Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Paddington Collectors Quintet
Book SynopsisFollow Paddington and his nose for adventure as he finds himself out at sea, performs an impressive magic trick, paints a masterpiece, and more!Michael Bond’s classic character, Paddington Bear, has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.Paddington Collector’s Quintet contains five fun-filled Level 1 I Can Read storybooks in a sturdy box with a Velcro closure and plastic handle—perfect for your beginning reader to take on the go! Books included: Paddington Sets Sail, Paddington and the Magic Trick, Paddington Plays On , Paddington’s Day Off, and Paddington’s Prize Picture. All of the books in this set are Level One I Can Read books, which means they are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
£18.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Knights vs. Dinosaurs
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£9.23
HarperCollins New Kid A Newbery Award Winner
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£999.99
HarperCollins Unplugged
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables, Gordon Korman, comes a hilarious middle grade novel about a group of kids forced to “unplug” at a wellness camp—where they instead find intrigue, adventure, and a whole lot of chaos.Trade Review“A provocative take on the redemptive power of friends and pets.” — ALA Booklist (starred review) “This fast-paced, funny friendship story will delight realistic fiction readers and fans of Korman’s work.” — School Library Journal “A fun, low-tech summer adventure.” — Kirkus Reviews “Korman injects his signature dry humor throughout… Entertaining.” — Publishers Weekly
£9.32
HarperCollins Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair
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£6.91
HarperCollins Pete the Cat Secret Agent
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£7.38
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Camp Murderface
Book SynopsisSummer camp turns sinister in Camp Murderface, a spooky middle grade read perfect for fans of scare masters like R.L.
£14.92
HarperCollins My Weirdest School 12Book Box Set
Book SynopsisTwelve hilarious chapter books in one big box! With more than 12 million books sold, New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman''s My Weird School series really gets kids reading.Ella Mentry School is the weirdest! From a science teacher who comes to school every day dressed as a superhero to a meteorologist who travels by hot air balloon, A.J. and the gang have had some weird and zany adventures.Now fans can read all twelve books in the bestselling My Weirdest School series back to back. This box set includes: #1: Mr. Cooper Is Super! #2: Ms. Cuddy Is Nutty! #3: Miss Brown Is Upside Down! #4: Mrs. Meyer Is on Fire! #5: Miss Daisy Is Still Crazy! #6: Mr. Nick Is a Lunatic! #7: Ms. Joni Is a Phony! #8: Mrs. Master Is a Disaster! #9: Miss Tracy Is Spacey! #10: Miss Newman Isn''t Human! #11: Mr. Will Needs to Chill! #12: Ms. Hall Is a Goofball!Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman?s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don?t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!
£53.89
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Clark the Shark Friends Forever
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A recommended story that helps young readers learn how to be a good friend." — School Library Journal
£6.91
HarperCollins The Couch Potato The Food Group
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewLooking for a spud-tacular read? Starch here. — Kirkus Reviews From the writer and illustrator of The Bad Seed (2017), The Good Egg (2019), and The Cool Bean (2019), this picture book certainly has a point to make, but it does so with disarming wit and abundant charm. — Booklist [T]his tale is timely and helps make the point that a balance of technology and old-school fun might be the way to go. A goofy story about the dangers of too much of one thing, and a lighthearted lesson for all. — School Library Journal Text and illustrations are packed with humor. — Horn Book Magazine A stylish and witty picture book. — Sunday Times (London)
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc This Will Be Funny Someday
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Like any good comedy, this novel deals in truth. Like any great comedy, it also nails the difficult job of infusing nuance." — Booklist (starred review) "Isabel is achingly and sympathetically flawed and her growth, realistic; readers will undoubtedly connect with her journey. Honest truths delivered with humor and heart." — Kirkus Reviews "Henry’s background as a playwright shines. Readers will enjoy watching [Isabel] undergo the process of self-transformation, one punch line at a time." — Publishers Weekly "There are some bracing truths here, and Henry puts into words what her readers perhaps cannot, offering understanding and compassion in a world often too demanding of their growing up." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for Let's Call It a Doomsday: “Henry writes witty dialogue, creates complicated characters, and treats different religious beliefs with sincerity and respect... This one’s a gem.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A rare YA novel in its approach to religious faith as a life-giving, if complicated, aspect of a young adult’s life... Ellis is a protagonist to root for.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A whip-smart and compelling protagonist who grapples with deep questions about the nature of belief, identity, and control... One of the few YA titles with a Mormon protagonist... Humorous dialogue and richly developed supporting characters add to the appeal.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “As Ellis learns to consider the hopeful alongside the negative scenarios, the story rushes toward its intriguing, suspenseful conclusion... A too-rare, well-rounded portrayal of a religious adolescent, from the author of Heretics Anonymous.” — The Horn Book “Henry treats Ellis’ faith with respect and sensitivity while still realistically depicting her struggles to find love and acceptance of herself in a community that is not always supportive of LGBTQ+ individuals... the final few chapters send the reader on a satisfying rollercoaster.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for Heretics Anonymous: “With a page-ripping plot and realistic character development, Henry’s funny, heartwarming tale of unlikely rebels soars: an auspicious debut.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Most impressive here is Henry’s multifaceted take on religion. Come for the arch first-person narrative and puppy love, stay for the examination into belief.” — ALA Booklist (starred review) “In addition to being a frequently hilarious comedy with its share of complicated romance, the story presents a thought-provoking look at faith, questioning but ultimately respectful of Catholicism and other beliefs.” — Horn Book Magazine “The story adeptly asks readers to question what they believe and why, without being preachy, judgmental, or dismissive. Humor interlaced with more serious ideas make for an interesting and enjoyable read. Highly recommended, especially for teens who are passionate about a cause.” — School Library Journal “In this entertaining coming-of-age story, five free-thinking students launch a clandestine campaign against their school’s rigid policies and practices, with unanticipated consequences. Snappy dialogue sparkles throughout this skillfully crafted debut.” — Publishers Weekly “Genuine and heartfelt doctrinal questions arise in between the pranks and the conversations Michael has with his new friends, allowing both believing and nonbelieving readers to find their way into this exploration of the way feelings about family and faith intersect. A balanced perspective of possibilities of faith and skepticism.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£7.59
HarperCollins Amelia Bedelia Lost and Found
Book SynopsisLearn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by fans for more than 50 years, and it turns out her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too!
£6.40
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey
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£9.49
HarperCollins Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancys Astounding Chapter Book
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£19.91
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Little Pony Sunnys Day
Book SynopsisThe My Little Pony friends go on a new adventurein their I Can Read Comic debut. Featuring a bold new comic style and easy-to-read text, this Level One I Can Read Comic is perfect for every pony!When Sunny feels sad, her best friend Izzy is there to cheer her up! In this all-new adventure, the two friends gallop around Maretime Bay to do all of Sunny''s favorite things. That''s what pony friends are for!My Little Pony: Sunny''s Day is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it?s perfect for shared reading with young readers new to graphic novel storytelling.
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Arlo Pips 3 New Kids in the Flock
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£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Chronicles of Chrestomanci Vol. I
Book SynopsisA timeless classic with brand-new cover art! Diana Wynne Jones?s bestselling, magical, and funny Chrestomanci novels will enchant fans of Soman Chainani, Rick Riordan, and Chris Colfer.Volume I contains Charmed Life and The Lives of Christopher Chant.In Charmed Life, the first Chrestomanci book, the orphaned Cat Chant and his sister Gwendolen are taken to live at Chrestomanci Castle. There they are under the guardianship and tutelage of the Chrestomanci?a nine-lived enchanter who polices the many worlds of the multiverse. Gwendolen thinks highly of herself and her magical skills, but it soon comes out that Cat is the more powerful. He himself is a nine-lived enchanter and will one day take up Chrestomanci?s job?if he and Chrestomanci can stop Gwendolen from wreaking havoc in multiple worlds.The Lives of Christopher Chant is the story of Chrestomanci?s own childhood and how he came to live at the Castle himself. With distracted parents, a nefarious uncle, and a severe guardian who was Chrestomanci before Christopher, it?s no wonder that Christopher keeps losing his lives.The first of three volumes, the Chronicles of Chrestomanci can be read in any order.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Chronicles of Chrestomanci Vol. II
Book SynopsisA timeless classic with brand-new cover art! Diana Wynne Jones?s bestselling, magical, and funny Chrestomanci novels will enchant fans of Soman Chainani, Rick Riordan, and Chris Colfer.Volume II contains The Magicians of Caprona and Witch Week.In the Magicians of Caprona, the two warring families of Caprona, the Montanas and the Petrocchis, must join forces to keep the White Devil from invading their city. Even Chrestomanci becomes involved when two of the youngest family members, Tonino Montana and Angelica Petrocchi, go missing. Their unusual magical powers will be key to stopping the White Devil.Witch Week takes place in a world where witches are burned at the stake, so when a note reading ?Someone in this class is a witch? appears in Class 6B, it?s no laughing matter. Only Chrestomanci can sort out the mess that the students of 6B get themselves into.The second of three volumes, the Chronicles of Chrestomanci can be read in any order.
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Chronicles of Chrestomanci Vol. III
Book SynopsisA timeless classic with brand-new cover art! Diana Wynne Jones?s bestselling, magical, and funny Chrestomanci novels will enchant fans of Soman Chainani, Rick Riordan, and Chris Colfer.Volume III contains Conrad?s Fate and The Pinhoe Egg.In Conrad?s Fate, Conrad Tesdinic must overcome his terrible karma while working at the mysterious Stallery Mansion. Luckily for him, young Christopher Chant is also undercover at Stallery to rescue his friend Millie.In The Pinhoe Egg, Cat Chant and Marianne Pinhoe discover a mystical egg in Marianne?s attic. If Marianne and Cat can harness their own considerable powers, they?ll soon see how the egg fits into the many secrets in Marianne?s family of secret rogue witches. But it may lead to a mess only the Chrestomanci can sort out.The third of three volumes, the Chronicles of Chrestomanci can be read in any order.
£8.99
HarperCollins Smurfs Book of Magic
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Wayside School 4Book Box Set
Book SynopsisAll four books in the beloved Wayside School series by bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Louis Sachar are now available in this collectible set! This paperback box set features all four books, each with new cover and interior art and full of hilarious stories, zany art, and a quadruple serving of absurdity. More than fifteen million readers have laughed at the stories of Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, Wayside School Is Falling Down, and the newly released Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom. So what are you waiting for? Come visit Wayside School!
£29.97
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Harriet Spies
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Big Nate Triple Decker Box Set
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£25.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Leeva at Last
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£16.99
HarperCollins Inside The Park
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£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lyle Lyle Crocodile Storybook Favorites
Book SynopsisEvery home should have a crocodile! This hardcover storybook featuring four complete beloved Lyle books plus a sheet of stickers makes a great gift.Splish, splash. Over fifty years ago, the Primms moved into the house on East 88th Street and found a crocodile soaking in the bathtub. Since then, Lyle has won the hearts of all he meets.This collection features an introduction by Bernard Waber, Lyle’s creator, a fun sheet of stickers, and four complete books:The House on East 88th StreetLyle, Lyle, CrocodileLyle and the Birthday PartyLyle Walks the Dogs
£13.29
HarperCollins Pete the Cat 5Minute Bedtime Stories
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£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Willoughbys
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Humble Pie
£14.80
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Howls Moving Castle
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£8.54
HarperCollins Harry El Perrito Sucio
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Grandpas Teeth
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£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Owl at Home
Book SynopsisWelcome to Owl''s Cozy home in this classic Arnold Lobel I Can Read! Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. But whether Owl is inviting Winter in on a snowy night or welcoming a new friend he meets while on a stroll, Owl always has room for visitors!Arnold Lobel''s beloved Level 2 I Can Read classic was created for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Castle in the Air
Book SynopsisAbdullah was a young and not very prosperous carpet dealer. His father, who had been disappointed in him, had left him only enough money to open a modest booth in the Bazaar. When he was not selling carpets, Abdullah spent his time daydreaming. In his dreams he was not the son of his father, but the long-lost son of a prince. There was also a princess who had been betrothed to him at birth. He was content with his life and his daydreams until, one day, a stranger sold him a magic carpet.In this stunning sequel to Howl''s Moving Castle, Diana Wynne Jones has again created a large-scale, fast-paced fantasy in which people and things are never quite what they seem. There are good and bad djinns, a genie in a bottle, wizards, witches, cats and dogs (but are they cats and dogs?), and a mysterious floating castle filled with kidnapped princesses, as well as two puzzling prophecies. The story speeds along with tantalizing twists and turns until the prophecies are fulfilled,
£8.99
Penguin Books Ltd The Day Jimmys Boa Ate the Wash
Book SynopsisJimmy's boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm.
£8.54
Penguin Young Readers Group The Knights of the Kitchen Table 1
Book SynopsisWhen Joe, Fred, and Sam are sent back in time by a magic book, they find themselves face-to-face with giants, dragons, wizards, and the Knights of the Round Table.
£7.28
Penguin Young Readers Group The NotSoJolly Roger 2
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£7.33
Penguin Putnam Inc More Adventures of the Great Brain
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£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Summer Reading Is Killing Me 7
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£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon
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£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Friendship According to Humphrey 02 Humphrey
Book SynopsisThe second book in the beloved and award-winning school hamster series!After the holidays, Humphrey is shocked by a big surprise in Room 26-a new class pet! Humphrey tries to be welcoming, but Og the frog doesn't respond to any of his friendly squeaks or visits (remember, he has a lock-that-doesn't-lock). Plus, the students are so interested in Og, they almost stop paying attention to Humphrey altogether. Humphrey doesn't like the mad-bad-sad feelings he's had since Og came, but luckily he still gets to have adventures with different kids on the weekends. Friendship can be tricky, but Humphrey is an intrepid problem-solver. If any hamster can become buddies with a frog, he can.Look for all twelve of Humphrey's adventures!
£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Even More Parts Idioms from Head to Toe
Book SynopsisChip Block, the hero of Parts, is back, and still worried about falling apart based on the things he hears. This time hes made a list of all the strange, crazy things hes heard people say: I lost my head. My nose is running. I sang my heart out. . . . Its scary stuff, but he has a plan for making sure he doesnt accidentally leave any of his parts behind. A hilarious sequel to the wildly popular Parts and More Parts.
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Unreferenced product on Amazon
Book SynopsisPart of the classic Fudge series from Judy Blume, bestselling author of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing!Farley Drexel Hatcher—otherwise known as Fudge—thinks he’s a superhero, but his older brother, Peter, knows Fudge is nothing but a big pain! Dealing with Fudge is hard enough, but now Peter’s parents have decided to move to New Jersey for an entire year! Even worse, Peter’s mom is going to have a new baby. And if this baby is anything like Fudge—help! How will Peter ever survive?“As a kid, Judy Blume was my favorite author, and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing was my favorite book.”—Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling Wimpy Kid seriesLove Fudge, Peter, and Sheila? Read all these books featuring your favorite characters: Tales of a Fourth Grade NothingOtherwise Known as Sheila the GreatFudge-a-Mania Double Fudge
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Charlie Cooks Favorite Book
Book SynopsisA clever and funny ode to reading and books from the creators of The Gruffalo.Charlie Cook has a favorite book. It's about a pirate, who also has a favorite book . . . about Goldilocks, who also has a favorite book . . . about a knight, who also has a favorite book. . . . This hilarious pattern continues throughout the story, right to the surprising conclusion. Told in rollicking rhyme, this tale is sure to please the read-aloud crowd.
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Walter the Farting Dog Goes on a Cruise
Book SynopsisWalter the Farting Dog is now a hero of the high seas!Everybody is having a great time on a cruise . . . until a terrible odor permeates the ship. All signs point to Walter, and so he is first banished down below, with the stinky cheeses, and then into a lifeboat to float behind the ocean liner. Then catastrophe strikes! How long will the great cruise ship and its frightened passengers be marooned on the high seas? About as long as it takes Walter to digest that cheese!
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc The Complete Adventures of Charlie and Mr. Willy
Book SynopsisA dazzling volume containing two classic Roald Dahl novels! Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka have been children's favorites for generations. Now their two books are available in one stunning edition! In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the gates of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory are opening at last . . . and only five children will be allowed inside. And then in Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, Charlie and Willy Wonka are back in a fantastic journey to outer space.
£10.79
Penguin Putnam Inc The Missing Golden Ticket and Other Splendiferous
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£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Summer According to Humphrey
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£7.99
