Children & Teen Books
Sort of Books Comet in Moominland
Book SynopsisComet in Moominland, the first full-length Moomin novel, was published 80 years ago. Tove revised the story a decade later and again in 1968, reframing adventures (and adding new characters). Now for the first time this edition can be read in English, in a brand new translation. Tove Jansson's story of a mysterious, threatening comet, and the journey of discovery by Moomin and his friend Sniff across the Lonely Mountains, has captivated generations of readers across the world. The story introduced much-loved Moomin characters, including free-spirited Snufkin, the philosophical Muskrat, the intuitive Snorkmaiden, obsessional Hemulens and strange Hattifatteners. Tove Jansson wrote her story in 1946 and its themes evoke both the threats and devastation of war and a determination to have fun whatever. Or as Snorkmaiden observes, 'We began talking about dancing. Suddenly you started talking about the comet. I'm still talking about dancing.'
£12.34
Chiltern Publishing The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
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£17.00
Little Island Solo
Book SynopsisA novel in verse about teenage love and friendships, lost and found.
£10.39
Townhouse Publishing Ltd I Can Be Kind
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£7.59
Epic Tales Carers Vs Crooks
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£8.07
Magic Cat Publishing The Fossil Keepers Treasure
Book SynopsisDiscover how every fossil tells a story with palaeontologist, Amy Atwater.
£15.29
Prakash Books Tales of Mystery and Horror
£7.99
Rockridge Press Constellations for Kids: An Easy Guide to
Book SynopsisExplore the constellations with this guide to navigating the sky for kids ages 6 to 9.Over thousands of years, stargazers have noticed shapes in the stars, also called constellations. Different cultures have seen mythical animals and heroes within these constellations, and many travelers have used the stars as a guide for their journeys. Constellations for Kids will show young astronomers how to read the night sky as they discover more than 25 unique constellations and further their knowledge of outer space and the solar world.From Canis Major to Cassiopeia, each constellation includes easy-to-read sky maps and step-by-step instructions for identifying it in the night sky. You?ll also learn how to use bright stars as guides to show you where to find each constellation.This constellations book includes: BEGINNER-FRIENDLY CONTENT: Build up your knowledge of astronomical science with simple explanations of key concepts that help you gain a solid understanding of stargazing. SIMPLE LINE ILLUSTRATIONS: Easily see the shape of each constellation thanks to line illustrations overlaid on the night sky. FUN FACTS MYTHOLOGY: Learn about all kinds of cool celestial facts and ancient mythology. Did you know Lyra is the only Greek constellation that is a musical instrument? Explore the stories written in the stars with this fun guide to the constellations.
£7.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc A Court of Thorns and Roses Coloring Book
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Captain of Fates
Book SynopsisThe swoonful new spin-off to the Sunday Times bestselling YA romantic fantasy series, Twin Crowns. Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass!?????Bursting with epic adventure, romance and humour on the high seas. Someone is making waves Captain Marino Pegasi. Wedded to the sea.Immune to love. Until now Captain Marino Pegasi is never happier than when he's exploring the oceans. But when his beloved sister, Celeste, falls gravely ill, he is forced to go on a desperate search for a cure. Little does he know that in his search he will find so much more lying beyond the horizon. Does Marino's fate truly lie in the hands of a bewitching, mysterious mermaid ?Dive into this gorgeous YA mermaid fantasy and high seas nautical romance!Tropes:Friends to LoversMistaken IdentityMermaidsLife-saving questsFound Family?????Your favourite authors and readers LOVE the Twin Crowns series!Twin Crowns cast a spell on me. Don't miss it!' SARAH J MAAS, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and RosesAn absolute delight' STEPHANIE GARBER, bestselling author of CaravalDripping with romance' ROSHANI CHOKSHI, bestselling author of The Gilded WolvesPure indulgence' GUARDIAN''Beautifully written, full of emotion, and just the right blend of romance and magic.'' ??????????''The characters are brought to life and take you with them on their amazing journey!''??????????My teen loves this series' ???????????????
£9.49
Abrams Ada Twist Scientist
Book SynopsisA story of the power of curiosity in the hands of a child on a mission to use science to understand her worldTrade Review"Ada Twist is my hero. She’s a smart, curious young girl who doesn’t talk unless she’s got something clever to say, and she thinks like a scientist – always wanting to find out the truth for herself rather than accept someone else’s say so. Plus, she wreaks havoc with her hair-brained experiments. I cannot stress strongly enough that this is not a book only for girls. A New York Times bestseller, from a series by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts that also includes Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer, it is a great book for all pre-schoolers that happens to promote the revolutionary notion that women can do science." Independent.co.uk "A smart, funny, and gorgeously designed picture book that offers a brilliant role-model for kids in Ada." Buzzfeed 'Ada Marie Twist is a true little rebel and, like the pioneering scientists she is named after (Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace), a fantastic feminist role model.' Books for Keeps 'Written in playful rhyming verse, it's joyfully illustrated by the genius of David Roberts.' Huffington Post 'David Roberts provides plenty of visual humour as a backdrop to this kick-ass story of a young girl with a determined spirit and a thirst for knowledge. There aren't many storybooks around for little future scientists, but this is the book that I wanted to show my nieces so that they could learn that, whatever their ambitions, curiosity can lead them forward.' Lounge Books 'Ada Twist, Scientist is the worthy winner of the KSl category in this year's Teach Primary New Children's Fiction Awards, featuring Andrea Beatty's fizzy and joyful rhyming narrative, and an opportunity for keen-eyed youngsters to spot evidence cleverly placed in David Roberts' illustrations that even Ada herself has yet to discover.' --Teach Primary magazine "The endlessly inquisitive heroine of this brilliant picture book seeks to discover the answers to these questions and more! The rollicking rhyming text is as energetic as Ada herself, and the illustrations are packed with ingeniously entertaining detail courtesy of none other than long-time friend of Scoop, David Roberts." Scoop 'Ada Twist, Scientist is the tale of a persistently curious young girl in this brilliant picture book, written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts [...] This is definitely one of my favourite children's books of 2016. I think you'll be hard pressed to find a more satisfying example of a picture book to enjoy' --Sam Hearn, author 'This is a beautifully illustrated rhyming story about a family learning to support a child's curiosity. Ada is a likeable character who has all the traits of a great scientist. The book responds well to the call for greater representation of girls and diversity in STEM subjects and industries (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Indeed Andrea Beaty says she took her inspiration from Ada Lovelace, the mathematician and very first computer programmer, and Marie Curie, who discovered the elements polonium and radium, whose work led to the invention of X-rays. The book is fun to read and should inspire children to follow their passions.' The English Association ' 'Ada Twist is a stereotype-smashing tale which celebrates the power of curiosity and scientific enquiry.' --The Little Rebels Children's Book Award
£12.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems
Book SynopsisThe Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems edited by June Crebbin will absorb and delight girls and boys aged 5+.A great first poetry book; the poems span time, from Robert Louis Stevenson and Walter de la Mare right up to date with Roger McGough and Michael Rosen. Themes covered, such as mealtimes, playtime, animals, family and bedtime, really appeal to youngreaders. A truly lovely collection of all-time favourite poems. June Crebbin is an ex-primary teacher, now a full-time writer. She is in great demand for author visits and runs very successful writing workshops in schools. June has written a wide range of children''s books and writes poetry for children and adults. She lives in Leicester.
£9.49
Faber & Faber The Legend of Podkin OneEar Kieran Larwood Five
Book SynopsisWinner of the Best Story Blue Peter Book Award. The first Five Realms adventure.A thick white blanket covers the wide slopes of the band of hills known as the Razorback Downs . . .Podkin is the son of a warrior chieftain. He knows that one day it will be up to him to lead his warren and guard it in times of danger. But for now, he's quite happy to laze around annoying his older sister Paz, and playing with his baby brother Pook. Then Podkin's home is brutally attacked, and the young rabbits are forced to flee. The terrifying Gorm are on the rampage, and no one and nowhere is safe. With danger all around them, Podkin must protect his family, uncover his destiny, and attempt to defeat the most horrifying enemy rabbitkind has ever known.''It''s jolly good fun . . . expect sequels to breed like . . . well, rabbits.'' SFX on The Legend of Podkin One-EarKieran Larwood's talent and his
£7.59
Andersen Press Ltd We Are All Made of Molecules
Book SynopsisMeet Stewart. He’s geeky, gifted and sees things a bit differently to most people. His mum has died and he misses her all the more now he and Dad have moved in with Ashley and her mum. Meet Ashley. She’s popular, cool and sees things very differently to her new family. Her dad has come out and moved out – but not far enough. And now she has to live with a freakazoid step-brother. Stewart can’t quite fit in at his new school, and Ashley can’t quite get used to her totally awkward home, which is now filled with some rather questionable decor. And things are about to get a whole lot more mixed up when these two very different people attract the attention of school hunk Jared. . .Trade Review"There are many great voices in YA fiction, but Susin Nielsen manages to give us TWO in the same book. I defy you not to fall in love with this book." -- Phil Earle"Snappy and witty. A really fine YA novel." -- Martin Chilton * Telegraph Books *"A book to fortify readers against bullies and homophobes." -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *"I loved We Are All Made of Molecules, it's a really special little book with a huge heart and one of the most enjoyable YA books I've read in some time" * Melissa Cox, Waterstones *"A sheer delight. That next life-affirming book. I’m adding We Are All Made of Molecules to the canon of hope; brilliant books for those kids on the cusp of the next stage in their lives." * Katie Clapham, Storytellers Inc *
£8.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Windup Racing Cars
Book SynopsisSam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people's books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He's been doing it ever since. When he's not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.Trade ReviewAll the thrills and spills of the Grand Prix are in this book! * Warwick Books *All the thrills and spills of the Grand Prix are in this book! It contains all sorts of information and fun facts about motor racing including pit stops, overtaking and getting ready to race. This is a perfect gift for young racing enthusiasts. 'Wind-Up Tractors' in the same format was one of our best-sellers.... * Warwick Books Newsletter *Following on from its hugely successful Fire Engine and Airplane, Usborne has a Wind-Up Racing Cars, by Sam Taplin, with not one but two cars ready to hit the track. This will keep little ones entertained for hours and dads too who can do the winding up! * The Bookseller *Ideal for young speed demons. You can even race the two little cars on the tracks within the thick card pages. * That's Life *
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John Blake Publishing Ltd Salah (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1
Book SynopsisThe No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Mohamed Salah is Liverpool's superstar forward, and he is on a mission to become the best player in the world. This exciting book follows his adventures across the world - from the heat of Egypt to the magic of Rome, the roar of Anfield stadium and - finally - his big chance in a Champions League Final.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.
£6.29
Simon & Schuster Ltd Worst Week Ever Wednesday
Book Synopsis Have YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm.
£7.59
Faber & Faber The Polar Bear Explorers Club
Book SynopsisIt sounded like a respectable and worthy enough death for an explorer tumbling from an ice bridge to be impaled upon a mammoth tusk but Stella really, really didn't want that to happen, just the same.Join Stella Starflake Pearl and her three fellow explorers as they trek across the snowy Icelands and come face-to-face with frost fairies, snow queens, outlaw hideouts, unicorns, pygmy dinosaurs and carnivorous cabbages . . . When Stella and three other junior explorers get separated from their expedition can they cross the frozen wilderness and live to tell the tale?A gorgeously imaginative middle grade fantasy adventure combining the best of Peter Pan, Lemony Snicket, Northern Lights and Alice in Wonderland.''A magical adventure of friendship, bravery and derring-do in a richly imagined world.'' The Bookseller''A fantastic frosty adventure.'' Sunday Express''Wintry, atmospheric, highly imaginative fantasy.'' Metro''The most huggable book of the year . . . An (iced) gem.'' SFX
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Scholastic The Boy Who Cried Ghost
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Hachette Children's Group Rumble in the Jungle
Book SynopsisCome into the jungle for a noisy, rhyming animal adventure in this colourful read-aloud picture book! There's a rumble in the jungle, There's a whisper in the trees, The animals are waking up, And rustling the leaves ...Little ones will love looking at the colourful pictures and joining in with all the great sound words, as they discover lots of exciting jungle animals. Including lions, elephants, chimpanzees, zebras, hippos and more! Each page introduces a different animal, with a short read-aloud rhyme.From the author of international bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance.Trade ReviewA delightfully simple book * The Sunday Times *Bright colours, jungly music and animal sound effects make this collection of animal rhyming verse an agreeable romp . Splendid narration by Hugh Laurie will keep young readers engaged and amused * Books for Keeps *
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Sort of Books Finn Family Moomintroll
Book SynopsisSpecial Collectors' Hardback Editions Lovingly Restored to Original Designs 'I love these editions-so beautifully produced, so solid and permanent, just as Tove Jansson deserved.' Philip Pullman A beautiful collectors' edition of this classic Moomin story, using original 50s and 60s cover artwork, a fold out map and gorgeous endpapers In case you didn't know, the Moomins are kind, loyal and welcoming creatures with smooth round snouts, who live in a tall blue house shaped like an old stove in a valley in the forests of Finland. They love sunshine and sleep right through the winter, when the snow turns their house into a great snowball. In spring they wake up, clamber down the rope ladders hanging from their windows ready for fresh new adventures. And so this classic story begins, full of fun and excitement and the most unexpected happenings. Such as when Moomin and his friends Snufkin and Sniff find a Hobgoblin's hat that casts a spell over the whole of Moominvalley... From the publisher of The Invisible Child and The Fir Tree (all proceeds to Oxfam) here's the Moomin gift editions.Trade ReviewI love these editions - so beautifully produced, so solid and permanent, just as Tove Jansson deserved -- Philip PullmanTove Jansson is one of the greatest children's writers there has ever been -- Sir Terry Pratchett(These editions) are simply stunning, and an absolute must-read. The Moomin novels are timeless stories full of adventure and heartwarming values - perfect for Christmas. * The Bookseller *
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers PAW Patrol First Numbers Activity Book
Book SynopsisLearn with the PAW Patrol pups!Help your little learner get ready to go, go, go with this colourful PAW Patrol activity book.Children are introduced to first numbers alongside their loveable and playful PAW Patrol friends.Children can learn how to recognise and write the numbers 1-10Look out for the badge awarded at the end of the bookIdeal for pre-schoolers getting ready for schoolChildren will be on a roll in no time!
£6.06
Simon & Schuster Ltd The Sea Saw
Book SynopsisA beautiful, emotionally satisfying look at how nothing is ever truly lost if you keep it in your heart... When Sofia loses her beloved teddy after a day at the beach, she is heartbroken. But the sea saw it all, and maybe, just maybe, it can bring Sofia and her teddy back together. However long it may take... Exquisite collage artwork is paired with an assured, moving text in this very special picture book.
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Pan Macmillan You're Called What?
Book SynopsisIce Cream Cone Worm. Monkeyface Prickleback. Pink Fairy Armadillo. You're called WHAT?!Welcome to the Ministry of Silly Animal Names where all the creatures have one thing in common: they want to change their names. A unique and rip-roaringly funny, tongue-twisting story full of weird and wonderful real creatures and facts at the end that will amaze. Written by Kes Gray, the bestselling, award-winning author of Oi Frog! and illustrated with charm and wit by dazzling new talent, Nikki Dyson.
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Chicken House Ltd Oh Mummy Mia
Book SynopsisThe brand-new Gods Squad is back! Seth, the Egyptian god ofwar, has stolen the sun god. Vesper and Aster must save the worldagain, but enemies old and new are gathering ...
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Animal Records
Book SynopsisThe ultimate gift for animal-obsessed kids who want to know, definitively, which creatures are THE most extreme in all sorts of categories. What's the fastest and slowest animal? How about the fastest and slowest on land, or at sea, or in the air? What has the brightest glow, or the most powerful bite? What do they look like, and what else can these amazing animals do? Lift flaps to find all the answers.
£10.44
Pan Macmillan The Troll
Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud pirate adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts.The Troll longs for a juicy goat to eat – but he's stuck with boring old fish for supper. Bother! Meanwhile, Hank Chief and his pirate crew love fish, but without a decent recipe their slimy, soggy dinner is even worse. If only they could find their buried treasure and pay for a ship's cook . . . but it seems they've sailed to the wrong island. Again.Watch the fun unfold as two very different worlds collide in The Troll, a gloriously comic story from Julia Donaldson and David Roberts, the creators of the highly acclaimed Tyrannosaurus Drip.Enjoy the other stories by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts: Tyrannosaurus Drip, Jack and the Flumflum Tree, The Flying Bath and The Cook and the King.Trade ReviewAfter a Gruffalo or a Tyrannosaurus, what could be more deliciously scary than Julia Donaldson’s The Troll? . . . irresistible. * The Times *magnificently menacing * Daily Telegraph *an excellent book to capture! * The Scotsman *
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Walker Books Ltd Totally Chaotic History Roman Britain Gets Rowdy
Book SynopsisThe second book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable in fact, it's absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through Roman Britain, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert Roman historian Dr Emma Southon and with side-splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh, this whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about Roman Britain and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through hundreds of years of chaotic history. Hold on tight, because, with history, you'll never believe what happens next!
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Little Tiger Press Group Stitch Head
Book Synopsis"It’s dark monstrous fun!" Wondrous Reads Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime… Deep in the maze-like dungeons of Castle Grotteskew, insane Professor Erasmus created Stitch Head, a small, almost-human creature. His experiments continued, filling the castle with creations so fabulously monstrous that Stitch Head was long forgotten. Until a travelling circus ringmaster knocks at the castle door, promising to make Stitch Head a star. Is this Stitch Head’s chance to venture beyond the castle walls? Or could he be making a terrible mistake…? The first book in the best-selling, laugh-out-loud STITCH HEAD series by award-winning author Guy Bass, with illustrations by Pete Williamson. Full of monstrous fun, STITCH HEAD is perfect for fans of David Walliams, AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL. Delve into Stitch Head’s other adventures: THE PIRATE'S EYE THE GHOST OF GROTTESKEW THE SPIDER'S LAIR THE BEAST OF GRUBBERS NUBBIN THE MONSTER HUNTER
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Penguin Random House Children's UK My First Moomin Best Friends
Book SynopsisThe second book in a brand-new read-aloud board book series for the youngest Moomin fans!Moomin is feeling glum - his best friend Snufkin has gone away for the winter, and nothing is any fun without him. Luckily Moomin''s other friends are there to help him feel less lonely until Snufkin returns.With gorgeous illustrations and a soothing story, this is the perfect book to celebrate friendship.More beautiful Moomin books:My First Moomin: Goodnight MoominMoomin and the Wishing StarMoomin and the Birthday ButtonMoomin: The Very BIG Moominhouse Lift-the-Flap Book
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HarperCollins Publishers Starfell Willow Moss and the Lost Day
Book SynopsisThe first book in a spellbinding children's fantasy series, with beautiful black-and-white inside illustrations by Sarah Warburton. Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell and Nevermoor. Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister in a family of witches, has a magical ability for finding lost things like keys, or socks, or spectacles. Useful, but not exactly excitingThen the most powerful witch in the world of Starfell turns up at Willow's door and asks for her help. A whole day last Tuesday to be precise has gone missing. Completely. And without it the whole universe could unravel.Now Willow holds the fate of Starfell in her rather unremarkable hands Can she save the day by finding the lost one?Step into Starfell, a world crackling with warmth, wit and magic, perfect for readers aged 812. Book 2 coming in April 2020!Trade Review‘A wonderful book! Packed with fun, inventive magic, and loveable characters’ – Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch of Magic ‘If you’re looking for smart, charming, imaginative fantasy, look no further than Starfell. It’s one of those books that immediately makes you feel right at home.’ – P. G. Bell, author of The Train to Impossible Places ‘I ADORE THIS BOOK!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson, author of the Amelia Fang series ‘Such a lovely book – fast-paced, funny and charming. I can’t wait to read the next thing that Dominique writes.’ – Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike ‘This is a rip-roaring debut, packed with dragons and trolls, family rivalries and bitter grudges but the lasting message is one of loyalty, hope and the value of being different. With entertaining line drawings by Sarah Warburton, this is a series to watch out for.’ – Daily Mail ‘A spellbinding début set in an irresistible magical world.’ – Fiona Noble, The Bookseller ‘This is glorious – wonderful. A book for everyone, especially those who don’t believe they have a talent – who aren’t anything special. This is not a book to be ignored.’ – Sue Chambers, Waterstones ‘A hugely funny, rip-roaring page-turner with more twists than you can shake a magic broomstick at.’ Storgy Kids Magazine ‘Lovely, warm, magical and cosy, like the most comforting cup of hot chocolate. I can't wait to read Book 2!’ – Stephanie Burgis, author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart ‘Fully-formed, warm and most importantly original . . . This would be a perfect recommendation for children that have already devoured and loved the novels of Cressida Cowell, Laura Ellen Anderson or Fleur Hitchcock. And of course Harry Potter!’ – Just Imagine
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Scholastic Gregor the Overlander
Book SynopsisWhen eleven-year-old Gregor falls through a grate in the laundryroom of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland,where spiders, rats and giant cockroaches coexist uneasilywith humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrivalis no accident. He has a vital role to play in the Underland'suncertain future.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Orphans of the Tide
Book SynopsisWinner of the Branford Boase Award 2021, a breathtaking fantasy adventure for fans of His Dark Materials that The Times calls ''Unputdownable''.The City was built on a sharp mountain that jutted improbably from the sea, and the sea kept trying to claim it back. That grey morning, once the tide had retreated, a whale was found on a rooftop.When a mysterious boy washes in with the tide, the citizens believe he''s the Enemy - the god who drowned the world - come again to cause untold chaos.Only Ellie, a fearless young inventor living in a workshop crammed with curiosities, believes he''s innocent.But the Enemy can take possession of any human body and the ruthless Inquisition are determined to destroy it forever.To save the boy, Ellie must prove who he really is - even if that means revealing her own dangerous secret . . .''Unputdownable'' - The Times''Enthralling'' - The Daily Express''Sumptuously atmospheric . . . tirelessly inventive'' - The Daily Telegraph''Gripping'' - The Guardian''Energetic and inventive'' - Sunday Times''Gripping and original'' - The Observer''Singularly brilliant'' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars and The Mercies''Compellingly inventive and unpredictable'' - Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild''A terrific debut of strange myths and dark secrets'' - The Bookseller (Editor''s Choice)Trade ReviewA sumptuously atmospheric adventure . . . Murray is a tirelessly inventive storyteller -- Emily Bearn * The Daily Telegraph *Gripping . . . with a touch of Frances Hardinge's bizarre brilliance -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *Unputdownable . . . Murray has an extraordinary imagination -- Alex O'Connell * The Times *Energetic and inventive . . . and with some startling surprises, this is also touching about friendship, siblings, loss and courage -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *Struan Murray . . . effortlessly joins the ranks of the most skilled world-creators . . . Unpredictable, filled with plot twists and shades of moral grey, Orphans of the Tide is both gripping and original. -- Kitty Empire * The Observer *A beautifully written fantasy adventure with prose that is both muscular and musical, and outstanding world building. -- Sarah Webb * Irish Independent *Orphans of the Tide is singularly brilliant. So inventive, and weird, and beautiful, with just the right amount of bite and darkness. I predict big things! * Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars and The Mercies *I loved it! Dark and thrilling. Great characters to root for. Perilous plot. Extraordinary, vivid world building . . . brilliant! * Eloise Williams, Children's Laureate Wales *The most original opening I've read in years and a plot twist that turns brilliantly * Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song *This is a terrific debut of strange myths and dark secrets, fierce loyalties and ruthless villains, told against the thrilling backdrop of a half submerged city. * The Bookseller – Editor's Choice *Compellingly inventive and unpredictable, kept me guessing right till the end. * Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild *Absolutely cracking! Great characters, with quite the nastiest villain I've met in a long while. * Fleur Hitchcock, author of The Boy Who Flew *Outstanding and immersive . . . I devoured this in one go * book blogger Lily SugarPlum Faery *An imaginative journey to a stunning fantasy world, full of twists and heart . . . an absolute corker . . . filled with swashbuckling adventure . . . an enthralling fantasy that moves through dark and grisly scenes of grave peril to positively touching moments of profound friendship. An incredibly imaginative narrative that fills its reader with wonder and thrills while also not being afraid to share quieter moments of real heart. * The Daily Express *There is a touch of Phillip Pullman about the world that Murray creates, and Murray matches Pullman lyrical prose [...] The comparison, however, should not take away from Murray's originality [...] the characters themselves, led by the plucky Ellie, anchor Orphans of the Tide in an urgent, human reality. * Irish Times *The energetic steampunk vibe overlies a thoughtful fable about compassion and justice * New Statesman *
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Nosy Crow Ltd Deadlock
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Alex Rider and Artemis Fowl, Simon Fox's latest action-packed thriller is ideal for readers too young for Jack Reacher or Line of Duty.Archie Blake thought his policeman father teaching him how to pick locks and open safes was just a bit of fun. But when a diamond necklace is stolen and his dad is arrested, Archie realises the only way to prove Dad's innocence is to go on the run and use everything he's learned to uncover the truth.But Archie soon finds himself deeply tangled in the criminal underworld, where it's hard to know who to trust and even harder to see what's right or wrong. Will Archie be able to find a way out before it's too late?An explosive new adventure from the author of the unputdownable Running Out of Time. Simon Fox is a rising star in a new generation of thriller writers.
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Nosy Crow Ltd Press Start! Super Rabbit Boy Powers Up!
Book SynopsisFor 5+ kids who love video games but aren't allowed to play as often as they'd like...Sunny's favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with.King Viking is planning to build a Super Robot to destroy EVERYTHING and Super Rabbit Boy must find the Super Power Up component before King Viking does.He has a map and his BRAVERY and SKILLS. Can he break the evil wizard's curse, defeat the gobbling goblins and solve the riddles he finds in the Cold, Cold Caves? Or will King Viking get there first and DOOM EVERYTHING. You'll have to read and find out...The second in a full-colour series of graphic novels about - and for - kids who love gaming! Join Sunny as he and Super Rabbit Boy take on the world, one move at a time!
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Dork Diaries Dear Dork
Book SynopsisEnter the adorkable world of Nikki Maxwell as she tells all about her not-so-fabulous life in the international bestselling series Dork Diaries!
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HarperCollins Publishers Three Little Wolves And The Big Bad Pig
Book SynopsisA subversive and hilarious spin on the well-loved fairy tale.The three little wolves erect first a solid brick house. The big bad pig comes along and when huffing and puffing fails to work, he uses a sledgehammer to bring the house down. Next they build a home of concrete: The pig demolishes it with his pneumatic drill. The three little wolves choose an even stronger design next time round: They erect a house, made of steel, barbed wire, armor plates and video entry system, but the pig finds a way to demolish it too. It is only when the wolves construct a rather fragile house made of cherry blossoms, daffodils, pink roses, and marigolds that the pig has a change of heart A great read for children who enjoyed The Wolf''s Story by Toby Forward. Kids aged 5 and up will enjoy this hilarious, subversive and brilliant read aloud picture book. Eugene Trivizas's text for The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig is perfectly complemented by Helen Oxenbury's watercolour illustrations.Eugene Trivizas has written over 100 books and is the winner of more than twenty national and international prizes and awards. His work has been adapted for stage, screen and radio.Helen Oxenbury''s warm and witty illustrations have charmed children and adults alike for many years. Her version of Alice in Wonderland, published by Walker Books, won the 2001 Kate Greenaway Award, which she first won in 1969 for The Quangle Wangle''s Hat. She has also won the Smarties Book Prize three times.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Big Bad Dragon Club
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Otter-Barry Books Ltd The Boy Lost in the Maze
Book SynopsisIn his new verse novel, Joseph Coelho brilliantly blends Greek myth with a 21st century quest. In Ancient Greece Theseus makes a dangerous and courageous journey to find his father, finally meeting the Minotaur in the Labyrinth. While Theo, a modern-day teenage boy, finds himself on a maze-like quest to find his own father. Each story tells of a boy becoming a man and discovering what true manhood really means. The path to self-discovery takes Theo through ‘those thin spaces where myth, magic and reality combine’. Doubts, difficulties and dangers must be faced as Theo discovers the man he will become.Trade Review"Powerful, playful and poignant in equal parts, 'The Boy Lost in the Maze' skilfully interweaves the myth of Theseus with the modern coming-of-age story of Theo. Every word is carefully wrought in these astonishing narrative poems which reward reading, re-reading and reflection." * Jake Hope *"An all-consuming tale of the quests of two boys told in verse... thanks to Coelho's mesmerising way with words and bold imagination, the two worlds are bridged effortlessly... Coelho allows each boy's life to complement the other while reminding us that the answers to the stories' central question - what is a man? - remain the same, in myth and modernity." * The Times - Children's Book of the Week *"A gritty and innovative intertwining of Theseus and the Minotaur with a modern-day quest blends 20 chapters of dual narrative poetry with illustrator Kate Milner’s abstract forms and revitalised Greek motifs. Personal, accessible and memorable, Theo’s journey of self-discovery is highly relatable and will resonate. A landmark coming-of-age verse novel, The Boy Lost in the Maze is ideal to read and discuss with students in years 9-11. Highly recommended for KS4 libraries." -- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List - Fiction Book of the Month *"This is an extraordinary read… Deeply poignant, the story feels incredibly personal as these boys face a labyrinth of emotions, navigating their lives whilst feeling adrift, seeking a connection, seeking themselves... Joseph’s love of poetry shines through the work...his command of language, his power with words and his ability to speak directly to the heart of his readers combine to create a stunning work of great beauty, pathos and hope. It is unbelievably good!" * Through The Bookshelf *"The poetic nature of the text makes it a quick and accessible read which is likely to appeal to reluctant readers, particularly boys given the male-dominated storylines. Coelho’s expertise as a performance poet is clear and the book would benefit from being read aloud in order to appreciate the poems’ rhythm and pace. The Boy Lost in the Maze is a clever and original tale that makes for an impressive start to Coelho’s tenure as Children’s Laureate." -- Melanie Dillon * School Reading List *"This is a spellbinding novel... addresses issues of identity, masculinity, and fatherhood. It has exciting interactive elements and includes choices for the reader to make, mirroring Theseus’ journey though the Labyrinth. This is a book like no other and I can’t wait for my son to be able to read it." -- Booksb4bedtime * via Instagram *"The switching between Theo’s study for his Theseus project and his search for his father is brilliant... And alongside this – as if this story weren’t powerful enough – Theseus’s battles with his own villains, Cercyon, Procrustes and the rest, form another strand of narrative and teach him more and more what manhood and sonship mean... It could work as a class read, but it has so much to puzzle and to treasure I would see it as a library acquisition, to be savoured on one’s own... the reader will not be disappointed." * Just Imagine *"The form of this book by Joseph Coelho threads the story into the heart of the matter, looks at who are the monsters, and who the heroes, shows how flawed adults can be and the power of myth to learn. It is a triumph. Rich with the humanity of the monsters we make. Rare. Beautiful." * Jackie Morris *"Joseph Coelho is a poet with the rare talent of being able to write equally brilliantly for all ages. Have read a dozen of his books and The Boy Lost in the Maze stands with the very best of them. An intense read with powerful illustrations... it's a masterpiece." * Jon Biddle *"A quick and interesting read and one that I would recommend for fans of Free Verse." -- @bookmadbarlow * via Instagram *"Our current Children’s Laureate has created another powerful, enthralling story in verse form. Kate Milner has supported these with beautiful black and white illustrations ranging from pieces that look as if they may be ancient Greek illustrations to wonderfully detailed modern depictions. Once you pick it up you won’t want to put it down!" * Love Reading For Kids *"A powerful verse novel with stunning illustrations." * BookTrust: Books we love in October 2022 *"Monsters and mythical creatures are are given startling contemporary relevance in this affecting novel in verse by the current Children's Laureate." * The Financial Times: Best Books of 2022 *"...Children’s laureate Coelho knows his way around the great legends, and is masterful at weaving them into contemporary kids’ lives. This is a tale told in verse (don’t panic, the plot is awesome), paralleling Theseus’s journey through the labyrinth with teenager Theo’s quest to find his biological dad. It’s also interactive, with a ‘choose your own adventure’ element. A lyrical, touching page-turner." * The Big Issue - Best children's books of 2022 *"The Boy Lost in the Maze by Joseph Coelho and illustrated by Kate Milner is a deep and uplifting, dark and luminous verse novel. Follow Theo, Theseus and, yes, the Minotaur on their quest to find their respective father, their manhood, their identity. Expertly navigating timelines and perspectives, this polyphonic tour de force features epics, pantoums, raps, and even choose your-own-adventure moments. Very, very strong stuff." -- Juliette Saumande * Sunday Independent *"The book sees Children’s Laureate Coelho adapt The Six Labours of Theseus in verse using modern vernacular, while simultaneously mapping that timeless story onto a second narrative set in the present day... The interweaving of both narratives is skillfully done, teasing out the parallels between the two via a series of poems that combine the complexities of a carefully crafted collection and the pacey immediacy of a modern detective tale." * Teach Secondary *"In this powerful and poignant verse novel, the Children’s Laureate, Joseph Coelho, deftly interweaves Greek myth with a contemporary teenage issue – the search for an identity and for a father... The deep emotions that verse novels can create through short phrases, simple language and a greater emphasis on action rather than plot should appeal to the teenage reader short of time." * Read for Good *"Surely it qualifies as a set text on the English Lit. curriculum?! It prompts discussion, illustrates writing techniques and we think the kids would particularly appreciate the contemporary plot-line, language and descriptions of an urban landscape they recognise." * Books Up North *"This is an accessible and insightful read, covering self-growth, discovery and changing one’s narrative. It is gripping and fast-paced and a definite one-sitting kind of read... Coelho’s masterful writing adds a whole new, nuanced and thought-provoking layer to the age-old myth, which will stick with you long after you have turned the last page." -- Farrah (aged 16) * The Book Nook *"Theo’s story, like Theseus’s, is told in poetry gives it an epic quality, while the ending, in both words and pictures, is incredibly moving. Coelho has dedicated his life to making poetry accessible to everyone, and in the book’s page-turning readability, it can be enjoyed by older children and adults alike." -- June Hopper Swain * IBBY UK *"Besides being gorgeously realized, the story gets high marks for originality, which is high praise, indeed." -- Michael Cart * Library Journal (US) - Starred Review *"Coehlo expertly uses poetic form here to straightforwardly connect the two heroes’ quests... with deeply felt contemplations on manhood, fathers, and what it feels like to be truly loved for who you are. An additional layer of complexity is offered by the occasional unique use of a “choose-your-own-adventure” style, in which readers can see different outcomes of turning points in Theo’s journey... A powerful, skillful poetic novel." * Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books (US) - Starred Review *"By using complex verse that demonstrates a clear love of poetic experimentation, Coelho presents an insightful, multidimensional interpretation of a millennia-old myth. Milner's pencil figure drawings and glyphic illustrations are interspersed throughout, portraying Theseus as a contemporary superhero." * Publishers' Weekly (US) - Five Star Review *
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Hachette Children's Group Bumble and Snug and the Shy Ghost
Book SynopsisBest friends Bumble and Snug are bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure with a VERY shy ghost and learn about the world outside and inside.Bumble and Snug are excited to show off their magic tricks at the Bugbopolis Talent Show together with their new friend, a little ghost. They''ll need to practise first, from pulling rabbits out of a hat to picking the right cards and levitating. There''s just one problem, the ghost turns invisible when she''s shy!When the little ghost gets overwhelmed and vanishes before they can begin their act, Bumble and Snug will have to save the show. But there are other obstacles to overcome too - and it starts with a falling stage! Bumble and Snug and the Shy Ghost is a story about being shy, friendship, magic tricks and a disaster or two!Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy stories indepen
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Ice Apprentices
Book SynopsisA frozen world, mighty monsters and spellbinding magic. Journey to the very edge of the world in this BREATHTAKING fantasy trilogy. Perfect for fans of Skandar and Philip Pullman . . .“The Ice Apprentices is an extraordinary fantasy debut. The world-building is stunning, the pacing perfect, the characters immediately relatable. Oswin is endlessly curious, hilariously funny and wonderfully kind - he became my new favourite hero within a few sentences. North is such an exciting new talent in middle grade.” A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series Tundra is the last settlement in a world of ice. Oswin Fields is its only stray – a foundling, rescued from the Endless Expanse. So, when he's summoned to the school for ice apprentices, he sets out to prove his worth. But all isn’t as it seems in this enchanted place. When the beasts begin
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HarperCollins Publishers Draw With Rob
Book SynopsisTrade Review“As close to perfection as you can get” The Times “Joyful and uplifting. Superb” Daily Mail
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HarperCollins Publishers 100 Unofficial Roblox Top 100 Games
Book SynopsisGet ready to discover the amazing world of Roblox!We all know Roblox is full of exciting games and experiences, but do you know where to find your next favourite game? This book will reveal the top 100 Roblox games, so hold on tight and prepare for fun!Whether you?re a role-playing fanatic, obsessed with obbys or a total tycoon, the 100% Unofficial Roblox Top 100 brings you the best games across every genre ? making it the ultimate guide for Roblox fans old and new!Discover all there is to know about the greatest games on the Roblox platform, from frantic first-person shooters, to epic role-playing quests.Learn tips and tricks to impress your friends, discover secrets hidden in your favourite games and unearth awesome new adventures to play together.
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HarperCollins Publishers Waiting for Anya
Book SynopsisA gripping World War II adventure from War Horse author and former Children''s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo.Jo did not stop until he'd shut the door behind him and even then his heart could not stop pounding in his ears.Jo finds out that Jewish children are being smuggled away from the Nazis over the mountains near his village. All goes to plan until German soldiers start patrolling the mountains, and Jo realises the children are trapped. Jo''s slightest mistake could have devastating consequences Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Fiction awardWaiting for Anya is a novel that takes children to the heart of a tumultuous period in history, providing a wider context for children who have studied the Holocaust and The Diary of Anne Frank.Trade ReviewPraise for Michael Morpurgo: “Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian “Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph “There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express “Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”Elizabeth Reilly, British Council “The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Wolves of Willoughby ChaseThe Wolves
Book SynopsisRediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this special edition of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase.It''s 19th Century England, Good King James III is on the throne, and the whole country is ravaged by wolves which have migrated through the newly-opened Channel Tunnel.When young orphans Bonnie and Sylvia get caught by the governess, Miss Slighcarp - they need their wits and Simon the goose-boy - to escape unscathed.For Miss Slighcarp is more cruel and merciless than the wolves that surround the great house of Willoughby Chase. . .Trade ReviewA wild and evocative fantasy, stylishly told, with a tremendous romantic appeal * Observer *Altogether an invigorating book, in which the wit and nonsense make such a sparkling fizz together that it is hard to tell one from the other * Times Educational Supplement *One genuine small masterpiece. Almost a copy-book lesson in those virtues that a classic children's book must possess * Time magazine *Joan Aiken is a marvel * The Guardian *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Across the Barricades
Book SynopsisAcross the Barricades is part of Joan Lingard''s ground-breaking Kevin and Sadie series, the sequel to The Twelfth Day of July. Both books are part of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. Kevin and Sadie just want to be together, but it''s not that simple. Things are bad in Belfast. Soldiers walk the streets and the city is divided. No Catholic boy and Protestant girl can go out together - not without dangerous consequences . . .The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man''s Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. O''Brien, The Wave - Morton Rhue, The Red Pony - John Steinbeck, The Pearl - John Steinbeck, Stone Cold - Robert Swindells.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Wave
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Penguin Books Ltd The Pearl
Book SynopsisWhen Kino, an Indian pearl-diver, finds 'the Pearl of the world' he believes that his life will be magically transformed. He will marry Juana in church and their little boy, Coyotito, will be able to attend school. Obsessed by his dreams, Kino is blind to the greed, fear and even violence the pearl arouses in him and his neighbours.
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