Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction

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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Book SynopsisThe strangest and yuckiest secrets of the galaxyWhat does the Zillo Beast feast on for breakfast? Does slimy Jabba the Hutt ever have a bath? What are the three yuckiest things he eats? Why are wampas so cuddly? And which monster makes the scariest sound?Take a trip on the wild side and discover the weirdest facts in the Star Wars galaxy! From gross creatures and strange bugs, to disgusting food, dangerous deserts, and sinister Sith, this icky, sticky picture book is the perfect gift for young readers. and 2020 Lucasfilm LTD.

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Book SynopsisIn the third book in the CatStronauts graphic novel, your favorite elite team of cat astronauts is a member short, when a close call in space causes one of them to quit! When chief science officer Pom Pom rejoins the CatStronauts on the International Space Station, she has to get to work right away--the Hubba Bubba Telescope isn''t working, and CATSUP is losing funding by the day! But as the CatStronauts and Mission Control race to find answers, the unthinkable happens and pilot Waffles is forced to orbit the Earth in nothing but his space suit while the rest of the team comes up with a rescue plan. Even though he''s no scaredy cat, Waffles is going to have a hard time staying out in space. When disaster on a global scale rears its head, will a fractured CatStronauts team be enough to save the day? In this graphic novel, debut author/illustrator Drew Brockington takes the CatStronauts to the brink, adding in mounds of jokes, charm, asteroid showers, an

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Book SynopsisIn the fourth book in the CatStronauts graphic novel series, the stalwart Cat-Stro-Bot is stranded, and the CatStronauts have to stage an off the books robot rescue! Cat-Stro-Bot has been with the CatStronauts through it all. He''s saved the team as a stowaway on their mission to the moon, brought the team back from a crash on Mars, and co-piloted the crucial shuttle in the dreaded space station situation.But now Cat-Stro-Bot is stranded on Jupiter''s coldest moon after a mission gone wrong--and his best friend/creator Blanket isn''t about to leave him behind. When CATSUP brass declines a rescue mission request, Blanket creates robot stand-ins for the team. Soon, the rest of the CatStronauts, Major Meowser, Pom Pom and Waffles, are off on their longest journey ever with experimental new technology. The robot rescue is afoot! In this full-color graphic novel, debut author/illustrator Drew Brockington takes the CatStronauts to the brink, adding in mounds of robot glitches, wonky cover-ups, and fish jokes by the ton!

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Book SynopsisTrade Review★ "An exemplary teen graphic novel that will cross interests of sci-fi, queer romance, adventure, and anti–big tech readers, gorgeously accessible." — School Library Journal (starred review) “A joy ride that will take readers from crying to gripping their seats and back again.” — Kirkus Reviews “A solidly queer addition to the sci-fi canon that interrogates how the pursuit of science can sometimes overshadow a commitment to ethics.” — Publishers Weekly "[A] fast-paced, suspenseful plot; some cliff-hangers and a surprise ending will win over most fans of the genre. Moments of light comedy, romantic subplots, and a twisty search for the truth, mixed with the cartoonish, anime-inspired drawing style makes this an easy sell to teens. Furedi does a wonderful job with LGBTQIA+ representation throughout the piece, which plays well into the plot, as Ren must not only contemplate his existence in this strange time but his own sexual orientation. A compelling and thought-provoking sci-fi adventure grounded in relatable characters.” — Booklist Online "Exaggerated expressions, shocks of vivid color, and creative use of panel size all work to reinforce significant moments in the text. Most effective with the visual format is the use of space, particularly around Ren, as the reader can see his emotional walls slowly coming down well before he admits it to himself. The sci-fi details and a significant plot twist provide plenty of intrigue, but Ren’s self-discovery is the heart of this stand-alone graphic novel." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Book SynopsisMalorie Blackman is acknowledged as one of today's most imaginative and convincing writers for young readers. The novels in her Noughts & Crosses sequence have won several awards, including the Children's Book Award, and she has won many other awards for her books for the Random House list. Both Hacker and Thief! won the Young Telegraph/Gimme 5 Award - Malorie is the only author to have won this award twice - while Hacker also won the WH Smith Mind-Boggling Books Award in 1994. Her work has appeared on screen, with Pig-Heart Boy, which was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, being adapted into a BAFTA-award-winning TV serial. Malorie has also written a number of titles for younger readers.In 2005, Malorie was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her distinguished contribution to the world of children's books. In 2008, she was then honoured with an OBE for her services to Children's Literature.Trade ReviewRewarding reading * Teaching and Learning *The pace is good, there is enough repetition of plot elements to keep readers in touch, and the setting is just different enough to be interesting * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisSo your mum''s this brilliant scientist. She''s just invented the most awesome Artificial Intelligence system. Its virtual world is the perfect place to forget about real life. Which is exactly what you want. But then a bug corrupts the system. It''s violent and unpredictable. This is no ordinary glitch - someone''s trying to sabotage it. You need to figure out who, and why. And fast! What if your life was about to be game over?Dangerous Reality is a nail-biting thriller from the author of the bestselling Noughts and Crosses sequence.Trade ReviewA whodunnit, a cyber-thriller and a family drama: readers of nine or over won't be able to resist the suspense * The Sunday Times *All the ingredients of an exciting read for over-10s - lots of pacey action and snappy dialogue, cliffhanger chapter endings and a central character with the essential qualification of true thriller heroes - an ability to get into a series of ever-worsening scrapes, and yet still emerge triumphant * Daily Telegraph *The suspense builds to a cyber-climax * Yorkshire Post *It is an exciting drama with a thrilling climax * Education Otherwise *

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Book Synopsis2113. In Jenna Strong's world, ACID the most brutal, controlling police force in history rule supreme. No throwaway comment or muttered dissent goes unnoticed or unpunished. And it was ACID agents who locked Jenna away for life, for a bloody crime she struggles to remember.The only female inmate in a violent high-security prison, Jenna has learned to survive by any means necessary. And when a mysterious rebel group breaks her out, she must use her strength, speed and skill to stay one step ahead of ACID and to uncover the truth about what really happened on that dark night two years ago.Trade ReviewThere’s an exciting and intriguing opening, lots of action, plenty of twists to keep you guessing, a dystopian future and a kick-ass heroine in Jenna Strong. So . . . Katniss Everdeen had better grab her bow, nock another arrow and prepare for a fight. She has a challenger -- Dan Smith, author of The Child ThiefIn a word, ACID is brilliant . . . They coined the term 'page-turner' specifically for books like this . . . When you come out of a book wishing that you knew the heroine in real life, you know they're someone a bit special. I LOVED it. 10/10 * World of Children's Books *Looking for a book with a bad-ass, uber cool and smart female lead? You need to meet Jenna Strong. She won't take any crap and she will kick you down until you can take it no longer . . . This is one brilliant action adventure story . . . written with style and flare * Eventide Reviews *Suspenseful . . . I would recommend this book to anyone * Guardian Children's Books *

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Book SynopsisAfter a school assignment challenges Dex to be whatever he wants, Dex decides he wants to be the WORLD?S BEST GREATEST EVER…at something. Filled with clever humor and touching insight, this chapter book graphic novel series follows Dex?s misadventures as his attempts at the ?coolest jobs? go awry.Dex Dingo isn?t the BEST at anything. He?s not the SMARTEST, the FUNNIEST, the STRONGEST, or the NICEST. But he wants to be the WORLD?S BEST GREATEST EVER…at something. So when Dex?s teacher asks, ?If you could be anything when you grow up, what would you be,? Dex decides that he?s going to be the best at one of the ?best jobs ever.?First on his list: an inventor! Dex is able to create an awesome lab and an amazing team of nanobots, but things immediately go wrong when the nanobots start to multiply and form a gray goo that threatens to take over his neighborhood. It?ll take some quick thinking and a rogue nanobot named Nono for Dex to stop the nanobots, save his best friend, and become the WORLD?S BEST GREATEST EVER INVENTOR.

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Book SynopsisEven Supergirl needs a noble steed. But how did Comet the Super-Horse become the Girl of Steelâs trusted friend? Discover the origin story of this superpowered Super-Pet in an action-packed, POW!-WHAM!-BOOM! book for early readers.

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Book SynopsisEven Superman needs a clever sidekick. But how did Beppo the Super-Monkey become the Man of Steel's faithful friend? Discover the origin story of this superpowered Super-Pet in an action-packed, POW!-WHAM!-BOOM! book for early readers.

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Book SynopsisEven Green Lantern needs a pal. But how did B'dg, the Green Lantern of Space Sector 1014, become Hal Jordan's alien friend? Discover the origin story of this superpowered Super-Pet in an action-packed, POW!-WHAM!-BOOM! book for early readers.

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Book SynopsisA funny yet heart-warming story from an award-winning author, perfect for fun-loving, fearless children who are learning to read.The Bugulons are the scariest creatures in the entire universe. So when they decide to invade Earth, they reckon it will be easy.But those Bugulons had better watch out, because down on Earth is Danny Dreadnought, and he isn't scared of anything! Even the fastest rollercoasters, the snappiest crocodiles and the creepiest crawlies don't frighten him Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories.Clear typeUp to 8 lines per pageBright, appealing pictures for added interestA variety of sentence structuresA wider range of vocabularyStrong themes and characters to discussAll Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading.Book band: Purple

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Book SynopsisTHE STUNNING NEW NOVEL FROM MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, KEVIN BROOKSWhen fifteen-year-old Kenzie wakes up in hospital in a darkened room, she's in the dark about what has happened to her too. The doctors break the devastating news that she has been struck down by a rare genetic condition that means her skin has become transparent, revealing everything inside of her and Kenzie feels repellent to look at.But when a medical photo of her is leaked and goes viral, the press attention is massive. How can Kenzie live like this, when she doesn't want to be seen at all? Can a boy who can't even see her, be the only one to help her to find the answers ?Kevin Brooks was born in Exeter and studied in Birmingham and London. He has worked in a crematorium, a zoo, a garage and a post office, before happily giving it all up to write books. Kevin is the author of many acclaimed award-winning young adult novels, including Martyn Pig, Lucas, Kissing The Rain, The Road of the Dead, Black Rabbit SummTrade ReviewOn Born Scared: ‘Hugely readable . . . confoundedly gripping’', Independent on Sunday 'On Being: A subtle, spooky, headlong dash through the dark edges of romantic science fiction, a genre Kevin Brooks – with his usual delight in flouting convention – appears to have invented', Meg Rosoff, award-winning author of How I Live Now

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Book Synopsis_____David Solomons''s zany, inimitable wit makes for a series of capers that are thrilling and satisfying.- The Guardian A sinister school where graduation means death . . .A monstrous mystery lurking below a quiet London street . . .A desperate plea for help delivered by . . . hang on. A potted plant?The Doctor has been summoned. The galaxy is in terrible danger, and only a Time Lord can save it. But to do so, she must break in to an ancient vault on a remote and frozen world - from which nobody has ever returned alive . . .Can the Doctor and her friends Yaz, Ryan and Graham uncover the shocking secret in Vault 13?A thrilling, hilarious and scary adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor, as portrayed by Jodie Whittaker.Perfect for younger readers, this will be a must-have for fans, and an ideal introduction to Doctor Who and the brilliant new series. Trade ReviewDavid Solomons's zany, inimitable wit makes for a series of capers that are thrilling and satisfying. * The Guardian *Solomons has woven together an exciting, action-packed, fun-filled plot with unforgettable characters to create this rollercoaster adventure. Whether your youngsters are already confirmed Doctor Who fans, or eager to learn more about this iconic TV character, this amazing adventure is guaranteed to both entertain and amuse. * Lancashire Evening Post *Fizzes with wit and bold ideas; Solomons writes with confidence and style * Starburst Magazine *Great fun * Sci Fi Bulletin *This book will be adored by Doctor Who fans and may even create new ones. I am really looking forward to sharing this at school and getting the children's opinions/reviews. * Toppsta Teacher Review *

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Book SynopsisCaught up in an alien war on a distant galaxy, Casey and her team are fighting for their lives but which side should they be on? The second in an exciting and original debut sci-fi adventure trilogy for the gaming generation.Casey and hundreds of other SkyWakers are now stuck on the planet Hosin, thousands of miles out in space, forced by the Red Eyes to fight the elusive Squids. Casey and her squad, the Ghost Reapers, are determined to rescue the other gamers and return to Earth but when the strangely compelling Squids enter Casey''s mind, begging for help, Casey faces an impossible decision. With the team split in two and Casey''s brother on the other side, home seems further away than ever. How can Casey save the planet if she can''t keep her friends?Trade ReviewFeatured in The Bookseller's April 2022 Previews. * The Bookseller *[…] an adrenaline-fuelled, futuristic, gaming thriller which is immersive and exhilarating but also funny and thoughtful in places. * BookTrust *Featured in Pen & Inc Autumn/Winter 2022 listings, highlighting the best in diversity and inclusion in children's books. * Pen & Inc *

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Book SynopsisA little boy meets a stranded alien child and the two instantly strike up a fabulous friendship. They go to school, explore the neighborhood, and have lots of fun all day. However, when bedtime rolls around, the little boy must comfort his homesick new friend.

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Book SynopsisKass Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of The 100, once again delivers pulse-pounding action and glittering romance in this thrilling sequel to Light Years.Tensions are rising between the Quatrans and the Specters, and the Quatra Fleet is gearing up for an epic fight. With a galaxy on the brink of war and loyalties divided, the friendship of four cadets will be tested. Orelia has been arrested for espionage, and her future is looking bleak . . . until the Quatrans make her a surprising offer that could save her life--and the lives of everyone in the galaxy.Reeling from his breakup, Arran finds comfort in a sympathetic boy from Loos, someone who understands how hard it can be to fit in. But is it enough for Arran to forget his heartbreak?Cormak''s position at the Academy is finally secure. But when someone discovers his treasonous secret, it jeopardizes everything he''s fought for, including his relatioTrade ReviewPraise for The 100 Series * : *Fans of The Hunger Games will love this book * Sun *Fantastic teen romance . . . packed with powerful and empowered characters * Starburst Magazine *I was practically glued to the pages. * City of Books *Fast-paced and engaging * The Book Bag *I enjoyed every minute of it . . . I loved the world Morgan created, and the pacing was spot on * Somewhere Between The Pages *

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Book SynopsisThe biggest movie of 1985 is now the wildest and wackiest picture book of 2018! Even 30 years after its theatrical debut, BACK TO THE FUTURE is a perennial favorite in classrooms and family movie nights across the country. This picture book by Kim Smith captures all the classic moments of the film. We ll follow teenage Marty McFly as he travels from 1985 to 1955, meets his parents (as teenagers), and teaches his father how to stand up to bullies. Complete with a time-traveling DeLorean, a crazy mad scientist companion, and a lightning-fueled finale!Trade ReviewNamed 3rd-4th Grade Book of the Year for the 2019 Children's and Teen Choice Book Awards“A lovely trip down memory lane that you can share with your little ones.”—NeatoramaPraise 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 “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

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Book SynopsisThree days, three clues, one hungry planet. Constant surveillance. The entire universe watching every move. Some will shatter. Most will fail. A select few will make it through, instant celebrities. Welcome to the Surface Trials. The only way into Starquest Academy. For Amethyst Antares, Starquest Academy offers an escape from the prison of her home planet. For Rian - the uber-famous and expertly disguised heir to the universe''s two greatest dynasties - failure to get into his own academy is not an option. And Deneb? Well, he''s an outlier... But this year not everything goes to plan, and Amethyst and her squad find themselves playing for more than Starquest admission. To survive, they''ll have to outsmart carnivorous creatures, share dangerous secrets, maintain trust and embrace the most shocking truth in the galaxy.Set on a fascinating yet hostile alien planet, this pulse-pounding, high-stakes, elimination-quest novel will have readers on the edge of their seats.''HM Waugh writes completely unputdownable stories that will keep you up late - if she''s writing it, I''m reading it.'' Amie Kaufman, NYT bestselling author ''A contest, a journey, a mysterious artefact, this novel never lets up the pace or thrills. I loved it! It''s the kind of book I longed for as a child. Full of thrills, mysteries and kids out there kicking it!'' Bren MacDibble, bestselling author of HOW TO BEE and THE DOG RUNNER''It has everything I love in a story: high stakes, dangerous secrets, and smart kids facing overwhelming odds. Plus space! A wonderfully exciting new book from HM Waugh.'' Lian Tanner, bestselling author of MUSEUM OF THIEVES''Brilliant! Original, riveting and hugely fun.'' Jaclyn Moriarty, bestselling author of the KINGDOMS AND EMPIRES series

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Book SynopsisGarfield Logan has spent his entire life being overlooked. Even in a small town like Eden, Georgia, the seventeen-year-old with green streaks in his hair can t find a way to stand out and the clock is ticking. Senior year is almost over. If Gar doesn t find a way to impress the social elite at Bull Creek High School, he will never know what it s like to matter. Gar s best friends, Stella and Tank, can t understand why he cares what other people think, and they miss their funny, pizza-loving, video game-obsessed best friend. Then Gar accepts a wild dare out of the blue. It impresses the popular kids, and his social status soars. But other things are changing, too. Gar grows six inches overnight. His voice drops, and suddenly, he s stronger and faster. He s finally getting everything he wanted, but his newfound popularity comes at a price. Gar has to work harder to impress his new friends. The dares keep getting bigger, and the stakes keep getting higher. When Gar realises the extent of his physical changes, he has to dig deep and face the truth about himself and the people who truly matter before his life spirals out of control.

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Book SynopsisThings are FREAKY and about to get even FREAKIER in the sleepy American town of Sticky Pines.Weirdness mounts upon creepiness to create a riotously funny potion in The Valley of the Strange, the latest explosive instalment of the cult sci-fi series for children.Lucy Sladan has made the biggest, most bizarre discovery of all time ... but still no one believes her. Even her best friend Milo Fisher is not convinced. But his father knows she is on to something. Soon Lucy is in a race to stop Mr Fisher's monstrous efforts to uncover the source of the sticky-pine sap that is making his fortune ... and so risking the destruction of the world. Perfect for the younger siblings of Stranger Things fans, Sticky Pines offers laugh-out-loud, hair-raising sci-fi and mysteries aplenty. The TRUTH is OUT THERE - are you ready for it?

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Book SynopsisThe unmissable follow-up to BOB VS THE SELFIE ZOMBIES, perfect for fans of DAVID SOLOMONS, DAVID BADDIEL and GREG JAMES & CHRIS SMITH.AI is threatening to take over the world, and our last hope is a 12-year-old boy called Bob.Bob, an accidental time-traveller, should be doing his homework but instead he's bouncing in and out of the year 2049 - and life in the future seriously stinks!When Bob's science-class experiment goes wrong, he causes a global aroma-virus pandemic - also known as the farting flu. The grumpy school inspector has his eye on Bob and detention looms. But Bob's got bigger problems.He must face robot gorillas, an evil computer and giant patrol insects to save the world from a very farty future . . . ?Hold your noses for an adventure to the year 2049 and back!Trade ReviewAn explosively plotted ripping yarn, this fart-out-loud novel is a real blast. This short chapter book is bound to be a hit with KS2 classes. * The School Reading List *Extremely entertaining...a series not to be missed! * Check Em Out Books *Packed with adventure, humour and excitement, and illustrated throughout by the ultra-creative Robin Boyden, there's fun all the way to the future and back. * Lancashire Evening Post *For children who love slapstick humour and gas-induced giggles, this is the book for them. The book is cleverly peppered with clues that pull together for the final hurrah. Andy Jones manages to tackle a serious topic about the effect of Artificial Intelligence on our futures with a light-hearted delivery. * ReadingZone *Full of humour that children of this age just love, this is as good as the first book in the series. It's a book that really engages its readers but it also great for capturing the interest of reluctant readers, especially boys. [...] this will be a very popular read! * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisDiscover 22 of the bravest, most powerful superheroes in the galaxy with this awesome colouring book. From human flamethrowers and weather manipulators, to shadowy shapeshifters and deadly ninjas, use your pens to colour capes, wings, masks and more as you bring each hero to life. Includes stats boxes for each hero's powers, strength and skill.

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Book SynopsisA children's science fiction novel (aimed at the 9-11 age group) with a strong-science narrative. It contains environmental themes, has a positive female in science message and focusses on the importance of friendship.

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Book SynopsisThe year is 2059. Noa lives in what's left of a Britain where flooding means land is scarce. Everyone must sit an exam at 15: if you pass you can stay in the Territory, if you fail you must go to the Wetlands. In this third and final part of the thrilling Territory trilogy. will Noa, Jack and Raf be able to defeat the wall and the authorities and finally uncover the truth?Trade ReviewReviews for The Territory; 'This is a truly exceptional novel, exciting, gripping and intense, with relatable protagonists whose agonies become the reader's own ... the final cliff-hanger will leave you clamouring for more.' Book Trust; `Govett has created a powerful and shocking novel that makes the reader wonder how societies would deal with the environmental consequences of climate change and if there could ever be any `right' course of action... excellent, thought-provoking book.' Children's Books Ireland; `...it's an enjoyable, fast-paced read, and raises some interesting questions about how you would behave in difficult situations, as well as being a clear indictment of the UK education system. It's the first in a trilogy and I'll be interested to see how the story progresses.' Books for Keeps; `I loved every second of this book, it was phenomenal.' Yourbestbookpal; `More 10 Things I Hate About You than The Hunger Games; The Territory is a brilliant introduction to a dystopian society not too far removed from our own. It goes beyond the expected tropes of a grim and bloody fight for survival and instead focuses on the daily life being a second class citizen in that most relatable and terrifying of settings - high school... The Territory is a believable, exciting read that had me hanging on every word and left me wanting to find out more about a world that could be our future.' Teen Librarian/Matt Imrie

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Book Synopsis A fast-paced, thought-provoking adventure story filled with friendship, war and the journey to find who we really are, from the author of The Monsters of Rookhaven. SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE AWARD 2019 'One of a kind. Utterly fantastic.' EOIN COLFER 'A big-hearted debut about friendship, belonging and what it means to be human.' THE BOOKSELLER 'Every so often you read a book that is so wonderful you wish you had written it - this book is one of those.' READING ZONE Christopher is ‘Proper’: a real boy with a real soul, orphaned in a fire. He works for an engineer, a maker of the eccentric, loyal and totally individual mechanicals who are Christopher’s best friends. But after a devastating accident, a secret is revealed and Christopher’s world is changed for ever ... What follows is a remarkable adventure, as Christopher discovers who he really is, and what it means to be human. A heartfelt tale of humanity, adventure and belonging, from the bestselling author of Pog and The Monsters of Rookhaven. Pinocchio meets The Wizard of Oz with a hint of Northern Lights as a boy and his mechanical friends discover the truth about his past. A thought-provoking and timely novel, with strong themes of friendship, war and what it really means to be human.

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Book SynopsisBenji and the Gunpowder Plot is the first in the Time Tumblers series.Benji thinks he is just an ordinary boy, but when he falls down a time tunnel he lands in 1605 and the midst of men who are organising the Gunpowder Plot. As an apprentice to a Master Cutler - maker of swords - he delivers swords to the Plotters, the actors at the Globe Theatre and to the King himself. He finds himself responsible for delivering the crucial letter that will reveal the Plotters and determine if Parliament is saved or destroyed.Along the way he finds out more about himself and his missing father, but will he succeed and will he be able to get safely home?The story reveals the life for a child in the turbulent times at the start of the seventeenth century. The characters he meets are real players in the action. The book includes an illustrated cast list of the main characters clarifying who is real and who is fictional, and a summary of facts in the Afterword at the end.

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Book SynopsisA boy, a runaway alien and football - laugh-out-loud funny for ages 7-10! (With an hilarious twist!) From the international bestselling author of The Secret Lake. Eleven-year-old Charlie can't believe his luck when he opens his door to an alien one morning. Who is he? Why has he come? Charlie soon discovers that this alien is soccer-mad, and has run away from space to Earth to watch the World Cup with him...! 'Eeek, ' as Charlie decides to call him, takes up secret residence in Charlie's bedroom where he sleeps on the ceiling by night and pores over Charlie's football magazines and stickers by day. All is going well until nosy, sci-fi mad Sid Spiker, who lives next door, spots Eeek through his telescope. Sid has his own plans for this glowing green alien, which bring surprises no one could have imagined... Praise for Eeek! Eeek! has been praised by teachers, librarians, reading charities and parents as a great chapter book for keen and reluctant readers alike, and several UK schools have adopted it for Year 3 class readers or children's books clubs. In fact, one London primary school book club voted it favourite read three years in a row! It was also used in the 'Get London Reading' campaign. If you're looking for a funny chapter book for boys and girls ages 7-10 that combines humour, adventure, aliens and sport you're in the right place!Trade Review"Another great book from Karen Inglis. Like her previous novel 'The Secret Lake', Karen has kept 'Eeek!' to a manageable length. Too many books for this age group are so long that they tend to put off the less confident reader. It helps, as well, that it is illustrated which makes the text look both fun and manageable." – Louse Jordan, The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books

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Book SynopsisPeter, 17 years old, six foot tall and good looking has started to notice a ghostly orb hanging around in his bedroom, at the home he shares with his divorced mum. He resolves to speak to it the next time it appears and just as he is about to fall asleep that evening, the orb appears. He speaks to it and it answers back. The orb turns out to be nothing to do with a spirit but is actually a contact device called a 'Visioner' belonging to an alien ambassador, who has been studying and learning about Peter and his girlfriend Julie for nearly four years. Having decided that Peter was now old enough to understand the situation and mature enough to deal with it, the alien has made contact. After meeting the alien, whom Peter nicknames 'Clix', their friendship begins. Soon after, and having been given his own Visioner which can be used not only to see relatives in the present time but also to see relatives from times gone by and experience the same smells, sounds and sensations as they do, Peter undertakes what turns out to be a harrowing 'trip' to experience the horrors of how his great grandfather lost his life during the Second World War. On his return from that trip, Peter mentions to Clix that he'd noticed another Visioner, a blue orb, which Clix warns belongs to a rogue alien race, on the lookout for suitable gene donors, to strengthen their weakening race. Clix warns that it might affect Julie and allows Peter to let Julie into the secrets of the Visioner. To show Julie how the Visioner works, Peter looks in on her Auntie in Australia, only to find her and her husband at the bedside of their sick daughter, who urgently needs a bone marrow transplant to survive. Julie's family and Peter all undergo blood tests and Julie's mum, who proves to be an exact match, jets off to Australia. The very evening that she leaves for Australia, Julie's younger sister Jeanie is abducted along with her best friend Li-Wei. Through the use of the Visioner, Peter discovers that they, along with numerous other young girls are being held in a hypnotised state inside the rogue alien spacecraft, awaiting the gene harvesting process. So unfolds the race to find and free them before their bodies are violated and possible further harm occurs.

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Book SynopsisFalling in love. Evading the authorities. Chasing the rabbits. Now high school sophomores, the self-styled “Freaks” are back in class in quiet Quapaw City, Arkansas. They grapple with the ordinary challenges of everyday teen life: cliques, cars, and crushes. While everything appears normal on the surface, looks have rarely been more deceiving. A secret government task force—fully aware of the unusual powers the Freaks have acquired—is determined to capture them. Even as the mysterious Baltar Sterne shares ancient wisdom and offers hope, a new menace silently emerges in the woods outside of town. Clever, inexorable, and far more lethal than the Freaks’ first superhuman foe, this traveler from another world possesses powers that can only be described as godlike. The Freaks and their town will be tested in horrific ways they are powerless to predict or even imagine.Trade Review“Riley weaves explorations of anger issues and budding romance as well as forthrightly confronted themes of racial, religious, and class conflict.”—Kirkus Book Review"Travelers is interesting, thought provoking, and adds an unexpected emotional layer as the Freaks continue their journey to adulthood.”—Don Sauer, PopCultureGuy.com“Riley possesses a rare, writerly ability to remain in the moment once the action heats up. In this installment, the Freaks face their most dangerous enemy yet, and the menace fairly leaps off the page.”—PaulEberly.com"The book is riveting. Compelling and totally different. I read it one sitting and was seriously bummed it had to end. His writing is remarkable and had me wanting more. I devoured Travelers and his ones before this."—Rubie Clark, @RubieReads“Brett Riley has done it again, as he continues his story of teenage supers battling monsters – fantasy beasts and Government agents alike. An enthralling, fast paced, fantasy horror.”—Peter Thorburn, UK educator“A great spin on the superhero story, told with genuine depth.”—Mark Waid, best-selling author of History of the Marvel Universe, Doctor Strange, and Superman Birthright.“A fun and fresh twist on the superhero story!”—Jennifer Brody/Vera Strange, author of The 13th Continuum Trilogy, Spectre Deep 6, and the Disney Chills series.

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Book SynopsisNamed a 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist In the year 2090, America has walled itself off from the rest of the world. While on a routine assignment scouting the country’s dwindling natural resources, Patricia “Patch” and her best friend, Rexx, discover a cache of dangerous contraband— printed books from before the Seclusion. These texts spark an unquenchable thirst for the truth that leads to the arrest of Patch’s father by the totalitarian Board, which runs the entire country. Evading their own arrest, Patch and Rexx set out across a ruined future United States. Along the way they learn how their country came to be this way, but their newfound knowledge may lead to their own demise.Trade Review"A dark, thrilling tale that will keep readers on their toes." —Kirkus Reviews "Castle's cautionary debut makes its dire future seem all too real and thus all the more moving." —John DeNardo, Kirkus Reviews "The author has crafted an intricately detailed world. Intriguing and surprising supporting characters give depth to a somber story that begs for a sequel... A must-have for all libraries and fans of ­sci-fi." —School Library Journal "A terrifying glimpse into what could be at the end of the path America is on today. Castle does an amazing job transporting us into the future—too great of a job." —Atia Abawi, Peabody Award-winning foreign correspondent and author of A Land of Permanent Goodbyes "Jacqui Castle's new novel sets the hook in a wickedly-quick heartbeat. Not only does her eerily prescient story keep that hook in place throughout, it often leads to moments where you feel a chill that's driven not only by her words, but also by the words we hear in the news and social media every day." —Mike Rich, author of Skavenger's Hunt and screenwriter of The Rookie, Radio, and Finding Forrester "Castle paints a well-developed world in a realistic future with a pair of unlikely heroes you want to cheer for. There are no easy victories in this dark, gritty dystopian that checks all the right boxes." —David Estes, bestselling author of The Dwellers saga and The Fatemarked epic "The Seclusion is the best science fiction book I have read in years." —Nick Ludington, Former Bureau Chief, The Associated Press

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