Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisThe latest installment in Eileen''s Browne''s acclaimed Handa series is a warm, funny story about night-time fears with a cast of nocturnal animals and a Kenyan setting.When Handa has a sleepover with her friend Akeyo, the girls are allowed to spend the night in a little hut near the house. They're excited to be on their own, but as they get ready for bed, Handa feels more and more nervous. She keeps hearing things strange snorts, chitter chattering, a big thud. Akeyo says it's only her noisy family, but on the opposite page the reader sees the nocturnal animals who are really making the noise and while some of them are familiar, others are very peculiar-looking indeed!With rich, night-time illustrations, sound effects, and plenty of curious animals, Handa's Noisy Night demands to be read aloud and shared whether in the classroom or tucked up in bed at home.

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Book SynopsisWherever Jenny goes, her worries follow her - in a big blue bag. They are with her all the time - at school, at home, when she is watching TV and even in the bathroom! Jenny decides they have to go, but who will help her get rid of them?A funny and reassuring look at dealing with worries and anxiety, to be used as a spring board into important conversations with your child.Trade ReviewInteresting, funny, brilliant and fantastic. - Books for KeepsThe book prompted a lovely discussion and was a great way for [my son] to articulate his emotions. Fantastic book - road tested and heartedly recommended! - The Fostering NetworkA compelling picture book. - Write AwayA good starting point to encourage children to discuss their anxieties and fears. It may also help children to realise that many children suffer with anxiety. - Little ParachutesThis is an excellent resource for those working with anxious children. The children love the story and the beautifully bright illustrations are sure to engage even the most reticent child. - Amazon reviewer

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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 SynopsisMarcus and the Breakfast Club Investigators are back in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School! From #1 bestselling author Marcus Rashford comes another exciting adventure full of fantastic friendships, high-stakes mysteries and strange goings-on! Written with Alex Falase-Koya and packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, it's the perfect book for children aged 8-11.There’s something strange going on at school . . .The Breakfast Club Investigators haven't managed to solve a mystery in months and Marcus is worried that the group is going to break up! So when the captain of the school basketball team comes to ask for their help Marcus knows this might just be the Investigator's last chance to prove themselves.The basketball team have had a streak of bad luck, and Marcus and his mates are sure there's more going on than meets the eye. As the mystery deepens and they uncover one surprising clue after another, they discover that someone – or something – has cursed the basketball team! Can Marcus and his friends solve the mystery in time?Trade ReviewA super-fun story about friendship, community and having exciting adventures. * The Week Junior on The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence *A great story of developing young friendships, delving into some of the issues children of this age group may be facing, and helping them find the tools they need to grow with confidence. * The Liverpool Echo on The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence *if there’s ever a book likely to encourage football fans to pick up a book, this is it! * Good House Keeping on The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence *

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Book Synopsis"A stand-out book." ZOE SUGGA joyful celebration of the senses and how to cope with sensory overload, from the much-loved creator of The Happy NewsEvery day there are new things to explore. All around us there is lots to see, hear, smell, touch and taste. But sometimes it can feel overwhelming like everything is TOO MUCH. Everyone feels this way sometimes, but with a little help from Sloth and the people you love, there is always a way to FEEL YOUR HAPPY!Full of joyful illustrations and practical ideas, this is an accessible and friendly celebration of the senses - and how to manage sensory overload."Incredible and inclusive." RACHEL HAMBLETON @parttimeworkingmummy

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Book SynopsisControlling the wind, smelling fear, farting colours... The people of Walsham can do it all! The WHOLE TOWN has been granted powers by a mysterious treasure, except for Sara. Shecan't even levitate a squirrel! But the school football trophy (and her best friend's lucky charm) has been stolen, and powers or no powers, it's up to her to find it and catch the criminal. And who knows - maybe Sara will discover her super skills in the process... (She certainly hopes she will!). A laugh-out-loud series about all the different ways of being extraordinary, perfect for fans of PIZAZZ, SAM WU and MARV.

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Book SynopsisClimate catastrophe leaves the people of Earth fighting for oxygen in this gripping dystopian thriller from bestselling sci-fi author Alastair Chisholm.Sparrow lives in the world after the Reek. The atmosphere is toxically polluted, and Axel Brodie, the tech billionaire behind Zephyr Industries, is cashing in as the only supplier of clean air.Sparrow is struggling to help her family survive until her brilliant inventor friend, Miriam Fenn, comes up with a new form of technology that could break Zephyr's stranglehold on the air supply. But men like Brodie are hard to defeat, and he will do everything in his power to stop Miriam and Sparrow. Who will triumph in this battle to breathe?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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Book SynopsisThe junior novel retelling of Disney's new animated movie, Encanto: the tale of an extraordinary family who live hidden in a magical house in the mountains of Colombia

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Book SynopsisDeep in a forest that sparkles with snow,Is a magical place where Christmas trees grow. Little Spruce has a BIG dream. He wants to be a Christmas tree, but every winter he is left behind in the forest. When a special family appears, Little Spruce's dream finally comes true. But what will happen after Christmas?

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Book SynopsisIt's nearly Christmas... time for Santa to deliver the presents. But he needs a little help, so you'd better wind up the sleigh! There are four tracks for the sleigh to zoom around in this enchanting festive story. Follow Santa from his workshop as he waves goodbye to the elves and flies high into the sky, over sleepy towns and snowy hills, on his magical Christmas journey.

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Book SynopsisThere is nothing better you can have than a good friend, and nothing better you can be. Friends are the family you choose for yourself. Learn about the joy and beauty of friendship in this heartwarming and gorgeously illustrated board book. Based on the award-winning picture book The Girls (Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2019), The Girls Book of Friendship follows four girls as they grow up together, celebrating their differences and embracing kindness, resilience and the courage to forge their own unique paths in life. With its empowering feminist message and beautiful illustrations, this book is sure to be treasured by readers of any age.

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling book, a brilliant companion to the mega-selling classic Press Here, is now gently compressed into a toddler-friendly board book. With the graphic intensity of Eric Carle, the whimsy of Leo Lionni, the humor of The Day the Crayons Quit, but a vision all his own, Hervé Tullet invites readers to MIX IT UP in a dazzling adventure of color and tones, filled with magic and wonder. This New York Times bestselling book from the creator of Press Here is now available in an ever-so-toddler-friendly board book edition. Follow the artist's simple instructions, and suddenly colors appear . . . mix . . . splatter . . . and vanish in a vivid world powered only by the reader's imagination. The result is not only enchantment and giggles, but a real and deeper understanding of colors brought by a true master of his craft. Just as in Press Here, Hervé Tullet sets readers on an extraordinary journey of color, motion, and interactivity without ever relying on the bells and whistles of technology, but rather by working within the confines of the flat surface of an unassuming printed page. Hervé once again displays his unique genius and vision, creating a work that is a glorious and richly satisfying companion to Press Here. Mix It Up! is the perfect gift book for parents and their little ones to cherish and read again and again, as well as an invaluable teaching tool for pre-K classrooms. • AWARD-WINNING BOOK: Mix It Up! was a Junior Library Guild Selection, a Buzzfeed Best Book of the Year, a PBS Parents Best Picture Book, an ACL Distinguished Book, and selected as a Best Book of the Year by Chicago Public Library. • AN INNOVATIVE, INTERACTIVE WAY TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT COLOR: Each delightful page turn mixes colors and teaches kids basic color theory. • AN EDUCATIONAL GIFT: The gorgeous graphic visuals make this book an irresistible choice for gift-giving, while the educational concept is an appealing bonus. • STIMULATES THE IMAGINATION: Celebrates the magic of imagination of three simple colors transforming into an entire rainbow of possibilities. A tour-de-force of imagination that mixes the whimsical minimalism of Duck! Rabbit! with the graphic intensity of Eric Carle. Perfect for: • The millions of child and adult fans of Hervé Tullet and Press Here in both its hard cover and board book incarnations • Fans of Eric Carle's Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Leo Lionni's magical Little Blue and Little Yellow, other books about color • Anyone looking to demonstrate the power of a physical book or looking for books to open the imagination • Pre-schools, nurseries, kindergartens, art programs

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Book SynopsisOn the 20th anniversary of SOPHIE'S WORLD - the world's bestselling book of 1995 - a striking new edition with a fresh jacket look and a foreword by the author.'A simply wonderful, irresistible book' DAILY TELEGRAPHTrade ReviewA simply wonderful, irresistible book * DAILY TELEGRAPH *A unique popular classic * THE TIMES *A marvellously rich book. Its success boils down to something quite simple - Gaarder's gift for communicating ideas * GUARDIAN *Remarkable ... What Jostein Gaarder has managed to do is condense 3,000 years of thought into 400 pages; to simplify some extremely complicated arguments without trivialising them ... SOPHIE'S WORLD is an extraordinary achievement * SUNDAY TIMES *Challenging, informative and packed with easily grasped, and imitable, ways of thinking about difficult ideas * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *A whimsical and ingenious mystery novel that also happens to be a history of philosophy ... What is admirable in the novel is the utter unpretentiousness of the philosophical lessons ... which manages to deliver Western philosophy in accounts that are crystal clear * WASHINGTON POST *A terrifically entertaining and imaginative story wrapped round its tough, thought-provoking philosophical heart * DAILY MAIL *

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Book SynopsisA collection of four linked stories of family life set in modern west Africa.Trade ReviewThis is a wonderful collection of colourful, warm and lively stories to be read over and over. * Primary Times *A series of lively, captivating tales. * The Scotsman *In her first novel, storyteller Atinuke guides us through Anna's throughly modern multicultural life and family and Lauren Tobia's evocative illustrations spill around the text. * Juno *An interesting read in which we learn to appreciate the joys of African life. * Cork Evening Echo *Memorable and enchanting. * School Library Journal *A life-affirming way to encourage your child to celebrate simple joys * Junior *a story of sizzling happiness that starts small and grows irrepressibly…her township is beautifully drawn…a book to put – and keep – a smile on your face * The Observer *There are so many reasons to love the Anna Hibiscus books as wonderful stories with beautiful illustrations; but the inclusion of a mixed-race family and unfamiliar cultural setting make these important books to share with every child * Child-Led Chaos *Featured in The Independent IE’s piece ‘Teaching children about race and equality in words and rhyme’. * Independent IE *

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Book SynopsisThe Bowerbird is the irresistible tale of Bert a small bird with a very big heart, from Number One bestselling Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration.Bert the bowerbird has made the most perfect bower nest, complete with a pretty purple flower, and is hoping it will help him to meet the bird of his dreams. But will all his efforts to create a beautiful display be enough to win over Nanette?A stunningly illustrated book with a wonderful rhyming tale for little ones, from the creators of The Go-Away Bird.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect adventure story, packed with humour, just the right amount of danger and with amazing illustrations. Dermot O'LearyThree kids face shipwrecks, survival and pirates in the latest adventure from bestselling and award-winning author Jenny Pearson. Sebastian Sunrise and his two best friends, Lina and Étienne, are in a bit of trouble. They are stranded on a desert island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, after a rowing race went very, very wrong. The friends have no idea how long they might have to stay on the island, so they make a plan. They will try to survive, look after the island's baby turtles, and have fun, if they can. But Sebastian's life has never gone to plan, and they quickly face jellyfish stings, burnt bums and an out-of-control goat. But when a boat arrives, bringing pirates who want to hunt the island's baby turtles, the friends face their greatest danger yet... A very funny refutation of Lord of the Flies. The Sunday Times Praise for Jenny Pearson:SHO

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Book SynopsisMom, I went to the store. See inside the fridge. I watered the plants. I cleaned out Peter's cage. I tidied the sitting room. And the kitchen. And I did the washing up. I'm going to bed. Your live-in servant, Claire Life on the Refrigerator Door is told exclusively through notes exchanged by Claire and her mother, Elizabeth, during the course of a life-altering year. Their story builds to an emotional crescendo when Elizabeth is diagnosed with breast cancer. Stunningly sad but ultimately uplifting, this is a clever, moving, and original portrait of the relationship between a daughter and mother. It is about how we live our lives constantly rushing, and never making time for those we love. It is also an elegy to how much can be said in so few words, if only we made the time to say them.A new edition of this simultaneously heartbreaking and heart-warming novel by Alice Kuipers.Trade ReviewFunny and sad and beautiful and shocking all at once * Sugarscape *

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Book SynopsisA stunning graphic novel edition of the classic fantasy adventure, with a foreword by Theo Downes-Le Guin. A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin was first published in the UK in 1971 and has been considered a classic of children's fantasy ever since. It follows the story of Ged, a poor smith's son, who discovers a magical talent and is sent away from home to a wizard school. During a duel with a fellow student, he summons a terrible shadow creature which he tries to banish, but it continues to haunt him long after he finishes his magical training. Finally he seeks advice from his old master Ogion, who tells him to confront the creature rather than flee it that fears and shadows are to be faced, and that darkness is as much a part of us as the light. A beautiful, skilful adaptation of a classic of children's literature for a new readership and new generation making this remarkable book accessible to visual, reluctant readers as well as graphic novel fans.

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Book SynopsisThe brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of Crater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine's Goosebumps and Stranger Things.Deliciously scary and hilarious comedy-horror, perfectly pitched for eight-plus.The GuardianAngelo and his friends have faced some truly fearsome foes, from mind-controlling parasites to deadly monsters of the deep and giant spiders to vampire birds but their adventures aren''t over yet!Dread Wood High is suffering from an infestation of caterpillars. But these are no ordinary caterpillars. These creepy creatures grow into giant, mutant, killer moths with a taste for BLOOD! They'll stop at nothing until everything and everyone is destroyed. It's Club Loser's toughest battle to date. It's all to play for and everything is at stake.

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Book SynopsisBad boys turned good, kisses in the rain, climbing through bedroom windows... It only happens in the movies. When Audrey meets Harry, it's the start of a truly cinematic romance - or is it? Audrey knows that Harry is every movie cliche rolled into one. But she still chooses to let him into her heart...Trade ReviewA frank and funny look at teenage life. * Sunday Express *Smart, funny, honest. * The Independent *This is Bourne at her outrageous, courageous, necessary best. * The Guardian *tackle[s] [...] with themes of female empowerment, heroines that reflect reality, outgrowing friendships and what it's like trying to prop up struggling parents. * Woman's Way *Holly Bourne is something special, she's got it. * Patrick Ness *

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Book SynopsisNikki and her friends Brandon, Chloe, and Zoey are up for another adventure in the fourteenth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series.

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Book SynopsisA fantastically funny rhyming picture book, from the bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator, Ross Collins. Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favourite chair and that chair just isn't big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to shift Bear but nothing works and tired old Mouse eventually gives up. Once Mouse has gone, however, that cheeky Bear just gets up and walks home! How dare he? But what's that? Is that a MOUSE in Bear's HOUSE?! A hilariously funny family story to share at bedtime, or any time, to make children (and parents!) laugh out loud. A brilliant, brightly coloured book in sturdy board for the very youngest of readers. Winner of the Amnesty CILIP Honour 2016 and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2016. Look for the sequel, There's a Mouse in My House. This time, the tables are turned and Mouse is the very unwelcome guest who just won't leave! Can't get enough? Look out for more brilliant picture books by Ross Collins: This Zoo is Not for You, What Does an Anteater Eat?, and This is a Dog.

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Book Synopsis''I know exactly what you mean.'' Six simple words, and suddenly Sam doesn''t feel so alone. A heart-warming series about friendship, compassion and finding your kindred spirits.This is the story of one of those days - a day so bad you can barely get out of bed, when it''s a struggle to leave the house, and when you do, you wish you hadn''t. But even the worst of days can surprise you. When one sad ghost, alone at a crowded party, spies another sad ghost across the room, they decide to leave together. What happens next changes everything. Because that night they start the The Sad Ghost Club - a secret society for the anxious and alone, a club for people who think they don''t belong. Stunningly illustrated, this is Volume 1 in the beloved graphic novel series perfect for fans of Heartstopper and for anyone who''s ever felt invisible.Join the community of half a million ghosties on Instagram, Trade ReviewCharming, heartwarming graphic novel...ultimately it's about the power of friendship to help us step outside our loneliness, and the joy found in making communities of like-minded souls. * Booktrust *A relatable graphic novel with lovely illustrations and a strong sense of friendship, this adorable number is the first of a series, intended to draw compassion for those who live with anxiety, and feel as though they don't belong * Cosmopolitan *

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Book Synopsis"The princess may try seven times to escape By changing her colour and changing her shape."But each time Princess Eliza changes – into a blue fish, a yellow chick, a red fox or a black cat – the wicked wizard finds her and sets her another horrible task. Will this plucky princess be able to outwit him and escape back to the palace in time to cut her birthday cake?The Princess and the Wizard is a magical adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. With brilliant rhyming verse and bright and distinctive illustrations, this story is perfect for reading together.Enjoy all the stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox, What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next and What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday.Trade ReviewA sparkly princess and an equally sparkly, though somewhat darker, wizard battle it out across some glorious colour spreads . . . an exceptionally pleasing replay of a familiar story. * Guardian *a winner . . . colourful, and funny, with a cosy ending * Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisA Sunday Times, One to Watch Out For pick! Smile and stomp along with this celebration of all things DINOSAUR, with exuberant poems by a National Poetry Day ambassador and joyful artwork.Welcome to a world where it's eat or be eaten depending on how ferocious you are. From T-Rex to Triceratops, Stegosaurus to Velociraptor, meet the most awe-inspiring creatures ever to walk the Earth! Author Simon Mole turns fascinating facts into over 30 poems and fragments, full of humour and heart; Matt Hunt's magnificent illustrations bring these prehistoric beasts thundering off the page. Here are the dinosaurs in all their larger-than-life glory and here is a book that children will want to read over and over again.With lively performative text in free verse and colourful, expressive graphic illustrations, this is a book for anyone who is keen to enjoy the facts and the drama of dTrade ReviewEven the youngest of children are fascinated by dinosaurs, and this clever, vivid picture book uses funny poems to introduce simple facts about these extinct creatures. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *With lively performative text in free verse and colourful, expressive graphic illustrations, this is a book for anyone who is keen to enjoy the facts and the drama of dinosaurs without pretending you could have one as a pet. -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *This fun and inventive collection of thirty roar-some, illustrated poems celebrates the weird and wonderful world of dinosaurs… With striking graphic illustrations that bring a real sense of fun and humour to the poems, this is a book which is great for both dipping in and out of in a classroom setting or treasuring and returning to at home. * BookTrust *A large-format, romping, stomping treasure, beautifully produced and one hopes, likely to turn a fair number of dinosaur-fanatic children into poetry enthusiasts too. * Red Reading Hub *If you are a dinosaur fan looking for fascinating facts, prehistoric pictures and perfect poems, this is the book for you. * Just Imagine *

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious exploits of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third - the smallish Viking with a longish name. Can he become the Hero everyone expects him to be? Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films!Trade ReviewThis is a maniacally crazy story liberally spattered with appropriately riotous illustrations, lists and maps * Books For Keeps *This is a maniacally crazy story liberally spattered with appropriately riotous illustrations, lists and maps * Books For Keeps *It's a wonderfully vibrant story, illustrated with the author's hilarious drawings, and told with a delightfully gobby sense of humour * Books Quarterly (Waterstones) *It's a wonderfully vibrant story, illustrated with the author's hilarious drawings, and told with a delightfully gobby sense of humour * Books Quarterly (Waterstones) *Cowell is a new star in children's fiction * The Times *Cowell is a new star in children's fiction * The Times *Great jokes and suberb characters will appeal to boys and girls alike * With Kids *Great jokes and suberb characters will appeal to boys and girls alike * With Kids *Very funny indeed * Maidenhead Advertiser *Very funny indeed * Maidenhead Advertiser *Witty writing and funny drawings and notes ensure that this clever Viking story keeps its readers laughing * Junior Education *Witty writing and funny drawings and notes ensure that this clever Viking story keeps its readers laughing * Junior Education *CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK: 'This book is great fun and has a Blackadderish sense of humour ... full of the sort of jokes that will make schoolboys snigger.' * Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times *A wonderfully wittily written and illustrated story. * Waterstones Quarterly Magazine *A wonderful adventure * The School Librarian *A wonderful adventure * The School Librarian *How to Train Your Dragon is a delightful narrative caper... It offers a challenging read to 11-year-olds, and rewards reading aloud, especially for those who relish an element of theatre at story time. * Lindsey Fraser, Sunday Herald, Glasgow *[Cressida Cowell] puts a contemporary spin on the old brains over brawn moral and brings the story to a climax with a thrilling dragon duel. Lots for lots of different readers to enjoy. * Books for Keeps *... raucous and slapstick... liberally illustrated with [Cressida Cowell's] riotous drawings, notes and maps. * The Financial Times *Bulging with good jokes, funny drawings and dramatic scenes, it is absolutely wonderful. * Independent on Sunday *An excellent sequel to How to Train Your Dragon, this highly amusing adventure story with a dash of toilet humour is perfect reading for boys and girls alike aged 8-12. * Publishing News *Full of madcap action, to-the-death battles and hysterical Viking tomfooleryCowell is a new star in children's fiction * The Times *extraordinary, funny and cool * Tom Dillon, Mill Lane Primary School *good holiday reading for any young adventurer * Reading evening post *As the tension mounts, an hilarious and warming story emerges. It cries to be read aloud. * The School Librarian *A maniacally crazy story liberally spattered with . . . riotous illustrations, lists and maps. * Books For Keeps *'Irresistibly funny, exciting and endearing' * The Times *'If you haven't discovered Hiccup yet, you're missing out on one of the greatest inventions of modern children's literature.' * Julia Eccleshare, Guardian children's editor *

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Book SynopsisThirty-five beautiful girls. Thirty-five beautiful rivalsIt's the chance of a lifetime and 17-year-old America Singer should feel lucky. She has been chosen for The Selection, a reality TV lottery in which the special few compete for gorgeous Prince Maxon's love.Swept up in a world of elaborate gowns, glittering jewels and decadent feasts, America is living a new and glamorous life. And the prince takes a special interest in her, much to the outrage of the others.Rivalry within The Selection is fierce and not all of the girls are prepared to play by the rules. But what they don't know is that America has a secret one which could throw the whole competition and change her life forever.Trade Review“Reality TV meets dystopian fairy tale in Kiera Cass’s delightful debut. Charming, captivating, and filled with just the right amount of swoon!” Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy

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Book SynopsisLearn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!Every young child loves to look up at the moon in the night sky. Here’s a Hello, World! board book that can teach toddlers all about the sun, moon, stars, and planets—with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts. Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each sturdy page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. (“Can you point to the red planet? That’s Mars!”) It’s a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: • Solar System• Weather&b

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Book SynopsisExciting News! Mr Fullerman announces that class 5F are going onan 'Activity Break'! Which should be fun. As long as I don't getstuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse still with . . . . . . Marcus Meldrew.

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Book SynopsisA gripping, prizewinning novel about a girl surviving in a devastated world.Imagine that a few years from now England is covered by water, and Norwich is an island. Zoe, left behind in the confusion when her parents escaped, survives there as best she can. Alone and desperate among marauding gangs, she manages to dig a derelict boat out of the mud and gets away to Eels Island. But Eels Island, whose raggle-taggle inhabitants are dominated by the strange boy Dooby, is full of danger too.The belief that she will one day find her parents spurs Zoe on to a dramatic escape in a story of courage and determination that is handled with warmth and humanity.This book was the winner of the Branford Boase Award 2001 and marked the start of author Marcus Sedgwick's multi-award-winning career.Trade ReviewEntirely deserving of the Branford Boase Award, Floodland is a stunning debut novel that precluded more literary brilliance to follow. * Marty Mulrooney, ALTERNATIVE MAGAZINE ONLINE *

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

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Book 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 SynopsisDiscover the pooptastic world of Dino and Danny, from bestselling authors Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter!Danny sees a rainbow,Dino sees it too!So many pretty colours,They can name them all - can you?When Dino and Danny see a rainbow in the sky, they go through and name all the colours they can see. But soon they notice there is one important colour missing and Dinosaur is keen to help correct it.Now with a sparkly new cover, this hilarious 12-page board book is a special Dino story that introduces the series to the youngest readers, whilst teaching them about all the colours of the rainbow.Loved this? Why not try another pooptastic adventure:The Dinosaur that Pooped DaddyThe Dinosaur that Pooped ChristmasThe Dinosaur that Pooped a PlanetThe Dinosaur that Pooped a Pirate

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Book SynopsisUsborne (Author) Usborne is one of the world's leading specialist children's publishers: an independent, family business which creates irresistible, engaging, and accessible books for children of all ages. Usborne books are written to appeal directly to children and are there for every age, stage, and curious question. From the internationally bestselling touchy-feely series That's not my... to award-winning non-fiction and activity books, children can grow - and grow up - with Usborne books.Trade ReviewThese abridged classics come with their own set of illustrations - from the fun to the fantastical. Better still, these will whet a child's appetite for literary adventures ahead. * The Independent *Sure to be cherished...bright and charming pictures bring each fairy tale to life. * Gobblefunked blog *

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Book SynopsisA big board book edition of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". It is suitable for the home, library or nursery classroom.

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Book SynopsisNew edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary with over 7000 words from across the curriculum to build vocabulary and language skills. Includes simple and clear entries, topic word lists to support key subject vocabulary and activities to help with spelling and grammar. An easy-to-use reference for developing dictionary skills!

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Book SynopsisBook 2 in The Summer I Turned Pretty series - now a major new TV show on Amazon Prime!One girl. Two boys. An impossible decision to make . . .When something is perfect, you hope it lasts forever. But Isabel''s lazy, long hot summers at her family friends'' beach house are over.Conrad is the only boy she''s ever loved. But he''s left for college, taking her heart with him. Jeremiah, his gorgeous younger brother, is still Isabel''s best friend - but maybe friendship isn''t enough for him anymore . . .Isabel just wants everything to stay the same, because change means moving on. But if she stops looking back, could she find a future she never knew she wanted?Trade ReviewThis book has what every girl wants in a summer * Sarah Dessen *

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Book SynopsisAn engaging classroom playscript. Canterbury TalesGeoffrey Chaucer is dead! In a dramatic attempt to bring him back to life, four medieval alchemists invite a group of Chaucer''s best-known pilgrims - the Knight, the Wife of Bath, the Pardoner, the Nun''s Priest, and the Miller - to tell their Canterbury Tales.New, innovative activities specifically tailored to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to fulfil the Framework objectives. Activities include work on Speaking and Listening, close text analysis, and the structure of playscripts, and act as a springboard for personal writing.Trade ReviewLively, upbeat, great fun: lots of staging and props ideas for the novice director, those with more experience will enjoy being more experimental. Great for Year 9s * 5 Start Amazon review *The kids can really have a lot of fun with the quirky style and the character of the Pardoner always gets an enthusiastic response. It is an ideal way to introduce Chaucer to teens who might be a bit intimidated by jumping straight into the middle English of the original * 5 Star Amazon review *

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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.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.Learn all about the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the birth of Heracles and the adventures of Theseus, to the first fall of Troy and the battle of the giants.

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