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Dress the fairies for dancing with elegant swans, waltzing with
swirling snowflakes and having their wishes granted by their fairy
godmother in this magical addition to the best-selling Sticker
Dolly Dressing series.
It was not the ecstatic homecoming they had expected. Blue Moon is
a pile of steaming ashes, the Frais is in meltdown, her home is
infested with werewolves and Zoe goes AWOL. Then an unexpected
midnight call sends Fee running for the hills: there is something
malevolent on her track, something against which she has no
defence...Is this the end, or can she find some way to deflect this
menace? Now read on...
Swim with mermaids as they explore a mysterious cave, find sunken
treasure, meet a mer-prince and play with creatures in their
mystical underwater world. Add the stickers to dress the mermaids
and bring the colourful scenes to life.
From the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons and My Friend the
Octopus comes an exciting historical adventure - with a touch of
magic - set aboard the Titanic ... Young cabin steward, Sid, is
proud to be working on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built.
Clara dreams of adventure too, but she's a stowaway in the hold of
a much smaller boat, Carpathia. Here she meets the biggest, best
dog she's ever known: Rigel, who is on his way to be reunited with
his owner. None of them could have imagined how they would need
each other one ice-cold terrible night - or that an extraordinary
sea creature might also answer their call ... The third
middle-grade historical adventure from the author of Darwin's
Dragons and My Friend the Octopus A new spin on the sinking of the
Titanic, offering an uplifting alternate history of real-life
survivor, Sid Daniels A touching animal friendship lies at the
heart of the story, as well as hints of mythology Showcases Lindsay
Galvin's trademark combination of exciting adventure, rip-roaring
history and non-fiction elements PRAISE FOR DARWIN'S DRAGONS: 'A
striking and original adventure ... just the sort of story I love.'
EMMA CARROLL 'WHAT a voyage! [Darwin's Dragons] is everything you
hope it will be ...' LUCY STRANGE '[A] beautifully fictionalised
story' THE TELEGRAPH
Introduce your toddler to Halloween in this fun first words book
full of bright photographs and cute illustrations. First Spooky
Words is full of Halloween-themed words to read and learn. With a
soft, padded cover and a small, easy-to-hold size, this new
addition to the First 100 series is the perfect book for children
who love Halloween celebrations. Children can pick their favourite
Halloween costume, decorations, treats and more, from the colourful
illustrations and photographic images. There are lots of new words
for young children to learn in this pocket-sized board book which
has a fresh, vibrant look.
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.
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.
Welcome back to the FAYZ! This is Book 2 in the series that Stephen
King calls a 'driving, torrential narrative'. An uneasy calm has
settled over Perdido Beach. But soon, fear explodes into
desperation as food supplies dwindle and starvation sets in. More
and more kids are developing strange powers and, just as
frighteningly, so are the animals in the FAYZ: talking coyotes,
swimming bats and deadly worms with razor-sharp teeth are just the
beginning. For Sam Temple the strain of leadership is beginning to
show and he's got more than just dwindling rations and in-fighting
to worry about - Caine is back with the psychotic whiphand, Drake,
by his side. And deep in the ground, the biggest danger of all is
getting hungry . . . The GONE series is Lord of the Flies for the
21st century. In turns breathtaking, harrowing, and utterly
terrifying. Its complex characters and moral dilemmas will delight
fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent and The Maze Runner. This is
dystopian fiction at its best. Have you got all 6 titles in the New
York Times bestselling saga?: Gone Hunger Lies Plague Fear Light 'I
am now free to leave the FAYZ, but my time there was well spent'
Stephen King
A stunning illustrated edition of the magical bestseller - a
perfect gift for Christmas! Winner of the Waterstones Children's
Book Prize Winner of the British Book Awards Children's Book of the
Year Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award Shortlisted for the
Jhalak Prize Beautiful, thrilling and magical, Sunday Times
bestselling-author Kiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed
first novel is a modern classic. 'Absolutely loved it from start to
finish' TOM FLETCHER 'I read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN
'Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic,
myth and adventure' EMMA CARROLL Forbidden to leave her island,
Isabella dreams of the faraway lands her cartographer father once
mapped. When her friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the
search. The world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland -
and beneath the dry rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demon is
stirring from its sleep. Soon, following her map, her heart and an
ancient myth, Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to
save the island itself. A beautifully written, multi award-winning
story of friendship, discovery, myths and magic for any age -
perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine
Rundell A perfect gift for Christmas, illustrated in colour by Olia
Muza, and featuring a bonus chapter From the author of Julia and
the Shark, Leila and the Blue Fox and The Mercies, chosen for the
Richard & Judy Book Club Set in an extensive and
stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with magical realism
In this gripping sequel to the New York Times bestselling Infinity Son, Adam Silvera brings a diverse cast of heroes and villains to life in an alternate New York where some people are born with powers, while others steal them from the blood of endangered magical creatures . . . For fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J Maas.
Now including a limited edition prequel short story starring Ness!
Emil and Brighton defied the odds. They beat the Blood Casters and escaped with their lives – or so they thought. When Brighton drank the Reaper's Blood, he believed it would make him invincible, but instead the potion is killing him.
In Emil's race to find an antidote that will not only save his brother but also rid him of his own unwanted phoenix powers, he will have to dig deep into the very past lives he's trying to outrun. Though he needs the help of the Spell Walkers now more than ever, their ranks are fracturing, with Maribelle'sthirst for revenge sending her down a dangerous path.
Meanwhile, Ness is being abused by Senator Iron for political gain, his rare shifting ability making him a dangerous weapon. As much as Ness longs to send Emil a signal, he knows the best way to keep Emil safe from his corrupt father is to keep him at a distance.
The battle for peace is playing out like an intricate game of chess, and as the pieces on the board move into place, Emil starts to realise that he may have been competing against the wrong enemy all along . . .
A new colouring book from New York Times bestselling illustrator,
Kerby Rosanes, whose detailed illustrations are loved by adults and
children alike. Mythic World features over 55 mythical creatures
and legends to colour. Showcasing some of the best-known creatures
alongside some you might not have discovered before, each scene
shows them interacting with and morphing out of some of the most
distinctive landscapes in our world today. Warring giants morph out
of The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, petrified trolls come
back to life in Icelandic rock formations, the Bhutanese Druk
emerges from Mount Everest's cloudy summit and much more. Colour
and discover the classical myths of Ancient Greece and Rome; celtic
folklore from Ireland and Scotland; oriental tales from Japan and
China; and norse sagas from across Scandinavia. Pages at the back
of the book provide a brief introduction to each mythical creature
and explain the inspiration and rationale behind each illustration.
The second adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for those looking for edge-of-your-seat adventure.
Billy Chan and his friends are not having a very relaxing summer. Their friend, Dylan, has been kidnapped by the evil Dragon of Death and it’s up to them to travel through time, back to the dangerous Dragon Realm, in order to save him. Luckily they have their own dragons on side, but they’ll need to collect eight magical pearls if they’re to amass enough power to destroy the Dragon of Death and her followers for good. So begins an epic quest that will take them to the depths of the Frozen Wasteland and the imperial palaces of Ancient China. But can good triumph evil…?
Fairies are real, but their power is waning . . . Embark on the
adventure of a lifetime and discover the magic of Goblyn Wood, with
the first book in a major new fantasy series for fans of Nevermoor
and Podkin One-Ear! Are you ready to enter Goblyn Wood . . . ?
Hazel has always known she was different, but she doesn't know
where she came from. When her best friend Pete is kidnapped by
strange creatures, she must gather her courage and enter Goblyn
Wood, a forest inhabited by fairies. But their magic is being
drained away, and Hazel soon realises that her own power is the key
to saving both Pete and her new friends. Embarking on an epic
journey of discovery, can Hazel restore the balance of the fairy
realm? The debut fiction novel from Waterstones prize-shortlisted
Anna Kemp - enter this rich and immersive new fantasy world and
meet a powerful new hero.
*THE TOP-TEN BESTSELLER* From the New York Times bestselling author
of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling
new YA fantasy about a teen girl with mythic abilities. This is the
perfect read for fans of Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maas's A COURT
OF THORNS AND ROSES series, and Holly Black! Artemisia is training
to be a Gray Sister, tasked with cleansing the bodies of the dead
so that their souls can pass on; otherwise, they will rise as
spirits with a hunger for the living. When her convent is attacked,
Artemisia defends it by awakening a revenant. Wielding this ancient
spirit's extraordinary power almost consumes her - but only a
vespertine, a priestess trained to wield a revenant, has any chance
of saving Loraille. As Artemisia unravels a sinister mystery of
saints, secrets and dark magic, her bond with the revenant grows.
And when a hidden evil begins to surface, she discovers that facing
this enemy may require her to betray everything she's been taught
to believe - if the revenant doesn't betray her first. Praise for
Sorcery of Thorns: 'A bewitching gem . . . I absolutely loved every
moment of this story' - Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times
bestselling author of the Caraval series 'If you loved the Hogwarts
Library . . . you'll be right at home at Summershall' - Katherine
Arden, New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the
Nightingale 'An enthralling adventure replete with spellbinding
characters, a slow-burning love story, and a world worth staying
lost in' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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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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