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Laugh-out-loud and fully illustrated Ninja Kid is the start of a brand new series from bestselling comedian Anh Do! Nelson is a ninja. He is not the coolest. Or the bravest. But he is the worlds nerdiest ninja! And now he has to stop an animal rampage and machines going crazy all over town! For that, he will need his new jetpack... and some serious ninja skills! How will Nelson learn to fly when he is scared of heights?!

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Celebrating 20 years of Horrible Geography! Ever wondered where in the world tornadoes rip houses from the ground? Or frozen turtles fall from the sky? Get all the answers and more in this book, where the weather makes the rules. The perfect escapism from miserable maps, rotten rock piles and dire diagrams. Hold tight! With a brand-new cover design, format and inside look, it's geography with even more gritty bits left in! with hilarious black and white illustrations throughout by Mike Phillips the perfect way to engage young readers

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A thrilling illustrated tale complete with lions, gladiators, assassination plots and a dare-devil rescue. ‘A funny and easy look back at history and some of the key players from each time period, all alongside the brilliant illustrations’ My Shelves are Full ‘Full of historical nuggets, brilliantly illustrated and full of fun!’ A Little But a Lot Henry is back in the present day - but he isn't happy about it. His little sister is driving him mad and no one believes that he travelled through time. But all that is about to change when Henry finds himself travelling back to ancient Rome - where he soon realises that sibling rivalry can take a darker turn... A toga-tickling, gladiatorial gallop through Ancient Rome! A Gladiator Stole My Lunchbox is a time-travel adventure with a difference. From talented author-illustrator Thiago de Moraes, creator of A Mummy Ate My Homework, History Atlas, and Myth Atlas. Packed full of accidental assassination attempts, marauding lions and steaming piles of poo!

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Animal Explorers is a wonderful picture book series that will inspire all budding travellers and explorers to follow their dreams. Lola the polar bear has a passion for plants. She's determined to find the rarest ones on the planet. So Lola makes a grand decision: she's going to trek to the Amazon jungle! It's hard work for a polar bear, but nothing holds Lola back. And there's a prize for her at the end of it, when she discovers the elusive Singing Orchid! Animal Explorers is a witty, entertaining picture-book series that will inspire children to follow their dreams. Sharon Rentta's glowing illustrations are packed withfabulous 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 explorers Also in the Animal Explorers series: Stella the Astronaut, in which an adventurous squirrel dreams of being the first of her kind in space. Toby the Deep-Sea Diver, in which a young tiger longs to explore the deepest, darkest depths of the ocean. 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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From the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Raven Cycle, the mesmerizing story of those who can bring parts of their dreams into reality . . . and those who will stop at nothing to destroy them. THE DREAMERS WALK AMONG US ... IS ANYONE SAFE? Ronan Lynch is a dreamer. He can pull both curiosities and catastrophes out of his dreams. Jordan Hennessy is a thief. The closer she comes to the dream object she is after, the more inextricably she becomes tied to it. Carmen Farooq-Lane is a hunter. Her brother was a dreamer ... and a killer. She has seen what dreaming can do to a person, and the damage that their dreams can do. But those are nothing compared to the destruction that is about to be unleashed...

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Faking the best summer ever is a lot harder than it looks... At the start of summer, Jack and Nate find themselves dumped as their respective exes, Dylan and Tariq, start up a new relationship together. Not only that, their exes start posting pics on social media, showing the whole world how fabulous their new life together is! Jack and Nate are reeling. Not to be outdone, they decide to create their own 'highlights reel' and show their exes that they're having an even better time. But between the depressing motorway service station motels, damp campsites, and an ultimate showdown with the exes, something epic really is happening: Jack and Nate are learning to get over their heartache and open themselves up to new possibilities for love. A hilarious story of heartbreaks and hijinks from award-winning author Simon James Green. One of the UK's leading writers of LGBTQ+ teen fiction, Simon James Green is the author of Gay Club!, Alex in Wonderland and the Noah Can't Even books. A perfect next read for fans of Heartstoppers and Adam Silvera Simon's book You're The One That I Want won the Bristol Teen Book Award 2022 & was shortlisted for the YA Book Award in association with Edinburgh International Book Festival 2022 Heartbreak Boys was selected by Attitude magazine and Gay's the Word Bookshop as one of the best LGBTQ+ novels of the year and was featured in iPaper's Essential Summer Reads

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It's time to have a SPOOKTASTIC Halloween with another picture book in the Dear Dinosaur series, written by Chae Strathie and illustrated by Nicky O'Byrne. Join the mighty T. Rex and Max as they exchange letters ahead of one of the most exciting times of the year: HALLOWEEN! Get dressed, be spooky... and maybe a little goofy. The City Museum is throwing a Halloween-themed party and of course Max is invited. The only thing is T. REX HASN'T BEEN INVITED! And so T. Rex decides to throw his own party - and what a party it will be! This T.Rex-cellent tale of friendship is packed with letters and cards to read. Another fantastic addition to the bestselling Dear Dinosaur series, this time with a Halloween twist! This series is written as an exchange of letters between Max and T. Rex, making it the perfect book for little ones who love to be challenged in their reading. Illustrated by the fantastic Nicky O'Byrne, bestselling illustrator behind Open Very Carefully and Bad Cat! Other books available in this series: Dear Dinosaur Dear Dinosaur: T. Rex on Tour Dear Santasaur

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From standout author, Alex Latimer, and bestselling illustrator, David Litchfield, comes a beautiful picture book about finding - and holding on to - friendship. One bright afternoon, Pip met Egg. Pip is a seed from a glorious tree, and Egg is a bird's egg from a nearby nest. When Pip and Egg first meet, they are almost the same size and shape - like two peas in a pod. But as their friendship grows, so do they - for Pip this means growing roots, but for Egg? Well, Egg grows wings, and she can't wait to use them. Though Pip wishes he can follow Egg on her adventures, his roots are strong. So he watches his friend fly away. But true friends always find their way back to one another, and there are no truer friends than Pip and Egg. And if there's one thing they learn, it's that the circle of life will always lead them back to each other. David Litchfield is the award-winning author/illustrator of The Bear and the Piano Lyrical, reassuring story that children will love Lush illustrations filled with warmth and emotion Teaches children about the value of friendship

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The seventh book in the bestselling series, from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. Will Tom and his band be LUCKY enough to win the Rock Weekly Band Battle competition? They just might be ...if they could find time to practice! But with inspectors in the school, an amazing new cartoon on TV, caramel wafers to eat and a stray cat getting in the way, Tom's a bit too busy having FUN! ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Love Tom Gates? Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s spectacular Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!

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The third book in the bestselling series from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. Back to school, but it's not all bad. Sports Day, the school fair and Tom's birthday are all coming up. And even better, his awful big sister Delia won't be at any of those events! On the downside, Granny Mavis is threatening to make his birthday cake - uh oh! But on the other hand, Mr Keen has asked Dogzombies to perform in front of the whole school! YEAH! Maybe they can even play at the school disco too. How can the term turn out any less than seriously amazing? ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Love Tom Gates? Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s spectacular Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!

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The fifth book in the bestselling series from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. Exciting News! Mr Fullerman announces that class 5F are going on an 'Activity Break'! Which should be fun. As long as I don't get stuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse still with . . . . . . Marcus Meldrew. Delia is already threatening to paint my room funny colours while I'm away. Which is annoying. I just hope the only surprise I have when I get home is the new pet that I hear Mum and Dad talking about. Because I've always wanted a pet! ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Love Tom Gates? Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s spectacular Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!

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The author of the best-selling and critically beloved Mortal Engines quartet has written a stunning, stand-alone prequel. Fever Crumb is set many generations before the events of Mortal Engines, in whose brilliantly-imagined world massive, predatory Traction Cities chase and devour each other. Now London is a static, overcrowded, riot-torn powerhouse that hides an explosive secret. Is Fever, adopted daughter of Dr Crumb, the strange key that will unlock its dangerous mysteries? Mortal Engines is now a major motion picture from Peter Jackson's studio,WingNut Films and stars Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan & Hugo Weaving.

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From NYT bestselling author Victoria Schwab comes a thrillingly spooky and action-packed tale of hauntings, history, mystery, and the bond between friends Ever since Cass almost drowned (okay, she did drown, but she doesn't like to think about it), she can pull back the Veil that separates the living from the dead . . . and enter the world of spirits. Her best friend is even a ghost. So things are already pretty strange. But they're about to get much stranger. When Cass's parents start hosting a TV show about the world's most haunted places, the family heads off to Edinburgh, Scotland. Here, graveyards, castles, and secret passageways teem with restless phantoms. And when Cass meets a girl who shares her "gift," she realizes how much she still has to learn about the Veil -- and herself. And she'll have to learn fast. The city of ghosts is more dangerous than she ever imagined. For fans of The Day I Fell Into a Fairy Tale, R L Stine and Scullduggery Pleasant Collect the series: Tunnel of Bones and Bridge of Souls A spooky, page turning story with ghosts, friendship and history!

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Two Books in one! Episodes 5 & 6 in the hit Bad Guys series - soon to be a feature film animation. "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys... and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that — whether you want them to or not! EPISODE FIVE: INTERGALACTIC GAS The bad news? The world is ending. The good news? The Bad Guys are back to save it! Sure, they might have to “borrow” a rocket. And there might be something nasty in one of the spacesuits. And Mr. Piranha miiiight have eaten too many bean burritos. Surviving this mission may only be one small step for man, but it’s one giant leap for the Bad Guys. EPISODE SIX: ALIEN VS BAD GUYS The Bad Guys are vanishing! A creature with TONS of teeth and WAY too many butts is stealing them, one by one. Is this the end for the Bad Guys? Maybe. Will it be funny? You bet your butts it will! ABOUT THE SERIES Full of hilarious line illustrations throughout Fans of Dog Man, Cat Kid and Captain Underpants will love this series Perfect for children who a struggling with reading - or who just want to laugh their socks off The Bad Guys feature length animation will release in UK cinemas on 1 April 2022 Praise for The Bad Guys: "[T]his book instantly joins the classic ranks of Captain Underpants... We challenge anyone to read this and keep a straight face." - Kirkus Reviews BOOKS INCLUDED IN THIS TWO BOOK BIND-UP EDITION Episode 5: Intergalactic Gas Episode 6: Alien vs Bad Guys

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The first book in Philip Pullman's classic Sally Lockhart quartet in a beautiful new edition. Soon after Sally Lockhart's father drowns at sea, she receives an anonymous letter. The dire warning it contains makes a man die of fear at her feet. Determined to discover the truth about her father's death, Sally is plunged into a terrifying mystery in the dark heart of Victorian London, at the centre of which lies a deadly blood-soaked jewel. Philip Pullman's ever-popular, action-packed Victorian melodramas are rejacketed for the bicentenary of Charles Dickens in 2012. Don't miss Philip Pullman's incredible HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series.

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"The most realistic and reliable papers for CEM" Surita De Mulder, 11+ tutor, Reading Prepare for the CEM 11+ tests with confidence with these authentic multiple-choice papers covering Verbal Reasoning, key English skills, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Designed for practising under test conditions, these papers will help to develop the essential skills students need to succeed in the CEM 11+ tests. Contains two complete tests (each test contains two papers - papers A and B), along with answer sheets and short answer grids. Two complete CEM practice tests Authentic multiple choice format Full answers with explanations Covers Maths, English, Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning This is one of a set of 3 books including the 'most realistic and reliable papers' for the CEM 11+ exams.

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"The most realistic and reliable papers for CEM" Surita De Mulder, 11+ tutor, Reading Prepare for the CEM 11+ tests with confidence with these authentic multiple-choice papers covering Verbal Reasoning, key English skills, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Designed for practising under test conditions, these papers will help to develop the essential skills students need to succeed in the CEM 11+ tests. Contains two complete tests (each test contains two papers - papers A and B), along with answer sheets and short answer grids. Two complete CEM practice tests Authentic multiple choice format Full answers with explanations Covers Maths, English, Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning This is one of a set of 3 books including the 'most realistic and reliable papers' for the CEM 11+ exams.

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Board: AQA Examination: English Language & Literature Specification: GCSE 9-1 Type: Revision Cards New GCSE Grades 9-1 Revision Cards with free revision app, perfect to support your revision for the AQA GCSE English Language exam. Perfect for last-minute revision; Clear information with an at-a-glance overview of all exam question types. Lots of example answers and tips on how to structure your writing. Step-by-step exam support These cards can be used alongside our best-selling Revision Guide or they can be used independently as a stand-alone revision resource. Snap it! Read it, snap it on your phone, revise it...helps you retain key facts The accompanying free app uses cutting-edge technology to help you revise on-the-go to: Use the free, personalised digital revision planner and get stuck into the quick tests to check your understanding Download our free revision cards which you can save to your phone to help you revise on the go Implement 'active' revision techniques - giving you lots of tips and tricks to help the knowledge sink in

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The second book in the award-winning Mortal Engines quartet. Far above Anchorage, a tiny aircraft falls from the sky. Having fled from London in Mortal Engines, Tom and Hester seek refuge in a city devastated by plague, haunted by ghosts, and filled with deadly secrets... Mortal Engines launched Philip Reeve's brilliantly-imagined creation, the world of the Traction Era, where mobile cities fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic future. Mortal Engines won the coveted Gold Smarties Award. Now a feature film of the same name, starring Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan and Hugo Weaving. Produced by Lord of the Rings director, Peter Jackson.

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PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated" bestselling author Charlie Higson YOU, the hero, a travel to the city of Salamonis to make your fortune. But will you join the Strongarms and travel across Allansia, guarding merchant caravans, or will you study at the famous Halls of Learning? Will you enter Bu Fon Fen in search of Cauldronweed, or rid King Salamon's Mine of the pests that plague it? Will you bring Cardinal Zyn to justice, or set off in search of the horn of the Black Unicorn? And just who is the Shivering Man, and what does he have to do with the mystery of the screaming sky? It is down to YOU to uncover the secrets of Salamonis! ABOUT THE SERIES The multi-million copy globally bestselling choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a brand new generation of children. All you need is a dice and you can choose which way the story goes Be careful - the main character can die at any point! 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32 languages Perfect for kids who love gaming A great way to encourage children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading books!

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Return to the stunning world of IMPOSTORS in this new book by global bestselling author Scott Westerfeld. When the world sees Frey, they think they see her twin sister Rafi. Frey was raised to be Rafi's double, and now she's taken on the role . . . without anyone else knowing. Her goal? To destroy the forces that created her. But with the world watching and a rebellion rising, Frey is forced into a detour. Suddenly she is stranded on her own in Paz, a city where many of the citizens attempt to regulate their emotions through an interface on their arms. Paz is an easy place to get lost . . . and also an easy place to lose yourself. As the city comes under a catastrophic attack, Frey must leave the shadows and enter the chaos of warfare - because there is no other way for her to find her missing sister and have her revenge against her murderous father.

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Return to the world of Mortal Engines in this new book of three short stories about the rebellious young aviatrix, Anna Fang, illustrated by Ian McQue. A key character in the Mortal Engines book and film, this is your chance to learn more of her past. Night Flights includes Traction City, the 2011 World Book Day Book by Philip Reeve. In a dangerous future world where gigantic, motorised cities attack and devour each other, London hunts where no other predator dares. But Anna Fang - pilot, adventurer, spy - isn't afraid. The three stories show gripping, moving, exciting moments in Anna Fang's life: her childhood as a slave aboard the moving city Arkangel, a showdown against a robotic Stalker that is terrifyingly out of control and her free life as an intelligence agent for the Anti-Traction league that might not be quite as free as she hoped.

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Howl with laughter with the THIRD book in the hilarious full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants! He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of dogs... It was the age of invention... It was the season of surprise... It was the eve of supa sadness... It was the dawn of hope... Dog Man hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the cat's dragged in a tiny bit of trouble -- a double in the form of a super-cute kitten. Dog Man will have to work twice as hard to bust these furballs and remain top dog! ABOUT THE SERIES Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self. Full colour pages throughout.

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PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated" bestselling author Charlie Higson YOU, the hero, are the Silver Crusader, a superhero who protects Titan City. You must battle criminals the Scarlet Prankster, Dr. Macabre, the Serpent and the Alchemists and infiltrate a meeting between leaders of evil organization F.E.A.R. to capture master villain the Titanium Cyborg. ABOUT THE SERIES The multi-million copy globally bestselling choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a brand new generation of children. All you need is a dice and you can choose which way the story goes Be careful - the main character can die at any point! 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32 languages Perfect for kids who love gaming A great way to encourage children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading books!

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'Has everything I like: humour, action, great characters and awesome mythology!' Rick Riordan, bestselling author of Percy Jackson 'A new star is born.' Eoin Colfer, bestselling author of Artemis Fowl The first book in an exciting AND funny adventure series. Twelve-year-old Aru Shah has a tendency to stretch the truth in order to fit in at school. Whilst her classmates are jetting off to exotic locales, she'll be at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture where her mother works. Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty, traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur? When Aru's schoolmates dare her to prove that the museum's Lamp of Bharata is cursed, she doesn't think there's any harm in lighting it. Little does Aru know that lighting the lamp has dire consequences. She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whose duty it is to awaken the God of Destruction. Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and, accompanied by a wise-cracking pigeon and her long-lost half-sister, it's up to Aru to save them. Pacy, page-turning storytelling charming, funny writing relatable characters to root for a diverse, original feel to the set-up - drawing inspiration from Hindu gods Praise for Aru Shah and the End of Time: "The characters and gods that make up Chokshi’s world are hilarious ... The empowerment that Chokshi places in her two main characters of Aru and Mini, tells readers that girls are strong and fierce and not to be underestimated." Bill Gowsell, Laughing Place "Chokshi weaves an engrossing adventure that will leave readers anticipating the next installment." Publishers Weekly

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It has been a long time since Alice has felt safe. Because of him. Ross. But now she, Mum and her little brother Henry have finally moved far away, where Ross will never find them. It's a fresh start, Mum says. This time, she is never going back. Slowly Alice starts to build a life for herself, at a new school with new friends. But she can't escape the feeling she is being watched. That he might be lurking, waiting to ruin everything again. That Mum might be about to break her promise. That, just when Alice is starting to feel safe, everything will be taken away from her. A story about healing, home and new beginnings from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.

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PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated" bestselling author Charlie Higson Taking refuge in the infamous House of Hell may be the worst mistake of your life... The dangers of the torrential storm outside are nothing compared to the blood-curdling adventures that await you inside, where a den of demon worshippers are preparing an initiation ceremony tonight ... will you be one of their sacrifices? ABOUT THE SERIES The multi-million copy globally bestselling choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a brand new generation of children. All you need is a dice and you can choose which way the story goes Be careful - the main character can die at any point! 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32 languages Perfect for kids who love gaming A great way to encourage children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading books!

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PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated" bestselling author Charlie Higson In this addition to the multi-million-copy-selling Fighting Fantasy series, YOU – the hero – must travel all over Allansia – from old haunts Darkwood Forest to Port Blacksand – on a dangerous quest. What starts as a treasure hunt soon takes a darker turn, with the potential return of the most terrifying foe of the original books, Zanbar Bone, on the increasingly dark horizon… ABOUT THE SERIES The multi-million copy globally bestselling choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a brand new generation of children. All you need is a dice and you can choose which way the story goes Be careful - the main character can die at any point! 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32 languages Perfect for kids who love gaming A great way to encourage children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading books!

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Prince Alfie thought he knew his destiny. He didn't know the half of it. Fourteen-year-old heir to the throne, Alfie, didn't expect to be King so soon. He DEFINITELY did not expect to be DEFENDER OF THE REALM, a legendary superhero, fighting a secret, centuries-long battle to protect the nation from monsters and super-villains. An ordinary girl, Hayley Hicks, finds herself fighting alongside Alfie in a desperate struggle to stop a fearsome new enemy, the Black Dragon. The first thrilling book in the Defender of the Realm series. From the TV writing duo behind the Danger Mouse series and relaunch of Thunderbirds All the fantasy elements of Skullduggery Pleasant combined with a "real world" royal story

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Welcome to the Enchanted Pony Academy, where glittery ponies learn how to use their magic! Electra loves to be outside, running as fast as she can--and she's fast! So now that it's time to learn to ride with the children at Enchanted Pony Academy, Electra couldn't be more excited. But riding is a lot harder than it looks. When Electra accidentally throws a prince onto the dirt, the other children are afraid to get in the saddle. Can she find her perfect match and keep working toward becoming a royal pony -- before time runs out? Will the Academy help Daisy discover her magic and make all her dreams come true . . . or will she learn that there's been a huge mistake?

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The fifteenth title in the bestselling Tom Gates series of books from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. What's that? A MONSTER? How has this scary beast escaped into Tom's sort-of-normal world? Is it one of his doodles? Is it Delia on the rampage? Or is it Mr Fullerman at full moon? All will be revealed in this book. According to Tom, it contains: MONSTERS - MYSTERY - A MUSIC FESTIVAL - MISSING STUFF. Oh, and also a very strict supply teacher who is every kid's nightmare. Is _that_ the monster? But you're not scared of monsters, are you? So don't let it put you off! Tom Gates is a series of books in diary form Full of Tom’s doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! TOM GATES BOOKS Brilliant World of Tom Gates (book 1) Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses (And Other Good Stuff) (book 2) Tom Gates: Everything's Amazing (sort of) (book 3) Tom Gates: Genius Ideas (mostly) (book 4) Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at some things) (book 5) Tom Gates: Extra Special Treats (not) (book 6) Tom Gates: A Tiny Bit Lucky (book 7) Tom Gates:Yes! No. (Maybe...) (book 8) Tom Gates: Top of the Class (Nearly) (book 9) Tom Gates: Super Good Skills (Almost...) (book 10) Tom Gates: DogZombies Rule (For now...) (book 11) Tom Gates: : Family, Friends and Furry Creatures (book 12) Tom Gates: Epic Adventure (kind of) (book 13) Tom Gates: Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans (book 14) Tom Gates: What Monster? (book 15) Tom Gates: Mega Make and Do and Stories Too! (book 16) Tom Gates: The Music Book

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A brilliantly fun and empowering picture book about all the incredible things girls can do! Girls can be scruffy or muddy or smelly. Girls can be fancy, like people on telly. All girls are different...but one thing is true... there's NO other girl on the planet like you! Girls are fantastic! They're strong, brave and proud. They can climb up a mountain, fly a rocket into space, or even explore a hot jungle. Girls can do ANYTHING they put their minds to, just like you! So dive into the colourful pages of this picture book to explore all the wonderful and amazing things girls can do and remember to dream BIG! Bright and bold illustrations to delight you on every page A perfect gift to empower girls to dream BIG and do anything they want! With lyrical and rhythmic prose from Caryl Hart, this will delight parents, teachers and carers reading it again and again Educational and colourful endpapers at the back showing you lots of famous women, as well as activity sheets and lesson plans to go alongside the book to bring it alive in a classroom

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Just like the real thing - only shorter! Help your child prepare for the SATS with these bite-sized National test papers. This book offers ten complete mini-reading tests which include fiction, non-fiction and poetry texts. Question types and mark schemes match the format of the National tests and offer an authentic SATs experience, though the flexible format allows them to be used at any time of the day. A progress chart is also supplied to give you some indication of the scores your child is likely to attain, while a handy breakdown of all of the different question types in the Reading SATs tests will help you to identify your child's strengths and weaknesses.

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When you're a princess, you can do whatever you like. Or can you? Life for Princess Primrose is rather dull because she's not allowed to climb trees, dig up muddy vegetables or even splash in the fountain. Everyone in the royal household is properly proper, and Primrose longs to have some serious FUN. But things take a turn for the better when Primrose's Grandmama comes for a visit and reminds everyone never to say no to a spot of fun. A gorgeous new picture book by Alex T. Smith that reminds us to giggle. MORE PICTURE BOOKS BY ALEX T. SMITH Hector and the Big Bad Knight Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion

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  A truly magical animal series from bestselling author, Holly Webb.  Molly loves animals and wants to be a vet when she grows up just like her dad - as everyone says; she's got the magic touch. But Molly's talent is quite unique - she can talk to them! Sparkle, the grey kitten, is lost and he needs Molly's help to get back home. But that means going into the spooky wood ... and to the witch's cottage! with magical line illustrations throughout   MAGIC MOLLY BOOKS The Invisible Bunny The Secret Pony The Wish Puppy The Witch's Kitten

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The first book to kick off the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on Cbeebies! An epic tale of dreaming big and chasing glory. Jamie’s desperate to become Highwood School’s star football player (and in his dreams, Hawkstone United’s, too). But after he wrecks his chances at the trials, the pressure's on to prove himself. perfect books for every young football/soccer fan author Dan Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier League and attended two World Cups with the England team “An inspiring read for all football fans” GARY LINEKER. “Dan knows his football” OWEN HARGREAVES. “You’ll read this and want to get out there and play” STEVEN GERRARD. “If you like football, this book’s for you” FRANK LAMPARD. “Pure class – brings the game to life”OWEN COYLE.

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Subject: Maths Type: Workbook Ages: 10-11 Boost your results with targeted preparation for the Year 6 National Tests This catch-up workbook with targeted support is perfect for boosting the confidence of your child in the weeks and months before the Year 6 National Tests. With revision and practice sections that focus on the tricky topics, you can be sure that when it comes to the real thing, they'll be ready for lift off! This essential workbook includes: Skills checks and 'Top tips' provide the information you need to succeed 100s of practice questions covering key maths skills Progress chart to identify gaps in knowledge and then fill them! Please note that this title was previously published as the Year 6 Maths Workbook in the National Curriculum SATs Booster Programme. Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information and to see other titles in this series.

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The third book in the Pig series of chapter books in diary form - with Pig's hilarious illustrations on every page.Pig, Duck, Cow and all the Sheeps are far away from their Farm and beloved Vegetarian Farmers. More fun, parps, slops and unbelievable adventure from this much-loved set of characters. children will laugh themselves silly with Pig’s unique voice, terrible grammar, and super funny illustrations throughout each book. BOOKS BY EMER STAMP The Unbelievable Top Secret Diary of Pig (Pig, book 1) Super Amazing Diary of Pig (Pig, book 2) The Seriously Extraordinary Diary of Pig (Pig, book 3) The (big, fat, totally bonkers) Diary of Pig (Pig, book 4)

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Lara Jean and her love letters are back in this utterly irresistible sequel to NETFLIX feature film To All The Boys I've Loved Before. Lara Jean didn't expect to really fall for Peter. But suddenly they are together for real - and it's far more complicated than when they were pretending! A risque video of the two of them has been posted online. Will Lara Jean ever live it down? Peter is spending more and more time with his ex. Has he still got feelings for her? A boy from Lara Jean's past has returned, and so too have her feelings for him. Can a girl be in love with two boys at once? Only one thing is certain: falling in love is just the easy part! The second book in the bestselling series by Jenny Han, which has been made into a NETFLIX feature film Always and Forever, Lara Jean is the third book in the trilogy

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A brilliantly funny and heart-warming picture book about adventure and kindness - the second in the Lighthouse Keeper series. Together they ran down the steep, winding path to the beach below. And then they stopped. There it lay on the sand, a great, black, shiny whale. Looking out of the window one evening Mrs Grinling spots a whale on the beach and - oh no - it's stuck! Mr and Mrs Grinling realise they can't possibly move the whale alone, but will they be able to get everyone to help before it's too late? 45 years after the first Lighthouse Keeper book was released, this is a modern picture book classic loved by thousands of children From internationally best-selling author, Ronda Armitage and illustrator, David Armitage Adventure, thrills and laughter on every page THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER - COLLECT THEM ALL! The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Rescue Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Picnic Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Catastrophe Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Breakfast Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Tea Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Mystery Picture book paperback eBook

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A modern-day classic, this picture book is loved by thousands of children around the world. 'You must be brave, Mr Grinling, think of your poor little Hamish all alone in the dark. Think of all the ships that might be lost because your light isn't shining.' There's a lighthouse emergency! Hamish the cat is locked inside the lighthouse! And not just that - if Mr and Mrs Grinling can't get the door open, then who will turn on the light to warn the ships in the bay? This calls for a clever rescue plan... but will they get there in time? Full of thrills and giggles, rediscover the enchanting story of the lighthouse keeper 45 years after it was first published! Lush illustrations that capture the hilarity, warmth and adventure on every page This special 45th anniversary edition is the perfect gift for fans of the series THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER - COLLECT THEM ALL! The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Rescue Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Picnic Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Catastrophe Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Breakfast Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Tea Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Mystery Picture book paperback eBook

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A hilarious picture book about of friendship and determination - and that you're never too old to learn a new trick with a bit of help from your friends! Sea dogs like me are never too old to learn new tricks, I just haven't found the perfect one yet. Mr Grinling is bored and in desperate need of a new hobby. He LOVES to eat but cooking is far too messy for him, and when he tries birdwatching, rollerblading and flying a kite... well, he just seems to end up getting into some sort of trouble. So what will he do? Full of giggles and adventurous fun, rediscover the story of the Lighthouse Keeper 45 years after it was first published Teaches children about the value of determination and a bit of help from your friends Lush illustrations that capture the hilarity, warmth and adventure on every page THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER - COLLECT THEM ALL! The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Rescue Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Picnic Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Catastrophe Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Breakfast Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Tea Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Mystery Picture book paperback eBook

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A complete resource to teach children key spelling and vocabularyskills. * 100% in line with the new 2014 National Curriculum* A huge range of activities and posters in each book* Detailed background knowledge and teachers' notes* Interactive activities on the CD-ROM for the whiteboard* Accompanying children's workbooks also available

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Subject: Grammar and Punctuation Type: Workbook Ages: 10-11 "Very useful in revising for KS2 SATs." Charlotte, Amazon customer This workbook helps to break down the skills children need to master to meet their curriculum objectives in a clear and fuss-free way. It supports children to develop their grammar and punctuation skills through fun and engaging activities Practice activities to use at home or in school Matched to National Curriculum requirements Quickly builds confidence and understanding Includes extra notes and tips to reinforce skills All answers available online Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information and to see other titles in this series.

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Howl with laughter with the FIRST book in the hilarious full-colour illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants! George and Harold (the co-stars of the enormously popular Captain Underpants series) are in big trouble again! George and Harold have created a new breed of justice -- one that is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks, rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels. Will he be able to resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty? Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self. Full colour pages throughout.

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The third mesmerising book in Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven Cycle quartet. The third book in the mesmerising RAVEN CYCLE quartet from bestselling author, Maggie Stiefvater. Fans of the SHIVER trilogy will love this new quartet. For the first time in her life, Blue Sargent has found a place where she feels at home. The Raven Boys have taken her in as one of their own and she is sure that this is where she belongs. But certainties can unravel. Visions can mislead. And friends can betray. The trick with found things is how easily they can be lost... Absolutely addictive writing for teen girls... and grown-up girls... Magic, mystery and adventure at every turn From the bestselling author of Shiver, Linger and Forever which all debuted at #1 on the UK book bestseller charts Film rights to The Raven Cycle have been acquired

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The paperback edition of this phenomenally successful book by Dav Pilkey, the creator of the bestselling CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS series. George and Harold (the co-stars of the enormously popular CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS series) are in big trouble again! Their mean principal, Mr Krupp, has had it with their comic books. But the boys aren't giving up, and they decide to create an all-new epic novel about a subject they've never tackled before! Dr Dilbert Dinkle started his career as an ordinary, everyday evil genius/inventor/bank robber. But when he awakens one day transformed into a walking, talking puddle of pee, he vows to destroy every toilet in town. Will the devious Dr Dinkle and his conniving cat, Petey, ruin restrooms for the rest of us? Or could this be a job for the death-defying, dynamic duo of Super Diaper Baby and Diaper Dog?

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After fifteen fearsome years on the page, Horrible Histories are coming to the small screen - with all the nasty bits intact - of course.ant to know: - A genuine jester's joke? - Why chickens had their bottoms shaved? - What ten-year-old treacle was used for? Join Rattus Rattus and the gang for the funniest, fastest, nastiest and daftest ride through history you're ever likely to see...

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