"A swaggering tale of excitement and adventure that thrills from the very first sentence..." CRESSIDA COWELLEverything is about to change…Sidorio and Lola return from their icy honeymoon with plans to accelerate their reign of terror.Grace and Connor each receive an invitation to spend time with their true father and self-styled wicked stepmother. The twins find themselves drawn into an exotic new realm, filled with temptations as it is fraught with danger.With the Vampirate Captain still ailing, his guru Mosh Zu enlists the help of Darcy Flotsam and Lorcan Furey in an unprecedented mission… to forge an alliance with the Pirate Federation against the renegade Vampirates.As the first shots are fired in the war to control the oceans, key lives are lost and longstanding allegiances called into question.
"Totally original... I wish I''d had this idea!" ANTHONY HOROWITZIt’s time to take a side… A bloody war ravages the oceans. Already, many on both sides have given their lives. Many more will do so before the final ceasefire.Grace Tempest proves her healing powers, working alongside Mosh Zu and Darcy at Sanctuary. She discovers an ancient book, foretelling a shattering prophesy. One twin must die…Oblivious, her brother Connor takes his place at the heart of the Alliance mission to reclaim The Diablo. He is reunited with a former - forever changed - comrade.As the decisive battle looms, each side races to recruit new allies and one twin embarks on a perilous journey to enlist warriors, who long ago relinquished their swords, to join the ultimate fight.
I am Cal Adams — what does that mean?Sixteen years oldBlack hairBlue eyesShortGay.For Cal, coming out is explosive, but that is nothing compared to the fallout from his family, friends and foes. When events in Cal’s life reach critical, he is shaken to his core. Can he rely on his loved ones to help avoid meltdown?
Certain words are making children giggle. Giggling produces giggle-gas. And giggle-gas is bad for the planet. The Professor needs YOUR help to save the world. Gigglesome words are BANNED, and are being replaced with boring, totally unfunny words. So you must never, EVER say these dangerous words again. And you DEFINITELY can't giggle. OK?Try and keep a straight face from start to finish as you read this hilarious, world-wobbling story. The future of the planet depends on it ...Illustrated by Rhian Wright.
Kelsey and Lewis have been best friends for ten years before, finally, he kisses her for the first time ... And leaves for a job in New York the next day. Counting down the days until he comes back to Liverpool, Kelsey busies herself with a new job, a handful of forgettable dates and awkward, weekly catch-ups with her mum. Then the days turn into months. And the months turn into a year. But that's OK: all great love stories have bumps in the road. Right? But something happened to Lewis on the night of their first kiss which changed everything. And when Kelsey learns the devastating truth, she has to make a choice. Should she keep pushing for her happy or give up on the love she thought would last forever?'
Meet Wanda:Things about me. . . ¿ I don't go to school (even though I'm 12)¿ I have ADHD (my mum says I don't)¿ Me and my mum travel around the world (with backpacks)¿ I'm homesick (for a home that doesn't exist)¿ I've just discovered a HUGE secret (and I need to find out if it's true)Maybe it's time for me to have an adventure of my own...(why don't you come with me!)Meet Margo:Dear Diary,You'll never guess what, but something mind-melting has just happened to my family - or should I say a SOMEONE happened!#MargotInShock #WishMeLuck'THE 13 WONDERS OF WANDA' is about the stresses and successes of forming a new version of family. It's also about giving an insight into ADHD; the difficulties, but also the unexpected 'gifts' it can bring. And in Wanda and Margot's story, for every stumbling block and frustration comes a whole bunch of benefits. Wonders. Thirteen of them.
The first book in a brand new chapter book series. When two young dragons accidentally set fire to The Witchy Wood, firefighting unicorn, Blaze, and her emergency vehicle, Quench, race to the scene. As they struggle to get everyone to safety and stop the flames from spreading, a witch called Jinx decides her magical abilities are exactly the help they need to stop the inferno. But Jinx's magic only spells one thing...DISASTER, and soon the flames are raging towards a treehouse full of powerful potions. Can Blaze and Quench get everyone out before the whole of Witchy Wood goes up in smoke?Illustrated by Steve Wood.
Who is sabotaging the Rainhill Trials?Edward Entwistle can't believe his luck when the famous inventor, George Stephenson, chooses him to be the night watchman to guard his new top secret locomotive engine. Stephenson is determined his new locomotive will win The Rainhill Trials; a race of innovation and daring. But strange and dangerous accidents keep stalling construction. Edward can't help but wonder if someone is out to stop Stephenson from winning the race. With the help of Prudence, an engineering obsessed char girl, Edward sets out to uncover who is really behind the Rainhill disasters. Inspired by the true events of the Rainhill Trials.
There are two things seventeen-year-old Emma Carver is known for: the fact that she grew up beside a sprawling bog, and that her sister went missing over a year ago. No leads, no clues, no trace. Having spent much of the past year trying to heal from the tragedy in the golden sun of the West Coast, Emma has just returned to Maine, feeling like three thousand miles wasn't enough to escape the ghosts of her past, both literal and metaphorical. Her return to New England brings her little comfort or closure. Her father seems convinced she should have stayed away, and the family's old farmhouse that stands by the bog-known as the Moss-seems particularly upset to see her again. Darkly familiar shadows and specters fill her dreams, her periphery, the quiet spaces between her thoughts. But something else is following her, pulling her in to the Moss, and it's growing stronger by the day. With the help of a local boy, who had confessed his feelings for her just before she went away, Emma delves deeper and deeper into the mystery of the growing hauntings-and learns that not only might her sister still be alive, but if she's willing to put herself in grave danger, there might just be a chance to save her. "It reads like a long-lost fable, rich with beauty and imagination. A world you won't forget." Samantha Shannon, international bestselling author of The Bone Season, on A Shiver of Snow and Sky.
The conclusion to the A Month of Magic trilogy. December is Clemmie Merlyn's favourite month as it usually begins with birthday cake and gifts. But as she turns thirteen, it begins with a bang: Clemmie, and Clemmie alone amongst all witches, is full of magic. So full of magic she might not make it to the end of the month. As the snow spirals down, anxious Clemmie and the young hags will have to find some way to stop her exploding. Because someone, or something, has chosen Clemmie and made her their One True Witch. But magic is meant to be shared and no-one can survive being filled to the brim with starry power. Can the Merlyn and Morgan covens finally take on the ancient twisted magic of their ancestors? And can they do it in time for Christmas?Praise for A Month of Magic:"This explores big, complicated feelings about identity and finding your place in the world, and is packed full of cosy seasonal details!" - Anna James "A fresh take on witches...that is sure to leave readers spellbound" - Katie Tsang"There's real magic in this story, the magic of transformation and enchantment and extraordinary events, but also the magic of family and family relationships. Claessen conjures up both sorts with equal dexterity and readers will relish being in her world." - Andrea Reece, Love Reading
'What do you all come here for?' 'Why, to change the world, of course! Don't we all want to change the world . . . if we can?'A General Election is coming and the Revolutionaries are gathering at Natalie's house. She's determined to be a part of it all, but is it really just about red coats, muddy boots and piles of glossy leaflets? Surely changing the world should be more exciting than that?It's time to start her OWN revolution - and it all begins with her pet rat . . . Praise for The Octopus, Dadu and Me:"A charming, touching, exciting debut, with an irresistible cast of characters I didn't want to leave behind. Now I'm off to case the local aquarium to get an octopus of my own..." David Owen, author of Alex Neptune: Dragon Thief "A beautiful story of love & grief, art & friendship, and the changes that come to families as you grow up." Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogy & Once We Were Witches series "A heart-warming tale of changing family dynamics, friendship and it features the best octopus in literature - Ian! What a brilliant debut!" Maisie Chan, author of Tiger Warrior
Fourteen year old EVANGELINE knows she isn't good. She knows she might even be a bully to her quiet, studious classmate OLIVIA. But when her Dad returns home with a sinister looking Watching Elf, desperately hoping it will push her to behave, 'just in time for Christmas' , she's positive he's lost the plot. Just how old does he think she is?!But then footsteps scuttle past flickering fairy lights, when she's sneaking to places she shouldn't. A malevolent figure is reflected in her phone screen, when she's about to share malicious photographs. And, when a bullying teacher is brutally attacked during her detention, Evangeline starts to wonder: is this Watching Elf more than just a doll?And not to be forgotten, is Olivia. Always perfect Olivia. There's just something not right about her; she's got a part to play in this but Evangeline can't quite figure out what. All she knows is Olivia may not be as innocent or as perfect as she seems...The first in a brand new horror series, Blood Texts. Book 2 publishing 2nd September 2025. Cover illustration by Keith Robinson.
I heard a tale some won't believe, on one snowy Christmas Eve...This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Father Christmas preparing to deliver presents on Christmas Eve. This Christmas, however, has a twist like no other! Magical, traditional and enchantingly new. There is wonder for all on this snowy night in this exciting, new, poetic tale for the festive season. Christmas Eve will never be the same again!
?Meet THE LOST DOGS:?Luna the labrador. She's a worrier. She can't imagine how her family will survive without her to look after them. Bella the cocker spaniel. She's lost most of her memories but can still remember a home where she was loved. Eddie the terrier. An optimist who sees the funny side in everything. But since his owner died, it looks as if the dog pound might be his fate. Thrown together when their worlds fall apart, these three dogs will share the biggest adventure of their lives. They'll break out of prison, go on the run, be shipwrecked and homeless; they will dodge the cruel dog warden and risk their lives to save other dogs from a criminal gang. However much they have lost, they will discover a new kind of family in each other. But will they find their way home?Cover and interior illustrations by James Brown.
The epic conclusion to the Wildsmith series. When the young prince is kidnapped, the wildsmith Rowan has an important to role to play in his rescue - but time is running out. Can she rescue the prince, keep the fragile peace, and save another magical animal in need?Praise for Wildsmith:'A lush, rich, page-turning adventure from one of the most versatile writers we have. There's no genre Liz can't write in...' Phil Earle 'Wildsmith has everything I want in a story - magic, mystery and dragons! Liz is the mistress of dragons and in this thrilling adventure she has cast her story-telling spell with utter charm and skill. Children are in for such a treat! Thank goodness there's a sequel - I want more!' Jasbinder Bilan, Into the Dark Forest was shortlisted for the Week Junior Book Award, SPARK Book Awards. Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards and named winner of the Fantastic Book Awards.
Etta Starling has never set foot outside Stitchwort. Shrouded by a dark curse for over a century the estate is lost and forgotten.These last few last surviving members of the Starling clan can never leave; to pass the boundary wall means certain death. But just because they can't leave doesn't stop someone else getting in....Cover illustration by Olia Muza
'There is a Season' is the first children's book from Kerri Cunningham, also known as Murphys Sketches.A collection of poems to guide you through each season of the year. It takes you on a journey from April showers in spring, to the frosty mornings of winter and everything wonderful in between.Celebrating all that nature has to show us and the little things that we can enjoy together throughout the year, it encourages you to get outside and look for and talk about signs of spring, summer, autumn and winter.You can pick up 'There is a Season' and dive into crunchy autumn leaves or wander through a summer meadow with Kerri's poems and cosy and colourful illustrations that sit alongside each one.
What if living forever was a death sentence?Decades after the discovery that a small percentage of the population has stopped ageing, the Avalonia Zone is in crisis. From overpopulation to food shortages, the âEUR¿UndyingâEUR(TM) have been blamed for the stateâEUR(TM)s problems, banished to the fringes of society, and punished for every minor infraction. When sixteen-year-old Sadie takes the fall for an attack by a rebel group, The Alchemists, she suddenly finds herself wrenched away from her quiet life and from her ailing father. Armed with little help and even less knowledge, Sadie is thrust into a cold and cryptic âEUR¿correctional facilityâEUR(TM) âEUR" The Tower. Here sheâEUR(TM)ll have to rethink everything sheâEUR(TM)s been told about the Undying population in an attempt to save the life she knows, protect a group of unlikely friends, and give voice to the voiceless in a society on the brink of catastrophic upheaval.
The whole of Pirate Academy is abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming Oceans Bound weekend. It's the first time the young pirate apprentices of Barracuda Class will set sail as five independent crews - with no teacher oversight! Excitement reaches fever-pitch as Commodore Kuo and Captain Salt reveal which of the fifteen Barracudas will act as captains for Oceans Bound. Jacoby is devastated when he isn't picked, which makes things difficult for Jasmine when she is chosen. But worse, much worse, is in store, when Jasmine is told that her Uncle Noah - a ringleader of the League of True Pirates - has, against all odds, broken out of the Pirate Federation's maximum security prison. Fearing that he will try to make contact with Jasmine, the Head and Deputy give Jasmine the chance to opt out of Oceans Bound. But Jasmine is not about to let her renegade uncle ruin everything. The five Barracuda crews set sail with hope and adventure in their hearts, beginning a complex trail of tasks, each delivered to its crew via a note in a coloured glass bottle. For one crew, the tasks quickly become much more dangerous. As they bravely navigate poisonous snakes, venomous spiders, sharks and skulls, it becomes clear that someone else is now in control of Oceans Bound. It's going to take everything they've got for our plucky young pirates to complete the course and triumph against their fiendish enemy.
The third book in The Wildsmith series. Rowan has been working as a wildsmith, rescuing magical animals. But when she finds herself alone and far from home, this time Rowan is the one who needs to be rescued! She travels deep into enemy territory and makes some surprising discoveries, coming face to face with great danger. With the help of new friends ? and old ones ? will she ever make it home again? Books in the series: 9781915235046 Wildsmith: Into the Dark Forest (The Wildsmith Book #1) 9781915235077 Wildsmith: City of Secrets (The Wildsmith Book #2) 9781915235961 Wildsmith: The Hidden Sea (The Wildsmith Book #3) AGES: 7 to 12 AUTHOR: Liz Flanagan is an award-winning author who writes for children and young adults. Her books include Dragon Daughter, Rise of the Shadow Dragons and Eden Summer (nominated for the Carnegie Medal). Joe Todd-Stanton grew up in Brighton and received a first-class degree in Illustration from UWE Bristol. He is the author and illustrator of The Secret of Black Rock (Flying Eye Books), which won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018 (illustrated category) and was longlisted for the 2018 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal.
Anna and Billy are two girls living decades apart, both searching for who they are and who they could be. When a diary connects them, it tells more than just a life story. It reveals a legacy of war, with consequences that could devastate two generations.
A story of healing and recovery that will warm your soul...and get you into the garden. Garden of Her Heart is the story of one loner, two secrets, and three weeks at the Pinewoods Retreat. When Holly Bush (yes, she still hasn't forgiven her mother for that combination) is made redundant with gardening leave, after a brutal attack, she decides to visit a retreat not far from home. There she finds friendship and a garden in need of love, she ends up doing literal gardening leave, bringing the community of guests together. Journaling her way through her holiday, Holly works on both her mental and physical scars and discovers an inner strength as her secrets are revealed.
The Gods of Olympus and their descendants have lost their memories. They think they are ordinary humans. Only Hannah Messenger and her friends know who they really are. And that means when the God's objects of power start to go missing, only Hannah and her friends can stop the thief. A MG urban fantasy about learning that real power is in the friendships you make.
Maya Pritik is seventeen, an aspiring doctor and wants to get through Sixth Form in one piece. This is not made easy by school bully Candice Riley, who has a target on Maya's back and is the owner of the not-so-anonymous Hot-Or-Not Instagram account. Luckily Maya has her best friend, Lucie Perry, and older brother, Tamir, to keep her together. Maya's passion is music, so when she hears musical theatre heartthrob Harry Wu singing an original song, she has to go investigate.Perfect for fans of Sex Education, When Dimple Met Rishi and Never Have I Ever, THE MERCURY IN ME is an ode to romcoms, musicals, and being British Indian. Featuring an ensemble cast including one ride-or-die best friend, a smattering of theatre kids, and a brother in turmoil, this is a YA debut not to be missed.
Ready or not, Lola loves kisses and cuddles, friends and fun, but what she loves most of all is walkies!Join Lola as she plays hide and seek, leaps in and out of the long grasses and watches her poochy pals fetching sticks on an adventure that's a walk in the park!'Pawsomely fun.' The Woofington Post'A tail-waggingly witty tale.' The Barkshire TimesIllustrated by James Brown.
Travel the world on a plate! Drawing inspiration from both history and lore, this highly illustrated children''s book for 6+ readers explores the mouthwatering stories behind some of the world's favourite foods. From a plant-loving pirate to an Ethiopian goat, from the crescent of the croissant to a Tofu trailblazer, Tasty Tales offers a fascinating, sometimes surprising and always appetizing journey across historical periods and diverse cultures. The incredible origin stories celebrate how ingredients and dishes have travelled the globe to be shared and loved in new and exciting ways - and how food truly connects us all. With a unique blend of fact and fairy tale that will appeal to fiction fans and non-fiction readers alike, and with intricately detailed four-colour illustrations plus recipes to inspire culinary adventures, this will be a beautiful and delicious book to treasure.Who knew history can make you hungry!
Callen's Dad has always been secretive of his past but when the family have to move into his childhood home, the last thing Callen expects is a boarded-up mansion covered in gargoyles. When a disgruntled gargoyle wakes up in his presence, Callen must befriend Zariel and earn her trust before it's too late.
From dream duo, Frances Tosdevin and Sophia O'Connor (creators of The Bear and Her Book, and The Bear and Her Book: There's More to See), we present a brand new picture book. Quill, the mouse, is a dreamer! He longs to write stories and share them with children in his beloved library. But getting his words noticed seems impossible for such a small creature. Can he and his spider friend, Leggsy, find a way to make his voice stand out from the crowd - or will Quill's stories remain forever unheard?
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