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Book SynopsisExplore the amazing world of the Magic Faraway Tree in this fantastic bind-up of the 3 original books, by one of the most beloved children's authors of all time. Discover the magic!

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Book SynopsisNew cover reissue of this magical story from award-winning international bestselling picture book creator, Oliver JeffersThere once was a boy and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems to be missing a penguin. So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out in his row boat on a journey to the South Pole.But when they get there, the boy discovers that maybe home wasn't what the penguin was looking for after allTrade Review‘An uplifting story…pictures of such spare beauty…suffused with a dreamlike quality.’ Independent Online ‘Oliver Jeffers makes impressive use of space in this affecting story of friendship…illustrations capture feelings of loss and loneliness through the most delicate nuances of facial expression…and body language.’ Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian ‘One of the most perfect stories in recent years featuring… one of the best conclusions in all of children's fiction. I can't wait until my nephew is old enough to read this with me, but until then, I'm more than happy to read it to myself. A minor masterpiece and one which will remain with you forever.’ Bury Free Press ‘Jeffers has a unique writing and illustrative style. It’s a wonderful picture book.’ Publishing News ‘My picture book of the year, a joyful exploration of the power of friendship.’ Irish Independent

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Book SynopsisI felt very still and empty, the way the eye of a tornado must feel, moving dully along in the middle of the surrounding hullabaloo.Sylvia Plath's groundbreaking semi-autobiographical novel offers an intimate, honest and often wrenching glimpse into mental illness.

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Book SynopsisMovie tie-in edition of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller and Waterstones Children''s Book Prize winner.Now a major motion picture from Twentieth Century Fox, starring Amandla StenbergNo. 1 New York Times bestsellerA classic in the making. The TimesPlaces a spotlight on Black Lives Matter. StylistPassionate and uncompromising. The ObserverA must-read. The PoolOutstanding. The GuardianPowerful. MetroRead the book that inspired the movie! Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her killed. Inspired by the Bla

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Book SynopsisIt's here! Number one bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly-anticipated companion; the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of viewTrade ReviewI can absolutely recommend you join the hype. * Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Guardian *People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there * Time *A literary phenomenon. * New York Times *Meyer is genuinely invested Edward and Bella, and their dream of a shared life, and her devotion is infectious * Telegraph *As a Twilight series obsessed teenager back in the early 00s, being able to re-read this story now from Edwards point of view gives me *all the feels*. * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisThis paperback edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary is filled with contemporary, relevant, and comprehensive vocabulary, perfect for use by children aged 10+ at home or in the classroom. Complete with example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this handy dictionary supports today''s students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. Key features include:• New words, such as eSports, vlog, net-zero and eco-friendly, have been added• Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, cookie and platform, have been updated to reflect how they are used now• Clear, simple and accessible format with numbered meanings, word classes, and inflections in full• Created using the Oxford Children''s Corpus, a unique database of millions of words written for and by children• Grammar and punctuation panels, spelling tips, and an extra vocabulary-building supplement boost skills for tests and exams• Free, downloadable supporting resources available from the Oxford Education website• For children aged 10+ and in year 6 or 7

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Book SynopsisHalf Boy. Half God. All Hero. Honestly, blowing up another school was the last thing I wanted to do. As the son of a Greek God, I've had my share of near-death disaster - and now my arch enemy Luke wants to invade our camp via an ancient labyrinth. If he succeeds, thousands of bloodthirsty monsters will attack.Trade ReviewRiordan takes the reader back to the stories we love; then shakes the cobwebs out of them -- Eoin Colfer

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Book SynopsisCrack the case with the InvestiGators! The first adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. **Don't miss Mango and Brash in their World Book Day adventure - High Rise Hijinks!**'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.Join Mango and Brash, alligator secret agents, as they fight crime, save the day and go undercover . . . in a bakery?Armed with a moustache and a rolling pin, the Investigators need to work together to find out who has kidnapped top chef Gustavo, and stop his recipes getting into the wrong hands!Can Mango and Brash uncover the clues, crack the case, and capture the crooks? Or will the criminals wriggle out of their grasp?The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:- Fun teamwork- Friendship- Pesky problem-solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids! InvestiGators: Take the Plunge, InvestiGators: Off the Hook, InvestiGators: Ants in our P.A.N.T.S and tons more! And don't miss the spin off series, Agents of S.U.I.T.!Trade ReviewHas heaping helpings of surreal alligator action and wordplay gags to keep new readers bent on solving the mystery. * The New York Times *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *In high-intensity colors, straightforward panel artwork by Green (Hippopot­a­mister) offers plenty of slapstick gags to Brash and Mango’s tale. Fast-paced fun for the bad pun and dorky joke crowd. * Publisher's Weekly *Like the heroes of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man or Captain Underpants, the Investigators are bound to resonate with kids. * School Library Journal: XpressReviews *With its rampant good-natured goofiness and its unrelenting fizz and pep, this feels like a sugar rush manifested as a graphic novel. Silly and inventive fast-paced fun. * Kirkus *If your young reader is looking for something to fill a Dogman-shaped hole in their personal libraries, let alligator investigators Mango and Brash step in. With a detailed comic-strip format, lots of toilet humour and zany plot lines, you will be pestered for the sequel before it's published. -- Sara Keating * Sunday Business Post (Ireland) *Brimming over with glorious puns, lashings of toilet humour, and plenty of references to pop culture, Green’s high-energy, snap, crackle and pop story will have youngsters snorting and sniggering. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *This book will appeal to all but you can easily see how it could be a stepping stone for those who struggle to engage with reading and it may just help them light their reading fire. -- Richard Ruddick * https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/ *My six year old nephew would not put this book down. * Toppsta review *pun-heavy whodunnit graphic novel which is just as clearly laid out, colourful and silly as Dav Pilkey’s phenomenally successful series. Mango and Brash are an excellent detective duo that readers will definitely want to see more from… * BookTrust *Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader! * Lancashire Evening Post *A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators. -- Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *Absolutely hilarious and fantastic book. Investigators has become a good new series to look out for and we simply can't wait to continue the story. My son and I went through the whole book in one sitting. Mango was my son’s favourite as he was extremely funny. The book has great design and vibrant colourful pictures. The puns and jokes are spot on * Toppsta review *It’s like a cartoon you can read, the illustrations are so good it’s like you’re watching them and not reading them at all. -- Yusuf, aged 10 * The Reading Agency *My son loves this graphic novel and finds it hilarious -- Mini Travellers Blog

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Book Synopsis The magical bestseller: a classic story to read again and again. Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017 Winner of the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year 2017 Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize Beautiful, thrilling and magical, Sunday Times bestselling-author Kiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed first novel is a modern classic. 'Absolutely loved it from start to finish' TOM FLETCHER 'I read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN 'Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic, myth and adventure' EMMA CARROLL Forbidden to leave her island, Isabella dreams of the faraway lands her cartographer father once mapped. When her friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the search. The world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland – and beneath the dry rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demon is stirring from its sleep. Soon, following her map, her heart and an ancient myth, Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to save the island itself. A beautifully written, multi award-winning story of friendship, discovery, myths and magic for any age – perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine Rundell From the author of Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, chosen for the Richard & Judy Book Club Set in an extensive and stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with magical realism A gorgeous gift with intricate star-chart illustrations throughout - a present for young and old, which will stay with you long after reading 'One of those timeless stories that feels like a real myth' SAMANTHA SHANNON 'FANTASTIC!' CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER 'Absolutely stunning' CATHERINE DOYLE 'So beautiful and magical' PIERS TORDAY

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Book SynopsisLike lightning/you strike/fast and free/legs zoom/down field/eyes fixed/on the checkered ball/on the goal/ten yards to go/can’t nobody stop you/can’t nobody cop you… Twelve-year-old Nick is a football-mad boy who absolutely hates books. In this follow-up to the Newbery-winning novel The Crossover, football, family, love, and friendship take centre stage as Nick tries to figure out how to navigate his parents’ break-up, stand up to bullies, and impress the girl of his dreams. These challenges – which seem even harder than scoring a tie-breaking, game-winning goal – change his life, as well as his best friend’s. This energetic novel-in-verse by the poet Kwame Alexander captures all the thrills and setbacks, the action and emotion of a World Cup match.Trade Review"An obvious love of words, and the way they flow together and create their own rhythm, makes Alexander’s work somewhat irresistible. . . To pick up Booked is to find yourself turning page after page, swept along as Nick spills out his story." * New York Times *"A satisfying, winning read" * Kirkus, starred review *"Eminently readable . . . readers will surely love Alexander's joyous word play and celebration of reading" * Booklist, starred review *"Alexander scores again. Emotionally resonant and with a pace like a player on a breakaway." * Publishers Weekly, starred review *"Warm and believable . . . Alexander understands reluctant readers deeply, and here hands them a protagonist who is a smart, reading-averse kid" * Horn Book, starred review *

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Book SynopsisThe Nowhere Emporium has been stolen.The shop from nowhere has vanished without a trace. Will it ever reappear?As they search for the lost Emporium, Daniel and Ellie encounter magical bookshops, deserted islands, and an array of magicians (both dead and alive). Meanwhile a dangerous force is attacking the Emporium from the inside, waiting for a chance to break free.In this highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning The Nowhere Emporium, readers will once again be transported into a magical realm where imagination is power and anything is possible. Loyal fans will be astonished by the new wonders beyond the Emporium's doors as the gripping mystery unfolds.Trade Review'Rich with descriptive detail.'-- Youth Services Book Review'Detailed and original, yet never sacrificing the human story for fantasy, this is a fabulous book that will enchant and inspire.'-- Book Trust'The Elsewhere Emporium enthralls the reader and I was so glad Ross Mackenzie gave us the chance to return to Daniel and Ellie’s world once again.'-- My Book Corner'I found this even more enchanting than its predecessor and believe it’s a sequel that’s sure to both delight fans of the first book and attract new fans who’ve never heard of it too. 5/5'-- Golden Books Girl'Magical, gripping and imaginative, The Elsewhere Emporium is a delight.'-- Books for Topics'An exciting fantasy that operates with a daredevil sense of urgency.'-- Foreword Reviews'This is easily one of the best books that I have read this year. I would have just loved for it to be 100+ pages longer so that I could have continued living and breathing in this wonderful place... I truly devoured this book in just a few hours. It's another showmanship of storytelling that will delight all readers.'-- Mr Ripley's Enchanted BooksPraise for The Nowhere Emporium:'The author will dazzle you and entice you to feast your imagination on the story ahead.' -- Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books'MacKenzie has created a sumptuous, sparkling world that any reader will be loathe to leave. . . Reads like The Night Circus for children and will leave the reader with a similar sense of having just read a very special book indeed.'-- welovethisbook'MacKenzie creates a dazzling fantasy world, so engaging and vivid it reminds one of Cornelia Funke's books.' -- Andrea Reece, lovereading4kids'It is a story that stays with you once you put it down, makes you worry about the characters when you are not reading, and makes you imagine how they lived their lives after that last sentence. And that is when you know you have something special!'-- Midnight Readers blogspot

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Book Synopsis'Lynette Noni is a marvelous and inventive storyteller' Sarah J MaasShe'd failed them. All of them. And now she was paying the price.Kiva thought she knew what she wanted-revenge. But feelings change, people change . . . everything has changed.After what happened at the palace, Kiva is desperate to know if her friends and family are safe, and whether those she wronged can ever forgive her. But with the kingdoms closer to the brink of war than they've ever been, and Kiva far away from the conflict, more is at stake than her own broken heart.A fresh start will mean a perilous quest, forcing mortal enemies and uneasy allies together in a race against the clock to save not just Evalon, but all of Wenderall. With her loyalties now set, Kiva can no longer just survive-she must fight for what she believes in. For who she believes in. But with danger coming from every side, and the lives of everyone she loves at risk, does she have what it takes to stand, or will she fall?PRAISE FOR LYNETTE NONI'Lynette Noni is a master at her craft' James Dashner'Very talented' Terry Brooks'Lynette Noni's compelling stories keep readers turning pages to the very end' Juliet Marillier'A masterful storyteller' Maria V. SnyderTrade ReviewPraise for Lynette NoniLynette Noni is a marvelous and inventive storyteller, whose books are absolutely impossible to put down * Sarah J Maas, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author *Lynette Noni is a master at her craft * James Dashner, author of The Maze Runner *A very talented writer * Terry Brooks, author of The Sword of Shannara *Lynette Noni's compelling stories keep readers turning pages to the very end * Juliet Marillier, author of the Sevenwaters series *A masterful storyteller. Her characters steal into your heart and won't let go! * Maria V. Snyder, author, the Poison Study series *When Lynette Noni opens the door to another world, don't hesitate: jump in and enjoy * Trudi Canavan, author of The Black Magician trilogy *

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Book Synopsis Grab your pencils and become the ultimate Pokémon Trainer with this mega colouring book!

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Book SynopsisRoger Priddy’s Big Board First 100 Words offers simple, everyday words for infants and toddlers to develop their vocabulary, in a larger format than typical board books. Featuring 100 beautiful colour photographs in a size perfect for lap reading, this tough board book introduces words and phrases for animals, toys, vehicles, and items used for mealtimes, bathtimes and bedtimes. Big board books are ideal for children aged 1 and up to learn how to read and identify objects, as well as develop coordination as they learn how to turn the robust pages.

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Book SynopsisThis semi-autobiographical classic, written by the beloved Judith Kerr, tells the story of a Jewish family escaping Germany in the days before the Second World WarSuppose your country began to change. Suppose that without your noticing, it became dangerous for some people to live in it any longer, and you found, to your surprise, that your own father was one of those people. This is what happened to Anna in 1933.Anna is too busy with her schoolwork and tobogganing to listen to the talk of Hitler. But one day she and her brother Max are rushed out of Germany in alarming secrecy, away from everything they know. Their father is wanted by the Nazis. This is the start of a huge adventure, sometimes frightening, very often funny and always exciting.Judith Kerr wrote When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit fifty years ago, based on her own journey, so that her own children would know where she came from and the lengths to which her parents went to keep her and her brother safe. It has gone on to become a beloved classic that is required reading for many children all over the world and is an unforgettable introduction to the real-life impact of the Second World War.

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Book SynopsisFor brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.Trade ReviewBeautifully produced, written and illustrated, this is a classic work for any age at any period. * The Independent on Sunday *With such a partnership, how can this gorgeous great picture-book rhyme fail? * The Guardian *Lovely to read aloud and beautiful to look at. * The Sunday Times *“This contains adventure, companionship and good, old-fashioned fun.” * The Sun *Voted one of the 100 Greatest Picture Books of All Time * BBC *Some have seen it as a story about over-coming the inevitable obstacles in life, but it is a fun, read-aloud book to be shared and enjoyed on any level. * Top 50 Books Every Child Should Read, Good Housekeeping *“It’s a special book and it just never gets old.” * Gurgle *

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Book SynopsisEmily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.Trade ReviewThis ingenious and enthralling journey to the centre of the Earth features bold illustrations, simple explanations to complex questions and over 60 flaps to lift in the quest to understand the basics of geography and geology. * Lancashire Evening Post *From the moment you turn the first page, both you and your children will be caught up with looking further into our world of geography and geology - and this clever book... pure educational fun. * Life as it is *The Look Inside series of books are ingenious and this title is no exception. The colourful and exciting pages will have children engrossed from the moment that they turn the cover. * Adventures in Homeschooling *

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Book SynopsisBoy87 is an original and beautifully written page-turner of a novel about love, survival and the strength that can be found in a hopeful human spirit' -- Sarah Crossan, Carnegie Medal Winner 'Shif is an unforgettable character, and his story should be read by everyone who cares about one of the unfolding tragedies of our time' -- Award-winning author Elizabeth Laird Shif is just an ordinary boy who likes chess, maths and racing his best friend home from school. But one day, soldiers with guns come to his door - and he knows that he is no longer safe. Shif is forced to leave his mother and little sister, and embark on a dangerous journey; a journey through imprisonment and escape, new lands and strange voices, and a perilous crossing by land and sea. He will encounter cruelty and kindness; he will become separated from the people he loves. Boy 87 is a gripping, uplifting tale of one boy's struggle for survival; it echoes the story of young people all over the world today.

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Book SynopsisThe irresistible unicorn follow-up to 1, 2, 3, Do the Dinosaur, shortlisted for the 2020 BookTrust Storytime PrizeCleo and her unicorn friends are having fun dancing, prancing and swishing their tails in the magic forest, until oh no! their noise wakes the big, scary GIANT.But not all is what it seems . . . and a FE FI FO turns quickly into friendship!A fun-filled, rhyming adventure, with a message about not judging others by appearances!Move over Ten Minutes to Bed, Little Unicorn . . . this one's got A GIANT!Look out for:1 2 3 Do the Dinosaur1 2 3 Do the Shark1 2 3 Do the Robot

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Book SynopsisThe 8th book in the bestselling DOG MAN series from Dav Pilkey!

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Book SynopsisGlorious new rejacket of a Diana Wynne Jones Chrestomanci novel now a book with extra bits!Conrad is young, good at heart, and yet is apparently suffering from the effects of such bad karma that there is nothing in his future but terrible things. Unless he can alter his circumstances well, quite frankly, he is DOOMED.Conrad is sent in disguise to Stallery Mansion, to infiltrate the magical fortress that has power over the whole town of Stallchester, and to discover the identity of the person who is affecting his Fate so badly. Then he has to kill that person. But can any plan really be that simple and straightforward? Of course it can''t! And things start to go very strangely for Conrad from the moment he meets the boy called ChristopherThis is trademark DWJ packed with laugh-aloud humour, insane logic, spot-on observations, organised chaos, and all wrapped up in a rattling good adventure which oozes magic from every seam. Literally.

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Book SynopsisSoar into space with a glorious story of alien folk that's literallyout of this world! The Smeds (who are red) nevermix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoofall in love, their families don't approve. But peace is restoredand love conquers all in this irresistible tale from the creatorsof STICK MAN.

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Book SynopsisA stunning little learning library featuring artwork from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Introduce first concepts to toddlers Four mini books: Colours, Animal Sounds, Numbers and Words Made up of sturdy board book pages Ideal for rough and tumble toddlersPreschoolers will love learning with the Very Hungry Caterpillar!

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Book SynopsisVery Useful Guide To Moods.

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Book SynopsisWritten in Julia Donaldson's glorious rhyme and illustrated in glowingcolour by Axel Scheffler, THE SCARECROWS' WEDDING is a fabulouslove story. Scarecrows Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay are planningthe perfect wedding, but wicked Reginald Rake has other ideas. Harry must become a hero so he and Betty can have the weddingof their dreams.

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Book SynopsisRock Monster loves to be the star of the show! But when his friends want to share the spotlight, Rock Monster doesn't know how. But Rock Monster's friends are here to help!

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Book SynopsisAlice Melvin is an award-winning illustrator and product designer based in Edinburgh. She is the author of four top-selling picture books for children, which have together sold over 100,000 copies worldwide: Grandma's House, The High Street, Counting Birds and An A to Z Treasure Hunt.Trade Review'An utter gem' - Daily Telegraph'Evocative … this inviting book is full of flaps that reveal the cosy, patchwork-quilted little homes hidden in Mouse’s Wood' - A 'Book of the Week', Guardian'A lift-the-flap celebration of the seasons that’s guaranteed to get readers out into the forest exploring' - Observer'Charming' - Junior Magazine'The months roll around with pleasant rhymes and beguiling artwork … charming and detailed' - The Wall Street Journal

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2023 British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year & The Week Junior's Children's Book of the Year: Older Fiction! Adam has found something incredible in a rubbish dump in London. A mysterious, mythical, magical animal. A TYGER. And the tyger is in danger. Adam and his friend Zadie are determined to help, but it isn't just the tyger's life at stake. Their whole world is on the verge of destruction. Can they learn to use their powers before it's too late?Trade ReviewA future classic * British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year 2023 *A transcendent masterpiece that captivates readers from beginning to end ... absolute genius * The Week Junior Children's Book of the Year: Older Fiction 2023 *Spectacular * The Times Children's Books of the Year 2022 *A classic in the making * Foyles Children's Book of the Year 2022 *You wait years and years for a masterpiece and then one comes along * Frank Cottrell-Boyce *Next level excellent. This book is a gem * Malorie Blackman *A simple, thrilling tale of a boy and a girl and a Tyger. A triumph! * Jacqueline Wilson *An out-and-out masterpiece * Piers Torday *Breathtaking, heartbreakingly and achingly beautiful. Perfection * Sophie Anderson *A masterpiece of a story: beautiful, brilliant, perfect! * Peter Bunzl *A timeless classic * Sita Brahmachari *A perfectly-judged children's adventure * Katherine Woodfine *Another roaring success * The Times, Children's Book of the Week *Here are two masters of their crafts and their collaboration is absorbing, uplifting and joyous. My book of the year so far. Buy it, read it, share it! * LoveReading *An ambitious, bold tour-de-force * The Reading Agency Children's Books of the Year 2022 *

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Book SynopsisWinner of the British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Children’s Fiction Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal The Times Children's Book of the Year ‘A magnificent story … It deserves every prize going’ Philip Pullman ‘An extraordinary story with historical and family truth at its heart, that tells us as much about the present as the past. Deeply felt, movingly written, a remarkable achievement’ Michael Morpurgo 1941. War is raging. And one angry boy has been sent to the city, where bombers rule the skies. There, Joseph will live with Mrs F, a gruff woman with no fondness for children. Her only loves are the rundown zoo she owns and its mighty silverback gorilla, Adonis. As the weeks pass, bonds deepen and secrets are revealed, but if the bombers set Adonis rampaging free, will either of them be able to end the life of the one thing they truly love? Inspired by a true story.Trade Review"A magnificent story … It deserves every prize going" -- Philip Pullman"It’s a wonderful story of hurt, kindness and what it means to be human in an inhumane world" -- Children's Book of the Year * The Times *"An extraordinary story with historical and family truth at its heart, that tells us as much about the present as the past. Deeply felt, movingly written, a remarkable achievement" -- Michael Morpurgo"Very moving. I almost never cry at books - but this one had me in tears by the end" -- Jacqueline Wilson"A raw, heartfelt tale in the tradition of Goodnight Mister Tom" * Sunday Times *

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