Children & Teen Books
Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 5 Boys Dont Cry ELT Graded
Book SynopsisThis ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story. In this story, seventeen-year-old Dante is waiting for his exam results. If they are good, he''ll go to university. But Dante''s plans have to change when he hears that he is the father of a baby girl. With the help of his father and brother, Dante must learn how to be a single father.Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled) Pictures to help you understand the story Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English With the print book, you can get even more help online: Read the book online Listen to the book being read out loud Get lesson plans for teachers Find answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook.
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David Fickling Books Max and Chaffy Hunt for the Pirates Gold from the
Book SynopsisMax and Chaffy 4: Hunt for Pirate's Gold is brimming with fun, friendship and TREASURE! Full of delight, super bright artwork and interactive search and find pages to keep any new reader engaged.
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Bonnier Books Ltd Kate on the Case (Kate on the Case 1)
Book Synopsis* SHORTLISTED FOR THE ALLIGATOR'S MOUTH AWARD* SHORTLISTED FOR THE V&A ILLUSTRATION AWARDDiscover the first brilliant adventure of reporter-in-training KATE and her mouse RUPERT, in this stunning book, filled with colourful illustrations.Young reporter-in-training Kate and her mouse-accomplice Rupert are on board a train to visit Kate's mum in the Arctic.But as soon as the train departs, mysterious things start happening.A packet of ginger nuts goes missing . . .A collection of gymnastics trophies are stolen . . .And some ancient scrolls disappear . . .Fellow passenger Madame Maude seems the most likely culprit, until a surprising - and delicious - twist turns the whole investigation on its head! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PRAISE FOR KATE ON THE CASE:"Exciting!" - Big Issue"Beautifully illustrated" - Teach Primary"Cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters" - ArmadilloTrade ReviewHannah Peck's super-creative joy of a book has mystery, humour, brilliant illustrations and a veritable smorgasbord of puns and wordplay. * Book Trust *This delightful two-colour chapter book for emerging independent readers is a story cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters by Hannah Peck, published by Piccadilly Press. * Armadillo *Junior crime fans have a treat in store with this first in a new series following amateur detective and trainee journalist Kate and her mouse sidekick Rupert as they attempt to solve a mystery aboard an arctic express train. * Waterstones, Best Paperbacks of 2021 for 5-8 Year Olds *A classic 'whodunnit' with a comic twist, perfect for developing young readers. * Creative Steps *
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Otter-Barry Books Ltd The Boy Lost in the Maze
Book SynopsisWinner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024
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HarperCollins Publishers The Cross Rabbit
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HarperCollins Publishers The Treasure Hunt
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Ben and Hollys Little Kingdom Elf and Fairy Party
Book SynopsisLucy has invited Ben and Holly to a special party for elves and fairies! Join in with the party fun by completing the puzzles, activities and games inside this magical sticker activity book.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Visits His Grandparents
Book SynopsisSpot loves visiting Grandma and Grandpa! Join in the fun as he helps Grandpa in the garden, and even finds Mum''s old ball to play with, until... oh no, the shed window is broken! Never mind, there''s still time for a story before Spot goes home.With fun flaps to develop fine motor skills and an adventurous story to encourage curiosity and exploration, this board book is perfect for early learning and play.If you loved this, try Where''s Spot?, Spot Goes to School and Spot Goes to the Park for more lift-the-flap fun!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 5 Unarranged Marriage ELT
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.(Un)arranged Marriage, 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.Manny lives in England with his strict Punjabi parents who are very traditional and want him to have an arranged marriage. There''s just one problem: Manny definitely doesn''t want an arranged marriage. With the help of his best friend, Ade, Manny makes a plan...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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Penguin Random House Children's UK Roar
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Lost
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Mullets
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Scholastic The Great Nut Hunt PB
Book SynopsisSquirrel LOVES nuts. He loves them so much that he collects AS MANY AS HE CAN!There's just one problem: with so many nuts hidden around the woods,Squirrel just can't remember where they all are. Oh, nuts!
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Nosy Crow Ltd Wigglesbottom Primary Super Dog
Book SynopsisWigglesbottom Primary is the school where anything can happen! With three hilariously-illustrated stories in each book, this new series is perfect for newly- independent readers.
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Pan Macmillan Tales from Acorn Wood Story Collection
Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 18 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was Children's Laureate 201113 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia divides her time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. In addition to his picture books, Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes. He also illustrates the popular Pip and Posy series and was the winner of the Illustrator of the Year award at the British Book Awards in 2018. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.
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Pan Macmillan Whos Hiding on Safari A Felt Flaps Buggy Book
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Books are Rubbish Two Supertato Mini Adventures
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Arcturus Publishing Super Dweeb The Dork Knight Returns
Book SynopsisJess Bradley is an award-winning author and illustrator based in the UK. Her Super-Dweeb books have sold more than 100,000 copies and have been translated into seven languages. She writes and illustrates the 'Squid Bits' and 'Ravi and Jess' comic strips for The Phoenix and also writes for the UK's longest-running weekly children's comic, The Beano. In 2021, she won 'Best Book of Facts' in the Blue Peter Book Awards.
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Arcturus Publishing Ltd Alan Turings Puzzle Machine 100 Brain Teasers
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Walker Books Ltd Gustavo the Shy Ghost
Book SynopsisTHE WINNER OF THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2021A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A great story about making friends by being yourself and the illustrations are a constant visual delight Malorie BlackmanGustavo is a ghost. He is good at doing all sorts of paranormal things, like walking through walls, making objects fly and glowing in the dark. And he loves playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo also has a problem. He is SHY. Which means some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye-scream or talking to the other monsters. But Gustavo longs to be a part of something, he longs to be seen. More than anything, he wants to make a friend. So, plucking up all his courage, he sends a very special letter: Dear Monsters, I would like to invite you to my violin concert at the Day of the Dead partyWith exquisite detail and humour, Flavia Z. Drago's vivid illustrations tell a sweet and offbeat story oTrade ReviewA great story about making friends by being yourself and the illustrations are a constant visual delight. * Malorie Blackman *This story deftly weaves themes of inclusion, friendship and being true to yourself with striking artwork inspired by the author/illustrator’s upbringing in Mexico City. * Mini Travellers Blog *this sweet and spooky tale of friendship makes a quirky Halloween pick * The Bookseller *[...] terrific illustrations. * The Irish Independent *[...] busy and sweet. * The Sunday Times *
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Hachette Children's Group Ghostcloud
Book Synopsis''A superbly inventive and magical debut''Piers Torday ''Beautifully written and filled with unforgettable characters ... a diamond of a book''Ross MacKenzie''Utterly original, thrilling, strange and cracking good fun ... every chapter is packed full of wild imagination''Liz HyderCatch the wind. Find your freedom.A riveting, magical adventure set deep underneath a richly reimagined London for 9+ readers.Kidnapped and forced to shovel coal underneath a half-bombed, blackened power station, 12-year-old Luke''s life is miserable. Then, he discovers he can see things others can''t. Ghostly things. Specifically, a ghost-girl named Alma. Alma, who can ride clouds through the night sky and bend their shape to her will, befriends Luke. And with Alma''s help, Luke discovers he is in fact a rare being - half-human and half-something else ...Then Luke learns the terrible tTrade ReviewOne of 'Waterstones best children's books of 2021' * Waterstones *'Fantasy fans will dive headlong into this imaginative, action-packed debut' * The Guardian *Smartly wrought worldbuilding aptly engages with themes of identity and equity while conjuring an atmospherically gritty London that's at once singularly inventive and reminiscent of works by Joan Aiken, Charles Dickens, and Philip Pullman. It's a thoughtful and well-built fantasy that's also rollicking good fun * Publishers Weekly, Starred Review *Charles Dickens, Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials, and Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book rolled into one. Mann creates empathy for Luke, who shows clear hope and compassion for others during this evil time. The quick-witted humor and fast pace keep the entertainment factor high. Thrilling. * Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review *This inventive adventure presents a unique world where ghosts bond with water to become clouds, lose themselves in rivers, and read your thoughts through rain. It's a satisfying and often surprising fantasy world that children will no doubt enjoy coming back to again and again. * Booktrust, Great Books Guide 2022 *
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Hachette Children's Group Little Myths Hercules
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Union Square Kids Ghost Circus
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Sourcebooks I Can Say ByeBye
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Sourcebooks Truckosaurus
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Sourcebooks This Is Where It Ends
Book SynopsisMARIEKE NIJKAMP (she/they) is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This is Where it Ends, and many other bestselling and acclaimed young adult novels. When she isn't writing for kids, teens, and adults, she loves to garden, roll dice, and daydream. Marieke lives and writes in Small Town, the Netherlands.
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Hot Key Books We Fell Apart
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Hachette Children's Group You Will Be Okay: Find Strength, Stay Hopeful and
Book Synopsis"Grief is a tricky subject to explain to kids, but this book is a wonderful go-to expert toolkit!" Dr Ranj SinghThe death of a parent, sibling or friend is one of the most traumatic experiences for a child or young person and it can be hard to know how to talk to them about it. In this honest, comforting and strength-building guide Julie Stokes, a clinical psychologist and founder of childhood bereavement charity Winston's Wish, provides readers with the tools they need to navigate this tough and turbulent time.Readers will discover the stories of other people who have been through grief themselves. They will learn how to flex their 'grief muscles' in order to develop confidence, trust, grit, a resilient mindset and flexible feelings - the ability to notice, accept and talk about emotions when they choose to. And packed with practical exercises, such as creating memory boxes and managing different kinds of memories using 'memory stones', this guide will give readers helpful ways to manage their grief so they can begin to move forward with life. Because there is no right or wrong way to grieve, you just need to find your own way."The book I wish someone had read with me when I was young" Kristin Scott ThomasTrade Review"The book I wish someone had read with me when I was young." - Kristin Scott Thomas"Grief is a tricky subject to explain to kids, but this book is a wonderful go-to expert toolkit!" -- Dr Ranj Singh * Instagram *"Julie has had a wealth of experience working with children who have been through the most challenging of times. She can guide children through the most tender stages of grief and help them build resilience and move forward with their lives." -- Emily Eavis"I wish this book had been around when I was younger, but reading it now has still been so helpful! It really breaks grief down and normalises all of the feelings, making it much more manageable. I can see the visuals and the activities being very useful for teachers in the classroom. Accessible and inclusive for all ages." -- Lydia, primary school teacher, whose mother died when she was 11
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Walker Books Ltd Do You See the Tiger
Book SynopsisA glorious celebration of children's imagination and a reminder to keep an eye open for the unexpected, by two award-winning, internationally bestselling picture book creators.Penny can't believe what she's seeing in a packed underground carriage: a tiger's tail a tiger's paw a real big stripy tiger! When the tiger makes a sudden, marvellous leap across the seats, Penny joins in the action and an unexpected friendship forms.An exciting, action-packed story about a child who spots a tiger on the tube, and the adventure they go on together as they return a baby''s lost teddy. A joyful, rhyming read-aloud!
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Floris Books Time for Bed Little Owls
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Andersen Press Ltd Luna Loves Library Day
Book SynopsisBy award-winning Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the first book in the Luna Loves... series. Every week Luna looks forward to one special day: the day when she discovers magic among the library shelves; the day she gets to spend with her dad. Exploring the books, Luna and her dad find magic, mystery and even start to mend their own history. Endorsed by Amnesty International. Other books in the Luna Loves... series: Luna Loves Art Luna Loves Dance Luna Loves BooksTrade Review"This is a touching reflection on the power of reading to bring families together; Fiona Lumbers’ illustrations convey Luna’s vivid inner life, while Coelho’s lyrical style celebrates the joyful curiosity of early childhood." * Amnesty International *"An ode to love and different kinds of families, with lyrical text and richly coloured, warm illustrations." * Irish Independent, Best Books of 2017 *"Luna Loves Library Day disguises the terror Luna is experiencing. It addresses this BIG grief, Luna’s parents breaking up, which, for many children, can be their first loss. And so I was so grateful to see books themselves offer company, comfort and support with that very thing." * Laura Dockrill *"A lovely book about the power of libraries to stoke the imagination... Never doubt the power of a book, nor the essential importance of a library to the soul of a community" * Early Years Educator *"An affectionate, loving and gentle story that approaches the subject of separated/divorced parents, brilliant accompanied by spot-on heartwarming illustrations, ensuring that, no matter what, children will feel loved." * INIS *
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David Fickling Books Sin Bin Island
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Make Believe Ideas Touch and Explore Squeak-a-boo
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Bonnier Books Ltd Ultimate Questions & Answers: History and Culture
Book SynopsisThis intriguing collection of facts is an exciting, must-have guide that answers all your questions on history and culture
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Flying Eye Books My Very Own Space
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Brown Dog Books Leap into the Unknown
Book SynopsisSet in the 1950s Dorset countryside when children played freely, phone lines crackled, and the mobile was unheard of, some children had toys. Rosie had none. Instead, she had a pony; Tangle with whom she was obsessed. Is Rosie hiding a secret or is there more to this passion? A fast-paced adventure story based on love and respect and Rosie's courage and determination over terror when faced with a harsh decision. Leap into the Unknown shows what we humans, young or old, are capable of when challenged.
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Mantra Lingua Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves in Tamil and
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Hawthorn Press Muddles, Puddles and Sunshine: Your Activity Book
Book SynopsisThis book offers a structure and an outlet for the many difficult feelings which inevitably follow when someone dies. It aims to help children make sense of their experience by reflecting on the different aspects of their grief, whilst finding a balance between remembering and having fun. This book is a useful companion in the present, and will become an invaluable keepsake in the years to come.
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Sassi Nature
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Prakash Books The Jungle Book
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books Journey to the Last River
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Orion Publishing Co Glass Sword
Book Synopsis''I chose this book over sleep more than once . . . It really did have me pumped full of adrenaline at 2am unable to put it down'' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Hunger Games meets the X-Men in this internationally bestselling YA fantasy series soon to be a major TV show from the producers of Divergent directed by and starring Elizabeth Banks . . . __________________I WAS BORN TO KILL A KING, TO END A REIGN OF TERROR BEFORE IT CAN EVER TRULY BEGIN . . .If there''s one thing Mare Barrow knows, it''s that she''s different.Mare''s blood is Red - the colour of common folk - but her Silverblood ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her into a weapon that the royal court is desperate to control over all else.Pursued by the vengeful Silver king, Mare sets out to find and recruit other defectors to join the rebellion.But shTrade Review'Fans of Red Queen will not be disappointed. Victoria's writing is fluid, fast and fierce, and the action, suspense and crackling adrenaline woven into the pages of its predecessor aims, pulls the trigger, and hits home in Glass Sword' * GUARDIAN *It's high adrenaline stuff...the double-crossing and duplicity is the real loop-the-loop, awesome roller-coaster star attraction. * Sci-Fi Now *All the characters are great, and the relationships that Victoria Aveyard builds and breaks between them will have you feeling all the emotions, there is a great mix of action and contemplation that works so terrifically well. * Liz Loves Books *Grittier than 'Red Queen', but with the same disorientating twists that made the first book such a hit, 'Glass Sword' does not disappoint...Biggest problem? The last page. In dire need of book 3. * Maximum Pop *Glass Sword ended on such a high note. I think Victoria Aveyard is becoming the queen of plot twists! The set up for the next book looks ridiculously exciting. * Dana and The Books *'Glass Sword' is what every sequel should aspire to be. A deeper understanding of a fascinating world, fleshed out characters and an explosive plot * Accio Reviews *There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you on your toes. And a lot more action and re-action. There are shocks and reveals and one massive ending. I mean how can we end where we did? Hopefully we will get the answers soon. But I promise that this is one book you will not want to miss. * Escapes of a Bookworm *
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Scholastic Ketchup on Your Cornflakes
Book SynopsisA great reissuing of a perennially popular split-page book inviting children to howl with laughter at the fantastic and fantastical food concoctions they create. Do you like ketchup on your cornflakes? Tying in with Nick Sharratt's position as official illustrator for World Book Day 2006, this larger format edition, with its best cover yet, will ensure KETCHUP's continuing longevity.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Upside of Falling
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HarperCollins Publishers Unravel Me
Book SynopsisDiscover the romantic, addictive and thrilling world of Tahereh Mafi's fantasy Shatter Me with this second book in the series. This stunning hardback collector's edition with its exclusive design and gold reading ribbon is the perfect gift for fans and new readers alike Juliette has escaped. She has found the headquarters of the rebel resistance and people like her. People with gifts. She is free from The Reestablishment, free from their plan to use her as a weapon, and free to love Adam.But Juliette will never be free from her lethal touch. Or from Warner, who wants Juliette more than she ever thought possible.In this heart-racing sequel to the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me, Juliette has to make life-changing decisions between what she wants and what she thinks is right. Decisions that might involve choosing between her heartand the life of those she loves.PRAISE FOR THE SHATTER ME SERIES:Dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading. Kami Garcia, #1 New
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Scholastic US Five Nights at Freddys Fazbear Frights Graphic
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling series is now a graphic novel series! Five Nights at Freddy''s fans won''t want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length comic stories that will keep even the bravest player up at night . . .Some things must be learned the hard way . . . Reed sees an opportunity to teach the school bully not to mess with him, but ends up mangling the lesson. Robert, an exhausted single father, gets a crash course in parenting when he buys a fancy new teddy bear to watch and entertain his young son . . . Sergio acquires a unique novelty toy that instantly brings good luck, but is the toy really leading him to happiness . . . or to a more monstrous end?In this volume, three stories from the New York Times bestselling series Five Nights at Freddy''s: Fazbear Frights come to life in delightfully horrifying comics. Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy
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Scholastic US Dog Man 11 Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Book SynopsisDOG MAN IS BACK! The highly anticipated new graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series starring everyone''s favorite canine superhero by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!Piggy has returned, and his newest plot is his most diabolical yet. WHAT other new villains are on the horizon? WHERE are they all coming from? And WHO will step forward to save the city when scoundrels sabotage our Supa Buddies?With themes of friendship and doing good, Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea is packed with action and hilarity. Featuring Chomp-O-Rama, a brand-new song, a monstrous Mighty Mite -- and so much more than ever before! IT''S HEROIC, IT''S EPIC!For more creative, heartfelt adventures, join Flippy and Li''l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don''t forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants! A new edition of The Adventures of Captain Underpants includes a brand new Dog Man comic! Lo
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Chicken House Ltd The Island at the Edge of Night
Book SynopsisAbandoned at a remote island school, Faye discovers she hasbeen sent there for a wicked crime. Can she tackle the sinistermysteries of the island and discover the secrets within herself?
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