When death calls, she must answer.

Hazel has always known she was different from her siblings. A thirteenth child, she was promised at birth to Merrick, the god of death.

Under his care, Hazel learns the art – and magic – of healing. Word of her extraordinary gift spreads throughout the kingdom. But all gifts come with a price. When Death claims a soul for himself, it is Hazel who must end their suffering… permanently.

Soon, destiny brings her to the royal court where she meets Leopold, an infuriatingly alluring prince with a disdain for everything and everyone. Here, Hazel faces her biggest dilemma yet: to carry out her duties or follow the urges of her own heart. Can she go against the will of Death himself to save someone who is marked to die?

PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated" bestselling author Charlie Higson When an ancient artifact is discovered inside Firetop Mountain, its evil magic unleashes terrifying Iron Giants upon the world. In a race against time, YOU must find the only person who knows how to defeat them. Where does he live? Will he help? Will YOU survive? ABOUT THE SERIES The multi-million copy globally bestselling choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a brand new generation of children. All you need is a dice and you can choose which way the story goes Be careful - the main character can die at any point! 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32 languages Perfect for kids who love gaming A great way to encourage children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading books!

A fantasy tale in which the animals can speak and walk on two legs. They wear clothes, go to school and work. Sometimes the youngsters are a little naughty, just like human children! They come to live in Farmer Evans' wood and work for him. In time they work for other farmers too.

"Hi, my name is Resha Valentine, I'm a 14 year old wizard who wants to join the strongest Wizards' School, Red Flame. I meet Aiden and Kat, 14 year old twin wizards just like me. Only it turns out they're in the running for the strongest wizards in Red Flame Wizards' School!"

X-Men meets The Handmaid's Tale in this first instalment in an epic and romantic YA fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard's The Red Queen, Netflix's Stranger Things and Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows.

A fragile young teenage girl is held captive. Locked in a cell by The Reestablishment – a harsh dictatorship in charge of a crumbling world. This is no ordinary teenager. Juliette is a threat to The Reestablishment's power. A touch from her can kill – one touch is all it takes. But not only is she a threat, she is potentially the most powerful weapon they could have. Juliette has never fought for herself before but when she’s reunited with the one person who ever cared about her, the depth of the emotion and the power within her become explosive . . .

"Addictive, intense, and oozing with romance. I’m envious. I couldn’t put it down.” (Lauren Kate, New York Times bestselling author of Fallen)

n the thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Defy the Night series, Brigid Kemmerer crafts heartrending twists and devastating turns that will keep readers breathless to the very end.

Left for dead, but desperate to survive . . . they have one last chance to save their kingdom.

Prince Corrick is out of options. Held captive by the vicious Oren Crane, he's desperate to reunite with Tessa, but will need to ally with the rebel leader Lochlan, who until now wished him dead. An unlikely but deadly pair, Corrick and Lochlan must plot their next moves carefully. . .

An island away, Tessa Cade is heartbroken and angry. Grieving Corrick, and unsure how to find a way back to Kandala, she doesn't know who to trust. Until Rian--the man she trusts least--makes an offer: aid in a plot to finally oust Oren Crane and see what the future holds. . .

Meanwhile in Kandala, Harristan is dethroned and on the run. He's struggling to unite the rebels in his fractured kingdom, but he finds support--and maybe more--in unexpected places.

Can Harristan be the king his people need? Can Corrick and Tessa find their way back to each other? As outside threats loom and the fires of revolution burn from within, time is running out to save their kingdom.

There's a place where all the wildest stories began . From Katherine Rundell, winner of the Costa Children's Book Award, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize comes the first novel in a landmark trilogy for 9+ fans of His Dark Materials

Christopher is stunned when he discovers a passage to the Archipelago: a cluster of magical islands where all the creatures of myth still live and breed and thrive in their thousands. There he meets Mal: a girl from the islands, who is in possession of a flying coat and a baby griffin, and who is being pursued by a killer. Together they embark on an urgent quest to discover why the creatures are suddenly perishing, voyaging across the wild splendour of the Archipelago, where sphinxes hold secrets and centaurs do murder, in a bid to save both the islands and the world beyond them from a rising evil - before it's too late.

Boy-inventor DEV and his best friend, BOJA, have found a secret map! So now they're on a mission to find more of the magical energy known as FLEMBER!

But first they have to travel through the scary WILDENING . . . Survive in a LIFELESS town . . . And harness the power of Boja's FIERY FARTS!

Green Janine is a quirky girl who doesn't mind being different - well how more different can you get than being green? She doesn't take no for an answer, especially when the 'no' comes from Dog who is a reluctant participant in all her escapades. In this adventure she goes cycling in France with the help of Mr Mephista, a magician.

Most people only know one London; but what if there were several? Kell is one of the last Travelers - magicians with a rare ability to travel between parallel Londons. There's Grey London, dirty and crowded and without magic, home to the mad king George III. There's Red London, where life and magic are revered. Then, White London, ruled by whoever has murdered their way to the throne. But once upon a time, there was Black London...

Enter a world of romance, intrigue, and forbidden love in this thrilling romantasy by New York Times and international bestselling author, Romina Garber.

When a boarding school opens in a once-condemned manor buried deep in the woods, Austen-loving Lorena Navarro enrolls hoping to find her own Mr. Darcy. Instead, she finds a coffin where William Pride, the world’s last vampire, was sleeping.

After hibernating for nearly three centuries, William is desperate to find his family so he relies on Lorena, not just for blood, but to help him. Soon he realises he’s the last hope for his kind's return to power. Now, torn between protecting the humans he's grown fond of and fulfilling his dark fate, William must make a choice.

Will he sacrifice his species for love or embrace his destiny at last?

For children who have just started reading, Green Janine is a fun character who doesn't mind being different - well how more different can you get than being green? She always knows what she wants and doesn't take 'no' for an answer, especially when the 'no' comes from Dog who is a reluctant participant in all her escapades.

Robert and his twin brothers Timothy and Michael find themselves accidentally transported into 14th century England where they find a land of dragons, mystery and magic. The King has lost his crown and the boys must help find it or the throne of England will be lost to an evil Baron. With the help of the clumsy but loyal dragon, Zio, their quest takes the boys across the centuries. Will they find the crown, or will the history of England be changed for ever?

Kurt, sy suster Nieke en hul maats is in Gr 5 in Laerskool Bitterbos, en bly in die koshuis. Die nuwe skoolhoof waai soos 'n yskoue onweerswind by die eerste saalbyeenkoms in. Daar's 'n NW-taak wat moet klaarkom, as groepwerk! Toe Kurt-hulle se idee vir 'n sonkrag-oondjie TE goed werk en hulle 'n mini-ontploffing in die vierkant veroorsaak, word hulle na die hoof se kantoor ontbied - met verrassende gevolge . . .   

Discover your wild side! Join twins Misha and Ziggy on another magical wildlife adventure in the second book in the WILD MAGIC series. For fans of Leonora Bolt and Space Detectives.

Misha and Ziggy are super excited to be joining their wildlife presenter father on a trip to India, where they’ll be able to test their magical powers all over again. Misha can’t wait to talk to all the fascinating animals she meets and Ziggy is eager to shapeshift into all the amazing animals he sees!

When they plan to map the migration route of an elephant herd, they discover that the elephant calf has gone missing.

Can Misha and Ziggy find the baby elephant and reunite it with its family before its lost forever?

Book 1 in the fun Magical Animal Cafe adventure series! Ellie and her mum are starting a new life in a new town and a very, very old building. They're opening a cat cafe, but there's a lot to do first - like welcoming the Andersons. Ellie doesn't want to share her home with strangers, especially Blake and his energetic puppy, Choccy. But when Ellie and Blake discover a magical old phone and a mouse determined to get rid of them, they'll have to find a way to all get along together. About the Magical Animal Cafe series: Join Ellie and Blake as they start new lives in a new town and a mysterious old building. They've only just met, but already they share a magical secret: they can talk to animals! That could prove useful with Ellie's mum opening a cat cafe, but the cafe is under threat from a greedy property developer - unless Ellie and Blake can stop him. With engaging illustrations and quirky talking animals, Magic Animal Cafe is perfect for animal lovers and young readers aged 7+.