Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction
Hot Key Books Collision
Book SynopsisThe third book in a heartstopping, high-octane new space series. Perfect for fans of Veronica Roth, Suzanne Collins, Amie Kaufman and Lauren Oliver. The Genesis Programme reality TV show has brought twelve young astronauts to Mars, to face unprecedented hostility. She can never admit defeat - but can she fight her last fight alone?
£7.59
Headline Publishing Group Empire
Book SynopsisThe second in the epic Chronicles of the Invaders trilogy by bestselling author John Connolly, and Jennifer Ridyard. For fans of THE 5TH WAVE and I AM NUMBER FOUR.She is the trophy of a civilization at war with itself.He is its rebel captive.Separated by millions of light years, their dreams are united.And they will risk everything to make their world - all worlds - right again.EMPIRE. The second in the epic Chronicles of the Invaders series.Trade ReviewDensely plotted and decidedly grown-up, this is YA fiction for readers who are bored of fluff and sparkles - SFXIf you enjoy exciting reads, regardless of your age, you'll enjoy this one - The BookbagHead and shoulders above its competition in the genre - Mass Movement
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC My Friend the Alien A Bloomsbury Reader
Book SynopsisBook Band: Grey - Ideal for ages 8+A thought-provoking comedy about being an alien from prize-winning Zanib Mian.Maxx is an alien: a real one - from the planet Zerg. He''s on Earth to research these strange things called emotions that humans have (and eat as much chocolate as he can). But some of the humans seem to think Maxx''s new human friend Jibreel is an alien too, and Maxx just can''t figure it out. Why would coming from another country make you an alien?!This funny science-fiction story is a perfect way to tackle difficult topics like racism and refugees with children. It has hilarious black-and-white illustrations from Sernur Isik throughout, and is ideal for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging iTrade ReviewZanib Mian has a wonderful way with speech - the story is told through Maxx's exuberant first person narrative, and it's an absolute treat, funny, acute and full of heart, even before Maxx has learned emotions. [...] A story with lots for readers to discuss and contemplate, and a great book for sharing. * Books for Keeps *Zanib Mian has a real gift for comedy and dialogue too and this is extremely funny, while at the same time it makes some very serious points. In the new Bloomsbury Readers series, the story is perfect for children growing reading confidence and understanding, with short chapters and frequent illustrations. -- LoveReading4Kids * Chosen as Star Book for July 2020 *This is an engaging tale of friendship with enough laughs to keep it on the right side of cheesy. -- Children's Books Ireland * Editor's Choice, Mind Yourself Reading Guide *An ideal way to begin a conversation about our worries either as a class or with individual children, this is likely to be an invaluable addition to classroom bookshelves over the coming months. -- Starlight and Stories * starlightandstories.com *
£6.99
Hodder & Stoughton Court of Lions
Book SynopsisTwo identical girls, one a princess, the other a rebel. Who will rule the empire? Amani must make a devastating choice between revolution and family in this sequel to the instant Sunday Times bestseller Mirage.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Scary Night
Book SynopsisA crackling fire. Weird shadows. Strange noises. And a scary story. Are Robot and Rico ready for their first camping adventure?
£5.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Test Drive
Book SynopsisRobot builds a new racing car. But it doesn''t seem to work. Robot and Rico are ready to get this car back on track!
£5.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Black Hole Bandits
Book SynopsisMr Kazarian has a problem ... his evil cousin, Kronkhold, is threatening to consume the galaxy with his new device, a black-hole generator. Mr K''s four favourite students are in the library researching Albert Einstein when they see Mr K heading out on his mission to stop Kronkhold. What better way to learn about black holes and Einstein''s theories than to ride along? Oh, and hopefully help save their home in the Milky Way. Bravely facing Kronkhold and his space-pirate flunkies, Mr K and the students get a little too up-close and personal with a black hole and must outwit the evil scientist to save the galaxy and themselves!
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Canyon of Giants
Book SynopsisHoping to avoid the Alcatraz guards, Zak Nine and Erro decide to climb down into a deep canyon to hide. But soon the boys see some huge rock formations that move! Zak and Erro are quickly caught by the giant criminals that have been imprisoned in the deep gorge. Some of the giants want to hand the boys over to the Alcatraz guards to gain their own freedom. But a few giants would rather turn the boys into dinner! Will Zak and Erro outwit their captors and get away before becoming the giants'' next meal?
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Diamonds of Doom
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?
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Seven Doors to Death
Book SynopsisAs Zak Nine and his friend Erro make their way around a strange lake, they discover an ancient golden building. The boys decide to go inside to take a closer look, but unwittingly stumble into the legendary Octagon: an underground chamber with eight mysterious doors. One door will lead the boys to freedom, but the rest lead to sinister traps and certain death! Will Zak and Erro outwit the deadly room and escape before it''s too late?
£6.99
Amazon Publishing Timebound
Book Synopsis2013 WinnerAmazon Breakthrough Novel AwardGrand Prize and Young Adult Fiction WinnerWhen Kate Pierce-Keller's grandmother gives her a strange blue medallion and speaks of time travel, sixteen-year-old Kate assumes the old woman is delusional. But it all becomes horrifyingly real when a murder in the past destroys the foundation of Kate's present-day life. Suddenly, that medallion is the only thing protecting Kate from blinking out of existence.Kate learns that the 1893 killing is part of something much more sinister, and her genetic ability to time travel makes Kate the only one who can fix the future. Risking everything, she travels back in time to the Chicago World's Fair to try to prevent the murder and the chain of events that follows.Changing the timeline comes with a personal costif Kate succeeds, the boy she loves will have no memory of her existence. And regardless of her motives, does Kate have the right to manipulate the fate of the entire world?
£13.00
Pan Macmillan REBORN
Book SynopsisREBORN is the gripping sequel to the apocalyptic thriller REMADE, by bestselling author of the Timeriders series, Alex Scarrow.Eighteen months have passed since the events of REMADE. Leon and Freya have seen no sign of the virus, clinging on to the hope that two hard winters may have just killed it off. When news of a rescue ship arriving off the coast comes in, the pair are on the move once again.But all is not as safe as it seems. The virus has been busy. It has learned and evolved. And now it is reborn . . .This book has also been published in paperback as Plague Nation.
£6.99
Pan Macmillan Who Runs the World?
Book SynopsisWelcome to the Matriarchy. Sixty years after a virus has wiped out almost all the men on the planet, things are pretty much just as you would imagine a world run by women might be: war has ended; greed is not tolerated; the ecological needs of the planet are always put first. In two generations, the female population has grieved, pulled together and moved on, and life really is pretty good - if you're a girl. It's not so great if you're a boy, but fourteen-year-old River wouldn't know that. Until she met Mason, she thought they were extinct.Trade ReviewThe heart of this novel lies with River’s great-grandmother, as memories of the boyfriend who was killed by the plague and the baby brother she was forced to give up drive her to hide the XY, even at peril to herself and her family. It’s that emotional core that gives Mason humanity and the reader the opportunity to care for him as a character despite his initially appearing as a one-dimensional stand-in for males everywhere. This could therefore serve as an interesting counterpart to DeStefano’s Wither (BCCB 3/11) or as a primer for Margaret Atwood’s adult works. * Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books *
£8.54
Pan Macmillan The Kingdom
Book SynopsisWelcome to the Kingdom, a dazzling fantasy theme park where 'happily ever after' is not just a promise, but a rule . . . It's a fairytale which ends in murder as the one of the 'Fantasists' goes renegade. Ana, a half-human, half-android princess, is tasked with entertaining visitors and making wishes come true but now she's on trial, after finding herself experiencing emotions and romantic feelings against all her programming.Told through court testimony, interrogation records and fragmented flashbacks, Jess Rothenberg's The Kingdom has the futuristic appeal of Westworld and the twists and turns of a YA true-crime thriller.'Disney on steroids . . . a surefire discussion starter about desire and power.' – Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksTrade ReviewDisney on steroids... a surefire discussion starter about desire and power. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *The Kingdom by Jess Rothenberg is a revelation. It’s uniqueness and ingenuity absolutely blew me away. I cannot recommend this clever, chilling and stunning novel enough. -- Midnight Book GirlAn exciting and thought-provoking Young Adult novel. * Juno *When the book starts it has the air of a book about Disney princesses brought to life, but make sure you persevere, as this young adult narrative becomes increasingly dark. As Ana’s growing awareness and understanding is explored, so subplots make you question the reality of her thought processes. Is she truly just an automaton after all? There is a murder and there is a solution but the book actually, quite cleverly, explores so much more. I did not expect to be recommending this book when I started. I did not even think I would read it to the end, but I did. I recommend you do the same -- Crime Review
£8.99
Andrews McMeel Publishing Worlds Worst Time Machine
Book SynopsisThe $3 time machine strikes again in this third and final installment in the series perfect for fans who love funny, unexpected adventures and wacky plot twists from best-selling author Dustin Brady.Professor Snellenburg is a mysterious man. What’s the real story behind his time machine? What does the villainous Queen want with him? And where is he now? To find the professor, Elsa and Liam will need to start digging up answers to these long-buried secrets. Their search starts with the Voynich Manuscript—a book from the Middle Ages that puzzles historians and codebreakers to this day. They’ll travel to an alternate dimension, where they’ll meet Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (the geologist, not the wrestler) and discover the shocking origin of time slime. Finally, with the help of the World’s Worst Time Machine, they’ll attempt a journey to the very center of time. As the kids close in on the answers they’ve been seeking, their world begins turning upside down. Who’s the hero of this story? Who’s the villain? And what happens when you find out that everything you thought you knew was a lie?
£7.59
Pan Macmillan The Darkdeep
Book SynopsisA suspenseful and spooky series, perfect for fans of Goosebumps, from bestselling duo Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs.When a bullying incident sends twelve year-old Nico Holland over the edge of a cliff into the icy waters of Still Cove, where no one ever goes, friends Tyler and Ella – and even 'cool kid' Opal – rush to his rescue . . . only to discover an island hidden in the swirling mists below. Shrouded by dense trees and murky tides, the island appears uninhabited, although the kids can't quite shake the feeling that something about it is off. As the group delves deeper into the unknown, their discoveries – and their lives – begin to intertwine in weird and spooky ways. Something ancient has awakened . . . and it knows their wishes and dreams – and their deepest secrets. Do they have what it takes to face the shadowy things that lurk within their own hearts?Continue the chilling adventure with The Beast.Trade ReviewLightning-paced action... this book really left me breathless! -- R L Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear StreetMove over, Stranger Things . . . The Darkdeep will pull you into an irresistibly eerie world beyond your wildest dreams - and nightmares. -- Melissa de la CruzThe stakes are huge, the action high-throttle, but what readers will remember most is its big, emotional heart. . . A truly spectacular adventure. -- Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and EvilA delicious rollicking adventure you won't be able to put down. -- Tahereh Mafi, author of Shatter MeThe Darkdeep has all the makings of a classic... this is, hands down, the most fun I've had while being deeply terrified. -- Roshani Chokshi, author of Aru Shah and the End of TimeBrimming with chilling mysteries and heart-stopping twists... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. -- Alexandra Bracken, author of The Darkest Minds
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Bumper Blobheads
Book SynopsisAre there Blobheads in your toilet? From the pair behind Muddle Earth and The Edge Chronicles, Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, Bumper Blobheads collects four fully-illustrated, completely bonkers Blobhead adventures in one big book!Billy Barnes has found Blobheads in his bathroom. The Blobheads – Kerek, Zerek and Derek – are weird purple aliens from the planet Blob, arriving in Billy's toilet through an alpha-gamma space-time wormhole. And they're on a very, very important mission. They're trying to find the Most High Emperor of the Universe. And they think they'll find them in Billy's bathroom . . .Celebrating twenty years of the series, Bumper Blobheads includes Invasion of the Blobs, Talking Toasters, School Stinks! and Beware of the Babysitter.
£6.99
Pan Macmillan The Square Root of Summer
Book SynopsisMy heart is a kaleidoscope, and when we kiss it makes my world unravel . . .Last summer, Gottie's life fell apart. Her beloved grandfather Grey died and Jason, the boy to whom she lost her heart wouldn't even hold her hand at the funeral. This summer, still reeling from twin heartbreaks, Gottie is lost and alone and burying herself in equations. Until, after five years absence, Thomas comes home: former boy next door. Former best friend. Former everything. And as life turns upside down again she starts to experience strange blips in time - back to last summer, back to what she should have seen then . . . During one long, hazy summer, Gottie navigates grief, world-stopping kisses and rips in the space-time continuum, as she tries to reconcile her first heartbreak with her last.The Square Root of Summer is an astounding and moving debut from Harriet Reuter Hapgood.Trade ReviewThe must-read of the summer... a new twist on coming-of-age, told with vibrance, intelligence, and beauty * BuzzFeed *a buzzy debut * Marie Claire *Love, loss and heartbreak told in a wholly authentic teenage voice * The Bookseller *The Square Root of Summer is a completely unique and beautiful look at all the different ways our hearts can break. Brilliantly told and full of sweeping prose, swoon-worthy romance and just a touch of physics, this is a book for anyone who has loved and lost a family member, friend or romantic partner. * BookTrust *The Square Root of Summer is a title I’m going to be shouting about all summer. It’s a standout debut that you can’t help but love and I hope that readers love it just as much as I did. -- Lucy Powrie * Queen of Contemporary *Sophisticated and believable...An emotional roller-coaster ride worth taking. * School Library Journal *This bold, soulful debut about loss, the black hole of grief, friendship - and physics - sparkles with wit, warmth and sentences to be savoured. Gottie is an utterly unique character whose journey (and quirks) will lift the heart -- Joanne Owen * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *
£12.50
Cornerstone Hawk: A Maximum Ride Novel: (Hawk 1)
Book SynopsisMaximum Ride lost her fight to save the world. But from the ashes of the old world, a phoenix has risen… she calls herself Hawk.Hawk doesn't know her real name. She doesn't know who her parents were, or where they went. The only thing she remembers is that they told to wait on a street corner until they came back for her.That was ten years ago.The day that she finally gives up waiting is the moment her life changes for ever. Because the promise becomes reality: someone is coming for her.But it's not a rescue. It's an execution.Trade ReviewFans of dystopian fiction will enjoy this pulsating new YA novel from bestselling author James Patterson . . . Patterson is second to none when it comes to writing pacy thrillers and this one has got the lot - an intriguing plot, exciting action and a captivating lead character * Independent *A fast-moving, multi-stranded, hugely entertaining story that brings the world of Maximum Ride back with a bang * Keighley News *We were hooked until the very end. 8/10 * Indy Best *... A fast-paced, action-packed read, ideal for fans of the original series -- Publishers Weekly
£8.65
Walker Books Ltd Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to
Book SynopsisA mind-bending science fiction anthology from ten top YA authors perfect for fans of Black Mirror, Lauren James and Femi Fadugba's The Upper World.>> "Unique, brilliant, and brimming with hope." BuzzFeed>> "Joyfully queer and diverse, this is a jump forward into a bright and colourful world." Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the UniverseImagine a world where robots with human consciousness roam the earth; a society where you can change everything about how you look, sound and interact, and even inherit a voice from the dead; and a universe where a city in space can be destroyed with a kiss…In stories buzzing with possibility, hope, innovation, anger and tenderness, ten top YA authors imagine what the world could be through the lens of technologies emerging today. Tasting Light is a dazzling challenge to open your mind, heart and senses, and rewire your perceptions.With stories by:William Alexander, K. Ancrum, Elizabeth Bear, A.R. Capetta, Charlotte Nicole Davis, Nasugraq Rainey Hopson, A.S. King, E.C. Myers, Junauda Petrus-Nasah and Wendy Xu"Unique, brilliant, and brimming with hope." BuzzFeed"Joyfully queer and diverse, this is a jump forward into a bright and colourful world." Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe"A fine array of stories blending queerness and technology" Tor"Tackle[s] relevant issues such as colonization, misogyny, transphobia, and white entitlement in this eclectic celebration of infinite possibility and the ever-present human spirit." Publishers Weekly (starred review)"At once unsettling and moving, this crystalline collection will find or create a connection with its readers." Booklist"A diverse anthology showing hopeful futures imagined through the lens of technology [...] A top-notch hard science fiction collection." Kirkus (starred review)Trade ReviewA thoughtful, innovative and queer collection of stories that use futuristic technology in personal ways - from a non-binary teenager getting a mod to inherit the voice of someone deceased, to interstellar penpals. The stories range in scope from intimate and personal to far-reaching and society-breaking. Joyfully queer and diverse, this is a jump forward into a bright and colourful world. -- Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the UniverseFeatured in the Bookseller's November children's previews * Bookseller *This collection of innovative YA hard science fiction short stories thoughtfully reimagines a gender-diverse future from an array of perspectives. [...] Each story is unique, brilliant, and brimming with hope. * BuzzFeed *The creators seamlessly tackle relevant issues such as colonization, misogyny, transphobia, and white entitlement in this eclectic celebration of infinite possibility and the ever-present human spirit. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *The 10 short stories in this luminous collection are set in the future in different locations [...] At once unsettling and moving, this crystalline collection will find or create a connection with its readers. * BookList *
£8.54
Image Comics Low, Volume 5: Light Brings Light
Book SynopsisThe FINAL ARC of LOW! Salus rises. The Burnt Legion attacks. Stel Caine faces the greatest challenge to her hope yet: the rage of her daughter, the Helmswoman, Della. It all ends here — lovingly rendered by the legendary art team of Tocchini and McCaig! Collects LOW #20-26
£16.19
Simon & Schuster A Complicated Love Story Set in Space
Book Synopsis“A riveting ride through the stars.” —Kirkus Reviews Black Mirror meets What If It’s Us in this gripping, romantic, and wildly surprising novel about two boys lost in space trying to find their way home—while falling in love—from the critically acclaimed author of We Are the Ants.When Noa closes his eyes on Earth and wakes up on a spaceship called Qriosity just as it’s about to explode, he’s pretty sure things can’t get much weirder. Boy is he wrong. Trapped aboard Qriosity are also DJ and Jenny, neither of whom remember how they got onboard the ship. Together, the three face all the dangers of space, along with murder, aliens, a school dance, and one really, really bad day. But none of this can prepare Noa for the biggest challenge—falling in love. And as Noa’s feelings for DJ deepen, he has to contend not just with the challenges of the present, but also with his memories of the past. However, nothing is what it seems on Qriosity, and the truth will upend all of their lives forever. Love is complicated enough without also trying to stay alive.
£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem
Book SynopsisWith a noisy giant crashing around the kingdom, the Princess in Black uses the Sparkle Signal to call ALL her heroic friends together - for the biggest adventure yet.The Princess in Black is ready for her snowy playdate with the Goat Avenger and the Princess in Blankets. It?s a perfect day to build snow monsters and battle them for practice. But just when they?re about to wage battle, a huge foot smashes their snow monster. ?SQUASHY!? It?s a giant, and it?s smashing everything in its path! The giant is too strong for the three friends, so the Princess in Blankets has an idea: it?s time to light the Sparkle Signal and summon help. With a rising crescendo of a plot and a delightfully surprising ending, the latest adventure in the New York Times best-selling series features all the Princess in Black?s friends as heroes for the first time.
£14.39
Amazon Publishing The Rule of All
Book SynopsisAs America’s twenty-first-century revolution reaches its endgame, twin sisters must outrun, and outlive, the Common enemy. Outlaw twin sisters Ava and Mira Goodwin were born to defy Texas’s tyrannical and oppressive Governor Roth. They inspired millions across the country to liberate themselves and fight to live free under the new Common rule. But an enemy still endangers their fragile vision for the future. Ava and Mira’s mission: hunt the man down. The once-mighty Governor Roth has fled Dallas. Holding a hostage beloved by Ava and Mira, Roth has a mission, too: regroup his Loyalists, wreak vengeance, and reclaim his power. With the help of a savvy programmer turned rebel warrior, Ava and Mira brave a journey more uncertain than they’ve ever attempted before. As they forge southward into foreign territory—against a ruthless cartel, Roth’s aggressive Texas Guard, and a formidable new foe—courage, alliances, and trust will be tested. Now, in the most unlikely and treacherous of places, the sisters must finish what they started. Before they—and the Common—are erased from history forever.Trade Review“An action-packed wrap-up with a timely message at its core.” —Kirkus Reviews
£8.54
Papercutz TenTon Titan Terrier
£12.00
Oni Press,US Pax Samson Vol. 1: The Cookout
Book SynopsisWhen it comes to the kitchen, no one knows cooking better than twelve-year-old Pax Samson. He’s a hero when it comes to testing recipes and supplying copious amounts of Dragon Noodle Soup at his family’s cookouts. It’s tough being a master chef, though, when the rest of his family are world-famous superheroes, and they expect Pax to take up the beacon to keep the world safe with his telekinetic powers. Pax's home planet of Soltellus is home to all walks of life, including humans, gods, as well as elves, orcs, dragons, sprites and other fantasy races known as the “Enchanted” all living in a modern society similar to our own. Among them is the Samson family, led by the fearless and mighty Grandma Samson, the greatest superhero to ever live and the person responsible for always saving Soltellus when trouble strikes. She’s been doing it for hundreds of years, but she’s ready for the younger generation of Samsons, including Pax, to step up. When the mad god Odin, long-time enemy to the Enchanted race and arch-rival to Grandma, resurfaces in another attempt to regain power, Pax will attempt to put his training into practice, but ends up just making things worse. Tempted to hang up the superhero cape and stick to the kitchen, Pax faces the toughest decision yet when a legendary savior of the Enchanted people arrives, along with a startling discovery that there might be parts of the Soltellus history that are wrong. Pax, determined to protect his family and friends, will do everything he can to stop the new threats set on disrupting the peace between humans and the Enchanted.
£12.59
North Star Editions Hekyll and Snyde
Book SynopsisIn this high-interest accessible novel for middle grade readers, a seventh-grade science whiz supersizes himself to save his dadâs job. However, his experiment leads to an out-of-control alter ego who may ruin everything.
£23.99
Jolly Fish Press Hekyll and Snyde
Book SynopsisLewis Hekyll has big plans to fight world hunger with his S.P.R.O.U.T. plant food formula. But first, the seventh-grade science whiz needs to save his dad's job as the high school basketball coach. In this tiny town, basketball is the name of the game, and the season is off to a bad start. When Lew sees proof that his S.P.R.O.U.T. formula works, he comes up with the colossal idea to supersize himself. Without waiting to observe the long-term effects, Lew secretly drinks the formula. If his plan works, he''ll be able to save the basketball season, his dad's job, and the world.While the experiment is a success, Lew's new alter ego looms a little too large. But he forges ahead, developing a basketball persona named Jimmy Snyde. Combining Snyde's size with his own physics knowledge, Lew creates an on-court miracle kid. Unfortunately, the off-court monster Lew is becoming may ruin everything.Characterized by exciting, fast-paced plots and age-appropriate themes, Harbor's Hi-Lo books are both engaging and easy to read. Short chapters, simple sentence structures, and an accessible format make these books perfect for tween reluctant readers. Harbor books are written at a 2nd- to 3rd-grade reading level with an interest level of ages 10 and up.
£10.44
North Star Editions Planet Perfect
Book SynopsisIn this high-interest accessible novel for middle grade readers, a fourteen-year-old activist must participate in an intergalactic game show in order to unlock the secret to an alien planetâs clean energy technology.
£23.99
Jolly Fish Press Planet Perfect
Book SynopsisFourteen-year-old Meg knows aliens are real. Everyone does. But she's not happy with them. Extraterrestrials landed on Earth twenty years ago and took off fast. They didn't leave behind advanced science or miracle cures. Instead, they delivered an alien reality TV channel. Beamed to the whole galaxy, Planet Perfect is Earth's obsession. But no Earthling has ever been inviteduntil now.Meg wants to fight climate change, not play games. But when she is one of two Earth teens invited to Planet Perfect, she agrees to go. Planet Perfect makes its own clean energy with zero waste. Such knowledge could save Earth. Meg needs to stay in the competition so she can figure out this technology. But the show is harder than expected. The host demands almost impossible tasks with lots of drama. And when Meg finds out that Planet Perfect has a secret that threatens Earth, she realizes she has to win to prove her planet deserves a seat at the intergalactic table.Characterized by exciting, fast-paced plots and age-appropriate themes, Harbor's Hi-Lo books are both engaging and easy to read. Short chapters, simple sentence structures, and an accessible format make these books perfect for tween reluctant readers. Harbor books are written at a 2nd- to 3rd-grade reading level with an interest level of ages 10 and up.
£10.44
Action Lab Entertainment, Inc. Sweetie Volume 1
Book SynopsisMaggie isn’t your typical comic book, cartoon, and action movie fangirl. Through keen observation and unbending determination, she has taught herself all the death-defying stunts and fighting styles of her favorite action stars and superheroes! Unfortunately, Maggie has kept her eccentric hobby to herself, ever since it earned her the label of “nerd” among her classmates. After all, superheroes and evil villains are all kid stuff... right? WRONG! On the eve of her first day of high school, Maggie has a run-in with an evil mercenary group known as the Numbers. After years of training, it’s up to Maggie to be the self-taught superhero the city needs! But is she truly ready for the responsibility that comes with the title of “hero”? The situation escalates further when her secret crime-fighting life is discovered by one of her classmates! Can Maggie save her city and maintain a normal high school life all on her own?
£12.59
Oni Press,US Brobots: The Complete Collection
Book SynopsisThey’re BROTHERS. They’re ROBOTS. They’re BROBOTS! When BIG problems come to Brotown, Joukei, Kouro, and Panchi team up to save the day! From a kaiju kerfuffle, some mecha malarkey, and lots of shoujo shenanigans, these bro-fessionals can take on any challenge. From award-winning author J. Torres (Teen Titans Go, Lola: A Ghost Story) and illustrator Sean Dove (Fried Rice) comes the timeless action-packed adventure about the power of teamwork and enduring friendship! Now collected in one big book with new bonus content, get with the bro-gram and read all three Brobots stories!
£13.49
Familius LLC Robots Dont Make You Go to Bed
Book Synopsis In this quirky picture book by author Laurel Gale and illustrator Susanna Covelli, join Owen as he learns that a robot mother might seem like a good idea, but there are a few screws loose When Owen wins a build-a-robot kit, he assembles what he hopes will be the perfect mother. Robots don’t make you eat your breakfast. Robots don’t make you clean up your toys. And robots definitely don’t make you go to bed. But there are some things that make mothers unique, and Owen soon realizes that a robot mother can never replace the real thing. With a Tim Burton-esque art style, a die-cut and embossed cover, and a gentle moral, Robots Don’t Make You Go to Bed is perfect for aspiring inventors and anyone with a mother.
£10.79
Quirk Books Dr. Who: The Runaway Tardis
Book SynopsisLizzie is running away. She hates her new house and her new school, so she packs a bag full of peanut butter sandwiches and says goodbye to her family. But when she stumbles upon a mysterious blue box in the woods (that s bigger on the inside!) Lizzie embarks on a much grander journey than she had planned. The box is called the TARDIS and it s piloted by a mysterious woman called the Doctor, who claims to be a time-traveling space alien! Lizzie doesn t like new places, so she asks to be taken home. But when she accidentally drops a peanut butter sandwich down the console, the TARDIS malfunctions, and the Doctor is no longer able to steer! The Doctor and Lizzie embark on a wild adventure through time and space, visiting the Pyramids, dinosaurs, the surface of an alien planet, and more. But will Lizzie be able to get back home? And will she learn that new places aren t so bad after all? Series Overview: The films and TV shows that families love are reimagined as lively, colourful picture books featuring the iconic moments and characters of the original. Simple words are paired with a kid-friendly storybook format that s perfect for bedtime or storytime, plus all-new illustrations done in classic picture book style to make this series a great way for parents to share their pop culture favorites with a new generation. Though the movie and TV versions came first, you ll wonder if they weren t adaptations of these books, instead of the other way around!Trade ReviewA Summer 2020 Kids' Indie Next Great ReadAn Amazon Best Book of the Month: Ages 6-8“A great way to introduce the tiniest Whovians to the series and thrill those of us who are still kids at heart."—Nerdist“A gorgeous, approachable, colorful style."—Comics Worth Reading“A cute introduction into the world of Doctor Who for the children in your life. With bright, fun cartoon illustrations, it is something that everyone can enjoy flipping through."—Markie Rustad, Ballast Book Company, Bremerton, WAPraise for other books in the Pop Classics series:“Thanks to the delightful illustrations of Kim Smith, families can bond over the lovable alien and his friendship with Elliot in book form.”—Jami Ganz, Entertainment Weekly, on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial “I was quickly won over by the charm of the writing and the awesome illustrations. Kim Smith's drawings have a distinctive style that imbues life into every single page.”—Sweety High, on Buffy the Vampire Slayer “A lovely trip down memory lane that you can share with your little ones.”—Neatorama, on Back to the Future “Smith’s art is excellent. . . . Her illustrations do a terrific job summing up the key moments of the movie, creating a rich picture of what happens in the film in only 40 pages.”—Comics Worth Reading, on The Karate Kid “Kids will delight in the spooky-but goofy story and the surprise at the end, and parents will chuckle at this new take on an old favorite.”—GeekDad, on The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird“Home Alone: The Classic Illustrated Storybook offers all the fun of the original movie in a darling hardcover package whose read-aloud story teaches lessons about responsibility and the importance of family.”—Pop Culture Insider, on Home Alone
£999.99
Boom! Studios Just Beyond: The Horror at Happy Landings
Book SynopsisTwo Martians unexpectedly land on Earth and have to get home - by highjacking the bodies of two kids and leaving a trail of trouble in their wake that no one may be able to fix! ENJOY YOUR VISIT Family camping trips are supposed to be fun, but for Parker, Annie, and the Walden family, they’re an absolute nightmare! After a creepy, unidentified bird attacks their mom in the forest, Parker and Annie find themselves face to face with two strange creatures that suddenly enter the kids’ brains and take control of their bodies. Can Parker and Annie break loose of this horrific control and convince their family of what’s happening, or will the creatures take over their lives for good?
£7.50
Sourcebooks The Curiosity Chronicles
£12.75
Sourcebooks, Inc Dinosaurs in Space
Book SynopsisAward-winning author Todd Sturgell returns with another irreverent, hilarious, and informative picture book that explains just how dinosaurs might have ended up in space!Dinosaur fossils are found all over the worldand even on the moon?!Dinosaurs lived on this planet millions of years ago. We know about the dinosaurs from the fossils they left behind. But did you know some of those fossils might be on the moon? The dinosaurs in THIS book think that must mean there are Dinosaurs in Space! But is that really what happened? In this silly science lesson gone wrong, discover what happens when dinosaurs let their imaginations run wild while learning about real scientific theories. These dinos are determined to boldly go where no dinosaur has gone before: space!
£14.99
Allen & Unwin Hi From Outer Space
Book SynopsisWith a whispery hiss, the spaceship touched down on the grass. A door opened. A ramp extended. An alien slid forward. ''TAKE. ME. TO. YOUR. LEADER.'' Alex wants to win the National Young Cartoonist Competition. She''s got the talent, but what should she draw? Along comes Hi, an alien from the Planet Wendy. Hi is also working on a project: he has three days to learn about Earth''s leaders for his Earth Studies class. Maybe they could help each other? Soon, Hi''s Earthly visit sets in motion a chain of extraordinary events, including a viral TikTok, a shoe-shop haunting and an astronomically wild rock concert. A cosmically funny story about leaders, followers and friendships that are out of this world.''A fabulously fun and quirky, out-of-this-world adventure that bubbles with imagination and pops with puns!'' Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove, bestselling creators of The Worst Week series''A wonderfully wacky sci-fi/comedy that will appeal to readers of Nat Amoore.'' Books + Publishing
£7.59
Great Plains Publications Ltd The Backbone Of Night: Book 2 in The Automatic
Book SynopsisThere may be nowhere to go during The Automatic Age, the autovolts have swept the earth clean of most of its human inhabitants and Kerion fears that his son will grow up a loney anomaly on an earth free of people. Time is running out for Kerion; the prosthetics that keep him alive are breaking down. What will happen to his son Barry if he must grow up alone? The discovery of a group of survivors may be the hope Kerion needs. But is it better to risk isolation then leave his son with a group of religious fanatics? The Last People may have a clue about the Delta City, a fabled refuge of humankind, a place free of the technologies that are trying to kill them. The truth will send them on the run in a fight for survival beneath the sea of stars others called The Backbone of Night.Trade Review"Desperate, suspenseful action in a nightmarish scenario." -- Kirkus Reviews"Chomichuk has developed a fascinating, complex setting ... And he uses it to explore timely themes of automation, scarcity economics, and robot ethics, while also showcasing his formidable imagination." -- Quill & Quire"Though the action-filled plot with its short chapters will easily hold readers attention, it is Chomichuks worldbuilding that will really grab readers" -- CM: Canadian Review of Materials"A gripping, action-packed page turner about a father and son trying to survive their post-apocalyptic world. I couldnt put it down." -- Kristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara"
£10.40
Ransom Publishing Space Explorers
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£5.99
Ransom Publishing Rising Tide
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£5.99
Ransom Publishing Invasion
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£5.99
Floris Books Slugboy Saves the World
Book SynopsisThanks to an unfortunately tasty-looking radioactive garden slug, eleven-year-old Murdo McLeod is now the world's worst superhero. His two powers are pretty unique: the first is sliding up walls. Quite slowly. The second is secreting slippery slime from his skin. (Yes, just as disgusting as it sounds.)In a Scotland full of awesome superheroes, Slugboy has a lot to prove. No one wants help fighting bad guys from someone with a horrible habit of (quite literally) messing things up. He's so underrated, in fact, that when an evil mastermind devises a plan to capture all the other superheroes, Slugboy isn't even on his list. Now, Slugboy has to use his not-so-super and oh-so-gross abilities to free the other superheroes and save the world. Let's hope he doesn't slip up.Trade Review'Annotated with occasional cartoon words, ominious interludes, and bottom trumps bio pages with awesome or evil ratiings, this is bound to amuse and draw in fans of comic book characters. By the end you'll be rooting for Slugboy.'-- School Librarian Association'This was a funny book which was immediately appealing because of its cover. I liked the Scottish element; you don't find many stories set in Scotland, so that was pretty cool! The book was easy to read and I think other teenagers would enjoy it too.'-- Teen Titles
£6.99
Collective Ink May's Moon - Book I
Book SynopsisBeating thousands of others, the geeky boy they call 'Micky Moon' at home, is one of ten children from around the world accepted onto the 'Children's Moon Program' in Florida. If he can survive the g-force of a space-shuttle launch, overcome his secret fear of water and pass the other battery of tests, he could win a place on the next mission to the moon!
£8.21
Penguin Random House Children's UK Arena 13: The Prey
Book SynopsisFollowing the first year of his apprenticeship as an Arena 13 combatant, Leif seeks information from his late father's people. There he learns more about the man, who was the greatest arena fighter ever seen. The man who came so close to destroying the demon Hob, but paid a terrible price for every victory.Leif returns to the fighting floor with a renewed hunger for revenge. But can he remain focused on his training as his passion for his master's daughter, Kwin, grows? And will his place in his master's greater plan help or hinder him in his personal mission to defeat Hob in a fight to the death?The second instalment in the legend of ARENA 13.Books in the series1: ARENA 132: ARENA 13: THE PREY
£7.59
Cornerstone House of Robots: Robot Revolution
Book SynopsisAfter a few early glitches in their relationship, Sammy and his 'bro-bot' E are now best friends. In fact, E is such a valued member of the family that the other electronic members of the House of Robots are feeling sorely unappreciated. And when Sammy's inventor mom becomes distracted by a top-secret project, the robots soon begin to fall into disrepair. Cue a robot revolution, with the droids wreaking harmless havoc in the house! Armed with pranks like glue in the shampoo bottles and flying toast missiles, the robots demand to be cared for. It's up to Sammy and his sister Maddie to keep the peace until his mom reveals her secret project... and why it was worth the wait.
£7.99
Cornerstone Crazy House
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBecca Greenfield, 17, disappeared one morning on her way to school. Everyone from her town, including her twin sister, is desperately searching for Becca.They won’t find her. Becca is being held prisoner in the crazy house. She's on death row, but is completely innocent. No one has ever gotten out of the crazy house alive. But there’s always a first time.
£9.25
Eye Books The Arcadian Incident
Book SynopsisIt's 2312 and Leo Fischer is a fifteen-year-old computer whizz on his first ever journey off Earth. He's heading to the moon colony to help his mother Lillian with her scientific work. But before he can reach her, she is kidnapped. Determined to find and rescue her, Leo has no choice but to accept the help of his newest friend, Skater Monroe, the daughter of a shuttle pilot and already an experienced space traveller. Their investigation leads them to an old freighter captain with a strange story about two spaceships: one a long-lost piece of junk called the Arcadian; the other, a sleek, ultra-modern ship of mysterious origin. Both craft are involved in some kind of cover-up, and Leo and Skater become convinced the conspirators are the same people who kidnapped Leo's mother. Dodging space pirates as well as a ruthless assassin in the pay of the soon-to-be president of Mars, they stumble upon a secret that could lead to all-out war in the solar system. The first instalment of Andrew Stickland's Mars Alone Trilogy is a gravity-defying thrill-ride into the human race's all-too-believable future in space.
£9.49
