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Perfect for fans of Hatchet and the I Survived series, this
harrowing middle grade debut novel-in-verse from a Pushcart
Prize–nominated poet tells the story of a young girl who wakes up
one day to find herself utterly alone in her small Colorado town.
When twelve-year-old Maddie hatches a scheme for a secret sleepover
with her two best friends, she ends up waking up to a nightmare.
She’s alone—left behind in a town that has been mysteriously
evacuated and abandoned. With no one to rely on, no power, and no
working phone lines or internet access, Maddie slowly learns to
survive on her own. Her only companions are a Rottweiler named
George and all the books she can read. After a rough start, Maddie
learns to trust her own ingenuity and invents clever ways to
survive in a place that has been deserted and forgotten. As months
pass, she escapes natural disasters, looters, and wild animals. But
Maddie’s most formidable enemy is the crushing loneliness she
faces every day. Can Maddie’s stubborn will to survive carry her
through the most frightening experience of her life?
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.
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.
Join Baby Bear as he makes friends with an owl and has a picnic on
the moon in this board book edition of Whatever Next!, a beautiful
story of innocence and imagination, full of the characteristic
warmth and humour of Jill Murphy, author of Peace at Last and The
Worst Witch. The moon and back before bath time? Whatever next!
Baby Bear wants to go on one more adventure before bed - a quick
trip to the moon. Mrs Bear isn't pleased, and anyway, she says,
Baby Bear doesn't have a rocket. Luckily, there's one under the
stairs . . .
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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.
Zucchini Street is a street just like any other street. Okay, maybe not
quite. After all, it's the street where Zack Berry lives.
And whether he's hunting ghosts, making plans to become his
neighbourhood's superhero or playing rugby- wherever Zack is, there's
always loads of fun adventure and mischief!
Three fantastic funny stories in one book !
This book includes the following stories:
- The Masked Green Mamba
- The Spooky Story
- The Miserable Match
The phenomenal fifth book in the Hunger Games series, this brand-new prequel focuses on a young Haymitch Abernathy!
When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?
As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.
Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.
When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.
A feature film for Sunrise On the Reaping is currently in production and is slated for release in November 2026.
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