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A chilling tale from storyteller Ethan Crownberry. What gives you
the willies? Strange noises? Creepy shadows? The feeling you are
being watched? For a 12-year-old boy lost on Halloween night, it is
all of these things and more. Join him on his adventure home as he
encounters one hair-raising experience after another. Then, decide
for yourself. Are the Willies just something we feel? Or are they
actually little monsters that love to torment us when we are at our
most vulnerable? Ethan Crownberry has done it again in this
spine-tingling masterpiece.
Ethan Crownberry's most epic adventure. Look Up in the sky It's a
bird It's a plane It's a toddler with a high-velocity rocket
strapped to his back Little Johnny Johnson always dreamed of one
day flying through space. And when his inventive grandfather builds
him a Jetpack for his birthday, he grows as close to obtaining that
dream as any small boy can ever hope. But it's not long before he
is faced with the responsibilities that accompany such a
magnificent power. And quickly he finds himself torn between
fulfilling his heart's desire and helping people in need. Join
Ethan Crownberry in an adventure beyond imagination, and meet, for
the first time, the world's newest and most unlikely hero.
Learn to read with the official Minecraft Young Readers! Practise your reading skills and develop your vocabulary as you read stories about your favourite game. This book is perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help. With short sentences and familiar vocabulary, new readers will develop confidence while enjoying reading about their favourite videogame characters. Content has been created with an educational consultant to help engage with reluctant and less confident readers. Graded level 2: Orange.
Discover the first two titles Minecraft Mobs in the Overworld and Survival Modes publishing in May 2021, with future titles planned for November 2021 to meet customer demand.
Ethan Crownberry's classic tale. If you only had one wish to make,
would you change your life, or would you change someone else's?
Trapped in a tiny glass tank, a miserable goldfish makes it
perfectly clear how disappointed he is with his life. That is,
until a series of wishes granted by a magic star reveal that the
grass is not always greener on the other side. Will the fish ever
find true happiness? Join him on his quest for a better life and
his journey into selflessness in this heartwarming classic tale by
master storyteller Ethan Crownberry.
Emmy and Birch go on an adventure to take to the sky with this
Young Reader book, the only official levelled reader series based
on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game! Minecraft is the
best-selling video game of all time! And now learning to read has
never been more fun for fans ages 4 to 7. They'll get a great
introduction to the game through the adventures of two young
players, Emmy and Birch-and their tame wolf Byte-who are new to the
world of Minecraft but always ready to explore. This time, Birch
wants to go flying more than anything. Emmy has an idea for getting
the right materials but it is going to be an incredible journey.
Look for these other great Minecraft titles: * Mobs in the
Overworld! (Minecraft) 9780755500444 * Survival Mode! (Minecraft)
9780755500451 * Escape From the Nether (Minecraft) 9780755500468
A collection of short stories based on personal experience, funny
and often thought provoking. The characters are based on children,
teachers and parents that the author has met when a teacher or as a
child himself. Some characters appear in each story, particularly
Sam Peevis who is that boy known in every classroom for his cheeky
naughtiness. Meet Guy, James, Tony, Tracy, Mr Mizen and a boy who
never speaks. Have you ever tried cramming greasy, cold lamb and
white sauce in your pocket? Ted Mason was a teacher for many years
before working in China as an education adviser. He draws on his
experiences to describe real situations in a sympathetic and
amusing style. He has also written a book about his work and life
in Shanxi, China. The illustrations are water-colours by FeiYue, a
Chinese artist and designer in Beijing, reflecting a mix of Chinese
and Western styles.
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The Mango Tree
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Brooke Smith; Illustrated by Tania Gomes
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Assignment
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Melissa a Craven
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*Now a live-action BBC series* From Julia Donaldson, the
bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and
The Flying Horse, the exciting adventures of a mischievous
princess. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks,
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse is perfect for fans of
this bestselling picture book team who are beginning to read on
their own. Contains six delightful stories that children will come
back to again and again. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the
hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from
somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to
tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From
exploring a hospital after Ellen falls off her bike to chasing
after Mirror-Belle's magic ball, going to the seaside and joining
the unusual pets club, you can always guarantee that wherever
Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. This book contains the
following stories: The Flying Horse The Magic Ball The Sea
Monster's Cave The Unusual Pets Club Swan Lake The Sleepwalking
Beauty
*Now a live-action BBC series* From Julia Donaldson, the
bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and
the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess.
Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess
Mirror-Belle and The Magic Shoes is perfect for fans of this
bestselling picture book team who are beginning to read on their
own. It contains five delightful stories that children will come
back to again and again. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the
hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from
somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to
tell Ellen magical stories and take her on adventures. From going
to ballet class to staying at Ellen's grandparents' house, causing
mischief with their furry friends, having fun at Halloween and
taking the princess test, you can always guarantee that wherever
Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. This book contains the
following stories: The Magic Shoes The Golden Goose Prince Precious
Paws Which Witch The Princess Test
Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this collection of
three chilling stories that will haunt even the bravest player...
In this fourth volume, Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott
Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length tales from uncharted
corners of his series' canon. In the world of Five Nights at
Freddy's, everything comes with a price to pay. Readers beware:
this collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the
most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans Perfect for video game
fans and fans of horror If you enjoy the FNAF series, check out
Bendy and the Ink Machine and Hello Neighbor.
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Extinct
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Deborah Broady
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When the bell rings and school is finished for the day, the walkers are finally set free. For ten blocks they have no-one telling them what to do; they can talk about bogies, skateboard, plan dramatic escapes, make jokes, face bullies, and hear about the school bus that fell from the sky... In ten stories (one per block), find out what really happens on the walk home from school, when there are no parents or teachers to supervise (or stop the fun!). From hilarious escapades to brave challenges, join the walkers for one journey and many, many detours...
'Isla Fisher is hilarious' DAVID WALLIAMS
'Charming, funny, delightful: Marge is the babysitter all children would wish for' DAVID BADDIEL
Whistles at the ready. Marge is off!
Have you met Marge? She has rainbow hair, tells wild stories and she's the best babysitter in the whole world.
Things do SOMETIMES go off the rails when Marge is around but Jakey and Jemima don't mind that. After all, no one else could rescue a train, help Jakey's wobbly tooth or cause chaos at the zoo!
The third fun family story in the MARGE IN CHARGE series, written by actor & comedian Isla Fisher and illustrated throughout by Eglantine Ceulemans.
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