Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction

Book SynopsisZak Nine and Erro have escaped! But now they find themselves lost in a vast forest of alien birds and deadly plants. Things get even worse when they hear strange buzzing sounds just above the treetops attack drones! The prison guards are searching for the boys using a flock of remote bots, armed with flame-throwers and sleeping gas. Will the boys outwit the bots and find a way off Planet Alcatraz? The exotic flora and fauna just might provide a solution to the high-tech hazards hunting our heroes. This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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Book SynopsisZak Nine and Erro have come up with a brilliant plan to escape. They''ll simply hide on board a prison ship and ride it to freedom on another planet! Unfortunately, the boys don''t get far when the ship docks at one of Planet Alcatraz''s metallic moons. The hollow sphere is magnetic, and the only way to walk on it is by wearing special magnetic boots. The boys are soon discovered and are forced to flee. But how will they escape when they''re stuck floating inside a giant metal ball?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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Book SynopsisZak Nine and his friend Erro are on the run! While avoiding a band of patrolling prison guards, the boys meet another escapee who tells them the legend of an abandoned spacecraft. The boys believe that if they can find the ancient ship, they''ll be able to fix it and blast off from Planet Alcatraz. But first, they must cross the Igneous Quag, an uncharted swamp full of flame-spitting snakes and hidden geysers of fatal fire!This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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Book SynopsisAfter a recent daring escape attempt, Zak Nine and his Quom friend Erro are imprisoned in the most inescapable region of Alcatraz. The boys are locked in separate cages, hovering at the end of unbreakable chains over a boiling sea of poison. How will the boys escape their latest dilemma? Even if they break out of their cells, how will they travel across the venomous waters to safety? It's the most perilous adventure yet as the boys try to escape from Planet Alcatraz. This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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Book SynopsisYoung Quom Erro and his human friend Zak Nine are in trouble. They''re stuck in Planet Alcatraz''s most infamous jail cell: a huge metal cylinder that''s sunk into the ground but open to the sky. The boys are certain they can climb out, but they quickly discover the cunning secret of the pit. When they make too many movements, the floor sinks and the pit grows even deeper. Will the boys manage to climb out or will their hopes dwindle as the circle of sky overhead shrinks to a distant dot?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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Book SynopsisWhen Gotham City’s biggest baddies gather to plan a heist, they tell Harley to go wait with the goons! What?! But the joke is on them after Batman busts in and she sneaks out holding blueprints that show the way to the crooked payday. Can the jilted jester pull off a solo steal while dodging the criminal bosses on her tail? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero and Super-Villain fans!

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Book SynopsisA jewellery store in Gotham City has been robbed by a dangerous dog. Thankfully Batman, Robin and Ace the Super-Dog are on the case! Will this super trio be able to track down the robbers and solve this canine crime? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for early readers.

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Book SynopsisDavid Solomons''s zany, inimitable wit makes for a series of capers that are thrilling and satisfying.- The Guardian on The Secret in Vault 13An ancient artifact buried deep within the TARDIS leads the Doctor back to London, where a deadly predator prowls the tunnels beneath the city. As the Time Lord and her friends investigate, they uncover a mystery that will take them from a secret mountain base to the depths of the ocean - and if they cannot solve it, one of them will perish. In order to save her friend, the Doctor must solve the riddle of ... the Maze of Doom!

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Book SynopsisWINNER of the ITW THRILLER AWARD - Best Young Adult NovelTHE FIRST BOOK IN THE HIGH-OCTANE YOUNG ADULT ADVENTURE THRILLER SERIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR GREGG HURWITZ. It''s never really been my thing to be the brave one - that''s always been my older brother Patrick - but something world-changing is happening in our small town of Creek''s Cause. Parasites have infected everyone over the age of eighteen, making them violent, and if they even sniff a kid they either bash our brains in or take us back to their creepy lair.We''re trapped at the school with the other remaining survivors, including Patrick''s girlfriend Alex, and we don''t know how long we''ll last. The school is surrounded by infected adults, and we''re sure that there is something else out there, something controlling the people that used to be our parents, our guardians. But here''s the real problem, Patrick is turning eighteen in a few days, so it''s up to me - Chance Rain - to Trade ReviewA brilliant, terrifying, rule-breaking reimagining of the zombie novel. -- Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & RuinOne of those all-too-creepy-and-believable stories. Chilling! -- Ridley Pearson, New York Times bestselling authorReaders with a 5th Wave-shaped hole in their sf-loving hearts will rejoice. * Booklist *In his first book for teens, Hurwitz crafts a tense, disturbing tale that's simultaneously a story driven by brother love and the determination to survive against impossible odds. * Publishers Weekly *The alien-zombie mashup that science-fiction fans won't want to miss . . . This zombie-esque sci-fi novel will feed the needs of readers looking for a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping story with elements of horror. * Kirkus Reviews *The Rains is a fearsome exploration of survival that turns the horrors of the natural world into our worst nightmares. Readers will hold their breath for the whole adrenaline-packed, terrifying ride. Biological sci-fi at its best. -- Lydia Kang, author of Control

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Book SynopsisTHE SECOND BREAKNECK PACED YOUNG ADULT ADVENTURE THRILLER IN THE RAINS BROTHERS SERIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR GREGG HURWITZ. Chance, that''s me, the youngest Rain brother - and right now I''m kind of stuck between a rock and hard place.... Or more specifically, tied up and kidnapped. My captors? We call them Drones, and they serve the Harvesters that have infected all the adults in our town of Creek''s Cause with parasites, turning them into mindless rage zombies that have only two objectives: capture or kill. What we know so far is that there are two factions of Drones, one that wants my big brother Patrick and me to save the world, and the other that is taking kids and using them to hatch something... otherworldly. I don''t want to know what they are, but I''m pretty sure I''m about to find out.What I do know is that Patrick and his girlfriend Alex are out there, they aren''t dead and they won''t let me die at the hands of the Harvesters. NotTrade ReviewPraise for The Rains -- :A brilliant, terrifying, rule-breaking reimagining of the zombie novel. -- Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & RuinOne of those all-too-creepy-and-believable stories. Chilling! -- Ridley Pearson, New York Times bestselling authorReaders with a 5th Wave-shaped hole in their sf-loving hearts will rejoice. * Booklist *In his first book for teens, Hurwitz crafts a tense, disturbing tale that's simultaneously a story driven by brother love and the determination to survive against impossible odds. * Publishers Weekly *The alien-zombie mashup that science-fiction fans won't want to miss . . . This zombie-esque sci-fi novel will feed the needs of readers looking for a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping story with elements of horror. * Kirkus Reviews *The Rains is a fearsome exploration of survival that turns the horrors of the natural world into our worst nightmares. Readers will hold their breath for the whole adrenaline-packed, terrifying ride. Biological sci-fi at its best. -- Lydia Kang, author of Control

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Book SynopsisA brand new series of adventures for the Doctor and her TARDIS team! Something has gone wrong with time, and the Doctor - alongside her friends Yaz, Ryan and Graham - is determined to investigate. The trail leads to a dusty mining town at Hallowe''en - and something scary is lying in wait for them ...The second in a new series of illustrated adventures for the Thirteenth Doctor, as portrayed by Jodie Whittaker!

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Book SynopsisA new edition of the ultimate and most essential guide to Doctor Who, now updated to include all thirteen incarnations of the Doctor and covering all her newest adventures from Series 11.With fascinating facts from all of space and time, as well as information on the Doctor''s helpful companions and fearsome foes, this book will tell all about the Doctor''s TARDIS, her regenerations, and much, much more!

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Book SynopsisReturn to the incredible days of Ten this Christmas . . .For the Tenth Doctor, the festive season always brought adventure.In fact, he''s saved Christmas across space and time more times than we ever knew . . .Join the Doctor (and Donna and Martha and Rose, and other friends old and new) for incredible tales of daring and danger. From Daleks plotting to save humanity to Sycorax working to exploit it . . . from star-narwhals massing on the Moon to a toy factory in space.Because even in the jolliest of seasons there''s a world or two to save.

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Book Synopsis*Part of the six books for six decades collection*It is London, 1978, and tensions are high. Seema and her family are struggling, but she has learnt to keep her head down, not create trouble.That is until she and her two friends, Terrence and Inderjit, decide to join an anti-National Front protest in the East End.And when trouble does inevitably find them, the friends are saved by the appearance of a mysterious, seemingly broken-down bus.But inside this bus it is like nothing any of them have ever seen. It is a journey through the most wonderful landscapes, where visions of hopes and dreams envelop the lost group.Who - or what - is this strange place? The tall, grumpy man with white hair might know the answers, but then he seems just as scared as they are . . .

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Book Synopsis*Part of the six books for six decades collection*When the Doctor and Rose stumble across thirteen-year-old Lily, they both agree she needs their help.Lily thinks there are monsters in the closet, hiding under the bed. And that they''ve taken her mother and brother - who went missing months ago.When asked about the monster, Lily can only say it''s made of immense light and power. Rose and the Doctor must find out who and what the creature is, and where it''s taken Lily''s family.It is a search that will take them from the Cardiff Rift right back to the childhood of Lily''s grandmother, and another disappearance all those years ago . . .

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Book SynopsisJoin your favourite Time Lord (every one of them!) as a whole host of puzzling mysteries await . . . Which of three possible substances would make the best weapon against a Dalek? How can you tell which mannequin is an Auton? Where in the universe is the Master hiding? Travel through space and time, and across worlds, ships and space stations, as you crack clues, make deductions and solve cases.Using your puzzling powers of logic (plus maybe a sonic screwdriver and some physic paper), it's down to YOU to help the Doctor and their companions fight monsters and save the day.

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Book SynopsisClassic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions and writing prompts.Trade Review'A monster has appeared at sea, a monster that can cross oceans and, semmingly, continents, and Pierre Aronnax thinks he knows its origins. But when he and two friends attack the monster, they discover it is actually a great underwater machine, and the real monster is its tortured captain. This adaptatin takes advantage of Verne's highly visual wonders and translates them into impressive, effortless panels of danger on, and beneath, the high seas.' Joe Sutliff Sanders, Teacher Librarian, October 2008Table of ContentsIntroducing...(Cast of Characters) Chapter 1: The Hunt Begins Chapter 2: Inside the Nautilus Chapter 3: Death at Sea Chapter 4: Underwater Adventures Chapter 5: The Voyage Ends

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Book SynopsisThe world has changed for Rush since he discovered that he wasn''t the only one. A Mutant with powers that the Pure government would kill for, there are five kids like him on Scorched Earth, hidden from the world until now. Rush: telekinetic; Anya: shapeshifter; Jax: mind reader; Flea: time-stopper; Brick: healer.As their powers grow, Rush knows that they have a mission that means more than their own survival. Together, they''re like the ultimate weapon they might just beat the evil government of President Melk. But someone will stop at nothing to break them up. And as Melk threatens to destroy the entire Mutant city, Rush''s feelings for Tia, one of the Pure, threaten to complicate everything ...A brilliant follow-up to Mutant City, packed with action, adventure and a collection of unlikely heroes plus two spectacularly good villains, to boot. Perfect for fans of X-Men, Charlie Higson and action-packed sci-fi extravaganzas.

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Book SynopsisThe thrilling and hilarious companion to The Last Humanwhich is in the works to be a major motion picture from the producers of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseabout a world where robots and humans coexist . . . though the peace between them may not last longnow in paperback It's been a few months now since XR_935 met Emma, a human girl who wasn't supposed to exist. The robots thought that they'd eliminated all humans, but there were still some clinging to survival, who made it through the war. Now the robots and humans live side by side, and the world is so much better for it. They've formed a new society where they live together as equals. Even if XR doesn't always understand the emotions or the disorder of the human's settlement, XR is impressed that they somehow always seem to make it workespecially considering all the terrible things that robots did to humans all those years ago. But some humans are not so quick to forget or forgive what the robots did . . . and a group of

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Book SynopsisAn original and timely new YA novel from acclaimed author Susan Fletcher, set in a near-future where rogue gene editing has changed humanityloosely based on The Little MermaidA girl torn between two worlds . . . Turtle is scavenging a drowned town when she saves a stranger's life. There's something special about Kaian attraction she's never felt before. She would do anything to see him again. But Turtle can never truly be with Kai, because Kai is Normal, and Turtle is one of the Mer, kids whose genes were illegally hacked before birth and who now have working gills as well as lungs. Turtle lives on an old cruise ship with the other Mer in order to be close to the water she needs to survive. Yet she sneaks away and lies to her friends to spend more time on land with Kai. And the pull of the shore grows even stronger when Turtle reconnects with her sisters and learns that her father, who has been in prison for having her genes modified, has escaped and may be hiding out nearby.

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Book SynopsisThe captivating, feminist YA thriller. The snow is falling thick and fast now. Snow in Iceland is dangerous.Hannah Eiríksdóttir has been banished from her home in London to a place of eternal punishment for the wicked. No, not Hell, but close: Iceland. There, she faces a new life working as a journalist for her father''s newspaper - a man she barely knows.Imogen Collins has the perfect life as a social media influencer, showing off her glamorous London existence to adoring fans. But behind the filters lies a dark secret. She thought she''d buried it: But the Beast is back - a ghost from her past who''s threatening to ruin her future.When a man is found murdered at the edge of the road in snowy Iceland the girls'' lives collide. Imogen had the motive. Can Hannah find out the truth, and discover the reality of the girl beneath the filters?Behind perfection often lies unbearable ugliness.''A sharp, relevant tTrade ReviewFollowing the death of her mother, Hannah has been sent to Iceland to live with the father she hardly knows. She doesn't want to go, preferring to live with her grandmother, but her father has made it clear that isn't an option. Hannah doesn't like the idea of being exiled from her friends in London and isn't keen on living with her stepmother and the stepbrother and stepsister that she barely knows. But working as an intern on her father's newspaper holds some interest for her, so her new life isn't entirely as bleak as Hannah likes to make out.By contrast, Imogen seems to have the perfect life. She's one of the elite so-called influencers on social media. Her Instagram account has millions of followers who wait eagerly for the photos and lifestyle updates, and Imogen receives a constant stream of freebies and perks by way of product placement, just so she'll post a selfie showing her latest clothes or make up. But behind the glittering façade, Imogen has her own demons that never get seen by her adoring public. She has a secret, but she's tired of hiding, and determined to use her time in Iceland to exorcise her demons - or rather demon. Singular.The discovery of a murdered man's body in a remote crevasse brings the lives of the two girls into collision.The Sharp Edge of a Snowflake is a fast-paced YA mystery that exposes the dark side of social media and, worse, the kind of manipulation that big business engages in for its own ends. The sort of media manipulation that can make - and break - governments. Social media as big business is probably alien territory for most people, who might gauge their popularity online by a few hundred followers on Twitter and friends on Facebook, but for people like Imogen who live their lives in the constant spotlight they shine on themselves, it's a very different world.The chapters alternative between Hannah and Imogen, punctuated by a series of Instagram snapshots, cleverly written with a series of alternative hashtags describing each photo. The narration succeeds beautifully in getting under the skin of each of the girls, making the shifts in point of view distinctive and easy to follow. Of the two, Imogen is the most damaged, despite Hannah's recent loss, and gradually the mystery surrounding the bright façade Imogen projects starts to become clear, although it takes a while, and several slow-burn revelations for the whole picture to become clear.I was engrossed in the book from start to finish, and it kept me guessing right to the end, when even in the closing pages, the shocks keep coming. In keeping with the best Nordic traditions, there's bags of angst and snow, but not many trees. -- Linda Wilson * Crime Review *Hannah has spent her life taking care of her mother but, when she dies, everything changes. The youngster is sent to live with her estranged father in Iceland who gives her a job on a newspaper. While writing a piece about a social media influencer, she discovers a scoop; a marketing agency is going to extraordinary lengths to exploit its clients personal data - and they are not going to let a kid stand in their way. A sharp, relevant tale. -- Natasha Harding * The Sun *Concerns over inheriting a parent's illness also haunt the newly-bereaved Hannah, one of two narrators in Sif Sigmarsdóttir's The Sharp Edge of a Snowflake (Hodder, €10.80), a fast-paced Nordic YA thriller that exposes the dark side of social media and big business. * The Sunday Independent *The most exciting YA author from Iceland -- Lilja Sigurðardóttir * author of Snare *A fantastic YA novel... a thoroughly captivating and thought-provoking story that will hook you from page one and will not let go until you have reached the satisfying conclusion -- Yrsa Sigurdardottir * Author of the bestselling Thora Gudmundsdottir crime series *A breathtaking, thought-provoking and wildly entertaining YA thriller -- Eoin Colfer * author of Artemis Fowl *

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Book SynopsisIn a world far from our own, where enemies come in many forms, the ultimate battle for survival continues ... The explosive final book in the epic CONTENDER trilogy from the bestselling author of the Summoner series.

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Book SynopsisTake on the role of the Monster Hunter in this fully interactive, flick-through-the pages, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story.YOU are the Monster Hunter, protector of the living, and nightmare of the paranormal. Aliens have landed and your specialist services are urgently required...Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve SkidmoreAge appropriate for 8+. Also suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association.Trade Review...takes storytelling to a whole new dimension. - Catton Grove Junior School, Norwich

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Book SynopsisTake on the role of the Monster Hunter in this fully interactive, flick-through-the pages, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story.YOU are an agent of G.H.O.S.T. - protecting the world from creatures in the shadows. Dr Omega is creating mutanthumans - turning them into monsters. Your mission is to stop her experiments.Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve SkidmoreAge appropriate for 8+. Also suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association.Trade Review...takes storytelling to a whole new dimension. - Catton Grove Junior School, Norwich

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Book SynopsisThe third book in a heartstopping, high-octane new space series. Perfect for fans of Veronica Roth, Suzanne Collins, Amie Kaufman and Lauren Oliver. The Genesis Programme reality TV show has brought twelve young astronauts to Mars, to face unprecedented hostility. She can never admit defeat - but can she fight her last fight alone?

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Book SynopsisThe second in the epic Chronicles of the Invaders trilogy by bestselling author John Connolly, and Jennifer Ridyard. For fans of THE 5TH WAVE and I AM NUMBER FOUR.She is the trophy of a civilization at war with itself.He is its rebel captive.Separated by millions of light years, their dreams are united.And they will risk everything to make their world - all worlds - right again.EMPIRE. The second in the epic Chronicles of the Invaders series.Trade ReviewDensely plotted and decidedly grown-up, this is YA fiction for readers who are bored of fluff and sparkles - SFXIf you enjoy exciting reads, regardless of your age, you'll enjoy this one - The BookbagHead and shoulders above its competition in the genre - Mass Movement

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Book SynopsisBook Band: Grey - Ideal for ages 8+A thought-provoking comedy about being an alien from prize-winning Zanib Mian.Maxx is an alien: a real one - from the planet Zerg. He''s on Earth to research these strange things called emotions that humans have (and eat as much chocolate as he can). But some of the humans seem to think Maxx''s new human friend Jibreel is an alien too, and Maxx just can''t figure it out. Why would coming from another country make you an alien?!This funny science-fiction story is a perfect way to tackle difficult topics like racism and refugees with children. It has hilarious black-and-white illustrations from Sernur Isik throughout, and is ideal for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging iTrade ReviewZanib Mian has a wonderful way with speech - the story is told through Maxx's exuberant first person narrative, and it's an absolute treat, funny, acute and full of heart, even before Maxx has learned emotions. [...] A story with lots for readers to discuss and contemplate, and a great book for sharing. * Books for Keeps *Zanib Mian has a real gift for comedy and dialogue too and this is extremely funny, while at the same time it makes some very serious points. In the new Bloomsbury Readers series, the story is perfect for children growing reading confidence and understanding, with short chapters and frequent illustrations. -- LoveReading4Kids * Chosen as Star Book for July 2020 *This is an engaging tale of friendship with enough laughs to keep it on the right side of cheesy. -- Children's Books Ireland * Editor's Choice, Mind Yourself Reading Guide *An ideal way to begin a conversation about our worries either as a class or with individual children, this is likely to be an invaluable addition to classroom bookshelves over the coming months. -- Starlight and Stories * starlightandstories.com *

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Book SynopsisTwo identical girls, one a princess, the other a rebel. Who will rule the empire? Amani must make a devastating choice between revolution and family in this sequel to the instant Sunday Times bestseller Mirage.

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Book SynopsisA crackling fire. Weird shadows. Strange noises. And a scary story. Are Robot and Rico ready for their first camping adventure?

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Book SynopsisRobot builds a new racing car. But it doesn''t seem to work. Robot and Rico are ready to get this car back on track!

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Book SynopsisMr Kazarian has a problem ... his evil cousin, Kronkhold, is threatening to consume the galaxy with his new device, a black-hole generator. Mr K''s four favourite students are in the library researching Albert Einstein when they see Mr K heading out on his mission to stop Kronkhold. What better way to learn about black holes and Einstein''s theories than to ride along? Oh, and hopefully help save their home in the Milky Way. Bravely facing Kronkhold and his space-pirate flunkies, Mr K and the students get a little too up-close and personal with a black hole and must outwit the evil scientist to save the galaxy and themselves!

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Book SynopsisHoping to avoid the Alcatraz guards, Zak Nine and Erro decide to climb down into a deep canyon to hide. But soon the boys see some huge rock formations that move! Zak and Erro are quickly caught by the giant criminals that have been imprisoned in the deep gorge. Some of the giants want to hand the boys over to the Alcatraz guards to gain their own freedom. But a few giants would rather turn the boys into dinner! Will Zak and Erro outwit their captors and get away before becoming the giants'' next meal?

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Book SynopsisTravelling by night, Zak Nine and Erro are following a shadowy figure until the mysterious stranger disappears into a cave. The boys decide to follow. Inside they find a maze filled with priceless gems, along with a rough band of escaped criminals. Things go from bad to worse when a squad of Alcatraz guards arrives on the scene. When the guards start shooting their laser blasters, suddenly nobody is safe! Will Zak and Erro escape the deadly storm of laser fire, or will they be trapped in the endless dark forever?

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Book SynopsisAs Zak Nine and his friend Erro make their way around a strange lake, they discover an ancient golden building. The boys decide to go inside to take a closer look, but unwittingly stumble into the legendary Octagon: an underground chamber with eight mysterious doors. One door will lead the boys to freedom, but the rest lead to sinister traps and certain death! Will Zak and Erro outwit the deadly room and escape before it''s too late?

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Book Synopsis2013 WinnerAmazon Breakthrough Novel AwardGrand Prize and Young Adult Fiction WinnerWhen Kate Pierce-Keller's grandmother gives her a strange blue medallion and speaks of time travel, sixteen-year-old Kate assumes the old woman is delusional. But it all becomes horrifyingly real when a murder in the past destroys the foundation of Kate's present-day life. Suddenly, that medallion is the only thing protecting Kate from blinking out of existence.Kate learns that the 1893 killing is part of something much more sinister, and her genetic ability to time travel makes Kate the only one who can fix the future. Risking everything, she travels back in time to the Chicago World's Fair to try to prevent the murder and the chain of events that follows.Changing the timeline comes with a personal costif Kate succeeds, the boy she loves will have no memory of her existence. And regardless of her motives, does Kate have the right to manipulate the fate of the entire world?

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Book SynopsisREBORN is the gripping sequel to the apocalyptic thriller REMADE, by bestselling author of the Timeriders series, Alex Scarrow.Eighteen months have passed since the events of REMADE. Leon and Freya have seen no sign of the virus, clinging on to the hope that two hard winters may have just killed it off. When news of a rescue ship arriving off the coast comes in, the pair are on the move once again.But all is not as safe as it seems. The virus has been busy. It has learned and evolved. And now it is reborn . . .This book has also been published in paperback as Plague Nation.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the Matriarchy. Sixty years after a virus has wiped out almost all the men on the planet, things are pretty much just as you would imagine a world run by women might be: war has ended; greed is not tolerated; the ecological needs of the planet are always put first. In two generations, the female population has grieved, pulled together and moved on, and life really is pretty good - if you're a girl. It's not so great if you're a boy, but fourteen-year-old River wouldn't know that. Until she met Mason, she thought they were extinct.Trade ReviewThe heart of this novel lies with River’s great-grandmother, as memories of the boyfriend who was killed by the plague and the baby brother she was forced to give up drive her to hide the XY, even at peril to herself and her family. It’s that emotional core that gives Mason humanity and the reader the opportunity to care for him as a character despite his initially appearing as a one-dimensional stand-in for males everywhere. This could therefore serve as an interesting counterpart to DeStefano’s Wither (BCCB 3/11) or as a primer for Margaret Atwood’s adult works. * Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the Kingdom, a dazzling fantasy theme park where 'happily ever after' is not just a promise, but a rule . . . It's a fairytale which ends in murder as the one of the 'Fantasists' goes renegade. Ana, a half-human, half-android princess, is tasked with entertaining visitors and making wishes come true but now she's on trial, after finding herself experiencing emotions and romantic feelings against all her programming.Told through court testimony, interrogation records and fragmented flashbacks, Jess Rothenberg's The Kingdom has the futuristic appeal of Westworld and the twists and turns of a YA true-crime thriller.'Disney on steroids . . . a surefire discussion starter about desire and power.' – Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksTrade ReviewDisney on steroids... a surefire discussion starter about desire and power. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *The Kingdom by Jess Rothenberg is a revelation. It’s uniqueness and ingenuity absolutely blew me away. I cannot recommend this clever, chilling and stunning novel enough. -- Midnight Book GirlAn exciting and thought-provoking Young Adult novel. * Juno *When the book starts it has the air of a book about Disney princesses brought to life, but make sure you persevere, as this young adult narrative becomes increasingly dark. As Ana’s growing awareness and understanding is explored, so subplots make you question the reality of her thought processes. Is she truly just an automaton after all? There is a murder and there is a solution but the book actually, quite cleverly, explores so much more. I did not expect to be recommending this book when I started. I did not even think I would read it to the end, but I did. I recommend you do the same -- Crime Review

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Book SynopsisThe $3 time machine strikes again in this third and final installment in the series perfect for fans who love funny, unexpected adventures and wacky plot twists from best-selling author Dustin Brady.Professor Snellenburg is a mysterious man. What’s the real story behind his time machine? What does the villainous Queen want with him? And where is he now? To find the professor, Elsa and Liam will need to start digging up answers to these long-buried secrets. Their search starts with the Voynich Manuscript—a book from the Middle Ages that puzzles historians and codebreakers to this day. They’ll travel to an alternate dimension, where they’ll meet Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (the geologist, not the wrestler) and discover the shocking origin of time slime. Finally, with the help of the World’s Worst Time Machine, they’ll attempt a journey to the very center of time. As the kids close in on the answers they’ve been seeking, their world begins turning upside down. Who’s the hero of this story? Who’s the villain? And what happens when you find out that everything you thought you knew was a lie?

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Book SynopsisA suspenseful and spooky series, perfect for fans of Goosebumps, from bestselling duo Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs.When a bullying incident sends twelve year-old Nico Holland over the edge of a cliff into the icy waters of Still Cove, where no one ever goes, friends Tyler and Ella – and even 'cool kid' Opal – rush to his rescue . . . only to discover an island hidden in the swirling mists below. Shrouded by dense trees and murky tides, the island appears uninhabited, although the kids can't quite shake the feeling that something about it is off. As the group delves deeper into the unknown, their discoveries – and their lives – begin to intertwine in weird and spooky ways. Something ancient has awakened . . . and it knows their wishes and dreams – and their deepest secrets. Do they have what it takes to face the shadowy things that lurk within their own hearts?Continue the chilling adventure with The Beast.Trade ReviewLightning-paced action... this book really left me breathless! -- R L Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear StreetMove over, Stranger Things . . . The Darkdeep will pull you into an irresistibly eerie world beyond your wildest dreams - and nightmares. -- Melissa de la CruzThe stakes are huge, the action high-throttle, but what readers will remember most is its big, emotional heart. . . A truly spectacular adventure. -- Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and EvilA delicious rollicking adventure you won't be able to put down. -- Tahereh Mafi, author of Shatter MeThe Darkdeep has all the makings of a classic... this is, hands down, the most fun I've had while being deeply terrified. -- Roshani Chokshi, author of Aru Shah and the End of TimeBrimming with chilling mysteries and heart-stopping twists... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. -- Alexandra Bracken, author of The Darkest Minds

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Book SynopsisAre there Blobheads in your toilet? From the pair behind Muddle Earth and The Edge Chronicles, Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, Bumper Blobheads collects four fully-illustrated, completely bonkers Blobhead adventures in one big book!Billy Barnes has found Blobheads in his bathroom. The Blobheads – Kerek, Zerek and Derek – are weird purple aliens from the planet Blob, arriving in Billy's toilet through an alpha-gamma space-time wormhole. And they're on a very, very important mission. They're trying to find the Most High Emperor of the Universe. And they think they'll find them in Billy's bathroom . . .Celebrating twenty years of the series, Bumper Blobheads includes Invasion of the Blobs, Talking Toasters, School Stinks! and Beware of the Babysitter.

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Book SynopsisMy heart is a kaleidoscope, and when we kiss it makes my world unravel . . .Last summer, Gottie's life fell apart. Her beloved grandfather Grey died and Jason, the boy to whom she lost her heart wouldn't even hold her hand at the funeral. This summer, still reeling from twin heartbreaks, Gottie is lost and alone and burying herself in equations. Until, after five years absence, Thomas comes home: former boy next door. Former best friend. Former everything. And as life turns upside down again she starts to experience strange blips in time - back to last summer, back to what she should have seen then . . . During one long, hazy summer, Gottie navigates grief, world-stopping kisses and rips in the space-time continuum, as she tries to reconcile her first heartbreak with her last.The Square Root of Summer is an astounding and moving debut from Harriet Reuter Hapgood.Trade ReviewThe must-read of the summer... a new twist on coming-of-age, told with vibrance, intelligence, and beauty * BuzzFeed *a buzzy debut * Marie Claire *Love, loss and heartbreak told in a wholly authentic teenage voice * The Bookseller *The Square Root of Summer is a completely unique and beautiful look at all the different ways our hearts can break. Brilliantly told and full of sweeping prose, swoon-worthy romance and just a touch of physics, this is a book for anyone who has loved and lost a family member, friend or romantic partner. * BookTrust *The Square Root of Summer is a title I’m going to be shouting about all summer. It’s a standout debut that you can’t help but love and I hope that readers love it just as much as I did. -- Lucy Powrie * Queen of Contemporary *Sophisticated and believable...An emotional roller-coaster ride worth taking. * School Library Journal *This bold, soulful debut about loss, the black hole of grief, friendship - and physics - sparkles with wit, warmth and sentences to be savoured. Gottie is an utterly unique character whose journey (and quirks) will lift the heart -- Joanne Owen * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisMaximum Ride lost her fight to save the world. But from the ashes of the old world, a phoenix has risen… she calls herself Hawk.Hawk doesn't know her real name. She doesn't know who her parents were, or where they went. The only thing she remembers is that they told to wait on a street corner until they came back for her.That was ten years ago.The day that she finally gives up waiting is the moment her life changes for ever. Because the promise becomes reality: someone is coming for her.But it's not a rescue. It's an execution.Trade ReviewFans of dystopian fiction will enjoy this pulsating new YA novel from bestselling author James Patterson . . . Patterson is second to none when it comes to writing pacy thrillers and this one has got the lot - an intriguing plot, exciting action and a captivating lead character * Independent *A fast-moving, multi-stranded, hugely entertaining story that brings the world of Maximum Ride back with a bang * Keighley News *We were hooked until the very end. 8/10 * Indy Best *... A fast-paced, action-packed read, ideal for fans of the original series -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisA mind-bending science fiction anthology from ten top YA authors perfect for fans of Black Mirror, Lauren James and Femi Fadugba's The Upper World.>> "Unique, brilliant, and brimming with hope." BuzzFeed>> "Joyfully queer and diverse, this is a jump forward into a bright and colourful world." Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the UniverseImagine a world where robots with human consciousness roam the earth; a society where you can change everything about how you look, sound and interact, and even inherit a voice from the dead; and a universe where a city in space can be destroyed with a kiss…In stories buzzing with possibility, hope, innovation, anger and tenderness, ten top YA authors imagine what the world could be through the lens of technologies emerging today. Tasting Light is a dazzling challenge to open your mind, heart and senses, and rewire your perceptions.With stories by:William Alexander, K. Ancrum, Elizabeth Bear, A.R. Capetta, Charlotte Nicole Davis, Nasugraq Rainey Hopson, A.S. King, E.C. Myers, Junauda Petrus-Nasah and Wendy Xu"Unique, brilliant, and brimming with hope." BuzzFeed"Joyfully queer and diverse, this is a jump forward into a bright and colourful world." Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe"A fine array of stories blending queerness and technology" Tor"Tackle[s] relevant issues such as colonization, misogyny, transphobia, and white entitlement in this eclectic celebration of infinite possibility and the ever-present human spirit." Publishers Weekly (starred review)"At once unsettling and moving, this crystalline collection will find or create a connection with its readers." Booklist"A diverse anthology showing hopeful futures imagined through the lens of technology [...] A top-notch hard science fiction collection." Kirkus (starred review)Trade ReviewA thoughtful, innovative and queer collection of stories that use futuristic technology in personal ways - from a non-binary teenager getting a mod to inherit the voice of someone deceased, to interstellar penpals. The stories range in scope from intimate and personal to far-reaching and society-breaking. Joyfully queer and diverse, this is a jump forward into a bright and colourful world. -- Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the UniverseFeatured in the Bookseller's November children's previews * Bookseller *This collection of innovative YA hard science fiction short stories thoughtfully reimagines a gender-diverse future from an array of perspectives. [...] Each story is unique, brilliant, and brimming with hope. * BuzzFeed *The creators seamlessly tackle relevant issues such as colonization, misogyny, transphobia, and white entitlement in this eclectic celebration of infinite possibility and the ever-present human spirit. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *The 10 short stories in this luminous collection are set in the future in different locations [...] At once unsettling and moving, this crystalline collection will find or create a connection with its readers. * BookList *

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Book SynopsisThe FINAL ARC of LOW! Salus rises. The Burnt Legion attacks. Stel Caine faces the greatest challenge to her hope yet: the rage of her daughter, the Helmswoman, Della. It all ends here — lovingly rendered by the legendary art team of Tocchini and McCaig! Collects LOW #20-26

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Book SynopsisWith a noisy giant crashing around the kingdom, the Princess in Black uses the Sparkle Signal to call ALL her heroic friends together - for the biggest adventure yet.The Princess in Black is ready for her snowy playdate with the Goat Avenger and the Princess in Blankets. It?s a perfect day to build snow monsters and battle them for practice. But just when they?re about to wage battle, a huge foot smashes their snow monster. ?SQUASHY!? It?s a giant, and it?s smashing everything in its path! The giant is too strong for the three friends, so the Princess in Blankets has an idea: it?s time to light the Sparkle Signal and summon help. With a rising crescendo of a plot and a delightfully surprising ending, the latest adventure in the New York Times best-selling series features all the Princess in Black?s friends as heroes for the first time.

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Book SynopsisAs America’s twenty-first-century revolution reaches its endgame, twin sisters must outrun, and outlive, the Common enemy. Outlaw twin sisters Ava and Mira Goodwin were born to defy Texas’s tyrannical and oppressive Governor Roth. They inspired millions across the country to liberate themselves and fight to live free under the new Common rule. But an enemy still endangers their fragile vision for the future. Ava and Mira’s mission: hunt the man down. The once-mighty Governor Roth has fled Dallas. Holding a hostage beloved by Ava and Mira, Roth has a mission, too: regroup his Loyalists, wreak vengeance, and reclaim his power. With the help of a savvy programmer turned rebel warrior, Ava and Mira brave a journey more uncertain than they’ve ever attempted before. As they forge southward into foreign territory—against a ruthless cartel, Roth’s aggressive Texas Guard, and a formidable new foe—courage, alliances, and trust will be tested. Now, in the most unlikely and treacherous of places, the sisters must finish what they started. Before they—and the Common—are erased from history forever.Trade Review“An action-packed wrap-up with a timely message at its core.” —Kirkus Reviews

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