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Book Synopsis The third book in the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series - now a series of major movies starring Dylan O'Brien! SEE THE FILMS. READ THE BOOKS. ENTER THE MAZE ... The Trials are over. WICKED have collected all the information they can. Now it's up to the Gladers to complete the blueprint for the cure to the Flare with a final voluntary test. But something has happened that no-one at WICKED has foreseen: Thomas has remembered more than they think. And he knows WICKED can't be trusted ... The time for lies is over. But the truth is more dangerous than anyone could have imagined. Book 3 in the #1 New York Times bestselling MAZE RUNNER series! Now a major film available to stream on Disney+ High-octane, dystopian YA adventure, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent Five pulse-pounding books in the series! Loved The Maze Runner series? Read the prequel The Kill Order to find out where it all began!

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning.A handy 3-in-1 Spanish study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand Spanish reference and revision guide.This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of Spanish. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning Spanish at school, in an evening class, for work or for leisure.Grammar: this section provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. Hundreds of examples of real Spanish illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. In addition, a full glossary gives clear and simple explanations of grammatical terminology.Verbs: you will find 120 fully conjugated regular and irregular verbs in this section. Each is self contained in a double-page spread showi

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Book SynopsisTravel back into the rich feline fantasy world of the Warrior Cats in the fifth book series! Battles for honour and territory continue as Fireheart takes over the ThunderClan in this dramatic adventure.With Bluestar both increasingly ill, Fireheart must take on even more responsibility within ThunderClan. But terrible dreams of danger and death haunt Fireheart''s dreams, as Tigerclaw seeks revenge and renegade dogs threaten everyone. Has StarClan abandoned ThunderClan forever?Trade ReviewPraise for A Dangerous Path "Brilliantly written by someone who knows what children like to read. Inspired." The Gateway "Another fabulous book in the excellent series… plenty of twists and turns. Any 9 to 13 year old should have these books!" Kidaround ‘Action-packed adventure.’ Publishers Weekly ‘Spine-tingling!’ Booklist

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Book SynopsisAn official wipe-clean book for the BAFTA-winning most-watched show on CBeebies! Maths is fun with the Numberblocks! This engaging book helps children to recognise and write numbers 11 to 20, and apply their number knowledge to fun, simple activities. (Includes a free wipe-clean pen.)

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Book SynopsisThe gripping new YA thriller from the author of FOUR GOOD LIARS, and the perfect read for fans of A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER.A tense and satisfying cosy murder mystery, with an added really fun STEM element in the form of graphs, charts and Venn diagrams to illustrate the investigation I loved going through all the workings! Ravena Guron, author of This Book KillsHow do you catch a murderer without knowing who the victim is?Science-obsessed Grace's fresh start with her dad in Devon is derailed when the smart speaker in their new house comes alive at midnight and says: I'm going to murder you.And after Grace begins to investigate, she uncovers four mysterious deaths all supposedly accidents that are linked to the device.But only Grace knows that one of those deaths was actually a murder and now she must identify both the victim and the killer, using the methodology of a chemistry experiment before she ends up dead herself.The gripping new YA thriller from the author of FOUR GOOD LIARS.An immaculately plotted, clever book with a great ending! Sue Wallman, author of Lying About Last Summer

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Book SynopsisMarcus Rashford MBE is Manchester United's iconic number 10 and an England International footballer.During the lockdown imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Marcus teamed up with the food distribution charity FareShare to cover the free school meal deficit for vulnerable children across the UK, raising in excess of 20 million pounds. Marcus successfully lobbied the British Government to u-turn policy around the free food voucher program a campaign that has been deemed the quickest turnaround of Government policy in the history of British politics so that 1.3 million vulnerable children continued to have access to food supplies whilst schools were closed during the pandemic.In response to Marcus's End Child Food Poverty campaign, the British Government committed 400 million to support vulnerable children across the UK, supporting 1.7 million children for the next 12 months.In October 2020, he was appointed MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Marcus has committed himself to combating child poverty in the UK and his book You Are a Champion is an inspiring guide for children about reaching their full potential.Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie is a North-West Londoner who first began writing after graduating in 2018, and developing a passion for all things storytelling. He has co-written three books for the children's fantasy series, Future Hero and The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Headless Ghost. When not writing or reading, he loves sports (basketball and football), films (anything with Denzel), and music (mainly Hip-Hop!).Marta Kissi studied BA Illustration & Animation at Kingston University and MA Visual Communication at the Royal College of Art. Her favourite part of being an illustrator is bringing stories to life by designing charming characters and the wonderful worlds they live in. She shares a studio with her husband James.

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Book SynopsisA bright, science-minded boy goes to the beach equipped to collect and examine flotsam-anything floating that has been washed ashore. Bottles, lost toys, small objects of every description are among his usual finds. But there's no way he could have prepared for one particular discovery: a barnacle-encrusted underwater camera, with its own secrets to share . . . and to keep.Trade Review"Beautiful child’s graphic novel... Wiesner keeps his viewpoint strictly childlike, magnifying the mundane until you see his world in a grain of sand." * Evening Standard *"Wiesner’s imaginative and technical brilliance come together here . . . giving a world of details to look at and look at and wonder." -- Valerie Coghlan * INIS, Editor's Choice *"Beautiful" * Telegraph *"A wonderful, thought-provoking picture book." -- Clare Poole * The Bookseller *"Wonderfully imaginative . . . The pictures are packed with details and each re-reading provides more joy," -- Marilyn Brocklehurst * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the Mr. Men Pocket Library the perfect first introduction for young children to these fun and zany characters! The slipcase, which is packaged in shrink-wrap, features six board book stories about Mr Happy, Mr Messy, Mr Silly, Mr Bump, Mr Strong and Mr Tickle.The storybooks are made of robust board, and their small size and sturdy pages makes them perfect for young children to hold and play with, so they can explore the brightly-coloured images and turn the pages themselves.The pocket size of the slipcase makes it perfect to be enjoyed by young children when you''re out and about it''s easy to pop into a bag for entertainment on the go. There''s also a second fun feature to the set the back of the books can be positioned to create one big picture of the Mr Men children will enjoy helping their parent or guardian move the books into the right position so the full image can be revealed.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971. The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly. The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf. The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisA powerful and necessary picture book the journey of a child forced to become a refugee when war destroys everything she has ever known.Imagine if, on an ordinary day, war came. Imagine it turned your town to rubble. Imagine going on a long and difficult journey all alone. Imagine finding no welcome at the end of it. Then imagine a child who gives you something small but very, very precious... When the government refused to allow 3000 child refugees to enter this country in 2016, Nicola Davies was so angry she wrote a poem. It started a campaign for which artists contributed drawings of chairs, symbolising a seat in a classroom, education, kindness, the hope of a future. The poem has become this book, movingly illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, which should prove a powerful aid for explaining the ongoing refugee crisis to younger readers.Trade Review“In a wholly different register, The Day War Came combines Nicola Davies’s simple, hard-hitting text and Rebecca Cobb’s pencil drawings to evoke the destruction of everyday reality for the youngest victims of conflict. Thought-provoking and poignant, it’s an excellent answer to the question of how to talk to children about war.” * The Guardian *“The deceptively simple narrative combined with Rebecca Cobb’s evocative illustrations make this a useful tool for explaining the refugee crisis to younger readers.” * Oldie *“[…] it ends on a powerful notes about the power of kindness and the potential for a better future.” * Surrey Advertiser *“an incredibly powerful picture book […]. Cobb’s illustrations are both beautiful and devastating.” * The Bookseller *“A tale of humanity and compassion that is worth sharing.” * South Wales Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisJoin a brave little mouse on a big Christmas adventure! This is the chapter book edition of Alex T. Smith's modern Christmas classic How Winston Delivered Christmas, with gorgeous black and white illustrations from the author throughout – the perfect festive gift for newly confident readers.Winston is on a Very Important Mission. On Christmas Eve, he finds a letter to Father Christmas that did not make it to the post box – so, with no time to lose, he sets out to deliver it himself in time for Christmas Day! He has a lot of Very Exciting Adventures on his Very Important Mission and makes some wonderful friends along the way. Will he find Father Christmas in time?How Winston Delivered Christmas is a heartwarming illustrated story by Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of the Claude series.Trade ReviewUtterly gorgeous stuff. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *Gorgeously illustrated, this is a poignant and heart-wraming story. * Waterstones.com *Beautifully illustrated, a fantastic idea, a heartwarming story and a book that is destined to become a Christmas classic. * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisLet’s count with the Numberblocks! Learn to recognise numbers 1 to 10 and start counting with this fun and colourfulboard book.

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Book SynopsisBernard's got a problem: he's found a monster in the back garden but his mum and dad are just too busy to notice. So Bernard tries to befriend the monster… and that doesn't go quite to plan. Loved by children, monsters and adults for forty years, David McKee's iconic picture book is celebrated in this special anniversary paperback. ‘...even more relevant in an era of parents glued to their mobile phones’ DAILY MAIL, Best Reads Ever 'Arguably the finest children’s book ever written, McKee’s clever fable is both a warning to neglectful parents and a very funny story about being ignored.' THE i NEWSPAPER 'My favourite books for very young children are Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and Not Now Bernard by David McKee.' Michael Rosen 'Not Now Bernard is THE book of our times' Frank Cottrell-Boyce 'It's so good!' Adam Buxton 'Funny to a four year old and meaningful to a 36 year old' Ben Bailey Smith aka Doc BrownTrade Review"My favourite books for very young children are Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and Not Now Bernard by David McKee." -- Michael Rosen"Not Now Bernard is THE book of our times" * Frank Cottrell-Boyce *"Arguably the finest children's books ever written, McKee's clever fable is both a warning to neglectful parents and a very funny story about being ignored." * The i *"It's so good!" * Adam Buxton *"Not Now, Bernard could be the most profound picture book I’ve ever read. [It’s] possibly my favourite picture book of all time. It's so powerful, it's so funny, dark - it's everything. That to me is the number one kids book of all time... It's funny to a four year old and meaningful to a 36 year old" * Ben Bailey Smith aka Doc Brown *

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Book SynopsisBlack Beauty is a perennial children's favourite, one which has never been out of print since its publication in 1877. It is a moralistic tale of the life of the horse related in the form of an autobiography, describing the world through the eyes of the creature. In taking this anthropomorphic approach, the author Anna Sewell broke new literary ground and her effective storytelling ability makes it very easy for the reader to accept the premise that a horse is recounting the exploits in the narrative. The gentle thoroughbred, Black Beauty, is raised with care and is treated well until a vicious groom injures him. The damaged horse is then sold to various masters at whose hands he experiences cruelty and neglect. After many unpleasant episodes, including one where he becomes a painfully overworked cab horse in London, Black Beauty finally canters towards a happy ending. Although Anna Sewell's classic is set firmly in the Victorian period, its message is universal and timeless: animals will serve humans well if they are treated with consideration and kindness. There have been many film and television adaptations of the story, but it is only the novel that captures the authentic voice of the central character.

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Book SynopsisThe Famous Five celebrated 70 years in print in 2012 - but the celebrations are still continuing! Everyone loves reading the adventures of Dick, Anne, Julian, George and, of course, Timmy!

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Book SynopsisThree favourite stories of Paddington, the beloved classic bear from Darkest Peru, brought together in one volume. Paddington is now a major movie star!This special edition brings together three favourite classic adventures Paddington in the Garden, Paddington at the Carnival and Paddington and the Grand Tour.Whether he is gardening, walking along the canal, or seeing the sights of London as always there is never a dull moment when Paddington is around!Trade ReviewPraise for the Paddington series: ‘I’ve always had great respect for Paddington…He is a British institution.’ Stephen Fry ‘Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children’s literature.’ The Teacher ‘Michael Bond’s accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children’s characters.’ The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisMoominpappa yearns to make a fresh start, to find a rocky island and lighthouse where he'll feel alert and important again. And so the Moomins set sail for a new home. Moominpappa's longed-for-island proves as mysterious and wild and he'd hoped. It even has a deserted lighthouse. But how is Moominmamma to grow her flowers and what could have happened to the last keeper of the lighthouse?Trade ReviewI love these editions - so beautifully produced, so solid and permanent, just as Tove Jansson deserved -- Philip PullmanTove Jansson is one of the greatest children's writers there has ever been -- Sir Terry Pratchett[These editions] are simply stunning, and an absolute must-read. The Moomin novels are timeless stories full of adventure and heartwarming values - perfect for Christmas. * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisRelive the beauty and magic of Cicely Mary Barker''s Flower Fairies of the Summer. Since the publication of Cicely Mary Barker''s first book in 1923, the Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to readers around the world. Her charming poetry and delicate illustrations have sparked the imaginations of children for over ninety years and continue to inspire a lifelong love for fairies and all things magical.

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Book SynopsisTen fat sausages sizzling in the pan… decide to escape, if they can! Come on a great escape through the kitchen as we follow each sausage that decides to make a run for it. Will they succeed or will the cat, blender, plug hole or fan prove their downfall? Michelle Robinson's no-holds-barred humour is perfectly matched by Tor Freeman's mad-cap artwork. Hilarious and merciless, this tale will have you hooting out loud. 'Bright condiments, stricken-looking frankfurters and wicked comedy will appeal to the ruthless reader' GUARDIANTrade Review"Bright condiments, stricken-looking frankfurters and wicked comedy will appeal to the ruthless reader." -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *"An infectiously funny countdown book, set to be a read-aloud favourite" -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *"Madcap, laugh-out-loud counting book" * Baby London *"A sure hit for storytime with its delicious mix of adventure, silliness and hope against the odds" * Playing by the Book *"Subversive fun aplenty awaits readers in this wacky fractured rendition of the nursery rhyme Ten Fat Sausages... Fabulous fun!" * Library Mice *

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Book SynopsisSquish the sea sponge, scrape the rough tree bark and stroke the sheep's fluffy fleece as you get hands-on with the world around you! This tactile book of textures engages with the natural world and encourages children to interact imaginatively with their environment!

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Book SynopsisThis magical little sticker book is full of woodland fairy dolls to dress. There are lots of enchanting scenes to decorate, from a fairy garden and dawn chorus to gathering acorns and picking berries. With over 200 reusable stickers of outfits, woodland creatures and flowers, plus a fold-out back cover to `park' stickers whilst they're not in use.

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Book SynopsisClaire Cashmore, MBE and Paralympic gold medallist, was born without a left forearm but she never let being different stand in the way of her big dreams. Splash is based on Claire's real-life experience: this gold-medal-winning swimmer really was scared of water until one day, everything changed!These are Claire's big sisters.They call her Bear and ruffle her hair.And whatever Claire's sisters can do,Claire can do too But there is one thing Claire won''t do The water in the swimming pool makes her feel squirmy inside. Follow her sisters? No thank you! Not today?Can Claire conquer her fears? Can she set foot in the water and what will happen if she does?Perfect for fans of What Happened to You? by James Catchpole and Karen George.GuardianBook of the Month (26th June 2021)Exuberant . . . full of the joys of swimming. The heroine has a limb difference, understatedly conveyed in both text and pictures, while the chief focus of the story is fun, perseverance and supportive family love' Trade Review Guardian Book of the Month ‘Exuberant . . . full of the joys of swimming. The heroine has a limb difference, understatedly conveyed in both text and pictures, while the chief focus of the story is fun, perseverance and supportive family love’ – Imogen Russell Williams

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Book SynopsisDive beneath the waves with this spell-binding adventure of friendship, forgiveness and bravery, set on the shores of Papua New Guinea, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Eva Ibbotson.Trade ReviewAbove all, this is an exploration of grief and it has such wisdom that there are paragraphs worth copying to save and reread. * The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *Thought-provoking, hopeful and full of atmosphere. * The Week Junior *Magnificent and beautiful * Sophie Anderson, author of The Girl Who Speaks Bear *I was blown away by it. A master storyteller with an adventure that will catapult children into wildness and wonder. * Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher *The most incredible story. * Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch of Magic *

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Book SynopsisJoin Ryder and the PAW Patrol for a lift the flap, pop-up fun story.When Ryder organises a fun surprise for his Pup Pals, he realises they are nowhere to be seen. Join Ryder, journey through Adventure Bay in search of his friends and find all your favourite PAW Patrol pups along the way.This gentle, interactive story with your favourite PAW Patrol pups features fun lift-the-flaps and a pop-up surprise on every page.

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Book SynopsisA tale of star-crossed young love set against the backdrop of the Viking invasion of York, from a master storyteller.Tor is the youngest son of Harald Hardrada, King of Norway and leader of the Viking fleet, whose countless victories have been woven into song, his prowess the stuff of legend.Kata knows little of her parents, but her heart yearns for something beyond the small world of her Anglo-Saxon village south of the great city of York.When Tor is sent to scout ahead of the Viking fleet after their invasion of Scarborough, he relies on his charm and his guile to learn the lie of the land and the location of the regional earls'' forces, ready to report back to his father. Soon, however, he meets Kata, a caring and capable young woman whose fierce nature sets Tor''s heart alight.But these are troubled times. Mistrust and rumours ripple through the land: the mighty Hardrada is coming and help is far from hand. As the eve of battle draws closer, Kata and Tor must question to whom their loyalty lies: heart or home?

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Book SynopsisTHEY FOUND EACH OTHER. NOW THEY MUST RESCUE WHAT THEY LEFT BEHIND. The highly-anticipated sequel to the queer genre-bending dystopian romance All That''s Left in the World.Against the backdrop of a ravaged world, Andrew and Jamie have settled in a new community, more in love than ever. Finally they''ve reached safety and have each taken on roles and responsibilities in this new life. But it''s soon clear they want different things:Jamie is ready to move on and take to the road, just the two of them.Andrew wants to remain in the safety of numbers.With a storm brewing up the coast they have no choice to head back into the wilderness where old enemies roam and they don''t know who to trust. Can they find their way back to safety and each other?

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Book SynopsisA special anniversary edition, with a striking new cover design, to celebrate 10 years of the Chaos Walking trilogy.Prentisstown isn't like other towns. Everyone can hear everyone else's thoughts in a constant, overwhelming Noise. There is no privacy. There are no secrets. Then Todd Hewitt unexpectedly stumbles on a spot of complete silence. Which is impossible. And now he's going to have to runTrade ReviewThe story, narrated sparkily and saltily by its hero Todd, unpeels Prentisstown's dark secrets like the layers of a very rotten onion. Ness, an acclaimed author of adult fiction as well, moves things along at a breakneck pace, and Todd's world is filled with memorable characters, foul villains. * Financial Times *An impossibly good novel. It is at once endearing yet unsentimental; compassionate yet damning; exhaustingly exhilarating and yet tempered by a staid and considered emotivity. Written in the first-person present tense in an unapologetically impudent manner, this novel captures exceptionally the brash bravado and the underlying insecurities that actively teem inside the minds and explode in the actions of boys on their path to manhood. * www.inthenews.co.uk *THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL excellent debuts in recent months and perhaps the most impressive is Patrick Ness's The Knife of Never Letting Go. It's the story of Todd, the last boy in a community of men. In Prentisstown, the Noise virus has left men with the ability to hear each other's thoughts, those of animals too. The idea may send shivers up the spine, but how different is it to the constant intrusion of e-mails, texts, advertisements and CCTV we already suffer? When Todd finds a lone girl in the marshes he realises they have to escape, which isn't easy when your hunters can hear your every thought. Written in Todd's characteristic vernacular and brimming over with ideas about adolescence, faith and free will, this is intelligent, immersive storytelling. -- Keith Gray * The Scotsman *A book like no other. It's one of the most gripping, fantastical reads around. -- Camilla de la Bedoyere * Sunday Express *Darkly imagined and brilliantly created, the painful dystopian setting of a world full of noise in which all thoughts can be heard as if spoken is the background to this tense coming of age story. * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisMysterious selkies, bad-tempered giants, devious fairies and even Loch Ness's most famous resident -- these are the mythical beasts of Scottish folklore.In the highly anticipated companion volume to the much-loved An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales, award-winning children’s author Theresa Breslin brings together a stunning collection of tales from across Scotland.Alternately humorous, poignant and thrilling, each story is brought to life with exquisite illustrations by Scottish fine artist Kate Leiper.A wonderful gift, this is a truly stunning book to be treasured for a lifetime and will be enjoyed by parents and grandparents as well as children.Trade Review'This is a rare delight; a harmonious braiding of pitch-perfect storytelling with illustrations of breathtaking elegance and integrity. Every home should have at least one copy.'-- Debi Gliori'Theresa Breslin brings an array of creatures to life with her assured and captivating storytelling, and she places a child at the heart of each tale.'-- Julia Donaldson'Beautifully engages the imagination thanks to both the stories and the incredible illustrations that accompany them... The tales are perfect for bedtime stories but also captivating for older readers, making this a book for the whole family to enjoy.'-- Scottish Field'Theresa Breslin’s storytelling and the artwork of Kate Leiper combine to produce An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures. Theresa has selected eleven stories from settings across Scotland to tell and re-tell: a Selkie tale from Orkney, Thomas the Rhymer from the Scottish Borders, a story of dangerous women from Arbroath and an adventure of the Wee Folk in Lanarkshire amongst others. Her engaging style makes this an ideal collection to read aloud. But be sure to allow plenty of time to absorb all the beauty in Kate’s minutely detailed illustrations. The book is full of colour and atmosphere and style, a testament to the partnership of writer and illustrator.'-- Jane Sandell, The Scotsman'Lively yarn-spinning, delightful illustrations, and handsome bookmaking again make a winning combination in this follow-up to the creators' An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales (2012)… Leiper supplies all 11 tales with bright illustrations that generally run evocatively along the broad margins and off the edges of the pages, offering not scenes of violence but idyllic glimpses of finely modeled small animals and objects, appealingly distracted figures in historical dress, and grassy Scottish hills. A fine choice for reading aloud or alone, rich in creatures more magical than frightening.'-- Kirkus Reviews'A memorable collection of Scottish tales, highly recommended for reading aloud.'-- Booklist'‘Tis the season also for sumptuously-illustrated gift books. Among the most prizeable this year is An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures by Theresa Breslin, illustrated by Kate Leiper (Floris, £14.99). Breslin, who more commonly writes for older children young adults and won the Carnegie Medal for Whisper in the Graveyard, has a gift for bringing the old stories to life, and this is enchantingly enhanced by Leiper’s images. This follow up to their An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales, brings us Scotland as a land populated by strange creatures. There’s Nessie, of course, and the Selkies, but the real joy is in the lesser-known fiends: the Big Grey Man, the Island Beast, the “loathseome Nuckelavee” and the Wulver, a creature with the body of a man but the feet and hands of a wolf.'--Herald Scotland'unbelievably beautiful illustrations'--Vermont Country SamplerTable of ContentsThe Monster of Loch NessGillon and the SelkieThe Story of the Giant’s CausewayThomas the Rhymer or True ThomasThe Whirlpool of the CorryvreckanThe Mermen of the Bell RockThe Archer and the Island BeastThe Big Grey Man of Ben MacduiThe WulverThe Wee Folk of Merlin CragThe Saving Grace

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Book SynopsisExplore the beautiful sundecks, marvel at the luxurious design and relive the tragic sinking of the world''s most famous ship with The Story of the Titanic for Children. Over one hundred years on, the captivating story of the Titanic has lost none of its appeal. This stunning book explores real-life stories and little known facts that will absorb young readers. Beautiful images and bite-sized information bring the Titanic to life, from its construction to the victims and survivors after its tragic sinking. Filled with amazing facts and details giving insights into the ''unsinkable'' ship, The Story of the Titanic for Children will satisfy even the most curious minds.

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Book Synopsis'There are so many things I am and can be... There's a whole world waiting for me.' Introduce your baby to Black excellence with this lyrical board-book edition of Young, Gifted and Black. Includes a mirror at the back so young dreamers can see themselves next to their heroes. Meet icons of color from past and present in this baby board book celebration of inspirational achievement. A collection of positive, yet simple, affirmations to encourage the next generation. Highlighting the talent of Black leaders and changemakers from around the world, young dreamers will develop confidence, self-assurance, and self-belief.   Created in the spirit of Nina Simone’s song “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black,” meet figureheads, leaders and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers like Zadie Smith andTrade Review“Celebrates Black excellence.” -- Danielle Ballantyne * Foreword Reviews *'A gorgeous new board edition of Young Gifted and Black introduces young children to black icons past and present, and comes complete with a mirror on the final page.' -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *‘A brilliant celebration of Black trailblazers from many walks of life and with a huge diversity of talents, this book sends a strong and vital message of affirmation, empowerment and aspiration. How clever and motivational that young children view themselves in the mirror after seeing all these inspiring Black role models. Highly recommended.’ * The School Librarian *“A good book for starting conversations with kids.” * BookRiot *

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Book SynopsisSee the Grishaverse come to life on screen with Shadow and Bone, now a Netflix original series.A glorious Collector's Edition of New York Times bestselling, epic fantasy novel CROOKED KINGDOM, featuring:*Intricate gold iconography from the world of the book**Seven pieces of full-color character artwork from Monolime**A new and exclusive letter of introduction from the author**Deep black sprayed edges**Endpaper maps*This beautiful hardback is a perfect gift for fans, or to discover the unforgettable writing of Leigh Bardugo before the Grishaverse comes to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an original series.Welcome to the world of the Grisha.Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives.Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties.A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets - a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the Grisha world.As gripping, sweeping and memorable as the Grisha trilogy - SHADOW AND BONE, SIEGE AND STORM and RUIN AND RISING - this novel is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Laini Taylor, Kristin Cashore and GAME OF THRONES.Winner of the Teen Choice Book Award for Book of the Year.Trade ReviewA delicious blend of masterfully executed elements... Bardugo outdoes herself in this exhilarating follow-up, and series fans will have their eyes glued to every page * BOOKLIST, STARRED REVIEW *Unputdownable excitement from beginning to end * KIRKUS, STARRED REVIEW *Praise for Six of Crows:Bardugo outdoes herself with this book, creating the gorgeously built backdrop of Ketterdam and populating it with a sophisticated cast of rogues and criminals. Six of Crows is a twisty and elegantly crafted masterpiece that thrilled me from beginning to end * Holly Black on SIX OF CROWS *Ocean's Eleven set in a Game of Thrones-esque world . . . a pacey read with electric prose * INDEPENDENT *Crackling dialogue and sumptuous description. Bardugo dives deep into this world . . . If you're not careful, it'll steal all your time * NEW YORK TIMES *Cracking page-turner with a multi-ethnic band of misfits with differing sexual orientations who satisfyingly, believably jell into a family * KIRKUS, STARRED REVIEW *Fantasy at its absolute best * METRO *This has all the right elements to keep readers enthralled: a cunning leader with a plan for every occasion, nigh-impossible odds, an entertaining combative team of skilled misfits, a twisty plot, and a nerve-wracking cliffhanger * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *

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Book SynopsisCompanion to the bestselling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, this delightful take-along nature guide helps young children find, identify, and learn about the fascinating animals, plants, and other wonders to be found at the seashore.Young explorers discover a variety of cool creatures, shells, plants, and more at the beach, from crabs skittering across the sand to fish riding the waves to seagulls flying high in the sky. This sturdy take-along guide features: Easy-to-understand profiles of a wide variety of plants and animals commonly spotted at the beach, as well as fan-favorites out in the waves like dolphins, seahorses, and jellyfish Vibrant National Geographic photography that brings the subject matter to life and makes identification easy “Check Me Out!” fact boxes that provide more information about each creature, including its size and color, where it’s found, and what it eats Gallery page

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Book SynopsisNobody visits Eerie-on-Sea in the winter. Especially not when darkness falls and the wind howls around Maw Rocks and the wreck of the battleship Leviathan, where even now some swear they have seen the unctuous Malamander creepHerbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, knows that returning lost things to their rightful owners is not easy especially when the lost thing is not a thing at all, but a girl. No one knows what happened to Violet Parma's parents twelve years ago, and when she engages Herbie to help her find them, the pair discover that their disappearance might have something to do with the legendary sea-monster, the Malamander. Eerie-on-Sea has always been a mysteriously chilling place, where strange stories seem to wash up. And it just got stranger...Trade Review…a wonderfully imaginative and atmospheric adventure, rich in myth and legend and with a delicious gothic edge… Taylor is best known as an illustrator – he famously created the original jacket for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – but Malamander confirms him as a ferociously talented writer… this really is one that deserves all the buzz. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller, Children's Book of the Month *I was steeped in the briny world of the Malamander from the very first page. Set in Eerie on Sea, where mythical beasts to walk the misty shores, Thomas Taylor introduces us to a wonderful pair of detectives - Herbie and Violet – with a riddle to solve. This is fantastical storytelling at it’s best with a Dickensian cast and a terrifying beast from the deep. This enthralling oceanic adventure had me hoping our heroic lost and foundlings will have more mysteries to solve in books to come. I wanted to read on and on. * M. G. Leonard, Author of Beetle Boy *Full of unforgettable characters and brimming with maritime mystery, Malamander is a masterclass in original story-telling. Taylor's magical touch makes you believe in the impossible. * Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island *Mermonkeys, monsters and magic, oh my! Malamander is a brilliantly plotted mystery swirling with secrets, myths and the enigmatic residents of one unforgettable sea-side town. * Jennifer Bell, author of The Uncommoners *“Taylor knows how to create atmosphere and a sense of creepy place. It’s a book to be devoured, but is also born for the screen — and I can’t wait to see this south-coast Grand Budapest Hotel meets The Shape of Water (but with a better plot) become a hit.” * The Times, Children’s Book of the Week *

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Book SynopsisReturn to the forest where anything can happen. An unmissable new book in Nadia Shireen’s bestselling and wildly funny illustrated comedy adventure series, Grimwood!Perfect for readers age 7+, and fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good, Bunny vs Monkey and anyone who likes to laugh. Sharon the Party Crow has lost her mojo! Three parties in one day have proved too much for Grimwood’s favourite raving resident, and now it’s up to Ted, Nancy, Willow, and the rest of the gang to help Sharon get her groove back. Teamwork, friendship and, most importantly, dance skills, will all be put to the test as the gang try to get the party started again!   Fully illustrated throughout and full of heart, laughs and surprises, this is the must-read fourth title in the bestselling and fantastically anarchic Grim

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Book SynopsisThe extraordinary story of a boy called Wart ignored by everyone except his tutor, Merlyn who goes on to become King Arthur.Come, sword, said the Wart. He took hold of the handles with both hands, and strained against the stone but nothing movedWhen the wizard Merlyn comes to tutor Sir Ector's sons, Kay and the Wart, studying suddenly becomes much more exciting. After all, who wouldn't enjoy being turned into a fish, or a badger, or a snake?But the Wart is destined for greater things and Merlyn's magical teachings are only the beginning of his amazing future

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Book SynopsisEveryone loves the wickedly dry sense of humour of The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine. Okay, Okay. So hang me. I killed the bird. For pity''s sake, I''m a cat.Poor Ellie is horrified when Tuffy drags a dead bird into the house. Then a mouse. But Tuffy can''t understand what all the fuss is about. Who on earth will be the next victim to arrive through the cat-flap? Can soft-hearted Ellie manage to get her beloved pet to change his wild, wild ways before he ends up in even deeper trouble?The hilarious antics of Tuffy and his family as told by the killer cat himself. ''Anne Fine knows how to make readers laugh'' GuardianAnne Fine has written numerous highly acclaimed and prize-winning books for children and adults. The Tulip Touch won the Whitbread Children''s Book of the Year Award; Goggle-Eyes won the Guardian Children''s Fiction Award and the Carnegie Medal; Flour Babies won the Carnegie Me

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Book SynopsisKevin is determined that he''ll never join a gang but his path crosses the Tribe''s when he saves one of them from a rival gang. Invited to take their initiation test, Kevin plans to break the oath of secrecy and tell everyone. But he falls under the spell of the gang leader, Salom, and becomes a member. Kevin then discovers how hard it is to break away from the Tribe''s rules and Salom''s power, for when he''s challenged Salom always makes you sorry. In this case he fastens on to Kevin''s little sister, Glory, and Kevin is forced to take the initiation test again as his sister freezes with horror crossing a beam high above a ruined building.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author the His Dark Materials trilogy and La Belle Sauvage. Featuring wonderful new illustrations from Peter Bailey this beautiful fairytale is perfect for readers young and old.Lila doesn''t just want to be a Firework-Maker''s daughter, she wants to be a Firework Maker herself. But although she''s learned a lot she still must get through the most difficult and dangerous part of her apprenticeship - and her father won''t tell her what it is.In search of this final Firework-Making secret, Lila heads off alone on a journey. It is a journey filled with dangers beyond anything she could have imagined, a journey on which she will learn so much more than the one secret she set out to find . . .Trade ReviewFull of hilarious, lovable characters this is a book you will want to read over and over again * The Sunday Times *A wonderfully written adventure story * Guardian *[S]heer genius * Independent *

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Book SynopsisThe spellbinding sequel to Tom Fletcher''s bestselling magical adventure, The Christmasaurus.''She is the best-kept Christmas secret of all,'' whispered Santa Claus. ''Which is surprising, because Christmas itself would not exist without her. She is older than time itself, yet still as young as tomorrow. She is known only as the Winter Witch.'' One year has passed since William Trundle''s incredible adventure with the most extraordinary dinosaur: the Christmasaurus. Now, William is swept back to the magical North Pole, where he meets the mysterious, icy Winter Witch - whose power to control time allows Santa Claus to make the long journey all around the world every Christmas Eve. And when they learn that the fate of Christmas itself hangs in the balance, William and the Christmasaurus must work with the Winter Witch to protect it...Full of magic and music, humour and heart, and a friendship like no other, The Christmasaurus Trade ReviewWilliam Trundle and the extraordinary Christmasaurus are back * Guardian *Stonkingly good . . . a compelling adventure and a nuanced celebration of friendship and family love * Guardian *

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