The spell-binding world-building of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell with the page-turning kid appeal of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.

‘Magic forged at Midsommer is the strongest and truest of all magic – both fair and foul.’

Ever since Benjamiah returned from his spectacular adventure in Wreathenwold, he’s been desperate to go back. When he discovers a strange fragment of witchstone, he is transported back to the labyrinthine streets of Wreathenwold and soon finds himself on another dangerous quest involving a strange collection of fairytales – The Book of Barely Believable Stories.

Reunited with Elizabella Cotton and helped by two new friends – Mea and Silas the mapmaker – the gang undertake a series of magical trials to save the missing children of Wreathenwold before Midsommer ends and they are lost forever . . .

What makes someone a hero? Or a villain? The Action Bible: Heroes and Villains is an extensive, full-color guide to the Bible’s heroes and villains, and includes fascinating facts and figures about the Bible’s most curious yet sometimes relatable people.

It will draw in 8- to 12-year-old readers with:

• Colorful info about the crazy origins, amazing occupations, and strengths and failings of more than 75 Bible characters.
• Historical background and “Where Is It Now?” guides to ancient and modern-day locations.
• Diagrams, stories and fun facts about food, clothing, traditions, individual quirks and miraculous interventions.

From Adam and Eve’s most embarrassing moment to the details of a Roman soldier’s armor to Zechariah’s hometown, the unique insights and dynamic illustrations in this jam-packed guide will jump off the pages and into kids’ minds and hearts as they meet people just like them whom God used in His redemptive story.

A sassy cat from the back alleys of Paris believes she is quite different to the rest of the rabble. She can do anything she sets her mind to - even if others don't think so. Leaving her cat family behind, she sets off to explore Paris. Cat meets legendary singer Edith Piaf, creates her own stunning designs at a high-fashion atelier and dances with the infamous dancer Josephine Baker and her cheetah. But is this the life she really wants? What about her friends and family?

It was an ordinary morning when the ordinary boy woke up, and it was an ordinary journey to school - but then Mr Gee bounced into the classroom and everything changed. Mr Gee plays rousing music which thunders around the classroom, and asks what it makes them think of. The dull grey world has been transformed into one of colour and excitement. 'Write a story about it!' laughs Mr Gee. And the ordinary boy began to write: the words just tumbled out of him pell-mell. And the places he went to, and the things he saw were extraordinary!

Spring, summer, autumn or winter - the intrepid Weather Girls are ready for whatever the seasons might bring! Join them as they stomp through autumn leaves, enjoy a summer swim, explore the lush green forests and climb a snowy mountain. There is so much to experience and discover when you jump up and step outside with this lively group of friends.

Get inspired and get active with this stylish book all about the magic of the seasons, the wonders of the outside world and the fun you can have with good friends. The Weather Girls is a charming, rhyming story with striking illustrations and additional nature facts, from illustrator Aki.

The new edition of Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Student Book 2 develops reasoning, fluency and problem-solving to boost students' confidence and give them the best preparation for GCSE study. Purposefully updated based on feedback from thousands of teachers and students, as well as academic research and impact studies Bolsters preparation for GCSE with new questions that reflect the latest exams and a format that seamlessly aligns with our GCSE Maths courses Shown to help GCSE students master maths with confidence with a UK-specific approach that draws upon global best practices and cutting-edge research Tried-and-tested differentiation with a unique unit structure and improved pacing to support every student's progress Extra skills-building support, problem-solving, and meaningful practice to consolidate learning and deepen understanding New additions to boost progression and post-GCSE study such as 'Future skills questions' and 'Working towards A level' features

The new edition of Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Student Book 1 develops reasoning, fluency and problem-solving to boost students' confidence and give them the best preparation for GCSE study. Purposefully updated based on feedback from thousands of teachers and students, as well as academic research and impact studies Bolsters preparation for GCSE with new questions that reflect the latest exams and a format that seamlessly aligns with our GCSE Maths courses Shown to help GCSE students master maths with confidence with a UK-specific approach that draws upon global best practices and cutting-edge research Tried-and-tested differentiation with a unique unit structure and improved pacing to support every student's progress Extra skills-building support, problem-solving, and meaningful practice to consolidate learning and deepen understanding New additions to boost progression and post-GCSE study such as 'Future skills questions' and 'Working towards A level' features

An achingly authentic and raw portrait of love, regret, and the life-altering impact of the relationships we hold closest to us, this YA romance bestseller is perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Jenny Han, and Lynn Painter.

Autumn and Finn used to be inseparable. But then something changed. Or they changed. Now, they do their best to ignore each other.

Autumn has her boyfriend Jamie, and her close-knit group of friends. And Finn has become that boy at school, the one everyone wants to be around.

That still doesn't stop the way Autumn feels every time she and Finn cross paths, and the growing, nagging thought that maybe things could have been different. Maybe they should be together.

But come August, things will change forever. And as time passes, Autumn will be forced to confront how else life might have been different if they had never parted ways…

Soon to be a major motion picture streaming on Netflix!​

The first book in Scott Westerfeld's international bestselling Uglies series - over six million copies of the series have been sold worldwide!

In Tally Youngblood’s world, looks matter. At sixteen everyone undergoes a transformation from “Ugly” to “Pretty” and is catapulted into a high-tech paradise where the only thing that matters is having a great time and you never have to worry or think for yourself. Tally can’t wait.

But then, with just weeks to go to Tally’s birthday, her friend Shay runs away and the ugly truth about the world of the Pretties starts to reveal itself. What if the beauty of the Pretties utopia really is just skin deep?

Chump the chimpanzee was always being silly.

He would make rude noises from BOTH ENDS, pick his nose with his little toe... and eat the skins of bananas, hurling out the tasty part inside. NASA's scientists thought he'd be the PERFECT chimp to send into space.

Little did Chump know that he had been selected for a deadly-dangerous mission. If a chimp could orbit Earth, then chances were a human could too. With Chump the chimp at the controls of a spacecraft, what could possibly go wrong? As it turned out, EVERYTHING.

Blast off with Chump, and encounter dog space pirates, evil insects, and the silliest chimpanzee who ever lived in this wildly funny space opera, fully illustrated in fantastic colour.

Marty doesn't have much—unlike his mom, who seems to hold on to everything. Life at home is tough, but Marty finds sanctuary down at the community garden with his eccentric grandad.

On Marty's birthday, Grandad gifts him a seed. "There’s magic in seeds, you know. You can never tell what wonders are in them." As it turns out, Grandad has a rather wonderful plan up his sleeve. It involves wishes, a pumpkin, and a trip all the way from England to Paris.

Funny, inspiring, and larger-than-life, Seed is a story about believing in dreams—your own, and those of the people you love.

AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! THE EXPLOSIVE NEW YA CRIME THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER. AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! WINNER of the CrimeFest award 2022 for Best Crime Fiction Novel for Young Adults! ‘A blisteringly good standalone thriller.’ The Observer, YA Books of the Year, 4/12/2022 ‘A thrill ride.’ The Guardian Eighteen year old Red and her friends are on a road trip in an RV, heading to the beach for Spring Break. Spirits are high. Until the RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere. And as the wheels are shot out, one by one, the friends realise that this is no accident. There’s a sniper out there. He’s watching them and he knows exactly who they are. One of the group has a secret that the sniper is willing to kill for. As a game of cat-and-mouse plays out, the group desperately tries to get help. Buried secrets are forced to light and tensions within the group reach deadly levels. Only one thing is for sure. Not everyone will survive the night . . . Five Survive reached number one in the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover Besteller list, week commencing 19/12/2022. Five Survive reached number four in the Sunday Times Children’s and YA Fiction chart, week commencing 12/12/2022.

Embark on an incredible journey with Riaan Manser, South Africa’s favourite explorer, and Dan Skinstad, who bravely faces the challenges of mild cerebral palsy. Together, they set out on their most daring adventure yet – kayaking around Iceland!

Together, they navigate treacherous high seas, battle fierce winter storms, and even brave an active volcano.

Along the way, they conquer formidable challenges, learning the power of teamwork. “My First Frozen Adventure” is a heartwarming story filled with courage, determination, and inspiration, capturing the genuine essence of adventure against the breathtaking backdrop of Iceland through captivating words and enchanting illustrations.

Children love learning with Smart-kids. Bright illustrations, stickers, creative activities and fun-loving characters bring the South African English curriculum to life. This Smart-kids workbook is specially written for Grade 1 learners by experienced South African teachers and contains valuable notes, tips and answers for parents. For more information and downloads visit: www.smart-kids.co.za

Fast-paced and sizzling with a forbidden enemies-to-lovers romance, Your Fault is the second book in Mercedes Ron's Culpable trilogy. This suspenseful YA series untangles the threads of love, trauma, and secrets, perfect for fans of Ugly Love and After.

When Noah fell in love with Nick, she knew their relationship would never be easy. They're fire and electricity, and when they're together, every kind of sparks fly. After last summer, Noah thought their passion had grown stronger than their fear, but her life is about to turn upside-down again now that she's starting university. Moving again while maintaining her relationship with Nick will be a difficult hurdle, with their age difference, campus life, dangerous parties, and inner demons stalking them both, reminding them of all they still don't know about each other.

No matter how hard they try, there will always be wounds that won't close. Is Noah really prepared to overcome her fears and truly trust someone again? Will Nick be able to put his past behind him and keep his heart open?

Or are they doomed only to burn each other's worlds down?

Kita loves walking on the dusty red road. Mama tells Kita not to make red dust clouds. Mama says if the red dust cloud grows, it will become a Dust Eater. Dust Eaters swallow little girls in one big bite. Kita doesn’t think that story is true. Mama just doesn’t want her to get her pretty dress all dirty with the red dust.

One afternoon, Kita learns what Mama is talking about.

Kita has a Dance with the Dust.

Treasure House Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills Pupil Books are aimed at ages 5-11, offering complete coverage of the demanding 2014 National Curriculum, and ideal practice of the skills in the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling test. Treasure House Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills Pupil Book 1: – has 20 units – is matched directly to the 2014 National Curriculum – explains each concept clearly and simply, followed by a set of carefully tailored questions – ensures pupils will master all appropriate language skills – provides regular progress checks with 3 review units. This pupil book can be used with Treasure House Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills Teacher’s Guide 1 and activities on Collins Connect for a complete programme to enhance children’s vocabularies and use of grammar and punctuation.

Roger Priddy's First 100 Dinosaurs is full of first dinosaur words to read and learn. With a padded cover and a small, easy-to-hold size, this new addition to the First 100 Soft To Touch series is the perfect little book for dinosaur fans.

Covering many types of dinosaurs from carnivores to herbivores, horned dinosaurs to marine reptiles and other dinosaur-related topics such as fossil discovery, there is no shortage of words to learn in this book. Colourful illustrations and photographs of realistic dinosaur models give this book a fresh, vibrant look.

Discover all the fascinating steps involved in the transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly. Follow the detailed progression of a butterfly's life from its beginnings as an egg, to forming a pupa and its stunning evolution into a butterfly. Life Cycles is a vibrantly designed and illustrated series on this essential, ever-popular topic. Each book in the series features the beautiful artwork of Stephanie Fizer Coleman depicting how a plant or animal evolves from birth to adulthood. Highly accessible text accompanies each image explaining the process of life cycles and a full image of the entire life cycle is presented on the final spread. The books also feature a wealth of extra information and suggested activities at the back. A brilliant guide for children aged 4+ studying life cycles at school. Other titles in the series include: Tadpole to Frog Egg to Chicken Acorn to Oak Tree

Stimmt! 3 for KS3 German is split into parallel differentiated Pupil Books - Grun and Rot to ensure the resources are at the right level for the whole ability range. Packed with topics that your pupils will enjoy learning plus lots of insight into the German-speaking world. A tried-and-tested approach to progression. Build skills to facilitate progression to Key Stage 4. Grun includes 'extra' support and preparation for pupils studying for GCSE and can be used in parallel with Stimmt! Rot Pupil Book in the classroom. Audio files to accompany our Pupil Books are sold separately.

Designed to follow on from the Jolly Phonics Pupil Books 1, 2 and 3, the Grammar 1 Pupil Book builds on the skills taught in Jolly Phonics, and introduces grammar and spelling rules to improve writing and reading comprehension. Children are able to work through the Grammar 1 Pupil book and complete a wide variety of engaging activities, which develop grammar, spelling, punctuation and comprehension skills. Lessons are provided for 1 Grammar or punctuation and 1 Spelling lesson per week for a for a year. The teacher is able to support and guide the children with the Grammar 1 Teacher's Book. Topics covered include: * Vowel digraphs * Alternative spellings of vowel sounds * Plural endings * Short vowels and consonant doubling * Tricky words * Consonant blends * Nouns - proper/common/plurals * Personal pronouns * Verbs * Conjugating verbs - present/past/future * Adjectives * Adverbs * a/an/the - when to use * Sentences - capital letters, full stops and speech marks * Parsing - identifying the parts of speech in sentences * Alphabetical order *Please note that only the covers of our Jolly Grammar Pupil Books have been refreshed and updated. The content is the same as the previous editions and they can still be used alongside the Grammar Teacher's Books. ISBNs and JL codes also remain the same.

Completing the set of three valuable handwriting practice books, this activity book focuses on helping children to make the transition from print to joined-up writing. It includes letter templates showing exit strokes and will help children master writing at speed.