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The first book in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for readers who love fantasy, magic, adventure and DRAGONS!
Deep within the mountain, a great creature stirred in its sleep. Its eyes rolled back in its head, and its wings jerked wide open…
When 12-year-old Billy Chan finds out his parents are sending him to a summer camp in middle-of-nowhere China he doesn’t know what to expect. There he meets fellow campers Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei and together they stumble upon an age-old secret: four powerful warrior dragons, hidden deep within the mountain behind the camp. They have been trapped since an epic battle with the Dragon of Death and need the children’s help to set them free before terrible evil is unleashed on the earth. Billy and his friends must set off on a dangerous adventure that will take them to the heart of the Dragon Realm. But can they save the dragon and human worlds from destruction?
DRAGON MOUNTAIN is the first book in the DRAGON REALM series by Katie and Kevin Tsang, co-authors of SAM WU IS NOT AFRAID
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The Loving Night Light
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Mary Ellen Sherlock; Illustrated by Kathrine Gutkovskiy; Edited by Jodi Giddings
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The final book in the epic and bestselling children's fantasy
series that will make you believe in magic ... Perfect for fans of
Cressida Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon, Michelle Harrison's A
Pinch of Magic, as well as classic children's fantasy adventures,
Narnia and Jumanji. Rose and Arthur are back in Roar, on a voyage
that takes them further than they've ever been before: beyond The
End. It's an amazing adventure - full of secrets, surprises and
fairies with fangs - but then a mysterious storm changes
everything. Shipwrecked on a strange island, they make a shocking
discovery ... Could this be the end of Roar? Jenny McLachlan is the
author of several acclaimed teen novels including Flirty Dancing,
Stargazing for Beginners and Truly, Wildly, Deeply. Before Jenny
became a writer, she was Head of English in a secondary school; she
now loves visiting schools as an author and delivering funny and
inspiring talks and workshops. The Land of Roar series is Jenny's
debut for readers of 8-12. Ben Mantle began his illustration career
early, picking up his first award in a local library colouring-in
competition aged seven. Ben has illustrated a number of children's
books and is the creator of the award-winning The Best Birthday
Present Ever! . Ben lives and works in Brighton.
This book will sort myth from fact to bring you the real science
behind the search for alien lifeforms. Space expert Joalda Morancy
will take readers on a tour of the Solar System (and beyond) on
board new NASA missions searching for the most likely alien hiding
places - from icy moons of Jupiter to the clouds of Venus. Along
the way kids will find out about: * The robots sent to Mars to look
for Martians * What really goes on at Area 51 * Ways to spot an
advanced alien civilisation (hint - look for dim stars) Readers
will explore a comet, race futuristic spaceships, and discuss what
we would say to aliens when we finally meet them (after "hello!").
They may seem as fanciful as wizards and monsters, but this book
will show that scientists not only believe that aliens exist - but
that it's only a matter of time before we find them.
Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019 is an
illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other.
Mythologica features startlingly beautiful and exquisitely
otherworldly portraits of mythological characters in eye-popping
colour from artist Victoria Topping and authoritative text from
Classics scholar and Greek mythology expert Dr Stephen Kershaw.
Uncover the colourful lives of 50 powerful gods and goddesses,
earth-dwelling mortals and terrifying monsters as you journey back
in time to ancient Greece. From the fearless Athena and her
meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable
journey home, discover why these incredible stories are still a
part of our culture today. Each boldly designed spread presents a
figure from the myths, including their name in Greek, their
defining attributes and a summary of their story, along with
multiple sidelights that provide additional facts. Interspersed
with the profiles are summaries of famous mythological tales and
historical events, like the Odyssey, the Trojan War and the story
of the Argonauts. An electrifying visual portrayal of each figure
transports you directly into their wild world. With over 18,000
followers on Instagram, Victoria Topping's artwork is a fusion of
technological and traditional techniques that combines photography,
painting and cut-paper collage to perfectly express the blending of
human and fantastic traits from which mythical beings are made. The
thrilling images and digestible text provide the perfect
introduction to the lively world of Greek mythology and a beautiful
display reference for the whole family. Prepare to be amazed as you
uncover the epic, heroic and sometimes terrible lives of mortals,
monsters and gods.
Black Panther meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed and
empowering middle-grade superhero series about a British-Nigerian
girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers. Soon
to be a feature film with a major streamer! I close my eyes, trying
to push the power bubbling in me back down . . . Hairbands snap as
my hair shoots out like superfine arrows, tearing through
everything in its path. Onyeka has a lot of hair - the kind that
makes strangers stop in the street. She's always felt insecure
about her vibrant curls, until she makes an important discovery:
she can control her hair with her mind! Her mother quickly whisks
her off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari
- children with superpowers - are trained. But Onyeka and her new
friends at the Academy soon have to put their powers to the test as
they find themselves caught up in an epic battle . . . one that
puts the future of all Solari at risk. Praise for Onyeka and the
Academy of the Sun: 'Exhilarating and original, Onyeka is the
superhero you've been waiting for.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author
of The Girl of Ink and Stars 'Brilliant characters, action-packed
plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A
DAZZLING story about finding your power.' Sophie Anderson, author
of The House with Chicken Legs 'An incredible story that reinvents
the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and
creatively original.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds
Travel Agency 'Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tola
Okogwu's storytelling shines so bright you'll want the next
instalment immediately.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the
Unicorn Thief 'An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster
of a book.' Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain 'A rich and
gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come
from within. I loved it!' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy
'Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation.' Louie
Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good 'A
thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with
this story.' Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar 'Wildly
fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air.' Sam Copeland,
author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken 'A thrilling,
action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be
everyone's new favourite superhero.' Hannah Gold, author of The
Last Bear
One day a collection of very old maps in found in a dusty library.
They show where in the world monsters from mythology and folklore
can be found. According to the notes left with them they were made
by Cornelius Walters, an intrepid explorer from the 15th century.
But did Walters really make these elaborate maps, or is it all a
hoax? The librarian who discovered them is not certain ... and what
are the strange messages in a cryptic code that Walters records in
his ship's log? Inside this wonderous atlas are trolls and dragons,
minotaurs and krackens, goblins and giants ... and there is a
puzzle to solve. Stuart Hill's spectacular illustrations evoke the
beauty of a medieval map, but with a contemporary twist.
On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms,
phantom islands and even legendary continents once sought by
explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people
have dreamed of finding the lost worlds of Atlantis, El Dorado and
the Seven Cities of Gold. As well as shedding light on these
famously elusive places, this atlas contains maps and captivating
illustrations to illuminate lesser-known destinations, from the
lost island of Hy-Brasil to the desert city of Zerzura. You will
learn about rich mythologies from different cultures, from the
Aztecs to the ancient Britons, from the Greek legends to Japanese
folklore. Most of the places in this book have never been found,
but within these pages you will succeed where the adventurers of
the past were thwarted. Learn about ancient maps, age-old
manuscripts and cryptic carvings that reveal clues to the
whereabouts of these lost kingdoms. The journey will transport you
to thoroughly other-worldly places. From bestselling author Emily
Hawkinscomes this whimsical blend of myth and history, fact and
fantasy. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of young
adventurers everywhere.
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