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Schools out for the summer holidays, but theres no stopping Abbie. With business booming at her familys exciting new venture – the Rainbow Beauty parlour – and heart-throb Marco whisking her off on dates, life is one big whirlwind. But while Abbie longs to see Dad again, everyone else thinks he should be left out in the cold. Will Abbies summer be filled with sunshine and strawberries, or are there storm clouds up ahead? Age 10 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 870L BIC CBMC D3N79 Paper...

Frankie’s thrilled when she’s chosen to skate with Paul in a high-profile competition. He’s a good friend and brilliant on the ice. But Paul wants to skate alone. He wants to keep the spotlight – and the chance to win gold – to himself. It’s a real problem when they’re meant to be competing in Perfect Pairs. Together! Capturing the glamour, heartache and triumphs of Junior Olympic figure-skating, this stunning series whisks readers off to, quite literall...

Follow Chloe’s first term at Rockley Park. There’s a “Rising Star” concert at the end of term, but when Chloe discovers her singing technique is all wrong she’s too embarrassed to tell her friends. Will she sing at the end-of-term show now? Talent, stardom, hard work and heartache ... welcome to Fame School! Getting a place at Rockley Park school for talented young performers involves struggle and sacrifice, and thats just the beginning! Life at Rockley Park is pack...

A fun and funky series charting the hopes, dreams and schemes of the lively, loveable Lucy - wannabe fashion designer and Stand Up Babe. Girls everywhere will identify with her bra-size embarrassment, parent troubles, best-friend dilemmas and secret crush crises. Lucy enters a design competition to create an outrageous fantasy fashion outfit. But things just won’t go to plan, especially when her dad announces that he’s moving away... Age 9 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 1140L Acceler...

When Rose Muddle is plucked from the workhouse to become a maid in a grand mansion, she discovers that her new mistress has secret plans for her – plans which involve a strange amber pendant with extraordinary powers. But fearsome enemies lurk in the shadows, intent on finding the mysterious pendant. As the shadows begin to close in, can Rose uncover the truth of her own destiny to stop these forces of evil? Age 9 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 690L BIC CBMC D3N79 Paperback ISBN: 978147492...

Frankie lives for ice-skating, and has her heart set on becoming a star. So it’s a dream come true when she’s talent-spotted at her local ice rink and whisked away to train for the Olympics. But Frankie learns that Skate School isn’t just world-class, it’s also ultra-tough, and her competitive classmates are so cool they’re practically sub-zero. Frankie will have to fight to make friends and keep her rivals at bay. Does she have what it takes to be a winner? Capturi...

Latest news from Cassidy Bond, Star Reporter! So I started this petition to let girls wear trousers at St Judes, and everybodys talking about it - including Kelly, Year Ten editor of the school magazine. And now shes asked me to be her new star reporter - yay! Even better, Ive already sniffed out a *big* exclusive. Because someones set up a nasty gossip website about people at school - and if I can identify the mystery blogger, itll be the scoop of the century! Age 9 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measu...

The year is 1892 and London is in the grip of evil. A demonic terror stalks the streets, wreaking chaos as it helps the Legion, a vicious underground gang, to raise Hell on earth. Only the Watchers, a secret society of urchins and warriors, can stop them. An ancient prophecy claims one boy, Ben Kingdom, has the power to end this war. Can he find the courage to fulfill his destiny... or will the city fall at the Feast of Ravens? Light can save the blackest heart. Darkness can poison the purest so...

The year is 1891 and London is at war. High up on the rooftops lives a ragtag band of orphans and spies – the Watchers – protectors of the city. But below the cobbled streets lurks the Legion, a ruthless gang of cut-throats and thieves, plotting to unleash the darkest forces of Hell. When a mysterious coin falls into his hands, cocky street urchin, Ben Kingdom, is flung into the midst of this ancient battle. The fate of the world rests with Ben, but which side will he choose? An army...

When Rose Muddle and Rui Singh travel to India to return a precious ruby, they discover theyre being followed by a sinister stranger... someone who wants to steal the gem. And as a dark curse falls across the land, Rose and Rui find themselves in mortal danger. Theres evil magic in the air... Can they uncover the rubys secrets before their shadowy enemies wreak their deadly chaos? Age 9 Key Stage KS2 E BIC CBMC D3N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474927307 Extent: 350 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130mm...

When Minna’s true love Theo leaves the lonely fort of Othona for the big city, Minna cannot bear to be left behind and steals away on her beloved pony, Silva, to follow him. But she has no idea that her actions will condemn Theo to fight a deadly duel – with her life as the prize. Passion, courage and determination burn brightly in Minna’s second adventure, from a classic author. Set in a beautifully atmospheric Roman world, this classic story will enchant girls looking for act...

Hannah is thrilled at the idea of her newly-discovered half-sister coming to live with her family. She’s always imagined a lovely sisterly world of the girly chats, swapping make-up and sharing secrets and clothes. Beautiful, glamorous Ellie seems to live up to all Hannah’s expectations. But gradually she begins to realise that Ellie has a darker side – one that threatens to tear Hannah’s world apart. An irresistible, moving tale of two girls caught up in life-changing dr...

The City Brothers thought the Country a barren place. Now they know it’s teeming with stargold, Country girl Comfrey and City boy Tin must save the magical Wild Folk from their evil clutches. On a journey from the deadly Underworld to the highest mountain, they’ll need all their courage and ingenuity to stop the devastation of the land they love. A timeless adventure filled with wonder and a crucial environmental message, this is the second and final book in the magical Stargold Chro...

A hot new title from a chilling new series of stories by some of the best thriller-writers around! Peter Stone becomes possessed by a spirit from the past and must fight to regain control of his own body and mind. Written by former actor, and best-selling author, Terry Deary. Age 10 Key Stage KS2/3 E Lexile Measure 630L Accelerated Reader level 4.3 MYPaperback ISBN: 9780746060360 Extent: 160 pages Dimensions: 190 x 130mm...

Hi, Im Lucy Jessica Hartley and this is my journal about me. Im going to tell you all about my life and the stuff that happens in it. Im even going to tell you secret things that only my best friend Jules knows, or sometimes even that no one except me knows. The hilarious confessions of almost-teenager Lucy Jessica Hartley as she tries out her makeover magic on the shy new girl at school. Age 9 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 1110L Accelerated Reader level 5.4 MYPaperback ISBN: 9780746066898 Exte...

When Chloe gets an audition at Rockley Park Fame School, she might just realise her dream – but will she be so nervous and starstruck that her talent can’t shine through? Talent, stardom, hard work and heartache ... welcome to Fame School! Getting a place at Rockley Park school for talented young performers involves struggle and sacrifice, and thats just the beginning! Life at Rockley Park is packed full of new friends, potential enemies, crises and triumphs. Age 9 Key Stage KS2/3 E ...

Abbies life feels like one big rain cloud since her parents split up. Now she lives with her mum and sisters in a grotty flat. Only new friends, Ben, Summer and gorgeous, guitar-playing Marco, offer Abbie a silver lining. But then Abbie has a bright idea to turn her familys fortunes around. Shes always loved making her own luscious beauty products. Could opening a new business – the Rainbow Beauty parlour – bring her family a pot of gold and heal their hearts too? Age 10 Key Stage KS...

Despite her long legs and fashion-obsessed family, all Axelle wants to do is solve mysteries. So when star designer Belle La Lune vanishes, Axelle seizes the chance to go undercover as a model to crack the case – even if it means being tortured with eyelash-curlers and teetering on sky-high heels. Aided by the distractingly gorgeous Sebastian, Axelle races against the clock to solve the mystery at the heart of Paris Fashion Week... Introducing Axelle Anderson: fashions most stylish detecti...

When Eddy Stone finds a pirate in his Grans bath, his miserable summer holiday turns into a treasure hunt. Setting sail in a ship-shaped shed, crewed by an old lady and a grumpy penguin, what could possibly stop them? All aboard for an EPIC adventure... Age 9 BIC CBMC C3N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474953771 Extent: 304 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130mmIllustrator Francis Blake

With my embarrassing Dad, pregnant Mum, loser brother and knicker-chewing dog, Im practically invisible in my family. So even though starting Year Seven is totally nail-biting, Im *hoping* this is my time to shine. Because guess what? We had to take this test at school, and I am officially Gifted and Talented. Its a bit weird as I picked my answers at random, but the school wouldnt make a mistake about my genius... would they? Age 9 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 920L BIC CBMC D3N79 Accelerated ...