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Book SynopsisPip and Posy are typical toddlers: they're best friends and have fun but sometimes they get cross and sad, so it takes friendship, sharing and understanding to make things better. In this book, Posy snatches Pip's scooter and tries to ride it but she falls off and hurts her knee. Though Pip is very cross, he comes running to help.

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Book SynopsisWhen Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. She's good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But that's a secret.

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Book SynopsisHarris the puffin helps a lost baby seal, with help from some other animal friends. Brilliant rhyming text carries this story along.Trade Review'The book is written in rhyming couplets by Lynne Rickards and is delightfully illustrated by Gabby Grant.'-- Lothian Life'The book is melodic to read, with lively, colourful pictures... It is a happy book with a strong humorous vein. This would be a good 'read aloud' book, but also a moderate reader could enjoy learning the words and phrases helped by the rhythmic text.'-- Armadillo Magazine'The animals are charming and the pathos of the baby seal gives quite an emotional tug. A light airy touch with colour allows the sense of space and fresh sea breezes through.'-- Books for Keeps'You could spend hours poring over the illustrations alone in this book, as it is full of superb pictures giving us a bird's-eye view of landscapes and stunning shorelines and seascapes. The enormous attention to detail in the portrayal of all the different birds and animals means we have a real feast for the eye here.'-- The School Librarian'Written in a lovely rich rhyme, this is a delightful story, with a gentle underpinning message about how, through helping others, we can often help ourselves. Bright colourful illustrations add warmth and gentleness to a lovely tale. This picture book is particularly suitable for reading aloud and sharing together.'-- Carousel'A sweet picture book, especially for children who love puffins and birds.'--Youth Services Book Review'Lynne Rickards and Gabby Grant make the concept of helping others fun and palpable for preschoolers and elementary school age children!'--The Reading Castle Blog

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Book SynopsisThree Children's stories, linked by their Irish background and all withe the real Irish fairy-tale flavour. Written by Bryan Guinness and illustrated by Anne Yates, this collection was originally published in the 1950s and is reprinted as a facsimile.

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Book Synopsis9:22. It was always 9:22. Preston is in a desolate void between life and death.To save his soul he must brave his greatest fear - Cold Bath Street. A gothic thriller that will keep you gripped to the end. Special, limited edition of the bestselling book with map by Harry Potter illustrator Tomislav Tomic.Trade Review"This is an excellent book with compelling characters, a creepy atmosphere and a clever plot. It was hard to put down and I finished it in one day." Joseph Delaney, author of the Spooks Apprentice series.

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Book SynopsisAnother graphic novel in this fresh and fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy''s little stepsister!It''s going to be a great weekend! Karen has new roller skates and is a very good skater. She''s looking forward to trying some new tricks. But, oh no! Karen falls down and has to go to the hospital. Her wrist is broken!Karen is determined to get everyone she knows -- plus someone famous -- to sign her cast. It isn''t going to be easy, but she won''t give up until the job is done.

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Book SynopsisJoin Jada and Granny Jinks in this charming new series for readers aged 6+! Gorgeously illustrated throughout by Selom Sunu, and brimming with warmth, tricks and magic, this is the perfect read for fans of The Naughtiest Unicorn, Bad Nana and Wigglesbottom Primary! When Jada Jinks finds a box of magic tricks in her granny’s flat, she uncovers her granny’s SECRET dream of becoming a magician. Jada soon decides that she’s going to help Granny Jinks fulfil her dreams, but one thing stands in her way – her dad, Jonny Jinks, who hates magic! Will Jada be able to help Granny Jinks pass the auditions for Dalton Green Magic Society, and will she learn some tricks of her own along the way?   Inspired by the true story of Jenny Mayers – the first Black woman to be accepted into the Magic Circle. *Includes how-t

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Book SynopsisUncover the ghost animals within in this moving and uplifting story about finding help where you need it, from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator of The Hunt for the Nightingale.   Nora's mum has good days and bad days, but the bad days are getting worse.  It's been just the two of them for always, and they don't need anyone else.  When the rainbow-shimmering ghost animals Nora used to see when she was small start to reappear, she's convinced that they hold all the answers.  Along with new friend Kwame, Nora follows a glittering ghostly fox, hare, raven and otter on the adventure of a lifetime, helping her to find the strength she needs to help her family. In a heartbreaking and hopeful narrative, Sarah Ann Juckes' stunning novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai sees a brave young girl face down her ghosts.  For fans of The Last Bear and Julia and the S

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Poor Mr Bump just cannot stop having accidents. If there was something for Mr Bump to bump into, he''d bump into it all rightThe Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisLyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree amongscholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaitsher will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clansreign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will haveimmeasurable consequences far beyond her own world...

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Book SynopsisLondon has a secret: a hidden borough of monsters and mayhem, foundedby Jack the Ripper and known as Darkside. It's a place of eviland danger, but also excitement and mystery - and it's Jonathan'slast hiding place. Alone and on the run, he finds his troubles- and adventures - have only just begun...

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Book SynopsisMy First Book of Garden Bugs is a perfect introduction to some of the common bugs that can be found in the garden. Captivating illustrations are combined with lively text. Try to guess the animal from the clues then turn over the page to discover its name and more facts.Trade Review' A lovely introduction to 20 garden creepy crawlies ' The Bookseller (June 2009) '...great introduction to minibeasts for children. Beautiful illustrations combined with fascinating text that guides readers to insect hiding places and then shares facts about each creature.' The Green Parent (February 2010) 'The pictures are breathtakingly realistic...It is a great start foy any young budding entomologist.' Early Years Educator (March 2010)

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Book SynopsisNow available in 23 languages!Poor old dragon. Nobody wants him in their story. Not Goldilocks, not Hansel and Gretel no one. But Dragon will not give up! He shall continue on his course of finding someone who wants him in their story. ANYONE. His boundless enthusiasm surely won''t get him into any trouble. Surely ...A glorious story about dragons, heroes and one very big sneeze. From author Lou Carter, a phenomenal new talent, and Deborah Allwright, illustrator of the bestselling The Night Pirates.

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Book Synopsis_______________''You''ll laugh your tail off'' - Rob Biddulph_______________The first book in the hilarious Bad Mermaids series for kids aged 7+, from the bestselling author of Witch WarsMermaids Beattie, Mimi and Zelda are enjoying a summer on land with legs when they receive a strange CRABAGRAM ordering them to return home at once. Some seriously BAD MERMAIDS are on the loose and the girls are the only ones who can stop them. If they're going to save the day, they'll need answers. And a clam car. Definitely piranha-print nail polish. Possibly not the talking seahorse.CAN THEY DO IT?Filled with magical mysteries, fabulous fashion, and a serious piranha problem, Bad Mermaids brings a whole new twist to the underwater world of mermaids. If you enjoyed The Little Mermaid, you''ll love this too!Trade ReviewTwenty thousand laughs under the sea. Dive into a fin-tastic, madcap adventure that’s funnier than being tickled by a giant octopus. Bad Mermaids – swimming with snarks * AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR David Solomons *From the author of the brilliantly funny Witch Wars comes a brand new series set in an underwater shell-studded metropolis. Get ready for some feisty mermaids, evil piranhas and magical mystery mayhem -- Fiona Noble * Bookseller *Funny, fishy and FANTASTIC (and that says a lot coming from someone with a mermaid fear) * BESTSELLING AUTHOR Pamela Butchart *Bad Mermaids is tons of fun: stylish, packed with laughs and boasting a fab talking seahorse. The Little Mermaid meets Gossip Girl * Abi Elphinstone *You'll laugh your tail off – another winner from our favourite author * BESTSELLING AUTHOR Rob Biddulph *Sibéal has done it again. Bad Mermaids is a fishy romp through a hilarious new world, rich in the kind of gorgeous detail that young readers love. Crabagram just in – Bad Mermaids is hilarious! * Marianne Levy *

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Book SynopsisI can get a new brother? On the internet?' Jonny muttered. Oh sweet mangoes of heaven!' Everyone has dreamed of being able to get rid of their brother or sister at one time or another but for Jonny, the dream is about to become a reality with SiblingSwap.com! What could be better than someone awesome to replace Ted, Jonny''s obnoxious older brother. But finding the perfect brother isn''t easy, as Jonny discovers when Sibling Swap sends him a line of increasingly bizarre replacements: first a merboy, then a brother raised by meerkats, and then the ghost of Henry the Eighth! What''s coming next?! Suddenly old Ted isn''t looking so bad. But can Jonny ever get him back? A hilarious tale of wish fulfilment gone wrong that every child will relate to perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart, My Brother is a Superhero and David Baddiel''s The Parent Agency.Trade ReviewSimmons is a lively writer who knows how to crank up the fun * Young Post *Who hasn’t wanted to swap out an obnoxious sibling? Still, when Jonny gets sent a series of weird replacements, including a merboy, a boy raised by meerkates and the ghost of Henry VIII, his older brother Ted doesn’t look so bad after all … Laugh-aloud fun * Metro *

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Book Synopsis''You will laugh out loud'' - Guardian, on You Can''t Take an Elephant on the Bus_______________An elephant firefighter? A traffic cop sloth?A paramedic chimpanzee? What a catastrophe!In case of emergency, you'd do best to avoid ALL of these creatures. Find out why in this hilarious picture book filled with the most unlikely rescue attempts.This brilliant, laugh-out-loud romp is bursting with all sorts of emergency vehicles and crazy creatures. Nee-nar! Nee-nar!_______________Don''t miss out on the other hilarious books in this series: You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus, You Can''t Let an Elephant Drive a Digger, You Can''t Take an Elephant on Holiday, and You Can''t Let an Elephant Drive a Racing Car. Collect them all!Trade ReviewYou will laugh out loud * Guardian on YOU CAN’T TAKE AN ELEPHANT ON THE BUS *Perfect for children aged around 3 to 6, this is a great book to keep boredom at bay and put a smile on your faces * Booktrust on YOU CAN'T LET AN ELEPHANT DRIVE A DIGGER *Everything that you could wish for in a picture book – humour, ridiculous situations and imagination stimulating scenarios. Quite frankly, this is picture book writing and illustration at its very best * Being a Mummy on YOU CAN'T TAKE AN ELEPHANT ON THE BUS *

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Book Synopsis_______________The first book in the New York Times bestselling Cursebreakers series: a lush, contemporary fantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast._______________''Everything you'd want in a retelling of a classic fairy tale'' - Jodi Picoult''Absolutely spellbinding'' - Stephanie Garber_______________Fall in love, break the curse.Break the curse, save the kingdom.Prince Rhen, the heir to Emberfall, is cursed. Forced to repeat the autumn of his eighteenth year over and over, he can only be freed by love. But at the end of each autumn he is transformed into a beast hell-bent on destruction, and after so many failed attempts, his kingdom and its people are barely holding on. Harper''s life has never been easy, but she''s learned to be tough enough to survive. She won't let anything hold her back, not her cerebral palsy or her mother's deteTrade ReviewA Curse So Dark and Lonely has everything you’d want in a retelling of a classic fairy tale: a finely-drawn fantasy world, a heroine rarely seen in fiction, and a tortured hero with a secret. I have only one complaint: I wish the sequel were already available! * Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of My Sister's Keeper *An intensely original retelling. Full of fierce new characters, wicked magic, and wondrous amounts of heart, Brigid Kemmerer doesn’t just tell a story, she builds an entire world that you will never want to leave * Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Caraval *I couldn't get this creative, suspenseful take on Beauty and the Beast out of my head * Sara Holland, New York Times bestselling author of Everless *The Beauty and the Beast retelling I've been waiting for. The world Brigid has crafted is so beautifully dark, filled with wild adventure and a modern-day heroine every reader will find a bit of themselves in * Alexandra Christo, author of To Kill a Kingdom *Slow burning, big hearted, magical fun! I loved every minute * Wendy Higgins, New York Times bestselling author *Heartwarming, thoughtful and romantic: Brigid Kemmerer took me on a magical journey with this dark fairytale about growing up, falling in love, and making impossible choices * Jodi Meadows, co-author of My Lady Jane and My Plain Jane *This is a gripping read, driven by a powerful and original heroine * CBI Mind Yourself 2020 Reading Guide *

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Book Synopsis__________________''Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection from start to finish'' - Catherine Doyle''A beautiful and profound retelling'' - Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE and THE SONG OF ACHILLES''Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power'' - Guardian Books of the Year__________________A dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill.Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love and betrayalFilled with glorious full-colour illustrations by Trade ReviewA beautiful and profound retelling. Burton's text and Lomenech Gill's art are a perfect match, offering a powerfully feminist, elegiac and original twist on this old story. The book tackles pain and trauma without flinching, but its message is ultimately one of joy and hope * Madeline Miller *Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection from start to finish * Catherine Doyle *This book is a beautiful excavation, uncovering the girl beneath the gorgon, the power within the punished. Exquisitely told, Medusa stole my heart from its first fierce lines * Mary Watson *Fierce and tender and full of heart; the reclamation of self that Medusa is owed, the version of the myth that deserves to be told, passed girl to girl, painted across walls and screamed from rooftops * Melinda Salisbury *This glorious retelling of MEDUSA will stay with me for a very long time. The writing is stunning, as one might expect with Jessie Burton, and the story feels searingly, heartbreakingly relevant for the world we live in. It’s a work of art * Louise O’Neill *With Jessie Burton’s characteristic lyrical and beautiful writing matched by stunning illustrations, I loved this story of survival, healing and bravery of all kinds. A moving retelling that will hold so much appeal for teens but also captivate adult readers of Circe and Ariadne * Amy McCulloch *A beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity ... Medusa's vulnerability, strength and journey of self-acceptance is one that will stay with me. Not only that by the illustrations by Olivia Lomenech Gill are so exquisite I would frame every single one and put them on my wall * Jennifer Saint *A magnificent retelling of the Gorgon we know the most - Medusa - this title shows you the woman behind the myth * Buzzfeed *[A] beguiling, lyrical, but also relatable retelling of the myth of Medusa ... [that] reclaims her both as an ordinary teenage girl who was exploited, brutalised then punished and also as a feminist icon who refuses to be a victim when she can be a proud survivor. With gorgeous illustrations from Olivia Lomenech Gill, Medusa is a must read for women of all ages * Red Magazine 'Best Books to Read This October' *Immerse yourself in Jessie Burton's poetic, powerful reclamation of Medusa's story... brought dramatically to life through magical illustrations by the British artist Olivia Lomenech Gill * Harper's Bazaar *This stunningly illustrated novel, from the author of The Miniaturist, refreshes an ancient myth in a way that empowers young women. If you enjoyed Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls, this is one for your Christmas List * Woman&Home *Medusa is an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling * Irish Times *This stunningly illustrated novel ... refreshes an ancient myth in a way that empowers young women. If you enjoyed Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls, then this is definitely one to add to your Christmas list * Woman's Weekly *Filled with vulnerability, raw emotion, betrayal and self-acceptance, this is a story that transcends its ancient time into a surprisingly relevant tale for girls today * i *Burton turns one of Greek mythology's most contested figures into a heroine fit for modern fiction -- Emily Bearn * Oldie *Destined to become as much an artefact of our own age as it is an illumination of the ancient past [...] bracing and powerful * Guardian *It’s an ideal gift for teenage girls finding their voice and their power * Stylist 'Gift ideas for the book lovers in your life' *Filled with vulnerability, raw emotion, betrayal and self-acceptance, this is a story that transcends its ancient time into a surprisingly relevant tale for modern girls * The Courier 'Young adult book of the week' *Medusa is perfect for young adults looking to dive deeper into the story of Medusa and the strength, love, and resilience that actually characterises her * i *A thought-provoking and gorgeously illustrated retelling * Daily Mail Christmas Roundup *Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power * Guardian Books of the Year *[A] haunting reimagining ... Burton’s take on the traditional adversaries humanizes both characters, blurring boundaries between hero and monster ... [the] angular, full-color illustrations add another layer of depth to the story * Publisher's Weekly *A gorgeous gift. The writing is beautiful, the story heartbreakingly relevant, and the illustrations are sublime -- Louise O'Neill * Irish Examiner *Olivia Lomenech Gill’s hypnotic full-colour art makes this one of the year’s most desirable gift books -- Fiona Noble * Guardian/Observer's Best Children's Books of 2021 *In her beautifully illustrated young-adult novel... [Jessie Burton] reclaimed the story of the Gorgon to reveal a vulnerable yet resilient girl * i *A fiercely feminist undercurrent fuels Medusa's unflinching voice * Shelf Awareness *

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Book SynopsisReds love being red. Yellows love being yellow. And Blues love being blue. The problem is that they just don't like each other.But one day, along comes a different colour who likes Reds, Yellows and Blues, and suddenly everything starts to change. Maybe being different doesn't mean you can't be friends ...A very special picture book that supports the adage that there is more that unites us than divides us. Along Came a Different just goes to show how much better we can all be when we come together to find common ground as friends. Every bookshelf should have a copy.Trade ReviewGalactic resonances call to mind not only Oliver Jeffers’ star-catching protagonists, but also a hint of The Little Prince * Guardian on UP, UP AND AWAY *With a spark of magic and touch of McLaughlin‘s creative genius, this new and unfurling friendship can’t help but fuel the reader’s imagination * Picture Books Blogger on UP, UP AND AWAY *Oh the wit, oh, the wisdom, oh the beauty of Tom McLaughlin’s whole phenomenal enterprise * Red Reading Hub on UP, UP AND AWAY *A winner of a book about the power of drawing and storytelling * Oliver Jeffers on THE STORY MACHINE *Tom McLaughlin’s beautifully illustrated book is perfect for imaginative children * Guardian on THE CLOUDSPOTTER *Dyslexic readers should derive inspiration from this book’s message, and delight in the drawings. A charming, rewarding, instructive read * Financial Times on THE CLOUDSPOTTER *

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Book SynopsisA stunning reissue of this classic picture book. When the Queen steals Emily Brown''s favourite toy and erstwhile companion, a toy rabbit called Stanley, Emily sets out to get him back and teach that naughty queen a valuable lesson! Winner of the 2006 Nestle Gold Award, chosen for the Richard & Judy Christmas book party, a Bookaboo Book Club book as seen on CITV and read by Amanda Holden.''Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year.'' - Financial TimesWritten by Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series. http://www.cressidacowell.co.uk/Illustrated by award winning Neal Layton, creator of Stanley''s Stick.http://www.neallayton.co.uk/Trade ReviewEmily is a great character * motherandbaby.co.uk *A great friendship story * londonmumsmagazine.com *Leaves you with an instant feeling of justice and a job well done. This funny story with a strong moral message taps into a child's special bond with a toy * The Lady *A must-read * School Librarian *Captures the unbreakable bond between children and their mankiest toys * The Sunday Telegraph *A very funny book about imagination and play * Waitrose Weekend *Big. Witty. Wild. * Families Magazine *Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year -- Jill Slotover * Financial Times *Neal Layton's illustrations capture both the vigour and the dreaminess of childhood * The Guardian *A touching story about how your favourite toy isn't necessarily the newest or most expensive and will engage any small child * The Mail on Sunday *A brilliant story with fabulous illustrations * Angels & Urchins *Cowell's text is modern, jazzy and fun * Children's Books Ireland *Both author and illustrator are highly acclaimed in their own right and together in this absolutelu exquisite picture they have surpassed even their own high expectations. Wonderfully imaginative with a subliminal message too that toddlers everywhere will thoroughly enjoy * Love Reading 4 Kids *An engaging celebration of well-loved toys and imaginative play * The Scotsman *Cowell has written the picture book of the year * The Times *A quirky and fantastical funny book * Carousel *This first time pairing of two acclaimed talents has created a visual feast * The Guardian *A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations * Lincolnshire Echo *Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year * FTMagazine *. . . a touching story . . . * The Mail on Sunday *A brilliant crescendo story with fabulous illustrations. * Angels and Urchins *Cowell's text is modern, jazzy and fun. She creates a very real character in Emily Brown and her pet rabbit Stanley. Layton's illustration style perfectly accompanies the text...This book is energentic and fun. Highly recommended! * Children's Books Ireland *Cowell has written the picture book of the year. * The Times *Inspired partnership. * The Sunday Telegraph *Illustrated with gloriously messy collages by Neal Layton, the funkiest illustrator on the block. * Daily Mail *A picture book that will be sought and loved . * The Independent *Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year. * Financial Times *A touching story that will engage any small child. * The Mail on Sunday *Amazing adventures. * Guardian *A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations. * Lincolnshire Echo *

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Book SynopsisFrom the international bestselling creator of Claude comes a brand new hero: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this new Alex T. Smith series. Follow Mr Penguin and Colin as they crash-land on a snowy mountain. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the missing pets? What are the strange noises coming from the abandoned fortress? And will Mr Penguin conquer his fear of flying?Find out in the second Mr Penguin book with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.Praise for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure:''Addictive slapstick'' - Guardian''The perfect introduction to mystery stories.'' - ScotsmanClaude won the 5-9 young fiction Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Award, was selected for the Waterstone''s Children''s Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is now a TV star on Disney Junior. Alex T. Smith was a World BoTrade ReviewAlex T Smith's second book in the charming and hilarious Mr Penguin series is a plunging plane-ride of action and excitement with a very British sensibility that will delight fans of funny illustrated books. * BookTrust *A fast-paced adventure with slapstick humour and brilliant illustrations. * Cressida Cowell *The attention to detail is joyful and wonderfully enhances Alex's lively tale and the story bounces along at an energetic pace, bursting with red herrings and fish finger sandwich references aplenty. Wildly imaginative with clockwork sleighs and hypnotised snakes, it is bound to captivate younger readers. Containing just the right amount of danger, intrigue and peril for its audience which mixed with the incredibly generous slapstick comedy makes for a hugely entertaining read. * Book Lover Jo *

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Book SynopsisMeet Claude, the ordinary dog with an extraordinary life. Now the star of his very own TV show on Disney Junior and ITVBe. Claude and Sir Bobblysock just happen to wander accidentally into the royal palace on a very special day indeed - the Queen''s birthday! Unfortunately the royal nanny, Nanny Stern-Bloomers, has had to take herself off for a lie-down and there''s no one to make sure the royal children stay neat and tidy for the big party. But . . . Claude and Sir Bobblysock could step in to babysit, couldn''t they? After all, princes and princesses are always on their best behaviour . . . The tenth book in this hilarious bestselling series. Perfect for new readers and also great for sharing! Praise for the Claude series: ''Illustrated with humour and elegance'' The Times ''With quirky illustrations and plenty of humour'' Metro Claude in the City was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Trade ReviewAlex T Smith's joyous Claude series celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new adventure, 'Claude at The Palace'. -- Emily Bearn * The Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisWhat if you had the power to make any boy fall in love with you? Addictive romance with a fantasy twist for fans of Holly Smale, Ally Carter, and Zoe Sugg.

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Book SynopsisA beautiful and heartfelt picture book bringing comfort to children when a loved one dies.Fox and Wolf spend all their perfect days together - talking and laughing for hours, swimming together in the big blue lake, and watching the stars come out, one by one.Until one day, Wolf is gone.A beautiful and moving picture book about learning to carry on after the death of a loved one, stunningly illustrated by an outstanding new picture book talent. Perfect for sharing, it will bring comfort to both children and parents.Sandra Dieckmann''s debut picture book, Leaf, was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal, longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize and shortlisted for both the Waterstone''s Children''s Book Prize and the AOI World Illustration Award. Sandra has written and illustrated three picture books, and has also illustrated the cover for Cerrie Burnell''s The Girl with the Shark''s Teeth.

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Book SynopsisA GUARDIAN CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019, this stunning collection of new and classic poems from around the world celebrates the diversity of life on our green and blue planet, to be shared with all the family. With new poems from Raymond Antrobus, Mona Arshi, Kate Tempest, Hollie McNish, Dean Atta, Sabrina Mahfouz and more.Dive into this book and be swept away on a journey around our green and blue planet, from the peak of the snowiest mountaintop to the bottom of the deepest, bluest ocean. Meet the birds circling its skies, the beasts prowling its plains, and the people toiling in its fields and forests and cities... Explore all the worlds that make up our world, and hear the voices, past and present, that sing out from it. From haikus to sonnets, from rap to the Romantics, this joyous collection celebrates life in all corners of our beautiful planet.Trade ReviewA generous anthology, discerningly edited by Sabrina Mahfouz with a magpie's eye for sparkling gems new and old * Guardian - ‘The best children’s books of 2019 for all ages’ *This handsome gilded volume collects more than 100 poems that engage with nature and the elements and are accessible to the young. It has a timely theme and would make a rich gift * Sunday Times *Highly recommended * Irish Independent *

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Book SynopsisEverything is set for a perfect Christmas in Twinkleton-under-Beanstalk. There''s just one thing missing . . . snow!Princess Ava dreams of playing in the snow with her pet, Pugicorn. But as Christmas draws near, not a single flake falls from the sky! Can Pugicorn find the courage to make Ava''s wish come true?A sparkling tale of friendship, bravery and Christmas magic... with a super-sparkly glitter cover!Look out for other adventures featuring Pugicorn and his friends:PugicornPugicorn and HugicornStarpuffKitticornPandarinaLa-La-LlamaStarwhal

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Book SynopsisIt's been six months since the Quest KidsNed, Terra, Gil, Boulder, and Ashsaved a village from a furious dragon (no big deal) and turned their questing efforts towardfinding Ned's parents.But when the crew notices a serious sense of doom and gloom across the Seven Kingdoms, theyset out in search of Doug, whose mysterious Dark Prophecy has the potential to send the world into even more diredarkness and dread. With help from new and old friends, the Quest Kids sail through stormy seas, vacation on the newly rebranded Contentment Island, and venture into the Forsaken Lands to find Doug, whosewicked tunes and even wickeder plans are in full force. Can the Quest Kids get it together to counter Doug's plans and find Ned's parentsor must they watch as a triumphant Doug surfs on waves of fire and fulfills his terrible prophecy?Trade Review“A rollicking romp carries on with a thickening plot.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisBook Band: Dark Red (ideal for ages 10+)_______________A standout new collection of contemporary poems from prize-winning poet Matt Goodfellow, author of Bright Bursts of Colour. Ideal for children aged 10+Perfectly reflecting the thoughts, feelings and imaginings of young people, these beautifully crafted poems are poignant, playful, heartfelt and hopeful.From friendship, family and separation to school experiences and fitting in, this moving collection touches on the relatable aspects of growing up. It delicately balances emotion with light relief and humour, and is sure to captivate any young person aged 10 and above._______________Goodfellow has the knack for choosing all the right words' - The GuardianMatt Goodfellow is a poet whose works are ideal for children' - ExpressTrade ReviewLet’s Chase Stars Together by Matt Goodfellow is gorgeous. I lost myself and saw myself. * Manjeet Mann, author of Run, Rebel and The Crossing *A punchy, poignant, playful volume of poetry for 10+. Goodfellow’s assured use of rhyme and repetition gives his work a powerful, singing depth. * The Guardian *The topics reflect what it means to be young in the world today, making space for vulnerability and strength. “I spin the wheel of worry every day,” one poem notes, but another cautions: “don’t mess with this battle-scarred child.” Nature, school and family feature in these accessible poems. * The Irish Times *The latest heartful collection of true things from Matt Goodfellow. * A.F. Harrold, author of The Imaginary and Midnight Feasts *This is one of the best poetry collections I’ve read in the past few years. * Dom Conlon, author of This Rock, That Rock and Leap, Hare, Leap! *Matt Goodfellow’s poetry collection is one to lose yourself in, one to share. * Armadillo Magazine *Let's Chase Stars Together is a stunning collection of poems, reflecting a whole range of emotions. Matt Goodfellow is an exceptionally talented poet who has the knack of selecting just the right words to capture and reflect feelings and thoughts which we all share and giving them voice and energy. Every poem is worth pausing at and commenting on. * ReadingZone *Rich, evocative language. * Joshua Seigal, author of I Bet I Can Make You Laugh and Yapping Away *Let’s Chase Stars Together, like all great poetry, connects us to the world, and to ourselves. Matt Goodfellow writes poems to make readers feel things. I smiled and nodded and laughed and cried my way through his wonderful words. * Lesley Parr, author of The Valley of Lost Secrets and When the War Came Home *Included here in this new book is something for many occasions and almost every mood. * Red Reading Hub *Let's Chase Stars Together is such an important new collection for 8-13 year olds, illustrated by Oriol Vidal. A space where readers can see their own lives in words that speak directly to them. -- Charlotte Hacking * The CLPE *PRAISE FOR BRIGHT BURSTS OF COLOUR: Those who love poetry should snap up Matt Goodfellow's rich and vivid new collection, Bright Bursts of Colour [...] Goodfellow has a knack for choosing all the right words. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *PRAISE FOR BRIGHT BURSTS OF COLOUR: Whether you need cheering up, a sympathetic ear or something funnier or more thought-provoking, you’ll find plenty in this poetry collection for every occasion and mood. * BookTrust *PRAISE FOR BRIGHT BURSTS OF COLOUR: Matt Goodfellow is a fresh voice on the children’s poetry scene. * Pie Corbett *

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated reference book shows 1000 things found in nature, from familiar bugs and flowers to exotic birds of paradise and fascinating undersea creatures. Children can pore over topics such as `In the jungle', `Ice and snow' and `Fossils, rocks and gems', and discover the incredible diversity of the natural world.

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Book SynopsisUsborne (Author) Usborne is one of the world's leading specialist children's publishers: an independent, family business which creates irresistible, engaging, and accessible books for children of all ages. Usborne books are written to appeal directly to children and are there for every age, stage, and curious question. From the internationally bestselling touchy-feely series That's not my... to award-winning non-fiction and activity books, children can grow - and grow up - with Usborne books.Table of Contents1 LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD2 THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER3 THE EMPEROR AND THE NIGHTINGALE4 THE FROG PRINCE5 THE DRAGON PAINTER6 SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS7 THE TWELEVE DANCING PRINCESSES8 THE MAGIC WISHBONE9 THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA10 ALADDIN AND HIS MAGICAL LAMP

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Book SynopsisSpot the difference between flocks of flamingos, adorable llamas, herds of elephants and lots more in this lively mini book, bursting with animal-themed puzzles. Part of a range of pocket-sized paperbacks that are perfect for holidays, journeys and party bags.

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Book SynopsisThings are quiet in the town that used to be Perfect until Violet and Boy uncover more trouble brewing. Five scientists are missing and Town is about to be taken over by a huge zombie army. Can Violet and Boy save their friends? It's a matter of life or death! A highly charged finale to the series that began with A Place Called Perfect.

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.

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Book Synopsis“Reminiscent of Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye.” —The New York Times “One of the best books I have ever read…will live in the hearts of readers for the rest of their lives.” —Colby Sharp, founder of Nerdy Book Club “An emotional, painful, yet still hopeful adolescent journey…one that needed telling.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “I really loved this.” —Sharon M. Draper, author of the New York Times bestseller Out of My Mind This deeply sensitive and “compelling” (BCCB) debut novel tells the story of a thirteen-year-old who must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to finally learn to love herself.There are ninety-six reasons why thirteen-year-old Genesis dislikes herself. She knows the exact number because she keeps a list: -Because her family is always being put out of their house. -Because her dad has a gambling problem. And maybe a drinking problem too. -Because Genesis knows this is all her fault. -Because she wasn’t born looking like Mama. -Because she is too black. Genesis is determined to fix her family, and she’s willing to try anything to do so…even if it means harming herself in the process. But when Genesis starts to find a thing or two she actually likes about herself, she discovers that changing her own attitude is the first step in helping change others.

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Book SynopsisThe much-anticipated first book in a brand-new duology by New York Times bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Nikolai Lantsov has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country's bloody civil war - and he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, the young king must find a way to refill Ravka's coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army. Yet with every day a dark magic within him grows stronger, threatening to destroy all he has built. With the help of a young monk and a legendary Grisha Squaller, Nikolai will journey to the places in Ravka where the deepest magic survives to vanquish the terrible legacy inside him. He will risk everything to save his country and himself. But some secrets aren't meant to stay buried--and some wounds aren't meant to heal.Trade ReviewIt's like THE HUNGER GAMES meets POTTER meets TWILIGHT meets LORD OF THE RINGS meets GAME OF THRONES; basically epic magical fantasy but completely for grown-ups * Stylist on the SHADOW AND BONE trilogy *Unlike anything I've ever read * Veronica Roth on the SHADOW AND BONE trilogy *Mesmerizing . . . shiver-inducing, of the delicious variety. This is what fantasy is for * Laini Taylor on the SHADOW AND BONE trilogy *Bardugo outdoes herself with this book, creating the gorgeously built backdrop of Ketterdam and populating it with a sophisticated cast of rogues and criminals. A twisty and elegantly crafted masterpiece that thrilled me from beginning to end * Holly Black on SIX OF CROWS *A delicious blend of masterfully executed elements... Bardugo outdoes herself in this exhilarating follow-up, and series fans will have their eyes glued to every page * Booklist on CROOKED KINGDOM *Every story is superb, Leigh Bardugo has an honest, vibrant voice that's capable of unfolding her imaginings with true skill. Sara Kiplin's beautiful illustrations grow in complexity . . . making this a sumptuous feast for the mind and eyes * SFX Magazine on THE LANGUAGE OF THORNS *

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Book SynopsisTravel to Canal City and the world-famous Castle in the Sky for hours of maze-puzzling fun in this intriguing activity book!The waterways and streets of Canal City are bustling with people as crowds gather on the eve of the Maze Egg carnival. But a mysterious organisation announces its plans to steal the egg and it is up to Pierre the Maze Detective, his trusty sidekick Carmen and YOU to stop the egg from falling into the wrong hands! Make your way through 15 beautifully illustrated mazes, solve puzzles and find the hidden objects that Pierre and Carmen need to solve the mystery and save the day.Join the adventure as you weave through canals on a gondola, find your way through a crowded masquerade ball and take a sunset balloon trip across the sea. Hours of puzzle fun for all maze detectives aged 8+.

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring, empowering, fantastically feminist and totally true story, perfect for fans of Little People, Big Dreams and Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls! Meet the incredible Brontë family - Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell Brontë are no ordinary children. Growing up on the wild, lonely moors of Yorkshire, they have nothing to entertain them but their imaginations and each other. So they invent extraordinary imaginery worlds, full of wars and love stories, soldiers, heroes and villains, ruled over by powerful women. As they grow up, the Brontës discover that the real world isn't such a great place to be a girl. But they are so determined that their voices be heard, they overcome almost unbeatable odds to be bestselling authors. This is the absolutely astonishing, fantastically feminist and, best of all, totally true story of one amazing family!

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Book SynopsisThe true story of one girl''s fight for survival against the unspeakable terror of Auschwitz - an important and sensitive retelling.Tova Friedman was just five years old when she and her mother were sent to a Nazi labour camp. She turned six in Auschwitz. At twelve she was on her way to America, ready to start a new life and tell her tale of survival.From the destruction of the Jewish ghetto in central Poland, where she lived as a young girl, to the dark days of the camps and eventual liberation by Russian forces in 1945, Tova''s story is one of incredible courage, resilience, bravery and the enduring power of hope.Her extraordinary journey - told in the bestselling The Daughter of Auschwitz - is reimagined here for young readers with respected children''s author Hilary Freeman. It includes historical context about the Second World War and the Holocaust, an afterword that contextualises Tova''s later life and work campaigning against antisemitis

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Book SynopsisGoldilocks and the Three Bears is a story full of excitement, surprises and satisfying repetition. Children will love to join in with the bears' questioning cries of "Who's been sleeping in my bed?" Along the way they learn to differentiate between big, medium and small, hot and cold, and discuss comparisons.It's never too early to introduce children to the magic and wonder of fairy tales. Classic characters are brought to life at each turn of the page with spellbinding artwork and lyrical writing. A visual glossary at the beginning introduces new vocabulary and promotes understanding. A lively activity at the end invites discussion and will make even the very youngest children want to return to these story books again and again. In this book, they are invited to choose elements from the story by size, match the bear to the bed and follow the path through the woodland maze. Fairy tales are a vital introduction to the basics of storytelling like setting, characters and plot. They boost a child's imagination and also teach valuable life lessons about good overcoming evil, the difference between right and wrong and the importance of rising to a challenge. Also available: Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood.

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Book SynopsisFind out all about what makes a good friend in this fun lift-the-flap book.Find Out About: Making Friends helps curious preschoolers learn about being a good friend and making new ones. Featuring friendly child characters and familiar situations, this book shows how friends interact and how to be inclusive, make new friends and have fun. With fun flaps to lift, this is an excellent, interactive book for children and their parents and carers to share together. The recap game at the end encourages children to go back into the book and talk about what they have learned on their empathy journey.Also available: Animals, Feelings, Kindness, Things That Go, Saving Our Planet, Racism, Families

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Book Synopsis_______________ 'A brave and beautiful book with a big heart. I loved it' - Jenny Downham 'A tear-jerker about family that shows us things that are important and true, and promotes compassion' - Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week _______________ FROM THE WINNER OF THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2022 We are her world and her universe and her space and her stars and her sky and her galaxy and her cosmos too. Frank is ten. He likes cottage pie and football and cracking codes. Max is five. He eats only Quavers and some colours are too bright for him and if he has to wear a new T-shirt he melts down down down. Sometimes Frank wishes Mum could still do huge paintings of stars and asteroids like she used to, but since Max was born she just doesn’t have time. When tragedy hits Frank and Max’s lives like a comet, can Frank piece together a universe in which he and Max aren’t light years apart? This jaw-dropping, heartbreaking and hopeful novel from Katya Balen will remind you we are all made of stardust. For fans of thought-provoking, moving middle grade from Wonder to Skellig. _______________ 'Sensitive, heartbreaking ... a wonderful narrative voice' - Guardian 'A moving, absorbing novel about a pair of brothers - one is autistic, one is not, and I came to love both of them' - Joanne Limburg, author of The Autistic Alice 'Invigorating, enlightening and exciting' - James Sinclair, Autistic & Unapologetic _______________Trade ReviewA tear-jerker about family that shows us things that are important and true, and promotes compassion. * Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *The struggles of those with autism and those who love them in a book with an achingly huggable main character * Kirkus Reviews *This sensitive, heartbreaking story boasts a wonderful narrative voice and secret codes that add another layer of intrigue * Guardian *A brave and beautiful book with a big heart. I loved it. * Jenny Downham *This is a moving, absorbing novel about a pair of brothers - one is autistic, one is not, and I came to love both of them * Joanne Limburg, author of The Autistic Alice *What Balen captures in Frank’s voice is the authentic experience of being ten and facing up to all the difficulties that brings. His story, and that of his family, will live long in the hearts and minds of its readers * A.F. Harrold *Invigorating, enlightening and exciting are the only words that describe the opening chapters of The Space We’re In, as 10-year-old wild boy Frank and his (yep, you guessed it) autistic brother, Max, prepare for their first day back to school * James Sinclair, Autistic & Unapologetic *A truly extraordinary book ... It packs a pretty powerful punch but is a beautifully written and ultimately uplifting story with stunning artwork. Warning: you will need tissues * Angels and Urchins *Laura Carlin's monochrome illustrations combine artistic skill with a childlike element that complements the text * Books for Keeps *Stunningly beautiful, I cried and smiled my way through this book in turns […] Katya Balen has captured the sense of wanting to be grown up, but still being a child perfectly. * North Somerset Teacher’s Book Awards Blog *Now and then, and only now and then, a book changes us. The Space We’re In does that. It’s ferocious and it’s visionary. * Kevin Crossley-Holland *A beautiful book * Books of the Year, Books for Keeps *

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Book Synopsis'A magical true story with stunningly beautiful illustrations. It is a book to treasure forever' David Walliams, comedian and children's author ____________________ In fairy tales, the wolf's cry makes people shudder. They've been hunted, captured. But the wolf carries a wild magic - a magic that once restored a barren land. When wolves disappeared from Yellowstone Park in the 1930s, the ecosystem started to collapse. Enormous herds of elk swarmed the plains, bears starved, rabbit families shrunk and birds flew away to new homes. Plants vanished, trees withered and rivers meandered. Until in 1995, wolves returned to the park and everything began to change for the better. This is the story of their homecoming. With atmospheric storytelling from Catherine Barr and breathtakingly beautiful artwork by Jenni Desmond, this inspiring true story shows that every species plays an important part in protecting our planet.Trade ReviewFourteen Wolves is a magical true story with stunningly beautiful illustrations. It is a book to treasure forever * David Walliams, comedian and children's author *

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Book SynopsisBe open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. Norman had always been perfectly normal . . . until the day he grew a pair of wings! Norman loves his new wings, and has the most fun ever trying them out high in the sky. But then he has to go in for dinner. What will his parents think? What will everyone else think? Norman feels the safest plan is to cover his wings with a big coat. But hiding the thing that makes you different proves tricky and upsetting. Can Norman ever truly be himself? This is the second book in Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series to become available as a board book - the perfect size for little hands!Trade ReviewAn elevating tale of finding the courage to be true to yourself no matter what * Red Reading Hub *A sweet and truly uplifting story that celebrates diversity in a subtle but unique way, and inspires children to dare to be different and have the courage to stand out * BookTrust *This joyous, original paean to individuality is sophisticated but deftly judged; children just starting to sense the invisible burden of peer group disapproval should find it especially heartening * Guardian *Warm-hearted and full of the joy of friendship * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisWhen the mudlarking gang find a mysterious cutlass on the banks of the Thames, they immediately know that something fishy is afoot. When the cutlass vanishes, and Mrs Drummonds disappears too, it's down to Clem and the gang to find them. The mystery leads them to a band of ghost pirates, who will stop at nothing to find their long-lost treasure. With the help from their friends in the Undercity, the gang must set sail on the seven seas, solve riddles and save the day! This is the third instalment in the critically acclaimed series from award-winning author Katya Balen.

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