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When portals to parallel dimensions open up, the gang meet different versions of themselves - a whole universe of Bunnies! Evil Pig! Baby Bunny vs Monkey! The gang end up travelling to the very ends of existence . . . but will they make it back home to the Woods?
Pierre the Maze Detective has a new case. Mr X has stolen the Maze
Stone, which has the power to turn the whole of Opera City into a
maze. Can you help Pierre and his friend Carmen find their way
through the mazes - and stop Mr X before it's too late? This
beautifully illustrated book features 15 full-spread illustrations
of intricate, magical mazes. Take a trip through a fantastic world
of underground cities, hot-air balloons, tree-top towns and haunted
houses. Trace your way through each maze, spot the clues and solve
the extra mystery challenges along the way. Hours of puzzle fun,
for all maze detectives aged 8+. A page of answers with the routes
through the mazes and other solutions is included at the end of the
book.
Join Marcus and friends as they solve another mystery in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Goblin's Revenge. This is the sixth exciting adventure by England International footballer, child food-poverty campaigner and bestselling author Marcus Rashford MBE. Inspired by Marcus's own experiences growing up! A vengeful goblin is targeting bullies at Rutherford School. Notes warning students to 'be nice or be next' start appearing after each incident and soon no one is safe from the goblin’s wrath - not even the Breakfast Club Investigators. As the school descends into chaos, the headteacher threatens to cancel the annual science competition unless the creature is caught. Can Marcus and his friends stop the goblin before it’s too late? Written with Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie and packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Goblin's Revenge is the perfect book for children aged 8+.
'Funny, anarchic, original and gloriously silly.' Richard Osman
'Ted and Nancy are my favourite funny foxes EVER.' Liz Pichon,
author of Tom Gates 'I CACKLED ALOUD on practically every page.
Comic gold, tinged with such tenderness.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave
'Grimwood is like Winnie-the-Pooh written by the Pythons, and so
madly inventive and funny I was howling with laughter by the third
page. This is about to become a fundamental part of 21st century
childhood' Caitlin Moran Laugh your head off with this
fully-illustrated new series from award-winning Nadia Shireen.
Perfect for readers age 7 to 107, fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, Mr
Gum, Loki and David Walliams, and anyone who loves to laugh. Fox
cub siblings Ted and Nancy are on the run from Princess Buttons,
the scariest street cat in the Big City. They flee for Grimwood,
expecting to find refuge in the peaceful countryside. Instead, they
are met with thieving eagles, dramatic ducks, riotous rabbits and a
whole host of unusual characters. Grimwood is . . . weird. But when
Princess Buttons tracks them down, Nancy and Ted and the animals of
Grimwood must unite in a mind-bending race against time . . . This
memorable, distinctive and warm-hearted comedy series will have
kids begging to read more. *Pre-order Grimwood: Let the Fur Fly!
the must-read second Grimwood adventure - out this September!*
Nadia Shireen has won awards for her picture books including the
UKLA Book Award for Good Little Wolf, and her latest, Barbara
Throws a Wobbler, has been described as a 'little doorway of joy'
by Caitlin Moran. She's also been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl
Funny Prize and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and has been
Writer-Illustrator in Residence for BookTrust. Grimwood is her
first series for older readers. PRAISE FOR GRIMWOOD: 'Gloriously
anarchic, properly funny and highly illustrated with dynamic
black-and-white art, this is a quirky delight for children - and
their parents, too.' The Bookseller 'Dark, original and
laugh-out-loud funny' The Times 'This book made my face hurt!
Relentlessly funny.' Rob Biddulph, author of Peanut Jones 'Like
Watership Down, but funny. You'll laugh hysterically on every
page.' Caitlin Moran 'Fantastic.' Lauren Laverne 'Pure genius!'
Louie Stowell, author of Loki 'Made us laugh out loud.' Jim Smith,
author of Barry Loser 'You're in for a treat!' Selom Sunu,
illustrator of Look Both Ways 'Utterly HILARIOUS' Sophy Henn,
author-illustrator of Pizazz 'Every page of the book zings with
invention and joie de vivre' The Financial Times PRAISE FOR NADIA
SHIREEN: 'Shireen's latest book confirms her as one of the
brightest and best picture book creators working in Britain today
... Sensational.' Observer
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.
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.
SHORTLISTED : ESTWA Children's Travel Book of the Year 'An
inspirational ocean adventure'- Bear Grylls; Lucy wants to explore
the world, and do something daring and difficult. But people laugh
at her when she hatches a plan to row across the Atlantic Ocean. So
her family rallies round to help prepare for the journey, loading
her boat with supplies for 3,000 miles of rowing. Her school
friends follow her from afar, learning about the ocean, its
wildlife and pollution. Alone at sea, Lucy faces seasickness,
storms and a very sore bottom, not to mention close encounters with
ships and a humpback whale. Yet there are also the joys of
wandering seabirds, shooting stars and magical sunsets, as she
finds she is capable of more than she ever imagined. Step aboard
and join Lucy on her life-changing adventure to become the girl who
rowed the ocean.
A dazzling new edition of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, fully illustrated in brilliant color and featuring exclusive interactive paper craft elements, including a foldout Hogwarts letter and more!
In this stunning new edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, experience the story as never before. J.K. Rowling's complete and unabridged text is accompanied by full-color illustrations on nearly every page and eight exclusive, interactive paper craft elements: Readers will open Harry's Hogwarts letter, reveal the magical entryway to Diagon Alley, make a sumptuous feast appear in the Great Hall, and more.
Designed and illustrated by award-winning design studio MinaLima -- best known for establishing the visual graphic style of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films -- this edition is sure to be a keepsake for Harry Potter fans, a beautiful addition to any collector's bookshelf, and an enchanting way to introduce the first book in this beloved series to a new generation of readers.
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