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A remarkable friendship, a close-guarded secret and a quest to the sea. Be swept away by Hannah Peck's new novel for readers aged 9 and up.Like many rivers, the banks of the Lyde hold a hoard of forgotten things: pottery, trinkets, a shard of glass. They also hold a Memory. In the days of this story, the buried Memories were forgotten by most. But not by all . . . When Adderley discovers Ef - a being who seems part human and part fish - in the river by her home, she is drawn into an adventure that challenges everything she's learnt about the world. Ef is searching for a special stone that she says has been stolen from her people. Could this be the key to the drought that is destroying Adderley's home? Together, Adderley and Ef resolve to recover the stone and return it to its true home, but the river waters are not always on their side and the journey is filled with danger. Perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Kiran Millwood Hargrav

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DISCOVER THE UNMISSABLE NEW ADVENTURE IN THE KATE ON THE CASE SERIES!Follow brilliant young reporter Kate as she heads to the city for her biggest challenge yet . . .Kate receives a VIP invitation to the headquarters of newspaper THE LOOKOUT POST to help her hero, top reporter Catherine Rodriguez! But Kate's dream-come-true begins to sour when she discovers that all is not as it should be at the newspaper.Will Kate be able to make the scoop of the century? It's going to take all the courage she's got . . .A hilarious new mystery, packed with illustrations!KATE ON THE CASE:Shortlisted for the V&A Illustration Awards 2022!Shortlisted for the Alligator's Mouth Awards 2022!"Exciting" Big Issue"Beautifully illustrated" Teach Primary"Cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters" Armadillo

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* SHORTLISTED FOR THE ALLIGATOR'S MOUTH AWARD* SHORTLISTED FOR THE V&A ILLUSTRATION AWARDDiscover the first brilliant adventure of reporter-in-training KATE and her mouse RUPERT, in this stunning book, filled with colourful illustrations.Young reporter-in-training Kate and her mouse-accomplice Rupert are on board a train to visit Kate's mum in the Arctic.But as soon as the train departs, mysterious things start happening.A packet of ginger nuts goes missing . . .A collection of gymnastics trophies are stolen . . .And some ancient scrolls disappear . . .Fellow passenger Madame Maude seems the most likely culprit, until a surprising - and delicious - twist turns the whole investigation on its head! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PRAISE FOR KATE ON THE CASE:"Exciting!" - Big Issue"Beautifully illustrated" - Teach Primary"Cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters" - Armadillo

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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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Be careful what you wish for!Rita really really really wanted a rabbit.Spike was NOT a rabbit.He was scaly, scary, scratchy, scrabbly, scrawny, speckled and spiky.Rita is so very sure she wants a fluffy pet rabbit and NOT a scaly, scratchy bearded dragon called Spike . . . But when a fussy, grouchy, messy rabbit comes to stay, she discovers they aren't necessarily as adorable as they seem. Spike saves the day and Rita is very glad to be rid of the rabbit and very in love with her speckled, scrawny, spiky pet.A very funny text wonderfully complemented by Hannah Peck's witty artwork.

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This is the story of a sleepy town called Suds. A place where stories fill the air of children turning grey and disappearing without a trace... Poppy and Erasmus are certain there's something peculiar going on in Suds, and they're determined to unravel its secrets. But when they discover the answers might lie in the dark and twisting woods, can they find the courage to creep inside and solve this riddling mystery?'A thrilling read...flavoured with fairytales, drizzled with a syrup of fear and sprinkled with heart.' M.G. Leonard

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Reporter-in-training Kate is back for a new adventure! Be swept downriver on this exciting jungle cruise in search of the mysterious Silver Wibbler bird...When Kate and her mouse Rupert sail through the jungle home of the legendary Silver Wibbler, they know there's a story to be sniffed out. Why else would the Bird Brigade be on board? Their fearsome leader General Hornbill is convinced the Wibbler is a myth but young Bird Brigader Bertie is determined to prove him wrong. Can Kate help Bertie uncover the truth?Full steam ahead for friendship, mystery and some ruffled feathers...A hilarious new mystery, packed with illustrations!Praise for KATE ON THE CASE:"Exciting" - Big Issue"Beautifully illustrated" - Teach Primary"Cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters" - Armadillo

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Prepare yourself for even more mischief than before with this gorgeously gothic series! Malice Morbid Malign isn't like the rest of her family. But when her younger sister Antipathy-Rose finds a sphere of solid Amber in one of the forbidden swag rooms at Malignant House, and bites right through it, she unwittingly unleashes a world of trouble. Trapped within the Amber sphere is Maniacal Malign’s time-stopping pocket watch. Maniacal Malign had been in exile for several centuries but the moment Antipathy-Rose’s gnashers crack the Amber, he is summoned back to monstrous action. Malice, Uncle Vex and Seth find themselves on a time-sensitive mission, as they race to retrieve the pocket watch, whilst unravelling Maniacal’s malevolent mischief along the way. The perfect next read for Amelia Fang fans. An ideal gift for readers for Halloween and beyond. This funny, warm-hearted, spooky series – stunningly illustrated by Hannah Peck, and beautifully packaged – will delight and enchant middle-grade readers aged 8+.

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With breathtaking illustrations and a touching story, this dazzling picture book introduces young readers to one of nature's most magnificent and essential insects: the butterfly.See how a little girl recovering from poor health finds wonder in nature and delights in planting a garden with her father to attract a fascinating array of butterflies. Exploring the life stages of butterflies, their importance to our ecosystems and the revitalising power of nature, this book is a heart-warming information story for children who love the outdoors and all its incredible creatures.At the back of the book, discover tips on how to create your own wildlife garden to attract betterflies!

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Be careful what you wish for!Rita really really really wanted a rabbit.Spike was NOT a rabbit.He was scaly, scary, scratchy, scrabbly, scrawny, speckled and spiky.Rita is so very sure she wants a fluffy pet rabbit and NOT a scaly, scratchy bearded dragon called Spike . . . But when a fussy, grouchy, messy rabbit comes to stay, she discovers they aren't necessarily as adorable as they seem. Spike saves the day and Rita is very glad to be rid of the rabbit and very in love with her speckled, scrawny, spiky pet.A very funny text wonderfully complemented by Hannah Peck's witty artwork.

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“Plastic bags don’t belong in the sea!” As read by Tom Hardy on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories Everybody has a taste for Stanley - and the other ocean creatures just keep mistaking him for a delicious treat - but this is no ordinary jellyfish. Most jellyfish have dangly-gangly tentacles, but Stanley has two handles… Other jellyfish have a magical glow, but Stanley has stripes… Because Stanley (spoiler alert) is a plastic bag! A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about plastic pollution from environmental expert Sarah Roberts. The perfect gift to introduce children to the issues of plastic in our oceans Brilliant for teachers to read to children in class when introducing them to pollution issues PRAISE FOR SOMEBODY SWALLOWED STANLEY ‘Perfectly judged for pre-schoolers … a neat reuse-and-recycle message, with a memorable no-plastic-in-the-ocean hook’ TLS ‘An ideal springboard for further discussion about protecting the natural world. Lively full-page illustrations accompany the rhythmic, repetitive text, which is perfect to read aloud’ BookTrust ‘This simple, effective and entertaining story speaks powerfully to a new generation of potential eco warriors’ Lancashire Evening Post ‘A wonderful book […] A fun and brightly illustrated picture book with a clear message that plastic does not belong in the sea.’ Books for Topics

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Meet Earthworm – pink, wriggly and busy helping everyone’s gardens grow. In collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK's leading gardening charity, comes a charming tale with a powerful message for little green minds: join one very special worm to discover the important role earthworms play in nature and how they help our wildlife thrive. This informative tale features delightful illustrations by Hannah Peck (Somebody Swallowed Stanley) and includes additional factual content young readers will love. This beautiful, illustrated children's books series is the perfect introduction to the world of flowers, trees and wildlife, ready to inspire a new generation. The perfect book to help you connect with nature Stunning illustrations and factual content that will take you on a wonderful journey through nature This amazing book will inspire children and (grown-ups!)

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A breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling SCARLET AND IVY series, beautifully illustrated by Hannah Peck. Violet Veil wants nothing more than to prove her worth and become her father’s apprentice at Veil & Sons Undertakers. And one rain-soaked night she gets her chance when she meets a boy, Oliver, who is wandering around the graveyard. Only, the last time Violet saw Oliver, he was indoors and very much dead, waiting to be buried. Violet has just found her first case, and it doesn’t get bigger than this: can she, with the help of her dog, Bones, help Oliver solve his own ‘murder’?

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I spy a cloud go floating byWhere do you go, Cloud, so high?To the seaShe singsWhere the wild gulls flyThen catch me if you canI cryWe race each other to the seaCan''t catch me, CloudCan't catch meA boy and a dog follow a cloud out to sea, but as the weather worsens he relies on the whales and waves to bear him home.

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Everyone says Peter is the baddest boy in school. He likes strange food, wears strange clothes and does strange things. In fact, Peter isn’t like anyone the other children have ever met. So when the class gerbil goes missing, Lucy lets Peter take the blame, even though she knows it wasn’t anything to do with him... An insightful story about prejudice, friendship and redemption during one truly unforgettable Halloween.

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A gloriously spooky, mischief-packed mystery from the author of Malice in Underland Every year a Halloween Ball is thrown by the Topunders for their friends in Underland. It's a big deal - excellent gloating fodder - and every Topunder family wants the honour of hosting it. Finally, it seems as though the Malign family luck has changed; this is their year. Preparations are in full swing when the Underland Mayor is ghostnapped, throwing Underland into turmoil. Worse is to come when the mayor is discovered in the Malign oubliette. It is down to Malice, Seth and Uncle Vex to prove Ma and Pa's innocence and bring the real culprits to justice. If they don't, it will be more than just the Halloween Ball in ruins... Perfect for AMELIA FANG readers who want to take their next-step in reading. Highly-illustrated by renowned and celebrated illustrator, Hannah Peck. Ideal for fans of Witch Wars and The Train to Impossible Places

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A heartwarming winter story, exploring big emotions – from the award-winning author of The Night Box Ed is at his happiest when winter comes and Green turns to White. White means snow and playing on his fast, sleek, shiny sled. But one day, some other sleds whizz by – faster, sleeker, shinier – making Ed's sled seem old and dull and slow. There is only one thing to do… Ed must build a new sled, so spectacular, it will stop everyone in their tracks. But while he is busy working, competing to be the best, things around Ed are changing. White is disappearing and Green is returning… Perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone’s The Snow Dragon, Benji Davies’ The Snowflake and Lu Fraser’s The Littlest Yak. A lyrical and reassuring introduction to the big emotion of envy – and companion title to the Greenaway-nominated Sweep. Hannah Peck has been shortlisted for The Alligator’s Mouth Award 2022 and the V&A Illustration Awards 2022.

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Do you dream of becoming a scriptwriter? This book will help you write all kinds of scripts - scary ones, exciting ones and hilariously silly ones. Each page is full of tips and ideas that will help you every step of the way - from making up characters to writing dialogue and putting on your very own show. With Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for more inspiration.A great primer for anyone who wants to write a film, a play, a radio play, a puppet show, a podcast - any kind of script you can dream of.

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