDBreaks records for funny and touching storytelling. David BaddielAs funny and tender as it could ever be. Frank Cottrell-BoyceHeart-warming and genuinely funny. The TimesTrade ReviewThis story handles loss and loneliness lightly, believes families should support and forgive each other, and offers lots of cheekiness and giggles. * The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *Young Frank discovers that the best things in life are priceless in this family adventure. * Sunday Express *This rollicking adventure is also a tender portrait of dysfunctional families and the importance of connecting through the generations... Wonderfully drawn characters and fizzing, funny energy collide in this joy of a book. * Daily Mail *Pearson deals with tricky subjects with her customary blend of poignancy and humour * The Mail on Sunday *It's heartfelt, hilarious and full of misadventure. I loved it. * Serena Patel, author of Anisha, Accidental Detective *
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Dinosaur Tales The Dinosaur who asked What for
Book SynopsisDaisy the dinosaur is off on a camping trip with the rest of the Dino Valley Explorer Club. But she's so lazy, she can't see the point of all the activities. It's up to Sid and Daisy's fellow club members to help her change her ways. This addition to the Dinosaur Tales series illustrates to children the benefits of joining in and helping others.
£5.99
Pan Macmillan Aalfred and Aalbert: An Adorable and Funny Love
Book SynopsisWith its sweet and natural portrayal of love accidentally blooming between two aardvarks, this heartwarming picture book makes a brilliant gift for a loved one.Aardvarks Aalfred and Aalbert both need a pal. But Aalfred sleeps in the day, and Aalbert sleeps at night. How will they ever get the chance to meet?Bird conjures up a series of sillier and sillier schemes to get the two aardvarks into the same place, but their paths simply refuse to cross. Until one day, when they find each other in the most unexpected way – and now Aalfred and Aalbert will never lose each other again.Aalfred and Aalbert is as funny and memorable as Morag Hood's other books, Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea, and The Steves.Trade Reviewa truly original rising star * Bookseller *These aardvarks, and their happy ending, make for ear-to-ear smiles. -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Merry Christmas, Gus
Book SynopsisA hilarious Christmas picture book, starring the wonderfully grumpy Gus!Gus the dog doesn't like Christmas. He doesn't like carols, or cake, or Christmas jumpers. And he certainly doesn't like mistletoe. To Gus, a tree is only good for one thing, and it's not for hanging baubles on. But can everyone's favourite grump learn to love the season of goodwill?Brilliantly funny, Merry Christmas, Gus will appeal to everyone who loves Christmas . . . and to all those Scrooges who don't!From Chris Chatterton, the artist behind the bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series.
£10.79
Hachette Children's Group Horrid Henry School's Out
Book SynopsisSchool's out so have a super summer with Horrid Henry! A great value collection of six favourite Horrid Henry summer stories in one book, with loads of fun activities at the back to keep boredom away.Join Henry as he creates havoc at the swimming pool, goes on stage at the coolest concert ever, and faces Moody Margaret in the battle of the Purple Hand Gang vs The Secret Club -- plus much, much more!Featuring:Horrid Henry and the Secret Club Horrid Henry and the Mega-Mean Time Machine Horrid Henry and the Swimming Lesson Horrid Henry Reads a Book Horrid Henry and the Pirate Party Horrid Henry RocksTrade ReviewForget Harry Potter, it's a wicked, spiteful boy who's really firing kids' imaginations. - The GuardianHorrid Henry is great fun and as irresistible as ever. - The Bookbag on HORRID HENRY'S NIGHTMARE
£9.19
