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From the bestselling queen of heart and humour, JENNY PEARSON,
comes a great big soaring adventure about family and finding
happiness. When Frank John Davenport inherits piles of money from a
grandma he didn't know he had, things take an unexpected turn...
Because the money comes with STRICT instructions...and a NEW
grandpa. Frank quickly compiles a list of all the ways he can spend
the money and look after his grumpy grandpa. Money may buy hot-air
balloon rides, monster-truck lessons and epic parkour experiences,
but can Frank discover that happiness is, in fact, priceless?
Praise for Jenny Pearson SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD,
WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD, LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD and
the BRANFORD BOASE AWARD "Breaks records for funny and touching
storytelling." David Baddiel "As funny and tender as it could ever
be." Frank Cottrell-Boyce "Heart-warming and genuinely funny." The
Times
Lottie loves wildlife and dreams of becoming a nature show
presenter like Samira, host of her favourite programme Every Little
Thing. Lottie has been reading about the decline in the number of
insects in nature. With the help of her tech neighbour Noah, she
decides to build a bug-hotel to encourage their return. But
buzzing-mayhem, they are interrupted by a swarm of bees invading
Mr. Parfitt's garden next door. Can Lottie help save the bees
before the exterminator arrives? Nature Hooks: bee and bug facts,
pollination, butterfly feeder, how to make a bug hotel.
Innocent by day, killer by night: a dark, twisting thriller about a
teen assassin's attempt to live a normal life. 'An electrifying
debut!' Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You Trained
and traumatised by a secret assassin programme for minors, Isabel
Ryans wants nothing more than to be a normal civilian. After
running away from home, she has a new name, a new life and a new
friend, Emma, and for the first time, things are looking up. But
old habits die hard, and it's not long until she blows her cover,
drawing the attention of the guilds - the two rival organisations
who control the city of Espera. An unaffiliated killer like Isabel
is either a potential asset . . . or a threat to be eliminated.
Will the blood on her hands cost her everything? From Finn Longman,
an exhilarating new voice in YA fiction, comes an addictive new
blockbuster series for fans of global phenomena The Girl with the
Dragon Tattoo, Killing Eve and The Hunger Games. PRAISE FOR THE
BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN: 'This dark, enthralling thriller is a
compulsive debut' The Guardian 'An immersive, fast-paced thriller'
The Irish Times 'A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that grips you from
the first page until the very last.' Benjamin Dean, author of The
King is Dead 'A bold, jagged and uncompromising thriller that will
keep you guessing all the way to the end.' Tom Pollock, author of
White Rabbit, Red Wolf 'Sharp and layered, with a bright beating
heart. The Butterfly Assassin will lure you deep into a fascinating
and dangerous new world.' Rory Power, author of Wilder Girls 'An
utterly addictive story. I told myself "just one more chapter" well
into the night.' Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil 'Fierce,
thrilling, and impossible to put down. Packed full of amazing
friendships, plot twists and a desperate fight to survive' C. G.
Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses
Sami and Ali dream of playing for the school football team. They
practise in the park every day and work hard on their skills. But
acing the trials is the last of the boys' worries when they're made
to feel they don't belong on the team because of the colour of
their skin. Ali just wants to tackle the ball on the pitch. Now
he's being forced to tackle the racism in his team too. But how can
he, when he's told it's 'just banter'? From the award-winning
author of 'Boy, Everywhere', a powerful story of friendship and
booting out racism
God Loves You, Little One is a simple rhyming story about God's
love for all of the creatures on the farm, and for you! The book
features simple, rhyming text that will entertain young children.
Each animal rhyme has an additional Bible verse. It also has two
touch and feel sections and four flaps to help engage the child in
the reading experience
The Secret Life of Oceans is a collection of delightful stories and
engaging facts, which imparts a love of Oceans and nature on the
next generation, inspiring them to look after the world around
them. Did you know that blue whales are the largest creatures on
earth ? And that corals are actually tiny creatures? Let Tia the
green turtle guide you through this beautiful first guide to
oceanlife around the globe. Learn about ocean homes and who lives
where, big creatures (whales and whale sharks), little creatures
(baby animals to zooplankton), incredible journeys, sea weather,
and how to help save our oceans. Read magical folklore sea stories
from around the planet, too. Tia has learnt much on her travels and
she will be a great guide for young readers, perhaps inspiring them
to develop a lifelong love of life under the ocean. Following on
from The Secret of Trees, The Secret Life of Bees, and The Secret
Life of Birds, Oceans is the next book in the series. Sumptuous and
detailed illustrations have pride of place in this magical book
that mixes natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a
book to be pored over time and again.
From the multi award-winning Australian author of 'How to Bee' and
'The Dog Runner', another original and heartfelt middle-grade
fiction adventure, exploring themes of loyalty, resilience, courage
and the environment. Neoma and Jag and their small community are
'living gentle lives' on high ground surrounded by the risen sea
that has caused widespread devastation. When strangers from the
Valley of the Sun arrive unannounced, the friends find themselves
drawn into a web of secrecy and lies that endangers their whole way
of life. Soon, daring, loyal Neoma must set off on a solo mission
across the risen sea, determined to rescue her best friend and find
the truth that will save her village.
Instant New York Times No.1 Bestseller Science fiction and East
Asian myth combine in this dazzling retelling of the rise of Wu
Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. 'This is the
historical-inspired, futuristic sci-fi mash-up of my wildest
dreams.' Chloe Gong 'Raging against the patriarchy in spectacular
style.' Observer, best books of the year 'Think The Handmaid's Tale
meets Pacific Rim and buckle up.' Shelley Parker-Chan 'Like its
ferocious heroine, Iron Widow is brutal, bloodthirsty and full of
rage.' Julie C. Dao I have no faith in love. Love cannot save me. I
choose vengeance. The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls
to pilot Chrysalises - giant transforming robots that battle aliens
beyond the Great Wall. It doesn't matter that their female
co-pilots are expected to serve as concubines and often die from
the mental strain. When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a
concubine-pilot, her plan is to assassinate the ace male pilot
responsible for her sister's death. But after miraculously
surviving her first battle, Zetian sets her sights on a mightier
goal. The time has come to stop more girls from being sacrificed.
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Ava Loves Animals tells the fact-filled story of day in the life of
a budding young vet who is passionate about animals. Ava encounters
many different animals at her Grandparents' rescue centre - this
book is filled with facts about the different animals they are
looking after and those she spots outside on her way to the pet
shop. She cuddles some kittens needing new homes, follows some
animal footprints in the park and helps a turtle on the beach with
the help of her grandma. Follow Ava as she shares her love of
animals - discover amazing animal record breakers, learn how frog
spawn grows into a frog and find out what you can learn from
looking at an animal's poo! With an engaging and lively narrative
from Jess French and fun, warm illustrations from Duncan Beedie
this book will help ignite a love and appreciation for nature,
right on our doorsteps. The Nature Heroes series focuses on a group
of friends who are passionate about nature and the great outdoors.
Each book features a different child who has a favourite topic that
they are fascinated by: Billy Loves Birds, Bella Loves Bugs, Ava
Loves Animals and Pedro Loves the Planet!
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We Are One
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Refiloe Moahloli; Illustrated by Zinelda McDonald
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We may look different you and I,
sound different,
act different,
eat different food,
and live in different places
but when I look into your eyes, I see myself.
A comforting and lyrical book about friendship and ubuntu that
celebrates both our differences and similarities.
Also available in isiZulu and Afrikaans.
Join a hunt for lost witch treasure, in an enchanting adventure
story of storms, spells and the magic of the natural world, from
bestselling and award-winning Tim Tilley. Will believes in witches
and the stories he's grown up with - of mythical storm-lions,
disappearing villages and secret songs. Most of all, he believes
the tales of magical treasure hidden in the Fens centuries ago.
Treasure that he has to find, to solve the mystery of his Ma's
disappearance. Then, in the eye of a storm, a witch arrives. She
holds the key to finding the lost treasure - a powerful magical
stone that can summon storms. But someone else is searching for it
too. If it falls into the wrong hands, Will's beloved home could be
destroyed, and with it, his chances of ever finding his ma. Join
Will on an epic quest filled with riddles, ruined towers and
broomstick chases. Praise for Tim Tilley: "A beautifully written
and illustrated magical adventure of little folk" Piers Torday,
author of The Last Wild "A charming fairytale adventure with an
enduring ecological message" Peter Bunzl, author of The Cogheart
Adventures "A magical, nature-loving narrative with a fairytale
quality" The Times
From killers to conservationists, Carnegie-shortlisted Chris Vick
tells the story of three generations of the Kristensen family,
their history as whale hunters and later their mission to save the
great whales and our planet. Summer, the Present Fiery and fierce,
computer geek and eco-activist, Abi is holidaying with her
grandmother on an island off the Norwegian coast. Having developed
and befriended an AI device, Moonlight, she hopes to organise a
global protest. On the island, she learns her great-grandfather
rejected the family's whaling livelihood, instead creating the
first whale song recording. Inspired by him, Abi and Moonlight
translate the whales' songs and discover their stories. Whales are
under threat, their numbers rapidly dwindling. Abi is determined to
help. Autumn, 30 years later The world's ecosystems are collapsing.
There is no sight or sound of whales. Abi, her daughter, Tonje, and
a now almost conscious Moonlight live on an isolated island in the
Atlantic. They search for any sign of whales, but so far there is
only silence. Winter, the Future Tonje's search was not in vain.
Despite climate crisis and the threat of extinction, there is
always hope for the future, as nature and technology combine in a
captivating, action-packed adventure with a powerful environmental
call to arms.
A groundbreaking memoir about being a trans teen. Warning: This
book contains adult themes for readers aged 14+ "Candid writing,
playful artwork, and a riotous and fearlessly real story of
figuring out that you're trans - this book will bring hope and
comfort to so many." - Alice Oseman, bestselling author and
illustrator of HEARTSTOPPER Lewis has a few things to say to his
younger teen self. He knows she's confused about who to snog. He
knows she's really a he and will ultimately realize this... But
she's going to go through a whole lot of mess (some of it funny,
some of it not funny at all) to get to that point. Lewis is trying
to tell her this ... but she's refusing to listen. In Welcome to St
Hell, author-illustrator Lewis Hancox takes readers on the
hilarious, heartbreaking and healing path he took to make it past
trauma, confusion, hurt and dubious fashion choices in order to
become the man he was meant to be. For fans of Heartstopper, Fun
Home and Flamer Lewis Hancox is a trans influencer, filmmaker and
illustrator A remarkable graphic memoir from an unmistakably bold
new voice in comics Suitable for ages 14+
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