In The Marvels, Selznick crafts
another remarkable artistic and bookmaking achievement that weaves
together two seemingly unrelated stories - one in words, the
other in pictures - with spellbinding synergy. ""The
illustrations take you by the hand, and they don't let go""
- The Guardian
The illustrated story
begins in 1766 with Billy Marvel, the lone survivor of a shipwreck,
and charts the adventures of his family of actors over five
generations.
The prose story opens in 1990 and follows Joseph,
who has run away from school to an estranged uncle's puzzling
house in London, where he, along with the reader, must piece together
many mysteries.
Filled with mystery, vibrant characters,
surprise twists, and heart-rending beauty, and featuring Selznick's
most arresting art to date, The Marvels is a moving
tribute to the power of story.
A stunning gift
to be treasured for a lifetime.
Perfect for fans of theatre,
history and beautiful pencil artwork
Brian's first
book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, was the winner
of the esteemed Caldecott Medal, the first novel to
do so, as the Caldecott Medal is for picture books & made into a
feature length film, HUGO, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring
Jude Law
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.
When Grk sniffs some succulent sausages, he can't resist following his nose - and ends up on the other side of the world. He's in Australia, the land of surfing, sharks and the Red Jelly Gang, a ruthless band of crooks who have taken over the Sydney Opera House.
Alfie’s TOP SECRET Journal! Read on your own if you dare . . .
Beware . . . you are about to meet. . . a hissing, slithering serpent, a sinister, shuddersome scarecrow and a GIANT man-eating plant – yikes! Can Alfie Small save the day?
HAIR-RAISING NON-STOP ACTION ADVENTURE!
Merlin arrives in Camelot full of excitement and eager for adventure. But sorcery is outlawed in Camelot and so he must learn to hide his own unique magical talents. When a mysterious new knight arrives for the sword tournament, Merlin suspects that dark magic is afoot.
It should have been a celebration party, but now it's another mind-bending mission for the children of the Mysterious Benedict Society. Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance race across the globe by train, bicycle and ship to save their beloved Mr Benedict. It's a perilous journey that will test all their unusual talents.
You are Hercules, the powerful and courageous son of Zeus. You have joined the crew of the Argo. It isn't long before the gods start playing tricks, and your friend, Hylas, is in danger ... This is a choose-your-own-destiny adventure where YOU are the hero.
This is a title in the interactive I HERO Legends series - where the reader plays the part of a legendary hero! In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is 'decide-your-own-destiny!
Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves), and illustrated by Andrew ""2Hands"" Tunney.
Age appropriate for 6 to 8 year olds and more sensitive readers. Also suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association.
Experience Superman™, Batman™,
Wonder Woman™,
and the whole DC Comics Universe - LEGO style in this
full-colour reader!
An all-new adventure starring the biggest LEGO DC superheroes
and villains!
Lex Luthor™ has a new trick up his sleeve: the Legion
of Doom, a team of some of the worst super-villians,
including Sinestro™, Captain Cold™, and Gorilla
Grodd™!
With his new allies and a plan to attack the top-secret area 52
base, it will take Batman™, Superman™ and
the rest of the Justice
League™ everything they've got to stop Lex and keep
the world safe....
official LEGO® reader
full-colour throughout
easy to read text
Book Band: Purple (Ideal for ages 6+)
An imaginative story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school.
When Jack kicks his ball over the garden wall, he meets Abbie, his mysterious neighbour, who gives him a glimpse of a whole jungle next door. From slithering snakes to ferocious wolves, Abbie must face them all to get Jack his ball back. But when the tigers and giant appear, Jack must venture into the wild too.
This exciting tale from award-winning author Malachy Doyle is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Paddy Donnelly and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist.
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Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com.
'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher
The weather outside is cold and snowy, but Fuzzy and Coco are as warm as toast in the house, enjoying their favourite TV shows.
Fuzzy loves the cookery programmes, while Coco is a huge fan of The Ice Factor, a celebrity skating competition. But some of their furry friends are not so lucky - it's freezing out in the copse, and someone has been stealing the animals' food!
Fuzzy and Coco have to do something - can they use the skills they've learnt from their favourite TV shows to help their friends?
(P)2014 WF Howes Ltd
When Tim Baker breaks his mum’s favourite vase, it’s the least of his problems. The Greek hero he’s released is in danger of doing far worse. To the flowers, the rug—Oh, no! Not the kitchen!Hercules is only trying to be helpful but he’s just hopeless. It’s time to send this dim demigod home before Tim becomes ancient history.Hopeless Heroes is a fun-filled series about Greek mythology, adventure and what it means to be a hero. Readers aged 7+ will love diving into the world of Tim Baker and his (sort of) friend Hercules. Great for fans of Who Let The Gods out and the Percy Jackson series. Online activity packs can be found at www.sweetcherrypublishing.com
