Sherlock Holmes is believed dead - so who will step into his shoes? Well - a group of cheeky Victorian street urchins will try! Follow the adventures of the Baker Street Irregulars as they hunt for clues and crime-solve their way across London. This is a massive new graphic novel series that will be thoroughly enjoyed by both reluctant and confident readers.
Casper is very excited about the lasso competition at the rodeo! His best friend, Pete, helps him to practise. But when Casper wins the contest, he gets lots of new friends. Will he remember who his true friend really is?
To escape your destiny, first you must escape your past ...
A battle is coming between the armies of the new-Kind and the human rebels. Ancient scrolls foretell the Cleansing, when balance will be restored between the enemies. But will this mean the annihilation of all humans, or the triumph of the humans over their new-Kind oppressors?
Jonas journeys to the rebels' undercover base. He is torn between embracing his role as Master of the Kind and finding the truth about his past. His golden armour helps him control his forbidden magic powers, but also reveals secrets he has hidden from himself - secrets he might rather not know.
Lana must have all her wits about her to navigate the deceits and schemes of court. As her magical powers grow, she must understand how to keep her family safe while preventing the Cleansing from wiping out humanity. But as she glimpses deeper into the Netherplane, will she repeat the fate of her mother, and go crazy from her visions?
Gael is advising the human rebels in their secret stronghold. Gael believes the only hope of a peaceful rebalance is through trusting in Jonas. Only Jonas with his links to the old-Kind can hold off the might of the new-Kind.
But can Jonas trust his own powers?
Beastheart: Conjuror is a thrilling fantasy adventure set in a world ruled by a complex hierarchy of creatures known as the new-Kind with magical or elemental powers.
In a land of elves, mermaids and trolls, true magic is where you least expect it...
In the snow-covered city of Londra, young Tabetha survives by finding treasures in the mudbanks of the river Themse. On Christmas Eve, a sinister stranger asks her to keep her eyes open for a priceless, long-lost magical object: the Glass of Lead and Gold.
As word of the Glass spreads across the city, Tabetha finds herself with some unlikely companions, not least a one-armed girl and a rather impressive soup chef. But will Tabetha discover that there are even greater fortunes to be found than the magical Glass?
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‘Welcome to the Black Hound - a ship full o’ the cleverest pirate investigators ya ever set eyes upon.’ The captain pauses. ‘You OK, lad? Ya gone paler than a full moon.’
When Flynn applies for the job of cabin boy on the Black Hound, he doesn’t expect it to be a pirate ship! But soon he’s setting sail for the Seven Seas, on a perilous quest to recover ancient treasure bound by a magical curse.
The first in a trilogy of three pirate investigator adventures!
Finn, the spider lover, and his sister Phoebe move to a remote old schoolhouse on the edge of the moors. To Finn's delight his hero - the spider psychologist, the great Dr Clinton - has just moved into the local manor house.
Ka, the time-travelling cat, has disappeared, leaving just one clue. Topher soon realises that she has gone back to Elizabethan England, and he fears that Ka is in terrible danger. Cats were tortured in Tudor England, so Topher must try to find her before it is too late. In doing so, he meets Queen Elizabeth and Doctor Dee, the court magician and astronomer, who thinks Ka can help him find the elusive Philosopher's Stone.
An exciting and transporting fantasy, exploring both contemporary and ancient issues.
The extraordinary story of a boy called Wart – ignored by everyone except his tutor, Merlyn – who goes on to become King Arthur.
Collins Modern Classics are re-launched with gorgeous new covers bringing these timeless story to a new generation.
“Come, sword,” said the Wart. He took hold of the handles with both hands, and strained against the stone… but nothing moved…
When the wizard Merlyn comes to tutor Sir Ector’s sons, Kay and the Wart, studying suddenly becomes much more exciting. After all, who wouldn’t enjoy being turned into a fish, or a badger, or a snake?
But the Wart is destined for greater things and Merlyn’s magical teachings are only the beginning of his amazing future…
This edition of T.H White’s classic story includes a special “Why You’ll Love This Book” introduction by bestselling author, Garth Nix.
