Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Scholastic US Bad Food 5 Night of the Living Bread
Book SynopsisSlice, Scoop, and Totz return to take on a new threat in this original series featuring the art of viral sensation Joe Whale, a.k.a. the Doodle Boy, and fan-favorite Eric Luper. Perfect for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man!For years, Slice, Scoop, and Totz have heard the spooky stories of the zombie food that walks the halls of Belching Walrus Elementary, but never thought anything of it. But when Richard the Dictionary and Specs pay an unexpected visit to the cafeteria, our trio of foodie friends know something is up. Someone (or something) is trailing ketchup all over the library! Amidst the arguing, Scoop spots shadows in the hallway. Could this be the legendary zombie food? Well, they are certainly going to find out. Join Totz, Slice, and Scoop in this spooky survival adventure!
£6.64
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Charlie and Frog
Book SynopsisAll Charlie Tickler wants is for his parents to listen.Charlie's parents have left him (again). This time they are off to South Africa to help giant golden moles. And Charlie? He's been dumped with his TV-obsessed grandparents. Lonely and curious, Charlie heads into the village of Castle-on-the-Hudson, where a frightened old woman gives him a desperate message-in sign language. When she suddenly disappears, Charlie is determined to find answers.All Francine (aka Frog) Castle wants is to be the world's greatest detective.Frog, who is Deaf, would rather be solving crimes than working at the Flying Hands Caf¿. When Charlie Tickler walks into the caf¿ looking for help, Frog jumps at the chance to tackle a real-life case.Together, Charlie and Frog set out to decipher a series of clues and uncover the truth behind the missing woman's mysterious message. Charlie needs to learn American Sign Language (<
£9.19
Disney Book Publishing Inc. I Am the Longest Dog
Book SynopsisFrom the co-author of the hilarious national bestseller All My Friends Are Dead comes a very tall tale about a very long dog--with a very big surprise at the tail-end!Lucy is the world''s longest dog, but just how long is she? Like, are we talking pretty long? Or super-crazy number-one-record-breaking BANANAS long? See for yourself in this hilarious picture book by best-selling author-illustrator Avery Monsen. (Warning: the dog is very long.)
£13.29
Capstone Global Library Ltd Blood Shark Express Edition
Book SynopsisA school field trip. A pit filled to the brim with fossils. A valuable shark tooth over a million years old. And one bad boy who doesn''t know better than to steal from mother nature. Modern-day sharks only live in the ocean, but Professor Igor proves that prehistoric shark bones can be found anywhere. And where there''s bones, razor-sharp teeth aren''t far behind . . . This series of hi-lo books is sure to sink its teeth into any reluctant reader--and refuse to let go until the final page.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Electric Claw Express Edition
Book SynopsisSarah receives a package in the mail from her recently deceased grandfather: a life-size robotic version of him! Sarah enjoys spending time with robo-grandpa, but her mum thinks the invention is creepy. One night while Sarah sleeps, her mum sends the robot to the scrap heap leaving only one hand behind. Sarah holds on to it as a memento of her beloved grandfather but like Sarah, the hand has problems letting go . . .
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Lost Skeleton Express Edition
Book SynopsisJason wishes he were taller. He wishes his arms were longer. He wishes his nose were shorter. So when Jason discovers a bottle of so-called Skeleton Lotion in a strange shop, he buys it in the hope that it'll give him a killer bod. Sure enough the stuff works! But after a few days of using it, Jason begins to wonder about the side effects of this killer cure . . .
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Maze Monster Express Edition
Book SynopsisTwo friends decide to sneak into an abandoned science laboratory to explore, only to find that the lab isn't empty after all. Strange security guards patrol the grounds. Even stranger, almost all of the doors inside are locked. And they keep hearing an eerie, chattering sound around every corner. When they try to leave, they realize that the place is more like a labyrinth than a laboratory and like most labyrinths, this maze has a monster waiting at the finish line . . .
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Ooze Is It Express Edition
Book SynopsisWelcome to Professor Igor's lab. Take a look at the unsettling specimens he keeps here and find out how he came to have them. Each one is a clue to a spooky story with a chilling twist. From living shark fossils to creepy arcade games, these thrilling tales are sure to send shivers down your spine!These special Express editions have reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, they are sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Werewolf Skin Express Edition
Book SynopsisTwo brothers and their father plan a hunting trip deep in the woods when a bizarre legend about a werewolf rears its head. Is that dark shape lurking among the trees actually half-human and half-wolf? Professor Igor's tale of terror reveals the dark truth about a terrible family curse. This series of hi-lo books is sure to sink its teeth into reluctant readers--and refuse to let go until the final page.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Dont Go in the Basement
Book SynopsisMarisa and Lorenzo Conchito and their friends want to make an old-fashioned vampire movie. Luckily their friend Jeff knows just the place to film it. His uncle Felix was an actor in several old horror movies, and his creepy old mansion is the perfect location. Felix is happy to let them film their movie at his house. He has just one rule: Don't go in the basement! What secrets could Felix be hiding in the basement? And why does he sleep so much during the day?
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Curse of the Creepy Crypt
Book SynopsisWhen a Greek crypt at the Gotham City Museum of Natural History unleashes mythological monsters, Mystery Inc. fears they've met their match. Luckily, Batman and Batwoman quickly swoop in to best the beasties and get to the bottom of a mystery. Can Scooby and the gang help the caped crime fighters uncover the culprit behind the cursed crypt? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for fans of Batman and Scooby-Doo!
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Trapped in Clown Castle
Book SynopsisGotham City's new monument to Rizzo the Clown is no laughing matter! It's rigged with a series of booby-traps that have Mystery Inc. and Batman stuck in a tourist trap of the worst kind. Can the Caped Crusader help Scooby and the gang escape the horrible hijinks inside Clown Castle? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for fans of Batman and Scooby-Doo!
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Frenzied Feline Mystery
Book SynopsisWhen a wicked werecat plagues a big cat park on the outskirts of Gotham City, Mystery Inc. joins forces with Batman to crack the case. Little do they know, more than one crafty kitten is at play in the preserve. Can Scooby and his friends help the Dark Knight unmask the felonious feline trying to pull off the purr-fect crime? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for fans of Batman and Scooby-Doo!
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Cruise of Doom
Book SynopsisSomething fishy is going on in Gotham City Harbour! An ancient shark curse has taken a bite out of a whale-watching charity event, and it's up to Mystery Inc. and the Dynamic Duo to dive into danger. Can Scooby and his friends help Batman and Robin reel in an aquatic kingpin, or is the calamitous cruise doomed to the depths of the sea? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for fans of Batman and Scooby-Doo!
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Author vs Illustrator
Book SynopsisAt the far reaches of Earth, high upon a mountaintop, a bustling city is under attack by a . . . cute little furball? Wait, what?! That’s not right. The author wrote this book about a 'ferocious beast', not a cuddly creature. Turns out, the book’s illustrator has other plans. Page by page, these clashing collaborators are writing (and drawing) themselves into the story for a full-on creative clash - a book-publishing BATTLE ROYALE! Can the author make a successful book with no pictures? Can the illustrator tell a tale without words? (A picture is worth a thousand of them, he says.) Or will this duelling duo get on the same page at last to create the ultimate happy ending?From Lemke & Lentz (the quirky collaborators behind the Book-O-Beards) comes a laugh-out-loud picture book about the not-so-simple process of creating a picture book. Full of over-the-top humour and under-the-radar lessons - including the skills of teamwork, conflict resolution and respect - this book is a must-have for young writers, budding artists and lifelong book lovers.
£7.59
Austin Macauley Publishers Billionaires Story
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£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers King Kamehameha
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£7.59
Arcturus Publishing The Adventures of Super Dweeb
Book SynopsisBrilliantly bonkers - JAMIE SMART, author of Bunny Versus Monkey and Looshkin. With fast-paced action and absurd humor [...] Super Dweeb in an exciting new series for fans of Captain Underpants or Diary of a Wimpy Kid - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL A funny, fast-paced and zany adventure, bursting with colourful cartoon-style illustrations - BOOK TRUSTTHE ULTIMATE 6-BOOK COLLECTION OF SUPER DWEEB''S HILARIOUS CRIME-FIGHTING ADVENTURES, WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY AWARD-WINNING COMIC ARTIST JESS BRADLEY.Andy wishes that he had *awesome powers*, like the heroes of his home-made comic stories. But instead, he''s stuck in the real world, where he has an annoying little brother, a super-weird teacher ... and everyone says he''s a total dweeb. Then one day, he discovers an oversized, glowing pencil on a school trip to the local toxic waste dump.
£23.95
HarperCollins Publishers When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good
Book SynopsisDorothy Edwards' classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister.Sometimes my naughty little sister can be good when she helps Grannie to make a Christmas Pudding and even teaches Bad Harry a lesson or two. Has my little sister given up her naughty ways?When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards' playful stories and Shirley Hughes' beautiful illustrations. The best-selling books in this series are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:Edwards was one of the best children's writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny' Sunday Express.Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight' The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950. Dorothy based the character on h
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Big Bad Troll
Book SynopsisA football-loving princetakes ona trollin this hilarious colour-illustrated early reader bySally Prue. Perfect for children learning to read.Prince Sam doesn''t like being a prince his ''How-to-Be-a-Good-Prince'' lessons are boring and it''s hard to play football with a crown on. But then aBIG BAD TROLL turns up and the people of Flat Town needPrince Sam to save them! Willhedefeat the troll, or will he get squashed flat??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 charact
£6.23
HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Christmas
Book SynopsisOne day Mr Christmas receives a call from his uncle asking for help. Can Mr Christmas help Father Christmas deliver presents to all of the Mr Men?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 Christmas Celebrations?Little 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 Men The Christmas TreeMr Men The Christmas PartyMr Men Winter SportsMr Men Winter WonderlandTrade 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
£5.62
HarperCollins Publishers Monster Eyeballs
Book SynopsisA brilliant school story explroing themes of bullying and getting along, by award-winning author and former Children''s Laureate Jaqueline Wilson. Perfect for children learning to read.Mark is the class bully. He loves scaring everyone. But has he met his match with Kate and the Monster Eyeballs?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 leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Under the Sea
Book SynopsisThree fun and engaging stories about creatures under the sea, perfect for children learning to read.Jellyfish is very wobbly. She''s too wobbly to skip, too wobbly to play hide and seek and too wobbly to swim in cold water. But can she be brave when she needs to be?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: Green
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Friday Surprise
Book SynopsisA surprising and entertaining story from former children's laureate and multi-award winner Anne Fine, perfect for children learning to read.Bryce is fed up with tests. So far this week he''s had a spelling test, a swimming test, and even a test on his bike. So, on Friday, Bryce decides to surprise the adults with his own test. What happens when Bryce turns the tables on all the adults?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 Reading Ladder titles ar
£6.23
HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Tall
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Tall was very very tall. Quite the tallest person you have ever met. In fact, quite the tallest person you''ve never met, because you''ve never met anybody with legs as long as Mr Tall''sThe 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
£6.23
HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Chatterbox
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Chatterbox was one of those people who simply couldn''t stop talking. He used to talk to anybody and everybody about anything and everything, going on and on and on. And on and on and on.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
£6.23
HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Lazy
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Lazy lives in Sleepyland, which is a very lazy-looking and sleepy-like place. He spends rather a lot of time in bed. It''s his favourite place to be.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
£6.23
Walker Books Ltd The Secret Time Machine and the Gherkin
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!
£9.49
Walker Books Ltd The Day I Found a Wormhole at the Bottom of the
Book SynopsisNine-year-old Billy is digging for buried treasure when he finds a wormhole in the garden! And to make matters worse, all sorts of people from the past begin to clamber through it. Now Billy aided by his pet dog, Shakespeare is in a race against time to close the wormhole and round up all the people who have slipped through it, before history is changed for ever! No pressure thenTrade ReviewThis is a hilarious, laugh out loud story, you don’t know what madcap plot twist is coming along next. * Primary Times *I learned quite a lot about historical characters from the book… I’ve now decided to ask for a metal detector for Christmas as I hope to find buried armour and other historic items! * Hugo (Age 7), National Geographic Kids *
£999.99
Walker Books Ltd Girls FC 4 Is An Own Goal Bad
Book SynopsisJoin Girls FC as they show the world what it really means to play like a girl!Hi! We''re twins Dylan and Daisy McNeil. We''re meant to write the match-reports for our football team, but we keep getting muddled our granny says we''re something called ''dyslexic''... Daisy and Dylan love playing football, but their captain Megan isn''t very happy when they make a mess of the match-reports. The twins can''t seem to arrive on time for their matches, either though living in a chaotic household, which includes ballet-mad twin brothers and countless pets, certainly doesn't help. Luckily, their Scottish granny knows just how they can turn things around! This is the fourth in a twelve-book series about women''s football, with each charmingly-written book focusing on a different member of the football team and a different issue all building up to the final book, which explores the future of the team as the original Girls FC moves on to secondary school.This book <Trade Review“This funny and entertaining story is sure to score with anyone who loves reading about football.” * The Week Junior *
£7.44
Walker Books Ltd Molly Thompson and the Crypt of the Blue Moon
Book SynopsisThe scariest legends just got scarier!When two journalists are sent to Howlfair to write about the world''s scariest town, they want amateur historian Molly to be their guide. But there''s something creepy about them - they seem a little too interested in a local legend of a phantom known as the Silentman. And they want Molly to help them find a hidden crypt that was never meant to be opened... A madcap horror adventure with spooky tombs, flying skeletons, a wig-stealing cat and a phantom whose touch spells madness!Trade ReviewA story of friendship, family and humour; all wrapped in chilling, spooky, weird, imaginative brilliance make this one of the best books this year (which itself has been pretty spooky and weird.) And now I find myself waiting with bated breath for the next exciting adventure of Molly Thompson…and looking suspiciously for ghouls. * Fallen Star Stories Blog *
£6.99
Walker Books Ltd The Runaways of Haddington Hall
Book SynopsisA high octane, high drama romp, following the adventures of Victorian laundry maid Minnie O''Sullivan and her unforgettable band of friends.After a series of misfortunes, Minnie O'Sullivan is whisked away to Haddington Hall: a nightmarish home for wayward girls. Bad becomes worse when the hall's ruthless founder, Mrs Haddington, takes an instant dislike to brave, determined Minnie, and she's in danger of losing everything But Minnie has never backed down from a fight in her life, and she's not about to start now! Irresistible characters and a compulsive plot with twists aplenty; Vivian French conjures up the very spirit of Dickensian England in a wonderful new novel for middle-grade readers.Vivian French is a writer of tremendous charm. Literary Review Delightful with its edge-of-your-seat pace, it deserves applause. Sunday Times (Children''s Book of the Week) on The Steam Whistle Theatre CompanySt
£6.99
Walker Books Ltd Roxy Jones The Great Fairytale CoverUp
Book SynopsisA hilarious modern fairy-tale mash-up set in a world in which witches are real, magic is real and fairy tales are not only real ... but recent history.Once Upon a Modern Time, in the city of Rexopolis, in the Kingdom of Illustria, lived twelve-year-old Roxy Humperdinck, half-sister to Hansel and Gretel (yes, THE Hansel and Gretel, not that she knows it). Enter Cinderella (Call me Jones) Jones, who most definitely does NOT want to marry ghastly Prince Charming and is far too busy hunting for lost relics of the Cursed Kingdom. But now she needs Roxy's help. And Roxy's about to discover the truth about her world and her family: that witches are real, magic is real and fairy tales are not only real ... but recent history.Trade ReviewWith strong themes of friendship, family and magic this exciting, witty adventure thriller will have you hooked from the first page. Characters are larger than life, the plot is original and unpredictable and the writing is very, very funny.This is a great read for anyone who has fond memories of the traditional fairy tales... and would not be surprised to find out that they are all entirely true! * Booktrust *An off-the-wall, wacky modern fairytale, this book is both gripping and hilarious… Crafty, clever and full of spark, Roxy & Jones are a heart-warming, fun-loving duo that find themselves navigating a mystery that can't be beat. Fast-paced, funny and a brilliant adventure...you'll never look at fairytales the same way again. * Fallen Star Stories Blog *
£6.99
Walker Books Ltd The Giants Tea Party
Book SynopsisA rollicking fairy-tale adventure from the makers of The Adventures of Alfie Onion, Tom & Tallulah and the Witches'' Feast and The Dragon''s Breakfast.French is a skilled storyteller ... she reminds us how fresh a fairy tale can feel in the right hands. The New York TimesPrince Max is on a mission. The royal family are down to their very last penny, so the king and queen have sent him away to the valley of the giants with only a grumpy old donkey for company. According to legend, the giants are rich beyond all imagining: they live in gold palaces, drink from gold goblets and brush their teeth with gold toothpaste. But are the legends true and, even if they are, will the giants be willing to share their treasure? With the help of his donkey companion and Caromel, the talking cat, Max is about to find out. And he must keep his wits about him ... there are worse dangers than giants, lurking in the shadows!
£6.99
Walker Books Ltd Jamie and Angus Forever
Book SynopsisA delightful collection of stories about Jamie and his toy highland bull from the former Children''s Laureate, charmingly illustrated by celebrated artist Sam Usher.As best friends should, Jamie and Angus share everything. Join them as they have fun at their birthday party, think up some new ways to cry, and deal with a naughty pet gerbil! These playful stories are full of charming and amusing incidents from everyday life like when Uncle Edward delivers Jamie''s birthday present of a box full of party poppers (to Mum and Dad''s delight!), or when Jamie gets over his frustrating day with a very messy session of bashing clay! Both parent and child will love reading and rereading this heart-warming collection of gentle, funny stories from a treasured author, which are brought to entertaining life by Sam Usher''s wonderful illustrations.
£6.99
Scholastic Duck Duck Dad PB
Book SynopsisWhen Ralph stumbles across an egg one day, he decides that the bestthing for him to do is walk right on by. But, CRACK! the egg hatches,right then and there! What's inside? A very cute, very fluffylittle duckling. And though Ralph isn't sure he wants a duckling, the duckling isdefinitely sure it wants Ralph!
£999.99
Scholastic Girls Rule
Book SynopsisA hilarious story of sisterhood and being a girl boss, from bestsellingauthor and hugely popular TV personality, Alesha Dixon.
£7.59
Scholastic The Dinky Donkey PB
Book SynopsisThe laugh-out-loud follow-up to the viral sensation THE WONKYDONKEY is here!Readers will love the antics of this stinky punky plinky-plonky winky-tinkypinky funky blinky dinky donkey!The Wonky Donkey has sold over 2 million copies.
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Dark Lord A Fiend in Need
Book SynopsisDirk Lloyd, the Dark Lord trapped in the body of a weedy schoolboy, returns in another darkly hilarious adventure... Brilliantly funny and subversive, this is the Funny Prize-winning Jamie Thomson at his best.Sooz, a 13 yr old girl from Surrey has become the Dark Mistress of Dirk''s other worldly kingdom, the Darklands. Thanks to the Ring of Power given to her by Dirk, his minions recognise her as their ruler. Sooz immediately sets about redecorating Dirk''s Dark Tower to the taste of a young girl. But Sooz has to face her toughest challenge when an army of fanatical paladins and orcs gather to march against her. Despite their centuries of hostility to each other, they prefer to form an alliance rather than accept Sooz''s new regime.And what of Dirk? He continues on slaving away at school, plotting ways to rescue Sooz. Eventually he is able to advise her on life in the Darklands and Sooz is able to hold back the fanatical paladins.Trade ReviewAn hilarious read. * Carmarthen Journal *Lots of fun... enjoyable and very inventive. * Books For Keeps *Combining hilarious humour with great suspense and an action-packed narrative. Will be a hit with its readers. * School Librarian *Boys of 11+ love Jamie Thomson's second laugh-aloud page-turner. * The Times *
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Badly Drawn Beth The Show Must Go On
Book SynopsisSO I''m stood on a stage in front of the whole school, I''ve got soggy noodles on my head AND MY MUM IS SINGING IN A TUTU...Beth is back for another hilarious adventure. And with her school talent show, Dad''s karaoke superstardom, Mum teaching at her school AND a potentially evil childminder, life is messier than ever!Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of TOM GATES, BADLY DRAWN BETH book 1 won the 2016 Lollies award for funniest book for 6-8 year olds.You can''t fail to laugh - at the story and at the wonderful illustrations which so superbly echo what is happening (Parents In Touch)Life is messier and more embarrassing than ever for Beth, as she takes to the stage for the school talent show. (Little London Magazine)The illustrations in this book are the highlight for me -- it is packed full of pictures which help you to imagine he funny situations (Ayla Lee Inci, aged 8 Kidaround Magazine (North essex))<Trade ReviewYou can't fail to laugh - at the story and at the wonderful illustrations which so superbly echo what is happening * Parents In Touch *Life is messier and more embarrassing than ever for Beth, as she takes to the stage for the school talent show. * Little London Magazine *The illustrations in this book are the highlight for me -- it is packed full of pictures which help you to imagine he funny situations -- Ayla Lee Inci, aged 8 * Kidaround Magazine (North essex) *The story is sprinkled throughout with truly funny illustrations that will have most children laughing out loud. The final scene at the talent contest is hysterical with roller skates tutus and Chinese noodles. Well worth a read if you need a good laugh * School Librarian *
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Inspector Penguin Investigates
Book SynopsisOh no! The famous Diamondo del Mondo has been stolen! There's something fishy going on. And no one knows fishy quite like . . . Inspector Penguin! Spot the clues throughout the book to help Inspector Penguin solve the mystery!
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group The Pug who wanted to be a Reindeer
Book SynopsisWhen her family loses its Christmas spirit, Peggy heads to the North Pole to get it back! A festive adventure starring a loveable little pug with a heart of gold.
£7.44
Hachette Children's Group The Puppy Who Needed a Princess
Book SynopsisA royally funny dog story from the best-selling author of THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE UNICORN.When Rosie sneaks into the palace, she quickly makes a new friend - a young princess named Pippa! The princess''s parents - the soon-to-be-crowned king and queen - promised their daughter a new pet when they moved to the palace. But a scruffy stray isn''t what they had in mind . . . Pippa''s grumpy nanny and the posh royal dogs make Rosie feel like she doesn''t belong at the palace. But what Rosie lacks in breeding, she makes up for in street-smarts. There''s a mysterious man lurking around the palace, and Rosie is sure he''s up to no good. With coronation celebrations coming up, Rosie is determined to keep Princess Pippa - and the crown jewels - safe. Can Rosie prove to the royal family that you don''t need to be a pedigree pooch to be a princess''s pet?
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group The Pug who wanted to be a Pumpkin
Book SynopsisA perfectly sweet Halloween treat! Peggy the pug is back for a spooky adventure. But can she conquer her fear of the dark before Halloween night?Peggy the pug''s family are getting ready for Halloween, but Peggy''s friend Chloe is too scared of monsters to look forward to trick-or-treating. Peggy can''t let her best friend miss out on all the Halloween fun. She''ll just have to conquer her own fears and go trick-or-treating with Chloe, to keep her safe. But first she needs the perfect costume . . . Peggy''s bravery helps Chloe realise that monsters aren''t real in this heartwarming Halloween story about overcoming fears and anxiety.
£7.44
Hachette Children's Group Hotel of the Gods Beware the Hellhound
Book SynopsisCheck in to Hotel of the Gods - where mythical guests cause magical mayhem! A hilarious new series perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and David Solomons.When Atlas''s parents get new jobs running a luxurious hotel he can''t believe his luck. It sounds almost too good to be true . . .It is. The hotel has very unusual residents - ancient gods and goddesses, forgotten by humans who now worship TikTok celebrities. There''s a water dragon in the swimming pool, an Egyptian cat goddess demanding treats, a Viking god throwing his magical hammer around the garden, and an Aztec god who thinks Atlas is a human sacrifice! When Atlas ventures into the basement, where the Greek god Hades lives, he accidentally unleashes a closet-full of mythical monsters - including a three-headed Hellhound! Can he get the monsters back into the basement before his parents lose their jobs?Trade ReviewAny fan of ancient myths will love this funny, accessible, fantasy story. * BookTrust *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Royal LeapFrog
Book Synopsis**A triumph - Daily Mail****Laughter, action, colour, rhyme, silliness, chaos, a king, a feast and a fairytale setting The Royal Leap-Frog has all these - Sunday Times**-----------------When a flea, a grasshopper and a frog compete to show the King who can jump the highest, it causes CHAOS in the royal dining hall. Who can jump the highest? Can the clever leap-frog use his wits to win?And will the Emperor''s dog EVER get rid of the flea?This funny and irresistible retelling of Hans Christian Andersen''s classic fable, ''The Leap Frog'', will make children laugh - AND show them that brains are sometimes better than brawn. With a pitch-perfect rhyming text by bestselling Peter Bently, and gloriously detailed illustrations by award-winning Claire Powell, this is an unmissable treat for all ages!Trade ReviewLaughter, action, colour, rhyme, silliness, chaos, a king, a feast and a fairytale setting — The Royal Leap-Frog ... has all these in the story of a frog, a flea and a grasshopper in a jumping contest * Sunday Times *Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s original tale, this madcap rhyming story of a flea, a grasshopper and a frog who compete to see who can jump highest and ask the King to adjudicate is a triumph * Daily Mail *I would highly recommend this beautiful book. The combination of the rhyme, exciting story and stunning illustration is bound to delight any little one and their grown-up at story time * Armadillo Magazine *Incredibly clever and funny, with amazing illustrations which are as elaborate as the king's majestic wardrobe * Picture Book Snob on THE KING'S BIRTHDAY SUIT *Hilarious... Narrated through a masterful rhyming text that bounces along as energetically as its characters, The Royal Leap Frog is a delight to read aloud * Inis Magazine (Children's Books Ireland) *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Kings Birthday Suit
Book SynopsisIncredibly clever and funny - Picture Book SnobJust brilliant - Rascals and RainbowsYoung readers will love this hilarious twist on a classic tale - GCBG Blog-------------------------------------------------------King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Thirdhad SO many clothes it was simply absurd So when two seemingly well-meaning fabric merchants promise to make an outfit of only the very BEST and most special cloth, King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third simply cannot resist. He MUST have these new clothes! Surely, the unquestionably charitable and not-at-all-suspicious-looking tailors are genuine, and the King won''t end up looking red-cheeked ? This funny and timely retelling of Hans Christian Andersen''s classic fable ''The Emperor''s New Clothes'' will not only make children laugh, but also encourage them to think and speak up for what they believe.Trade ReviewIt's incredibly clever and funny, with amazing illustrations which are as elaborate as the king's majestic wardrobe […] they're absolutely stunning and take the comedy to the next level * Picture Book Snob *Safe to say everyone in our family has heard about the girls’ new story book ... It is so cleverly written in rhyme and the accompanying illustrations are fantastic! The attention to detail in every outfit and facial expression is just brilliant. My girls spot something new every time we read it together * Rascals & Rainbows *Another fantastic book from Peter Bently! This cleverly written rhyming story is a fashionable twist on The Emperor’s New Clothes. Colourfully illustrated by Claire Powell, young readers will love this hilarious twist on a classic tale * FCBG Blog *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fuzzy Mud
Book SynopsisA funny, sinister and thought-provoking comic thriller from the multimillion-copy selling author of Holes. If you go down to the woods today ... Well, every child knows NOT to, don't they? Tamaya is on a scholarship to the prestigious Woodridge Academy and every day she and seventh-grader Marshall walk to school together. They never go through the woods. When they arrive at school they stop talking to each other because Marshall can't be seen to be friends with a little kid like Tamaya. Especially not with Chad around. Chadthebully, who makes Marshall's life utterly miserable. But today, hoping to avoid Chad, Marshall and Tamaya decide to go through the woods ... And what is waiting there for them is strange, sinister and entirely unexpected. The town is about to be turned upside down by the mysterious Fuzzy Mud ...Trade Review...a fast-paced and exciting story of bravery, friendships, and science gone wacky * BookTrust *An exciting story of school life, friends, and bullies that becomes a quick meditation on the promise and dangers of modern science * Kirkus *Sachar blends elements of mystery, suspense, and school-day life into a taut environmental cautionary tale about the insatiable hunger for energy sources and the cost of not doing the right thing * Publishers Weekly *But most of all, it's a great story, skillfully told. Readers will relate to Tamaya and Marshall straightaway and race through a tense plot for the denouement. It's quite a slim volume, Fuzzy Mud, but it packs a punch * The Bookbag *There’s no doubt that Louis Sachar, the Newbery Medal-winning author of Holes, knows how to draw in his readers. His latest book, Fuzzy Mud, reads like a middle school version of Contagion - it’s a thriller that will have readers quickly turning its pages * BookPage *Grounded in well-rounded central characters, this compelling novel holds as much suspense as fuel for discussion * Booklist *
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