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The Thing - uncredited. Eighteenth century Edinburgh and a dark faerie underworld collide in this fast-moving, gripping Steampunk fantasy romance. Romance, art, monasticism and murder in Umbria, Hoffman has specialised in creating atmospheric historical novels, filled with intrigue Edgar Allan Poe Publisher: This selection of Poe's short fiction demonstrates his intense interest in aesthetic issues and the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind. Adam Epstein and Andrew Jacobson Publisher: Orphaned alley cat Aldwyn is bought by Jack, a likeable young wizard, and has a home and family at last.

But when Jack is kidnapped, Aldwyn and his fellow familiars must rescue him. A joyous picture book about the importance of family and all the strength it can give you, this celebrates family in all its wonderful, diverse glory. The message is subtle, but a crucial one: The Famished Road is the story of a spirit child Azaro. Azaro meaning 'born to die' has been born to his parents many a times only to die shortly after birth.

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Mammoth has a problem. His tiny friend Bug brings him food, but one gulp later, it's gone - and Mammoth is gloomy and starving, all over again. A charming, comical, rhyming tale of two unlikely friends. John Green tackles the subject of teenage cancer with sensitivity in this witty, life-affirming young adult romance.

Children quake in the darkness as they hear the terrifying roar of the fearsome beastie as it searches for food Jeremy De Quidt Publisher: The first part of J R R Tolkien's epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings , this is the story of young hobbit Frodo Baggins, who finds himself faced with an immense and terrible duty. Dunmore has spun a magical story to show how a small boy in a remote island setting who misses his Dad is reassured by a make-believe trip to visit him in the Far North. Laura McGloughlin from Catalan Publisher: When crisis strikes, a girl convinces her brother that they are the stars of a film to protect him from the harsh realities of their new life.

Darcy might be a dolphin, but her daily life at school and home will be incredibly relatable to primary school children. When Bobby begins a new school and endures sadistic cruelty at the hands of his new teachers, he is drawn away from his old friends and towards newcomer Daniel. Jan Pienkowski's silhouette illustrations lend an air of mystery and drama to this text, taken from the King James Bible.

The message is that working as a team is the best way forward. This book is testament to Blake's belief that all children need to be able find themselves in books. When her new baby brothers are born critically ill, Jess becomes convinced that the strange and beautiful flask in Aunt Edie's desk has the power to help them. Energetic illustrations and some lift-the-flap sections add interest as the humble housefly buzzes through this lively book.

But can she really change the future? What will happen when the fourth and final rider appears, will his appearance signal the end of the world? This sweet story weaves Morpurgo's effortless storytelling with ancient and very recent history: Leicester City's win of the Premiership title. Beautiful illustrations make it a lovely gift: Told in dual narrative, this story follows Reema and Caylin as they negotiate a shaky friendship: A truly excellent and ultimately uplifting book with plenty of heart. A clever and thoughtful picture book showing how much fun the older generation can be and the valuable contribution they can make to young lives.

After the Princess kissed the frog, he turned into a handsome prince, and they lived happily ever after… or did they? Hannah and her brother Benjy are on holiday. But instead of relaxing, Hannah is terrified: The suspense builds chillingly in this pared-down, atmospheric ghost story. Author James Campbell Illustrator: This outlandish encyclopaedia covers everything a child could ever need to know about pets. Children will get lost in its mix of hilarious pet-related misinformation, trivia and educational facts. At the end of Edward Lear's much loved poem, the happily married Owl and the Pussy-cat are dancing hand-in-hand on the edge of the sand Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson has turned her hand to children's books in this new continuation of Peter Rabbit's adventures.

Alexander Gordon Smith Publisher: Cal, Brick and Daisy are three very different teenagers, living very different lives, but one horrific day they are thrown together in unimaginable circumstances. This gently humorous chapter book was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize ; black and white line drawings add to its appeal and the length is perfect for emerging readers. This lovely new series of baby books includes games with art, patterns and light, all designed to get very young children to have fun with exploring and using their imagination.

This pacy coming-of-age adventure concentrates on the private hopes, dreams and feelings that drive its characters along, but also keeps enough sense of the gritty realities of street life. Alfie's parents are very silly, and it's no time at all until young Alfie shows common sense beyond his years. Soon, he is headteacher, town mayor and prime minister of the country - all before his ninth birthday. Giggles and guffaws aplenty. Notorious cheese thief Fingers McGraw is on the run or rather, on the moped from chief law enforcer The Elephant. Set in s Malaysia, this is the story of seventeen-year-old Li Lan, whose quiet life with her father is dramatically altered when he returns one evening with a proposition for her.

Helen Watts and Taffy Thomas Publisher: This slim volume includes 14 'war stories' made up of poems, songs and re-tellings of ghostly sightings and mysterious coincidences, themed around World War One. Jamal wakes to find that everyone in his West African village have been killed. He alone has survived because of how others perceive his epilepsy.

This is a powerful, moving and mesmerising story, set in a violent world and seen through a year-old's eyes. Creakie Hall is falling down but there is no money in the bank so Aunt Gardenia Bogey-Mandeville needs to come up with a money-making scheme pretty quickly The Ghosts of Heaven is an excellent book that will open up new avenues of thought and future reading and introduces teenage readers to a more inventive understanding of storytelling.

Elli Woollard and Benji Davies Publisher: The illustrations brim with jokes and delightful details, the rhyming text is breezy fun, and the line between darkly gruesome and good-hearted is deftly maintained. The children in Miss Honeywood's class decide to grow vegetables in their school garden. What a shock they get when they discover a huge turnip that they are unable to move. Jumbeelia, a young girl giant from Groil, the Land of Giants, loves the stories of the iggly plop who climbed up the bimblestonk and was chased back down again by a giant.

A giant is caught short when his loo roll drops to the floor and rolls away. As it rolls through the town the people make use of the enormous sheets to devise all sorts of useful creations. We are taken right back to the action, with Podkin, his sister Paz and the poor rabbits they rescued sheltering in the Dark Hallow warren. Everything about this book is exquisite. When seven-year-old Echo, a runaway and thief, is discovered in the library by a mysterious lady covered in feathers her life is changed for ever. This is a book all tween girls should have. Like a chat with a friend with an excellent sense of humour, The Girl Guide is precisely the straight-talking and empowering read girls need at what can be a confusing and awkward time.

Kiran Millwood Hargrave Publisher: When her closest friend disappears into the island's Forgotten Territories, Isabella Riosse volunteers to guide the search. A stunning debut, full of myth, magic and mapmaking. When Wilhelmina Silver's home is sold, she is torn from her best friend, her adopted monkey and her pet horse, and banished to an inhospitable boarding school in England.

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Catherynne M Valente Publisher: When the Green Wind turns up and carries September away to Fairyland, she soon finds herself battling to stop the evil Marquess. When babies are left in the forest as an offering, the witch Xan protects them and feeds them on starlight. But one day, Xan feeds a baby the moon by mistake — and fills her with a dangerous amount of magic.

A thoughtful book about belonging and fear. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is the story of year-old schoolgirl Kazuko, who accidentally discovers that she can leap back and forth in time after a strange encounter with a shadowy figure at school. Stella sets out to discover if her mother really was a mermaid.

Louie is a feisty heroine, loyal to her friends and determined to succeed in this engaging historical adventure. Life is tough in Victorian times, the world into which Alice Peasbody is born - and Alice is a girl with no nose. A wonderful, thoughtful book that teaches compassion, celebrates difference and tackles some weighty issues with a gentle touch. Hollie's hatred of the hair brush results in her tangled curls attracting a range of nesting birds. When mysterious men kidnap her mother, Minnow has to set sail alone for the magical, dangerous and beautiful Wild Deep.

Four friends find a tree that becomes their Secret Meeting Place. As they grow into four very different young women, their friendship stays as strong as the tree. This touching picture book perfectly encapsulates the value and joy of female friendship. After the death of her father, Billie and her mum are moving to a new town for a fresh start.

But the house - or somebody in it - is trying to drive them out. Legend has it that Bonschariant, the demon, haunts a medieval stained glass window and emerges from it to bring death and destruction to anyone who sees him. Jan Pienkowski and David Walser Publisher: A wonderfully entertaining collection of Polish fairy tales, with striking illustration by Pienkowski.

Lauren St John Publisher: Part gripping adventure, part love story, this powerful novel travels through an exhilarating yet terrifying landscape. A mountain goat, a girl called Kid and a boy who speaks in spoonerisms are the main characters in this quirky novel about love, fears and friendship. Surprising, tender and engaging. Al Haji has three wives, seven children and an assortment of animals including five goggle-eyed goats. But his goats eat everything in sight and Al Haji's family have had enough.

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Can he help an investigation into the abduction of a child, perhaps without even leaving his house? A captivating read, combining a compelling whodunit with an engaging protagonist. Jesus is a passionate, charismatic preacher, while Christ is his cynical and introspective twin, with an eye for posterity. The finger puppets are back for another adventure.

This time the finger puppet experiences various morning rituals: Red Fox Picture Books. In this second adventure in the series, Max and the Goozillas must navigate through the monstrous maze, avoiding the pixelated ghosts. This fast-paced, accessible series will appeal to fans of computer games, comics and all things slimy. While Max is playing on his favourite game on his tablet, he manages the impossible.

With just one sneeze, Max manages to transport himself into the game itself, World of Slime. This gang of slimeballs need Max's help. Their world is being take over by the obnoxiously sweet and fluffy…. Like everyone else in town, River is obsessed with the Graces: But are they really what they seem? A beautifully written, deliciously dark YA fantasy with a fresh take on witches.

Orphan Hans is running away from a life of grave-robbing; Countess Angela wants to avoid death at the hands of the evil Archduke and his Necromancer. Together, can they escape? Ben and his friend Becky work for the Ministry of Pandemonium, guiding recently dead souls safely to the afterlife. But the enemy, the Lords of Sundown, are never far away and have unfinished business.

Simon the squirrel and his friends head to outer space in a hot air balloon in this lively picture book. How does the human body develop and change in a lifetime? Hoffman and Asquith explore these questions and more in this honest, entertaining and fact-filled celebration of the human body, which also reflects the diversity of the world we live in.

The simple message is that every family is unique and special and that there is no such thing as "normal" or "abnormal". How are you feeling today? This warm-hearted and thoughtful picture book explores a whole range of emotions that children might experience. The Great Big Green Book is filled with facts about our planet, and asks lots of questions to help children think about green issues. The book also gives simple tips on how you can save the environment.

Tom's cat likes to kill small animals. When it kills the Vicar's expensive Koi carp, Mum is so cross that the cat is locked out of the house. But then it goes missing When the skirting board mice kidnap the ship's cat for a cheese ransom, the pirates are ready for action. An easy-to-read and exciting adventure story, which is perfect for readers starting to read alone. Flamie Oliver is a terrifying dragon with a secret: F Scott Fitzgerald Publisher: Simon and Schuster Children's Books. But that doesn't stop Anna and her friends from hatching a plan to persuade Mum to let them get a hamster.

Shy Eva lives a quiet life with her protective Dad - until the noisy McIntyre family move in next door. This is an intelligent and entertaining picture book, with unique and fascinating illustrations. Davies attracts young readers with her familiar plot, engaging characters, and understanding of nine year-olds' minds.

Nathan Kumar Scott Illustrator: Kanchil, the mouse deer, boasts he is the fastest animal in the forest - but Pelan the snail believes he can beat him in a race. This read-aloud story also provides a great stepping stone for introducing other cultural ideas to young children. Lou Pine is one hungry wolf who cunjurs up a cunning plan to catch a sheep for his dinner.

But the sheep are not as dumb as they first appear… This hilarious romp from the award-winning creators of The Great Dog Bottom Swap , which was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize will have you rolling in laughter. Detective genius, Shelby Holmes, may be small but she comes up trumps when the police are flummoxed by a 'dognapping' in a wealthy part of New York.

In the little town of Blackbird Tree, friends and fellow orphans Naomi and Lizzie are startled when a strange boy, Finn, falls out of a tree. Each story is inspired by a different object from World War I, from a soldier's writing case to the nose of a Zeppelin bomb. Matt Edmondson and Garry Parsons Publisher: A sweet story about believing in yourself with a series of fantastic magic tricks included in various ingenious slots, boxes and envelopes — all engineered to provide an exciting book full of brilliant activities, as well as a storyline.

Kitty's predestined role is to marry, have children and keep house, but her dream is to work with horses. So she disguises herself as a boy and runs away to join the circus. Kitty's story is about following your dreams and staying true to your values. Haifaa Al Mansour Publisher: Wadjda's dream is to ride through Riyadh on a green bicycle.

She develops plans, schemes and enlists the help of her friend Abdullah to help her achieve her dream. Benjamin J Myers Publisher: Atmospheric illustrations with a nostalgic feel help build suspense in this delightful rhyming story about how your mind can play tricks on you.

In this much-loved picture book, a little mouse walks through the woods and encounters a fox, an owl and a snake. The ever-popular Gruffalo returns in musical form in this book of songs to sing and play from Julia Donaldson. Five years after the publication of multi award-winning The Gruffalo , author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler return with a much-awaited sequel. Meet deliciously disgusting duo The Grunts in the first of an irreverent series from Philip Ardagh. Robin Stevens based on an idea by Siobhan Dowd Publisher: When Ted Spark's Aunt Gloria is framed for the theft of a painting from the Guggenheim Museum, he must race through the streets of New York to find the real culprit.

An exciting and heartwarming tale from Robin Stevens, continuing the legacy of late author Siobhan Dowd. Deep down, Jonas knew that he shouldn't have taken the gun home: Sam and his new friend Max the Martian decide to steal a diamond from the Tower of London. They need to power Max's spaceship back to Mars, in this exciting tale of bravery and friendship. Bali Rai once again hits home with a current and unfortunately necessary book. As always, the characters are fully fleshed out, the dialogue both believable and accessible, and the plot well paced and worthy of its subject matter.

Carol Ann Duffy Illustrator: Bubbling over with humour and life, the poems in The Hat paint pictures, evoke smells, conjure sounds and encapsulate events both contemporary and historical. The Hate U Give is rightly named by many critics as one of the most important books of It's a profound, deeply compelling modern-day classic that explores race in America. When Jake receives a mysterious text, he assumes his friend Roddy is just playing tricks.

But the increasingly desperate messages are from an unknown girl called Alice. And they seem to come from his own phone. Bodley Head Children's Books. The Haunting of Charity Delafield is a heart-warming tale of friendship, family and love with an uplifting, magical twist. Strong characters, complex relationships, and important themes of family, belonging, identity, love and loneliness, drive this absorbing story of magic and painful family secrets. An inquisitive little girl, who is enchanted by the world around her, is badly shaken when she loses someone she loves. The Hello Atlas is the ideal book for children eager to learn more about the world around them and parents, too.

Teach your little ones useful phrases in over different languages, while finding out more about people from all over the globe. One day, a baboon injures a baby lamb, and as Malusi carries it home, a large car stops. Percy has been missing for three days, and Jason has mysteriously found himself transported into the Camp where he grapples with a variety of malevolent supernatural challenges.

The sequel to Hidden Among Us, this is an absorbing and chilling tale of magic, love and loyalty and the importance of family. K Sello Duiker Publisher: Part mystery, part quest, this book uses magic realism to tell an absorbing story about friendship and courage, which is filled with talking dogs, renegades who occupy the space between good and bad, and evil night riders that must be defeated. Ben and his mother's ordinary life is disturbed when Ben receives an invitation to a museum of curiosities. With exquisite descriptions ratcheting up tension along the way, this book will convince you that magic really does exist.

A wonderfully imaginative adventure thriller giving an excellent introduction to fantasy fiction. In this exciting installment of the History Keepers series, Jake must embark on risky missions to 18th century Sweden and Ancient Rome. Melvin Burgess has gained a reputation for dealing with shocking and controversial issues in books like Junk , and The Hit is no exception.

K E Ormsbee Publisher: Thirteen-year-old twins, Felix and Lee, live in the same house but lead very separate lives. Skilfully combining a gripping plot, intriguing characters and a convincing alternative world, populated by sinister beings, this is a dark and compelling novel. Stephen Parkin from Italian Publisher: At the age of 12, Idie Grace learns that she has inherited a large estate on Hummingbird Island: Loosely based on the Slavic myth of Baba Yaga, this story is delightfully macabre and utterly engrossing.

A variety of funny, thoughtful, playful and sensual, image-rich poems, probably most suitable for primary school-age children. It sounds easy enough, but the dog - Streaker - has other ideas. A lone human living among vampires, Gene must contain his emotions and physical reactions to blend in and stay alive. Then he is chosen to participate in The Hunt - a game that threatens to expose his true nature. As a young black boy living in the American Deep South in , expectations for year-old Pip aren't great.

Jack, his tutor, soon realises the danger that Pip is in This is a gripping novel looking at a turbulent period of American history. This is an original, heartfelt and powerful story that sensitively looks at issues of loneliness, depression and bullying, but also the power of friendship. In icy northern lands, a great white bear gives birth to tiny cubs. A F Harrold Illustrator: This is young fiction of the very best quality, showcasing inspiration, inventiveness and an intoxicating passion for storytelling.

The Imaginary has the potential to be a family favourite and a future classic. When fate throws together a lonely youngster and an eccentric scientist, the result is an Imagination Box. Rahul Bery from Spanish Publisher: A coming of age story about chess, tolerance, immigration and what it means to be a true champion. Judit is an year-old girl who lives in Geneva with her mother and grandfather. A keen artist, she draws in charcoals by the giant chess boards in her local park, practicing for a prestigious art competition.

She gradually becomes interested in chess, until o…. In the first book of The Immortals series, find out what Ever will do after discovering she can read auras and hear thoughts. Hector Coleman, your average teenager living a normal boring life in a dull town with, let's face it, a rubbish name. Until he and his mates start genetically mutating Everything that is, other than his rubbish name and his girl troubles, oh and his embarrassingly low number of social media followers.

All those things, unfortunate…. Laurie Halse Anderson Publisher: This is a gripping and powerful story about the effects of PTSD on families as seen through the eyes of a typical teenager. However, his pleasure isn't derived from reading them but from eating them instead, and the more he eats, the smarter he gets. On Maisie's birthday, she finds that her family have disappeared and her house is being consumed by darkness. The first in a four part series, this imaginative and engrossing story is a clever spin on the dystopian genre. The author expertly creates a believable, alternative world featuring a strong, moral heroine.

This book inspired the recent Martin Scorsese film, Hugo. Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, twelve-year-old Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric girl and her grandfather, Hugo's undercover life and his most precious secret, are put i…. After Tony moves house, the kitchen in his new place turns into a spaceship called The Invincible.

Amid all the zaniness, there's an important message tucked in here about just trying your best. Subtitled 'a children's story in five nights' this powerful, moving and beautifully-written fable from poet Ted Hughes is a true modern classic. In an American society which unknowingly exists alongside the world of Faerie, dark elves are resentful of humans, and desperate to regain both their eternal life and their kingdom.

This chilling picture book about prejudice, intolerance and the plight of refugees will spark classroom discussions with older readers. Amihan lives happily on the island of Culion in the Phillipines with her mother, her Nanay, who has leprosy, and in a wider community where some people are "touched" with the disease, and some are not. But when her dad gets engaged to one of the most famous actresses in the world, Anna is thrust into the spotlight. A funny book about friends, family and learning to be yourself.

Roman loves jam doughnuts, but bringing a secret doughnut on a school trip brings about all sorts of mayhem. One day, Jamie's phone picks up a up a weird signal. Could it be a message from his father? Filled with Christopher Edge's trademark combination of wit, pathos and hilarity. Nugget and her big brother Jim Lad Jolley-Rogers are off on an expedition with their pirate parents when they happen on the enchantingly dangerous Cave of Doom, and find themselves in a bit of a pickle.

The Jolley-Rogers are just your everyday pirate family, doing everyday pirate family things. This clever series serves up lots of nautical giggles, and will be enjoyed by all children. Brilliantly designed with lots of little details to spot, this old favourite will be enjoyed time and time again. What is it like to leave everything behind and travel somewhere strange? This incredibly poignant story introduces the concept of refugees with straightforward language, tackling this difficult subject with truth, clarity and strikingly beautiful illustrations.

Packed full of footballing tips, fumbled free kicks and nail-biting penalties, every reader will be on Jamie's side. When Jonathan's parents are framed and arrested by the CIA, he and his fellow spy Shelley will have to pull together to find the real villains This is Tuffy's third adventure, in which he takes exception to Mum's art class, and ruins almost all of her new masterpieces. When Emily's father stumbles from the woods one night carrying the dead body of Ashlee Parker, Emily's life changes forever.

Heinz Janisch and Wolf Erlbruch Translator: The King and the Sea is a collection of 21 extremely short stories that each feature the same little king. Each story is presented on one page with beautiful minimalist illustrations on the other. The heart of each story is a funny yet puzzling little thought that will spark the imagination. Beautiful, surreal, funny and philosophical, this book will deli…. One volume combines Rosemary Sutcliffe's three classic books2 about King Arthur and his knights.

Beginning before Arthur's birth and ending with the disintegration of the brotherhood of the Round Table, this mystical retelling of the ancient legends takes readers on a magical journey through the England of the Dark Ages. The story of the Sword in the Stone a…. Gamayun, the magical human-faced bird of Slavic mythology, narrates this vibrant and luxurious graphic novel for younger readers.

The story is magical and full of the strangeness of the original fairytale that inspired it. Two little girls and are very excited about camping in the garden but when bedtime comes and all the nighttime bugs come out, the idea doesn't seem so appealing. The King is determined not go to sleep until he's found the perfect prince for his daughter to marry. But the Princess wants to make up her own mind - can a farmer with a flock of sheep provide some help? Haoyou feels powerless when the man responsible for his father's death demands to marry his mother.

Determined to support her himself, the young boy joins a travelling circus. This dual narrative tale of a modern day conflict is both tragic and joyful. An accessible portrayal of the human consequences of political strife. Paul isn't one of the tough kids, but when he ends up delivering a message from Roth, the terrifying school bully, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous rivalry. To celebrate their new round drop-leaf table, the Knights decide to hold a party, and the French Knight, who has a hankering for yucky snails, volunteers to do the food.

What could go wrong? A perfect, Monty Python-esque introduction to Camelot for kids. Noel Langley's pantomime-esque adventure story is reprinted in its 'much-celebrated longer text' for a new edition included in Faber's list of children's classics. A wonderful testament to the scope and versatility of language which youngsters will enjoy reading and which is likely to inspire them to be creative in their own poetic endeavours. A magical murder mystery tale set in a crumbling hotel at the heart of a remote and sinister forest.

A fabulous cast of weird and wonderful characters and a plot that reveals its secrets very gradually will draw readers in and keep them hooked. A mystery with magic and friendship at its heart and a sharp dagger in its tail. Jack Sullivan is 42 days into the monster zombie apocalypse and doing pretty well, but that's all thrown into jeopardy when a monster called Blarg becomes intent on killing him off This book is the perfect Christmas gift for anyone who has watched and loved a film adaptation of A Christmas Carol but who isn't quite ready for Dickens himself just yet!

A story of powerful emotions and strong language, which provides no easy answers to the fact that racism exists in communities of all kinds. Luka lives in a drab, grey world where there are no more trees, flowers or animals - or so Luka thinks, until he meets the last tiger. In a world where animals no longer exist, twelve-year-old Kester Jaynes sometimes feels like he hardly exists either.

Locked away in a home for troubled children, he's told there's something wrong with him. The story has an environmental message but is in no way preachy or boring. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is comics scriptwriting supremo Alan Moore's incredible, reinvention of classic heroes and villains. They are used to people forgetting them as soon as they've met them - so why are they about to be trained as spies?

Jonathan and Shelley are unremarkable American twelve year olds, who also happen to be spies. Summoned to London by the Prime Minister, they must recover a dangerous virus which has been stolen by a rogue British agent before it is unleashed on an unsuspecting world.

This is the second amusing title in this fast-paced, offbeat spy series, which contains plen…. With characters last seen in Colfer's The Legend of Spud Murphy, this is another light-hearted adventure for younger readers, in which the issue of sibling rivalry is deftly and humorously handled. Mayhem, friendship and a brilliant cast of characters combine in this fabulously funny tale. It reminds us of the terrible ways humans have treated gorillas and orangutans.

Will and Marty are horrified when their parents decide to find them something educational to do during the holidays, condemning them to three afternoons a week at the library. How will they cope when they meet the librarian, the legendary Spud Murphy, for the first time? And will she use the gas-powered spud gun she keeps under her desk? When Marty steps …. This dark, exciting novel delves into the world of religion versus science in the late s, and twists towards a thrilling climax.

This exceptional novel of first love and sexual awakenings is set against a backdrop of shocking racism and prejudice. A touching exploration of old age and the discovery that wrinkles are not just marks on the skin but also reminders of special moments in time. Lenny is bullied by the children at his new school, but draws courage from a badge his father gave him, and comes to terms with his fear and loneliness when he befriends Mick.

Paula Knight and Daniel Howarth Publisher: Lionel the lion cub, like many of the book's readers, loves to make a lot of noise. But sometimes he scares the other animals with the noise he makes. When a lion attacks Pedru and bites off his arm, he vows to find the lion and kill him. But as he learns more about these formidable creatures, he realises strength and courage come in different forms. C S Lewis Publisher: When Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy - step through a wardrobe door in the strange country house where they are staying, they find themselves in the land of Narnia.

A story about a young boy who is sent to stay with his Gran for the weekend when he would rather be at a football match with his friend watching his hero making his debut. Every member of the Liszt family makes lists - lists about ghastly illnesses, dreaded chores, cheeses, Bowie songs. But with all of their time spent categorising the world, what will they do when an unexpected visitor arrives? Featuring a whole host of football funnies and goalie gags, this collection of soccer silliness is a must for any young fan of the beautiful game.

With diverse illustrations, and a clear story to follow, this wonderful book is the perfect read - especially when your own garden is full in bloom. A stunning picture book for older readers, about a soldier's friendship with a little hen during World War One. Another brilliant wildlife story from Nicola Davies. Inspired by letters and diaries from the s, this enjoyable picture book explores the origins of modern-day America and the life and motivation of early pioneers. Antoine de Saint-Exupery Translator: An air pilot makes a forced landing deep in the Sahara Desert. There, he makes a mysterious Little Prince, who tells him a series of wise and enchanting stories.

The guard tells Duffy the Driver to 'keep going as long as the lights are green' and Duffy does just that - without realising that he has taken the train through the Channel Tunnel! When a small, bouncy frog interupts his daydream, the littlest dinosaur is delighted to find a friend his own size. Ted likes the weather, he also likes statistics and routine but his life is thrown into disarray when his Aunt Gloria and cousin Salim arrive, like a hurricane, to stay in London en-route to a new life in New York.

Sillitoe's depiction of petty crime and deep-seated anger in industrial and desperate cities remains as potent today as it was almost half a century ago. Lift the flap to uncover yummy cakes, balloons, hats and learn to count from one to five The Olobobs are having a party for Gurdy, but one thing is missing Find and count two balloons, three hats, four jellies and more.

Olobob Top is the exciting CBeebies animated preschool TV series that follows Tib, Lalloo and Bobble, and has already received an overwhelmingly positive response. There are lots of adventures to be had, but there are often some problems to face along the way. Steve Smith, founder of the animation studio Beaukus, is an award-winning art director and producer who has worked for Google, BBC and more. Together they are the creative minds behind the Cbeebies series, Olobob Top.

They live in Lewes, near Brighton. Sooty the Birthday Cat Ella Moonheart Kitty uses her magic to show Sooty how much fun birthdays can be in the sixth book in this purrfect series about a girl who can turn into a cat! Meet the dastardly, the black-hearted, the really rather peckish Ella Moonheart grew up telling stories to anyone who would listen. Ella loves all animals, but cats most of all! Pug and Lady Miranda are off to the seaside! Pug is dreaming of naps under the beach umbrella, but when a little mishap means he has to wear an eyepatch, things get a lot less snoozy!

Soon Pirate Pug and his ragtag crew of friends find themselves on the trail of buried treasure. They have to reach the island where X marks the spot before the other pirates beat them to it. Pug is scared of water! Laura lives near Bath with her two dachshunds, Brian and Florence. As well as drawing, she loves riding her blue bicycle, cooking which she is not very good at and cleaning windows which she is very good at. Kitty decides to throw one for Sooty to show her how much fun they can be! But Kitty will lose her magic if anyone finds out she can turn into a cat. Not if neighbourhood bullies Claws and Fang get their way The third book in the charming and funny young fiction series about friendship from much loved author Chris Higgins and acclaimed illustrator Emily MacKenzie.

But at the last minute, someone else comes to the farm too — Magda! Chris Higgins has four daughters and is rapidly acquiring a whole bunch of grandchildren even though she feels far too young to be a granny. She is the author of the My Funny Family books, has won many awards for her writing and has been twice shortlisted for Queen of Teen.

Chris has travelled the world but now lives in West Cornwall with her husband. Emily MacKenzie is an acclaimed illustrator and graphic designer based in Edinburgh. Her picture book Wanted! A hilarious tale of wish fulfilment gone wrong that every child will relate to — perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart, David Baddiel and David Walliams. Danny hates spending every summer holiday in the quiet village of Kinoussie with his gran.

But when Danny hears about a shipwreck just off the coast, his adventure really begins. The very last thing he expects to discover in the rubble is a dodo. Why did he ever wish for something more exciting to happen? Jo Simmons began writing as a journalist. Jo lives in Brighton with her husband, two boys and a scruffy formerly Romanian street dog. Sheena lives in London with her very spotty greyhound, Sandy, and her not-very-spotty partner, Mick. From the acclaimed and internationally bestselling author Jessie Burton comes her first story for children — a feminist fairytale of family, sisterhood, imagination and bravery, beautifully illustrated by Angela Barrett.

Their father, King Alberto, cannot bear the idea of the princesses ever being in danger and decides his daughters must be kept safe at all costs. Those costs include their lessons, their possessions and, most importantly, their freedom. And so, with little but wits and ingenuity to rely on, Frida and her sisters begin their fight to be allowed to live. Jessie Burton was born in and went to school in south London. She worked as an actress and a PA before her first novel, The Miniaturist, was published.

The Miniaturist was translated into 38 languages and has sold over a million copies around the world, as well as being made into a major feature film for the BBC. Her second novel, The Muse, was published in July and is also a number one bestseller. This time, there is a plot. The plot of the story could also be that Uncle Gobb has an evil plot.

And his plot is about a plot. A plot of land.

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So maybe that is the actual plot of this story. Neal Layton has illustrated more than 60 books to date, working with authors such as Cressida Cowell, as well as writing his own books. His fresh and spontaneous illustrations have earned him numerous awards, including the Smarties Prize and the prestigious Gold Award, and his books are currently in print in more than 16 languages worldwide.

Neal lives in Southsea with his wife and two daughters. The Witch Wars witches are back for their sixth adventure! And what are the Six really up to? Join the Witch Wars witches on their sixth adventure! Now she writes about fabulous witches and bad mermaids in her two much loved series for Bloomsbury. She spends every waking hour creating and drawing and would quite like to live on the moon when humans finally make it possible.

Fionn Boyle and his older sister Tara have been sent to stay with their grandfather on the remote island of Arranmore for the summer. Though Fionn has never met his grandfather before — an eccentric old man who lives in a tiny cottage filled to the brim with candles — he knows he comes from a long line of brave lifeboat men, who wear the sea behind their eyes.

Fionn is scared of the sea. He has no interest in adventure or shipwrecks or the restless wind that rustles through the island, as though in search of something. But an old magic is stirring deep inside the layers of Arranmore, and it is calling out to Fionn. A dark storm is coming, through time and over sea, the same storm that took his father twelve years ago. Catherine Doyle grew up beside the Atlantic Ocean in the west of Ireland.

Her love of reading began with great Irish myths and legends, and fostered in her an ambition to one day write her own. Catherine is based in Galway but spends a lot of her time in London and the US. Silke has always been good at spinning the truth and storytelling. So good that just years after arriving as a penniless orphan, she now works for the most splendid chocolate makers in the city.

Now her gift for weaving words has caught the eye of the royal family, who want to use her as a spy when the mysterious and dangerous Fairy royal family announce they will visit the city. But Silke has her own dark, secret reasons for not trusting Fairies Voices of the Future: Stories from Around the World The Voices of Future Generations A wonderful anthology of stories written by child authors from all around the world, perfect for engaging children with the issues facing the planet and the lives of people in other countries.

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This beautiful hardback contains eight stories written by child authors aged between 8 and 12 from every corner of the globe. Their stories reflect the concerns of their regions, making this the perfect way to engage children with the issues facing the planet and the lives of people in other countries. The project works to assist children to advance the right to education and literacy globally through stories. But when they are told the school might close, our heroes realise that being apart and somewhere else could be even worse!

What starts out as a secret hunt for buried treasure quickly becomes weirder than Mildew and Sponge could ever have imagined when pirates infiltrate Maudlin Towers and impersonate the teachers. Can Mildew and Sponge solve the clues and find the treasure? Will they save the school? Or will they be made to walk the plank? Chris Priestley worked as an illustrator and cartoonist for twenty years before becoming a writer. The award-winning and critically acclaimed Tales of Terror series features chilling stories rooted in the tradition of M.

James, Saki and Edgar Allan Poe and are available in many languages. Chris lives in Cambridge with his wife and son. A powerful and poignant story about friendship from the magnificent pairing of A. Harrold and Emily Gravett, the creators of the critically acclaimed and award-winning The Imaginary. Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Roald Dahl. Ember and Ness are best friends.

It is what it is. It is what will always be. It is sudden and unexpected and leaves Ember completely empty. How can this be? When Ember finds a way into the Afterworld, she determines to bring Ness back. They rescue each other. They never give up. Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, this darkly comic and deeply moving story is about friendship at its most extraordinary. Harrold is an English poet who writes and performs for adults and children. He spends his time showing off on stage, writing poems and books, and stroking his beard it helps churn the ideas.

He lives in Reading with a stand-up comedian and two cats. Emily Gravett was born in Brighton. After leaving school with few qualifications, she spent eight years living on the road before getting a place on the BA Illustration course at Brighton University. She won the Macmillan Prize for Illustration with Wolves, which was published to great acclaim in August , winning many prizes and marking the beginning of an international career creating extraordinary books for children.

She lives in Brighton with her daughter, partner and two rats. A nation is born in this exciting adventure by bestselling author, Stuart Hill. Young Saxon boy Cerdic will do anything for King Athelstan. But is he ready to die for king and country? Nate and Delphine have been in trouble before, but this is going to be the most disastrous Friday the 13th yet!

The Saxon king, Athelstan, is trying to unite England for the first time, aided by his young armour bearer, Cerdic. But as the soldiers march into battle, Cerdic is left questioning what their war is about. Is he really ready to die for his king and country? The adventure continues in this madcap series perfect for fans of David Solomons, David Walliams and geniuses everywhere. This thrilling, dramatic tale is packed with great characters and insight into the world of Saxon Britain. Paul is one of the two head writers for the Angry Birds comics. His other current projects include the Adventure Time: Published in 18 languages, Stuart visits many schools to talk about his background, his books and being a writer, as well as enthusing about history and learning.

Stuart was born and brought up in Leicester where he lives with his partner and their two cats. One month has passed since Valor broke her twin sister Sasha out of jail. But just as the girls start the search, the queen vanishes without a trace. The fate of the queendom rests in her hands. Book three in the mad and brilliant Genius Factor series by Eisner Award winning author Paul Tobin about a boy genius who makes deliberately stupid decisions every Friday the 13th. Ruth Lauren is the author of Prisoner of Ice and Snow. She lives in a Victorian house in the West Midlands, England, with her family and a lot of cats.

She likes chocolate, walking in the woods, cheese, orchids, going to the movies and reading as many books as she can. Saviour Pirotta Sherlock Holmes meets ancient Greece in this thrilling adventure by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta. Join puzzle-solving duo Nico and Thrax as they infiltrate the Society of Centaurs. Scribe Nico and his perceptive friend Thrax are back in Athens and Nico is looking forward to the spooky festival of Anthesteria and the lavish feasts it involves! But when the boys suspect a plot to assassinate the general of Athens, they must put the fun aside and infiltrate the shadowy Society of Centaurs.

A thrilling adventure, Shadow of the Centaurs brings the world of the ancient Greeks to life. Saviour Pirotta is originally from Malta and now lives in Scarborough, Yorkshire, He is the author of nearly one hundred titles, ranging from non-fiction about pirates to short novels, as well as stories for Barbie magazine, Disney and educational materials for the Teletubbies franchise. Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt What would it really mean to live forever? Winnie Foster is in the woods, thinking of running away from home, when she sees a boy drinking from a spring.

Winnie wants a drink too, but before she can take a sip, she is kidnapped by the boy, Jesse Tuck, and his family. She learns that the Tuck family have been blessed with — or doomed to — eternal life since drinking from the spring. Now Winnie knows their secret. But what does immortality really mean? Natalie Babbitt started out as an illustrator, and wrote and illustrated many novels and picture books for children.

Tuck Everlasting, her first book, was published in Natalie has also won numerous awards for her other books and in was awarded the inaugural E. She died in at the age of Dip into the most famous sports book in the wizarding world in this irresistible audio edition of Quidditch Through the Ages, narrated by award-winning actor Andrew Lincoln.

A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts school library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the noble sport of Quidditch. A contribution from the sale of each audiobook will go to Comic Relief and Lumos.

Narrated by Andrew Lincoln, this is the first audiobook edition of this famous sports book ever to be released. Let the magic of J. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, these irresistible House Editions celebrate the noble character of the four Hogwarts houses. Featuring gorgeous house-themed cover art and interior line illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, each book will also have vibrant sprayed edges in the house livery.

Entertaining bonus features and fun fact files exclusive to each house accompany the novel. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable House Editions. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: She is also the author of The Casual Vacancy, a novel for adult readers, and the Strike crime series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.

Harry Potter — Diagon Alley: A Movie Scrapbook Warner Bros. A Movie Scrapbook is a one-of-akind tour through the beloved wizarding locale. Detailed profiles of each shop include concept illustrations, behind-the-scenes photographs and fascinating reflections from actors and film-makers that give readers an unprecedented inside look at the beloved wizarding location. Destined to be a must-have collectable for fans of Harry Potter, Diagon Alley: A Movie Scrapbook also comes packed with removable inserts.

Jody Revenson has written extensively about the Harry Potter films, with her most recent books being J. In her first foray into the wizarding world, she edited and contributed to the New York Times bestsellers Harry Potter: Film Wizardry and Harry Potter: Experience for the first time ever the three much loved Hogwarts Library books in dyslexia-friendly large print editions.

Featuring stunning jacket art by Jonny Duddle and beautiful interior illustrations by Tomislav Tomic, these books are irresistible reading for all Harry Potter fans, be they wizard or Muggle. Features to aid accessibility include RNIB-approved fonts and font sizes, captions and detailed descriptions to accompany each illustration, and themed navigational aids to assist the reader as they experience the magic of these essential companions to the Harry Potter classics. The magic of Harry Potter returns! Now in paperback for the first time, discover the magic of this full-colour illustrated edition of J.

An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since first publication, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable guide to the magical beasts of the wizarding world. This edition features the recently revised text, which includes six curious new creatures that inhabit the North American continent, and a new foreword from Newt Scamander that sheds fascinating light on the events surrounding a serious breach in the International Statute of Secrecy which took place in New York in the s.

A contribution from the sale of each book will go to Comic Relief and Lumos. With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams, the commonest fouls, the development of racing brooms, and much more, this is a must-have sporting bible for all Harry Potter fans, Quidditch lovers and players, whether the weekend amateur or the seasoned Chudley Cannons season-ticket holder.

The Tales of Beedle the Bard has been favourite bedtime reading in wizarding households for centuries. Full of magic and trickery, these classic tales both entertain and instruct, and remain as captivating to young wizards today as they were when Beedle first put quill to parchment in the fifteenth century. There are five tales in all and each is accompanied by explanatory notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore. His illuminating thoughts reveal the stories to be much more than just simple moral tales, and are sure to make Babbitty Rabbitty and the slug-belching Hopping Pot as familiar to Muggles as Snow White and Cinderella.

A contribution from the sale of each book will go to Lumos. With an appealing smaller format and wonderfully readable text, it offers glorious full-colour highlights from the fully illustrated hardback — along with a beautiful giveaway poster. Brimming with rich detail and humour that perfectly complements J. After producing a one-man exhibition at Richmond Gallery he was approached by a publisher and his freelance illustration work began. He now lives and works in Northamptonshire with his partner.

These adult editions of J. The spectacular box set includes all seven novels and is perfect for Harry Potter novices and collectors alike. It contains in reading order: A spectacular full-colour illustrated edition of J. The dazzlingly brilliant Chris Riddell brings his magical illustration talents to J. Mischievous and witty, these five rollicking tales are a deeply satisfying read in the tradition of all great fables and fairytales. Kindnesses are rewarded and selfishness shown to be the ruin of many a wizard.

Burping cauldrons, hairy hearts and cackling stumps are met along the way. Chris Riddell is an award-winning illustrator and acclaimed political cartoonist. He is the author of the bestselling Goth Girl and Ottoline series and co-creator of the much loved The Edge Chronicles.