An innocent young mouse lies murdered in a moonlit field as the screech of an owl echoes across the ripening corn... The Deptford Mice have escaped the horrors of Jupiter's lair and sought refuge in the countryside with a colony of fieldmice, busy preparing for the great summer festival. But soon they must face terrifying evil once more, as a series of mysterious crimes strike the peaceful fieldmouse community. At first the simple country rodents suspect Deptford newcomer Audrey - however, the truth turns out to be far more sinister.
What if wildlife wasn't something we saw on nature documentaries, but something that lived in our gardens?
PRAISE FOR THE HOW TO BE SERIES 'This twisty tale is truly marvellous' Independent, Children's Book of the Week 'Ridiculously loveable book alert...hilarious and completely endearing' Clémentine Beauvais, author of Piglettes 'How to be Brave is wonderful. It's a brilliantly funny and heartfelt middle-grade adventure that had me cheering, smiling, crying and craving a slice of victoria spong' Sarah Baker, author of Through the Mirror Door_________Some stories are about friendship. Some are about mysteries. Some are about cake. This one is about all three. It's the start of a new term at the School of the Good Sisters and Hanna, Edie and Calla are ready to enjoy everything their extraordinary school has to offer. But they soon realise that Something Is Most Definitely Up when their beloved Headmistress Good Sister June disappears - and nobody knows where she's gone. It's time for Hana and her friends to set out on an adventure to bring Good Sister June home. As they travel across the country following a trail of clues, they will learn about the power of family, friendship, and a well-timed slice of Victoria Sponge.
The cat doesn't feel like sleeping. Night is the best time of all - the time when he likes to go exploring. __________Join the farmer's cat on his mysterious nighttime journey through fields, farms, forest, and town to see what only he can see after the sun sets. Legendary artist Dahlov Ipcar alternates between dark night scenes and vivid colour in this beautifully illustrated chidren's classic___________PRAISE FOR THE CAT AT NIGHT'An underappreciated classic... This has some of the boldest pictures of any picture book... Kids feel close to animals - there's a natural kinship - so seeing the world through a cat's eyes has a certain primal appeal' - Dave Eggers
A prizewinning middle grade fantasy adventure about memories, loss and time travel On the day Cato came into the world, her mother left it. Cato's dad has been a mere shadow of a person ever since, and Cato has given up reaching out to him. When she finds a mysterious card from an abandoned movie theatre and discovers it has reopened, Cato decides to go take a look. There appears to be something strange about the cinema. The movies showing there are no ordinary movies and somehow the cinema seems to be in connection with the past...Looking for adventure and the truth about her mother, Cato is swept into a dangerous journey through time and memories, straight to a place deep within her heart. A place she had always managed to keep locked away. And then she faces a choice that will change her life, and that of her father, forever.
A new edition of the classic children's fantasy adventure set in a world of mice and rats inthe sewers of Deptford
The second book in the magical new middle-grade series about an anxious girl who investigates legendary monsters, by the award-winning author of Lenny's Book of Everything and Dragon Skin 'Full of humour, fantasy and magical realism...the ideal story for early readers' - Better Reading 'Another brilliant instalment in this fantastic middle grade series...so much fun and very addictive, pulling in readers all the way through' - Kids' Book ReviewThere are those who hunt monsters to harm them and there are those who hunt monsters to help them. Which one are you?Miss Mary-Kate Martin and her mother are off on an adventure to the enchanting Greek island of Galinios. An ancient mosaic has been unearthed and Professor Martin must investigate, leaving Mary-Kate to explore the island and bask in the sunshine. But soon her relaxing holiday turns into a monster-sized mystery, when a message arrives asking for help. Could the local legend of the Two-Headed Hydra be more than just a story? And what could have made this serene sea creature so angry? Miss Mary-Kate Martin might be anxious, but she's not scared of monsters! With the help of her new friend Nikos, she is determined to find answers.
A little girl's love of dim sum spills over into her dreams, taking her on a fantastical food-filled adventure, in this picture book love letter to Maurice Sendak's In the Night Kitchen. Beautifully illustrated with a gold foil cover, this is the perfect gift for foodies of all ages.
The adorable stars of Song's heartwarming Donut Feed the Squirrels return in an apple orchard caper to rescue park spymaster Pops.
The first book in the delightful, warm and funny series about how tiny people called fidders lend a helping hand to humans-perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell, Andy Shepherd and Francesca SimonI'm Stevie Clipper. Me and my dad, we're fidders, and it's our job to help humans. Humans can't see fidders, and we can't let you know we exist. That's the rule, anyway. But me, I'm not so good with rules. Especially when a human I care about is in big, big trouble... The first book in a BRAND NEW WORLD and JAMPACKED WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by the author!
A gorgeously illustrated and brilliantly funny Eisner-nominated graphic novel for young readers.
This very charming Korean picture book tells the story of boy who gets left behind by his big brother and his friends while on a bike ride. At first the boy feels sad that he can't keep up, but then he explores, makes friends with a snail and finally learns to enjoy going at his own pace.
A vibrantly illustrated, imaginative picture book featuring mythological creatures drawn fromdiverse cultural traditions.
Dive beneath the waves and explore the amazing world of the octopus with this fact-filled book for middle grade readers who can't get enough about marine animals! What do ocean and space have in common? How did octopuses and humans evolve? What exactly are cephalopods - and why do they have such a funny name?Octopuses are the oldest and most intelligent creatures on our planet, true aliens whose abilities amaze us. Michael Stavarič and Michèle Ganser have created a non-fiction book full of surprising twists and turns that offer much more than just imparting knowledge
A beautiful picturebook about all the visitors to a tree's branches throughout its life 'I used to be ever so small, hardly as high as a dandelion. Until I grew tall enough to tickle the clouds.'Telling the life story of a single tree, and of all the creatures that have nestled in its branches, this is a gorgeously illustrated ode to the web of life that connects everything in the natural world.
New home. New friendships. New rules. Thirteen-year-old Misty's life is about to be turned upside down. When her dad loses his job, they both have to move to Redbridge - far away from her home and her friends. This new town brings plenty of surprises - Misty wasn't expecting to live on an estate where ponies run free, and she certainly wasn't expecting to meet Dylan, a mysterious local boy who loves horses... Misty is determined to keep up appearances and hide her new life from her friends at all costs. But when the horses she has grown to love come under threat, will she have the courage to help save the place she now calls home?
'A deliciously thrilling mystery, full of heart, wisdom, wit and ingenuity' Edwina Wyatt, award-winning author of The Secrets of Magnolia Moon'Easily one of the most charming books for young readers I have come across... A perfect balance of fun, fantasy, humour and innocence' Katrina Nannestad, author of the Travelling Bookshop series_______________There are those that hunt monsters to harm them and there are those that hunt monsters to help them. Which one are you?Dressed in sparkly red shoes and carrying her strawberry-scented notebook, Mary-Kate accompanies her archaeologist mother to the quiet English countryside to investigate some unusual bones found in an old well. But soon she realises that the village of Woolington is not as peaceful as it seems; the ground trembles beneath them, there are mysterious noises, and the locals are obsessed with a terrifying old legend. Could there be any truth in the myth of the beast who lives in the ancient well? With the help of a new friend, Mary-Kate starts getting to the bottom of this monstrous mystery.
A starling asks all the other birds for advice on what to include in its song
This book will blow you child's mind! Big science explained simply, from the author of Germs, Atoms and Planets.
A moving, fantastical adventure about a boy investigating a family mystery.
Ever since Jack's dad died, he's had a heavy feeling inside. The pressure keeps building. Looking for release, he starts skiving school and hanging around with a group who like to cause trouble. It's easy to hide his new habits from his mum, an environmental anthropologist, because she's too busy with work and conservation trips to notice. As Jack spins further out of control, his mum eventually becomes concerned - and shocks him by suggesting a trip together. But this will be no relaxing holiday. Soon Jack finds himself on an expedition deep into the rainforest, far from anything he's ever known. He wanted an adventure - but has he plunged into real danger?
A classic masterpiece of middlegrade fantasy by the author of The King of The Copper MountainsDorr was once a city of merriment, music and dancing. Now it lies grey and silent under the spell of the witch Sirdis. When a young princess arrives in Dorr on a secret quest, she finds a town full of mystery, magic and danger. As she meets with a succession of strange, funny and frightening characters, Dorr''s true history, and the true nature of her quest, become clear through the stories they tell each other. Can the princess find the gardens of Dorr and free the city from its evil enchantment?By turns beautiful, thrilling, frightening and comical, The Gardens of Dorr is a richly detailed, unforgettable fantasy adventure, considered by many to the crowning achievement of one of Europe''s most beloved children''s writers.
A CHILLING MIDDLEGRADE GHOST STORY SET IN A SPOOKY SANATORIUM DURING THE 1920S The grown-ups all think she's going to die soon-she can see it in their eyes. Still, when poor twelve-year-old Stina is sent to remote Raspberry Hill Sanatorium she can't believe her luck. She gets to ride in a real motor car to the hospital, which looks like a magnificent castle hidden deep in the forest. But as Stina explores the long, echoey corridors of her eerie new home, she begins to suspect that the building is concealing a dark secret. How did the old East Wing burn down? Why doesn't her mother reply to any of her letters? And what are the nurses all so afraid of? Stina is determined to solve the mystery of Raspberry Hill-but as she edges closer to the truth, she finds herself in terrible danger...
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