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Spark
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M. G. Leonard
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M.G. Leonard, internationally bestselling author of Twitch,
Beetleboy and Adventures on Trains, is back with another thrilling
wildlife mystery for birdwatching detectives The Twitchers!
>> Twitch won the Sainsburys' Children's Book Award for
Fiction 2021 >> Twitch won the CRIMEFEST Award for Best Crime
Novel for Children 2021 >> "a twist-laden, thriller-like
tale" Observer on Twitch >> "a lively, twisty crime drama"
The Times on Twitch When Jack rescues a wounded cat, he quickly
suspects foul play. Could there be a wildlife criminal on the loose
in Briddvale? Jack rushes to investigate, determined to catch the
culprit, only to stumble into a deepening mystery and a sinister
criminal plot. Can Jack and The Twitchers stop the villains before
it's too late? Praise for Twitch: "Leonard knows her audience and
the jeopardy comes in flocks ... Find your nest, curl up and
enjoy." The Times, Children's Book of the Week "A twist-laden,
thriller-like tale of a bird-mad boy, some bullies and an escaped
convict hiding in the nearby woods." Observer "A twisty crime drama
as well as a persuasive story about friendship and nature." The
Sunday Times "Simply genius." BBC Wildlife Magazine "[A] pacy
mystery adventure featuring a birdwatching detective hot on the
heels of a dangerous escaped prisoner." iNewspaper "Leonard has
crafted an intelligent mystery from unlikely material, with bonus
bird facts." Irish Times "A winged masterpiece." Maz Evans
"Enthralling from beginning to end, it really touched my young
bird-loving heart! Just wonderful!" Dara McAnulty "Birds, mystery
and fowl play! What more could you want?" Gill Lewis "Glorious!
Full of excitement and wonder!" Sophie Anderson "A brave and
thrilling new adventure from one of my favourite writers. I
honestly didn't put the book down until the very last, exciting,
page-turn and I'm twitching for the next adventure!" Jasbinder
Bilan "Twitch is an absolute triumph. The perfect blend of mystery
and adventure, a winning hero with an eye for ornithological facts
and a heart as big as the countryside, plus a cracking whipsmart
plot, I think this is M. G. Leonard's best book yet." Christopher
Edge "Cracking characters, beyond pacy plotting and an ending that
is almost Bugsy Malone-esque!" Phil Earle "Twitch is a compelling
read - an adventure mystery with birds - what more could any reader
want?!" Stephen Moss "Adventure, friendship and the pure unassuming
beauty of nature ... a book that could have been a collaboration
between David Attenborough and Roald Dahl." Dr Jess French "A
superb adventure of friendship, bravery and the wonderful world of
birds, with a strong, but non-preachy theme of the benefits of
connection with the natural world." The Bookseller "One of those
really, really good books ... Recommended for readers around 8 to
12 years old, and grown-ups like me who still enjoy the delight of
a great adventure story!" The Bookbag
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Sea of Greed
(Paperback)
Clive Cussler
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Queen Maeve’s army is marching north to steal the great brown
bull, the pride of Ulster. But one man stands in their way.
Cúchulainn, the Hound of Ulster, vowed in boyhood to protect his
homeland – even if it means taking on an invading army himself.
One by one Maeve’s warriors challenge the hero, and one by one
they fall. Can Cúchulainn hold out until reinforcements arrive –
and how will he fare against the one man in Ireland he doesn’t
want to fight? Ireland’s most important myth is retold in English
for children by the great scholar of Old Ireland, Alan Titley.
Titley goes back to the source material and his translation
sparkles with the wit and humour, as well as the thrill and battle,
of the ancient tale. Illustrations by artist Eoin Coveney lend a
modern feel. This is Irish myth as you haven’t read it before.
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Noah's Gold
(Hardcover)
Frank Cottrell Boyce; Illustrated by Steven Lenton
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'Brilliantly entertaining & thought provoking . . . I am in
total awe.' David Walliams 'Proper, sparkly, witty, enticing
storytelling . . . It's perfect.' Hilary McKay Packed with mystery,
adventure and laughs, Noah's Gold is the exciting novel from the
bestselling, multi-award-winning author of Millions and Cosmic,
Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Fully illustrated in black and white
throughout by Steven Lenton, this is perfect for readers of 9+.
Being the smallest doesn't stop you having the biggest ideas.
Eleven-year old Noah sneaks along on his big sister's geography
field trip. Everything goes wrong! Six kids are marooned on an
uninhabited island. Their teacher has vanished. They're hungry.
Their phones don't work and Noah has broken the internet. There's
no way of contacting home . . . Disaster! Until Noah discovers a
treasure map and the gang goes in search of gold. 'A writer of
comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more
heart' - Sunday Telegraph 'Joyous writing. Wonderful characters.
Authentic humour. Heart & soul. So Much Fun. And, oh, the
dialogue! Just love it! Pure class' Jenny Pearson, author of The
Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates
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The First Shadowdragon
(Paperback)
Lee Newbery; Illustrated by Laura Catalán
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All legends start somewhere . . . After defeating the evil
Grendilock and saving Cadno, the last firefox, Charlie Challinor is
looking forward to a well-earned rest. But when a familiar face
appears from the realm of Fargone, Charlie's family is once again
swept up into adventure. Along with Lippy, Roo and new magical
friend Blodyn, Charlie must travel to Fargone to face the dreaded
Draig, the shadowy monster that is slowly draining the life from
the land - and uncover the lost secret that links Draig's history
to Charlie's own . . . The magical sequel to The Last Firefox, one
of the most exciting children's debuts of 2022.
Innocent by day, killer by night: a dark, twisting thriller about a
teen assassin's attempt to live a normal life. 'An electrifying
debut!' Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You Trained
and traumatised by a secret assassin programme for minors, Isabel
Ryans wants nothing more than to be a normal civilian. After
running away from home, she has a new name, a new life and a new
friend, Emma, and for the first time, things are looking up. But
old habits die hard, and it's not long until she blows her cover,
drawing the attention of the guilds - the two rival organisations
who control the city of Espera. An unaffiliated killer like Isabel
is either a potential asset . . . or a threat to be eliminated.
Will the blood on her hands cost her everything? From Finn Longman,
an exhilarating new voice in YA fiction, comes an addictive new
blockbuster series for fans of global phenomena The Girl with the
Dragon Tattoo, Killing Eve and The Hunger Games. PRAISE FOR THE
BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN: 'This dark, enthralling thriller is a
compulsive debut' The Guardian 'An immersive, fast-paced thriller'
The Irish Times 'A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that grips you from
the first page until the very last.' Benjamin Dean, author of The
King is Dead 'A bold, jagged and uncompromising thriller that will
keep you guessing all the way to the end.' Tom Pollock, author of
White Rabbit, Red Wolf 'Sharp and layered, with a bright beating
heart. The Butterfly Assassin will lure you deep into a fascinating
and dangerous new world.' Rory Power, author of Wilder Girls 'An
utterly addictive story. I told myself "just one more chapter" well
into the night.' Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil 'Fierce,
thrilling, and impossible to put down. Packed full of amazing
friendships, plot twists and a desperate fight to survive' C. G.
Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses
Dive into this revealing portrait of Stranger Things fan favorite
Lucas Sinclair and get to know Lucas like never before. The
thrilling adventure of Stranger Things continues where season three
left off, with fan favorite Lucas Sinclair finally telling his own
story in his own words. Lucas has been in the fight against the
evil forces in his town since the beginning, but he is tired of
feeling like an outsider. When the start of high school presents
Lucas with options beyond D&D and being bullied, he wonders if
he can be more than invisible. After connecting with one of the few
other Black students at school, Lucas starts to learn more about
himself apart from his friend group. And he begins to understand
himself as a Black teen in Hawkins, which feels unlike anything-in
this world or any other-he's ever experienced. From Suyi Davies,
contributor to the New York Times bestselling Black Boy Joy, comes
an exploration of love and identity within the beloved Stranger
Things universe, through the eyes of Lucas Sinclair.
Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the
kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on
another adventure to tame a unicorn and much more - all in time for
tea. Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and
Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo.
There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess
Minna loves to sort them out! She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and
fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing
things before it's time for bed. In The Unicorn Mix-Up, Princess
Minna is so tired she gets a bit muddled and fights a unicorn,
kisses a dragon and tries to tame a frog - which won't do at all!
Can she sort it all out and make a new friend along the way? Full
of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect
for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.
The fourth and final book in the hilarious bestselling WHO LET THE
GODS OUT series; perfect for fans of David Solomons! 'I totally
fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I think you're all going
to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS on book 1 'One of the funniest new
voices in children's literature. The laughs come thick and fast'
DAVID SOLOMONS on book 1 In the series finale of Maz Evans'
bestselling Who Let the Gods Out? series, Elliot faces his darkest
period yet. As well as facing up to his fears, he realises that the
future of mankind - and the survival of everything he holds dear -
is at stake. But can a bunch of misfit gods, a lost constellation
and a mortal boy stand up to the daemon hordes? Book 4 and the
finale to the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out series! An exciting,
laugh-out-loud hilarious and highly-acclaimed Percy Jackson-esque
adventure Book 1 was shortlisted for both the Waterstones
Children's Book Prize and the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award
Hilarious and heartfelt, the Who Let the Gods Out? series is
centred on the Olympian gods - perfect for fans of Greek mythology!
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Me (Moth)
(Paperback)
Amber McBride
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Guardians of the Galaxy is a franchise with multiple awards and
accolades. Explore the fascinating relationship between Gamora and
Nebula in this exciting follow-up to Loki: Where Mischief Lies
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Duck Hunting Dreams
(Paperback)
Monica Roe; Illustrated by Johanna Tarkela
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A new, highly illustrated chapter book series for ages 5-7
featuring Ivy, an unstoppable and lovable young witch, and her
friend and familiar Tom. Ivy's parents, the King and Queen of the
Sand Witches, have prepared her a show-stopping birthday present -
a magic act where they disappear! But hold on, they really have
disappeared! Foul work is at play, and to rescue Ivy's parents, she
and Tom must travel all over Miracula on broomsticks and flying
carpets, making friends along the way, and pulling together to
defeat Clawdelia Thorn, evil Queen of Grotland.
Join the club, find the magic! The second book in a BRILLIANT new
series brimming with adventure, friendship and an amazing array of
magical creatures! A must-read for fans of Beast Quest, The Boy Who
Grew Dragons and The Naughtiest Unicorn. Aisha and Jayden are
officially members of the Secret Beast Club and ready for another
mission! This time a dragon is on the loose in Birmingham and about
to cause havoc - unless the Secret Beast Club can track him down!
But with a dragon hunter also on the trail, it's a race against
time to find the dragon and get him to safety! Inspired by the real
life story of Pablo Fanque - the first Black circus owner - and
featuring fun facts about the magical creatures within each story,
this exciting new series for 6+ readers is not to be missed!
Following on from Belle in Vol 1, Vol 2 in this fantastic new
series focuses on the legendary warrior and leader, Mulan.
A brilliantly funny and original picture book featuring a feisty
female detective who is absolutely the BEST
Finder-Outer-in-the-Whole-Wide-World! Penelope Snoop has a new case
to solve - her favourite toy, Sidney the Smelly Sock Snake, has
disappeared. With her trusty sidekick, Carlos the dog, Penelope
sets out to uncover the mystery - and begins a search for the Sock
Snake which will take them right up into outer space! Hilarious,
original and fabulously illustrated, this is an irresistible
picture book from the bestselling, award-winning Pamela Butchart.
Seventeen-year-old Matt is the son of one of the most powerful
criminals in the world. But his father's world has never suited
Matt. His desire for a different life grows when he meets a boy
named Jason. Smart, chaotic, and as disinterested in a life of
crime as Matt is, the pair quickly become friends. When Jason comes
out to him, Matt thinks they have a shot at becoming more than
that, revealing a part of himself he has long repressed out of fear
of his father. As Matt and Jason's connection grows deeper, Matt
grows suspicious of his new friend's motives. He really does seem
like the perfect boy - maybe even too perfect, especially when he
starts encouraging Matt to disclose details of his father's empire.
Now Matt must figure out if he can trust his new friend, or his
father's plans for him, and must decide if he can do the impossible
and come clean about who he really is.
One puzzling mystery. Several slippery suspects. Endless
possibilities! Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and
extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves and zombies living
side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime
is committed, YOU are the detective in charge of the case. It's the
first day of Magicon, the world's biggest magic convention, and
everyone is in town for the event. But when all the magic in
Haventry suddenly goes missing, it's up to YOU to find out who took
it and get it back in time for the opening ceremony! Should you
tail the head of the powerful Magic Circle, Grandmaster Dimbleby,
or does the newly crowned king of the elves raise your suspicions?
Could Enid the Evil Enchantress be too obvious a suspect, or is
Moondance the meditating unicorn deceptively innocent? YOU decide!
And you better do so quickly, because without magic to harness it,
an ancient monster is rising from its century-long sleep under the
town... With hundreds of paths to choose from and no dead ends,
you'll solve the mystery every time! A fantastically imaginative
detective story for readers looking for an interactive adventure.
The second book in a magical middle grade adventure series,
inspired by The Arabian Nights and perfect for readers of Kiran
Millwood Hargrave, Michelle Harrison and Sophie McKenzie. The Sahar
Peninsula lies just beyond the horizon, but it isn't the easiest
place to get to. No maps will take you there, nor can it be charted
by gazing up at the stars, or down at a compass… Farah is a
Moonchild with a very special kind of magic and a jinni of her own.
But although she loves her magical animal companion – a lizard
called Layla – Farah isn’t entirely convinced that she’s cut
out for the life of adventure, which seems to bring endless danger!
When it becomes clear that Farah and her fellow Moonchildren –
Leo and Amira – have unlocked moon magic that could destroy the
Sahar Peninsula, Farah and her friends are thrust into another
accidental adventure. And it takes them to a burning desert and
another mysterious city which holds deadly secrets of its own …
Go on more magical adventures in Moonchild: Voyage of the Lost and
Found, the stunning prequel to Moonchild: City of the Sun
They start chasing a mystery then it chases them.
Twelve-year-old cousins Sophie and Jessica don t have much in
common. Sophie loves hiking and her small town. Jessica would
rather be shopping in a city. The only mystery is how they ll be
able to spend the summer together.
Then they find a briefcase in the forest with a surprise inside.
When they hear footsteps behind them and bad guys run after them,
they have no choice but to work together to solve the mystery of
The Feather Chase.
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