Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisHow about going on a fact–finding expedition? This journey will take you into the past and the future by introducing you to the magnificent, amazing, fascinating Bible! Discover the names of Jesus and what the word ‘Bible’ means while following the life of Jesus from his birth through to his death and resurrection. Each of the devotions has a Bible Promise for you to read. Throughout the book, find out the questions Chloe has for you to answer, the facts that Abbi has for you to learn, and the activities that Zac has for you to do.

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Book SynopsisA child who loses her way seeks help from 12 multi-cultural and multi-generational fairies, who give her practical life advice to get on the right track.Trying to possess its beauty, Esperanza chases after a butterfly, which inevitably leaves her behind, lost and scared. Then, she meets 12 Fortune Fairies. Among them is the Fortune Fairy of Beauty, who talks about the beautiful butterfly that flew away and comforts Esperanza by saying: "Beauty is not what you see with your eyes but with your heart." The other Fortune Fairies likewise give Esperanza words to live by to discover her true path.Hope and Fortune is a children''s book with positive and frank messages about empowerment and self-discovery, designed to stay with a child well beyond childhood.Through her non-traditional Fortune Fairies, Marissa Bañez uses unvarnished words and vivid images to convey inspirational, aspirational, and optimistic perspectives on meeting some of life''s challenges. Hope and Fortune is an invaluable toolbox containing tools to help children cope in their personal life journeys. It is a MUST BUY not only for children but for everyone who has ever felt lost.

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Book SynopsisMeet Poppy the Pea! Poppy lives with fellow peas "in the dark and freezy degrees." She dreams of being bold and free to explore the outside world, but one irrational and overwhelming fear stands in her way. Can this sweet little pea ever be bold and break free? Join Poppy as she engages with fear, setbacks, and wise characters on her first and formative adventure! This beautifully designed pocket book is an ideal little read-aloud story for children aged 5+: with charmingly simple and quirky illustrations accompanied by playful rhyming verse and catchy refrains at the end of every page that convey a variety of memorable life lessons and discussion points. The division of the story into five short chapters also introduces emergent readers to a more structured format. 'Poppy the Pea - Oh, what a great way to be' is a timeless short tale centred around an endearing female character, with universal themes of bravery and hope that will appeal to all genders and ages.Trade Review"I fell in love with Poppy straight away. I adore the storyline and the delightful illustrations inspire the imagination. This is a treat for any book lover and a story you will treasure for the rest of your life." Clare Baggaley, Art Director, Harry Potter at Bloomsbury.

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking robot helps friendship blossom in this poignant and uplifting novella from bestseller Lisa Thompson, inspired by a true story. Anna’s anxious when she’s picked to befriend the new girl in her class. For a start, Ellie is ill and can’t come to school herself. So Anna has to communicate with her through a new kind of robot. But Anna is also worried that her life’s too small and boring to be of interest to her new friend. Compared to the other girls, she doesn’t have anything exciting to talk about and so when Ellie asks her a question, a little white lie pops out. Then another and another. When Ellie finds out the truth, can their friendship survive …? Inspired by a true story, a groundbreaking robot helps friendship blossom in this poignant and uplifting novella from bestseller Lisa Thompson.Trade Review"Rich in empathy" – The Bookseller "Told in a truly original way … Nothing small about it except the page extent" – Phil Earle "A short story this may be but it is overflowing with tender wisdom and kindness. Lisa Thompson has always had a magic touch when it comes to empathy and compassion in her stories. She is gifted with a remarkable insight into children’s feelings as well as the adults who love and care for them" – Mat Tobin "Wonderful and poignant … Written with empathy, sensitivity and compassion" – Emma Suffield "Quiet and gentle as it is, nonetheless this story packs a real punch and is delivered with the warmth, compassion and understanding that mark out Thompson’s writing" – LoveReading4Kids

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Discover the pooptastic world of Dino and Danny, from bestselling authors Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter!Join Danny and Dino in this hilarious counting board book as they look for Daddy's hiding place. But, wait - what's that rumbling in Dino's tummy? Danny and Dino can't find Dad - He's nowhere to be seen.Let's count the mess Dad's left behindAnd find out where he's been...This 12-page board book is a special Dino story that introduces the series to the youngest readers, whilst teaching them how to count down from 10 to 1.Loved this? Why not try another pooptastic adventure:The Dinosaur that Pooped a Rainbow (A Colours Book)The Dinosaur that Pooped ChristmasThe Dinosaur that Pooped a PlanetThe Dinosaur that Pooped a Pirate

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the final novel in the New York Times bestselling Darkest Minds series from the author of LoreIt's five years since the destruction of the rehabilitation camps that imprisoned Zu and her friends ... but the battle is far from over.Seventeen-year-old Suzume 'Zu' Kimura has assumed the role of spokesperson for the interim government, fighting for the rights of the kids once persecuted for their powers. But though they are no longer imprisoned, the Psi still face huge prejudice, and a growing tide of misinformation. When Zu is accused of committing a horrifying act, she is forced to go on the run in order to stay alive. Determined to clear her name, Zu travels in search of safety and answers, but soon uncovers a dark truth that threatens the future of all Psi. With enemies everywhere, who can she trust to help her fight back and save the friends who were once her protectors?Alexandra Bracken is the New York Times bestselling author of Lore, Passenger, Wayfarer and The Darkest Minds series. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and on Twitter @alexbracken

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Book SynopsisDiscover the second volume of an epic, beautifully illustrated graphic history of humankind, based on Yuval Noah Harari's multi-million copy bestselling phenomenon.When nomadic Homo sapiens settled to live in one place, they started working harder and harder. But why didn't they get a better life in return?In The Pillars of Civilization, Yuval Noah Harari and his companions including Prof. Saraswati and Dr. Fiction travel the length and breadth of human history to investigate how the Agricultural Revolution changed society forever. Discover how wheat took over the world, how war, famine, disease and inequality became a part of the human condition, and why we might only have ourselves to blame.The origins of modern farming are told through Elizabethan tragedy, the changing fortunes of domesticated plants and animals are tracked in the columns of the Daily Business News, and the history of inequality is revealed in a superhero detective story.A radical, witty and colourful retelling of the story of humankind, adapted from Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Volume 2 can be read as a standalone or as a follow-up to Volume 1, The Birth of Humankind.Praise for Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens:'I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who's interested in the history and future of our species.' Bill Gates'Interesting and provocative... It gives you a sense of how briefly we've been on this Earth' Barack Obama'Jaw-dropping from the first word to the last... It may be the best book I've ever read' Chris Evans'Contains a remarkable piece of information on almost every page and reminds us that we should be grateful to be human.' Matt Haig'Sweeps the cobwebs out of your brain... Radiates power and clarity, making the world strange and new' Sunday Times'Provocative and fascinating and opinionated...it makes the familiar seem unfamiliar. It altered how I view our species and our world.' Guardian

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Book SynopsisAlan Gibbons returns with an action-packed football story accompanied by fascinating facts and historical detail about famous substitutes. New boy Smithy can’t understand why everyone is so excited about a player on the football team called “Bengo.” He’s been absent for the first few games of the season and starts the next game on the bench, so surely he can’t be that special? But when their coach pulls Smithy off and sends Bengo on in his place, Smithy gets a chance to see him in action. Bengo is easily the best player Smithy’s ever seen, putting in perfect crosses and generally running the opposition ragged. So why is Bengo left on the bench so often, and why does he seem to bottle it when any strong tackles come his way? An engaging football story accompanied by fascinating facts about famous substitutes, from reluctant-reader favourite Alan Gibbons.

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Book SynopsisAn arranged marriage interferes with star-crossed love in this sweeping medieval romance from Sally Nicholls – perfectly pitched for struggling teen readers. Lady Elinor of Hardford has fallen in love for the first time, with Dan, her cousin and knight-in-training. But her father has other plans. She must marry his friend, Sir William of Courtney – and he’s nearly 50! Ellie must draw on all her skills to work out a solution to her dilemma. Can she change her father’s mind? And will she ever get to marry Dan?

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Book SynopsisA monstrous battle rages in this action-packed mythical adventure from Jonathan Stroud, re-edited and packaged for struggling teen readers. A monstrous battle rages in this action-packed mythical adventure from Jonathan Stroud, re-edited and repackaged for struggling teen readers. In a land of ice and a vale of snow, the safety of a people rests of the shoulders of the warrior Grettir. Glam was a monster-slayer. He killed the monster in Shadow Vale. But now Glam’s ghost roams the frozen wastes, killing anyone who crosses his path. Can Grettir face down the horror who was once a hero?

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Book Synopsis“We were all just desperate men who wanted to be home for Christmas with the ones we loved; our hearts torn between the duty to our country and the warmth and shelter of our families.” The wartime correspondence between a son and his father during the Great War. As 1914 draws to a close, William’s letters are full of hope. Well they said the war would be over by Christmas, didn’t they? Helpful questions for discussion and First World War research ideas included.

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Book SynopsisIdeal for children aged 6 - 12, this colour illustrated book explains the early life of Robert Burns and how he grew up to be Scotland's best known poet and lyricist. Suitable for schools and homework projects, this book explains his early life in Alloway. Today, Burns is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. Known best for poems such as Auld Lang Syne and My Love is Like a Red Red Rose, Burns is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language, and he is seen as a leader of the Romantic movement. After his death he was a source of inspiration to the founders of liberalism and socialism and today he is a cultural icon not just in Scotland. His work is taught in many countries such as Russia and Canada. He is regarded as one of the greatest Scots and known for world-famous songs such as Auld Lang Syne and the world-famous poem 'A Red, Red Rose' and 'Tam o' Shanter'.

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Book SynopsisAn informative, entertaining and educational guide to the British ducks, geese and swans, covering 34 species of birds. It has been designed to enthuse and encourage young readers but is equally appealing to anyone with a new interest in birds, especially waterfowl.Trade ReviewThe main aim of 'Those with Webbed Feet' is to introduce waterfowl to youngsters in their teens. It is bright and cheerful and easily competes with digital media, as a delightful thing to have in the hand. I can see this becoming a firm favourite to bring generations together over a shared interest. Along with essential information to understand and identify each species, the book's characterful and animated style is complemented by lots of Fun Facts, quiz questions and hand-drawn illustrations... We concur. It is a cracker and we look forward to more from Edward Giles. --British Waterfowl Association; This is a delightful book aimed principally at younger readers who have an interest in either watching or keeping waterfowl... Those With Webbed Feet is a good starting point for those with little or no prior knowledge of waterfowl either in the wild or in domestic collections. The material provided is informative and relevant throughout and offers the reader a good basic understanding of the habits and habitats of waterfowl to be found in the UK. - Dr Alan Woollhead, The Biologist --Dr Alan Woolhead, The Biologist; This really quirky book ... is a fact-filled treasure trove which asks to be dipped into or read cover to cover. I really like the style of the book with short notes about distribution, behaviour, habitat, voice, breeding and key facts for the main species. The notes are presented in a user-friendly way that should appeal to all ages. Edward's illustrations are gems in themselves. --Dr Nick Carter, Former Director of Development at BTOTable of ContentsAcknowledgements, Foreword, Introduction, The Ups and Downs, 10 Fun Facts, The Swans, The Geese, The Ducks, Other visitors, Not one of These?, Charities, Glossary of 'Fowl Terms', Places to visit, WWT Conservation Work, Wetlands of the World, Keeping your own Waterfowl, Marvels of Migration, Index of English Names, Index of Latin Names.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate life's ups and downs in this exquisite slipcase and hardback edition of the bestselling Dr. Seuss classic!Congratulations!Today is your day.You're off to Great Places!You're off and away!For more than thirty years, this Dr. Seuss classic has carried us through life's ups and downs from fun times and triumphs, to lurches and slumps!Take an entertaining look at the adventures life has in store for all of us in this very special slipcase and hardback edition of the beloved classic.The perfect gift for every moment in life, from graduations, weddings and birthdays, to those when you just need a little lift.Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the wickedly funny series for ages six and up from the creator of Where Bear?, Pass It On and the Pom Pom series, with colour illustrations throughout.Hi! I'm Jeanie 7 years old, and a BIG fan of badges.BAD NANA is one of my three grandmas (yes, three). Of course, Bad Nana isn't actually her actual name but it's what everyone has been calling her for MILLIONS of years. If I had MY way, I would call her Fun Nana, because she is actually brilliant. Yes, she's a bit NAUGHTY sometimes, but in an EXCELLENT way.My Dad says she really should know better, but I think she's so bad, she's GOOD!The second instalment in the wickedly funny series, from superstar author and illustrator Sophy HennTrade Review Reviews for All the Fun of the Fair “Just as funny as the first.” The BookTrust Reviews for Older Not Wiser: “A delight from start to finish” Daily Express “A sense of mischief make for a fun read” The Sunday Times “Wonderfully entertaining” Daily Mail “A fizzily sweet sensation” Guardian “A riot of bright colours and laugh-out-loud moments” The BookTrust “If you do ONE THING this week, go and buy this. It’s flipping awesome!”Read It Daddy “Hilarious” Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisTHE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVILis now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh,Cate Blanchett,and many more!The fairy tale of Sophie and Agatha comes to a dramatic conclusion in this sixth and final book in the bestselling series.Who will sit on Camelot's throne and rule the Endless Woods? Who will be the One True King? Prepare yourself for the End of EndsTrade Review‘new quotes sort to the top. to fix’ ‘Reimagines the world of fairy tales and will make you question who is good and who is evil. Loved it!’ – Rick Riordan, author of the bestselling Percy Jackson series ‘A fairy tale like no other, complete with romance, magic, and humour… that will keep you turning pages until the end.’ – Ann M. Martin, Newbury Award-winner ‘T’will enchant young girls and boys alike with its twisted take on the classic fairytales.’ – The Bookbag ‘Dark, funny and entertaining’ – Oxfam, Teenlibrarian.co.uk ‘Amazing!!! Brilliant!!! PERFECTO!!! Mindblowing!!! Love it. Absolutely LOVE it.’ – Ava (2020) ‘This book is amazing!! It really kept me up all night and I could not wait to finish it! GO AND READ IT. SERIOUSLY. GO, GO, GO!’ – Anna, Goodreads (2020) ‘new quotes sort to the top. to fix’ ‘Reimagines the world of fairy tales and will make you question who is good and who is evil. Loved it!’ – Rick Riordan, author of the bestselling Percy Jackson series ‘A fairy tale like no other, complete with romance, magic, and humour… that will keep you turning pages until the end.’ – Ann M. Martin, Newbury Award-winner ‘T’will enchant young girls and boys alike with its twisted take on the classic fairytales.’ – The Bookbag ‘Dark, funny and entertaining’ – Oxfam, Teenlibrarian.co.uk ‘Amazing!!! Brilliant!!! PERFECTO!!! Mindblowing!!! Love it. Absolutely LOVE it.’ – Ava (2020) ‘This book is amazing!! It really kept me up all night and I could not wait to finish it! GO AND READ IT. SERIOUSLY. GO, GO, GO!’ – Anna, Goodreads (2020)

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Book SynopsisThe newest picture book written and illustrated by the bestselling and award-winning Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob!Let's follow the footprints!Let's hunt for some clues!Left footprint! Right footprint!No time to lose!As everybody knows, Red-Footed Boobies are fabulous bakers. But when Desmond's frangipane tart goes missing amidst a flurry of footprints, the Blue-Footed Booby becomes the chief suspect. But all is not as it seemsFeaturing one of the stars of Draw With Rob (video number 24), this is a gloriously silly rhyming story about the perils of jumping to conclusions. Perfect read-aloud fun for children aged 3+!Trade ReviewPraise for GRRRRR!: ‘Vibrant colours and characters plus rhyming text make it a delight to read aloud.’ Huffington Post ‘Joyful and uplifting. Superb.’ Daily Mail ‘Totally grrrrreat in every respect.’ The Bookbag ‘The rhyme is so skillful and pacey it could give the Gruffalo a run for its money.’ Children’s Books Ireland Praise for Blown Away: ‘Best children’s book of the year.’ Observer ‘[A] gem of a book … Beautifully illustrated and wittily written.’ Standard ‘This book is capital B Brilliant.’ The Bookbag ‘Told in captivating rhyme, with plenty of jokes sprinkled through the text and illustrations, Biddulph’s tale is a travelling adventure.’ Time Out

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Book SynopsisIf you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you'll love this series!The epic conclusion to the Stonesword Saga chapter book series, which takes a group of intrepid Minecraft players deeper into the game than ever before!In their last adventure, Morgan, Harper and their friends barely survived a dangerous game, only to return to a Minecraft Overworld in total chaos! The rift that''s been growing steadily larger in the sky is now on the verge of consuming everything in its path.The team has one chance to save Minecraft and their friend the Evoker King but it may already be too late.Find out what happens in Book #6, the epic conclusion of the Stonesword Saga!

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Liu crafts a compelling, brave, and joyful protagonist in Zuli. [An] epic fantasy adventure with a classic feel.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Thrilling. This beautifully rendered tale of searching, mystery, and danger will appeal to fantasy readers who enjoy stories of adventure and discovery” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Wondrously constructed. Nail-biting stakes, staggeringly good action sequences, and characterization and world-building as rich as in any prose novel make this series opener an effortless recommendation.” — New York Times Book Review “Deeply expressive. [Issakhanian’s] use of lush, vibrant colors gives each scene an ethereal glow.” — Booklist “This fantasy graphic novel hits all the right notes of excitement, danger, and cool magical elements in one short volume.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "A captivating middle-grade debut. Daring and magical." — Shelf Awareness

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Book SynopsisTodd Parr's beloved classic celebrating all kinds of families, with 280k net copies sold -- now a board book!

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Book Synopsis From the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of John Lennon, the boy from Liverpool who dreamed of peace. When John Lennon formed a band while still in school, he couldn’t have known they were about to change music forever. With their exciting new sounds, rebel attitudes and gift for songwriting, everyone went crazy for The Beatles. Today, John is remembered not just as a musical icon, but as a champion of world peace. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the legendary Beatle’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 wit

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Book SynopsisLegends of Norse Mythology is afully illustrated encyclopaedia of Norse gods, giants, monsters and heroes featuring beautiful and otherworldly illustrations from Isabella Mazzanti and enchanting text from Old English scholar and Norse mythology expert Dr Thomas Birkett.Trade Review“Illustrated anthology of Norse heroes and legends retold for a new generation.” * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisThe BIG Christmas Bake is a funny, lively romp through the twelve days of Christmas, taking the elements of the popular carol, and weaving them cleverly into the ingredients for a Twelfth Night Cake.Trade Review“A trio of French hens bring baking powder and six geese arrive with the eggs, in this take on ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ which includes a recipe to make at home.” * The Bookseller *"Lola enjoyed making cakes using the recipe in the book." * Prima Magazine *

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Book SynopsisClimb aboard for a rhythmic train ride through the country. There''s lots to see and someone very special waiting at the end!A little girl and her mother board the train in town and set off on a journey through the countryside. As they travel, the girl looks out of the window, asking What shall I see? What shall I see? And what does she see? Sheep, cows, horses and much more!Trade ReviewBreathtaking in [its] vibrant simplicty, primitive but exotic. * Yorkshire Post *Superb. * Books For Keeps *

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Book SynopsisRob Burrow MBE played Rugby League for nearly 20 years for Leeds Rhinos, England and Great Britain winning every possible honour in the sport. From the earliest part of his career, Rob always defied the odds as the shortest player in a sport full of giants and instantly became everyone's favourite player when he danced rings around huge defenders to score spectacular tries. In December 2019, Rob was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) and applied the same determined attitude to his fight against MND and for those impacted by the disease. Rob died in June 2024.Kevin Sinfield OBE is one of the most successful Rugby League players of all time for club and country, playing over 500 games in his career and winning every trophy available to him. One of the youngest-ever captains in the history of Leeds Rhinos when he was first appointed, his name is a short cut for leadership and inspiration to all who know him. After his playing career, he has gone on to enjoTrade ReviewAn awesome little read - something to keep with you wherever you go * Jonny Wilkinson *The premise of the book is heart-warming. 'Everything I'd do for you, I know you'd do for me' is its message of reciprocal support. * Daily Mail *It includes beautiful illustrations and heartfelt words and phrases they have used and loved over the last few years * ITV *With You Every Step champions the special relationship that these friends have * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisGossip Girl but make it royal – a Black LGBTQ+ royal reimagining full of scandalous secrets, rollercoaster romances and one hell of a mystery, from the award-winning author Benjamin Dean.  ‘Scandalous, funny and deliciously compelling!’ Catherine Doyle, co-author of Twin Crowns'All hail this royal debut that twists, turns, and revels in palace intrigue and deceit.' Kirkus    James has been a prince all his life, and since he was born, he’s been thrust into the spotlight as the first Black heir to the throne. But when his father dies unexpectedly, James is crowned king at the tender age of seventeen, and his life irrevocably changes.    When James’ boyfriend suddenly goes missing, threatening envelopes appear in the palace, and gossip and scandals that only he knows are leaked to the public. As the anonymous informant co

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Book SynopsisFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes two captivating new novellas surrounding the events of Foul Lady Fortune and following a familiar cast of characters from the These Violent Delights Duet!In A Foul Thing, Roma and Juliette have established themselves as the heads of an underground weapons ring in Zhouzhuang, making a living the way they do best while remaining anonymous in their peaceful, quiet life. But when they hear about several Russian girls showing up dead in nearby towns, they decide to investigate-and ultimately discover that this mystery is much closer to home than they ever imagined.In This Foul Murder, Benedikt and Marshall have been summoned by Roma to find the elusive scientist, Lourens, and bring him to Zhouzhuang. Time is of the essence aboard the week-long Trans-Siberian Express, but when someone is murdered on board, Benedikt and Marshall convince the officer in charge not to stop the train

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Book SynopsisThe book that bites back is BACK! In the second beastly book from Jack Meggit-Phillips, the most distinctive new voice for readers of 8-12, revenge is a dish best served with a surprise ''Reads like a modern classic. Sharp, funny, original I thought this was brilliant'', Sam Copeland, bestselling author of Charlie Changes into a ChickenOnce upon a very badly behaved time, 511-year-old Ebenezer kept a beast in his attic. He would feed the beast all manner of objects and creatures and in return the beast would vomit him up expensive presents. But then The Bethany arrived Now notorious prankster Bethany, along with her new feathery friend Claudette, is determined that she and Ebenezer are going to DE-BEAST their lives and Do Good. But Bethany finds that being a notorious prankster makes it hard to get taken on for voluntary work. And Ebenezer is secretly missing the beast''s vomity gifts. And neither of them are all that sure what ''good people'' do anyway Then there''s Claudette, who''sTrade Review PRAISE FOR THE SERIES 'Witty and entertaining', The Sunday Times 'Reads like a modern classic. Sharp, funny, original – I thought this was brilliant', Sam Copeland, bestselling author of Charlie Changes into a Chicken 'What a FEAST! A funny and (bone) cracking good read', Michelle Harrison, bestselling author of A Pinch of Magic ‘A devilishly delicious delight', iNews ‘Fans of Despicable Me and A Series of Unfortunate Events will love this brand-new series’ – funkidslive.com "Now THAT was a rollercoaster of a book, and totally NOT what I expected in all the best ways! I flippin’ LOVED this cracking tale of absolute chaos, comedy and commotion. The beast couldn’t be on better form, and I can’t wait to read more of its misadventures with Git-face, I mean, Ebenezer and Bethany. And that epilogue . . . now I’m HUNGRY for the next juicy-woosie tale of the reluctant do-gooder, the ex-prankster and the 511 year old man in his favourite waistcoat!" Laura Ellen Anderson ‘Writing one classic would be enough for most authors. Two is a delightful bonus. Writing three is just showing off. Jack Meggitt-Phillips is such a gitface. Annoyingly, Battle Of The Beast might even be the best of the lot . . .’ Ian Mark ‘I flipping loved it. Mischievous, wildly imaginative and full of characters you really care about. The ending has a brilliant twist and now I desperately want to eat an egg containing a blueberry cheesecake.’ Jenny McLachlan

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Book SynopsisA personal, powerful and resonant account of the Holocaust by one of this country''s best-loved children's authors.By turns charming, shocking and heart-breaking, this is the true story of Michael Rosen's search for his relatives who went missing during the Second World War told through prose, poetry, maps and pictures. When Michael was growing up, stories often hung in the air about his great-uncles: one was a clock-mender and the other a dentist. They were there before the war, his dad would say, and weren't after. Over many years, Michael tried to find out exactly what happened: he interviewed family members, scoured the internet, pored over books and traveled to America and France. The story he uncovered was one of terrible persecution and it has inspired his poetry for years since. Here, poems old and new are balanced against an immensely readable narrative; both an extraordinary account and a powerful tool for talking to children about the HolocaTrade ReviewRosen makes comparisons with the present-day refugee crisis and injects hope in the final chapter (and, boy, do we need it), with one of his best poems, Today; One Day. Essential reading. * The Times, Book of the Week *Rosen handles the difficult topic as sensitively and thoughtfully as you would expect, always writing in a straightforward and accessible way for children, interspersed with his own poetry. * BookTrust *What is so affecting about this book is its gentle tone. Instead of anger, there is contemplation – and, as always with Rosen, an innate ability to see every mystery through a child’s eyes. * The Telegraph *The personal connection, the use of source materials, the accessibility of the text and the way it encourages empathy (both with historical and current events) all make this an invaluable text for UKS2 and KS3. A poignant and essential read. * ReadingZone *Rosen intersperses his family memoir with his own poetry to create a fascinating, chilling and poignantly personal take on unimaginable horrors of genocide. * The Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisEveryone''s favourite grumpy Panda is looking for love in this laugh-out-loud funny picture book! Mr Panda is offering free hugs to all his animal friends. But they are all too busy hugging each other! Does nobody love Mr Panda?Look out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!Please Mr PandaThank You Mr PandaI''ll Wait Mr PandaGoodnight Mr PandaMr Panda''s ColoursMr Panda''s Feelings

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Book SynopsisOur Revision Workbooks are designed to help students develop vital skills throughout the course and build their confidence in preparation for the exam, with guided questions, unguided questions, practice papers and a full set of answers.

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Book SynopsisPerfect for even the most reluctant of bathers - and, of course, Supertato fans EVERYWHERE! It is night-time in the supermarket, and it’s the veggies’ weekly bath. But…what’s this? SOMEONE has been meddling with the bubble bath and that can only lead to one thing: BUBBLY TROUBLY!   Are Supertato and the veggies all washed up? Or can they clear the aisles and POP that pea back where he belongs?Other titles in the Supertato series by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet:Supertato Supertato: Veggies Assemble Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run! Supertato: Evil Pea Rules Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom Supertato: Carnival Catastro-pea! Supertato: Bubbly Troubly! Supertato: Night of the Living Veg Supertato: The Great Eggscape! Supertato: Presents Jack and the Beanstalk Supertato: Mean Green Time MachineAlso by Sue Hendra and Paul Linn

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Book SynopsisThe third book in a SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+ – ?from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations and comic strips, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. “A SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!” – Liz Pichon, author of the bestselling TOM GATES series. HELLO! My name is PIZAZZ and I’m a superhero . . . You probably think that’s really AWESOME, and while it can be, it’s also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY annoying. Even though I’m saving the world ALL THE TIME, there are still LOADS of bad guys about. Like super baddie PERFECTO! She’s younger than me, and just . . . well, PERFECT! But I have a plan. Maybe I just need to b

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Book SynopsisMysterious explosions on the surface of Mars signal the beginning of an alien invasion. Soon the ruthless creatures are terrorizing Earth with their unstoppable death rays. Can nothing prevent these merciless Martians from taking over the world? H.G. Wells' classic story of Martian invasion, vividly retold for newly independent readers.

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Book SynopsisUse the stickers to create scenes from the world of ballet, from the hard work of a rehearsal and the glamour of a costume fitting to the excitement of performing Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and other favourite ballets. With over 200 reusable stickers, including lots of sparkly stickers, and a fold-out back cover to store stickers when not in use.

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Book SynopsisEddie Reynolds (Author) Eddie joined Usborne Publishing in 2017. Before that, he studied German and French at Cambridge University, then moved to Berlin after a short while teaching Ancient History at a school in Guangzhou, China. Now back in the UK, he writes books about all sorts, including computers, maps and engineering.Trade ReviewA soothing activity for the whole family * Sidmouth Herald *

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Book SynopsisPaint a magical world with stickers (including glitter stickers)!Paint by Sticker Kids: Mermaids & Magic includes everything kids need to create ten bright and magical images, including mermaids, unicorns, crystal balls, Pegasus, and more!Step 1: Find the sticker.Step 2: Peel the sticker.Step 3: Place the sticker. Add the next, and the next, and watch your paintings come to life! All the pages are perforated, making it easy to tear out each finished work to frame and share! Includes glitter stickers.Trade Review“I love the idea of frequent art projects, but I’m not a fan of the ensuing construction paper cleanup and glue-sticked chaos. That’s what makes…Paint By Sticker kids…which includes 10 “sticker paintings,” so great. It’s a high-focus activity that scratches the creative itch while rewarding fine motor skills and number recognition. It’s also mess free—so much so that you can break out the book on a long road trip and buy yourself about 30 minutes of entertainment from one page.” —Wirecutter, The New York Times Company“Paint by Sticker lets kids 'paint' in a unique way, making them a great option for parents who dislike cleaning up the constant messes that tend to come with arts and craft projects.”—Forbes, “The 25 Best Toys For 5-Year-Old Boys That Are Sure To Thrill Them”

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Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the tabs to hop aboard a plane at the Busy Airport! Enjoy watching your baggage go round the carousel, waving goodbye to the planes as they take off and then flying through the sky on your own aeroplane!Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw. Busy Airport has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover. Discover more of the Busy Book series: Busy Park, Busy Zoo and Busy Trains.Trade ReviewLike Busy Farm and the other books in this range, this interactive book has lots of additional features over and above the rhymes. The speech bubbles promote further interaction with the adults reading the book with the child and the push, pull and slide features help strengthen young children’s fine motor control. -- Dr Amanda Gummer * Dr Gummer's Good Play Guide *

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