Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction

Book SynopsisMeet the sinister villains of the Skywalker saga!Featuring a vibrant illustration style, young fans and reluctant readers can get to know the most popular villains from the Skywalker saga in this level 2 reader?including Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Darth Sidious, Count Dooku, Jango Fett, and more!The World of Reading early readers are designed to offer reluctant readers books they will want to read by featuring stories about the characters they love from a galaxy far, far away.

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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?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 SynopsisEmbark on a strange and enchanting adventure with old friends and familiar foes in this glorious crossover of Doctor Who and Alice in Wonderland.The Doctor and his companions visit the dreaming spires of peaceful Oxford, hoping for a brief respite from their travels.But when Lewis Carroll appears at a garden party and their fellow guests transform into animals, they realise that everything is not as it seems . . .An unknown cosmic foe has trapped them in a twisted version of Alice's Wonderland. Separated from the Tardis and from each other, their only hope of escape lies in cryptic clues teased by fan-favourite characters from Carroll's classic tale.

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Book SynopsisAward-winning author M. T. Anderson explores themes of art, truth and colonization in this sharply wrought satire of a future Earth.From the author of dystopian tour de force Feed comes a soon-to-be literary classic that will resonate with young adults and adults alike.When the vuvv first landed, it came as a surprise to aspiring artist Adam and the rest of planet Earth but not necessarily an unwelcome one. Can it really be called an invasion when the vuvv generously offered free advanced technology and cures for every illness imaginable? As it turns out, yes. With his parents' jobs replaced by alien tech and no money for food, clean water, or the vuvv's miraculous medicine, Adam and his girlfriend, Chloe, have to get creative to survive. And since the vuvv crave anything they deem classic Earth culture, recording 1950s-style dates for them to watch in a pay-per-minute format seems like a brilliant idea. But it's hard for Adam and Chloe to sTrade ReviewFeatured/recommended with cover reveal * Publishers Weekly *“..a savage science-fiction satire from MT Anderson… Mordant and meditative, Anderson’s writing intertwines social satire with ideas of despair, hope and the nature of art.” * Financial Times *“This is an intelligent, tightly written and sharply observed satire of contemporary America told with wry humour and deadpan wit. Adam, flawed, vulnerable and courageous makes an excellent protagonist with whom we can identify and the novel raises thought provoking questions about the nature of society, equality and justice.” * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisA children's novel from the Sunday Times and Irish Times No. 1 bestselling author.Trade ReviewThis atmospheric YA debut from a bestselling novelist brims with all the hallmarks of a classic fantasy quest - a vividly evoked world, heart-rending conflict, compelling action - and the friendship that blossoms between Kaia and Joe makes their mission all the more powerful. -- Joanne Owen * Love Reading 4 Kids *Will appeal to youngsters who enjoy reading about dangerous quests * Sunday Independent *O'Flanagan's writing is crisp and concise and her plotting deft * Belfast Telegraph *Intriguing hints that all it not what it seems within Kanabia * SFX Magazine *Well-written, with a strong plot and excellent characters, this book gives us an exciting, classic-style fantasy filled with intrigue * Inis *

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Book SynopsisIn a world far from our own, where enemies come in many forms, the ultimate battle for survival is about to begin ... An epic new trilogy from the bestselling author of the Summoner series.CADE CARTER IS LOSTConvicted of a crime he didn''t commit, Cade is facing a year in reform school when he finds himself suddenly transported to another realm.BUT THIS NEW WORLD IS NO ESCAPEPopulated by bloodthirsty prehistoric creatures and fierce warriors, Cade''s surroundings are full of danger. Along with his fellow students, Cade is forced to become a contender in a deadly game of the highest stakes, controlled by invisible overlords.Who are these brutal rulers, and why did they choose Cade? Before he can find answers, Cade must get ready to fight ...BECAUSE IN THIS GAME, FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTIONTrade ReviewPraise for The Summoner series:The pace is so fast and so thrilling that even less than regular readers will be hooked * Guardian *Fantasy lovers will love the demonic detail * Sunday Express *Influenced by Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and video games, it appeals to fans of all of these * The Sunday Times *

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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 stakes are higher than ever in The Challenger, the second book in the epic new trilogy from the bestselling author of the Summoner series.CADE CARTER HAS BEEN CHOSENIn a realm of monsters and warriors, Cade is an unwilling contender in a deadly tournament controlled by the brutal alien overlord Abaddon.Cade may have won the first round but the fight isn''t over yet. For his next battle he must duel a seven-foot-tall, clawed monster - the reigning champion of an alien race.LOSING WILL LEAD TO EARTH''S DESTRUCTIONDesperate for anything that may give him an advantage, Cade sets off on an expedition into the jungle to scavenge weaponry to help him win. But there he is captured by gladiators, and before he knows it he finds himself participating in a deadly new game where the prize is his freedom.

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Book Synopsis'A little bit Golden Compass, a little bit Hunger Games, and all adventure' - Amie Kaufman, NYT bestselling author, on Jinxed The thrilling follow-up to JINXED, from the author of the magical POTION DIARIES adventures!    When Lacey Chu wakes up in a hospital room with no recollection of how she got there, she knows something is up. But with her customizable smart pet, Jinx, missing in action and Moncha, the company behind the invention of the robot pet, up to something seriously sinister, she’s got a lot of figuring out to do. Lacey must use all her engineering skills if she has a chance of stopping Moncha from carrying out their plans. But can she take on the biggest tech company in North America armed with only a level 1 robot beetle ... ?‘THE MOST COMPELLING READ OF THE YEAR ... TERRIFYINGLY OF THE MOMENT’ Evening Standard on JINXED  

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Book Synopsis'This thrilling space odyssey will keep you turning pages late into the night' C. She has signed up for glory. She has signed up for love. She has signed up for a one-way ticket. Even if the dream turns to a nightmare, it is too late for regrets.Trade ReviewImagine if Love Island was set in space * Pocklington Post *A compelling tale of love, lies, friendship and secrecy set against a well-researched and believable near-future setting * Bookbag *A perfect read * Becca Fowell *A consumable, compulsive read * The Queens of Geekdom *I inhaled this practically in one sitting - it definitely keeps you reading to find out what happens and I am now eagerly awaiting the second and third parts of this trilogy! * Chrikaru Blog *This book is both epic genius and completely bonkers! * Books and Lemonsquash *This book gave me the same kind of feeling as The Hunger Games did when I first read it, both because of the aspect of young people trying to outwit themselves in a ruthless competition and for the fact I couldn't tear myself away from it once I started reading * Cosy Reading Nest *Ascension by Victor Dixen is an exciting and invigorating young adult read that can now finally be enjoyed by an English-speaking audience. Readers will love how the author has included an extremely realistic reality television setting into a dramatic science fiction story filled with all the emotion and manipulation you would expect from the trashiest of dating shows out there. This crazy and brilliant read should captivate the young adult audience of the English-speaking world, just like it did with its French-speaking audience, and I will be keeping an eye out for the next two parts of this series * The Unseen Library *I absolutely can't wait for the next book, Distortion, which is out in October (as I said, I've literally dusted off my French to get started early!). If you're in the mood for something fun, or thrilling, or secret-y, or with fantastic characters, then definitely pick this up! It's a five star from me! * A Cat, A Book, A Cup of Tea *I don't remember many other books exceeding my expectations in such a glorious way. This book has stolen my heart and I'm not sure how I will cope until I can get my hands on the second book in the trilogy * Silvia Reads *I was blown away by this, I honestly don't know what I was expecting but this certainly was far above anything I could assume * Phoenix Faie *Oh! the ending, what a twist, such a cliffhanger. My advice.. Get it, read it, you won't be disappointed * Reading Zone *

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Book Synopsis'Immensely, cheerily silly' Guardian 'A thunderously good read, so funny and action packed. Children are going to love it!' Serena Patel, author of ANISHA, ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE Grown an extra head and don't know why? Pocket money stolen by a green blob? Lost your peculiar pet? You need the Space Detectives! What seems like a simple case of a missing pet soon has the Space Detectives completely bamboozled! This is no ordinary pet – it’s a synthpet, where owners mix in different animals to make a totally unique one-of-a-kind pet. The missing pet has the body and legs of a cat, a duck’s bill, long rabbit-like ears and the scaly tail of a crocodile. A creature like that should be easy to spot, right? Not on Starville, the universe’s biggest space station where every inhabitant looks different – it’s like looking for a star in a galaxy. Where should our heroes Connor and Ethan even begin? Another out-of-this-world adventure awaits!Trade ReviewImmensely, cheerily silly * Guardian - PRAISE FOR SPACE DETECTIVES *

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling, Batchelder Awardwinning author and translator of Temple Alley Summer and The House of the Lost on the Cape comes the fantastic adventure that first inspired Hayao Miyazaki's beloved film, Spirited Away. A mountain town that's not on any map, a messy bookstore with infinite doors, and a spoiled prince under a forgetful wizard's curse . . . this school break might hold more than Lina bargained for!Lina's father had suggested she go someplace different for the summer, and she's beginning to wish she hadn't listened. She could be at her grandma's house in Nagano now, instead of trudging through a forest in search of a town that might not even exist. But when a gust of wind carries off her umbrella, it leads Lina down a secret path between the trees to a strange and incredible world. In the hidden village of Misty Valley, centaurs roam the cobblestone streets and gnomes visit shops stuffed with spellbooks and enchanted desserts. All magic has a dark side, though, and sometimes even sorcerers need a human's helping hand. Now, fifty years after its debut and decades of blockbuster success in Japan, Sachiko Kashiwaba's acclaimed novel is available in English and certain to delight readers of all ages.

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Book SynopsisThe first book in the exhilarating new fantasy sequence from Joseph Delaney, the multi-million-selling author of The Spook's Apprentice.Welcome to Arena 13. Here warriors fight. Death is never far away . . .Leif has one ambition: to become the best fighter in the notorious Arena 13. Here, punters place wagers on which fighter will draw first blood. And in grudge matches, they bet on which fighter will die.But the country is terrorized by the creature Hob, an evil being who delights in torturing its people, displaying his devasting power by challenging an Arena 13 combatant in a fight to the death whenever he chooses. And this is exactly what Leif wants . . .For he knows Hob's crimes well. and at the heart of his ambition burns the desire for vengeance. Leif is going to take on the monster who destroyed his family. Even if it kills him.Trade ReviewPart furturistic dystopia, part Roman epic fantasy, it's gutsy, gory and compelling -- Suzy Feay * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisShe was going to die as she tried to save him. Mikie could tell.?No weapon could help them now. It's 2070 and Earth's post-pandemic world is different. Mikie, Tammy and Mina are half human and half alien siblings, with unique abilities and crystal weapons. Their powers are extraordinary alone, but together they are unstoppable. Mikie and Tammy race to save their sister Mina from a dark and twisted enemy, but can they save her from her own inner darkness? Can Mina be trusted or is she more dangerous than their adversary? Sibling rivalry can be lethalHybrid children, lacking powers like the children of Pisces, are trapped on a spaceship and subjected to harsh experiments. Will they be saved or devoured by the terrifying creatures in the black water? The battle for Earth is far from over. Get ready for part two of this epic adventure series that will have you biting your nails, holding your breath and send your heart soaring.

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Book Synopsis From acclaimed writer Dan Smith – author of My Friend the Enemy, Nisha's War and Big Game, now a major motion picture starring Samuel L. Jackson – comes BOY X, a thrilling, no-holds-barred action survival series. Praise for Dan Smith: 'Action, adventure, wolves, snow ... this story has EVERYTHING. I devoured it so quickly I need to read it again.' EMMA CARROLL on She Wolf 'This book grabbed me from page one … highly recommended' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY on My Friend the Enemy Kidnapped and drugged, Ash wakes up on a remote tropical island. His mum – a genetic scientist – has been imprisoned and infected with a deadly virus. Where is he, and what’s he doing there? He sets out to cross the jungle to find out and rescue his mother. Soon he realizes he’s quicker and sharper than before. But there’s something else ... why are theanimals watching him, and how can he use the jungle to his advantage? A real-life survival adventure set on a jungle island. The start of a new no-holds-barred action survival series: Bear Grylls meets The Maze Runner. From the award-winning author of acclaimed WW2 adventure novels My Friend the Enemy and My Brother’s Secret. Dan Smith’s most recent project, Big Game, is the novelisation of the hit movie starring Samuel L. Jackson – sold so far in 23 territories worldwide.

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Book SynopsisAlien Grimstink has travelled ninety thousand light years to annihilate all life on Earth. 13-year-old Layla Tenby has travelled half a mile to deliver leaflets for affordable fence panels. But, when they swap places, Grimstink finds himself battling traffic wardens and the Subway sandwich ordering system, while Layla is zapped to a strange planet and left fighting for the future of the galaxy whether she wants to or not (spoiler: she does not want to). Is Reece, Layla? s annoying younger brother, key to the galaxy? s survival, or will his friendship with new bestie Grimstink lead them all to impending doom?From black holes to shopping precincts; from mining satellites to old people? s homes; from quantum spaceships to the middle aisle of Aldi. Is this the end of all life on Planet Earth? ? or the beginning of a beautiful friendship?

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Book SynopsisThe Candy Crew travels to Planet Lava in search of hidden treasure. There, they find out a secret about General Rock. What should the crew do with what they have learnt? The Series Join Captain Cake and his friends, Lieutenant Chocolate, Sergeant Jelly and Private Potato as they journey through space. The Captain Cake stories will keep young readers engaged as they explore important character-building lessons.

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Book Synopsis The third and final book in the acclaimed THE LOOP trilogy – perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner ... 'A terrifying and sinister look into the future that will leave your jaw on the floor.' KASS MORGAN, New York Times bestselling author of THE 100 on book 1 'Your next YA obsession.' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY on book 1 'Fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner should look no further ... Thrilling and terrifying in equal measure.' OBSERVER on book 1 Luka Kane was executed in front of a jeering crowd, but before he died, he opened one pair of eyes to the truth: lab assistant Chester ‘Chilly’ Beckett’s. Chilly is now determined to find out what’s happening in the mysterious locked laboratory on the 65th floor. When he finally does, he finds three paralysed subjects ... and one of the subjects, impossibly, is Luka Kane. A bold escape sets in motion a race against time as Happy’s world-ending plans draw to a climax ... The final, nail-biting instalment in The Loop trilogy: a must-read YA series for teens and adults alike Prison Break meets 1984 in this cutting-edge sci-fi thriller – perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner

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Book SynopsisA new action-adventure hero is born... Fifteen-year-old Will Drake has made a career of breaking out from high-security prisons. No one except for Drake... After making some escape plans and meeting the first real friends of his life, Drake quickly realises that all is not as it seems on the Rig.

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Book SynopsisFrom Brendan Reichs, co-author of the Virals series with Kathy Reichs, comes Chrysalis, the nail-biting conclusion to the Project Nemesis series – a fast-paced, high concept thriller perfect for fans of The 100 and The Maze Runner.'Twisty and unpredictable to the very last page. I loved this series.' Ransom Riggs, bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar ChildrenThe sixty-four members of Fire Lake's sophomore class have managed to survive the first two phases of the Program – and each other. Now, they alone have emerged into the dawn of a new era on Earth, into a Fire Lake valley that's full of otherworldly dangers and challenges. Although staying alive in this broken world should force Min, Noah, Tack and the others to form new alliances, old feuds die hard, and the brutality of the earlier Program phases cannot be forgotten. But being a team isn't easy for the sophomores, and when they discover that they may not be alone on the planet after all, they'll have to decide if they're going to work together . . . or die together.Trade ReviewTwisty and unpredictable to the very last page. I loved this series. -- Ransom Riggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, on NemesisThis thriller blew my mind—full of breakneck adventure, gasp-inducing plot twists, and a deliciously chilling sci-fi edge -- Kass Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of The 100Addictive as a puzzle, moving with breakneck speed, Nemesis had me guessing until the very end. Try to predict what Nemesis is. I dare you. -- Victoria Aveyard, New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen, on NemesisReichs builds plots like the Swiss build watches. Nemesis is a fascinating, twisty page-turner that will keep surprising you until its final page. I loved it. -- Ransom Riggs, New York Times bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, on NemesisA twisted web of conspiracy and apocalyptic mayhem that kept me reading all night -- Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of IlluminaeReichs knows exactly how to mix action, suspense, and characters into a breathless read. This is one thriller that will keep you up into the night. -- Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Warcross on GenesisEqual parts adventure, mystery, and heart, Genesis is a gripping, mind-blowing story that leaves you begging for more. I loved it! -- Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die on GenesisFans of The Hunger Games novels and the CW series The 100 will discover much to enjoy here. . . . A cracking good yarn and excellent sequel. * Kirkus, on Genesis *An exciting sequel that will delight young science fiction readers with its video game–esque story line. * Booklist, on Genesis *

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Book SynopsisGenetically-modified teens try to bring down the organisation that made them, in this second action-packed installment in the 21% Monster series. The girl put her hands on her hips, cocked her head and answered: 'My name is Aurora María Ash-Valero and I'm here to kick your butt! Since Darren Devlin and Marek Masters joined forces, there has only been one thing on their minds - taking down XSP, the secret organisation that transformed them into genetically-modified superhumans. Even with 21% monster Darren's incredible strength, and 19% alien Marek's super intelligence, XSP is more than a match for them. But what if there was another survivor of XSP's experiments? A tall, tough, athletic teen girl able to withstand sub-zero temperatures and track potential predators? A girl who's 17% sabre-tooth polar bear, and out for revenge. Two's company, but Three IS UNSTOPPABLE in this high-octane adventure, 21% Monster: Ice Giant.

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Book Synopsis'The Wimbledons were sleeping. It was very, very late, When Wilma heard a spooky sound, Which made her sit up straight. "That's very odd," said Walter. "I don't recognize the tune..." "It's only Stanley," Walter said. "He's howling at the moon."' Whoever heard of a dog who can sing, cook and do DIY around the house? He makes a lot of noise and mess, but he's forgiven as does mend the TV. Not until the very end do we, or the hapless Wimbledon family, see just exactly what Stanley the dog has been planning all along! Long listed for the UKLA Award 2022.Trade Review'Oh, it's fun, this book. Absurd, silly, laugh-out-loud funny. Perfect for a read-aloud. Perfect for guessing what happens next. Agee has done it again.' Just Imagine; 'Jon Agee's rhyming text sets a brisk pace in this immensely enjoyable picturebook, but it's the interaction between words and pictures (and deadpan humour) that really makes this book sing.' Books for Keeps;'With a rhyme that romps from start to finish, a feast of visual and verbal wit, an addictive sense of fun that imbues every page, and its warm celebration of family loyalty and togetherness, this is Agee at his quirkiest and playful best!' Lancashire Evening Post;'Jon Agee's brilliantly inventive and funny rhyming picture book is a perfect repeat read. The rhymes are unexpected and original. A picture book that poses the everyday - a family trying to get to sleep - alongside the fantastical, which feeds children's imaginations about what pets might be up to when the family aren't around...' Booktrust;'Great for children who are interested in how things work, and with eye-catching large format illustrations - ideal for reluctant emerging readers.' The School Reading List;

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of BEFORE I FALL comes the first book in the remarkable New York Times bestselling trilogy about forbidden love, revolution and the power to choose.Trade ReviewFast paced and consistently poignant, this tale quickly becomes hypnotically addictive ... A thoughtful, exciting and moving story that reminds us just how important love is. Devour it, then go and give all your friends a big hug. * Heat *Crackling with tension, Lauren Oliver's follow up to DELIRIUM is as whip smart and addictive as her dystopian debut. * Marie Claire *A dystopian Romeo and Juliet story that deserves to be as massive as Twilight. * Stylist *Amazing, unputdownable! * Grazia *We're big fans of Lauren Oliver and this is the emotionally charged follow-up to last year's futuristic love story DELIRIUM. With echoes of Brave New World, we catch up with young heroine Lena as she attempts to survive in the dangerous Wilds . . . Now we just have to wait for the final episode in the trilogy. -- Bella on PANDEMONIUMIn the same mode as Suzanne Collins in her Hunger Games trilogy, Oliver, too, posits a feisty, physically able heroine, giving as good as she gets, in a fast-paced YA thriller: this trend is a welcome one -- Independent on Sunday on PANDEMONIUMThe new Hunger Games . . . We loved the first two books, and spring sees the publication of the final instalment . . . With a movie trilogy in the pipeline too, you'd better get reading! -- Cosmopolitan on REQUIEMLena Haloway's journey will have readers breathlessly turning the pages . . . A dystopian tour de force. -- Kirkus Reviews on REQUIEM

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Book SynopsisThere''s a rift in the flock, and everyone is choosing sides! While Max and her team are Europe-bound, Fang and his crew head west. No matter which direction the flock heads in, though, there''s trouble around every corner. Itex''s ''by-half plan'' to reduce the world''s population is already in motion, and they have no intention of letting anything - or anyone - stand in their way! Can these bird-kids of a feather survive if they don''t flock together?

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Book SynopsisLiam O''Connor should have died at sea in 1912.Maddy Carter should have died on a plane in 2010.Sal Vikram should have died in a fire in 2026.But all three have been given a second chance - to work for an agency that no one knows exists.Its purpose: to prevent time travel destroying history . . .Project Exodus - a mission to transport 300 Americans from 2070 to 54AD to overthrow the Roman Empire - has gone catastrophically wrong. Half have arrived seventeen years earlier, during the reign of Caligula.Liam goes to investigate, but when Maddy and Sal attempt to flee a kill-squad sent to hunt down their field office, all of the TimeRiders become trapped in the Roman past. Armed with knowledge of the future, Caligula is now more powerful than ever. But with the office unmanned - and under threat - how will the TimeRiders make it back to 2001 and put history right? ** Book five in the bestselling TimeRiders series by Alex Trade ReviewA thriller full of spectacular effects * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisAmy has left the life she loves for a world 300 years awayTrapped in space and frozen in time, Amy is bound for a new planet. But fifty years before she''s due to arrive, she is violently woken, the victim of an attempted murder. Now Amy''s lost on board and nothing makes sense - she''s never felt so alone.Yet someone is waiting for her. He wants to protect her; and more if she''ll let him. But who can she trust amidst the secrets and lies? A killer is out there - and Amy has nowhere to hide . . .Trade ReviewAn unforgettable opening scene * Kirkus Book Reviews *

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Book SynopsisLiam O''Connor should have died at sea in 1912.Maddy Carter should have died on a plane in 2010.Sal Vikram should have died in a fire in 2026.But all three have been given a second chance - to work for an agency that no one knows exists. Its purpose: to prevent time travel destroying history . . . Relocated to Victorian London, the TimeRiders joy-ride back to 1666 to witness the Great Fire of London. In the ensuing chaos, Liam and their newest recruit, Rashim, find themselves trapped between the fire and the Thames. They escape onboard a river boat, only to be confronted by an unscrupulous captain with his heart set on treasures of the high seas . . . Back in 1888, Maddy and the rest of the team are frantically trying to track them down. But with limited resources at their new base, can Liam and Rashim survive the bloodthirsty and barbaric age of piracy long enough to be rescued?** Book seven in the bestselling TimeRiders series Trade ReviewA thriller full of spectacular effects * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisGet ready for the incredible 9th book in Alex Scarrow''s #1 bestselling time-travel adventure series.Liam O''Connor should have died at sea in 1912.Maddy Carter should have died on a plane in 2010.Sal Vikram should have died in a fire in 2026.But all three have been given a second chance - to work for an agency that no one knows exists. Its purpose: to prevent time travel destroying history . . .The end is approaching for the TimeRiders. In a final effort to prevent time travel destroying history, Liam and Maddy jump forward to 2070 to confront the enigmatic Waldstein and prove once and for all if he is friend or foe. What they discover is more shocking than anyone could have imagined and soon the TimeRiders are on one final mission - back to Biblical times to save the whole of humanity...** Book nine in the bestselling TimeRiders series by Alex Scarrow.** Perfect for fans of Doctor Who and Indiana Jones** TimeRider

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Book Synopsis'Addictive as a puzzle, moving with breakneck speed, Nemesis had me guessing until the very end. Try to predict what Nemesis is. I dare you.' - Victoria Aveyard, #1 NYT Bestselling author of Red QueenEverything changes in an eye blink . . .It’s been happening since Min was eight. Every two years, on her birthday, the same man finds her and murders her in cold blood. But hours later she wakes up in a clearing just outside her hometown – alone, unhurt, and with all evidence of the crime erased.Across the valley, Noah just wants to be like everyone else. But he’s not. Nightmares of murder and death plague him too, though he does his best to hide the signs. As the world around them begins to spiral towards panic and destruction, the two troubled teens discover that people have been lying to them their whole lives . . .From Brendan Reichs, co-author of the Virals series with Kathy Reichs, comes Nemesis - a fast-paced, high concept thriller perfect for fans of The 100 and The Maze Runner.Trade ReviewAddictive as a puzzle, moving with breakneck speed, Nemesis had me guessing until the very end. Try to predict what Nemesis is. I dare you. * Victoria Aveyard, #1 NYT Bestselling author of RED QUEEN *Reichs builds plots like the Swiss build watches. Nemesis is a fascinating, twisty page-turner that will keep surprising you until its final page. I loved it. * Ransom Riggs, #1 NYT bestselling author of MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN *A twisted web of conspiracy and apocalyptic mayhem that kept me reading all night * Jay Kristoff, NYT bestselling author of ILLUMINAE *Hooked readers will be tapping their fingers waiting for the sequel. * Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review *

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Book SynopsisThe third gripping installment in bestselling children's author Sophie McKenzie's MEDUSA PROJECT series – back with a bold new cover look! Fourteen years ago, four babies were implanted with the Medusa gene– a gene for psychic abilities. Now teenagers, Nico, Ketty, Ed and Dylan have been brought together by government agents to create a secret crime-fighting force: The Medusa Project. Since their existence became known to members of the criminal underworld, they have been hidden away in a secluded training camp in Spain, where their identities are being kept secret. Life in camp is hard enough, but then things take a turn for the worse. Ed is blackmailed into using his mind-reading powers – and in doing so he threatens to endanger the whole Medusa Project . . .

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Book SynopsisThe classic fantasy adventure of a lost prehistoric world.Journalist Ed Malone is looking for an adventure, and that''s exactly what he finds when he meets the eccentric Professor Challenger - an adventure that leads Malone and his three companions deep into the Amazon jungle, to a lost world where dinosaurs roam free.

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Book SynopsisEver since his dad died in a shock accident, thirteen-year-old Gabe’s world has been turned upside-down and back to front. Literally: Gabe has discovered the ability to tell stories which take him into the past, or imagine an impossible version of the present or future that seems as real as real. Gabe has no clue what is going on. But the answers may lie with his mysterious uncle Jesse, an online game called Small Town Hero which seems to mirror Gabe’s own life, a long-lost grandmother, and the very fabric of time and the universe.Trade Review"An irresistible lead character and a plot that will melt your brain out of your ears (in the best way)" -- Patrick Ness"A brain-melting exploration of gaming, multiverse theories and the nature of life, death and the human instinct to tell stories. It is gripping – and features some thrilling football writing to boot" * Guardian *"When characters spring to life like this, even the most extraordinary, logic-defying events feel possible" -- Claire Hennessy * Irish Times, Best of 2020 *"Neate’s smart involving tale follows 13-year-old Gabe, who is mourning his father, as he finds himself sucked into a strange world" * The i *"A brilliantly rewarding and complex plot suitable for older readers, Small Town Hero is full of realistic characters and interesting philosophical ideas, as well as being a beautiful exploration of family, grief and acceptance" * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisMarc Klein has written many well-known screenplays including the romantic comedy classic Serendipity, as well as Mirror, Mirror, a reimagining of the Snow White fairy tale. The In Between is his debut novel and the basis for the film from Paramount Pictures. Klein resides in Los Angeles.Trade ReviewAn original take on the personal nature of grief and a strong choice where YA romances are popular. * SLJ *

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Book SynopsisWhen puzzle-loving Kip Bramley receives a cryptic invitation, delivered by a beetle-shaped drone that appears to be breathing, he has no idea that his world is about to change forever. Very soon he finds himself at Quicksmiths College of Strange Energy, hunting for riddles set 400 years earlier by a mysterious genius. But this isn't any ordinary treasure hunt: as the clock counts down, Kip will need all the help he can get from his loyal new friends and his faithful pet flying squirrel, Pinky. With danger mounting it seems much more is at stake for Kip and his family than he could ever have imagined.

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Book SynopsisEvery child's dream; a robot that tidies your room! But in this wordless picture book, the advantage-taking boy discovers his wised-up robot messing everything up again! Hiding the mess, the boy goes out to play before all is revealed and Mum turns to the robot herself.Lilac/Band 0 wordless book that tells a story through pictures and is designed to develop understanding about how stories work.Text type FantasyA picture summary on pages 14 and 15 provides an opportunity for children to recap and retell the story in their own words.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.Have you ever imagined what life on Mars could look like? Lift off and discover what secrets this red planet might be hiding and what a future there could offer in this simple non-fiction book.

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Book SynopsisGame of Thrones meets Graceling in this action-packed fantasy—the highly anticipated final book in the New York Times bestselling Snow Like Ashes series by Sara Raasch. Perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Includes a never-before-published short story! Angra is alive, his Decay is spreading—and no one is safe.Meira will do anything to save her world. With Angra trying to break through her mental defenses, she desperately needs to learn to control her own magic—so when the leader of a mysterious Order from Paisly offers to teach her, Meira jumps at the chance.  But the true solution to stopping the Decay lies in a labyrinth deep beneath the Season Kingdoms. To defeat Angra, Meira will have to enter the labyrinth, destroy the very magic she’s learning to control—and make the biggest sacrifice of all.Mather will do anything to Trade Review"Put[s] characters and readers alike through the emotional wringer...a fulfilling conclusion." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for ICE LIKE FIRE: "Will have readers awaiting the third book and hoping that it brings Meira and her people peace at long last." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for ICE LIKE FIRE: "Hard-core fantasy fans will eat this up and clamor for the conclusion."- -- School Library Journal Praise for ICE LIKE FIRE: "Lush and poetic" -- Booklist Praise for ICE LIKE FIRE: "Will have readers needing the next one, now." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Praise for SNOW LIKE ASHES: "Snow Like Ashes is a thrilling story with unforgettable characters set in a stunning fantasy world that had me quickly turning pages. I want more!" -- Morgan Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of Falling Kingdoms Praise for SNOW LIKE ASHES: "The plot and writing are superlative...Highly recommended." -- School Library Journal Praise for SNOW LIKE ASHES: "A satisfying read." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for SNOW LIKE ASHES: "An enjoyable adventure-romance." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for SNOW LIKE ASHES: "A new society, a grand adventure, and a first romance, all rolled into one big fantasy epic."- -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisDay of the Predator: the second book in Alex Scarrow''s exciting TimeRiders seriesLiam O''Connor should have died at sea in 1912.Maddy Carter should have died on a plane in 2010.Sal Vikram should have died in a fire in 2029.Yet moments before death, someone mysteriously appeared and said, ''Take my hand . . .''But all three have been given a second chance - to work for an agency that no-one knows exists. Its purpose - to prevent time travel destroying history . . .When Maddy mistakenly opens a time window where and when she shouldn''t have, Liam is marooned sixty-five million years ago in the hunting ground of a deadly - and until now - undiscovered species of predator.Can Liam make contact with Maddy and Sal before he''s torn to pieces by dinosaurs - and without endangering history so much that the world is overtaken by a terrifying new reality?The TimeRiders series:<

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Book SynopsisMovie available from June 12th only on Disney+ Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox is the sixth book in the criminally good Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer. FORMER CRIMINAL MASTERMIND ARTEMIS FOWL HAS HOODWINKED FAIRIES AND BATTLED GOBLINSTHIS TIME, IT''S PERSONAL Artemis''s mother is gravely ill. Unfortunately the cure, an endangered lemur, was made extinct eight years ago . . . by Artemis Fowl. Talk about awkward.What if he could travel back in time, outwit his former self and bring the lemur home? With the right demon warlock, it might be possible.But we all remember the young Artemis. He was, to put it mildly, a pretty terrible human being, so this won''t be easy.Artemis Fowl really is his own worst enemy . . . ''Grips like an electromagnet until the last word'' - Independent ''Engagingly vivid, exciting and witty'' - The Telegraph ''Fast, funny and very exciTrade ReviewAn unadulterated joy. * The Scotsman *

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Book SynopsisWhere can you hide if you''re running from yourself?In bunkers and strongholds across the world, people are celebrating. There''s a vaccine to the virus that has ravaged the planet for years.But the celebrations won''t last for long.The vaccine isn''t working. The virus is evolving. Catarina - genehacker, reluctant warrior - must find the one person who can help her. A man who is guilty of unimaginable crimes.Time is ticking, she only has three days before shadowy gentech corporation Cartaxus will use lethal code to wipe out every person on the planet''s surface.Kill the hosts, kill the virus.Forced to question everything she knows and everyone she trusts, Cat discovers that the biggest threat of all may be buried in her own mind.The end of the world is approaching. Can she stop it? __________''With a backdrop of amazing science and technology, This Mortal Coil is a smart, page-turning thriller that gave me chills. I couldn''t put this book down.'' - Laini Taylor, bestselling author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone.''I can''t remember the last time I was so hooked by a book. Relentlessly paced, expertly plotted, and with a romance as tense and as captivating as her wicked twists, Emily Suvada has crafted an unputdownable story. I loved every terrifying page.'' - Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of Caraval.''This Mortal Coil redefines unputdownable. A thrilling, exhilarating read that''s crackling with intelligence. Compelling characters and and incredible twists come together perfectly - I loved this book.'' - Amie Kaufman, bestselling author of Illuminae.

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