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A special stone hidden in a quiet cove in Cornwall more than 200
years ago, is the object of a desperate search by two opposing
factions. When Harry and his school friends discover a code whilst
holidaying in the cove, they assume it will lead them to hidden
treasure. But dark forces, with seemingly supernatural powers, are
working against them. The teenagers soon find themselves caught up
in a deadly battle, and will be lucky to escape with their lives,
let alone get their hands on the treasure.
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Dog Man
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Dav Pilkey; Dav Pilkey
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Howl with laughter with the FIRST book in the hilarious full-colour
illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain
Underpants! George and Harold (the co-stars of the enormously
popular Captain Underpants series) are in big trouble again! George
and Harold have created a new breed of justice -- one that is part
dog, part man, and ALL HERO! With the head of a dog and the body of
a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks,
rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels. Will he be able
to resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty? Dav
Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all
ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy,
kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's
self. Full colour pages throughout.
Written by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, this fast-paced
story is set in the Islamic Golden Age when Baghdad was the largest
and most dazzling city in the world. Perfect for fans of thrilling
adventure. Thirteen-year-old Jabir is hoping to save his family
from being made homeless by finding work in Baghdad. Famished after
his long journey to the city, Jabir is caught stealing bread and
sent to prison. Luckily, one of the guards there notices that he
has a gift for carving wooden models and he is released on the
orders of the grand caliph Harun al Rashid himself. In return Jabir
must carve twelve golden horsemen, a gift from the caliph to the
emperor Charlemagne. But someone is determined to stop Jabir from
completing the work and he will stop at nothing, not even arson, to
achieve his aim. Can Jabir and his friend Yasmina finish the
horsemen or will Jabir be sent back to prison? Ideal for readers
aged 8+, this exciting and readable adventure story is packed with
great characters and insight into Islamic civilisation and the
historic culture of the Middle East circa AD 900, a period which is
now studied in the National Curriculum. The Flashbacks series
offers dramatic stories set in key moments of history, perfect for
introducing children to historical topics.
Petunia Pretty Paws has landed! Right in the middle of Geronimo
Stilton's busy life. Petunia's offer of an Australian adventure
couldn't have come ata worse time, but apparently 'no' isn't an
option. Now one question remains: will Geronimo make it back to New
Mouse City alive? About the Geronimo Stilton series: Geronimo
Stilton is a bestselling children's series with a dedicated
international fan base. As seen on Netflix, the series follows the
adventures of Geronimo Stilton the fa-mouse journalist, as he
searches for the next hot scoop. With illustrations and fun fonts
throughout, Geronimo Stilton is perfect for reluctant readers aged
5+ years.
SHORTLISTED : ESTWA Children's Travel Book of the Year 'An
inspirational ocean adventure'- Bear Grylls; Lucy wants to explore
the world, and do something daring and difficult. But people laugh
at her when she hatches a plan to row across the Atlantic Ocean. So
her family rallies round to help prepare for the journey, loading
her boat with supplies for 3,000 miles of rowing. Her school
friends follow her from afar, learning about the ocean, its
wildlife and pollution. Alone at sea, Lucy faces seasickness,
storms and a very sore bottom, not to mention close encounters with
ships and a humpback whale. Yet there are also the joys of
wandering seabirds, shooting stars and magical sunsets, as she
finds she is capable of more than she ever imagined. Step aboard
and join Lucy on her life-changing adventure to become the girl who
rowed the ocean.
Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1
bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. It's time for the
Tippington Helper Award to be given and Rachel and Kirsty are
excited to meet the nominees. Jack Frost has decided the winner,
though, will be him! He's stolen all of the Helping Fairies'
magical items - can Rachel and Kirsty get them back before the
Tippington Helper Award is given to least helpful Ice Lord there
ever was? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into
readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all four fairy adventures in the
Helping Fairies set! Martha the Doctor Fairy; Ariana the
Firefighter Fairy; Perrie the Paramedic Fairy; Lulu the Lifeguard
Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other
series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
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The Wonder Brothers
(Paperback)
Frank Cottrell Boyce; Illustrated by Steven Lenton
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'A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl's magic,
but more heart' - Sunday Telegraph ‘Maybe you don’t believe me.
Maybe you don’t believe in magic. I bet you will by the time
you’ve heard what happened to us.’ Cousins Middy and Nathan
love magic. The on-stage, cape-swirling, bunny-out-of-a-hat kind.
For Middy, it’s all about patience and practice. She uses magic
skills to help her out of tricky situations. Nathan is a show-off
and a total danger magnet, he is drawn to the sensation, spectacle
and audience. So when the famous Blackpool Tower dramatically
vanishes the night of the Grand Lights Switch-On, showman Nathan
announces live on TV that they will magic it back home. With a
stick of rock, a spangly cape, and a bit of misdirection, they end
up lost in Las Vegas, home to the grand master of illusion,
Perplexion, ‘Legend of Magic’. Full of tricks, twists and
deceptions, the delightful Nathan and Middy will keep you guessing
until the very end. Praise for Noah's Gold: 'Sparkly, witty,
enticing storytelling . . . It's perfect' Hilary McKay
Join Buzz for a rip-roaring journey through space in the junior
novel based on Disney & Pixar's brand-new film, Lightyear
With nothing but your instincts and your trusty Survival Spinner,
do you have what it takes to make it out of the jungle alive? Find
out in this latest adventure in the thrilling game-in-a-book
series, Spin to Survive: Deadly Jungle! Grandma Beatriz has given
you an important mission: discover the fabled Lost City of the
Jaguar God so it can be protected and preserved for the future. But
lost and alone in the Amazon Rainforest, survival must be your top
priority. Play your way through the deadly dangers of the Amazon in
a fight for your life, facing off against treacherous river rapids,
prowling jaguars, dastardly treasure-hunters and a whole host of
hazards that dwell deep in the jungle. How does it work? Read the
story and decide what course to take. Place your Survival Spinner
(included with this book!) on the circle, then SPIN TO SURVIVE!
Follow the directions to the next stage of your adventure... or
your grisly demise! The exciting story is accompanied by expert
survival tips and real-life accounts of people who survived in the
wild, against the odds. Learn how to fashion a raft out of balsa
wood, identify which fruits are edible and which are poison,and the
traditional wisdom of the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon. From
bestselling author Emily Hawkins and with spectacular artwork by R.
Fresson, children aged 7+ will love playing through this unique
choose-your-own-adventure book again and again. Filled with
fascinating non-fiction content and with all manner of outcomes
awaiting you, Spin to Survive: Deadly Jungle is both a gorgeous
reference book and an endlessly replayable adventure.
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Trust on Thin Ice
(Paperback)
Berenice Muniz; Illustrated by Lelo Alves; Jake Maddox
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