There's nothing unusual or different about the Brocket family - and they're keen to keep it that way. But when Barnaby Brocket comes into the world, it's clear he's anything but ordinary. To his parents’ horror, Barnaby defies the laws of gravity - and floats.
Soon, the Brockets decide enough is enough. The neighbours are starting to talk. They never asked for a weird, abnormal, floating child. Barnaby has to go . . .
Betrayed and frightened, Barnaby floats into the path of a very special hot air balloon – and so begins a magical journey around the world, with a cast of extraordinary new friends.
We're counting our blessings, one by one,
How many will there be?
Let's count together, just us two
And very soon we'll see.
A charming new concept book from Emma Dodd, combining a counting element with a celebration of what is important in life, from a home full of love to the blue sky above. An original and life-affirming book from the bestselling author/illustrator.
Charlie's racehorse has certainly earned the name Noble Warrior: he won the Derby against all odds and bested a bunch of nasty kidnappers. But now Noddy is facing his greatest challenge yet . . .
Charlie's best friend Polly is still recovering from an accident that left her almost paralysed. But Polly has a real talent with horses - and she and Charlie are determined not to let it go to waste. Can the two best friends find a way to make Polly's equestrian dreams come true, and forge a new path for the racehorse who wouldn't gallop?
Sparky the puppy lives in an animal rescue centre, where he dreams of having an owner. One night, he is accidentally whisked away on a broomstick and taken to Mrs Mothwick’s Magic Academy!
Sparky’s classmates include black kittens, bats and owlets, all training to become the familiar of a young witch. They all seem to match their witches perfectly, but Sparky is too playful. And he isn’t magical. After a few disasters, Mrs Mothwick decides that puppies just aren’t suited for familiar duties.
Can Sparky persuade her to let him stay? And will he find an owner? With the help of Sox the kitten, Carl the trainee witch, and his own nose, he just might . . .
The critically-acclaimed first novel from historical
fiction star Lucy Strange - a perfect gift for readers aged 9 and
up.
CHOSEN AS ONE OF AMAZON.COM'S BEST MIDDLE-GRADE BOOKS
OF 2017
CHOSEN IN THE TELEGRAPH'S TOP 10 BOOKS OF 2016
'Perfect in so many ways.' EMMA CARROLL
'Tender, funny, devastating and just about word perfect.'
NATASHA FARRANT, winner of the Costa Book Award
'Outstanding' THE BOOKSELLER
1919. Mama is ill. Father has taken a job abroad. Nanny Jane is
too busy to pay any attention to Henrietta and the things she sees
– or thinks she sees – in the shadows of their new
home, Hope House.
All alone, with only stories for company, Henry discovers that
Hope House is full of strange secrets: a forgotten attic, ghostly
figures, mysterious firelight that flickers in the trees beyond
the garden.
One night she ventures into the darkness of Nightingale Wood.
What she finds there will change her whole world ...
A beautifully told debut with a classic feel, incorporating
themes of family, loss and childhood loneliness.
Ideal for fans of Emma Carroll and Hilary McKay.
A perfect gift for readers aged 9 and up.
In the next hilarious illustrated instalment of Tom Gates, Mr Fullerman
has a class assignment: a family tree! Tom's ready to learn
all about the Gates family, his friends and a furry creature (or
two!).
But just what *is* that squeaking sound coming from Tom's shoes?
The brilliant sequel to WITCHWORLD finds Flo pitched into battle with another dire creature thought to be extinct - the terrible Haggfiend! Armed only with Old Magic, can Flo stop the dreadful threat to Witchworld? Her batty old grandma thinks she can, and so battle commences.
A thrilling, pacy adventure about friendship, bravery and real-life injustice from the award-winning author of High Rise Mystery
'For 9+ readers, this gripping, thoughtful update to the Blytonesque ""secret society"" genre engages squarely with racism and social injustice.' Guardian
'Brilliant; a joy to the very end' Katherine Rundell
Josephine Williams is definitely a leader - and her teachers know it! What other eleven-year-old is desperate for MORE schoolwork?
Looking for more challenging tasks, Josie enlists her friends Wesley and Margot into her very own Scout troop, the Copseys, named after the street they all live on. Together they start their quest for their camping badge by sleeping out near to the abandoned factory behind their houses.
But that night they stumble across something strange. Someone seems to be living in the derelict building! The Copseys have to solve the mystery... and perhaps earn their bravery and activism badges along the way...
Perfect for readers who love Robin Stevens and Katherine Woodfine, and full of fast-paced adventure, brilliant characters and snappy dialogue with themes of real-life activism and how to help others.
'I love it!' Elle McNicoll
'An intriguing mystery adventure . . . bold and brilliant' Sophie Anderson
'A joy to read.' Alex Wheatle
'A funny, warm and thought-provoking celebration of community of all kinds' Anna James
My name is Dory, but everyone calls me Rascal. This is my family. And I'm the littlest.
Meet Dory - an irresistible scamp with a huge imagination. Dory's the youngest in her family, which STINKS because it means everyone's always too busy to play with her. Or worse! They call her too little to join in. Luckily Dory has plenty of friends to keep her company - even if everyone else says they're just imaginary. And Dory has a lot to do: outsmarting the monsters that live in her house, escaping from prison (aka time-out) and exacting revenge on her sister's favourite doll...
Fully illustrated throughout, and with perfect-for-bedtime length chapters, this adorable little mischief-maker is sure to capture your heart.
A fantastic picture book based on the CG-animated TV series – The Adventures of Paddington.
Paddington is a polite little bear from Darkest Peru who lives with a family called the Browns at 32 Windsor Gardens. He is kind, curious and rather accident-prone.
When Paddington learns all the Browns have a list of jobs to do around the house, he can’t wait to have his own. But chaos follows when he takes the wrong list!
Taking a lead from Michael Bond’s original books, and the spirit of the hugely successful Paddington movies, each new Paddington story is packed with vibrancy, humour and charm.
