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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > School stories
Written with great empathy and Rauf's trademark humour, The Great
(Food) Bank Heist is a moving story that gives a child's-eye view
of the increasing problem of food poverty. On Thursdays, Nelson,
Ashley and Mum head out to the bank. But not just any old bank -
the food bank. With its shining tins and packets of food stacked
from floor to ceiling, Nelson thinks it's the best kind of bank
there is. But there's a thief in town, and the shelves of the food
bank are getting emptier each day, leaving people hungrier than
ever. For the sake of his family and everyone else's, Nelson needs
to make them stop. But can he and his friends really be the ones to
catch the bank robber?
At OCD the losers are tormented.
At Alpha Academy, they're sent home.
Skye Hamilton has scored an invitation to the ultra-exclusive
Alphas-only boarding school where beta is spelled LBR . What
happens when the country's best, brightest, and hawtest begin
clawing and scratching their way to the top?
Emily's Pop-Pop is shocked when he hears that Emily and Vincetta
Louise don't know what a veteran is. With Veterans Day coming up,
he volunteers to talk to their class about the holiday and the
people it honors. But Emily is worried. Pop-Pop sometimes falls
asleep at the strangest times. What if he falls asleep in front of
the whole class? Everyone would laugh!
Vinni and Emily come up with a plan. With so much to learn, they
have to make sure that no one sleeps through this Veterans Day!
Prepare to be spellbound by the stunning illustration inside this
new collector's edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the
Phoenix. Troubled times have come to Hogwarts in a year filled with
secrets, subterfuge and suspicion. The deliciously dark fifth
instalment of Jim Kay's inspired reimagining of J.K. Rowling's
Harry Potter series is an epic artistic achievement, featuring over
160 illustrations in an astonishing range of visual styles. Now an
exciting new collaboration brings together two virtuoso artistic
talents, as Kate Greenaway Medal winner Jim Kay is joined by
acclaimed guest illustrator Neil Packer, winner of the 2021
BolognaRagazzi Award for non-fiction. Jim Kay depicts J.K.
Rowling's wizarding world with the dazzling artistic alchemy fans
around the globe have come to know and love, perfectly complemented
by Neil Packer's own unique and eclectic illustrations, skilfully
woven into the heart of the story. Breathtaking scenes, iconic
locations and unforgettable characters await inside - Luna
Lovegood, Professor Umbridge, Grawp the giant, and many more - as
Harry Potter and Dumbledore's Army prepare for the coming battle
against Lord Voldemort. This beautiful, deluxe edition features an
opulent page size and intricate gold foiled line art set on a
jet-black cloth cover and slipcase; gilt edges on premium grade
paper; head and tail bands and two ribbon markers. Each copy is
also accompanied by an exclusive fold-out souvenir poster to keep
and enjoy. This is the ultimate must-have edition for any Potter
fan, collector or bibliophile.
Join the naughtiest unicorn for magic and mayhem in this hilarious series for 6+ fans of Pamela Butchart, Rabbit and Bear, The Worst Witch and UNICORNS!
Get ready to CELEBRATE! Mira’s been invited to Unicorn School’s 1000th Birthday Party, and can hardly wait for all the games, glitter and gorgeous outfits!
Dave THE NAUGHTIEST UNICORN is more interested in scoffing all the rainbow icing… They’ll be Very Important Visitors there too, and Mira and her friends have been given the important quest of filling party bags with gifts to give them. But it’s not long before disaster strikes! What will they do when the big day arrives?
A brand new, laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin. Perfect for fans of Horrid Henry and the Trouble with Daisy series.
According to head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt, 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it.
But Stanley and Manjit didn't LITERALLY mean to make their whole class sick with homemade biscuits. And they definitely didn't LITERALLY mean for Manjit's dog Killer to eat their teacher's shoes or for Bruce Bingley's rat to escape. These things just happened even though they had a FOOLPROOF plan.
You see, 4B may be the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. But you wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
Highly illustrated and featuring two hilarious madcap adventures in one book, these books are just right for children ready for their first chapter books.
From the moment Gooney Bird Greene arrives at Watertower Elementary
School, her fellow second-graders are intrigued by her unique sense
of style and her unusual lunches. So when story time arrives, the
choice is unanimous: they want to hear about Gooney Bird Greene.
And that suits Gooney Bird just fine, because, as it turns out, she
has quite a few interesting and "absolutely true" stories to tell.
Through Gooney Bird and her tales, the acclaimed author Lois
Lowry introduces young readers to the elements of storytelling.
This book will encourage the storyteller in everyone.
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