Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories
Kodansha America, Inc Blue Period 5
Book SynopsisYatora studies hard and gets good grades, and he parties hard, staying out late drinking and watching soccer with his friends. He checks all the boxes he needs to be the perfect high school student. But it all starts to feel empty, and he begins to wonder what part of his life expresses who he is... or even if he has a unique voice at all. Then he wanders into the art room one day, and a lone painting captures his eye, awakening him to a kind of beauty he never knew.
£11.04
Kodansha America, Inc A Sign of Affection 6
Book SynopsisYuki is a typical college student--it's just that she can't hear. A chance encounter on a train leads to a serious crush...but will he give her a chance? A sweet and relatable manga romance from the creator of Shortcake Cake! Yuki, who’s always been deaf, is used to communicating with sign language and her phone. But she’s not used to English, so when a tourist from overseas asks for directions, she nearly panics…until a handsome stranger steps in to help. His name is Itsuomi, and it turns out he’s a friend of a friend. A charismatic globetrotter, Itsuomi speaks three languages, but he’s never had a deaf friend. The two feel drawn to each other and plan a date on a romantic winter’s night, but Yuki’s friend is afraid that she might be setting herself up to get hurt. Could this be something real? Or will these feelings melt away with the snow?
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Football Mad (2) – Offside
Book SynopsisThe competition and the tension heightens as Paul Stewart continues the action in the second of this four-part football series. Can Dale Juniors win the local football cup for a second time? Scott, Danny and Jack think they can! But when Jack is booted off the team to make room for new boy Lee Parker, everything changes. Lee’s a good player. But something’s wrong. He isn’t playing to win – and when he gets a red card for a dirty foul, it looks as though it’s all over. Can Jack save the day? The competition and the tension heighten as Paul Stewart continues the action in the second of this four-part football series. Catch up on the story so far with Own Goal (Football Mad #1).Trade Review"Football action mixes creatively with stories of friendship, betrayal and a good dollop of social realism to help create a page-turner that will have the reader hooked"– The Letterpress Project "Any football fan would love this book" – Kids' Review, Books Up North
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Sunshine Simpson Cooks Up a Storm
Book SynopsisMeet Sunshine Simpson - a brand-new best friend for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.Sunshine Simpson's life has never been so busy! She feels like she's on a ROLLERCOASTER.At school everyone is talking about preparing for the big move to SCARY secondary. Plus, there's a Charity Bake Sale to plan for.But with Sunshine's Dad travelling for work, Mum forgetting how to smile, a surprise family guest in the mix, and her BFFs and bake-sale classmate Riley CLASHING, Sunshine needs a DARING PLAN to stop the storm clouds from settling!Will Sunshine's foolproof plan prove to be a piece of CAKE...or a recipe for disaster?PRAISE FOR THE SUNSHINE SIMPSON SERIES:"An utterly brilliant book that had me laughing and crying in equal measure. G.M. Linton has created a truly radiant heroine. It is officially a new favourite." Tolá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun"A book as warm and radiant as sunshine itself! I loved it." Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy"A beautiful, heartwarming hug of a book about the power of self-acceptance. I defy anyone not to fall in love with Sunshine!" Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear"I loved this book, Sunshine entirely lives up to her name in this delightful story that manages to be both sincerely heartfelt and sparklingly funny in equal measure." L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency"A huge, uplifting hug with a message that says: be yourself; be proud of who you are." Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G"The story is filled with heart, humour, joy and sadness. I couldn't stop reading." Serena Patel, author of the Anisha, Accidental Detective series"Sunshine lives up to her name - she's charming and hilarious" Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars"This book made me LAUGH and how it made me CRY" Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How to Change the WorldTrade ReviewA series that will appeal to fans of Jacqueline Wilson. It's as syrupy sweet as a Jamaica ginger cake, but spiked with very relatable, real-life themes. * The Times, Children's Book of the Week *Great if you are a fan of Jacqueline Wilson * BBC Radio 4's Front Row *
£999.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Spectaculars: The Four Curses
Book SynopsisThe Greatest Showman meets Nevermoor, The Spectaculars is the enchanting new adventure series that combines magic, theatre and danger with a large pinch of starstuff...Beyond the gateway, in the Hidden Peaks, live the Spectaculars - magical performers, with special powers gifted from the stars. They can levitate you out of your seat with a song, make a costume that will turn you invisible and create a snowstorm with a dance.When Harper joins The Spectaculars at their travelling boarding school, she can't wait to learn all kinds of magic. But when the song of the Four Curses comes to life, and a terrifying creature threatens everything, she must use her new powers to save her school...While dreams come true at the Wondria, nightmares might just be lurking in the wings."A story of magic, friendship and theatre that shines star-bright" Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows"Beautifully written, imaginative and witty, The Spectaculars immerses you in a thrilling magical world with characters you fall in love with right from the start" Hannah Durkan, author of Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Knife That Killed Me
Book SynopsisAnthony McGowan is the Carnegie Medal 2020 winning author of Lark.He is coming to kill me.Now would be a good time to run.I cannot run. I am too afraid to run.Paul Varderman could be at any normal school - bullies, girls and annoying teachers are just a part of life. Unfortunately 'normal' doesn't apply when it comes to the school's most evil bully, Roth, a twisted and threatening thug with an agenda quite unlike anyone else. When Paul ends up delivering a message from Roth to the leader of a gang at a nearby school, it fuels a rivalry with immediate consequences. Paul attempts to distance himself from the feud, but when Roth hands him a knife it both empowers him and scares him at the same time . . . This thought-provoking and original novel highlights the terrible consequences of peer pressure and violence, and casts a spotlight on the worrying rise in knife crime among teenagers. Trade ReviewEvery writer hates to hear the words "stunning new talent" applied to someone else, but in the case of Anthony McGowan nothing else will do -- Meg RosoffCombining brief flashes of ironic humour with the unstoppable momentum of unfolding tragedy, this sadly timely book offers a cogent reminder of the far-reaching consequences of knife violence -- Kate Agnew * Guardian *This fast-paced topical novel stands out . . . McGowan does not let us down lightly and ends the book with a twist that will leave even teenage boys gasping * Daily Telegraph *What makes you sit up is that its author, Anthony McGowan is one of the most talented new writers around * The Times *The narrative skilfully captures the casual violence and shifting loyalties of teen life, while constantly throwing off your expectations about what happens next. Anthony McGowan is a major talent -- Robert Muchamore
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Nosy Crow Ltd Unicorn Academy: Ava and Star
Book SynopsisWhen your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed! Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island.Ava and Star love their beautiful garden at Unicorn Academy. It's where they grow their very own magical plants! When the sky berries that the unicorns need to survive disappear, Ava and Star will need all their skills and courage to help their friends. Can they find more of the special berries before every unicorn's magic starts to fade?!With a glittery cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Lucy Truman, Unicorn Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure.Check out the other titles in this series: Sophia and Rainbow, Scarlett and Blaze, Isabel and Cloud and many more!
£5.69
HarperCollins Publishers The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous
Book SynopsisFrom million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud story for readers of 8 and up that takes you on a roller-coaster ride of fame and friendshipNothing extraordinary has ever happened to Billy Smith. In fact, every single thing about him is ordinary, including his name. But when a documentary crew turns up at Billy's school to film the new TV series School Daze, everything changes.Billy shouldn't stand out: all the other kids are much more interesting than him. But when remixes of his boring class presentation go viral, Billy finds himself accidentally an overnight star. With his friends Bo and Rinor by his side, his life turns into a whirlwind of red carpets, TV shows, albums and even the possibility of meeting Sunshine De Marto the coolest girl on the planet. But as everyone knows, fame comes with a priceThe Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous is an epically entertaining tale, brought to life with illustrations by the brilliant Steven Lenton, which asks the question what if everyone suddenly knew your name?
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Kodansha America, Inc In the Clear Moonlit Dusk 3
Book SynopsisYoi Takiguchi's long legs, deep voice, and handsome face are the perfect recipe for an attractive guy-until people realize she is, in fact, a girl. Dubbed a "prince" by her peers since childhood, Yoi has all but given up on being seen as anything else. That is, until she bumps into Ichimura-sempai, the school's other prince (who's a he) and gets a taste of what it feels like to be seen for her true self. The story of the two high school princes starts here!
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HarperCollins Publishers Barry Loser and the birthday billions
Book SynopsisThe eighth book in the brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series. Perfect for readers aged 7-10 years old and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates, Dennis the Menace and Pamela Butchart''s Wigglesbottom Primary series.It's Barry's birthday and his mum and dad have bought him the amazekeel new gaming helmet he wanted The Shnozinator 9000! It's the best birthday present ever until his baby brother breaks it and ruins everything.But Barry has a plan: he'll just have to become a billionaire inventor and make enough money to buy another one, before his life is comperleeterly over Join everyone's favourite Loser on his eighth hilarious adventure!Don''t miss the other funny books by Jim Smith: I am not a Loser, I am still not a Loser, I am so over being a Loser, I am sort of a Loser, Barry Loser and the holiday of doom, Barry Loser and the case of the crumpled carton, Barry Loser hates half term,Barry Loser''s ultimate book of keelness, My mum is a loser, My dad is a lo
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HarperCollins Publishers I am sort of a Loser
Book SynopsisRoald Dahl Funny Prize-winning series, perfect for fans of Dennis the Menace, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates, and Mr Gum.Everyone at school knows I'm the loserkeelest person ever. So imagine how annoying it was when Fay Snoggles came into school one day acting even more loserkeel than me.'There's a girl in Barry's class who's GETTING MORE LAUGHS THAN HIM! But luckily Barry immediately thinks up one of his brilliant and amazekeel plans to make sure he'llhave the final chuckle . All he needs is thirty boxes of Beard Flakes Have you got all of Jim Smith's amazekeel books?I am not a LoserI am still not a LoserI am so over being a LoserI am sort of a LoserBarry Loser and the holiday of doomBarry Loser and the case of the crumpled cartonBarry Loser's ultimate book of keelnessBarry loser hates half termFuture Ratboy and the attack of the killer robot granniesJim Smith is the keelest kids' book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the besTrade ReviewPraise for the Barry Loser series: ‘Hugely enjoyable, surreal chaos’ Guardian ‘What’s not to love?’ Sun ‘The review of the 8-year-old boy in our house . . . “Can I keep it to give to a friend?” Best recommendation you can get’ Observer ‘Will make you laugh out loud, cringe and snigger at the same time’ LoveReading4Kids ‘If you love Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid, you’ll love these too!’ Sam, aged 10 ‘I laughed so much I thought I was going to burst!’ Finbar, aged 9
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Scholastic US SpiderHam Hollywood MayHam
Book SynopsisPeter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham hits the PIG time... in Hollywood!Legendary director Alfred Peacock has acquired the rights to bring Spider-Ham's spectacular story to the silver screen. There's only one, itsy-bitsy problem: Spider-Ham didn't sell those rights, and Peacock is getting the origin all wrongmaking our hero out to be a monstrous menace! Once he catches wind of the perilous production, Peter Porker uses his Daily Beagle connections to secure on-set credentials, where he not so subtly tries to improve the film's depiction of his alter ego and fix all the continuity errors in the movie.Behind the scenes, Porker soon discovers that some very shady characters are bankrolling the entire operation, in a bid to convince the residents of New Yolk City that their porcine protector is a threat who must be eliminated. Now, Spider-Ham must face down an army of ninja production assistants and some truly shoddy CGI to prevent this box-office bomb fro
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Worst Class in the World Dares You!
Book Synopsis‘Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases… a great cheer-up book’ The Guardian ‘HILARIOUS! Proper laughs!’ Pamela Butchart ______________________________ A laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin, perfect for fans of Horrid Henry. Head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt thinks 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it. But best friends Stanley and Manjit didn’t LITERALLY mean to let flying MINIBEASTS free in the classroom. And they really didn’t LITERALLY mean to do a series of dares to become the Overlord of the Universe. These things just happened, even though they had FOOLPROOF plans to get away with it all. Highly illustrated and featuring two hilarious madcap adventures in one book, these stories are just right for children ready for their first chapter books.Trade ReviewDeliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases, Joanna Nadin’s The Worst Class in the World, illustrated with grubby glee by Rikin Parekh, is a great cheer-up book. * Guardian Book of the Month *HILARIOUS! Proper laughs! * Pamela Butchart *
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Andersen Press Ltd Cally and Jimmy: Twins in Trouble
Book Synopsis'Your kids need this lovely book' Kate Beckinsale 'Warm-hearted, touching stories, full of fun but with a subtle message' Jacqueline Wilson Four stories in one! I have a twin brother. Everyone calls him Jimmy, which is sort of the English version of Dimitri, his actual Greek name. Our mum's Greek, you see. I'm Cally, short for Calista, which means, I don't want to sound big-headed or anything, 'most beautiful'. I'm not sure about Dimitri, but if Dimitri means most-annoying-brother-in-the-whole-wide-world, then that's him. Join Cally and Jimmy in four hilarious stories, perfect for newly confident readers. They get into scrapes together, bake some poisonous cakes, almost ruin their school assembly and finally have a twintastic birthday party.Trade Review"Twins bring double the trouble and double the fun... recommended reading and hopefully there'll be more adventures to come." -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *"Funny, touching, enlightening and ideal for newly confident readers. Black and white illustrations on every page capture the fun and chaos of life in a complex family." * BookTrust *"Extremely relatable and genuine. Funny without being silly, and heartwarming without being soppy, Twins in Trouble is an excellent choice for parents and children (or even brothers and sisters!) to share." * Books for Keeps *
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HarperCollins Publishers Jack in Goal Band 08Purple Collins Big Cat
Book SynopsisIt's Jack's first day at Glendale School. He's a star goalie, so why isn't he happy when he's asked to join the team?Themes of family and friendship are explored in this exciting tale of school football.Text type A story with a familiar setting.The storyboard on pp 22-23 offers children the opportunity to recap and retell the story in their own words.
£9.53
HarperCollins Publishers Shinoy and the Chaos Crew The Day of the Howling
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.When Shinoy downloads the Chaos Crew app on his phone, a glitch in the system gives him the power to summon his TV heroes into his world. With the team on board, Shinoy can figure out what dastardly plans S.N.A.I.R. has come up with, and save the day.Location: Flat Hill SchoolOperative: Fierce warrior SalamaMission: Work out why Shinoy's head teacher is breaking all the school rules and eating all the breakfast-club toast.This exciting title is part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew series by Chris Callaghan.Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Ideas for reading in the back of the book p
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HarperCollins Publishers The Offline Diaries A funny look at friendship
Book Synopsis''A fresh, lively story about friendship'' Jacqueline WilsonA universal story of friendship, falling out and unforgettable characters that will resonate with all readers of 9 and up from the authors of Slay in Your LaneAde is about to start at a new school. She is NOT happy with her stepdad for making them move here. Shanice has been at the school for a year already. Since her mum died, she's been living with her dad and annoying older brother, spending most of her time outside school in her dad's hair salon.When Ade and Shanice meet in the salon, and spot each other's diaries, an instant friendship is formed, and they start to chat online but offline is a whole other story!The Offline Diaries is a fresh, funny and contemporary story of friendship, told in the captivating voices of Ade and Shanice two utterly unforgettable Year 8 girls who will seize the hearts and imaginations of readers everywhere.Trade Review‘A fresh, lively story about friendship – Ade and Shanice are such real girls' Jacqueline Wilson ‘A fun, lively read’ The Week Junior, Book of the Week ‘Captures all the fizz – and stress – of navigating new friendships in a clever and accessible format’ iNews, Best Kids Books for Summer ‘Younger readers who feel like outsiders will be buoyed reading about these kindred spirits finding each other’ Big Issue, Best Children’s Books of the Year
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Vampire Academy Blood Promise book 4
Book SynopsisBLOOD PROMISE is the fourth book in the international Number 1 bestselling Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead - NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON SKY AND NOWTV.Higher Learning. Higher Stakes.BOUND BY LOVE, SWORN TO KILL.The recent Strigoi attack at St. Vladimir''s Academy was the deadliest ever in the school''s history, claiming the lives of Moroi students, teachers and guardians alike.Even worse, the Strigoi took some of their victims with them . . . including Dimitri. He''d rather die than be one of them, and now Rose must abandon her best friend, Lissa - the one she has sworn to protect no matter what - and keep the promise Dimitri begged her to make long ago.But with everything at stake, how far will Rose go to keep her promise?''Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable.'' MTV''s Hollywood Crush Blog ''We''re suckers for it!'' - Entertainment WeeklyAlso available in the Vampire Academy series:Vampire Academy (Book 1)Vampire Academy: Frostbite (Book 2) Vampire Academy: Shadow Kiss (Book 3)Vampire Academy: Blood Promise (Book 4)Vampire Academy: Spirit Bound (Book 5) Vampire Academy: Last Sacrifice (Book 6) And don''t miss the bestselling Vampire Academy spin-off series, Bloodlines:.Bloodlines (Book 1)Bloodlines: The Golden Lily (Book 2)Bloodlines: The Indigo Spell (Book 3)Bloodlines: The Fiery Heart (Book 4)Bloodlines: Silver Shadows (Book 5)www.richellemead.com Facebook.com/VampireAcademyNovelsFacebook.com/BloodlinesBooks
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Vampire Academy Last Sacrifice book 6
Book SynopsisLAST SACRIFICE is the sixth book in the international Number 1 bestselling Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead - NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON SKY AND NOWTV. Higher Learning. Higher Stakes.MURDER, LOVE, JEALOUSY. AND THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.The Queen is dead and the Moroi world will never be the same.Rose Hathaway is awaiting wrongful execution and there exists only one man who can stall this terrible fate.Rose must look to both Dimitri and Adrian, the two great loves of her life, to find him.With her best friend, Lissa, in a deadly struggle for the royal throne, the girls find themselves forced to rely upon enemies and questioning those they thought they could trust . . . But what if true freedom means sacrificing the most important thing of all?''Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable.'' MTV''s Hollywood Crush Blog ''We''re suckers for it!'' - Entertainment Weekly<
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Dear Dumb Diary Lets Pretend This Never Happened
Book SynopsisThe (nearly) true confessions of Jamie Kelly.Dear whoever is reading My Dumb DiaryAre you sure you''re supposed to be reading someone else''s diary? Maybe I told you that you could, so that''s OK. But if you are Angeline, I did NOT give you permission, so stop it.Dear Dumb Diary,School was OK today. Angeline got her hair tangled up in one of the jillion things she has dangling from her backpack, and the school nurse - who is now one of my main heroes - snipped half a metre of silky blonde hair from the left side of her head, so now Angeline only looks like The Prettiest Girl in the World if you''re standing on her right.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Kissing Booth 2 Going the Distance
Book Synopsis**The inspiration for The Kissing Booth 2 on Netflix - out now!**Elle Evans seems to have finally tamed hotter-than-hot bad boy Noah Flynn, but now they''re facing a new challenge. Noah''s 3,000 miles away at Harvard, which means they''re officially a long-distance couple - and it''s tough. After all, there''s only so much texts and calls can satisfy - and when Elle sees a post which suggests Noah''s getting friendly with another girl, she''s devastated. On top of that, it''s hard to ignore the new boy at school. He''s gentle, sweet, cute - and definitely interested in Elle. With her heart on the line, what''s a girl to do? Join Elle, Noah, Lee and all your favourite Kissing Booth characters for another amazing romantic story that''s sure to have you swooning.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Trixie Pickle Art Avenger Toxic Takedown
Book Synopsis''This is a GREAT book! Funny, charming, original, secretly educational.'' Adam Kay''Funny, arty and just a little bit naughty, the Art Avenger is amazing!'' Matt Lucas''Very funny . . . I learned tons about art and laughed A LOT'' Joe LycettA laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure featuring Trixie Pickle, the Banksy of her school.A weird sickness bug has been spreading through Wormwood Town and everyone is wondering if there''s something in the water. Trixie Pickle Art Avenger uses the power of art to investigate - can she get to the bottom of the mystery around the town reservoir?She''s got a lot on her plate - being bored to sleep by Money Week at school, making comics with her best friend Beeks and finding a way to bring down the local mean girls - but with artistic inspiration from Botticelli, Damien Hirst and Kehinde Wiley, the Art Avenger is sure to win the day.Highly illustrated throughout by Olaf and with fact
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Faber & Faber Ellie Pillai is Almost in Love
Book SynopsisEveryone's favourite confused heroine Ellie Pillai is back in the perfect summer romance!Note to self: what is falling in love, and am I really sure I want to do it?Ever since Ellie and Ash got together, Ellie Pillai has been discovering kissing and . . . questions . . . so . . . many . . . questions. When Ellie goes to New York, she has to say goodbye to sexy Ash after only having just got together with him. As Ash's text messages get more and more cryptic and annoying, Ellie meets Dirty-Blond stranger, a boy from school who wants her to join his band . . . And suddenly everything feels a bit more complicated as well as more exciting because what happens if you're on cloud nine, but not actually sure who you should be falling in love with?Praise for Ellie Pillai is Brown:''I adored this.'' Simon James Green''I loved the fresh and original voice.'' Bookseller
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Scholastic US SPIDERHAM 3 GRAPHIX CHAPTERS A Pig in Time
Book SynopsisThe Spectacular Spider-Ham is back and just in TIME to save the past, present, and future in this original graphic novel for younger readers!It''s just a normal day in the life of Peter Porker, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Ham! Keeping New Yolk City safe from dastardly villains is no easy feat, especially when the Green Gobbler from the year 2099 travels back in time to team up with his present-day counterpart. Talk about a pair of rotten eggs! What''s worse, Spider-Ham gets flung into the future, making it impossible to stop the duo''s evil plot. He''ll have to team up with heroes from all across time if he wants to make it back and save the day.But what is New Yolk City to do without its greatest defender? Luckily for everyone, Mary Jane Waterbuffalo and Black Catfish are here to pick up the slack while Peter Porker is messing around in the time stream. Can the two hold out long enough for Spider-Ham to return, or will the Green Gobbler finally claim his
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Walker Books Ltd In the Key of Code
Book SynopsisAn original, inventive and heart-warming novel from an exciting debut author about a lonely new girl and an unlikely friendship formed in a school code club that will appeal to fans of Sarah Crossan.When twelve-year-old Emmy's musical family moves to California so her dad can take a job with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Emmy has never felt more out of tune. But when she ends up in a school computer science club, she finds that she can understand code through a language she is familiar with: music. Slowly, Emmy makes friends with Abigail and the two girls start to discover their voices through the programming language of Java. Extraordinarily crafted, the novel begins to incorporate Java's syntax and concepts as Emmy, and ultimately the reader, learns to think in code. By the end, Emmy doesn''t feel like a wrong note, but like a musician in the world''s most beautiful symphony.Trade ReviewIn the US, more open-ended, hip-hop-inspired “novels” in verse have been in circulation for some time. In the Key of Code (Walker) is a highlight in that relatively recent tradition. Aimee Lucido’s debut is told in the form of poems, liberally littered with computer code and musical terminology.It is a daring exercise in form that carries its story very well. New girl Emmy, 12, is the unmusical child of musicians, and starting school in San Francisco. As she navigates the mean-girl social codes and a tense home life, coding club becomes an unlikely sanctuary. But her new friendship with Abigail is fraught with tension, and their amazing computer science teacher Ms Delaney is more often absent than not.You might not have thought that the words “PUB-lic STAT-ic voidmain string BRACK-et BRACK-et ARGS” could bring a computer layperson to tears, but they did, as this uncommon book reached its crescendo. -- Kitty Empire * the guardian *In the Key of Code is thoroughly original in both concept and execution, and it manages to sneak in an empowering history of women’s involvement in computers too. * Irish Times *An original story about friendship, belonging and being true to yourself. * minitravellers.co.uk *This inspirational story, unusually written in blank verse, flows so well it is hard to put it down and can aid readers who are struggling. * The Week Junior, Christmas Bookstore *The lessons you learn about coding alongside Emmy are interesting and the ending is both touching and hopeful. * The School Librarian *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Uncle Gobb and the Plot Plot
Book SynopsisThe third uproarious adventure from the comic pairing of Michael Rosen and Neal Layton sees Malcolm and his awful Uncle Gobb return, each with a cunning plot ...This time, there is a plot. That's the plot of the story. Or is it? The plot of the story could also be that Uncle Gobb has an evil plot. And his plot is about a plot. A plot of land. Are you following? Good! The plot of land is behind Malcolm's school and it is where Uncle Gobb wants to set up his own rival Dread Shed School of Facts. Oh no! Malcolm is going to need to come up with his own plot to stop Uncle Gobb's plot. So maybe that, in fact, is the actual plot of this story. You'll just have to read this book to find out!A bonkers book about standing up for yourself, from two crazily creative people. Sure to delight fans of Andy Stanton and Tom Gates.Trade ReviewRosen ... doesn’t just do funny ... he is funny ... Rosen is the real deal * Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week, praise for UNCLE GOBB AND THE DREAD SHED *Ramshackle and silly in the best possible way * Financial Times, praise for UNCLE GOBB AND THE DREAD SHED *Finely tuned story-telling anarchy * Guardian, praise for UNCLE GOBB AND THE DREAD SHED *Uproarious comic fiction * Bookseller, praise for UNCLE GOBB AND THE DREAD SHED *Reassuring and entertaining, we’d expect nothing less from this industry treasure * Guardian IBW supplement, praise for UNCLE GOBB AND THE DREAD SHED *Hilariously irreverent * Mumsnet, praise for UNCLE GOBB AND THE DREAD SHED *
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Hachette Children's Group Kitty at St Clares
Book SynopsisSchooldays at St Clare''s are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O''Sullivan in Enid Blyton''s much-loved boarding school series.In book six, Pat breaks her arm and misses the first weeks of term. Will Pat be upset when new girl Amanda becomes Isabel''s new best friend?Expect more mischief at St Clare''s!Between 1941 and 1946, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at St Clare''s. Books 5, 6 and 9 are authorised sequels of the series written by Pamela Cox and feature storylines set in between the original Blyton novels. These books were published in 2000/2008 and are unillustrated.
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Hachette Children's Group A Footballer Called Flip
Book SynopsisBooks with blatant boy appeal, but enough drama, excitement and humour to entice ALL readers.Trade ReviewThese funny, inventive, high quality stories touch on subjects dear to boys' hearts....Wonderful stuff, with plenty to please both sexes. * TES Primary, Dec 00 *Full of adventure and humour, these are not just for boys, but for all young readers who love aliens, heroes, football and go-karting. * The London Parents Guide, Dec 2000 *Wacky and inventive, this is a real boys' page turner. * Belfast Telegraph *
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Hachette Children's Group Jamie: A joyful story of friendship, bravery and
Book SynopsisOne of the Guardian's best children's and YA books of 2023'FABULOUS, HOPEFUL, IMPORTANT' - Emma Carroll'A sensitive, moving 9+ story about fighting for acceptance and change' - Guardian'An inspirational story of a young person finding the strength and resilience to be exactly who they are' - The ScotsmanA beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn't think you fit anywhere. For fans of Me, My Dad and The End of The Rainbow.Jamie Rambeau is a happy 11-year-old non-binary kid who likes nothing better than hanging out with their two best friends Daisy and Ash. But when the trio find out that in Year Seven they will be separated into one school for boys and another for girls, their friendship suddenly seems at risk. And when Jamie realises no one has thought about where they are going to go, they decide to take matters into their own hands, and sort it all out once and for all.As the friends' efforts to raise awareness eventually become a rooftop protest against the binary rules for the local schools, Jamie realises that if they don't figure out a way forwards, they might be at risk of losing both their friends forever...Trade ReviewA sensitive, moving 9+ story about fighting for acceptance and change. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *Fabulous, hopeful, important * Emma Carroll, author of Secrets of a Sun King *An inspirational story of a young person finding the strength and resilience to be exactly who they are when faced with a difficult choice. * The Scotsman *A joyful, heartfelt story of claiming your true identity. L. D. Lapinski has created something truly special and also very important * Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear *A real triumph, bursting with joy * Carlie Sorosiak, author of I, Cosmo *A hugely important, deeply moving and utterly joyful story about staying true to yourself and the power of protest. It's impossible to read this book and not come away buoyed with hope for a more accepting and inclusive future. Everyone needs to read Jamie - their story is destined to become a classic. I loved it! * Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn *Protest, pride and the promise of change; Jamie is magnificent. * Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Vivi Conway and the Sword of Legend *This book is going to mean a lot to non-binary kids but especially too to kids still learning and figuring things out ... a treasure * Marieke Nijkamp, author of This is Where it Ends *warm, resourceful ... explored the options open to a gender non-conforming child at the end of year 6 in a town where there are only two secondary schools: one for girls and one for boys * Guardian *
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Pan Macmillan The Orphans of St Halibut's
Book SynopsisStolen cakes, major explosions and an unforgettable cast of characters – dive into The Orphans of St Halibut's, a hilarious caper from debut author Sophie Wills and million-copy bestselling illustrator, David Tazzyman. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket.Life has been perfect ever since the orphans of St Halibut's buried their matron – don't look like that, it was an accident! Tig, Stef, Herc, and Pamela the goat just have to make sure nobody finds out they're on their own.Discovering that an Inspector is on his way, they'll need to convince him that everything is peachy or they'll be sent to the Mending House – where badly behaved orphans go, never to return. But the Inspector is not quite what he seems and things very quickly go from bad to spectacularly out of hand . . .Can these crafty kids outsmart the adults and save their home? 'This book reminded me of an old fashioned film caper – a little like St Trinians meets Oliver with a twist of Matilda thrown in' Year 6 Teacher and Parent‘I would recommend this book to people that like spooky, funny and adventurous stories’ Reader, aged 8Trade ReviewThe most effortlessly hilarious book I’ve read in a long time with an unforgettable cast -- Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an ElephantA lovely – warm, funny, energetic – read. -- Lucy ManganDeliciously funny, dark, eccentric and clever -- Nicola Penfold, author of Where the World Turns WildA fabulously funny tale of clever orphans, rambling houses, angry goats and grizzly ends . . . made me laugh out loud! -- Kirsty Applebaum, author of The MiddlerWhat a wonderful caper . . . fantastically high-spirited and truly heartwarming story. -- Marina Hyde, Guardian columnistFast-paced, witty and clever with wicked twists and turns and a brilliant bunch of characters. David Tazzyman's illustrations are spot on! -- MyBookCorner BlogAll round middle grade perfection! -- Marie Basting, author of Princess BMXThis book will make you snort, squirm and scream with laughter! -- Dashe Roberts, author of Sticky Pines: The Bigwoof ConspiracyDark, funny and very, very clever. With gloriously gothic artwork from David Tazzyman -- Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How to be ExtraordinaryDeliciously dark and laugh-out-loud funny, I LOVE The Orphans of St Halibut's -- Julie Pike, author of The Last Spell BreatherA darkly delightful combination of slapstick humour and sharp satire -- Miss Cleveland, book bloggerStupendous and hilarious! Hapless heroes, slime ball villains, and a volatile goat. Deliciously disgusting at times, and filled to the brim with Sophie's dark humour. Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket. -- Hana Tooke, author of The Unadoptables[A] brilliantly funny tale -- Anna Fargher, author of The Umbrella Mouse‘There’s nothing I love more than getting stuck into a really good book featuring orphans, workhouses and wicked matrons so I LOVED The Orphans of St Halibut’s! Plus it’s proper laugh-out-loud funny. What a treat’ -- Judith Eagle, author of The Secret StarlingAn irreverent quirky dark and twisty middle-grade adventure perfect for Halloween -- Zoe James-Williams, drawingonbooks blog
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Walker Books Ltd Idol Gossip: A K-Pop dream come true
Book SynopsisK-pop gets the Gossip Girl treatment when Alice Choy is catapulted into the life of a manufactured popstar at the elite Top10 Entertainment's Star Academy.When seventeen-year-old Alice Choy moved from San Francisco to Seoul, she left behind her friends – and the regular singing lessons she used to love. Now the only singing she does is karaoke with her little sister in Myeongdong. That is, until she's spotted by a scout for Top10 Entertainment and invited to attend their Star Academy.But sculpting herself into one-fifth of soon-to-be-launched K-pop group A-List is hard work. It's rising at dawn for lung-crushing cardio, dancing drills and calorie controlled meals. It's egos and rivalry and secrets lived outside of the public eye, because if A-list gets on the wrong side of a certain influential blogger and the anti-fans, then Alice's dreams of being an idol might never materialize.A debut novel about standing out and fitting in, dreaming big and staying true.Trade ReviewFeatured in The Bookseller's April 2022 Previews. * The Bookseller *Listed in Pen&Inc, highlighting the best in diverse children's books, June 2022 * Pen & Inc *
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Kodansha America, Inc Wandance 2
Book SynopsisKaboku has always just gone with the flow, marching in step to the drumbeat of the expectations of those around him: parents, school, plans for the future. It feels predictable, safe, and... empty. But one night, Kaboku's at school late, and he happens on a girl alone, moving wildly, turning a blank space of concrete into a canvas. This is Hikari Wanda, a member of the hip-hop dance club. Kaboku is immediately smitten, but the road to stepping out of his shell is a long one. The club is almost entirely girls, and they're all, well, way better than him. What's ahead is unknown, and that's terrifying, but it also means, for the first time in Kaboku's life... a taste of freedom.
£11.69
Nosy Crow Ltd Magnificent Mabel and the Christmas Elf
Book SynopsisMeet Mabel - she's MAGNIFICENT.Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance a naughty Christmas Elf gets her into LOTS of trouble. And the new boy in her class at school REFUSES to be her friend. And no-one lets her look after her little cousin, even though she is BRILLIANT with toddlers. But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.The second book in a hilarious new series, highly illustrated throughout and with three short stories, this is ideal for newly-confident readers.Look out for:Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit RiotMagnificent Mabel and the Magic Caterpillar
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O'Brien Press Ltd The Vanished Girl
Book SynopsisClare Rose and Molly are happy to be back at Sycamore Hill, getting ready for the school musical and training hard at hockey. When new girl Amy joins their class in the middle of term, she's a bit of a puzzle to solve. The girlsvow to use their detective skills to get to the bottom of this new mystery before it's too late.
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HarperCollins Publishers 4u2read – Next to Alice
Book SynopsisA change in classroom seating arrangements challenges old habits and leads to a new friendship in this funny new school story from award-winning author Anne Fine. A change in classroom seating arrangements challenges old habits and leads to a new friendship in this funny new school story from award-winning author Anne Fine. At first Ben doesn’t want to sit next to Alice in the classroom. She’s scary and tells him off for his squiggly drawing and poor handwriting. She even points out his bad table manners. But when Ben starts to take Alice’s advice, he realises that she might have a point and discovers that sitting next to her isn’t so bad after all.Trade Review"At its heart, Next to Alice is a story about not judging people too quickly … [Gareth Conway's artwork] complements the story beautifully … it really does illustrate why Fine is considered one of the best children's writers around." – Trans-Scribe, blog "Anne Fine successfully treads the fine line between showing her readers how, with a little effort, life can be rewarding without preaching or becoming didactic in tone." – A Library Lady, blog
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Nosy Crow Ltd My Brilliant Life and Other Disasters
Book SynopsisThe second book in the hilarious Jess Jackson series from much-loved author and comedian Catherine Wilkins, with a new cover illustrated by Katie Abey - perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks!JESS and NAT are best friends again, but things have changed a bit.
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Firefly Press Ltd Hazel Hill is Gonna Win This One
Book SynopsisGirls in Hazel's school are being harassed by an anonymous person online, someone who seems to know all about their insecurities and dreams. With no one willing to stand up and face the bully, how will Hazel be able to prove her suspicions? Hazel Hill is Going to Win This One confronts bullying, both online and in person, to give children the power to stand up for themselves and speak out against harassment.
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Boys Town Press Bravo Jalen
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Hachette Children's Group The Naughtiest Girl Collection 1
Book SynopsisEnid Blyton''s very funny school series follows Elizabeth Allen as she is sent away to boarding school and makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there''s ever been. Hilarious reading alone or aloud for ages 7 and up.Book 1: The Naughtiest Girl In The SchoolElizabeth Allen is spoilt and selfish. When''s she''s sent away to boarding school she makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there''s ever been! But Elizabeth soon finds out that being bad isn''t as simple as it seems ...Book 2: The Naughtiest Girl Again The naughtiest girl in the school is back! And this term she''s trying to be good. But someone wants to spoil things for her. And they''re not going to let her forget how she got her nickname!Book 3: The Naughtiest Girl Is A MonitorWhen Elizabeth Allen is chosen to be a school monitor, she''s delighted. But she soon finds out just what a responsible job it is. The harder she tries, the worse she behaves!Trade ReviewA classic. Perfect for Blyton fans. * Woking Advertiser *
£9.34
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Book SynopsisPrepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay's dazzling full-colour illustrations in this stunning new collector's edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. An extraordinary creative achievement by an extraordinary talent, Greenaway Medal winner Kay's inspired reimagining of J.K. Rowling's classic series has captured a devoted following worldwide. Breathtaking scenes and unforgettable characters including Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and Professor Trelawney await inside as Harry, now in his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, faces Dementors, death omens and of course danger.This beautiful, deluxe edition features an opulent page size and an exclusive pull-out double gatefold; intricate foiled line art by Jim Kay on the real cloth cover and slipcase; gilt edges on premium grade paper; head and tail bands and two ribbon markers the ultimate must-have edition for any Potter fan, collector or bibliophile.Trade ReviewSeeing Jim Kay’s illustrations moved me profoundly. I love his interpretation of Harry Potter’s world, and I feel honoured and grateful that he has lent his talent to it * J.K. Rowling *Kay’s illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a triumph – a book so alive it seems to jump, explode and slither out of your hands as you read * Praise for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Illustrated Edition, Telegraph *It is stunning … with full colour illustrations throughout from Greenaway Medal winner Kay, who breathes incredible life into these much loved characters and locations, staying faithful to Rowling’s vision but revitalising the story for a new generation * Praise for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Illustrated Edition: Bookseller *
£150.00
Abrams Lila Greer Teacher of the Year
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is a sweet story that emphasizes good cheer, helpfulness, and the importance of feeling welcome and heard, no matter who you are: terrific messages, expressed in bouncy verses that scan well. A much-needed reminder that kindness will always win out. * Kirkus *
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc When I Grow Up
Book SynopsisGrammy Award winner and pop culture icon “Weird Al” Yankovic delivers his first picture book, bringing his trademark wit, wordplay, and silliness to a story that explores the timeless question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Funny and charming, this is a celebration of creativity and possibility.Trade Review"A rare book with appeal to both kids and adults." -- Booklist
£10.79
HarperCollins Publishers Come to School too Blue Kangaroo A reassuring
Book SynopsisLily and Blue Kangaroo a friendship forever! The eighth title in this hugely popular series featuring Lily and her loveable soft toy sees the inseparable duo starting at a new school with surprising results.When Lily starts at a new school she asks Blue Kangaroo to come too. Lily thinks Blue Kangaroo is worried about going but, secretly, he can't wait to explore and try new things which is just as well, because the fun lasts even longer than he expectedA reassuring story for children starting school.Trade ReviewPraise for the Blue Kangaroo series: ‘Irresistible… brimming with ‘Aaah’ factor.’ Bookseller ‘Blue Kangaroo is a winner.’ T. E. S. ‘Warm, funny and beautifully observed. Any family that hasn’t yet discovered Blue Kangaroo has a treat in store.’ Daily Telegraph Blue Kangaroo is rapidly becoming an all-time classic children's character. Books For Keeps Praise for Come To School Too Blue Kangaroo!: '[One of] the best books to deal with your child's pre-school nerves' The Telegraph ‘Chichester Clark's pictures glow with joy and enthusiasm.’ HealthyBooks ‘A reassuring story for children starting school.’ Sainsbury’s Entertainment
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Summer of 98
Book SynopsisTwo people from opposite sides of town. One long hot summer...Before the epic romance of the hit romance The QB Bad Boy and Me, there was the story of Drayton''s Lahey''s parents, Leroy and Ellie, and the one summer that changed everything.It''s the year 1998 and seventeen-year-old Ellie is about to have the summer of her life with her new boyfriend, Leroy.Even though they are from two different worlds and two very different families, their love is one of a kind. But between troublesome brothers and strict parents, rowdy parties and epic concerts, Ellie and Leroy will discover that there is more in store for them that summer than they could have ever imagined.The sizzling stand-alone prequel to Wattpad hit THE QB BAD BOY AND ME.***PRAISE FOR THE QB BAD BOY AND ME*** This book was such a page-turner! It was funny, perfectly paced, and always kept me guessing. An instant favorite! - Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth A story filled with tons of plays that will hit you right in the feels. - Anna Todd, New York Times best-selling author of After
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 1
Book SynopsisStudents of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom - if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokoji Kiyotaka has landed at the bottom in the scorned Class D, where he meets Horikita Suzune, who’s determined to rise up the ladder to Class A. Can they beat the system in a school where cutthroat competition is the name of the game?
£999.99
Firefly Press Ltd Libby and the Manhattan Mystery
Book SynopsisThe travelling school arrives in New York, and Libby and her friends find themselves organising a charity auction alongside Hollywood star Eloise Fitzwilliam. But something isn't right. Why is Eloise's friend Count Alvarez acting so strangely and can a face from the past really have followed the school all the way to New York?
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HarperCollins Publishers Think Like an Elf
Book SynopsisJoin the one and only Clarice Bean and Think Like an Elf' in this irresistible and spectacularly sparkling Christmas story from the inimitable Lauren Child.Clarice Bean usually looks forward to Christmas.Except this year it is going to be a quiet-ish Christmas in her house, which doesn't feel right because Christmas is all about noisiness and being full up and FAMILY.And without those things, she is going to have to try exceptionordinarily hard to stop the Christmas spirit completely floating awayBut luckily, there is no one in the world like Clarice Bean and she is going to THINK LIKE AN ELF, and that means everything will be A-OKAY. Won't it?The one and only Clarice Bean is back to save her family's Christmas in this sparkling story of joy, goodwill to all peoplekind, and some very Clarice catastrophes, perfect for sharing with all the family! Wrap yourself in the warmth and wit of former Children's Laureate Lauren Child and be transported by the love and laughter that is Christmas with the utterly irreplaceable Clarice Bean.We can't get enough Clarice Bean. The Sunday TimesTrade Review Praise for Lauren Child: “We can’t get enough Clarice Bean.” The Sunday Times ‘Original and appealing . . . Clarice’s lively, amusing first-person narrative offers a fresh take on the holiday season . . . A rewarding addition to the Clarice Bean series’ Booklist ‘An absolutely charming story for the Christmas season, and an essential purchase for fans of the Clarice Bean series’ School Library Journal ‘Witty and appealing… A very fun read’ BookTrust ‘Delightful’ Books For Keeps ‘Wry, inventive and whimsical … pages to pore over’ The Sunday Times Culture Magazine ‘Totally mad and really very funny’ Angels and Urchins
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HarperCollins Publishers Barry Loser and the Case of the Crumpled Carton
Book SynopsisThe brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series. Perfect forreaders aged 7-10 years old and fansofDiary of a Wimpy Kid,Tom GatesandDennis the Menace.My mum and dad are so busy looking after my brand new baby brother, Desmond Loser the Second, that sometimes I wonder if they even know I exist.'There's a new Loser in town, and Barry's not happy about it. The only thing that's keeping him going is a superkeel new drink from Feeko's Supermarket. But then disaster strikes, and Barry has to turn detective to solve the mystery of the century: the case of the crumpled carton!Have you got all of Jim Smith's amazekeel books?I am not a LoserI am still not a LoserI am so over being a LoserI am sort of a LoserBarry Loser and the holiday of doomBarry Loser and the case of the crumpled cartonBarry Loser's ultimate book of keelnessMy dad is a loser free ebookMy mum is a loser free ebookBarry Loser: I am Not a Loser was selected as a Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title.Future Ratboy and t
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