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I Am Wolf
Alastair Chisholm
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An outstanding, highly original and unputdownable read! This is
bold, thought-provoking. adventure perfect for fans of MORTAL
ENGINES and THE LAST WILD. Coll is Wolf. He lives with his clan on
a Construct, a huge technological "creature" driven by the clan's
combined willpower. Together they roam their world, fighting other
clans and absorbing them into their own. But when a new and
dangerous Construct attacks them, Coll is thrown clear from Wolf
and left behind. Now he must survive life on ground and get back to
his clan. He is helped by Rieka, a "Tock" who makes the Constructs
work. She promises Coll a way to return, but can she be trusted?
And what is she really trying to do...? When Coll uncovers the
truth, it destroys everything he thought he knew about his clan,
the world they live in, and even himself. In a world full of
danger, and suddenly without meaning, can he find a way back?
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Adam-2 (Paperback)
Alastair Chisholm
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R240
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With incredible twists and turns and an action-packed story, this
is a thrilling, unputdownable adventure. The robot Adam-2 has been
locked in the basement of a lost building for over two hundred
years - until one day he is discovered by two children, and emerges
into a world ruined by a civil war between humans and advanced
intelligence. Hunted by both sides, Adam discovers that he holds
the key to the war, and the power to end it - to destroy one side
and save the other. But which side is right? Surrounded by enemies
who want to use him, and allies who mistrust him, Adam must decide
who - and what - he really is. From the author of the
highly-acclaimed Orion Lost, Adam-2 is an exciting and hugely
gripping science fiction thriller - perfect for fans of Eoin
Colfer, Anthony Horowitz, and Philip Reeve. "Brilliant - one of the
best middle grade books I've read this year ... Action, tension, a
marvellous mix of characters, and incredibly thought-provoking
while being huge fun to read. What more could you want?" - Jennifer
Killick, author of Crater Lake
The third book in the thrilling, magical, and action-packed fantasy
series, Dragon Storm, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7 - 9
year olds! In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once,
there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the
great city of Rivven together. But then came the Dragon Storm, and
the dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and
women of Draconis, they became legends and myth. It's the Maze
Festival in the city of Rivven, and young dragonseer Ellis and his
dragon Pathseeker are determined to be the first to complete the
three mazes in the grounds of the king's palace and win this year's
tournament. But after they discover someone secretly using
dangerous dragon magic, Ellis and Pathseeker face a far greater
challenge - and it will take all of their skills and courage to
find their way back home, and keep the existence of the dragons a
secret from the king. An exciting new fantasy series from the
highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated
throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and How to Train
Your Dragon.
The sixth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new
fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year
olds! In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there
were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great
city of Rivven together. But then came the Dragon Storm, and the
dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of
Draconis, they became legends and myth. When Erin and her dragon
Rockhammer get into a fight with another dragonseer, they're sent
away to Stillness. There they discover the Solace Stone, a magical
object that creates calm. In the peace of Stillness, Erin almost
forgets that she can't summon her dragon Rockhammer. But when
mysterious soldiers storm Stillness, destroying her home in the
process, Erin must find a way or risk being trapped forever... An
exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of
Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for
fans of Beast Quest and How to Train your Dragon.
The second book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new
fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7 - 9 year
olds! In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there
were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great
city of Rivven together. But then came the Dragon Storm, and the
dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of
Draconis, they became legends and myth. Cara has spent her life on
the streets, relying on her wits - and a mysterious voice that
seemed to live inside her head - for survival. She's amazed when
she learns that the voice actually belongs to a dragon - her dragon
- and she's invited to join a hidden society, the Dragonseer Guild,
for those who can summon their own dragon. But Cara isn't used to
having friends, and so when she and her dragon Silverthief uncover
a dangerous secret, they must decide who they can trust... and
their lives will depend on it. An exciting new fantasy series from
the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated
throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and How to Train
your Dragon.
Summon the power of a dragon with a young boy who discovers that
dragons are real --in this new action-packed chapter book fantasy
series, perfect for readers of Dragon Masters and Unicorn Academy!
Tom never knew dragons were real. Then he was taken to the Guild-a
training ground for young dragonseers. Now he and his dragon,
Ironskin, must bond, discover Ironskin's power, and train to be
heroes. When Iron-skin disappears, Tom worries that he isn't a
dragonseer after all. Can Tom bring Ironskin back? And can he do it
in time to help his kingdom? Soar into more Dragon Storm
adventures! #1 Tom and Ironskin #2 Cara and Silverthief
The perfect book for ace puzzlers and kids who like a challenge,
The Kids' Book of Sudoku 1 helps to develop mental arithmetic and
logic skills. With a simple tutorial filled with invaluable tips
and tricks, and puzzles that range in difficulty, this book is
perfect for anyone from complete beginners to the ultimate
sudoku-solvers. Featuring a stylish new cover design, this title is
part of the `Buster Puzzle Books' series. Other books in the
series: 9781780555034 The Kids' Book of Sudoku 2 9781780554402 The
Kids' Book of Wordsearches 1 9781780554341 The Kids' Book of
Wordsearches 2 9781780554419 The Kids' Book of Crosswords 1
9781780554334 The Kids' Book of Crosswords 2 9781780555003 The
Kids' Book of Mazes 1 9781780555027 The Kids' Book of Mazes 2
9781780555058 The Kids' Book of Dot to Dot 1 9781780555041 The
Kids' Book of Puzzles 1
The seventh book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new
fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year
olds! In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there
were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great
city of Rivven together. But then came the Dragon Storm, and the
dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of
Draconis, they became legends and myth. When dragonseer, Connor,
and his dragon, Lightspirit, solve an impossible puzzle, they are
taken immediately to the palace. There they meet someone who needs
their help to stop the Dragon Storm, a terrible war that would
destroy all dragons! But something isn't adding up ... and not
everyone can be trusted. Can Connor and Lightspirit work out who's
really behind the Dragon Storm before it's too late? An exciting
new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost,
brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast
Quest and Dragon Mountain.
The fourth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new
fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7 - 9 year
olds! In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there
were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great
city of Rivven together. But then came the Dragon Storm, and the
dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of
Draconis, they became legends and myth. Young dragonseer Mira and
her dragon Flameteller love finding out how things work andfixing
them, and so they're excited to learn about the ancient magic that
powers the home of the Dragonseer Guild - and helps keep its
existence a secret. But when the King of Draconis announces a plan
to hunt down and destroy all dragons, andthe magic that powers the
Dragonseer Guild begins to fail, threatening to expose it to the
world, Mira and Flameteller must find a way to fix it - before the
Guild, and the dragons, are found by King Godfic's soldiers. An
exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of
Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for
fans of Beast Quest and How to Train your Dragon.
The fifth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new
fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year
olds! In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there
were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great
city of Rivven together. But then came the Dragon Storm, and the
dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of
Draconis, they became legends and myth. When dragonseer Kai and his
dragon Boneshadow are summoned to the palace to work for the King,
they decide to secretly search for a dragon they believe is hiding
there. But during the search, Kai comes into contact with a
mysterious potion. It makes him more powerful, and more
confident... But is that all? As he uncovers the secrets of the
palace, and discovers who has been working against the dragonseers,
Kai begins to change - and soon he's in danger of losing his
friends ... and even Boneshadow herself. An exciting new fantasy
series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly
illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and How
to Train your Dragon.
Summon the power of a dragon with a young thief who discovers that
her best friend is actually a dragon -- in this new action-packed
chapter book fantasy series, perfect for readers of Dragon Masters
and Unicorn Academy! Cara has always had a little voice inside her
head that's helped her out of danger. When that voice turns out to
be a dragon, Cara's world is turned upside-down! Suddenly, she and
Silverthief are part of a secret guild of Dragonseers -- a select
few who can see dragons and together protect their kingdom from
enemies. But Silverthief is suspicious. Is the Guild really that
perfect? Or are some things just too good to be true? Soar into
more Dragon Storm adventures! #1 Tom and Ironskin #2 Cara and
Silverthief
A thrilling, unputdownable adventure, from the highly-acclaimed
author of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted Orion
Lost and the Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, Adam-2. The
world of Colony is in ruins. No one knows what caused society to
begin tearing itself apart - but the secret may lie with Cora, a
girl living on the mountainside far away from others. Cora
possesses an extraordinary gift: the power to see back in time,
from an event back to its causes. Even more incredibly, sometimes
she can change events. But the present is looking for Cora, and she
is forced on the run - and must decide who she is, what she can do
... and how to fix the future. With incredible twists and turns,
and a hugely gripping story, The Consequence Girl is a
brilliantly-imagined, ambitious and high-concept adventure from one
of the most exciting new voices in children's fantasy and science
fiction.
The first book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new
fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7 - 9 year
olds! In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there
were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great
city of Rivven together. But then came the Dragon Storm, and the
dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of
Draconis, they became legends and myth. Tomas has always been told
that now, dragons are extinct, and so he can't believe it when a
mysterious stranger invites him to join a secret society, the
Dragonseer Guild - and tells him that not only do dragons still
exist, but also that Tomas has a very special power... he can
summon his very own dragon! But Tomas faces a difficult choice, and
he and his dragon, Ironskin, must learn to trust each other - and
together, they have to save their home from a deadly threat. An
exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of
Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for
fans of Beast Quest and How to Train Your Dragon.
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Orion Lost (Paperback)
Alastair Chisholm
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R240
R192
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The transport ship Orion is four months out of Earth when catastrophe strikes - leaving the ship and everyone on board stranded in deep space. Suddenly it's up to thirteen-year-old Beth and her friends to navigate through treacherous and uncharted territory to reach safety. But a heavily-damaged ship, space pirates, a mysterious alien species, and an artificial intelligence that Beth doesn't know if she can trust means that getting home has never been so difficult... Hugely gripping, with incredible twists and a fast-paced, action-packed story, this is an unputdownable science fiction adventure - perfect for fans of Mortal Engines and Star Wars.
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Houses Borders Ghosts (Paperback)
Rob Redman; Alastair Chisholm, Gareth Durasow, Jacki Donnellan, Bill Davidson, …
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An action-packed storytelling adventure that flips the traditional
fairy tale on its head. When it's time for Jamie's bedtime story,
his dad begins to tell an age-old fairy tale about a prince in a
faraway land full of dragons, wolves and princesses in distress.
Inquisitive Jamie can't help but add to his dad's story, and the
prince is soon joined by an evil-eyed witch who turns people to
jelly, a broccoli-wielding ninja frog and a jewel-thief, lock
picking princess. It may not be the story Dad set out to tell, but
together, he and Jamie create something much more energetic and
hilarious than they could have alone.
The perfect book for ace puzzlers and kids who like a challenge,
The Kids' Book of Sudoku 2 helps to develop mental arithmetic and
logic skills. With a simple tutorial filled with invaluable tips
and tricks, and puzzles that range across four levels of
difficulty, this book is perfect for anyone from complete beginners
to the ultimate sudoku-solvers. Featuring a stylish cover design
and brand-new puzzles, this title is part of the 'Buster Puzzle
Books' series. Other books in the series: 9781780555010 The Kids'
Book of Sudoku 1 9781780554402 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 1
9781780554341 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 2 9781780554419 The
Kids' Book of Crosswords 1 9781780554334 The Kids' Book of
Crosswords 2 9781780555003 The Kids' Book of Mazes 1 9781780555027
The Kids' Book of Mazes 2 9781780555058 The Kids' Book of Dot to
Dot 1 9781780555041 The Kids' Book of Puzzles 1
Summon the power of a dragon with a young thief who discovers that
her best friend is actually a dragon -- in this new action-packed
chapter book fantasy series, perfect for readers of Dragon Masters
and Unicorn Academy! Cara has always had a little voice inside her
head that's helped her out of danger. When that voice turns out to
be a dragon, Cara's world is turned upside-down! Suddenly, she and
Silverthief are part of a secret guild of Dragonseers -- a select
few who can see dragons and together protect their kingdom from
enemies. But Silverthief is suspicious. Is the Guild really that
perfect? Or are some things just too good to be true? Soar into
more Dragon Storm adventures! #1 Tom and Ironskin #2 Cara and
Silverthief
Get ready to enter a magical world filled with secret dragons and
their summoners--the dragonseers! Meet, Erin, a young dragonseer,
as she hones her fight-or-flight instincts in this thrilling
fantasy series that's perfect for readers ages 7-10! To all the
other dragonseers, Erin and her dragon, Rockhammer, seem
indestructible. They are well-respected by the others in the
Dragonseer Guild. But under Erin's tough exterior, she is hiding a
secret about who she is—and why she has trouble summoning her
dragon. She is scared of losing control... After a fight breaks out
with another dragonseer, Erin is sent away to a place called
Stillness, home to a magical stone with calming powers. But danger
lurks as mysterious soldiers arrive to snatch the stone, forcing
Erin to confront her greatest fear, or risk losing everything she
holds dear. Soar into more Dragon Storm adventures! #1 Tom and
Ironskin #2 Cara and Silverthief #3 Ellis and Pathseeker #4 Mira
and Flameteller #5 Kai and Boneshadow #6 Erin and Rockhammer
Two cavemen desire the best of everything! But will their
competitive games make them happy in the end? Inch and Grub are two
exquisitely hairy and competitive cavemen. Grub's cave is bigger,
and he says that makes him the best. So Inch adds a water feature
to his cave. But Grub has made fire! So Inch makes a chair. And a
house. And a car. Grub, meanwhile, has accumulated a castle and a
train and a radio! And so the contest spirals and spirals to ever
ridiculous heights ... until they each have a HUGE wobbling
mountain of stuff! From the humble handprint to Michelangelo's
"David" the ambition and creativity of these two characters seems
limitless. But their desire to go one better than the other is in
danger of toppling their friendship until, at last, they realize
what is most valuable of all - each other.
STOMP! STOMP! STOMP! Here comes Bernardo ... and he's one HUNGRY
dragon! This dragon is on the hunt for his lunch - is there
anything that he won't try to gobble up? A hilarious counting tale
featuring lots of favourite fairy tale characters, including
magical mermaids, fairy godmothers, funny frogs . . . and one very
big BURP! A laugh-out-loud romp written by Alastair Chisholm,
winner of Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, The Queen's
Knickers Award and Scottish Book Trust's Bookbug Prize. Illustrated
by Alex Willmore, winner of Oscar's Book Prize.
Enter a world of secret dragons! Young Kai and his fellow
dragonseers must use their powers to protect their kingdom from
dark forces in this action-packed chapter-book fantasy series,
perfect for readers of Dragon Masters! Kai and his fellow
dragonseers practice their powers in a hidden cavern known as Guild
Hall. But when the royal prince invites them to the palace, the
dragonseers must leave the safety of their hideout. There they
encounter a fearsome dragon and a mystical potion in a secret lair!
The others sense danger, but Kai feels strangely drawn to a
mysterious dark force, one with the power to destroy. Will he
ignore the warnings of his own loyal dragon, Boneshadow, and risk
losing everything to explore the dangerous unknown? Soar into more
Dragon Storm adventures! #1 Tom and Ironskin #2 Cara and
Silverthief #3 Ellis and Pathseeker #4 Mira and Flameteller #5 Kai
and Boneshadow
In the darkest depths of outer space, Princess Leona’s STAR
DEFENDERS protect the galaxy from danger! Jamie and Abby are bored,
and bored. Dad, trying to work from his dining table office, has no
choice but to entertain them with a story – a Space Pirate Bear
story! When something grey threatens the entire universe, and has
the Star Defenders on the brink of defeat, who are you going to
call? Well the mightiest band of heroes in all the cosmos, of
course, the SPACE PIRATE BEARS. But can Abby and Jamie agree who
these mysterious heroes are before the Forces of Greyness destroys
everything? A story within a story that celebrates family time
together and choosing your own path.
Summon the power of a dragon as a young mapmaker finds his way
through a maze -- and into danger -- in this action-packed chapter
book fantasy series! Perfect for readers of Dragon Masters and
Unicorn Academy! In the kingdom of Rivven, dragons are forbidden.
But young Ellis and his dragon Pathseeker are part of a secret
league of dragonseers known as the Guild -- and they love mazes!
Ellis is eager to win Rivven's tournament of mazes, so he enters
the race. But there's something wrong with the maze and it's
connected to a mysterious girl using dangerous dragon magic! Now,
Ellis and Pathseeker face a far greater challenge. Can they stop
the mysterious girl from destroying the maze? And can they do it
without revealing the secrets of the Guild? Soar into more Dragon
Storm adventures! #1 Tom and Ironskin #2 Cara and Silverthief #3
Ellis and Pathseeker #4 Mira and Flameteller
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