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PERCY JACKSON meets ERAGON in the new epic saga from bestseller
Peter Lerangis. "A high-octane mix of modern adventure and ancient
secrets... I can't wait to see what's next" Rick Riordan A week ago
Jack McKinley was a normal boy, totally unaware that he had amazing
powers - and that he was about to die. A secret organisation saved
his life and now, to save the world, Jack must find seven magical
objects hidden in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Luckily,
there are three other kids just like Jack and they're all on the
mission together. But the gang are in trouble already. Marco has
disappeared without a trace, along with the first object. With time
running out, Jack and his remaining friends have no choice but to
continue their quest without him, with no idea of what danger lies
ahead. The epic adventure continues. Second stop: The Hanging
Gardens of Babylon.
Now on Netflix! A gorgeous new edition of the first book in
Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy - magical,
thrilling and mesmerising. 'I don't think I've ever read anything
that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading.'
Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howl's Moving Castle 'One of the
outstanding children's novels of the year.' The Times 'A
breathtakingly fast-moving tale.' The Independent Meggie loves
stories, but her father, Mo, hasn't read to her since her mother
disappeared. When a stranger knocks at their door, Mo is forced to
reveal an extraordinary secret - when he reads aloud, words come
alive, and dangerous characters step out of the pages. Suddenly
Meggie is living the kind of adventure she has only read about in
books, but this one will change her life for ever ... A thrilling
and magical adventure about stories and the imagination they
inspire Also a major film from the makers of The Lord of the Rings,
starring Andy Serkis, Paul Bettany and Brendan Fraser! The
adventure continues in books 2 and 3, Inkspell and Inkdeath
Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationally
bestselling author of Dragon Rider and The Thief Lord
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The Pirate Doctor
(Hardcover)
Lindsay Gizicki; Illustrated by Eleonora Petrova; Edited by Robin Katz
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R618
Discovery Miles 6 180
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Return to the spellbinding world of Cordelia Hatmaker in this
soaring magical sequel to The Hatmakers. Perfect for fans of
Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic and Harry Potter. Ever since Cordelia
discovered the hidden map in her father's precious telescope, she's
been searching the streets of London by starlight and trying to
uncover its secrets. She's sure that her missing father is out
there somewhere, and that if she follows his map, she'll finally
discover the truth about his disappearance. She never expects to
stumble upon a secret society of Mapmakers - or to learn that magic
isn't limited to the few Maker families, but is instead is all
around, if you just know where to look . . . But danger is lurking
around every corner, and Cordelia must convince the rival Maker
families to work together for once - not only to bring her father
home, but to save the very essence of magic itself . . . A gorgeous
adventure from exceptional new storytelling talent, Tamzin
Merchant, featuring beautiful illustrations by Paola Escobar.
Praise for The Hatmakers 'Wildly inventive . . . full of
laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I
loved it' Catherine Doyle 'Imaginative' The Times 'An utterly
charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart' Anna
James 'Absolutely wonderful' Emma Carroll 'A swashbuckling romp for
lovers of history and magic . . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and
Harry Potter fans' Kirkus 'A cosy magical adventure peppered with
charming detail' The Bookseller
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By Ash, Oak and Thorn
Melissa Harrison
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R205
R176
Discovery Miles 1 760
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A breathtaking tale of the rich, wild world and all its wonder from
acclaimed nature writer and Costa Award-shortlisted novelist,
Melissa Harrison - the perfect read for cosy nights! SHORTLISTED
FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARDS 2021 CHOSEN AS ONE OF
COUNTRYFILE'S BEST NATURE BOOKS OF 2021 'Timely and magical, it
will open the young reader's eyes to the wonders of the natural
world.' NATASHA FARRANT 'Each page brims with the wonder of our
natural world, so much to learn but all a sheer delight.' PIERS
TORDAY Three tiny, ancient beings - Moss, Burnet and Cumulus, once
revered as Guardians of the Wild World - wake from winter
hibernation in their beloved ash tree home. When it is destroyed,
they set off on an adventure to find more of their kind, a journey
which takes them first into the deep countryside and then the heart
of a city. Helped along the way by birds and animals, the trio
search for a way to survive and thrive in a precious yet
disappearing world ... The breathtaking children's debut from
acclaimed nature writer and literary fiction novelist, Melissa
Harrison: shortlisted for the Costa Book Award and longlisted for
the Baileys Prize Inspired by 1942 classic The Little Grey Men by
BB, with shades of The Borrowers A tale of disappearing wilderness
that couldn't be more relevant in today's environmental crisis,
brought to life for children by three tiny, funny, eternal beings
Continue the adventure in book 2, By Rowan and Yew!
Buried treasure. Hidden secrets. One golden chance.
Legend says the cliffs by the seaside town of Edge are riddled with smugglers' tunnels, and that gold is stashed in their caves. Freya and her best friend, Lin, love searching for treasure on the beach, but they steer clear of the dark and twisting tunnels. It'd be easy to get lost in there, and Freya's sure she can hear voices echoing from them when the wind blows.
Then a mysterious woman moves into Freya's granny's B&B and soon everything that Freya loves about Edge is under threat. It's time for Freya to face her fears. Can she strike gold before time runs out for her town?
A gripping, contemporary adventure with brilliant twists and turns, from the author of Looking for Emily.
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