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The first DRAGON REALM series reaches its epic finale with the
fifth adventure for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of epic
conclusions. 'Packed full of fun, heart and imagination, it will
make you wish you had your own dragon bond' - Anna James, author of
the PAGES & CO. series All eyes are on Billy and his friends
after the Dragon Realm collapses and is exposed to the Human Realm.
In their search for a new home for the dragon population, they
learn of the Hidden Realm, a secret so well guarded that only one
dragon knows how to locate it . . . Glorious Old. But convincing
her to trust them comes with its own problems, not to mention the
introduction of an evil new baddie and their band of human-hating
dragons. With trouble round every corner, what destiny is in store
for Billy and the group? Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN: 'Splendidly
addictive' - Guardian 'Rollicking, escapist storytelling with a
dragon-sized heart' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL
OF INK AND STARS 'A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an
adventure story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG
'A wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' - Katherine
Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES 'Brimming with warmth
and originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines edge-of-your-seat
adventure, laugh-out-loud humour and hugely exciting dragons to
create a sweeping fantasy that will captivate readers of all ages.'
- Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND 'DRAGON
MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A rich mythology and a
tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring deeds...this is the
kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next
instalment' - Roshani Chokshi, author of the ARU SHAH series
'DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy to read - adventurous and enchanting,
with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the moment you first
looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon looking back' -
Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE and THE
BONE SEASON series
SPLINTERED BLOODLINES. UNBREAKABLE BARGAINS. A LEGACY OF BETRAYAL.
The powerful sequel to the instant New York Times bestselling and
award-winning Legendborn that's taking TikTok by storm. Perfect for
fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas and
Cinderella is Dead! The shadows have risen, and the line is law.
All Bree wanted was to uncover the truth behind her mother's death.
So she infiltrated the Legendborn Order, a secret society descended
from King Arthur's knights - only to discover her own ancestral
power. Now, Bree has become someone new: A Medium. A Bloodcrafter.
A Scion. But the ancient war between demons and the Order is rising
to a deadly peak. And Nick, the Legendborn boy Bree fell in love
with, has been kidnapped. When the Regents reveal they will do
whatever it takes to hide the war, Bree and her friends must go on
the run to rescue Nick themselves. But enemies are everywhere,
Bree's own powers are unpredictable and dangerous, and she can't
escape her growing attraction to Selwyn, the mage sworn to protect
Nick until death. If Bree has any hope of saving herself and the
people she loves, she must learn to control her powers from the
ancestors who wielded them first - without losing herself in the
process. Praise for Legendborn: "I love the feeling of a magical
world existing just beneath the surface of our own and this story
gave me everything I wanted: incredible characters, ancient lore
and secret societies - all grounded in our very real, very flawed
world . . ." - Leigh Bardugo, author of Shadow and Bone "Tracy
Deonn's Legendborn braids southern folk traditions and Black Girl
Magic into a searing modern tale of grief, power and
self-discovery." - Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling
author of The Belles
Save the universe in the awesome and hilarious new space-themed
adventure series from bestselling authors Katie and Kevin Tsang!
Suzie Wen LOVES gadgets and inventing things - but her inventions
don't always turn out how she expects . . . And when Suzie invent
the Super 3DTV Gizmo she ends up getting transported into her
favourite TV show - Space Blasters! On board the space ship with
Captain Jane, Spaceman Jack and alien with attitude Five-Eyed
Frank, Suzie is soon exploring new planets - like the smelly Planet
Cheddar - and meeting plenty of aliens. But when moons start
disappearing, it's up to Suzie to save the universe. Can she put
her inventing skills to use? And will she ever get home? Funny,
accessible and highly illustrated stories, perfect for readers aged
6 and up and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Grimwood, Kitty Quest - and
space! STEM themes woven throughout, including real mindbending
space facts and pages from Suzie's inventors' notebook
Aria lives on a well-ordered planet whose people have
eradicated illness and even death. Earth is their
‘shadow planet’ which they populated with humans
centuries ago so they could study them and learn from their
experiences. Now the experiment is coming to an end and Aria
must go to Earth with her scientist father to set off a
train of events which will destroy its people. Brought up to
believe that humans are inferior, Aria is shocked
to discover that she is herself half human, and amazed to
find that Earth-dwellers live life to the full
and feel love for each other, even though they are mortal.Â
But once she understands this, how can she save them, and
herself, from destruction?
This book will sort myth from fact to bring you the real science
behind the search for alien lifeforms. Space expert Joalda Morancy
will take readers on a tour of the Solar System (and beyond) on
board new NASA missions searching for the most likely alien hiding
places - from icy moons of Jupiter to the clouds of Venus. Along
the way kids will find out about: * The robots sent to Mars to look
for Martians * What really goes on at Area 51 * Ways to spot an
advanced alien civilisation (hint - look for dim stars) Readers
will explore a comet, race futuristic spaceships, and discuss what
we would say to aliens when we finally meet them (after "hello!").
They may seem as fanciful as wizards and monsters, but this book
will show that scientists not only believe that aliens exist - but
that it's only a matter of time before we find them.
The Red Eyes have taken over the Earth. Can Casey use her new
powers to lead the resistance? The third in an exciting and
original sci-fi adventure trilogy for the gaming generation.
Catapulted forward four years, Casey and her teammates have landed
on a very different Earth from the one they left only a few days
before. The Red Eye aliens have taken over, leaving carnage in
their wake as they ruthlessly search for the key to intergalactic
domination. And they seem to have all the adults – and Casey’s
younger brother Pete – in their thrall. Determined to free their
families and stop the Red Eyes from discovering the final piece in
the puzzle, the gamers team up with a rag-tag bunch of teenagers
who call themselves the Resistance. Casey still has the powers
conferred on her by the wise and ancient Squids. But will it be
enough?
A highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada
Desert, USA. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO
sightings have been reported nearby. Some people even say alien
bodies are stored there. What really goes on behind its highly
guarded fences? Explore the theories and learn why Area 51 has
become one of history's greatest mysteries.
Keep little superheroes entertained with this handy activity book,
bursting with superhero-themed picture puzzles, dot-to-dots,
spot-the-differences, simple wordsearches and more. Speed through a
maze to the villain's lair, spot the difference between super-suits
and vehicles, complete a superpowers wordsearch and more. All the
activities are designed to help children develop vital skills in
reading, writing, counting and observation.
Science and laughs combine in this out-of-this-world adventure,
featuring illustrations by Ben Mantle! 'Pure joy' PIERS TORDAY '[A]
warm, funny alien read' VASHTI HARDY 'A bright, brainy book' THE
TIMES 'If you like your science with a dose of laughter, then this
rollicking space adventure is for you.' WEEK JUNIOR You might think
that this story is going to be an intergalactic adventure filled
with UFOs, black holes, killer robots and some very foul-smelling
aliens. And you'd be right. But it's mostly about a boy called
Jake, his embarrassing dad, and the mind-boggling question ... are
we really alone in the universe? Funny, easy to read and hugely
likeable, Space Oddity combines science, comedy and adventure for
ages 7 and up. A new, younger story from award-winning writer
Christopher Edge, author of The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day. Came
out of The Big Idea Competition, from a story entry by scientist Dr
Sarah Ryan. Cover and inside illustrations by Ben Mantle (The Land
of Roar and I, Cosmo).
An enchanting and magical story of kindness, from the highly
regarded creator of Blue Kangaroo. When Bella opens her front door
and finds an other-wordly, little stranger on the doorstep, her
life changes forever! Cold, hungry and lost, the only word the
stranger can say is 'Toot!', so Bella and her children, name him
Mister Toots, before giving him something to eat and a comfy bed.
Soon Mister Toots becomes a much-loved member of the family and
neighbourhood. But one terrible day, he disappears into the sky...
Will anyone ever see him again? Beautifully illustrated, this
poignant, moving story about the power of kindness and compassion,
and accepting and welcoming others, will touch the hearts of adults
and children alike.
Discover 22 of the bravest, most powerful superheroes in the galaxy
with this awesome colouring book. From human flamethrowers and
weather manipulators, to shadowy shapeshifters and deadly ninjas,
use your pens to colour capes, wings, masks and more as you bring
each hero to life. Includes stats boxes for each hero's powers,
strength and skill.
Get ready for a hilarious out-of-this-world adventure for readers
aged 8+ - this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates,
Andy Griffiths and Star Wars! Illustrated throughout by the
brilliantly funny Katie Abey. *PRE-ORDER NOW!* It's the year 2525,
and things aren't looking great for Planet Earth. An endless night
is coming - a super-advanced alien spaceship has stopped the world
from turning, threatening the existence of every creature on the
planet - and it turns out that ten-year-old Eliza Lemon is the only
one who can save them! Will she be able to handle alien overlords,
a doughnut-shaped spaceship, monkeys and vampire finches? And, most
importantly of all, will she be able to rescue her baby brother,
save the world and survive THE FUTURE? For more out-of-this-world
fun don't forget to read about Eliza and Johnnie's first two
adventures in How to Survive Without Grown-Ups and How to Survive
Time Travel. Out now!
The third book in a SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff)
new series for readers aged 7+ - from the amazingly talented
illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious
illustrations and comic strips, this is the perfect read for fans
of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. "A
SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!" -
Liz Pichon, author of the bestselling TOM GATES series. HELLO! My
name is PIZAZZ and I'm a superhero . . . You probably think that's
really AWESOME, and while it can be, it's also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY
annoying. Even though I'm saving the world ALL THE TIME, there are
still LOADS of bad guys about. Like super baddie PERFECTO! She's
younger than me, and just . . . well, PERFECT! But I have a plan.
Maybe I just need to be perfect too - even moreperfect than
Perfecto. Easy-peasy, right?! Hilariously narrated by reluctant
superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy's distinctive
illustrations and comic-book strips, this is the third book in the
laugh-out-loud PIZAZZ series. PRAISE for PIZAZZ: "Blocky
comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist
message make for accessible, quirky reading" - The Guardian,
Children's Book of the Month "Sophy Henn's funny new series [...] a
witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too" - The
Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week "Sophy Henn's lively,
energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to
fit in" - Financial Times "Full-page illustrations, comic-strip
sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure
this book will appeal to more reluctant readers" - The i "Perfect
for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of
illustration and zany text throughout" - Booktrust
An out-of-this-world middle-grade adventure about finding
friendship in the most unlikely of places. From the bestselling and
Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE
TOWER. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things and authors, such as
Ross Welford and Lisa Thompson. Something strange is happening in
Ana's city . . . she's the only one awake. Confused and curious,
Ana sets off to explore, bumping into the one other person who's
been able to rouse themselves - her ex-best friend, Tio. On a
mission to discover what's happening, Ana and Tio journey through
the city looking for clues, their friendship mending with every
step. When a mysterious creature suddenly materialises in front of
them, Ana realises they've found the answer they've been looking
for. But one question still remains: Why them? Praise for How I
Saved the World in a Week: 'This tense, haunting zombie thriller
perfectly balances terrifying peril with emotional depth.' -
Guardian 'A fabulous page-turner' - Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky
Song 'A compelling and timely survivalist journey' - Sita
Brahmachari, author of Where the River Runs Gold 'A brave and
powerful story' - Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit
Bird Praise for Boy in the Tower: 'An unusual and very impressive
debut' - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
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Pizazz
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Being a superhero is the best thing ever, right? WRONG!
HELLO! My name is Pizazz and I’m a superhero…
You probably think that's really AWESOME and while it can be, it's also
REEEEEEEAAALLLLY annoying.
Don’t believe me? Well, I have to wear the same outfit ALL THE TIME?!
I'm always dashing off to save the world right in the middle of fun
stuff. Plus I have to be the good guy even when I might not want to be.
And sometimes I just want to be, well, normal.
You see, it’s not easy being SUPER …
PS. DON’T even ask me about my super “POWER”…
The first in a super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) NEW series
for 7+ readers from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy
Henn!
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Long Distance
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From flying saucers and supersonic spaceships, to alien encounters
and famous fakes, this classic title traces UFOs throughout
history, and is the perfect companion for any space enthusiast.
First published in 1977, this is the second book from Usborne's
beloved World of the Unknown series to be brought back by popular
demand. With a brand new foreword by impressionist, actor and
comedian Jon Culshaw, otherwise the book remains unchanged from the
original. For centuries people have been seeing strange lights and
shapes in the sky, and weird creatures walking the Earth, but in
recent years there seem to have been more of these 'objects' than
ever. Researchers have tried to find out more about them, but while
many have been explained, there still remain a few which defy
identification. World of the Unknown UFOs investigates UFO case
stories. It tells you what is known of the flying saucer mystery
and suggests some possible solutions to it. Where do UFOs come
from? Are they spaceships guided by creatures from other worlds?
Are they figments of people's imaginations? You can find answers to
some of these questions in this book and learn how to make your own
UFO model, how to fake a UFO photograph, and even how to go hunting
for real UFOs.
Build 11 of the strangest, deadliest, most awesome aliens in the
galaxy with the inspiring stickers in this book. The scenes to
complete include a giant alien with trailing tentacles that crackle
with lightning and a mysterious warrior from another dimension.
With statistics for each alien's size, intelligence and attack
force.
Build 11 of the most dangerous warriors in the galaxy in this exciting activity book. Fantasy fans will love adding stickers of armour and weapons to space warriors including the time-travelling Overseer and Frolix, the ultimate war machine. Each page features statistics for each space warrior's skill, bravery, intelligence and attack power.
Little children will love exploring the amazing world of
superheroes with this action-packed early years colouring book.
With over 30 bold, simple yet exciting outline illustrations to
colour, it's the ideal way to spark young adventurers' imaginations
as they develop their pencil control skills.
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A daring young astronaut arrives on Mars, certain he will find life
there. He has even brought a gift of chocolate cupcakes. But soon
he realises he's made a mistake as the planet seems to be totally
barren except for one little flower. However, as only the audience
can see, if only he would turn around he would meet the friendly
Martian who is always lurking shyly one step behind! As he settles
in for the journey home, he cracks open his cupcakes-only to
discover that someone has eaten them all! Fans of Oliver Jeffers
and Jon Klassen will love this slapstick adventure where the last
laugh is on our intrepid but not so clever hero.
Do you spend your time wondering and worrying about the end of the
world? Do you have a basement full of canned food, rechargeable
batteries and tin foil hats? If so, then this is the series for
you. With tips on everything from hiding supplies to attacking your
enemies, this series will guide you out the other side of the
apocalypse.
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