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It was not the ecstatic homecoming they had expected. Blue Moon is
a pile of steaming ashes, the Frais is in meltdown, her home is
infested with werewolves and Zoe goes AWOL. Then an unexpected
midnight call sends Fee running for the hills: there is something
malevolent on her track, something against which she has no
defence...Is this the end, or can she find some way to deflect this
menace? Now read on...
From the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons and My Friend the
Octopus comes an exciting historical adventure - with a touch of
magic - set aboard the Titanic ... Young cabin steward, Sid, is
proud to be working on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built.
Clara dreams of adventure too, but she's a stowaway in the hold of
a much smaller boat, Carpathia. Here she meets the biggest, best
dog she's ever known: Rigel, who is on his way to be reunited with
his owner. None of them could have imagined how they would need
each other one ice-cold terrible night - or that an extraordinary
sea creature might also answer their call ... The third
middle-grade historical adventure from the author of Darwin's
Dragons and My Friend the Octopus A new spin on the sinking of the
Titanic, offering an uplifting alternate history of real-life
survivor, Sid Daniels A touching animal friendship lies at the
heart of the story, as well as hints of mythology Showcases Lindsay
Galvin's trademark combination of exciting adventure, rip-roaring
history and non-fiction elements PRAISE FOR DARWIN'S DRAGONS: 'A
striking and original adventure ... just the sort of story I love.'
EMMA CARROLL 'WHAT a voyage! [Darwin's Dragons] is everything you
hope it will be ...' LUCY STRANGE '[A] beautifully fictionalised
story' THE TELEGRAPH
HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first
book in the new bestselling fantasy adventure series for children
age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Amari
and the Night Brothers. 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her
world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her
characters charm.' - The Times Children's Book of the Week 'Pacy,
enthralling and epic, a gripping read.' - Louie Stowell, author of
Loki and Otherland 'A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every
breathless moment of it!' - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's
Island and co-author of Twin Crowns 'The best book I've ever read.'
- Patrick, age 10 Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever
wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected
to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and
race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar's dream is about
to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he
could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the
Island's most powerful unicorn - and as the threat grows ever
closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world
forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky
battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS,
in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.
Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: 'My book of the year. Not
since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers
are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You'll never look at
unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!' - Dominique
Valente, author of the Starfell series 'Never have unicorns been so
ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!'
- Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey 'A
magnificent book. I raced through it - at turns enthralled,
delighted, amazed. It's everything I could have wanted and more. No
doubt this book is going to fly.' - Hannah Gold, author of The Last
Bear 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure,
fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a
terrifying enemy. Steadman's cinematic writing draws you in from
the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable
read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.' -
Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn 'A. F. Steadman has created a
stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast
of characters that will stay with you long after you've finished
reading.' -Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
The third adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+
readers! Perfect for fans of magical fantasy, heartfelt friendships
and time travel! Dragon Destiny, the fifth and final instalment, is
now available. 'A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an
adventure story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG
In an alternate reality, 5,000 years in the future, the evil Dragon
of Death has become ruler of Dragon City. Humans now live to serve
the dragon population and it's no different for Billy Chan and his
friends. After losing contact with their own dragons, they're
determined to track them down in this new city, even if it means
putting their own lives at risk. But one dragon has turned to the
dark side and has no plans to return. With the help of a new clan
of dragon friends, can Billy, Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei undo
the Dragon of Death's villainous work or will she triumph
eternally? Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN: 'Splendidly addictive' -
Guardian 'Rollicking, escapist storytelling with a dragon-sized
heart' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND
STARS 'A wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' -
Katherine Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES 'DRAGON
MOUNTAIN is a joy of a thing: funny, sardonic, generous, with jokes
so large-hearted you could swim in them. It's for every child who
has ever longed to bond with a dragon' - Katherine Rundell, author
of THE ROOFTOPPERS 'Packed full of fun, heart and imagination, it
will make you wish you had your own dragon bond' - Anna James,
author of the PAGES & CO. series 'Brimming with warmth and
originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines edge-of-your-seat adventure,
laugh-out-loud humour and hugely exciting dragons to create a
sweeping fantasy that will captivate readers of all ages.' -
Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND 'DRAGON
MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A rich mythology and a
tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring deeds...this is the
kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next
instalment' - Roshani Chokshi, author of the ARU SHAH series
'DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy to read - adventurous and enchanting,
with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the moment you first
looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon looking back' -
Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE and THE
BONE SEASON series
The book that bites back is BACK! In the fourth beastly book from
Jack Meggit-Phillips, the most distinctive new voice for readers of
8-12, there are surprises in store for Bethany about her missing
family… For centuries, the beast has tormented the world. But
now, there’s a change to a menu, and the beast is going cold
turkey – which essentially means eating no priceless works of art
. . . or purple parrots . . . or CHILD-SIZED PRANKSTERS. Ebenezer
and Bethany are attempting to help the beast vomit some good into
the world – even though they really haven’t come anywhere close
to managing the business of do-gooding themselves. But Bethany is
distracted by her date-not-a-date with Geoffrey, while Ebenezer is
worried by a file which reveals a truth about Bethany’s parents
that might just ruin life for everyone at the 15-storey house . . .
The beast is left to teach itself how to be good. But its impulses
can’t be ignored, and all the worst parts of the beast crawl out
of the beast’s belly to form a dreadful child. At first the beast
is charmed by its ghastly progeny. So clever! So horrible! But to
its surprise, it develops something approaching a conscience. When
the child finds out the truth about Bethany’s parents and plans
to use it against her, can Ebenezer and the beast stop it from
destroying Bethany’s hopes and dreams for ever? The Beast and the
Bethany has all the classic macabre humour of Roald Dahl with the
warmth and charm of Despicable Me, finished off with a gleeful bite
of Little Shop of Horrors!
Join the fairies as they tiptoe with unicorns in an enchanted
forest, skip barefoot beside a misty lake and explore a secret rose
garden in this delightful new addition to the best-selling Sticker
Dolly Dressing series.
On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms,
phantom islands and even legendary continents once sought by
explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people
have dreamed of finding the lost worlds of Atlantis, El Dorado and
the Seven Cities of Gold. As well as shedding light on these
famously elusive places, this atlas contains maps and captivating
illustrations to illuminate lesser-known destinations, from the
lost island of Hy-Brasil to the desert city of Zerzura. You will
learn about rich mythologies from different cultures, from the
Aztecs to the ancient Britons, from the Greek legends to Japanese
folklore. Most of the places in this book have never been found,
but within these pages you will succeed where the adventurers of
the past were thwarted. Learn about ancient maps, age-old
manuscripts and cryptic carvings that reveal clues to the
whereabouts of these lost kingdoms. The journey will transport you
to thoroughly other-worldly places. From bestselling author Emily
Hawkinscomes this whimsical blend of myth and history, fact and
fantasy. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of young
adventurers everywhere.
"A MAGNIFICENTLY HILARIOUS MASTERPIECE OF MONSTER PROPORTIONS. I
HOWLED WITH LAUGHTER!", JENNY PEARSON, THE SUPER MIRACULOUS JOURNEY
OF FREDDIE YATES A monstrously funny new adventure series. Readers
of 8+ and fans of Mega Monster and Shrek will adore the first in
the brand new fantasy series from Irish debut author, Ian Mark
Every hero has to start somewhere . . . Monster Hunting isn't as
easy as it looks. And Jack should know. Because an ogre has just
appeared in his garden and tried to EAT HIS AUNT. (She was the
winner of the World's Worst Aunt competition, but that's Not The
Point). After (sort of accidentally) defeating the ogre, Jack finds
himself apprenticed to a grumpy, 200-year-old monster hunter called
Stoop and heading off to Cornwall, where more ogres are causing
havoc. All he has are his wits, his catapult and a magical -
sometimes unreliable - book called Monster Hunting for Beginners.
Jack's a bit worried he might not be the hero everyone's waiting
for. But then again, how many terrifying, bloodthirsty monsters can
there really be? (Answer: ABSOLUTELY LOADS. And a bear called
Humbert). A hilarious and accessible story, packed full of
illustrations - that gives a twist to all your favourite fairytales
and will change everything you thought you knew about monsters!
Perfect for apprentice monster hunters aged 8 to 800.
Turn on your torches and join Aveline Jones! Aveline is determined
to discover the truth behind her uncle's mysterious disappearance
when she travels to his home with Mum and Aunt Lilian. After years
of hoping Aveline's uncle would return, they have finally decided
to sell his house - but Aveline and Harold have other plans.
Sneaking into her uncle's study, Aveline discovers he had been
researching possible supernatural activity around an ancient burial
mound - and linked this with the unexplained disappearances of
other local villagers. Dark, magical forces are at work, and
they'll do anything to remain hidden, as Aveline and Harold soon
learn... Join the world of Aveline Jones, where mysteries are
solved, spirits are laid to rest, and everybody gets to bed on
time. Perfect for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison
and Jennifer Killick.
The second book in a brilliant new series of 'pick your own'
picture book adventures! Do you love dinosaurs? How about robots?
And unicorns? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud
interactive adventure! It's Gwen's birthday but, oh no, the
birthday cake that Dad's been busy making has DISAPPEARED. Gwen
needs YOUR help to find it! Has the cake been stolen by dinosaurs?
Or taken by robots? Has it been snatched by unicorns? It's up to
YOU to decide! Discover not one but THREE fun-filled worlds in this
PICK A STORY adventure. You'll find twists and turns, hilarious
characters . . . and decisions to make on every page. So what are
you waiting for? Come on in and join the fun! Look out for Pick a
Story: A Pirate Alien Jungle Adventure.
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Superheroes Snap
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Abigail Wheatley; Illustrated by Samara Hardy
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Discovery Miles 1 180
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Children can learn about turn-taking, rules and winning and losing
while spotting pairs of quirky and original superheroes, from
Underwater Boy and Green Fingers to Duplicator and Shooting Star.
Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019 is an
illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other.
Mythologica features startlingly beautiful and exquisitely
otherworldly portraits of mythological characters in eye-popping
colour from artist Victoria Topping and authoritative text from
Classics scholar and Greek mythology expert Dr Stephen Kershaw.
Uncover the colourful lives of 50 powerful gods and goddesses,
earth-dwelling mortals and terrifying monsters as you journey back
in time to ancient Greece. From the fearless Athena and her
meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable
journey home, discover why these incredible stories are still a
part of our culture today. Each boldly designed spread presents a
figure from the myths, including their name in Greek, their
defining attributes and a summary of their story, along with
multiple sidelights that provide additional facts. Interspersed
with the profiles are summaries of famous mythological tales and
historical events, like the Odyssey, the Trojan War and the story
of the Argonauts. An electrifying visual portrayal of each figure
transports you directly into their wild world. With over 18,000
followers on Instagram, Victoria Topping's artwork is a fusion of
technological and traditional techniques that combines photography,
painting and cut-paper collage to perfectly express the blending of
human and fantastic traits from which mythical beings are made. The
thrilling images and digestible text provide the perfect
introduction to the lively world of Greek mythology and a beautiful
display reference for the whole family. Prepare to be amazed as you
uncover the epic, heroic and sometimes terrible lives of mortals,
monsters and gods.
Black Panther meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed and
empowering middle-grade superhero series about a British-Nigerian
girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers. Soon
to be a feature film with a major streamer! I close my eyes, trying
to push the power bubbling in me back down . . . Hairbands snap as
my hair shoots out like superfine arrows, tearing through
everything in its path. Onyeka has a lot of hair - the kind that
makes strangers stop in the street. She's always felt insecure
about her vibrant curls, until she makes an important discovery:
she can control her hair with her mind! Her mother quickly whisks
her off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari
- children with superpowers - are trained. But Onyeka and her new
friends at the Academy soon have to put their powers to the test as
they find themselves caught up in an epic battle . . . one that
puts the future of all Solari at risk. Praise for Onyeka and the
Academy of the Sun: 'Exhilarating and original, Onyeka is the
superhero you've been waiting for.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author
of The Girl of Ink and Stars 'Brilliant characters, action-packed
plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A
DAZZLING story about finding your power.' Sophie Anderson, author
of The House with Chicken Legs 'An incredible story that reinvents
the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and
creatively original.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds
Travel Agency 'Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tola
Okogwu's storytelling shines so bright you'll want the next
instalment immediately.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the
Unicorn Thief 'An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster
of a book.' Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain 'A rich and
gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come
from within. I loved it!' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy
'Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation.' Louie
Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good 'A
thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with
this story.' Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar 'Wildly
fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air.' Sam Copeland,
author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken 'A thrilling,
action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be
everyone's new favourite superhero.' Hannah Gold, author of The
Last Bear
THE BREATHTAKING SEQUEL TO THIS POISON HEART, FROM BESTSELLING
AUTHOR KALYNN BAYRON _______________ 'This duology closer delves
deeper into mythology while depicting textured, realistic
relationships' - Kirkus Reviews 'A delicious mix of intoxicating
fantasy and coming of age, steeped in Greek mythology and peppered
with references to the Jordan Peele films Get Out and Us' -
Observer New Review on THIS POISON HEART 'This Poison Heart is a
book to enjoy on the first read, notate in the rereads, and pump
you up for what's to come in its sequel. You should pick up this
book!' - blackgirlscreate.org _______________ Briseis's mother is
dead, but there is one chance to bring her back: find the last
piece of the deadly Absyrtus Heart. If Bri is to locate the missing
piece, she must turn to the blood relatives she's never known,
learn of their secret powers and take her place in their ancient
lineage. But Bri is not the only one who wants the Heart, and her
enemies will stop at nothing to fulfil their own ruthless plans.
Strengthened by the sisterhood of ancient magic, can she harness
her power to save the people she loves most? Kalynn Bayron,
bestselling author of Cinderella is Dead and This Poison Heart,
returns with the second and final book in this stunning, empowering
and inclusive fantasy duology.
A Million Magical Creatures is a colouring book designed for
dreamers of all ages. Its humour and adorable charm will appeal to
both children and adults as they enter a fantasy world of fairies
and phoenixes, where mermaids and water sprites dwell in enchanted
lakes and unicorns and dragons soar across starry skies. Inside are
over 30 spreads of beautiful magical creatures, decorated with
stunning patterns and motifs. A new title in Lulu Mayo's
bestselling A Million series, with a fully foiled cover.
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