Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories

Book Synopsis'Witty, wise and wonderful . . . such fun!' - Miranda Hart on TABITHA BAIRDFrank and fabulous - Arabella Weir on tricky teen life in the hilarious follow up to THE RISE AND RISE OF TABITHA BAIRD.Tabitha Baird and her friends Emz and A'isha reckon they're the coolest, most popular girls in their year. But they have a rival in new girl, Bea. She's a seriously scary Goth who quickly attracts a following - and she doesn't like Tab at all!That's only the start of Tab's problems. Basil, Gran's beloved dog, races off and Tab catches him with Sam's dog Fifi. There's absolutely no doubt who the father is when Fifi's puppies are born two months later - and Gran wants custody! Then Tabitha's mum is offered a job because of her blog about life with a teenage daughter. She only had about two followers before, but not any more! To top it all, Mum's got a new boyfriend. He might be OK if Tab could only see beyond his huge, thick beard . . .Trade ReviewWitty, wise and wonderful ... such fun! * Miranda Hart *Very warm and funny, tackling classic teen issues of popularity and family break-ups. * The Bookseller *

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'Gripping - a joy of a story' Robin StevensShortlisted for the Shrewsbury Book Award and the Warwickshire Book AwardWhen ten-year-old Liam moves house to be closer to his dementia-suffering grandma, he's thrown into an unfamiliar place with a family that seems to be falling apart. Liam doesn't remember what his grandma was like before she became ill. He only knows the witch-like old woman who snaps and snarls and eats her birthday cards. He wants to fix it, but he can't. Walking his dog one day, Liam discovers an old stone gargoyle in a rundown church, and his life changes in impossible ways. The gargoyle is alive. It moves unseen in the night, acting out Liam's stories. And stories can be dangerous things... Seeking revenge against the bullies at his new school, Liam tells a story about the gargoyle attacking them. When one of them ends up in hospital, a regretful Liam vows never to go near the gargoyle again. But his grandma's illness is getting worse, his mum isn't coping, and his sister is skipping school... What if the gargoyle is the only thing that can save Liam's family?

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Book SynopsisJoin Seb, Victor and Tabby on their spooky adventures at Grim Falls Academy: a school for monsters!

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Can one tiny girl change a very big school?Alice-Miranda Highton-Smith-Kennigton-Jones can't wait to start boarding school. When she arrives at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale Academy for Proper Young Ladies, the adventure begins . . . only not quite as Alice-Miranda expects. The minute she sets foot on the school's manicured grounds, she senses that something is wrong: Miss Grimm, the headmistress, is nowhere to be seen, the gardens have no flowers, and a mysterious stranger seems to be hiding out on the premises. But that's not all. Some girls are mean and spoiled, like Alethea Goldsworthy. Can Alice-Miranda defeat Alethea in one of three difficult tests she must pass to remain at school? Will she discover Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale's big secret and make things right? Well, if anyone can, it's Alice-Miranda!

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Book SynopsisAlice-Miranda Highton-Smith-Kennington-Jones has survived her first term at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale. And now Jacinta Headlington-Bear, the school's second best tantrum thrower, is joining Alice-Miranda's family for term break. Who would have thought it! The two girls are looking forward to a relaxing holiday at Highton Hall. But a cranky boy is causing mischief on the estate, a movie star has come to visit, and a stranger is snooping about. Add a naughty pony, a hint of romance and a dastardly scheme, and Jacinta and Alice-Miranda might have a more exciting holiday than they were expecting.Trade ReviewAlice-Miranda at School is a modern story with a touch of the classics about it - just enough to make it feel like a book from your own childhood: adventurous, beautifully written, comfortable and fun * Kids Books Review *Packed with giggles and wild adventures, you'll fall for Alice-Miranda and you'll love this read! * Girl Power *[Alice Miranda's] effervescent personality lends itself well to the novel's hyperbolic atmosphere, and her optimism is contagious * Publishers Weekly *Full of humour and with very likeable characters, this book sets a benchmark for a fantastic newseries about this entertaining young lady. * Readplus *

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Book SynopsisAlice-Miranda is thrilled to be back at school, where the girls are preparing a play with the neighbouring boys’ school. But it’s not all glitter and stage lights: there are rumours of a witch in the woods, and Jacinta and Millie are clashing with a rude new student, Sloane, and her pushy mother, September, who's plotting to steal the fortune she's always dreamed of. It's up to Alice-Miranda to set things right!Trade ReviewAlice-Miranda at School is a modern story with a touch of the classics about it - just enough to makeit feel like a book from your own childhood: adventurous, beautifully written, comfortable and fun * Kids Books Review *Packed with giggles and wild adventures, you'll fall for Alice-Miranda and you'll love this read! * Girl Power *Full of humour and with very likeable characters, this book sets a benchmark for a fantastic newseries about this entertaining young lady * Readplus *[Alice Miranda's] effervescent personality lends itself well to the novel's hyperbolic atmosphere, and her optimism is contagious * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisAlice-Miranda is set for a luxurious cruise aboard the royal yacht Octavia, where the wedding of Aunt Charlotte and the famous actor Lawrence Ridley will be taking place. All her family and lots of her friends will be there! But it's not just the rumours of a jewel thief on board giving Alice-Miranda one of her strange feelings. Why does the ship's doctor look so familiar? And who is the shy blond boy hiding in one of the suites? Can Alice-Miranda solve the mystery in time for the celebrations?Trade ReviewAlice-Miranda at School is a modern story with a touch of the classics about it - just enough to make it feel like a book from your own childhood: adventurous, beautifully written, comfortable and fun * Kids Books Review *Packed with giggles and wild adventures, you'll fall for Alice-Miranda and you'll love this read! * Girl Power *Full of humour and with very likeable characters, this book sets a benchmark for a fantastic newseries about this entertaining young lady * Readplus *[Alice Miranda's] effervescent personality lends itself well to the novel's hyperbolic atmosphere, and her optimism is contagious * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisAlice-Miranda is in bustling New York City. It's a blur of skyscrapers, hot dog carts, chats with zoo animals and classes at Mrs Kimmel's School for Girls, right next to glorious Central Park. Her family's glamorous department store, Highton's on Fifth, has just been renovated, but plans for the fabulous re-opening party are going curiously wrong. Is that why Alice-Miranda's father Hugh seems so worried? And why is her new friend Lucinda so shy about inviting Alice-Miranda home?

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Book SynopsisAlice-Miranda has a birthday to celebrate, and the village show to look forward to! The highlight of the day is going to be the horse race, but Rockstar the prize racehorse is refusing to leave the stables - until Alice-Miranda introduces him to her own very naughty pony, Bonaparte.Then disaster strikes! Bony is kidnapped - and Rockstar won't compete without him. Can Alice-Miranda find her beloved pony and get him back to the show in time for the race?Trade ReviewPacked with giggles and wild adventures, you'll fall for Alice-Miranda * Girl Power *Full of humour and with very likeable characters . . . A fantastic new series about this entertaining young lady * Readplus *

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Book SynopsisAlice-Miranda is so excited to be in Paris! Along with lots of her school friends, she's going to be singing in a choir at the city's famous Fashion Week.But some of France's best-known designers are hiding secrets, and when some very expensive fabric is stolen just days before the show, Alice-Miranda realizes there's a darker side to the lights, glitz and glamour of Paris. Can she put things right in time?Trade ReviewPacked with giggles and wild adventures, you'll fall for Alice-Miranda * Girl Power *Full of humour and with very likeable characters . . . A fantastic new series about this entertaining young lady * Readplus *

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Book SynopsisThe unspeakable circus is causing chaos in the Stinking Sinking Swamp. Even terrible toothaches can't hold the circus zombie lions back. They're hungry and looking for children to gobble. Can Harvey stop the circus and save his friends? Or will the lions find him first? Harvey and and his friend the giant Walloping Toenail will have to journey deep into the Vampire Mountains where surprises await. They'll have to deal with vampires, werewolves and tooth fairies!Trade Review'Plenty of humour!' Sunday Times Book of the Week. 'Perfect for fans of Loki— really funny' Louie Stowell 'SMALL BITES BACK is even more hilarious than book 1 (and that’s saying something!) The delight of vampire dentists and sinister tooth fairies had me crying with laughter.' A.F. Steadman 'WOW, absolutely fangtastic! Small bites back with a giant bite!' Zillah Bethell

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Book SynopsisSet one year after the events in Kiniro Mosaic, this volume contains eleven chapters ranging from the everyday life of Alice and her friends after graduation, to behindthe-scenes stories of their high school life never revealed in the main series.

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Book SynopsisIzzy is really pleased to have been put in charge of the new girl at school. Matilde is French, and Izzy and her friends can't wait to show her their den and its moth, and to help her avoid school dinners (also known as poison). But Matilde LOVES school dinners and even has seconds! And that's when they know.

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Book SynopsisAn orphan girl is sent away to a boarding school run by a martinet. Aonely boy fi nds a role model and mentor. A young adolescent helps his friend through a terrible sickness. A truant schoolboy meets theove of hisife in a classroom. A treasure trove of heart-warming stories and choice excerpts from novels, Classic Tales for Children: School Stories will delight any reader whoikes stories about friendship,oyalty and coming-of-age.

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Book SynopsisThis award-winning manga about one girl's journey to the Olympic figure skating spotlight is enthralling readers around the world!A story about learning to believe in yourself even when everyone else tells you you're not good enough. -Anime News NetworkInori is a little girl who dreams of becoming a figure skater. Yet, the obstacles to this dream feel insurmountable: Inori's already too old (she's 11); she's always had trouble at school; and, worst of all, her older sister's skating dreams ended in failure, so her mother is dead set against putting her other daughter through a similar experience. Still, the rink is the only place Inori can be herself, and she's out on the ice when a fateful meeting takes place. Tsukasa, a frustrated coach on the edge of giving up competitive skating himself, will join Inori to form an unstoppable duo powered by hard work, transcendent joy, and an unshakeable belief that they can prove everyone wrong.Catch up on the acclaimed manga that inspired the upcoming anime series!

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Book SynopsisThis award-winning manga about one girl's journey to the Olympic figure skating spotlight is enthralling readers around the world!A story about learning to believe in yourself even when everyone else tells you you're not good enough. -Anime News NetworkInori is a little girl who dreams of becoming a figure skater. Yet, the obstacles to this dream feel insurmountable: Inori's already too old (she's 11); she's always had trouble at school; and, worst of all, her older sister's skating dreams ended in failure, so her mother is dead set against putting her other daughter through a similar experience. Still, the rink is the only place Inori can be herself, and she's out on the ice when a fateful meeting takes place. Tsukasa, a frustrated coach on the edge of giving up competitive skating himself, will join Inori to form an unstoppable duo powered by hard work, transcendent joy, and an unshakeable belief that they can prove everyone wrong. Catch up on the acclaimed manga that inspired the upcoming anime series!

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Book SynopsisClass Six are back, and they''re on a mission: keep that nosy Mrs Knowall from finding out that their school is secretly magic. Which means no more flying around the hall, no more history lessons with Robin Hood, and the school trip to the moon is definitely off.But with their beloved teacher Miss Broom sent back to teacher training, and the school in need of funds for magical supplies, Class Six will have to band together to make this year''s school fete the best yet. And everyone knows that no fete is complete without an eel that can see the future... Funny, exciting or a little bit spooky, Black Cats are fast-paced stories with short chapters and illustrations throughout - stepping stones to reading confidence.Book band: Dark BlueIdeal for ages: 9+Trade ReviewThe plot of the book is another unexpected treat for readers and is very well thought-out, with adventure and trouble on every page. And it's very, very funny. This book certainly deserves a spot on any shelf, as a reading stepping stone between Horrid Henry and Harry Potter. * Children's Books Ireland *Prue writes so well. She's so zingy and inventive and the illustrations by Loretta Schauer fit perfectly with this zany and delicious story... Buy for your school classroom. Buy for your child.... enjoy! -- Adele Geras * An Awfully Big Blog Adventure *Loretta Schauer's illustrations punctuate short chapters with cartoons of Sirens with 1960s hairdos and fangs, a troll with an itchy scalp, and a classroom invaded by a sea serpent. * Nicolette Jones, The Times *The stories in the series are varied but always well written and there's plenty to appeal to different tastes. * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisExperience day-to-day life for a dyslexic kid, including school life, bullying and coping with tests and homework, in this frank and funny diary. Co-authored with a teenage boy with dyslexia and illustrated with cartoons, this is a positive yet honest look at the difficulties of being dyslexic. Using a simple and relatable approach, the authors display the ups and downs of school - and home - life with a reading difficulty, focussing on the sometimes overwhelming experience of being at a bigger school and studying loads of new subjects. Providing tips for what really helps and works based on real-life experience, this fun, accessible book shows teens and tweens with dyslexia that they are far from alone in their experiences.Trade ReviewThis book will ease the way for any dyslexic adolescent grappling with the trials and tribulations (and the joys) of transitioning to life at secondary school. Alais and Zac bring a lightness of touch to this engaging, visual journey into life with dyslexia. -- Alison Patrick – author of ‘The Dyspraxic Learner – strategies for success.’I could really relate to this. I really liked the images and some of it made me laugh.This would be good for anyone with dyslexia because it is so relatable and shows them that they are not the only one. -- Jenna age 13I like the style of this, I like that it's a diary because this makes it easier to read.The font is nice and big and easy to read.It's just amazing (like yoda). -- Cameron age 12 (Star Wars fan)Table of ContentsAuthor's Note; 1: This book belongs to....; 2: September 9th Monday; 3: September 10th Tuesday; 4: Wednesday 11th to Friday 13th September; 5: Saturday 14th to Friday 27th September; 6: Monday 29th September to Wednesday 29th October; 7: Friday 31st October to Monday 10th November; 8: Monday 1st December to Wednesday 31st December; 9: Monday 5th to Friday 30th January; 10: Tuesday 10th to Sunday 29th February; 11: Monday 1st to Friday 25th March; 12: Monday 11th to Saturday 30th April; 13: Monday 1st to Wednesday 31st May; 14: Thursday 1st June to Friday 14th July; Further Reading

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Book SynopsisThis humorous story follows Harry the spider to Clare''s school, where the class is studying minibeasts. Displeased with his box, Harry escapes in the classroom. The fuming teacher is reconciled to Harry when he finds her lost glasses. She admits that Harry is a very clever spider.In this sequel to Harry The Clever Spider, we find out what happened when Clare took Harry to school.Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.Text type A story with a familiar setting.Posters on pages 22 and 23 advertise Harry''s services for finding lost items and remind the readers of Harry''s talents.Curriculum links- Science: Living things in the environment.Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisAn atmospheric dark academia fantasy for fans of The Atlas Six, The Binding, The Hazel Wood and Fourth Wing, set in a world of lunar magic, secret societies and dangerous friendships.

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Book SynopsisMeet the queen in this sweet story by Anne Fine, perfect for children learning to read.Pip's class are sending big red helium balloons off to celebrate their school's 100th anniversary. They ask the people who find them to tell them how far they'd gone. One lands just down the road, one is found in the next town but Pip's flies all the way to Buckingham Palace! And Pip gets an invitation to have tea with the Queen 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

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Book SynopsisMilly?s class have won an All-Ireland Climate Action competition, which means they?re in with a chance of earning a coveted Green Flag award for their school. Best of all is the prize: a private tour of Fota Wildlife Park! Sure, what could possibly go wrong?From the moment Milly and her friends arrive, chaos and calamity ensue - and of course Milly is totally not to blame for the butterfly breakout, the giraffe drama or the unfortunate incident on Monkey Island. Could the school lose their Green Flag before it even arrives?

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Book SynopsisThe start of a brilliantly funny new kids series written and illustrated by much loved BBC Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq'Smart, funny and full of warmth, just like its author' David Walliams'A fresh and very funny story . . . it's clearly going to be a BIG HIT' Jacqueline WilsonCookie's life is basically over. Her best friend in the whole world is moving to Solihull because one of her dads has a new job there. Solihull?! Where even is that?! Cookie begs her parents for a pet to fill the void but they have given her an absolute NO. It would be way too expensive and way way too messy. But Cookie has never been a fan of the word 'no' so she visits the pet shop anyway and sets her heart on the sweetest cutest kitteniest kitten ever: Bluey. But then . . . DISASTER! The most ANNOYING boy she's ever met in her entire nine years goes into the pet shop, buys Bluey and renames her Nigel! And then he joins her year at school! And if that wasn't bad enough, he moves in next door to her. AAAAGGGGHHHHH! But it's not all bad . . . Cookie gets the chance to go on her favourite TV show, Brainbusters. It's only a chance though - she'll have to win the school science competition first. It shouldn't be too hard . . . all she has to do is keep her head down, and not get too over-excited. Unfortunately that's not Cookie's strong point . . .Trade ReviewSmart, funny and full of warmth, just like its author. -- David WalliamsA fresh and very funny story about an endearing British Bangladeshi nine-year-old - it's clearly going to be a BIG HIT. -- Jacqueline WilsonTotally funny and charming and relatable. The book that is. Not the boy, he's really annoying. -- David BaddielEverybody's going to fall in love with Cookie. She's clever and funny and just can't seem to get anything right. -- Charlie HigsonKonnie should have been writing children's books way sooner. This brilliantly funny adventure had me laughing out loud and momentarily questioning whether cats are in fact better than dogs. They're not, but Bluey/Nigel nearly had me convinced I'd been wrong all my life. -- Greg JamesSnappier than a ginger snap, crazy as a cracker, a biscuit barrel full of fun. -- Frank Cottrell BoyceCookie - a lass with sass who'll inspire girls and boys alike (and make mums and dads laugh too) ... daft and funny for all. -- Zoe BallIf I was 9 yrs old ( and who's to say I'm not..?) I'd want Cookie to be my very best friend. FACT. Funny, clever and a proper drama queen, I love her! -- Dawn FrenchSide-splittingly funny and supremely science-y * Adam Kay *It's tough learning how to negotiate friendships, yearning and disappointment and we need stories like this when growing up to help us learn how to do it. Favourite bit was when Konnie - sorry, COOKIE - blurts everything out to the head in her confession/explanation. I remember similar blurtings from my own childhood which were not as kindly received. A good reminder how kindness and understanding from adults are more useful than sternness. -- Philippa PerryKonnie Huq is a brilliant, funny, sparkling star-burst of delight and ideas and positive energy. I am so excited that she's started writing novels. -- Victoria Coren MitchellIf you like Tom Gates, you will love Cookie. Konnie Huq's sparky irreverent heroine, fizzing with personality, is a delight. And the pics are pretty funny too -- Meera SyalCookie is brilliantly warm and funny. Wonderful to see a children's book that properly embraces diversity and makes outsiders cool -- Shappi KhorsandiFantastic! A tremendous read. I would have loved this book when I was a child. * Geoff Lloyd, BBC Radio 5 Live *These comic-style illustrated adventures have a Wimpy Kid with science vibe * WRD magazine *Cookie Haque loves science and her best friend Keziah, hates birds and the annoying boy who's moved in next door, and she really wants to appear on Brainbusters, her favourite TV show. This is the story of when everything goes horribly wrong in her life.Told in the first person, with great doodles, notes and cartoons (there's even an appendix with recipes and science projects), Cookie's story is engaging, funny and relatable. It's like having one long conversation with a friend who gets really excited about her favourite things (and not-so-favourite people). I'd recommend it to pre-teen readers and fans of the Wimpy Kid books. It would be fun to read together at bedtime, and could lead to some interesting conversations!?Cookie's story is fast-paced, with plot twists and misunderstandings galore. Science competitions, TV appearances, kleptomaniac teachers, disappearing fish, cats (both real and make-believe), best friends and new friends; there's lots of real-life experiences that readers will identify with and learn from.?This is former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq's first children's book. There's autobiographical elements to the character of Cookie and her story (Huq was on Blockbusters as a teenager!), and it's refreshing to read about a Muslim, science-loving heroine. As Shappi Korshandi says in the reviews at the front, "Wonderful to see a children's book that properly embraces diversity and makes outsiders cool."?There's definitely scope for more Cookie adventures; the nine-year old I lent the book to said she'd definitely read a sequel. -- Antonia Russell * Armadillo Magazine *Hands-down one of the most brilliantly funny and engaging children's books I've ever read * Honest Mum *A funny, inspiring read with a scientific twist * Booktrust Great Reads Guide 2019 *Oh I do wish these books were around when I was a kid. Cookie is an unashamedly geeky, plus wonderfully sassy and dramatic, central character. Because it's so funny and smart you don't notice that the book is utterly packed with stealthy STEM learning. -- Adam Kay * Waterstones *With lots of chaotic family adventures, a madcap science school project and comic illustrations kids will adore, it's an entertaining and positive read they'll whizz through in no time. -- Zoe West * Good to Know *

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Book SynopsisIn Enid Blyton''s highly popular school series, Elizabeth Allen is at boarding school. She''s tried being the naughtiest pupil there, but now she''s got a new challenge...In book four, there''s a new boy in Elizabeth''s class. He''s sulky and grumpy and he''ll do anything to show Elizabeth up. She means to keep her temper, but it''s not so easy for someone who was once the naughtiest girl in the school...Between 1940 and 1952, Enid Blyton wrote four novels about Naughtiest Girl, Elizabeth Allen. Books 5-10 are authorised sequels of the series written by Anne Digby in 1999. Bonus material: A rare, complete serial story about a very special school. An interview with Enid Blyton about her school days. Enid Blyton''s experiences as a teacher. A timeline of the author''s life. Photos from Enid Blyton''s younger days.

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Book SynopsisPaul returns home from school one day to discover a tiny ghost is living in the keyhole of his front door. He names him Zippel, and the little ghost is curious about everything, from food and clothes to how the toilet flushes! But Paul's parents want to change the locks - can Paul find Zippel a new home in time? Filled with colourful pictures from best-loved illustrator Axel Scheffler, Zippel is a charming story about finding friends in the most unexpected of places. Translated by Rachel Ward.Trade Review"The most exciting book for this age that I have read in yonks." * The Times *"A warmhearted story...Illustrations by Axel Scheffler perfectly capture the droll humour of the stories." * Books for Keeps *"Full colour illustrations by Axel Scheffler perfectly capture the droll humour of the stories and this is one of the most enjoyable books I've read this year" -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *"The jokes sing and we had to stop several times during the story so my giggling six-year-old boy could wipe his eyes dry" * The Times, Best Children's Books of 2019 *"Alex Rühle has created a warm-hearted, smart children’s book which easily lends itself to reading aloud or on one's own. There is a lot of wordplay (not least because Zippel likes to rhyme) and impish slapstick. The brightly coloured comicbook style of Gruffalo-artist Axel Scheffler is a perfect match to the text. A story about family and everyday problems, friendship, courage and a very special little ghost" * Donaukurier *

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Book SynopsisBook 11 in the phenomenally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is out now!The pressure''s really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his ''creative side''.As if that''s not scary enough, Halloween''s just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle. When Greg discovers a bag of gummy worms, it sparks an idea. Can he get his mom off his back by making a movie . . . and will he become rich and famous in the process? Or will doubling down on this plan just double Greg''s troubles?

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Book SynopsisAfter Humphrey''s fur-raising holiday, he was looking forward to returning to Room 26.Mrs. Brisbane is still there, but Humphrey is shocked to find that the classroom is filled with strangers, like Rolling Rosie, Hurry-Up-Harry and Forgetful Phoebe. At first, all Humphrey wants to do is find his old classmates but he soon learns that these new students REALLY-REALLY-REALLY need a helping paw.

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Book SynopsisWhat’s it like being a teacher? Let’s find out! Step inside the life of Miss Betts the teacher and learn all about the challenges she faces in her very busy job. From the moment the bell rings in the morning to final lesson of the day before home time, learn all about the inspirational life of a teacher.An entertaining story following a day in the life of a teacherfor children aged 4+, with fun illustrations to engage and inspire young readers. Turn to the back of the book for more information about what a teacher’s job involves, the equipment they need and the other busy people that work alongside them. The Next Steps include discussion points about the story to prompt further conversation, develop vocabulary and support comprehension.People who help us, people who care, busy people are everywhere! Encourage the next generation of busy people and learn about a range of careers in this inspiring series for young children. Each story focuses on a different professional as they go about their daily work, exploring what each job involves, why it’s important and how it can be rewarding. If you enjoyed this book, check out the other titles in the Busy People series:Busy People: AstronautBusy People: BuilderBusy People: Construction WorkerBusy People: DoctorBusy People: FirefighterBusy People: LibrarianBusy People: Police officerBusy People: TeacherBusy People: Vet

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Book SynopsisMartin Moone is about to finish primary school and feels he hasn’t achieved very much. He’s desperate to get his picture on the school’s Winners' Wall and decides that entering the Invention Convention science competition will definitely earn him everlasting respect. But Martin - along with his teammates Trevor, Padraic and the ever terrifying Declan Mannion - is having trouble coming up with a winning idea. Martin’s imaginary friend, Sean, comes to the rescue, and together they concoct a plan to beat the snooty kids from the posh school in town. If they can get their hands on some Notion Potion, a mythical brain-boosting beverage, then Martin will have all the ideas he needs. And so the gang embarks on a dangerous (imaginary) journey in their quest to become 'Boyle’s first Junior Genius'.The Notion Potion is the hilarious third book in the Moone Boy series, based on the Sky TV series from dream team Chris O'Dowd and Nick Vincent MurphyTrade ReviewBrought to life by zany illustrations and featuring irrepressible (and sometimes naughty!) Irish humour, Martin’s adventures in his amazingly imaginative world are ideal for youngsters who enjoy reading alone. * Lancashire Evening Post *A hilarious read that will be loved by children of 8+, even reluctant readers... Mishaps and mayhem abound. * Parents in Touch *Readers genuinely won’t know what’s going to happen next, and the copious footnotes provide as many laughs as the bizarre cast of characters and the ludicrous situations that Martin and Sean find themselves in. Inspired nuttiness! * LoveReading4Kids.co.uk *This is a hilarious read that will be loved by children of 8+, even reluctant readers; it's the third in the series and they go on getting better and better. * Parents in Touch *The third in the series, this is another riotously entertaining read -- Julia Wills * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisEverybody’s favourite kid comic, Jamie Grimm, is out to conquer the world – with laughter, of course!Comedian Jamie Grimm can’t help feeling like he’s reached the top – he has his own smash hit TV show and he’s won a national funny-kid competition. But now he’s taking his fame and fortune to international levels by competing in the upcoming world kid comic contest! Will Jamie prove that he’s the funniest kid on earth – or does he stand (or sit!) to lose his crown?

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Book SynopsisIn Enid Blyton''s bestselling school series Elizabeth Allen is sent away to boarding school and makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there''s ever been. In book six, the school goes camping and the Naughtiest Girl means to be well-behaved. But horrible Arabella is sleeping in the very same tent and busy stirring up trouble for Elizabeth''s best friend, Joan... Between 1940 and 1952, Enid Blyton wrote four novels about Naughtiest Girl, Elizabeth Allen. Books 5-10 are authorised sequels of the series written by Anne Digby in 1999. Bonus material: A rare, complete serial story about a very special school. An interview with Enid Blyton about her school days. Enid Blyton''s experiences as a teacher. A timeline of the author''s life. Photos from Enid Blyton''s younger days.

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Book SynopsisThe outrageous story of three best friends, one greedy mayor and a whole lot of pranking.Trade Review‘This is a brilliant book! Secrets of an Undercover Activist is engaging, entertaining, vocabulary-enhancing and empowering.’ -- Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G.‘A charming and funny book, but also an important one. Casey’s voice is wonderfully engaging, and it’s a delight to follow her adventures as an undercover environmental activist. Crucially, the message never drowns out the fun. Loved it.’ -- Anthony McGowan, author of Lark‘A wildly funny caper and an eye-opening story about finding your voice and standing up for our planet!’ -- Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Dosh‘A big-hearted activist adventure, narrated by fearless and funny Casey Wu, with a powerful, inspiring message - you can make a difference.’ -- Jo Simmons, author of I Swapped My Brother on the Internet‘A laugh-out-loud, prank-packed, heartwarming book about standing up for what is right and making yourself heard. I couldn’t wait to see what brilliant, hilarious pranks Casey and her small band of undercover eco-activists will come up with next. Nat Amoore manages to strike the perfect balance between unforgettable characters, witty narrative, a fast-paced, action-packed plot and a really meaningful story about living life boldly. I absolutely loved this book.’ -- Jaco Jacobs, author of A Good Day for Climbing Trees‘This is a great story about having a go, being determined to make a difference, persistence, family relationships, friendships, acceptance, grief and of course pranking!’ -- Lamont Books‘A heart-warming and humorous story of friendship, family, community and making a difference. Loved the thoughts of Trixie Wu and with themes of acceptance, grief and environmental activism (and pranks galore), this is a great read.’ -- Kevin Cobane, teacher‘This is so brilliant... It’s a really, really powerful message to young people that their voice matters... I absolutely just loved it.’ -- Children's Books Daily‘Nat Amoore is the next Andy Griffiths. Her books are madcap and wild, with an enormous heart.’ -- Newcastle Herald‘This marvellous book is about aptitude, intelligence, adaptability and self-reliance. It’s about relationships with friends, family and the community delivered to us with humour, fine writing and a dose of craziness... A great read for everyone.’ -- Reading Time‘It will soon be a favourite of middle school readers looking for a fun, thought provoking novel with a lot of heart. Don’t forget the “Green Peas Rule 25: Always try to be a better person. But in the end, be the best you can.”’ -- Magpies‘Nat takes issues that might seem complex – politics, the environment activism – and makes them easy to understand, accessible and of course, fun and humorous.’ -- The Book Muse‘The Power of Positive Pranking encourages children to see that they can make a difference in climate change and environmental issues.’ -- Readplus‘This book has everything that I want the kids in my school to read. It focuses on serious causes and demanding change in any way you can (but without hurting anyone, “big impact, no casualties” is how they describe it in the book), enact change by finding out what works for you and running with it.’ -- Story Links‘This story about pranking for positive people-power will give you the giggles, all while feeling empowered to start your own social movement.’ -- Total Girl‘An original and fun read from first page to last, of special note is the inclusion of real-life bonus tips on how to become a schoolyard millionaire inside!’ -- Midwest Book Review

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Scholastic Montegrappa Prize for New Children's WritingPoppy is thrilled that they're spending the summer at Smuggler'sCove. It might even take her mind off the mystery of her past. ButPoppy is about to make some amazing discoveries - and solve morethan one mystery...

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Book SynopsisHaving seen what being left out is like, children become agents of change, convincing their teacher to let them build a buddy bench.

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Book SynopsisMidge doesn’t want to go to a new school. He wants everything to go back to the way it was – with his old school, his old friends and his parents back together. Mo is Midge’s buddy at his new school. She’s super smiley and can’t wait to be his friend, but the more Mo tries to make friends the more Midge retreats. It’s like there’s an invisible raincloud hanging above his head – drip-drip-drip. Then Mo remembers how she felt when she was new and it makes her even more determined to help Midge feel happy and to show him that the sun will come out for him again soon… A poignant and heart-warming story about new beginnings.

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Book SynopsisIt's one thing to waltz properly.It's quite another to waltz properly with a bladed fan stitched into one's corset.Sophronia continues finishing school in style - with a range of deadly defences secreted in the folds of her ball gown, of course. Her fashionable choice of weapons comes in handy when Sophronia, her best friend Dimity, sweet sootie Soap and the charming Lord Felix Mersey hijack a suspiciously empty train to return their chum Sidheag to her werewolf pack in Scotland. But when Sophronia discovers they are being trailed by a dirigible of Picklemen and flywaymen, she unearths a plot that threatens to throw all of London into chaos. With her friends in mortal danger, Sophronia must sacrifice what she holds most dear - her freedom. Gather your poison, your steel-tipped quill, and the rest of your school supplies and join Mademoiselle Geraldine's proper young killing machines in the third rousing instalment of the New York Times bestselling Finishing School series.Trade ReviewAbsolutely charming, comical, and full of whimsy. I wish I could attend a school as fun as this finishing academy, with its host of endearing, headstrong characters. It is the perfect steampunk version of Harry Potter -- Marie Lu * author of the Legend trilogy *If spunky Lady Sybil from Downton Abbey happened onto a steampunk set, she might look a lot like Sophronia Angelina Temminnick. * ShelfAwareness *This witty, light-hearted series is not to be missed. * Booklist, starred review *

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Puffin.You''ve never seen the Wimpy Kid World like this before - an entirely new, awesome, friendly, truly fantastic fantasy quest from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney!From the imagination of Wimpy Kid''s Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions! Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland''s mum from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out in Rowley Jefferson''s Awesome Friendly Adventure! And don''t miss Rowley Jefferson''s first book, the instant #1 bestseller, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson''s Journal. Trade ReviewPraise for Jeff Kinney -- -Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet -- IndependentThe books contain meaty themes to do with family and friendship . . . more please -- The TelegraphNo-one does the straight to camera narrative style of the diary better than Kinney ... This is as authentic and funny as the original Wimpy Kid books and makes just as irresistible reading -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids Reviewer *

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Book SynopsisRacquel Marie grew up in Southern California where her passion for storytelling of all kinds was encouraged by her friends and big family. She received a B.A. in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies from the University of California, Irvine. Racquel primarily writes YA contemporaries starring queer Latine characters like herself. When not writing or reading, she loves practicing beauty and special effects makeup, watching and producing YouTube videos, and teaching herself to play ukulele in spite of her extremely long nails. She is the author of Ophelia After All and You Don't Have a Shot.Trade ReviewThis contemplative coming-of-age is a perfect addition to YA shelves. * Buzzfeed *Ophelia may not have a label for her sexuality, but she definitely gives all the delightful disaster bisexual vibes a reader could hope for as she endearingly bumbles through her identity crisis...Deeply relatable. * NPR *Ophelia Rojas is the type of character that leaps off the page and directly into your heart . . . a queer delight through and through. -- Leah Johnson, bestselling author of You Should See Me in a CrownA loving and celebratory story of friendship and self-discovery. * DIVA Magazine *

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Book SynopsisFrom the internationally bestselling author of Netflix''s hottest new show, One of Us is Lying, comes a new, page-turning thriller . . .True crime can leave a false trail.Four years ago, Brynn left Saint Ambrose School following the shocking murder of her favourite teacher. The case was never solved, but she''s sure that the three kids who found Mr. Larkin''s body know more than they''re telling, especially her ex-best friend Tripp Talbot. He''s definitely hiding something.When Brynn gets an internship working on a popular true-crime show, she decides to investigate what really happened that day in the woods. But the further she dives into the past, the more secrets she finds.Four years ago someone got away with murder. Now it''s time to uncover the truth . . .''Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it''s easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic'' - ObserverTrade ReviewMcManus...brings that signature blend of high-stakes high-school drama and murderous twists readers won't see coming. * Booklist *Fans of McManus' previous five novels are in for a treat with this one * Forbes *

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