September, 1939. As the Second World War begins, ten-year-old Shirley is sent away on a train with her schoolmates. She doesn’t know where she’s going, or what’s going to happen to her when she gets there. All she has been told is that she’s going on ‘a little holiday’.
Shirley is billeted in the country, with two boys from East End London, Kevin and Archie – and their experiences living in the strange, half-empty Red House, with the mysterious and reclusive Mrs Waverley, will change their lives for ever.
Award-winning, bestselling and beloved author Jacqueline Wilson turns to this period of history for the first time, in this beautiful, moving story of friendship and bravery against the backdrop of the worst conflict the world has ever known.
Prince Alfie thought he knew his destiny.
He didn't know the half of it.
Fourteen-year-old heir to the throne, Alfie, didn't expect
to be King so soon.
He DEFINITELY did not expect to be DEFENDER OF THE REALM,
a legendary superhero, fighting a secret, centuries-long battle
to protect the nation from monsters and super-villains.
An ordinary girl, Hayley Hicks, finds herself fighting alongside
Alfie in a desperate struggle to stop a fearsome new enemy, the
Black Dragon.
The first thrilling book in the Defender of the Realm
series.
From the TV writing duo behind the Danger Mouse series
and relaunch of Thunderbirds
All the fantasy elements of Skullduggery Pleasant combined
with a ""real world"" royal story
First a rat must earn his name. Then he must live up to it.
This is the story of Gabble, a young rat with a wild, beloved, but unpredictable brother, Ash. At the start of the book Ash tricks Gabble into going out with him on a 'name raid', a dangerous mission to earn a True Name, normally reserved for older rats. Gabble finds himself drawn into a perilous adventure, crossing boundaries, fighting with enemy rat packs, and eventually being forced to confront both his brother and himself in the most dramatic fashion.
The second book in the brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series. Perfect for readers aged 7-10 years old and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Dennis the Menace.
You know when someone's horrible to you in a dream and you wake up really annoyed with them? That's what happened to me with my best friend Bunky.
Barry has a new problem: Gordon Smugly – who's got the most perfect name for himself ever in the history of having a name, because he looks like a Gordon and is smug and ugly – has stolen Barry's best friend. Join Barry as he attempts to get Bunky back, organises a girly-screamvoice test and tries to avoid seeing his teacher kissing his gran.
Have you got all of Jim Smith’s amazekeel books?
I am not a Loser
I am still not a Loser
I am so over being a Loser
I am sort of a Loser
Barry Loser and the holiday of doom
Barry Loser and the case of the crumpled carton
Barry Loser’s ultimate book of keelness
Barry Loser hates half term
My mum is a loser
My dad is a loser
Future Ratboy and the attack of the killer robot grannies
Future Ratboy and the invasion of the nom noms
Future Ratboy and the quest for the missing thingy
Barry Loser: I am Not a Loser was selected as a Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title.
Jim Smith is the keelest kids’ book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and went on to create the branding for a sweet little chain of coffee shops. He also designs cards and gifts under the name Waldo Pancake.
Follow London's newest and greatest detective, Enola Holmes, in her third captivating adventure - from the series that inspired the films, starring Millie Bobby Brown.
Read them all before the next film lands!
Enola Holmes is still on the run from her brother and world's most famous detective Sherlock Holmes. After one close encounter too many with him, Enola must abandon her disguise and find a new way to avoid discovery.
But when Sherlock's right-hand man, Dr Watson, goes missing without a trace, Enola is unable to resist investigating. Especially when she learns that a bizarre bouquet - with flowers that all symbolise death - has been delivered to the Watson residence.
It's a race against time to find Dr Watson before it's too late. Enola Holmes returns in this exciting third mystery.
'A story of a young girl who is empowered, capable, and smart . . . the Enola Holmes book series conveys an impactful message to kids and teenagers all over the world that you can do anything if you set your mind to it, and it does so in an exciting and adventurous way.' - MILLIE BOBBY BROWN
Age range 7 to 12
Can Violet and Noah protect their village from griefers and ensure the Olympic Games continue uninterrupted?
Noah and Violet's village is hosting the Olympics for Minecrafters. The events are disrupted when a TNT attack destroys the Olympic stadium. Noah and Violet are forced to gather the townspeople to wage a battle against Daniel and his powerful griefers. They all must stop the griefers before they destroy the games entirely.
With a full agenda of Olympic games from relay races to boat races, the group has to save the legendary competition. The griefers, angered by their recent defeat, are getting their revenge on Noah and Violet. They are planning a serious attack on the town, which could have devastating consequences on the duo and their hometown.
Can Violet and Noah stop the griefers in time? Will the Olympic games go on safely? Find out in this thrilling third installment of the League of Griefers series!
Maddie's life is a tangled mess of secrets. She's grieving for Nan, struggling for Mum's attention, and scared she's losing Dad too. She keeps everything knotted up inside, unable to find her voice... until she's paired with Kieran Black – the bad-boy troublemaker in her class – and finds her confidence growing.
But when Maddie's hit by a secret that could bring her whole world crashing down, can she find the strength to face her fears?
A captivating mystery from the author of the bestselling Butterfly Summer.
Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, from Dav Pilkey,
the creator of Dog Man!
When naughty George and Harold hypnotise their headteacher, they
accidentally create the greatest superhero in the history of their
school - Captain Underpants!
His true identity is so secret that even HE doesn't know who he
is... but he's fighting for truth, justice, and all things pre-shrunk
and cottony!!
If you're a naughty villain like the diabolical Dr Diaper,
watch out!
Captain Underpants has wedgie-power on his side, and he's
coming your way.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Captain Underpants is now a feature-length animated film from
DreamWorks & a series on NETFLIX
The original Captain Underpants books are fully illustrated with
black and white comic book drawings
The books are also available in full-colour graphic novels
Perfect for all children, but especially for those who are struggling
to engage with reading
Full of fun and laughs (and toilet humour)
'An absolute Christmas cracker!' Ross Montgomery
When George stumbles across Marley's Curiosity Shop, he finds a mysterious and magical snow globe.
George and his Scrooge of a dad are soon swept on an incredible adventure to Christmases past, present and future. With help from an enthusiastic elf, a rather grumpy purple reindeer and a very mischievous Nan, can George find a way to bring the joy of Christmas home once again?
A fabulously festive story about Christmas, family, and magic!
An enchanting tale of Christmas magic from multi-award-winning and bestselling writer Catherine Doyle. A treat for the whole family, perfect for fans of The Christmasaurus and A Boy Called Christmas.
'Fizzes with festive fun!' Abi Elphinstone
'Vividly exciting . . . Destined to become a Christmas classic' Louise O'Neill
Friendship forms in the midst of war between a young German boy and a Russian bomber-dog, in this poignant and gripping historical adventure.
East Prussia, Germany, 1945. War is raging across Europe, and as Russian soldiers close in across eastern Germany, Bruno and his mother must flee if they hope to survive.
In the chaos of the attack, Bruno finds himself face to face with a huge black dog. He knows what she is: a weapon, strapped with explosives by the Russian army and sent into battle as a suicide bomber. But as Bruno's world begins to crumble around him, he soon realises that she is just as scared and alone as he is.
Faced with a perilous journey across war-torn Germany, will their bond be enough to keep them alive?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
A mother and her two surviving children, Sean and Annie, can no longer hold out against the terrible famine in Ireland. Near to death, the mother sends the children out to America, to track down their father who has gone in search of the fertile land of Grass Valley in California. They take with them a gold necklace, which has been a lucky talisman in the family for generations. On their voyage across the sea, they meet a fiddler who teaches Sean to play and Annie to dance, which not only keeps their spirits up, but proves to be a valuable source of income when they reach Boston. As they journey across America, they are helped by people they meet, although more than once, a glimpse of the gold necklace is enough to ignite the greed of thieves. At last, they reach Grass Valley, California, where their father is waiting, as he promised, and also, in a wonderful final surprise, their mother.
