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Even the darkest secrets will come to light. Bubbly social media
star Hannah Monksman is captaining Seiiki and carrying
the last of Earth's whales to a new paradise planet. Viewers have
been following Hannah's journey, but what they don't know is her
true identity—Kim Teng who won her role as Caretaker with the
help of underground operatives known as the Crusaders. Kim forms a
close bond with the whales in her care, and their mental Link
allows conversation on the lonely spaceship. But when one of the
whales, Adonai, begins acting strange, Kim begins to suspect that
she is a pawn in a secret mission meant to ensure the whales never
reach their destination. Or it may just be the isolation getting to
her.
When chaos erupts at the Global Village theme park, Wonder Woman
swoops in to find her arch enemy on the loose! The Cheetah has
stolen a golden statue from the Mayan exhibit and seems bent on
causing mayhem. After a tense standoff, a cat-and-mouse chase
ensues, until the villain challenges Wonder Woman to a showdown in
the Greek showcase. Can the Amazon warrior subdue her foe before
the feline felon reduces the theme park to ruins? Find out in this
action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero fans.
How do you know you really exist?It's Maisie's birthday and she
can't wait to open her presents. She's hoping for the things she
needs to build her own nuclear reactor. But she wakes to an empty
house and outside the front door is nothing but a terrifying,
all-consuming blackness. Trapped in an ever-shifting reality,
Maisie knows that she will have to use the laws of the universe and
the love of her family to survive. And even that might not be
enough...A mind-bending mystery for anyone who's ever asked
questions. From the author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright and
The Jamie Drake Equation.Cover illustration by Matt Saunders.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meets A Night in the Museum in
this the action-packed New York Times bestseller from Chris
Grabenstein, coauthor of I Funny and other bestselling series with
James Patterson! Kyle Keeley is a huge fan of all games - board
games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi
Lemoncello, the most famous and creative gamemaker in the world, is
the genius behind the town's new library that is as much a home for
tech and trickery as it is for stories. Kyle wins a spot at a
puzzle-packed lock-in on the library's opening night. But when
morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must
solve every clue and figure out every secret riddle to find the
hidden escape route . . . !
In a world far from our own, where enemies come in many forms, the
ultimate battle for survival is about to begin ... An epic new trilogy
from the bestselling author of the Summoner series.
CADE CARTER IS LOST
Convicted of a crime he didn't commit, Cade is facing a year in reform
school when he finds himself suddenly transported to another realm.
BUT THIS NEW WORLD IS NO ESCAPE
Populated by bloodthirsty prehistoric creatures and fierce warriors,
Cade's surroundings are full of danger. Along with his fellow students,
Cade is forced to become a contender in a deadly game of the highest
stakes, controlled by invisible overlords.
Who are these brutal rulers, and why did they choose Cade? Before he
can find answers, Cade must get ready to fight ...
BECAUSE IN THIS GAME, FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION
On a faraway planet, cute alien animals need help! Luckily, Charlie
and her robot friend, Random, are ready for any rescue adventure...
Charlie is on a special trip to see the migration of the firecats,
the fastest animals on planet Vela! But when rustlers start
kidnapping the cats, the herd stampede, and a sparkly little
firekitten is left behind. Charlie and Random must come up with a
plan to stop the rustlers and reunite the baby firecat with its
family before it's too late... Fans of Zoe's Rescue Zoo and Holly
Webb will love Cosmic Creatures! Beautifully illustrated throughout
by Sophy Williams, Cosmic Creatures is perfect for animal-mad
readers aged 5+. Look out for the other Cosmic Creatures stories!
The Runaway Rumblebear
On a faraway planet, cute alien animals need help! Luckily, Charlie
and her robot friend, Random, are ready for any rescue adventure...
Something has been stealing the humans' food on planet Vela!
Charlie discovers the thief - it's a cheeky, fluffy, hungry
rumblebear! The rumblebear has lost its family, and Charlie is sure
she can help it find them. But first, she'll have to hide the
rumblebear from the angry mayor, and it's not easy to hide
something that roars like a lion and won't stop eating! Fans of
Zoe's Rescue Zoo and Holly Webb will love Cosmic Creatures!
Beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams, Cosmic
Creatures is perfect for animal-mad readers aged 5+. Look out for
the other Cosmic Creatures stories: The Friendly Firecat
A special anniversary edition, with a striking new cover design, to celebrate 10 years of the Chaos Walking trilogy.
Prentisstown isn’t like other towns. Everyone can hear everyone else’s thoughts in a constant, overwhelming Noise. There is no privacy. There are no secrets. Then Todd Hewitt unexpectedly stumbles on a spot of complete silence. Which is impossible. And now he’s going to have to run… This new edition marks the 10th anniversary of the award-winning modern classic, soon to be a major motion picture starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley.
Three weeks have passed since the events of Underdogs. The British
population continues its imprisonment in Nicholas Grant's giant
walled Citadels, under the watchful eye of innumerable cloned
soldiers. The heroes of Oakenfold Special School remain their last
chance of freedom. As a result of their last mission, Grant has
been forced to speed up his plans for Great Britain and beyond.
Ewan, Kate, McCormick and the rest of the Underdogs must face the
horrors of his new research, knowing that it raises the stakes as
high as they will go. Failing this battle will not merely result in
losing soldiers and friends, but in losing the war entirely.
According to the odds, the Underdogs are near-certain to fail. But
they have spent their whole lives being underestimated and did not
survive this long by respecting the odds.
The fourth hilarious book in the brilliant STEM adventure series
Leonora Bolt. With glorious illustrations by Gladys Jose
throughout. It's Leonora first Christmas, and the brilliant young
inventor is feeling festive! She's made presents, Mildred's boiling
cabbage for the candy canes (yuck!), and best friend Jack's brought
along . . .an invite to the Great Gadget Games?! Her villainous
Uncle Luther is behind this new inventing show, and planning on
stealing the creations made by the very talented contestants. And
in ANOTHER twist, the judges of the competition are two people very
dear to Leonora's heart. Leonora HAS to enter - it's her best-ever
chance to finally stop Luther's dangerous games! But she can't
enter as herself - he'll never allow that - so she'll need a
foolproof disguise, and a brilliant idea for a winning invention .
. . Violet Baudelaire meets Peanut Jones in this epic STEM-themed
adventure about believing in your brainpower - and yourself.
Agnes knows she loves her home of Red Creek--its quiet, sunny
mornings, its dusty roads, and its God. There, she cares tirelessly
for her younger siblings and follows the town's strict laws. What
she doesn't know is that Red Creek is a cult, controlled by a
madman who calls himself a prophet. Then Agnes meets Danny, an
Outsider boy, and begins to question what is and isn't a sin. Her
younger brother, Ezekiel, will die without the insulin she barters
for once a month, even though medicine is considered outlawed. Is
she a sinner for saving him? Is her sister, Beth, a sinner for
dreaming of the world beyond Red Creek? As the Prophet grows more
dangerous, Agnes realizes she must escape with Ezekiel and leave
everyone else, including Beth, behind. But it isn't safe Outside,
either: A viral pandemic is burning through the population at a
terrifying rate. As Agnes ventures forth, a mysterious connection
grows between her and the Virus, allowing her to heal the infected.
But in a world where faith, miracles, and cruelty have long been
indistinguishable, will Agnes be able to choose between saving her
family and saving the world?
ZIP IS BACK, AND HE HAS A NEW BUTTON! Zip is eager to show off his
new button to Cat, even though he isn't quite sure what it does.
Will it take them back in time? Send them to the moon? Make them
invisible? It turns out the button has a much more practical and
relaxing purpose. This beginner reader book, with bold, bright
illustrations and simple text, also makes a sweet bedtime story!
Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children
and readers of all ages!
The third thrilling book in the award-winning MORTAL ENGINES
quartet. In a world removed from the huge motorized cities of
MORTAL ENGINES, Wren is desperate to escape the static city of
Anchorage, and a charming submarine pirate is ready to help her.
But when she steals a mysterious object, she ignites a conflict
that could tear the world apart. MORTAL ENGINES launched Philip
Reeve's brilliantly-imagined creation, the world of the Traction
Era, where mobile cities fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic
future. Now, in time for the film debut, the critically acclaimed
MORTAL ENGINES quartet is repackaged with a fantastic and
eye-catching cover featuring new artwork.
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Glitch
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Laura Martin
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Book 3 in the LEONORA BOLT: SECRET INVENTOR series! Uncle Luther is
back! (And he's got another outrageously evil plan to make his
fortune!) BrightWorldâ„¢ is a brand new amusement park built under
a MASSIVE snow globe, hidden in the Perilous Desert. The park is an
environmental disaster, yet tickets are selling in their MILLIONS!
What's his secret?! Together with her friends and pet otter
Twitchy, secret inventor Leonora Bolt must battle sandstorms,
navigate the Bizarre Bazaar, and shut down Luther. . .FOR GOOD.
Violet Baudelaire meets Peanut Jones in this epic STEM-themed
adventure about believing in your brainpower - and yourself. Praise
for LEONORA BOLT: 'A hilariously silly adventure' - The Guardian
'Fizzing with fun, friendship and fabulous inventions!' - Maria
Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows 'A joyous story' - i
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Invictus
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Ryan Graudin
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If Stan Pollux had known he would be spending his summer holidays
in the outer reaches of our solar system, he would have put on
different underpants. But when he gets kidnapped by the Planet
Dragon Mercury, most things suddenly seem small and insignificant.
Stan finds himself in a universe of dragons who had once ruled the
skies as gods: Mars, Venus, Saturn and even Uranus way out back.
This is shaping up to be the best summer holiday in the history of
the cosmos until Stan discovers his stupid sister is missing and
that Pluto (AKA Hades) is trying to use her to destroy the Solar
System. And it will be all Stan s fault if he doesn t get Poppy
back. So, all Stan has to do is learn how to fight like a hero in
space armour, defeat the dragon god of the Underworld, Hades,
rescue his sister and save the world. All before his parents
realise she is missing.
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Crater Lake
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Jennifer Killick
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Who is the mysterious bloodstained man who stops their coach? Why
is no one around when Lance and the rest of Year Six arrive at the
brand new Crater Lake activity centre? But this is just the
beginning of the school trip from hell; a fight for survival that
sees five pupils band together to save their classmates from an
alien fate far worse than death. But whatever happens, they must
Never. Ever. Fall asleep!
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Moominvalley in November
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Tove Jansson; Illustrated by Tove Jansson; Translated by Kingsley Hart
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Now that autumn is turning into winter, a group of unlikely
friends--including the Fillyjonk, the Hemulen, and Toft--are
waiting in Moominvalley to see the Moomins, for winter doesn't seem
right without them. But the Moomins are not at home. So all the
visitors settle down to await their return, and oddly enough find
themselves warming up to their new life together. For Moominvalley
is Moominvalley still, even without the Moomins in it.
A crown princess. A monster the gods fear. A destiny no one can
outrun. Inspired by Korean history and myths, this rich and
evocative high-stakes fantasy is perfect for fans of Gallant and
Six Crimson Cranes. Mirae was meant to save her queendom, but the
ceremony before her coronation ends in terror and death, unlocking
a strange new power within her and foretelling the return of a
monster even the gods fear. Amid the chaos, Mirae’s beloved older
brother is taken—threatening the peninsula’s already tenuous
truce. Desperate to save her brother and defeat this ancient enemy
before the queendom is beset by war, Mirae sets out on a journey
with an unlikely group of companions while her unpredictable magic
gives her terrifying visions of a future she must stop at any cost.
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A high-octane sticker book with over 10 pages of stickers with which young car enthusiasts can customise a range of supercars.
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