Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories
Little, Brown & Company My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected
Book SynopsisHaruno orders Hachiman to leak the plans. Falling right in Haruno’s trap, Yukino’s Mother goes to the school to put a stop to the prom! And as Yukino and Hachiman discuss what happened with their little “competition,” something between them begins to shift…
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Play It Cool, Guys, Vol. 5
Book SynopsisThe gang of five reminisce on the good, the bad, and the ugly of their teen years! And what better way to relive those days than to take a trip to Bear Cub Land?
£12.34
Chicken House Ltd Time to Shine at the River School
Book Synopsis Welcome to a new term at the River School! Jummy and Caro are thrilled to be working with their Nile House friends on the school corn-planting competition. But as they try to grow the biggest crops, they realize the beautiful Shine-Shine River is running low - why, and what does it have to do with the sinister bakery nearby? The friends will have to step up if they want to save the river and its wildlife - and win the school prize in the process ... The sequel to the critically-acclaimed Jummy at the River School, chosen as both Indie Book of the Month and Blackwell’s Book of the Month A glorious collision of old-fashioned boarding-school tropes with vibrant 1990s Nigeria Irrepressible Jummy investigates a mystery full of laughter, environmentalism and friendship with a message of empowerment PRAISE FOR BOOK 1, JUMMY AT THE RIVER SCHOOL: ‘Beautifully told, with powerful and emotive writing … a joyous read filled with hope’ THE SCOTSMAN ‘What a joyful, vibrant story! A book for the heart’ EFUA TRAORE, AUTHOR OF CHILDREN OF THE QUICKSANDS
£999.99
Nosy Crow Ltd Dragon Storm: Mira and Flameteller
Book SynopsisThe fourth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7 - 9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons.Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans.To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth.Young dragonseer Mira and her dragon Flameteller love finding out how things work andfixing them, and so they're excited to learn about the ancient magic that powers the home of the Dragonseer Guild - and helps keep its existence a secret.But when the King of Draconis announces a plan to hunt down and destroy all dragons, andthe magic that powers the Dragonseer Guild begins to fail, threatening to expose it to the world, Mira and Flameteller must find a way to fix it - before the Guild, and the dragons, are found by King Godfic's soldiers.An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and How to Train your Dragon.
£6.64
Boys Town Press I Just Want to Do it My Way!
Book SynopsisThe fifth and final book in Julia Cook''s award-winning series, Best Me I Can Be! Follow RJ as he tries to find and finish all of his missing maths assignments. With help from his parents and teacher, RJ learns he can save himself a lot of grief if he stays focussed and does things the right way!Also available with an audio CD 9781934490440 14.99
£11.39
Usborne Publishing Ltd Not Here To Be Liked
Book SynopsisMichelle Quach is a graphic designer and writer living in Los Angeles. She's Chinese Vietnamese American and a graduate of Harvard University, where she studied history and literature. She loves rom-coms, characters who don't always do the right thing, and any dog that kind of looks like her dog. Not Here To Be Liked is her first novel.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Jungle School
Book SynopsisThree monkey stories with a real sense of fun, perfect for children learing to read.It''s Jani''s first day at school and she''s nervous. Will the other monkeys be friendly? Will they all stare at her? Jani is in a wheelchair, and this makes her different. But, thanks to her sense of cheekiness, she makes friends and has a very nice first day at school indeed.The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.Level 1 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help.Short, simple sentencesFamiliar, repeated wordsBig, clear type1 5 lines per pageBright, fun pictures to help talk about the storyAll Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in school
£6.23
Cornerstone Dog Diaries: Happy Howlidays!
Book Synopsis'A perfect story to tickle the funny bone of any young reader!' MEGAN RIXHello, my furless friend!Are you ready for a festive adventure?Join me, Junior Catch-A-Doggy-Bone, and my doggy pals on the poochiest, most barktastic journey through the HOWLIDAY SEASON.We’ll learn all about FANGS GIVING, CRISP-MOUTH and the mysterious SAINT LICK.Find out why people called Carol come and sing outside the front door.And why trees suddenly appear inside your kennel!Trade ReviewThe book tunes in perfectly to children's sense of humour and is pretty well guaranteed to have them giggling throughout, at both the story and Richard Watson's entertaining illustrations. Great fun, drawing the reader in right from the start. * Parents In Touch *Irrepressible young dog Junior is back with a dog's-eye-view of Christmas, or as he knows it, Crisp-Mouth ... His enthusiasm knows no bounds, and it proves a real struggle to be good, especially as Junior consistently gets things WRONG ... Junior's breathless narrative style and Richard Watson's illustrations make this super-readable, and newly confident readers will love this funny story and its bouncy, endlessly optimistic narrator. -- Andrea Reece * Lovereading4Kids *
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Show and Tell
Book SynopsisThe funny and fantastic new picture book from award-winning and bestselling creative star Rob Biddulph! School has never been so fun!Trade Review“From a small seed a delightful tale grows… another classic fable from Biddulph.” The Times – Children’s Book of the Week ‘No surprise who wins: the reader. We are treated to another classic fable from Biddulph, which itself show and tells with its excellent moral to take home and put in your tray marked: ‘How to save the world and make school mornings a bit less stressful’’, Children’s Book of the Week in The Times Saturday Review ‘A delightful alphabet book…. Rhyming text, vivid illustrations and a satisfying final message add up to a thoroughly pleasing package.’ Guardian “A hilarious and rhyming read.” Little London “It’s hard to put into words how much I ADORE this picture book… a picture book to be enjoyed by all ages and definitely one of my top picks of 2019!” Picture Book Perfect Blog
£7.59
Jolly Fish Press Classical Catastrophe
Book SynopsisAt first, Maria and Mateo are thrilled when they learn their next school trip will be to the orchestra. But when Mateo?s parents play classical music for them, the cousins feel both sleepy and bored. They struggle to keep an open mind about the orchestra. But if they can succeed, they just might be surprised by how fun the orchestra can be.Cousins Maria and Mateo are two curious second graders who love experiencing new things, and their school?s field trips are the perfect opportunities to do just that. Join these high-spirited cousins as they learn more about themselves and the world around them through field trips to a zoo, a natural history museum, an orchestra, and a flower farm.
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc Kusunokis Flunking Her High School GlowUp 4
Book SynopsisTwo ex-ugly ducklings struggle towards swandom in this cute and funny rom-com manga from the editorial team that brought you Life Lessons With Uramichi Oniisan. Two strivers debut their new yous, but will their dread--or feelings for each other--drag them back down?! Perfect for fans of Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible and True Beauty. Keisuke Shizuki might have been an outcast in middle school, but not anymore. The trauma of being rejected by his first crush left Keisuke with a phobia of pretty girls andthe drive to remake himself and start high school fresh: new looks, new friends, new confidence. That is, as long as he avoids the cuties and anyone who knows anything about his past. Unfortunately for him, the prettiest girl at his new school just happens to be his former middle school classmate and another ex-outcast, Shizuka Kusunoki. Unlike Keisuke, Kusunoki still lacks the social skills to make the most of her new appearance--and she wants Shizuki's help. But helping Kusunoki will mean spending a lot of time around a beauty, and drawing some not-so-welcome attention...
£12.59
HarperCollins Publishers Come A Stranger
Book SynopsisThe fifth book in Cynthia Voigt's acclaimed Tillerman Series, Mina Smiths, black daughter of the local minister, must learn to accept herself.Mina Smiths, a schoolfriend of Dicey Tillerman's, is expelled from summer dance school. Is it because she's black? Overwhelmed with the misery of failure and rejection, she turns to Tamer Shipp, the temporary minister at her father's church he understands her feelings, even her feelings about himA strong story about identity and self-belief, and the importance of following your heart.Trade Review“Real believable characters who will live for the young teenage reader”Times Educational Supplement “The Tillerman series… is a tour de force”The Guardian
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Fruit and Nutcase
Book SynopsisThe third title in Jean Ure's acclaimed series of humorous, delightful and poignant stories written in the form of diaries and letters which make them immediately accessible to children.This is the story of how Mandy learns to cope with her untidy life and finally emerges triumphant.Mandy Small has trouble writing so Cat, her teacher, suggests that she tells her life story into a tape recorder. So begins Mandy's funny and sometimes sad story of life with her loving but chaotic parents Dad, the Elvis look-alike, and Mum, whose idea of a special meal is burnt toast!Then there's school, where the horrible Tracey Bigg picks on Mandy and her timid friend, Oliver, not to mention Old Misery Guts, the landlady and Nan, who thinks that Mandy's parents aren't fit to look after her. With so many things to worry about, Mandy begins to think that she's in danger of turning into a real Fruit and Nutcase!Mandy's story, told in the form of diary into a tape recorder, is a funny and often moving accouTrade ReviewFruit and Nutcase“…this is an upbeat yet gritty story about the tenacity of love and the fact that life is never perfect.”Scotland on Sunday Becky Bananas“…the writing transcends any trace of heaviness”Guardian
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Tec and the Litter
Book SynopsisTec the detective turns up again for another mystery. This time, Tec sets out to discover that he is the culprit as the litter came out of a hole in his pocket!Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.Text types A story with predictable structure and patterned language.A story map on pages 14 and 15 offers children the chance to recap and discuss the story.Look out for the other Tec stories in this series Tec and the Hole, and Tec and the Cake.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.89
HarperCollins Publishers Tig in the Dumps
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelSchool Book Character day is coming up and Tig is worried as his Mum has found him a frilly Little Boy Blue outfit. Can he get away with turning up as yet another footballer? A strange turn of events leads to a most unexpected outcome.Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.Text type A story with a familiar setting.Labelled pictures of Tig's different costumes on pages 30 and 31 provide lots of opportunities for speaking and listening.Curriculum links Citizenship: Choices, Taking part.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.23
HarperCollins Publishers Shake Rattle and Hurl
Book SynopsisHilarious series of wacky stories from a US boarding school where naughty pranks and mischief rate much more highly than education. From bestselling US author, R.L. Stine.Welcome to Rotten School, founded 100 years ago by I. B. Rotten as a boarding school where students would grow and succeed intellectually, morally and physically as they prepared for a productive and happy future. However, today our standards are a little less rigorous we are simply happy if the students are still alive at the end of each day!We think rivalry is healthy for our pupils, thus, Rotten School is divided into two warring groups: Bernie Bridges and his friends in Rotten House vs. Sherman Oaks and his friends in Nyce House.It''s time for Rotten School''s annual talent show, and Bernie Bridges is determined that a kid from his dorm wins!The problem is, the most talented kid in Rotten House also happens to be the shyest. Bernie signs Chipmunk up for the show, but will Chipmunk be able to perform in front of a
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Fortune Cookie
Book SynopsisA fun and feisty new comedy drama from master storyteller Jean Ure with a gorgeous new cover look to appeal to all girls who love real-life stories.When Daniella Cassidy and her best friend Lisa fall in love with the gorgeous puppy in the next door garden, they never imagine they'll end up getting to keep him that they'll have to save his life or that he'll lead them into such big troubleA crazy real-life adventure about friendship, family, pets and a plan that spirals out of control.Trade Review"Jean Ure’s books are funny, funky, feisty - and fantastic reads!" Jacqueline Wilson Praise for Hunky Dory "More infectious humour from Jean Ure."Waterstone's Books Quarterly Praise for Gone Missing "Fans of Jean Ure and new readers alike will love this fast-paced, action driven new novel." INIS "Heartwarming stuff." CY Magazine ‘Jean Ure does that girl thing like no one else.’ Graham Marks, Publishing News Praise for Passion Flower:‘A funny and realistic read – we loved it.’ Mizz Praise for Pumpkin Pie:‘The heroine I've been waiting for.' Times Praise for Shrinking Violet:‘Grown-ups love Bridget Jones’ Diary, but youngsters will adore Violet Alexander’s.’ Liverpool Echo ‘Excellent for any nine-up and will almost certainly lead to an addiction to Ure.’ Observer Praise for Becky Bananas:‘The writing transcends any trace of heaviness.’Guardian Praise for Fruit and Nutcase:‘Jean Ure never puts a foot wrong.’ Daily Telegraph Praise for The Secret Life of Sally Tomato:‘Rhymes, sauciness, letters, irony, comedy, comic characters… a proper little turn-on for boys. A must-buy book.’ Books for Keeps
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Spider McDrew and the Egyptians
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelEveryone at Parkfield School thinks that Spider McDrew is a hopeless case. He is always muddling things up and saying or doing the wrong thing. In this story, his class visit the local museum to learn about life in Roman times. As usual, Spider''s mind wanders and he finds himself in the wrong part of the museum looking at other things instead!Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type A humorous story.Pages 30 and 31 show the artefacts that caught Spider's eye, providing an opportunity to recap the story.Curriculum links History: Romans, Ancient Egypt; Art and Design: Investigating patterns.Another great story about the lovable Spider McDrew. by Alan Durant.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.23
HarperCollins Publishers Pirate
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelIt's Cal and Annie's first day at their new school. Cal is terrified that his little sister is going to tell the other children at school the family secret that their dad is a pirate. All goes well to begin with, but as the day progresses, the news soon gets out!Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.Text type A story with a familiar setting.The excitement chart on pages 46 and 47 can be used to support an oral recount of the events of the story.Curriculum links PSHE: Healthy lifestyles (emotional health).This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.46
HarperCollins Publishers Evernight
Book SynopsisA lonely girl, a beautiful boy and a load of terrifying vampires. Think you've seen it before? Well get ready for a shock, because this is paranormal romance with a twist and a razor-sharp bite.Welcome to Evernight school. Don't chew gum. Don't feed on humans. Try not to dieBianca is devastated when she finds herself uprooted from her small town and sent to Evernight Academy, an elite boarding school. Hidden in the woods, there''s something more than a little creepy about her mysterious new home Soon Bianca discovers she could never fit in with the Evernight students they''re just too sleek, sophisticated and beautiful to be real.Just when Bianca has resigned herself to being lonely forever, she meets Lucas an outcast like Bianca, even if he's way too hot to possibly be interested in her. Lucas is on a mission to uncover the secret behind Evernight Academy but he has his own secrets, and so does Bianca. Both of them are about to discover that secrets can be very dangerous things, anTrade Review“Once I picked up ‘Evernight’ I couldn’t put it down! I can’t wait for Claudia Gray’s next book!”L. J. Smith, best-selling author of ‘The Vampire Diaries’
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers They came from Class 6C
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelRobbie and Jenna have a problem Tiddles, the class hamster, has eaten their teacher! As the two friends stumble upon more overgrown and threatening school animals, they start to discover that all is not as it seems in their school, and something desperately needs to be doneThis quirky story was written by Tommy Donvaband.Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children''s sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically.Text type: An adventure story.Curriculum links: Citizenship; Science.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.69
HarperCollins Publishers Time for School
Book SynopsisEngaging and fun, this poem is about the school day and is written by award-winning contemporary poet Wendy Cope.Engaging and fun, this poem is about the school day and is written by award-winning contemporary poet Wendy Cope.Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural languageOn pages 1415, children can recap the different school activities featured in the poem using a story map.Text type: A poemCurriculum links: Citizenship: Personal, Social and Emotional Development
£8.36
HarperCollins Publishers The Love Curse of Melody McIntyre
Book SynopsisThe brilliant new romcom from 2020 CILIP Carnegie medal nominee and New York Times bestseller, Robin Talley.*************************************************************It's easy not to fall in love, right?Melody McIntyre, stage manager extraordinaire, has a plan for everything. What she doesn't have? Success with love. Every time she falls for someone during a school performance, both the romance and the show end in catastrophe. So, Mel swears off love until their upcoming production of Les Mis is over.Of course, Mel didn't count on Odile Rose, rising star in the acting world, auditioning for the spring performance. And she definitely didn't expect Odile to be sweet, and funny and care as much about the play's success as Mel. Which means that Melody McIntyre's only plan now is trying desperately not to fall in love.A hilarious, heartwarming and empowering read, perfect for fans of Pitch Perfect, Love Simon and To All the Boys I've Loved Before.*****************************************
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Scaredy Kat Band 10White Plus Collins Big Cat
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.Nobody at Puggle School would ever believe Katy's phobia. Some of her friends are scared of spiders. Some of them are scared of snakes. But no-one is scared of a kitten! Katy can't even think about a kitten without breaking out in goose bumps. It would be OK if only her best friend hadn't invited Katy to come and play after school and meet Fluffy! How can Katy get over her fear? Will everyone think she's totally weird if she tells them? Perhaps she'd be surprised by the fears they have if she ever did This story about overcoming fears is written by Ali Sparkes.White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportu
£10.46
HarperCollins Publishers The Class Champion
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. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.Mustafa never wins anything. Sam, the teacher's pet, is always the class competition champion. But when Mustafa finds out the prize for the latest school project is tickets to a football game, he has to win.Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.A reader response page provides lots of opportunities for speaking and listening and scaffolding writing.Text type: A contemporary storyIdeas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.46
HarperCollins Publishers The New Kid
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.It's Ammar's first day of school and he doesn't want to go. He can't speak English and wishes he was back home in Syria. Will Ammar find a friend, even when he can't speak the language?Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.23
HarperCollins Publishers Owls in the Night
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Discover how owls survive in the night in this photographic non-fiction book, written by Catherine Baker.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£7.66
HarperCollins Publishers The Bug Man Phase 2 Set 5 Big Cat Phonics for
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.Vik the Bug Man visits school but Max and Rav accidentally knock over the box of bugs! With the bugs now all on the loose, can they come up with a clever plan to get them back?
£8.12
HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Love You All Day Long
Book SynopsisA reasurring tale of how the love of a parent stays with a child whether they are together or apart. Ages 3+ years.Trade Review"Owen is particularly lovable...depicted in bright colorful illustrations..." -- Associated Press
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Libby Loves Science States of Matter
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£6.23
Penguin Random House Children's UK Mr Majeika and the School Inspector Mr Majeika 11
Book Synopsis''Use of magic by teacher strictly forbidden.''Poor Mr Majeika goes to the bottom of the class when the school inspector comes to call. Things don''t get any easier when Mr Majeika turns himself into a lobster by mistake. Class Three somehow has to get Wilhemina Worlock to undo the spell...Trade ReviewDelightful * Daily Telegraph *
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Mr Majeika and the Ghost Train
Book SynopsisMr Majeika is the most magical teacher around!''Do be careful, Mr Majeika, there might be real ghosts in there.''When Class Three and Mr Majeika get on board a ghost train, they are in for a surprise. Real ghosts appear and the wicked Wilhemina Worlock isn''t far away. But Jody comes to the rescue - with a dragon to help her!Look out for more Mr Majeika adventures including:Mr Majeika and the School TripMr Majeika and the School PlayMr Majeika and the Lost Spell BookMr Majeika and the Music TeacherMr Majeika and the School CaretakerTrade ReviewDelightful * Daily Telegraph *
£6.23
Penguin Random House Children's UK The School Mouse Young Puffin Story Books
Book SynopsisA heart-warming animal story from the master storyteller, Dick King-Smith.Flora was born on the first day of term in the new school year, which might be why she''s a very special mouse indeed - a mouse who has taught herself to read!Flora lives in a classroom, and is determined to learn all sorts of things that no mouse has ever learned before. Her family is horrified at first, but then Flora''s reading saves their lives ...
£7.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Pirate School The Bun Gun
Book SynopsisA very funny story about the children at Pirate School. Fourth in the series within Colour Young Puffins. The children are planning to raid Patagonia Clatterbottom''s food store - but grown-up pirates, the Woppagobs, are trying to steal the goodies as well. But the children outwit them all, particularly when Ziggy brings out his bun gun - a cannon that fires sticky buns and doughnuts.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Unicorn School Team Magic
Book SynopsisIt''s nearly the end of term and there are lots of fun activities to look forward to. But first all the unicorns have to take their exams. Everyone is working very hard except for Troy. He has a much better plan. But when Willow discovers what he''s up to, she''s sure her friend will get into trouble. Can she help Troy before it''s too late?This is the sixth title in the Unicorn School series where young unicorns not only learn magic but how to be good and kind friends.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Puppy Classroom Princess
Book SynopsisA world of magic, adventure and cute puppy antics from the bestselling author of the Magic Kitten series.Kelsey is feeling very frustrated. Her dad''s girlfriend''s twin daughters are very loud and are always taking over. If only it was just Kelsey and her dad again. But when cute King Charles spaniel puppy Storm appears suddenly things don''t seem quite so bad after all . . .
£10.79
Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Bunny Holiday Dreams
Book SynopsisThe magic continues in a new series from the author of the bestselling Magic Kitten!Fluffy coffee-coloured bunny Arrow is the keeper of the magic key that keeps Moonglow Meadow lush and beautiful so that many bunnies can live there happily. But the key is under threat and so Arrow must flee the meadow to keep it safe and hide in our world. Can Arrow find a little girl to look after him and be a special friend?
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Bunny Classroom Capers
Book SynopsisAdorable silver-blue bunny Arrow is the keeper of the magic key that keeps Moonglow Meadow lush and beautiful so that many bunnies can live there happily. But the key is under threat and so Arrow must flee the meadow to keep it safe and hide in our world. Can Arrow find a little girl to look after him and be a special friend?
£10.79
Penguin Random House Children's UK Dear Dumb Diary Never Do Anything Ever
Book SynopsisMore (nearly) true confessions from the diaries of Jamie Kelly.A hilarious middle-schooler''s diary about her stinky beagle, mad best friend, disgustingly lovely rival and unrequited crush on the eighth-best-looking boy in the class. It''s Wimpy Kid with a girl central character. Fantastic black and white cartoons throughout.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Cartoon Kid Zombies
Book SynopsisAARGH - the school inspectors have arrived! There''s trouble at school, but Casper and his friends have an out-of-this-world secret . . . THEY''RE ALL SUPERHEROES! Masher McNee and his monster zombie mob are no match for their extra-special powers in the playground. WHAM-BAM-JELLY-AND-JAM!With a snoring zombie giving Casper sleepless nights, and a gruesome discovery for show-and-tell, the Cartoon Kid is ready for anything - dead or alive!SPLUDDD!!!SPINNG!!!!BOOFFF!!!!!** Three funny stories in one book for 6+ by Jeremy Strong, the award-winning author of The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog and My Brother''s Famous Bottom.** www.jeremystrong.co.uk** Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, and Liz Pichon''s The Brilliant World of Tom Gates.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Popular Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek A Memoir
Book SynopsisNew York Times BestsellerPopular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek is a touchingly honest, candidly hysterical memoir from breakout teen author Maya Van Wagenen.''School is the armpit of life . . . and my school is no exception''Stuck at the bottom of the social ladder at ''pretty much the lowest level of people at school who aren''t paid to be here,'' Maya Van Wagenen decided to begin a unique social experiment: spend the school year following a 1950s popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell. Can curlers, girdles, Vaseline, and a strand of pearls help Maya on her quest to be popular? The real-life results are painful, funny, and include a wonderful and unexpected surprise-meeting and befriending Betty Cornell herself. Told with humour and grace, Maya''s journey offers readers of all ages a thoroughly contemporary example of kindness and self-confidence.''The real deal. . . A teenage John Green for the next generation. Stunning.'' Margaret Stohl, bestselling co-author of the bestselling Beautiful Creatures series''Popular is wonderful. It is charming, touching, entertaining - and brought back a lot of memories about my own high school anxieties. I will be saving my copy to give to my daughter when she is a little older'' Jo Elvin, Glamour''I was inspired by [Maya''s] journey and made a point of saving a copy of ''Popular'' for my sister, who starts middle school this fall. Maybe if I had read it when I was her age, it could have saved me from a world of hurt, or at least put that world in perspective.'' Maude Apatow, New York Times Book Review''Made me smile, giggle and question what my idea of popularity really is . . A must read this summer'' Guardian Books Blog''Honest, funny, and thought-provoking.'' Gretchen Rubin, #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project''Her year-long experiment in popularity is timeless; the intelligent and humane way she gets to the heart of the matter is uniquely her. Funny, determined, and wry, Van Wagenan has written a wise, heartfelt guide for other kids eager to keep up.'' Rachel Hartman, NYT bestselling author of Seraphina''A talented writer, she''s funny, thoughtful and self-effacing . . . Teens will readily identify with her'' KirkusAbout the author:Maya Van Wagenen is fifteen years old. When she was eleven, her family moved to Brownsville, Texas, the setting of Popular. When not hunched over a desktop writing, Maya enjoys reading, British Television, and chocolate. She now lives with her parents and two siblings in a rural Georgia. She is a sophomore in high school but still shares a room with her sixth grade brother. Remarkably they have not yet killed each other.Trade ReviewEveryone's happiness project looks different, and I was utterly charmed by Maya Van Wagenen's honest, funny, and thought-provoking account of her efforts to become 'popular'. -- Gretchen Rubin, #1 bestselling author of The Happiness ProjectMaya Van Waganen's memoir, POPULAR, would have been wonderful to read as a kid, and so reassuring to Nerdy Teenage Me. Her year-long experiment in popularity is timeless; the intelligent and humane way she gets to the heart of the matter is uniquely her. Funny, determined, and wry, Van Wagenan has written a wise, heartfelt guide for other kids eager to keep up. -- Rachel Hartman, NYT bestselling author of SeraphinaGeeky and dorky, but never wimpy, Maya Van Wagenen is as powerful and honest as she is quirky and funny-and startlingly gifted. She's the real deal, folks, a teenage John Green for the next generation. Stunning. -- Margaret Stohl, bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures seriesA talented writer, she's funny, thoughtful and self-effacing . . . Teens will readily identify with her * Kirkus *Popular is wonderful. It is charming, touching, entertaining - and brought back a lot of memories about my own high school anxieties. I will be saving my copy to give to my daughter when she is a little older -- Jo Elvin * Glamour *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Secrets of Sam and Sam
Book SynopsisSam likes being a twin. He likes having two mums. He likes cheese sandwiches and his dog and drawing comics with his friend Pea. He does not like humus - or heights . . .His twin sister Sammie likes being a twin too. She knows that she''s perfect best friend material for somebody - the girls in her class just haven''t realised yet. And she knows that she''s the best Sam - Sam A.Both Sam and Sammie - and everybody in their lives seems to be keeping secrets - which ones will come out?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK My Magical Life
Book SynopsisSelected as a title in Tom Fletcher''s Book Club 2018! -------------A debut series from the mega-talented Zach King, full of laughs, zany action and more than a hint of magic.Eleven-year-old Zach has magical powers, just like everyone in his family, but he''s having trouble harnessing his abilities... Obviously being magical, but not being able to use his abilities isn''t exactly great for ZachSo, his parents decide he needs to be around real people. No more home schooling- it''s time to go to the scary world of secondary school! But Zach can''t resist a bit of magic... A simple spell ends with him and his best friend stuck in a vending machine. Someone filmed it and by the next day he''s gone viral on YouTube, getting the attention of Rachel, the prettiest girl at school. With everyone wondering how Zach does his tricks, and with head mean girl Trisha plotting to bring him down, Zach'
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Competition
Book SynopsisHarper and her fellow Dance Starz are headed to New York City for the big national competition! Not only will they be up against their arch-rivals, the Belles, but Harper will also face off against her old dance team. Does Harper have what it takes to finally prove that she belongs on the big stage?The Competition, written in collaboration with Julia Devillers, is the third and final book in the glittering trilogy from international dance superstar Maddie Ziegler.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK My Secret Unicorn Starlight Surprise
Book SynopsisLinda Chapman learnt to ride when she was three. Her first pony was Swizzle, a stubborn Welsh Mountain pony, who she used to imagine was a unicorn. Unfortunately, Swizzle behaved nothing like the Twilight of her stories! When Linda is not writing she trains dogs and teaches drama - and of course rides whenever she can. Linda lives in Leicestershire.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK First Prize for the Worst Witch
Book SynopsisPenguin presents the CD edition of First Prize for the Worst Witch by Jill Murphy, read by Gemma Arterton. Accident-prone Mildred Hubble is the Worst Witch at Miss Cackle''s Academy. She''s always getting her spells wrong and landing herself in trouble. But Mildred is in the last term of Fourth Year and determined to prove that she''s not as useless as everyone thinks - could it be First Prize for the worst witch after all?The Worst Witch is back - and it''s as subtly feminist as ever - New StatesmanTrade ReviewThe Worst Witch is back - and it's as subtly feminist as ever * New Statesman *Now that's TV magic: With stunning special effects and a whole coven of top-notch stars, CBBC's The Worst Witch will cast a spell on young and old alike * Daily Mail *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Bad Habits
Book Synopsis''Heart-warming and hilarious, this is a book you need on your shelves in these bleak times.'' Irish TimesPerfect for fans of Sex Education and Derry Girls.Alex is a rebel with a purple fauxhawk and biker boots.St Mary''s Catholic School is the strict boarding school where she''s currently trapped.Despite trying everything she can to get expelled, she''s still stuck with the nuns, the prudish attitude and the sexism. So Alex decides to take matters into her own hands. She''s going to stage the school''s first ever production of The Vagina Monologues . . .Trouble is, no one else at St Mary''s can even bear to say the word ''vagina'' out loud!A riotously funny novel about the importance of friendship and finding your voice.Trade ReviewBad Habits is an absolute joy of a read, carefully balancing comedy ("I'm a feminist! I place bets on women's basketball games.") with a nuanced take on female friendships and being a teenage girl judged unfavourably by nuns, priests, peers and the world at large. Heart-warming and hilarious, this is a book you need on your shelves in these bleak times. * Irish Times *This snarky feminist treat is properly laugh-out-loud funny -- The BooksellerFunny, fierce and feminist, Bad Habits is full of big characters, big heart, and even bigger laughs. Flynn Meaney has somehow packed laughs into every line while still taking on everything from priests to the patriarchy. I loved it -- Beth Garrod
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Lab Partners
Book SynopsisHeartstopper meets Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this addictive love storyWhen Elliot becomes lab partners with the new boy at school, Jordan, his life suddenly becomes much more interesting. He''s never met anyone like Jordan before - someone so good looking, charming and smart. And soon school becomes way more than just boring lectures and bad cafeteria nachos. For the first time ever, Elliot can''t wait to go to chemistry class.The butterflies Elliot has around Jordan finally start to make sense when Jordan unexpectedly kisses him . . . but that''s also when everything else stops making sense!As Elliot tries to figure out how he really feels about Jordan, and what that might mean, he''ll realise that sometimes the last thing you''re looking for is the one thing you need the most.
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