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Mixing elves, counting and bedtime, children will love this brilliantly fun board book with a shiny foiled cover! The night before Christmas Eve, Santa could NOT sleep. So, a couple of his reindeer chums, said, "You should count some sheep!" Now, Santa's counted sheep before but something by the shelf made Santa want to NOT count sheep, and count gold buttoned... ELVES! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super cute elves, of course! And with cute, cuddly and helpful elves on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this chunky, child-friendly book is set to become every child's new favourite. The perfect board book for all children, especially elf-loving ones! Chunky board book with shiny silver on the cover Helps children learn how to count from one to twenty Brilliantly fun story and beautiful, full-colour illustrations The perfect first-gift for children Encourages children to love counting as much as they love elves!

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A suspenseful, modern update of the classic mystery TV series that's perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, Sadie, and Gossip Girl. "A gripping thriller with a winning protagonist that sets the stage for more." Kirkus Reviews Small town murders. Big time thrills. Killers walk among us. Statistically, at least one of them knows your name... Beatrice Fletcher is obsessed with unsolved murders in her small town of Cabot Cove, Maine like her great-aunt Jessica, the famous mystery writer. But when her best friend Jackson goes missing, this time the mystery is personal. Then Jackson fails to show up for a late night meet-up, and instead, Bea stumbles upon three students from the elite Broadmoor Academy: overly-friendly and slightly vicious Leisl, her aloof twin brother, Leif, and Carlos, who knows more about, well, everything than he's letting on. They're worldly, secretive, and big on playing games like tenace, the hush-hush Broadmoor tradition where anything or anyone can be a clue to future fame and fortune, and players will stop at nothing - including murder - to get ahead. If Bea wants to find Jackson, she too must join the game and play to win. Everyone in Cabot Cove has secrets, and it's up to Bea to ferret them out before it's too late in this thrilling modern update of the classic television show. Perfect for fans of the original TV series A thrilling and fast-paced murder mystery guaranteed to keep you on your toes! If you enjoyed this, watch out for the super suspensful second installment; Carry My Secret To My Grave More praise for Murder She Wrote: By The Time You Read This I'll Be Gone: 'Kuehn's Murder, She Wrote-inspired novel will turn a new generation to cozy mysteries!' -Booklist "Fully fleshed out backstories empathetically cover topics of grief, privilege, and suicidal ideation, and Kuehn's elaborately plotted narrative stays true to the inspiration’s format, culminating in a briskly paced resolution that handily concludes these mysteries while leaving plenty of clues behind to set the stage for the next." Publishers Weekly

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This title is part of a series that includes phonically decodablediverse and inclusive stories and topics, accompanied by age appropriatecontemporary photographs and humorous illustrations thatwill engage and inspire striving readers.

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This title is part of a series that includes phonically decodablediverse and inclusive stories and topics, accompanied by age appropriatecontemporary photographs and humorous illustrations thatwill engage and inspire striving readers.

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This title is part of a series that includes phonically decodablediverse and inclusive stories and topics, accompanied by age appropriatecontemporary photographs and humorous illustrations thatwill engage and inspire striving readers.

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This title is part of a series that includes phonically decodablediverse and inclusive stories and topics, accompanied by age appropriatecontemporary photographs and humorous illustrations thatwill engage and inspire striving readers.

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This title is part of a series that includes phonically decodablediverse and inclusive stories and topics, accompanied by age appropriatecontemporary photographs and humorous illustrations thatwill engage and inspire striving readers.

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For any kid who ever wanted a hamster: careful what you wish for! Olly Brown is hamster obsessed, but he never gets to take home the Year 6 class hamster. His dad won't allow any pets. But then the most amazing thing happens: a hamster shows up in Olly's house anyway! And it seems smart. Like, really smart. This new hamster, Tibbles, is in awe of Olly, and it turns out Tibbles is one of many: there's a whole civilization of super-advanced, intelligent hamsters who seem to be worshipping Olly ... as a god? THIS IS SO AWESOME! But how is this possible??? A laugh-out-loud story that will also melt readers' hearts Perfect for fans of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken and Pamela Butchart's books! Hilarious illustrations throughout by illustrator Jack Noel

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The first laugh-out-loud, twisty mystery for young readers by amazing actress and dementia campaigner, Vicky McClure. 10 year old Jase is spending the summer holidays at the Castle Rock caravan park with his auntie and grandma, who has dementia. Expecting to be totally bored, he meets three other curious, brave, funny kids and together they solve the mystery of a series of thefts happening across the site. The finger of blame has started pointing at the children - they must find the true culprit to clear their names and see justice done! A warm-hearted, everyone's-welcome, wonderfully plotted and page-turning mystery with an authentic, kind depiction of a relative with dementia at its heart. A mystery story that's a modern-day Secret Seven for fans of Tom Fletcher's The Danger Gang and Marcus Rashford's The Breakfast Club Adventures. The brilliant best mates chemistry of classic movie Stand By Me Warm, witty, cleverly plotted storytelling - kids will love following the clues to catch the culprit! Vicky's story written in collaboration with Kim Curran.

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The next book in the beautifully illustrated and magical UNICORN SEEKERS series by BBC disability ambassador, Cerrie Burnell! Elodie Lightfoot and her friends are Unicorn Seekers. They can see unicorns, feel their magic and, most importantly, are determined to protect them. So when a snow-white unicorn with a blue mane appears running through the streets of south London, they know something is wrong. Elodie and the Unicorn Seekers' Society embark on their most exciting adventure yet, but they're about to learn that not all unicorn seekers are good... Striking cover with shiny silver sparkles makes this the perfect gift A beautifully told adventure story with magic, excitement and, of course, unicorns! The captivating sequel to the much-loved Unicorn Seekers: Map of Lost Unicorns, by TV personality Cerrie Burnell is sure to leave children completely enchanted Gorgeous black and white illustrations throughout PRAISE FOR BOOK 1: MAP OF LOST UNICORNS "With a cast of excellent friends including an autistic boy, this satisfying tale has the perfect balance of thrilling plot, unicorn lore and swirling magic. The delightful illustrations and the inclusion of diary entries from Unicorn Seekers throughout history mean the reader is wholly drawn into this mysterious and secret world. It is perfect for fans of magical adventures that crackle with mystery." BookTrust "combines contemporary adventure and mythical magic in a story that has both charm and excitement." Just Imagine "Great fun for readers who love a bit of magic" Books for Keeps

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Harley Hitch returns for an airborne adventure in this highly illustrated fiction series about a determined young inventor from award-winning author Vashti Hardy. The Aviation Parade is coming to Forgetown this summer, and Harley has her sights set on creating a flying machine that will really stand out: a robot hippogriff! And if the creature impresses Cosmo's mum enough, surely Cosmo will be able to keep it as a pet? But Harley wants the flying machine to be a surprise for everyone. She soon finds that keeping secrets leads to tricky explanations and lots of trouble - especially when REAL hippogriffs arrive and cause chaos! Join Harley, her robot dog Sprocket and best friend Cosmo for problem-solving adventures and mysteries in a world where science rules and technology grows in the forest! A rollicking adventure that celebrates STEM learning! Highly illustrated with lively, humourous illustrations by George Ermos. Vashti Hardy is an award-winning author of children's books. Her novel Wildspark won the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Story 2020, and Brightstorm was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2019.

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This powerful book will provide children with a better understanding of life in Afghanistan as Kabul fell to the Taliban. Using extracts from their collective diary on WhatsApp, kept during and following the fall of Kabul in 2021, this book gives children personal and compelling snapshots from a woman’s perspective. Each chapter will help to provide children with a better understanding of life as Kabul fell to the Taliban. “These are women on the cultural front line. Their diary is an archive of yet another milestone in the volatile history of Afghanistan.” Financial Times Fully illustrated in colour by Afghan artist Sara Rahmani Rising After the Fall is produced in collaboration with UNTOLD Narratives – a development programme for writers marginalized by community or conflict Packed with detail on different aspects of life in Afghanistan both before and after the most recent takeover by the Taliban in August 2021

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A poignant and witty story about an unlikely friendship; a surprising journey - and the discovery that we can all do the most amazing things, if we only dare to. Snorghs don't have visitors. Snorghs don't share soup. And Snorghs most definitely DO NOT like adventures. But then a bedraggled sailor arrives telling exciting stories of exotic lands - and the Snorgh finds himself going on an adventure after all. A beautiful new cover edition of The Snorgh and the Sailor for new fans and old fans alike Rich, captivating storytelling full of unexpected adventure A reassuring book about welcoming new experiences Stunning, atmospheric artwork by Thomas Docherty, illustrator of The Snatchabook, The Screen Thief and Abracazebra Praise for The Snorgh and the Sailor: "Outstanding - adventurous and quirky" Julia Donaldson

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Calling all budding explorers! The Animal Explorers will inspire you to follow your dreams! Ivy the elephant thought she didn't like bugs, until she discovered how amazing they are! Now Ivy's determined to be a bug hunter, so she can explore the wonderful world of minibeasts. Join Ivy on a fabulous bug safari, then discover the inspiring stories of three real-life bug hunters and scientists. Animal Explorers is a witty, entertaining picture-book series that will inspire children to follow their dreams. Sharon Rentta's glowing illustrations are packed with fabulous characters and funny details to point out and share. Mini biographies at the end of the book tell the amazing stories of three real-life bug hunters and scientist Praise for Sharon Rentta's books: "Rentta's illustrations are first class . . . destined to become a favourite" Carousel "full of colour and joy . . . great to read out loud" Books for Keeps

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"In this multiperspective fantasy, an apprentice witch is invited to join a powerful group of young witches, each with distinct powers and pasts, and together they try to stop a curse that plagues their town." - The New York Times The Haunting Season is here and the wolves are awake... Haelsford, Florida is a Hellmouth. Or at least, that's what Logan, a young witch struggling to control her powers, thinks as she arrives to begin the new school year at Mesmortes Coven Academy. She is immediately taken under the wing of the infamous Red Three. Iris is a deathwitch who wants nothing more than to break the town's curse; Jailah is one of the most powerful witches at the academy but her thirst for power may lead her down a dark path; and Thalia, the talented greenwitch, is on the run from her religious family and a past that still haunts her. Fear and prejudice still fuel the uneasy truce between humans and witches who are forced to work together when the Haunting Season begins and Wolves rise from the swamp to feed. With this approaching, two local boys prepare to make their first sacrifices to the witches in exchange for protection. But as they become involved with the witches' plan to end the Wolves' reign of terror once and for all, old dangers lie in wait. The cost to break the curse may be greater than any witch or human could ever know... Thrilling and atmospheric read for fans of Legendborn, This Poisoned Heart and The Vampire Academy The main cast of characters are diverse including BIPOC and LGBTQI+ characters Featuring female friendship at the heart of the book

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Be inspired by Football Legend, Gareth Southgate! Discover more about this incredible player's journey from his early career at Southampton F.C. to his role as manager of England's national football team and his triumphant leadership that got England to the finals at UEFA Euro 2020. Football Legends: Young readers will love finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this incredible biography series. Packed with footie facts and match stats plus Southgate's career highlights. Also in the series: Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Tammy Abraham, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Amazing cover artwork illustrated by Stanley Chow, whose iconic work has found worldwide acclaim.

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Silence is NEVER an option – find your voice and be your best self. “This book will change lives” – Marianne Levy, the i Paper In this book, Stuart Lawrence talks about what he has learned from life – the tools that have helped him live positively and kept him moving forwards when times have been tough. “We all want to be successful in life and to be remembered for our achievements – but how can we do that, when the world can seem so big and sometimes scary?”– Stuart Lawrence “The publication of his first book for children, Silence is Not an Option: You Can Impact the World for Change, is intended to empower all children irrespective of skin colour to demand a better society… Stephen Lawrence’s brightness runs throughout the pages, along with Stuart’s love for his brother” – Louise Carpenter, The Times Magazine From role models to self-control, failure to imagination, Stuart’s aim with this book is to use his own experience to help young people – to help all people – harness the good in themselves and in the world around them, using that fire of positivity to create change in their lives. an illuminating guide for approaching life with positivity and wisdom simple tips for rewarding everyday practices bold page layouts that are stimulating and clear to read About the author: Stuart Lawrence is the younger brother of Stephen Lawrence, the young man who, on 22 April 1993, at the age of just 18, was murdered in an unprovoked racist attack. Stuart is an educator and motivational speaker, dedicated to helping to transform the life chances of young people.

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A stunning celebration of the rich culture and fascinating history of Scotland featuring six Scottish illustrators. Discover everything that makes Scotland so special - from its iconic landmarks to its magical myths and spooky ghost stories, from its bloody battles and its rich culture ... and everything in between. With a foreword from much-loved Scotswoman Lorraine Kelly Beautiful, full-colour illustration makes this the perfect gift Showcases the talent of six of Scotland's top illustrators. Sections include: The Story of Scotland - illustrated by Hazel Dunn City and Country - illustrated by Jill Calder Warring Scotland - illustrated by Catriona Phillips Haunted Scotland - illustrated by Helen Kellock Legendary Scotland - illustrated by Lauren Morsley The Culture of Scotland - illustrated by Katie Smith

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A hilarious new middle-grade from Justin A. Reynolds that asks: What happens when five unsupervised kids face the apocalypse under outrageously silly circumstances? Twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway has concocted his most genius plan ever to avoid chores . . . especially the dreaded L-A-U-N-D-R-Y. If he can wears every item of clothing in his wardrobe, summer will be halfway over before he has to do laundry! On the day of the highly anticipated Beach Bash, Eddie ends up grounded until he can get his clothes clean. While left home alone to do his laundry, the power goes out mid-cycle. With his first load of laundry soaking wet and the rest still filthy, Eddie sets out to explore the seemingly empty neighborhood in just his swim trunks and flip-flops. As he meets up with other neighborhood kids to find out what happened, they realize that their families aren't coming back anytime soon. And as night falls, the crew realizes they aren't just the only people left in the neighborhood - they might be the only people left . . . anywhere. Funny, voice-driven middle-grade story Features an all-Black “ensemble cast” of characters, written by a Black American author Perfect for fans of Escape The Rooms by Stephen and Anita Mangan, The Summer I Robbed a Bank by David O’Doherty and The Day the Screens Went Blank by Danny Wallace Reviews "A doomsday scenario is rendered surprisingly funny here . . . and so readers are given freedom to enjoy [Eddie's] brilliant quips, his quirky friends, and this highly unusual day without dwelling on what comes after this trange, golden afternoon when kids ran the neighborhood." - BCCB "With Reynolds' signature witticisms and jump-off-the-page jokes....[this is] equal parts friendship story, coming of age, and comedic apocalypse, this will be a great red for reluctant readers and kids looking to take their summers into their own hands." - Booklist "Matter-of-fact scenes with Eddie taking his ADHD medicine and talking through school and home pressures with Trey, their school's all-star athlete, offer insightful representations of Black boys bonding." - Kirkus

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‘Funny, original and moving’ The Sun ‘Pick of the Week’ December 2022 The perfect festive story for readers aged 8 to 8,888! Meet the HUMBUG Family! Christmas Elves, but not as we know them... The Humbugs aren't the kind of family you see on sparkly wrapping paper, or in snowy storybooks about Santa's grotto. You won't see them on the front of Christmas cards, and they definitely won't be knitted on your grandma's favourite festive jumper. Those happy scenes are only for the likes of the workshop elves and certainly not the Humbugs. Nope! They manage a much less glamorous part of Santa's factory, the RPD Department... That's Reindeer Poo Disposal to you and me. YUCK! But when a mince-pie-related-mishap combined with an unfortunate letter-losing-incident sees them exiled from their home, the Humbugs - together with their clumsy Reindeer, Blister, and wheelie-bin sleigh - go on a great and daring adventure, where they discover the true meaning of Christmas, and the real heroes who make it special! "A perfect Christmas stocking present - a very funny, festive page-turner." - Jacqueline Wilson, author of The Story of Tracy Beaker "Humbug is that rare book: funny, original, thought-provoking, and an instant classic." - Francesca Simon, author of Horrid Henry "An exquisite Christmas story, full of imagination and heart. For the whole family to read year-after-year!" - Amy Huberman, author of The Day I Got Trapped In My Brain "You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll need a mince pie - a new Christmas classic!" - Steven Lenton, author and illustrator of Genie and Teeny A hilarious, huge-hearted hug of a book; perfect for all ages. For fans of Matt Haig, The Christmasaurus, and Elf on the Shelf. With a touching and thought-provoking message to key-workers who tirelessly toil behind-the-scenes to make everyone's lives better.

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All About Hanukkah: Things to Make and Do is the perfect gift! This beautiful activity book is bursting with crafts and recipes, fun activities and facts about the Hanukkah celebrations observed by over FIFTEEN MILLION Jewish people around the world. Read all about why Hanukkah is known as the festival of light and discover the stories behind it. Children can also create magical decorations, plan for the wonderful year ahead and make delicious treats inspired by countries and cultures all over the world. The perfect activity book, children can: Create beautiful menorahs Make a dreidl Design Hanukkah greeting cards Make magical wrapping paper Recipes include: Kugel casserole Chicken schnitzel Gulab jamun Hanukkah Challah This is the ULTIMATE book of Hanukkah fun!

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The companion novel to the Shiver trilogy, rejacketed for a new generation of fans. You thought it ended with Forever, but there's another story to tell - the one of Cole and Isabel. Sinner follows Cole St. Clair, a pivotal character from the #1 bestselling Shiver trilogy. found. Cole St. Clair has come to California for one reason: to get back Isabel Culpeper. She fled from his damaged, drained life, and damaged and drained it even more. He doesn't just want her. He needs her. lost. Isabel is trying to build herself a life in Los Angeles. It's not really working. She can play the game as well as all the other fakes. But what's the point? What is there to win? sinner. Cole and Isabel share a past that never seemed to have a future. They have the power to love each other and the power to tear each other apart. The only thing for certain is that they cannot let go. A striking new cover edition for new and old fans alike Sinner is the companion book to the #1 bestselling Shiver, Linger and Forever Perfect for fans of Stephenie Meyer and V. E. Schwab

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How can you find your soul mate, when you don't have a soul? Iris lives in a world ruled by The Order. Inspectors police the population by keeping careful watch over people's souls. If they shine their lanterns on you, your soul is projected for the world to see... and judge. But Iris has a deadly secret ... she is a hollow, a person with no soul. She must hide from the Order at all costs, scraping a living in the shadows. When she's sent to steal a ring said to hold the memory of a soul's destruction, she is reunited with her Spark - one of the five parts that make up her own missing soul. Now she must rely on the help of a young scholar named Evander Mountebank to track down the other four missing pieces of her soul, all the while evading The Order. Will she be able to protect her heart as well as find her soul? The Girl with no Soul combines a fabulous concept, a swooning love story, and intoxicating world building in one glorious package. Perfect for fans of Alice Broadway and Leigh Bardugo Morgan Owen is a bright new talent in the YA world

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A groundbreaking memoir about being a trans teen. Warning: This book contains adult themes for readers aged 14+ "Candid writing, playful artwork, and a riotous and fearlessly real story of figuring out that you're trans – this book will bring hope and comfort to so many." – Alice Oseman, bestselling author and illustrator of HEARTSTOPPER Lewis has a few things to say to his younger teen self. He knows she's confused about who to snog. He knows she's really a he and will ultimately realize this... But she's going to go through a whole lot of mess (some of it funny, some of it not funny at all) to get to that point. Lewis is trying to tell her this ... but she's refusing to listen. In Welcome to St Hell, author-illustrator Lewis Hancox takes readers on the hilarious, heartbreaking and healing path he took to make it past trauma, confusion, hurt and dubious fashion choices in order to become the man he was meant to be. For fans of Heartstopper, Fun Home and Flamer Lewis Hancox is a trans influencer, filmmaker and illustrator A remarkable graphic memoir from an unmistakably bold new voice in comics Suitable for ages 14+

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She's faking her way into the most exclusive social circles for revenge. But how long can her lies hold up? Seventeen-year-old Lydia Cornwallis has arrived on a remote island populated only by wealthy families and their staff. She quickly finds acceptance, even adoration, from the close-knit families that rule the island. But a storm is coming, and all routes to the mainland are cut off. But thank goodness the Harrington sisters made it in time, because Lydia simply can't wait to meet them. That's because Lydia's not really Lydia Cornwallis. And the Harringtons have hell to pay for what they've done. Lydia will need to draw on epic nerve, quicksilver adaptability and sly cunning in maintaining her cover and exacting murderous revenge. And when she meets someone new on the island and starts to develop real feelings, can that connection survive when nothing else is real? Sue Wallman is the award-winning author of teen thrillers such as Lying About Last Summer, See How They Lie, Your Turn to Die, Dead Popular, and I Know You Did It. Like Inventing Anna and the fascination with fake German heiress Anna Delvey, this fraudster story will keep readers on edge, turning the pages to find out how long Lydia can keep this brazen scheme up. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Karen McManus and E. Lockhart.

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“This festive story is timeless” - Woman's Weekly A gorgeously illustrated celebration of creativity, upcycling and Christmas magic! It's Christmas Eve at Lily's new house, but Lily misses the old one. Then, in a moment of magic, she is whisked away to the North Pole! Santa's elfbots need her help to invent new toys from used, discarded ones. Lily comes to learn that with a dash of imagination, she can make anything - even, perhaps, a new home... The perfect give for young budding engineers who love to invent things! Perfect for fans of The Polar Express and Rosie Revere, Engineer. This is the picture-book debut of Vashti Hardy, the Blue-Peter-Book-Award-winning author of children's novels known for their distinctive fusion of imagination and invention. Illustrator and rising star Katie Cottle was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

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“[Victoria Princewill's] real skill, in this highly engaging book, is to create a convincing Victorian heroine to whose emotional highs and lows any modern reader will relate. ” - The Daily Telegraph A powerful retelling of the extraordinary life of orphaned African princess, Sarah Forbes Bonetta. "You are not an aristocrat. An aristocrat is born to a noble family. You were born into royalty. You are a princess." Set in 1860, this is the story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, the intelligent, multilingual Yoruba princess from West Africa who became the protégé of the British Queen Victoria. On the evening of her seventeenth birthday, she is told that her old name, her real name is Aina. Oma'ba Aina from the fallen Oyo Empire. Equipped with this knowledge, Sarah attempts to navigate life as a foster daughter, a protégé and a young black girl in Victorian England. But can one really feel like royalty when the freedom of autonomy is something so far out of reach for a person of her gender and race? Victoria Princewill reimagines Sarah's life in England, telling the story of a girl living between two cultures, trying to create, and assert, her own identity. The first of two titles from Victoria that will focus on real Black women born into royalty A very exciting new voice in YA fiction Victoria aims to to shed light on women's stories that have been forgotten by history From the author of In the Palace of the Flowers.

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A highly collectable new series that celebrates the inner fire of every girl. We are Dragon Girls, hear us roar! Naomi loves being a Glitter Dragon Girl. She can fly above treetops and roar glittery bursts of magic. Best of all, she and the other Glitter Dragons are keeping their beloved Magic Forest safe from the Shadow Sprites.But all is not as it seems in this special place. The Shadow Sprites' power is growing . . . and they may not be alone. Naomi must harness all the dragon magic she's learned to lead the Glitter Dragon Girls against this new threat. Perfect for fans of Rainbow Magic, Unicorn Academy & My Little Pony A new series celebrating difference and the environment Cute, collectible books for beginner readers

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Fans of Judy Blume and Jenny Han are sure to fall head-over-heels for this sweet story about first crushes, friendship drama, and finding the courage to stand up for yourself. Seventh grade is supposed to be a game changer. And Keiko thinks she's got it covered, especially with Audrey and Jenna by her side to shop for a new look, pick out a prime lunch spot, and even hit up that cute new bubble tea place after school. Her trio is ready to tackle life as they always have... together. But when Audrey decides they need boyfriends before Fall Ball, it looks like things may be changing in all the wrong ways. Jenna is sick of caving in to Audrey's demands, and soon Keiko's besties are barely talking, leaving her caught in the middle. While she's been dreaming about triple-dates, first kisses, and a boy she really shouldn't have a crush on, the friendship she's always thought was rock-solid is beginning to crumble. Keiko feels pulled in two directions. Should she try to help her friends - even if it means losing one of them - or follow her heart? When it comes to flirting, friendships, and fallouts, how is Keiko supposed to keep it all together? Flirting, friendship and fallouts, this has relatable themes for tween readers Sweet, smart writing with emotional depth: like a junior Jenny Han Love the sound of this? Then check out Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai by Debbi Michiko Florence Praise for Keep It Together, Keiko Carter: A beautiful story about healing from heartbreak, and discovering the strength that comes from opening your heart to others. Jenna is a gem!" -- Jo Knowles, award-winning author of Where the Heart Is "Sweet and smart." -- Kirkus Reviews "Charming." -- Booklist "Florence's tween drama will resonate." -- School Library Journal Praise for Keep It Together, Keiko Carter:"Sweet and smart." - Kirkus Reviews"Charming." - Booklist"Florence's tween drama will resonate." - School Library Journal

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Silly, fantastical, romantic, thought-provoking... This stunning collection includes 101 classic poems that every child should read! Find Tennyson, Keats, Shelley, Wordsworth, Edward Lear, Emily Dickinson, Shakespeare and many more. The poems are organised by theme, and lively introductions provide information on the poets and their craft. Includes an index and glossary of poetic form. This collection is beautifully packaged with shiny foil on the cover, making it the perfect gift for all year round Previously published as Favourite Poems: 101 Children's Classics.

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A gorgeous, inspiring story for every little squirrel! It's winter in the forest: time for squirrels to gather all the nuts and acorns and pine cones they'd squirrelled away in the autumn. Evie's determined she can do it all by herself. She's ready. She's steady. She's going squirrelling! But it's a huge task. Can she really do it all on her own? Or should she let her friends lend a hand? Nicola Kinnear's superb illustrations are her best ever, in this endearing story about courage and kindness. This is the perfect story for bedtime . . . or any time! A warm, cosy story full of courage, fun and friendship Evie's determination to do everything by herself will strike a chord with parents and children everywhere Nicola Kinnear's brilliantly illustrated books are full of fabulous characters, and wonderful messages about sharing, friendship, courage and kindness Gold foil details on the cover make this beautiful book an ideal gift

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Transform your literacy outcomes and engage your whole school in reading. Inspire and delight your children with contemporary, diverse and engaging texts that will spark a lifelong love of reading for pleasure. Get the most out of best-loved children's books with our bestselling Read & Respond series - the perfect way to explore favourite stories in your classroom. This resource book brings you a wealth of inspiring activities, discussion ideas and guided reading notes based on Windrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah. Stimulating content mapped to curriculum objectives Grammar, punctuation and spelling section Shared reading and whole-class guided reading section including non-fiction extracts Time-saving lesson plans, activities and assessments Huge variety of speaking, listening and creative activities. Our Read & Respond series now has a dedicated online space containing: Curriculum and teaching overviews with recommendations on books to read for pleasure Classic small-group guided reading notes and resources Teaching reading resources such as ideas for vocabulary and fluency Read & Respond helps you build a whole-school literacy programme based on timeless children's stories, chosen to inspire reading for pleasure. Fun-filled activities help children to fully engage with each story, encouraging a love of reading and building a range of skills. Underpinned by a wealth of research the teacher's guides provide activities with a strong focus on all of the 'big five' plus oracy and reading for pleasure, as well as concentration on grammar, punctuation & spelling and writing Foster reading for pleasure with stories from acclaimed and award-winning authors Prepare with confidence with essential teacher's books and supportive resources Save hours of preparation time with ready-to-use print and digital resources Boost guided reading in every year group with detailed teachers notes. PRAISE FOR READ & RESPOND 'The resources are wonderful. I like the fact that it has a mix of fiction and non-fiction activities ... and how material can link to other areas of the curriculum, not just literacy.' Miss North, teacher 'Reading for enjoyment and writing for enjoyment are two of the most powerful ways of getting children interested in books. Read & Respond provides exactly this.' Michael Morpurgo, author '[Read and Respond] makes it easy to explore texts fully and ensure that the children want to keep on reading more.' Chris Flanagan, Primary teacher.

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A beautiful, celebratory and joyful book of bedtime stories. Written and illustrated by Black creators, with a foreword by Candice Brathwaite, Bedtime Stories showcases a curated collection of tales from Black history, based on important figures and events from around the world. Each story is the ideal length to read at bedtime as well as any moment when young readers are looking for an inspirational read! Features one young reader's winning entry from the Cocoa Boy and Cocoa Girl magazines competition An empowering and celebratory gift Perfect for any child wanting to learn more about history's untold stories A beautiful keepsake book - a gift for a lifetime Written by Ify Adenuga, Ryan Crawford, Alex Falase-Koya, Mahamed Hashi, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Nansubuga Isdahl, Jade Mutyora, Reggie Nelson and Wendy Shearer. Illustrated by Lucy Farfort, Anastasia Magloire Williams, Jade Orlando, Amanda Quartey, Paul Kellam and Richy Sanchez Alaya.

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From Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel David Makonnen comes an action-packed Afrofuturist adventure about a mythical Ethiopian empire. Sci-fi and fantasy combine in this epic journey to the stars. Yared Heywat lives an isolated life in Addis Prime - a hardscrabble city with rundown tech, lots of rules, and not much to do. His worrywart Uncle Moti and bionic lioness Besa are his only family... and his only friends. Often in trouble for his thrill-seeking antics and smart mouth, those same qualities make Yared a star player of the underground augmented reality game, The Hunt for Kaleb's Obelisk. But when a change in the game rules prompts Yared to log in with his real name, it triggers an attack that rocks the city. In the chaos, Uncle Moti disappears. Suddenly, all the stories Yared's uncle told him as a young boy are coming to life, of kingdoms in the sky and city-razing monsters. And somehow Yared is at the centre of them. Together with Besa and the Ibis - a game rival turned reluctant ally - Yared must search for his uncle... and answers to his place in a forgotten, galaxy-spanning war.

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From the bestselling illustrator of The Wonky Donkey series comes this gorgeous picture book. "Twas only a niggle… the teensiest titch… but that fidgety feeling grew to an ITCH!" When you have an itch that you just can't scratch, it's great to have somebody else to do it for you. But what do you do when you're last in the scratching queue? Join Tiny Timpkin, Fuzzy O'Hare and friends, as they try to solve this terribly tickly, naggly-niggly, itchy-twitchy problem! Illustrated by Katz Cowley, the wonderful artist behind The Wonky Donkey This is the perfect book for fans of The Bee's Sneeze Fun, repetitive text makes for a giggle-tastic picture book for little ones!

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'A hilarious adventure with heart for fans of The Worst Holiday Ever and Gangsta Granny featuring a gorgeous intergenerational relationship between a boy and his granddad ... Brought to life with fabulous illustrations throughout - this package will delight readers' LoveReading4Kids One boy's mission to take down a team of super-villains ... with the help of his boring, dishcloth-selling grandad? When Jesse's grandad wins tickets to a retirement cruise and offers to bring Jesse along, Jesse is not exactly thrilled. A boat load of old age pensioners?! No thanks. Not to mention that he's pretty sure his parents are going to be talking about a D.I.V.O.R.C.E. while he's safely out of the way. But from the moment the pair arrive on the cruise ship, it's a different story. Mysterious cat burglars, crime lords and smugglers all seem to be on board ... and odder than that, Gramps knows them all! When an attempted murder occurs, Jesse decides it's time to find out what they're hiding, and catch the villain responsible. But Gramps might be hiding the biggest secret of all ... can Jesse unravel the mystery, before time runs out? A hilarious adventure with heart for fans of The Worst Holiday Ever and Gangsta Granny Featuring a gorgeous intergenerational relationship between a boy and his grandad, who is determined to reconnect with his family before illness intervenes Brought to life with fabulous illustrations throughout - this package will delight readers.

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A gorgeously gothic debut series. Packed with wonderful characters, witty writing and thrilling adventure. STARFELL meets THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Meet Malice Morbid Malign. She’s from Underland, land of sorcery, spooks and skulduggery. But, she and her family live in Topside and mischief is their business . . . And the business of mischief is a very serious matter! The Malign family hate books, they hate bathing, and they especially HATE helping. But when grandad ghosts mysteriously start disappearing, including her own beloved grandad, Malice has no choice but to help. She partners up with her Uncle Vexatious, to solve the case of the missing grandad-ghosts. The perfect next read for Amelia Fang fans. This funny, warm-hearted, spooky series – stunningly illustrated by Hannah Peck, and beautifully packaged – will delight and enchant middle-grade readers aged 9-12.

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