This book is different from others. YOU decide what happens in this story. This book is different from others. YOU decide what happens in this story. Your best friend Tom has mysteriously disappeared while investigating the ancient Mayan civilization in Mexico. The only clue is a patch of fresh blood on an altar that Tom had been examining just hours before he vanished. Now, it is up to you to find him. Will you dare to travel back in time to the world of the Maya? Or is Tom still in the present, held prisoner by some unknown enemy? Choose your next move wisely. The wrong decision could have deadly consequences...

The classic series is back! This book is different from others. YOU decide what happens in this story. You were born on a spaceship travelling between galaxies on a dangerous research mission. Now that you have come of age, you must choose which planet to live on before travelling to your new home. Regardless of your decision, you are sure to face many terrifying dangers on the voyage ahead, from black holes to meteor showers and even aliens. You will need all your wits and courage to reach your home planet alive.

The classic series is back! This book is different from others. YOU decide what happens in this story. As a fearless explorer, you are hiking through the treacherous peaks of the Himalayas in pursuit of the Abominable Snowman. But then disaster strikes: your climbing companion, Carlos, has vanished without a trace! Three long days have passed since anyone last heard from him, and now a late monsoon storm has covered the mountains, making them nearly impassable. Time is running out, and Carlos is counting on you to make the right choice. But what is it?

The classic series is back! This book is different from others. YOU decide what happens in this story. You are a famous deep-sea-explorer searching for the sunken city of Atlantis. In your state-of-the-art submarine, you dive into the dark, mysterious depths of the ocean. As you approach a treacherous-looking canyon, you must decide whether to plunge in and explore it on your own. A lost civilisation awaits, but will its guardians welcome a stranger or see you as a threat? Choose carefully, for the undersea world is filled with hidden dangers and ancient mysteries…

This comprehensive reader combines post-graduate level theory with contemporary case studies to illustrate and analyse the complications of children and young people's lived experiences in the UK and worldwide in the early 21st century. Authors in several fields of childhood and youth studies apply their expertise to areas such as young people and the law, children's rights, child protection, sexuality, participation, politics and family life. Using the voices of the children and young people themselves, key topics illustrate important contemporary issues in the study of childhood and youth and show how these impact on policy initiatives and practical interventions in children's lives.

Spark meaningful discussions about loneliness, friendship, community and coping with loss with this enchantingly illustrated story about a girl who befriends a monster. There’s a Thing on my street. He lives at number 52. I see him sitting in his garden when I walk to school. He was big and lumbering and a wore a tiny top hat perched on top of his rather large head. She didn’t think he had any friends, so she brought him a flower. It wasn’t long before their friendship bloomed… the Thing was gentle and kind and the adventures they went on were the best she could ever imagine.   The girl soon discovered that there were many Things, living all over the place… which gave her an idea. She invited them all to a party, and the Things danced till midnight. Thing had never felt so happy. But one day the Thing had to go and their adventures came to an end. All Things have to go sometime… In this poignant story, discover how small acts of kindness can grow into great friendships, and how the community you build from those friendships can provide comfort and companionship when you need it most. Written by one of the UK’s best-loved children’s authors, Ross Montgomery, and illustrated by the incredible Richard Johnson, The Thing at 52 offers a comfortable starting point for discussing difficult topics with children. The book’s magic will draw you back again and again.

Anne Shirley is an eleven-year-old orphan who has hung on determinedly to an optimistic spirit and a wildly creative imagination through her early deprivations. She erupts into the lives of aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a girl instead of the boy they had sent for. Thus begins a story of transformation for all three; indeed the whole rural community of Avonlea comes under Anne's influence in some way. We see her grow from a girl to a young woman of sixteen, making her mistakes, and not always learning from them. Intelligent, hot-headed as her own red hair, unwilling to take a moral truth as read until she works it out for herself, she must also face grief and loss and learn the true meaning of love. Part Tom Sawyer, part Jane Eyre, by the end of Anne of Green Gables, Anne has become the heroine of her own story.

Anne of Green Gables is a literary classic written by Lucy Maud Montgomery. It is the story of a young orphan girl who was sent to a middle-aged brother and sister who are farmers and intended to adopt a boy to help them run the farm. The novel tells the story of how she gets on with them and in the community. This story has sold over 50 million copies since publication and Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote seven other novels, telling Anne Shirley's life story. They are all available here in a single volume, and in age order. Enjoy this classic tale of the orphan girl making her way through life.

This book introduces students to the concepts of solids and liquids. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young students as they improve their reading skills. A fun and easy science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional learning. Nonfiction text features include a glossary and an index. Engage students in learning with this dynamic text!

A charming and playful picture book told with humour and heart from the brilliant team behind Ten Delicious Teachers. The penguin pack play all day long. And when the sun goes down, and the night grows cold and dark…“PENGUIN HUDDLE!� The penguins squeeze and squish together to stay warm and cosy. But one night, there is a freezing gale. And the next morning … the penguins are stuck! They are frozen together like a giant penguin ice pop. What a penguin MUDDLE! Nobody in the Antarctic can figure out how to unstick them. But Pipsqueak, the smallest penguin of them all, has a brilliant idea... They must adventure out of their snowy home to a vibrant city across the great, gleaming ocean to solve their penguin puzzle. This light-hearted tale of jolly penguins big and small is a celebration of friendship, community spirit and helping those in trouble.

The adventures of high-spirited Anne, which have inspired multiple TV and movie adaptations, is now available in an unabridged hardcover edition that’s a perfect gift for today’s young readers.   When Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert ask the orphanage for a boy to help on the farm, they are surprised to receive Anne—a talkative, dreamy, red-haired, freckle-faced girl. Despite Anne’s imaginative antics, her presence fills the small town of Avonlea with joy and laughter. Filled with evocative descriptions of Prince Edward Island, this beloved classic is now available in a collectible hardcover edition, complete with black-and-white illustrations that bring the story to life.

Discover a world of magical storytelling from a twice Costa-shortlisted author “One of our finest children’s writers.� Phil Earle “A master storyteller.� Aisling Fowler “Another absolute triumph from one of my favourite children’s authors.� Catherine Doyle The greatest magic is hidden in plain sight... Evie is used to not being noticed. But when she meets the mysterious Wainwright, she discovers that going unnoticed might just be what makes her unique. Recruited into a secret magical organization, Evie finds herself at the heart of an ancient and magical battle. Evil is returning to the land, and Evie is the only person who can stop it. But how can she defeat the most dangerous magician in the world, when she doesn’t even know her own powers? Don't miss Ross's other fantasy novels for young readers: The Midnight Guardians The Chime Seekers PRAISE FOR SPELLSTONE “The very definition of a page-turner: riveting, punchy, with surprises around every bend. Ross is a flawless storyteller.� Carlie Sorosiak “Another absolute triumph from one of my favourite children’s authors. Spellstone is both heartfelt and humorous, while fizzing with magic and fun.� Catherine Doyle “A cinematic roller-coaster ride of a book, magical through to its shining core.� Katharine Orton “Infused with magic, adventure and imagination. This is Ross Montgomery on top form, and the result is spectacular.� Katya Balen “A magical book that is both clever and gripping. A joy!� Lisa Thompson “Montgomery's playful imagination floods every page, creating a magical adventure full of high stakes, charming characters and unexpected twists.� Joseph Elliott “A spellbinding adventure, brimming with original magic and the most charming cast of characters.� Jenny Pearson “Sparkling with magic, danger and that wonderful Montgomery wit, Spellstone is one to jump into, full throttle. A fabulous, crackling adventure.� Amy Wilson “Ross Montgomery just gets better and better! Crackling with magic and swirling with mystery, Spellstone had me enchanted from the first page.� Jennifer Bell “Magical storytelling – bold and brilliant.� Sophie Anderson “A brilliantly inventive tale of good versus evil that weaves magic and mystery with a cast of loveable characters. I loved every page of it.� Struan Murray "From the extraordinarily vivid opening scene to the heart-stopping climax, every page proves you're in the hands of a master storyteller. I couldn't put it down!" Aisling Fowler “Ross is one of our finest children’s writers, and this is a magnificent piece of fantasy storytelling. Gripping, quirky and with characters you won’t forget.� Phil Earle PRAISE FOR THE CHIME SEEKERS “Cracking adventure from the wildly imaginative Montgomery.� Daily Mail "Funny, terrifying, full of folkloric strangeness hiding in everyday corner, this sparkling homage to David Bowie's Labyrinth is just as satisfying as last year's The Midnight Guardians." Guardian "[A] whirlwind adventure." Daily Telegraph "Richly imaginative." The Week Junior “A quest like no other: Ross Montgomery is on spectacular form in this brilliant, edge-of-your seat story.� Emma Carroll "Fast-paced and hilarious." Ross Welford "Deliciously creepy, wonderfully imaginative." Sophie Anderson “Very page-turny, with enough funny bits to stop it being too scary.� Philip Reeve “All the hallmarks of an instant classic.� Carlie Sorosiak “A fantastic adventure with shades of Jan Mark, Susanna Clarke and Neil Gaiman ... A brilliant example of the best children's fiction.� Christopher Edge "Ross Montgomery is a true master of storytelling." Jenny Pearson “FLAWLESS. Witty, emotional, beautifully written, pacey, punchy, and a story that just keeps delivering.� Nicola Skinner "A modern classic." Phil Earle “Rich in detail, humour and feeling. Ross Montgomery is a singular talent in writing brave and magical adventures." Katya Balen “Fantastic! A brilliant cast of characters ... a whirlwind adventure and a fae world brimming with darkness, wonder and faerie tricks.� Aisling Fowler “[An] enchanting masterpiece ... Charming, hilarious and brimming with magic." Catherine Doyle “A tricksy, whirlwind of an adventure from start to finish with twists and turns I didn’t expect!� Aisha Busby PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANS Shortlisted for the 2021 Costa Children's Book Award Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for Christmas 2020 Hive Children's Book of the Month for November 2020 A Toppsta Children's Book of the Month for November 2020 "An enthralling, Narnia-flavoured novel with the folkloric feels of a Christmas classic." Children's Books of the Year, Guardian "Beautifully drawn fantasy characters ... a story of hope and love underpinned by witty humour.� Daily Mail "A magical slice of historical fantasy fiction.� i Newspaper "This lovely adventure story has the feel of a classic children's book." Book of the Week, The Week Junior “Beautiful writing and epic storytelling.� WRD Magazine "A real triumph of the imagination." Editor's Choice, The Bookseller