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The third in an action-packed new adventure series from Blue Peter Awardwinning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the Dungeon Runners! "A funny and exciting fantasy adventure story" - Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The Times ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? It's time to fight or take flight! Kit thought he was ready for anything, but when he discovers the next dungeon is at the bottom of an ocean he's not so sure - he can't swim! But with his trusty teammates, Sandy and Thorn, keen to do battle, solve puzzles and find treasure, Kit is up for the challenge. Now is his chance to prove himself as a hero, once and for all! Have you got what it takes to survive the Dungeon? Now is your chance to prove it!
When Orla enrols on a prestigious drama course, she is thrown into the spotlight for the very first time. A heart-stopping romance from critically-acclaimed author of SING IF YOU CAN'T DANCE. Orla has always been the sidekick, never the hero . . . Until, that is, she secures a funded place at an elite drama course and puts her own dreams first for once in her life. Suddenly, Orla is centre-stage and loving it! But the drama crowd are experienced performers and their parents have shelled out a fortune for them to be on the course. Orla can't help but feel left out - she has to earn her pocket money and her responsibilities at home can't just be ignored. Then again, doesn't she deserve to want things for herself? Especially when beautiful and funny drama boy, Cass, starts flirting with her . . . With life-changing auditions around the corner Orla finds herself torn in two by an impossible choice. Should she protect her chosen family, or herself?
The first children''s mystery from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice Hallett, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Rhian Tracey. When siblings Ava and Luke discover a mysterious box of papers in their dad’s attic they are instantly intrigued. And, as they read through letters, diary entries, newspaper cuttings and notarised secret recordings, they realise that a decades-old, still unsolved, murder case is unfolding right in front of them . . . Determined to discover what really happened, Ava and Luke turn detective to try and crack the case. But soon they realise that the killer might still be out there - and might be closer than they think... YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?
Hilarious illustrated fiction about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Laugh as they outwit bungling burglars, with only the help of their pet cactus! Perfect for fans of the Dog Man and Grimwood series. 'Hilarious' Guardian 'Had me laughing out loud from the very first page' Emily-Jane Clark, author of The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom From the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings picture book series Squirrel and Duck might seem strange housemates but they are drawn together by their secret - they are the only two talking animals in the world. When bulldozers arrive to redevelop the abandoned theme park they call home, they flee with nothing but Mr Spikes, Duck's beloved 'pet' cactus. Overhearing a conversation between two nincompoop art thieves puts them on the trail of untold riches (according to Squirrel) or a great deed to help the nation (as far as Duck's concerned). Only some surprisingly unhelpful woodland creatures and a temporary lack of transport stand in their way! Young readers will love this zanily brilliant story, full of unlikely scenarios and laugh-out-loud moments.
'Funny, anarchic, original and gloriously silly.' Richard Osman 'Ted and Nancy are my favourite funny foxes EVER.' Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates 'I CACKLED ALOUD on practically every page. Comic gold, tinged with such tenderness.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave 'Grimwood is like Winnie-the-Pooh written by the Pythons, and so madly inventive and funny I was howling with laughter by the third page. This is about to become a fundamental part of 21st century childhood' Caitlin Moran Laugh your head off with this fully-illustrated new series from award-winning Nadia Shireen. Perfect for readers age 7 to 107, fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, Mr Gum, Loki and David Walliams, and anyone who loves to laugh. Fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy are on the run from Princess Buttons, the scariest street cat in the Big City. They flee for Grimwood, expecting to find refuge in the peaceful countryside. Instead, they are met with thieving eagles, dramatic ducks, riotous rabbits and a whole host of unusual characters. Grimwood is . . . weird. But when Princess Buttons tracks them down, Nancy and Ted and the animals of Grimwood must unite in a mind-bending race against time . . . This memorable, distinctive and warm-hearted comedy series will have kids begging to read more. *Pre-order Grimwood: Let the Fur Fly! the must-read second Grimwood adventure - out this September!* Nadia Shireen has won awards for her picture books including the UKLA Book Award for Good Little Wolf, and her latest, Barbara Throws a Wobbler, has been described as a 'little doorway of joy' by Caitlin Moran. She's also been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and has been Writer-Illustrator in Residence for BookTrust. Grimwood is her first series for older readers. PRAISE FOR GRIMWOOD: 'Gloriously anarchic, properly funny and highly illustrated with dynamic black-and-white art, this is a quirky delight for children - and their parents, too.' The Bookseller 'Dark, original and laugh-out-loud funny' The Times 'This book made my face hurt! Relentlessly funny.' Rob Biddulph, author of Peanut Jones 'Like Watership Down, but funny. You'll laugh hysterically on every page.' Caitlin Moran 'Fantastic.' Lauren Laverne 'Pure genius!' Louie Stowell, author of Loki 'Made us laugh out loud.' Jim Smith, author of Barry Loser 'You're in for a treat!' Selom Sunu, illustrator of Look Both Ways 'Utterly HILARIOUS' Sophy Henn, author-illustrator of Pizazz 'Every page of the book zings with invention and joie de vivre' The Financial Times PRAISE FOR NADIA SHIREEN: 'Shireen's latest book confirms her as one of the brightest and best picture book creators working in Britain today ... Sensational.' Observer
The fourth title in the Bigg School series about a class of Year Seven and their experiences at secondary school, the Henry Bigg Academy - this time it's Ajay's turn to tell his story!
The unmissable YA graphic novel Homebody from debut creator Theo Parish - for fans of the global hit Heartstopper and a must read for anyone who's ever felt like they don’t belong. "Hello! I’m Theo. I like cats, Dungeons & Dragons . . . and I’m trans and non-binary." Theo grew up in a household with a loving family and relaxed gender roles, but the pressures of the outside world to fit into society’s expectations can make life feel, well . . . confusing! Theo knows that there is no one way to be, but inspired by superheroes, role playing games and comic con, they find confidence to rebuild their image in a way that feels truly themselves. In their debut graphic novel Homebody, author-illustrator Theo Parish takes readers through a beautifully heart lifting story of discovering what it means to live life on your own terms and what it means to feel at home in the world.
The #1 Sunday Times bestseller is back with a festive winter treat, set
in the world of the bestselling Caraval series! With gorgeous interior
illustrations by Rosie Fowinkle.
Sink your teeth into a deliciously gothic enemies-to-lovers vampire romance, set in the world of the New York Times bestselling series Serpent & Dove! Full of everything I love: a sparkling and fully-realized heroine, an intricate and deadly system of magic, and a searing romance that kept me reading long into the night. – Sarah J Maas on Serpent & Dove Célie’s life is over. She took her final breath trying to save the people she loves―including the powerful and enigmatic vampire king, Michal, who refused to let her go. When Célie wakes, she cannot walk in the sun; she can hear her friends’ heartbeats and she craves their blood. Michal has cursed her to the eternal existence of a vampire. But Célie isn’t the only dead roaming the earth. Her sister, Filippa, has returned as a shadow of her former self, and other revenants are rising from their graves intent on revenge. The fragile balance between life and death has broken, awakening an even darker force―and he is coming for Célie, ready to claim her as his Bride. With the fate of their world at stake, Célie and Michal must set aside their searing attraction to mend the veil and right the balance, once and for all. In the thrilling conclusion of the duology set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent & Dove series by Shelby Mahurin, a vampire and the woman who tried to kill him prove that true love can conquer anything, even Death.
Growing up is painful. A fresh, funny and relatable coming-of-age YA novel, perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty and XO, Kitty. Delia has the most amazing friends and family, killer grades at a fancy prep school, and, with graduation just one semester away, her dream of becoming a doctor is finally within reach. Until she is forced to face the unexpected consequence of bleeding on a Tuesday . . . Expelled and with no choice but to return to her old high school, Delia must confront her ex-best friend, the boy with the blinding-est smile and the most embarrassing moment of her life - infamously known as The Bloodbath. What could possibly go wrong?
Elkeen het sy eie ster, daarvan is Laura seker. Maar hoe staan sake met haar boetie Tommie se Pas-My-Op-Hondjie? Het 'n speelgoedhondjie ook sy eie ster? Om dit uit te vind, bou Laura en Tommie hulle eie ruimtetuig om na die sterre toe te vlieg. Of hulle die ster vind, en die tweetjies se wedervaringe op hule sterrereis, word liefdevol in hierdie verhaal vertel.
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