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The sixth book in the hilarious Magnificent Mabel series, highly
illustrated throughout and with three short stories - perfect for
newly-confident readers. Meet Mabel - she's MAGNIFICENT. Sometimes
life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance she has to
invite EVERYONE in her class to her birthday party or she won't get
any presents. And her school pack lunches are AWFUL. And when she
goes on holiday she doesn't get a MINUTE to relax. But none of that
matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT. With
highly-relatable themes, brilliantly funny writing and wonderful
artwork throughout, this is perfect for 5-7 year olds. Look out
for: Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit Riot Magnificent Mabel and
the Christmas Elf Magnificent Mabel and the Egg and Spoon Race
Magnificent Mabel and the Magic Caterpillar Magnificent Mabel and
the Very Important Witch
Life at Wigglesbottom Primary is often lived on the edge. Is there
a shark in the local swimming pool? YES! Can playing with the class
parachute make you invisible? YES! Are there dinosaur bones buried
in the playground? YES! What are 2F going to do about it all? Have
a lot of fun! Laugh-out-loud school-based fun in two-colour
stories, perfect for encouraging independent reading! Three short
stories in each book keep just confident readers engaged while
lively two-colour illustrations bring these hilarious early readers
to life and perfectly bridge the gap between picture books and
chapter books. Written by the bestselling, Blue Peter award-winning
author Pamela Butchart and illustrated by Becka Moor. Look out for
all the Wigglesbottom titles! The Toilet Ghost The Shark in the
Pool Super Dog The Classroom Cat The Break-Time Bunnies
Return to the magical world of The Rosewood Chronicles in the fifth
and final instalment of this gorgeous series for fans of The
Princess Diaries and Harry Potter. Ellie is a rebellious princess
who is no longer hiding her real identity. Lottie is her Portman,
wishing that she could shield Ellie from the threat of Leviathan.
Jamie is Ellie's Partizan, a lifelong bodyguard sworn to protect
the princess at any cost - but has mysteriously disappeared. Not
all of the trio have made it back to Rosewood Hall. Can they be
reunited? And at what cost? With the crown at risk, the stakes have
never been higher . . . Praise for Undercover Princess: 'With a
fake princess, a rogue royal and fairytale twists aplenty, this is
the start of a fun new series' - The Sun 'Once Upon A Time fans
will love this new book' - Buzzfeed 'The book is a great example of
friendship and bravery' - First News 'A fun blend of school story,
adventure and mystery' - Week Junior
Everbody likes Mr Mahli, especially his neighbours,nine-year-old
Tomos and Alys. When he goes on holiday they look after his garden
on Cwmdonkin Drive in Swansea for him. But they are not allowed in
his mysteriously empty shed. But the friends soon find out the
ordinary-looking shed is far from empty - it is home to an odd,
slightly grumpy ghost called Dylan. Dylan soon persuades the
children to take him to school with them for a change of scenery -
at first he behaves, but then things start to get out of hand.
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from
Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry
Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and
many more! A beautiful Collector's Edition of the first in the
bestselling School for Good and Evil series - perfect for gifting!
Best friends Sophie and Agatha have been chosen to be students at
the fabled School for Good and Evil, where ordinary boys and girls
are trained to become fairy-tale heroes and villains. One will
train for Good, taking classes in Princess Etiquette and Animal
Communication. One will become Evil's new hope: learning
Uglification and Death Curses. Sophie and Agatha think they know
where they belong, but when they are swept into the Endless Woods,
they're switched into the opposite schools. Together they'll
discover who they really are and what they are capable of. Because
the only way out of a fairy tale . . . is to live through it.
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Duck Days
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Sara Leach; Illustrated by Rebecca Bender
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The third title in the acclaimed Slug Days Stories, now in
paperback. Irma is Lauren's best friend. Irma knows all the
strategies Lauren uses when her Autism Spectrum Disorder makes it
hard to "go with the flow." Lauren helps Irma learn English words
and understand unfamiliar customs. So why does Irma suddenly want
to introduce Lauren to her mountain-biking, litter-dropping
neighbor Jonas? Why is Irma calling Jonas her friend? As if sharing
Irma weren't bad enough, Lauren also has an alarming new problem at
school. Their teacher has announced a mountain biking day when the
students will learn to ride their bikes on an obstacle course. But
Lauren still uses training wheels. She just can't face the teasing
she will get when her classmates see them. She isn't brave like
Irma. She can't go with the flow like Dad. How can she possibly
face this challenge? From author Sara Leach and illustrator Rebecca
Bender comes an honest and warm-hearted successor to the critically
acclaimed Slug Days and Penguin Days. With straightforward text and
frequent black-and-white illustrations, Duck Days is an accessible
chapter book for any young reader with mountains of their own to
climb.
A genre-bending YA that weaves together inner-city life and a
wildly dangerous fairytale universe. Rapunzella is imprisoned in an
enchanted forest made of her own Afro and the might of the evil
King Charming seems unstoppable. But is it? Can Rapunzella use her
power to change the future? You're fifteen, you spend your time at
school and at Val's hair salon with Baker, Val's son, who has eyes
that are like falling off a cliff into space. The salon is a space
of safety, but also of possibility and dreams... Dreams of hair so
rich and alive that it grow upwards and outwards into a wild
landscape, becomes trees and leaves, and houses birds and
butterflies and all the secret creatures that belong in such a
forest. Is there a future where such possibility and power is more
than just a dream? Ella McLeod's debut merges poetry and prose in a
stunningly lyrical, heart-piercingly honest exploration of a
teenager coming into her power as a young woman. A bold new voice
in YA fiction, Ella McLeod is a spoken word poet and actor. Perfect
for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Dean Atta and Kalynn Bayron. A
celebration of Black hair and the power of coming into your
identity.
Book Band: Dark Blue (Ideal for ages 9+) An exciting time-travel
adventure by Emma Shevah, ideal for fans of Horrible Histories. The
librarian at Ariella and Yosef's school loves History. She even has
a collection of historical objects in the library. When she starts
acting strangely, Ariella and Yosef can't resist investigating.
Transported back to Georgian London, how will they get back home?
This thrilling story features beautiful black-and-white
illustrations by Laura Catalan. The Bloomsbury Readers series is
packed with book-banded stories to get children reading
independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double
Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize
winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online
guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary
Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For
more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that
brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be
welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in
Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading
independently and while they continue to gain confidence and
understanding.' Books for Keeps
Dennis and Gnasher are back for a spooky adventure this Halloween.
When the bogeyman of Bunkerton Castle returns and Lord Snooty flees
town, Dennis, Gnasher and friends are dared to spend the night
within the fortress's spooky halls. Will they last until morning?
Or will the Bogeyman of Bunkerton Castle prove too scary for them
to handle?
The first book to kick off the Jamie Johnson football series - as
seen on Cbeebies! An epic tale of dreaming big and chasing glory.
Jamie's desperate to become Highwood School's star football player
(and in his dreams, Hawkstone United's, too). But after he wrecks
his chances at the trials, the pressure's on to prove himself.
perfect books for every young football/soccer fan author Dan
Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier League and
attended two World Cups with the England team "An inspiring read
for all football fans" GARY LINEKER. "Dan knows his football" OWEN
HARGREAVES. "You'll read this and want to get out there and play"
STEVEN GERRARD. "If you like football, this book's for you" FRANK
LAMPARD. "Pure class - brings the game to life"OWEN COYLE.
A Dirty Bertie collection to delight everyone who revels in his
revolting ways! Enjoy the comic capers of Dirty Bertie - the
world's grubbiest trouble magnet - in this bumper book of nine
revolting stories from BURP!, MONSTER! and DISCO! DIRTY BERTIE is a
hugely popular series featuring the character created by David
Roberts and written by Alan MacDonald. With each hilarious story
split into bitesize chapters, DIRTY BERTIE is ideal for building
reading confidence.
In die laaste boek in die gewilde trilogie begin Lehandi se
matriekjaar slegter as ’n rugbywedstryd wat uitgereen het. Haar ma
is verloof en Prissie die Vissie is saam met haar strooimeisie. En
dit terwyl Lehandi alweer single is. Boonop het die nerd Peyton van
vakansie af teruggekom met spiere en kontaklense. En alles verander
skielik handomkeer, 180 grade in die verkeerde rigting, wanneer
haar vorige BFF Reqita weer terugstap in haar lewe in.
Mystery-lover Libby is excited but nervous when she's sent to live
with her aunt while her mother is working abroad. Aunt Agatha is
the headmistress of an extraordinary travelling school that moves
from country to country. Libby joins it in Paris, where she is just
starting to find her feet when her aunt is arrested, accused of a
daring jewel robbery. Can Libby and her new best friend Connie find
the real thief and save her aunt? Illustrated by Becka Moor.
Three unlikely detectives, one BIG mystery. The first in a
brand-new, laugh-out-loud, illustrated mystery series from
award-winning journalist and television presenter Nick Sheridan.
Scooby-Doo for a new generation, perfect for fans of Pamela
Butchart and Sam Copeland. When a child escapes Madame Strang's
Academy for Incredibly Irritating Children in the dead of night,
Madame Strang, her cool and calculating right-hand man, Mr Grule,
and her overweight sausage dog, Mangler, will do anything to track
him down. But friends Riz and Olly know a good story when they see
one, and with the help of runaway Drew Hill, the trio are soon on a
mission to uncover the secret that Madame Strang is so desperate to
keep . . . one that involves a dastardly brainwashing invention and
an academy full of plain and perfectly behaved children. There's
always a mystery to solve in Snoops Bay!
When Dinah is fostered by the Hunters she thinks her biggest
problem will be fitting in with her foster-brothers, Lloyd and
Harvey. However, once she starts at her new school it's clear that
there's more to worry about. All the children, apart from a handful
including Lloyd and Harvey, are too well-behaved - robotic almost -
and oddly keen to please the creepy headmaster. The three children
set out to discover the nature of his influence over everyone . . .
but then Dinah finds herself saying and doing things she has no
power over. Soon they uncover the headmaster's wicked plan.
Controlling the school is just a practice run. He has set his
sights on dominating the entire nation! The children must foil him
before he succeeds . . . but with Dinah under his spell they've got
a challenge on their hands. Great fun and just a little bit
frightening, Gillian Cross's beloved classic still holds readers
under its hypnotic spell, even after thirty years of being in
print. An accessible page-turner, The Demon Headmaster is
impossible to resist.
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The Armourer's House
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Rosemary Sutcliff; Introduction by Lara Maiklem; Illustrated by Isabel Greenberg
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Rorisang and her twin brother Mo must start the school year at a
new school after their mom decides that the family needs to get out
of their comfort zone. The twins have attended the school across
the road since they were toddlers. All their friends are there, and
their dad is best friends with the headmaster. The new school is
far from their house, the extramural activities that are on offer
are unfamiliar and the ones that Rorisang used to excel at in her
old school is dominated by kids far better than her. Luckily
Rorisang makes new friends quickly, learns to play softball and
performs a praise poem at the Eisteddfod. She even survives the
long trips in the car with her pest of a brother! A heartwarming
story that celebrates family and friendship and finding your voice
amidst change.
New town, new school, but the bully is in Ben's head ... There are
4 things you should know about Ben: 1. He's 12 years old 2. He's
the new kid at school 3. His special number is 4 4. He has a bully
in his brain Sometimes Ben's brain makes him count to 4 to prevent
bad things happening. Sometimes it makes him tap or blink in 4s.
Mostly it makes the smallest things feel impossible. And with a new
school, a moody big brother, an absent dad and a mum battling her
own demons, Ben feels more out of control than ever. But then he
meets April, and with his new friend, Ben might finally figure out
how to stand up to the bully in his brain, once and for all. An
authentic and affecting #ownvoices story about living life with
OCD, from the inspiring author and mental health activist, Lily
Bailey. Perfect for readers of A Kind of Spark and The Goldfish
Boy. 'With characters you will take to your heart and never want to
leave, this is a heart-warming and joyous read about the importance
of empathy and understanding.' The Scotsman 'This book deserves to
sit alongside Wonder as a modern classic.' Read and Reviewed blog
'What Wonder (R.J. Palacio) does for people with physical deformity
- When I see Blue will, without doubt, do for those with OCD ...
this is a story of hope.' Sue Chambers, Waterstones bookseller
CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS returns for a twelfth adventure in this highly
illustrated comic book style series! George and Harold, and their
doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing
going. Two of them go to school, while the other two hide in the
tree house and play video games all day -- then they switch! But
when their malicious gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, creates a method of
mind-control that turns their fellow students into attentive,
obedient, perfect children, the future of all humanity will be in
George and Harold's hands!
From the bestselling and award-winning author of Felix Ever After
comes a heart-melting and joyful romance. Maybe it's too late to
tell them how I really feel. That I've had these feelings for
months, for years . . . Lark Winters wants to be a writer, and for
now that means posting anything and everything on their social
media accounts - just to build their platform. When former best
friend Kasim accidentally posts a thread on Lark's Twitter
declaring his love for a secret, unrequited crush, Lark's tweets
are suddenly the talk of the school. To protect Kasim, Lark decides
to take the fall, pretending they accidentally posted the thread in
reference to another classmate. It seems like a great idea: Lark
finally gets the courage to ask out their crush, Kasim keeps his
privacy and Lark's social media stats explode. But living a lie
takes a toll - as does the judgement of thousands of Internet
strangers. Lark tries their best to be perfect at all costs, but
nothing seems good enough for the anonymous hordes - or for Kasim,
who is growing closer to Lark, just like it used to be between them
. . . In the end, Lark must embrace their right to their messy
emotions and learn how to be in love. 'A hilarious and bold love
story for the ages.' Mason Deaver, bestselling author of I Wish You
All the Best 'Fresh and necessary.' The Horn Book Magazine
'Callender proffers complex perspectives on activism, bullying,
respectability politics, and polyamory via a queer, socially
conscious cast.' Publishers Weekly
While awaiting punishment in his headmaster's office for his latest
piece of mischief, prankster Seth picks up an Egyptian amulet from
the desk and is whisked back in time to Ancient Egypt. In a village
by the Nile, Seth finds a place for himself, working for the local
tradesmen and playing with the local children. One of his new
friends, Mery, has a pet hyena that Seth grows to love, so when he
hears that the hyena is going to be roasted as part of a feast for
the visiting pharaoh, Seth decides to save him. But what
consequences will Seth have to face for stealing the pharaoh's
lunch? An absorbing time-travel adventure from bestselling author
Karen McCombie.
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Everyone's the Smartest
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Ulla Contra; Illustrated by Ulla Saar; Translated by Geater, Kaldmaa, Obrien
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