Have you ever wondered what it might be like to travel back in time? Joe Hopkins isn't expecting to go anywhere in particular. But while he's visiting the ruins of a Roman palace, he suddenly slips through time and finds himself back in Roman Britain. But what starts out as an interesting afternoon becomes first an adventure, and then a fascination. In the end, it will change his whole life. "The Leopard in the Golden Cage" is the first of seven books for 8 to 12 year olds which will bring Joe face to face with Vikings, smugglers, and the bombers of the Second World War Blitz.

The most highly-anticipated YA launch of the year, soon to be a major movie, a cinematic enemies-to-lovers heist, for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Suzanne Collins.

Challenge: Join the Thieves’ Gambit, a cut-throat competition to crown the world’s greatest thief

Rule 1: Never fall in love with your opponent

Rule 2: The only thief you can trust is yourself

Endgame: Win the heist to save your family - and yourself . . .

Seventeen-year-old Rosalyn Quest was raised by a legendary family of thieves with one rule: trust no one. When her mother is kidnapped, her only chance to save her is to win the Thieves’ Gambit – a deadly competition for the world’s best thieves, where the victor is granted one wish. To win, she must outwit all of her backstabbing competitors, including her childhood archnemesis. But can she take victory from the handsome, charming boy who makes a play for her heart and might be hiding the most dangerous secret of all?

Sink or swim to survive Solway's black water... Down by the coast, black water swirls and hides its secrets. Dumfries, 1792. Henry may only be twelve, but he has already begun his training in the Excise, combating smuggling like his father does. But when a large smuggling schooner is stranded nearby, the stakes are high - even with reinforcements, and the newly recruited officer, a poet called Robert Burns. Musket fire, obstructive locals, quicksand and cannonballs-it is a mission of survival. As it turns out: Henry has a crucial part to play. A Scottish smuggling novella based on real events.

Laugh-out-loud and fully illustrated Ninja Kid is the start of a brand new series from bestselling comedian Anh Do! Nelson is a ninja. He is not the coolest. Or the bravest. But he is the worlds nerdiest ninja! And now he has to stop an animal rampage and machines going crazy all over town! For that, he will need his new jetpack... and some serious ninja skills! How will Nelson learn to fly when he is scared of heights?!

'A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob's brilliant humour.' - David Walliams on Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City Some legends are born, some are drawn . . . Famous works of art are disappearing from all over the world. One moment they are there, the next, they have crumbled to dust. Peanut Jones, artist and adventurer, and her friends suspect it might have something to do with the magical world of Chroma and the wicked Mr White's plot to wipe out colour, art and creativity. It's time to head back to the Illustrated City and help the resistance fight back. . . Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals. This second title in the hilarious adventure series for boys and girls aged 8 to 12 fizzes with magic, danger, friendship and art. It is fully illustrated throughout by Rob, the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob. Praise for the first title in the series Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City: 'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob's illustrations are full of wit and warmth . . . I need to know what happens next!' - Nadia Shireen 'A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity' - Anna James, author of the Pages & Co series 'Look at this utter beauty . . . This book is EPIC' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of the Amelia Fang series

It's the year 1932 long before the age of mobile phones and T.V. It's the time when great adventures took place. Ben and his two partners in the white hand gang, Max and Joe (Josephine) discover the skeleton of a pirate in a secret cave. Their quest to find the pirates' missing treasure gets them trapped in the mountain lair of an army of trolls lost in time. Their plight is further deepened or so they think, when they stumble into the presence of a bewitched dragon.

When Aaslan's duty to escort his sister, Aisha, to a neighboring village is met with defeat, he must journey to find his sister through the underground tunnels of the Turkish countryside. He fights little boy fears in a grown up world to regain his honor and save her life. With the help of friends, his destiny becomes one of survival and growth. He is soon to earn the name he bears, or die trying.

Alfie het op veertien nie net koning geword nie, maar ook die Redder van die Ryk. Ná die groot geveg tydens sy kroningsplegtigheid, dink Brittanje dit was die laaste sien van die Swart Draak, en Alfie skuif sy redderpak opsy en gee aandag aan sy koninklike pligte. Hy moet leer om sy pa se skoene vol te staan.

Maar wanneer ’n bende Wikings uit die dood opgewek word, moet Alfie, Hayley en die hellebaardiers regmaak vir ’n epiese stryd wat die koninkryk in ’n nuwe donker eeu kan dompel. Hulle is egter nie alleen nie – ’n paar onverwagse persone staan hulle by.

Miss Lila Greer thinks it’s time for Grade Two to get a class pet, and she wants the kids to participate in choosing the pet. After all, they will all have to share the responsibility of caring for it. There are seventeen kids in the class. She gets seventeen different suggestions―including one for the Chrysler Building. (Guess who!) The class has to hold a primary election to get down to two options; campaign for the two candidates; and then, it’s time for the election of the class pet. But when the votes are counted, there is a tie, eight to eight. Where is the seventeenth vote to break the tie? The vote has vanished, and it’s up to Sofia Valdez and the Questioneers to figure out what happens next!

Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote is the fourth book in a unique and exciting series of chapter books for children, parents, and teachers who want to make STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fun.

Stories From Moominvalley is a beautiful collection of three classic Moomin stories, based on Tove Jansson’s original works.

Join Moomintroll, his charming family and his eclectic band of friends on a series of adventures in a picturesque land where anything can happen: a father can be washed away in a flood, electric Hattifatteners can appear on a desert island, and a hat with magical powers can transform a house into a jungle! Moomin lovers of all ages will delight at the stunning artwork that accompanies the lively, witty writing, and become fully immersed in the beautiful Moominvalley.

Sensitively adapted for a younger audience by Alex Haridi and Cecilia Davidsson, Stories From Moominvalley is both perfect as a gift and is a must-have for fans of Tove Jansson’s enchanting world.

Mario is die skool se rekenaarspeletjiekampioen. Maar wanneer hy deur 'n eienaardige nuwe speletjie weggevoer word na die kuberruim, moet hy veg vir sy lewe. 'n Geheimsinnige wese genaamd Gigabyte verduidelik dat hy na die sewe wonders van die antieke wêreld moet reis om ses goue muntstukke te vind, voordat hy kan terugkeer huis toe. Lewensgevaarlike uitdagings wag op hom . . . 'n Kiesjoueieavontuurstorie propvol avontuur en naelbytaksie!

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on a funny, exciting adventure to wake a sleeping prince and much more - all in time for tea. Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out! She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed. In The Enchanted Forest, Princess Minna has to wake a sleeping prince before nightfall. But along the way, she finds a swan, an old lady and a very fluffy sheep - all of them in a fix! Can she help them and still reach the prince before sundown? Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

NOTFOR GROWN-UPS! Wish you could hunt down a FEROCIOUS beast? Ever wondered what a REAL night sky looks like? Want to embrace your WILD side? Join Kamal as he attempts to SURVIVE THE WILD! Kamal's class is going to the woods and Kamal has promised to track down the infamous BEAST OF CRIGGILY WOOD. He throws himself into the wilderness with nothing but his two best friends, his wits and the mysterious Cheat Book. The Cheat Book promises its reader lifehacks for literally any occasion . . . But can it help Kamal to track down the beast lurking in the shadows, dodge all the poison ivy and make it home in one piece? Join Kamal on his hilarious new adventure, from brilliant author-illustrator RAMZEE. Perfect for 8+ readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Loki. With black-and-white illustrations throughout!

Kurt, sy suster Nieke en hul maats is in Gr 5 in Laerskool Bitterbos, en bly in die koshuis. Die nuwe skoolhoof waai soos 'n yskoue onweerswind by die eerste saalbyeenkoms in. Daar's 'n NW-taak wat moet klaarkom, as groepwerk! Toe Kurt-hulle se idee vir 'n sonkrag-oondjie TE goed werk en hulle 'n mini-ontploffing in die vierkant veroorsaak, word hulle na die hoof se kantoor ontbied - met verrassende gevolge . . .   

Number One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of mischief. Horrid Henry loves the summer, but even the balmiest of summer days have a way of turning into chaos when he's around . . . Discover six of the funniest and best Horrid Henry stories, including a wedding that goes wrong, a disastrous school fair and a rather eventful trip to a theme park! An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six illustrated stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere, and ideal entertainment for school holidays and journeys.

Xar en Wens het die bestanddele vir die doepa om van hekse ontslae te raak gekry. Nou roep die towerkoning hulle na die Meer van die Verlorenes. Maar hulle moet die doepa eers in die beker van tweede kanse aanmaak.

Xar is ’n towenaarseun wat deur ’n gevaarlike heksevlek beheer word. Wens is ’n krygermeisie met sterk towerkrag.

Kan hulle die honger Draakwurmmonster verslaan en met die beker ontsnap? En sal die doepa se towerspreuk sterk genoeg wees om die VLOEK VAN DIE WOESTE WOUD te verbreek … of sal die hekse VIR EWIG regeer?