Everyone tells Sophie that she was orphaned in a shipwreck - found floating in a cello case on the English Channel on her first birthday. But Sophie is convinced her mother also survived.

When the Welfare Agency threatens to separate her from her guardian and send her to an orphanage, Sophie takes matters into her own hands, starting with the only clue she has - the address of a cello-maker in Paris. On the run from the authorities, Sophie finds Matteo and his network of rooftoppers - urchins who walk tightropes and live in the sky. In a race across the rooftops of Paris, will they be able to find her mother before it's too late?

Hopeful, inspiring and thrilling in equal measure, this is a classic adventure story about pursuing your dreams and never ignoring a possible.

From the author of the Waterstones Children's Prize shortlisted Once Upon a Unicorn Horn comes a beautiful story of friendship and truly believing in yourself.  It all began once upon a magical town, when a little girl called Moira received a wondrous magic Relic. But try as she might, she couldn’t make her Relic blossom into life and make her magic powers shine like her best friend Lilly could. Her potions didn’t sparkle, her spells fell flat and everything she did seemed to go wrong. Can Moira learn to believe in herself and finally let her powers shine? This heart-warming story about how witches got their powers is part of the critically acclaimed and best-selling Once Upon... series. 

Theres An Alien At Christmas. Zoggy, the alien, has been invited to Dans house for Christmas to join in the festive fun, but he doesnt know what to expect. When he arrives, Dan is already tucked up in bed fast asleep, and theres another visitor, a man dressed in white fur. Should Zoggy wake Dan and tell him? Zoggy is in for a few surprises.

Theres An Alien In The Wood. 5 4 3 2 1 ZOOM! In his dream, Zoggys toy alien comes alive. Together, they lift off in a super spacecraft and travel to a wood for a picnic. When the alien cant find a space to park his spacecraft, he takes off again alone, but air traffic control mistake him for a UFO. He has to make an emergency landing. The little alien gets lost on earth and he feels very lonely. But, he meets some new friends who kindly help him find his way back to Dan. A fun story to read with children.

Theres An Alien In The Park. 5 4 3 2 1 ZOOM! In his dreams, Dans toy alien comes alive. Together, they lift off in his super spacecraft and travel to an Earth park with Zack, Dans dog. For the alien, there are many interesting things to observe in the park and a few things that make him feel a bit scared. Most of all, he learns how important it is to have a faithful friend by your side. A fun story to read with children.

Theres An Alien In The Hospital. Shhh! An alien has landed, only Dan knows. The alien, Zoggy, falls into the swimming pool with a splash, but the water makes his computer crash. The earth people think he looks quite sick and send him to hospital very quick. The doctors are baffled. No pulse, no heart rate. Is this creature from another place? Or is he from outer space? Oh No! It could be an ALIEN INVASION!

Theres An Alien At The Zoo. An alien has landed and he visits the zoo. The alien is fascinated to see so many species of Earth animals. He wants to get up close and meet them. The alien goes into the lion cage. He is not worried that they might get in an awful rage. Does the angry zoo keeper feel differently? A fun story to read with your children.

Salvation Earth. A Sci-Fi. Novel by A. K. Boswell Arran kills his own father to save him from a painful death. Arran is plagued with guilt for a long time. The novel begins with the impression that it is set in medieval times but gradually becomes apparent that it is in the future. A future after world war three. OK, the setting itself is not original, but has been kept close to plausibility rather than outright fantasy. Everything is controlled by four big corporations living in orbit, nation states have gone. The leading characters are a tribe of samurai like warriors living self-sufficiently in a wasteland. A local baron and his bully soldiers, northern warlike tribes and alien descendants. Corporate agents, believed to be gods, coerce northern tribes to steal food and lay waste to the land starting a war. The corporations intend to clear the earth of all life and start again. With the help of a wizard, our hero finds himself in orbit. Nothing is what it seems. But with additional help from an android and robots, he discovers a deeper plot to destroy all humanity. With corporate police, mind influencing thought police, AI computer, an enchanted sword and a fight in a virtual world Arran has his hands full. The sword turns out to be an alien device that inserts a virus into the system. Background. The planet had become almost uninhabitable. The corporations had been building space stations in orbit and evacuated all their people from the surface to continue to expand in space. Planet Earth was left to decay. Many generations later saw the survivors with a medieval economy and low life expectancy due to radiation poisoning. Life as we know it had changed beyond all recognition. The primitive people that we follow discover they have multiple problems. On gaining a foothold on the orbitals, their gains began to be reversed by the Thought Police who could manipulate emotions. No one knew who was on whose side. All communications by corporate leaders based on the moon, were carried out in virtual reality. The purpose of this was to cut time and travel between the stations. The virtual reality was originally constructed because life in space was depressing. They could walk on a green Earth and feel the wind in virtual. This was so popular that all, important conferences were carried out in virtual and a whole world created. Before total control was gained, our hero had to enter the virtual world and defeat the corporate leaders. This was a new and strange world where anything was possible. Giving rise, to a series of unusual events. On the final defeat of the corporations our hero finally discovers an alien threat that had been getting closer and closer. Adventure and surprise. A fast-paced, evocative and imaginative novel following the struggles of a dynamic cast of characters as they navigate an intriguing and well-constructed plot

For ages 5-8. Tilly is at her happiest when she is at the beach looking for different kinds of shells and pebbles. She also has a great imagination, as she discovers when she meets the Magical Mermaid whilst out fishing with her grandpa. But is it her imagination, or is it real? This story and colouring book has been created to capture the imagination of all young readers. They are encouraged to write their own story by using the blank and lined pages at the back of this book, whether it be with words or pictures, to bring out their creativity.

Boy Underground is a powerful adventure story of Hugo, an autistic boy who decides to go all the way into the Paris underground to find a place where he belongs. For Hugo, the world can be too loud and bright. He likes the quiet. He likes the dark. And he loves maps. When Hugo learns that there's a whole other world under Paris, a network of tunnels, quarries and catacombs mapped beneath his feet, he sets off on an adventure. Navigating secret passages, narrowly escaping robbers and returning to old friends, Hugo discovers more than just buried treasure ...

The first in a series of heart-warming pony tales packed with expert advice from three-times Olympic Medallist and Grand Slam winner, Pippa Funnell, on everything you ever wanted to know about horses. Tilly Redbrow lives, breathes and dreams horses. The only thing missing from life with her adoptive family is a pony of her own. But on the day Tilly helps rescue a terrified horse from the roadside, her dreams begin to come true. She quickly forms a special bond with Magic Spirit, the beautiful grey horse that is now being cared for at Silver Shoe Farm. It's the start of a partnership with a horse that only she can ride to stardom, but they both have a lot to learn along the way. Collect all 18 titles in this series of irresistible, uplifting pony adventures, packed with expert, up-to-date advice from the author as well as a helpful glossary and black and white illustrations. For 8+

Dive into an exciting and mysterious adventure full of fun-filled friendships, fantastical creatures and incredible investigations by the #1 bestselling author Marcus Rashford! Inspired by Marcus's own experiences growing up, The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence is the first fiction book by England International footballer, child-poverty campaigner and bestselling author Marcus Rashford MBE. Written with children's author Alex Falase-Koya it's packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, making it the perfect book for children aged 8-11. There's something fishy going on at school . . . When twelve-year-old Marcus kicks his favourite football over the school fence, he knows he's never getting it back. Nothing that goes over that wall ever comes back. But when Marcus gets a mysterious note inviting him to join the Breakfast Club Investigators, he is soon pulled into an exciting adventure with his new mates Stacey, Lise and Asim to find out what is lurking on the other side of the fence - and get his football back! Don't miss the Breakfast Club Investigators next adventure in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School! Packed full of friendship, adventure, community and fun, you won't want to miss The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence, the third title in the Marcus Rashford Book Club. 'Breakfast Club guaranteed I had the best possible start to my day and welcomed me with open arms. It wasn't just about food. It was about forming friendships, about togetherness, about escape. It was where some of my greatest memories were made. I want to capture that feeling in my debut fiction book.' - Marcus Rashford MBE

In hierdie omnibus, wat nog drie gewilde Trompie-stories bevat, word die sproetgesig Grootkaptein en die Boksombende se avonture voortgesit! Trompie samel geld in vir 'n bedleende seun, Trompie word verkies as junior leerderraadslid en die rugbyseisoen begin - wat beteken dat Trompie en sy maats se lewe net om een ding draai.

In hierdie omnibus, wat nog drie boeke van die gewilde Saartjie-reeks bevat, gaan Saartjie en Galpil 'n weddenskap aan om te sien wie is bang vir spoke, Saartjie besluit dat die Drie Muskiete 'n kliek moet vorm, die groepie vriendinne reel 'n hipnose-konsert en Saartjie kry 'n kerel. Saartjie het ’n sjarme wat tot oud en jonk spreek en nuwe lesers sal dadelik deur Saartjie en die Drie Muskiete se avonture meegevoer word!

The first in a new children’s fantasy adventure series, full of imagination, humour and heart, and with echoes of Peter Pan, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Neverending Story and Jumanji. The Land of Roar is perfect for children aged 8 to 12, and can sit on their bookshelf next to Nevermoor, Wizards of Once and How to Train Your Dragon. Readers can bring their fantasy world to life and meet dragons, unicorns, mermaids and more in this beautifully illustrated children’s book.

Believing is just the beginning . . .

When Arthur and Rose were little, they were heroes in the Land of Roar, an imaginary world that they found by climbing through the folding bed in their grandad’s attic. Roar was filled with things they loved – dragons, mermaids, ninja wizards and adventure – as well as things that scared them (including a very creepy scarecrow. . .)

Now the twins are eleven, Roar is just a memory. But when they help Grandad clean out the attic, Arthur is horrified as Grandad is pulled into the folding bed and vanishes. Is he playing a joke? Or is Roar . . . real?

'This funny, captivating story is filled with the painful pangs of growing up and the transporting qualities of imagination' Guardian

'A vividly imagined adventure, [...] full of heart, humour and a terrifying villain' Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

‘This is proof, not that it’s needed, that Jenny McLachlan is a writer of enormous heart and versatility. I’m a really big fan’ Phil Earle, award-winning author of Being Billy and co-author of Get Me Out of Here! with Andy McNab

‘Roar is an exhilarating, hilarious, vividly drawn tribute to the power of the childhood imagination, the love of family and the magic we risk losing as we grow up. If you plan to visit one new place in 2019, make it Roar’ Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogy

Julius Caesar wend hom tot sielkundige oorlogvoering ... Ignasius Vullus, die Romeinse agent, maak moeilikheid en onder die Galliers en probeer hulle beinvloed om mekaar van verraad te verdink. Het Asterix regtig die geheim van die towerdrankie aan die Romeine verkoop? Sal Asterix, Obelix en Kasterolix die glibberige Ignasius Vullus kan uitoorle en vrede in die dorpie herstel? Asterix en die groot moles is die 15de boek in die gewilde Asterix-reeks.

Black Beauty faces human cruelty and mistreatment in a world that cares little for the happiness of animals. Written in graphic-novel format. These reader-favorite tiles are now updated for enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new covers."

Join Peter Rabbit as he learns about colours, numbers and animals in this adorable little library. In these four chunky board books you will learn early concepts with Peter Rabbit and all his friends. With beautiful, bright, contemporary artwork, this board book collection is perfect for even the youngest Peter Rabbit fans. Look out for other Peter Rabbit books with early learning concepts: Hop, Skip and Stick sticker activity book What Can You See, Peter? Hoppy Holidays sticker activity book

After more than two decades as musician and cultural troublemaker, Joe Kitchen (also known as “Koos Kombuis”) has discovered a new niche as author of books for young people.

Hubert the Useless Unicorn is a fun-filled modern version of the ancient ugly duckling tale, and is a self-illustrated publication that will be enjoyed not only by children, but by everybody who is young at heart!