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Peppa and her friends are going to playgroup, and you can join in the fun! Over 50 stickers inside!This amazing book is packed full of:StickersActivities ColouringAnd lots of fun! Help Peppa colour, stick and draw her way through a lovely day with her friends.

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'"Namaste," says Miss Rabbit.It's another busy day at Peppa and George's playgroup, and today they have a VERY special visitor coming in to see them!Miss Rabbit is going to teach everyone about yoga!From calm breathing to gentle stretching, Peppa and all of her friends love learning about yoga. And the parents LOVE picking up calm children.Join Peppa and learn all about all of the different yoga stretches that you can try too!

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A brilliant book and toy in one!Nee-naw! Nee-naw! Spot is visiting his Grandpa at the fire station, and he's very excited! Join Spot on his adventure by reading the story, and then play with the fire-engine shaped book. You can press the button to bring it to life with sound and flashing light! Spot is the fun-first friend for new experiences, early learning and stories you can play with.Loved this? Why not try:Where's Spot?Spot's Birthday PartySpot Goes to the FarmSpot Goes to the BeachSpot Bakes a CakeSpot Visits His GrandparentsSpot Goes on HolidayAll About Spot

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While Diggersaurs work hard outdoors shifting earth and granite,Work takes place in outer space upon a distant planet . . .Meet the Roversaurs - an awesome combination of dinosaur and spacecraft. They busy on Mars, tunnelling through the ground, mapping new territory, testing soil samples and growing plants - what do they have planned? And might they need some help from the Diggersaurs?This read-aloud rhyming treat is bursting with funny, characterful dino-machines. Award-winning, bestselling Michael Whaite brings Mars to life with bright, bold colours and details to pore over.

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Rediscover Puffin Classics - timeless stories for each new generation.Tom Canty and Edward Tudor could have been identical twins. Their birthdays and their faces match, but there the likeness stops. For Edward is prince, heir to King Henry VIII of England, whilst Tom is a miserable pauper. But fate intervenes, and their identities become confused. Soon the prince is thrown out of the palace in rags, leaving ignorant Tom to play the part of a royal prince.Lightly abridged for Puffin Classics.

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Christmas is coming! A delightful collection of stories for Yuletide by some of the finest writers for children which makes a perfect stock-filler Christmas gift.The Puffin Book of Christmas Stories is essential Christmas-time reading including classic and contemporary stories, from traditional to real life, humour and most importantly, the magic of Christmas. Writers range from Charles Dickens to Gillian Cross, Trish Cooke, Malorie Blackman and Jacqueline Wilson.

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In their desperate quest to find the grail, stolen by the forces of the Dark, the Drew children have returned to Trewissick. One night, in a strange ceremony, Jane watches the village women construct the Greenwitch: an ancient offering to the sea. Overcome by the Greenwitch's power, Jane makes a perilous wish - one that will tip the balance in the ongoing struggle between good and evil.The third haunting, magical book in the highly acclaimed Dark is Rising sequence.

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This night will be bad and tomorrow will be beyond imagining.It's Midwinter's Eve, the day before Will's eleventh birthday. But there is an atmosphere of fear in the familiar countryside around him. This will be a birthday like no other. Will discovers that he has the power of the Old Ones, and that he must embark on a quest to vanquish the terrifyingly evil magic of the Dark.The second novel in Susan Cooper's highly acclaimed Dark is Rising sequence.

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When two rich young gentlemen move to town, they don't go unnoticed - especially when Mrs Bennett vows to have one of her five daughters marry into their fortunes. But love, as Jane and Elizabeth Bennett soon discover, is rarely straightforward, and often surprising. It's only a matter of time until their own small worlds are turned upside down and they discover that first impressions can be the most misleading of all.Pride and Prejudice is one of six unforgettable Puffin Classics, brought together for International Women's Day in a stunning set in celebration of some of the most iconic female writers of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Introducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that makes our big world little.Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from cities and jungles to outer space and the ocean depths.The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children on their adventure as they venture further into the jungle. A novelty slide, push or pull on every spread also helps children to engage and explore.Allison Black's bright artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play, with lots to spot, see and enjoy on every spread.This series has been created in collaboration with subject experts, to produce an accurate representation of the world around us and provide a perfectly designed Little World.Introduces the worldBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 2+Look out for other titles in the Ladybird Little World series:In the CityTo the MoonUnder the SeaAt the AirportOn the Beach

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Peppa and George are very excited! They are going to the cinema to see the new Super Potato film. Will Super Potato save the day? Peppa and her friends can't wait to find out! You can find our all about the cinema in this exciting new Peppa Pig adventure. Perfect for little ones visiting the cinema for the first time!

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Peppa and George love mermaids, unicorns and dragons! Join Peppa and George for magical-creature fun and lots of puzzles and activities that will keep Peppa fans busy. Help Daddy Pig transform Peppa's toy horse, Horsey Twinkle Toes into a sparkly, colourful unicorn and use the guide to make your own dragon paper chain!Includes over 50 shiny foil stickers!

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A fairytale full of adventure!Once upon a time, Peppa, George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig were on a magical adventure in the fairy-tale woods . . . First they met a big (but not very bad) wolf, and then they bumped into three hungry bears! What will they find when they reach Granny and Grandpa Pig's house?Little Red Riding Hood meets Goldilocks and the Three Bears in this new magical picture book that all fairytale fans will adore. With a very glittery cover, it's the perfect gift for sharing with little readers.

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It's looks like just another normal day for Peppa and George, Daddy Pig takes them to the supermarket, then for lunch with Granny and Grandpa Pig, before popping in to work for a while. But super Daddy Pig makes their day anything but ordinary by adding lots of fun and excitement to everything they do!Daddy Pig makes every day an adventure in this delightful picture book with a sparkly cover, it's perfect for little piggies and their daddies on Father's Day and all year round!

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An inspirational picture book for young readers from former President of the United States, Barack Obama. In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, former President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to the ideals that have shaped his nation and thirteen groundbreaking Americans, including:The artistry of Georgia O'Keefe The courage of Jackie RobinsonThe patriotism of George Washington Barack Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children and within all children.Evocative illustrations by the award-winning artist Loren Long at once capture the personalities and achievements of these great Americans, and the innocence and promise of childhood.This book celebrates the potential within all of us to pursue our dreams and forge our own paths.

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Take a trip through London in this search and find book that's bursting with things to spot and facts to discover!With hundreds of things to spot, from pigeons to tourists to telephone boxes, this book takes you through the most bustling, exciting and iconic places in London - with plenty of jaw-dropping and side-splitting facts to learn along the way!

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'Far, far away in the high, high mountains in a deep, deep valley in a dark, dark cave - there lived a mighty dragon.' He was an awesome and frightening creature, terrorising whole armies, destroying castles, demolishing forests and kidnapping princesses. But this mighty dragon had a deep, dark secret. . . .Uncover a charming tale of adventure, a dragon, and an unlikely hero. Told with gentle humour and mesmerising illustrations, this is a picture book to enchant and delight. This stunning new edition is perfect for new readers, as well as fans of George, the Dragon and the Princess. This much-loved classic tale comes from the exceptional storyteller and illustrator, Chris Wormell.

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This perfect bedtime board book is guaranteed to inspire big dreamsDream big, little one.There's so much you can do.Just look at all the women who came before you . . .Based on the New York Times bestselling sensation Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History this board book will inspire all little people of today to become the leaders of tomorrow

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Most of the time, Twilight looks like an ordinary grey pony but when Lauren says the words of a spell he transforms into a magical unicorn and together they can fly all over the world . . .When Lauren's brother Max makes friends with two new boys, he forgets about looking after Buddy, his puppy. Lauren tries to hide it from their parents, knowing that if they found out Max would get into a lot of trouble and they might even send Buddy away! Can a touch of magic help to show Max how important Buddy really is?

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*WINNER- Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards- Favourite Characters!* Do you love unicorns? So do Peppa Pig and Suzy Sheep! When Suzy comes over to Peppa's to play, they have a lot of fun with Peppa's new toy horse, Horsey Twinkle Toes. But what they really want to play with is a wonderful, magical, colourful UNICORN! Can Daddy Pig make their dreams come true? Peppa's Magical Unicorn is a lovely picture book, that all unicorn fans will adore. And with a very sparkly front cover, it's the perfect gift for every little reader.

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A stunning coming-of-age tale from poet and writer Savannah Brown.Sydney's dad is the only psychiatrist for miles around in their small Ohio town.He is also unexpectedly dead.Sydney believes the crash was anything but an accident. And when the threatening texts begin, and June Copeland - homecoming queen and golden child - appears at his funeral out of nowhere, she's sure of it.But through Sydney's newfound relationship with June, she's given a glimpse of a life without the darkness of an unresolved grief and the chance, just maybe, of a fresh start.Until it's clear that the secrets won't go away, and the truth might bring everything crashing down...Imperfect friendships, the shadow of grief and the sweet pain of romance - this is a poetic, thrilling ode to being human.

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Soon to be MOOMINVALLEY, a MAJOR ANIMATED SERIES on SKY ONE starring Taron Egerton and Rosamund Pike!'They can't have moved away without saying a word!' Winter is coming, and the Fillyjonk, the Hemulen, Toft, and Mymble, are all waiting in Moominvalley to see the Moomins return home. Winter doesn't seem right without them . . .

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The fifth book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series - now as a graphic novel! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.Most people get presents on their sixteenth birthday. I get a prophecy that could save or destroy the world.It happens when you're the son of Poseidon, God of the Sea. According to an ancient prophecy, I turn sixteen and the fate of the entire world is on me. But no pressure.Now Kronos, Lord of the Titans, is beginning his attack on New York City. And the dreaded monster Typhon is also heading our way. So it's me and forty of my demi-god friends versus untold evil . . .Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods – out now!And don't miss the trio's next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

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The complete collection of the classic Borrowers stories by Mary Norton.Arietty Clock isn't your typical little girl. Although she is little. Very little, in fact. She's a Borrower. She lives with her family in a large house that isn't technically theirs- it belongs to the 'human beans'. Arietty and her father, Pod, spend their days borrowing the human beans' possessions- her father is very good at borrowing. He can scale curtains using a hatpin and bring back a doll's teacup without breaking it! The Borrowers are very happy with their life and borrowing ways. Until Arietty makes friends with a boy. A human bean boy. And from that moment, danger is never far away.Can they avoid the great disaster of 'being seen'?In this complete collection, you can join Arietty on all of her adventures! The Borrowers Afield: The Clock family escape to the fields where their cousins live, but it's a long and dangerous journey. At last they find a new home and adapt to country life.The Borrowers Afloat: Homeless again, Arrietty looks forward to a life away from the dark country cottage, to one full of sunshine.The Borrowers Aloft: The family are now living in the model village of Little Fordham - a complete village tailored to their size. All they have to do is avoid being seen by the visitors, but one night the owner of a rival village comes with a cardboard box ready to catch them . . .The Borrowers Avenged: Pod, Homily and Arrietty have managed to escape with the help of Spiller. They move into the old rectory where they live happily until the Potters come looking for them. After a horrifying encounter in the church, the Potters get their just desserts and the Borrowers can live peacefully once and for all. Poor Stainless: Young Stainless, a Borrower boy, goes missing on a mission to borrow some parsley and an enormous search ensues.

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Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this thrilling edition of The Shadow Guests.Following the double disappearance of his mother and older brother, Cosmo Curtoy is sent to live with his strange cousin in England.When he arrives, Cosmo decides to explore the ancient Mill House on his cousins' estate - where he meets the Mill's spirited guests. . .But can he trust them?Join Cosmo on this supernatural time-travelling adventure and break the Curtoy's curse!

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Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.Honestly, blowing up another school was the last thing I wanted to do.As the son of a Greek God, I've had my share of near-death disaster - and now my arch enemy Luke wants to invade our camp via an ancient labyrinth. If he succeeds, thousands of bloodthirsty monsters will attack. So it's goodbye sunshine, hello darkness as four of us descend into the terrifying underground and beyond . . .

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A Christmas Carol is one of Charles Dickens' most loved books - a true classic and a Christmas-time must-read. This special Puffin Classics edition brings together two of the most inspirational collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London - the works of Arts and Crafts pioneer William Morris and the literature of Charles Dickens. Illustrator Liz Catchpole has selected patterns from the V&A archive and introduced new artwork inspired by the collection to create a beautiful cover which brings Charles Dickens's timeless story to life.Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable, bitter old man with no friends. One cold Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a scary journey to show him the error of his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, Scrooge learns to love Christmas and the people all around him.Other titles in the Puffin Classics V&A Collection include: Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, The Secret Garden, The Wind in the Willows and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

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Reissued in Penguin's ORIGINALS series of iconic teen fiction. After Shell's mother dies, her obsessively religious father descends into alcoholic mourning and Shell is left to care for her younger brother and sister. Her only release from the harshness of everyday life comes from her budding spiritual friendship with a naive young priest, and most importantly, her developing relationship with childhood friend, Declan, charming, eloquent and persuasive. But when Declan suddenly leaves Ireland to seek his fortune in America, Shell finds herself pregnant and the centre of a scandal that rocks the small community in which she lives, with repercussions across the whole country. The lives of those immediately around her will never be the same again.

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After their amazing first competition, 12-year-old Harper is loving life in her new group, the DanceStarz. But now, Harper has landed a part in her school musical - and not everyone is as thrilled about it as she is.The DanceStarz are worried Harper will be distracted so close to their next event. The girls have to win - especially as they're facing their arch-rivals, the Belles. Can Harper figure out how to find her balance and shine before she loses it all?The Callback, written in collaboration with Jula DeVillers, is the glittering sequel to dancer and international superstar Maddie Ziegler's debut novel, The Audition.

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Getting what you want can be tricky, especially if you don't ask in quite the right way. Follow one little monkey's journey through many emotions as he tries every trick in the book to get hold of his friend's banana, until he finally hits on the magic word - please! Using only two words, this is a fantastic introduction to the value of manners and compromise for young children. Packed with humour, colour and exuberance, this is a brilliant observation of toddler behaviour.

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Introducing the littlest readers to the delightful world of Peter Rabbit. Flopsy is off having lots of fun before her bedtime. With the most beautiful illustrations and gentle rhymes, this is a heavenly bedtime book you'll love to read with your own little bunny. The perfect first book for babies to introduce them to Beatrix Potter's world, and help calm them down before their own bedtime. ---------------Hello Flopsy! forms part of a continuing range of Peter Rabbit books specifically for babies.

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The classic award winning story from Anne Fine. Kitty Killin is not just a brilliant story-teller, but also the World's Great Expert when it comes to mothers having new and unwelcome boyfriends. So it's no surprise that she's the one chosen to sort out classmate Helly, who's gone into meltdown. Kitty decides to share her story about old Goggle-eyes - possibly one of the worst episodes in her life...

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Meg and Mog meet a new friend - a Roman who is in need of help! But will Meg's spell get him to London? Find out in this colourful new adventure and find out more about what Romans were really like...The Meg and Mog books have been entertaining children for nearly forty-five years; with their vibrant and unique artwork - they are perfect for sharing together, reading alone, and exploring the colours, shapes and characters in the pictures.

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Sing along to The Wheels on the Bus with Peppa and her friends! This sturdy story book has real wheels, so is perfect for playtime and storytime.Based on the hit preschool animation Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.

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An amazing new Peppa Pig activity book with an incredible 1000 stickers! This bumper book is packed with stickers of Peppa, George and all their family and friends. Solve puzzles, colour and draw, and even find out how to make your very own dinosaur - this book contains plenty of Peppa activities to keep little ones busy for hours at home!

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It's Christmas time at the Squirrel Club, and the Squirrels are helping Duggee to decorate the tree and give out presents. Featuring all of your favourite characters from the triple BAFTA-winning CBeebies show, this adorable festive board book story is perfect for reading at Christmas with little Hey Duggee fans.

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How to enjoy New Zealand's cycle trail network, by a writer who knows them like the back of his hand. How to enjoy New Zealand's cycle trail network, by a writer who knows them like the back of his hand. Nga Haerenga - the New Zealand Cycle Trails - began as a vision to inspire people to experience New Zealand's great outdoors by bike. This book is stuffed full of useful information on the different trails - how to get there, what you will see, level of difficulty, things to take, places to eat and places to stay. There is fascinating background information on each area - its history and the local flora and fauna - as well as on the ride itself. This new edition covers several new sections of the trails, and provides updates on any on-going construction work. There is also a highly practical section full of advice on choosing the right bike, gear to take, cell phone coverage in the different areas, weather and the best times of year for each trail, environmental care and useful websites. Written by New Zealand's top cycling writer, the book is aimed at family groups and first-time cyclists as well as more experienced groups. It's accompanied by colour photos, elevation profiles and maps of each trail. This new fully revised edition also provides an introduction to Tour Aotearoa which goes from Cape Reinga to Bluff. It's a 3000-km length of New Zealand ride, taking in many of the Great Rides, and connecting them together with the safest and most enjoyable roads and tracks available. The route is fully open to the public. It can be done in one highly adventurous hit, or divided up into shorter lengths and completed over a period of time. Don't put your bike on the bike rack without this book!

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Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies is Lola's absolute favourite book ever in the whole wide world. So naturally she is distraught when it's not at the library. Someone else has borrowed it! Charlie tries everything he can think of to placate her but nothing is ever going to beat Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies. That is, until Charlie finds Chimps and Chimpanzees and then Lola has a new best book ever!

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Lauren Child's beautiful and artistic retelling of The Princess and the Pea.The tale of a prince, a princess, perfect politeness, pages of love and a peculiarly hard pea. This utterly original interpretation of the classic tale has dazzling illustrations from multi-talented collaborators, award-winning Lauren Child and widely acclaimed photographer Polly Borland. This beautifully presented picture book explores the tale of the down-to-earth princess through a stunning mix of artwork and photography to create a fairy tale to be treasured.Lauren Child is the multi-talented prize-winning creator of the characters Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean. She has won the Smarties Gold Award, Smarties Bronze Award, Kate Greenaway Medal and been shortlisted for the Children's Book of the Year at the British Book Awards. Lauren lives in London. Polly Borland is a widely acclaimed, award winning photographer, famous for her vivid portraits. She is one of the few people to have been allowed into to Buckingham Palace to photograph the Queen and has had her own exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery. Born in Australia, Polly now lives in Brighton but continues to work all over the worldLook out for Lauren Child's Charlie and Lola books:We Honestly Can Look After Your Dog; But Excuse Me That is My Book; My Collecting Sticker Book; My Picnic Sticker Book; My Very Busy Sticker Book; My Completely Best Story Collection; I'm Really Ever So Not Well; My Completely Best Story Collection; My Extremely Good Story Collection; Snow is my Favourite and My Best; We Honestly Can Look After Your Dog; My Especially Busy Box of Books; Whoops! But it wasn't Me; I am Really, Really Concentrating; My Best, Best Friend; This is Actually My Party; I really Wonder What Plant I'm Growing; I Will Be Especially Very Careful; My Doodling and Colouring-In Book; Sizzles, Where Are You?; I Absolutely Love Animals; You Won't Like this Present as Much as I Do; I am Inventing an InventionAnd other books by Lauren Child:The Princess and the Pea; The Secret Garden; Who Wants to be a Poodle? I don't!; Maude, the Not-So-Noticeable Shrimpton; Clarice Bean; Ruby Redfort

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'The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be' STORMZY'I grew up reading her. It was one of the few books about black people, so I felt seen.' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS 'The most original book I've ever read' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH "Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage." ZAWE ASHTON_____My name is Callie Rose. My mum is a Cross - one of the so-called ruling elite.My dad was a Nought. My dad was a murderer. My dad was a terrorist.These facts are the only things that are mine and real. So I don't mind so much that I'm leaving it all behind. There's nothing here worth holding onto.Sixteen years have passed since Sephy Hadley first met Callum McGregor - and the hate that divided them turned to hope. But the world hasn't changed quickly enough for their daughter, Callie Rose. Growing up dual heritage in a world where bitter prejudice divides Noughts and Crosses has meant she's an outsider wherever she turns. Enter Jude McGregor. Jude teaches Callie about her real family history, and the more she learns the more he persuades her where her loyalties really lie. But soon Callie is caught in a trap she can't get out of - one which will have deadly consequences. Voted as one of the UK's best-loved books, Malorie Blackman's Noughts & Crosses series is a seminal piece of YA fiction; a true modern classic.

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It's hard to keep close a person everyone keeps telling you is gone.It's been sixty-five days since the accident that ripped Juniper's world apart. Life without her kind, beautiful, vibrant big sister Camilla is a colder, darker place.Until she discovers the letter. The letter Camie wrote, but never got to send. It's mysteriously addressed to 'You' and dated July 4th - the day of the accident. Desperate to learn the identity of Camie's secret love, Juniper starts to investigate.But then she loses something herself. A card from her daily ritual, The Happiness Index: little notecards on which she rates the day. The Index has been holding Juniper together since Camie's death - but without this card, there's a hole. And this particular card contains Juniper's own secret: a memory she can't let anyone else find out.An unforgettable story of love, loss, mistakes and memories.

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Best friends Georgie and Jem aren't just new at school; they're new at being full-time sisters too. Georgie's mum and Jem's dad have finally bought a house together, and they get to share a home at last, just like they always wanted. But being full time sisters is maybe a tiny bit harder than they expected.At school, there are new friends to make and a new class project to complete. Everyone must write down their deepest secret so that their teacher Miss Eagle can set a giant ball alight and they can all watch their worries disappear.But the ball of secrets mysteriously disappears and everyone's secrets are revealed. Can Georgie and Jem discover who the secrets thief is and learn how to stick together in their new family?

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Eleven-year-old Pea and her wonderfully wacky family are back for their second adventure in this fabulously funny series.After securing herself a best friend and settling into London life, Pea is now contemplating her future and what exactly she should be when she grows up. Should she be a writer (like Mum)? An artist (like their crazy new au pair Klaudia)? A footballer? A pet therapist? Join Pea as she attempts to find out the answers - with hilarious results!

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Join curious Ug on his quest for a pair of soft trousers in this funny and touching stone-age story from creator of The Snowman, Raymond Briggs.Ug and his parents live in the Stone Age. And that means stone blankets, stone cold food, an even colder cave and, worst of all, hard stone trousers! Being an inquisitive and intelligent child, Ug suggests a series of modifications to improve the quality of family life. His ideas about heating, cooking, boats, and balls that actually bounce are initially met with a hostile reaction. But with the help of his father, who slowly comes round to his son's way of thinking, Ug comes tantalisingly close to his ultimate soft-trousered goal . . .This heartwarming and hilarious tale, told in comic strip format, is the perfect gift for a curious child learning to understand the world around them.More classic Raymond Briggs stories:Fungus the BogeymanThe Snowman - a wordless picture bookFather ChristmasFather Christmas Goes on HolidayJim and the BeanstalkThe Elephant and the Bad Baby

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Someone will take their final bow . . . The seventh thrilling Murder Most Unladylike mystery.Fresh from their adventure in Hong Kong, Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are off to the Rue Theatre in London to face an entirely new challenge: acting. But the Detective Society is never far away from danger, and it's clear there's trouble afoot at the Rue. Jealousy, threats and horrible pranks quickly spiral out of control - and then a body is found. Now Hazel and Daisy must take centre stage and solve the crime . . . before the murderer strikes again.

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All four Clever Polly books in one volume including Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf, Polly and the Wolf Again, Tales of Polly and the Hungry Wolf and More Stories of Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf.Drawing occasionally on well-known fairy tales, and skilfully blending fantasy and reality, these stories are bursting with humour, originality and charm. And Polly, not scared at all, outwits the wolf on each and every occasion!

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Spot's at the museum with Mum and his friend, Tom! There are huge fossils, sabre-toothed tigers and more ... but where's Spot gone?Toddlers will love hunting for Spot and discovering all sorts of surprises on the way in this picture book. With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration, this is great for early learning and play. If you loved this, try:Where's Spot?Spot Visits His GrandparentsSpot Goes to the Farm

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A collection of favourite tales gathered from the many different islands of the Caribbean, one of the world's richest sources of traditional storytelling. From the very first Kingfisher to Anansi the Spider Man, these lively retellings full of humour and pathos, are beautifully retold by Trish Cooke.The book includes endnotes with a glossary, additional information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories further.

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