Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction

Book Synopsis*The OFFICIAL Doctor Who quiz book*Quiz your way through space and time and help the Doctor save the universe!Quiz your way through space and time and help the Doctor save the universe! With 100 questions testing your Doctor Who knowledge, this is the official way to prove you have what it takes to be an expert on the Whoniverse.The databanks of the TARDIS have been sabotaged, and Time is being rewritten with all the wrong facts! The Doctor has picked YOU an expert in his life and times to help him.If you can help the Doctor answer a host of timey-wimey questions, the databanks will be renewed and filled back up with the Doctor's true history.Through ten locations, from Earth to Skaro, you must work with the Doctor and his friends to answer questions and battle foes.Get quizzing. It''s only the universe at stake.

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Book SynopsisA whip-smart tale that asks big, bold questions of how we can save the planet. Laura LamA smart, brilliantly realized call to arms. The ObserverFrighteningly clever and richly imagined. Laura Wood, author of A Sky Painted GoldIn a climate catastrophe ... resistance is taking root.Gabrielle is a climate-change activist who shoots to fame when she becomes the first teenager to display a supernatural ability to grow plants from her skin. Hester is the millionaire daughter of an oil tycoon and the face of the family business. Theo comes from a long line of fishermen, but his parents are struggling to make ends meet.On the face of it, the three have very little in common. Yet when Hester and Theo join Gabrielle and legions of other teenagers around the world in developing the strange new Greenfingers power, it becomes clear that to use their ability for good, they''ll need to learn to work togTrade ReviewLauren James ’s speculative thrillers have covered topics as diverse as time travel, cloning and space travel. In Green Rising, she turns her attention to the climate emergency. In the near future, on an increasingly uninhabitable Earth, thousands of teenagers around the world suddenly develop ‘Green fingers’ powers – the ability to grow plants from their own skin. The race is on to use their gifts to save the planet and outsmart the corporations who would exploit them. A smart, brilliantly realised call to arms. * The Observer (The New Review) *"Green Rising is a whip-smart tale that asks big, bold questions of how we can save the planet, with or without Greenfinger magic. Beautiful imagery, a strong scientific underpinning and well-rounded characters. A must-read for teens today." * Laura Lam, Sunday Times bestselling author of Goldilocks and Seven Devils *"Frighteningly clever and richly imagined, Green Rising is a book that combines lush, compulsive storytelling with an urgent message, and everyone who reads it will be stirred by its call to arms. I loved it." * Laura Wood, author of A Sky Painted Gold *Smart and sharp and witty and fun, with a magic system that springs perfectly from current events and winds perfectly around some really big real-world themes –­ but manages to avoid being didactic -- Stephanie Burgis * author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart *In this love song to our planet, Green Rising effortlessly mixes magic and science with strong, likeable characters and a smart plot. But most of all, this book provides the clearest explanation yet as to what's caused climate change, and more importantly, what we can do to prevent it. -- Hannah Gold * author of The Last Bear *

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Book SynopsisJOIN THE TEAM. SAVE THE WORLD. Twin geniuses Jacob and Kira are recruited to take part in a high-tech mission to protect the planet ... but will their dreams of adventure come true, or is the threat too great to handle?Jacob and Kira live in the heart of Mbale, Uganda with their conservationist mother and navigate life as unsuspecting geniuses; Kira with hopes to explore outside the hot terrains of Uganda, and conspiracy theorist Jacob, whose fear often holds him back from the answers he so desperately wants to uncover.But when they discover that someone has been watching their every move in the hopes to enlist them in a top-secret agency called Transcendent, their lives are turned upside down.Soon the twins are hurtled from the luscious landscapes of Mbale, to the sleek streets of London, where - alongside other selected protegees - they must undertake three rigorous trials, each more difficult than the last, to be accepted into Transcendent. If they are successful, they will be launched into space to complete a high-stakes mission to fight the greatest threat the world has ever seen.Only, the twins soon realise they have more to contend with than they bargained for ... is there a more sinister reason they have been chosen?Two kids, one top-secret agency and an epic mission to save the world. ''A fun, action-packed thriller with a brother-sister duo that I really loved.'' - David Owen, author of the Alex Neptune series

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Book SynopsisSupernova is Marissa Meyer's fearless finale to the New York Times-bestselling Renegade trilogy – you won't want to miss this.You can't wear a mask forever. Love and Anarchy won't allow it.With their alter egos at war, their allies at each other's throats and their feelings for one another growing, Nova and Adrian battle to keep their secret identities under wraps as their greatest fears are realized. Anarchy is once again heading for Gatlon City, and this time it may not survive.Trade ReviewIn a vividly dark and fully imagined universe where special abilities are feared unless they can be strictly controlled and labeled, Meyer celebrates and subverts popular superhero tropes while mining the gray area between malevolence and virtue. Third-person narration builds suspense as it shifts between Nova and Adrian, a Renegade with his own secrets; the worldbuilding details and many combat sequences will captivate devotees of superhero comics. Beyond the capes and masks is a strikingly grounded story of star-crossed would-be lovers, deception, and the recognition that most of humanity exists between the extremes of good and evil * Publishers Weekly on Renegades *Tackles a familiar genre in a brand new way * Hypable.com on Renegades *A fully realized new world with compelling characters and just enough edge-of-your-seat action to rival the biggest on-screen adaptation? * Bustle on Renegades *Even reluctant fans of hero fantasies will fall for the smart plot and wonderful world-building. Prepare to fangirl * Justine Magazine on Renegades *Meyer delivers a balance between intricate world-building and fast-paced action sequences. Nova's childhood tragedy will draw sympathy from readers as they watch her integrate into the group of Renegades in order to seek vengeance. Back-stabbing, plot twists, and hidden agendas will have readers turning pages in an attempt to discover the truth. * School Library Journal on Renegades *Meyer smartly refrains from focusing totally on Adrian and Nova's potential romance and instead fleshes the characters out as separate individuals with flaws and strengths, regrets and desires. ...The world is exceptionally well crafted, particularly the complex backstory of the rise of prodigies among humans, and the secondary cast of villains and heroes could give Marvel and DC a run for their money. There's a lot going on here besides cool names and superpowers, and the book earns both its hefty page count and its expected sequel. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *?Meyer is fantastic with superpowers, and the best moments in the book involve ingenious or breathtaking displays of ability, as well as entertaining hints of a centuries-long prodigy history. ... the page-turner conclusion will leave readers eager for the final installment. * Publishers Weekly on Archenemies *Adrian and Nova, two teen superheroes, have a lot in common: a problematic hidden identity, a secret plan to avenge a family member’s death, and a growing attraction to each other that is impossible to indulge simply because of who they are. ...This enticing mix of superhero adventures and budding love story also tackles hefty ethical issues, and Meyer masterfully manipulates plot and characters to send readers racing for the last page and regret reaching it, especially when they're met by its suspenseful cliff-hanger. * Booklist on Archenemies *

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Book SynopsisA Dinosaur Ate My Sister is the first book selected in the Marcus Rashford Book Club.'The perfect story to escape into and find adventure. Pooja is super talented and I'm a big fan!' - Marcus Rashford MBEThis brilliantly illustrated, laugh-out-loud, wacky adventure through time by Pooja Puri is the perfect blend of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Jurassic Park. Before you start reading, there are a few things you should know:1. I, Esha Verma, am a genius inventor extraordinaire.2. There is nothing I cannot invent. This includes words. 3. I did not mean to send my sister back to the Age of the Dinosaurs. That was HER OWN FAULT (Mum and Dad, if you’re reading this, please take note).Esha Verma, her snotty apprentice Broccoli and his cunning pet tortoise have a dream. They are going to win the legendary Brain Trophy – the ultimate inventing prize. This year's entry: A TIME MACHINE.But the day before the competition, Esha's IGNORAMUS big sister hijacks the time machine and is lost in the Cretaceous age.With help from a new recruit for The Office of Time, Esha and Broccoli will have to face hungry dinosaurs, mysterious black holes and malfunctioning inventions to get them back in time.The Marcus Rashford Book Club is a collaboration between Marcus Rashford and Macmillan Children's Books, inspiring children to develop a love of reading and literacy as a life skill.Trade ReviewThe perfect story to escape into and find adventure. Pooja is super talented and I'm a big fan! -- Marcus Rashford MBEA joyfully bonkers adventure, brimming with humour and heart. -- Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?Rip-roaring fun for all ages! -- Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of StarsA hilarious, pitch-perfect, roarsome romp of a time travel adventure. Genius inventions, dinosaurs, and a tortoise called Archibald. What more could you ask for? Pooja Puri is a tremendous talent – absolutely one to watch – and her fabulous story has been brought to life brilliantly with super fun art from Allen Fatimaharan. -- Rashmi Sirdeshpande author of Dosh! and Never Show a T-Rex a BookA wonderful romp through time with plenty of dinosaurs, inventions and Mr Gum-like new words. Allen Fatimaharan's art really pops – and some of the dinosaurs are GENUINELY scary! This book shows no respect for the fourth wall and I love it. Also, cracking one-liners! I felt a strong urge to go and invent stuff afterwards, so, warning to parents, you may end up with some geniuses of your own blasting holes in the space-time continuum. My recommendation of this book as a reading experience does NOT mean I approve of such meddling with the timeline! -- Louie Stowell author of The Dragon in the LibraryAppealing, hilarious and supremely readable(!), Pooja Puri’s entry into middle grade is a fun romp through time with a cocksure protagonist, a sidekick named Broccoli, and a humorously disapproving tortoise. Laughs and hijinks galore! -- Nizrana Farook author of The Girl Who Stole an ElephantI have just now finished A Dinosaur Ate My Sister and LOVED it! Esha leapt straight off page one and immediately made me want to join her in her hilarious and action-packed adventioning. (which is genius by the way!). It’s super sparky and fun and lit up by brilliant ideas and time travelling tortoises and the illustrations and design throughout the book are incredibly engaging - can’t ask for much more! I think Broccoli and Archibald might need their own spin off! -- Andy Shepherd - author of The Boy Who Grew Dragons.Oh how I loved meeting Esha Verma G.I.E. Brainy and brave! Pooja's MG debut is laugh out loud funny with non stop action. I am looking forward to reading it aloud to my nephew who is OBSESSED with dinosaurs. -- Sufiya Ahmed, author of Noor-un-Nissa Inayat KhanPuri's suitably puerile sense of humour will appeal to younger children and big kids alike * How it Works magazine *

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Book SynopsisBlaine Colton had been trapped in his own body by mitochondrial disease, until revolutionary gene therapy freed him. Just when he thinks he can be a normal teenager, he is told his life-changing procedure was unapproved, making him an illegal GMO. Held at an institute where he''s subjected to constant testing, refused contact with his parents and deprived of life-sustaining medication, Blaine begins to suspect something, much bigger than himself, is going on. With his body failing and desperate for answers, he resolves to escape and find Professor Merrick Ramer, the developer of his therapy. But Ramer has vanished and time is running out. Fast.

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Book SynopsisImagine having the perfect friend, one who never steals, lies or bullies. Now you can, with the TrooFriend 560, the latest in artificial intelligence! What can go wrong with a robot buddy? Especially one that's developing human characteristics and feelings, and who has just run away with her human?A topical and sinister middle-grade novel about artificial intelligence from the Waterstones Children s Book Prize shortlisted author of The Middler.

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Book SynopsisFans have long wondered what happened to Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker's apprentice, after she left the Jedi Order near the end of the Clone Wars, and before she re-appeared as the mysterious Rebel operative Fulcrum in Star Wars Rebels.Finally, her story will begin to be told.Following her experiences with the Jedi and the devastation of Order 66, Ahsoka is unsure she can be part of a larger whole ever again. But her desire to fight the evils of the Empire and protect those who need it will lead her right to Bail Organa, and the Rebel Alliance....

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Book SynopsisA secret time portal. A desperate cry for help. Can a young girl alter her own fate and prevent impending catastrophe? The Time Crystals is a prize-winning time travel adventure with twists and turns and an exhilarating finale.

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Book SynopsisWe are all stories, in the end . . .A stunning illustrated collection of fifteen dark and ancient fairy tales from the world of Doctor Who. These captivating stories include mysterious myths and legends about heroes and monsters of all kinds, from every corner of the universe. Originally told to young Time Lords at bedtime, these twisted tales are an enchanting read for Doctor Who fans of all ages.Written by Justin Richards and illustrated by David Wardle.

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Book SynopsisBuckle up for vibrant and thrilling intergalactic adventures in this Locus Award-winning YA science fiction from the multiple award-winning author of All the Birds in the Sky and The City in the Middle of the Night. Tina never worries about being 'ordinary'--she doesn't have to, since she's known practically forever that she's not just Tina Mains, average teenager and beloved daughter. She's also the keeper of an interplanetary rescue beacon, and one day soon, it's going to activate, and then her dreams of saving all the worlds and adventuring among the stars will finally be possible. Tina's legacy, after all, is intergalactic--she is the hidden clone of a famed alien hero, left on Earth disguised as a human to give the universe another chance to defeat a terrible evil. But when the beacon activates, it turns out that Tina's destiny isn't quite what she expected. Things are far more dangerous than she ever assumed--and everyone in the galaxy is expecting her to actually be the brilliant tactician and legendary savior Captain Thaoh Argentian, but Tina....is just Tina. And the Royal Fleet is losing the war, badly--the starship that found her is on the run and they barely manage to escape Earth with the planet still intact. Luckily, Tina is surrounded by a crew she can trust, and her best friend Rachel, and she is still determined to save all the worlds. But first she'll have to save herself. Buckle up your seatbelt for this thrilling YA sci-fi adventure set against an intergalactic war from internationally bestselling author Charlie Jane Anders.

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Book SynopsisNow a major TV series on E4. In this pulse-pounding sequel to Kass Morgan''s The 100, secrets are revealed, beliefs are challenged, and relationships are tested. And the hundred will struggle to survive the only way they can - together.It''s been 21 days since The 100 landed on Earth. They''re the only humans to set foot on the planet in centuries... or so they thought. Facing an unknown enemy, Wells attempts to keep the group together. Clarke strikes out for Mount Weather, in search of other Colonists, while Bellamy is determined to rescue his sister, no matter the cost. And back on the ship, Glass faces an unthinkable choice between the love of her life and life itself.Trade ReviewFantastic teen romance... packed with powerful and empowered characters. * Starburst magazine *Fast-paced and engaging. The back-stories that are gradually revealed for each of the characters are interesting, and provide intriguing hints at the tensions and problems that exist in the spaceships. From the strictly monitored one-child policy, to a democracy that is crumbling from within, and a distinct class system that is surely just a spark away from causing the entire colony to explode into conflict, there are multiple fascinating issues that appear to have arisen in this post-apocalyptic society. * The Book Bag *Fans of The Hunger Games will love this book. * Sun *The 100 is set to be the next big thing in the world of YA books and TV - I was thrilled to receive one of 100 proofs of the first book in the series to review. Before the paperback has even had its UK publication, a TV series is being developed by the people behind The Vampire Diaries and Gossip Girl, so I was keen to see what all the buzz was about... I found The 100 a rapid and enjoyable read - as a new entry into the Young Adult dystopia genre, this is an adventurous page-turner with plenty of action and even some romance... I very much enjoyed the descriptive elements of the setting too; the linked spaceships with their different classes of occupants were very well realised, and the sections set on Earth are extremely atmospheric, as the young people experience planet life for the first time. I found myself really gripped, racing through the action to see what would happen next. Morgan's style is dramatic, open, fast and accessible, and will certainly appeal to teenage readers of science fiction, and older ones too. * Adventures with Words *If you read just one sci-fi/dystopian book this year...pick this one. It's incomparable to any other book alike, but for fans of Divergent and the classic The Hunger Games, you will adore this. * Pretty Little Memoirs *I enjoyed every minute of it, and I cannot wait to see how they adapt it for the screen. I loved the world Morgan created, and the pacing was spot on... I find myself craving more of this story already... I genuinely can't wait. * Somewhere Between the Pages *I was practically glued to the pages. * City of Books *An ingenious double-twist on the jeopardy-driven 'lifeboat' scenario * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisCharlie Higson started writing when he was ten years old. After university he was a singer and painter and decorator before he started writing for television. He went on to create and star in the hugely successful comedy series The Fast Show. He is the author of the bestselling Young Bond books and the incredibly successful horror series, The Enemy.Charlie doesn't do Facebook, but you can tweet him @monstroso.Trade ReviewPraise for The Enemy series: 'Brutal, blood-soaked, full of zombies . . . it's ace' * FHM *Lord of the Flies with zombies . . . tons of nail-biting action! * Rick Riordan *

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Book Synopsis''Fresh and funny'' - Sunday Times Children''s Book of the WeekThe hilarious and moving new book from funny fiction superstar Sam Copeland, author of the bestselling Charlie Changes Into a Chicken.Uma Gnudersonn has a head full of questions: How can I save my home from being sold? Will my dad ever start talking again? And how do alpacas get drunk? But since her mum died, Uma''s life has been short on answers.Then she finds a genius artificial intelligence called Athena who knows everything.Suddenly Uma has the answer to any question she can imagine - from the capital of Mozambique to the colour of her headteacher''s underpants - and she''s going to use them to save her home and her father. Along the way, Uma will have to confront the sinister inventor who will stop at nothing to get Athena back - and face up to the fact that not all questions have answers . . .''Utterly brilliant'' - Eoin CoTrade ReviewFresh and funny . . . truly cheering entertainment -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *This fast paced adventure is full of warmth and wit * Sunday Express *I loved Uma - utterly brilliant * Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl *This warm-hearted adventure is packed with silliness and madcap antics * S Magazine *

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Book SynopsisA ground–breaking experiment at a new research farm quickly grows out of control in this modern take on Day of the Triffids from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. When Pete, Krish and Nancy read a story in the local paper about weird gunk being found in a field where sheep have gone missing next to Hilltop House, they’re sure there’s a mystery to be investigated. The new research farm at Hilltop is working on the creation of new bio-fuels, but when a storm knocks out the power in the local area and something escapes from the farm, it’s clear that the research has gone horribly wrong … Can the brave trio save the village in their most terrifying adventure yet?Trade Review"Once again the king of kids’ horror has created a masterpiece to scare the pants off you!" – Tami Wylie, Book Reviewer "This tense adventure story, with its environmental twist, is the best (and most terrifying!) in the series yet." – NE Book Awards "Gripping, fast-paced and scary … ideal for less confident readers who enjoy horror and science fiction." BookTrust, Book of the Day "A welcome return to Crooked Oak where Pete, Krish and Nancy are once again on alert for yet another threat to the wellbeing of the town … by the end of the story you might well want to make a hasty visit to the nearest garden centre and check-out what power tools they have available." – The Letterpress Project "Get ready to have your spine well and truly tingled in a terrifying Day of the Triffids-inspired thriller … Expect thrills, chills and spills… but best read in daylight hours!" – Book-marked

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Book SynopsisA Robot Squashed My Teacher is the laugh-out-loud, wacky adventure by Pooja Puri brilliantly illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan, the sequel to the Marcus Rashford Book Club Selected book A Dinosaur Ate My Sister. Before you start reading, there are a few things you should know:1. I, Esha Verma, am a genius inventor extraordinaire.2. I like lists.3. I did not mean to turn my teacher into a pigeon. Some things just can't be helped.Esha Verma, her snotty apprentice Broccoli and his secretly cunning pet tortoise have a dream. They are going to win the legendary Brain Trophy – the ultimate inventing prize. This year's entry: The RoarEasy – a gadget that lets the user speak to animals.But when Esha's arch-nemesis, fellow inventor Ernie, lands her in detention, the RoarEasy malfunctions and suddenly Monsieur Crépeau is TRANSFORMED INTO A PIGEON.Luckily for Esha, she knows exactly what she needs to repair her invention and where to find it: locked away in the mysterious Central Research Laboratories.She, Broccoli, Archibald and Monsieur Crépeau will have to go undercover and break into the labs before the competition to return Monsieur Crépeau to his human form. And with Ernie following them, determined to foil their plans as they face giant robots, killer plants, shrinking machines, robo-spiders, clouds that make you float and terrifying twisters, they're going to need all the help they can get to get out of this wacky pickle.Trade ReviewFrom the minute I read the first page I was pulled firmly into the mad-cap world of Esha Verma inventor extraordinaire! It’s crammed with hilarious episodes of top-drawer ingenuity – Who wouldn’t want to (accidentally) turn their teacher into a pigeon? I was in awe of this sparkling adventure filled with so much imagination, fun and pure craziness! -- Jasbinder Bilan, bestselling and award-winning author of Asha & The Spirit BirdThis is a brillant, imaginative adventure * The Week Junior Magazine *This is an exciting adventure full of wackiness. * Bookbound Blog *An action packed, fun filled, exciting adventure all in a brilliant book! * Inclusive Children's Books (Instagram) *A great fun, adventure story. * Reading Zone *This madcap adventure is very funny and a real page turner. * School Reading List *This book is so marvellously madcap that it can’t fail to capture the imaginations of readers and inventors across the land. It’s a glorious fusion of malfunctioning gadgets, giant robots, and hilarious hijinks! * Library Girl and Book Boy *Puri and Fatimaharan work their special magic on this madcap adventure. * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisBook six in the OFFICIAL Minecraft fiction series for readers age 7+Morgan, Ash, Harper, Po and Jodi return for their final adventure in the world of Minecraft. But something isn''t right, and the gang are in greater danger than ever before. They will have to put their wits together if they are to survive and piece together the clues to the Evoker King''s identity. Do the gang have what it takes to solve the mystery? And will they be able to stop the King before it''s too late?For fans of the Minecraft game, Jumanji and Wreck it Ralph.

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Book SynopsisA brilliantly funny robot adventure from award-winning author and illustrator Chris Riddell, creator of Once Upon a Wild Wood.Wendel is a very clever mouse – but not a very tidy one. If his inventions go wrong, Wendel just throws them away and starts again. So when Clunk, his robot assistant, fills the sock drawer with cups and saucers and makes tea in a Wellington boot, Wendel throws him on the scrapheap and makes himself a new assistant: the Wendelbot. But he gets more than he bargained for, and soon Wendel finds himself on the scrapheap! Can he win back his workshop from the mighty Wendelbot? Let the robot battle commence!With Chris Riddell's characteristic verve and brilliance, Wendel and the Robots is a wonderfully funny, action-packed story full of surprises and extraordinary inventions, and with a subtle environmental message.Trade ReviewChris Riddell’s illustrations capture the mayhem in exuberant detail, down to every last rivet. * Financial Times *One of the smartest children’s authors around. * Observer *

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Book SynopsisMovie available from June 12th only on Disney+ Join the world of Artemis Fowl, the number one bestseller by Eoin Colfer.THE FAIRIES ARE IN TROUBLEGoblin gangs (exactly as bad as it sounds) are planning an uprising, and it looks like they''ve had human help. Holly Short is convinced it''s her old nemesis, Artemis Fowl.But, for once, Artemis is innocent. He''s too busy getting his father back from the Arctic Circle, where the Russian Mafia (also very bad) is holding him prisoner.All Artemis has to do is clear his name, face the biggest criminal organisations in the world and avoid freezing to death.At least it''ll get him out of the house . . .The misadventure continues. ''Fast-paced, tongue in cheek . . . laugh-out-loud'' - Sunday Times ''A huge hit'' - The Guardian ''Artemis is a brilliant creation'' - Anthony Horowitz ***The first book, Artemis Fowl was winner of the WHSmith Children''s Book of the Year Award and Children''s Book of the Year at the Children''s Book Awards. Shortlisted for the Whitbread Children''s Book of the Year Award.***Trade ReviewFast, funny and very exciting * Daily Mail *Confirm[s] Colfer's storytelling flair * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisTime for another Little Badman adventure. This time, Humza, Umer and Wendy must face . . . THE UNDEAD.Welcome to Big School. Humza Khan - aka Little Badman, Eggington''s greatest rapper - might have finally met his match.Evil teacher geniuses and giant killer hamsters (see previous Little Badman adventures for details) are nothing compared to starting a new school.He''s already been out rap-battled by the school bully, laughed at by his classmates. Oh, and we haven''t even mentioned the ancient magical orb causing havoc and very possibly leading to world destruction.At least Humza has found someone to help with his homework. It''s just a shame this friend isn''t exactly . . . alive. Praise for Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties, one of The Guardian''s 100 best holiday books for 2019''Wildly over the top and satisfying'' The Observer New Review Children''sTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR LITTLE BADMAN:Wildly over the top and satisfying * Observer *A perfect read for Tom Gates fans * Booktrust *

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the brilliant series perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud adventures like Bunny vs Monkey and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.D.J. and Gina are TOTALLY ordinary kids. But Hilo...isn''t. He''s an alien robot from another world!Hilo is just settling into life on Earth (Bowling? Knock-knock jokes? OUTSTANDING!) when strange portals begin opening up all over town and even STRANGER creatures are coming through them!But it will take more than a GIANT MUTANT CHICKEN, A VIKING HIPPO, A MAGICAL WARRIOR CAT, or even a few million KILLER VEGETABLES to stop Team Hilo. Er, won''t it...?Can Hilo, D.J. and Gina figure out how to send these creatures back to their own worlds before they DESTROY the Earth? Find out in HILO: SAVING THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD. Hazzah!

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Book SynopsisSave the universe in the awesome and hilarious space-themed adventure series from bestselling authors Katie and Kevin Tsang!Suzie Wen LOVES gadgets and inventing things but her inventions don't always turn out how she expects . . . And after a massive invention mishap, Suzie is now living on board the space ship from her favourite TV show exploring new planets and saving the universe!Funny, accessible and highly illustrated stories, perfect for readers aged 6 and up and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Grimwood, Kitty Quest and space!Trade Review‘When young inventor Suzie Wen gets catapulted into Space Blasters, her favourite TV show, there’s no time to waste – especially as she’s crash-landed on smelly Planet Cheddar and finds that its moon’s gone missing! Can Suzie help Captain Jane and crew solve the mystery of the stolen satellites? A high-energy, accessible, fun new series for 6+’ – Guardian on Space Blasters: Suzie Saves the Universe

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Book SynopsisBook two in the new OFFICIAL Minecraft fiction series for readers age 7+ the Stonesword SagaSomething has turned the Evoker King to stone, and elements of his code have turned into new and terrible bosses that threaten the digital world of Minecraft. Now Po, Harper and their friends must travel deep into underground and into a web of danger to face the one of them. But that''s the easy part, because in the real world, Po decides to run for class president and before he knows it, the ground feels like it is opening under his feet and his popularity is about to plummet! 2022 Mojang AB. Minecraft, the MINECRAFT logo and the MOJANG STUDIOS logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

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Book SynopsisFollow the mighty monster Hachiro as he thwarts schemes and fights ghoulish foesall to eat human sweets in peace!Hachiro is the mightiest monster around, created to strike terror into humanity! But a chance encounter with ice cream makes him an instant fan of human culture, earning him the ire of his fellow Fears. Between rebelling against his overbearing creator and slaughtering ghoulish foes, Hachiro's got a lot more than just ice cream on his plate!Hachiro has finally made a human friend! The only problem is, that friend happens to be the leader of the elite squad formed to combat Fears like Hachiro. What's next? Is Hachiro going to get kidnapped by a big, bad Fear named Jack the Fiend? You bet he is!

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Book SynopsisThe gang from Woodsword Middle School have re-entered the world of Minecraft, and this time they're taking the plunge to discover the secrets of the ocean biome. When the friends follow a treasure map, they find their underwater quest ties in perfectly with their new school science project.But trouble quickly threatens to sink them in both worlds!For fans of the Minecraft game, Jumanji and Wreck it Ralph.

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Book SynopsisThe story of a Palestinian family’s ties to the land, and how one young girl finds a way to care for her home, even as she says goodbye.It’s 1967 in Nablus, Palestine.Oraib loves the olive trees that grow outside the refugee camp where she lives. Each harvest, she and her mama pick the small fruits and she eagerly stomp stomp stomps on them to release their golden oil. Olives have always tied her family to the land, as Oraib learns from the stories Mama tells of a home before war. But war has come to their door once more, forcing them to flee. Even as her family is uprooted, Oraib makes a solemn promise to her beloved olive trees. She will see to it that their legacy lives on for generations to come.Debut author-illustrator Aya Ghanameh boldly paints a tale of bitterness, hope, and the power of believing in a free and thriving future.

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Book Synopsis''Brilliant concept meets stellar execution in this fast-paced deep space adventure. I was hooked from page one'' Victoria Schwab, No.1 New York Times Bestselling Author''And just like that, I''m leaving Earth behind . . .''Emmett Atwater is just a poor kid plucked from the streets of Detroit. But now he and nine teenagers like him are travelling to a distant planet aboard the Babel corporation''s lightship.Before they get there, they are told, two of them will be eliminated. The eight who make it will land on an alien world, where they will hunt for Nyxia, the most extraordinary substance in the universe.But first Emmett must endure frightening tests, rivalry with his fellow chosen ones and the fear that Babel aren''t telling the truth.Because if Babel aren''t, they''ll be trapped, light years from home.And all alone . . .''A high-octane thriller . . . Nyxia grabs you from the first line and never lets go.'' Marie Lu,#1 New York Timesbestselling author of the Young Elites seriesTrade ReviewFans of Hunger Games and Red Rising will devour this - it's ridiculously good. I loved every page -- K.D., GoodreadsIn a word: Wow. I could not put it down. If I could give it six stars, I would -- Nic Stone, GoodreadsAn absolute page-turner -- Vic James, author of 'Gilded Cage'My most anticipated YA debut of 2017 -- Pied Piper, GoodreadsFast-moving and thrilling, and very difficult to put down -- Justin, GoodreadsThe setup will draw comparisons to The Hunger Games, but Reintgen's characters stand on their own, and the trials they face are inventive. Emmett's self-deprecation, wit, and ability to see the good in others will keep readers riveted and eager for the next volume in this planned trilogy * Publishers Weekly *A black protagonist in outer space is welcome...copious action and a reality TV atmosphere (the scoreboard shows regularly) make the pace flow. Fast-moving and intriguing * Kirkus Reviews *An amazing adventure of intelligence and strength, this sci-fi book presents diverse and complex characters in a tale about greed and internal compromise. The author brings to life more than a dozen characters with depth and individual personalities and agendas. This is a wonderful example of how personal and corporate values are often intertwined despite being at odds with each other. Verdict: Fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner series will enjoy this series opener * School Library Journal *File this book under A for Amazing -- Jay Kristoff * New York Times bestselling author of The Illuminae Files *Brilliant concept meets stellar execution in this fast-paced deep space adventure. I was hooked from page one * Victoria Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author *Reintgen's Nyxia has all the qualities that will make this become a blockbuster and one of the most important young-adult science-fiction stories of our time. The plot is gripping. The characters are a spectacularly multi-ethnic blend of misfits and outsiders that are unflinchingly human and flawed. Simply amazing all around, and I desperately need the next story from this new author -- Jay Coles * author of Tyler Johnson Was Here *Sleek, fast, and action-packed, this is a thrilling new take on space adventure. I got to the end and instantly wanted more -- Stefan Bachmann * author of the internationally acclaimed The Peculiar *Sleek, fast, and action-packed, this is a thrilling new take on space adventure. I got to the end and instantly wanted more -- Nic Stone * debut author of Dear Martin *With a vivid cast of characters, relentless pacing, and layers ofmystery, Reintgen hits all the right buttons to craft an addictive pageturner -- Fonda Lee * author of Zeroboxer and Exo *The futuristic ship is full of impressive gadgets; the competitions are clever and it's fun to guess what skill they might be designed to elicit; the true stars, however, are the teens themselves, wildly diverse and all carrying their own emotional baggage. It is still of note when an African American boy pops up as a sci-fi protagonist, and Emmett is a complex, well-developed, and rich character who speaks, acts, and interacts like a teen who was raised in a rough, urban setting but surrounded by people who love him. Both curious and suspicious at every turn, he is an ideal narrator, and a sequel can't come soon enough * The Bulletin of the Center of Children’s Books *

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Book SynopsisWhen Vivian is evacuated from London in 1939, she expects to be staying in the countryside. Instead, she is whisked away to Time City a place that exists outside time and space.It is a strange and remarkable place, where technology rules yet important events of both past and future are marked by the appearance of mysterious Time Ghosts.Here, a Time Patrol works to preserve historical events but unknown rogue time-travellers are plotting to take control and are stealing the wards that protect the city. If they succeed, Time City and History as we know it will both be destroyed.Jonathan and Sam are convinced that Vivian can help to save their home for, astonishingly, she appears as a Time Ghost herself in a forgotten part of the city. But how can she possibly know what to do, when the important event hasn't even happened yet?!Trade ReviewPraise for Diana Wynne Jones ’[Wynne Jones] has a unique record of producing books you can't forget… Every book is different. And every book is likely to be in someone's top seven… I feel we need to acknowledge how lucky those of us are who grew up on her books, and to ensure subsequent generations enjoy the same intense and subtle pleasure.’ The Guardian “…Her hallmarks include laugh-aloud humour, plenty of magic and imaginative array of alternate worlds. Yet, at the same time, a great seriousness is present in all of her novels, a sense of urgency that links Jones’s most outrageous plots to her readers’ hopes and fears…”Publishers Weekly “Truly magical – guaranteed to leave you gasping – even hotter than Potter”The Bookseller “Diana Wynne Jones could teach Stephen King and JK Rowling a thing or two … [she] has a skill for inserting just the right amount of detail in her written words, leaving you satiated but not stuffed.” SFX

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Book SynopsisPlanets, galaxies, villains, heroes, the Doctor, the TARDIS and the time vortex - all intricately illustrated in this timey-wimey colouring book packed with original Doctor Who art. With 45 stunning images to colour plus classic and timeless quotes from the beloved TV show, this out-of-this-world colouring book is perfect for any creative Doctor Who fan.

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Book SynopsisWelcome back to the FAYZ! This is Book 4 in the GONE series that Stephen King calls a driving, torrential narrative'.Disease is spreading through the streets of Perdido Beach: a devastating, hacking cough that makes the sufferers choke their guts up literally.Across town, Little Pete lies unconscious, struck down by the mysterious illness. With the most powerful mutant in the FAYZ out of action, the future of the world hangs in the balanceThe GONE series is Lord of the Flies for the 21st century. In turns breathtaking, harrowing, and utterly terrifying. Its complex characters and moral dilemmas will delight fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent and The Maze Runner. This is dystopian fiction at its best.Have you got all 6 titles in the New York Times bestselling saga?: GoneHungerLiesPlagueFearLightI am now free to leave the FAYZ, but my time there was well spent' Stephen KingTrade Review‘A driving torrential narrative . . . I love these books.’ STEPHEN KING ‘Plague was freaking awesome’ – The Book Smugglers

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Book SynopsisRob worries about everything - being bitten by snakes to dinosaurs waiting round the corner. So when the Vorks move in across the road, he is convinced that they''re aliens and that he must save the world!

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Book SynopsisMovie available from June 12th only on Disney+ Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis Complex is the seventh awesome book in the bestselling Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer.SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH ARTEMIS FOWLWhen he gathers the fairy elite to show off his latest invention, it''s clear that the former criminal genius has become delusional and paranoid.He doesn''t even trust his closest friends.Artemis has the Atlantis Complex, a disease that is causing him to lose his mind. And things get worse when a deadly attack is launched against an underwater fairy city.The fairies are desperate. So desperate, that they need the ruthless, calculating mind of history''s wickedest teenager.Will the real Artemis Fowl please stand up?''Hugely satisfying - not to be missed'' - Irish Independent ''Engagingly vivid, exciting and witty'' - The Telegraph ''Fast, funny and very excitTrade ReviewContinues to showcase one of the best comic voices in contemporary children's fiction * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThe final thrilling part of the New York Times bestselling trilogy, REACHED is the sequel to MATCHED and CROSSED by Ally Condie. After leaving the Society and desperately searching for each other - and the Rising - Cassia and Ky have found what they were looking for, but at the cost of losing each other yet again. But nothing is as predicted, and all too soon the veil lifts and things shift once again . . .In the gripping conclusion to the bestselling MATCHED trilogy Cassia, Ky, and Xander return to the Society to save the one thing they have been denied for so long: the power to choose.Trade ReviewThis smart and imaginative story is utterly thrilling * Closer *Poetic, page-turning prose * Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisGeorge and his best friend Annie haven''t had any space adventures for a while and they''re missing the excitement. But not for long . . .Seriously strange things start happening. Banks are handing out free money; supermarkets can't charge for their produce so people are getting free food; and aircraft are refusing to fly. It looks like the world''s biggest and best computers have all been hacked.George and Annie will travel further into space than ever before in order to find out who is behind it.Trade Review[I] had to read it in one afternoon because I had a serious case of can’t-put-it-down . . . Just as thrilling a book as all the ones before it. * Helen's Guide to the Galaxy *Veritably perfect for any young space-lover . . . I can only imagine how enthralling it must seem for the young space enthusiasts. * NZ Book Lovers *

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Book SynopsisThis is the definitive guide on how to be a Time Lord written by the ancientTime Lords but hilariously improved/sabotaged by the Eleventh Doctor as a giftfor his successor, the Twelfth Doctor. Throughout the factual Time Lordsections, the Doctor has crossed things out, added funny scribbles, sillydoodles and post-it notes. The central section has been ripped out by animpatient Doctor and replaced with far more important/interesting stuff such ashow to correctly wear a fez or dip a fish finger into custard, and other crucialthings about how to be a time-travelling hero just like him.

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Book SynopsisIn Sunreach, after a planet-destroying Delver suddenly appears in the sky of Detritus and vanishes just as suddenly, FM knows that the last free human society got lucky. Her Skyward Flight companion Spensa figured out how to draw this Delver away, but it won''t be so easy next time. Humanity has to be prepared . . . In ReDawn, Alanik has recovered from the shock of answering a distress call and finding a planet of humans making a stand against the Superiority, only to be dismayed to discover they''re considering a peace overture from their enemy. Worse, when she returns to her home planet of ReDawn, she find her own people falling into exactly the same trap. With her mentor captured, she turns to her new friends to help: can Alanik, FM, Jorgen and Rig coax an ancient technology into life in time to save both their planets from disaster?And in Evershore, the government of Detritus is still in disarray following Superiority treachery, and no word

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Book SynopsisTom Hoyle is the pseudonym of a secondary school headmaster. He is the author of Thirteen, Spiders, Survivor and The Challenge. Whoever Tom really is, he wants his books to be 'something that even the most reluctant readers in my English class would want to pick up.'Trade ReviewWhen it comes to menace, The Challenge blows virtually every other book I've read this year out of the water. * The Bookbag *

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Book Synopsis'Startlingly original and achingly romantic...nothing short of masterful' Kass Morgan, bestselling author of THE 100 SERIES on DEFY THE STARSHunted and desperate, Abel only has one mission left that matters: save Noemi Vidal at all cost.Trade ReviewMarvellous worldbuilding that takes us from planet to planet, each of them distinct and fascinating; a well-thoughtout glimpse of our future and the repercussions of our current lifestyles; a measured, intelligent depiction of multiple societies and cultures... The story works beautifully on an emotional level too, and the pacing is masterful - never do you feel as though anything's being rushed, yet the story powers along at a rate of knots... usually to unexpected places. * SFX magazine *

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Book Synopsis''Tell the story to its end,'' says Eren with a grin. His yellow eyes are glowing like embers in the night. ''When I reach the end,'' I say, ''what happens? You'll have the whole story.''''Hmm,'' he says, looking at me and licking his lips with a dry, grey tongue. ''What happens then? Why don't we find out?''People are keeping secrets from Oli. His mum has brought him to stay with his aunt and uncle in the countryside, but nobody will tell him why his dad isn't with them. Where is he? Has something happened? Oli has a hundred questions, but then he finds a secret of his own: he discovers the creature that lives in the atticEren.Eren is not human.Eren is hungry for stories.Eren has been waiting for him.Sharing his stories with Eren, Oli starts to make sense of what's happening downstairs with his family. But what if it's a trap? Soon, Oli must make a choice: learn the truth or abandon himself to Eren's world, foreTrade ReviewEren caught my attention from the very first page. I really enjoyed it. Sure-footed, distinctive, strange, poetic. Simon P. Clark is a truly interesting new voice. -- David Almond, author of SkelligThis is a beautiful, illustrated short fables about the power of stories. * Financial Times *Sure to appeal to older readers with a taste for the dark side, and probably to adults as well . . . This is an impressive debut from young author Simon P. Clark, who doesn't shy away from pushing his story to its darkest reaches. The ending will leave you shell-shocked. -- Rebecca Davies * Independent, TEEN BOOK OF THE MONTH *Eren will both satisfy and excite your imagination. * The Bookseller 'Book of the Week' *If you let the story in, let Eren in, I think you'll be delighted and horrified by the inevitable conclusion. * We Heart YA *Dark, moody and easy to get lost in, Eren is a great book that makes audiences really wonder about the power of a good story. * The Sprout *Eren is a sophisticated look at truth and lies and the area inbetween inhabited by stories. On the other, it's a simple tale of a family in crisis. You're never quite sure what to believe and it never quite feels that the ground is steady beneath your feet. It takes skill to juggle all these balls and still involve the reader to such an extent they can't put your book down, but Clark carries it off with aplomb. This is storytelling at its best. * The Book Bag *Savvy readers and would-be writers will love this exploration of story as an art form, a panacea, and an endless part of life. * Kirkus Reviews *Offering a spiral of stories within stories, this atmospheric first novel features a boy searching for truth, who gets sidetracked by a remarkable discovery. Echoing the surreal quality and settings of David Almond's books, this novel adeptly mixes fantasy with reality and leaves some pressing questions unanswered. * Publishers Weekly *The magical realism and storytelling details will draw fantasy readers, who will find meaty substance and enough Britishisms to lend flavor. While the conclusion is entirely logical, it's unexpected and will spark discussion, challenging readers to reflect on the nature of both stories and reality. * Booklist *A sinister debut novel . . . A chilling read reminiscent of Patrick Ness's books, Clark's novel will appeal to those who enjoy their fiction dark and disturbing. * School Library Journal *Clark's novel can be placed in the company of David Almond's Skellig or Patrick Ness's A Monster Calls. It has all the elements of a great mystery, with some magical realism thrown in for good measure. This debut novel is truly wonderfully crafted. Poor Oli is a likable kid, and readers will connect with him immediately. Will Oli continue the story until the end, or will he stop before it is too late? Clark's haunting tale will leave you asking who needs whom more, the storyteller or the listener. * VOYA *

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Book SynopsisAn Alien Stole My Planet is a laugh-out-loud, wacky adventure through space by Pooja Puri, brilliantly illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan. It is the third book in the A Dinosaur Ate My Sister series.Before you start reading, there are a few things you should know:1. I, Esha Verma, am a genius inventor extraordinaire.2. I like lists.3. I did not mean to open up an inter-galactic portal. Some things just can't be helped.Esha Verma, her snotty apprentice Broccoli and his secretly cunning pet tortoise are on their third adventure – this time it's an inter-galactic mission through outer-space to stop an alien from stealing their planet!When Esha invents the Inviz-Whiz, a device designed to make the user invisible, she does not expect it to open a portal to outer space – and things go from bad to worse when Esha, Broccoli, Archibald and Broccoli's annoying cousin Bean are immediately abducted by Goospa, an alien with an evil plan!With the help of a surly alien called Nix, Esha and the gang must race across the galaxy, navigate a Lava Marsh, fight vicious Ice Bats – and stop Bean getting into too much trouble! – to stop Goospa's plan before it's too late!Trade ReviewThe all-action, laugh-out-loud third book in the A Dinosaur Ate My Sister series. Puri and Fatimaharan work their special magic on this madcap adventure . . . a hilarious chapter of accidents that no mischief-maker would want to miss! * Lancashire Post *The perfect story to escape into and find adventure. Pooja is super talented and I'm a big fan! -- Marcus Rashford MBE on A Dinosaur Ate My SisterA joyfully bonkers adventure, brimming with humour and heart. -- Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out? on A Dinosaur Ate My SisterRip-roaring fun for all ages! -- Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars on A Dinosaur Ate My SisterThis is a brillant, imaginative adventure * The Week Junior Magazine on A Robot Squashed My Teacher *This book is so marvellously madcap that it can’t fail to capture the imaginations of readers and inventors across the land. It’s a glorious fusion of malfunctioning gadgets, giant robots, and hilarious hijinks! * Library Girl and Book Boy on A Robot Squashed My Teacher *Puri and Fatimaharan work their special magic on this madcap adventure. * Lancashire Evening Post on A Robot Squashed My Teacher *

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Book SynopsisThe Restaurant at the End of the Universe is the second part in Douglas Adams' smash hit sci-fi comedy and cult classic series. This stunning gift edition is illustrated by Costa Award winning Chris Riddell.'One of the greatest achievements in comedy. A work of staggering genius'' – David WalliamsIf you've done six impossible things this morning, why not round it off with breakfast at Milliways, the Restaurant at the end of the Universe?Which is exactly what Arthur Dent and the crew of the Heart of Gold plan to do. There's just the small matter of escaping the Vogons, avoiding being taken to the most totally evil world in the Galaxy and teaching a space ship how to make a proper cup of tea.And did anyone actually make a reservation?Trade ReviewOne of the greatest achievements in comedy. A work of staggering genius -- David WalliamsDazzlingly inventive -- Caitlin MoranI haven’t known many geniuses in my life. Some brilliantly smart people, but only a tiny handful would I class as geniuses. I would class Douglas, because he saw things differently, and he was capable of communicating the way he saw things, and once he explained things the way he saw them, it was almost impossible to see them the way you used to see them -- Neil GaimanHitchhiker’s is packed with that unique energy, all barmy and bristling and bold. This book can be witty, iconoclastic, godless, savage, sweet, surreal, but above all, it dares to be silly. Fiercely, beautifully silly -- Russell T. Davies, writer and producer of Doctor WhoThis dazzlingly entertaining fantasy is stunningly illustrated by former Children's Laureate and political cartoonist Chris Riddell in a lavishly produced gift edition. * The Daily Mail *The stunning black and white illustrations, which are plentifully dispersed throughout the pages, are filled with comedy and serve to bring to life this galivanting, galactic caper. Perfect for sci-fi comedy fans everywhere, this book would make an out of this world gift. * Mini Travellers *

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Book Synopsis “A food-for-thought dystopian with a strong feminist message.” —Kirkus Reviews It’s time to fight back in this second novel in the thrilling, subversive near future series from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young about a girls-only private high school that is far more than it appears to be.Make me a girl with a razor heart… It’s been weeks since Mena and the other girls of Innovations Academy escaped their elite boarding school. Although traumatized by the violence and experimentations that occurred there, Mena quickly discovers that the outside world can be just as unwelcoming and cruel. With no one else to turn to, the girls only have each other—and the revenge-fueled desire to shut down the corporation that imprisoned them. The girls enroll in Ridgeview Prep, a private school with suspect connections to Innovations, to identify the son of an investor and take down the corporation from the inside. But with pressure from Leandra, who revealed herself to be a double-agent, and Winston Weeks, an academy investor gone rogue, Mena wonders if she and her friends are simply trading one form of control for another. Not to mention the woman who is quite literally invading Mena’s thoughts—a woman with extreme ideas that both frighten and intrigue Mena. And as the girls fight for freedom from their past—and freedom for the girls still at Innovations—they must also face new questions about their existence…and what it means to be girls with razor hearts.

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Book SynopsisWho said friends have to match to matter? When the Star Boy’s space-pod crashes in the grounds of Fairfield Academy he knows he must seek shelter. Taking refuge in the school’s boiler room to await rescue he discovers that the room’s small window is the perfect place to watch humans go by. The Star Boy knows about humans from his Earth lessons but no one from his planet has ever studied them up close. Now he has the perfect opportunity. There are two humans in particular that catch his attention – a boy called Wes and a girl named Kiki. But as his curiosity grows so does his courage and, making a momentous decision, the Star Boy follows Wes and Kiki into class … and into their lives. A warm and otherworldly story about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places, for fans of Tamsin Winter, Cath Howe and Ross Welford.

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Book SynopsisThe second book in The Swidgers series, this YA crossover novel focuses on the protagonist of William Arthur, who is a Swidger; someone who has the instinct to save the lives of others through making tiny decisions. He is accompanied by his mentor and companion Granny as they take on adverseries and uncover the mysteries of time and space.The foreboding figure of The Man in the Mackintosh coat lurks in the background as William must come to terms with his role as a Swidger as the importance and weight of his unique gifts.This book will appeal to readers both young and old with action and adventure at its heart.

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