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This is the story of a sleepy town called Suds. A place where stories fill the air of children who keep turning grey and disappearing without a trace… Poppy and Erasmus are certain theres something peculiar going on in Suds, and theyre determined to unravel its secrets. But when they discover the answers might lie in the darking and twisting woods, can they find the courage to creep inside and solve this riddling mystery? Age 9 BIC CBMC D3N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474945660 Extent: 352 page...

Join Suzy for her highly-anticipated second journey in The Great Brain Robbery, the sequel to the Waterstones Childrens Book Prize-shortlisted The Train to Impossible Places. Suzy cant wait to return to the Union of Impossible Places on the Impossible Postal Express. But when she arrives, she overhears a dastardly plan to destroy Trollville from a shadowy and unexpected villain. Suzy and her friends must race from magical cloud-worlds to secret caverns to catch the culprit, before Trollville com...

Im Dan Hope and deep inside my head I keep a list of things I want to come true. For example, I want my sister, Ninja Grace, to go to university at the North Pole and only come back once a year. I want to help Sherlock Holmes solve his most daring mystery yet. And if it could be a zombie mystery, all the more exciting. I want my dog to stop eating the planets and throwing them up on the carpet. And finally, the biggest dream of all, I want my dad to love me. Age 9 Key Stage KS2 E Accelerated Rea...

Marinka dreams of a normal life, where her house stays in one place long enough for her to make friends. But her house has chicken legs and moves on without warning. For Marinkas grandmother is Baba Yaga, who guides spirits between this world and the next. Marinka longs to change her destiny and sets out to break free from her grandmothers footsteps, but her house has other ideas... Age 9 Key Stage KS2/3 E Lexile Measure 770L BIC CBMC D3N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474940665 Extent: 336 pages Dimensi...

This write-in activity book combines story prompts, writing tips and inspiring quotes from well-known authors, with tips on developing a plot, inventing characters, writing dialogue and setting the scene. There are blank pages to write your own stories and jot down ideas, plus an elastic closure to keep it all together. Age 8 Key Stage KS2 E BIC CBMC C2L79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474922487 Extent: 112 pages Dimensions: 240 x 188mmAuthor/Editor Louie Stowell...

Storm clouds gather over Lily and Robert’s summer when criminal mastermind the Jack of Diamonds appears. For Jack is searching for the mysterious Moonlocket – but that’s not the only thing he wants. Soon, dark secrets from Robert’s past plunge him into danger, because Jack is playing a cruel game. Lily and Malkin, the mechanical fox, must stay one step ahead before Jack plays his final, deadly, card... Age 9 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 790L BIC CBMC D3N79 Accelerated R...

My name is Adam Butters. I live on planet Earth, I like eating spaghetti hoops and Ive decided Im going to be a SUPERHERO. Everyone loves superheroes, they solve problems and make people happy, and thats good because my mum needs cheering up. Also, Ive found out that before I was adopted my real mum called me ACE. So now Ive just got to prove to the world thats what I am. One mission at a time... Hilarious, heart-warming and heart-breaking in equal measure, this is a story about the power in all...

Becket Rumsey is all at sea. His dad has run away with him and his brother Billy in the middle of the night. And theyve left everything behind, including their almost-mum Pearl. Becket has no idea whats going on - its a mystery. So with the help of Billy and a snail called Brian, Becket sets out on a journey of discovery. Its not plain sailing but then what journeys ever are? An extraordinary story of courage, dreams and finding your way, from the bestselling author of A Boy Called Hope. Age 9 K...

Mabel Mynt knows a lot about space...like how we feel connected to the stars because we are all made of stardust. And that Mum’s new boyfriend, Galactic Gavin, has eyes that twinkle like Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. And that sometimes the perfect place for her sister Terrible Topaz would be a black hole. But Mabel doesn’t know how to fill the space in her heart that Dad left when he walked out. And so she sets out on a mission of discovery... A heart-warming and laugh...

They call me Yanka the Bear. Not because of where I was found – only a few people know about that. They call me Yanka the Bear because I am so big and strong. Found abandoned in a bear cave as a baby, Yanka has always wondered about where she is from. She tries to ignore the strange whispers and looks from the villagers, wishing she was as strong on the inside as she is on the outside. But, when she has to flee her house, looking for answers about who she really is, a journey far beyond on...

Very young children will delight in meeting the soft and furry reindeer in this colourful touchy-feely book. With simple, repetitive text on every page, children will enjoy joining in and exploring the textures, including a fuzzy neck, velvety ears and a hairy tail. A fantastic first Christmas present that will help very young children develop language and sensory skills. Age BirthBIC CBMC A2J79 Board book ISBN: 9781409556046 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 160 x 160mmIllustrator Rachel Wells...

There are five mischievous elves to meet in this touchy-feely Christmas board book, with shiny boots, fluffy scarves and soft hats to keep them warm at the North Pole. The bright pictures and textured patches for babies and toddlers to stroke are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness. A delightful book to share with little ones. Age BirthBIC CBMC A2K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474924047 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 160 x 160mmIllustrator Rachel Wells...

June, 1905. Helena and her parrot, Orbit, are swept off to Cambridge when her father is appointed clock-winder to one of the wealthiest men in England. There is only one rule: the clocks must never stop.But Helena discovers the house of one hundred clocks holds many mysteries; a ghostly figure, strange notes and disappearing winding keys… Can she work out its secrets before time runs out? Age 9 Key Stage KS2 E BIC CBMC D3N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474959568 Dimensions: 198 x 130mm...

Wherever you are and wherever you dream of going, this inspirational journal will be your trusty travel companion. The beautifully designed pages include lots of space to plan a dream trip, stick in mementos, write about things you’ve seen and sketch landmarks and wildlife. With 14 pages of beautiful maps, and website links for more inspiration. Age 7 BIC CBMC C2N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474941877 Extent: 96 pages Dimensions: 210 x 148mmAuthor/Editor Rose HallIllustrator Peter Allen...

Selected for the Summer Reading Challenge 2020 Billy’s Mini Monsters really want to go to school with him. But Billy really doesn’t want them to. He’s got enough trouble with the school bully, Basil Brown. But perhaps having MONSTERS around will be more helpful than Billy imagines… Meet Billy and the Mini Monsters in this laugh-out-loud adventure series for young readers, with colourful illustrations throughout. Age 6 Paperback ISBN: 9781474978354 Extent: 80 pages Dime...

Gently lull little children to sleep with this charming bedtime book with a musical sound panel. It’s dusk in the forest and the sleepy baby animals are ready for bed. Listen to the animals playing a lullaby on their instruments as one by one, they and their babies fall asleep. A wonderful introduction to different musical instruments, and a bedtime treat to be shared together again and again. Age 1 year BIC CBMC A2J79 Hardback with sound panel ISBN: 9781409563457 Extent: 24 pages Dimensio...

Introduce little ones to classic nursery rhymes including Humpty Dumpty, Little Bo-Peep and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star in this delightful book. Babies will love listening and singing along to the tunes, looking at the pictures, lifting the flaps and running their fingers over the touchy-feely patches including Baa Baa Black Sheep’s woolly coat. Age 10 months BIC CBMC A2K79 Board book ISBN: 9781474953566 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 220 x 220mmIllustrator Stella Baggott...

Join Poppy and Sam for lots of fingerprinting fun in this entertaining activity book, with its own brightly coloured inkpad of seven colours. Decorate the scenes with flowers, chicks, piglets, rabbits and much more. There are simple instructions showing how to fingerprint each scene and the book has a spiral binding so that it lies flat. Age 3 BIC CBMC A2L79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474952712 Extent: 64 pages Dimensions: 213 x 165mmAuthor/Editor Sam TaplinIllustrator Stephen Cartwright...

Bring Poppy and Sam’s adventures to life in this charming magic painting book. Brush water over the black and white pages and watch as they magically burst into vibrant colour. Scenes include a scarecrow, feeding the pigs, flying kites and collecting eggs. With a handy flap to stop paint seeping through to the page beneath. Age 3 BIC CBMC A2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474952750 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 250 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Sam TaplinIllustrator Stephen Cartwright...

There are three simple nine-piece jigsaws and a beautifully illustrated board book in this box. Little children can enjoy a selection of detailed jungle scenes in the book, and then use the jigsaws to recreate three scenes from the book. Age 3 BIC CBMC A2J79 Jigsaw box ISBN: 9781474969413 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 189 x 189mmAuthor/Editor Sam TaplinIllustrator Federica Iossa