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Join the wonderfully weird Otherhand family and their faithful guardian, Edgar the raven, and discover the dark secrets of Castle Otherhand.Solstice and Cudweed are appalled to find their father has appointed a new school master. But things get even worse when the grumpy, viciously mean teacher actually arrives. The Otherhand children are sure there's something more to him than meets the eye - the trouble is, who will believe them? No one it seems. Except, perhaps, Edgar.Winner of the 2011 Blue Peter Book Award for Most Fun Story With Pictures, LUNATICS AND LUCK is the third story in this hilarious six book mystery series (with a touch of goth-froth) for 9 year olds from bestselling author, Marcus Sedgwick with quirky black and white line illustrations from new talent, Pete Williamson.Dedicated website on Raven Mysteries: www.ravenmysteries.co.uk

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Join the wonderfully weird Otherhand family and their faithful guardian, Edgar the raven, and discover the dark secrets of Castle Otherhand.It's Halloween and the Otherhands are enjoying the Annual Pumpkin Hunt. And there are preparations to be made for the Great Halloween Ball. Minty is all a-fluster. Solstice is busy spraying fake cobwebs everywhere. Valevine is in charge of disorganising everyone's carefully laid plans, and Cudweed seems hungrier than ever and oddly preoccupied with 'fresh brains'. In fact when Silas, Valevine's long lost brother, turns up with Samantha, the Otherhands would be well-advised to check out their guests. It's not long before wily Edgar works out that there's a preponderance of vampires and not all of them have false teeth. Just when he's about to solve the latest mystery at Otherhand Castle, the lights go out...Dedicated website on Raven Mysteries: www.ravenmysteries.co.uk

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An eerie, modern gothic thriller about what awaits us after death - angels or the devil . . . A fast-paced, dark, sinister and powerful novel, shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2011 and longlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2010. It's summer. Taken from the buzz of London, her friends and what she thinks is the start of a promising romance, Rebecca is an unwilling visitor to Winterfold.Ferelith already lives in Winterfold - it's a place that doesn't like to let you go, and she knows it inside out: the beach, the crumbling cliff paths, the village streets, the woods, the deserted churches and ruined graveyards, year by year being swallowed by the sea. Against their better judgement, Rebecca and Ferelith become friends, and during that long, hot, claustrophobic summer they discover more about each other - and about Winterfold - than either could have wanted. Frightening secrets are uncovered that would have been best long forgotten.Interwoven with Rebecca and Ferelith's stories is that of the seventeenth century Rector and Dr Barrieux, master of Winterfold Hall, whose bizarre and bloody experiments into the after-life might make angels weep, and the devil crow . . .

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Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Poor lost Kitten. He doesn't have a name or a home to call his own. All he wants is to find a warm and cosy place where someone will love him. Will anyone help this little kitten?

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Moody Margaret and the Secret Club strike back! With their most ingenious dares and hilarious jokes, it's time for the girls to get their own back on Henry and his friends. But Henry isn't about to let anyone get the better of him, resulting in a hilariously horrid showdown! Filled with witty comments and acerbic asides from Henry and Margaret's friends, enemies, families and teachers, along with brand new Tony Ross illustrations, this book should keep Henry's (and Margaret's!) fans mischievously quiet.

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The Easter poos are on the loose! Can you find them hiding in this springtime search and find? Look for them amongst the flowers and trees, at the farm, in the chocolate factory and more ... With over 15 items to spot in each springy scene! This egg-celent search and find from the bestselling creator of 'Where's the Poo?' is the perfect Easter gift!

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Join Rachel, Kirsty, Gracie and Khadijah on a bubbletastic adventure as they meet Kimi the Bubble Tea Fairy! Kimi the Bubble Tea Fairy helps to keep everyone cool in hot weather with her refreshing bubble teas. She has teas in every flavour, tapioca bubbles in every colour and all sorts of tasty toppings! But when jealous Jack Frost steals her magical bubble tea, people everywhere are struggling in the heat! Kimi needs the help of her fairy friends Rachel, Kirsty, Gracie and Khadijah to cool everyone down!'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

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No one knows how to throw a party like the Birthday Party Fairies! Join Rachel, Kirsty, Gracie and Khadijah on a magical birthday adventure.The fairy friends have helped two of the Birthday Party Fairies to get their magical objects back, but can they help Lois the Balloon Fairy to find her magical objects before the party starts?Queen Titania's big birthday party is looming and Lois the Balloon Fairy's magical balloons are still missing! Without them, birthday party parties everywhere will have no decorations and guests wont be able to find the venues! Rachel, Kirsty, Gracie and Khadijah must get Lois's magical object back from naughty Jack Frost but can they get passed his mischievous goblins? Don't miss the rest of the Birthday Party Fairies series: Niamh the Invitation Fairy, Sara the Party Games Fairy and Leahann the Birthday Present Fairy.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

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No one knows how to throw a party like the Birthday Party Fairies! Join Rachel, Kirsty, Gracie and Khadijah on a magical birthday adventure.With the big celebration looming, can the fairy friends help Sara the Party Games Fairy to get her missing magical object back?The four friends have managed to get Niamh the Invitation Fairy's magical item back but now Sara the Party Games Fairy's object has gone missing! All birthday parties will be boring without fun games and guests might leave! The gang must help Sara to come up with new games before the big celebration or the party will be ruined!Don't miss the rest of the Birthday Party Fairies series: Niamh the Invitation Fairy, Lois the Balloon Fairy and Leahann the Birthday Present Fairy.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

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Fee-Fi-Fo-Bum! The monster poos are on the loose! Can you find them hiding in this slimy search and find? Look for them in the crazy scientist's laboratories, dank dungeons and haunted mansions... if you dare! This monstrous search and find from the bestselling creator of 'Where's the Poo?' is the perfect Halloween gift.

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This retelling of the highly anticipated movie Jurassic World Dominion brings the magic home so fans can experience the adventures again and again.Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION finds series favourites Owen Grady, Claire Dearing, Dr Alan Grant, Dr Ellie Sattler and Dr Ian Malcolm teaming up to confront a world in chaos as dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures roam free. Life will find a way as Blue the Velociraptor, the T. rex and the other dinosaurs claim dominion over the planet once more!

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To walk toTo talk toTo cry and rely on,People will always need people . . .From the creators of Nature Trail comes an uplifting picture book about the power of people, and the importance of connecting with others. This timely poem reminds us all to be kind to one another.Written by legendary poet, Benjamin Zephaniah, one of The Times' top 50 British post-war writers. Beautifully illustrated by Nila Aye.Praise for Nature Trail:A joy to read with small children - Independent

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On the first day of Christmas Santa asked, "Who's helping me?"I told him . . . "Leave everything to me and Elfie!"Count and sing along as more and more elves join in helping Santa with his festive jobs over the twelve days of Christmas! From three selfie-elfies snapping photos in Santa's grotto to five twinkling elves hanging lights to nine elves brushing the reindeer... and Santa's beard! An elf-filled twist on the infamous 'Twelve Days of Christmas' carol, this hilarious festive romp is the perfect book to share and read together.

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Free the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Katya and Daltec journey to her village near the forests of Tangala to find and fight a terrifying new beast called Lukor - a giant lynx. They must defeat the beast to save Katya's home and to find the final healing ingredient that can save Tom from Malvel's evil curse.There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the latest set of this beloved series - don't miss out!If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest, Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.

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The perfect story to soothe anxieties in times of change, set in an exciting, vibrant minibeast world.In the wild patch of the garden, under brambles roaming freeLive little bugs whose feelings are as big as big can be . . .It's nearly time for all the little caterpillars to become beautiful butterflies. But Clover is worried about changing and wants to stay a caterpillar forever.Can her butterfly friend, Basil, show Clover that big changes can be full of fun too?An uplifting rhyming story to reassure the littlest bugs that even the biggest changes are never as scary as they seem!Beautifully brought to life by Hollie Hughes, author of THE GIRL AND THE DINOSAUR and Nila Aye, illustrator of Benjamin Zephaniah's NATURE TRAIL.

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Join ten playful bugs for moonlight fun in this charming rhyming counting adventure! The Bug Hotel is hosting the Moonbeam Ball so ten little bugs are getting everything ready for the party. Can these lively bugs send out invites, decorate the ballroom and arrange a musical surprise before the guests arrive? Follow the ten little bugs as the buzz and bounce through a wonderful mini-beast world - meetings spiders, bees and dragonflies along the way.Read the bouncy rhyming story and count from ten to one and back again, as the little bugs disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page, and join in with the magical read-aloud sounds.Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Bugs is perfect for sharing.

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Chill out and explore a winter wonderland, searching for super-cool poo friends as they try ice skating, visit the North Pole and take a tasty trip to Candyland. A new cast of poos includes Pip the penguin poo, Ruby the reindeer poo, Polly the polar bear poo, Snowy the snowman poo and Eddie the elf poo. Every scene is packed with snowy things to find, for hours of frosty fun - and there's a bonus peppermint poo to look for, too!

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A beautifully illustrated modern-day fairy tale, filled with friendship, fun and fairness.In a faraway land, a happy queen rules over the happiest of kingdoms. But when a new queen moves in next door and starts showing off her ginormous, brand-new, super-duper throne, the happy queen can't help feeling a little jealous snd decides she MUST have a throne of her own . . . no matter the cost.Can she learn that what makes a true queen is not what she has, but how she treats others?Filled with humour and heart, this beautiful picture book encourages everyone to be grateful for what we have and who we have to share it with.

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A Megaladon Shark comes back to life in this action-packed adventure story. When Jeevan gets caught in one of Barron Fox's fishing nets, he is pulled into a dangerous underwater adventure. But drowning is the least of his worries. An extinct animal has come back to life in the water ... a megaladon shark! Can Jeevan escape the jaws of the mega-shark and outwit Barron Fox's hunters?Perfect for fans of Beast Quest, Deadly 60 and Jurassic Park, these action-packed adventures will inspire readers to help save endangered species and combat extinction.

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Have yourself a Peggy little Christmas! The world's favourite pug is back with a funny and festive story. Peggy and her family have won a dream winter holiday to Lapland! But sadly, Dad's work means that he can't go with them. Chloe is sad because their trip won't be as special if her whole family isn't together for Christmas. Peggy knows there's only one person who can help them - Santa Claus! Can she find a way to to become an elf and work some Christmas magic?

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Written by the winner of the 2022 Children's & YA Jhalak Prize.The Jade Kingdom has been taken over by Daji, evil fox spirits, and the Jade Emperor has lost his life force chi! Can Jack figure out how to use the power of the dog zodiac before it's too late?With a brilliant cast of troublesome animal zodiac creatures, deadly demons and spine-tingling spirits, this series is for fans of Adam Blade and Percy Jackson.

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The empowering story of little elephant Num-Num, who discovers the importance of simply being YOU! From the creators of international bestseller and much-loved classic Giraffes Can't Dance.Now in a sturdy board book format - perfect for the even the littlest hands.It's time for the Elephant Games! One by one, the young elephants compete to impress King Elephant Mighty and earn their Elephant Name. Nina is the strongest, so she becomes Elephant Strong. Norcus is the loudest, so he becomes Elephant Noisy. Little Elephant Num-Num thinks he will never discover his own special talent - until he learns that the very best thing you can be is YOU!Giraffes Can't Dance has been a much-loved family favourite for over 20 years, and has sold over 6 million copies worldwide.

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Join Rachel, Kirsty and the Puppy Care Fairies as they help dog owners everywhere to care for their puppies. Will Rachel and Kirsty be able to foil Jack Frost's evil plan and rescue Li the Labrador Fairy's magical pooch? Li the Labrador Fairy helps dogs owners in the human and fairy worlds to properly exercise their puppies. When Jack Frost steals her magical labrador, dog owners forget to play with their puppies and take them for walks! Rachel and Kirsty must help Li to reunite with her puppy and stop a dog-saster! Don't miss the rest of the Puppy Care Fairies series: Frenchie the Bulldog Fairy, Seren the Sausage Dog Fairy and Pandora the Poodle Fairy. 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

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Rachel and Kirsty head to Cove City for a cheerleading competition but it's not long until everything goes wrong! The girls must help Carmen the Cheerleading Fairy to put things right - but can they do it before the Kirsty's big performance?When Kirsty takes part in the Cove City cheerleading competition, everything goes wrong! Cheerleaders forget how to work together, lose their confidence and don't practise their routines safely. Jack Frost has stolen Carmen the Cheerleading Fairy's magical objects and caused all this mayhem! Can Rachel and Kirsty help Carmen to get her magical objects back before the competition is ruined?Rainbow Magic is the perfect stepping stone for children to become independent readers. With black and white illustrations, short chapters and lots of books to collect, these books are really accessible for children aged 5+.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comDo YOU have a Rainbow Magic fairy? Find a fairy with your name at https://orchardseriesbooks.co.uk/rainbow-magic/ and collect all the books in the range.

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A charming and heartfelt tale of adventure about finding your self-confidence with a brilliant spot-and-find theme. From the exciting debut author-illustrator, Alice Courtley. Maya loves her small perfect family - it's just her, Granny and their little kitten Sammy in their perfect peaceful house. So when Granny announces they are going on a big adventure to the city, Maya is scared. She's too small for the city, surely? And what about Sammy?When they arrive amongst the towering grey buildings, Maya discovers that Sammy has followed them! And when he escapes, Maya must face her fears and look after him. A fun and adventurous story about getting out of your comfort zone and how the love and support of family can help you achieve almost anything.

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A hilarious, minimalist story about patience the ups and downs of waiting from author-illustrator, Alice Courtley.Rabbit is waiting for Froggo, quietly and patiently. Mouse is also waiting for Froggo, but not so quietly or patiently ... "What's a Froggo?" Mouse asks. "When will they get here? What do they look like?" Rabbit urges Mouse to wait but as more animals show up to join them, things start to get more busy and chaotic. Just as Rabbit is about to lose his temper, Mouse asks the biggest question: what if Froggo doesn't come? Inspired by Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, Alice Courtley's Waiting for Froggo is a minimalist story of the ups and downs of waiting with brilliantly expressive characters and charming deadpan humour. Froggo is definitely worth waiting for!

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Play, colour and stick with a whole gang of poos! Meet all 28 poo friends - find out a fun fact about each one and add their sticker to the Poo Picture Album. Who will be your favourite? Will it be Dippy the vegetarian dinosaur poo? Or Safi the ... super ... slow ... sloth ... poo? Whoever you choose, together you'll solve puzzles, doodle and draw for hours of poo filled fun.Poop-tastic activities include an out of this world maze through space, a haunted house spot the difference game and drawing your very own dino poos!Join in the activities and play with over 200 poo stickers!

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Join ten magical little unicorns for fairy tale fun in this enchanting rhyming adventure!It's Princess Petal's birthday, but - oh no! - her cake is nowhere to be seen! Can ten brave little unicorns find the missing cake in time for the royal birthday party?Follow the ten little unicorns as they venture through an enchanted land, meeting witches, wizards, dragons and fairies along the way.Read the bouncy rhyming story and count from ten to one and back again, as the little unicorns disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page, and join in with the magical read-aloud sounds.Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Unicorns is perfect for sharing.

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Welcome to a secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! A wonderful series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.Best friends Emily and Aisha are thrilled when they're whisked away on a new series of adventures in the magical Enchanted Valley, where good Queen Aurora rules kindly over the unicorns and other magical creatures. In this series the girls find out about the magical healing crystals which help to keep every Enchanted Valley family safe and well. But there's trouble afoot - the horrible unicorn Selena has stolen Twinkleshade's magical locket, which helps heal the mind. Now all the creatures of Enchanted Valley are feeling stressed and anxious, and they need Emily and Aisha's help. Can the girls recover the stolen locket and restore a sense of calm to the valley?There are four exciting stories in this series:Rosymane and the Rescue CrystalFirebright and the Magic MedicineTwinkleshade and the Calming CharmRipplestripe and the Peace Locket

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A secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.Best friends Emily and Aisha are thrilled when they're whisked away on a new series of adventures in the magical Enchanted Valley, where good Queen Aurora rules kindly over the unicorns and other magical creatures. In this series the girls find out about the magical healing crystals which help to keep every Enchanted Valley family safe and well. But there's a problem - the wicked unicorn, Selena, has stolen the Crystal Unicorns' lockets! Now Emily and Aisha must travel to a mountain stream, where the guinea hoglet family collects the magical crystals. Can the guinea hoglets help to find Firebright's medicine crystal, which she needs to cure everyone's coughs and sneezes? There are four exciting stories in this series:Rosymane and the Rescue CrystalFirebright and the Magic MedicineTwinkleshade and the Calming CharmRipplestripe and the Peace Locket

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Keep calm and puzzle on! A collection of over 100 fun puzzles to keep kids busy, entertained and relaxed.Got bored kids stuck at home? This fun and challenging puzzle collection is just what they'll need to stay calm and content - and off their computer screens! Puzzles are a great way for kids to relax and unwind, especially in stressful times. This collection contains a great variety of puzzles including stress-busting sudokus, crosswords, word searches, word wheels, mazes, dot to dots, spot the difference and brainteasers, as well as helpful mindfulness tips for keeping calm. Perfect for travel and school holidays, too.

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Get ready to dance the night away! The Sea Keepers are invited to a masked ball in this magical story about saving our oceans. Emily, Grace and Layla are invited to the annual masked ball in an ancient sunken city where the seahorses perform a special dance. But when evil Effluvia sneaks into the party in disguise, she uses her bad magic to destroy the beautiful ruins. The Sea Keepers need to find a magic pearl to save the city. Can true love defeat evil in this exciting underwater adventure?

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A tragic bush fire sparks a beautiful friendship between a young girl and a baby koala. Ruby is dreading changing schools as her autism makes it hard to befriend other kids. But when her dog finds a baby koala and her family agrees to foster it, Ruby quickly becomes the koala's best friend. Ruby loves quiet and routine, which makes her a perfect koala carer! A talented artist, she names the koala Pablo - after her favourite artist. Through looking after Pablo, Ruby befriends a neighbouring girl who loves painting as much as she does. Soon Pablo is well enough to move to a koala kindergarten. But is Ruby ready to move to her own new school?

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Join Rachel and Kirsty as they meet a brand-new fairy!Brianna the Bee Fairy helps to look after all the bees in Fairyland and the real world. But when her special items are stolen, the bees are in danger! Can Rachel and Kirsty help Brianna to save the bees and protect their homes from destruction.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

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Join Kirsty, Rachel and Greta as they help save the planet!Greta the Earth Fairy's special magic helps fairies and humans everywhere care about the environment. But when Jack Frost steals her magical objects, everyone forgets to recycle, uses too much plastic and starts having really long showers! Can Rachel, Kirsty and Greta get the magical objects back and teach the world about how best to save our planet?Rainbow Magic is the perfect stepping stone for children to become independent readers. With black and white illustrations, short chapters and lots of books to collect, these books are really accessible for children aged 5+. 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comDo YOU have a Rainbow Magic fairy? Find a fairy with your name at https://orchardseriesbooks.co.uk/rainbow-magic/ and collect all the books in the range.

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A secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.Best friends Emily and Aisha are thrilled when they're whisked away on a new series of adventures in the magical Enchanted Valley, where good Queen Aurora rules kindly over the unicorns and other magical creatures. It's time for the Enchanted Valley Games - a special sports festival - but there's a problem. Brightblaze's magic locket has been stolen by the horrible unicorn Selena, who wants to ruin the big swimming gala. Now even the best swimmers have lost their confidence in the pool. Emily and Aisha must find the precious locket so that everyone can dive in for a splash-tastic adventure in the pool!

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Find the Scout Elves and Elf Pets in this festive search and find, Where's the Elf on the Shelf? Spot the Scout Elves hiding behind sprouts in the kitchen, find them sorting letters to Santa in the post office and look out for them when decorating the Christmas tree. With Scout Elves and Elf Pets to find in each of the ten scenes - plus bonus items to look for on every spread, this fun-packed search and find offers hours of entertainment for excited little ones in the run up to Christmas.Based on the tradition Carol Aebersold began with her family in the 1970s, when a family adopts a Scout Elf and gives it a name, the Scout Elf receives his or her Christmas magic and can fly to the North Pole each night to tell Santa Claus about all of the day's adventures.

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Join Rachel, Kirsty and the Festival Fairies as they help to make special celebrations everywhere run smoothly with the help of fairy magic.When Deena the Diwali Fairy's diya lamp is stolen by naughty Jack Frost, Diwali celebrations everywhere are at risk. Rachel and Kirsty must help Deena find her magical object!Don't miss the rest of the Festival Fairies series: Hana the Hanukkah Fairy, Bea the Buddha Day Fairy and Elisha the Eid Fairy.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic.

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Minions 2: The Rise of Gru released in UK cinemas in July 2022.Expect mischief with your favourite dastardly villains and encounter some brand new baddies, too. Bob, Kevin, Stuart and the rest of the Minions are ready for an evil adventure.The Minions 2: The Rise of Gru Annual 2023 is the perfect companion for any fan of the Minions movies. This official book features stories, posters, activities and character fact files plus exciting content from the brand new movie, this book is overflowing with fun and mischief. The classic annual format offers hours of entertainment and makes the perfect stocking filler.

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50% Girl + 50% Genius = 100% Awesome!A brilliant new series with a heroine who uses her smarts - and her girl squad - to save the world from evil, one invention at a time.Marie's apprenticeship with tech giant Sterling Vance has already been a crazy adventure, from saving the world from a deadly computer virus to rescuing a global pop star, Marie thought she'd seen it all. But now Marie must face her most difficult challenge yet - going undercover!When Vance invests in a multi-million dollar eSports tournament,Marie and her three best friends are sucked into the world of professional gaming. Glitzy parties, infinity pools and the latest tech are all at their fingertips but when Vance discovers that someone in the tournament is cheating, it's left to Marie to infiltrate the GAME House where all the top gamers live, and find the culprit.The third installment in the Marie Curious, Girl Genius series sees Marie and her brainiac friends travel to Beijing, China!

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A group of poos has been flushed away and embarks on an epic, fun-filled adventure round the world!Search for six very special poos in every scene. From a trip to the aquarium and a day at the theme park, to a rainforest trek and a roller disco, there's so much to spot and find!Search and find titles have rocketed in popularity in recent years with bestselling titles such as Where's the Unicorn? and Where's the Wookiee? Our titles focus on popular themes among children with beautiful, full colour illustrations.

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Learn how to deal with tricksy, pesty little sidekicks (otherwise known as siblings). Starring the world's grumpiest, sassiest, most loveable cat . . . Mr Pusskins! He's got cattitude.Life for Pusskins is dreamy, until the day his owner Emily comes home with a Very Special Present . . . a kitten! Even though Little Whiskers is small and looks awfully angelic, she is not. She is a tiny package of peskiness. And the worst thing? It's always Mr Pusskins who gets the blame! So how will Mr Pusskins deal with this naughty nuisance?Mr Pusskins is a New York Times Bestselling character. Mr Pusskins won the Booktrust Early Years Award, and Mr Pusskins Best in Show won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize."Hilarious" - The Guardian"Irresistible" - Books for Keeps

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Helping animals, having fun! The bestselling Animal Ark series has been reimagined for a new generation of children. Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Holly Webb and Magic Animal Friends. When Amelia and Sam find a lost white kitten in the wilderness, they can't work out why her behaviour seems different to other cats. With the help of the vets at Animal Ark, they work out that the lost kitten is deaf and help track down her owners. Because she can't hear, Tinkerbell is safer staying at home - but she really wants to explore outdoors. Can Amelia and Sam find a way to make the intrepid little kitten's garden safe but fun to play in?A brilliant animal series from multi-million-selling author Lucy Daniels, loved by parents and children alike!"I remember reading these books as a child myself. Now buying them for my own daughter. . . Delightful stories!" "I love this series of books. They made me realise how special animals are!"

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Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!A wicked curse has been put on Tom's magical Golden Armour, turning its powers to Evil. Now he has fallen under its enchantment and is being controlled by his pirate enemy, Ria. Tom must battle a terrifying lightning bird - but he will need the help of his loyal companion Elenna more than ever ...There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the Blood of the Beast series - don't miss out! Electro the Storm Bird; Fluger the Sightless Slitherer; Morax the Wrecking Menace; Krokol the Father of Fear.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

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Meet three new heroes with the power to tame the Beasts! Amy, Charlie and Sam - three children from our world - are bound by a powerful legacy. They are descendants of the Guardians of Avantia, an elite group of heroes trained by Tom - the star of Beast Quest. Now the time has come for a new generation to fulfil its destiny ...In book 2, The Dark Wizard, the children travel to the coast of England, where Amy hatches and bonds with a new Beast. They discover the secret of Charlie's grandfather's connection with a sea-Beast, and in a thrilling battle with their enemy, the Dark Wizard Malvel, they open a portal to Avantia and banish him. But their destiny is not yet fulfilled - there are many more hidden Beast eggs for the children to recover. The fate of the worlds depends on them ... Perfect for existing Beast Quest fans and new readers alike, Beast Quest: New Blood is tailor-made to appeal to boys and girls who are hungry for adventure. Join a new generation of heroes as they discover their destiny, and experience the awesome power of the Beasts as never before!

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A beautiful picture book about hope, change and the passing of time. Winner of the Caldecott Medal 2019.On the highest rock of a tiny island at the edge of the world stands a lighthouse. From dusk to dawn, the lighthouse beams, sending its light out to sea, guiding the ships on their way. As the seasons pass and the waves rise and fall, outside, the wind blows; inside, the lighthouse keeper writes, and the rhythms of his life unfold. But change is on the horizon...With beautiful illustrations from Sophie Blackall - the artist behind New York Times bestseller, Finding Winnie."I will be surprised if a more exquisite picture book is published this year" - New York Times"A jewel of a creation" - Publishers Weekly

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A secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed children's author in UK libraries.The creatures of Enchanted Valley are getting ready for a wonderful campfire party to celebrate the Blue Moon due to appear that night - but the moon vanishes! With the help of the unicorn Brighteye and their new friend Milo the moonwolf, Aisha and Emily are determined to stop the evil unicorn Selena's latest wicked plot ...

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A secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.Emily and Aisha are learning all about the plants and trees in Enchanted Valley's magical garden. But when Selena steals Glitterhoof 's magical locket, the land is struck by a terrible earthquake! The girls must help get the locket back and restore safety for the garden's magical creatures.

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