Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisAn atmospheric, enchanting story, skillfully drawn by exciting new talent, Fiona Woodcock about a little girl with an amazing gift for concealing herself. Heidi and her friends LOVE to play hide and seek. The trouble is, Heidi always win. She can't help it - she's just too good! But sometimes being hard to find can be hard to take, so Heidi needs to come up with a plan... ‘Playful imagery and Heidi’s eventual recognition of her friends’ talents add up to a warm story about compromise and common ground’ Publishers Weekly ‘A very attractive addition to the picture book shelves from an artist to be watched’ Books for KeepsPRAISE FOR POPPY AND THE BLOOMS: ‘Fiona Woodcock’s beautiful illustrations perfectly capture the contrast between a grey cityscape and the joyful kaleidoscope tha

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Book SynopsisThis one young flamingo, Adele was her name,  Knew under HER wings something wasn’t the same.   Whilst quite unremarkably pink from outside …  Inside were some colours she struggled to hide!  Adele wants nothing more than to be just like all the other flamingos. But hiding who she really is feels horribly tough. Can Adele find the courage to celebrate her true colours? Perfect for fans of Perfectly Norman, this thought-provoking and touching story empowers children to embrace their uniqueness and have the courage to stand out.  ‘A riotous, dazzling, joy-filled book, brimming with hope and warmth’Ian Eagleton, award-winning author of Nen and the Lonely Fisherman    ‘An explosion of colour, humour and joy. I loved it and can’t wait for my kids to read it!’Abi Elphinstone, <

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Book SynopsisTiny Crab is a tidy crab, and a crab who LOVES his beach. So, when he invites a few friends to come and join his favourite place, he knows they will look after it, too . . . won’t they? But what if they don’t? And, worse, what if LOTS of friends arrive then leave rubbish EVERYWHERE, which Tiny Crab is forced to tidy up. Maybe even the smallest voices need to make themselves heard.  

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Book SynopsisSoon to be a major motion picture produced by stars of HBO series GIRLS, Lena Dunham and Jenni KonnerFrom the author of the unforgettable bestseller WE WERE LIARS comes a suspenseful new psychological thriller - the story of a young woman whose diabolical smarts are her ticket into a charmed life.Trade ReviewWhat an interesting, non-linear YA story about a con artist. It is full of suspense, and written in Lockhart's classic, sparse but extremely effective and gorgeous prose * BA Wilson Writes *

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Book SynopsisBook Band: Lime, ideal for ages 6+A powerful and personal story from Joyce Dunbar about what it''s like to experience hearing difficulties.''Joyce Dunbar is one of the best writers for children today.'' GuardianDylan can''t hear as well as he used to be able to and he doesn''t want to be different from his friends - he wants things to go back to the way they used to be. As his hearing gets worse he becomes more and more isolated from his friends. Luckily his dog Pluto is there to keep him down to earth...This heartwarming story from Joyce Dunbar has beautiful black-and-white illustrations by John Shelley and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided Trade ReviewDunbar very cleverly and sensitively explains what it means to be deaf in a story that is also full of drama, together with some very accurate depictions of everyday school life. * Books for Keeps *Moving story of a boy who is lost but finds himself again ... the story is subtle and moving, with lots to prompt discussion and reflection -- Andrea Reece * Lovereading4kids *A heart-warming, powerful story that brings comfort. -- Children's Books Ireland * Mind Yourself Reading Guide *An ideal first chapter book ... A book that should be in all school libraries so our children can realise the difference we can all make to those around us. -- Starlight and Stories * starlightandstories.com *

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

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Book SynopsisThis inviting draw-in book is filled with drawing activities to help soothe busy minds and shrink down worries. The activities include mindful drawing to bring your focus to the here and now, soothing shading and other art techniques, and ways to use your imagination to make worries feel small. Unworry Drawing was written with the help of a child psychologist, who uses drawing every day to help children work through unwelcome thoughts and feelings.

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Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisChang is the best painter in all of China, so it's Chang the Emperor sends for when his new temple needs painting. But why is Chang painting dragons without any eyes? Is it true, as he claims, that if you add eyes, painted dragons come to life? This delightful retelling has sweet, simple text and gorgeous illustrations, with plenty for children to spot as Chang paints his surprising dragons.

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Book SynopsisIf you love Hello Kitty and the sweetness of Littlest Pet Shop, you''ll love the adorable animal characters in Adorable Chibi World Coloring Book. Inspired by Japanese manga and anime, the 80-page coloring book features delightfully chubby animals with exaggerated features and big expressive eyes with charming stories about each. Animals include a cat, unicorn, dragon, horse, cow, owl, fish, dog, and bunny. Ideal for children ages 6 and older.

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Book SynopsisYou're in charge! Let your mind run free and draw, paint and scribble your way through this fun and imaginative activity book.With over 20 activities, prompts and step-by-step drawing activities built in throughout, children will learn how to draw a whole host of animals, from foxes and rabbits to owls and elephants, and then create visual stories for their creatures to come to life in. Perhaps the rabbit wants to be a superhero, or fox has a party to attend. Created by award-winning illustrator Marion Deuchars, each spread features easy-to-follow steps and plenty of space for children to experiment and practise in.

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Book SynopsisA funny family story that turns the meaning of 'couch potato' on its head.

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Book SynopsisScience principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations in comic book formatWhat if you could be immortal or have super senses or read minds? You'd be a superhero! BUT are these superpowers feasible in the real world? Superpower Science: The Superhuman Body tells you all about the reality of these superpowers when looked at through a scientific lens.The series Superpower Science focuses on the superpowers commonly associated with superheroes and reveals just how scientifically realistic they could be to us mere humans. Each title focuses on four superpowers and explains which science principles would come into action if the superpower existed and what effect these science principles would have on the body. The comic book format and vintage-looking colourful illustrations paired with quirky and humorous explanations turn what would be considered by many as dry physics principles into high-interest exciting books. By pointing out the physical limitations of superpowers, the series aims to fix them, not crush children's dreams but inspire them to be interested in science. Perfect for reader aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Contents 1: How does the human body work? 1: The Iron Wave: Turning into Metal or Water 1: Mind-Reading Mara: Telepathy 1: Eternity: Immortality 1: The Phoenix: Regeneration 1: Glossary and Further Information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisTake a look inside your incredible body and learn about the weird and wonderful heart and lung systems that keep you healthy and make you unique.In Heart and Lungs, find out what keeps your heart ticking, how to check your pulse and what the spongey lungs look like when you take a deep breath. Bright cartoons and clear anatomical illustrations will engage readers. Part of a series for children aged 7 plus. It also places emphasis on leading a healthy lifestyle to encourage good mental and physical wellbeing with ''Try this'' activity boxes to get children up and moving, out of the book and into their body.

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated tour of our planet's ecosystems both large and small, from reefs, deserts and rainforests to a single drop of water - from the bestselling author of Women in Science. Through exquisite illustrations, maps and infographics, bestselling author Rachel Ignotofsky explains how our planet works, from its incredible ecosystems and the plants and animals that live there to the importance of biodiversity, weather cycles and more. Including information on the dangers of climate change and ideas for how to protect Planet Earth, this utterly charming guide is the perfect gift for all nature-loving readers on the planet we call home.Trade ReviewThis illustrated tour of our planet's ecosystems both large and small, from reefs, deserts and rainforests to a single drop of water not only shows how beautiful our world is, but what we stand to lose if we don't join the rallying call to action to address and combat climate change before it's too late. * Read It Daddy *This huge world we live in, with its infinitely varied regions, countries and communities, is - so we learn in Rachel Ignotofsky's amazing new book - actually an interconnected series of large and small ecosystems, all working together to make the best of our planet's limited resources.Ignotofsky takes us through the different regions of the world and shows us the different types of ecosystems that are found there, from British moorlands to the North-East Siberian Taiga, the Atacama Desert to the Great Barrier Reef, and much more.Each ecosystem is presented ono a double-page spread, with a charming and informative illustration on the left, with a page of key information on the right. Like her previous titles, Women in Sport and Women in Science, the information given is well judged and laid out for upper primary readers, full of fascinating snippets. For instance, soil erosion in the Pampas region of South America is currently a threat to the ecosystem because of the overgrazing of farm animals and the destruction of native grassland to make room for new, unsustainable farms.This is a fascinating and timely read, perfect for schools and young environmental activists. * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisDid you know the king powers his car with cheese? Or that he was the first royal to have rescue dogs in Buckingham palace? And that he likes to shake hands with trees?Discover everything there is to know about King Charles III in this beautifully illustrated book. Readers will learn about Charles' childhood as the first British royal to attend school, his efforts to protect and campaign for the environment, his incredible charity work, and much more.Along the way, meet his beloved chickens, Jack Russells and of course, his very famous family. And discover how everything from money to postboxes get a makeover when a new monarch ascends the throne. This is a perfect gift for all the family to celebrate King Charles III's coronation.

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Book Synopsis“What terms are acceptable now to refer to black people and why has that changed over time?”“If the N word is such a bad word, why do my black friends use it all the time?”“How has systemic racism gotten so out of hand and how did it start?”In Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy former American football player Emmanuel Acho addresses the awkward questions white and other non-black people have been afraid to ask and don’t know how to answer. Drawing from his own experiences, Emmanuel creates a safe space for curious young people and their parents to find answers to difficult questions about race and racism. This essential book will help support readers to dismantle racism and be the drivers of change in their own lives, schools and communities.

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Book SynopsisThis feast of Middle Eastern folklore from an award-winning Iraqi storyteller is paired with vibrant cut-paper art.The twenty fables and folktales in this illustrated storybook have taken a long journey. Many have roots that stretch across Europe, Asia, and Africa, but when award-winning writer and gatherer of tales Rodaan Al Galidi learned them in his homeland of Iraq, it was as Arabic folktales and as part of the Arabic storytelling tradition. When he migrated to the Netherlands, he shaped twenty of those tales into his debut book for children, which was translated to English by Laura Watkinson. Filled with wisdom about love and acceptance, and warnings against folly, these elegantly translated stories of donkeys and roosters, kings, sheikhs, and paupers are exquisitely illustrated by cut-paper artist Geertje Aalders. Beautifully packaged, Arabic Folktales is a rich and varied introduction to the world of Middle Eastern folklore.Trade ReviewListed in Pen&Inc, highlighting the best in diverse children's books, June 2022 * Pen & Inc *Featuring twenty folk tales with stunning paper cut illustrations, this book delights with its fanciful tales of kings and treasures, but also with relatable themes of acceptance, love and the perils of arrogance. * BookTrust *‘Arabic Folktales’ is an essential collection for anyone who shares my delight in traditional stories and for anyone who hasn’t yet discovered just how delightful they can be! * Through the Bookshelf *"A brilliant book I will be re-reading and one which I’d recommend for all children (and adults) to enjoy! * The Strawberry Post *A stunning and wonderfully rich and varied collection of Middle Eastern folklore. * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisDaisy’s hero is Florence Nightingale, and she hopes to one day become a nurse just like her. But as a girl growing up in the East End of London in 1912, it seems like all her future holds is dropping out of school to work a tough job in a factory for very little money. Then Daisy meets the suffragettes, who are fighting for the rights of women and the poor. They show her that she might be able to achieve her dreams after all. But being a suffragette is dangerous, and Daisy must risk getting in trouble with her dad, neighbours and even the police if she wants to do her bit. Perfect for fans of Opal Plumstead and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.Trade Review"A many layered novel." * Books for Keeps *"Barbara Mitchelhill is skilfull at bringing this important and fascinating moment to life." -- Julia Eccleshare MBE * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisWhen Grandma says she’s seen a tiger in the garden, Nora doesn’t believe her. She’s too old to play Grandma’s silly games! Everyone knows that tigers live in jungles, not gardens. So even when Nora sees butterflies with wings as big as her arm, and plants that try and eat her toy giraffe, and a polar bear that likes fishing, she knows there’s absolutely, DEFINITELY no way there could be a tiger in the garden . . . Could there? This beautiful picture book – now in board book format – about the power of imagination is the winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, Illustrated Books Category. ‘A journey of discovery’ – The Guardian‘A stunning testament to the power of imagination’ – Metro

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Book SynopsisOn Superhero Day, Super Milly helps out her school friends with the best superpower of all . . . her super-kindness!It's Superhero Day at school, and Super Milly can't wait to wow everyone with her costume and amazing powers! The only problem is she can't actually fly, climb buildings or do force fields. But when Superhero Day doesn't go to plan, Milly realises she only needs her super-kindness to save the day!With its superhero theme and energetic and hilarious main character, this upbeat and very funny picture book about the power of kindness will inspire children to help others and have confidence in themselves.Stephanie Clarkson creates books for children including the popular Hello Happy! Mindful Kids activity book.Illustrator Gwen Millward has illustrated and written many picture books, and won awards including the Booktrust Early Years Award for The Bog Baby (written by Jeanne Willis).Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Book SynopsisSssh, listen... what can you hear? From musical harmonies to sonic booms, discover the science of sound and how we hear things. Why is most of space completely silent? Why does a recording of your voice sound strange? And what do bats, dolphins and a boat full of scientists have in common? The answers are all in this book, with lots of flaps to lift and simple experiments to do at home.

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Book SynopsisWhat do one thousand things really look like? Let Little Mouse show you in this stunning collection of first words to see and say. Search-and-find Little Mouse on every page and discover new words with every turn of the page. Stylishly laid out, this visual encyclopedia covers everything from space, to the human body, to the world around us, and is full of things to spot and learn along the way. Perfect for parents or guardians to use at home with little ones, this book contains one thousand first concepts: enough to explore, entertain and educate for hours on end. Learning with Little Mouse is fun!Trade Review"A visual encyclopedia of things to spot and say with a difference, the pictures are strong, bold and dominate the page, the labels are clear and defined but it is not just about the learning, it comes with a game too, a little mouse to spot on every page! Compulsive and instructional fun, minimal and modern.""To bill this book as a ‘vocabulary builder’ is to woefully underplay its hand. Study hard and this book will see you safely through nursery and in to reception as an assured four year old who can hold their own in the cut and thrust of classroom debate… the book is huggable, sniffable and strokable. The bright, digitally created images are easy on the eye, with kid and parent appeal and an air of comforting naivity. The clear font is helpful for early readers.""A visual encyclopedia of things to spot and say with a difference, the pictures are strong, bold and dominate the page, the labels are clear and defined but it is not just about the learning, it comes with a game too, a little mouse to spot on every page! Compulsive and instructional fun, minimal and modern." "To bill this book as a ‘ vocabulary builder’ is to woefully underplay its hand. Study hard and this book will see you safely through nursery and in to reception as an assured four year old who can hold their own in the cut and thrust of classroom debate… the book is huggable, sniffable and strokable. The bright, digitally created images are easy on the eye, with kid and parent appeal and an air of comforting naivity. The clear font is helpful for early readers."“The retro-style illustrations in this book are what first caught my eye… I love books like this” * Scary Mommy *

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Book Synopsis The second dragon adventure from the legendary author of Inkheart, Cornelia Funke - over 1 million English language copies of DRAGON RIDER sold worldwide, and now a major movie on Sky Cinema! 'A warm-hearted dream of a book.' THE GUARDIAN on Dragon Rider The last winged horses are on the brink of extinction. Three foals lie curled in their eggs in a sanctuary for threatened creatures, where a young dragon rider lives with his silver dragon. The foals are ill, and the pair volunteer to seek the only cure: a Griffin's feather. But Griffins, with the heads of eagles and the bodies of lions, are a dragon's fiercest enemy, and live far across the world in the sweltering jungle. A dangerous and exciting adventure begins ... The second book in the bestselling Dragon Rider series by the queen of middle-grade fantasy, Cornelia Funke Dragon Rider has now been adapted for the big screen in a major animation with a stellar cast including Felicity Jones and Patrick Stewart, now available on Sky Cinema Features magical illustrations by Cornelia Funke herself Continue the adventure with book 3, The Aurelia Curse

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Book SynopsisHe's dead. She's deadly. The bad guys don't stand a chance. The sixth book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series. The Death Bringer has risen. Skulduggery and Valkyrie have seven days to uncover the Necromancers' secret before it's too late. The clock is ticking. Lord Ville is loose.And after this one, nothing will ever be the same again.A thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure' Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

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Book SynopsisI love you more than a baboon's bum, a kangaroo's bum, a slimy slug's bum!Stuffed full of all sorts of animal bums and celebrating love in all it''s wonderful shapes and sizes, this hilarious new picture book is sure to have little ones, and big ones, laughing with pure glee.Featuring cheeky illustrations from the incredible Ben Whitehouse and with stellar rhyming text throughout, welcome to the brilliantly silly world of I LOVE YOU MORE THAN A BABOON''S BUM!

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Book SynopsisLover of nuts. Hero of the Forest. A brand new graphic novel series by Luke Seguin-Magee with supersized heart, adventure, and laughs! The perfect read for fans of The Bad Guys.Once upon a time, happy creatures roamed a peaceful patch of forest in the wilderness. They climbed trees, gathered nuts, and made cute squeaky sounds. Then KABLAM! A radioactive meteor fell from the sky and Crater''s Edge, an unusual community of mutant woodland creatures, was born. Some residents are good. Some are not so good. And one is best of all . . . SUPERSIZED SQUIRREL! A little squirrel with the power to grow SUPERSIZED.In Supersized Squirrel and the Big Stink, someone''s been upsetting Zephy the skunk and his meltdowns are resulting in super-powered stink blasts. Can Supersized Squirrel and Blaze get to the bottom of it? Or will Crater''s Edge smell like rotten eggs forever?For more SUPERSIZED superhero adventures, read Supersized Squirrel and the Great Wham-o Kablam-o.

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Book SynopsisJoin Peppa and her family this Easter on the best Easter egg hunt EVER!Miss Rabbit is setting up a Grand Egg Hunt . . . but she doesn't have time to hide the eggs! Luckily, Peppa and her family have volunteered to help. Will these Easter Bunnies-in-training make this the best Easter egg hunt ever? Lift the flaps to find where they've hidden the eggs!An egg-cellent lift-the-flap picture book.Don''t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Easter at the Farm: A Touch and Feel BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Easter Hide-and-Seek: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa Loves EasterPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.

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Book SynopsisTori Kosara is a children's book writer, editor, and Cookie Monster fan from New York. She loved Sesame Street growing up, and now she enjoys watching it with her two children. Tori has a master's degree in Children's Literature from Roehampton University and has written more than 40 books for children. She lives in East London, England with her husband, two sons, and a story-loving Labrador.

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Book SynopsisThree fantastical and funny tales of mischief, monsters and magic!Meet the most boring knight in the whole kingdom!Find out how to defeat an invasion of dragons!Witness a magical wizarding feud!With full-colour illustrations, this book is perfect for introducing young readers to the world of master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett. So funny I dropped my spoon laughing!' King Arthur

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Book SynopsisSam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.Trade ReviewKids love mazes, and with Tim Peake’s return from space, what could be more timely than a whole book of space-themed ones? * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) 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. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.

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Book SynopsisWill Jamie be bound by duty or follow his heart? The Princess Diaries meets Red, White and Royal Blue in this deliciously royal queer YA romance from the bestselling co-author of If This Gets Out. Jamie expected a cake, not a crown, for his seventeenth birthday, but when he finds out he is the prince of a tiny European country called Mitanor, life will never be the same. Erik, the spare heir of neighbouring country Sunstad, is feeling stifled and miserable as his golden-boy brother prepares to get married. So when he''s offered the opportunity to teach an American how to be a prince, he leaps at the chance. But in between garden parties, balls and lessons in royal etiquette, sparks fly between the two princes, and they are forced to choose between love and duty.

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Book SynopsisEach book in the A Dinosaur Story series follows a group of dinosaur friends who get into some sticky situations but in doing so, helps them to learn about good manners and behaviour.In Stuck in the Mud, Seren wants to play with her friends. Before she goes, her mum says ''stay away from the swamp'' but Seren wasn''t listening. Throughout the story, different characters try to tell Seren and Steg to stay away but they don''t listen and, before they know it, they''re stuck in the swamp mud. Luckily their friends had followed them and help them out. Seren realises that the importance of listening.The A Dinosaur Story series is great to read aloud or to share with friends and family. Each book includes notes for parents, teachers and care-givers which give suggestions for how to reinforce and extend understanding of the message of each book.The series also supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Year

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Book SynopsisIntroducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED mystery story for children aged 5 and up!

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems and Caldecott Medal winner and National Book Award winner Dan Santat join hands in this innovative picture book about lefties (and righties)!Did you know, there was a time when people could get in troublereally, really BIG troublefor being LEFT-HANDED!? It's true! Lefty and Righty hand out the facts in a theatrical performance that spans the ages. Once upon a time, left was considered wrong . . . but now, left or right, it's all alright. (And there are scissors for everyone!) Created by the award-winning (right and left) hands of New York Times bestselling authors Mo Willems and Dan Santat, this book ensures that no one gets left behind!

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Book SynopsisAnd what kind of school ranks its students by how fast they can run round the school quad - however ancient that quad may be? But when his parents say he can only leave Osney School - forever - if he goes on the trip, Link decides to endure it for the ultimate prize.Trade ReviewA very readable story in the hands of an experienced writer. Recommended * Thornton Rigg *the book delivered much more than I even anticipated * Book Mad Blog *The pacing and plot development is brilliantly executed and will have you on the edge of your seat, desperate to find out what happens next until the very last page, I couldn't put it down once I'd started. There's a brilliant twist at the end, I won't spoil it but trust me, It's a good one! I can't recommend this book enough, it's definitely in my top ten 2017 reads and I'll definitely be buying a finished copy when it's out. * Fantastic Book Dragon *STAGS is a pacey and well-plotted young adult story that champions outsiders and questions out-dated viewpoints in a constantly evolving world. It makes for an entertaining standalone novel but a sequel wouldn't be unwelcome. * Culture Fly *MA Bennett is brilliant at keeping the reader in suspense. * Book Murmuration *Students will love this as it also has a hint of romance without being intrusive for boy readers. Hailed as the new Hunger Games, it reminded me more of The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier. A good read. * Reading Zone *I read and finished this book in just a day only putting it down for food. It was absolutely gripping and interesting, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and I didn't want to put it down whatsoever and I wasn't let down by my anticipation for it which was good! * Niffler Reads *Part traditional, part modern, thriller and boarding school drama, with echoes of everything from Agatha Christie to The Hunger Games, this really is a wonderful mosaic of a novel. * Nudge-Book *MA Bennett reinvigorates the boarding-school thriller... This is a darkly compelling examination of the allure of privilege, and the unscrupulous means by which it preserves itself. * The Guardian *S.T.A.G.S is a thrilling and thoroughly enjoyable YA novel with dark undertones. A fun mystery thriller that sheds light on issues surrounding class and society. Highly recommend. * The Book Bag *a gorgeous and compelling romp * Irish Times *Good and twisty and definitely unique... if you're looking for something creepy and autumnal to read, I'd recommend S.T.A.G.S. * The Cosy Reader *a well-written take on a piece of classic literature, packed with reasonably three-dimensional characters, and an interesting underlying plot full of twists and turns * Bookbag *Readers who enjoyed M A Bennett's unnerving S.T.A.G.S will love her second YA novel - a modern take on William Golding's haunting classic Lord of the Flies. The Island takes seven students from a prestigious school, each one fitting a particular stereotype - from the jock to the cheerleader to the emo - and strands them on a desert island after their plane crashes. Bennett packs in plenty of psychological drama and pop culture/literature references, resulting in a fun and absorbing castaway tale * Culturefly *Just enough clues to keep the reader one step ahead... a gripping follow-up to STAGS * Daily Mail *A multi-layered, thought provoking book with a good deal to say about the world in which we find ourselves * Books For Keeps *A gripping and twisty thriller that also covers some important issues in a thoughtful but very enjoyable way * Times Education Supplement *Chock-full of literary and pop culture references, this is a gripping look at social status, power and adolescent psychology that thankfully never becomes as utterly bleak as Lord of the Flies * Inis Reading Guide *This contemporary take on Lord of the Flies provides an excellent consideration of human dynamics and the intozicating nature of power. This is a perfect read for teens looking for character driven adventures * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisA gang of excitable skunks is off to the water park for a fun afternoon. Their aquatic antics soon land them in trouble but perhaps they can put their swimming skills to good use? This entertaining story with simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations is a delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves.

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Book SynopsisA picture book follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Dasher, perfect for reading together over Christmas time.In Dasher''s excitement for the approaching Christmas season, she takes a quick flight in search of festive cheer she just couldn''t wait. But when Dasher gets lost and is unable to use the North Star as a guide home, she meets a young child whose kindness and a gift helps her find her way back to the North Pole just in time for Christmas Eve.

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Book SynopsisA dazzling journey through memories past gives one girl the chance to save her grandfather?as long as she can find him in time. A graphic novel perfect for fans of Pashmina and Anya''s Ghost.Cassi loves spending time with her grandfather. His games, songs, and stories have always brought her endless joy. This visit with him, though, is different: Grandpa seems to be losing track of things, including everything from the stories they?re sharing to who Cassi herself is. So when he goes missing after wandering off from his own backyard, Cassi knows she has to figure out where he?s gone.What she discovers is a world filled with memories, none of them her own. As she leaps from one memory to the next, she knows she?s getting closer and closer to finding her grandfather?but only if she can make sure he doesn?t slip away forever.

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Book SynopsisAn adorable novelty slider series all about things that go!All aboard the baby boat,We're sailing on the deep blue seas. All aboard the baby boat,Raise the sails to catch the breeze. A fun rhyming text, perfect for reading aloud, and full of sounds for little ones to join in with!

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