The first book in Philip Pullman's classic Sally Lockhart
quartet in a beautiful new edition. Soon after
Sally Lockhart's father drowns at sea, she receives an anonymous
letter. The dire warning it contains makes a man die of fear
at her feet. Determined to discover the truth about her father's
death, Sally is plunged into a terrifying mystery in the dark heart
of Victorian London, at the centre of which lies a deadly blood-soaked
jewel. Philip Pullman's ever-popular, action-packed Victorian
melodramas are rejacketed for the bicentenary of Charles Dickens
in 2012.
Don't miss Philip Pullman's incredible
HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed
BBC/HBO television series.
Eddie hates staying with his cousins - so it looks set to be a really long summer. But then they visit the amazing caves at Wookey Hole and Eddie is entranced, until he wanders off down a secret passage and gets lost in the dark. Underground, on his own, and nobody knows where he is. Then someone steps out of the blackness to help him ...
The third action-packed quest in an exciting new six book character-led series for 7+ girls who love fantasy, adventure, and high-kicking heroines!
On her tenth birthday, tomboy Sophie learns she is the Guardian of a magic gateway between our world and the Shadow Woods. She must keep the human world safe from mischievous goblins, sprites and elves.
It’s the turn of the Spider Gnomes, gruesome man-sized spiders who make their webs in the trees of the Shadow Woods, to do battle with the Guardian.
When the whole town becomes infested with spiders, Sophie and Sam realise something is seriously wrong, and the daring duo enter the Shadow Woods to investigate. During a terrifying encounter with these eight-legged Shadow Creatures, Sam gets bitten and starts acting very strangely… It doesn't take long for the pair to realise that the Spider Gnomes' fangs carry a poison that turns their victims into spiders themselves! Can Sam find the antidote before it’s too late, and can Sophie figure out the strange clue before the spiders invade the town, find the gem and deliver it into the horrid hands of King Ug?
Meet the Railway Rabbits! Join the irrepressible Longears family as they get in and out of scrapes, meet new friends, and perform daring rescues. But Burdock the buzzard and the terrifying Red Dragon, are always on the lookout for naughty rabbits who stray too far from home...
It's wintertime and Bramble is on a very special treasure hunt.
Heartwarming, hilarious, with Anna Currey's charming illustrations, this is a brilliant new animal adventure series from a bestselling children's author.
The third and final book in the bestselling, award-winning MISSING series.
Six years have passed since the end of Sister, Missing and Madison is now a teenager. During a visit to older sister Lauren, she learns that their biological father was an anonymous sperm donor and sets out to track him down. Her search bears fruit sooner than she expects, but is the father she discovers all he seems? As Madison gets drawn into a mysterious investigation involving missing girls and secret hideaways, she finds herself in more and more danger…
PRAISE FOR GIRL, MISSING:
'Written with assurance and style, this is page-turning material.' The Independent
'A taut thriller.' Wood & Vale Express
'Excellent - gripping, sympathetic, moving, well plotted.' Ultimate Book Guide
'A real page turned, filled with excitement, mystery, suspense and danger.' Waterstone's Guide To Kids Books 2008
'This entertaining book will have you gripped for hours.' Sunday Express
PRAISE FOR SISTER, MISSING:
'A fast paced thriller that leaves you on the edge of your seat.' Serendipity Reviews
'If you like your stories fast-paced, full of dangers and conflicts and impossible situations, then you will love this book.' The Bookbag
'The brilliant follow-up to bestseller, Girl, Missing.' Reading Zone Newsletter
Spot on the Fishcake!
The famous fairy detective agency, Wings & Co, has a problem. Really quite a big problem. Well, a few of them actually.
There's the missing giant, Billy Buckle, who has vanished without a trace, and left his giant daughter with the detectives. There's a surprise visit to the seaside, which uncovers a murder and a stolen diamond. And then there's that tricky business of the TV talent show.
Squat on a squid, this is Emily, Buster and Fidget's most complicated case yet.
A stunning story from the bestselling, prize-winning David Almond, unfolding the magic of the everyday. Mina, from the unforgettable Skellig and My Name is Mina, journeys to Japan and discovers the wonders of the world around her.
Kyoto, Japan. Mina is on a bus. Everything is strange and beautiful.
Mina watches as a woman folds a piece of paper into an origami boat, then floats it over to her.
As Mina discovers the magic of origami, her eyes are opened to the wonders of the real city around her.
Unfold the magic of the everyday, on a journey with one of the world's best-loved authors - with stunning illustrations from Kirsti Beautyman in black and orange throughout.
'A master storyteller.' Independent
Watch out, Smudger! Natty and Ned, the magic pony, don't like bullies. Horrible Smudger Evans and his gang are after Natty's brother Jamie. Smudger wants Jamie's new bike helmet and he'll stop at nothing.
Paddington – the beloved classic bear from Darkest Peru, now a major movie star – is back in this fantastically funny, brand new illustrated novel from master storyteller Michael Bond!
Hurrying forward, he held out a welcoming hand. “Sir Percival Rushmoor,” he said. “I’m invigilating.”
“I’m sorry to hear that, Sir Percival,” said Paddington. “I hope you feel better very soon.”
Paddington always finds himself in unusual situations so it is no surprise when he has a run-in with the police, appears in a TV cookery show, and gives one of his hard stares to a hypnotist!
X-Men meets The Handmaid's Tale in the second instalment in an epic and romantic YA fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard's The Red Queen, Netflix's Stranger Things and Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows.
They want to find me. I will find them first.
Juliette has escaped. She has found the headquarters of the rebel resistance – and people like her. People with gifts. She is free from The Reestablishment, free from their plan to use her as a weapon, and free to love Adam.
But Juliette will never be free from her lethal touch. Or from Warner, who wants Juliette more than she ever thought possible.
In this heart-racing sequel to the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me, Juliette has to make life-changing decisions between what she wants and what she thinks is right. Decisions that might involve choosing between her heartand the life of those she loves.
PRAISE FOR THE SHATTER ME SERIES:
""Dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading."" – Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures series
""Addictive, intense, and oozing with romance. I'm envious. I couldn't put it down."" – Lauren Kate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series
""Tahereh Mafi's bold, inventive prose crackles with raw emotion. A thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love, the Shatter Me series is a must-read for fans of dystopian young adult literature – or any literature!"" -Ransom Riggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
""IGNITE ME really does ignite all five of your senses. It blows your mind and makes you hungry for more of its amazing characters. It will completely blow your expectations; Tahereh Mafi truly knows how to deliver!"" – Teenreads.com
Tahereh Mafi is the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series which has been published in over 30 languages around the world. She was born in a small city somewhere in Connecticut and currently resides in Santa Monica, California, with her husband, Ransom Riggs, fellow bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children, and their young daughter. She can usually be found overcaffeinated and stuck in a book. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @TaherehMafi
