The first title in this hilarious young detective series, perfect for pet lovers and budding investigators.
In the first book in this humorous mystery series, perfect for fans of David Baddiel, the school day begins like any other. But when the class realize their beloved pet hamster is missing, it's not long before Room 11 descends into paranoia-fueled chaos, natural suspects produce natural alibis, and motives remain unmotivated. Now it's up to Smashie and her best friend, Dontel to do some super-sleuthing and set things right again.
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Being President is no laughing matter . . .
. . . Especially when Max is forced to run for class president to get even with his psycho teacher, Mr Armstrong.
But how can Max possibly hope to win the presidency? He isn’t the sportiest, smartest, best-looking or even the tallest candidate in the running. And Mr Armstrong is determined to sabotage his campaign at every opportunity. Max now has no choice but to be the candidate his voters want, and need . . . the funny kid!
With the help of his campaign manager and temporary best friend, Hugo, this election has it all: poop scandals, stalker ducks, a vomit-o-pocalypse, tell-all interviews, alley-oop accidents, a classroom break-in and rigged ballots. Will Max make Redhill Middle School great again? Or, will one of his fellow know-it-all contenders steal victory.
For fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Big Nate, comes FUNNY KID, the hilarious new series by bestselling children’s author, Matt Stanton.
The hilarious and amazing adventures of everyone’s favourite flat hero – Flat Stanley. With brilliant new illustrations by the award-winning author/illustrator Rob Biddulph.
Stanley is back, and he’s flat again! And this time his brother Arthur can’t come up with a plan to re-inflate him.
But there’s fun to be had being flat. Stanley is called on to help win a boat race and rescue a girl from a dangerous building. But is being flat all it’s cracked up to be?
Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: Go on a Train, the twins are going to visit their Granny, and Mummy decides to take them on the train. Topsy and Tim get to see the bustle of the train station, and then they learn about using trolleys, showing tickets, and going through tunnels!
A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy & Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. These wonderful books deserve a place on every child's bookshelves.
Everyone's favourite feisty heroine - Tracy Beaker is BACK in this entertaining novel featuring her daughter Jess. Now a major TV series on CBBC and iPlayer.
There is no hero fiercer or more iconic than Tracy Beaker.
Now meet Tracy's daughter, Jess in this heart-warming tale of unconventional families and unconditional love.
Jess and Tracy Beaker are the perfect team. They do everything together. Jess thinks Tracy is the best mum ever, even when she shouts at her teachers! Tracy has made the perfect home for Jess, leaving The Dumping Ground far behind her. Yes, it's tiny, a bit mouldy and the Duke Estate is a bit scary. But it's their happy home.
Until Sean Godfrey, Tracy's rich boyfriend, whisks them away to a whirlwind life of fast cars and celebrity stardom.
Will Jess's brilliant mum turn into a new person altogether?
And will Tracy realise that her childhood dream might not be what she needs after all?
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Shortlisted in the UK Author Category in the National Book Awards 2018!
One of The Observer's Best Children's Books of 2018!
Two greedy squirrels learn to share, in this hilarious rhyming adventure from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. Perfect for competitive friends and sibling rivals!
David Walliams' bestselling book Grandpa’s Great Escape has gone FULL COLOUR in a brand-new anniversary edition. This beautiful hardback gift book is the perfect present for children of any age, and contains an introduction from David Walliams himself. Available for a limited time only!
How long would it take to cycle to a space station? Why does red cordial make everyone more fun? How come you can't hug over the internet? Why is there a renegade astronaut on the roof? With her bravery and enthusiasm, these mysteries should be no problem for super-sleuth Squishy Taylor!
There are times when only a polar bear will do . . .
So Mum and Dad have decided we're moving house, but not just down the road, not even in the same town . . . not even in the same COUNTRY! Not only that, but now they expect me to try and fit in and make new friends. Don't they understand that I just want my old friends who love and accept me the way I am - bad jokes and all.
It would seem that the only friend I CAN make is this enormous POLAR BEAR who has come to stay. I didn't ask for him, but I ended up with him at the airport instead of my missing suitcase . . .
Meet Joe as he tries to adapt to his new life. And meet Mister P, the world's most helpful(ish) polar bear.
Packed with gorgeous illustrations throughout, readers will love this fun and heartwarming story.
In Enid Blyton's bestselling school series Elizabeth Allen is sent away to boarding school and makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there's ever been.
In book five, Elizabeth intends never to be naughty again. But when John entrusts her with his secret, the naughtiest girl finds herself in deeper trouble than ever ...
Between 1940 and 1952, Enid Blyton wrote four novels about Naughtiest Girl, Elizabeth Allen. Books 5-10 are authorised sequels of the series written by Anne Digby in 1999. Both cover and inside illustrations were created by Kate Hindley in 2014.
Bonus material:
A rare, complete serial story about a very special school.
An interview with Enid Blyton about her school days.
Enid Blyton's experiences as a teacher.
A timeline of the author's life.
Photos from Enid Blyton's younger days.
Claire Martinson and her sister Sophie are fighting to save Arden, the magical land they discovered by climbing up a chimney in their late aunt's house. They are the last descendants of Prince Martin of Arden, and only a prince or princess – with magic in their blood – can awaken the lost unicorns.
As Claire struggles with her magical training, Sophie uncovers dangerous truths about the people they thought were their friends. Will Claire be able to prove she is the heir who was prophesied and unlock the magic of the unicorns – before it's too late?
This series is perfect for Frozen fans and anyone wanting to return to Narnia ...
