Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisGoosebumps now on Disney+!Are you wearing the mask-- or is the mask wearing you?Carly Beth needs the perfect Halloween mask. One that will scare everyone she comes acrossincluding her annoying little brother and the bullies from her school. A visit to a strange costume store provides just the right one. An ugly green, with fierce fangs, the mask makes Carly Beth feel powerful and scary. But when the mask won't come off, will the monster take over?

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Book SynopsisIntroducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED mystery story for children aged 5 and up!When the Five see a page ripped from a book, they are soon on the case to find the culprit. But first, there are cakes to be baked and money to be raised for their local library! Will the Five solve the mystery and save the library?Set in the world of Enid Blyton''s best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, Five to the Rescue!, Five and the Runaway Dog, Message in a Bottle, Timmy and the Treasure, The Mysterious Noise and Five and the Missing Prize, illustrated by Becka Moor.Enid Blyton''s e

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Book SynopsisAmari has been baking cookies with his grandmother, but every time he leaves them to cool, they disappear! Who is the mysterious cookie thief? Amari is about to make a surprising discovery!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading 11 stories are the perfect introduction to first chapter books for children aged 6+ who are reading at book band 11 in classroom reading lessons.

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Book SynopsisUnlock your full potential with this revision guide that will guide you through the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the Health T Level core exams.- Plan your own revision and focus on the areas you need to revise with key content summaries and revision activities for every topic- Understand key terms you will need for the exam with user-friendly definitions and a glossary- Use the exam tips to clarify key points and avoid making typical mistakes- Test yourself with end-of-topic questions and answers and tick off each topic as you complete it- Get ready for the exam with tips on approaching the paper, and sample exam questions

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Book SynopsisWe’re on the way back from a big shopping tripBut the bag’s caught a nail and it’s started to rip.Dropetty PLOP! Now what could that be?All on his own it’s a left-behind pea. Disaster strikes when Pea falls out of the shopping bag . . . Is this the end? Is it ALL OVER FOR PEA?! Of course it’s not! Follow Pea as he journeys across the city on a skateboard, and bus, and even on the wings of a passing-by bird – and has the adventure OF A LIFETIME! Sometimes it pays to be small . . . THE RUNAWAY PEA LEFT BEHIND is laugh-out-loud funny, bursting with imagination, and the most perfect third story in this much-loved series. The first book, THE RUNAWAY PEA, was chosen as BookTrust's Time to Read book of 2020, being given to 775,000 children in the UK. Keep your eyes PEAled for more brilliant Pea books - The Runaway Pea and The Runaway Pea: Wash

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Book SynopsisWhen infamous escapologist Jack Door breaks out from Pentonville Prison, he sets out for the town of Brackenbridge, determined to find his missing treasure - the Moonlocket. But when Lily and Robert unwittingly find themselves caught up in Jack Door's search, they discover that Robert's history holds the secret to the Moonlocket's whereabouts...Trade ReviewA worthy sequel, with the same whip-smart plot, effortless world building, and delicious warmth. I raced through it... A must-read for all fans of adventure - children or not. * Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars *Moonlocket is a spellbinding sequel, a roller coaster journey full of catastrophe, buried secrets, breathtaking courage and intrigue. * Lancashire Post *Deliciously dark and irresistibly gripping, Moonlocket proves to be another extraordinary story that you won't want to forget. * Jo Clarke, BookloverJo *Me and my older son really enjoy reading it. It is great reading, full of mysterious adventures and it took 3 evenings for my 9 years old child to finish! I have to admit that is even better than Cogheart. We are looking forward for the third one... * Malgorzata, Waterstones bookseller *Normally, the sequel to a great book is generally never quite as good. But Moonlocket was as good, maybe even better! I loved the adventure, the thrill and at times the terror. You never knew what was going to happen next. It was full of surprises. * The Tween Book Blog *

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Book SynopsisIn the dead of night, the Immortal rises . . . welcome to the Town of the Turned.  'A riotously absorbing horror-comedy for readers of 12 and up.' – Guardian After Sel Archer and his friends uncover a conspiracy that turns the whole world upside down, it seems that the residents of Tremorglade are finally free. Adults can Turn at the full moon with no restrictions, no longer locked in cages and left to roam free.  But the town's new found fame is at risk as attacks begin to happen on Howl Night. Rumours of a foul, unkillable beast begin to stir . . . someone or something is plotting to control the Turned once and for all.  A blockbuster teen horror series for fans of Skuduggery Pleasant, join Sel and his friends as they navigate a nail-biting horror story, dodging terrifying adults and even more terrifying beasts. Discover the first heart-pumping instalment with the multi award-shortlis

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Book SynopsisJoin Ruby Red Shoes on her second adventure: in Paris!Ruby Red Shoes and her grandmother are on holiday in Paris and Ruby is fizzing with excitement as she explores. She practices her best French, eats buttered baguettes, and scoots about with a special new friend who shows her the sights. It's a time she'll treasure forever.Ruby Red Shoes Goes to Paris is a charming, heartwarming tale about the wonders of travelling, featuring gorgeous full-colour illustrations. This is the second installment in Kate Knapp's Ruby Red Shoes series – find out more about Ruby, her grandmother and her home in the first book in the series: Ruby Red Shoes: A Very Aware Hare.

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Book SynopsisThe curse is calling, the bitten unite . . . welcome to the Town of the Turned. 'A riotously absorbing horror-comedy for readers of 12 and up.' – Guardian​The world is still adjusting to life after the Rippocalypse – and there are plenty who aren't happy with the new status quo. Made public enemy number one, Sel needs to keep a low profile, and make sure his new dangerous abilities stay hidden. But there's an even bigger threat on the horizon, as Frozen Fever is spreading. And it can be passed on with just a touch... ​ A blockbuster teen horror series for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant, join Sel and his friends as they navigate a nail-biting horror story, dodging terrifying adults and even more terrifying beasts. Discover the first heart-pumping instalment with the multi award-shortlisted Bite Risk.Praise for Bite Risk<

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Book Synopsis'A wonderfully illustrated, jam-packed, must-have science book for all aspiring young physicists!' The Royal Institution 'Lively, humorous and stuffed with enticing images and outrageous puns' The Guardian Have you ever wondered how to slow down time? Or what would happen if you fell into a black hole? Well, wonder no more. This book is bursting with fascinating physics facts that will explain everything you want to know, and more, about the curiosities of our cosmos. Featuring easy-to-follow experiments, eye-catching illustrations and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this book will demystify physics and bring science to life.Trade ReviewHiba Noor Khan once again takes audiences on a unique, fascinating, and mesmerising physics adventure – from atoms to astrophysics. A wonderfully illustrated, jam-packed, must-have science book for all aspiring young physicists! * The Royal Institution *Lively, humorous and stuffed with enticing images and outrageous puns, this colourful guide to the “science secrets of the universe” has immediate appeal for junior physicists aged 7+. * The Guardian *If you were bamboozled by physics at school, this fact-packed, funny book will fill in all the (black) holes in your knowledge. * The Daily Mail *Fact-packed super science that will blow your mind! A book to inspire a generation of young scientists. * Neal Layton, children's illustrator and author *I recommend devouring this book quickly, digesting it slowly, and burping out fantastic facts all day long. Hiba Noor Khan and Harry Woodgate have packed in so much to explore, discover and do on each page, I loved it! * Isabel Thomas, science writer and children's author *Kids who love doing science themselves will greatly enjoy this book ... How to Spaghettify Your Dog is a hugely enjoyable, easy to understand guide to physics and the world around us * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisDinosaurs were all wiped out,  A long way back in history.  No one knows quite how or why,  Now this book solves the mystery . . .  Laugh your pants off as T-rex and the gang wrestle for their very own pair of prehistoric pants in a mighty Pants War in this vibrant, new edition of the hilarious follow-up to the award-winning and bestselling Aliens Love Underpants!Praise for Dinosaurs Love Underpants: 'A wild and wonderful rhyme by one of the funniest authors on the planet.' Scholastic Kids Book Club

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Book SynopsisA swoony, speculative and entirely electric YA debut with a humorous and satirical take on the conventions of the superhero-verse, for fans of Michelle Quach's Not Here To Be Liked and the Marvel Universe. Seventeen-year-old Jenna Ray has just been saved by the world's newest superhero, Blaze. And, in the eyes of the public, that means one thing: Jenna Ray has been cast as the Love Interest.No. Not happening. Not if Jenna has anything to say about it (even if Blaze is actually quite sweet and cute).But her plans to defy the HPA (the Heroics and Power Authority) and turn down this new role are thwarted when the Villains begin to take an interest in her and offer a life-changing proposition; become Blaze's Love Interest, while avoiding catching feelings for him, to uncover the HPA's secret plans and find her missing mum.To make matters even more complicated, just as Jenna starts to embrace her new-found career, she discovers she might be m

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Book SynopsisFAIRY-LAND EXCLUSIVE! Discover THE TRUTH about your favourite fairy-tale characters in Richard Ayoade''s second children''s book.A wonderful, funny book of fairy tales with a twist, with equally fabulous illustrations by the brilliant David Roberts. Liz Pichon, author of Tom GatesRead about the real lives of fairy-tale characters in this exclusive collection of letters between curious kids and their fairy-tale idols.What are they doing now? Was it really Happily Ever After? Is the Big Bad Wolf actually that bad? When will Sleeping Beauty get out of bed? And what makes frogs so kissable?Only one man has the answers, direct from the ACTUAL LEGENDS themselves: meet C.C. Cecily, Senior Secretary of the Fairy Tale Fan Club.BAFTA-winning comedian, actor/director and presenter Richard Ayoade brings his trademark comic genius to Fairy Tale Land.Funny, bonkers and brilliant. StylistRichard Ayoade is one of

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Book SynopsisA beautiful and heart-achingly sad animal adventure with CATS and an environmental message. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo, Sarah Lean and Hannah Gold's The Last Bear...

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Book SynopsisClaudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specializes in the subjects of health, science and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages. She lives in London. Clare Hibbert specializes in non-fiction books for children of primary school age. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards.

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Book SynopsisThis book is packed with fun scenes and quirky characters from the world of LEGO®, for young readers to colour and enjoy. Expect to see a skeleton cheerleading, an ice cream queen, a sheriff at the cinema and many more unexpected scene and character combinations. The colouring pages are interspersed with other activities for readers to enjoy - such as jigsaw puzzles, sudoku and dot-to-dot - which help to develop the young reader’s logic and puzzle-solving skills. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2020 The LEGO Group. Produced by AMEET Sp. z o.o. under license from the LEGO Group.

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Book SynopsisIn a story about playing God, Victor Frankenstein uses lightning to create life. The result is a creature so hideous it is rejected by everyone, including Victor. As its loneliness grows, so does its anger, leading to a terrible sequence of events that could spell death for all involved.

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Book SynopsisCatching criminals, solving ancient riddles and defending the honour of king and country are all in a day's work for world-famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his faithful biographer, Watson!

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Book SynopsisGuess How Much I Love You has sold over 50 million copies worldwide!The Guess How Much I Love You Snuggle Book there''s no better way to go to bed!This deliciously soft bedtime snuggle book has been created from the picture book favourite, Guess How Much I Love You. The story of Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare trying to outdo each other in expressing their love, has been simplified from the original so it''s perfect for the very youngest child. Just right for cuddling up with, there''s no need to say goodbye to the beloved Nutbrown Hares even when it''s time to go to sleep! Presented in a beautiful box, it''s the perfect gift. For activities, games, newsletters and more, visit www.guesshowmuchiloveyou.com

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Book SynopsisIsla and her best friend Pickle, an adorable miniature Shetland pony, can't wait to take part in the Perfect Pony competition at the Highland Show. They practise really hard but when the day of the show finally arrives, cheeky Pickle can't seem to stay out of trouble! Isla finds Pickle just in time for the competition but the mischievous pony is stinky and covered in cake. They’ll never win the Perfect Pony prize now! But maybe together they’ll discover there's more to life than being perfect.Wee ones will giggle their way through Isla and Pickle's light-hearted adventures in this second book about a feisty little girl and her lovable Shetland pony who live on a Scottish island. There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie illustrator Kate McLelland brings the lovable pair to life in bright, humorous illustrations.Trade Review'It won't surprise you that we are big fans of the Isla & Pickle stories that star a feisty wild ginger-haired little girl and her adorably naughty Shetland pony... This is a delightful story about friendship and enjoying life -- messy or not! The illustrations are delightful and packed full of humour and you are bound to fall in love with little Pickle and his loyal friend Isla. We love it!'-- BookBairn, book blogger'Kate McLelland's bright and funny illustrations make this book instantly appealing... A perfect book for fans of horses and ponies that is sweet and full of fun.'-- Acorn Books, book blogger'[A] gorgeous story'-- Delightful Book Reviews, book blogger'Pickle is such an adorable character and we love the way that so much of the humour in the story comes from Kate's fabulous illustrations. Isla and Pickle are characters that children will easily identify with and they share a strong bond. Isla & Pickle: The Highland Show also introduced my daughter to the concept of highland games and gave us a flavour of Scottish life -- we'd love to have tartan wellies like Isla!'-- Story Snug, book blogger'[A] lovely picture book for children... Children will enjoy the bright, colourful illustrations and there are lots of details to point out and talk about. The friendship between wee Isla and her pony is clear to see and Pickle's antics will have young children giggling away and wondering what he will get up to next. Pickle is certainly a pony who is full of character. Whatever the outcome of the competition, Isla knows that you don't have to be perfect to be a winner! Isla & Pickle is a delightful book, with eye-catching illustrations and is a lovely portrayal of friendship.'-- Portobello Book Blog, book blogger

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Book SynopsisSelected for the CLPE Power of Reading book packs, 2024-25.The bestselling, New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated title, Yummy!, now available as new stunning picture book editions.Where are you going, Little Red Riding Hood? asked the wolf.The old man pulled and pulled the enormous turnipMulti-award-winning author Lucy Cousins retells three of her favourite fairy tales in spare, bold language and brilliant, vibrant pictures.The famous characters in Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs and The Enormous Turnip are given new life and a sprinkle of modern magic.Trade ReviewShort but briskly savage versions of several classic tales… offers younger children an eye-opening cross-section of the far-from-innocuous world of folk literature. * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *Make room on the shelf. A new classic has arrived. * Publishers Weekly *Beloved classics are successfully served by these bold, striking renditions. There’s no sugarcoating here. * School Library Journal (starred review) *A jaunty humor shows itself in the blobby brushwork….Even the words get a chance to express themselves as paint: most spreads include something — a title, a quotation from the story, a bit of commentary — written across page in thick black brushstrokes like a child chiming in while a parent reads. It’s a good take on these traditional tales for very young book lovers. This is a book that will make you want to paint. * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisThe legend of Robert the Bruce's inspiring encounter with a tenacious spider, popularised by Sir Walter Scott, is well known throughout Scotland and the rest of the world.Following the rebellious king's journey from crushing defeat in battle and daring escape to lonely exile in a dark cave, Robert the Bruce spots a tiny spider that refuses to give up trying to spin its web. Inspired by its perseverance, King Robert returns to the cause, eventually leading his army to victory at the Battle of Bannockburn, a defining moment in Scottish history. Through stunning illustrations and a gripping story, packed with historical detail, children will experience the tension of Robert the Bruce's escape and the excitement of his return to victory. This is an engaging historical tale for children starring one of the most famous figures of the Scottish Wars of Independence.Trade Review'What I enjoyed most about this book was the message that if you do not first succeed, you should always try again... This is such an important message for young children to see that sometimes you have to try many times before you are successful. I can see this story being used to open up dialogue on this topic... Perfect.'-- Youth Services Book Review, 5 stars'Enriches the legend for readers of all ages -- from children encountering the story of the King and the Spider for the first time, to those for whom it is a familiar cornerstone of culture... Teresa Martinez is gifted at conveying the mood of each scene as well as details of period and landscape. We especially enjoyed hunting for a spider deftly hidden on each spread.'-- Roaring Reads

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Book SynopsisMeet Ada Lovelace, the British mathematician and daughter of poet Lord Byron. Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the colourful life of Lord Byron’s daughter, from her early love of logic, to her plans for the world's first computer program. As a child, Ada had a big imagination and a talent for mathematics. She grew up in a noble household in England, where she dedicated herself to studying. Her work with the famous inventor, Charles Babbage, on a very early kind of computer made her the world's first computer programmer. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical images and a detailed profile of the mathematician's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! Trade Review“Strikingly illustrated, they’re superb first biographies for younger readers.” * The Huffington Post *'Sumptuously illustrated hardbacks, they take the life stories of famous women in history and retell them in a child-friendly way' * Daily Mail *“The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well… The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity” * Irish Times *“Brilliantly accessible and inspiring” * Rhino Reads *“One children’s books series trying to fight back… by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams." * Toronto Star *“A QUIRKY kids biography series“ * The Voice *The story of the first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace, should encourage the coders of the future. * Bambino Goodies *

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Book SynopsisMad Max the inventor has a special box. With his assistant he mixes all sorts of ingredients, revs up the engine - and creates his own twin!

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Book SynopsisA lyrical, richly illustrated storybook about community and family - set against the backdrop of a seaside fishing village. If you keep walking over the hills and across the fields, you will come to the edge, where the land meets the sea. And on this edge lies a village. This is my home.A young boy watches the grown-ups in his village go about their work. Everyone is busy: the blacksmith, the boat-builder, the baker. But most important of all, he thinks, are the fishermen who bring in the catch.The boy's father is a baker, but he wants to be a daring fishermen when he grows up, brave enough to sail through stormy seas. He asks his father, "Have you ever been to sea?"An atmospheric look at a traditional way of life, and a timeless reminder that everyone is important, no matter how seemingly small their role.

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Book SynopsisRobert has stuck gum in Sid's hair, so both of them go to the barber. While Robert's mum is reading a magazine, Sid gets his revenge by telling the barber to cut Robert's hair shorter and shorter!

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Book SynopsisThe sixth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself...Jasmine has secretly rescued a baby goat. She's gorgeous but she's really naughty! Will her amazing antics persuade Jasmine's parents to let her stay, or will Jasmine have to say goodbye to Willow for ever?Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.Check out Jasmine's other adventures: A Piglet Called Truffle, A Duckling Called Button, A Sheepdog Called Sky and many more!

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Book SynopsisZ wants a nap. The Alphablocks make a zip, a zap, a buzzing clock and, eventually, jazz music, which helps Z get to sleep.

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Book SynopsisEasy-to-use peekaboo sliders, a funny rhyming text and surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers! With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread this beautiful book is packed full of fun! From Camilla Reid and Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning team behind the bestselling Felt Flaps Where's Mr? series. Connecting with faces and playing peekaboo is one of the first games that babies play. It's why the very youngest of children will love this cute garden-themed book - and want to read it again and again. Also available: Peekaboo Cow, Peekaboo Apple, Peekaboo Bear, Peekaboo Sun

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Book SynopsisJoin Bertha and Blink on an adventure full of friendship, with a sprinkling of science and a nod to nature. The perfect new series for fun-loving readers!When a rumble in the jungle disturbs super-star inventor Bertha's work, she has to leave her peaceful home and investigate. To help her, she creates Blink an excitable robo-bird sidekick who can't wait to explore! How will the unlikely pair cope in the wilderness? And will they be able to discover the secret behind the strange noises?PRAISE FOR BERTHA AND BLINK:Blending friendship, science, and nature, Rumble in the Jungle is an accessible text that newly independent readers will enjoy. School Reading ListA bite sized adventure for 5+ with such character! Full of bright pictures, colourful personalities and inventive inventions, it's a great launch into reading. Rachel Delahaye, author of MORT THE MEEK

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Book SynopsisA magical mermaid picture book, based on a classic Cornish story.On the rugged Cornish coast, where the land meets the sea, lies the village of Zennor. Here, there are stories and whispers of a villager capturing the heart of a mysterious and beautiful stranger from the sea ... a mermaid! From a landscape rich with myth and magic comes this classic folk tale. With beautiful watercolour illustrations from award-winning artist Michael Foreman.''A simple, magical story which enters your heart and stays there.'' Books For KeepsTrade ReviewToo good too miss. * Read It Daddy! *

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Book SynopsisA fresh and irreverent comedy starring a cast of neurodiverse characters guaranteed to be one of the funniest novels you''ll read this year. Leon John Crothers is 4779 days old (thirteen years and one month, if you''re mathematically challenged). He has been ''moved on'' from six different schools and most people think he has an attitude problem. Leon doesn''t care for the label, in the same way that he doesn''t care for Tim Burton, supermarket trolleys, train fanatics or Bounty bars.This time, however, things may turn out differently, as help comes from where he least expects it Dr Snot, a physician at pains to help Leon navigate ''normal'' and classmates, Tanya and Lawrence, who both face their own challenges. When school bully Glen Jenkins humiliates Leon in the school canteen and almost destroys Lawrence, Leon very reluctantly agrees to the formation of a club, The Asparagus Bunch.How Leon manages to navigate school woes and family drama and astonishingly ends up with not one but two friends is nothing short of a miracle, or maybe just simply down to being different.Shortlisted for the AN Post Irish Book Awards 2022 Shortlisted for the Juniper Book Awards 2023

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Book SynopsisA sturdy board edition of the joyful celebration of the power of kindness from Rachel Bright, author of the bestselling The Lion Inside.One sunny morning, a happy little Hugasaurus waves goodbye to her Pappysaur and sets off into the world on her own for the very first time. When she finds a playground, some new friends welcome her to their games. But it isn''t long before the other little dinosaurs start to squabble.Can Hugasaurus bring her new friends back together using the magical power of kindness?The perfect picture book to help children learn to be kind to one another. For every hugasaurus - large or small.

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Book SynopsisNathan's Saturday is thrown into chaos when he finds himself in possession of the only thing that can stop the mysterious organisation RUIN from destroying the world. Can 13-year-old Nathan Chase out run RUIN's ninja army? Can he stop the storm of the century? The Chase is on in Thunder Chase!

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Book SynopsisSome rabbits dream about lettuces and carrots, others dream of flowering meadows and juicy dandelions, but Ralfy dreams only of books. In fact, he doesn't just dream about them, he wants to read them ALL THE TIME. Soon his obsession sends him spiralling into a life of crime! A wonderfully funny story from a talented new author/illustrator.

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Book SynopsisDiscover Arthur Conan Doyle's famous Sherlock Holmes novels repackagedwith beautiful modern covers.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered what led Maleficent to become so evil? Many tales have tried to explain her motives. Here is one account, pulled from those passed down through the ages. It is a story of love and betrayal, magic and fantasy. It is a tale of the mistress of all evil.

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Book SynopsisNominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children''s Book Awards 2018_______________Uncover the true story of an Egyptian king, and the 20th century explorer who found him. Ideal for readers aged 7+Discover the troubles Tutankhamun faced as a young king, his untimely death, and his legacy, which lay hidden for centuries. Pore over his treasures, learn the steps of mummification, and see Tutankhamun's fascinating story bought to life. Travel through history with Howard Carter, on his quest to uncover Tutankhamun''s hidden tomb, his incredible discovery, and our continued hunt to understand and unearth the riches of Ancient Egyptian life.Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the story of the most famous boy king, and a world-changing discovery._______________This captivating retelling brings to life a truly fascinating period of history in a big, beautiful book full of illustrations, maps, inventories, graphic novel storyboards and more.

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Book SynopsisJoin Lion and friends on a jam-packed pop-up adventure!Can you help Lion find all his friends? Read along to reveal lots of pop-up jungle characters! This cute book is perfect for a fun story time. - Little ones will love this interactive story book, which includes 5 large pop-up characters! - Provides a great way to encourage engagement at story time, and the simple text will help to build their confidence in reading. - Children will also love the search-and-find activities on each page.

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Book Synopsis''The playful, obstinate and courageously humorous tone of Zephaniah''s writing shines through ... hilarious and later heartbreaking'' GuardianA teacher is dead, murdered by two of his students in front of the whole school.Right in front of Jackson Jones.But Mr Joseph was a good man people liked him, respected him. How could those boys stab him and jog away like nothing had happened?Unable to process what he has seen, Jackson begins his own investigation: everyone knows who did it, but as Jackson uncovers more about the boys, he becomes convinced that people need to understand why. Brilliantly written and with a real ear for dialogue, fans of Angie Thomas and Malorie Blackman will love Benjamin Zephaniah''s novels for young adult readers: Refugee BoyFaceGangsta RapTeacher''s DeadTrade ReviewBenjamin Zephaniah rides straight through everybody's taboos, everybody's prejudices, everybody's niceties and gets straight to the heart of the matter … Strong, honest, democratic, accessible to all, Teacher's Dead comes highly recommended * The Bookbag's Jill Murphy on TEACHER'S DEAD *A brilliant first novel * Guardian on FACE *A lively and positive account of a boy who is badly scarred in a joyriding crash, and how he comes to terms with it ... incredibly well told * Irish Times on FACE *An impressive debut, carefully researched ... Zephaniah writes wonderfully natural dialogue with the same ease as he spins out rhyming couplets * Herald on FACE *The playful, obstinate and courageously humorous tone of Zephaniah's writing shines through ... hilarious and later heartbreaking * Alfred Hickling, Guardian on REFUGEE BOY *Sweet, funny, highly inventive * Yorkshire Post on REFUGEE BOY *Humour and innocence are both to the fore as is a sweetness of tone ... more street than poetic, and personal yet universal, Refugee Boy is well told by impassioned writer * York Press on REFUGEE BOY *The authority with which the story is written leaves the reader no choice but to be drawn in – and indeed educated – into the world of gangsta rap, with all the appropriate vocabulary. Not for a long time have I read a book with such a 'pick me up again' factor * Independent on Sunday on GANGSTA RAP *A fairytale of hip-hop success ... teens will enjoy the thrilling music fantasy, while many will identify with the smart, talented boys who grow up quickly and rescue themselves * Booklist on GANGSTA RAP *

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Book SynopsisDiscover amazing true stories and breathtaking myths from ancient Egypt in this book by TikTok Egyptologist Hugo D. Cook, featuring stunning illustrations from Sona Avedikian.Everyone knows the story of Tutankhamun, but the ancient Egyptian civilization lasted for more than 3,000 years - which means there are loads more amazing tales to be told! Egyptologist and TikTok star Hugo D. Cook (aka Hugo the Egyptologist) has scoured ancient texts and translated hieroglyphs to bring readers stories of love, betrayal, and royal scandal featuring pharaohs, priests, gods, and goddesses.The book combines historical stories, including the time Cleopatra hid in a sack to be smuggled into a palace to meet Julius Caesar, with rip-roaring myths, like the Cinderella story of a peasant girl who married the pharaoh when he found her slipper.Told with great fun and impeccably researched, readers will slip into a tomb at night with a band of mischievous tomb robbers and wit

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Book SynopsisPedro Pony is poorly, so Peppa Pig and her friends go with Madame Gazelle to visit Pedro in hospital. Pedro shows everyone what the hospital is like - the nurses, the doctor, and of course, the food. Peppa and her friends discover that the hospital isn''t so scary after all!

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Book SynopsisTheodosia Throckmorton has an extraordinary ability: she can sense ancient magic. This is most useful, as she spends her life fighting curses in the London Museum of Legends and Antiquities, where her father is head curator of a vast collection of Egyptian artefacts and mummies. When Theo's mother returns from an archaeological dig bearing the Heart of Egypt, a legendary amulet from a long-lost tomb, Theo soon realises it holds a powerful curse which could threaten all of Britain with war. Worse, there are sinister forces who wish to capture the amulet's power for themselves. Theo must summon all her courage and cunning to fight the rising chaos and restore the amulet to its rightful place...Trade Review"A sure bet for Harry Potter fans, as well as Joan Aiken's and Eva Ibbotson's readers. This imaginative, supernatural mystery will find word-of-mouth popularity" * Booklist, starred review *"There are surprises aplenty in LaFevers's spirited debut, a sort of Indiana Jones for girls and a perfect blend of mystery and humour" * Publishers Weekly, starred review *"Vivid descriptions of fog-shrouded London and hot, dusty Cairo enhance the palpable gothic atmosphere, while page-turning action and a plucky, determined heroine add to the book's appeal" * School Library Journal *"Intrepid Theodosia, age 11, narrates a fantasy steeped in invented and authentic Egyptology, clashing secret societies and pre-WWI European intrigue" * Kirkus *"With Theo Throckmorton ... girls have a truly independent role model" * Time Out New York *

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