Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisTen captivating stories of adventure and resilience celebrating LGBTQ+ characters, published as an illustrated collection of queer classics for the first time.These are the fairy tales that history forgot - or concealed. Tales in which gender is fluid and where queer stories can have a happy ending.From the humble sailor who finds his handsome prince to the transgender market girl who becomes queen, from Europe to Asia via the African savannah, LGBTQ+ folklore researcher Pete Jordi Wood has combed through generations of history and adapted ten unforgettable stories, each illustrated by an artist who shares heritage with the culture from which the stories were born.Trade ReviewGlobal fairy tales have been joyfully reclaimed in this collection, with stories from across the world featuring LGBTQ+ characters. Representative of so many members of the community and brought to life with vibrant illustrations. * Independent *

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Book SynopsisExplore a world of rainbow colours with your baby!This bright board book is the perfect first colours book to encourage babies as they grow and develop. Each sturdy board page is shaped to help little hands grasp the pages and helps to teach a different colour of the rainbow.This beautiful book is full of textured patches to touch, feel and explore, from a shiny red tractor and a fluffy orange cat, to a soft yellow duck and shimmering blue rocket. The high-contrast colours and touch-and-feels encourage interaction and stimulate a baby''s senses.Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioThis touch-and-feel playbook:Encourages sensory developmentBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 0+From tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones. Also available:Baby Touch: PlaybookB

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Book SynopsisJoin in and help the busy doctor in this playful, interactive flap book!Can you help the busy doctor to care for their patients? Join in and use the flaps to bandage the builder''s sore thumb, check Basma''s earache, and give Mia some medicine. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too!Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change to encourage children to actively engage and explore. The playful flaps are perfect for little hands to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Original concept and illustration by Dan Green.The Busy Day series:Introduces the worldBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 2+Also available in the Busy Day series:AstronautAthleteBuilderChefFarmerFirefighterFootballerMechanicPolice OfficerTeacherTrain DriverVet

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Pursuit of Love, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, pas

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Book SynopsisJuliet believes girls like her - girls with arthritis - don''t get their own love stories. She exists at the edges of her friends'' social lives, skipping parties to play online chess under a pseudonym with strangers around the world. There, she isn''t just ''the girl with crutches''.Ronan is the new kid: good looking, smart, a bad boy plagued by guilt over what happened to his brother Ciaran. Chesslife is his escape.Juliet thinks Ronan thinks someone like Ronan could never be interested in someone like her - and she wouldn''t want him to be anyway - he always acts like he''s cooler than everyone else.Little do they know they''ve already discovered each other online, and have more in common than they think . . .Trade ReviewThis is romance with substance * Irish Times *A teenage love story that is both romantic and believable * Bookseller *A thrilling will-they-won’t-they rollercoaster ride of a plot . . . The First Move is that story that’ll move readers while putting great big grins on their faces. * LoveReading *Everything a YA contemporary novel should be: full of warmth, growth, and romance . . . beautifully relatable and a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy. * Paper Lanterns *

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Book SynopsisJoy is the warm tingly feeling of the sun tickling your toes in the morning.It''s the giggly, squiggly feeling when you are doing something silly.Even when you wake to the rain and your joy is washed away, it''s waiting at the bottom of the puddle.This is the story of two friends: the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Once two lonely boys on opposite sides of the world, they grew up to discover the joy in everyday life and spread their joy with the people around them.Their message for every child is that joy is never far away. Even in hard times, joy never truly disappears. And when we share our joy with others, it grows inside us.This picture book adaptation of the international bestseller, The Book of Joy, is full of the humour, friendship, and deep affection between two spiritual leaders. In challenging times, it is a timely reminder that joy is all around us, if only we know where to look.

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Book SynopsisTen-year-old Hà has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her family and friends close by. But when the Vietnam War reaches the gates of her home, Hà and her family are forced to flee.The journey onboard a refugee ship bound for America is hard - but nothing can prepare Hà for the strangeness of the country that greets them on the other side. The language is impossible, the food is strange - and not all the locals are friendly. But amongst her struggles, Hà finds joy, friendship - and most of all, the power of hope, love and family.Trade ReviewCaptures a child-refugee's struggle with rare honesty. Written in accessible, short free-verse . . . readers will be moved by Hà's sorrow as they recognize the anguish of being the outcast. * Booklist (starred review) *An incisive portrait of human resilience * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *

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Book SynopsisSun''s out, crumbs out - Greg the Sausage Roll is SO EXCITED to be jetting off on his first-ever holiday! He''s ready to hop on a plane to paradise for some FUN IN THE SUN! Karaoke, splashing in the pool, ice cream - Greg''s ready to try it all and have the BEST HOLIDAY EVER!But will he miss his sausage-roll sweetheart, Gloria, and all his friends back at the bakery?Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby - the king and queen of sausage rolls - and creators of the hilarious No. 1 bestseller Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa''s Little Helper.Discover more adventures with Greg: Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa''s Little HelperGreg the Sausage Roll: The Perfect Present

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.Harold Fry lives a quiet, ordinary life in England. But when he gets a phone call and learns that his old friend Queenie Hennessey is dying, he decides to post her a letter to her home 500 miles away. As he walks to the post box, Harold begins to think about his past and his family. He decides on walking until he reaches Queenie.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

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Book SynopsisA love story about opening your heart, by Rainbow Rowell, the New York Times bestselling author of Eleanor & Park.Cath and Wren are identical twins, and until recently they did absolutely everything together. Now they're off to university and Wren's decided she doesn't want to be one half of a pair any more – she wants to dance, meet boys, go to parties and let loose. It's not so easy for Cath. She's horribly shy and has always buried herself in the fan fiction she writes, where she always knows exactly what to say and can write a romance far more intense than anything she's experienced in real life.Without Wren, Cath is completely on her own and totally outside her comfort zone. She's got a surly room-mate with a charming, always-around boyfriend, a fiction-writing professor who thinks fan fiction is the end of the civilized world, a handsome classmate who only wants to talk about words . . . And she can't sTrade ReviewAbsolutely captivating * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *A funny and tender coming-of-age story that's also the story of a writer finding her voice...touching and utterly real. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *Authentic dialogue, a remarkable empathy with adolescents and an honest portrayal of young, vulnerable love make this a riveting read. * Lancashire Evening Post *This novel is funny, sad, clever and entertaining. * Armadillo Magazine *A treat for teenage girls on the lookout for a novelistic take on first love... clever enough to keep you reading on. * The Daily Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis'Proper, sparkly, witty, enticing storytelling . . . It's perfect.' Hilary McKayPacked with mystery, adventure and laughs, Noah's Gold is the exciting novel from the bestselling, multi-award-winning author of Millions and Cosmic, Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Fully illustrated in black and white throughout by Steven Lenton, this is perfect for readers of 9+.Being the smallest doesn't stop you having the biggest ideas.Eleven-year old Noah sneaks along on his big sister's geography field trip. Everything goes wrong! Six kids are marooned on an uninhabited island. Their teacher has vanished. They're hungry. Their phones don't work and Noah has broken the internet. There's no way of contacting home . . . Disaster!Until Noah discovers a treasure map and the gang goes in search of gold.'A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl’s magic, but more heart' – Sunday TelegraphTrade ReviewAnother brilliantly entertaining & thought provoking book from the master storyteller Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Once again I am in total awe. * David Walliams *Proper, sparkly, witty, enticing storytelling . . . It's perfect. -- Hilary McKayA writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart * Sunday Telegraph *A laugh-out-loud writer * Guardian *Frank Cottrell-Boyce's stories make you laugh and cry. He's the real deal for children of eight and over. -- Amanda Craig * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThe polar bear is known by many names in different languages—White Bear, Ice Bear, Sea Bear. It is Sailor of the Icebergs, Whale''s Curse, Seal''s Dread. It is the animal deserving of great respect, the Ever-wandering One, the Master of Helping Spirits, Grandfather, or God''s Dog. Whatever its name, what is certain is that this majestic, Arctic animal is threatened by extinction and in need of human protection before it disappears from our world forever.

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Book SynopsisUsing illustrated cut-out screens, this book allows fans to project their favorite scenes from the Batman comics at home with a flashlight.Now fans can project their favorite scenes from the Batman comics at home using a flashlight! Read along and answer the call of your very own Bat-Signal, play the part of Robin, and fight off The Joker with this one-of-a-kind tour through the action-packed moments from the Batman comics.

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Book Synopsis"Ewww!" yelled Freddy, as he skidded on some goooo. "It smells of GRANDAD'S SOCKS, GIANTS' FARTS and yuck! BEAR POO! And now look. Oh help. My wings have gotten stuck. They're welded tight together with this horrid, smelly, muck!" Freddy Firebreath is an angry dragon who is on a quest for treasure but finds himself stuck in a castle and gets mad. Very mad! Fortunately, the castle is home to two kind and brave princes, Reuben and Harrison who help Freddy deal with his anger and regain his calm. A funny and empowering mental health picture book for 2-7 year olds that skillfully incorporates breathing techniques and other ways to manage anger into a charming tale for children and adults alike. With additional adult resources included too, this book is an essential buy for anyone looking to support a child better deal with difficult emotions such as anger.Trade Review"This book normalises difficult feelings and weaves breathing techniques into a relatable story for young children", Dr Carolyn Edwards, Clinical Child Psychologist.

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Book SynopsisA light-hearted story about carrying heavy loads and the strength to be found when women and girls find ways to lift each other up. Heavy is an empowering children’s picture book about intergenerational and societal patterns of burden carrying for women and girls. It addresses the glorification of business and burden-carrying in today’s world in a gentle, age-appropriate, and accessible way, with lightness and humour. It’s an anti-multitasking story for 4-8 year olds that advocates for lighter living and focusing on just one important thing at a time to avoid overwhelm and burnout. At the wild animal rescue center run by her family of incredibly strong women, Nina watches as her older female relatives piggyback polar bears and carry boa constrictors. Every day, they pick up more and more. The trouble is, they never put anything down! Seeing her family struggle, Nina is determined to find a way to show them that just because they can carry heavy things around all the time, doesn’t mean they have to. Will Nina’s inventions help lighten their loads? Heavy is an empowering picture book about the value of rest and the lovely lightness one family discovers when the youngest, Nina, suggests they could all do things a little bit differently

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Book SynopsisGrace and Tom are about to face their most challenging mission so far… Bestseller Vashti Hardy returns with an exciting new addition to her Griffin Gate series Grace’s family are wardens of the Griffin map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. And now there’s someone new on the team: Tom Eely, who has been training hard to become a warden. Grace and Tom reckon they’re ready to tackle a mission together, but they’re disappointed when Mum sends them to a quiet mountain village where ravens have been pestering the locals. Surely they won’t be any opportunities to use their exciting gadgets or combat skills there? But as the pair investigate, the situation becomes more puzzling. Why does it seem like the ravens are protecting something? And are the villagers’ tales of a mountain witch really to be believed? Grace and Tom will have to use all their wit, skill and courage if they want to solve the raven riddle … Bestseller Vashti Hardy returns with another heartfelt and action-filled addition to the Griffin Gate series.

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Book Synopsis Marvellous Marvin braves the stage to showcase the magic that can be found in true friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from bestselling author Jenny Pearson. After being humiliated by a badly behaved squirrel on national television, Marvin has vowed NEVER to perform magic in public again. But when he acquires a mysterious book that promises to show those with the gift of magic how to use it properly, his best friend Asha persuades him to make a comeback in the school talent show. Watch Marvellous Marvin take to the stage to demonstrate the magic that can be found in true friendship!Trade Review"The always entertaining Jenny Pearson has written a short tale about a boy discouraged from practising conjuring tricks by a bad (and unfortunately viral) experience on a TV talent show … The story has funny dialogue, lively characters well-paced jokes and some slapstick. It also demonstrates the importance of persisting with your talents in the face of failure and of helping a friend, with bitesize chapters to squeeze into bedtime or classroom reading." – The Sunday Times "Using her own special brand of magic, and more than a little sleight of hand, Pearson’s imaginative and entertaining story – … brought to life by Aleksei Bitskoff’s richly detailed and comical illustrations – will delight audiences of every age. A wise, witty and wonderful adventure!" – Lancashire Evening Post "Humorous from beginning to end … perfectly interspersed with lively illustrations of well-chosen moments from the story that are ideal to get readers laughing … Themes of encouragement, family and friendship are the heart of this story." – INIS Magazine

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Book SynopsisThe seventh in a series of 7 fun-filled activity books for children covers the first group of letter sounds. Jolly Phonics teaches children to read and write using synthetic phonics in a fun and engaging way. Each of these 36-page activity books for children aged 3+, includes 2 pages of stickers providing a range of fun activities for children to complete, including colouring, handwriting practice, puzzles, mazes, games, craft activities, word & picture matching and flashcards. There is a story for each of the letter sounds as well as the letter sound action, introducing synthetic phonics in a fun and multi-sensory way, giving children solid support at home.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl!A new pier is being built on Struay and everyone, especially Katie Morag, is very excited. The Islanders can't wait for all the changes they are sure the new pier will bring . . . But there is one person who's not so sure. Granny Island is worried that the old ways will be lost for ever . . .Trade ReviewKatie Morag leads the life that country dreams are made of * Independent *

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Book SynopsisAn introspective and entrancing fairytale, this spectacular debut from Iranian-Italian author Sahar Doustar asks us to consider our place in the grand beauty of the wider world. Once upon a time in Persia, there lived a girl who learned to recognise her reflection, not in a mirror, but in the shape of the stars and the earth around her. On her wedding day, she sees herself in a mirror for the first time and does not recognise herself. Heartbroken, she runs away, mistakenly believing another bride has taken her place. Her love desperately follows her, trying to persuade her that the reflection she saw was in fact herself. Protesting, the woman must explain to her love that her shape cannot be contained so neatly, for she is the shape of water in the lake, of the sun when it rises and sets, and the moon when full and at crescent. Once Upon a Time in Persia promises to entrance readers with its painstakingly detailed illustrations inspired by the rich vivacity of Persian illuminated manuscripts, and prompts them to celebrate their place in the grand beauty of the wider world.

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Book SynopsisFootball fans love nothing more than to read about their favourite teams. Although this books is aimed at young teenagers they will delight all ages with their mixture of funny and enlightening stories and will give hours of pleasure discovering quirky facts about your favourite team. Each title is also augmented with a selection of sketches by the young sketch artist Becky Welton that depict some of the stories within. A percentage of net profits from this title will go to the children's charity ChildLine Rocks.

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Book SynopsisThe struggle between good and evil is taken up by the Vicar and the nasty witch Griselda. When the witch Griselda sends fireballs on the garden of The Old Vicarage, Snuggle (by mistake) magics not only the boys but the church and Vicar to the Land of Ramion. The Vicar becomes a child again, learns not to fear a thing, and dancing up to the witch calls her "Auntie Griselda" and (while she is in a state of shock) takes her magic staff with surprising consequences.

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Book SynopsisCool Kids Cook is an informative, fun and stylish first cookbook for the pre-teen market. Children from ages 7 to 14 are getting more and more interested in getting into the kitchen. Moreover, they want a cook book that looks quite cool and grown-up, has lots of interesting and fun facts about food background, but that doesn't include recipes for rice crispy cakes and doesn't patronise. This books aims to do just that – to empower kids to a point where they could put a great supper on the table (with a bit of help/guidance for the first few years) and then give them a few exotic dishes with which to show off. This is NOT 'children's food', but real, achievable dishes that teach children about how to eat healthily, shop cannily and learn the vital basic cooking skills to set them up for life. Alongside the classic recipes for muffins and a great birthday cake, you will also find nutritious ideas such as fish en papilotte, adventurous stir fries, vegetable slaws or homemade granola. 50 recipes will teach the basic skills and offer variations to build on those skills. With easy-to-follow step-by-step photography, a fun graphic style to the food facts and kitchen safety, plus loads of basic info on how to shop, plan and balance your diet, this is the book to get kids cooking properly for life.

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Book SynopsisI was born in the sea.On the night Mum gave birth, the waves rolled towards the beach like giants, and my mother cried like the gulls. She cried out for the sea, long enough for my father to give in and carry her labouring body outside. There, she lay in a white gown on her back in the mud, her legs open in the surf. The waves carried me forth. Before even my father could grab hold of me, I had made my first acquaintance with the salty waters. Nimue knows her mother only from stories. After a storm destroys their village and their home, she decides to search for her with her younger brother Arthur. During their journey, they discover that their family history has led to a battle against a disease that seems to be wiping out all of humanity. Will they find their mother? Can they stand up to their ruthless uncle? And what role do Arthur and Nimue themselves have to play, given their lineage?

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Book SynopsisThe Indian in the Cupboard is the first of five gripping books about Omri and his plastic North American Indian - Little Bull - who comes alive when Omri puts him in a cupboard. For Omri, it is a dream come true when the plastic American Indian he locks into the old cupboard comes to life. Little Bull is everything an Indian brave should be - proud, fearless and defiant. But being in charge of a real, live, human being is a heavy responsibility, as Omri soon discovers. And when his best friend, Patrick, is let in on the secret, he soon realises that life-changing decisions lie ahead.

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Book SynopsisThe fifth screamingly funny novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country, now available in paperback.Trade Review"Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun Praise for David Walliams:“I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" – Telegraph Books of the Year

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Book SynopsisNational Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's book authors across four reading levels.Find out the inspiring story of female pilot Amelia Earhart, and the mystery behind her disappearance, in this fascinating biography.Level 2: Becoming fluentThese books are a good match for kids who are developing reading stamina and enjoy a longer book. They are ideal for readers of Green, Orange and Turquoise books.Trade Review“The National Geographic books have been excellent for stimulating children's interest in the natural world. They provide something different to our regular non-fiction library books because they are pitched at an appropriate level for our children to be able to access independently… I can't recommend them highly enough.” - Andrew Stear, Headteacher, Milford School “The National Geographic books make a huge difference to the children within our school. Children love the fascinating images, the easy to understand text and how informative these books are about the world around them.” - David Baker, Deputy Headteacher, Springfield Primary

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to Ash's journey to becoming Pokémon World Champion!After 25 years of adventures, epic battles and expeditions across the many regions of the Pokémon world, Ash is crowned the winner of the World Coronation Series and takes his place as Top Trainer!This essential guide is filled with key episode moments, characters profiles, tournament stats and Pokémon facts. From Ash's home in Kanto, to the mountains and lakes of Sinnoh, to island life on Alola, and finally the Wyndon Stadium in Galar, this encyclopedia-style compendium follows Ash through his whole Trainer career.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is a gentle, sweet story of how generosity and kindness are the true qualities to champion, and offers a great example for young readers and an important reminder for older readers. A strong addition to any collection. — School Library Journal (starred review) Witty wordplay (“I was officially a has-bean”) and silly gags in the digital and watercolor illustrations (The Great Gatsbean, A Midsummer Night’s Bean, Leguma Beach) help downplay the didacticism and up the cool factor. — Horn Book Magazine Cool beans indeed. — Kirkus Reviews Oswald's pipe-stemmed limbs, googly eyes, and accessories give these anthropomorphic legumes lots of personality. — Kirkus Reviews John's good-hearted text makes [hay] with the bean puns... — Kirkus Reviews as character-driven, pun-filled, and hilariously illustrated as its predecessors. — Booklist The last line [drives] the message home: all kids can be cool if they’re kind. — Booklist

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewSweet, good-hearted fun. — Kirkus Reviews Another great witty addition to the fruit bowl, sure to make you smile! — creative steps

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Book SynopsisA stunningly beautiful hardback edition of the most famous animal stories in the world. Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his beloved mother, Duchess, and their kind master. But when his owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty goes from a life of comfort and kindness to one of hard labour and cruelty. Bravely he works as hard as he can, suffering at the hands of men who treat animals badly. But Black Beauty has an unbreakable spirit and will, and is determined to survive...Collect our Puffin Clothbound Classics: 9780241444313 The Little Prince 9780241663554 The Jungle Book 9780241568811 Charlotte''s Web 9780241688243 Little Women 9780241688250 Peter Pan 9780241688267 The Railway Children 9780241688236 Chinese Cinderella 9780241411216 Treasure Island 9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz 9780241655702 Watership Down 9780241663578 The Worst Witch 9780241663547 David Copperfield 9780241663561 The Neverending Story 9780241623909 Stig of the Dump 9780241623916 The Dark is Rising 9780241411162 The Secret Garden 9780241411148 Black Beauty 9780241411155 Dracula 9780241425121 Frankenstein 9780241425138 Wuthering Heights 9780241425114 Tales from Shakespeare 9780241425107 Tales of the Greek Heroes 9780241411193 A Christmas Carol 9780241621196 Grimms'' Fairy Tales 9780241425145 Hans Christian Andersen''s Fairy Tales

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Book SynopsisLearn English with Esio Trot! A Penguin Readers book. Discover fifteen famous Roald Dahl adventures, adapted for learners of English aged 7+. Can you read them all?Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With simplified text, illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.In these Penguin Readers editions, Roald Dahl''s stories have been aligned to the CEFR framework A1 to A2+, in four levels. Each book is also Lexile measured. The graded readers feature illustrated new words, language activities, and fun games between chapters, encouraging students and teachers to structure learning and make real progress. Every book also includes projects and discussions.Visit the Penguin Readers website for downloadable quizzes, worksheets and answer keys, as well as accompanying audio and a digital version of the book.Esio Trot, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout.Mr Hoppy loves Mrs Silver, but Mrs Silver does not know this. She only loves her tortoise, Alfie. Mr Hoppy is very sad. But then, he has a clever idea! What does Mr Hoppy do? And why is he buying 100 tortoises?

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Book SynopsisWidely thought of as the best book Terry Pratchett ever wrote, this is a story of a Nation, a story of a friendship, a story of growing up and the truths we must learn. It is epic in every sense . . .Prepare for the world to be turned upside down . . .For Mau, halfway between boy and man, it happens when a great wave destroys his entire village. For Daphne, it's when the same wave crashes her ship into the island that was once Mau's home. Everything they once had is now so far away, lost to distance and time.But when Daphne stops trying to shoot Mau (she did apologise for it), and instead uses a salvaged invitation card to invite him to tea, they discover a new home can be theirs.And then people start arriving on the island some very good, some very bad. And it's soon clear that Daphne and Mau must fight for their Nation.Then a discovery is made that will change the entire world forever . . .Trade ReviewSurely in some corner of the multiverse, there is a civilization based on the thinking of Terry Pratchett. And what a civilized corner of the universe that must be. -- Frank Cottrell-Boyce

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Book SynopsisSam Taplin (Author) Sam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people's books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He's been doing it ever since. When he's not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.

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