A Dirty Bertie collection to delight his legions of fans who revel in his revolting ways!
Enjoy the comic capers of Dirty Bertie - the boy with nosepickingly disgusting habits - in this bumper book of nine revolting stories from SMASH!, RATS! and JACKPOT!
Join Bertie as he finds himself in a spot of bother with Mrs Nicely next door, crosses paths with a cheeky rodent and wins the lottery (or thinks he does)!
DIRTY BERTIE is a hugely popular series created and illustrated by award-winning illustrator, David Roberts (TYRANNOSAURUS DRIP, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS, THE TROLL, THE EDDIE DICKENS TRILOGY) and written by award-winning author, Alan MacDonald (ASK OSCAR, THE PRINCE OF PANTS, SUPERHERO SCHOOL). With each hilarious story approximately thirty pages long and split into chapters with illustrations on nearly every spread, DIRTY BERTIE is ideal for confident readers to enjoy by themselves, or for sharing with your child. .
An out-of-this-world middle-grade adventure about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children’s Book Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE TOWER. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things and authors, such as Ross Welford and Lisa Thompson.
Something strange is happening in Ana’s city . . . she’s the only one awake. Confused and curious, Ana sets off to explore, bumping into the one other person who’s been able to rouse themselves – her ex–best friend, Tio. On a mission to discover what’s happening, Ana and Tio journey through the city looking for clues, their friendship mending with every step. When a mysterious creature suddenly materialises in front of them, Ana realises they’ve found the answer they’ve been looking for. But one question still remains: Why them?
Praise for How I Saved the World in a Week:
‘This tense, haunting zombie thriller perfectly balances terrifying peril with emotional depth.’ – Guardian
‘A fabulous page-turner’ – Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song
‘A compelling and timely survivalist journey’ – Sita Brahmachari, author of Where the River Runs Gold
‘A brave and powerful story’ – Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird
Praise for Boy in the Tower:
‘An unusual and very impressive debut’ – Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
From the bestselling authors of Can You See Me?
comes the fourth exceptional Tally book!
Year 9 can be tough for everyone, but for Tally it feels even
tougher. Everything seems to be changing as she and her friends get
older. Make-up, boys, social media, GCSE prep - why is it all
starting to feel so different?
Tally has always known that being autistic means some
things are harder for her than they are for other people. But becoming
a teenager has left Tally feeling like she has no idea who
she even is anymore...
The fourth book by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott, following
on from Ways to be Me, Can You See Me? and Do
You Know Me?
When Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing online
it soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying that
Libby's writing helped them understand autism for the first time
This fictionalised portrayal of a young autistic
girl is written by Rebecca Westcott, with diary entries by Libby
Scott, making it a truly original and authentic book that will
give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of what it's like
to be autistic
Perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy and Wonder
Books by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott
Ways To Be Me
Can You See Me?
Do You Know Me?
All the Pieces of Me
Ellie has a boyfriend! And he's really, truly interested in her - not in her best friends, Magda and Nadine! She and oh-so-gorgeous Russell have so much in common - Ellie knows they're made for each other. If only Dad thought so too . . .
While Ellie tries her best to cope with Dad's totally unreasonable curfew, Magda's dealing with her crush on a teacher - and Nadine's falling for slimy Liam again. What they need is a girls' night out - but they might get a little more than they bargained for . . .
Perfect for 12+ readers.
Follow the rest of Ellie, Nadine and Magda's adventures through the series:
1. Girls in Love
2. Girls Under Pressure
3. Girls Out Late
4. Girls in Tears
Look out for THINK AGAIN, Jacqueline Wilson’s brand-new adult novel that follows Ellie and the girls into adulthood.
Meet Amelia Jane! She's a (mischievous) Strong Independent Rag Doll and she's about to enchant a whole new generation of readers! A collection of 7 classic fantastical short stories from the world's best-loved children's author, Enid Blyton.
A gripping, page-turning mystery adventure from the bestselling
author of modern classic The Goldfish Boy
When lonely Vincent is forced to go on an outdoor activity weekend
with three other kids from his class, he's counting the seconds
until he can escape home. But one of his classmates is hiding
a secret: she's convinced there's pirate treasure buried deep within
a nearby mountain.
Suddenly, this boring trip becomes an exciting adventure! But
a thief is hot on the trail, intent on stealing the loot for themselves...
can the Treasure Hunters work together to stop them?
for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce's Millions and classic
action adventure movie The Goonies
funny, moving and a real page-turner
a sensitive depiction of a hero with dyspraxia
PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKS
Goldfish Boy
""an utterly captivating read"" BookTrust
""This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very
special heart."" Kirkus
""a heart-warming tale"" Books for Keeps
The Light Jar
Shortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for Older
Readers Category
""bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale"" The
Guardian
""A hugely endearing boy hero"" The Times
The Day I Was Erased
""Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotional
wellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger children
and teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations about
memory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship."" BookTrust
A Read for Empathy Collection Choice, chosen by EmpathyLab
New town, new school, but the bully is in Ben's head ...
There are 4 things you should know about Ben:
1. He's 12 years old
2. He's the new kid at school
3. His special number is 4
4. He has a bully in his brain
Sometimes Ben's brain makes him count to 4 to prevent bad things happening. Sometimes it makes him tap or blink in 4s. Mostly it makes the smallest things feel impossible. And with a new school, a moody big brother, an absent dad and a mum battling her own demons, Ben feels more out of control than ever. But then he meets April, and with his new friend, Ben might finally figure out how to stand up to the bully in his brain, once and for all.
An authentic and affecting #ownvoices story about living life with OCD, from the inspiring author and mental health activist, Lily Bailey. Perfect for readers of A Kind of Spark and Wonder.
***WINNER of the LEWISHAM BOOK AWARD***
***WINNER of the READING RAMPAGE AWARD***
***WINNER of the COVENTRY INSPIRATION BOOK AWARDS***
***WINNER of the WARWICKSHIRE SECONDARY BOOK AWARD***
'With characters you will take to your heart and never want to leave, this is a heart-warming and joyous read about the importance of empathy and understanding.' The Scotsman
'This book deserves to sit alongside Wonder as a modern classic.' Read and Reviewed blog
'What Wonder does for people with physical deformity - When I see Blue will, without doubt, do for those with OCD ... this is a story of hope.' Sue Chambers, Waterstones bookseller
A fantastic collection of stories from bestselling author, Jacqueline Wilson, including favourites such as Sleepovers, Lizzie Zipmouth and The Cat Mummy.
With gorgeous full-colour artwork from Nick Sharratt, this treasury will make a perfect gift for any Jacqueline Wilson fan, and is also the ideal introduction to her books for newly confident readers.
Darrell and her friends grow together as they share their school days. There are new students to induct, sporting matches to be won, tempers to control and tricks to play on teachers. This work presents stories about life at boarding school as readers follow the girls' lives through 6 years at Malory Towers.
From the bestselling and award-winning A.M. Howell, author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, comes a brand-new thrilling historical mystery of stolen treasure, friendship and deep courage set in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War.
February 1948.
Ruth has been whisked off to the lonely Rook Farm to investigate the discovery of long-buried treasure with her mother. But at the farmhouse, she finds secrets lurk around every corner. Joe, the farmer's son, is hiding something about the treasure, while land girl Audrey watches their every move.
But before Ruth can find out more, the treasure is stolen... With a storm coming, Ruth must race to uncover the secrets of the treasure keepers before all of their lives are changed forever.
Praise for A.M. Howell
WINNER OF THE MAL PEET CHILDREN'S AWARD
WINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR
A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK
""Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel."" The Telegraph
""Gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail."" The Daily Mail
""Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs."" The Times
""Atmospheric, full of period detail, and most importantly, thrilling."" The i
‘Absolutely stunning… Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic’ A F Steadman
An amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of friendship, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.
The Great Frost of 1683 has London in its icy grip.
Thomasina and her best friend Anne sell sweets on the frozen Thames, amid rumours of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find the fair, Father Winter himself will grant you any wish.
And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, Arthur.
But once they discover Father Winter’s kingdom, Thomasina and Anne quickly realize the Frost Fair is not what it seems – and that some wishes never come for free.
‘A heartwarming, wintry treat of a read perfect to snuggle up with on cold, snowy days’ Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear
‘A lovely, frosty debut that combines cosy details and a pacy adventure with thoughtful explorations of grief and responsibility’ Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co. series
‘This book is unputdownable’ Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star
‘Deep and dark and full of atmosphere and food and so gorgeously written – everyone should pick up a copy and be whisked away to the Frost Fair’ Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom Over The Sea
‘Spooky and haunting’ Philippa Gregory
‘Exciting and mysterious’ The Bookseller
‘A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale’ Kirkus
‘Just PERFECT! A beautiful frosty tale . . . I loved it’ Emma Carroll
‘Absolutely stunning . . . Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic’ A F Steadman
