Emily Vole makes headline news in the first weeks of her life, when she is found in an abandoned hatbox in Stansted Airport.
Then, only a few years later, her neighbour Mrs String dies leaving Emily a mysterious inheritance: an old shop, a small bunch of golden keys and a cat called Fidget. It's the beginning of an adventure of a lifetime as the old Fairy Detective Agency comes back to life.
It is up to Emily to reopen the shop, and recall the fairies to duty. Together they must embark on their first mystery and do battle with their great fairy-snatching enemy, Harpella.
From the bestselling author of TIN and THE MONSTERS OF
ROOKHAVEN comes an unforgettable story of family, magic and home
...
'A fantastical tale of monsters and grief, family and love,
and a thrilling middle-grade adventure with real depth and heart.'
THE BOOKSELLER, Book of the Month
'Poignant, strange, full of folkloric menace and delight,
Pog fulfils the promise of Kenny's extraordinary debut,
Tin.' GUARDIAN
'A terrific book with echoes of The Spiderwick Chronicles
and Five Children and It, I loved it!' IRISH
INDEPENDENT
After their mother dies,
David and Penny move to her family’s old house in the forest.
Dad says it’s a fresh start but it feels sad and empty
without Mum. And there are noises in the attic ...
A small furry creature is living in the roof. There are other
creatures too – less friendly ones – that seem to be
multiplying.
Only with Pog’s help can David and Penny save themselves
– and goodness in the world. If they can resist promises from
the darkness ...
A wonderful gentle fantasy novel from the bestselling
author of The Monsters of Rookhaven and Tin
Packed with fantastical monsters, vibrant characters
and tonnes of heart
Explores grief in a highly original way, as two siblings
process the death of their mother with the help of an unforgettable,
magical creature: Pog
Stuart Horten - ten years old and small for his age - moves to the dreary town of Beeton, far away from all his friends. And then he meets his new next-door neighbours, the unbearable Kingley triplets, and things get even worse.
But in Beeton begins the strangest adventure of Stuart's life as he is swept up in quest to find his great-uncle's lost workshop - a workshop stuffed with trickery and magic. There are clues to follow and puzzles to solve, but what starts as fun ends up as danger, and Stuart begins to realize that he can't finish the task by himself . . .
The first children's novel by Lissa Evans, this is a fast-moving blend of comedy and magic.
Each month, the mysterious magic of the planets aligns to sprinkle some astrological stardust on one lucky girl. She's a Zodiac Girl, and her life is about to change for the better!
Jake Djones' parents have gone missing and they could be anywhere in the world - at any time in history. Because the Djones family have a secret, which they've managed to keep - even from each other. They belong to the HISTORY KEEPERS: a secret society which travels through the centuries to prevent evil enemies from meddling with History itself.
Another hilarious, action-packed adventure from the Astro-nomically popular Steve Cole.
Meet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the ASTROSAURS fight evil across the galaxy!
A huge monster is on the loose in the seas of Aqua Minor, and the astrosaurs are sent to investigate. Teggs and the gang travel to the depths of the ocean, where unexpected danger lies in wait . . .
Grk is walking happily through the park, sniffing trees and chasing squirrels, when he's suddenly snatched by two men in black suits. Where are they taking him? And how can Tim get him back?
When a neighbour's dog goes missing, Damian and his gang of detective apprentices are called in to help find it. First they try posters - but for some reason the newsagent is not happy. Then they try a decoy. And when that doesn't work, they resort to 'rescuing' dogs that have been left on the street, and taking them back to Damian's shed.
A high-stakes adventure story full of heart from debut
author Varsha Shah, featuring charming illustrations from Sònia
Albert and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book
Prize 2023.
'Full of colour and energy … bravo' JAMILA
GAVIN
'Utterly charming, inspiring and gripping … An absolute
must-read!' KIERAN LARWOOD
'Ajay is the most intrepid young reporter since Tintin, caught
up in a gutsy and moral adventure to find and tell the truth.
This sensational debut is full of outrage but full of warmth and
friendship too.' KEITH GRAY
'Exhilarating and heartwarming – a story that shows
the true power of the pen. Shah’s tremendous talent shines
on every page.' CARLIE SOROSIAK
Abandoned on the Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing
but a burning wish to be a journalist.
Finding an abandoned printing press, he and his friends Saif,
Vinod, Yasmin and Jai create their own newspaper: The Mumbai Sun.
As they hunt down stories for their paper, the children uncover
corruption, fight for justice and battle to save their slum from
bulldozers.
But against some of the most powerful forces in the city, can
Ajay and his friends really succeed in bringing the truth to light?
Not to mention win the most important cricket match ever ...
A high-stakes adventure story full of heart, written
against the backdrop of modern India: Emil and the Detectives
meets Slumdog Millionaire
Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's
Fiction Competition 2020
Wonderfully illustrated by Sònia Albert and starring
a lovable ensemble cast of characters
Tackles tough topics such as social justice and truth
in journalism with a lightness of touch
With a beautifully fluffy tail and a keen nose for adventure, Max the Detective Cat is ready for any mystery...
The entire theatre company have travelled to Lord Fawley's castle to put on a show for his daughter's Halloween birthday ball! Rehearsals start well, but soon some ghostly goings-on and talk of a family curse have the actors in a panic. Never fear - Max the detective cat is on the case, and his whiskers are prickling with suspicion that these strange events have more to do with jewels than ghouls...
Beautifully illustrated throughout by Nicola Kinnear, Max the Detective Cat is perfect for readers aged 7+.
Check out all of Max's adventures! The Disappearing Diva, The Phantom Portrait and The Catnap Caper.
Petty Potts, scientist extraordinaire, is losing her touch. The spray that's supposed to SWITCH Josh and Danny into chameleons refuses to work. But the next day, at school, things get VERY weird. Looks like Petty's spray has worked after all. And it shows no sign of wearing off any time soon ...
You are a passenger on the most spectacular ocean liner ever built – the Titanic. When the ship hits an iceberg and begins to sink, it's going to take more than luck to survive. Will you: try to save lives as a member of the ship's medical crew? Protect the children of your wealthy employers? Experience the disaster as a 12-year-old boy with inside knowledge of the ship? YOU CHOOSE what you'll do next. The choices you make will either lead you to safety or to doom.
