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A super collection of five of Dick King-Smith's most charming and hilarious animal stories. All Because of Jackson - Jackson is a very unusual rabbit - one who dreams of going to sea. So one day he stows away on the Atalanta and sails off in search of a new life . . .The Catlady - Muriel lives alone with lots and lots of cats. But Muriel's cats are no ordinary cats - they are people she once knew reincarnated in feline form!The Guard Dog - The story of a ragged little pup with a grand ambition - to be a guard dog. The other pups laugh at him. Could such a small and scruffy dog really guard a home?Hairy Hezekiah - Hezekiah lives a quiet life, and seems to be the only animal in the zoo without a friend. So he decides to escape and go on the run!Horse Pie - Jenny the donkey finds herself unwelcome at the Old Horses' Home, but when rustlers start looking for horses to make into pies, it's up to Jenny to save the day.

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A touching novel about the relationship between man and beast from a true master of storytelling.Crowstarving was the ideal job for Spider - he was on his own - yet never alone, for all around him were animals of one sort or another.Discovered as a foundling in a lambing pen, Spider Sparrow grows up surrounded by animals. From sheep and horses to wild otters and foxes, Spider loves them all, even the crows he must scare away the newly sown wheat.Amazingly, every animal who meets Spider implicitly trusts the young boy. This magical rapport is Spider's unique gift, but nothing else in his tough life is so easy.

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From international bestseller, Karen M. McManus, comes the explosive third and final instalment in the acclaimed Bayview series.Ever since that day in detention, life hasn't been easy for the Bayview Crew.Now Nate is trying to maintain a long-distance relationship with Bronwyn, who is struggling to balance her new life at Yale with her memories of Bayview.Addy's about to leave Bayview behind and take a leap into the unknown and Phoebe's tired of keeping secrets. Everybody's ready to move on. Until a mysterious billboard arrives.Time for a new game, Bayview. And when a member of the crew disappears, it's clear this 'game' just got serious - and no-one understands the rules.Everyone's a target. And now that someone unexpected has returned to Bayview, things are starting to get deadly.Simon was right about secrets - they all come out in the end.Praise for One of Us is Next:'Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it's easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic.' - THE OBSERVER'McManus keeps the juicy subplots ticking over and drip-feeds reveals as clinically as an IV tube.' - THE GUARDIANPraise for One of Us is Lying:'Tightly plotted and brilliantly written, with sharp, believable characters, this whodunit is utterly irresistible' - HEAT'A fantastic murder mystery, packed with cryptic clues and countless plot twists. I could not put this book down' - THE SUN

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An EGG-citing new picture book perfect for sharing together at Easter!The Easter Bunny has lots to do before delivering eggs to children around the world. Luckily her superspectacular Eggatron chocolate making machine can help!But when Easter Bunny's chick helpers start putting their own recipes into the machine, the eggs start to go very wrong . . . Will they be able to work together to help save the easter eggs?This funny and warm-hearted story is the perfect Easter gift which will have children giggling along.

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Discover 50 inspirational stories of South Asian women and their INCREDIBLE achievements.Featuring stories of success from award-winning entertainers Jameela Jamil and Mindy Kaling, as well as pioneering business leaders Indra Nooyi, Anjali Sud and Ruchi Sanghvi. South Asian Supergirls also features equally remarkable yet less well known figures, such as the British Muslim spy, Noor Inayat Khan.Perfect for fans of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, this heartwarming read is the ideal gift for young readers.Each profile has been paired with a delightful illustration from one of ten South Asian artists, this is a book for all ages - treasured by parents and children alike.Praise for South Asian Supergirls:One of the most beautiful and visually stimulating books I've seen for a long time - The Morning StarThis call to courage celebrates warrior queens of Bangladeshi, Indian, Nepalese and Pakistani heritage - The GuardianHeartwarmingly full of the power, resilience and ingenuity of South Asian women - Book Trust

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Why is blood red? Why are carrots orange? Who invented the lightbulb? Why is the world 'going green'? Is the sky really blue? And what is ultraviolet light?You'll discover the answers to these questions - and many more - in this incredible collection of scientific facts about colour. We'll talk about light (the most important thing) and waves (not the kind you see at the beach - though you will learn why the sea looks blue!). You'll find out how some animals are able to glow in the dark and how others change their colours to hide from predators. Keep reading to discover why leaves change colour in the autumn, why your veins look blue but your blood is red, and why the language we use shapes the colours we see . . .And you'll learn exactly how to make a rainbow - in space.

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With shades of ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES and FIVE FEET APART, THE WORLD BETWEEN US is a powerful and thought-provoking story about falling in love with someone a whole world apart.Alice may be bed-bound, but every day Stream Cast brings the world to her. From the streets of Tokyo to a masterclass in video games, she experiences other people's wild and exciting lives all without ever leaving her room.But everything changes when Alice is introduced to a new streamer.Rowan encourages Alice to stop watching, and start taking control. But Rowan has a secret he's trying to hide from Alice - and from himself.As Alice and Rowan build a bigger and more beautiful world together, their secrets threaten to tear them apart. Would you risk everything for love?PRAISE FOR SARAH'S PREVIOUS NOVEL, OUTSIDE'Impossible to put down - this is a writer to watch.' C.J. Skuse'This is well-written, [and] sensitive on issues.' Books for Keeps

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An epic story of romance, drama and mythology, for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Oh My Gods.For Avery Montgomery, the descendent of a Greek god, turning eighteen is a big deal. Not only is it her ticket to the Court, the world's most lavish party for descendants, it also unlocks the ability to hear the thoughts of her one true soul mate.While her birthday looms, Avery finds herself drawn to two royal descendants who couldn't be more different. She hopes her soulmate will be Carlos, who is charming, handsome and her current obsession, but for some reason she starts to feel a pull to Vladimir, her best friend's annoying older brother. As Avery finds herself torn, she stumbles upon a dark side of The Court, which pushes her towards a revelation that will forever alter her past, and her future.

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"This is the first timeThere's ever been you,So I wonder what wonderful thingsYou will do."In this timeless poem about growing up, Emily Windfield Martin explores all the things you can choose to be, from brave and bold to creative and wise.Filled with beautiful, quirky illustrations and clever read-aloud rhyme, grown-ups will love reading this book to their children at any age as they lovingly consider all the possibilities that lie ahead. Its enduring message of love and acceptance as children grow and change is both universal and poignant, and is one to share over and over again.

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Choose kind every day with this beautiful journal, based on the global bestseller Wonder.With over 14 million copies sold worldwide, Wonder has inspired countless readers to change the way they think about others - and to Choose Kind. This beautiful journal is filled with suggestions and activities for spreading kindness: one for every day of the year. With quotes from the book and questions that are fun and insightful, this journal is the perfect gift for Wonder fans and for any person who is looking to be a little kinder.

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Sisterhood Classics - classic female writers, iconic female characters, superb female designers.After losing her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from India to live in her uncle's gloomy mansion on the wild English moors. She is lonely and has no one to play with, but one day she learns of a secret garden somewhere in the grounds that no one is allowed to enter. Then Mary uncovers an old key in a flowerbed - and a gust of magic leads her to the hidden door. Slowly she turns the key and enters a world she could never have imagined.

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Following the demise of bloodthirsty buccaneer Captain Flint, young Jim Hawkins finds himself with the key to a fortune. For he has discovered a map that will lead him to the fabled Treasure Island. But a host of villains, wild beasts and deadly savages stand between him and the stash of gold. Not to mention the most infamous pirate ever to sail the high seas . . .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 Robert Louis Stevenson.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 Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless story to life.

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In this collection of stories you will meet a guinea-pig that can do clever tricks, the Queen's favourite Corgi pup, a secret mouse hiding in a tree-house, a chick that wants to be a duck AND you'll learn how to look after all kinds of pets!A delightful anthology from the master of animal adventures Dick King-Smith, featuring a never-before-published story.

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Now a major new movie, starring Saoirse Ronan, Timothee Chalamet and Meryl Streep Meet the March Sisters: · Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. · Then there's tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. · Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first · Finally there's Amy, the youngest and most precocious.Even though money is short, times are tough and their father is away at war, their infectious sense of fun sweeps everyone up in their adventures - including Laurie, the boy next door.And through sisterly squabbles and tragic losses, the sisters discover that growing up is sometimes very hard to do.This hardback edition is one of five special Puffin Classic editions created in partnership with the world-famous V & A Museum, with exquisite cover designs from their William Morris collection.

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Walkabout is a survival story for children written by James Vance Marshall.Mary and her young brother Peter are the only survivors of an aircrash in the middle of the Australian outback. Facing death from exhaustion and starvation, they meet an aboriginal boy who helps them to survive, and guides them along their long journey. But a terrible misunderstanding results in a tragedy that neither Mary nor Peter will ever forget . . .Reissued in the 'A Puffin Book' series of Puffin modern classics for children, Walkabout has been continuously in print since its first publication over 50 years ago.

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Discover a secret world of fairytale creatures! Book 5 of Hattie B's magical adventures. Hattie B has been called to the Kingdom of Bellua - a baby Pegasus needs her help!Evil King Ivar of the Imps has hurt the little pony's hoof and stolen his magical powers. Hattie just needs one apple and some special spice to help him, but it's going to be harder than she thinks to get it - King Ivar is waiting for her . . .Hattie B is inspired by a little girl called Harriet, who once asked 'where do unicorns and dragons go when they're unwell?' Her mum, Lindsay Taylor, and their friend, Suzanne Smith thought long and hard and suddenly realised - a magical vet of course! With this twinkle of an idea they met the writer Claire Baker and together they created the Kingdom of Bellua - and the pen name Claire Taylor-Smith.

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Anne of Green Gables is the classic children's book by L M Montgomery, the inspiration for the Netflix Original series Anne with an E. Watch it now!A beautiful edition of the classic story.The Cuthberts are in for a shock. They are expecting an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables - but a skinny red-haired girl turns up instead. Highly spirited Anne Shirley charms her way into the Cuthberts' affection with her vivid imagination and constant chatter, and soon it's impossible to imagine life without her.

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A nonsense story about Og and Ut, the gombrizils, who make friends with Tumblerum Wollycobble, the slobbadunk. They cure his indigestion and he helps them hatch their egg and bring up their daughter, Okay. Now part of the family, Tumblerum watches Okay grow up and saves her life when a tree falls on her during a storm. Eventually Okay marries and Tumblerum hatches her eggs. They all live happily under the mishmash trees.

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‘That,’ said Mr Borthwick, ‘was the best hamburger I’ve ever tasted!’Joe has just created the yummiest, juciest, most delicious hamburger ever – and his friend Mr Borthwick wants to sell it in his new hamburger shop. But there’s a problem – Joe has completely forgotten the recipe and the shop is opening very soon.A pinch of this, a touch of that and a spoonful of something else…the race is on for Joe to remember!

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R. J. Palacio was born and raised in New York City. She attended the High School of Art and Design and the Parsons School of Design, where she majored in illustration. She was a graphic designer and an art director for many years before writing her critically acclaimed debut novel, Wonder, which has been on the New York Times bestseller list since March 2012, sold over 16 million copies worldwide and been adapted into a movie.In addition to Wonder, R. J. has written Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories, 365 Days of Wonder, We're All Wonders and White Bird: A Wonder Story, which is soon to be a major motion picture. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, two sons and two dogs (Bear and Beau). Follow her on Twitter: @RJPalacio

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The queen of high school meets a bad boy wrapped in a mystery, in this darkly gripping teen romance.Scarlet Tucker is the queen of high school. At Royal Eastwood High, money determines social status - and if Scarlet's family have one thing, it's money. She hangs out with the popular crowd and is dating Jack, star quarterback and heartthrob.But behind the scenes, things are a little different. Scarlet loves studying, which her classmates would think is lame. She works as a mechanic in her spare time, because she wants to earn her own money. And she doesn't think much of Jack's incessant bullying of Elijah Black, the school outcast.When a chance encounter between Scarlet and Elijah sets sparks flying, the two unlikely classmates discover they have a lot more in common than they thought. But sparks can catch fire, and some secrets are better left buried.Who will be caught in the destruction?A young adult romance perfect for fans of Riverdale and Pretty Little Liars.

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