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The third and final adventure in Benjamin Read and Laura Trinder's
magical Midnight Hour series! 'A fantastic magical adventure
featuring a cast of Ghibli-esque characters, a feisty heroine and a
hedgehog. I loved it.' M.G. LEONARD, author of BEETLE BOY on book 1
'Fans of Nevermoor will love this' THE BOOKSELLER on book 1 'I
haven't enjoyed this kind of caper so much since Harry Potter' NEW
STATESMAN on book 1 'Pure delight' THE GUARDIAN ON BOOK 1 Emily is
locked out of the Midnight Hour, and things have grown dangerously
dark in Victorian London. Her friends and family are on the run
from the terrifying Midnight Hunt, while the foul Make Britain Dark
Again party schemes to break the spell that keeps both worlds safe.
It's going to take more than just Emily's big mouth to fix this
one. But how's a girl meant to save the day (and night) when she's
all out of snacks and her possibly-magic pocket hedgehog is
hibernating? The ingeniously-plotted finale to the much-loved
Midnight Hour trilogy, which began with The Midnight Hour and The
Midnight Howl A hilarious, spooky adventure full of genuine scares
and belly laughs! Coraline meets A Wrinkle in Time: all the makings
of a modern classic
Make the mythology of Ancient Rome come to life for young readers
through engaging stories and dramatic photos and illustrations.
Discover the gods and goddesses behind the myths and the powers
they used to control and change the world. There's Jupiter, who
ruled from the Roman pantheon and defended the state, and Neptune,
the powerful god of the sea, plus many more. Sidebars, facts and
infographics help uncover how these myths influenced the culture
and daily life of Ancient Rome.
Marnie Blue is so excited! She is going on a school trip to see the legendary palace of Queen Maretta with all her friends. But when Mum is too unwell to join the trip, Aunt Christabel agrees to come in her place, and she was offishially the naughtiest mermaid the school has ever known. Marnie expects mayhem. Will they board the whale-shark on time? Will everyone eat their packed lunches on the way there? And just who is sneaking around the palace causing all sorts of mischief?
With push, pull and turn mechanisms and a sparkly foil cover wheel, My Magical Dragon takes readers on a fantastical journey with a friendly dragon. Little ones will have lots of fun taking part in the dragon's exciting adventure!
Yujin Shin's beautifully coloured illustrations are paired with gentle rhyming text to create a perfect dragon's world, with bright, sparkling detail and things to spot in four magical scenes.
My Magical Dragon is the second book in the exciting My Magical series based on the popular Busy Book format. Enjoy more adventures with My Magical Unicorn.
Journey behind the scenes of the new Fantastic Beasts movie in this incredible new book!
Inside this official tie-in, you will find:
-Captivating facts
-Incredible images
-Behind the scenes character profiles
-Magical locations
-LOTS of beasts and artefacts
Plus, this interactive volume also comes filled with bonus inserts; from maps and posters, to lift-the-flaps and stickers!
This book is the ultimate guide for any fan of J.K. Rowling!
The eagerly awaited sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them once again opens the doors to the famous wizarding world. Written by J.K. Rowling and directed by David Yates, discover what adventures are next in store for Magizoologist Newt Scaramander.
Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in
this dynamic anthology of ancient myths. Discover 23 captivating
stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world
in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with
colourful illustrations and incredible storytelling. Young readers
will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the
way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other
natural phenomena, and much more. Gods of the Ancient World is a
perfect global introduction to the most fascinating stories about
gods and goddesses from ancient history. Further featuring: - The
incredible myths and legends behind each god or goddess with
real-world art references. - Illustrations bring each god and
goddess to life for a young audience. - Fact boxes call out key
information to draw the reader in. - A gobal look at mythologies,
with Maya, Japanese and Yoruba deities as well as Ancient Greek and
Roman gods Authored by Classics expert Marchella Ward, a researcher
at the University of Oxford, this beautifully illustrated treasury
of ancient mythologies is perfect for children age 9-12, with
amazing real-life photos of ancient objects which show how people
worshipped the gods through art.
Are you . . . A dragon with indigestion? A blob with a cold? A yeti
with a sore foot? Then book an appointment with the MONSTER DOCTOR.
No THING too small, no creature too big! Ozzy is just an ordinary
human boy - until he gets a job at the monster doctor's surgery!
He's now spending his summer helping the doctor cure her strange
and wonderful monster-patients, and he has to find a way to help
her save the surgery . . . The first in a howlingly hilarious
series of monster adventures written and illustrated by John Kelly
that will have you laughing your head off . . . literally. Don't
miss Ozzy's next adventure in The Monster Doctor: Revolting Rescue!
The perfect book for any child who dreams of being a mermaid!
Children will love bringing the beautiful underwater scenes to life
- decorating the palace, styling the mermaids in the lagoon and
burying treasure at the shipwreck - with hundreds of reusable
stickers, which can be rearranged again and again.
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