For new girl Darrell Rivers, there are friends to be made, pranks to be played and fun to be had at Malory Towers in Enid Blyton's best-loved boarding school series.

In book two, there is a thief about. Purses and jewellery are missing in the North Tower. Meanwhile Darrell is caught in the middle when her friend Sally is made head girl instead of Alicia. Will they find the thief and will Alicia and Sally make up?

There's drama at Malory Towers!

Between 1946 and 1951, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at Malory Towers. This edition features the original text and is unillustrated.

Keegan gets the opportunity to design a poster to advertise his favourite writer’s new comic book - and the winner can attend the book launch party! He is so excited, but the school bully, Brent Petersen, threatens to destroy all his plans ...

There’s a new girl in school and Keegan becomes friendly with her.

Samier and Samia, however, don’t like the fact that Alysha is better than Samia at everything and Keegan struggles to keep the peace ...

In Sage Cookson's Sweet Escape, the first book in the series, Sage and her parents visit a chocolatier to film a segment for their TV show.

Things go drastically wrong when the competitive spirit gets the better of the chocolatier.

A thrilling read, for fans of Gone Girl and We Were Liars. There was no sign of a struggle, they whisper to each other. She took her phone but left her laptop behind. Apparently, she'd met someone online, they write to each other in class, phones buzzing. She ran away. She was taken. The first time Aiden Kendrick hears about Lizzie Summersall's disappearance is when the police appear at his front door. He and Lizzie used to be friends; they aren't anymore. And when Aiden finds out that Lizzie had been talking to strangers on Facebook; that the police think she went to meet one of them, he begins to wonder how well he ever really knew her, and Aiden doesn't know it yet, but with Lizzie's disappearance his life is about to take a twisted and desperate turn.

With diary entries written by eleven-year-old Libby Scott, based on her own experiences of autism, this pioneering book, written in collaboration with esteemed author Rebecca Westcott, has been widely praised for its realistic portrayal of autism. Tally is eleven years old and she's just like her friends. Well, sometimes she is. If she tries really hard to be. Because there's something that makes Tally not the same as her friends. Something she can't cover up, no matter how hard she tries: Tally is autistic. Tally's autism means there are things that bother her even though she wishes they didn't. It means that some people misunderstand, her and feel frustrated by her. People think that because Tally's autistic, she doesn't realise what they're thinking, but Tally sees and hears - and notices - all of it. And, honestly? That's not the easiest thing to live with. The first book written in collaboration with Libby Scott When Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing online it soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying that Libby's writing helped them understand autism for the first time This fictionalised portrayal of a young autistic girl is written by Rebecca Westcott, in close collaboration with Libby Scott, making it a truly original and inspirational book that will give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of what it's like to be autistic Perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time BOOKS BY LIBBY SCOTT AND REBECCA WESTCOTT Can You See Me? (2019) Do You Know Me? (2020) Ways To Be Me (2021)

'Your kids need this lovely book' Kate Beckinsale Four stories in one! I have a twin brother. Everyone calls him Jimmy, which is sort of the English version of Dimitri, his actual Greek name. Our mum's Greek, you see. I'm Cally, short for Calista, which means, I don't want to sound big-headed or anything, 'most beautiful'. I'm not sure about Dimitri, but if Dimitri means most-annoying-brother-in-the-whole-wide-world, then that's him. Join Cally and Jimmy in four hilarious stories, perfect for newly confident readers. They get into scrapes together, bake some poisonous cakes, almost ruin their school assembly and finally have a twintastic birthday party.

Sex Education meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder in this darkly hilarious YA murder mystery by Comedy Women in Print Prize and Carnegie Medal nominated author, Kate Weston. Sixth formers Kerry and Annie are nerdy, horny, hilarious, and exceptionally uncool. They're never invited to parties, picked for sports teams or included in jokes, yet together they form a unit so great that they don't need anyone else. But, when they're approached by the popular Heather and invited to one of the coolest parties in town to help her find out who's been trolling her from an account claiming to be her dead dad, their investigations take a turn. Heather's best friend is found murdered. Suffocated with a mooncup. Uncovering eye watering secrets, Kerry and Annie learn that everyone's got dirty secrets to hide, no matter their popularity...

Welcome, readers, to the imaginative brain of Omar! You might not know me yet, but once you open the pages of this book you'll laugh so hard that snot will come out of your nose (plus you might meet a dragon and a zombie - what more could you want?).

My parents decided it would be a good idea to move house AND move me to a new school at the same time. As if I didn't have a hard enough time staying out of trouble at home, now I've also got to try and make new friends. What's worse, the class bully seems to think I'm the perfect target.

At least Eid's around the corner which means a feast (YAY) and presents (DOUBLE YAY). Well, as long as I can stay in Mum and Dad's good books long enough...

The combination of Zanib Mian's hilarious text and Nasaya Mafaridik's fantastic cartoon-style illustrations make the PLANET OMAR series perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.

Previously published as 'THE MUSLIMS', this was the winner of the Little Rebels Award in June 2018. The text has been revised, expanded with new scenes and re-illustrated.

The expanded story of orphan Sara Crewe and her stay at Miss Minchin's Seminary for Young Ladies where she's subjected to neglect and unnecessary cruelty. Despite the circumstances, Sara's imagination becomes a source escapism and much-needed comfort. Sara Crewe is the daughter of a wealthy military captain who serves in India. While stationed abroad, he enrolls his daughter in Miss Minchin's Seminary for Young Ladies. He plans for her to receive a superior education in an affluent environment. Yet, when tragedy strikes, Sara loses her father and his fortune. She's stripped of her luxuries and forced into a life of servitude. She is constantly ridiculed by Miss Minchin but maintains her dignity and positive spirt. Sara passes the time by making up magical stories, easing the pain of her daily struggles. For more than a century, A Little Princess has captivated the imaginations of children all over the world. It centers a young protagonist whose perseverance is only matched by her kindness. This remarkable story has been adapted multiple times including the 1939 film starring Shirley Temple as Sara. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Little Princess is both modern and readable.

A life-affirming story about friendship, adventure and self-belief, from the award-winning author of The Bubble Boy. Perfect for fans of Louis Sachar's Holes and Elle McNicoll's A Kind of Spark. When three eleven-year-old 'problem children' are thrown together at summer camp, they're challenged to build a place to live together for the next month. But after a trip to a disused tin-mine goes awry, Milo and his new friends, Oscar and Effie, soon find themselves split off from the group and trapped underground. Can they work through their individual issues and come together as a team to find their way to freedom?

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin delivers a gripping romance about two teens: a certified genius living with a diagnosed mental illness and a politician's son who is running from his own addiction and grief. Don't miss this gut punch of a novel about mental illness, loss, and discovering you are worthy of love. The next read for fans of Angie Thomas, Danielle Jawando and Jason Reynolds Scars exist to remind us of what we've survived . . . Since Shelbi enrolled at Windward Academy as a senior and won't be there very long, she hasn't bothered making friends. What her classmates don't know about her can't be used to hurt her - you know, like it did at her last school. Andy Criddle is not okay. At all. He's had far too much to drink. Again. Which is bad. And things are about to get worse. When Shelbi sees Andy at his lowest, she can relate. So she doesn't resist reaching out. And there's no doubt their connection has them both seeing stars . . . but the closer they get, the more the past threatens to pull their universes apart. #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone delivers a tour de force about living with grief, prioritizing mental health, and finding love amid the chaos. Praise for Dear Martin: "Powerful, wrenching" John Green "A must-read" Angie Thomas "Raw and Gripping" Jason Reynolds "Deeply moving" Jodi Picoult Also by Nic Stone: Dear Martin Odd One Out Jackpot Dear Justyce

Wat het geword van elke man vir homself?

Charlie Flets is 17, taai en ʼn 800m atleet op pad na SA’s. Behalwe vir sy skaaphond buddy, Bravo, en vriend, Jordan Jafta, probeer Charlie sy bes om solo te vlieg. Probeer ...

Dis makliker gesê as gedaan, veral as jou buddies moeilikheid kry.

Terwyl hy bloed sweet op die atletiekbaan, maak hy seker dat hy nie per ongeluk ʼn barmhartige Samaritaan soos die res van sy gesin word nie. Hy fokus eerder op sy eie oorlewing, want hy haat dit dat sy pa ’n helikoptervlieënier in die lewensgevaarlike Soedan is en hy haat dit dat sy ma alles en almal in nood help. Soos die uiters vreemde tannie San wat haar intrek in sý buitekamer kom neem het.

En dan tel Charlie teensinnig ʼn verlore joernaal op en teen sy beterwete probeer hy die eienaar opspoor. Skielik word sy eie planne van alleen leef ontspoor, want die joernaal maak ʼn ander wêreld vir hom oop.

A quirky school comedy from Vivian French. Perfect for fans of Wigglesbottom Primary and Kes Grey's Daisy books. When Dan gets into trouble at school for being untidy, he teams up with his best friend Billy to find out who's throwing his lunchbox on the floor. With chalk fingerprints and missing sardine sandwiches as clues, Detective Dan is on the case! This humorous mystery from award-winning author Vivian French has appealing black-and-white illustrations by Daniel Duncan and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Lime Ideal for ages 7+ Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

Dear Friends, I may be a small classroom hamster, but even I'm amazed at how many unsqueakably exciting adventures I've had. I've had a spooky mystery to solve on Halloween, nighttime escapades at school and even gone to Winter Wonderland. I've had so many HO-HO-HO hilarious adventures I've put some more of them into this big book to share with you Your friend, Humphrey.

When Malcolm the rat arrives as the pet at McKenna School, he revels in the attention. He also meets the Midnight Academy, a secret society of classroom pets that keeps the nutters (kids) safe. There's just one problem: Rats have a terrible reputation So when the Academy's iguana leader is kidnapped, Malcolm must prove his innocence--and show that even rats can be good guys. Illustrated by Brian Lies of "Bats at the Beach," this engaging middle grade novel will have readers rooting for Malcolm as they try to solve the mystery alongside him.

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this ninth book in the My Weirder-est School arc, A.J. and his friends learn some new, exciting facts about geography from a world traveler. No need to pack your bags for this trip! After noticing that A.J. and his friends' geography knowledge could use some work, Mr. Cooper invites to class just the person to help. Globetrotter Mrs. Barr speaks seven languages and has visited nearly two hundred countries! But why does she carry a suitcase everywhere she goes? And why does she open a window whenever she walks into a room? Perhaps Mrs. Barr has something to hide! Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!

My name is Dory, but everyone calls me Rascal. This is my family. And I'm the littlest. Meet Dory - an irresistible scamp with a huge imagination. Dory's the youngest in her family, which STINKS because it means everyone's always too busy to play with her. Or worse! They call her too little to join in. Luckily Dory has plenty of friends to keep her company - even if everyone else says they're just imaginary. And Dory has a lot to do: outsmarting the monsters that live in her house, escaping from prison (aka time-out) and exacting revenge on her sister's favourite doll... Fully illustrated throughout, and with perfect-for-bedtime length chapters, this adorable little mischief-maker is sure to capture your heart.

In Laguna Beach, California, sixteen-year-old Kendra Dimes is preparing for the 2010 USA Surfing Prime West. She'll be competing this year in honor of her brother, who was a surfer too, but who died from a drug overdose. Kendra has suffered anxiety attacks ever since her brother's death, and surfing is what's been helping her heal. Brock Parker is the new bad boy at school; he deals drugs to the high school clientele for his parents, who work for a Mexican drug lord. Though Brock and Kendra come from two different worlds, sparks fly when they meet at the homecoming dance-their attraction is magnetic. When they start a game of 21 Questions one night, they begin to learn more about each other-and, surprisingly, about themselves too. But some questions aren't answered with the whole truth; after all, Brock can't tell Kendra what his parents do for a living. As Kendra and Brock experience all of life's most exciting firsts, they prove that even when life throws you the perfect storm, you can make it through and come out stronger than before. 21 Questions is a coming-of-age journey packed with passion and heartbreak, risk and romance.

This is a story about noticing the little things, the grand big things, the imaginary, and sometimes, hidden things. It is about embracing what's possible. And that the incredible is everywhere, and in everything--waiting to be known, discovered, recognized.

This beautiful tale by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada and illustrator Elise Hurst encourages readers of all ages to slow down and look at the world with their hearts--to use their imagination to expand their vision. A companion to the beloved children's book Trying, Noticing follows a young girl and an accomplished painter as they learn to observe the beauty and magic in each day.

It's a story that will encourage you to pay attention, to make new discoveries, and to explore the unknown. And it's also an invitation to look within, to your own hopes and dreams, and perhaps to discover even more.