After the thrilling events which concluded The Smoking Hourglass, Ivy, Seb and Valian think they've vanquished their enemies, and those of Lundinor, forever. It turns out their adventure was only just beginning . . .
Ivy and Seb can't wait to join Valian for their first ever overseas uncommon adventure - they're meeting in Nubrook, the completely astonishing and totally-different-to-Ludinor trading market hidden underneath New York. But there's no time to enjoy looking round all the incredible sights - they're on a mission to find Valian's long-lost sister, Rosie.
But it seems they're not the only ones looking for her. Once again the Dirge rear their terrifying heads, and it appears they're after not only Rosie, but another enormously powerful Great Uncommon Good object. But what do they want it for? And can Ivy, Seb and Valian stop them from finding it?
High up in the treacherous mists of the Murderous Mountains, Hiccup and the Company of the Dragonmark are in hiding. The witch's Spydragons are guarding the shores of Tomorrow - but Hiccup is determined to become King of the Wilderwest. Can Hiccup dodge the dragons and steal the King's Things back from Alvin before the Doomsday of Yule And is there a traitor in Hiccup's camp who in the end will betray them all
How to Train Your Dragon is a DreamWorks film starring Gerrard Butler, America Ferrera and Jonah Hill, out on DVD. Read the rest of Hiccup's exploits in How to Train Your Dragon Books 1-10. Check out www.howtotrainyourdragonbooks.com for games, downloads, activities and sneak peeks!
The second book in William Nicholson’s award-winning epic fantasy series, Wind on Fire.
‘Gloriously cinematic and completely enthralling’ – Independent ""I hate school! I hate ratings! I won't reach higher! I won't strive harder! I won't make tomorrow better than today!"" In the walled city state of Aramanth, rules are everything. When Kestrel Hath dares to rebel, the Chief Examiner humiliates her father and sentences the whole family to the harshest punishment. Desperate to save them, Kestrel learns the secret of the wind singer, and she and her twin brother, Bowman, set out on a terrifying journey to the true source of evil that grips Aramanth …
Fantasy books for children don’t get more spectacular than The Wind Singer. Since first publication, William Nicholson’s Wind on Fire trilogy has been translated into over 25 languages and won prizes including the Blue Peter Book Award and Smarties Prize Gold Award. One of the greatest writers of our time, William Nicholson’s has not only sold millions of children’s books worldwide, he also written for the screen and the stage, including the Oscar-winning film Gladiator and the BAFTA-winning play Shadowlands.
Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series.
In book nine, a girl has mysteriously run away from home and her parents are frantic with worry. Can the Secret Seven follow the clues and catch up with the girl, or will Susie, Jack's troublesome little sister get in the way?
Solve the mystery!
Cover and inside illustrations are by the brilliant Tony Ross, illustrator of David Walliams's books. The story was first published in 1957. This edition features the classic text and comes with a Bonus Blyton section at the back with quizzes, puzzles and other bonus extras!
Have you read all 15 books in the original Secret Seven series by Enid Blyton?
And don't miss these other Secret Seven titles...
Mystery of the Skull - a brand-new Secret Seven mystery by prizewinning author Pamela Butchart.
Secret Seven Brain Games - a fun and tricky puzzle book
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The Secret Seven ®, Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series.
In book twelve, there are strange happenings indeed at Torling Castle! Someone is hiding out in the ruined tower, making the resident jackdaws very unsettled. Who is it, and what do they want? The Secret Seven are on the case!
Solve the mystery!
Cover and inside illustrations are by the brilliant Tony Ross, illustrator of David Walliams's books. The story was first published in 1960. This edition features the classic text and comes with a Bonus Blyton section at the back with quizzes, puzzles and other bonus extras!
Have you read all 15 books in the original Secret Seven series by Enid Blyton?
And don't miss these other Secret Seven titles...
Mystery of the Skull - a brand-new Secret Seven mystery by prizewinning author Pamela Butchart.
Secret Seven Brain Games - a fun and tricky puzzle book
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The Secret Seven ®, Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
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?
Five go adventuring again. There's a thief at Kirrin Cottage! The five are determined to find out who it is. They discover a map, and a secret hideaway! The clues are falling into place! Five go to Demon's Rocks. Is there really treasure on Demon's Rocks? The Famous Five find a mysterious gold coin. Is the treasure is more than just a myth?
Howl with laughter with the SIXTH book in the hilarious
full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator
of Captain Underpants!
Is Dog Man bad to the bone?
The heroic hound is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit!
While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles
to find his place among dogs and people.
Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully fit in with one?
Dav Pilkey’s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals
to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes,
including:
empathy,
kindness,
persistence,
and the importance of being true to one’s self.
Full colour pages throughout.
OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES
Dog Man (book 1)
Dog Man: Unleashed (book 2)
Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties (book 3)
Dog Man and Cat Kid (book 4)
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas (book 5)
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls (book 7)
Dog Man: Fetch-22 (book 8)
TREASURE HUNTER, TOMB ROBBER, TROUBLE MAKER
Jake Atlas and his family are on the run, hunted by international police while chasing the mysterious People of the Snake to stop them from hiding the secret history of humankind. But when the family’s friend, Sami, is poisoned, the People of the Snake force the Atlases to work for them in exchange for a cure. Their mission: to locate a legendary lost city and the tomb of the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl in the jungles of Honduras – home to bandits, big cats, tarantulas and crocodiles. But the family’s greatest enemy is themselves, as their squabbles threaten to get them into even deeper trouble.
In order to reach the tomb, the family must survive ancient traps, jump out of a crashing plane, escape a jaguar’s lair, climb a cliff of skulls, jump over a huge waterfall and escape from a trap of swinging blades!
A brilliant heart-thumping sequel to the increasingly popular Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake, this is another high-octane adventure, full of laughs and high-tech gadgets, from an award-winning author.
The bestselling magical adventure, perfect for winter nights
...
Alone in the world, Sophie dreams of being someone special, but
she could never have imagined this ...
On a school trip
to Russia, Sophie and her two friends find themselves on the
wrong train.
They are rescued by the beautiful Princess Anna Volkonskaya, who
takes them to her winter palace and mesmerises them with stories
of lost diamonds and a tragic past.
But as night falls and wolves prowl, Sophie discovers more than
dreams in the crumbling palace of secrets ...
An exciting, atmospheric, romantic fairy tale.
With shades of Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke and Dodie
Smith's I Capture the Castle.
Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book
Prize and the Specsavers National Book Awards.
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide.
'A classic winter's tale.' THE FINANCIAL TIMES
'... an engrossing, deeply atmospheric story.'
THE TELEGRAPH
'A highlight of this year's fiction.' THE TIMES
'Fans of Eva Ibbotson will love this gripping tale.'
THE WEEK JUNIOR
