Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Pan Macmillan Tins
Book SynopsisAlex Shearer is a highly creative, award-winning children's novelist, who has also written many successful television series, films, and stage and radio plays. His television dramatization of BOOTLEG won a BAFTA award for drama in 2003. Alex lives with his wife and children in Somerset.
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Hachette Children's Group Frankies Magic Football Frankie and the Dragon
Book SynopsisWhen Frankie and his friends go to a kung fu lesson to improve their football skills, a giant Chinese puppet magically transports them to the gates of The Forbidden City. The team soon learn that an ancient warrior called Zha-Hu is planning to destroy the Great Wall of China, with help from his dragon and an army of terracotta animals. Can Frankie and his team break the dragon curse in time to stop him?
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ramona Quimby Age 8
Book SynopsisIn this edition of the Newbery Honor Book Ramona Quimby, Age 8, the timeless classic features a special foreword written by actress, producer, and author Amy Poehler, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself.Ramona likes that she’s old enough to be counted on, but must everything depend on her? Mrs. Quimby has gone back to work so that Mr. Quimby can return to school, and Ramona is expected to be good for Mrs. Kemp while her parents are away, to be brave enough to ride the school bus by herself, and to put up with being teased by Danny the Yard Ape.In Ramona’s world, being eight isn’t easy, but it’s never dull!Readers ages 6-12 will laugh along with and relate to Ramona''s timeless adventures.
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Faber & Faber Colin the Cart Horse 3 Fables from the Stables
Book SynopsisColin was a cart horse, Hay his favourite treat, It was ever so soft and incredibly sweet,But the day he branched out and broadened his diet...Why, who could have guessed it would trigger a riot?Gavin Puckett, Welsh comic extraordinaire, brings us another wonderful tale of rhyming fun and nonsense, in the very best tradition of Edward Lear and Hilaire Belloc.
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Faber & Faber Matt Millz Stands Up
Book SynopsisMatt did it! His performance at the T Factor has given him the fame he dreamed of. Kitty is getting more gigs booked in with a whole new stable of comedic acts. Unfortunately, Matt hasn''t had time to come up with new jokes so it isn''t long before he is greeted with the worst heckle for a comedian: ''heard it before!''. But when Kitty suggests he takes a break to work on his routine, Matt can''t stand to go back to his normal life. So he signs up with the stylish Excalibur Agency, brushing his concerns (and Kitty) aside. A life of celebrity awaits! But it doesn''t take long for the shine to wear off and when they try and force him on to his first Live At the Apollo, without any preparation and no new jokes, how can Matt save himself from the ultimate humiliation?
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Faber & Faber Picklewitch Jack and the Sea Wizards Secret
Book SynopsisDR FIRENZE SHARPTOOTHcordially invitesST IMMACULATE'S SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTEDto Draconis Hallfor the Great Fossil HuntJack is very excited when he learns that this year's school trip is a visit to the seaside to hunt for fossils. And even better there's going to be a prize for the best find, which is he desperate to win! Unfortunately, his best friend Picklewitch is not impressed, until she discovers the local Sea Wizard, whose secret lair is hiding the biggest treasure of all . . .
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Faber & Faber Matt Millz on Tour
Book SynopsisAnother exciting adventure by the hilarious Harry Hill this time taking Matt Millz and the team to the Edinburgh Festival!Matt's dream of becoming a stand-up comic is fading. Six months on from his success at the Apollo, the gigs have dried up, and it's back to the daily drudge of schoolwork for Matt and his pals. But then his twelve-year-old manager Kitty has a brainwave: if they can persuade their teachers to take a school play up to the Edinburgh Festival, they could hold a comedy night too.But Matt's got a rival new school-mate Jamie who is pushing to be in the comedy line-up. And Jamie is good. But is he too good to be true?Packed with action, clever twists and great characters, this third Matt Millz adventure will appeal to every aspiring young comedian.
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Faber & Faber Indiana Bones and the Lost Library
Book SynopsisIndiana Bones is back for a second dogtastic detective escapade! Once again he and his bestest friend, Aisha, have to gather their wits, courage and plenty of snacks to sniff outclues and solve a twisty mystery.On the hunt for the Avenger's lost treasure, the intrepid travellers set off on another trek, this time to the Temple of Diana at Ephesus. But nothing is ever simple for our heroes, and the slippery Serpent and stinky Ringo are still hot on their tails, determined to thwart their every move.An irresistible comical adventure.Funny and clever . . . A heartfelt adventure story.' Kirkus
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Faber & Faber The Book Cat
Book SynopsisThis is a classic wartime tale of a (real!) cat who made his home at the Faber offices and decided he''d never leave.''This time we need to get you get all of the kittens, safe out of London,'' said Morgan decisively . . . ''To have a chance for a better life, well, let's just say, I've got an idea.''Morgan is a young orphan who lives off scavenging until he finds a cosy home at a famous London publishing house. Over time he learns a trade and soon becomes the very best book cat in the business. And then the Blitz begins. Morgan finds himself training up twenty odd kittens to be book cats, and then there is the small matter of secretly evacuating them out of London. Happily, Morgan has a plan.Set in war-torn London, charmingly illustrated, and full of heart and verve.Charming.' Sunday TimesA sweet feline twist on the classic evacuee story.' The GuardianA delightful book.' Books for Keeps
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Random House Children's Books Sugar Shack
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Random House USA Inc Grumpy Monkey Yuck
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Penguin Putnam Inc Pencil Eraser We Have a DullEmma
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Quarto Publishing PLC The Boy Who Cried Poo
Book Synopsis*Bookstagram Best Read Aloud 2023*A laugh-out-loud story with heart, based on true events about one boy’s trip to the loo and learning that everyone has accidents sometimes. A father is just trying to take his kids for a refreshing swim in the pool, but every time they jump in...'DAD! I NEED TO POO!' By the time they get to the loo: 'I don't need to go anymore!' Sound familiar? Back and forth, back and forth they go. 'Just poop already!” yells the big sister.Until finally, the little brother… does. Oops!Based on true events in the real life of one unfortunate little brother...A laugh-out-loud story with heart, because when you gotta go, you gotta go!
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Quarto Publishing PLC Have You Seen Mikki Olsen
Book SynopsisThis heartwarming story about a missing toy will amuse and comfort your little one. Read at bedtime for a soothing sendoff. Penguin has a favourite teddy called Mikki Olsen. Whatever Penguin does, wherever Penguin goes, Mikki is always right there next to him. After a very tiring day, Penguin rushes to bed. When he wakes up, Mikki has vanished! But can you spot where he might be? A calming, reassuring story about lost things hiding right under your nose. Have You Seen Mikki Olsen? teaches your child key skills and helps with their development by: Providing sensory stimulation with colourful illustrations by fine artist Alex Macdonald. Teaching them to quickly find things on a page. Introducing arctic climates. Demonstrating the shared love of a favourite toy. Reassuring them about missing items. Keeping the mind sharp with small details to spot on each read. Trade Review"Penguin carries his favourite toy Mikki Olsen everywhere with him. But then one day Mikki goes missing! A fun play on the “He’s behind you” set-up by a Dorset-based author/illustrator.” * The Bookseller *“A little penguin loses his favourite toy in this sweet debut picture book, which asks the reader to find Mikki Olsen on the page.” * The Bookseller *
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HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Happy and the Wizard
Book SynopsisAnother spellbinding tale in the Mr Men Magic series.When Mr. Happy finds a book of spells, he decides to use the spells to make people happier. But things don''t work out quite as he planned. Find out what happens next when Mr. Happy meets a wizard.The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of sparkling adventures where they meet some extraordinary characters including a dragon, an ogre, a mermaid, a princess, a fairy, pirates and many others.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.
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Amazon Publishing Turkey Trouble 1
Book SynopsisTurkey is in trouble. Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it's almost Thanksgivingand you're the main course. But Turkey has an ideawhat if he doesn't look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead?After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever! Wendi Silvano's comical story is perfectly matched by Lee Harper's watercolors.Trade Review“Stuffed with clever wordplay, groanable puns, and easy-to-ham-it-up animal sounds, the chuckle-inducing narrative makes a crowd-pleasing read-aloud. Turkey’s getups are exuberantly silly and the animals’ sardonic facial expressions are sublime.” —School Library Journal “Kids will eat this up this clever and comical tale.” —Booklist “This book is as silly as Denys Cazet’s offerings about Minnie and Moo and just as funny. Harper’s comical watercolor illustrations pair naturally with Silvano’s clever, filled-with-wordplay text. A first choice for holiday collections.” —Publishers Weekly
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Amazon Publishing Ralph Tells a Story
Book SynopsisA promising debut by Abby Hanlon, a former first-grade teacher who does delightful childlike drawings. USA TodayNothing ever happens to Ralph. So every day when it's time to write stories, Ralph thinks really hard. He stares at his paper. He stares at the ceiling. But he has no stories! With the help of his classmates, Ralph realizes that a great story can be about something very littleand that maybe he really does have some stories to tell. Debut author/illustrator Abby Hanlon's endearing text and charming watercolor and colored pencil illustrations prove that writing can be fun! This story works nicely with Lucy Calkins' Writer's Workshop model of teaching.Trade Review“…A promising debut by Abby Hanlon, a former first-grade teacher who does delightful childlike drawings.” —USA Today (3.5/4 stars)
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Albert Whitman & Company HOW TO HAUNT A HOUSE
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Candlewick Press (MA) Wait a Minotaur
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Nosy Crow Ltd Pugly Solves a Crime Pugly 2
Book SynopsisWhen Pugly hears that Big Sal the guinea pig has been GUINEA PIG-NAPPED he knows it's time for him to become a PUG-TECTIVE! Watch out criminals, Pugly is on the case!
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Nosy Crow Ltd My Evil Twin Is a Supervillain My Brother is a
Book SynopsisWhen Luke is confronted with Stellar, his superpowered twin from another dimension, he is highly suspicious. From the author of My Brother Is a Superhero, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year. Books don't come much funnier than these!
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Well Said Press Henry Haynes and The Great Escape
Book SynopsisWhen Henry Haynes complains that his new library book is boring he gets sucked down inside where Brian, a bossy boa constrictor, and Gordon, a VERY smelly gorilla, want help with their zoo escape plan. His first job: release the lions! Can Henry get home alive? And why didn't he just keep his big mouth shut about boring stories?Trade Review"The story positively zips along with her customary fizz and verve, and the plot is both exciting and funny in equal measures. Karen has created a great lead character in Henry and I would love to see other stories about the same character. The fact is there aren't enough books out there like this. Not all children are up to tackling longer books, yet shorter stories can often be dull and one-dimensional. Not so with Henry Haynes. I would recommend this to any child from around six upwards...especially, dare I say it, to boys who are normally reluctant to pick up a book." -- Louise Jordan, Founder, The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books, Director Wacky Bee Books "Karen Inglis has done it again - a pacy short novel with engaging illustrations and short chapters which will attract young readers and get them turning the pages. Even reluctant readers will be keen to read on to find out how young Henry Haynes fares after falling into the adventure within his library book.I especially love the way the story is framed within Henry's trip to the library where he is slightly in awe of the knowing and kindly librarian. It's a great way to encourage children to visit their local library - and librarians everywhere will want to stock this book!" -- Debbie Young, Ambassador for Readathon Charity, UK
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Austin Macauley Publishers Monsters Have Tickly Feet
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Scholastic US The Bad Guys Box Set Books 15
Book SynopsisSOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!I wish I''d had these books as a kid. Hilarious! -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds...whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.Get ready to laugh up your lunch with the baddest bunch of do-gooders in town! Watch the fur fly in the first five hilarious installments in this bestselling series, now in one bad-to-the-bone boxed set: The Bad Guys,The Bad Guys in Mission Unpluckable, The Bad Guys in the Furball Strikes Back, The Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens, and The Bad Guys in Interstellar Gas.
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HarperCollins Publishers When Did You See Her Last
Book SynopsisBefore he wrote ''A Series of Unfortunate Events'', Lemony Snicket asked all the wrong questions. Four to be exact. This is the account of the second question.In the fading town of Stain'd-by-the-Sea, young apprentice Lemony Snicket has a new case to solve when he and his chaperone are hired to find a missing girl.Is the girl a runaway? Or was she kidnapped? Was she seen last at the grocery store? Or could she have stopped at the diner? Is it really any of your business?In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent. You'll laugh only if you find humour in gothic and mysterious things involving detectives and crime solving.Lemony's other literary outings in, A Series of Unfortunate Events' have sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey. And in the future things are poised to get much worse, thanks to the forthcoming Netflix series directed by Barry SonnenfTrade ReviewChock-full of linguistic play and literary allusions to children’s and classic literature, this is adventure mystery for young readers who like to think as they read * Kirkus Reviews *
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HarperCollins Publishers Little Miss Christmas
Book SynopsisLittle Miss Christmas lives in an igloo at the North Pole, next door to her uncle, Father Christmas, a long, long way from her brother, Mr Christmas. Little Miss Christmas works for Father Christmas. There are an awful lot of presents to wrap. Who will finish the wrapping when Little Miss Christmas decides she needs a holiday?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.Have you collected all the Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations?Mr BirthdayLittle Miss BirthdayMr ChristmasLittle Miss ChristmasMr Men A Christmas CarolMr Men The Night Before ChristmasMr Men 12 Days of ChristmasMr Men A Christmas PantomineMr Men A White ChristmasMr Men Meet Father ChristmasMr MTrade 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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HarperCollins Publishers Sinclair the Wonder Bear
Book SynopsisThe exciting tale of a stuffed superhero''s good deeds, perfect for children learning to read. From award-winning author Malorie Blackman.Sinclair is no ordinary teddy bear. At night, when his owner Emily is fast asleep, he becomes a Wonder Bear, flying all over the world, and magically changing himself into new materials to save people in danger. One night, in India, France and Australia, he''s a very busy bear indeed!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
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HarperCollins Publishers The Mummy Family Find Fame
Book SynopsisA fun and wacky chapter book, perfect for children learning to read. From the author of Dilly the Dinosaur.Help! The Mummies are broke! There isn''t even any pocket money for candy. What are they going to do?Starring in a family TV show could be the answer. After all, how difficult can it be to win the star prize? Well, if it depends on Tut and Sis behaving themselves, it could be very difficult indeed!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 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging stories independently.Varied sentencesDetailed illustrations to enjoyChaptersInteresting characters and themesA rich range of vocabularyMore complex storylines to stretch confident readersAll Readin
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HarperCollins Publishers Three Waggy Tales
Book SynopsisThree warm, funnystories about three dog best friends, from beloved picture book author Pippa Goodhart. Perfect for children learning to read.Spotty, Scruff and Duster keep getting into trouble! Join them on three funny adventures, and finish with a party!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, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading.Book Band: Blue
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HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Strong
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!This is the story of Mr Strong. Mr Strong is the strongest person in the whole wide world. The strongest person there has ever been, and probably the strongest person there will ever beThe 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 Mr. Daydream
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Daydream is a small cloud-shaped figure.He takes children on faraway adventures without them leaving their desks.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 Mr. Nosey
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Nosey liked to know about everything that was going on. He was always poking his nose into other people''s business. As you might imagine, Mr Nosey was not very popular.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 Fun
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Little Miss Fun likes to live up to her name and have fun all day, every day!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 Curious
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Little Miss Curious is a very curious person! She wants to know the how? why? and what? of everything.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 Whoops
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Little Miss Whoops is always having accidents. One day she is visiting her brother, Mr Bump when disaster strikes!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 The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King
Book SynopsisThe third 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!In their third zombie-tastic adventure, Jack Sullivan and his friends June, Quint and Dirk discover that they might not be the last kids on Earth after all And everyone is thrilled except Jack. Living in a tree house with his best friends, battling monsters and escaping certain death he''s been having the most awesome time of his life. Somehow he''s got to persuade his friends that life is perfect just the way it is then they won''t leave him.But that''s not so easy when there''s a new monster hunting them. A monster who''s bigger and badder than anything they''ve come across in the monster zombie apocalypse (AKA Very Big and Very Bad). And he seems to be able to get inside Jack''s head. What does the Nightmare KiTrade 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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HarperCollins Publishers Opie Jones and the Superhero Slug
Book SynopsisDr Dolittle meets Kid Normal in a hilarious middle grade superhero series that tells you what your pets are really thinking, from Bafta-nominated comedian Nat LuurtsemaIn her second hilarious adventure, animal mindreader Opie Jones is off to Scotland to join her dad on the set of his Scottish medical TV show, Highland Docs, accompanied by friends Jackson and Cillian, as well as Margot, the cat with attitude, and Opie's super-keen new sidekick, Slug (an actual slug).But before they get the chance to try out their acting skills, dastardly villain Varling and his band of brainwashers are back with an evil new plan! Can Opie and the gang (plus a showbiz pig) save the day?Perfect for 8+ fans of Charlie Changes into a Chicken, My Brother is a Superhero, Frank Cottrell Boyce and David Baddiel
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HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Men in London
Book SynopsisJoin the Mr Men and the Little Miss as they travel by Tube, bus and boat on a very busy tour of London!The Mr Men are in London and everyone is very excited! Mr Busy is taking them on a tour of the sights, including Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. But will they get into a tangle on the tube and what will Mr Snooty make of it all?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 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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HarperCollins Publishers The Caravan at the Edge of Doom Foul Prophecy
Book SynopsisHilarious sequel to The Caravan at the Edge of Doom, perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, David Walliams and Roald Dahl!Twelve-year old Harley is happy to be back home after her adventures in the Land of the Dead. But strange things soon start happening.A bunch of Restless Souls turn up in at school, the portal of doom breaks AND everyone thinks Harley has blown up her best friend Bess. Is this all connected to a mysteriousancient prophecy that everyone in the Land of the Dead keeps talking about? There's only one thing for it. Harley has to unleash her inner Legendary Hero and head Beyond Life for more monsters, mysteries and mayhem!This must-read sequel to the The Caravan at the Edge of Doom is full of heart, humour and heroism.Trade ReviewFor The Caravan at the Edge of Doom: ‘This is a book that combines the mundane with the otherworldly and the high stakes of a brilliant adventure story, all laced with an unapologetic light-hearted humour. . . With the beautiful, fitting and scene-setting black and white illustrations by Olia Muza, an endlessly funny protagonist and role model, and a mature discussion on more serious themes like familial relationships and handling the concept of death over the course of the book, it is exactly the kind of story I gravitated to when I was younger, and that still has a distinct charm today.’ The National ‘I loved the unique sense of humour’The Herald
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Doctor Who The Secret in Vault 13
Book Synopsis_____David Solomons''s zany, inimitable wit makes for a series of capers that are thrilling and satisfying.- The Guardian A sinister school where graduation means death . . .A monstrous mystery lurking below a quiet London street . . .A desperate plea for help delivered by . . . hang on. A potted plant?The Doctor has been summoned. The galaxy is in terrible danger, and only a Time Lord can save it. But to do so, she must break in to an ancient vault on a remote and frozen world - from which nobody has ever returned alive . . .Can the Doctor and her friends Yaz, Ryan and Graham uncover the shocking secret in Vault 13?A thrilling, hilarious and scary adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor, as portrayed by Jodie Whittaker.Perfect for younger readers, this will be a must-have for fans, and an ideal introduction to Doctor Who and the brilliant new series. Trade ReviewDavid Solomons's zany, inimitable wit makes for a series of capers that are thrilling and satisfying. * The Guardian *Solomons has woven together an exciting, action-packed, fun-filled plot with unforgettable characters to create this rollercoaster adventure. Whether your youngsters are already confirmed Doctor Who fans, or eager to learn more about this iconic TV character, this amazing adventure is guaranteed to both entertain and amuse. * Lancashire Evening Post *Fizzes with wit and bold ideas; Solomons writes with confidence and style * Starburst Magazine *Great fun * Sci Fi Bulletin *This book will be adored by Doctor Who fans and may even create new ones. I am really looking forward to sharing this at school and getting the children's opinions/reviews. * Toppsta Teacher Review *
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Walker Books Ltd Better Nate Than Ever
Book SynopsisBilly Elliot meets Glee! Tim Federle''s warm and witty debut is the story of small-town boy Nate as he follows his dreams and learns to be his own best self. Judy Blume as seen through a Stephen Sondheim lens. Huffington PostFilm coming soon on Disney+! Billy Elliot meets Glee! in this award-winning book about a small-town boy with big ambitions. Thirteen-year-old Nate Foster has always wanted to star in a Broadway show. (In fact, he'd settle for seeing a Broadway show.) With best pal Libby's help, Nate plans a daring overnight escape to New York. There's an open casting call for E.T.: The Musical, and Nate knows this could be the difference between small-town blues and big-time stardom. Tim Federle''s hilarious and touching debut is full of broken curfews, second chances and the adventure of growing up because sometimes you have to get four hundred miles from your back garden to finally feel at home.Trade ReviewIt’s not that I had any aspirations to run off to London’s West End as a child (I’m about as far from a triple threat as you could possibly get) but more that I can identify with the sense Nate has of needing to adjust or escape.So many (if not all) the stories I read or studied at school said absolutely nothing to me, there was just no one I could relate to. People who were in any way ‘other’ usually ended up being depicted as sensational or extreme and far too often as the villain.If anything books at school put me off reading and sent some very confusing messages about what every young boy should aspire to be.Better Nate Than Ever is quite the opposite, managing to be hilarious, heart-breaking and at times incredible poignant, often with the main character oblivious to just how so. I honestly can’t praise this book enough and regardless of Better Nate Than Ever‘s ‘9 years +’ rating, urge you to go out an buy a copy (and copies for all of your family and friends). Nobody is too old to learn a little something from Nate Foster. -- Hot UK * Hot UK *Nae is an endearing and determined character, and Federle creates a voice that is both witty and naïve […] this is a book that is sure to appeal to any reader with an interest in musical theatre or Broadway. * Inis Reading Guide *Nate Foster is another endlessly lovable underdog, a Broadway-obsessed outsider in his (perfectly-named) town of Jankburg, Pennsylvania who takes a secret journey to New York City to audition for ET: The Musical. Nate’s genuine wit sparkles on every page […] and it’s beyond heart-warming to experience his discovery of a world where he finally feels like he belongs. * The Guardian *
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Walker Books Ltd Bear Moves
Book SynopsisEveryone''s favourite purple bear is back and bolder than ever in this laugh-out-loud page turner from Ben Bailey Smith and Sav Akyuz.With funny word play and bold imagery, actor Ben Bailey Smith and artist Sav Akyuz have created a Bear to remember. If there''s one thing Bear knows, it''s how to move. And when the music starts up, Bear just can''t help grooving to the beat spinning round, belly dancing and even doing the foxtrot. This infectiously rhythmic and hilariously funny sequel to I Am Bear will keep readers in stitches from start to finish.Trade Review“A real mover and shaker! Totally love this book!” * Myleene Klass – Musician and presenter *“Paddington ! Yogi ! Brother ! Move over, there ’ s a new bear in town!” * David Baddiel – Author, The Parent Agency *“Its energetic, colourful illustrations and superb rhythmic text will keep readers in stitches from start to finish.” * BookTrust *“[…] an infectiously funny book will have little ones bouncing around the room and joining in at every turn of the page. With clever wordplay and jazzy illustrations, this book will be the key to unlocking imaginations and injecting high-octane fun into story time.” * BookTrust *“After the success of I Am Bear, the collaborative duo, Ben Bailey Smith and Sav Akyuz, have done it again, bringing back Bear in rhyming style in this hilariously vibrant page turner, Bear Moves. […]This infectiously rhythmic and hilariously funny sequel to I Am Bear will keep readers in stitches from start to finish.” * The Fountain *
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Walker Books Ltd Olga Out of Control
Book SynopsisThird in the laugh-out-loud cartoon novel series about animal-scientist Olga and her alien pet, MEH.When Olga opens her fridge to find that her beloved alien pet MEH has become mum to SEVEN baby olgamuses, she has a whole new experiment on her hands. CARING FOR BABIES IS NOT A TASK FOR WIMPS, particularly when there are seven of them at once. They may looks like tiny cute pink spring rolls, but soon the septuplets are wailing all night, trashing the house and playing trampoline on Olga's face first thing in the morning. Can Olga and MEH keep the brood fed? Who will clean up all that rainbow poo? And is it even possible to be a GENIUS scientist and Nanny to seven crazy babies?Trade ReviewOriginal and hilarious, with outstanding cartoon-style illustrations. Ideal for fans of Dogman and Captain Underpants, or children who need a little more encouragement to read. Long live Olga. * Irish Independent *
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Walker Books Ltd Orla and the Magpies Kiss
Book SynopsisNew-found witch and eco-warrior Orla is up against some seriously dark magic in this creepy and funny adventure, the second in the series.Orla, her brothers and Dave the dog are on holiday in Norfolk, visiting their eccentric Uncle Valentine. Orla may have recently learned she''s a witch, but she''s not looking for trouble. Nope. Definitely not.Unfortunately, her timing is terrible.She quickly discovers the beautiful Anna''s Wood, due to be bulldozed any minute for shale gas. The locals are all convinced that GasFrac''s plan is a great one. Make way for a new shopping centre and car park! But why doesn''t anyone care about the destruction of the wood? Where are the protests? Orla soon begins to suspect that this isn''t just indifference ... there''s dark magic involved here. With the help of a magpie, she finds out who is behind GasFrac. And what he wants is worse than she could possibly have imagined.Trade Review[…]It’s a gripping read and while it is aimed at young readers aged nine and over, it has won lots of grown-up fans too. * North Norfolk News *
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Scholastic Noah Could Never
Book SynopsisNoah and Harry are now officially boyfriends, but is Noah ready togo all the way? It's no help that a group of cosmopolitan Frenchexchange students have descended on Little Fobbing - includingsexy Pierre Victoire, who seems to have his eye on Harry! Will Noahever catch a break?
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Hachette Children's Group My Freaky Family Brave Bruno
Book SynopsisMeet Bruno - the bravest of all Ruby''s relations! Join Ruby and Bruno as they continue the hilarious tour of their crazy family in this delightful new spin on Laurence Anholt''s much-loved series. With the original fabulous illustrations by Tony Ross, these popular books have been refreshed for a vibrant and contemporary feel.
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Hachette Children's Group The Pug who wanted to be a Mermaid
Book SynopsisPeggy the pug is going on a mer-mazing summer holiday! A perfect beach read, from the bestselling author of THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A UNICORN.Peggy the pug is going on holiday to the seaside! Her special friend Chloe is excited, too, and hopes that she''ll see a mermaid. But even though Chloe and Peggy search the beach, they can''t find a mermaid anywhere. Not wanting her friend to be disappointed, Peggy decides that she''ll just have to become a mermaid herself! But that means that she''s going to have to learn how to doggy paddle . . . A funny and heartwarming beach read for newly independent readers!
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Hachette Children's Group The Pug who wanted to be a Fairy
Book SynopsisWag your tail if you believe in fairies! Peggy, the world''s sweetest pug, is looking for a fairy to grant a very special wish.Peggy the pug is devastated when she finds out that her local park might shut down. Now where will she go for walks with Chloe, her best friend? Chloe plans a summer fair and a bake sale to save the park, but Peggy has a better idea. She just needs to find a fairy to grant her friend''s wish! Her half-baked plan results in hilarious mishaps in this curly-wurly fairy tail with a super-sweet ending.You don''t always need wings and a wand to work some magic . . .
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