A magical adventure to delight the imagination. A curl-up-on-the-sofa snuggle of a debut from a uniquely talented author.

Eleven year-old Tilly has lived above her grandparents’ bookshop ever since her mother disappeared shortly after she was born. Like the rest of her family, Tilly loves nothing more than to escape into the pages of her favourite stories.

One day Tilly realises that classic children’s characters are appearing in the shop through the magic of ‘book wandering’ – crossing over from the page into real life.

With the help of Anne of Green Gables and Alice in Wonderland. Tilly is determined to solve the mystery of what happened to her mother all those years ago, so she bravely steps into the unknown, unsure of what adventure lies ahead and what dangers she may face.

The first ever picture book addressing how a disabled child might want to be spoken to.

What happened to you? Was it a shark? A burglar? A lion? Did it fall off?

Every time Joe goes out the questions are the same . . . what happened to his leg? But is this even a question Joe has to answer?

A ground-breaking, funny story that helps children understand what it might feel like to be seen as different.

Uncle Pete and the Boy Who Couldn't Sleep tells the story of Harry, a young boy who has never slept his entire life, no matter how hard his parents try. With all the bedtime stories, songs and milky drinks in his town exhausted - along with all the people - it's Harry's eccentric explorer uncle, Pete, who ultimately comes to his aid with the help of a map, a rickety old biplane, a tiny mouse companion called TM, and one very special sheep. The story is a magical and hilarious adventure of the imagination involving the remarkable journey undertaken by Uncle Pete and his fearless female sidekick, with themes of determination, collaboration, ingenuity, kindness and acceptance.

Twins Bri and Ari are thrilled to be reunited with their parents. Their parents have been studying sea turtles on the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific for months. But once they get to the research station, life quickly becomes dull. Bri and Ari just want to go exploring and have some adventure. But when they finally get permission to travel by themselves to a nearby beach, they are swept away to strange island full of dangers both seen and unseen. Will they be able to survive?

The phenomenally successful Jack Higgins teams up with Justin Richards for another sure fire bestseller for children. A mafia banker wants to defect and give evidence against his former bosses, and John Chance's boss Ardman is handling the exchange. But when the criminals realise they might be able to exert influence on Chance by getting at his children, Rich and Jade, the twins find themselves in the firing line. With a kidnapping in Venice and a shoot-out at a private school in England, this sequel to SURE FIRE will have both young and old Jack Higgins fans hooked.

You can't escape the shadows . . . The Elite are imprisoned, the Reaper King is once again banished from the world and the city of Nubis is trying to return to normal. So is Mia, but it's not so easy. Coming to terms with new powers and being the tamer of two umbra, she's also plagued by nightmares. Is the fear all in her imagination? Or are the agents of darkness somehow planning another assault? Once again, Mia's skills and resilience will be tested to their limit. This is the second book in the sensational Umbra Tales series, illustrated by Ana Latese.

Charlie Small is twelve years old when he falls through a gap in space and time and ends up in a series of extraordinary adventures which he records in a diary format. Packed full of fun illustrations, maps, clever inventions and top tips for survival, Charlie's second adventure takes him onto a pirate ship as cabin boy for some fearsome and ferocious pirates... will they make him walk the plank? Or will their skeleton enemy be the worst of them all? No adventure is too big for Charlie Small! And how will he ever get home?

From the internationally bestselling author of Vespertine comes a heart-stopping new sequel novella to the breathtaking fantasy Sorcery of Thorns. This is the perfect read for fans of Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maas's A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series, and Holly Black! Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new life with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn. Now that their demon companion Silas has returned, so has scrutiny from nosy reporters hungry for gossip about the city's most powerful sorcerer and the librarian who stole his heart. But something strange is afoot at Thorn Manor: the estate's wards, which are meant to keep their home safe, are acting up and forcibly trapping the Manor's occupants inside. Surely it must be a coincidence that this happened just as Nathaniel and Elisabeth started getting closer to one another . . . ? With no access to the outside world, Elisabeth and Nathaniel have to work together to discover the source of the magic before they're due to host the city's Midwinter Ball. Faced with a house filled with unexpected secrets, the couple will have to lean on their connection like never before to set things right before it's too late . . . Praise for New York Times bestselling 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

One of the most iconic characters in children's books Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most iconic characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures. The world's most famous travelling reporter journeys to South America on a mission to save Professor Calculus. When Professor Calculus is kidnapped, Tintin and a desperate Captain Haddock set off to Peru on a rescue mission, braving runaway train carriages, yellow fever and avalanches. Then they must find an ancient Inca tribe if they are to find their great friend. Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011. The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th. Herge (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time. Have you collected all the graphic novel adventures? Tintin in the Land of the Soviets Tintin in America Tintin: Cigars of the Pharaoh Tintin: The Blue Lotus Tintin: The Broken Ear Tintin: The Black Island Tintin: King Ottakar's Sceptre Tintin: The Crab with the Golden Claws Tintin: The Shooting Star Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Tintin: Red Rackham's Treasure Tintin: The Seven Crystal Balls Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun Tintin: Land of Black Gold Tintin: Destination Moon Tintin: Explorers of the Moon Tintin: The Calculus Affair Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks Tintin in Tibet Tintin: The Castafiore Emerald Tintin: Flight 714 to Sydney The Adventures of Tintin and the Picaros Tintin and Alph-Art

Catch the fun with this delightful How to Catch collection featuring twelve stories in one! Who will YOU catch first? From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new 5-minute storybook collection! Filled with zany STEM traps, exciting adventures. hilarity, and fun-filled chaos, this storybook for kids is perfect for bedtime or classroom read alouds. From a unicorn on the loose to a dinosaur, snowman, monster, and elf, this amazing new collection will enchant kids, parents, and educators alike! All twelve stories can be read in five minutes and will encourage reading, learning, imagination. Give as a holiday gift for boys and girls, as a Christmas stocking stuffer, as a Halloween gift, or birthday gift for kids ages 4-10! 5-Minute How to Catch Stories includes: 12 How to Catch fan-favorites! From bestselling stories like How to Catch a Unicorn, How to Catch a Dinosaur, How to Catch a Leprechaun, and more! Interactive, STEAM-concepts to encourage learning, great for back to school Awesome adventures that will delight boys and girls Hours of screen-free entertainment and imaginative fun perfect for the beginning, middle, or end of a jam-packed day!

Gerrie Radlof se gewilde Oloff die Seerowerreeks is oorspronklik tussen 1957 en 1961 uitgegee en het daarna reeds vier uitgawes beleef. Die verhale, wat in die 1740's afspeel aan die Kaap de Goede Hoop en die seewee daarom heen, is verwerk om aan te pas by die moderne taalgebruik en aan te sluit by die hedendaagse tiener, maar niks van die oorspronklike sjarme en spanning het in die verwerking verlore gegaan nie. Ook geskik as leesstof vir Afrikaans tweede taal vir ouer leerlinge.