What if everything you thought you knew about your life was a lie? Girl, Missing is the blockbuster bestselling title from million-copy selling writer Sophie McKenzie. Lauren is adopted and eager to know more about her mysterious past. But when she discovers she may have been snatched from her family as a baby, her whole life suddenly feels like a sham. Could her adoptive parents really have been responsible for kidnapping her? Running away from her family to seek out the truth, Lauren's journey takes her deeper and deeper into danger as she realises that someone wants to stop her uncovering what really happened when she was a baby. Girl, Missing is the book that launched the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie, and is a must-have for readers that are yet to discover this modern classic. *Boy, Missing, the page-turning World Book Day 2022 book set in the Missing world is out now!* Other books by Sophie McKenzie: Sister, Missing Missing Me Boy, Missing Hide and Secrets Truth or Dare Praise for Girl, Missing: 'Page-turning' The Independent 'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express 'Please read this book: it is brilliant!' The Guardian 'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie McKenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author 'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author 'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Malala Yousafzai, the incredible activist for girls' education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate . When Malala was born in Mingora, Pakistan, her father was determined she would have every opportunity that a boy would have. She loved getting an education, but when a hateful regime came to power, girls were no longer allowed to go to school. Malala spoke out in public about this, which made her a target for violence. She was shot in the left side of her head and woke up in hospital in England. Finally after long months and many surgeries, Malala recovered, and resolved to become an activist for girls' education. Now a recent Oxford graduate, Malala continues to fight for a world where all girls can learn and lead. This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the activist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

'Kathleen Glasgow expands our hearts and invites in a little more humanity.' Val Emmich, author of Dear Evan Hansen 'An unflinching tale of addiction.' Amy Beashel, author of The Sky Is Mine 'Raw, honest and overflowing with feelings.' Erin Hahn, author of You'd Be Mine From the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and How to Make Friends with the Dark comes a breathtaking contemporary YA about addiction, family and finding your voice. The quiet one, the obedient one, the reliable one. Emmy has spent her life being told exactly who she is. Not strong-willed like her beautiful sister Maddie and not in rehab like her wild brother Joey. But when a tragic accident changes life in her small town forever, can Emmy keep up the act?

Lottie Brooks is 11 ¾ and her life is ALREADY officially over.

Not only is she about to start secondary school without any friends or glamorous swooshy hair, but she's just discovered she's too flat-chested to even wear A BRA!

She might as well give up now and go into hibernation with her hamsters, Sir Barnaby Squeakington and Fuzzball the Third.

Lottie navigates the perils of growing up in this fantastically funny new illustrated series for pre-teens filled with friendship, embarrassing moments and, of course, KitKat Chunkys.

The first book in the hilarious new series for children by the bestselling creator of Hurrah For Gin. Perfect for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging and Dork Diaries.

When Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning, his brother, Arthur, is yelling.

A bulletin board fell on Stanley during the night, and now he is only half an inch thick!

Amazing things begin happening to him. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even gets to help catch two dangerous art thieves. He may be flat, but he's a hero!

Tilda's world is just as she likes it - until, one day, it turns completely upside down! From the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. Tilda's world is just as she likes it . . . until one day, it turns completely UPSIDE DOWN. All of a sudden, everything is topsy-turvy, and nothing feels right. Things that were once easy now seem incredibly challenging. Can Tilda discover a new way to approach her problems and believe in herself? Bold, bright and empowering, this is an inspiring story about coping with difficult situations. It's the ideal book for helping children to build resilience and embrace a 'can do' approach to life. Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series is the perfect springboard for conversations about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence and managing feelings. Every child's bookshelf should contain his books.

The team who brought grins to young readers with "The Boston Balloonies" and "I Met a Moose in Maine" have created a third charmer about a family of codfish and their friends. According to Shankman's rhyming narrative: The Cods of Cape Cod / Love their summer vacation, / And though they could go / Anywhere in the nation, / They keep coming back / To their favorite location, / 'Cause they know that Cape Cod's / A vacation sensation! The Cods of Cape Cod / Have a house on the beach, / And it's just the right size, / With a fish tank for each. . . . To this colorful fish-friendly house come the Cods' many fishy friends, shrimp comes from Sandwich, bass from Mashpee, swordfish from Chatham, and so on. And boy, do they know how to have fun!

To Share is to be kind. BoBo is an orphaned baby elephant who lives in a Sanctuary in Kenya. His new best friend, Iris, a wise and whimsical Egret, teaches him how to survive and thrive in his new elephant family. This is the third title in the BoBo and Iris series of books, intended to explore the life skills learned by elementary schoolers, as well as themes of endangered African wildlife. The creators of the BoBo series donate a portion of their royalties to Elephant Sanctuaries including Elephant Aid International and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

A ‘tail’ like no other – the heartwarming story of resilience, kindness and true friendship. The perfect gift this Christmas.

Niall Harbison set up Happy Doggo Land in the Thai jungle to tend to the needs of sick and injured street dogs.

Meet Buster with his missing ear, Jumbo with his love of sausages, and Solo the tiny jungle puppy. Enjoy Shaq's first ice cream on the beach, Buttons' delight with his famous rock star family, and tiny Alba’s precious few sunsets. Most important of all, meet Tina: the golden retriever whose loving nature, delight in tennis balls and rides in Niall’s motorcycle sidecar inspired Niall’s most impassioned project to date: Tina’s Hospital, where Thailand's sick dogs will receive the best possible care.

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Perfect for readers of Superpets, Vetman and Max the Miracle Dog!

Award-winning Lulu and the Hunger Monster is also available as a bilingual book in Spanish and English. When Lulu s mother s van breaks down, money for food becomes tight and the Hunger Monster comes into their lives. Only visible to Lulu, Hunger Monster is a troublemaker who makes it hard for her to concentrate in school. How will Lulu help her mom and defeat the Monster when Lulu has promised never to speak the monster s name to anyone? This realistic and hopeful book in Spanish and English builds awareness of the issue of childhood hunger, increases empathy for people who are food insecure, and demonstrates how anyone can help end hunger. Lulu and the Hunger Monster /Lul y el Monstruo del Hambre empowers children to destigmatize the issue of hunger before the feeling turns into shame. The author combines years of experience fighting hunger as a food bank CEO with an MFA in writing for young children to craft an honest story of how poverty and food insecurity can affect adults and their children. Lulu s story addresses the effects of hunger on learning and can be used in group settings to address social justice issues in an accessible and encouraging way.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Alan Turing, the genius code cracker and father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence. Alan grew up in England, where his best friends were numbers and a little boy called Christopher. When his young friend died, Alan retreated to the world of numbers and codes, where he discovered how to crack the code of the Nazi Enigma machine. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant mathematician's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Can Bear and Penguin agree on how to play The Longest Game? Bear and Penguin are playing The Longest Game . . . but they have different ideas on the rules. Maybe Frog will show them a new way to play! Full of energy and illustrated with vibrant art in a comic book style, this inventive board book helps young readers and their caregivers navigate common toddler feelings and experiences.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Freddie Mercury, the trailblazing musician who rocked the world! Born on the tiny island on Zanzibar off the coast of modern-day Tanzania, young Farrokh dreamt of having a fabulous life. When his parents sent him to boarding school in India, he discovered his true talent for singing, as well as a love of playing rock'n'roll songs on the piano. After school, Farrokh knew he wanted to be a musician. After moving to London, he became the singer of a rock band called Queen... and the rest is history! Freddie became the biggest glam-rock star ever, touring the world and charming the world with his exuberant zest for life. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

The story of a polar bear, named Cool, whoa s family and habitat are being impacted by global warming. As a well-known footballer with The Ready Bears, he decides to take action to try and make humans change their ways.

Klein Beertjie is bekommerd. Hoe lief het sy mamma hom regtig? Wat as hy baie stout is? Sal sy mamma baie kwaad wees? Sal sy nog lief wees vir hom? Se nou net sy kom iets oor? Maar ’n mamma se liefde is sterk en Klein Beertjie vind gou uit dat niks dit ooit sal verander nie!

Grab your broom and get ready for an adventure like no other, because things do go bump in the night - and they live at Anderson House!

Join Myrtle, the retired witch, in the first book in The Witches of Anderson House series, as she learns how to find her magic again - all with the help of her witchy friends. Children will love this playful, spooky story, and all of the magical characters that they’ll find in Anderson House.

A Spell for Disaster is the first book in The Witches of Anderson House series, created by Jennie Poh, written by Jennie Poh and Dave Lowe. The series features beautiful illustrations by author and illustrator Jennie Poh (2021 Giverny Book Award) and the writing of Dave Lowe, bestselling and award-winning author of 11 children’s books.

Some very strange characters live in Anderson House, a retirement home for witches, and one of them is the magnificent Myrtle Stormwhisper. Myrtle is certain of one thing: she has given up magic for good. But when a knock at the door calls for her to pick up her wand again, she doesn't know if she can. It's been so long since Myrtle has cast a spell - what if she’s forgotten how?